Prime Minister

Chapter 779 Dangchang City

In November of the fifth year of Xining, the weather was getting colder and colder.

On the land of Minzhou, several rivers wash down from the valleys, converge into the Qiang River, flow from east to south, and finally flow into the Bailong River until Sichuan.

But seeing the Qiang River run through the mountains, it makes the mountains and mountains all around look extraordinarily desolate.

The wooden boat pushed away the waves and traveled upstream against the Qiang River. Countless waves hit the bow of the boat, setting off countless crystal water sprays, which sprinkled people all over the body.

Standing on the wooden boat, Zhang Yue looked at the scenery up and down the Qiangshui River, and when he saw the fortress standing by the Qiangshui River, his eyes became slightly solemn.

Surging waves beat the bow of the boat, Cai Bian was sifting wine in the cabin, Cai Jing stood beside Zhang Yue and said, "Marshal, Li Daoyuan's water scriptures are filled with clouds, and the Qiang River flows southeast and east of Dangchang City. It's exactly as it says in the book."

Zhang Yue nodded and looked at the several fortresses on the other side of the Qiang River. These were built by the local Tanchang Qiang.

The fortress stands on a high mountain with steep hills on three sides, connected only by small paths, and many fortresses are built facing the Qiang River, so you don't have to worry about being cut off by the enemy's water or being surrounded to death.

Wang Shao, who has always been in the northwest, was caught in a dilemma by these fortresses and was at a loss what to do.

Zhang Yue nodded, but this local Qiang people had followed King Wu to conquer merchants, so it is indeed a long time.

Cai Jingdao: "There is a saying in Wei Shu that this Dangchang Qiang was the first to cover the three Miao Yin. During the Zhou Dynasty, the Eight Kingdoms, Yong, Shu, Wei, and Lu, etc., followed the King Wu to destroy the Shang. We can see that these Dangchang Qiang are not without origin, and now they are resisting us. The main force of the army is the Mu Family and the Seven Clans."

Now Wang Junwan follows Zhang Wei with a sincere heart.

After Zhang Yue sat down, he didn't stop drinking.

Zhang Yue looked at everything in Qiangshui, and he was full of perseverance. At this moment, Cai Bian handed the sifted hot wine to Cai Jing, and Cai Jing held it to Zhang Yue.

Zhang Yue took a sip of the highland barley wine brewed by the local Qiang people. In addition to the highland barley, it was also mixed with wheat and other miscellaneous grains.

Zhang Yu said: "At present, the only option is to die of sleepiness and wait for the food to run out."

But looking at the more than ten Qiang people's fortresses in the mountains, Zhang Yue felt that they would not be able to take down for a while.

In fact, the Zhou people also came from the Qiang nationality, who were later used by merchants to capture Qiang people from other tribes and offered them to the merchants. In detail, the Qiang people are actually closer to the Han people than the Khitan and Xiongnu.

The next day, Zhang Yu, who was drunk, went to Zhang Yue and told him that Wang Junwan was convinced. After saying this, he couldn't afford to fall down, and slept all night.

So much so that he was stuck in Minzhou for a month.

Zhang Yue pointed to the Qiang people on the bank, and asked the guide, "Are these the familiar Qiang people?"

Zhang Yi somehow persuaded Wang Junwan to let him stay.

"Yes, Wang Zichun was begging for peace in Minzhou before, the Mu family and the seven clans pretended to surrender to our army when they saw our army's strength. At that time, Wang Zichun did not clear these people out of Dangchang City, but let them continue to guard here. Send several supervisors to watch over them."

"After Mu Zheng came back, the seven members of the Mu family were lured by Mu Zheng and killed the supervisor to rebel. When Wang Zichun attacked again, the opponent was already prepared."

The guide said: "It's good to teach the commander-in-chief to know that they are indeed familiar with Qiang. The Qiang people who did not follow our army have all followed the Mu family to hide in the fortress. Most of the people in Minzhou are obedient and stubborn. There are not many spiritual people."

The barracks was very lively, soldiers and horses were dispatched frequently, and several grain ships loaded with grain and fodder were transported here from the other side of the Qiang River.

Hearing the words, Zhang Yue thought for a while, and then raised his head to look at the fortress standing by the river. It's not that such a fortress cannot be conquered, but it is really difficult to attack.

The wooden boat marched up another section to the opposite bank, which was already the camp of the Song army.

Mingcha?If the fortress cannot be captured, the army will miss the opportunity to rescue Hezhou?
Seeing that Xu Xi was also silent, Zhang Yue did not accuse Zhang Yi and Wang Junwan face to face, but asked instead: "Have you reached the end of the world?"

Refer to the two battles of capturing Jinchuan and Jinchuan during the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty. Ten times the Qing army could not defeat Jinchuan, and there were countless casualties, and the military expenditure was more than when Junggar was conquered.

Cai Jing and Cai Bian both agreed.

Zhang Yue drank three bowls of wine in a row and heaved a sigh of relief, but it was a bit of a big wave to wipe out the heroes. A glass of dirty wine was happy to meet again.

But seeing that the Song army built a lot of camps along the Qiang River from the foot of the mountain to the mountainside, and sealed off all the main roads to and from them, it looked like they were going to trap the Qiang soldiers to death.

Hearing this, Zhang Yue stopped and took a look at Zhang Wei. Zhang Yue knew that he had said something wrong, and Wang Junwan said, "I want to report to Commander, Commander Wang tried his best before, but the location of these fortresses is too precarious. It's too tricky, and our army is attacking backwards, so we really can't take it down. Please also ask the commander-in-chief to investigate clearly!"

Zhong Shidao smiled but did not answer, Zhang Yue smiled when he saw this, and poured wine for Zhong Shidao himself.

After a while, everyone entered the account, but saw that Zhong Shidao was drinking one bowl after another.

Zhang Yue said to Cai Jing, "Go on."

Everyone didn't know why Zhang Yue valued the way of life so much, and they asked the other party if he arrived?

Mr. Zhong poured more wine when he saw the chapter, and he didn't hold the bowl at all politely and drank it all in one gulp.

Wang Shao can go, but Wang Junwan can't leave. He is the third general on Xihe Road. He usually leads these soldiers and horses. If he leaves, it will take at least a few days to re-run, so the combat effectiveness will be compromised.

The people on the side scolded: "Why don't you worship the commander-in-chief when Zhong Shidao sees him!"

I don't know what method Zhang Yi used to convince Wang Junwan after talking with him all night.

Zhang Yue was overjoyed. After Wang Shao was expelled by himself, if Wang Junwan was expelled again, then the [-] Song troops in Minzhou would fall into a situation without a backbone.

Zhang Yue asked Zhang Wei: "Have you come up with any strategy to capture these ten fortresses?"

This wine is very strong, but drinking it in the army will double your courage.

Zhang Yue thought of this and looked at a place where the Qiang people lived on the other side of the Qiang River.There are felt houses and yak skins covering the roof. A group of Qiang people are dancing the Qiang Nuo dance by the river, while women in the distance are setting up hanging pots on the fire pond and cooking.

Zhang Yue said solemnly: "In the past, Tian Hong, the general of the Northern Zhou Dynasty, conquered Dangchang Kingdom, won 25 kings, and pulled out its 76 strongholds. Back then, the Northern Zhou Dynasty was able to pull out strongholds. Why can't I now!"

It is said that the two of them talked all night that night, Zhang Yi and Wang Junwan drank all night, and the whole wine jar was empty.

At this time, Zhang Yu, Xu Xi and Wang Junwan have already met Zhang Yue.

Zhang Yu said: "Here we are, drinking in the camp."

Zhang Yue poured wine for Zhong Shidao again, and the other party drank three bowls like this, showing no sense of politeness at all.

At that time, Jinchuan and Jinchuan fought against the Qing Dynasty and built countless fortresses in dangerous places.

I can't stand it anymore.

At this time, Zhong Shidao got up and said to Zhang Yue: "Thank you, Commander, for giving me the wine!"

Zhang Yue said with a smile: "It seems that Uncle Yi has already figured out how to destroy the village."

Master Zhong said with a smile: "Exactly."

Wang Junwan on the side showed displeasure, thinking that this person is so good at bragging, he can do things that neither he nor Wang Shao can do?Who does he think he is?
(End of this chapter)