The land of Bashu has been closed since ancient times.
Due to the terrain, Prime Minister Zhuge Liang's hair turned a lot white just by planning the transportation of grain and fodder for the Northern Expedition.
As for Ni Wei, it was impossible to send agents into the Bashu land to find out the military situation and movements.
Guancheng and Baishui Pass were built to block the road, blocking the way into Shu.
Yang'ankou in Hanzhong and the Qinling Passage were also heavily guarded by the Han army. Even those who were lucky enough to sneak into Hanzhong would be executed because there were no common people in Hanzhong County and they could not hide their identity!
Therefore, Prime Minister Zhuge Liang, who was obsessed with conquering the Central Plains, also relied on this advantage and disadvantage. Since the establishment of the government, he has been showing weakness to Wei Wei.
Even though the Yongliang Qianghu tribe rebelled repeatedly, they persisted in suppressing their activities.
Everyone in the temple of Niwei felt that Bashu had become withered bones in the graves and there was nothing to fear.
The prime minister's plan was to surprise him, drive into Longyou with thunderous momentum, and defeat him in a single battle!
Because he knew that the big man had only one chance to seize Longyou!
Compared with Bashu, the national power of Niwei was too strong.
The Wei Dynasty seems to have few defenders in the northwest. Once the Bashu troops are attacked, the war potential of Yongliang and Guanzhong alone can recruit an additional 50,000 to 60,000 soldiers in an instant! And the Yongliang and Sanqin lands can
, Since ancient times, the Han Dynasty has been full of miscellaneous barbarians and strong folk customs, and every adult and commoner can hold a sword and dance with a spear.
If the situation is urgent, within half a month, if only Luoyang's troops are driven away, 30,000 troops can rush to Guanzhong to help!
Within three months, troops from Hedong, Hebei, and Yanzhou were mobilized, and a hundred thousand troops could enter Guanzhong!
This is the reason why Wei Wei dared to attack Bashu and left the defense empty.
Otherwise, if Ni Wei has gathered 70% of the talented people in the world, is it possible that no one is well versed in military matters?
No one understands the danger and evil in it!
As for the Han Dynasty, the Prime Minister had exhausted all the potential of the Bashu war, but the number of troops he could go out to conquer was only 80,000.
After all, Hanzhong County, as the headquarters of the Northern Expedition, needed at least 30,000 men and horses to guard it.
Moreover, this was because Zheng Pu had admonished him to "fear power but not be moral", move the tribes in southern central China on a large scale, and let the nephews of Bashu nobles recruit tribesmen, so that they could achieve "strong military strength".
This is also the reason why the Prime Minister flatly rejected Wei Yan's Ziwu Valley plan.
With all the strength of the country, we can only get an army of 80,000!
How dare a great man gamble his country's fate on the slim chance of victory?
Wei Yan is a general who controls the border, and what he thinks about is the victory and defeat in a battle; while the prime minister is the ruler of the country, and what he thinks about is the survival of the Han Dynasty. Their starting points are different, and their plans are also different.
Therefore, when Zheng Pu mentioned that the top priority of marching into Longyou was to contain the reinforcements that rebelled against Wei, the prime minister couldn't help but feel happy.
This boy is no older than a weakling, but his vision is far-reaching, and he can see the power of our enemies and ourselves clearly!
Already defeated countless people!
The Han Dynasty has many loyal people and brave generals.
Only because it is settled in a corner, the vision of the overall situation is limited, and there is a lack of players who use the world as a chessboard.
If this son can be as open-minded and open-minded as possible, even if I die in the middle of the road, why worry about the great man having no successor in the future?
well.
In an instant, the Prime Minister thought deeply and sighed quietly.
However, when he looked at Zheng Pu, joy appeared in his eyebrows, "Since Zijin mentioned it, he must have something to think about. Let's talk about it, what's the wise idea that can contain the reinforcements against Wei?"
"I dare not take it as a high opinion."
Zheng Pu quickly handed over his hand and said humbly, "If you attack the enemy, you should first consider cutting off its reinforcements. It is common sense for military officers. I think the Prime Minister must have understood this. How dare Pu'an do anything?"
"It's just a casual conversation, don't be restrained."
Sure enough, when the Prime Minister heard the words, his voice was calm and he said, "Zijin, let's talk about it and see if there is any benefit to it."
"promise."
After respectfully accepting the order, Zheng Pu said loudly, "Since the prime minister does not think Pu is stupid, Pu will boldly try to speak."
As soon as he finished speaking, his words flowed like a river.
"In the land of Longyou, there are Longshan-Liupan Mountains that isolate Guanzhong, and there are only three roads between Guanlong and Guanlong."
"The first is the ancient road used by the Qin people to enter Guanzhong, which runs through the Wei River Valley in Longshan. However, when the Wei River leaves Longshan, the water flow is very fast and it has been abandoned for a long time, making it difficult to pass. And if you rush to help against Wei, you must use cavalry as the vanguard.
Don’t take this approach.”
"The second is the Xiaoguan Road from Longyou into Anding County. This road is higher in the west and lower in the east, with a terrain difference of nearly a kilometer. If you take this road against the Wei Dynasty, it will take a lot of time along the way, so it is not the first choice."
"Once again, it's the Longguan Road. This road was the stopover point for our Han Dynasty to take the Western Silk Road from Guanzhong in the past. It is flat, well-maintained, and extremely easy to pass. The Fanxukou Pass, which enters Longshan from the east, is divided into
It is controlled by You Fufeng. If you go against the Wei Dynasty and take this road, you can successfully cross the mountains and enter Longyou."
"And to the west of Longshan Mountain, when Zhang Qian dug his way through the Western Regions in the past, there was a 'Zhang Mian Station' on this road, which extends in all directions. You can follow the Lueyang River and Qin River (today's name is Houchuan River) to reach various places in Longyou.
Counties and counties. Therefore, Pu Tie thought that if he rebelled against Wei and rushed to help, he would definitely take the Long Pass Road!"
"Therefore, if I, a big Han, send troops out of Longyou, we should first bypass the city and march to the road in front of Longguan to guard it, so that the reinforcements from the Wei Dynasty cannot enter Longyou!"
"Although Zhang Mianyi Station has been abandoned now, there are two places where you can block the road and defend it when entering Guanlong Road from the east, namely Lieliucheng and Street Pavilion! And Lieliucheng is located behind the Street Pavilion, so it can be said that whether you can block the road and defend the Street Pavilion
, is the key to our great man’s victory over Longyou!”
After saying this, Zheng Pu paused slightly and smiled solemnly.
"The above words, with the wisdom of the prime minister, must have been thought of. What Pu thought, if the counter-wei comes to help, he will definitely send good generals, and he will not hesitate to die or hurt, and attack Jieting! Because within one month, if the counter-wei cannot capture the street,
, they will surely be worried that our Han Dynasty will divide its troops and enter Anding County via Xiaoguan Road, cutting off its retreat! Therefore, the selection of generals guarding the streets and pavilions will affect the gains and losses of Longyou, so it is prudent!"
"Great kindness!"
After hearing this, the Prime Minister couldn't help but clasp his hands in praise, "Zijin's thoughts are almost the same as mine!"
After praising him, he thought for a while and smiled again, "Zijin has repeatedly stressed that the generals who guard the street pavilions must be cautious. Could it be that he is deliberately recommending himself to evil?"
"Return to the Prime Minister, Pu absolutely has no such intention!"
When Zheng Pu heard this, he immediately jumped off his horse, bowed his head and argued, "I am a big man who has been accumulating strength for several years before I can get the chance of the Northern Expedition. The gain or loss of the street pavilion is a big deal and affects the success or failure of the war! Although Pu usually does many things, there are many things that are wrong.
Duan, but he is not a person who does not know the importance of the matter and dares to argue arrogantly."
"I don't blame him, why should Zijin act like this?"
When Yi Rangchen saw him, he couldn't help but laugh out loud and waved his hand, "Get up, don't be formal."
"promise."
Zheng Pu smiled sarcastically, and quickly mounted his horse.
But the Prime Minister lowered his eyebrows and let the horse's hooves move forward slowly, seeming to be thinking.
Zheng Pu, who was watching secretly, felt a little impatient.
He didn't dare to make any noise to disturb him again, and he couldn't figure it out.
I wonder if what you just said will allow the Prime Minister to give more consideration when choosing the generals of Sedao Street Pavilion in the future?
In fact, the prime minister, who was cautious and often acted upon decisions, had deduced all the details of the military expedition to Longyou in his mind countless times.
For example, as Zheng Pu just said, the candidates for the generals to oppose Wei Chi and support him.
Going against the practice of using generals from the clan to be the commander-in-chief of the Wei Dynasty, the commander-in-chief who rushed to the rescue must be Cao Zhen, who was familiar with Guanzhong and Yongliang Prefectures.
And the leading generals can also be called upon to come out.
It’s nothing more than General Zhang He of Wei Zuo who was once quite feared by the late emperor!
Zhang He made great military achievements during the period of his rebellion against Wei Cao Cao.
Now he has served the third generation of Cao Wei, and he is loyal and loyal. He is also the only outstanding figure of the older generation left after Xu Huang died of illness.
Moreover, in the past twenty years, Zhang He followed Xia Houyuan to march on Longyou, and then followed Cao Zhen to conquer the two prefectures of Yongliang and Buchen. He was the only general who rebelled against the entire Wei state and drove troops deep into Badi.
With a general who is so familiar with the terrain and geography, and has a good strategy, there is no reason why Ni Wei should not use it in times of crisis.
However, the Prime Minister has not yet made a final decision on how to control the generals who rebel against Wei and reinforce the army.
It’s not that I don’t want to plan ahead, but it’s true that there are still too many uncertain factors before the troops are dispatched, and it is not appropriate to make a conclusion too early.
To avoid falling into limitations when unexpected changes occur.
However, now that Zheng Pu mentioned it, the Prime Minister began to think about it.
First, circle a few candidates, just before the troops are sent out, and carefully examine them. Quan should be prepared for any danger.
There was a moment of silence.
The journey of spring plowing is about to come to an end.
This also made Zheng Pu, who had been waiting for the Prime Minister to speak out again, feel confused.
That’s it!
If you break a taboo, just do it!
Otherwise, if you miss this opportunity, you may never have time to give advice again in the future!
"Prime Minister, you are in a humble position and should not talk too much about state affairs."
Zheng Pu, who was determined, raised his hands and said respectfully, "However, Pu is worried, as if there is a lump in his throat. Please don't blame me, Prime Minister, and allow me to try my words."
Unexpectedly, as soon as he finished speaking, the Prime Minister showed such an expression.
He smiled and said softly, "Zijin is upright by nature, but he can suppress it for so long before he can speak out. It shows that his mind is a little calm! It's very good, you should encourage yourself! Well, let's talk.
"
Well.
It turns out that the Prime Minister has been waiting for me to speak to you.
Suddenly, Zheng Pu was speechless.
After a pause, he came back to his senses and nodded quickly, "Nuo Pu dares to say that although there are many senior generals in our army today, there are probably not many who can bear the weight of the street pavilion."
"You are not ashamed to say this! You are only in charge of an army, but you dare to make irresponsible remarks about the generals of the imperial court!"
The Prime Minister smiled gurglingly, and nodded as he pretended to be reproachful, "Who do you think Zijin can take on?"
"Haha~~"
After laughing a few times, Zheng Pu once again held up his hand and said loudly, "Pu thinks that if the Prime Minister does not take charge of his own affairs, the only generals in Hanzhong will be General Zhengnan, General Zhenbei and the Governor of Guanzhong."
"Oh? Only three people are evil?"
Raising his eyebrows slightly, the Prime Minister asked with great interest, "Who else is there outside of Hanzhong?"
"Returning to the prime minister, he is the former general and the general who conquered the west."
Without thinking, Zheng Pu lowered his head and answered.
"Um"
After the Prime Minister listened, he snorted slightly, then lowered his face and lowered his eyebrows in thought.
Because the people Zheng Pu mentioned were Zhao Yun, Wei Yan, Wu Yi, Li Yan and Chen Dao.
It just so happens that it almost matches what the Prime Minister has in mind.
However, there is still one person missing.
After a few moments, the Prime Minister turned his head, his eyes blazing, and asked, "How can you kill the person Zijin raised?"
"Returning to the Prime Minister, the one who lost more than half of his soldiers in battle and still managed to prevent the army from being defeated can be considered worthy."
More than half of the troops were lost, but the army was not defeated?
Hearing this, a ray of light flashed in the Prime Minister's eyes.
Immediately, he smiled suddenly.
"good!"
Sorry, there are some glitches, and the rhythm of the last few chapters has been a bit messy.