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

Chapter 173: The action is troublesome, Zhang He and Ma Su were hammered in the battle (seeking pursuit)
Although Ma Di's response was quick, he was not even a bit inferior to Zhang He in dispatching troops and judging the military situation.

When Zhang He calculated the strength of Ma Di's troops in Nanshan, it was destined that Ma Di was no longer qualified to fight Zhang He.

Zhang He's failure in grabbing water yesterday was not because Zhang He really lost to Ma Su, but because Zhang He didn't know exactly how many men Ma Su had in Nanshan, so he hid half of his troops out of caution to meet emergencies.

When Ma Su was commanding troops for the first time, he only knew how to bluff, but he didn't understand the principle that there is reality within the imaginary and there is imaginary within the reality. Excessive bluffing was a sign of guilty conscience.

He could deceive someone like Xia Houru who had little battle experience, but he couldn't deceive someone like Zhang He who was experienced in combat.

Among the five good generals, although Zhang He is not as brave and decisive as Le Jin, not as good as Zhang Liao to get into the battle first, not as good as Xu Huang's march forward, not as resolute and steady as Yu Jin, he is more skillful than the four in changing tactics.

Although Zhang He's performance is not that dazzling, no one who is good at fighting has great achievements.

Whether Le Jin ventured into Linju and threatened Jiangling after losing Xiangyang, or Zhang Liao took the risk to behead Sun Quan in the face of Sun Quan's 100,000-strong army, or Xu Huang drove straight into Posi Tomb regardless of the antlers, all of them took great risks. .

Because you take risks, you can often accomplish amazing things.

And miraculous achievements are easier for people to remember and talk about.

Su Ze saw that there were no soldiers at the top of the mountain to attack again, so he accelerated the establishment of the stronghold and surrounded Nanshan like a fence.

"We have the advantage of being in a commanding position. The Wei thieves cannot predict when our army will surprise attack and rob the camp, but our army can see the specific defenses of the Wei thieves' camp at the foot of the mountain."

Jiang Wei hurriedly remonstrated: "Join the army. If we all go to seize water sources, we will not be able to stop the Wei soldiers in the north from setting up a stronghold."

"Even if Zhang He seizes the water source today, it is impossible for Zhang He to keep troops stationed at the water source and still be able to seize it back when he is not prepared."

Looking at the Wei soldiers setting up camp at the foot of the mountain, Ma Di tightened his grip on the hilt of his sword.

Su Ze, who was below, saw the banners running on the top of the mountain and couldn't help but sneered. He called the soldiers who had eaten and drank enough to set up a stronghold in the north again.

Ma Di also looked at Zhuge Qiao: "General Fu Han, are you willing to rob the camp?"

Knowing that the water source was still there, Ma Su secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

Jiang Wei turned around in anger, and led troops with Zhang Yi to support Zhuge Qiao and Xiang Chong, while Jufu led an army to the north to guard against Su Ze and take the opportunity to attack the mountain.

Xiang Chong was guarding the water source, but Jiang Wei didn't respond. The only ones who could rob the camp were Wudang Feijun.

Jiang Wei frowned: "The sergeant of Ji County has also been tired for a day. If we patrol again at night, how will we still have the energy to fight tomorrow?"

It's dark.

Wang Ping, Ma Zhong, Jufu, Zhang Ni and other generals looked at each other, and then looked at Zhuge Qiao.

The battle situation at the water source made Ma Su angry and panicked, and he hurriedly ordered: "Jiang Wei and Zhang Yi, go quickly to support General Fu Han!"

Jiang Wei had been angry with Ma Su during the day, and now he didn't want to talk to Ma Su, so he turned his head and looked away.

However, anyone can see that Ma Su's current mentality is very bad!
Yesterday, Zhang He was in high spirits in a battle of wits, but today he was beaten into a fool by Zhang He.

Seeing that Jiang Wei was still retorting, Ma Di directly drew his sword and pointed it at Jiang Wei: "Jiang Wei, don't use General Fu Han to suppress me! I am the general of the street pavilion. If you dare to disobey me, even if I kill you, you will still be in the clear." military law!"

Zhuge Qiao left Xiang Chong to continue guarding the water source, and returned to the mountain with Jiang Wei and others.

Ma Su looked at Jiang Wei again and ordered: "Captain Jiang, lead your troops to patrol the camp tonight. Don't let the Wei thieves take the opportunity to counterattack our camp."

To charge a thousand soldiers to kill him is to risk death!

Jiang Wei was breathing heavily, his chest was rising and falling, and his right hand was clenching the hilt of the sword.

The blazing bonfire in the Wei military camp at the foot of the mountain in the north seemed to be endlessly mocking Ma Su.

But if someone wants to underestimate Zhang He, then he really doesn't take his life seriously.

Zhang Ni quickly grabbed Jiang Wei and warned him in a low voice: "Captain Jiang, calm down and go find General Fu Han first."

Taking a deep breath, Ma Su gathered his generals and said, "The Wei thieves have set up a stronghold at the foot of the mountain. If this stronghold is not broken, Zhang He will definitely concentrate his troops to grab the water source tomorrow."

Although General Su Ze was filled with hatred, Ma Su did not dare to let Ju Fu lead his troops to charge.

"After the Wei soldiers in the north are defeated, then the whole army counterattacks at the water source, and breaks Zhang He's Wei soldiers stationed at the water source. Using our strength to attack the other's weakness, we can win!"

Zhuge Qiao smiled slightly: "Ma Junjun is destined to go, so I will go there. Please also ask Ma Junjun to make a detailed plan to rob the camp."

Zhuge Qiao accepted the order.

Even the battle of Mumen Road was tricked by Sima Yi.

Ma Di's eyes were already red with anger at this moment, and he shouted sternly: "How dare you ask me to give up seizing the water source, what are your intentions? As a surrendered general, do you want to rebel before the battle?"

Jiang Wei was furious when he heard this: "General Fu Han and I are sworn brothers. How can you surrender to Cao Wei again? How dare you humiliate me like this?"

"Joining the army, the Wei soldiers were powerful. They charged at the general and General Fu Han several times, but were blocked by the Wei soldiers!"

Zhang He led his troops to retreat.

"But if the Wei soldiers in the north are allowed to set up a stronghold, Zhang He only needs to station a small number of troops in the north to besiege our army."

Seeing that Zhuge Qiao had no objection, Ma Di secretly breathed a sigh of relief and said: "We are tired from fighting during the day. General Fu Han can let Wudang Feijun rest first. Tonight, we will make food at the fourth watch. After eating at the fifth watch, we will take advantage of the Wei Dynasty at the foot of the mountain." If the thief is not caught, he will rush in with his army."

Yue Jin, Zhang Liao, and Xu Huang succeeded, so they were called Qigong; but if they failed, they would be nailed to the pillar of shame for the rest of their lives.

Zhang He was unwilling to take risks, and he had the past of surrendering to Cao Cao before the battle and his defeat by Zhang Fei in the Battle of Brazil, so this record did not seem so dazzling.

"I intend to send generals to rob the camp tonight and burn down the Wei bandits' camp at the foot of the mountain. Who is willing to lead troops there?"

"I think we should give up seizing the water source at this moment, and take advantage of Zhang He's heavy troops to seize the water source, and concentrate our forces to defeat the Wei troops in the north!"

Even though he knew clearly that "military law states that when besieging a city, you must open a way out and return to the army without pursuing him." Zhang He had no choice but to obey Sima Yi's order, and finally died in Mumendao.

When Ma Su saw Jiang Wei objecting again, he became even more angry: "How can we be careless in fighting with troops? If we don't patrol the stronghold, and if the Wei thieves make a surprise attack at night, our entire army will be wiped out tonight."

"If you don't understand the art of war, you should read more! You have repeatedly questioned my military orders. Do you want to be the general of this street pavilion for me?"

Jiang Wei's chest rose and fell again, obviously very angry at Ma Su's words.

"Brother, a snake can't fly without a head, and a bird can't fly without a head. You can't question the general's orders. I'll have you patrolling the stronghold tonight." Zhuge Qiao spoke in time, but Jiang Wei and Ma Su were quarreling.

When Jiang Wei saw Zhuge Qiao speaking, he suppressed the anger in his heart and snorted in agreement.

Seeing Jiang Wei's attitude, Ma Di became even more angry.

Thinking of having to rely on Jiang Wei to patrol the stronghold tonight, Ma Di suppressed his anger to the bottom of his heart: A thief surrendered to a general, I really thought he was a unicorn talent after being praised a few times.

Left the handsome tent.

Jiang Wei was still angry: "Bosong, how long can we endure this?"

"Ma Di's command and control were frequently at a loss. During the day, he first succeeded in Wei's plan to exhaust his troops, and later Zhang He's plan to provoke the general to seize water. Tonight, he had to expend his military strength to rob the camp."

"Then General Wei dares to set up a stronghold at the foot of the mountain, how can he not take precautions?"

Zhuge Qiao smiled calmly: "Bo Yue, don't be impatient!"

"Although Ma Canjun's command was inappropriate, the water source was preserved today and the attack was successfully delayed for another day."

"What is lost is lost, and what is gained is lost. Every event has two sides, and we should look at it dialectically."

Jiang Wei was slightly worried: "Bosong is really going to rob the camp tonight?"

Zhuge Qiao nodded and chuckled: "Ma Shenjun gave the order to rob the camp, so naturally he has to rob the camp. What's more, isn't this what General Wei is looking forward to?"

"Our army is exhausted, and Wei's army is equally exhausted. Even if the water source is temporarily lost tomorrow, it will delay the battle for another day."

"Our purpose is to delay Wei Bing, not to defeat Wei Bing. The longer we delay, the greater our army's advantage will be."

Seeing that Zhuge Qiao was confident, Jiang Wei stopped trying to persuade him.

In the Wei army camp at the foot of the mountain, Su was giving orders to the generals to rob the camp.

"Although the camp has been established at the foot of the mountain today, the Han soldiers will definitely not give up."

"Generals, restrain the sergeants. Tonight, the officers and soldiers in the camp must keep their weapons in their hands and their armors in their bodies. They must gather in formation after listening to the drums and must not make any noise. Anyone who disobeys the order will be killed!"

Su Ze's face was stern, and he clearly conveyed the order to the ears of every military school.

The military academies did not dare to neglect, and each went to restrain the sergeants.

And in another place.

Zhang He ordered Xia Houru to lead troops to the water source again.

"Tonight the Han soldiers will surely rob the camp in the north. You lead the troops to the water source to bluff. As long as the Han soldiers at the water source cannot have a good rest tonight, you will be credited."

"Remember, you must not fight the Han soldiers, just wave the flag and shout to harass them; if you see the Han soldiers appear, retreat; if the Han soldiers return, then return."

"From the third watch to the fifth watch, we go back and forth once an hour."

Xia Houru wondered: "Since the general guessed that the Han soldiers would rob the camp, why didn't he lead his troops to help General Su? As long as the Han soldiers who robbed the camp were destroyed, the remaining Han soldiers would not be able to defend the hilltop."

Zhang He walked with his sword in hand and shook his head slightly: "The Han soldiers are condescending. Even if they fail to rob the camp, they can calmly retreat to the top of the mountain. Even if I lead my troops there, I will not be able to retain the Han soldiers."

"Instead of working hard, let the troops regain their strength tonight and then go grab the water source tomorrow."

After a pause, Zhang He's tone became more sarcastic: "Although Ma Su has some talents, he doesn't have much. If he doesn't concentrate his troops to stop Su Zeli's stronghold, he will have to come to fight with me for water sources."

"But I don't know that the mountain is surrounded and the water is cut off. The mountain must be surrounded first before the water can be cut off! I deliberately asked Su Ze to confuse Ma Su's judgment today by using a trick of exhausting his troops, and then sent a heavy army to grab the water source. Ma Su was indeed fooled."

"Now Su Ze has established a stronghold in the south. Tomorrow I will lead troops to seize the water source and set up a stronghold at the water source. This will encircle the mountains and cut off the water."

Xia Houru said in admiration: "The general's strategy is far-reaching, and I will always admire him."

That night.

Zhuge Qiao led the Wudang flying army and went down the mountain at night.

At the halfway point of the mountain, Zhuge Qiao stopped marching and asked the soldiers to stand still, and then called Wang Ping.

"Zi Jun, you and your troops will lead a group of troops to the Wei army camp. Bring more flags and gongs. Charge straight into the Wei army camp, but do not go deep. Once the gongs are passed, lead the troops back immediately."

"Remember, tell me your name! From now on, you are Wang Ping, the general of Han Zhendong! You can be as arrogant as you want!"

Wang Ping took the order and left without hesitation.

When he arrived at the foot of the mountain, Wang Ping ordered his sergeants to ring the gong. With a wooden shield in his left hand and a sword in his right hand, he rushed into the Wei army camp.

The roar like a tiger and leopard also sounded in the silent night sky: "Listen, Cao Wei's dog thieves, the Han Zhendong General Wang Ping has come to kick the camp!"

Just as thunder exploded after a victory on the ground, the patrols in Wei's barracks also hurriedly beat the war drums.

The Wei soldiers who were surprised to hear the sound of drums got up from their tents one after another. Since these Wei soldiers were ordered to keep their armor and weapons in their hands, they responded very quickly.

Not long after, they had already formed a formation to attack Wang Ping.

Wang Ping did not hesitate, turned around and ran away as soon as the gong was over.

"Run wherever you want!"

Su Ze's eyes were stern and he ordered the troops to pursue him.

The brave general Wang Tong rushed to the front, chasing Wang Ping.

Unexpectedly, Wang Ping reached halfway up the mountain and ordered all the soldiers to crawl on the ground.

Wang Tong didn't know why, and when he got closer, he realized that a large number of crossbowmen suddenly appeared halfway up the mountain.

The arrow shot through the air and Wang Tong was shot dead on the spot.

Following the arrows came extremely arrogant voices.

"Ma Zhong, General of Han Zhennan, is here. Wei Gou, you guys have fallen into a trap!"

"General Dahan Zhenxi is here to help you, even a mere Wei dog dares to speak bravely!"

"The champion general of the Han Dynasty, Zhang Ni, is here to let you taste the power of my bow and arrow!"

The six generals Yao Wei, Gong Lu, Liu Yin, Du Zhen, Liu Shen and Mizhao also called out their official names one after another. They wanted to be as arrogant as they wanted!
The brave general Wang Tong was shot dead, and the rest of the Wei soldiers were frightened by the loud roars. Seeing the powerful bows and crossbows of the Han soldiers, the Wei soldiers did not dare to pursue them anymore and fled down the mountain one after another.

"Did General Zuo misjudge the strength of the Han soldiers? Or are the Han soldiers still bluffing?" Su Ze squinted his eyes, obviously confused about General Wang Ping's false claims of official position, and did not dare to send any more generals to pursue him, but just ordered All the soldiers strictly guarded the camp.

When Zhuge Qiao saw that the Wei army camp had deployed a large number of troops to prepare, he smiled slightly, turned around and left: "Take the troops back to the camp."

Back at the top of the mountain, Zhuge Qiao delivered military orders to Ma Su, saying frankly that the Wei soldiers were well prepared and failed to rob the camp, and only trapped and killed some Wei soldiers during the retreat.

Hearing this result, Ma Su's brows furrowed into a frown.

Zhuge Qiao didn't say much. After delivering the military orders, he returned to the camp to rest.

Ma Di was sitting in the handsome tent, staring at the topographic map of Nanshan with red eyes.

"How could this happen!"

"Why did Zhang He reveal all my intentions!"

"How could Zhang He, a mere general and an ordinary man, see through my tricks!"

"No! Zhang He definitely doesn't have such means. There must be capable people in Zhang He's army who are helping Zhang He make decisions, or there must be someone in our army who is collaborating with the enemy!"

Ma Su subconsciously thought of Jiang Wei.

Ma Su's character shortcomings completely exploded at this time.

When the wind is going down, I scold Fang Qiu, as if I have the world in my hands; when the wind is going against me, my mentality explodes, I always feel that the other party is cheating, and I always feel that there is a traitor among my teammates.

He didn't realize at all that as a general, he had been shattered by his opponent. The more he made mistakes, the more panicked he became, and the more panicked he became, the more mistakes he made. His uneasiness, distress, or anxiety were all on the surface.

If you are a general like this, how can you keep the morale of the army stable?

If Zhuge Qiao hadn't trapped and killed Wei General Wang Tong tonight and won a small victory, Ma Su's words and deeds, which were not like a general, would have frightened Jiang Wei's two thousand Hebei County soldiers.

If Zhuge Qiao did not lead Wang Pingping to stabilize the morale of the unworthy flying army, but let Ma Su lead these five flying armies alone, these five flying armies would also be frightened.

Compared to Ma Di who was so anxious that he stayed up all night, Zhuge Qiao slept extremely peacefully. It was not until Ma Di sent someone to ask Zhuge Qiao to discuss matters that Zhuge Qiao stretched and woke up.

When he arrived at the commander's tent, Zhuge Qiao pretended to be surprised when he saw Ma Su's bloodshot eyes, chapped lips, and tired face: "Ma Canjun, what's wrong with you? You are the general of an army, so you can't be exhausted!"

Ma Di smiled bitterly and said, "The general of the Han Dynasty is worried about me. I am not in serious trouble."

Ma Su thought about it all night last night, but couldn't think of a way to break the situation. Instead, the more he thought about it, the more worried and anxious he became. He didn't even have the mood to swallow the food sent by the guards in the early morning.

Su Ze's camp in the north was like a fish bone stuck in Ma Di's throat, unable to be swallowed and unable to be removed.

"Now that the Wei thieves have established their camp in the north, they will definitely use heavy troops to grab water today."

"Last night, General Xiang was harassed by General Wei using the tactics of exhaustion. The army is already exhausted."

"If the Wei thieves forcefully set up camp at the water source today, then the water source in Nanshan will be completely cut off."

At this point, Ma Su's tone paused and his brows furrowed, as if he was struggling repeatedly.

a long time.

Ma Su spoke with difficulty: "Does the general assist the Han Dynasty have any good ideas?"

There were only Zhuge Qiao and Ma Di in the commander's tent. Yesterday's blow directly shattered Ma Di's arrogance.

Two days!

Only two days!

Ma Su was almost unable to defend Nanshan!
This is different from what Ma Su expected!
Thinking of his bold words in front of Zhuge Liang, "Don't say ten days, you can't make it through a hundred days," and his words to Wei Yanshi, "Just because you can't guard the street pavilion doesn't mean others can't guard the street pavilion," Ma Di felt like his whole face was full of tears. Hot.

Ma Su didn't want to ask Zhuge Qiao for advice. Asking for advice was tantamount to bowing to Zhuge Qiao and admitting that Ma Di was already withered.

But after thinking hard last night, I couldn't figure out how to stop Zhang He from going to the water source and setting up a stronghold by force today.

Xiang Chong's army was exhausted, Jiang Wei's army was exhausted, and Wudang Fei's army was equally exhausted.

It only took one day for Ma Di to be tricked by Zhang He, leaving the army in a state of exhaustion!
"Ma joins the army, you are the commander in chief! I will resolutely carry out your orders." Zhuge Qiao did not answer, but reiterated their identities.

Asking for advice?

Asked and there was no answer!
Zhuge Qiao can advise Ma Su according to the specific situation, so that Ma Su can be aware of the danger and formulate countermeasures, but he will not take the initiative to provide good advice to Ma Su.

After all, Ma Su is the commander-in-chief!
Seeing that Zhuge Qiao was unwilling to offer advice, Ma Su's irritability turned into anger: "General Fu Han, you and I will both be prosperous and devastated. If I lose, you will also be punished!"

Zhuge Qiao spread his hands and said, "Ma join the army. It's not that I don't want to offer good ideas, but that I really can't think of any good ideas to stop Zhang He from seizing water."

"I think it is better to give up fighting Zhang He for water sources, let the soldiers recharge their batteries in the camp today, and then concentrate our forces to break through the Wei camp in the north first tonight."

Ma Su said angrily: "If the water source is lost and the soldiers have no drinking water, their morale will be in panic. How can we break the Wei army camp in the north?"

Zhuge Qiao said without hesitation: "There is a saying in the art of war that you must put yourself to death and survive. In the past, Xiang Yu broke the pot and sank the boat, and Han Xin fought with his last ditch. They both put the soldiers in trouble, and this inspired the soldiers to fight to the death! Both Xiang Yu and Han Xin can do it. How can it be impossible for Ma to join the army?"

Ma Su choked on his words.

This is what Ma Su said to Wei Yan when he first arrived at Jieting.

Even on the first day of guarding the street pavilion, Ma Su firmly believed that there was nothing wrong with this.

But yesterday he was beaten into a fool by Zhang He, and the robbery of the camp failed again last night. Ma Di himself was so panicked that he stayed up all night.

Especially this morning when Ma Su was upset and went to inspect the camp, he heard the fear expressed in the whispers of the Ji County sergeants in the camp. Ma Su did not dare to mention the words "put yourself to death and live again."

Ma Di gritted his teeth: "We must not lose the water source! We will concentrate our troops today to seize the water source with Zhang He! Our purpose of waiting is to delay time. As long as the prime minister comes to help, there is no need to worry about Zhang He encircling the mountains and cutting off the water!"

Zhuge Qiao said nothing and accepted the order.

"hateful!"

After Zhuge Qiao left, Ma Su punched the desk, looking quite helpless and furious.

now.

Outside Linwei City.

Guo Huai led his remaining soldiers to arrive quietly.

Being chased by Huang Zhong yesterday, Guo Huai relied on his familiarity with the terrain to successfully avoid Huang Zhong's pursuers.

Then he ordered the soldiers to rest in a hidden place in the mountains for a day and then came to capture Linwei overnight.

"As long as we can defend Linwei City, Huang Zhong will be able to do nothing to me."

"Zhuge Liang sent his generals to surround me. The troops in the street pavilion will definitely not be enough."

"Although I failed to go to the street pavilion, I succeeded in holding back Zhuge Liang's general."

"As long as the reinforcements from Chang'an arrive, no matter how capable Zhuge Liang is, he can only retreat in despair."

Guo Huai stared at Linwei City.

It wasn't until the gates of Linwei City were opened and people walked out of the city that the troops marched quickly.

"Grab the city gate quickly!"

Guo Huai issued a strict order. No matter whether Linwei City was captured by Han soldiers or not, the guards would be captured by Han soldiers.

Only when more than a thousand soldiers and horses under his command were stationed in Linwei City, could Guo Huai truly feel at ease.

however.

Guo Huai's attempt was destined to be an extravagant hope. When Guo Huai rushed to the gate of Linwei City, the group of "common people" actually drew out their daggers and formed an array!

The leader was none other than Zhao Yun's general Chen Feng.

"Guo Huai, you have fallen into the trap of my prime minister!" Chen Feng laughed and shouted.

Guo Huai was shocked and turned pale. Just as he was about to retreat, he suddenly heard a killing cry from the flank.

The banner is "General Zhao of the Han Yi Army"!
The first general, with his white horse and silver spear, is none other than Zhao Yun who has been lying in wait for a long time!

"General Zhao Yun of the Yi Army of the Han Dynasty is here, Guo Huai, why don't you dismount and surrender!" Zhao Yun shouted while riding his horse towards Guo Huai.

Seeing Zhao Yun's flag, Guo Huai was so shocked that he almost lost half of his soul!
"Zhao Yun! Zhao Yun blocked the enemy from the Han River!"

Anyone who has participated in the Battle of Hanzhong must have heard about Huang Zhong's formation killing Xia Houyuan and Zhao Yun's heroic display at the Han River.

Although Guo Huai's martial arts is not bad, he would never dare to fight against a brave general like Zhao Yun!

"Hurry to Shanggui City!"

Guo Huai did not dare to fight Zhao Yun, and regardless of whether the rear army could keep up, he directly led more than ten cavalry guards to flee up Gui City.

Zhao Yun left his deputy general Zhang Zhu to cover up and kill the Linwei County soldiers, and personally led more than fifty knights to chase Guo Huai!

(End of this chapter)