These words may be viewed by others as actions that destroy one's own ambition and enhance the prestige of others.
But Zhuge Liang, who was well aware of Yi Xiaotian's terror, had no intention of slacking off.
Because he had just heard that Yi Xiaotian seemed to be in Chang'an recently - so it didn't matter whether he was here or not for the Hanzhong Battle this time.
Come on, this will already be the second confrontation between the two of them. Thinking of this, Zhuge Liang couldn't help but tremble all over.
And if you don't come, it won't prevent such magical things as "tips" from appearing in all kinds of tricky places.
Zhuge Lian now suspected that Wei Yan's behavior had long been expected by Yi Xiaotian - if he had not stopped Wei Yan just now, and Liu Bei had adopted Wei Yan's strategy, it wouldn't be long before their army marched north to Hanzhong.
Already defeated.
After all, according to what Wei Yan said, to implement this strategy, nearly half of the army - one hundred thousand people would be lost and half of the army would be lost. This battle would no longer need to be fought.
However, the strength of Yi Chui, the number one in the Three Kingdoms, is not just that.
Wei Yan no longer dared to say anything, and Zhuge Liang was still outputting frantically:
"If it's just these, I'm not enough to completely deny General Wei's plan - because even so, this plan is still feasible - after all, if you fail to win Xiabian, or the two Guangshi
This is an important pass. Our army has mostly Shu soldiers in southern Jing. They can also ambush on the side of Zomaling Mountain and wait for an opportunity to block Chencang Road, which Cao Cao is most likely to use as a grain route——"
"But the problem is that since General Zhang has failed and Guangshi has most likely been captured, if we continue to invest troops in this secondary battlefield north of Yangpingguan, there is a great possibility of being blocked.
Said, if we are entangled by Cao Jun's army, we may lose the opportunity to capture the next most important location in this battle!"
"What?"
For example, Huang Zhong and others were silent just now, because Zhuge Liang's words made it very clear that it was now almost impossible for the troops to cut off the food route to the north in a dangerous move.
After all, if the opponent has already stepped out of the pass to fight, and has even set up many obstacles on the Jinniu Pass, does this mean that the opponent has long realized that if the display is pushed north of Yangping Pass, it will be difficult for their food route to maintain normal operation?
It worked.
Therefore, it is definitely not a good idea to willfully attack an enemy with an egg while knowing that the road ahead is dangerous.
But what Zhuge Liang said next is different.
"Could it be that you, military advisor, have another strategy to defeat the enemy?"
What Zhuge Liang just said was so fierce that everyone thought they would definitely lose this battle. Apart from defeating Yangping Pass from the front, they had no other options.
Zhao Yun and Huang Zhong exclaimed on the side, while Wei Yan, Lei Bo and others were completely exhausted. If they still can't understand human language, they should stop staying in the army.
Zhuge Liang was saying that Zhang Fei was safe and sound - generals like Liu Xian, Bao Long, Chen Ying, and Xing Daorong had been killed and left alone, but Zhang Fei was the top combat force on their side.
, if something happens to Zhang Fei, this battle will still be impossible to fight.
Putting aside the distracting thoughts in his head, Zhuge Liang wanted to thank Zhang Fei.
Because there is no unstoppable road, when Liu Bei pointed out another road to cut off food, he had already planned to copy the previous strategy, take a small road branched from the Jinniu Road, go directly north, and pass through the high mountains south of Hanzhong.
Rongqiu Water, Rongqiu Road, ambush at the small mountain city named Gucheng ten miles east of Rongqiu Road——
"Chencang Road still needs to be harassed! There is no doubt about this. Otherwise, letting Cao's army completely occupy Maming Pavilion Road will be a great threat to our army's food road."
Zhuge Liang had already seen clearly that when a quick victory was not possible, whether it was his own side or Cao's army, food and grass were the most critical.
If possible, he certainly hopes for a quick resolution.
"Now that it's all said and done, let me leave this matter to you, General Wei! When our army suppresses Yangping Pass and seeks a breakthrough, General Wei, what you need to do is to prepare for the possible attack from Maming Pavilion Road at any time.
Cao Jun!"
"Yes Yes!"
"By the way, you can also send someone to make some inquiries to see if there are any arrangements like what I mentioned."
"..."
Finally, Wei Yan completely gave in, because apart from the plan of taking Maming Pavilion directly to Chencang, he could not think of any other aspects, such as what to do after capturing Xiabian, and what to do if it failed.
Yes... Wei Yan is indeed a smart person, but he really lacks consideration... and never thought of leaving a way out for himself.
Seeing Wei Yan retreat, Zhuge Liang turned around and immediately explained his next thoughts to everyone.
"Except Chen Cang Dao, if our army can really suppress Chen Cang Dao, no matter whether it cuts off the grain road in Hanzhong, the other side will definitely seek a second way..."
"In these days, we have never heard of Cao's army's actions near Chencang. This means that the soldiers and horses that appear on Jinniu Road now definitely come from somewhere else——"
"And the only feasible way that can support Cao Cao's army to enter Hanzhong and ensure the supply of food roads... is the Baoxie Road."
"And here is the key to our defeat!"
"The Baoxie Road is steeper than the Golden Ox Road. It is feasible for large armies, but not for grain and grass! If you really want to open up the grain road and collect the sweaty Baoxian water from north to south, it is naturally the best choice - Cao Jun still retains Cai Mao and Zhang Yun
When the Jingzhou navy is in command, there are still naval reserves in the north, so I believe they will definitely choose this way to come!"
When it comes to this, many generals, such as Zhao Yun and Chen Dao, are not the only foolish and brave people who have thought of the second route of food shortage mentioned by Zhuge Liang.
"Strategy! That...that map!"
"Here's the map!"
Liu Feng, who felt the awkward atmosphere just now, became more attentive now. He came over eagerly holding the map. Because it was in the open air and there was no desk, he simply lay on the ground and asked everyone to spread the map behind him.
.
Good guy, there is this trick!
Lei Bo looked quite remorseful!
This was definitely a great opportunity to restore Zhuge Liang's image, but...he didn't seize it.
But Zhuge Liang obviously won't care about them anymore.
Opening up the map, Zhuge Liang pointed to the south of the Han River——
Everyone investigated and found that it was true. If Cao Cao chose water to transport grain, it would not only save manpower, but also improve efficiency.
And if they wanted to cut off the grain road, the only option they could choose was the high mountains south of Hanzhong.
Seeing this, Zhao Yun, Huang Zhong and others suddenly felt a little frightened - where is there a place to stay in these mountains and plains?
Is it possible that if the war lasts for half a year, they will have to live in the mountains for the first half of the year?
The key is that the mountainous area south of Hanzhong is steeper than what they have seen and where they are stationed now. If it rains, it will not be a troublesome thing. The soldiers are likely to die in heaven.
