Of course Guo Huai couldn't bear it.
Facing the letter of challenge and women's clothing sent by the messenger of the Shu thieves, Guo Huai's face turned purple with anger, and he gripped the sword in his hand hard, really wanting to kill the messenger with one sword.
However, Guo Huai is a descendant of the famous Taiyuan Guo family, and his ancestor is the king of the Guo Kingdom. Guo Huai really can't do such a thing as breaking his promise.
The situation Guo Huai is facing now is different from Sima Yi's situation in the novel.
There is no record in history that Zhuge Liang sent Sima Yi to dress in women's clothing to humiliate him in a fierce battle. Luo Guanzhong made up the matter of women's clothing. Even if it was made up by Luo Guanzhong, it only said that Sima Yi accepted the women's clothing, but did not let Sima Yi wear it in front of civil and military officers. Put it on.
The person who really asked Sima Yi to put on women's clothes and ask if he was beautiful was the 1994 version of the "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" TV series or the drama that Wei Zongwan himself proposed to change.
So, although Sima Yi has no bottom line and went back on his word after the Oath of Luoshui, even Luo Guanzhong didn't let Sima Yi actually do such a thing as wearing women's clothing, because it really broke the bottom line of ancient scholar-bureaucrats. .
Of course, the most important point is: Sima Yi in the novel did not agree to the bet with Zhuge Liang for a decisive battle, and he did not have no countermeasures after accepting the women's clothing. He told Cao Rui about the matter on the grounds that the army needed to be killed in the decisive battle. , and Cao Rui grasped Sima Yi's purpose very accurately, and ordered Sima Yi not to go to war. This not only prevented Sima Yi from sending troops to fight, but also established Sima Yi's image of enduring humiliation for the country.
The old thief Sima is indeed very insidious and cunning.
But now the situation that Guo Huai is facing is different. Not only did Guo Huai agree to the bet under Ji County City, but he actually lost the bet under Ji County City.
Many people knew what happened in Ji County. Guo Huai even set up a high platform to store women's clothing boxes and accepted Zhang Xi's bet very formally.
Logically speaking, after failing to capture Ji County, Guo Huai should abide by the agreement and wear women's clothing. Even if he only wears it in public once, it can be regarded as completing the bet.
But this really exceeded Guo Huai's bottom line. In addition, Guo Huai later retreated to Shanggui, the Longshan War broke out, and the army fought one after another. No one with a right mind would take the initiative to go to Shanggui at this time. mention this
During the Battle of Longshan, Guo Huai made many meritorious deeds. He defeated Zhang Fei and advanced to Gui, becoming the only bright spot in Cao Wei's army. However, this matter was subconsciously ignored by the people in Cao Wei.
But not mentioning it doesn't mean that everyone has forgotten it. Guo Huai himself remembers it clearly. Every time he thinks about it, Guo Huai can't sleep at night.
It's fine now. If you don't mention it, people will take the initiative to bring it up to you.
Now Zhang Xike is right across the street. Since you, Guo Huai, dare to appear in front of others, shouldn't it be time to fulfill your promise? !
Guo Huai really didn't want to see Zhang Xi, but now, for the sake of state affairs, Guo Huai had to come to Wuzhang. However, this women's clothing really couldn't be worn.
Therefore, even if Guo Huai knew that accepting the challenge would be detrimental to the Wei Dynasty, Guo Huai still had to go to the Wuzhangyuan Dongshan Pass to meet Zhang Xi in person.
Whether it was to fulfill his promise or to seek other ways, he had to go.
As the commander-in-chief of an army, Guo Huai's move was not just a matter of one person or one horse.
The coach comes to the front line in person, so you have to arrange for someone to protect him. What if the Shu thieves do a sneak attack without martial ethics? What if the general is in danger? !
Therefore, as soon as Guo Huai moves, the Chinese army camp must move accordingly. At the same time, Cao Jun's camp on Dongshan Road must also be prepared to fight at any time.
In this way, half of Zhuge Liang's goal is achieved.
As for the remaining half, it depends on how Guo Huai responds when he comes this time.
Just like that, the time came five days later.
Guo Huai led three thousand troops to the camp on the mountain road to the east of Wuzhangyuan.
First, Wen Qin was ordered to take over the defense of the camp, inspect the soldiers, and stabilize the morale of the army.
Then, Guo Huai, Guanqiu Jian and Wen Qin discussed how to deal with the challenge of the Shu thieves.
Guo Huai did not have enough troops and the defense line was too wide, so Guo Huai actually knew very well that he should not accept the challenge from the Shu thieves.
Guanqiu Jian and Wen Qin also knew that although their battle experience was a bit different, they still had strategic vision, and it was impossible for them to not understand the situation at all.
But the key point is that, regarding this matter, nothing Guanqiu Jian and Wen Qin say is appropriate.
If you advise coach Guo Huai to endure his anger, you are not the one who dares to wear women's clothes to meet people, right? !
But if you persuade the coach Guo Huai to lead the troops into battle, this is too brainless, and Guo Huai will still be despised or even angered.
These two are also difficult.
In fact, Guo Huai also knew that he couldn't ask other people's opinions on this matter. If he asked, no one would answer. Forget it, he'd better do it himself.
Be willing to admit defeat and keep your word. If you can't even do these things, then you are calling yourself a noble.
But Guo Huai feels a headache when he thinks about women's clothing. This is really not something that the nobles of this era can accept.
Although there were wars in the late Han Dynasty, no matter it was Han or Wei, from the court to the people, men focused on killing enemies on the battlefield and making contributions. On the contrary, it was after the Sima family came to power that men with five stones in their hands scattered everywhere. Only the so-called "celebrities" who are insane are beautiful young people who are looked at to death because they are too beautiful.
As for the Eastern Jin Dynasty, forget it, let’s not talk about it. It’s too far-fetched to talk about, and it’s even more pointless.
In short, Guo Huai really doesn't want to wear women's clothing to meet Zhang Xi. If he wears it, his life will basically be ruined.
But the bet must be resolved in a way, and he cannot just drag it on. If it drags on, his life will be ruined.
After thinking about it, Guo Huai came up with a way that was a little shameless, but not too shameless.
The next day, Guo Huai sent someone to deliver a message to Zhang Xi and asked them to talk before the battle.
This reaction was within the expectations of Zhang Xi and others. To be honest, the four of them, including Zhang Xi, were actually quite exhausted waiting to see Guo Huai's joke.
Anyway, they were in different places. Except for Zhang Xi, the other three people felt that it was impossible for them to wear women's clothes. If someone with a stronger attitude, such as Zhang Fei, directly told him to wear women's clothes, he would just kill himself.
Now Guo Huai wants to talk before the battle, so what are you waiting for?
The four of them all rode into battle, led the troops out of the camp, and stood in front of Guo Huai for a while.
By the way, Zhuge Liang did not ride in a four-wheeled vehicle.
After all, he was in the army and went into battle, and Zhuge Liang was a serious man. He wore armor and rode a horse into battle. This four-wheeled vehicle was too fantasy in Luo Guanzhong's writings. A four-wheeled vehicle that even a horse could not catch up with was achievable with the technology of this era. Not coming out.
But Guo Huai's current mood really couldn't be said to be too good.
Because the method he thought of was not very honorable, he refused Wen Qin and Guan Qiujian's request to accompany him into battle, and led his troops alone to the Wuzhangyuan highland camp.
But all of a sudden, four generals appeared on the opposite side. Not to mention, Zhang Nan, Feng Xi, Liu Yin, Gao Xiang and other deputy generals also led their troops to deploy their formations. This was not a conversation in front of the formation. Even if the war officially started, so many generals would not be needed. Bar? !
This is obviously just to see my joke.
At this time, Zhang Xi, as the protagonist, spurred his horse forward slightly, stepped out of the two horses, and took the initiative to say, "Farewell to Hebei County, General, are you okay?!"
What a special farewell to Hebei County!
The last time we met was in Shanggui City. When you Shu thieves besieged Shanggui on a large scale, don't say you weren't there!
Guo Huai understood that Zhang Xi said this on purpose, to remind himself that it was time for you to fulfill the promise you made in Ji County.
Guo Huai didn't talk nonsense to Zhang Xi. He raised his hand slightly, and the bodyguard beside him appeared next to Guo Huai, holding a box in both hands.
Guo Huai looked at the box with a straight face and twitching corners of his mouth, but finally raised his hand and took the box.
He bowed slightly and said hello to Zhang Xi, and then Guo Huai said, "It's been a long time since we last seen General Zhang. Now he is very pleased to see General Zhang in good health."
Long time no see, I really wish you would get seriously ill and die soon. Guo Huai cursed in his heart.
But things have come to this point. Guo Huai's curses are of no use. He simply follows his plan, holds up the box in his hand, and says to Zhang Xi, "General Lao is concerned about the past agreement. Huai slightly ignored it." , I didn’t bring anything for the bet, so I bothered the general to bring it today, I’m really ashamed!”
When Zhang Xi heard this, he felt something was wrong. What do you mean, are you, Guo Huai, possessed by the old thief Sima? ! So tolerable? ! Are you going to put on women's clothing in front of the two armies? !
If this is the case, Zhang Xi looked at Zhuge Liang subconsciously, but saw the same serious look on Zhuge Liang's face.
If this Guo Huai can really endure it, then the next thing will be really difficult to handle.
Once the Wei army secures the entire defense line, it will not be easy to defeat this line of defense, let alone suppress Guo Huai from asking for help from Chang'an.
In this case, even if Wei Yan captured Mei County in a sneak attack, the pressure on defending the city would probably be huge.
But fortunately, Guo Huai continued to speak.
"It's just that Huai has something to say, please listen carefully, general!" Guo Huai continued to say to Zhang Xi, "In the past, when the general and I made an appointment to win a bet under the city of Ji County, we agreed that only you and I would win. The agreement is the agreement between you and me. However, when the general and Huai were decisively victorious, Zhang Fei, Ma Chao and others came to help, but why?! This was not Huai's defeat, but the general's breach of contract first!"
Uh-huh? !
It's a bit shameless for you to say that, especially in front of the two armies!
On the military battlefield, all means are used, and each one relies on his own ability. Why do you say that there are more people and fewer people bully others? !
Can you still save some face? !
Can I still accuse you of using cavalry to bully my infantry? !
Zhang Xigang wanted to refute something, but Guo Huai did not give Zhang Xi this chance and continued to speak loudly, "However, Huai failed to capture Ji County and retreated to Shanggui. This is also a fact, and Huai cannot deny it."
Uh. What on earth does this old boy want to do? !
"General, Huai's failure comes first. It is fair for both you and me to lose the bet." Guo Huai continued to speak loudly, "Therefore, Huai thinks that if it is better to stay here, ten days later, General Let's invite thousands of people to fight with Huai Ge to determine the final outcome. How about settling this bet?!"
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(End of chapter)
