On the first day of the sixth lunar month in the seventh year of Emperor Qianyou's reign in the Han Dynasty, Emperor Liu Chengyou officially issued an edict. Xiang Xun was deployed as the capital of the southwest march, and Wang Jing was deployed as the deputy capital. His consort, Song Yanwo, the former Yongxing Army's military envoy, was appointed as the capital supervisor and led the troops to attack. Shu, conquer Qin Feng.
Under the jurisdiction of the Southwest Camp, in addition to the 30,000 Guanzhong troops originally reorganized, the Privy Council also allocated an army from Xingjie, Wujie, Longqi, and Inner Palace in the two capitals to march westward, totaling 50,000 troops. The actual army was 50,000 strong. Because the battle against Shu was fought in many mountainous areas, no additional cavalry troops were deployed.
In the Guanzhong area, King Yong and the newly-appointed chief envoy Hu Yanke mobilized people's power and assisted in raising military supplies for the front line. The transport envoy Yan Jinqing and the grain envoy Zhang Mei were fully responsible for the transportation and supply of the army's baggage.
At Dashan Pass, the main force to defeat Shu has been assembled. The forts in front of the pass are densely packed with banners, and the momentum scares the birds. It is midsummer and the weather is hot, especially in the Qinling Mountains above Longshang.
The Han army assembled at Sanguan consisted of approximately 50,000 soldiers, auxiliary soldiers, civilians, and more than 30,000 elite soldiers. The Han army had been gathering here for more than ten days since receiving the imperial edict to launch troops. , there was only one military order to Commander-in-Chief, which was to strictly enforce military discipline and stay in camp for rest. No other actions were taken.
"I have been waiting for more than a month to come from the west, and it has been more than ten days since your Majesty issued an edict to send troops! Xiang Dushuai has not made any move, nor has he raised the tent to discuss the military advance. I don't know what to wait for!" Entering the military tent, Han Chongyun took off his helmet. , looking at Shi Shouxin who was studying the map behind the case, he muttered.
With the emperor's attention and promotion, Shi Shouxin is now the commander of the left wing of the inner hall. This time he was ordered to lead his troops westward to participate in the expedition against Shu. Han Chongyun was transferred to the inner hall with merit, and became the left wing general of the left wing. Under Shi Shouxin's command.
Looking up and seeing Han Chongyun sweating profusely, Shi Shouxin reached for the pot and bowl, poured a bowl of water, stood up and handed it to him, asking: "What was the result of the inspection?"
Han Chongyun took it, drank a few sips, wiped his mouth, looked at Shi Shouxin, and replied: "General Shi is very strict in running the army. Anyone who dares to violate military law will stay in the camp peacefully. But the weather is getting worse and worse." The heat is so unbearable that the sergeants will inevitably become impetuous!"
"No matter how impetuous you are, you have to endure it. We are here to fight. When facing the enemy, the rules are stricter than those in Tokyo!" Shi Shouxin warned.
"The enemy is in Qinling Village, the enemy is in Weiwu City, what's the use of staying at Sanguan..." Han Chongyun muttered: "We have been stationed for a long time, and the morale of these soldiers is about to be defeated. This is to attack the fortress, why don't we have to do it?" Let the Shu army complete its defense before attacking?"
"Xiang Dushuai and the others have been preparing for the war in Fengxiang for two years, stationed in the fields and sharpened the troops. They are all waiting for us. We have only been here for more than a month and we can't stand it any longer?" Shi Shouxin smiled slightly.
Han Chongyun poured another bowl of water for himself and responded with a smile: "I understand the truth, but I am annoyed by the weather!"
"You have also seen that it is hot in the middle of summer, and the art of war is full of clouds. To drive away hunger and thirst, it is important to go far! This is probably the reason why Commander Xiang Dun stopped advancing!" Shi Shouxin said.
"According to this, Du Shuai won't delay it until autumn!" Han Chongyun said.
"It shouldn't happen. Although the weather is hot, what Dushuai is more concerned about is the mobilization of the Shu army!" Shi Shouxin said confidently.
After the two generals had been talking for a while, a signal soldier from the Chinese army came to deliver the order: "The commander-in-chief has raised his account, please invite the generals to come to the pass to discuss matters!"
In Guancheng, above the lobby, dozens of Han army generals were gathered together, sitting or standing, in an orderly manner, and the atmosphere was solemn. In addition to Xiang Xun, there was also Wang Jing who came from Longzhou specifically to attend the military meeting. , the governor of the capital, Song Yanwo, was here to listen.
Below them are Wang Quanbin, Gao Huaide, Wang Renfan, Li Yan, Shi Shouxin, Han Chongyun, Ma Renyu... They can be said to be shining stars.
"Generals, you must be quite impatient after these days!" Xiang Xun looked around with a calm expression and asked.
"Commander, the soldiers are here to kill the enemy and regain the country. The army is stationed here. The summer is scorching and the heat is unbearable!" Ma Renyu, young and energetic, said to him.
Ma Renyu had been sent to Fengxiang by Liu Chengyou for a long time. Xiang Xun was very optimistic about this young general with Kong Wu's fierceness and tough style.
Hearing his words at this time, he smiled slightly: "The soldiers are warlike and deserve to be commended."
Immediately he restrained his description and said sternly to Xiang Xun: "But if you want to make achievements and expand territory, you must rely on the sword in your hand, not your words. This time you were ordered to attack Shu, and your Majesty paid me with a large army. He felt that he had a heavy responsibility, and it was right. The officers and soldiers need to be of one heart and one mind and work together to help. When it comes time to serve and die, I can only hope that all the generals can forge ahead with will and spare no effort!"
"yes!"
After a group of generals responded to the order, Xiang Xun said calmly: "The purpose of raising the account this time is to discuss the military advancement!"
After saying this, the Han generals all became energetic. However, Xiang Xun looked at Wang Jing first and said: "Your Majesty is coming from Longzhou, so you can first talk about the military situation in the direction of Qinzhou!"
Wang Jing is a famous general, and he carries a heroic spirit with him in armor. Although he is over sixty years old, his style is not procrastinating at all. When asked, he said directly: "Originally, Han Baozhen, the military commander of the pseudo-Shu Dynasty, can hardly be called a heroic general. , but after all, he has been painting borders for many years, is familiar with military affairs, has guarded Qinzhou for many years, and is relatively familiar with military affairs. However, for some unknown reason, the Lord of Shu temporarily replaced a man named Zhao Jizha as the chief general of Qinzhou.
I sent someone to inquire and found out that this man is a man of great ambition and talent, but he has a false reputation and can only deceive others with his arrogant words. Hearing my imperial edict to attack, he is now gathering his troops and huddled within the two cities of Chengji and Longcheng."
Wang Jing looked at Xiang Xun and said confidently: "This cowardless man is nothing to worry about. I will lead the army to control it, and I will not disturb Commander Xiang's troops in Fengzhou. As for the Tianshui Shu army, I will find an opportunity to seize it!" "
"Your Majesty is a truly famous general. With you in Longzhou, you can keep me safe!" Xiang Xun handed over to Wang Jingyi: "The Shu army in Longzhou will be handed over to the Prince!"
"According to the order!" Wang Jing met Xiang Xun's solemn eyes and responded calmly without asking for help.
Turning his head, Xiang Xun ordered Murong Chengtai, who was serving as a marching commander beside him, to explain again the situation of the Shu army in Fengzhou.
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Murong Chengtai seemed very excited to be able to give a report and explanation at such a military meeting. He looked at the map in high spirits and said: "Based on the observations of the sentry and the detailed survey, after our army gathered in the court, the Shu army moved accordingly. Hanzhong When it was completed, more than 20,000 Shu troops marched north to support Fengzhou.
At present, there are about 50,000 Shu troops from all walks of life in Fengzhou, and they are stationed in Guzhen, Liangquan, the mighty small town and Sanguan Daojianling Village. When Wang Zhaoyuan, the Shu Privy Envoy, visited the border last year, he tried to order the Shu troops.
We have built eight strongholds including Yellow Ox among the ridge roads to prevent our army from advancing. Li Tinggui, the commander-in-chief of the Shu army, has added 3,000 troops to garrison them!"
After Murong Chengtai said this, he retreated. It was Xiang Xun's turn and said loudly: "As far as Fengzhou is concerned, the strength of the Shu army is not weak. Generals such as Li Tinggui and Gao Yanchou led half of them to Meng Shu.
The Forbidden Army is more powerful than our army, and it also holds fortresses and seizes dangerous points. In terms of military preparation and training, the fighting strength of our Han soldiers is enough to despise the Shu army, but we cannot despise the Shu army in this way!"
"Follow Dushuai's teachings!"
Walking to the map, Xiang Xun pointed to a circle near the original Donghe Village and said: "The Shu army built eight strongholds around it, but they wanted to block our army from outside Fengzhou. However, these eight strongholds were incompatible with the overall defense of the Shu army.
It was too forward. There were more than 10,000 defenders in the eight villages, and it was not as steep as Qingni. The road was long and long, and it became an obstacle to the Shu army's transportation.
This commander-in-chief advises that our army’s first goal in this attack on Shu is to seize the Eighth Village of Huangniu!”
After Xiang Xun's words, he personally led the five thousand Longqi Army to the west and came to Gao Huaide. He immediately asked: "Commander, I am willing to lead the Longqi Army to seize Sichuan Village!"
Gao Huaide had a heroic spirit and determination on his face. He was eager to make a contribution this time. Since Gao Xingzhou's death, the Gao family's reputation has declined, and the burden of the Gao family has fallen on him.
However, after he finished speaking, Wang Quanbin followed closely and said: "The Xingjie Army is also willing to attack and we will seize Sichuan Village!"
Seeing that there were generals following the two who wanted to challenge, Xiang Xun immediately stretched out his hand to stop the eager generals. Looking at Gao Huaide and Wang Quanbin, Xiang Xun said: "The Tokyo Forbidden Army has come from afar, and it is difficult to get familiar with the terrain and climate.
This is an attack on mountainous areas, and it is not our specialty, so we should leave it to the Southwest Frontier Army!"
Gao Huaide responded calmly: "The soldiers of the Imperial Guard are refined one by one, attack cities and forts, and are invincible. How can they be afraid of mere mountains?"
"General, be safe. There are 50,000 Shu troops in Fengzhou. The forbidden army has its own time to make achievements. This time, let the border troops and our army clear the way!" To Gao Huaide, Xiang Xun tried to comfort Gao Huaide, but it was of no use.
Military orders were imposed.
And Gao Huaide was not an ignorant person. When Xiang Xun said this, it was obvious that the plan had been decided and he would no longer force it. When Wang Quanbin saw this, he said nothing more.
Seeing this, Xiang Xun breathed a sigh of relief. The distinction between inside and outside is difficult to eliminate. Taking a deep breath, Xiang Xun immediately ordered: "Wang Renfan and Li Yan, I order you to lead your own troops to attack Shu Village."
, before autumn comes, open the passage for the army to move southward!"