Three Kingdoms: Heir of Wolong, my father-in-law is Guan Gong

Chapter 172: Attacking from the east and attacking from the west, guarding the street pavilion and fighting between Han and Wei (8/8 pursuit)

Wei Yan returned to the camp and carefully stared at the terrain of the street pavilion drawn by the sergeant.

Wei Chang said angrily: "Ma Shenjun is stubborn and will not listen to my father's good advice. This battle will be defeated!"

The voice just fell.

Wei Yan raised his head coldly and shouted: "Who told you to make such ominous remarks?"

Wei Chang was scolded by Wei Yan and felt unhappy: "Father, it's not that I want to say something unlucky, but the military discussion just now is irritating!"

"Not only did Ma join the army, but he also wanted to go to the mountains. Even General Fu Han and others supported Ma joining the army. Only my father insisted on dividing his troops and establishing a stronghold."

"But my father only has two soldiers and horses. Even if we set up a stronghold on the road, how can we stop the Wei soldiers?"

"Why don't you send someone to report the defense of the street pavilion to the Prime Minister as soon as possible and ask the Prime Minister to make a decision?"

Wei Yan's eyes became colder and he reprimanded: "How could I have a son as stupid as you? You were also involved in the Prime Minister's military discussion before sending troops to the street pavilion. Didn't you listen at all?"

"Then Wei Yan has made some achievements on his own, but he is arrogant and keeps looking down on me!"

Wei Yan sneered: "If Wei soldiers capture a stronghold, I will build a stronghold. I think he will win it faster or I will build it faster! Don't be suspicious and execute military orders quickly!"

"If it can't be delayed any longer, General Fu Han will abandon Nanshan immediately. I will divide my troops and establish a stronghold, not to set up a stronghold to fight the Wei soldiers, but simply to establish a stronghold!"

"Destroying Long will not only destroy Longshan, but more importantly, it will destroy the hope of the officials in Longyou to resist!"

"The purpose of the Jieting battle from the beginning was not to block the Wei soldiers."

"During the military meeting, General Fu Han clearly emphasized that the only way to break this situation is to lure Guo Huai out of Shanggui!"

"Let's see if Wei Yan still dares to look down on me when I accomplish great feats at the street pavilion!"

"The delay will prevent Wei Bing from going to Longyou in a short time."

"Then what's going on with General Ma joining the army?" Wei Chang raised another doubt.

"We all want the Prime Minister's plan to cut off Longyou to be realized smoothly, so naturally we will not neglect it. Although Wei Zhenbei has divided its forces, Wei Zhenbei can also build a cornering force with Nanshan."

"Therefore, the core of the Jieting battle is to wait until the prime minister defeats Guo Huai!"

Wei Chang did attend the military meeting with Wei Yan before sending troops.

"Whether we garrison troops in Nanshan or go down to the stronghold, our army will not have an advantage."

"General Fu Han supports Ma joining the army to establish a stronghold in Nanshan for the same purpose as me, which is to delay!"

Wei Yan said calmly: "What is the purpose of our coming to Jieting?"

"Blocking is to prevent Wei soldiers from passing through the street pavilion."

However, Wei Chang only heard Ma Su competing for the general, and did not think deeply about Zhuge Qiao's intentions at all. He only thought about guarding the street pavilion and doing meritorious service.

Wei Yan raised his head and stared at Wei Chang. The sharp look in his eyes made Wei Chang quickly retract his hand.

Wei Chang was stunned for a moment and didn't understand why he was scolded as stupid by Wei Yan.

Zhuge Qiao said with a smile: "After Ma Canjun discovered that Jieting City was abandoned, he immediately thought of setting up a stronghold in Nanshan. His clever change in the battle is indeed extraordinary."

Wei Yan's eyes were slightly sharp: "General Fu Han and Captain Jiang are sworn brothers, and General Xiang is assigned by the Prime Minister. If General Fu Han decides to change generals on the spot, General Ma Canjun will not be able to command a single soldier."

Nanshan.

"And the strategy to lead Guo Huai is to give up robbing Anding County and go directly to grab the street pavilion! If Guo Huai is defeated, he will be far better than Anding County!"

Wei Chang was stunned, and his mind was a little confused: "But it is useless no matter how many villages are built like this! From Lueyang to Jieting, it is only thirty miles. Within thirty miles, the Nanshan Mountain is steep, and the rest of the mountains are nothing at all. Great location!"

"Although it's just a word difference, it's a huge difference in the tactical layout of the street pavilion."

"Father, I don't understand!" Wei Chang frowned.

"From now on, from Jieting to Lueyang, we will cut down trees and build strongholds on the hills along the way, and dig pits to store water. We will set up as many strongholds as there are hills."

"Without Guo Huai, Wei Bing will not be able to gain a foothold even if it enters Longyou."

Now after listening to Wei Yan's explanation, it became clear.

Wei Chang was stunned: "Since we can't take advantage, why would my father divide his troops and set up a stronghold? Doesn't this mean that he divides his troops and makes the defense more difficult?"

"I think that as a general, you should have tolerance. Even if Wei Zhenbei disobeys the order, from now on, the prime minister, Ma Jianjun, should also discuss Wei Zhenbei's contribution."

Wei Yandao revealed the core of dividing the troops and setting up a stronghold.

"Looking at this Jieting City, it has been abandoned for several years. Cao Cao must have ordered it to be burned down at that time. The purpose was to ensure that Guanzhong and Longyou could travel unimpeded."

"General Fu Han, Captain Jiang, and General Xiang, thanks to your help, I will definitely commend you for your achievements when we get to the prime minister."

Wei Chang said without thinking: "Of course it is the Wei soldiers who are blocking Chang'an."

Wei Yan corrected him: "It's not blocking, it's delaying!"

Wei Yan asked Wei Chang to come closer and draw on the topographic map: "Do you think we can block it if we go to Xiazhai? Jieting is the gathering place of all the dangerous roads in Longshan, and there is no dangerous terrain."

"If we advance forward and enter the dangerous route of Longshan Mountain to find a favorable location for a stronghold, we will not be able to tell from which way the Wei soldiers will appear, and we will not have enough time to enter the dangerous route of Longshan Mountain."

"Otherwise, why do you think the Prime Minister only sent me and other young generals to guard the street pavilion with 10,000 soldiers who have not experienced many battles?"

Wei Chang scratched his head: "What's the difference?"

Ma Di invited Zhuge Qiao, Jiang Wei and Xiang Chong to inspect the camp, and said in a rather complacent tone: "This camp is stronger than I thought!"

"We, the generals, will be both prosperous and devastated. If we criticize the generals harshly, it will make people mistakenly think that Ma joining the army cannot serve the people."

Ma Su praised: "Today we know the capabilities of the generals who assisted the Han Dynasty. Since the generals who supported the Han Dynasty have said so, I will not discuss Wei Yan's crimes in front of the prime minister."

While the Han soldiers were actively deploying defense, Zhang He's vanguard Su Ze also led troops to the outside of Jieting.

When he heard that there were Han soldiers stationed at the street pavilion, Su Ze's complexion changed drastically. He quickly stopped the troops and ordered the army to rest where they were. He personally led more than a hundred riders to the street pavilion to inspect.

I saw dozens of flags standing on Nanshan Street Pavilion, and there seemed to be tens of thousands of people.

"How come there are so many Han soldiers?"

"No, that's not right!"

"This must be because Han soldiers saw that Jieting City was deserted, so they set up a stronghold in Nanshan. They were also afraid that our army would cut off the water source of Nanshan, so they deliberately bluffed to prevent our army from passing through."

Su Ze had just traveled thousands of miles to put down the rebellion of Qu Yan and Zhang Jin in Liangzhou last year, and he was very familiar with the terrain in the Jieting area.

Although he judged that the Han soldiers in Nanshan were bluffing, Su Ze did not approach easily.

First, I climbed up and looked at the tooth flag of the Han soldiers, and vaguely recognized the words "The Prime Minister of the Han Dynasty joined the army Ma Su" on the tooth flag.

Su Ze was worried about being noticed by Han soldiers and did not dare to get too close. Instead, he waited until dark before sending scouts along Beishan Road to Jieting City to investigate.

The scouts returned and reported that Han soldiers were suspected to be stationed on the top of the mountain to the west of Nanshan, but it was dark and they could not see the flags of the enemy's generals.

"Is it the power of the horn?"

"How stupid! If the Han generals set up a stronghold on the road, they can also coordinate with the Han soldiers on the mountain. If there are two strongholds on the top of the mountain, what's the use except to divide the troops?"

Su Ze rode his horse back, notifying Zhang He in the rear while waiting for an opportunity to cut off the water source at the foot of Nanshan Mountain.

Zhang He, who was in the rear army, could not help but frown when he received Su Ze's reply: "This Ma Su is the Prime Minister joining the army, how could he be so unwise? There must be a fraud!"

Before Zhuge Liang entered Longyou, Zhang He even looked down on Zhuge Liang. Naturally, it was impossible for Zhang He to look down on a mere prime minister joining the army.

After Zhuge Liang entered Longyou, Zhang He regarded Zhuge Liang as a wise man on the same level as Xun Yu and Tian Fengju, and he did not dare to underestimate him.

After hearing the report from former army Su Ze about this matter, Zhang He subconsciously thought that there was fraud in it.

Zhang He, who had doubts in his heart, did not dare to be careless, so he ordered Xia Houru to lead the troops, while Zhang He personally led several cavalry to the front army.

Come to the former army.

Zhang He immediately summoned Su Ze to ask for details.

"The water intake point in Nanshan is heavily guarded. I'm worried about arousing the enemy, so I don't dare to grab it." Su Ze looked solemn. The defense of the Han soldiers in Nanshan was tighter than Su Ze imagined.

Zhang He's doubts were reduced: "If the water intake place is not heavily guarded, I would be worried that Ma Di is deliberately using a trick to trick me."

"Humph, I have 20,000 soldiers, and it is easy to seize his water source. Rest here tonight, and wait for the rear army to arrive tomorrow. We will first surround Nanshan and then cut off the water source of the Han soldiers."

The next day.

Zhang He's rear army arrived.

There are many flags and banners.

It seems like there are Wei soldiers all over the mountains and plains!

Ma Di stood on the top of the mountain, overlooking the Wei soldiers at the foot of the Nanshan Mountain. A scout had already reported the Wei soldiers' tooth flag as "Wei Zuo General Zhang".

"Zhang He, it's just a mere surrender!"

"In the past, Yuan Shao had the advantage, but Zhang He surrendered to the enemy on the battlefield. A man who is greedy for life and afraid of death. Is there no one left for the Wei thieves to use?"

"I just followed Cao Cao and gained some military exploits, and because Yu Jin was defeated and captured, I replaced Yu Jin as the general of the left."

"When I was in Hanzhong, I was beaten into a state of disgrace by the cavalry general."

"How dare these common men come to compete with me for a street pavilion!"

"The street pavilion is worry-free!"

Ma Su already despised warriors, but when he saw Zhang He who had surrendered to Cao Cao before the battle and was beaten by Zhang Fei in Hanzhong until he was running away, he despised Zhang He even more.

Just now.

The soldiers came to report: "Join the army, Wei soldiers appear at the water source, ask the general for help!"

Ma Su sneered: "A common man is a common man. Do you really think I have no defense against water sources? Send an order to Captain Jiang to immediately reinforce the general."

The order had just been issued.

Another soldier came to ask for orders: "Join the army. A large number of Wei troops have appeared in the north."

Ma Di was not afraid either: "Send an order to the general of the Han Dynasty and ask him to divide some troops and horses to guard the north mountain. Don't go out to fight. The Wei soldiers in the north must be suspicious!"

Battle reports were passed back one after another, and Ma Di also arranged them one by one.

By evening.

Seeing that they could not grab the water source, the Wei soldiers retreated.

Ma Su couldn't help but laugh: "Zhang He is nothing more than that! If Wei Yan hadn't divided his troops and established a stronghold, I could have counterattacked Zhang He for a while today."

Zhuge Qiao said calmly: "Ma joins the army. The Wei soldiers are outnumbered. Even if they retreat during the day, they will definitely send out troops to seize water sources at night. We must be on guard." Ma Su wanted to say that Zhuge Qiao was overly worried, but he was worried in his heart. Zaisheng wanted to convince Zhuge Qiao, so he said: "Wei soldiers are going to seize the water source at night. I have expected it for a long time. I can use it tonight to let Zhang He know my method!"

That night.

Zhang He's general Xia Houru drove his troops to the water source. He was secretly happy when he saw that there were no Han soldiers at the water source.

Just when Xia Houru was about to lead troops to control the water source, he suddenly heard a burst of rapid gongs and drums in the forest of Nanshan.

But when he saw a large number of flags pouring out of the mountains and forests, Xia Houru was shocked and quickly abandoned the water and ran away.

Surprised to see Xia Houru return, Zhang He asked sharply: "I asked you to grab water, why did you come back?"

Xia Houru did not dare to hide it: "There are a large number of Han soldiers ambushing in the forests of Nanshan."

Zhang He scolded: "If there were Han soldiers ambushing you, how could you turn back so easily? The Han soldiers must be bluffing, and you were deceived by the Han soldiers."

Xia Houru's face was full of shame: "General, please allow me to turn back and grab the water source."

Zhang He shook his head: "The opportunity has been lost, and the Han soldiers must be on guard. You go and rest first, I will have a clever plan tomorrow."

Xia Houru retreated in shame.

Zhang He called Su Ze again: "The grab for water failed during the day, and tonight Xia Houru fell into the trap again. I expect that Ma Su will look down on us. Tomorrow I will give you half of the troops, and you can lead the troops to surround the north, and we will be at the foot of the mountain. Stand in front of Ma Su and set up a stronghold."

Su Ze wondered: "Ma Su is setting up a stronghold in Nanshan. Why don't we directly use a small number of troops to contain him, and then take the opportunity to sneak past the street pavilion?"

Zhang He shook his head: "Ma Su is condescending, and it is difficult to conceal the movements of our army. If the supplies of food and grass are cut off, even if we sneak past the street pavilion, we will still be soldiers without food. How can we fight?"

"The Han soldiers in Nanshan must be completely destroyed before we can go to Longyou with confidence."

"In today's battle, I roughly guessed the number of soldiers and horses that Ma Su has in Nanshan. It seems that there are many flags, but in fact it is a bluff. I predict that Ma Su's troops will not exceed ten thousand people!"

"To defeat the enemy with twice the force, I have the advantage!"

Zhang He is indeed a veteran general who has experienced many battles!

Although it is impossible to judge Ma Su's specific troops and horses from the banners of the Han soldiers in Nanshan, we can guess the approximate strength of Ma Su's troops through details such as Ma Su's arrangements for grabbing water during the day and Xia Houru's plan to trap the Han soldiers tonight but did not pursue them.

Su Ze admired him and said: "The general is clear about everything, and I will always admire him."

And on Nanshan.

When Ma Di learned that the Wei soldiers were defeated again, he was even more proud: "I just used hundreds of soldiers and carried hundreds of flags to scare the Wei soldiers away! General Fu Han, do I, the general, have any plans?" Mistake?"

After Zhuge Qiao carefully inquired about the situation of the battle, he raised his hands and praised: "I also admire Ma Jun's well-organized army. It's just that Zhang He lost two battles in a row today, and tomorrow's offensive will be even more fierce. Don't be careless."

Ma Di laughed: "Don't worry, General Fu Han. I can guess all the methods Zhang He can use, and I already have a countermeasure! No matter how he uses his plan, as long as he can't take away my water source, I will be invincible." land."

Out of the handsome tent.

Jiang Wei followed with a solemn expression: "Bosong, Ma Junjun's dispatch today has mobilized almost all the troops in Nanshan."

"Although tonight's suspicious tactics have scared away the Wei soldiers, they will definitely make Zhang He suspicious; Zhang He has been skilled in fighting for a long time, and based on this, it will not be too difficult to estimate the strength of our troops."

"Ma Canjun despises Zhang He and is proud of himself. An arrogant army will be defeated, so he must be prepared to have his water source cut off."

Zhuge Qiao nodded: "Sooner or later the water source will be cut off. As long as we are stationed in Nanshan, we cannot avoid the water source being cut off."

"Wudang Feijun has been in Nanzhong for a long time, and it is common to endure hunger and thirst. When I was training Wudang Feijun, I also issued a strict order. At any time, the water bag must be half filled with water."

"Even if the water source is cut off, they will not panic; but brother, your two thousand strong soldiers in Hebei County may not have this kind of character. You have not had enough trust in the army soon, and the soldiers in Hebei County may not fight to the death if they encounter death."

Jiang Wei also knew the character of the powerful soldiers in Ji County. If he really knew how to fight to the death, he would not have surrendered directly after meeting Zhao Yun.

"I will restrain them as much as possible." Jiang Wei frowned: "I just don't know if the Prime Minister intercepted Guo Huai."

Zhuge Qiao looked toward the Weishui River with glaring eyes: "In order to stop Guo Huai, the Prime Minister dispatched the most elite soldiers in the Northern Expedition! Guo Huai only has two thousand soldiers from Linwei County, what can he do to stop him?"

"The lower horse will face the upper horse, the upper horse will face the middle horse, and the middle horse will face the lower horse. If Guo Huai doesn't get out of Shanggui, that's all. If he gets out of Shanggui, he will have no chance of winning!"

Liliucheng.

The gongs and drums sounded, and a large number of general flags were suddenly erected on the originally silent city wall.

There was a general at the top of the city. Although his beard and hair were white, his voice was like a bell: "Guo Huai, little thief, the veteran general has been waiting here for a long time!"

Hearing the shouts at the top of the city and looking at the bright "Hanwei General Yellow" on the general's flag at the top of the city, Guo Huai turned pale with shock.

"Why did Huang Zhong appear in Lieliucheng?"

Guo Huai couldn't understand that if a general of Huang Zhong's level did not go to the street guarding pavilion, it could be understood that he was going to rob the five counties of Longyou, but to appear in a small place like Liliucheng was completely disrespectful to Huang Zhong's status.

In order to hide his whereabouts, Guo Huai led his troops to hide in the day and night. He thought he could sneak to the street pavilion quietly, but he never thought that there were Han soldiers in Lieliucheng!
The fluttering "Hanwei General Huang" reminded Guo Huai of the old Battle of Hanzhong.

At that time, Guo Huai was still Xia Houyuan's army commander.

Because Liu Bei led the main force to cross Mianshui River secretly, he followed the mountain trend in a hidden way and returned to Dingjun Mountain behind Yangping Pass.

In order to get rid of his passivity, Xiahou Yuan led his troops to fight for Dingjun Mountain. At that time, Guo Huai did not go with Xiahou Yuan because of illness. When the news came again, Xiahou Yuan was beheaded by Huang Zhong.

Deep down in his heart, Guo Huai was afraid of Huang Zhong.

After all, that was the ruthless man who beheaded Xiahou Yuandu, who was on the right side of Hubu Guandu. The last famous general who was beheaded by the formation was Yuan Shao's general Yan Liang!
Guo Huai suddenly thought of a possibility: "Did Huang Zhong come for me?"

As soon as this conjecture appeared, Guo Huai felt cold sweat break out on his back.

"If it's really me, then Zhuge Liang deliberately let me know that Ma Di went to the street pavilion."

"I fell into a trap!"

"Zhao Yun defeated Linwei and drove his troops to the Yangtze. My scouts were able to easily detect Ma Su going to the street pavilion without being noticed. This is very suspicious in itself."

"The street pavilion is an important place. When sending troops to defend, we should hide our troops, but Ma Su deliberately made a big show of it and let me know. This is for fear that my scouts will not know!"

"I actually made such a mistake!"

Guo Huai's sweat soaked his sweatshirt.

After all, people are not machines, and their judgment will be affected by various factors.

Therefore, there are too many people who realize later and regret why they did not expect it at the beginning. Some people even jokingly call these people the second-guessers.

Although Guo Huai guessed Zhuge Liang's plan to cut off Guanlong, he didn't know that he had been targeted by Zhuge Qiao!
After getting rid of Guo Huai, Yuan Sheng went to capture a county.

"withdraw!"

Guo Huai did not dare to go to the street pavilion again.

If Huang Zhong appears in Liliucheng, then Shanggui and Linwei will inevitably be attacked by Han soldiers.

If Shanggui and Liliucheng were defeated, not only would the only way to enter Longyou be Guanlong Avenue, but it would also be difficult for Guo Huai to gain a foothold in Longyou.

Guo Huai wanted to retreat, but Huang Zhong would not give Guo Huai a chance.

I saw the gate of Lieliu City opened, and a horse galloped out. It was none other than the veteran Huang Zhong.

"Guo Huai, where are you running away!"

Huang Zhong shouted loudly and drove his troops to cover up the killing.

Guo Huai did not dare to fight Huang Zhong and fled to Linwei with his troops.

Only by defending Linwei City could Guo Huai have any chance of blocking Huang Zhong!
A confrontation with Huang Zhong?
Without the superiority of troops, Guo Huai would not confront Huang Zhong head-on unless he was crazy!

Guo Huai led his troops and fled to Linwei in panic.

At Jieting Nanshan, Zhang He also started a new round of offensive.

Su Ze led his troops to surround the north mountain of Jieting Nanshan and set up a stronghold in front of Ma Di.

This tactic, which was almost a provocation, instantly made Ma Di angry.

"How dare Wei thief underestimate me like this!"

Ma Su is at the top of the mountain, and Su is at the foot of the mountain.

Setting up a stronghold in front of Ma Su is equivalent to showing his face to Ma Su and saying, "Come on, come and beat me!" How could Ma Su endure this!

"Captain Jiang, lead your troops immediately to disperse the Wei thieves. Don't let the Wei thieves set up camp at the foot of the mountain!" Ma Di was furious and immediately ordered Jiang Wei to charge into the battle.

Jiang Wei frowned: "I only have two troops, how can I disperse the Wei thieves?"

Ma Su looked at Zhuge Qiao again and hesitated for a while: "General Fu Han, you divide your troops into two groups and charge into battle with Captain Jiang."

Zhuge Qiao did not hesitate and gave orders to Jufu and Zhang Yi.

Four soldiers and horses quickly went down the mountain and charged into the formation.

however.

Just as Jiang Wei and others were rushing down to kill, Su Ze sneered, gave up on setting up the stronghold, and dispersed in a hurry.

After Jiang Wei and others returned to the mountain, Su Ze led his troops and continued to set up the stronghold in front of Ma Di.

This saucy move made Ma Su shocked and angry: "How dare you tease me like this! Keep charging!"

Su Ze seemed to be convinced that Ma Su did not dare to pursue. As long as the Han soldiers rushed down, he would abandon the stronghold; as long as the Han soldiers returned to the mountain, he would return to the stronghold.

Two round trips.

Wei Bing was not very tired, but Jiang Wei and others were very tired.

Just when Ma Su ordered the third charge, Jiang Wei couldn't bear it any longer: "Ma joins the army. It's easier to go down the mountain than to go up. This is a trick of the Wei thieves to tire out the troops. We can't charge any more!"

Ma Su gritted his teeth: "If you don't rush to kill, how can you watch the Wei soldiers set up a stronghold? This time you go down the mountain and stay longer. As long as you charge twice more, the Wei soldiers will be tired and will leave!"

Jiang Wei had no choice but to charge again with Jufu and Zhang Yi.

But this time, Su played even better!
He retreated more than a hundred meters away and rested in front of Jiang Wei and others, and a cook brought food to him.

"Wei thief goes too far!" Ma Di stared at Su Ze below with hatred.

How high-spirited he was yesterday, he was so embarrassed today. This huge gap made Ma Su feel his face burning.

however.

What makes Ma Su even more ashamed and angry is what comes next.

The man stationed at the water source asked for help from the urgent dispatcher: "Join the army, Zhang He will personally lead the army to seize the water source!"

Ma Di hurriedly ran towards the water source, looked down, and saw that the water source was densely packed with Wei soldiers. He was horrified: "General Fu Han, hurry up, hurry up and reinforce the general, we must not let Zhang He take away the water source!"

(End of this chapter)