Three Kingdoms: I help Liu Bei grow thousands of miles

As if with the help of a god, Deng Ai's exploration went very smoothly. Three thousand daredevils explored Micang Mountain for more than a month, walked out of the mountains in early September, and finally stopped at Dingjun Mountain on the south bank of the Han River. down.

Deng Ai saw that the terrain of Dingjun Mountain was dangerous, the surrounding water source was abundant and condescending, which was very suitable for Liu Bei's army to set up camp. He left a thousand people to hide at the southern foot of Dingjun Mountain to cut down trees, and waited for Liu Bei's main force to come to the mountain before setting up a camp.

The straight-line distance between Dingjun Mountain and Liu Bei's Mianbei camp was actually less than [-] miles, but it was [-] miles between the mountains. Junshan prepares.

In mid-September, when Deng Ai returned to Mianbei Camp, Liu Bei immediately summoned his generals and counselors to prepare to march into Micang Mountain.

Liu Bei looked at the generals and said happily: "Deng Shizai has successfully returned, and all the generals will return to the camp immediately to prepare. We will set off for the mountain soon."

"Wei." The generals in the tent clasped their fists in unison.

"My lord, Yangpingguan has never stopped sentrying us. If my lord leaves the Mianshui camp with the main force, I fear that Xia Houyuan will find out and divide his troops to intercept us. If there is any change, there will be no room for maneuver." Fazheng cupped his hands and advised.

"What does military division mean?" Liu Bei asked.

Fazheng glanced at Deng Ai, and then said: "The location of Dingjun Mountain chosen by Shi Zai is very good. It is a good place to defeat Xiahouyuan. You can send a vanguard to go first. After Dingjun Mountain is set up, the lord will bring the main force to cross the mountain." Micang Mountain."

Liu Bei nodded slightly, "Xiao Zhizhi's words are very safe. Now that we have decided to move to Dingjun Mountain, should Ma Minge Road retreat first? The feint attack in the past few months has consumed a lot of troops and food."

Pang Tong hurriedly cupped his hands to persuade him: "Instead of withdrawing, I think we should send more troops to General Chen and others, and show Xia Houyuan our determination to seize Maming Pavilion Road."

Liu Bei immediately understood Pang Tong's intention, which was to divert Xia Houyuan's attention and buy time for the army to set up camp.

"Kong Ming's new 5000 soldiers have arrived, and I think [-] can be sent to Ma Ming Pavilion." Seeing Liu Bei's hesitation, Pang Tong continued to remind.

Liu Bei nodded, and then ordered: "The two military advisers are right. Shi Yuan will arrange for the increase of troops in Maming Pavilion. If someone needs advice on the front line of Dingjun Mountain, he will work hard to lead the army to go first. You can choose a general from the tent. Peer."

"Military division, the last general is willing to go." Wei Yan took the lead in clasping fists.

Wei Yan tasted the sweetness in front of Yangping Pass, and he could make contributions earlier by going there earlier. He completely forgot about the existence of Zhao Yun and Huang Zhong at this time, but as soon as he finished speaking, there was a white-haired old man beside him.

"Military Master, should I go with you? Chief Wen stays with the lord. If Xia Houyuan invites you to fight, you will still be able to show your talents at that time. Setting up camp is a hard job." Huang Zhong said in a troubled manner.

"I'm not afraid of suffering..."

Although Wei Yan is Liu Bei's confidant, his status in the army is not as good as Huang Zhong's, so the intensity of the argument seems not so strong.

Huang Zhong continued to mess around and said: "You and Xu Huang haven't decided the outcome anyway, maybe he will challenge you to a duel. Wen Chang's stay in the Mianshui camp will confuse Cao Jun even more."

Wei Yan was embarrassed when he heard it, and said to himself that although I killed Xu Huang's righteous son, you killed Xia Houyuan's beloved son, who attracts hatred and not attracts?

Zhao Yun saw the two of them fighting for success and laughed without saying a word. When the terrain of Dingjun Mountain is open, is there any battle to fight?How can it be better than the narrow passage of Jinniu Road, where the two armies cannot be separated at all, so large-scale battles are destined to be impossible.

Seeing that Wei Yan hesitated to speak, Pang Tong laughed and said, "Old General Huang is not unreasonable. Wen Chang can lead five thousand soldiers over Zoumaling to help in the battle. I think Xia Houyuan might send Xu Huang to help Zhang Yun. After all, you beheaded his adopted son..."

"Uh... I would like to listen to the command of the military commander. I killed Xu Huang's adopted son. It is true, but General Huang killed Xia Houcheng. Wouldn't it be more useful for him to go to Maming Pavilion to help in the battle?" Wei Yan was still puzzled after accepting the order.

Pang Tong explained with a smile: "Although Xia Houyuan lost his son, he has to focus on the overall situation after all. It is impossible to leave our main force alone and divide the troops to help Zhang He. Therefore, Wen Zhang is the best candidate."

"I can save it." Wei Yan nodded.

"Remember that the momentum must be big, no matter what the victory or defeat of Ma Ming Pavilion Road, as long as it attracts Xia Houyuan's attention." Pang Tong reminded.

"Wei." Wei Yan cupped his fists.

Liu Bei then distributed [-] elite soldiers to Fazheng, and asked the veteran Huang Zhong to go with him to set up camp at Dingjun Mountain. After he gained a firm foothold, he transferred the main force there. When Xia Houyuan woke up, his expression would be wonderful.

Before disbanding the tent, Liu Bei deliberately left Deng Ai behind, patted him on the shoulder and encouraged him, and said: "You have been working hard for more than a month, and you should have a rest, but the war did not give us a rest. time.

Now that the heat is over and the weather is cool in autumn, after Xiaozhi set up camp in Dingjun Mountain, military supplies such as grain, grass, clothing and quilts have to be supplied, and you must return to Jiameng as soon as possible. The organization calls on the villagers to continue transportation, because the transportation intensity is too high Pay attention to comfort, and beware of accidents on the way. "

Deng Ai clasped his fists and replied: "Mr. has already stated in the letter that the refugees who moved from Hanzhong will be the main force for transporting food in the future. He told me to settle their houses and not build them too well. Always remember that their homeland is still in Hanzhong, so that they will not be affected by the recovery. Only Hanzhong has a sense of identity, and the refugees have followed me to farm the fields for the past two years, and it has been quite effective, and there will be absolutely no accidents if they can eat enough, my lord can rest assured."

"With the help of your master and apprentice, why worry about the uncertainty of major events." Liu Bei nodded and sighed.

Deng Ai then made a suggestion: "The so-called man-made wealth and dead birds die for food. After the lord regains Hanchuan, it is best to give them back their former fields and houses, so that they will be more motivated to work."

Liu Bei smiled slightly: "The land on both sides of the Han River is fertile. Naturally, these people need to cultivate it. After the work is completed, I will reward the refugees according to their merits. It is not a problem to return the refugees' fields and houses. The dedication of your teachers and apprentices will not be a problem. forget."

"Thank you, my lord." Deng Ai clasped his fists and saluted.

Chapter 495 Rescue Guangshi Xu Huang Suspected

During Fazheng and Huang Zhong's advance to Dingjun Mountain, Liu Bei ordered Zhao Yun to go to Yangping Pass to fight every day, and then sent Wei Yan to lead troops to cross Zoumaling and massively reinforce Maming Pavilion Road.

Zhang He, who was stationed at Guangshi Pass, discovered the military situation, and immediately sent his own soldiers to Yangping Pass to ask Xia Houyuan for help.

After the death of his son Xia Houcheng, Xia Houyuan has been in a state of depression. Facing the challenge of Zhao Yun under the city, he turned a deaf ear to it. He only ordered Xu Huang and Guo Huai to hold on.

Liu Bei's sudden actions in Ma Ming Pavilion posed a huge threat to Zhang Xi's right wing. Xu Huang heard that Wei Yan was the main reinforcement, so he rushed into Xia Houyuan's main tent to ask for a battle.

"General, Liu Bei sent troops to Ma Ming Pavilion, General Junyi sent people to ask for help, and the general called for a battle to repel Wei Yan." Xu Huang clasped his fists and asked for help.

His pain of losing his son has improved, especially when he saw Xia Houyuan who had lost his own son, the sadness in his heart was split in half in an instant.

Sima Guo Huai of General Zhengxi (Xia Houyuan) saw Xu Huang's urgent expression, worried that he would lose his mind in his rage, so he tentatively asked: "Wei Yan appeared on Maming Pavilion Road, Gongming, don't rush to seek revenge, or stay in the Here to help the general guard Yangping Pass, how about I lead the troops to support General Junyi?"

"Boji (Guo Huai) can't trust me? I, Xu Huang, have been greatly favored by the king of Wei, and I understand clearly both public and private." Seeing Guo Huai targeting him, Xu Huang immediately confronted and asked back.

Seeing Xu Huang's anger, Xia Houyuan comforted him, "Why is Gongming doing this? Boji also has good intentions. The so-called good fighters are not angry. My own son died in battle and his bones are not left. Even if he can bear his temper and confront Liu Bei, you also put away your grief and anger for now. Just stay with me at Yangping Pass."

Xu Huang patted his chest and replied: "General, I really don't want to avenge my son. In fact, Liu Bei saw that he couldn't storm Yangping Pass, so he had to focus on the Maming Pavilion Road on the right wing. If he succeeds, we will face enemies on both sides. If the general If you don't trust Xu Huang, I would like to issue a military order."

Xia Houyuan frowned after hearing this, he knew Xu Huang's behavior roughly, he was not as likable as Zhang Liao among generals with foreign surnames, nor as annoying as Yu Jin, and not as sophisticated and tactful as Zhang Yun, he was considered as one of the few generals of the Wei State who was upright generation.

Thinking of Xu Huang's character, Xia Houyuan nodded lightly: "Forget about the military order, Gong Ming must be careful when he goes. Although Wei Yan is an unknown person, he will be brave in the battle before Yangping Pass. You only need to guard Maming Pavilion Road and consume Liu Bei. .”

"The last general takes orders." Xu Huang's words were sonorous.

"General Miaocai..."

Guo Huai wanted to dissuade him but Xia Houyuan stopped him. It is impossible not to send Xu Huang to fight because his adopted son died. This is unreasonable both in public and in private.

Liu Bei's posture is not to give up until he achieves his goal. Cao Cao was worried that Xia Houyuan was not Liu Bei's opponent. When he received the battle report between Xia Houyuan and Cao Hong, he was ready to rush to Hanzhong to meet the wine cookers of the year. Unfortunately, the Wuhuan tribe in Daijun, Shanggu and other places behind him Rebellion, he can only prepare money, food, soldiers and horses for Cao Zhang to quell the rebellion.

As soon as Cao Cao settled everything in the country, he rushed to Chang'an to sit in the town without stopping. Cao Hong, Cao Xiu, and Cao Zhen were still stationed in Wudu at this time. The progress of the battle between Hanzhong and Wudu.

At this time, Cao Cao sits in Chang'an and does not move. Not only can he save food and grass consumption during the march, but he can also selectively support Wudu or Hanzhong. Under Liu Bei's pressure, Cao Cao marched into Baoxie Road to save Hanzhong.

Xu Huang led his troops to Ma Ming Pavilion Road. After the fight, he found that Wei Yan and Chen Shi's troops were putting on airs. He felt contempt for Zhang Ying again. Although Liu Bei had a large number of people attacking the flanks, this kind of combat power was not a threat at all. .

To put it bluntly, Zhang He was too cautious, but to put it bluntly, he was timid and spared his life.

After Xu Huang tried out Wei Yan's strength, he was very worried that Ma Ming Pavilion was Liu Bei's strategy, so he ignored Guangshi Zhang Yun's advice and personally led his troops to attack Liu Bei's army on the road.

Liu Beijun only feigned an attack in Ma Ming Pavilion. The soldiers were exhausted physically and mentally after several months of acting. They couldn't stand Xu Huang's fierce offensive. Wei Yan was very surprised to see Cao Jun's life-saving. Withdrew to the south of Zoumaling.

Chen Shi's troops, who were in charge of breaking the rear, couldn't resist Xu Huang. The soldiers blocked the plank road during their rapid retreat. Liu Beijun.

After the victory, Zhang He personally came to compliment him: "Gongming is brave and good at fighting. I can't match him. This victory repulsed the attack from the flanks. General Xiahou will definitely ask the king of Wei and you for credit. It's really gratifying to congratulate."

Xu Huang even forgot Zhang Yun, who was contemptuous, but frowned and said, "Didn't General Zhang notice something was wrong? Liu Bei spent so much energy attacking our army's right wing, but the combat effectiveness of this army is so unbearable. A trick by Pang Tong and Fazheng?"

After Zhang Yun heard this, he quickly argued: "Gongming is victorious this time, but he must not belittle the other party and elevate himself. Liu Bei's second-rate generals were extremely fierce before. If I couldn't stand it, how could I send troops to ask General Xiahou for help?"

"Then why are the pawns inconsistent?" Xu Huangxu asked.

Zhang He sneered: "Liu Bei's soldiers are also human, as long as they are human, they will be tired. Without soldiers to stick to this place, I believe General Gongming will not go so smoothly..."

"I remember that Wei Yan came last, why did he not behave as expected?" Xu Huang still couldn't understand.

Zhang He snorted softly and replied: "Then it's unknown, maybe Wei Yan is afraid of General Xu's mighty power, he just became famous and felt a little bit of life..."

Xu Huang shook his head and said to himself: "I don't think Wei Yan is so superficial. Liu Bei's behavior in Maming Pavilion is really weird. I must return to Yangping Pass immediately to remind the general."

"General, please come back."

Zhang Yun nodded expressionlessly. He looked down on Xu Huang for being unable to calm down and ask for credit. Didn't he just beat the little-known Chen Shi, so he rushed back to Qinggong in such a hurry?

Xu Huang and Wei Yan retreated almost at the same time. During this period, Fazheng and Huang Zhong had secretly walked out of Dingjun Mountain. After meeting with Deng Ai's men, they led troops to Dingjun Mountain to choose a location to set up camp, and sent troops to guard the dangerous place up the mountain. place.

When Xu Huang returned to Yangping Pass to ask for credit, he reminded Xia Houyuan to guard against Liu Bei's tricks. Since he could cross Zouma Ridge to attack the right wing of the Wei army, why couldn't he cross Micang Mountain to outflank the left wing?

Micang Mountain is famous for its dangers, and the valley on the south bank of Mianshui is also very steep. Therefore, Jinniu Road also avoids these dangers and chooses the slightly gentle north bank of Mianshui.

After listening to Xu Huang's reminder, Xia Houyuan didn't take it seriously. He just often sent people to Liu Bei's camp on the north bank of Mianshui to inquire. At this time, Liu Bei neither retreated to Chengdu nor continued to send people to attack Yangping Pass.

Chapter 496 On the Advantages of Xiahou Yanji

A month later, Xia Houyuan's scouts brought back a shocking news from the camp on the north bank of Mianshui. Liu Bei's main force had completely disappeared. Huo Jun, the prefect of Zitong.

Huo Jun once defended with [-] soldiers and successfully blocked Liu Zhang's [-]-man attack for a year. At this time, Liu Bei allocated him [-] soldiers, which shows that he attaches great importance to the Mianbei camp.

The Mianbei camp is located at the throat of the Jinniu Road. Once the grain road leading to Dingjun Mountain is lost, it will be cut off. Those soldiers from Yizhou who crossed Micang Mountain and entered the hinterland of Hanzhong will be the same as Zhang Fei who went to Wudu. The army was alone, so Liu Bei sent the experienced Huo Jun to guard it.

No one in Cao's army knew how powerful Huo Jun was, nor did he know whether Liu Bei's sudden disappearance was a strategy of Pang Tong and Fazheng, so he could only cautiously send Guo Huai to test it out.

Xia Houyuan had been on the right side of the tiger before, whether his opponents were Ma Chao, Han Sui or the low-level Song Jian, they were all different from Liu Bei in front of him. This situation was also a severe test that he had never encountered since he was alone.

Afraid of betraying Cao Cao's trust, Xia Houyuan was cautious when using his troops. He was worried that Liu Bei would use tricks and tricks, so he asked Guo Huai to lead [-] soldiers to the Mianbei camp to test, while Huo Jun relied on the narrow geographical environment to fortify layer by layer.

Guo Huai commanded the whole army to attack with doubts. He and Huo Jun fought on the Jinniu Road for more than ten days regardless of the outcome. Because of the narrow geographical environment, the two sides could only engage in small-scale battles every day.

Huo Jun's defense was impenetrable, and Guo Huai suddenly received an order to return to Yangping Pass when he was in a dilemma.

It turns out that Liu Bei's main force has bypassed Micang Mountain, and has already set up camp in Dingjun Mountain, and sent Huang Zhong, Wei Yan and others to intercept and kill Xia Houyuan's grain team on the south bank of Mianshui.

Liu Bei's unbelievable behavior surprised Xia Houyuan. He didn't expect Liu Bei to appear behind him. It also confirmed Xu Huang's worries from the side.

Xia Houyuan learned from Guo Huai that the Mianbei camp was easy to defend and difficult to attack. It would be very difficult to cut off Liu Bei's grain road from Jinniu Road, because Liu Bei would cut off the grain road of Mianshui before that.

Supplies at Yangpingguan Pass were originally transported through the Mianshui River, but now Liu Bei lies across the Dingjunshan area. The advantage of convenient transportation by water is immediately lost, and it can only be transported slowly by land on the north bank of the Mianshui River.

The land transportation has overwhelmed the weak people in Hanzhong, because the people in Hanzhong were frightened by rumors a few years ago and fled to the border of Yizhou with their old and young. Now the side effects of relocation are highlighted.

The current situation is not something that Xia Houyuan can face independently. The most correct way for him is to let go of his self-esteem, leave a general to continue guarding Yangping Pass, send people to ask Wudu County for supplies at Yangping Pass, and lead the main force to return. Nanzheng waited for Cao Cao's support.

Now that Liu Bei and the Yizhou people are "coming out", even if Xia Houyuan chooses to temporarily avoid the edge and fight with Liu Bei, Cao Cao will definitely understand and forgive him, but the general Zhengxi who is on the right of Hubu has his own pride.

Xia Houyuan won consecutive battles in Longyou. This continuous victory is a double-edged sword. The victory in the war gave him incomparable self-confidence, and made Xia Houyuan lose his awe.

In the face of Liu Bei who can cook wine with Cao Cao, Xia Houyuan's blind self-confidence and pride are fatal, and he will not and will not adopt such a conservative strategy.

Dingjun Mountain is a branch of Micang Mountain. It is composed of twelve peaks. The peaks are lined up and stretch for more than [-] miles. Therefore, it is also called "Twelve Pearls". The third highest peak is Dingjun Mountain. , there is a unique geological structure in the north, where there are no hills, but a vast plain, and then continue north to the south bank of Mianshui.

Although Xia Houyuan asked for help from both Wudu Cao Hong and Chang'an Cao Cao, he lost his mind and resorted to dizzy tricks one after another.

It may be because of what Xu Huang said, Xia Houyuan transferred Xu Huang back to Nanzheng to supervise the grain, and left Guo Huai to guard Yangping Pass. He and Zhang Yun led the main force to cross Mianshui to the south and stationed on the plain north of Dingjun Mountain. He did not allow Liu Bei to occupy such a crucial point.

After Zhang Xi saw the terrain, he felt bad. Even with such a doggy character, he couldn't help admonishing him: "General Miaocai, Liu Bei is condescending and occupying a good location. The art of war says 'the enemy's occupation is dangerous and invincible'. Defend the fortifications, and wait for the reinforcements from the King of Wei to come before fighting Liu Bei."

"What does it mean that the enemy's territory is dangerous and invincible? Where I am, there is a narrow pass. In short, I have the advantage. Liu Bei sent someone to kill my beloved son first, and secretly occupied Dingjun Mountain by tricks. After that, the king of Wei entrusted Hanzhong to me. How can you allow this guy to make trouble in Dingjun Mountain?" Xia Houyuan glared angrily.

Zhang He was taken aback when he heard that, Yuan Shao's arrogant tone when he participated in the Battle of Guandu in the past was exactly the same as Xia Houyuan's now.

"Think twice, general..." Zhang Yun bit the bullet and cupped his fists before persuading him.

At this moment, Xia Houyuan calmed down a bit, and he said coldly: "It's up to the general to decide whether to attack or defend. I will personally set up defenses against Liu Bei on the north side of Dingjun Mountain. General Zhang will go to Dingjun Mountain to set up a siege to ensure our army The safety of the Mian Water and Food Road also prevents Liu Bei from going down the mountain along the Dingjun Mountain to attack Nanzheng."

"Wei." Zhang He let out a long breath of relief.

Although Xia Houyuan was not forgiving, he was still willing to heed Zhang Yun's advice and took the initiative to set up a large area in the north of Dingjun Mountain to slow down the condescending momentum of Yizhou soldiers.

Seeing that the weather was getting colder, Xia Houyuan confronted Liu Bei at the foot of Dingjun Mountain, trying to fight Liu Bei's consumption with convenient supplies.

After Cao Hong received Xia Houyuan's request for help, he immediately sent Cao Xiu to Yangping Pass to support him with grain and grass. After Cao Cao got the news in Chang'an, he appointed Cao Zhen as the guard for the conquest of Shu, and led [-] troops directly to Yangping Pass to take over the command.

Cao Hong's garrison in Wudu was suddenly transferred away, and Shanglu, Hechi and other counties were successively harassed by Han and Qiang rangers. Cao Hong led troops to rescue him, but was unfortunately defeated by Zhang Fei.

Cao Zhen, who originally sent troops to aid Yangping Pass, had no choice but to return to Wudu. Cao Xiu, who had already transported grain to Yangping Pass, put down the grain. Because he was worried, Cao Hong had no choice but to set off and go back to Xiabian. Before leaving, he asked Guo Huai to ask for grain from Nanzheng.

After Cao Zhen and Cao Xiu returned to Wudu, Zhang Fei and Ma Chao hid in the mountains again, which repeatedly made Cao soldiers in Wudu itch with hatred.

Within half a year of participating in Langqiang, they directly conquered the nearby Qiang and Di tribes and recruited thousands of Qiang and Di warriors by virtue of Ma Chao's reputation as a mighty general and Zhang Fei's exaggerated force value.

The news of Zhang Fei was brought to Nanzheng by soldiers hammering grain, and was obtained by Song Chen, who was disguised as a grain man. He took advantage of the opportunity to transport grain and grass to Zhang He's camp, and sneaked over the fence to Dingjun Mountain in the dark.

Liu Bei was ecstatic when he heard the news about Zhang Fei. When he was excited, he hosted a banquet to share the joy with all the soldiers. Song Chen, who was a hero in inquiring about intelligence, was also invited into the big tent to drink.

At that time, Deng Ai's villagers sent winter clothes to keep out the cold, and they were distributing them one by one to the civil servants and military generals who were having a banquet in the big tent.

Not long after Song Chen settled down, a villager rushed over excitedly.

That thin face was full of anger, he ignored Liu Bei's presence, pointed at Song Chen and yelled, "Three years, do you know how I have lived these three years?"

Chapter 497 Reunion and Reformation

The sudden commotion in the big tent surprised the nearby generals. Holding their new winter clothes, they stared at Song Chen in amazement, thinking that you have a story with the villagers.

Song Chen looked at this thin man with question marks all over his face. Although his eyebrows and eyes were very familiar to him, Song Chen still couldn't remember where he saw him.

Suddenly scolding Song Chen, the surrounding suddenly became quiet, and the companions of the villagers leaned over and reminded in a low voice: "Liu Tunchang, the people sitting in this big tent are all generals..."