This is indeed a good opportunity for Wei Yan.
In the past, when the Han Dynasty had conquests, Prime Minister Zhuge Liang was basically the commander-in-chief. As a general, Wei Yan naturally wanted to be the commander-in-chief.
Although he had been the head coach before Beibei Loop.
However, in that battle, he and Zhang Bao were more of a surprise force. If the Prime Minister hadn't held off the Qiang and Hu in Liangzhou, he wouldn't have been able to capture the Hetao area so easily.
This time is different.
Send troops to Jinzhong——
Sending troops to Jinzhong is almost as important as the Northern Expedition to Guanzhong.
Because once the Han Dynasty captures the Jinzhong Basin, the world's structure will immediately undergo a dramatic reversal, and the Han Dynasty will formally lay the foundation for unifying the world.
"Your Majesty!" Wei Yan said again: "Give me the order!"
Wei Yan was impatient, and of course he was afraid that the emperor would suddenly change his mind, but Liu Chan said with a smile: "Wei Aiqing, don't be so impatient. This time I will attack Jinzhong, I will appoint you as the commander in chief!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
Wei Yan immediately thanked him.
Then Liu Chan continued: "This time I have brought 20,000 cavalry, all of which are under the control of Aiqing;" Liu Chan paused and said, "I will also go out with the army."
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Wei Yan was stunned for a moment, but then said: "Your Majesty is the emperor, so there is no need to put yourself in danger. We have enough ministers to fight this battle. It would be better for your Majesty to return to the capital."
After sending troops to Jinzhong, Wei Yan approved the plan.
Because the main force of Cao Wei, commanded by Sima Yi, is currently attacking Wuguan. Although the Jinzhong Basin has a dangerous terrain and is easy to defend and difficult to attack, relatively speaking, Cao Wei would not have thought that the Han army would not rescue Wuguan and instead come to attack it.
Jinzhong.
Therefore, there is a possibility of successfully capturing Jinzhong.
Just——
As the emperor of the Han Dynasty, Liu Chan followed the army to the middle of Jin Dynasty. Wei Yan was still a little worried. After all, the two armies were fighting and there were dangers everywhere.
"If you love me, don't talk too much." Liu Chan waved his hand and said, "If I love you and you won't obey me, I will choose another commander to go on the expedition."
"Your Majesty!" Wei Yan was speechless and had to agree: "I obey your order!"
If the head coach position that he finally got was replaced because of this matter, Wei Yan would have to cry to death.
Regarding Wei Yan, after so many years and some historical materials he had seen in his previous life, Liu Chan naturally had a certain understanding of him.
Great guy!
His ability value is off the charts, second only to Guan, Zhang, Zhao and Mahuang. He is also a rare warrior in the Han Dynasty at the end of the Three Kingdoms period.
Compared with the Romance of the Three Kingdoms, he is said to be rebellious.
Through more than ten years of understanding and observation, Liu Chan is now very convinced.
Wei Yan is not a rebel.
It's just that he is too capable and a little arrogant.
Therefore, during this expedition to Jinzhong, Liu Chan decided to give him a chance to prove himself. It happened that the prime minister had not returned yet, and sending troops to Jinzhong was also a decision Liu Chan made on his way back from the Western Regions.
Of course, Liu Chan also knew that this military expedition to Jinzhong was no less important than his decision to march out of Ziwu Valley a few years ago.
It is also for this reason that he must go with the army.
"Wei Aiqing!" Liu Chan asked with a smile: "What is Aiqing's plan for this expedition?"
Now that Wei Yan has been appointed as commander, before leaving, you can ask him how he plans to fight this battle.
Wei Yan thought for a while, glanced at the map, and then said: "This time our army attacks Jinzhong, we should use surprise troops as the main force, rather than proceeding step by step." As he said, he pointed to the map and said: "Look, Your Majesty, here is
Yanmen County is also the gateway to the north of central Shanxi, and Cao Wei will definitely have heavy troops here."
"If our army goes north and then goes south from Yanmen County to attack Jinzhong, it will inevitably encounter strong resistance from the Wei army." Wei Yan shook his head and said, "Although this route is safe, it is not advisable."
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Liu Chan also took a look at the terrain from Shangjun to Yanmen County. It would take at least ten days to attack Yanmen County from Shangjun.
After more than ten days of long-distance attack, perhaps the Wei army had already discovered the Han army before the army arrived at Yanmen County. At that time, they would definitely be prepared, such as increasing troops from Luoyang to Jinzhong.
As he spoke, Wei Yan suddenly stopped his fingers and said: "This is Wenshui. The road is rugged and difficult, but our army can reach the Jinzhong Plain within a few days."
Wei Yan is Wei Yan.
No wonder he could come up with the plan to send troops out of Ziwu Valley. First of all, he had been stationed in Hanzhong at that time and knew a lot about the Qinling Mountains. It was the same this time. Five years ago, he and Zhang Bao sent troops to the Hetao area, and then he was stationed in the Shangjun area all year round.
, and naturally have a clear understanding of the surrounding environment.
This——
This is the talent of a general.
Regarding the use of troops for the march, Liu Chan knew that he was definitely not as good as Wei Yan, so after hearing Wei Yan's plan to march, he did not refute it and just said to be careful.
Later, Liu Chan asked Zhang Bao to lead five thousand elite troops to garrison Shangjun to prevent Xianbei and Hu people from causing trouble.
The 16th year of Jianxing of the Han Dynasty (238 AD), September 18th.
Early morning.
Thirty thousand Han Qingqi, led by Wei Yan, Tu Lianhu, Tian Mu, and Emperor Liu Chan, quietly headed eastward.
Shangjun of the Han Dynasty is actually not that far away from Jinyang, the Bingzhou seat of Cao Wei. The straight-line distance between the two places is almost three hundred miles.
After leaving Shangjun, go all the way northeast to Baili, which is Wenshui.
Going eastward for another hundred miles from Wenshui River, we arrived at Daling County in the Jinzhong Basin.
Daling County is also the first test that the Han army needs to face this time, because it is the exit of Wenshui and the throat of Wenshui. As long as you pass through Daling County, there is a flat passage to the north, and the cavalry can move quickly in one day.
You can reach Jinyang, the seat of Bingzhou Prefecture.
After marching for a day, on the evening of September 18th, 30,000 Han cavalry came to the edge of Wenshui River and looked at the turbulent river and the cliffs on both sides.
Liu Chan seems to be in trouble.
How to march like this?
"Your Majesty!" Wei Yan looked at Wenshui and said with a smile: "Your Majesty will have to work harder next."
"It doesn't matter!" Liu Chan said with a smile: "It's all about my love for you. There is no need to worry about my safety."
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
Wei Yan then began to make deployments. Princess Nuoqi of Dawan, who came to the Central Plains for the first time, was very happy with the environment in front of her. She said happily: "Your Majesty, the Central Plains is really beautiful, even more beautiful than our Dawan."
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As Nuoqi spoke, she pointed at Wenshui in front of her.
However, Liu Chan shook his head and said: "This is not the most beautiful. After passing through Wenshui, east of Jinzhong and the vast Taihang, it will be called beautiful."
"Really?" Nuoqi said in surprise: "Is there any more beautiful scenery than here?"
"Of course!"
"There are many more beautiful scenery in the Central Plains;" Liu Chan smiled and said: "When I rule the world, I will take you to visit all the great rivers and mountains of my great nation."
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
Seeing the joy on Nuo Qi's face, Liu Chan sighed helplessly.
When he originally left Liangzhou, Liu Chan wanted to have Nuo Qi escorted to Chang'an first. After all, it was better not to take her with him for the war.
But——
No matter how much Liu Chan tried to persuade him, this girl refused to agree and insisted on running to Shangjun with Liu Chan, and also went to Jinzhong with Liu Chan.
In Nuoqi's words, bringing her is equivalent to bringing an extra warrior.
At this point, Liu Chan also remembered that this girl was originally outside Guishan City and had fought with him for a while. She was originally in Dawan and was good at riding and shooting, so leading troops on an expedition seemed to her to be normal.
Things.
Who says women can't lead soldiers in battle?
As a last resort, Liu Chan had to take him with him.
Maybe——
This is fate.
Who made her Liu Chan's imperial concubine?
Liu Chan and Nuo Qi were enjoying the night view of Wenshui on one side, while Wei Yan on the other side began to deploy the marching route.
The next morning.
A group of 5,000 cavalrymen rode on newly built rafts and headed straight for Daling County in central Jin along the Wenshui River. The remaining 25,000 cavalrymen entered the mountains about ten miles south of the Wenshui River.
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Although the mountains here are not as good as the Taihang Mountains or the Qinling Mountains, the mountain roads are still rugged and difficult to navigate. Wei Yan chose this road to march to Jinzhong in order to catch the Wei army in Jinzhong by surprise.
The one who walked along the Wenshui River was Tian Mu, the captain of the guard army.
Tian Mu's marching speed was not very fast. He seemed to have deliberately slowed down his marching speed. He could have reached Daling County in one day, but it took him a whole day and a night to reach the east of Daling County with 5,000 light cavalry.
Outside the door.
Perhaps they never expected the Han army to march into Jinzhong. It was not until Tian Mu's five thousand men had arrived thirty miles away from Daling County that the Wei army in Daling County discovered them.
The Han army attacks.
Naturally, the Wei army did not dare to delay, and immediately sent scouts to Jinyang to call the police. At the same time, they prevented the county soldiers from Daling County from leaving the city to resist Tian Mu's five thousand cavalry.
However, as soon as the Wei army in Daling County fought against Tian Mu's army, Wei Yan suddenly rushed out from the mountains and captured Daling County. He then ordered Tu Lianhu to lead three thousand troops, and attacked in front and back to defeat the Wei army who came out of the city to stop Tian Mu.<
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September 20.
Daling County.
Wei Yan was overjoyed after winning the first battle.
However, this is only the beginning of the war. The Han army has already entered the Jinzhong Basin, and soon all Wei armies in Jinzhong will know the news.
According to information gathered before the war.
The Jinzhong Basin is blocked by fortresses. At the same time, even if the Han and Wei Dynasties went to war in these years, the main battlefields were along the Tongguan, Wuguan, and Pubanjin lines.
Therefore, the Cao Wei garrison in the Jinzhong Basin is actually not many, only 20,000 people, as well as county soldiers in each city.
Including these county soldiers, the total strength of Jinzhong is approximately 30,000.
However, although there are not many troops stationed in Jinzhong.
However, there are still 20,000 troops stationed in Yanmen County to the north of Jinzhong, 10,000 troops in Shangdang County, and 10,000 troops in Hedong County.
Adding up all the Wei troops in these places, there are still 60,000 to 70,000 people.
Wei Yan's trip included only 30,000 cavalry.
Time is of course very critical for Wei Yan now. Only by first capturing Jinyang City, the seat of Bingzhou, can he find a way to deal with other Wei armies.
"Send the order!"
Wei Yan glanced at the generals in the tent and said coldly: "Except for the three thousand men left behind to garrison Daling County, the other generals will set off immediately to send troops to Jinyang."
"No!"
Looking at Wei Yan's command, Liu Chan and Nuo Qi remained silent. Liu Chan naturally believed in Wei Yan's formation of troops and recognized the speed of his troops.
At this time, if there is a slight mistake, the success may be in vain.
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