As it gets closer to noon, the weather becomes hotter and drier.
Even the occasional wind is hot, and it also brings dust from the desert and smeares it on people's faces, making people feel more and more irritable.
Jiang Wei's fully armored lining has long been soaked through, and the sticky feeling on his body is like a lot of ants on his skin, which will crawl around and bite him from time to time.
But his face was still like a sinking lake, and his heart was like still water.
Men who were born in the border areas of Xiliang, as long as they have achieved something, have never lacked tenacity and determination.
Jiang Wei, who now has the official title of General of the Western Conquest, is very grateful for the promotion and respect he has received since entering the Han Dynasty, and always has the heart that "it is difficult to repay him for being a fan".
Therefore, due to doubts in his heart, he did not immediately double the number of troops and advance as Zhang Bao wished.
Even though Zhang Bao was the brother of the current queen, his official position was at the same level as him, and he was only temporarily sent under his control by the prime minister, not under his command.
When planning for military affairs, we naturally only consider the pros and cons, and should not mix in worldly affairs or personal career gains and losses.
Fortunately, Zhang Bao is not the kind of arrogant person who relies on his status.
After several requests for orders were rejected, although some of his faces showed a little anger, he did not do anything reckless or disobey the general's orders. Perhaps it was because he knew that another reason for Jiang Wei's caution was the two men under his command.
Qianshao Dangzhong Qiang people performed martial arts for a short period of time, and military discipline and other aspects were not enforced.
For example, in the previous cavalry battle in the Lushui tributary valley, they made small mistakes that were difficult to prevent.
"Boyo, it seems the scout has returned!"
Just as Jiang Wei was thinking to himself, Zhang Bao came to him again at some point, pushed him with his hand, and interrupted his thoughts with a voice.
"Um?"
Hearing this, Jiang Wei raised his head, put his hands on his forehead to block the sun, and looked eastward.
I saw three small black dots slowly rising from the horizon in the vaguely hot desert.
As time goes by, it gets bigger and bigger.
When the outlines of the men and horses and the command flags carried on their bodies could be vaguely discerned, Jiang Weicai nodded and said, "It is indeed the scouts who have returned. Wen Rong will go with us. Let's see what news they return with."
"good!"
Zhang Bao, who had been impatient for a long time, jumped up on his horse and rode forward alongside Jiang Wei.
But when the scout elaborated on the military information he had discovered, he frowned again with a look in his eyes.
Yes, the news brought back by the scouts is not good.
There are many farms in the Wei State along the river in the Mingsha Mountain area, but now they start harvesting the wheat in advance regardless of whether the wheat is fully ripe!
In other words, they are already on a solid wall and in a clear field.
Even if the wheat gained through hard work in the fields is harvested in advance, much of it can only be used as fodder for war horses!
For the Han army, this move was their intention to use the mobility of the cavalry to seize the grain and fodder of the counter-Wei garrison, but it was already shattered before it was implemented.
Therefore, it is inevitable for Zhang Bao to feel sad.
The army has no advantage and cannot move. Food and fodder in the Hexi Corridor are already in short supply. After the strategic intention was killed in advance by Ni Wei, will Jiang Wei still send troops according to his previous plan?
He didn't think so.
But soon, Jiang Wei unexpectedly said to him, "Wen Rong, please let your subordinates get ready. We will march to Mingsha Mountain at the fourth watch the next day. Well, Ni Wei has already taken precautions, and you will be the vanguard."
, and don’t go deep.”
Well!
Immediately, Zhang Bao was stunned.
Previously, when the fighter plane was still there, he repeatedly asked for orders to advance, but Bojou refused, saying that he should not rush the army. Now, knowing that the advance would not be profitable, Bojou urged the army to go. Why is this evil!
For a moment, Zhang Bao couldn't understand.
"good!"
In response, he waved his hand to summon the military governor and asked him to return to the military camp to deliver the order, but he did not move an inch.
He wanted to wait until Jiang Wei arranged other matters before he could tell all the doubts in his heart.
Not questioning, but seeking solutions.
When the prime minister asked him to temporarily put him under Jiang Wei's control, his sister-in-law Zheng Pu privately claimed that Jiang Wei had great plans and was now the best among the generals of the Han Dynasty, and suggested that he take advantage of the two of them to discuss and plan more to benefit himself.
It seemed that Jiang Wei was also aware of his intention to stay.
After he was told other matters, he turned his head and asked with a smile, "Wen Rong didn't go to the military camp to supervise the soldiers to prepare, but he wanted to ask why I knew that Ni Wei was taking precautions, but still insisted on driving the troops forward?"
"Of course!"
Zhang Bao smiled grimly, pulled Jiang Wei away from the passing soldiers, and then asked, "With Bo Yue's wisdom, he naturally knows that it is difficult for our army to gain any advantage by moving at this time! Why don't you change your plan? I can't understand it.
, please don’t hesitate to teach me.”
"I don't dare to take it as a lesson."
After being humble, Jiang Wei said slowly, "This is because of the Jiangdong Army report more than a month ago. Wen Rong must not have forgotten that when the emperor visited Ayang in the north, the prime minister even invited the emperor to stay in Xiaoguan for several days.
?”
Uh~
I see!
After Zhang Bao heard this, he suddenly realized.
Civil unrest broke out in Jiangdongxia in June. Not only could they not march to Shouchun City, but they were also worried that Niwei would take the opportunity to send troops to recapture Hefei New City. However, the Prime Minister wanted to contain Niwei for Jiangdong, so he had the emperor enter Xiaoguan.
Things.
Now, the same is true for Jiang Wei who has not changed his mind about sending troops.
The action of sending troops into Kou Helan Mountain made the Wei Wei surrender and did not dare to send too many troops from the Yongliang army to Jingzhou to attack Sun Wu.
As for how many troops this move can contain against the Wei Dynasty, it is better than nothing.
Anyway, as long as the Han Dynasty sends troops, it will be enough to fulfill the agreement between the two countries to jointly defeat Wei.
"In the past, I often sat down with Zijin for discussions, and he praised Boyue's generals without hesitation, and often said, 'He who does not plan for the overall situation is not enough to plan for a region.' Now that I have received Boyue's words, I can say that Zijin is knowledgeable.
It’s what people can do!”
Zhang Bao, who understood the intention behind it, praised him highly and apologized, "Previously I was eager to fight, and I often questioned Bo Yo, please don't take it off."
"I don't dare to take it! I don't dare to take it!"
He quickly turned sideways to avoid saluting, Jiang Wei shook his head and smiled bitterly, "In military discussions, everyone expresses his or her own opinions, so I hope nothing is missed. Wen Rong behaves like this, and I will not dare to talk to you freely in the future!"
"Hahaha~~"
Zhang Bao was not rigid and waved his hand in a free and easy manner, "In that case, after the battle, how about I take the Jizi wine brewed at home and drink it with Bo Yoe as a token of thanks for Bo Yoe's kind words?"
"This is the best. And you need to bring more drinks, haha~~"
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After making the agreement, the two of them talked some more, and then went back to supervise the various trivial matters of the troops.
But what they don't know is that Wei is destined to be unable to conquer Wu this year.
It's not because Cao Rui didn't want to do it, but it's because God didn't want to do it well.
In mid-autumn and August, the hinterland of the Central Plains ushered in rare and continuous heavy rains. The flat terrain and dense rivers in the four states of Hebei, Yan, Xu and Henan caused rivers to overflow, inundating villages and destroying autumn crops.
Cao Rui had no choice but to order the various prefectures and counties to open warehouses to provide relief to the victims. He was very unwilling to send the assembled army back to its base and stopped attacking Wu Zhinian.