The reason why Yang Ling rejected Deng Ai's proposal was also very simple.
In history, Deng Ai sneaked into Yinping and succeeded in a surprise attack on Chengdu. Apart from luck, it was also largely due to the decline of talents in the late Shu Han Dynasty.
In the late Shu Han Dynasty, except for Jiang Wei, there were almost no talents in the Shu Han court.
Even living fossils like Liao Hua were sent to resist Cao Wei.
In the Shu Han court, the capitulation faction headed by Qiao Zhou constantly weakened the resistance will of the Shu Han army and people.
This is why, after Deng Ai's army appeared in Shu, Fucheng defender Ma Miaohui presented the city and surrendered.
However, it is not the late period of the Shu Han Dynasty. Liu Bei is still there, and he is still assisted by top advisers such as Zhuge Liang and Fazheng.
Although there was turmoil within the Shu Han Dynasty, Qiao Zhou and others had not yet taken power, and the Shu Han court's will to resist was still quite tenacious.
Under such circumstances, Deng Ai's plan was just like Wei Yan's Ziwu Valley conspiracy in history, a little too sinister!
At present, Cao Wei's soldiers and horses are strong and powerful. Yang Ling can't bear to let the three brothers put themselves in danger like this.
Yang Ling had good intentions, but he couldn't tell Deng Ai clearly.
Everyone discussed again and decided to officially leave Yangping Pass in three days!
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Outside Chengdu, an army came from a distance, and the general at the head was Liu Bei's adopted son Liu Feng.
Following him, in addition to the Shu Han soldiers, there were also many chained prisoners.
Liu Feng turned to look at these prisoners and scolded them coldly,
"Go faster, you rebels!"
Because he was dissatisfied with Liu Bei's oppression, Yong Kai, a local powerful man in Yizhou County, secretly contacted Zhu Bao, Gao Ding and others, intending to rebel.
However, before they could take action, the matter was revealed.
Liu Bei immediately sent Liu Feng to lead a large army to attack.
Liu Feng easily defeated the rebels and captured all the leaders alive. He planned to take them to Chengdu and dedicate them to Liu Bei!
"Brother!"
Before Liu Feng arrived at the city gate, he saw a young man with a simple face and a team of followers hurried over on horseback.
When he saw the two of them, Liu Feng couldn't help but smile.
"Adou, why are you here?"
"Brother, I came here to greet you on my father's order."
The young man smiled.
Yes, the person who came was none other than Liu Bei's biological son, Liu Chan, nicknamed Adou.
In this life, Yang Ling conquered Zhao Yun in advance, and Liu Chan failed to follow Zhao Yun in and out seven times on Changban Slope, killing each other indiscriminately.
Therefore, Liu Chan avoided being thrown to the ground by Liu Bei and became a fool.
Liu Feng was stunned for a moment and whispered,
"But what happened?"
"I heard from my father that it seems that Cao Wei sent troops to attack us."
Liu Chan explained.
Liu Feng's heart trembled, and he ordered his men to take the rebels to the prison.
He followed Liu Chan and went straight to the palace.
Shuhan Imperial Palace.
Liu Bei occupied the throne, and Zhuge Liang, Fazheng, Zhang Fei and other generals were on the left and right.
Everyone looked serious, and the atmosphere in the hall was quite serious!
"Meet my father!"
Liu Feng saluted Liu Bei and said respectfully,
"According to the wishes of my father, I have captured all the rebels including Yong Kai and have been imprisoned in prison!"
"My son really did not disappoint me! But I will put this matter on hold for the time being and I will reward you later!"
Liu Bei praised Liu Feng a few words, then changed the topic and said in a deep voice,
"Now Cao Wei has sent an army of 300,000 troops to attack my Han territory by land and water. What do you think?"
When he finished speaking, everyone gasped and looked shocked!
You must know that Yizhou today only has 900,000 people.
Cao Wei immediately dispatched troops with nearly 30% of Yizhou's population!
How could the Shu Han resist with a force of about 100,000?
Everyone subconsciously looked at Zhuge Liang and Fazheng standing aside.
After all, in the Shuhan court, they were always responsible for making suggestions.
Fazheng pondered for a moment and then spoke first,
"Your Majesty, according to the information received, Cao Wei has deployed 200,000 troops in the north, but in Jingzhou, there are only 100,000 troops."
"And Yang Ling is based in Hanzhong, and Pang Tong lives in Jingzhou."
"Therefore, in my humble opinion, Cao Wei's main focus should be on the north."
As soon as he finished speaking, Zhuge Liang nodded in agreement,
"Mr. Xiaozhi's views are consistent with my views. I also feel that Cao Wei should attack from the north."
The Yangtze River in the Bajun area has high mountains, dangerous rivers, deep valleys, and numerous passes.
If the Cao Wei navy led by Pang Tong and Gan Ning went down the river, they might still have some advantages.
But now they are going upstream and trying to capture Bajun, I am afraid it will be very difficult.
Therefore, both Zhuge Liang and Fazheng felt that Pang Tong's troops were a feint attack.
Cao Wei's main attack direction is still from Jinniu Road.
"Since the Prime Minister and Da Sima both think so, how should we deal with Yang Ling in the north?"
"The Jinniu Road is far more dangerous than the mountain roads in Hanzhong."
Zhuge Liang shook his feather fan lightly and said slowly,
"We just need to guard Jianmen Pass and prevent Cao Wei from coming in."
"Even if Yang Ling has millions of soldiers and horses, he can only sigh in despair!"
When Liu Bei heard this, he nodded happily and said,
"What the Prime Minister said is absolutely true!"
He had passed by Jiange, so he naturally knew that the terrain of Jiange was severe and extremely dangerous.
"What the Prime Minister said makes sense, but it is too passive to insist on it."
Fazheng said calmly,
"I would rather suggest that we detach a force and go to Baishui Pass."
Baishui Pass is located to the north of the Jiange Pavilion. You have to leave the Jiange Pavilion, travel northeast for several miles, then pass through a three-way intersection and turn northwest before you can reach it.
Further northwest are Yinping Bridge and Yinping City.
Previously, Liu Bei was besieged by Yang Ling in Hanzhong, so he detoured to Yinping, returned to Jiange via Baishui Pass, and finally returned to Chengdu.
If the troops are divided to guard Baishui Pass, once Cao Wei's army arrives outside Jianmen Pass, the defenders of Baishui Pass will be unable to advance or retreat and become a lone army!
Therefore, everyone was slightly startled when they heard Fazheng's words and didn't understand why he made such a suggestion.
Seeing the doubtful expressions on everyone's faces, Fazheng smiled slightly and said slowly,
"Liangzhou's 50,000-strong army, led by the governor Guo Huai, is heading south. It is bound to meet up with Yangling troops from Baishui Pass."
"If we let them join together, our pressure will be greatly increased."
"Therefore, by dividing our troops and going to Baishui Pass, we can delay the convergence of Cao Wei's army."
"Cao Wei has sent more than 200,000 troops this time, and the logistics pressure will definitely be huge. As long as we can delay it for one day, our chances of winning will increase by one point!"
"As for the issue of the defenders at Baishui Pass after Yang Ling's troops arrived at Jianmen Pass, I have already made a decision."
Fazheng paused and said every word,
"I plan to take the initiative!"
