"General Jun Yi, do you think that army will really stay in Pishi? I'm afraid they have run away long ago and are still waiting to be caught by us? It seems that the other party is an extremely shrewd guy.
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Because of the unique topography, the three counties of Hedong and Bingzhou all have a common feature, that is, they are almost surrounded by mountains, with a relatively fertile basin terrain in the center. Each basin is connected by several mountain passes or valleys.
Such terrain not only causes the population of the county to be mainly concentrated in the basin area, making circulation between counties more difficult, but also makes it more difficult to hide large-scale troops in the valleys of the county. The mountainous areas where large troops can be hidden lack a large number of troops.
supply.
If you are a robber, you can naturally go down the mountain to plunder or exchange the materials you need through certain channels. However, for troops who are determined to hide their whereabouts, there are more restrictions. After all, kill a few and discover your own side along the way.
The people may not arouse much suspicion, but massacring even a remote village is not so safe.
Therefore, Zhang He estimated that this mysterious army would launch an attack within a few days, so he did not need to be as entangled as now. Anyway, Zhang Xiu had already dispersed the large forces to understand, Yishi, Anyi, Hebei, Dayang, and Puban
While waiting for the county seat, he personally led his troops to prepare to enter Fenyin City. Even if the enemy attacked a small group of troops on the way, the losses would be limited.
Doing this feels quite like fishing.
And if the other party does not plan to launch an attack within these few days, then the other party's purpose is worth pondering. Even if the other party lets the soldiers of Pishi County discover this incident, it may be the other party's intention.
But, if this is really the case, then what is their purpose?
Looking at the rapidly retreating scenery around him, Zhang He always felt that he might be shocked when the time came.
After hurrying slowly, the city wall of Pishi County was already in sight. Although he was about to reach his destination, and listening to the reports from the scouts, it seemed that Pishi County had never experienced a battle at all, but Zhang He had no intention of putting down his ambition.
Hanging heart.
Although he was in a hurry along the way, Zhang He did not give up scouting and inspecting areas within a radius of fifteen or even twenty miles. He even successfully found several mountain people who went to the market to trade, and these
The mountain people also confirmed the existence of the mysterious army without any banner.
However, neither the scouts nor the mountain people could tell where the army was going.
What does this mean? This only shows that the opponent's anti-reconnaissance technology may be quite good, and the opponent should not have entered the basin in Hedong. Otherwise, unless they are in the mood to clean up the marks they left while walking, then they will definitely
They leave a lot of traces of their actions - including the biological excrement produced by marching and stationing, the traces left by making fires and cooking, and even the galloping of thousands of horses is a very eye-catching sign in the eyes of experienced generals. These things will expose their whereabouts.
of flaws.
Since no such traces have been found, the most likely possibility is that their opponents are hiding in the mountains in the northern part of Pishi County. Only there can they easily avoid all detection and wait for their arrival.
When Zhang He thought of this, he suddenly thought of a certain man who was both his mentor and friend. The man who woke him up from his confusion and then brought his uneasy and cowardly self to face everything again. The man who now relied on
He is a man who makes people envious but unable to feel jealous because his own strength has faded away.
Sure enough, they are good gay friends. One word lasts a lifetime, and one cup of wine lasts a lifetime.
But having said that, Zhang Junyi, if you care so much about Qu Yi, aren't you afraid that Gao Lan, who is currently working for Yuan Shaojun, will have some dissatisfaction in his heart? You must know that you two are the official match given by the historical mother.
ah.
After entering Pishi County and reorganizing the defense of the Pishi area, Zhang He ordered the county soldiers who discovered the traces of the mysterious army to take their cavalry troops to the suspicious areas to investigate, hoping to find some at the first scene.
Clues.
Well, it seems that this experienced general even has the potential to become a great detective.
Although Zhang He did not learn the systematic knowledge of later generations, after all, he once led his troops to the grasslands and had a lot of troubles. In order to survive and obtain sufficient results, he had to rely on the guidance of foreign shamans and witch doctors.
Learn how to use certain traces to determine the enemy's number, direction, and even whether their livestock has a large-scale disease outbreak.
And it was this knowledge that impressed him deeply in the past that also played a magical role today.
"I see, it seems like the other party should be heading north after turning around. What do you think, Asahitai?"
"That should be the case, but the other party's methods are quite sophisticated. Even as a Xianbei tribesman who is familiar with all this, I have to praise him. I can't possibly do better than this. But..."
As if he had discovered something interesting, the Xianbei shaman named Chaoritai hesitated for a moment.
"Oh? Is there anything special about this? Feel free to say it. You must know that this is a matter of great importance."
"Yes, I just find it a bit unbelievable. On the way, the general thought that the mysterious army was most likely to be the warriors from the grasslands from the north. In the north, apart from our Xianbei tribe, only Karasuma and the Xiongnu were relatively powerful.
As for Lu Shui, if there were no accidents in Xiu Tu's tribes, he would have lost his original strength. But what makes me find it incredible is that General, look here, yes, this is right here..."
Asahidai pointed to a place that Zhang He thought was probably a graffiti made by someone who was depressed while taking a break. Or, to put it more exaggeratedly, it was just the footsteps left by someone trying to figure out some martial arts here.
Of course, with his level of appreciation, it is difficult to comprehend any supreme martial arts from this "martial arts pace" in his mind.
However, Asahitai's next words were like a bolt from the blue, completely shocking Zhang He.
"General, if I remember correctly, this should be an image of the God of War that some tribes of Xiqiang are used to worshiping. Although the painting is a bit random and rough, the general features can still be distinguished. I followed him when I was young.
Master Tan Shihuai once saw similar patterns among the Qiang people who helped the Han people when they fought against the Han army."
Although I think Asahidai's words are indeed a bit unbelievable, but judging from his serious look, I'm afraid there should be some truth to it.
But why do the images of the gods believed in by the Xiqiang people in the northwest and west of the Han Dynasty appear here?
The so-called Qiang people do not mean that they are a community of people with a common language, region and psychological quality like those ethnic groups in modern society. The origin of this name is just the general name given by the Han Dynasty to the foreign tribes located in the northwest of the country.
Just as there are yellow-skinned tribes among the Xianbei people and white-skinned tribes with European ancestry, the cultures of the various tribes within the Qiang ethnic group are sometimes very different. Although the Four Sacred Beasts can be said to be relatively common beliefs on the mainland, they are different.
There will also be some unique and rich tribal characteristics in the tribe.
Colorful beliefs. The sources of these characteristic beliefs are usually closely related to the famous ancestors of their own tribe or powerful tribes. People who are familiar with the sources of these beliefs can easily judge the origin of the clan behind the tribe based on these beliefs.
Then judge the value orientation of the tribe.
At that time, Tanshihuai also invaded Jiuquan, Zhangye and other four counties in Hexi. It would not be surprising if Chaoritai had seen similar patterns. After all, there had not been such a large-scale rebellion in Yicong in Huangzhong at that time, and they were
It is a branch of the Western Qiang.
Huangzhong Yicong? I don't know why, but a flash of light suddenly flashed in Zhang He's mind.
If I remember correctly, my good friend is not from Jincheng County, but also followed his elders to deal with the Qiang people when he was young. Not only did he develop his courage and courage, but he also learned a lot from the Qiang people.
way of fighting.
It wouldn't be too strange if I learned some strange customs from those Qiang people.
But the only thing Zhang He couldn't understand was why he came here secretly. Isn't it necessary for him to monitor the split Huns and the unknown Hu tribes such as Xianbei and Lu Shuixiutu?
With such doubts, Zhang He found the clues he wanted and followed the clues. When the search was guided, with Zhang He and his group of experienced subordinates and the resources he could mobilize, what happened next?
It's simple.
"General Zhang, my general has invited you."
After receiving Zhang He's summons, Cao Xing, Xu Huang and even Zhang Xiu were all leading their troops to march here quickly. Although Zhang He informed the three of them of his conjecture, the other party's appearance was too coincidental and his behavior was inconsistent.
It was too mysterious, so the three people who were still full of doubts and uneasiness did not dare to neglect it, and were still ready to fight at any time.
Of course, in order to prove the innocence of his friend who had once guided him, Zhang He also had a rare moment of "willfulness".
No, because of his stubborn search, the mysterious force originally hiding in the mountainous area north of Pishi was finally discovered by him, and the leader of this force finally had to invite Zhang He over. After all, if he could hide it any longer,
, I'm afraid that the scouts on both sides will really stage a real-life version of "speed of life and death".
"Haha, Jun Yi, we haven't seen each other for a while."
"Zhengdao, this time it's not just me, there are several brothers who are also rushing here. We have enough time to get together."
"I think so too, but it's a pity that your brother and I also have a heavy responsibility on my shoulders, so I'm afraid I won't have this blessing."
PS: The last update of 2012. We wish everyone a safe and happy 2013.
