Cheliji, the king of Xiqiang, has maintained good relations with the Central Plains since Cao Cao's time, and Cao Cao pays tribute every year. He has a civil and military staff under him, both of whom are very famous in the local area. Wen is the prime minister, named Yadan, and Wu is Yue. Marshal Ji, it happened that the Wei envoy came to Qiang State with some gold, silver and letters. He first went to see Prime Minister Yadan, gave some gifts, and explained his intention to ask for help. Yadan took him to see the king and presented the letter and gifts. Cheriji read the letter and discussed with everyone.
Yadan suggested: "We have a very good relationship with the Wei State, and the Wei State comes to pay tribute every year. Now the commander-in-chief of the Wei army has come to ask for help and said that he wants to make peace, so he should send troops to assist."
Cheliji followed this suggestion and appointed Marshals Yadan and Yueji to lead 150,000 Qiang soldiers and horses, all armed with bows and arrows, spears, knives, caltrops, flying hammers and other weapons, as well as some chariots wrapped in iron leaves and loaded with nails. Food and weapons, camels and carriages were also dispatched to become iron chariot soldiers. The two resigned as kings and directly attacked Xiping Pass with their troops and horses. The Shu general guarding the pass was Han Zhen. After learning the news, he immediately sent people with I wrote a letter to inform Kong Ming.
After Kongming heard this, he was very surprised and asked everyone: "Which of you can fight back the Qiang troops?"
Zhang Bao and Guan Xing responded: "Let us go!"
Kong Ming said: "It's okay for you two to go, but you are not familiar with the road." After that, he called Ma Dai and said: "You are familiar with the situation in Qiang country and have lived there for a long time. You can serve as a guide." ." So he raised 50,000 elite troops and handed them over to Guan Xing and Zhang Bao.
Guan Xing and Zhang Bao left with their troops and horses. After walking for a few days, they soon encountered Qiang troops and horses. Guan Xing first led a hundred cavalry to the hillside to take a look. He only saw Qiang troops and horses connected with iron carts. You can build a stronghold wherever you go, and the vehicles are filled with weapons, just like a moving city.
Guan Xing observed for a long time, but found no strategy to defeat the enemy. After returning to the camp, he discussed with Zhang Bao and Ma Dai. Ma Dai said: "Let's wait until we observe face to face and then think about other methods."
On the second day, the troops were divided into three groups. Guan Xing was in the middle, Zhang Bao was on the left, and Ma Dai was on the right. The three groups marched forward. In the Qiang formation, Marshal Yue Ji held a hammer in his hand, hung a precious eagle bow on his waist, and leaped on his horse. When he came out, he seemed very excited. After all, he had not been on the battlefield for a long time. Guan Xing called for three groups of soldiers and horses to advance. Suddenly he saw Qiang soldiers and horses on both sides. An iron chariot was released in the center. Like a surge, bows and arrows were fired. The Shu army had never seen anything like this before. I have encountered such tactics, without warning, without saying hello, just shooting arrows at close range. Ma Dai and Zhang Bao quickly retreated with their soldiers and horses. Guan Xing's army was surrounded by Qiang soldiers and horses, and went directly to the northwest corner. .
Guan Xing was trapped in the core, fighting left and right, unable to escape. The iron chariot narrowed the encirclement, just like a city. The leader of the Shu army could not look at each other. Guan Xing went to the valley to find a way to leave. Until night, he only saw a cluster of Zaoqi, swarming over, was a Qiang general, holding a big hammer in his hand and shouting: "Where are you going, young general! I am Marshal Yueji of the Qiang Kingdom."
Guan Xing sped up and ran forward, trying his best to gallop the horse. Suddenly he encountered a small stream that the horse could not cross, so he had to turn around and challenge Yue Ji. Because the opponent looked scary, Guan Xing's psychological defense line He was defeated, and his martial arts skills were not good enough. He couldn't resist, so he could only escape into the stream. Yue Ji, who was chasing him, rushed to him and hit him with a hammer. Guan Xing quickly dodged, but the hammer hit the horse. The horse was in pain and fell down in the stream. Guan Xing was also thrown out by the horse and fell into the water.
Suddenly there was a shout, and Yue Jilian and his horse fell into the water behind him. Guan Xing stood up from the stream and looked at what happened. He saw a red shadow suddenly appeared on the bank. It was extremely powerful and swept the Qiang country. The soldiers and horses retreated, Guan Xing came to chop Yue Ji with a knife, and he swam away secretly. Guan Xing got Yue Ji's horse, brought it to the shore, straightened the horse's rope, and put the Qinglong Yanyue Sword on the horse. Looking at the fierce general again, who was still chasing Qiang soldiers and horses ahead, Guan Xing thought to himself, who is coming to save my life? I must meet him to repay his kindness.
When the distance was close, Guan Xing finally vaguely saw the general in the clouds and mist. He had a face like a jujube, eyebrows like a silkworm, green robe and golden armor, carrying a green dragon sword, riding a red rabbit horse, and a beautiful beard. This was clearly He is his father Guan Yu.
Guan Xing was very surprised. Suddenly Guan Yu pointed to the southeast and said: "My son, you can leave this way quickly. I will protect you back to the camp." After that, he disappeared.
Guan Xing got the hint and hurriedly walked southeast. In the middle of the night, suddenly a group of people arrived. The leader was Zhang Bao, who asked, "Have you seen your second uncle Guan Yu?"
Guan Xing was very surprised after hearing this and said: "How did you know?"
He replied: "I was being chased fiercely by the Qiang iron army. Suddenly my second uncle Guan Yu descended from the sky, frightened the Qiang soldiers and horses back, and pointed out: "You can save my son through this road! "So I rushed over with my troops and horses, and happened to meet you.
Guan Xing then told how General Hongying helped him escape the siege. The two of them sighed and returned to the camp together. Ma Dai went to meet them and said to the two of them: "We have no way to fight against the soldiers here. I will hold the camp. You two should go and report to the Prime Minister quickly to see what methods can be used to defeat the enemy?" So Guan Xing and Zhang Bao went to Prime Minister Kong Ming overnight to explain the situation at the scene.
Kongming called Zhao Yun and Wei Yan to ambush each with a team of troops, then ordered 30,000 troops and horses, and took Jiang Wei, Zhang Ji, Guan Xing, and Zhang Bao with him to Ma Dai's camp to rest, and waited until the next day. I went to observe the situation from a high place and saw an endless stream of iron troops, with men and horses galloping back and forth.
Kong Ming just smiled and said: "This is actually not that difficult." He called Ma Dai and Zhang Yi to tell them the plan.
After the two left, they called Jiang Wei again, ready to give some personal guidance, and asked, "Do you know how to break a chariot?"
Jiang Wei said: "Qiang soldiers rely on brute force to fight. How can they know the strategy?"
Kong Ming smiled and said: "You still know what I mean. The sky is now covered with clouds and the wind is blowing hard. According to this situation, it will naturally snow heavily tomorrow, and our strategy can be put into effect." So Guan Xing and Zhang Bao were asked He led his soldiers and horses to ambush, and then sent Jiang Wei to lead his soldiers and horses to fight. As long as the Iron Army soldiers and horses came, just retreat back. The entrance to the camp was just left open, some flags were placed, no additional troops and horses were deployed, and everything was ready.
It was December at that time, and as expected, it started to snow. Jiang Wei went out with his soldiers and horses, and Yue Ji came out with his iron army. Jiang Wei retreated while fighting. The Qiang soldiers and horses chased them to the camp, and Jiang Wei left behind the camp. The Qiang soldiers and horses were watching outside the camp. They only heard the sound of drums and harps coming from inside, and some flags were erected on all sides. They hurried back to report.
