Wang Can led the army from Chang'an to conquer Xiliang Ma Teng and Han Sui.
When Wang Can sent troops, Cao Cao and Yuan Shao also began to fight to the death, and the battle had entered a fever pitch. At the same time, the heroes in the south also had their own plans and were planning for their future.
The army left, but Gao Shun and Huang Zhong were still stationed in Chang'an.
As the saying goes, soldiers are valuable and quick. Wang Can led his troops across the Yellow River and went straight to Xianyang, the ancient capital of the pre-Qin Dynasty.
Xianyang is located in the northeast of Huaili County, which is a bit far away.
It stands to reason that after Wang Can led his troops to cross the Yellow River, he should have rushed west to Huaili County. However, Wang Can led his troops to kill in Xianyang, which is puzzling. Not only that, Wang Can's army arrived in Xianyang City and supplied supplies.
After collecting food and fodder, they immediately continued on their way northwest, heading towards Wugong County further north of Huaili County.
Such a marching route is so unexpected.
It is really puzzling that Wang Can left Huaili County alone and did not attack, but led his troops to the northwest.
When Wang Can's army arrived in Wugong County, the news also spread to Huaili.
In the hall, Ma Teng and Han Sui were still sitting on the left and right at the top, and below were the civil servants and generals under the two men. Ma Teng and Han Sui got the news that Wang Can was marching to Wugong County, and discussed it carefully, but
No specific method was discussed. Therefore, the two summoned their subordinates, civil and military, to discuss strategies to deal with the enemy.
Han Sui looked at Ma Teng and nodded.
Suddenly, Ma Teng coughed twice, and the hall immediately became quiet.
Ma Teng glanced at the crowd and said slowly: "The scouts sent back news that after Wang Can's troops left Chang'an, they did not go straight to Huaili, but first went to Xianyang City and now to Wugong County. At this time, Wang Can was in Wugong County
I’m stationed here, but I don’t know what the next move will be. If you have any opinions, feel free to speak out.”
After finishing speaking, Ma Teng looked at the civil servants and generals under his command encouragingly.
Ma Chao, in particular, attracted Ma Teng's attention.
Ma Chao was looked at by Ma Teng. It was obviously Ma Teng who asked him to speak, and he could not lose Ma Teng's face. Ma Chao clasped his fists and said, "Dad, uncle, we have no intuitive understanding of how to discuss countermeasures. Therefore, it is better to get a pair first."
Only with the map can we analyze Wang Can’s marching route.”
Han Sui looked at Ma Chao thoughtfully, nodded and said, "Okay, that's right!"
After finishing speaking, Han Sui ordered the soldiers to bring over a map.
The map was hung in the hall. Ma Chao stood up and walked to the map and pointed on the map. After a long time, Ma Chao said loudly: "Dad, uncle, I have guessed Wang Can's intention."
Ma Teng raised his eyebrows and asked, "What are your thoughts?"
Han Sui looked at Ma Teng and said with a smile: "Brother, you have given birth to a good son. Meng Qi is young and promising, smart and very skilled in martial arts. Not bad, not bad!"
Ma Teng laughed loudly, stroking his beard under his chin, and a proud smile appeared on his face.
After a pause, Ma Teng ordered: "Meng Qi, come and listen."
Ma Chao was very excited when he heard Han Sui's praise and Ma Teng's approval.
He took a deep breath, pointed at the hung map, and said: "In Chao's opinion, Wang Can sent troops from Chang'an, stopping in Xianyang City for the first time, Wugong County for the second time, and most likely going to Huaili next.
Xinping County in the north. Later, Wang Can will definitely attack from the east to the west, ostensibly attacking the rear of Xiliang, and when we lead troops to rescue, he will send troops to attack Huaili."
"Founding in the east and attacking in the west?"
After hearing this, Han Sui twirled his long beard under his chin and thought about it.
After a while, Han Sui said: "Meng Qi's speculation has some truth. Wang Can went to Xianyang first, and then went to Wu Gong. Such a huge effort to establish the suspicion formation was probably to bypass Huaili County and then attack Xiliang.
This way, when our army leaves Huaili, Wang Can will have the opportunity to take advantage of it."
After Ma Teng heard this, he nodded repeatedly to express his agreement.
Han Sui praised his son, so of course he had to agree.
After Ma Chao finished speaking, he handed over his hands and prepared to return to his seat.
Just as he was about to turn around, Han Sui said: "Wait a minute, my dear nephew, the art of war is false and true, true and false. Although we have concluded that Wang Can is attacking from the east to the west, what if Wang Can really attacks Xiliang?"
Ma Chao cupped his fists and said with a smile: "Uncle, if Wang Can really attacks the rear, he will go deep alone, so there is no need to worry. We only need to lead the troops to cut off Wang Can's retreat, and then send troops to block Wang Can's army in the rear.
Lead the troops to eliminate Wang Can's army one by one, so that he can come but cannot go back."
Han Sui put his palms together and praised: "Well said, what Meng Qi said makes sense."
When he praised Ma Chao, he looked at his counselor Yan Xing. Because of Ma Chao's words, all the limelight was taken away by Ma Chao, which made Han Sui feel a little uncomfortable.
Yan Xing observed the words and expressions and knew it was his turn to play.
He stood up, clasped his fists and said, "My lord, General Ma, I have something to say to you, the humble Yan Xing."
Seeing Yan Xing stand up, Ma Teng said with a smile: "Yan Ming (characterized by Yan Xing), Wen Yue and I have gathered everyone together to discuss how to deal with Wang Can? You are here so that everyone can speak freely. What are your thoughts?
Just say it. Regardless of whether it’s right or not, it’s still an idea and it can serve as a reference for us.”
"promise!"
Yan Xing answered with clasped fists, and then walked towards the place where the map was hung.
He held his head high, pointed at the map, and said slowly: "I still agree with the initial analysis of what General Xiaoma said just now. I also think that after Wang Can arrives in Wugong County, he will probably send troops to Xinping County next.
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Han Sui frowned slightly when he heard this.
Ma Teng looked at Yan Xing with an intriguing smile on his lips.
Wouldn't the same remarks as those of his son Ma Chao highlight Ma Chao's intelligence? At this moment, Ma Teng's favorable impression of Yan Xing suddenly rose, and he thought that Yan Xing should continue to speak like this and continue to follow Ma Chao's train of thought.
This makes Ma Chao even more intelligent.
However, Yan Xing's next words disappointed Ma Teng, and he was filled with worry.
Yan Xing said loudly: "I believe that Wang Can's plan is not to attack the east and attack the west, but to lay a dragnet to surround Huaili County and prepare to catch the turtle in the urn."
In one sentence, Ma Chao was denied one thing.
At this time, Ma Chao looked a little ugly.
Ma Chao has superb martial arts and great marksmanship. He has high prestige among the Hu and Qiang people, and he also has good strategies. However, Ma Chao is not broad-minded enough. When he heard Yan Xing follow his words, he was very happy. But
When he heard Yan Xing deny his opinion, he felt unhappy again.
Han Sui's eyes flashed and he asked, "Yan Ming, what do you think?"
Ma Teng also asked hurriedly. He heard Yan Xing say that there is a turtle in the urn, and he felt uneasy. He could no longer care about his son's affairs and was worried about the next situation.
Yan Xing said: "Wang Can led the army from Chang'an, first settling in Xianyang City, and then stationed in Wugong. The next step will definitely be Xinping County, the next step will definitely be Hanxing County, and finally the counterattack will be Huaili County."
As he spoke, Yan Xing used his hands to train these counties into a line.
He looked solemn and said in a deep voice: "Xianyang County is located to the east of Huaili, Wugong County is located to the northeast of Huaili, Xinping County is located to the north of Huaili, and Hanxing County is located to the northwest of Huaili. This already includes the north of Huaili County.
Wang Can then relied on the Yellow River on the south bank, and the troops he deployed formed an encirclement, surrounding Huaili County. No matter which side we broke through, we were surrounded by Wang Can. In this way, wouldn't it be a turtle in the urn?
Already."
When Ma Teng heard this, his heart skipped a beat and his face turned pale.
Ma Chao was dissatisfied and said loudly: "Brother Yan Ming, if Wang Can leaves some troops in each city, the army he brings will inevitably be scattered. In this way, we can defeat them one by one, wouldn't it be better?"
After listening to Ma Chao's words, Ma Teng's expression changed again.
Han Sui narrowed his eyes and nodded, showing a delighted smile.
Han Suixiao said: "You two have different opinions, and both of them are reasonable. But as for the specific situation, we have to wait for Wang Can's next news to be heard before we can determine what Wang Can's approach is."
Ma Teng also said: "Wen Yue's words make sense, let's wait and see."