Yue Ji felt a little confused and did not continue to march. Prime Minister Yadan said: "This must be Zhuge Liang's trick. He has set up some suspicious soldiers. General, don't doubt it. Just attack directly." So he led his troops to the camp and just watched. When Kongming got on the four-wheeled vehicle with his piano, he entered the camp with only a few cavalry and fled to the back.
The Qiang soldiers and horses entered the camp first and chased them directly to the mountain pass. They only saw the four-wheeled vehicle turning towards the mountain forest under the cover of the cavalry.
Yadan said to Yue Ji: "In this kind of terrain, even if there are ambushes, there won't be many of them. It's nothing to be afraid of. You can continue to pursue." So he led his soldiers and horses to pursue without any scruples, and saw Jiang Wei's soldiers and horses in the snow. Running around, he didn't take them seriously at all.
Yue Ji was very angry and urged the soldiers and horses to move forward. The mountain road was covered with snow and was flat all the way. While chasing, suddenly a soldier reported that the Shu army came out from behind the mountain.
Yadan said: "Even if there is a slight ambush, there is nothing to be afraid of!"
So the Qiang soldiers and horses just moved forward. Suddenly there was a sound, the landslide collapsed, and the Qiang soldiers and horses fell into the big pit. The iron chariot behind them was chasing them very fast, and they couldn't react at all. They fell into the pit together and died. Trample each other. When the other soldiers and horses were about to retreat, two groups of Shu troops, Guan Xing on the left and Zhang Bao on the right, came out with bows and arrows. Behind them, Jiang Wei, Ma Dai, and Zhang Yi, three groups of soldiers and horses came out again, causing chaos among the chariots and horses.
Marshal Yue Ji could only escape towards the valley behind him, but he happened to meet Guan Xing. The two of them exchanged horses for only one round. Guan Xing shouted loudly, raised his knife and dropped it, hacking him to death under the horse. Prime Minister Yadan directly He was captured alive by Ma Dai, tied up with a rope, and entered the camp.
The Qiang soldiers and horses were leaderless and fled in all directions. Kong Ming ascended to the stronghold, and Ma Dai escorted Prime Minister Yadan out. Kong Ming scolded the warriors to untie the ropes, rewarded them with drinks, and persuaded them with good words.
Yadan felt his virtue, and Kong Ming said: "Our master is the emperor of the Han Dynasty. Now I am ordered to punish the traitors. Why do you want to help the traitors? I will let you go back now. You go and persuade your master. Our country and you We are good neighbors. I hope we can form a friendly alliance and stop listening to the words of the rebels." After saying this, he ordered the surrendered soldiers, horses, and iron chariots and equipment of the Qiang Kingdom to be returned to Yadan and brought back to the country together.
Everyone thanked them and left. Kong Ming led the three armies to the Qishan camp overnight. He appointed Guan Xing and Zhang Bao to go ahead. At the same time, he sent someone to compile a report on the battle situation and send it to the Hanzhong court.
In fact, Yu Yi and Kong Ming naturally had video communication, and Kong Ming compiled the battle reports to appease the rest of the court.
Since the messenger went to the Qiang Kingdom, Cao Zhen went to inquire about the news every day. Suddenly, soldiers lying in ambush on the road came to report that the Shu army had pulled out the camp and was preparing to pack up.
Guo Huai was very happy after hearing this and said: "This is because the Qiang soldiers and horses attacked, so the Shu army retreated." So the soldiers divided into two groups to pursue. The Shu army in the front was running around, and the Wei army was chasing behind. Cao Zun, the vanguard, was chasing Suddenly, there was a loud drumbeat, and a group of men and horses rushed out. The man at the head was none other than Shu general Wei Yan, shouting: "Where are the rebels going?"
Cao Zun was very surprised. He fought with his horse. In less than three rounds, Wei Yan killed him with a sword. Zhu Zan, the deputy vanguard, pursued with his troops and horses. Suddenly, a group of people came out. The leading generals were Zhao Yun and Zhu Zan. He was caught off guard and was stabbed to death by Zhao Yun.
Cao Zhen and Guo Huai saw that all the vanguards on the west route had been killed, and were about to lead the defeated army back. Suddenly, there was a loud shout from behind, drums and horns sounded, and Guan Xing and Zhang Bao's troops came out and surrounded Cao Zhen and Guo Huai. Huai, they fought for a while, and the two men could only take the defeated army to flee. The Shu army won a great victory, chased to the Wei River, and captured the Wei army camp. Cao Zhen died of two vanguard generals. He was very sad and could only write to The imperial court once again requested assistance.
When Cao Rui, the lord of Wei, went to court, a close official reported: "The governor-general Cao Zhen was defeated by Shu several times. Two vanguards were killed, and numerous Qiang soldiers and horses were injured. It is very critical. Now I am asking for help and asking for your Majesty's decision. "
Cao Rui was very surprised and quickly asked about the retreat strategy. Hua Xin reported: "This must be your Majesty's personal expedition, gathering the princes, and personally using troops. Only in this way can the Shu army be driven back. Otherwise, Chang'an will be in danger and Guanzhong will be in danger as well."
Taifu Zhong Yao said: "Anyone who is a military general must have intelligence above ordinary people in order to subdue the enemy on the battlefield. Sun Tzu said, know yourself and the enemy, and you will be victorious in every battle. I guess that although Cao Zhen has been in the military for many years, he is still not Zhuge Liang's opponent." , I will use the lives of my whole family to guarantee that one person can retreat the Shu army. I wonder what your majesty thinks?"
Cao Rui said: "You are a senior minister of our Wei State. If you have any good wise men who can drive away the Shu army, please recommend them to me as soon as possible!"
Zhong Yao said: "Previously, Zhuge Liang was preparing to invade the border, but he was afraid of this person, so he spread rumors to make your majesty suspicious and removed him. Only then did he dare to march forward. Now that he is reactivated, Zhuge Liang will retreat."
Cao Rui quickly asked who it was and replied: "It's Sima Yi, the general of the hussars."
Cao Rui sighed: "I also regret this very much. Where is Sima Yi now?"
Replied: "I heard that he lives in Wancheng and farms every day."
Cao Rui immediately issued an edict, sent an envoy with a knot, reinstated Sima Yi to his post, and named him the Governor of Pingxi. He led various troops from Nanyang to Chang'an. Cao Rui then led the expedition in person, sent Sima Yi to the front line to gather, and sent people to Wancheng overnight. The order was given.
Since the Northern Expedition, Kong Ming has been victorious all the way without defeat. He is very happy. He is discussing the capture of the Central Plains in the Qishan camp. Suddenly someone reports that Li Yan from Yong'an Palace sent his son Li Feng to see him.
Kong Ming thought it was Soochow that invaded the border, and was very confused. He quickly called him into the camp to ask.
Li Feng said: "I'm here to report the good news."
Kong Ming asked: "What's there to be happy about?"
Li Feng said: Mengda surrendered to the Wei State before because he had no choice, but the Wei army did not cherish his talents. They often rewarded him with horses and gold and silver, and also followed the chariots in and out. Places such as Shangyong and Jincheng entrusted him with important responsibilities. After Cao Pi's death, Cao Rui came to the throne. Many people in the court were dissatisfied with this. Mengda was restless day and night. He told everyone, "I was originally a general of the Shu army, but I was forced to be like this." Yes, I am now sending my confidants to find my father with a letter and ask him to help report to the Prime Minister. The previous five-pronged attack on Xichuan was not my original intention. Now I am in Xincheng. I heard that the Prime Minister is preparing for the Northern Expedition and is planning to conquer Jincheng, Xincheng, Shang. Yong's three troops will assist in attacking the Central Plains and take Luoyang directly, and the Prime Minister will take Chang'an. Then the two exits will be captured by us, and a major event will be accomplished, so I was sent to present the letter to the Prime Minister. "
Kong Ming was very happy and rewarded Li Feng. Li Feng bowed and said, "There is something else I should report."
