Zhang He did not fight directly, but fled. Wei Yanbian led troops and horses to seize the street pavilion. After rushing more than fifty miles, he shouted and the troops ambush on both sides rushed out. Sima Yi on the left and Sima Zhao on the right attacked him from behind. Wei Yan was surrounded, and Wei Yan was directly trapped in the center. Zhang He attacked again, and the three groups of soldiers and horses were mixed together. Wei Yan rushed left and right, but was unable to break through the encirclement, and suffered a large number of soldiers and horses. In the critical moment, suddenly, A group of men and horses came out, and the leader was Wang Ping. Wei Yan was very happy and said, "I have a way to escape!" The two joined forces and killed each other for a while, and then the Wei army retreated. When they hurriedly returned to the camp, they were filled with the flags of the Wei army. Shen Dan and Shen Yi fought their way out of the camp. Wang Ping and Wei Yan could only abandon the camp and walk towards Liucheng to join Gao Xiang.
At this time, Gao Xiang had long heard that the street pavilion was lost, so he led the soldiers and horses from Liucheng to go to the rescue. He happened to meet Wang Ping and Wei Yan. The two told the whole process. Gao Xiang said: "Why don't we go to rob the stronghold tonight? Let’s take back the street pavilion again.”
So the three people discussed it at the foot of the hillside. When the sky turned dark, the troops were divided into three groups. Wei Yan led the troops and horses forward and arrived at the street pavilion. He didn't see anyone. He was very confused and didn't dare to move forward, so he lurked at the intersection and waited. , suddenly saw Gao Xiang arriving with his troops and horses. Both of them reported that they didn't know where the Wei army was, so they ignored it. However, Wang Ping's troops and horses were nowhere to be seen. Suddenly there was a sound of cannons, flames soaring into the sky, and drums shaking the ground. Wei Jun They came out from nowhere and trapped Wei Yan and Gao Xiang in the middle. The two clashed everywhere and could not break out of the encirclement. Suddenly, they heard thunderous shouts from behind the hillside, and a team of people rushed out. It was Wang Ping who rescued Gao Xiang. He and Wei Yan ran towards Liucheng.
When they arrived below the city wall of Liucheng, a group of men and horses had already arrived at the city. The flags read "Guo Huai, Governor of Wei". It turned out that Guo Huai and Cao Zhen were discussing, fearing that Sima Yi would get all the credit, so they divided their troops to attack the street pavilion. He said that Sima Yi and Zhang He had captured the street pavilion, so he led his troops to attack Liucheng. He happened to encounter three generals and killed them for a while. Many Shu soldiers were injured. Wei Yan was afraid that Yangping Pass would be lost, so he and Wang Ping and Gao Xiang walked towards Yangping Pass.
Guo Huai gathered his troops and horses, and said to his left and right: "Although we have no way to capture the street pavilion, we have captured Liucheng, which is also a great achievement." So he led his troops to the city to call the door, only to hear a cannon shot from the city. , the flags were put up, and the top flag said "Sima Yi, the Governor of Pingxi".
Sima Yi stood by the guardrail on the city wall and laughed: "Why is Governor Guo Huai so late?"
Guo Huai looked very surprised and sighed: "Sima Yi's ingenuity is beyond my comparison." Then they entered the city and the two met to greet each other.
Sima Yi said: "Now that the street pavilion is lost, Zhuge Liang will definitely find a way to escape. You and General Cao Zhen can chase him overnight."
Guo Huai followed this suggestion and left the city. Sima Yi said to Zhang He: "Cao Zhen and Guo Huai came to attack Liucheng because they were afraid that I would get all the credit. It was not because I was greedy for success, but just because of luck. I guess Wei Yan and Wang Ping, Ma Su, Gao Xiang and others will definitely go to defend Yangping Pass. If I attack this place, Zhuge Liang will definitely come to cover up and kill us, and we will fall into the trap. The Art of War says, don't cover up when you return to the army, and don't pursue the enemy when you are poor. You can start from Take the small road to Jigu to retreat. I will personally lead the troops and horses to resist the Shu army in Xiegu. If you fail, don't resist, just intercept them on the way and capture all the Shu army's baggage."
After Zhang He received the trick, he left with his troops and horses. Sima Yi ordered: "To attack Xiegu, attack from Xicheng. Although Xicheng is a remote small county, it is where the Shu army stores food and grass, plus Nan'an, Tianshui, and Anding." All counties must pass through here. If we get this place, then the three counties can be recovered."
So Sima Yi left Shen Dan and Shen Yi to guard Liucheng, while he led the army towards the Xie Valley.
Since Ma Su left, Kong Ming has been restless and hesitant. He was originally going to call Yuyi's video to discuss the method, but he was afraid of Yuyi's jokes, so he didn't call. As for Yuyi, after leaving Xiangyang City, he quickly Rushing to the front line, I originally thought about making a video, but later I felt that Kong Ming should have been prepared for Sima Yi's front line attack. The two were old enemies, and when they met their opponents, some of my own knowledge might not be comprehensive enough, so I did not influence Kong Ming. So the video thing was missed perfectly.
When Wang Ping sent someone to send the defense plan of the street pavilion, Kong Ming took it and looked at it. He opened it and looked at it. He slammed the table and was very surprised. He said: "Ma Di is ignorant. He has tricked our Shu army into a trap." Tragic!" Then Kong Ming stood up suddenly, feeling dizzy and almost stopped standing. He had high hopes for Ma Su, but he didn't expect that this person would be so low-level.
The left and right people hurriedly stepped forward to help him and asked, "Why is the Prime Minister so surprised?"
Kong Ming explained: "I just read this map. I left the throat road unguarded, but moved all the troops and horses to camp on the mountain. If the Wei army comes, they will surround the mountain and cut off the water source under the mountain. In less than two days, , the Shu army will definitely be in chaos, then the street pavilion will definitely not be able to be defended, how should we return to Hanzhong?"
Yang Yi, the chief historian, said: "Although I am not very talented, I am willing to reply to Ma Su and save this mistake." So Kong Ming gave Yang Yi instructions on how to set up camp. As he was about to leave, suddenly a spy came to report: "Jieting and Liucheng have been captured by the Wei army."
After hearing this, Kong Ming was in a very bad mood and sighed: "The big thing has happened, it's my fault!" He quickly called Guan Xing and Zhang Bao and ordered: "You two take three thousand elite soldiers to Wugong Mountain. If you encounter the Wei army on a small road, don't attack with great fanfare. Just make noises and shout to disturb them as suspicious soldiers. They will definitely retreat, so don't chase them. When the army leaves, you can go to Yangping Pass." Then send Zhang Yi to lead the troops. Ma went to repair the sword pavilion and prepared for the way back. He also sent an order for the army to pack their luggage and equipment secretly and prepare to return. He sent Ma Dai and Jiang Wei to stay in ambush in the valley. After the army left, they retreated and sent their confidants. He went to report to the people in Tianshui, Nan'an and Anding counties respectively, and did all the work to prepare to return to Hanzhong. Finally, he asked his confidants to pick up Jiang Wei's mother in Jixian County and send her to Hanzhong.
After Kong Ming finished his instructions, he first took five thousand soldiers and horses to Xicheng to carry grain and grass. Suddenly, an urgent report came from the front and said: "Sima Yi is leading a 150,000 Wei army and is heading towards Xicheng!"
At this time, there were no generals around Kong Ming, only some civilian officials. Half of the 5,000 soldiers and horses he brought were to transport grain and grass, leaving only 2,500 people in the city. After everyone heard the news, they were very scared.
Kong Ming went to see the city wall in person. Sure enough, it was dusty. The Wei army divided into two groups to attack the west city. Kong Ming knew it was too late.
In desperation, Kong Ming had an idea and sent an order: "Hide all the flags and each of you guard your own place. If there are anyone who travels randomly or speaks loudly, behead them all! Then open the city gate wide. , use more than 20 soldiers in each gate, dressed as common people, to clean the streets. If the Wei army arrives, they cannot leave without authorization and just sit back and watch the show!"
