In October of the second year of Zhangwu, Hanzhong.
Wei Yan returned to Hanzhong from Qishan Road via Wudu County, and immediately asked to see Liu Bei.
Although Wei Yan didn't know why Liu Bei wanted to recruit him back to Hanzhong, Wei Yan was somewhat strategic and knew that there must be something going on.
Now the entire Yongliang and Hanzhong are preparing for the Northern Expedition. Various generals with surnames have received tasks, including Zhang Yi who was originally stationed at Longshan Road, and Wang Ping who was stationed at Jieting. They were all ordered to go to Shanggui to report to Zhao Yun. , he was a dignified Sima of Yongzhou, but he didn't receive any marching and combat orders.
This is definitely not normal.
If you are like Ma Chao, with a high position and a bad character, then forget about it. Wei Yan is one of His Majesty's personal guards, so he is a confidant.
Therefore, as soon as Wei Yan received Liu Bei's secret edict, he immediately handed over military affairs to Ma Chao and hurried back to Hanzhong.
Firstly, Wei Yan knew that he would definitely accept a new mission. Secondly, Wei Yan felt that he needed to explain to His Majesty that in fact, during this Northern Expedition, we could really take the Ziwu Valley Trail.
When Cao Ren was in Chang'an, we wouldn't talk like this in sleep. But now that Cao Ren has died of illness, the guard of Chang'an is a man named Cao Zhen. Yes, this Cao Zhen is somewhat capable, but compared with Cao Ren, he is always much inferior. Bar? !
Besides, the current situation is completely different now.
When Wei Yan proposed to take the Ziwu Valley Trail, Zhang Xi took advantage of the excuse to sneer at the good guy, which made Wei Yan almost furious.
But because Zhang Xipeng was well-founded, Wei Yan thought about it afterwards and felt that in order for the Ziwu Valley conspiracy to succeed, the right time, place, and people must cooperate. Even though it almost didn't work, Wei Yan still endured it.
But now, the situation is different from when Wei Yan proposed the Ziwu Valley conspiracy.
Now that the Han Dynasty has occupied Yongliang, it can enter the Guanzhong Basin at any time, and it also controls a Baoxie crossing. Such a good opportunity cannot be passed up.
In the previous Ziwu Valley conspiracy, Zhang Xi attacked Wei Yan. The most important point was that Wei Yan could not capture Chang'an with only a few thousand soldiers, and the mountain road in Qishan was difficult to travel. If Yongliang could not be conquered, the Northern Expedition army would not be able to go to Chang'an in time to support Wei Yan.
But now, both Yongliang and Baoxiedao are in the hands of the big man.
Wei Yan felt that it was the same if he led thousands of troops out of the Ziwu Valley to threaten Chang'an, attract Cao Zhen to take the army back to Chang'an, and create conditions for His Majesty to lead the army out of the Xie Valley.
The distance from Xiegu to Chang'an is not far. As long as Wei Yan can hold on for a while, Liu Bei will be able to attack Chang'an. By that time, Chang'an's army will be panicked and unable to fight. Isn't this a ready opportunity to break through Chang'an? !
So, Wei Yan thinks that now is a good time to use the improved version of "Ziwu Valley Adventure".
The first time Wei Yan met Liu Bei, he proposed such a strategy to Liu Bei.
When Liu Bei heard this, he hesitated.
It was not a question of whether to change the strategy, but a question of whether to hand over the important task of attacking Chencang Road to Wei Yan.
Wei Yan's idea was contrary to the original strategy.
The strategy formulated by Pang Tong and others is to force Cao's army to gather along the Weishui River, and then cut off Cao's army's logistical supplies and contact with Chang'an in one fell swoop, forcing these Cao's troops to surrender and reducing the pressure on subsequent attacks on Chang'an.
The purpose is to protect the people first and then the city.
Wei Yan's idea was to use the importance of Chang'an to attract Cao's army to return for reinforcements. The purpose was to first occupy the periphery of Guanzhong and then besiege Chang'an. The strategy was to take the city first and then the others.
Wei Yan's idea is different from the original plan, and Liu Bei also knows Wei Yan's temper and character very well. This boy is arrogant, even three points more arrogant than Yun Chang. If you can't convince this boy and just rely on military orders, then this guy The boy's fighting power cannot be fully utilized at all.
It doesn't matter if Wei Yan is allowed to do something to lure the enemy deeper. It's a good thing that Wei Yan can't exert his maximum combat power.
But this kind of thousands-mile raid is still a key task related to the success or failure of the Northern Expedition. If Wei Yan has inner resistance, it is really better not to send him.
Therefore, Liu Bei hesitated for a moment. After first arranging for Wei Yan to stay at Guanyi, he summoned the four counselors again and asked if he should send another person, such as asking Zhang Xi to lead the troops to attack Chencang Road? !
Or third brother too.
When Zhuge Liang heard that Wei Yan actually proposed another "Ziwu Valley Conspiracy", even if it was an improved version, Zhuge Liang was confused.
Wei Yan is capable, but he also has a really bad temper. The most important thing is that he still accepts death. If it weren't for Zhang Xi who could partner with Wei Yan, Zhuge Liang really didn't know how to use this person.
Now Zhang Xi definitely can no longer partner with Wei Yan. Wei Yan must be responsible for the sneak attack on Chen Cangdao and make his own decision. But if Wei Yan does not agree with this strategy in his heart, then it is really better not to send this person.
The matter was so important that Zhuge Liang didn't want anything to happen due to improper hiring.
Therefore, Zhuge Liang also felt that if it didn't work, he would let Wei Yan use Zhang Xi's banner and accompany Liu Bei out of Baoxie Road, and let Zhang Xi lead the army to attack Chencang Road.
As long as we are careful to guard against Cao Jun's subtle actions, and let Wei Yan stay in seclusion and try not to show up, it is not impossible to hide it from Cao Zhen.
But Zhang Xi doesn't think so.
Isn't it just old man Wei who has his own whims? What a big deal!
Zhang Xi immediately asked Liu Bei to summon Wei Yan to discuss matters. Zhang Xi planned to refute Wei Yan in person again.
Anyway, that's what I did last time, so there's no psychological burden on me if I do it again to Zhang Xi.
It's just an improved version of "The Miracle of Ziwu Valley". This is just a clumsy plan to arouse the enemy.
Yes, as soon as you leave Ziwu Valley, let's not talk about whether you can capture Chang'an. This question has been refuted by Zhang Xi last time, and Zhang Xi doesn't want to waste his words.
Just talk about your plan to attract Cao's army to return to Chang'an. If all 40,000 to 50,000 men return to Chang'an and defend the city, when will we fight? !
The Northern Expedition army in Hanzhong and the troops in Yongliang area totaled only 100,000 people, while Chang'an had 50,000 people.
Yes, your Ziwu Valley Adventure can help everyone enter Guanzhong very smoothly, but what happens after that? !
A hundred thousand troops are besieging the fortified city of Chang'an, which is guarded by 50,000 people, and behind them there is support from Hedong, Sili and other places centered on Luoyang. Can you defeat it? !
Siege warfare is inherently difficult to fight. Even "Sun Tzu's Art of War" requires that this kind of comparison of forces be divided into two parts. Well, if you use Ziwu Valley's Qi Ming to attract everyone to Chang'an first, you will still have to go back. Find a way to attract these people out of Chang'an City. Are you sure it's not a plan that only a sick person can come up with? !
When Wei Yan arrived, Zhang Xi caught Wei Yan and swore at him, making Wei Yan stunned for a while, but then he became furious again.
That look in his eyes made him want to eat Zhang Xi.
However, Zhuge Liang made a miraculous discovery. He didn't know whether it was because His Majesty was present that Wei Yan was worried about Your Majesty, or because Wei Yan really didn't dare to do anything to Zhang Xi. Anyway, in Zhuge Liang's heart, Wei Yan, who had always been arrogant and not good at getting along with others, Faced with Zhang Xi's harsh words, he endured it.
He was breathing heavily there, unable to even say a harsh word, let alone take action.
Zhuge Liang looked at it, and if he had some enlightenment, he suddenly understood something. It turned out that Wei Wenchang was not an unreasonable person, but he just needed someone to control him.
Obviously, Zhang Xi can do this.
And the most important thing is that after Zhang Xi complained that Wei Yan was mentally ill and had all his whims, he still insisted on recommending Wei Yan to take on the important task of leading the raid on Chencang Road.
After Wei Yan understood the real purpose of recruiting him back to Hanzhong, he recalled how hard Zhang Xi sprayed him before. Wei Yan didn't know what to say.
As for Wei Yan, he has such a virtuous character and an arrogant temperament, and will not admit even if he is wrong.
Even though Zhang Xi was speaking for him this time and recommended him afterwards to take on important responsibilities, Wei Yan still wouldn't give Zhang Xi a good look and still glared at Zhang Xi with a green face.
However, I still had to take the task, without any hesitation.
Liu Bei couldn't stand it anymore.
After the military meeting, Liu Bei stayed with Wei Yan for a while, saying that he wanted to explain the details of Wei Yan's mission. But in fact, all the mission details had been discussed during the military meeting just now, and the rest were made on the spot. It's over.
Liu Bei just wanted to persuade Wei Yan. You are already in your forties, why can't you restrain your temper? !
Wei Yan's popularity was not good, Liu Bei knew about it, but Liu Bei didn't care at first. Not everyone likes the second and third brothers. As long as he can have a good relationship with some people, that's enough.
But Wei Yan continued to develop until he became the prefect of Hanzhong. No one liked him. Even if they worked with him, most of them complained. This is not a problem of some people's small-mindedness, but a problem with Wei Yan's behavior. .
At this point, Liu Bei still didn't take it seriously.
Wei Yan can fight, he is capable, smart, and his ability to lead troops in combat is really strong. Among the generals of the Mesozoic Era, he is second only to Zhang Xi.
Moreover, at that time, Wei Yan partnered with Zhang Xi in every battle, and each time he completed the mission very well. Therefore, Liu Bei felt that although Wei Yan was not popular, at least he was easy to use in the military, which was nothing. Big problem.
But now, Liu Bei's mind has changed.
Liu Bei gradually realized that he was getting old and began to make plans for the future. If Wei Yan continued to be so aloof and arrogant, Wei Yan would suffer a big loss once he was no longer under his care.
It was okay before. Liu Bei felt that Wei Yan was at least working well with Zhang Xi. Although the two of them were rumored not to get along, they would at least have a better relationship than Wei Yan had with others. He would ask Zhang Xi to look after Wei Yan later, and it should be fine. Not a big problem.
But now Liu Bei discovered that the conflict between Zhang Xi and Wei Yan was not what he thought. The conflict between the two seemed to be huge.
Zhang Xi also had an understanding. Although he criticized Wei Yan very harshly, he still chose to support Wei Yan as the leader of the raid on Chencang Road.
But what Wei Yan did was a bit too much.
They are colleagues with you, and they recommend me. Although it is really embarrassing for you to criticize you, but at this time, why don't you say thank you to them, at least give them a good face? !
So you still have such a stinking face, what are you doing? !
If I'm gone in the future and you don't curb your bad temper, who will tolerate you? ! !
(End of chapter)
