Shu Chen

Chapter 140 Weak Meat
"The Xiongnu were expelled from the northwest. From Yuzhong to the east of the Binghe River, it belongs to the Yinshan Mountain. It is thought that 34 counties are blocked on the Chenghe River."

- "Historical Records The Chronicle of Qin Shihuang".

Although Jincheng County was established in the sixth year of the first Yuan Dynasty (81 BC) of Emperor Zhaodi of the Han Dynasty, the strategic significance of this area became the link between Longyou and Hexi during the period of Qin Shihuang.

Because it guards the valley where the three rivers of Wuting Nishui (Zhuanglang River), Huangshui and Taoshui flow into the Dahe (Yellow River), and then relying on the supply of agricultural, animal husbandry and abundant grain and fodder in the Huangshui River Valley, it can undertake the strategic " Outpost", no matter if Hexi or Longyou forces occupy this place, they can be used as a springboard to attack the other side.

Just like the strategic significance of Hanzhong County for the land of Bashu.

To advance can be attacked, and retreat can be defended.

After Wei Wu Cao Cao settled Liangzhou, out of consideration of the endless disturbance in Heyou and the ambitious ambitions of the counties and counties, he divided the Huangshui River Valley from Jincheng County along the Haomen River (Datong River) and established it as Xiping County. .

This move has allowed Jincheng County (Lanzhou Basin) to form a strategy of "Jincheng locks three rivers".

The effect is obvious for a while.

Regardless of Xiping Quyan or Lu Shuihu's rebellion, they could not cross the Jincheng County military force and were defeated by the Wei State.

However, now that the big Han has captured Longxi County, the disadvantages of splitting Jincheng County and relocating two counties have been revealed.

Taoshui, which flows into the Dahe from south to north, can threaten Jincheng and Xiping counties at the same time. Once the Siwang Gorge is breached, the Wei army will be divided into two ends, and the end cannot be connected.

The method to solve this hidden danger is also very simple.

The only Taoshui in Longxi County Didao on the west bank was reintroduced into the defense system of the Wei army.

This is Xu Miao, governor of Wei Liangzhou, who used the strategy to rebel against the former officials of Longxi County, and provided information on the garrison of various units of the Han army, etc., as a means of persuading other leading generals to send troops to Di Dao.

However, Guo Huai, the new prefect of Jincheng, has different opinions on sending troops to Di Dao.

It wasn't because he knew that Xu Miao's plan was for the purpose of driving the Shu army out of Longyou in the future, and asked Luoyang Cao Rui to drive the Xianbei Hulu out of Guanzhong Sanfu.

But marching into Longxi Didao, the Wei army took a considerable risk.

One is to go upstream.

After Taoshui flows into the Dahe River, it meanders east into Jincheng County, passes through Siwang Gorge, Jincheng County and Yuzhong County in turn, and Fangzhe Road goes north into Wuwei County.

In other words, if the Wei army attacked Di Dao, who was against Shu, they would go against the current all the way.

For the transfer of grain, fodder and luggage, it is a great burden.

It is difficult for the Wei army to send troops to form a surprise attack effect that is too fast to cover the ears.

Even if Didao is successfully captured in one fell swoop by sending troops, the food, fodder and supplies needed for the garrison troops will become a burden on Jincheng and the second county of Xiping.Unless the land at the head of the river is taken back first, and Daxia County is built as a storage place for grain, fodder and supplies, and Di Dao's rear support is formed, only then can he confront Ni Shu in Longxi County for a long time.

And Guo Huai's second concern is to mobilize his whole body.

Now Xianbei's bald-haired department has retreated to Guanzhong Youfufeng and dormant because of the injury caused by the battle of Changlishui.

However, the generals Cao Zhen and Luoyang Cao Rui have not yet planned to attack Shu on a large scale.

If troops were sent out according to Xu Miao's suggestion, the Second Longyou War between Wei and Shu would definitely kick off ahead of schedule.

With the battle of one county and county, the imperial court had to start the national war in advance. After all, it was not something that the prefect or the governor of the state could do rashly.

"My lord, it's not that I don't know the importance of Di Dao. It is true that as a general guarding the frontier, you should not specialize in warfare, and make the court fall into a situation of advancing and retreating."

With these words, Guo Huai persuaded Xu Miao to give up this plan.

Because Xu Miao was still awarded by the emperor Cao Rui as a lieutenant to protect the Qiang, the number of troops that can be restrained is no less than him.

If Xu Miao insisted on going his own way and insisted on leading the army out of Longxi Didao, as the prefect of Jincheng, he would inevitably be coerced into participating.

Fortunately, Xu Miao is not a stubborn person.

After hearing Guo Huai's words, he thought about it for a long time, and recorded the Shu army intelligence and Guo Huai's words he had collected during these days in detail in a book, which was quickly passed on to Chang'an in Guanzhong and General Cao Zhen.

Since the overall situation is involved, let the person in charge of the overall situation make the decision.

The location is different, and the things to focus on are also different.

After Cao Zhen, who was far away in Chang'an, got the book, he was pleased and praised Guo Huai for his thoughtful thinking, "Boji has a strategy in his chest, which can keep one party safe from worries!"

However, after praising, he was more inclined to send troops to Xu Miao.

One of the reasons is that now that the army in Guanzhong has been assembled, it is okay to compete with Ni Shu again for the battle of Longyou!
The other is that after capturing Didao in Longxi, there is no need to worry about the supply of grain and fodder.

Tang Fan, the leader of the Qiang people at the head of the Wuna River, is nothing more than a buffoon in his eyes!

If it weren't for the Shu army occupying the land of Longyou and restraining the Wei army's troops from moving rashly, he would have sent the generals to lead the army to destroy it.

In the bitter cold and barren land at the head of the river, there is only a case of ringworm and scabies.

In the past, Song Jianjiao was said to be king for more than [-] years, and he was not defeated and slaughtered by General Xia Houyuan who conquered the West in one fell swoop!How difficult is it to slaughter again with the current strength of the Wei State?

There is a huge disparity in strength between the two sides, and it is impossible for Tang Fan, the leader of the Qiang people, to not know.

Therefore, Cao Zhen felt that as long as he asked the emperor Cao Rui to grant him the right to act cheaply, everything would be solved.

For example, send people to meet Tang Fan in secret, and promised that after the Wei army regained the land of Longyou, he would be named "King of Guiyi", and the four counties of Huayuhan, Baishi, Heguan, and Daxia would be set as "Heshou County". Let him lead the prefect to guard the border for the state of Wei.All affairs in the county are determined by him, and he only needs to pay tribute regularly every year.

The price Tang Fan had to pay was to temporarily give up Daxia County for the Wei army to stockpile grain and supplies, and he was not allowed to communicate with Nishu.

With such a promise of benefits, Cao Zhen is confident that Tang Fan cannot refuse.

I dare not refuse!
Gein, if he is unwilling, Wei Junbing will leave Daxia County, and with his strength, he will not be able to hold the city without losing it.And Wei Jun walked from Xiping County to Jishi Gorge, and his soldiers pointed directly at Heguan and Fanghan counties, which was the moment when he was wiped out.

Moreover, the land at the head of the river is quite closed, and none of the Qiang tribes who followed him to rebel had the aggressiveness to march into Longxi, Tianshui County and other places.

All they ask for is no taxation or collection.

Today, the Wei State prescribes the right medicine and promises to the Qiang tribe what they want. Who would swear to the death to follow Tang Fan in a bloody battle?
As for whether the compromise with the rebels will damage the prestige of the country, so that countless nobles in Hexi will follow suit as follow-ups; or will Tang Fan sever the land of Heshou, which will become a trouble for Wei in the future.
This is an expedient measure!
Cao Zhenxin never thought about the need to fulfill this promise.

War is all about it.

Tang Fan is a thief who raises troops to cause chaos, and the Qiang and Hu tribes in the northwest have always been capricious, so why not try to trick him!

Furthermore, the foundation of the covenant comes from strength.

Only the weak will stick to the covenant.

If a powerful person wants to tear up the covenant, he only needs to find a reason at will. What is the difficulty?
(End of this chapter)