The area within thirty feet of the handsome flag has long been cleared by the guards camp.
The governor Feng and General Guan were left alone to chat with each other.
“I can’t make it.”
General Guan looked at the broad river, his brows furrowed slightly, his voice was soft and soft, his red lips pursed slightly, as if he was explaining, but Governor Feng could smell a bit of coquettish complaint.
Where can I find General Guan who leads an army across thousands of miles, destroys enemies like nothing, and makes thieves frightened?
“It’s okay, Xijun, you can’t do any better.”
Under the commander's banner, Governor Feng's tall body seemed to be protecting General Guan:
“Next, let’s look at me.”
But I saw this man holding a riding whip, speaking boldly, and making a big deal.
Those who didn’t know better thought that he personally led the army and swept all the way from Yanmen to Hedong.
When General Guan heard this, his eyes turned and his lips twitched:
“I wonder what your master’s clever plan is?”
General Guan was so majestic in front of outsiders that even the generals in the Liangzhou army were in awe.
But now in front of Governor Feng, she did not hide her appearance as a little daughter.
The iron cavalry traveled across thousands of miles, which sounds very powerful and exaggerated.
With the exception of the Liangzhou Army, no one else would be able to achieve such a result.
Because behind this achievement is the strategic planning, logistics and food supplies, the unity of the soldiers and so on.
From the commander-in-chief’s planning, down to the horse-drawn transportation, to the organization of the army, and as small as a piece of dry food, they are all factors that cannot be ignored.
It is precisely because no one else could do it that the Wei thief was caught off guard and had no time to react.
General Guan knew very well that the more dazzling his performance in this battle was, the more powerful he was at proving his Alang.
So in front of him, I don’t need any disguise.
“The clever idea is gone.”
Unaware that his image in General Guan's heart had improved, Governor Feng shook his head, "It's just force overcoming skill."
He looked at the river and asked, "Do you know how many miles it is from Pubanjin to Longmendu?"
General Guan Guan replied without thinking: "Even if it is not three hundred miles, it is not much different."
Although he has not been able to cross the river these days, as a qualified general, General Guan cannot fail to master the things that he should master.
"Three hundred miles..." Governor Feng gestured, "How many troops can Sima Yi send to defend the Three Hundred Miles river?"
“Pu Banjin has at least 20,000 troops. As for Longmen Ferry, although no news has been sent back yet, according to my estimation, it should not be less than 10,000 people.”
In addition to the two large ferries, Pubanjin and Longmendu, there are also some small ferries along the three hundred miles of river.
Small ferry, of course, cannot allow a large army to cross the river.
However, if one or two hundred people and horses travel in small groups, there will probably be no problem.
So this is also the reason why there are patrols on the opposite side and beacons are built at the same time.
“It’s almost the same number.” Governor Feng nodded, agreeing with what General Guan said.
The Wei army in Guanzhong is said to number more than 200,000, but the Han troops this time are also quite large.
Zhuge Lao Yao can hold back Sima Yi at least 150,000 to 60,000 men.
The remaining Wei army must guard Qianxian, Chencang, Qiaoshan, and Jingshui. Now plus Hexi, there are still some scattered places.
The other side can squeeze out 30,000 horses for defense, which is considered a serious matter.
"Thirty thousand people are enough to guard Xijun from crossing the river. But if we add the troops I brought, 30,000 people may not be enough. At least 60,000 are needed."
Feng Jishi chuckled.
The Liangzhou army that came to the east of Hedong were all cavalry, plus the Hu cavalry that General Guan surrendered along the way.
If this is not possible, you can even bring in the farmers from Anyi and Wenxi to build up your momentum.
At that time, there will be armies everywhere along these three hundred miles of river.
Coupled with the large number of cavalry galloping back and forth, it is enough to make the opponent exhausted, and even dragging them can bring down the other side.
No matter how powerful the opponent's general is, he can distinguish between the main force and the suspected soldiers, but if he can defend against it once or twice, can he defend against it three, four, five or six times?
As long as we are unable to defend ourselves once, once Liangzhou's fine cavalry is allowed to cross the river, let alone whether Guanzhong can be defended, it is also a question of whether the more than 200,000 Wei troops in Guanzhong can safely return to Guandong.
“Sixty thousand?” General Guan frowned, “Isn’t it too much?”
"Not much." Governor Feng looked to the south with a deep look, "Shanmen has Fenghou as its ancestor. I was born in Shanmen. When I get here, how can I not go to Fengling to worship?"
General Guan was stunned for a moment, then he immediately came to his senses and blurted out: "Fenglingdu?!"
The so-called Feng Ling refers to the place where Feng Hou was buried.
There is a ferry there, facing Tongguan.
General Guan frowned: "But even if the army crosses from Fengling, is there still Tongguan?"
Feng Jishi said of course: "Yes, the Wei thieves think so too, so they think we won't pass through there, so naturally they won't take precautions."
At this point, Governor Feng smiled and said, "Controlling Fenglingdu is equivalent to cutting off most of the retreat routes for the Wei thieves in Guanzhong. Do you think Cao Rui will be anxious?"
Why is it mostly a retreat? Because there is still a Wuguan.
But taking Wuguan is much more difficult than taking Tongguan.
Otherwise, the Weihan Ancient Road would not have become the main road connecting Guanzhong and Guandong.
“I’m afraid Sima Yi wouldn’t have thought of this, right?”
General Guan still said hesitantly, "Besides, if it's me, as long as Tongguan is not broken, what do I have to fear in Guanzhong?"
Governor Feng said in a leisurely tone:
"The person guarding the pass is Sima Yi, not Cao Rui. Even if Sima Yi is not afraid, isn't Cao Rui afraid? Besides, is Sima Yi sure that we really can't cross the river?"
With the ancient Weihan Road cut off, Cao Rui of Luoyang may have to jump around. Whether it will be Sima Yi's turn to have the final say is still a question.
The situation on the battlefield changes instantly. If Sima Yi really wanted to be that awesome, he could predict any situation in advance.
Or under the huge pressure of the Prime Minister of the Han Dynasty, not only can he grasp the battle situation in Guanzhong at any time, but he can even command his generals with ease on how to block the invincible General Guan Da.
Then he is really much more demonic than the Prime Minister of the Han Dynasty.
If this is the case, the big man lost this battle because he was inferior in skill, so it is not too unfair.
General Guan couldn’t help but smile when he heard Feng Jishi’s words. He lightly punched Feng Jishi and said angrily:
“What are you saying about being invincible? Don’t let anyone listen to you, otherwise you’ll make a joke!”
Governor Feng laughed, held a riding crop in his hand, pointed at the river and said:
"Believe it or not, as long as the Wei thieves know that they are facing General Guan, a lot of them will have to stay awake at night?"
As he spoke, he looked at General Guan, "Don't believe it? Why not send a message to the other side in the name of General Guan and see their reaction?"
General Guan suddenly looked a little strange: "Sent it away."
"Um?"
Feng Jishi was startled and blinked, "Has Mr. Xi had any dealings with the Wei general on the opposite side?"
"That's right!" General Guan sighed and said, "I just want to discuss with the other side to give me a section of the river bank to cross the river, and then we can decide the outcome, but it's a pity that the other side didn't agree."
Looking at General Guan’s helpless look, Governor Feng couldn’t help but smile:
“General Guan’s reputation is at its peak, and the Wei thieves are afraid that they will not dare to agree.”
"I didn't agree." General Guan curled his lips and said, "I originally wanted to give them a chance to cross the border and attack, but they were actually unwilling to accept it."
"The situation in Guanzhong is getting worse and worse for the Wei thieves now. They are probably just seeking no faults, not meritorious deeds." Governor Feng smiled slightly, "It seems that I have to send a message to the other side."
“What letter are you sending?”
“Tell them I’m coming.”
“The thief Feng is here?”
After Xian Yufu received another letter from the other side, his expression suddenly became extremely solemn.
Just one pass has already put a lot of pressure on him, and now the addition of the notorious Feng thief makes Xian Yufu feel even more stressed.
But when he read the letter, he was a little shocked and angry: "You want to go to Fengling to offer sacrifices? What do you mean?"
Did Feng Thief write a letter specifically to tell him that he was going to Fenglingdu?
This is……
“It’s too much to bully others!”
Xian Yufu couldn't control his emotions, asked someone to lead the horses, and rushed to the river himself. Sure enough, he saw a group of people and horses on the other side heading south.
“General, there is movement among the Shu captives, what should we do?”
"Immediately send someone to follow them along the river bank." Xian Yufu looked gloomy and stared at the other bank closely, as if he wanted to see the other bank clearly.
Now he finally knows why the name Feng Thief can stop the children in Guanzhong from crying at night.
It was just a letter, but it actually disturbed my thoughts.
“We must find out whether the person facing us is Feng Thief. If it is really him, where is he going?”
Since Feng Thief left Qiaoshan, there has been no news for several months.
It wouldn’t be too outrageous if he appeared on the other side at this time.
After all, from Yanmen to Hedong, how many big cities and dangerous passes are there?
Can't actually stop the cavalry led by Guan Suo, this is the most outrageous thing for his mother!
After Xian Yufu sent out his troops, he returned to the camp and quickly wrote a military report and sent people to Xicheng.
“Has Thief Feng finally appeared?”
In the general camp of the Wei army in Yicheng, the great Sima An of the Wei state was sitting in front of the desk, after reading the military report sent by Xian Yufu.
There was a hint of surprise on his face, but he quickly regained his composure and threw the military newspaper beside the desk.
There, a mountain-like pile of bamboo slips has been piled up.
Not only were sent from various places in China, but also from Luoyang.
On the corner of the desk, there are several folded bamboo slips, which are the edicts sent by the emperor these days, and are put aside alone.
Sima Yi put his left hand on the volumes of edicts, patted them subconsciously, and murmured:
“Thief Feng is really going to the east of the river. It seems that the west of the river may not be able to be defended.”
It’s not that he doesn’t believe in Xian Yufu, but that he understands one thing: Xian Yufu cannot stop the joint attack of Feng Thief and Guan Suo.
At that time, Cao Zhen's army of 100,000 was defeated by the joint efforts of these two men.
Now Xian Yufu only has 30,000 people in his hands, so it is even more impossible to stop these two people, even if there is a big river to support them.
For Sima Yi, this battle has long been lost.
Already lost before it even started.
Because the other party’s far-reaching plans and massive actions far exceeded his imagination.
In Sima Yi's view, from the moment the Shu captives entered Sizhou, the Battle of Guanzhong had come to an end.
Hence, he had always pretended not to have seen the emperor's edict urging him to send troops.
What he has to consider now is not how to defeat Zhuge Liang, but how to minimize losses when exiting Guanzhong.
More importantly, what should you do after exiting Guanzhong?
If you fail to defend your territory, you will be severely punished according to Wei law.
So in order to prevent his family members from being implicated, the commanders who defended the city often had no choice but to die for their country to show their will.
When Longyou was lost, the emperor took advantage of Zhang He's death to return to Luoyang.
After the defeat of Xiaoguan, Cao Zhen fell seriously ill and died.
When Liangzhou was lost, the governor Xu Miao died for his country.
When Bingzhou was lost, the governor Bi Gui died for his country.
Now it’s Guanzhong’s turn...
Sima Yi took out a secret letter from his arms, which was secretly sent by Liu Fang and Sun Zi.
This secret letter was kept close to his body when he slept at night.
But I saw him sighing softly: "If Fenglingdu falls into the hands of Feng Thief, the angels may not be able to get through, right?"
Since these days, Sima Yi has been hoping that the palace can send angels to come to Guanzhong to officially inform him.
Rather than like now, we can only guess what is going on with His Majesty and what he wants to do from letters sent secretly by others.
But it was obvious that he might be disappointed.
It seems that His Majesty the Emperor does not want him to know something.
Even if he wanted to wait, the news that Feng Thief appeared in Hedong forced him to make up his mind:
“Here comes someone!”
“Da Sima.”
"Immediately send people to Qian County, saying that I need to defeat the Ge thieves as soon as possible to save the defeat of Sizhou in Bingzhou. Please lead General Qin to immediately lead the army from Chencang to Wuzhangyuan, and attack the Ge thieves front and rear with me to decide the outcome."
“No!”
Feng Jishi had no idea that just by showing up in Hedong, the main forces of the Han and Wei armies, which had been facing each other across the river in Wuzhangyuan for more than half a year, began to change.
According to the plan, he led the army southward from Pubanjin until they reached Fengling Ferry, where they stopped.
After paying homage to Fengling, Governor Feng began to order the cutting of bamboo trees to make rafts for the forced crossing.
Upon hearing the news, Xian Yufu did not dare to neglect, and quickly sent out troops to support the guards at Tongguan.
Just after part of the Wei army at Pubanjin was transferred away, the Han army on the east bank suddenly started to move.
The rafts and wooden boats that had been prepared long ago began to be pushed into the river by the Han soldiers.
At the same time, some Liangzhou horsemen tied the sheepskins that had been blown in advance to both sides of the war horses, and then drove the horses into the water.
Horses can swim, and with the help of the sheepskin tube, it is enough to help the war horse swim to the other side.
For a while, people by the river were shouting and making a lot of noise.
When the Wei army on the west bank learned of the movement, they immediately lit beacons and sounded the alarm.
“General, it’s not good! The Shu captives seem to want to cross the river!”
After receiving the news, Xian Yufu stood up in Huo Ran and said, "Here comes, prepare your horses!"
When he rushed to the shore and saw the situation on the other side, he suddenly looked up to the sky and smiled:
"I had expected that Feng Thief's trip to Fenglingdu was just a trick to lure the enemy, in order to induce me to divide our troops. When I saw it today, it turned out to be the case!"
Although he sent 5,000 men to Tongguan as a precaution, the main force still stayed in Pubanjin, even if he was betting that the Shu captives would still cross the river from Pubanjin.
It seems that this time, the bet was really right.
“Send the order, get in formation!”
“Woo woo woo…”
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