"The Han River is small in the east and has a large golden river in the south. There is a golden cliff in the mountain, and the river faces the golden valley in the north. There is a golden garrison, which is close to the mountains and steep cliffs, and has a dangerous seven-mile break. They plundered Hanzhong and blocked it as a garrison, opposite to the iron city.
A city on a mountain can accommodate hundreds of people; a city at the bottom of a mountain can accommodate hundreds of people. It is said to be steep and steep, so it is named after it is made of gold and iron."
——"Shui Jing Zhu·Mian Shui"
Today's Golden Garrison is the collective name for the old Iron City, the Golden Garrison built by Zhang Lu in the past, and the defensive fortresses later built by the Han army.
Zheng Pu stood at the Huangjin garrison on the mountain, leaning on the railing and looking at the Mianshui River entering the Huangjin Gorge in the east.
Thanks to Sima Yi's plan to respond to Cao Zhen's attack on Hanzhong from the Three East Counties, the rocks and dangerous shoals in the narrow Huangjin Gorge have been almost flattened. Although the waterway remains as difficult and dangerous as ever, there is no need to worry about the danger of hitting the rocks and capsizing while sailing. As for the Han Dynasty,
As far as the army is concerned, even if the disadvantage of sending troops to the three eastern counties is easy to advance and difficult to retreat, small-scale raids have become smoother.
"Although it is mediocre to increase the number of troops against the Wei Dynasty, this place is dangerous and the garrison can be defended without any increase in troops and horses."
Perhaps he had been staring blankly for too long. Guan Xing thought that Zheng Pu was worried about the possibility of an invasion by the Wei army, so he made some excuses.
"Haha, Anguo is in control here, how dare I say anything evil?"
Zheng Pu, who was interrupted from his thoughts, replied with a smile and asked softly, "The former Prime Minister asked An Guo to send a school of troops to defend the siege at Xunkou in Niwei. I wonder how the defense is there?"
General Wu Yi of the left is old, so Guan Xing is in charge of most of the affairs in Hanzhong today.
In other words, Wu Yi must have understood the prime minister's intention of sending Guan Xing to serve in Hanzhong County.
"It's not much different from before. There are about six or seventy-eight soldiers guarding it."
Guan Xing also smiled and replied, "However, the scouts have reported in recent days. Now Xunkou has increased its troops to 2,000. It should be because they are worried about our army's disturbance. Zijin asked, is it the prime minister's intention to destroy the enemy?
Really?"
Zheng Pu shook his head slightly, "No, the Prime Minister just asked me to patrol the defense on my behalf."
But as soon as he finished speaking, he turned his head and continued to look at the rapids of the Mian River rushing into the Golden Gorge, as if thinking to himself, "The war in Hexi is in a stalemate. If the Xunkou garrison can break it, Ni Wei will have to
Increasing troops for defense is a good response, but it seems that the time is not right now."
Huh?
Hearing this, Guan Xing raised his eyebrows for a moment and looked at Zheng Pu with confusion.
When he saw Zheng Pu's eyes were startled, he lowered his head and stroked his beard, and his drooped eyelids could not hide the twinkling eyes.
There is no need for heavy hammers to play the drum.
Having had a different name since he was young, he already roughly understood Zheng Pu's intention.
The prime minister did not send an order to attack Xunkou and garrison the siege, but he can invite himself in Hanzhong County!
As for what Zheng Pu said about the timing being wrong, it was because the Wei Dynasty had already increased its troops and he wanted to use thousands of soldiers to defeat him.
However, it was just an outpost, so he couldn't give it a try.
For example, they would send more than a hundred soldiers out of Huanghuang Gorge every once in a while, and they would make a big fuss and disturb them, but they would retreat when they encountered the enemy.
Over time, the troops and horses guarding Wei Wei will become accustomed to it and no longer be on guard.
At that time, he would take the opportunity to launch a surprise attack with two thousand elite soldiers. Even if he could not break it, he would definitely return with a victory!
In any case, the Han Dynasty had no intention of garrisoning and occupying Xunkou. Even if it could not be burned, if there were any gains, it would mean that the army would not be able to defeat it.
Guan Xing, who quietly recorded this thought, looked at the sky and called out to Zheng Pu, "Zijin, it's already dusk and it's inconvenient to walk on the mountain road. Please go back first."
"good."
Zheng Pu nodded lightly.
Walking slowly, we climbed down the steps along the golden steep rocks of Kushibi Mountain.
At this moment, the sunset is already lingering outside the skyline. If you occasionally look up, you will find that the mist-shrouded Qinling Mountains seem to be splashed with countless colors. There is no longer the noise of insects in late autumn, but the return to their nests
The ethereal sounds of tired birds and the cries of apes on the cliffs can make people feel that the mountains are deserted.
When he rode his horse back to Chenggu County, Guan Xing hesitated and asked in a low voice, "Zijin, I seem to have heard that this time Sun Wu sent troops, is it because you are planning for the thief Sun Quan?"
Finally, I asked about it~~
With a sigh in his heart, Zheng Pu nodded slightly, "Of course, I will set up a plan for him, hoping that Jiangdong will have a chance of defeating Hefei and Xia Shouchun, and completely occupy Huaiyou."
"oh"
After making a soft sound, Guan Xing fell into silence again.
The majestic three-foot long beard swayed wantonly in the sunset as the war horse jolted.
Just like his mood swinging at the moment.
He wanted Sun Wu to be harmed so that he could avenge his father and brother's blood, but he also wanted Sun Wu to make achievements so that the Han Dynasty would be attacked by the Wei Dynasty. The two naturally conflicted, but they were both what he wanted.
Zheng Pu didn't say anything, he just took the wine bag from the side of the saddle and sipped it one mouthful at a time.
Some things cannot be persuaded. There is no way to empathize with the pain and hatred.
Unless the same happens to me.
I don't know how long the silence lasted.
When the Chenggu city wall came into view, Guan Xing said suddenly, "I hope that Sun Wu can completely occupy Huaiyou, but I am afraid that the thief's descendant Sun Quan will not have the courage to live up to Zi Jin's plans for him."
Well?
Involuntarily, Zheng Pu turned his head when he heard this, and was stunned for a moment.
This statement is really surprising!
In his heart, he firmly believed that Guan Xing could take the overall situation into consideration and not put honor and disgrace above the country. But he never thought that he would actually hope that the sworn enemy could open the border successfully!
"Why is Zijin acting like this?"
Seeing that Zheng Pu was silent, Guan Xing asked first and then waved his hand and explained, "I know all about Zijin's talent, learning and temperament. Now that he is planning for the thief Sun Quan, there will be an ambush that will destroy Jiangdong's national strength."
The plan is involved! In this way, how can I not hope that Sun Wu will succeed? Hahaha~~~"
After saying this, he laughed heartily.
Zheng Pu, on the other hand, couldn't even laugh or cry.
Co-author, he was sure in his heart that when I set up a plan, I would definitely harbor evil intentions.
However, it seems to be correct.
Once Sun Wu could enter the Huaihe River, Wei would have to conquer the heart of the Central Plains without any danger. Even if it was not as good as the three campaigns in five years when Cao Pi was alive, there would be constant friction every year, and one campaign every three years was inevitable.
In this way, the Han Dynasty could just sit back and watch the Wei and Wu countries harm each other while they could cultivate their health and rest in peace.
"I didn't expect Anguo to think so of me. Alas, I was careless in making friends~~"
When he was young, Zheng Pu smiled and even pretended to express emotion.
It also made Guan Xing smile even more.
After a while, he urged Zheng Pu to explain in detail how he planned for Jiangdong in the past.
Just after Zheng Pu finished speaking, he frowned and said, "I'm afraid Zijin's plan will be difficult to carry out. Those rats from the east of the Yangtze have the courage to lose tens of thousands of soldiers!"
"In my opinion, it may not be impossible."
Zheng Pu grinned, "Does Anguo still remember Zhuge Yuanxun?"
Zhuge Ke and Guan Xing certainly remember him.
Especially when he and Zheng Pu conspired to play a trick on him, and the price of the war horse was much too high.
But whether Sun Quan had the decision to lose tens of thousands of troops, and what does it have to do with Zhuge Ke?
Zheng Pu did not show any pretense and explained directly, "When I went to Jiangdong as an envoy, Zhuge Yuanxun had been appointed governor of Danyang for more than a year. At that time, his younger brother Zhuge uncle claimed that Yuanxun had already forced more than ten thousand people.
Hushan went beyond the mountains and rivers, and was registered and settled. If it comes to the next year, it is inevitable that he will get 40,000 soldiers as promised by the Lord of Wu. In the land of Danyang, the people are bold and vigorous, and in the past they were able to produce elite soldiers.
The brave soldiers are famous all over the world. I want to ask, if Zhuge Ke can add 40,000 Shanyue elite soldiers to Jiangdong next year, why would the Lord of Wu lose tens of thousands of soldiers in order to defeat Hefei Xia Shouchun? "
I see!
After Guan Xing heard this, he stroked his beard and nodded.
In fact, Sun Quan, who was fighting fiercely in Jiangxia, was really decisive this time.
