Three Kingdoms: Ancestors of the Han Dynasty

Chapter 594 Breakthrough
Fine rainwater floated from the sky and fell on the valley in the forest.

Wei Yan and Huo Yi's troops traveled up against the Danshui in chariots and boats, relying on the water wheels of the chariots and boats, the army advanced rapidly.The Bashu soldiers who took the chariot and boat for the first time were very curious that this kind of boat could run so fast.

It took the Han army two days to reach Shunyang County. Because Shunyang is located behind Wuguan, at first sight the Han army appeared like a god, and thought Wuguan had been breached.The magistrate was so frightened that he hurriedly took the county officials out to welcome the Han army, and offered a large amount of food and grass to the Shu Han army.

Shunyang County, which Hu Zhi wanted to stick to, was occupied by the Han soldiers without bloodshed.

Afterwards, Huo Yi took a boat up the river and arrived in Nanxiang County, Nanxiang County, in one day.

The troops in the city were all sent to guard Wuguan by the prefect Le Chen, and the troops were few and weak. Just after receiving the news that Shunyang had been conquered, Huo Yi's army arrived, and the officials and people in the city were in a mess.

In the city, Fan Xuan, who was born in the Shunyang Fan family, opened the city gate and let Huo Yi's army into the city, and Nanxiang County was pacified.

There is the last Danshui County left in the Danshui River Basin, not very far from Nanxiang. Huo Yi sent Wei Hu and 500 people to help occupy it.

Arriving in Danshui County, Wei Hu met Li Xing, a lieutenant under Le Chen who was transporting supplies to Wuguan. Wei Hu launched an attack in the name of the enemy's unawareness.Hundreds of Li Xing's troops were beheaded, and the rest of the farmers and soldiers were captured. It can be said that the entire army was wiped out.

It took only eight days from Wudang to the three counties in the Danshui River Basin, and the crusade against Danshui ended in a jaw-dropping manner.

In the entire Nanxiang County, there are only Xixian County in the north of Xishui River Basin, and Wudang, Yinxian, and Wuguan, which are firmly defended.It would be great if the war in Nanyang could be so clean and tidy. The most feared thing is siege and tug-of-war.

The first thing Wei Yan did after entering the city was to summon the county officials, hear the words of consolation, and retain them all. He promoted the master book Fan Xuan as a meritorious officer of Nanxiang to appease Nanxiang County for the big man.

Although the Shu Han had a close relationship with Nanyang, it still couldn't change the status quo of soldiers from other places. That's why Wei Yan wooed local officials in order to win the support of the local people.Talking about himself and the generals of the Eastern Expedition are all natives of Jingbei, and said that this time is returning home, the soldiers will not abuse or harm the people.

Fan Xuan, who was born in Shunyang, seized the opportunity of the change of regime, conscientiously stabilized the counties and townships for the Shu Han, and mobilized the clan to donate military rations to supply Wei Yan's army.

The Fan family in Shunyang originated from the small gentry in the Qin and Han Dynasties. In history, they relied on the Confucianism and Confucianism for many years to stick to their skills. After ten hundred years, they transformed into a middle-class family through the Wei and Jin Dynasties.For example, Fan Diun, a generation of Mu, officials from the Western Jin Dynasty to the governor of Liangzhou, the governor of Yongzhou, and General Zuo.

In this way, after experiencing Wei Yan's comfort, the Shu Han gained the support of the local people in Nanxiang County, and barely gained a foothold.

"Fan Gongcao, this general came to Nanxiang for the first time, and he is not familiar with the geography of Danshui." In the big tent in the city, Wei Yan asked Fan Xuan who came to report on government affairs: "Your Majesty is blocked outside Wuguan City. Now our army is marching from Nanxiang. How can we overcome Wuguan?"

"Hui Junhou, from Nanxiang to Wuguan, it is a hundred miles away. After Danshui County, the road is dangerous, and the most important place can only be passed by a single person. Therefore, we will go northwest to Wuguan without walking, and we will go by boat." Fan Xuan Knowing that Wei Yan is the left general of the Han Dynasty and one of the few generals in the Han Dynasty, his attitude became more respectful.

After a pause, Fan Xuan said: "However, Danshui is also difficult to travel. Danshui travels through the steep bank of the canyon. There are many beaches on the riverbed, and more and more dangerous beaches as you go up. This summer, the river has just risen, and there are few dangerous beaches. Therefore, the general wants to If you go by water, you still need a local boatman to lead the way, so you can avoid dangerous beaches. If you go by land, you must first go to Xi County, and then go west to Wuguan.

Wei Yan stroked his beard, looked at Huo Yi, and asked, "What does Shao Xian think our army should do?"

Huo Yi pondered for a while, and said: "Yi thought that Danshui should be used to break through Wuguan, although Danshui is difficult, but if my big man wants to conquer Nanyang, the army will only need food and grass from Hanzhong and the three counties of Dongdong, so I am afraid it will not be enough. Moreover, if Wudang and Xiangfan are not conquered, if they attack and harass, our army's supply and supply will be worried."

"That's why Yi thought it was time to open up a new waterway in Dandan, and set up strong villages in the deep mountains and valleys to garrison troops and protect food. Lead the Guanzhong army to go down the Danshui, travel to Shunyang, and send it to the army. If our army goes to Xixian County, When Lu Lu enters Wuguan from the west, he will disperse his forces, and there will be enemies on the three fronts, front and rear of Leyi, fearing that it will be difficult for them to escape and fight with trapped beasts."

Wei Yan stroked his beard, and when he heard it, he knew it.

As Huo Yi said, although there is a waterway to transport grain from Hanzhong to Nanyang, the road is too rough and the distance is long.It is far less convenient and quick than transporting grain in the direction of Guanzhong.Not to mention the Hanshui area, Wei Jun's second and third cities were not conquered, which affected the transshipment of grain roads.

"Fan Gongcao will explain the Danshui waterway in detail."

"It should be explained in detail by the prince." Fan Xuan said: "A few tens of miles north of Danshui County, there is a dangerous place. The mountains face the Danjiang River. Most of the soldiers in this pass have been conscripted by Wuguan. It is better for the princes to send troops to attack the south of this pass. Your Majesty is in the north. Both front and back are enemies, so they must return. At that time, your majesty can reach Shunyang by water. And avoid Wuguan city, Wuguan will be destroyed without attack.”

Wei Yan was overjoyed when he heard the words, and said: "Shan, Fan Gongcao has made great achievements, and he will report to the country at the meeting. Huo Yi quickly dispatched five thousand soldiers to join Wei Hu to snatch Caoqiao Pass, and sent a messenger to report to His Majesty. I guard this place, thinking I should go back with you."

"promise!"

As long as His Majesty's troops are successfully lured southward and the two armies converge, the great Han will be able to gather an army of [-] in Nanyang to compete with the upcoming army of Cao Rui from the Central Plains.

If Nanyang can be pacified, I, Wei Yan, will be able to return home in fine clothes.

……

Liu Chan has just received news from Zhuge Liang's army.

But he has high hopes for this journey. The number of soldiers in Cao Wei Jingbei is only [-] to [-].There are seven to eight thousand in Xiangyang, three to four thousand in Sui County, six to seven thousand in Nanxiang Prefecture, five to six thousand in Leqi, and eight thousand in Xinye.There are some troops distributed in each city, and there are not many left in total.

Once Zhuge Liang breaks through the defense line of Zhoutai and Hu Zhi, the hinterland of Nanyang is just around the corner.

As for Wuguan, Liu Chan basically gave up hard liver.The hardships of Wuguan combined with the bravery of his father, since the attack, more than 2000 soldiers have died and more than [-] people have been injured, which completely paralyzed Liu Chan.

During that time, Liu Chan kept placing man-made trebuchets on the nearby hills and smashing them into the city frantically. He couldn't believe that they couldn't penetrate Wuguan.

Speaking of it, Liu Chan is also tragic. Since leading the army independently, he has attacked difficult and dangerous fortresses twice, and both of them are world-famous fortresses. With Cao Wei's brave generals, Liu Chan has some psychological shadows about the siege.

In addition, Liu Chan is now concerned about the Hedong battlefield.

After Zhuge Liang and Liu Chan raised their troops.Huang Quan also raised an army, let Jiang Wei be the vanguard, let him enter the Luliang Mountains according to Jiang Wei's ideas, and fight guerrillas to destroy Cao Wei's rule.And Huang Quan's headquarters was the main force of the Han Dynasty who attacked Nanyang, and led his own army to harass the Hedong area.

According to the latest report of the Hedong battle, Huang Quan beat Deng Xian in a small game, met the veteran Man Chong, the two had an initial confrontation, and the two armies were unbeaten.

Jiang Wei's words, after entering Luliang Mountain, bumped into Guo Huai who blocked him.When Jiang Wei heard about it, he withdrew without fighting.The two circled on both sides of the Yellow River, and there was no large-scale fighting.

For the battle in Guanzhong, Liu Chan directly granted Huang Quan full power. As long as it does not affect the losses in Guanzhong, he can fight as he pleases.

After all, it was another battlefield, and Liu Chan's command experience was not as clear as Huang Quan's. Wouldn't it be a bald old man to command blindly?
Liu Chan quickly summoned the big tents of the future to discuss matters. Wang Ping, Deng Ai, Liu Min, Yuan Hong, Su Gu and others will come one after another.

"Meet Your Majesty!"

"Generals, according to the scout letter. The Prime Minister besieged Yin County, General Zuo had arrived in Shunyang, and most of Nanxiang County was attached. General Champion (Huo Yi) has conquered Caoqiao Pass. Now that Wuguan's flaws have been revealed, our army can go along with it." Danshui went south to meet Wei Yan's troops." It was Liu Min who briefed the generals on the situation.

All the generals were overjoyed when they heard the words, and they whispered to each other.

Liu Min coughed lightly and said, "Now how do you think it's best to overcome Wuguan?"

yes!Although the channel between Guanzhong and Nanyang has been opened, Wuguan is beside him, and if it is not resolved, it will be uncomfortable.

This sentence stopped everyone from asking.

"Your Majesty, it is better to send this letter into the city to disturb the morale of the army, and then the city gate will be destroyed without attack." Liao Li suggested.

"Exactly, if our army sends soldiers to attack it again, it will definitely be broken." Yuan Hong agreed.

Deng Ai pondered for a while, and said: "Your Majesty, why don't you write a letter and let General Zuo besiege Xi County and cut off the return of Le Wei. Let this letter be deliberately obtained by Le Wei. If the road is cut off, he must have no heart to fight, so he will naturally lead his people to flee, and Wuguan can be obtained."

Liu Chan nodded slightly. Compared with Liao Li's strategy, Deng Ai went a step further and said, "You can follow what Shizai said."

"promise!"

(End of this chapter)