Needless to say, the importance of food and fodder during an expedition is needless to say.
Not to mention the old battle of Guandu, when Wei Wu and Cao Cao attacked Wuchao, Yuan Shao was defeated like a mountain.
Take today's Han Dynasty as an example. If there were no constraints due to lack of food and fodder, the prime minister would have sent his troops to Guanzhong and returned to the old capital just around the corner!
However, when Jiang Wei and Zhang Bao heard what they had said, instead of feeling the slightest joy in knowing the chance of victory, they were filled with doubts.
Without him, Ni Wei's grain stores would all be on the east bank of the river!
You don't need to think too much to know that with the strength of hundreds of bastards in Jisai Doman, it is impossible to burn down the grain storage area of Nii Wei alone. And if the Han army is introduced...
How is this different from the usual trick of luring the enemy into depth!?
Mo Kan Gulian presented the Wei State's defensive deployment in Mingsha Mountain, which seemed to be sincere.
But in the past, the bream of the Zhou Dynasty did not hesitate to cut off etiquette in order to make money for Cao Xiu when he went deep into Shiting. The traitor Ke Wu did not hesitate to kill his eldest son in order to lure Li Yan deep into Zhiyang County! So what if in order to lure the enemy deeper into the city, Ni Wei revealed his plans to the Han army?
Moreover, even if the Han knew the secrets of these sieges, it would not increase the chances of winning~
"The sincerity of your leaders in abandoning Wei and joining the Han Dynasty can be demonstrated by the sun and the moon!"
He praised Jiang Wei without hesitation, but his smile was still gurgling, even though his eyes hidden in the night were already twinkling faintly, "However, the place where Ni Wei is storing grain is on the east side of the river and will be guarded by heavy troops, even if our army wants to fight with you."
The leaders of the department should cooperate internally and externally, and it is difficult to find an opportunity to cross the river. Furthermore, if you are not careful in this matter, your department may be implicated in the same fate as the army that expelled corpses! Before we are sure of it, our army does not want to put your department in danger.
also!"
"General Renyi, I would like to express my gratitude on behalf of the leader of my department!"
Hearing this, Gu Lian immediately stood up and bowed. He raised his head without waiting for Jiang Wei to help him, and said with determination on his face, "General, before I escaped into Quwu Mountain, my family leader and the great witch both claimed that after the clan members entered the Wei Kingdom's military system, they would definitely meet
Faced with the fate of total death and injury, I asked your army to seek a chance of survival. Therefore, I am willing to risk my life and death to escape from the tyranny of the Wei State. Moreover, my great witch has an idea on how to let your army cross the river."
"oh?"
Jiang Wei raised his eyebrows slightly. Although he was wary and suspicious of his intentions, he still nodded gently and said, "I would like to hear the details."
"General Han, this is how..."
Gu Lian, who received the approval, did not notice anything unusual and continued to talk on his own.
It was a crude but well-organized plan.
First, although all the tribesmen of Jisai Doman have been transferred back to Dingxi City in the rear, Deng Ai will definitely transfer them back to Mingsha Mountain after winter, and they will not repeat the journey again in the future.
The reason is that their families are all under the sword of Wei Jun, and Wei Jun does not think they dare to act recklessly.
Now being transferred out is just because the Wei army had just massacred the Xi Zhuli tribe and forcibly incorporated them into the world military system, and then encountered the invasion of the Han army, just to make sure.
In addition, after winter comes, the drudgery of transporting grain and fodder will fall on Zahu and the nearby Qianghu tribe.
There is no clear distinction between the three, six or nine ranks in the Wei military system, but the elites from Guandong would disdain the companionship of the border men, and the border troops often have contempt for the Qiang and Hu tribes and it is difficult to enforce them.
These miscellaneous men who were thrown to the Wei State by Liu Bao were nothing more than servants in the eyes of the Wei State.
The hard work in the army naturally falls on them.
Another way is that they have a way to let the Han army seize the Wei army's camp at Quwu Mountain and seize the pontoon bridge.
A tribe that has thrived on the grasslands for generations, the identity of the great witch is transcendent.
It is not only a sacrifice to communicate with God and the sun and the moon, but also a doctor who seeks herbs to cure the diseases of the tribe.
If the patient is cured, he is a doctor; if he is not cured, he is a witch. It is enough to directly claim that the patient has sinned against God and will not be forgiven by God.
But it is undeniable that the great witch is well aware of many poisonous plants such as horse tripe, aconite, wolfsbane and henbane.
Therefore, Jise Doman and the great witch planned to secretly collect poisonous plants and grind them into powder when they return to Dingxi City. After they are transferred back to Mingsha Mountain, they can use poison to poison the people in the camp.
The Wei army temporarily lost its combat effectiveness, so it cooperated with the Han army inside and outside to occupy the camp and the pontoon in one fell swoop!
Of course, it is not easy to manipulate the military's diet, and you need to wait for the opportunity.
Therefore, if they find an opportunity and succeed, they will hang the tribe's wolf-skin flag in the southeast corner of the camp as a message to the Han army to attack the camp.
After saying this with a dry mouth, Gu Lian picked up the water bag and moistened his throat, quietly waiting for Jiang Wei and Zhang Bao's decision.
But Jiang Wei was noncommittal about this.
After pondering for a while, he asked, "If everything comes to pass, what do you want from your department?"
"Come back to the Han family, General, I don't want much from my department!"
Mentioning this, Gu Lianxu's eyes burned for a moment, "Our department previously attached itself to the traitor Liu Bao and stayed in Xiutuze for a while, so we also knew the conditions for the Han army to accept vassalage. The leader of our department claimed that we only wanted Han
The army does not recruit clan members to join the army, and other treatment is like vassals! Well, after our tribe settles down, we will definitely pay tribute to the imperial court with cattle and sheep as scheduled!"
"What your ministry wants is so little?"
Before Jiang Wei could say anything, Zhang Bao on the side asked directly.
Don't blame him for being surprised.
Who would have expected that a Zahu, who has always been big on profits and known for his greed, would put the lives of his family in danger just to seek shelter?
The Gulian who was asked gave a wry smile and said in a faint voice, "The great witch said that our tribe is at the end of its rope, and only your army can keep us going. Moreover, when your country settles vassals, you will draw pastures and give cattle and sheep."
"If our department is greedy again, I'm afraid it won't be able to gain a foothold in the future."
Alas!
Unexpectedly, a great witch from a small Hu tribe could be prepared for danger in times of peace!
There was something strange in Zhang Bao's eyes.
"I, a big man, have always made clear distinctions between rewards and punishments, and I have never treated Han or Hu differently."
Jiang Wei waved his hand and said solemnly, "If your army helps our army succeed, the imperial court will definitely not treat it lightly! However, I am confused as to why the leader of your army and the great witch intend to burn down the grain storage place near Quwu Mountain instead of
The mansion adjacent to Mingsha Mountain?"
When Gu Lian heard this, his face was filled with embarrassment.
After hesitating for a long time, he said in a very soft voice, "The women and children of my tribe are now placed near this mansion by the State of Wei to herd war horses, cattle and sheep."
It turned out that they were worried that the Han army would only use them and not fulfill their agreement.
If everything goes well, after occupying the Wei army camp and burning the grain and grain, the Han army will find various excuses and not send troops to escort their families, women and children into the Han territory.
"Heh~~"
Jiang Wei laughed out loud, "To be honest, our army is in dire straits, and it's not yet time to send troops to Mingsha Mountain. However, since your department is willing to help the Han Dynasty, I will write a letter to ask the Prime Minister to make a decision. Well, it's late at night.
Now, strong man, let’s go and have a rest.”
"ah....."
Gu Lian opened his mouth, as if he wanted to say something more, but in the end he obeyed his words and bowed his thanks, and was led to rest by the soldiers on the side.
As soon as his figure disappeared into the night, Zhang Bao couldn't wait to ask, "Does Bo Yue think this person can be trusted?"
