Yangqu is the key pass that opened up Jingxing.
If Jingxing is opened, Taiyuan can be connected with Jizhou, and Youzhou's troops can also go south with the momentum and capture Changshan in one fell swoop.
It can be said that Yangqu is the key to Liu Chuang's combination of Youzhou and Bingzhou into one.
Gao Shun was also a master of military strategy. When he heard Liu Chuang's words, he felt a sudden shock in his heart and had already guessed Liu Chuang's intention.
"The lord wants to use troops to Bingzhou?"
Liu Chuang gently rubbed his temples and said sleepyly: "Xiao Gong, I won't hide it from you."
Now that Cao Cao has occupied Yecheng, the two Yuans may be unable to resist the Cao army's troops. At the latest spring of the following year, Cao Cao will definitely launch a general attack on Handan. At that time, whether Yuan Tan or Yuan Shang, he will definitely not be Cao Cao's opponent. I must end the Bingzhou war before the two Yuans are destroyed, and then the military front is directed to Hedong to restrain some of Cao Cao's troops... Yangqu is extremely important. Once I use troops to Bingzhou, you must take down Yangqu in the shortest time and open up Jingxing. At that time, Taiyuan County will definitely be able to take down the troops without blood."
Liu Chuang's eyes were bright and he stared at Gao Shun.
After thinking for a while, Gao Shun gritted his teeth and said, "If the lord can mobilize the power of Yanmen's troops and horses with me, he will definitely take Yangqu within three days."
Liu Chuang was silent.
He did not make a decision immediately, but said after pondering for a long time: "That's how I understand!
Xiaogong, please keep this in mind for the time being and be prepared. When the time is ripe, I will give you the order and hope you will succeed in one fell swoop.”
"Here!"
Gao Shun quickly stood up and bowed to accept the order.
Liu Chuang stayed in Juzhu Mountain for only two days, and then hurried to Loufan with Dong Qi.
The reason why he hurried to Yanmen was that he was worried that the Southern Xiongnu would move. However, since Sima Yi had already noticed the abnormal movement of Huchuquan and had made arrangements, Liu Chuang no longer bothered with the Southern Xiongnu... Huchuquan, Sima Yi would deal with it, is enough!
Just as Liu Chuang left Juzhu Mountain, a battle began at Jiequan Pavilion, thousands of miles away from Yanmen County.
The prefect of Xiliang Ma Teng and the prefect of Jincheng Han Sui were divided into two groups, reaching Sili.
Ma Teng's 20,000 Xiliang soldiers and Han Sui's 30,000 soldiers were combined in one place, with a total of 50,000 people, and was aggressive. Ma Teng claimed to be in accordance with the emperor's order to eliminate traitors. Han Sui's reputation in Liangzhou was not weak, and his relationship with Ma Teng naturally rose up and responded.
The two armies were unstoppable and conquered more than 20 towns in just one month.
Liangzhou Governor Wei Duan brought troops to fight and urgently asked Chang'an for help. However, Ma Teng and his son were brave and good at fighting. Although Wei Duan was famous and had some other advisers such as Yang Fu, he could not resist the attacks of Ma Teng and his son and retreated one after another. Fortunately, the Sili School Captain Wei Ji led his troops to respond, and finally allowed Wei Duan to stabilize his position. The two sides were in a stalemate at the beginning, and Wei Ji ordered to defend Kaitu Mountain to death. Ma Teng attacked for several days, but he was unable to move forward.
On the other hand, after Han Sui sent troops from Jincheng, the battle situation was not as fierce as Ma Teng.
After all, he was a famous scholar in Liangzhou, and most of his passing places were used to use the means of softness, so that he took Longxi without any blood and his troops were facing the streets and Quanting.
After learning the news, Zhong Yao did not dare to neglect it and hurriedly ordered the streets and Quanting to be guarded.
After several feint attacks failed, Han Sui temporarily stopped the attack and looked for a fighter to prepare to fight to the death with Zhong Yao.
By then, autumn was already coming, and the weather in Liangzhou became cooler.
Han Sui and his group followed him and returned to the camp after patrolling the terrain of Jiequan Pavilion.
He was about to have dinner when he heard a small school outside reported: "You reported to the prefect, someone outside the gate claimed to be the prefect and old friend, so he asked to see the prefect."
An old friend?
Han Sui was stunned when he heard this, and he was a little confused.
"Since it is an old friend, please invite him to come."
After a while, a man wearing a black cloak and a tall crown walked into the tent.
He had a pair of facial scarves on his face, so Han Sui could not see his identity. But those eyes seemed familiar...
“Dare to ask…”
Han Sui was about to ask, but he saw the man take off the scarf on his face.
"Mr. Yuan Chang?"
With the lights in the big tent, Han Sui recognized the person's identity at a glance and was shocked.
This person is Zhong Yao.
Zhong Yao is over 50 years old, but he looks energetic.
He smiled at Han Sui, "Wen Yue, are you okay?"
"Mr. Yuan Chang, how could he come here?"
Han Sui hurriedly walked around the table and bowed to Zhong Yao.
Although the two were in a hostile state, Zhong Yao's reputation was far from comparable to Han Sui. Even though Han Sui was a famous scholar in Liangzhou, he was a bit inferior to Zhong Yao. Therefore, he still maintained a little respect in front of Zhong Yao. Of course, there were other factors in this.
When he and Ma Teng surrendered to Cao Cao, Zhong Yao persuaded him when he became the Sili Captain.
Later, Han Sui and Ma Teng had some conflicts. The two attacked each other for a while, and it was Zhong Yao who came forward to mediate and reconciled.
He naturally respected Zhong Yao and Han Sui very much.
When he saw Zhong Yao, he was overjoyed and took Zhong Yao's hand and said, "Mr. Yuan Chang came to my camp, which was indeed a surprise.
Come on, sir, please sit down.”
Zhong Yao was not polite and sat down.
"Have you ever had a meal for sir?"
"I set off from Fengxian County early in the morning. Not to mention dinner, I didn't have time to eat even lunch, but I don't know if Wenyou can give me a meal?"
Han Sui hurriedly said, "What's wrong with this honor?"
He quickly ordered people to prepare wine and food, and then poured wine for Zhong Yao himself.
Han Sui knew very well that Zhong Yao would not come to him for no reason to ask for a meal of wine.
Now he and Ma Teng are attacking Sili. As an important minister of Cao Cao's position in Guanzhong, Zhong Yao must have other purposes. It is said that the two countries will not kill the envoys, not to mention that Zhong Yao is famous, how could Han Sui lose his manners and treat Zhong Yao very respectfully.
"This is……"
Zhong Yao took a sip of wine and glanced at the young man standing behind Han Sui, standing with a spear like a guard, and couldn't help but smile and ask Han Sui.
"Yanming. Come and meet Mr. Yuan Chang."
The young man stepped forward and bowed and said, "Yan Xing greeted Mr. Yuan Chang. Please forgive me for being in my armor and she will not be given a full tribute."
"This is my beloved son-in-law."
After hearing Han Sui's introduction, Zhong Yao couldn't help but look at Yan Xing.
"I heard that Yanming is brave and brave enough to be brave. Now when I see him, I am really majestic.
Wen Yue, you have indeed produced many talents under your command now."
When Han Sui heard this, he couldn't help laughing. He twisted his beard and showed a proud look.
Yan Xing is indeed famous and has a good reputation in Xiliang. Two years ago, Han Sui had a feud with Ma Teng, and Ma Teng ordered his youngest son Ma Tie to fight him. Yan Xing almost assassinated Ma Tie in ten rounds. So Ma Teng was very afraid of Yan Xing. Han Sui laughed and said to Yan Xing: "Yanming, go outside and guard him. If you don't have my orders, no one will come to disturb you."
"Here!"
Yan Xing strode out of the big tent, and only Han Sui and Zhong Yao were left in the tent.
"Mr. Yuan Chang is here..."
Zhong Yao glanced at Han Sui and smiled slightly, "I'm here to save Wenyue's life."
Han Sui narrowed his eyes, and there was no emotional fluctuation on his face. He just smiled, then picked up the wine glass and took a sip of the wine.
"Did Wenyue think that I'm exaggerating?"
"Mr. Yuan Chang, I respect you as a human being...
But you said you came to save my life, but I don’t know how to answer. Now that you and I have a military battle, no one in Liangzhou can resist my Xiliang army. After several battles, my husband did not take any advantage. Instead, I and Shoucheng rushed straight into the sky and were about to attack Sili.
The gentleman said that I was in danger of my life, but I don’t know where to start?”
I am now at the upper hand, and it is unlikely that you, Zhong Yao, would be afraid of me in just a few words.
Zhong Yao smiled and said, "Without Wenfu, it is indeed the best.
But next, it may be difficult to win again... Now autumn is approaching, and the weather in Liangzhou is about to turn cold. I am now on Sili, and I only need to defend the pass to the death. Wen Yue wants to enter Sili in one go. To be honest, Sikong has already returned to the court and ordered Yuan Ren to gather troops in Heluo, and will soon go out of Hangu. I just need to hold on to Wen Yue. After the army arrives, the victory and defeat are still unknown.
This is my life-threatening experience."
Han Sui's cheeks twitched slightly, and he remained silent.
What Zhong Yao said is indeed correct.
He pointed out that Han Sui and Ma Teng's biggest weakness was that they lacked military strength.
The entire Liangzhou has less than 500,000 registered populations, including 30,000 Wuwei and less than 20,000 Jincheng.
Most of the soldiers and horses in Han Sui and Ma Teng's hands were mainly local Qiang and Hu. Although they were brave and good at fighting, they were difficult to last. This was also the full strength of Ma Teng and Han Sui. Cao used the Central Plains and had a steady stream of manpower in his hands to call, which was definitely not Han or Ma Kebi.
Han Sui also knew this very well.
This is also the main reason why he was eager to invade Sili... As long as he and Ma Teng could seize Chang'an as soon as possible, they could negotiate peace with Cao Cao.
But now it seems that Zhong Yao has seen through his tricks.
"Liangzhou has been a bitter and cold place since ancient times, and the food and grass are not abundant.
If Wenyou cannot invade Sili within the month, I am afraid that the food and grass in his hands will not be able to continue. I know that Wenyou has many Qiang and Hu people, and they are a group of profit-loving people. If you have no food and cannot invade Sili, it will probably not take long before your subordinates will be disintegrated.
This is the second thing that my words are about life and death."
"I wish to hear the third one."
Zhong Yao's smile on his face became stronger and he said softly: "The conflict between Wenyue and Ma Teng is quite deep. As far as I know, Ma Teng's wife died in the last conflict at the hands of Wenyue's army. Although I mediated, you two reconciled again. However, Ma Shou became a tiger and wolf nature, and this hatred had already been formed. He had to stop fighting because of helplessness. But once he had the chance, I believe Ma Shoucheng would definitely seek revenge on you.
With these three points, how can Wen Yue not worry about life?"
After hearing Zhong Yao's words, Han Sui's face turned gloomy and he pondered without saying a word.
Chapter completed!