Chapter 298 The Battle of Shu to Destroy Wei (When Fighting With Heaven)
Chapter 298 The Battle of Shu to Destroy Wei (When Fighting with Heaven)
the other side.
The four major generals took over Luoyang City, the capital of Wei, with almost no effort.
Although Taiwei Jiang Ji was on strict guard, he could not withstand the Shu army's attack from the four gates. Each of the four major generals led 2,500 people. They took advantage of the darkness and was about to close the door. They rushed in and killed them, and they were under control in an instant. Outer city.
Jiang Ji could only lead 3,000 imperial troops to retreat to the palace in the inner city.
Because Ma Su had specifically confessed before, the four major generals only surrounded the inner city and did not launch a direct attack. They also gave the people inside a warning: "If they don't surrender within three days, they will attack the inner city." The ultimatum of "Leave no chickens or dogs behind".
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On Shouyang Mountain, in front of Cao Pi's mausoleum.
The first battle was a disastrous defeat. Cao Rui was shocked. The emperor and his ministers looked at each other, not knowing what to do.
Where did this army come from? Who leads it? What is its purpose? No one knows! A huge shadow hangs over everyone's heart.
After Cao Shuang was shocked, he finally regained some sense and said to Cao Rui: "Your Majesty, I have fought against the Wudang Flying Army of the Shu Kingdom, and also had face-to-face encounters with the generals of the Shu Army. Looking at the way this thief fights, It is very similar to Shu's unworthy flying army. If so, the general in charge of the army must be Ma Su. Ma Su is more powerful than the governor Sima Yi. I sincerely request your majesty to transfer Sima Yi back to the army to rescue him."
Cao Rui seemed to have grasped a life-saving straw and quickly agreed, "Yes, yes! Call Sima Yi back to the army immediately."
Sikong Gaorou and Grand Tutor Wang Ling looked at each other and twitched their lips, but in the end they said nothing.
If Sima Yi withdraws his troops at this time, all the land in Guanzhong will fall to the enemy. If Guanzhong is lost, the situation Wei will face will be very difficult. At that time, Shu can advance across the river and attack Hedong, Luoyang, and Nanyang; if it retreats, it can sit and defend Guanzhong. , looking at the world.
As for this group of "thieves" who invaded the country, let's assume that they are the Shu army led by Ma Di. How can they fight for a long time if they go deep alone? Your Majesty only needs to withdraw to Xuchang or Yecheng, call in soldiers and horses from all over to surround and trap them, and gather them together. Annihilate them and the bandits will disappear.
But now, what are Cao Shuang doing?
How could a hero like Cao Zhen give birth to a... pile of trash?
The opponent's troops stationed at the foot of the mountain only numbered more than 10,000 troops, while the Wei State still had nearly 15,000 forbidden troops on the mountain, but everyone was frightened and no one dared to go down the mountain to fight.
The Wei Dynasty has such a "good general", I'm afraid he will perish.
"Alas..." Gao Rou sighed heavily and hurriedly went down to deliver the order, summoning Sima Yi to reinforce the army and serve the king.
The imperial edict was sent eight hundred miles to Chang'an overnight. Sima Yi was shocked when he saw the edict and hurriedly gathered the generals to discuss it.
Xiahou said domineeringly: "Luoyang City has fallen, and Your Majesty is trapped in Shouyang Mountain. He is in danger. Now I am summoning the Governor with a letter. If the Governor does not return, he will become a sinner for the ages."
Sima Shi, Sima Zhao, Niu Jin and others also echoed: "Grand Governor, withdraw the troops."
Seeing that the attitudes of the generals were surprisingly unanimous, Sima Yi pondered for a long time and ordered Xiahou Ba to lead 20,000 troops to advance overnight. He also ordered the generals to reorganize their troops one by one, and he personally led the army to cut off the rear.
Xiahou Ba received the military order and raised his troops overnight to break through the encirclement.
The news that Xiahou Ba led his army to leave quickly spread to the Shu army camp. Zhuge Liang ordered people to help him get into the cart. Accompanied by Zhao Yun, Jiang Wei and other generals, he went out of the camp and climbed Lishan Mountain to check the movements of the Wei army in the city.
After standing there for a long time, he saw the bright lights in Chang'an city and the frequent mobilizations of the Wei army. He sighed: "Chang'an is connected in all directions. I'm afraid I won't be able to keep Sima Yi. I can delay him for another three days at most!"
"I hope that You Chang can make great achievements in these seven days!"
Jiang Wei supported Zhuge Liang on the side, thought for a while and said, "Prime Minister, don't worry, I think General Ma will be able to destroy Wei in one fell swoop."
Veteran Zhao Yun also echoed: "I think Youchang can do it. He never fights a battle that he is not sure of."
Zhuge Liang nodded and sighed for a long time before returning to his tent and ordered Zhao Yun to lead Liao Hua, Zhang Ni, Zhang Yi and other generals to lead 30,000 troops to guard the south gate. Jiang Wei led 30,000 troops to guard the Wei River at the north gate, while he himself He personally led an army of 100,000 to guard the east gate, leaving only the west gate open for Sima Yi to withdraw his troops.
Anyway, Luoyang is in the east. If Sima Yi went out from the west gate, he would have to take at least a long detour to get back to Luoyang.
Zhuge Liang also wanted to trap Sima Yi to death in Chang'an City, but he was unable to do so.
Chang'an is a big city. The Wei army still has 80,000 troops in the city, while the Shu army only has 160,000 troops. This number of troops and horses is simply not enough to trap it. If it is twice as many, it can only attack it, but not besiege it.
Therefore, all Zhuge Liang could do was to delay Sima Yi's withdrawal as much as possible and create enough time for Ma Su to break the Wei capital, capture Cao Rui, and destroy Cao Wei.
Of course, even if Ma Su's plan to destroy Wei fails this time, the Shu Kingdom can still completely occupy Guanzhong and become the power of Qin. But if the plan fails, Ma Su may not be able to come back.
The next day, Sima Yi did not choose to withdraw his troops, but silently watched from the tower as the Shu army outside the east gate slowly expanded into formation, assuming a posture ready for battle at any time.
Last night, Xiahou Ba was able to lead 20,000 troops to the east, but he could only gather so many troops in a hurry. By the time the remaining 80,000 troops were gathered, Zhuge Liang had already deployed heavy troops outside the east gate overnight.
Sima Yi even suspected that Zhuge Liang did not deploy heavy troops at the east gate in the first place just to allow him to withdraw his troops easily and then easily capture the intact and populous city of Chang'an.
After looking at the military situation, Sima Yi returned to the city and came to the secret room with his two sons to discuss countermeasures.
In front of his two outstanding sons, he has never been an arbitrary person. Whenever there is a war, Sima Yi is willing to discuss with his two sons.
"Father, the east gate is heavily guarded. There are only 30,000 Shu troops under Jiang Wei's command at the north gate. Why don't you concentrate your forces and rush through them?" Sima Division said sharply, "If we form a strength advantage in local areas, we should attack out of the city. There were good gains.”
Sima Yi pondered and waved his hand, "Since we want to withdraw our troops, we must first preserve our strength. It would be unwise to fight bloody battles."
Sima Zhao said depressedly: "Withdraw the troops, how to withdraw? The east gate is guarded."
Sima Yi did not blame his second son for his lack of status, but said patiently: "Instead of withdrawing the troops and busying in vain, it is better to sit in Chang'an and wait for news..."
The second son was shocked when he heard this: "Does my father have no intention of withdrawing his troops to rescue him?"
Sima Yi sighed: "Of course."
Master Sima thought for a moment and said, "Is my father worried that the Wei Dynasty will be dead before the soldiers return to Luoyang?"
Sima Yi glanced at his eldest son with relief, "If I don't want to rescue him, I expected that the ones who led the army to attack Luoyang were Ma Su's four generals. The ones who trapped Your Majesty at Shouyang Mountain must be Ma Su and Wei Yan. These two men are both civil and military, and they are amazing. The plan is unpredictable. Cao Shuang is just a mediocre person, how can he resist these two people?"
"I'm afraid that in less than three days, Your Majesty will fall into the hands of Ma and Wei. In this case, returning to the army to rescue the cavalry will not be a waste of time. Instead of busying in vain, it is better to wait for the price and sell. In any case, as a father and Then Zhuge Liang is blessed with his life, and our Sima family is a powerful family in the world. If Shu wants to dominate the world, how can it treat me badly?"
When the second son heard this, he suddenly realized.
Master Sima's eyes lit up, and he said inferences: "Father, if His Majesty is still safe after three days, our army can send troops eastward and destroy Ma Su at the foot of Mang Mountain to save him!"
"Boys can be taught..." Sima Yi smiled and nodded, and then told the two of them: "Remember not to spread these words outside."
