Cao Xiu was naturally very concerned about the rebellion organized by a few Di tribes.

But before he could attack the city, he received news that the rebellion had been quickly put down by the Shu army.

And even the tribes that raised armies were captured.

At the last moment, they chose to surrender without fighting, although the Shu army also accepted it.

However, Ma Su did not let the past go. Instead, he forcibly moved these restless Di tribes to the foot of the mountain, broke up the organization, and settled in Xiaben and Qiang Road to increase the population.

Regarding this move, although the leaders of the Di people were reluctant, they did not dare to disobey in the slightest.

After all, now that they have put down their weapons, they are like lambs to be slaughtered by the Han army. If they really dare to resist, they will be greeted by heads rolling to the ground.

Naturally, the migration went very smoothly!

Later, Cao Xiu received military information from Ma Chao and Zhang Fei's main infantry and cavalry troops stationed in Xia Bian.

He also felt for a moment that the situation seemed to have undergone subtle changes.

Then he ordered all the ministries to suspend the attack and continue the westward attack.

Instead, they ordered everyone to deploy defense lines on the spot to defend the pass.

He was worried that the supporting Shu army would choose to go eastward and directly penetrate the Sanguan Road to harass the rear of the army led by Wei King Cao Cao or cut off the food route.

Cao Xiu deserves to be regarded as the leading general of the Mesozoic generation in the Cao clan, and he is still very sensitive to the situation.

He arranged the defense line in advance, and was able to rely on the steep terrain to defend against the Shu army's counterattack and control the dispersal route.

…

Go to Bencheng.

Following the arrival of Ma Chao and Zhang Fei's troops, they came over the mountains and ridges via the Jiangyou Road in Zitong County. By now, they were already covered in dust.

However, Zhang Fei was worried about the battle situation on the front line and could not rest. He immediately proposed a military discussion and sent troops to the front line to support him.

Ma Chao, who is nearby, has been infected by Zhang Fei's bold temper recently, and a friendship has been established.

At this time, he couldn't help laughing and joking, "Haha. Yide, are you worried about the safety of your future son-in-law?"

"It's not like your style to be so impatient, isn't it?"

"Go! Go! Go!"

Hearing this, Zhang Fei saw that his thoughts were revealed, and he couldn't help but smile awkwardly, "Wudu is an important place in the central and western Han Dynasty. I am concerned about defense. Meng Qi, don't talk nonsense!"

"Besides, A Tong is my future prospective son-in-law. Even if I want to prevent Xing Cai from becoming a widow, I have to worry about his safety!"

"Hahaha."

The two of them were joking for a while, and they were in a good mood, so that their fatigue seemed to have weakened a lot.

Ma Su, who was waiting on the side, was a little embarrassed when he saw this.

His military rank is too low, and he doesn't have the capital to interrupt the two of them yet.

"Two generals, let's go to the city first!"

"He has arranged a banquet to welcome you and wash away the dust."

After a while, Ma Su raised his hands and said during the pause between the two of them.

"good!"

"Let's go into town and chat."

Zhang and Ma also responded quickly.

As for the various troops, they camped and rested around the outskirts of Xiabian City.

…

After entering the city.

At the banquet, Zhang Fei, as the general who led his troops to come for reinforcements, naturally took the main seat, and Ma Chao, the deputy general, took a seat at the deputy table on one side.

On the eucalyptus tables spliced ​​on both sides, Ma Di and other generals were accompanying them.

The food tastes great.

Perhaps Zhang Fei was worried about the safety of his future son-in-law. His eyes, which were as big as a pair of copper bells, swept around, and then said loudly:

"Everyone, I just heard from Youchang that the Qishan and Lintao defense lines are being attacked by Cao Jun."

"A Tong and the others have been holding on for many days, which is quite stressful!"

"Now that our army has arrived, it's time to discuss a strategy for raising troops to support various defense lines."

After saying these words, Ma Chao from the side quickly nodded in agreement, "What the three generals said is true!"

"The military situation is urgent now. Our army should try to save time and discuss the deployment of troops and generals first, right?"

After all, as a local who had once shocked Liangzhou, he put forward his own opinions first, "According to Ma Canjun's story, Lei Tong and Wu Lan arrived first and cooperated to wipe out the rebellion instigated by Cao Jun in the mountains.

The inhabited Di tribe.”

"Based on the current situation, the biggest threat east of Wudu is Cao Xiu's troops."

"Although there are mountains blocking the way to the east and the terrain is steep, making it difficult to advance, we cannot set up an effective defense line in this area for a long time. We can only pick up dangerous terrain to act as temporary checkpoints to resist."

"The Cao army to the east of Wudu is still a real threat to Xiabian, and our army must not ignore it!"

As soon as he finished speaking, he received strong approval from Ma Su.

He then stood up and faced Zhang Fei's direction, raised his hands and suggested, "What General Ma said is true. Before raising troops to reinforce the general and them, our army must first leave enough troops to guard against Cao Xiu's troops on Sanguan Road to the east."

"Otherwise it will be uneasy to argue."

"But since the main force has basically been transferred to the front line, I currently have insufficient troops, so I may have to general you to increase the defensive force."

As soon as he finished speaking, Ma Su's meaning was obvious.

It means that the troops of the headquarters are not enough to defend and defend, so reinforcements have to be deployed to supplement the troops.

Zhang Fei and Ma Chao couldn't help but look at each other after hearing this, as if they were exchanging opinions.

After a while, Zhang Fei nodded in agreement and established his strategy.

They had also heard that Ma Su was one of the military personnel personally appointed by Tong Zhao when he first led the army to pacify Nanzhong.

Over the past few years, just such a few people had surrounded Zhao Tong to help him, and they had won many battles, causing the Cao family's frontier troops to have huge headaches.

Therefore, Zhang and Ma also paid more attention to Ma Di's ideas this time.

"Wu Lan, I order you to stay behind with a force of troops and horses to defend, and to obey You Chang's orders at any time without delay!"

"Here!"

Zhang Fei is a man with an impatient temper and always does things vigorously and resolutely. Now that this time was confirmed, he quickly arranged the mission.

And because the east of Wudu is basically blocked by mountains.

Therefore, he did not mobilize the troops under Ma Chao's command.

After all, cavalry is of little use in the mountains.

The defense against the east side of Wudu was established, and the following discussion became simpler.

It's just a matter of support.

At this time, the banquet had been moved away, and it seemed to have been replaced by a temporary military meeting place.

Zhang Fei stood up and ordered all the generals to gather around the topographic map hanging on the screen. Fang pointed his rough fingers at Lintao and Qishan Mountains and said in a deep voice:

"According to what You Chang said, Zhang He is currently leading the main force to attack the Qishan defense line with all his strength, while Cao Jun in Longxi is attacking the Lintao line."

"Then our army will divide its forces for reinforcements this time."

"Meng Qi, do you have any ideas?"

After he finished speaking, he looked at Ma Chao, a handsome man with a pearl-like face and a brocade robe, and considered his opinion.

Hearing this, Ma Chao thought for a moment and said slowly, "Yide, shall I lead the cavalry to assist the Lintao front line?"

"Oh? Why is this?"

After Zhang Fei heard this, he asked again and again.

"Is such that!"

Ma Chao then explained with a calm expression, "First of all, Lintao is close to Longxi, and it is a key location where Hexi connects to Longyou."

"I had a strong reputation in this area in the early years. If I lead the army, I might be able to summon the surrounding Qiang tribes to raise troops to respond. Even if I can't, I can still make some tribes who are ready to move and double-dealing be afraid and dare not be easily instigated by the Cao family.

"

"This is beneficial to our army in the overall situation!"

"Secondly, the terrain near Qishan Mountain is complex, which is not conducive to galloping war horses."

"Looking at Lintao Line, the terrain is flat, so there is more room for us to use it!"

A hearty word came out loud and clear.

When Zhang Fei heard this, he thought it was quite reasonable and agreed immediately.

He paused and then said, "Since Meng Qi is leading the army to assist Lintao, I don't have to worry about the safety there."

"As for Qishan, I, Lao Zhang, will go with the infantry to provide reinforcements!"

After some military discussions, the plan was quickly finalized.

Due to military emergency.

Although they traveled a long distance along the Jiangyou Road, the entire army only rested briefly in Xiabian for two days.

Then Zhang Fei and Ma Chao each led an army to the north for reinforcements.
Chapter completed!