Adjust the time a little and go back to three days ago.
In Chongquan County, Zhang Xi has led his troops here for five days.
When Zhang Xi led his troops to Chongquan, he learned that the Wei army was in Linjin and the troops were not stationed on the Dali front line. When he analyzed that there might be a problem with the food supply of the Wei army, Wei Yan had already proposed that he should lead the troops. Ten thousand, attack Dali County and test one or two.
This matter was rejected by Zhang Xi out of caution.
However, as time went by, the Wei army remained stationary at the front lines of Dali and Linjin, with no intention of advancing westward. Wei Yan became more and more dissatisfied and anxious day by day.
Even during the military meeting, Wei Yan complained directly.
"Fighting and not fighting, retreating and not retreating are just a waste of money and food, sitting back and watching the enemy troops recuperate and complete supplies, and missing the opportunity to fight. What's the use!!!"
Really, to be honest, if this military discussion was just between Zhang Xi and Wei Yan, Zhang Xi would have just said "Wei is an old man" and passed it by.
But unfortunately, this time the military discussion was held by more than just two people.
There were not only Zhang Xi and Wei Yan, but also Zhang Yi, Hao Zhao, Hu Fen, and Xiang Chong who were present at the military meeting. It was necessary to save some face for both parties.
Another thing is that today, Zhang Xi and Wei Yan, one is already forty and the other is forty-eight, they are both in high positions. It is impossible for them to be like ten years ago, one is as timid as a mouse, and the other is as timid as a mouse. A "wei old man" exchanged insults.
So, although Wei Yan complained, he still reserved his personal attack on Zhang Xi, and Zhang Xi naturally could not retaliate again.
But Zhang Xi still needs to suppress Wei Yan's statement.
"Wei's army is strong, but it remains stationary. Our army is weak, but it wants to take the initiative. General Wei, since ancient times, has there been such a way to use troops in the army?!"
Zhang Xi had a cold face and immediately asked back.
Anyway, the atmosphere is really not that good.
This kind of atmosphere immediately made Hao Zhao, Hu Fen, and Xiang Chong feel a little on pins and needles.
Our army is already weak and lacks strength. It is unclear whether we can stop the Wei army. Now, if the two generals in the army are at odds and cause internal strife, what should we do? !
How will we fight this battle next? !
I would like to give some advice, but the three of them are not very familiar with the personalities and temperaments of the two generals. After all, the time they have spent together is too short, and they don't know how to effectively intervene in this conversation.
But don't advise me. Discord in the military is a taboo in itself.
That is, Zhang Yi shook his head helplessly. The two started again.
During the late emperor's first Northern Expedition, Zhang Yi fought as a vanguard with Zhang Xi and Wei Yan, and he still understood the style of getting along between these two people. Compared with that time, the atmosphere between these two people today is It’s already considered much “milder”.
Back then, the two of them almost pointed their noses at each other and cursed each other, but it did not affect the entire Northern Expedition. On the contrary, the two of them could even be said to have a tacit understanding of each other.
Now this little squabble is really not even a quarrel.
But the problem is that one is the General of Zhenxi, and the other is the governor of Yongzhou, a former general. They are both among the top five famous generals in the army. Can you not let your subordinates laugh like this? !
Another thing is that although the Wei army's movements were strange, they chose to stand firm without even giving a fight or even a try. Zhang Yi also felt that Zhang Xi was a bit too conservative.
Yes, Zhang Yi is on Wei Yan's side this time.
The other three people did not dare to dissuade them, and if these two people continued to bicker like this, it would not be helpful to the war effort. Therefore, Zhang Yi felt that he needed to stand up.
On the one hand, he advised the two of them not to be so embarrassing.
On the other hand, Zhang Xi's purpose of convening this military meeting was to brainstorm ideas, so Zhang Yi naturally needed to stand up and express his opinions.
Therefore, Zhang Yi took the initiative to step forward, first offered his hand to Zhang Xi, and said, "The Governor, please calm down. We are all aware of the Governor's concerns, but my subordinates believe that what General Wei said may not be unreasonable."
The remaining three people were already very surprised when they saw Zhang Yi taking the initiative to go out into troubled waters. They were even more surprised when they heard Zhang Yi's words.
Do you, Zhang Bogong, dare to question the decision-making of the military commander? ! Or do you take the side of the deputy coach when the coach and deputy coach quarrel? !
Don't they all say that Zhang Bogong was promoted by the coach? Why, you can still jump straight like this? !
The next reaction of the two high-ranking generals stunned the three generals who were not familiar with the situation.
Wei Yan, who received the support, turned around and saw that the person who stood up to support him was Zhang Yi. He actually didn't give Zhang Yi any good looks. He just snorted and stopped looking at the person.
Zhang Xi, who was opposed by Zhang Xi, saw that it was Zhang Yi who was speaking. He was not dissatisfied at all. Instead, he asked with a smile, "Oh, if Bo Gong has any good ideas, please tell me quickly."
Is this reaction the opposite? !
The three generals were stunned, but Zhang Yi was used to it. He didn't even look at Wei Yan and said directly to Zhang Xi, "My subordinates thought that the Wei army's failure to station troops was indeed suspicious. However, now that detailed information has been received, it seems that the Wei army has no What’s the reason for Ena to station troops when he’s short of food?!”
Well, Zhang Xi has actually been thinking about this question.
When he first arrived, Zhang Xi analyzed that the Wei army's failure to station troops was due to food and grass problems. However, after such a long time, some of the spies placed in Cao Wei's army would always have the opportunity to spread some information.
The Wei army was indeed short of food, but it was not to the point where they had to stop and wait for supplies.
As the attacker, it is really unjustifiable to always stand still.
This is also the reason why Zhang Xi has been reluctant to advance. Zhang Xi is always worried. Before he finds out the real reason why the Wei army is holding back, he does not dare to risk the loss of troops and generals and attack rashly.
But always being so hesitant is not a problem, so Zhang Xi motioned to Zhang Yi to continue.
Zhang Yi understood the idea and continued, "It is safe for us to stay here, but if the Wei army really has a conspiracy, the Chongquan is too far away from Linjin. If the Wei army makes any changes, we may not be able to grasp it immediately. That's the truth. Moreover, if the enemy's intention is to contain our army here, if the enemy then divides his troops to sneak attack elsewhere, our army may be unprepared and may be unable to deal with it for a while."
"Therefore, in my humble opinion, it is better to divide the troops with General Wei, take the initiative to attack, and wait and see the enemy's reaction. I am willing to lead troops as reinforcements as a comprehensive governor and still stay in Chongquan, and wait for the enemy's reaction before making a decision."
As Zhang Yi spoke, Zhang Xi nodded and thought seriously. Wei Yan, on the other hand, continued to glare and mutter something.
The general meaning is that everyone can actually hear it, but no one takes it seriously.
It's nothing more than complaining that he had already said these words, but someone just didn't listen.
But, to be honest, the way Wei Yan spoke, even if the meaning was the same as what Zhang Yi said, the words he said were unacceptable to everyone who listened to them.
For example, Wei Yan did say something about taking the initiative and testing reactions, but Wei Yan's original words at the time were this.
"If you are worried about a failure, a certain family will lead its own troops. Success will be the fault of a certain family. If you fail, a certain family will bear the responsibility. You can just do your own thing. There is no need for you to worry about a certain family!!! "
Listen to this, who can accept it? Just say "If you are timid, then I will go to the mine."
In addition, Zhang Xi had just led his troops to Chongquan at that time, and the soldiers had not rested well after the hasty march. It was the time to be more prudent. Wei Yan said this, even if what you said is reasonable, who can listen to you.
Not to mention that Zhang Xi's own character also has some problems, and he is indeed too cautious in using troops.
But now it has been four or five days since he came to Chongquan. Cao Zhen on the opposite side is like a blind man, as if he did not see the arrival of his troops and is still staying in Linjin motionless.
Zhang Xi was indeed a little suspicious of such an unusual response.
In the past few days, Zhang Xi was also thinking, what makes a commander like Cao Zhen willing to take risks and give up the strategic initiative, and remain stationary in one place? !
It can't be that Cao Zhen is afraid of him, right? !
Therefore, Zhang Xi believed that there must be something he had not thought of, and this place must be the key to the Wei army's counterattack.
Therefore, today, when Wei Yan continued to talk about sending troops, Zhang Xi actually had some intention of agreeing.
Give it a try and see how it reacts. What if it interrupts Wei Jun's strategic deployment and exposes Wei Jun's flaws? !
This is not impossible.
But Zhang Xi still found Wei Yan's way of speaking unacceptable, so he subconsciously rejected it.
Now that's good, we still have to figure out how to change the subject, otherwise we won't be able to step down.
But at this time, Zhang Yi took the initiative to stand up, changed his approach, and supported Wei Yan's decision.
But he couldn't agree so directly. To agree like this would be an insult to Wei Yan.
Oh, he, Wei Yan, is a general who controls the west. After talking about it for three days, Zhang Xi just disagreed. As soon as Zhang Yi, a general with no name, opened his mouth, Zhang Xi immediately agreed. This was not an obvious look down on Wei Yan.
So, even though I don't like Old Man Wei, Zhang Xi is not a person with low emotional intelligence like Old Man Wei, so he still has to give him the face he deserves.
After Zhang Xi listened to Zhang Yi's suggestion, he did not reply immediately. Instead, he turned around and asked the three generals who had been silent.
"How do the three generals think this matter should be handled?!"
When the three of them heard this, they were immediately dumbfounded. Why is there something about us in this? !
Looking back and thinking again, oh, yes, this is a military meeting, so there is a problem if we don't ask the three of them.
Therefore, the three people quickly thought about it and stood up to express their opinions.
Hao Zhao believes that it is not impossible to stand still. Chongquan County is located at a key transportation point. It is not impossible to bypass Chongquan County and attack Zuo Fengyi's other counties, but the grain road will always be under the threat of Chongquan County. .
Therefore, as long as Chongquan County is defended, the Wei army will not dare to go too deep, let alone bypass Chongquan County to attack Chang'an.
Therefore, Hao Zhao believes that sticking to it is a good strategy.
He really wasn't trying to flatter Zhang Xi. Hao Zhao was based on the actual situation of Zuo Fengyi's defense. Chongquan County was indeed such a strategic location.
Xiang Chong supported Wei Yan's suggestion.
On the one hand, Xiang Chong was recommended by Wei Yan, and he was an old subordinate of Wei Yan, so he had to support the old leader.
On the other hand, although Xiang Chong's troops are quite satisfactory, he doesn't like this kind of passive waiting. The fault tolerance rate of this combat method of always being slow and slow is too low. When it is time to take the initiative, he still has to take the initiative. .
As for Hu Fen, he is much simpler.
Among all the people present, Hu Fen was the youngest and the one most eager to make achievements.
To be honest, if he was not qualified to compete with Wei Yan, otherwise he would definitely be willing to lead his own troops to attack the Wei army and act as a pawn in this test.
Regardless of success or failure, this is a credit, and now Hu Fen needs credit to prove himself.
The ratio of favor and opposition at the scene was four to two. Zhang Xi "had to" give the order to attack Dali County with Wei Yan as the vanguard and 10,000 troops.
He personally led the remaining 20,000 soldiers and took action as the opportunity arose.
(End of chapter)
