Zhang Fei, Ma Chao, and Wu Yi all understood that leaving a way out was Zhuge Liang's routine operation.
"Because this is a surprise attack, Wudu's defense must be lax. You can take Xiabian by surprise. Wudu's food reserves should be all here. If you stand in the city, you can fight around the city. Defending the city is easier than attacking the city." Zhuge Liang looked at Zhang Fei and ordered.
Zhang Fei nodded with a black head, "I understand, the first step is to occupy Bentou City."
Zhuge Liang added: "Once Wudu is in danger, Cao Cao will send troops to rescue him. Whether it is the garrison in Hanzhong or Cao Cao's troops in Chang'an, they should mainly enter from the Chencang Road in the northeast, but Qishan Road in the northwest must not be ignored, even if it is Cao Cao. If the army surrounds us and forms an encirclement, then Bencheng will be in great danger, so we need to send more scouts to investigate everywhere."
"I know this. Ziyu said in the martial arts hall that intelligence is the first priority in war." Zhang Fei agreed.
Zhuge Liang nodded, "It seems that Yide is gradually able to use strategy, which has a lot to do with the martial arts hall. Now I will talk about the method of choosing a stronghold when encountering in the wild..."
Liu Bei was afraid that Zhuge Liang would talk too much and the generals in front of him would not be able to remember it at all, so he interrupted: "The military adviser should let the third brother and the others adapt to the situation. The so-called water is impermanent and soldiers are impermanent. As long as it is like Danqu's response to Zhang He, it should be You won’t suffer too much.”
"My lord is right, let's set off immediately." Zhuge Liang nodded.
In November of the 22nd year of Jian'an, Zhang Fei, Ma Chao, and Wu Yi combined their 25,000 troops to leave Baishui Pass, followed the Jinniu Road to the north for dozens of miles, and then turned to the mountains on the left.
The cold wind howled in the mountains and the rain was freezing.
Zhang Fei's soldiers shuttled between the mountains, looking like ants in the sky.
As the road guide for the army, Lei Tong walked at the front with a sheepskin map. Since he had not walked this road himself, he led the army for half a month, but always detoured around several large mountains.
Zhang Fei immediately called Wu Yi and asked, "Isn't General Lei a Di? He doesn't even know the way home?"
Wu Yi gasped with embarrassment written on his face, "There are often flash floods and debris falling in the mountains. The records on the old trail maps are not very accurate, so..."
Zhang Fei was very scornful after hearing this. He said that he didn't even understand it, so he hurriedly came to ask for merit. Do you really think that you can easily get military merit by following me? He called Ma Chao from the rear army and said, "Meng Qi, I remember that when you entered Shu from Hanzhong, you also came through the Di tribe's trail. Why don't you lead the way for the whole army?"
"Then I'll give it a try." Ma Chao nodded in agreement.
When setting off, Zhang Fei arranged for him to cut off the rear and ask the rebel general Wu Yi to open the way. However, Zhang Fei did not allow it to continue because he did not carry much food and grass. If he stayed in the mountains for too long, he would suffer from food shortages. panic.
Ma Chao's sense of direction and judgment were obviously better than Lei Tong's. After leading tens of thousands of troops around the mountains for several days, he magically entered the Ju section of Chencang Road.
When the army was resting by the river, Zhang Fei suddenly asked: "This is close to Yangping Pass, the martial arts competition capital. Why don't we take Yangping Pass by surprise? Then I can march straight into the army."
"General, don't do it. The terrain of Yangping Pass is dangerous and difficult to defend and difficult to attack. Cao Cao's thieves had their army of 100,000 people blocked outside for several months, so it would be better to rush down and capture the city."
Ma Chao is familiar with the defense of Hanzhong. Now this lone army has no supplies at all. Attacking Yangping Pass is tantamount to courting death.
"Uh... let's attack and then argue? There is not much food and grass left..." Wu Yi reminded.
Zhang Fei frowned, "I also know that Yangping Pass cannot be defeated. Aren't you trying to test us? We walked in the mountains for an extra half month, otherwise we would have been eating meat and drinking wine."
Wu Yi was speechless. Although Zhang Fei saved him enough face, he still felt his face was burning.
After a brief rest and supplies, the army continued to move north. They bypassed Ju County and went straight to Xiabian, the seat of Wudu County.
Wudu County is located in the Qinling Mountains south of the Wei River, west of the Gudao River, and east of the West Han River. The ten counties under its jurisdiction are mostly built on the mountains and river valleys. The administrative seat is located in the center of Wudu County, which is Huicheng. The core area of the plain.
When dust rolled up on the Huicheng Plain, the defenders at Xiabian knew that an enemy was invading. After hearing the news, the prefect Yang Fu climbed up the tower and looked out, only to see yellow sand filling the sky and countless people and horses.
"Where did the troops and horses come from? It seems that the marching direction is coming from Yangping Pass. Is there another rebellion in Longyou? General Miaocai wants to lead troops to suppress the rebellion?" Yang Fu frowned and guessed.
Bai Qi, the general in charge of the city defense, said: "I have sent General Qin An to lead his troops to investigate. I believe there will be news back soon."
After a while, the scout came to report, "Before General Qin could tell his name, he was knocked off his horse with a spear. The opponent's flag seemed to have the word Zhang..."
Yang Fu frowned and asked, "Who are the generals named Zhang in Hanzhong?"
"Could it be Zhang He?" Bai Qi asked hesitantly.
"It shouldn't be right? General Zhang is the favorite general of the King of Wei. How could he come to attack Xia Bian for no reason?" Yang Fu shook his head.
"Can you clearly see the appearance of the enemy general?" Bai Qi asked the scout again.
The scout replied: "That man has a leopard head with ringed eyes and a black face and beard. He is ferocious and terrifying..."
Bai Qi scratched his head and said to himself: "Why does this appearance look familiar?"
At this time, Zhang Fei led his army to approach the south city gate. He pointed his eight-foot-long snake spear against Qin An's helmet and shouted: "Listen, people in the city, hurry up and surrender, otherwise the city will be destroyed."
"Look if it's that person." Yang Fu pointed at Zhang Fei and asked.
"Yes, yes, that's him..." The scout nodded like a chicken pecking at rice.
Bai Qi shouted at Zhang Fei: "How dare the rats come to invade the country? To attack without waiting for a name is a bit disrespectful of martial ethics."
Zhang Fei sneered: "Can he be a general with just that little martial arts? He doesn't deserve to know my name."
"Black guy, don't be arrogant. Wait until I go down and chop your head off." Bai Qi was furious.
"Then come down quickly, I just didn't enjoy it just now." Zhang Fei taunted Bai Qi.
Bai Qi turned around and strode towards the bottom of the city tower. As soon as he reached the female wall, he ran into a general. When he looked closely, he saw that it was his deputy general He Su.
"Why are you panicking?" Bai Qi covered his nose and shouted angrily.
He Su cupped his fists and apologized: "General Bai, I was attacked by the enemy at the east gate..."
Bai Qi immediately frowned, thinking that there were also enemies in the east? He grabbed He Su's wrist and asked excitedly: "Where did the enemy come from in the east? Who are the leading generals?
"It seems to be Liu Bei's troops in Yizhou. The general commanding the siege is named Wu Yi..." He Su swallowed his saliva and answered.
Bai Qi asked in disbelief: "Wu Yi? Soldiers from Yizhou? Are they from the sky?"
He Su shook his head violently. At this time, Pegasus, a scout under the city, came to report: "Xiliang Ma Chao is now at the north gate. Please send reinforcements to the two generals quickly."
Bai Qi and He Su opened their eyes wide at the same time. The name Ma Chao was too familiar, and they walked quickly towards the prefect Yang Fu.
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