Huang Zhong was surprised that Zhao Yun came so quickly. Zhao Yun was surprised that Huang Zhong set up camp to rest as soon as he left the valley. He secretly praised that the other party was not a reckless person.
After all, Guanzhong is Cao Wei's territory. If Huang Zhong rashly pursues at night, he may accidentally fall into Zhang He's encirclement.
Huang Zhong has lived for such a long time, and he knows how to assess the situation. He never competes with Guan Yu or Zhang Fei for credit. He and Zhao Yun often compete for the vanguard, purely because Zhao Yun is easy to talk to.
Early the next morning, Zhao Yun ordered people to bury pots to make rice. Huang Zhong went to Zhao Yun and made a suggestion: "Why did Zilong ask them to make a fire? Isn't it easy and quick to eat compressed grain directly? Wang Sheng escaped hundreds of remnants yesterday, let's If we work harder to catch up today, maybe we can still catch up. If we can sneak into the city with the defeated soldiers, won't Chencang be easily breached?"
Huang Zhong's idea came from the battle to recapture Jiangling. Lantian used this method to let Hu Ke and Song Chen use scouts to disguise themselves as defeated soldiers and sneak into the city. Together with Xu Shuang, they opened the gate of Jiangling. The guard Cao Ren finally rushed to the north of Jiangling in panic. Huang Zhong thought that this strategy of fishing in troubled waters was very practical.
Zhao Yun said with a solemn expression: "Yun followed the Prime Minister to visit the production of compressed grains. Because the process of cooking several times is very cumbersome, I suggest you save it if you are not in a hurry. As for you saying that it is impossible to catch up with Wang Sheng, the other party is familiar with Guanzhong. Depending on the terrain, I might have been running all night yesterday, and now I might be almost at Chencang."
"That's not going to be easy. I interrogated a few prisoners last night. Zhang He's men have 20,000 to 30,000 defenders in Chencang. If they can't be surprised, Zhang He will definitely defend with all his strength and pull out this strong city. It's not easy anymore." Huang Zhong looked worried.
Zhao Yun smiled and said: "Old General, you are overly worried. Don't forget that the French military advisors are accompanying the army. Not only were several military advisors from Chengdu involved in the planning of this Northern Expedition, but even General Lan also gave suggestions. It is said that people from all over the country have They are 'cooperating' with the Northern Expedition, so the small local battlefield of Chencang is only part of the world's battlefields. The military advisers should have made a comprehensive plan. How can Zhang He hold it?"
"Then I'm relieved. Should we advance to Chencang now? Or wait here for the king's main force?" Huang Zhong asked.
"Let's rush to Chencang slowly. Yiyang (Fu Wei) is currently guarding Dashan Pass, and Wen Jin (Zhang Nan) is escorting and transporting siege equipment. You have to meet your old friend Zhang He, right? Let him know that the two of us are fighting Here we come." Zhao Yun smiled mysteriously.
"What Zilong said makes sense. If Zhang He deceives us, we might be able to fight an encounter outside the city." Huang Zhongshen agreed.
Zhao Yunxin said how could such a good thing happen? Zhang He had shown a reputation for stability after taking refuge with Yuan Shao. He would not leave the city even if his troops were superior, and he might even ask for help from the garrison in various places.
After breakfast, Huang Zhong and Zhao Yun set up camp and continued northward, approaching the Wei River and then eastward, marching along the Wei River to Chencang.
At this time, Wang Sheng had been defeated and returned to Chencang, and he knelt down in front of Zhang He and begged for punishment.
Zhang He was shocked by the sudden appearance of Huang Zhong and Zhao Yun. He repeatedly asked Wang Sheng about the situation of Dashan Pass. He felt that Zhang Fei was not attacking in the east and west. If Zhang Fei really blocked Cao Zhen in Shanggui and Liu Bei sent an army to cross Dashan Pass, then he would Isn’t Chen Cang in danger?
Zhang He sent his scouts to the west to investigate, and at the same time sent people to cross to the north bank of the Wei River and head toward Jicheng to report to Cao Zhen for help.
"General Junyi, Zhang Fei may be blocking the Wei River at this time. Can the scout you just sent deliver the letter? To be on the safe side, should we ask for help from Chang'an again? After all, Chencang is geographically subordinate to Yongzhou." Wang Sheng Whispered advice.
"Although Xiahou's consort is the governor of Yongzhou, the military forces of Yongliang and Liang are controlled by General Zidan, and there are not many troops stationed in Chang'an. What if Wei Yan's troops come out of Baoxie Road to attack secretly?" Zhang Hexin said, how could I ask Xiahou Mao for help? Asking for help? After being helped by that noble disciple, I'm afraid I won't be able to hold my head up for the rest of my life.
"Well, the plank road on Baoxie Road was seriously damaged. Besides, there are troops stationed in Yi County in the north. The few troops and horses in Wei, Yan, and Hanzhong are not enough." Wang Sheng subconsciously thought that Chang'an was very safe.
Zhang He frowned and asked in a low voice: "Can't the damage to the plank road be repaired? Besides, in addition to Baoxie Road, there is also the Ziwuling Trail. Can you guarantee that Wei Yan will not run out from a certain road? Xiahou Prince Consort can just sit in Chang'an and prevent chaos. We can't give him any more If he causes trouble, don't forget that he has a close relationship with His Majesty."
"Uh, Ziwu Ridge. I don't have to worry about it." Wang Shengxin said that if Ziwu Ridge could be walked, Zhang Lu would have been able to break into Guanzhong. If Wei Yan led his troops out of that place, the sun would rise in the west tomorrow.
"Do your duty well. The responsibility for losing Dashan Pass will be decided by General Zidan. You will help me defend the city these days and see if you can make up for the crime. You don't have to make decisions for me." Zhang He Seeing that Wang Qi's momentum had softened, he started to beat him.
"The general will finally be convicted." Wang Sheng instantly shrank his eggplant like frost.
At dusk, the setting sun shines on the Wei River with golden light, and the cold winter is covered with warm colors.
Wang Sheng was keeping warm in the barracks, but he received a summons from Zhang He, asking him to wait for orders at the west city wall immediately. He knew that Huang Zhong and Zhao Yun were coming to kill him, and Zhang He was asking him about the situation.
When I climbed up to the west gate of Chencang, I heard Huang Zhong's familiar yelling and cursing. I thought to myself that this old guy has too much energy. Even at his age, I might not be able to walk steadily, but this guy can actually lead troops in battle.
Facing Huang Zhong's provocation, Zhang He's strategy was not to respond. If the opponent dared to approach the city wall, he would order the defenders to retreat with random arrows.
Seeing Wang Sheng approaching, Zhang He pointed to the city and asked: "General Wang, Huang Zhong and Zhao Yun really only have this few people?"
"Reporting to the general, Huang Zhong and Zhao Yun indeed have these soldiers. In addition, Fu Wei and Zhang Nan have nearly ten thousand people. They should be transporting siege equipment in the rear. Zhang Fei built many in Hechi a few months ago." Although the city was easily captured After leaving, Wang Sheng could only answer truthfully at this time. After finishing speaking, his two earlobes turned red and hot.
Zhang He stroked his beard and said to himself: "Even if there are sufficient siege equipment, trying to capture Chencang with 30,000 defenders with 20,000 people? It is nothing more than a fool's dream."
"General Junyi, they are really such bad people. I don't know if I should say something or not." Wang Sheng clasped his fists and lowered his head.
"Tell me about it." Zhang He stretched out his hand to signal.
Wang Sheng said: "The main reason why the last general lost the Dashan Pass was that he fell into a trap. It was not that Huang Zhong and Zhao Yun's soldiers and horses were so powerful. Now that they have come from afar, they are physically and mentally exhausted, and they are at the end of their war effort. We have three times the strength of the opponent. Why not, general?" While its footing is not yet stable, gather the elite from the city and go out to attack it?"
"You want me to rob the camp?" Zhang He frowned.
"Huang Zhong and Zhao Yun are fighting under the city at this time. You see, the soldiers in the distance should be camping by the Wei River. I advise the general to prevent the other side from camping. It is getting dark soon." Wang Sheng replied in a low voice.
Wang Sheng's analysis was clear and logical, and several of the generals beside him nodded frequently. Unexpectedly, Zhang He said coldly: "Huang Zhong and Zhao Yun will camp and follow them. If you go out of the city to fight, it will be no problem, but I will not mobilize Chen Cang's troops. "
(End of chapter)
