After Liu Bei came to support him, Deng Ai led three thousand men who dared to die across the Mianshui River and plunged into Micang Mountain.
It was summer at this time. In order to ensure that he would not get lost in the mountains, Deng Ai used the stars in the night sky as a guide to slowly advance toward the northeast.
This road was not only the march route, but also an important food route for the army on the front line in the future. Deng Ai avoided the straight road through the towering peaks, and instead chose to go through canyons and ravines as much as possible, and had to clear obstacles when encountering thorns blocking the road.
There are many springs and streams in the mountain streams, which can fully guarantee the water source for marching troops to transport food. In addition, there are hunters to guide the way and explore the route very smoothly.
Deng Ai has been fond of military affairs since he was a child. He is a student who has never been absent from the martial arts hall. Especially after he made the sand table in Lantian, Deng Ai often asked Gao Shun for advice on surveying the mountains and rivers, where to set up camp, and where to lead troops to set up ambushes.
Learn to pay extra attention.
During the exploration in Micang Mountain, Deng Ai not only asked people to open roads and build bridges, but also left marks along the way for future marches, transportation of food, and camping and rest.
As if with divine help, Deng Ai's path exploration went extremely smoothly. Three thousand warriors groped in Micang Mountain for more than a month, walked out of the mountains in early September, and finally stopped at Dingjun Mountain on the south bank of the Han River.
Come down.
Deng Ai saw that the terrain of Dingjun Mountain was dangerous, the surrounding water was abundant and the location was condescending, which was very suitable for Liu Bei's army to camp. He left a thousand men hiding at the southern foot of Dingjun Mountain to cut down trees and wait for Liu Bei's main force to arrive before setting up a stronghold on the mountain.
The straight-line distance between Dingjun Mountain and Liu Bei's Mianbei Camp is actually less than twenty miles, but it goes around two hundred miles between the mountains. Deng Ai left people to repair the road on his way back, setting the stage for Liu Bei's next move.
Junshan prepares.
When Deng Ai returned to the Mianbei camp in mid-September, Liu Bei immediately summoned his generals and advisors to prepare for the march into Micang Mountain.
Liu Bei looked at the generals and said happily: "Deng Shizai has returned successfully. The generals will return to the camp immediately to prepare. We will set off into the mountains soon."
"Wei." The generals in the tent clasped their fists in unison.
"My lord, Yangping Pass has never stopped spying on us. If my lord leaves the Mianshui camp with the main force, I'm afraid Xia Houyuan will notice and divide his troops to intercept. If something happens, there will be no room for maneuver." Fazheng raised his hand and admonished.
"What does military advisor mean?" Liu Bei asked.
Fazheng glanced at Deng Ai, and then said: "The location of Dingjun Mountain chosen by Shi Zai is very good. It is a good place to defeat Xiahou Yuan. A vanguard force can be sent first. After Dingjun Mountain is set up camp, the lord can then cross with the main force.
Micang Mountain."
Liu Bei nodded slightly, "The words of filial piety are very safe. Now that we have decided to move to Dingjun Mountain, should we withdraw from the Maming Pavilion Road first? The feint attacks in the past few months have consumed a lot of troops and food."
Pang Tong quickly held up his hands and admonished: "Not only cannot we withdraw, I think we should send more troops to General Chen and others to show Xiahou Yuan our determination to seize Maming Pavilion Road."
Liu Bei immediately understood Pang Tong's intention, which was to divert Xiahou Yuan's attention and buy time to set up camp at Junshan.
"Kong Ming's new 20,000 troops have arrived. I think we can dispatch 5,000 troops to Ma Ming Pavilion." Pang Tong continued to remind Liu Bei when he saw hesitation.
Liu Bei nodded, and then ordered: "What the two military advisors said makes sense. Shi Yuan will arrange for the additional troops in Maming Pavilion. Someone is needed on the front line of Dingjunshan to make suggestions, so I will work hard and lead the army first. You can choose a general from the tent."
Together."
"Military advisor, the last general is willing to go." Wei Yan was the first to step out and clasp his fists.
Wei Yan tasted the sweetness in front of Yangping Pass. If he went there earlier, he could make contributions earlier. At this time, he completely forgot about the existence of Zhao Yun and Huang Zhong, but as soon as he finished speaking, an old man with white hair appeared next to him.
"Commander, should I go with you? Wen Chang stays with the lord. If Xia Houyuan takes the initiative to invite a battle, you will be able to show off your skills then. Setting up camp is a chore." Huang Zhong said nonchalantly.
"I'm not afraid of hardship..."
Although Wei Yan was Liu Bei's confidant, his status in the army was not as high as Huang Zhong's, so his argument was not that strong.
Huang Zhong continued to make nonsense: "You and Xu Huang have not decided the winner anyway. Maybe he will challenge you for a duel. Chang Wen staying in the Mianshui camp will confuse Cao Jun even more."
Wei Yan looked embarrassed when he heard this, and said to himself that although I killed Xu Huang's adopted son, you killed Xia Houyuan's beloved son. Who attracts hatred but not attraction?
Zhao Yun smiled and said nothing when he saw the two fighting for merit. When the terrain of Dingjun Mountain was open, he was worried that there would be no battle to fight. How could it be better than the narrow passage of Jinniu Road, where the two armies could not move at all, so they were destined to fail.
There may be large-scale battles.
Pang Tong saw that Wei Yan was hesitant to speak, so he laughed and said: "What General Huang said is not unreasonable. Chang Wen can lead five thousand soldiers to cross Zouma Ridge to help the battle. I think Xiahou Yuan might send Xu Huang to assist Zhang He.
After all, you beheaded his adopted son..."
"Uh... I'd like to listen to the military advisor's orders. It's true that I killed Xu Huang's adopted son, but General Huang killed Xia Houcheng. Wouldn't it be more useful for him to go to Maming Pavilion to help in the battle?" Wei Yan was still confused after accepting the order.
Pang Tong explained with a smile: "Although Xia Houyuan lost his son, he still has to focus on the overall situation. He cannot leave our main force alone and divide his troops to assist Zhang He, so Wen Chang is the best candidate."
"I can spare it." Wei Yan nodded.
"Remember, the momentum must be loud. Regardless of the outcome of Ma Ming Pavilion, as long as it attracts Xia Houyuan's attention," Pang Tong reminded.
"Wei." Wei Yan cupped his fists.
Liu Bei immediately assigned Fazheng 10,000 elite troops and asked veteran Huang Zhong to go with him to camp at Dingjun Mountain. After he had established a firm foothold, he would transfer the main force there. When Xiahou Yuan wakes up, his expression will be very exciting.
Before leaving the accounts, Liu Bei deliberately stayed with Deng Ai, patted him on the shoulder and encouraged him and said: "It has been really hard for you to sleep in the open for more than a month. You should have had a little rest first, but the war did not leave us any rest.
time.
Now that the heat of the summer is over and the weather is getting cooler, Xiaozhi has set up camp in Dingjun Mountain. Military supplies such as food, grass, clothing and quilts have to be supplied. You must return to Jiameng as soon as possible. The organization calls on the villagers to continue transportation, because the transportation intensity is too high.
Pay attention to comfort and be careful not to have any accidents happen on the way."
Deng Ai clasped his fists and replied: "My husband has already stated in his letter that the refugees who have moved from Hanzhong will be the main force in transporting food in the future. He told me not to build too good a house to house them, and to always remember that their homeland is still in Hanzhong, so that they will not be afraid of regaining it."
Only Hanzhong has a sense of identity. The refugees have followed me to work in the fields in the past two years, and they have been very successful. If they can have enough to eat, nothing will happen to them. My lord, you can rest assured."
"With the help of your master and apprentice, there is no need to worry about major matters being unresolved." Liu Bei nodded and sighed.
Deng Ai then made a suggestion: "It is said that people die for wealth and birds die for food. After the lord regains Hanchuan, it is best to give them their former fields and houses, so that they will have more motivation to work."
Liu Bei smiled slightly: "The land on both sides of the Han River is fertile, and it is natural for these people to cultivate it. When the work is completed, I will reward you according to your merits. It will not be a problem to return the fields and houses to the refugees. Shi Zai, your master and disciple's efforts will not be forgotten."
forget."
Chapter completed!