"Yeah!" Sima Yi smiled, nodded and said: "Yi is joking, Xu Yuanzhi has a deep understanding of Tao strategy, and his talent is not inferior to that of Zhuge."
Everyone was stunned.
However, Sima Yi continued: "Ruyi's guess is good. Not only at Fenglingdu, but also at the three passages to the east of the river, Xu Shu is heavily armed."
Sima Yi said while pointing on the map.
Fenglingdu, Leishou Mountain, Yuan County.
These are the three passages from Hanoi to Hedong. Previously, Cao Zhen took Yuan County. Although Yuan County was opened, the army also entered the outside of Anyi City.
It's just a pity.
Cao Shuang's talent is still far behind Xu Shu's.
Cao Shuang was defeated by Xu Shu, which is reasonable.
Xu Shu defeated Cao Shuang and will soon send troops to retake Yuan County. At the same time, he will also send heavy troops to defend Yuan County.
As for Fenglingdu, it is close to Tongguan, and there must be a lot of troops stationed there.
Originally, we thought we could enter the Hedong area through the relatively rugged Leishou Mountain. Unexpectedly, there were also Han troops in Leishou Mountain, and Xu Shu himself was in charge.
What to do?
All three passes are blocked.
But the Wei army had to enter Hedong. Now the generals suddenly fell into silence. They seemed to have entered a dead move.
Just when everyone didn't know what to do, Sima Yi suddenly looked at his son Sima Zhao and said, "Sima Zhao!"
"The general is here!" Sima Zhao stood up immediately, seemingly a little excited.
Sima Yi said in a deep voice: "You will lead ten thousand elite troops to attack Yuan County by force."
"Ah?"
Everyone was stunned. Didn’t they all say that there were heavy troops in Yuan County?
"Wen Qin!" Sima Yi called Wen Qin again and said, "Zhong Ruo also led ten thousand troops to attack Fenglingdu." As he said that, he raised his voice and said, "When you arrive at Fenglingdu, give it to me.
Charge fiercely and attack Fenglingdu regardless of the cost."
Although Sima Zhao and Wen Qin both accepted the order, they were a little confused. At this time, the two armies were about to fight. Why did the general still divide his troops?
"Since Xu Shu has deployed heavy troops in three places, he naturally wants to keep our army out of Hedong;" Sima Yi said: "But our army must rush to Jinzhong in time, so Hedong must be captured."
But——
Before Sima Yi finished speaking, Master Sima said again: "Father, I think it's inappropriate."
"Oh???" Sima Yi was stunned for a moment and asked, "What's your plan?"
"Father!" Sima Shi said: "Now Hedong has been captured by Xu Shu. If our army entangles with Xu Shu here, your majesty in Jinzhong..."
But before Master Sima finished speaking, Sima Yi smiled and said: "Haha, how could I not know Xu Shu's plan?"
"Xu Shu just wants to contain our army in Hedong."
"Father?" Master Sima was stunned for a moment and thought to himself, didn't you just say that Hedong must be captured? Since he knew that Xu Shu was trying to contain our army, why would my father still bother with him here? What if His Majesty was in Jinzhong... ..
"We can use the trick!" Sima Yi said with a smile: "Sima Zhao went to attack Yuan County, Zhong Ruo went to attack Fenglingdu, and I rashly attacked Xu Shu with five thousand elite troops in Lei Shou Mountain..." As he said, Sima Yi looked at Master Sima and said calmly: "When Xu Shu saw me here, he naturally thought that the main force of our army was in Lei Shou Mountain. Tonight, you will lead the remaining 50,000 elite troops to detour to Zhecheng Mountain and pass by Shangdang to meet up with the Emperor."
After hearing this, everyone breathed a sigh of relief.
Sima Yi guessed Xu Shu's thoughts and knew that Xu Shu wanted to contain him, the main force of the Wei army, in Hedong. He mobilized troops and horses to rush to Jinzhong to attack Cao Rui. Once Cao Rui was defeated, the Wei army would be defeated.
Just——
Sima Yi took advantage of his plan. Since you want to contain me in Hedong, I will divide my troops into three groups to attack your three passes. I will act as if I must capture Hedong, but the main force will be quietly sent to Jinzhong.
Adding the soldiers and horses from various counties in Jinzhong, Cao Rui can mobilize 40,000 to 50,000 troops. If Sima Division brings another 50,000 elite troops there.
Cao Rui holds nearly 100,000 main troops in his hands. No matter how strong Liu Chan is, it will be difficult to resist him.
Late at night on the 12th, the Wei army camp sent troops in three directions and rushed in three directions overnight. Wen Qin led ten thousand people towards Fenglingdu, while Sima Zhao led ten thousand people to kill Yuan County; The people were led by Sima Shi and headed straight for Zhecheng Mountain.
Early on the morning of the 13th, Sima Yi personally led five thousand soldiers and horses to Leishou Mountain. Looking at the Han army camp in front, he smiled and shouted: "Xu Yuanzhi! Yuanzhi!"
"We meet old friends from the past. Please come out and talk about it."
As soon as Sima Yi finished speaking, Xu Shu drove his horse forward in front of the Han army formation not far away. When he saw Sima Yi, he also smiled and said, "Long time no see Zhongda."
"Yuan Zhi!" Sima Yi said with a smile: "In the past, the late emperor treated Yuan Zhi very well, why did Yuan Zhi rebel again?"
Sima Yi deliberately wanted to use these words to question Xu Shu. After all, Xu Shu was originally Liu Bei's military advisor. Because of his mother, he abandoned Liu Bei and returned to Cao Cao.
Later, Xu Shu's mother committed suicide, but Xu Shu never returned to Liu Bei's camp because he knew that Xu Shu did not want to be said to be a fastidious person.
But now——
Xu Shu returned to Liu Chan. If this spread, wouldn't it become a joke?
As a person who cherishes reputation more than life, Xu Shu was asked by his opponent in front of the battle, how should he answer.
Xu Shu looked slightly shocked. He had been in charge of internal affairs in Chang'an for these years, and it was difficult for him to encounter opponents to question him.
Of course, there is also the Han Emperor Liu Chan and his old friend Zhuge Liang, who also have great trust in him. Naturally, no one will make irresponsible remarks in the Han court.
But this time it was different. Sima Yi was the general of Wei State, but he could question him like this.
However, Xu Shu paused for a moment, then laughed loudly: "Hahaha!"
"Zhongda's words are wrong." Xu Shu said: "As the saying goes, a good bird chooses a tree to roost, and a good minister chooses his master. Previously, the late Emperor Liu Huangshu showed kindness to me, but Cao used conspiracy and tricks to deceive me."
"When I left the imperial uncle, I once said that I would never make a contribution to the military affairs for the rest of my life." Xu Shu said righteously: "Now that the emperor treats the virtuous and virtuous officials, I should return to the Han Dynasty."
"Zhongda!" Xu Shu said with a smile: "Cao Rui is suspicious by nature. Zhongda is a talented person, but he is often jealous of him."
"Not so my lord."
"My lord is no different from the late emperor. He was courteous to the virtuous and corporal, generous and merciful." Xu Shu became more and more excited as he spoke: "Even if he captured the generals of the Wei army, my lord treated him with great courtesy and never had the heart to do harm. Those who are willing to surrender are all of us. If he is unwilling to surrender, we will send him back to Wei camp."
"Previously, Xu Gai, Xu Huang's son, and two generals, Xia Houba, were captured by our army. However, our lord thought that Han, Wei, and Wu were all descendants of Yan and Huang, and could not bear to kill them. Gu Te ordered his concubines to release the two generals and return to the Wei camp. ”
After Xu Shu finished speaking, he paused and asked: "Dare I ask Zhongda, can Cao Rui do this?"
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This chapter has been completed!