Han Xiang

Chapter 587 Zhuge’s clever plan leads to chaos in Liangzhou

From yesterday afternoon to now, more than [-] people in the entire army are running and fighting.

Especially Wei Yan and his tribe didn't sleep a wink for nearly two days.

In view of this, after chatting with everyone for a few words, Zhuge Liang urged everyone to go back to sleep, but he insisted on patrolling the camp.

Zhao Yun was also very tired at first, but he was impressed by Zhuge Liang's rigor and insisted on accompanying him no matter what.

Zhuge Liang guessed that there would be no war tomorrow, so he did not refuse Zhao Yun's kindness.

The two of them strolled through the camp, the night breeze blowing from the Jingshui River in the west, bringing a slight coolness that was very pleasant.

There is no need to raise fire when the moon is bright in the sky.

Zhuge Liang suddenly stopped and raised his head with a very solemn expression. Upon seeing this, Zhao Yun asked curiously: "What is the military advisor thinking?"

"Today coincides with the Mid-Autumn Festival. This month is exceptionally bright. The moon waxes and wanes, just like me, a magnificent man. I don't know when I will be reunited. It's just a little sentimental."

Seeing Zhuge Liang sighing, Zhao Yun quickly comforted him and said:

"My lord is persevering, and all the ministers and generals are working together to help. The Han Dynasty will surely be revived. Today's victory over the enemy and the full moon are also a good sign."

"Ma Teng, Han Sui and others have caused trouble in Guanzhong. They have been entrenched in Liangzhou for many years and are just like thieves. I hope they can be eradicated in one fell swoop this time!"

Zhuge Liang looked determined.

Zhao Yun was stunned when he heard this, and hurriedly clasped his fists and asked, "Didn't the military advisor want to let them go? Why now?"

Zhuge Liang patted Zhao Yun on the shoulder and explained as he walked:
"Liangzhou has been in chaos for 20 years, and is like a shrunken man. Ma Teng, Han Sui and others only see interests and no loyalty;
This time they were able to send troops to Guanzhong at the same time. I guess Liangzhou Mu Wei Duan was in the middle to coordinate, otherwise they would all be worried about the empty rear;
Now Ma Teng and others should still be in Chencang, and Han Sui's three generals misunderstood him for surrendering. What do you think Han Sui will do if he returns to Liangzhou? "

"hiss"

Under the moon, Zhao Yun's eyes widened and he swallowed: "What the military advisor means is"

Zhuge Liang stroked his beard and replied: "On the surface they are an alliance, but in fact they are no different from the princes of the Central Plains. They all want to conquer cities and expand their strength. Once Han Sui and the three generals take the initiative to plunder the friendly troops' population, money and food, Ma Teng and others will definitely take revenge when they return to the army, and Wei Duan may be dragged into the trap." , Liangzhou’s chaos is doomed.”

"I understand, let's recuperate and reap the benefits?"

Zhao Yun was overjoyed in his heart and said that if his lord could capture Liangzhou, it would be equivalent to capturing the horse farm in the northwest, and he, as the main horse, would be more useful.

"On the face of it."

Zhuge Liang nodded slightly and hatched another plan in his mind.

He did not regard Zhao Yun as an outsider, and said with a relaxed expression: "During this period, there are actually other opportunities."

"Go south to capture Jingzhou?" Zhao Yun almost blurted out.

"No."

Zhuge Liang smiled mysteriously under the moon and asked meaningfully: "Did Zilong remember? How did we capture Guanzhong at that time?"

"Founding in the east and attacking in the west? Then this time."

Zhao Yun seemed to understand something halfway through his words, but felt it was impossible.

Zhuge Liang observed that there was no one around, then approached Zhao Yun and whispered:
"Next, if there is chaos in Liangzhou, we will sit on the mountain and watch the tigers fight on the surface, but secretly send out two troops to take Hanzhong first. The lord wants to eat the meat of Liangzhou, and the population and food in Guanzhong alone are not enough."

"Hanzhong? When?"

"Just after Ma Teng withdrew his troops, once he and Han Sui started fighting, and the Liangzhou generals had no time to look eastward, we sent troops from Xicheng and Baoxie Road. Zhang Lu must have been caught off guard."

"I don't know who is the general."

Zhao Yun crossed his fists. He had never led an army by himself, so his eyes were full of expectations.

"If Ziyang does not return to Fancheng, the commander of the west city will definitely be Gan Xingba, and the final decision for Guanzhong will be made by the lord. I have not discussed this matter with him yet." Zhuge Liang shook his head slightly.

"Oh." Zhao Yun's heart skipped a beat. He thought he couldn't compete with Zhang Fei, but he still had hope in his heart. Zhuge Liang watched this silently.

The next day, Han Sui, Yang Qiu, and Zhang Hengtian withdrew their troops to the northwest before dawn.

Zhuge Liang sent out a sentry with a mirror and followed Han Sui and others out of Qixian County.

After the enemy had definitely withdrawn from Guanzhong, the army was slowly withdrawn to Chang'an.

Everyone had just returned to Chang'an, and Yi Ji had just arrived from Jingzhou.

Zhuge Liang thought that Jingzhou was at fault, but he didn't expect that Guan Yu gave him a surprise.

It turned out that not long after Liu Bei left, Cai Mao sent Zhang Yun to attack the Fancheng dock.

As a result, he was not only defeated by Guan Yu, but also had several warships robbed.

Later, a landing operation was organized, and the Xiangyang army was beheaded by [-] soldiers, which completely left a psychological shadow.

Cai Mao and Zhang Yun no longer dared to stroke Guan Yu's beard, and honestly used the Han River to defend themselves and wait for reinforcements.

Guan Yu established his authority in Fancheng, and many officials who supported Liu Qi waded across the river to join Fancheng. Yi Ji was one of them.

After Yi Ji reported the situation, he asked Zhuge Liang: "Mr. Kong Ming, when will the emperor return to Chang'an? General Guan sent me here not only to report the news, but also to inquire about the situation. I heard that Ma Teng's journey was difficult to deal with. If Guanzhong is still there, If the troops are insufficient, he can still mobilize troops and horses to enter the pass."

"With Yide guarding Chencang, there is no serious problem."

Zhuge Liang stroked his beard and smiled and said: "Now that the crisis in Guanzhong has been resolved, I am planning to let Tanzhi return to Jingzhou."

"Well, Cai Mao doesn't dare to invade. It's useless for Fancheng to ask for troops at this time. It's General Guan's intention."

Before Yi Ji finished speaking, Zhuge Liang held his hand and interrupted: "Uncle Ji, there is no need to say anything. General Guan Liang's intention is clear. You can return to Fancheng with Tan Zhi as soon as possible. Cai Hao does not dare to send troops to invade again." , don’t forget that Cao Cao is like a tiger next to him, and by the way, is Ziyang in Fancheng?”

"Here I am."

Yi Ji nodded in affirmation: "The eldest son relies heavily on Liu Gongcao and needs him to take care of state and county affairs."

"In that case, I will revise a letter immediately and I will bring it back to the uncle for delivery. Please wait a moment."

After Zhuge Liang finished speaking, he went to prepare pen and paper. Yi Ji, who was standing next to him, looked confused. He reminded him with a slight embarrassment:

"Mr. Kong Ming, I came to Guanzhong. I haven't met the emperor yet, so why don't I leave right away?"

"Chang'an is more than three hundred miles away from Chencang, and the round trip takes a long time. Liang Hui sent greetings to the lord on behalf of Uncle Ji, but Uncle Ji immediately returned to Jingzhou with Tanzhi. The military situation is urgent and cannot be delayed."

Zhuge Liang had two purposes, writing and coping at the same time.

When Yi Ji heard that there was nothing going on at the front, he was confused again until the 'military emergency' came back.

Are you thinking that the danger in Guanzhong is incomprehensible?Where did the military intelligence come from?

After a while, Zhuge Liang wrote the letter, put it in a small cloth bag, handed it out and said: "This letter contains important military information. Uncle Ji must hand it over to Zi Yang and not disclose it to outsiders."

Yi Ji answered with a surprised look on his face, "What's the military situation? Cao's army invaded Jingzhou?"

"No, you'll find out when you get to Fancheng."

The cloth bag Zhuge Liang used to hold the silk books was not sealed. He did not care whether the book would be opened midway.

After all, there were many code words in the letter, which only Liu Ye could understand, and the soldiers and horses all the way from the west city were also used as a feint to attract people.

Seeing Zhuge Liang's solemnity, Yi Ji no longer stayed in Chang'an after receiving the letter, and soon returned to Jingzhou with Guan Ping.

Zhuge Liang also did not stay in Chang'an. He took Zhao Yun, Wei Yan and the victorious soldiers and headed west straight to Yi County.

(End of this chapter)