Three Kingdoms: Ancestors of the Han Dynasty

Chapter 94 Zhuge Nanzheng
Wei Emperor Cao Pi Huangchu five years, Han Emperor Liu Chan Jianxing two years, Wu Wang Sun Shiwan Huang Wu three years, March.

It has been more than three months since the temple was built years ago. After Zhuge Liang arranged the spring plowing, he launched an army of 30,000 people and attacked Nanzhong in three ways.

Before departure, Liu Chan bestowed on Zhuge Liang a golden axe, a curved lid, and a front and rear Yubao advocacy. Huben Lang 60 people.These are all instruments that symbolize the emperor. The purpose of Liu Chan's granting is to let Zhuge Liang represent himself and the court in a legitimate way, with the unlimited power of the great man, and Zhuge Liang will decide everything about Nanzhong.

In the early morning mist, the vanguard general Wu Ban led a large group of soldiers to file out of the south gate of Chengdu.Then the Chinese army poured out, first the cavalry, then the infantry, while the flags were flying, Zhuge Liang's gorgeous chariot slowly drove out of the city gate. It made everyone involuntarily quicken their pace.

Army, set off!
After leaving Chengdu, the army of the Southern Expedition needs to go south to take the Minjiang waterway, and then go down to Bodao along the water, and the process does not require much effort.That's why Zhang Yi, who joined the army, set up Yuwu garrison in Bodao, where the food and grass of the Southern Expedition Army were hoarded.

The Southern Expedition Army reached Bodao in just a few days, where the Southern Expedition Army divided the troops. Ma Zhong led more than 5000 soldiers out of the East Road, and the troops sent out.

Zhuge Liang led [-] soldiers, crossed the road, traveled to Anshang County, went up Shengshui (Jinsha River), passed Leibo Xiaogudui, crossed Huangmao Ridge (Note ①), and marched into Beishui County (now Zhaojue, American Gu area).This road is also called Muyuanchuan Road (ancient Muyuanchuan, now Muchuan River).

Beishui County was named after Beishui (Note ②). The closer Zhuge Liang approached Beishui County, the slower and slower his marching speed.

Starting from crossing the Huangmao Ridge, the army has traveled for more than five days for a distance of tens of miles.

There was plenty of rain in Yuexi County, coupled with the sweltering heat at noon, marching in the Daliang Mountains, the mountain roads were rugged and difficult, Wu Ban led the vanguard to clear the way in front of the forest, build bridges when encountering water, the depth of the woods was opaque, and the trees were tall.

Marching in the forest in the morning, there was a faint mist, and drips of water fell from the sky. When Wang Ping and his colleagues first entered Daliang Mountain, they first thought it was raining, and then it happened every day, so everyone took it for granted.Everyone wore bamboo hats and let the water droplets on the leaves drip down to the ground along the tip of the leaves, like a light rain.

The road was muddy and vines were overgrown in the forest, making it difficult for vehicles to move forward. Zhuge Liang got out of the car and walked slowly in the forest with the support of Ma Di.

The people walked hard all the way, and finally under the guidance of the guide, they found the Beishui Valley suitable for camping. When Zhuge Liang and others arrived, the vanguard of Wu Ban had already camped here, collecting firewood, and lighting a fire for cooking.

Zhuge Liang followed the direction of the Beishui and observed its terrain. He found that except for this place which is relatively gentle, the other sides of the Beishui River are all high mountains. The peaks are as straight as a knife and surrounded by peaks.

Zhuge Liang was very interested, pointing to the distant scenery and said: "The dangerous cliffs, withered vines, waterfalls, strange rocks, valleys, beautiful waters and sunsets are all beautiful scenery."

Ma Di's hair was disheveled, sweating profusely, and said with a wry smile: "The prime minister is so excited!"

Zhuge Liang smiled lightly and said, "It's just a pleasure in suffering, besides, this mountain and this scenery are really beautiful."

Zhuge Liang looked around at the crowd, only to see that everyone thought it was true, only Deng Ai and Wang Ping were in the corner, discussing other matters with each other.

Zhuge Liang asked Ma Su curiously, "I see that Shi Zai and Zijun have been arguing all the way. I don't know what they are talking about?"

Ma Di showed embarrassment, shook his head and said he didn't know, Yang Yi glanced at Ma Di strangely, with the corners of his mouth raised, trying to suppress a smile.

After Su Gu not far away heard about it, he said with a naive smile, "I know, Prime Minister."

Zhuge Liang listened to the reputation and looked over. Seeing Zhuge Liang looking over, Su Gu couldn't help but proudly said: "General Deng has just finished surveying the terrain, and I'm discussing the barracks with General Wang."

"As for Ma Canjun, I know that when Ma Canjun discussed the art of war with the two generals just now, General Deng said that he was talking in general terms, that he didn't know anything about military affairs, and that he had read military books. After that, he will not discuss with Ma Canjun again." Su Gu shook his big head, not at all. Regardless of Ma Di's face.

Yang Yi couldn't help laughing, everyone looked at Yang Yi, Yang Yi suppressed her smile when she saw this, and said with a blushing face, "I think of happy things."

Su Gu asked curiously, "What's the matter?"

"My wife just gave birth!" Yang Yi's expression remained normal.

Ma Di glared at Yang Yi, how could Ma Di not know that Yang Yi's words were deceiving everyone, he was clearly making fun of himself.

Ma Su blushed and said angrily, "This is a misunderstanding!"

Zhuge Liang smiled and listened to the jokes of the crowd, while stomping his feet and shaking the mud off his boots.After a while, he led the people down the mountain, set up camp, and discussed military affairs.
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At the bottom of the Beishui Valley, in the camp of the Han Dynasty's Southern Expedition Army, all the soldiers of the Southern Expedition West Route Army sat in two rows.

Zhuge Liang looked around the crowd and asked: "Today, the barbarians reported that Gaoding's main force is in Yaniu County and Ruoding area, and the Beishui enemy army is a small army. What do you think?"

Everyone fell silent, and Deng Ai went out and cupped his hands when he saw this, and said: "Prime Minister, the general surveyed the terrain nearby, and then talked with the guide, and learned that the area around Beishui is full of high mountains, with undulating mountains and rivers. The enemy is also relying on the mountains. , Build camps. At present, the number of enemy troops is small, and they will definitely not be able to defend themselves. Therefore, the general thinks that it is impossible to attack by force. According to the prime minister's previous plan, after the enemy troops are assembled, they will be lured out, and they will be defeated in one fell swoop."

Zhuge Liang gently shook his feather fan to drive away the mosquitoes, and asked slowly: "After the enemy army has assembled, how to lure them out, do you have any thoughts?"

"The small unit pretended to be defeated and lured them to go out to fight in the field. When our army and Gao Ding were in a battle, we sent the elite troops to go around, and the army pretended to be invincible and retreated to lure them away from the camp. Attacking from front to back, the enemy army will be defeated." Deng said. Ai added.

"The plan of Shi Zai is a good plan." Zhuge Liang praised.

Zhuge Liang continued to ask: "Do you have any ideas? Now you can speak freely."

Ma Di came out, clasping his hands and boasting: "Shizai's machine is just in line with the "Sun Tzu's Art of War": "Soldiers are deceitful. Therefore, they can show that they can't... humble and proud (Note ③)'. Prime Minister, Ma Su thought it would work.”

"Young Chang is familiar with the art of war." Zhuge Liang stroked his beard and praised.

Everyone was discussing, Wang Ping suddenly came out at this time, cupped his hands and said: "Prime Minister, Ping thinks that the mountains are high and densely forested, what if the enemy's army gathers and they can't hold out?"

Zhuge Liang finally heard the answer he wanted, raised his hand to signal everyone to be quiet, and asked Wang Ping to continue talking.
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①Huangmaogeng is the main mountain range of Daliang Mountain.

② Volume 36 of "Shui Jing Zhu": "Tu Shui (now the Niulan River in Yunnan Province) leads to La Valley. It flows northwest to Yueyi Rusheng (ie Jinsha River). Shengshui also passes through Mahu County in Yuesong County, which is called Ma The Hujiang River joins Beishui on the left, and the water flows out of Beishui County, and flows eastward into the Mahu River." From this we can see that Beishui is the Meigu River today.

③Clearly able to conquer and fight well, but pretend to be weak and incompetent to the enemy; for a cautious enemy, do everything possible to arrogate him and make him lose his vigilance.

(End of this chapter)