Three Kingdoms: Heir of Wolong, my father-in-law is Guan Gong

Chapter 186: The overwhelming trend, Zhuge Qiaozhi descends to Longxi (please ask for monthly tickets for more updates)

Mengda's eyes were about to burst, and his right hand holding the whip couldn't help but struggle.

Am I having an affair with Zhuge Liang?

Do I pretend to surrender?
Should I cooperate with Zhuge Liang to take Longyou?

If you want to impose a crime, do you have any excuse?
"Zhang He, how dare you make wild assumptions and frame me?"

"I am loyal to His Majesty, how can I do such capricious things?"

Meng Da is so angry!

What frightens Meng Da even more is: Zhang He's suspicion is well-founded. If someone in the court wants to take the opportunity to cause trouble, Meng Da's crime will have to be proven!

Looking at it alone, Meng Da has no big problem. At most, his skills are not as good as others, and it can't be said that he is having an affair.

But we need to look at it comprehensively.

"The wheat harvest in Longyou has just been harvested. The more money and grain I steal, the more hungry people Zhuge Liang will resettle."

That would be a big problem.

Meng Da initially defected to Cao Pi because he wanted to unite with Pan Jun, Wei Xi and others to support King Qin from inside and outside.

When he learned that Han soldiers had captured Linwei and Shanggui, Meng Da rejected Zhang He's judgment to "beware of Zhuge Liang sending generals to capture Chencang" and ordered Zhang He to capture Jixian.

"Don't Liu Bei pride himself on benevolence and righteousness? He can't ignore the hungry people in these two counties, can he?"

Are you actually comparing Lu Bu to me?
What qualifications does Lu Bu have to compare with me?
Taking a deep breath, Meng Da suppressed the anger in his heart and shouted: "Zhang He, you abandoned the public service for your own personal gain, launched your troops to plunder, and ruined the hearts of the people of Longyou."

"If the general has more than 40,000 troops at his disposal, he may be able to retreat Zhuge Liang's troops without having to retreat to Baoding County."

Meng Da's suspicion will become extremely high!
If it wasn't for his affair with Zhuge Liang, why would Zhuge Liang be one step ahead of Meng Da every time?
Is there really nothing fishy about this?

Mengda chose to station troops on Chencang Road, Baoxie Road, Tangluo Road and Ziwu Road, deliberately leaving Qishan Road alone and not alerting the Longyou counties.

When Chencang was attacked, Meng Da not only concealed the information from Zhang He, but ordered Zhang He to capture Ji County within one day; he also ordered Xia Houru to go to Chencang on the Long Trail, resulting in Xia Houru's death.

"You also maliciously framed me and tried to alienate me. Do you deserve His Majesty's trust by acting like this?"

Then there is the close relationship between Meng Da and the great Han minister Ling Fazheng.

"Now, although I cannot forcibly move the people of Tianshui County and Guangwei County, I can take away the money and food from these two counties."

"If you are not a capricious person? Are there any capricious people in this world? In the past, Lu Bu was not as capricious as you."

After Mengda became the commander-in-chief of the Western Front, he commanded Yongliang's 100,000 troops.

When Guo Huai reminded Meng Da, "Be careful of Zhuge Liang, Longyou is a trap," Meng Da didn't take it seriously.

The two sides broke up unhappy.

Wang Shuang didn't read much and looked at Zhang He in astonishment.

When Meng Da fought with Zhuge Liang in Lueyang, first his close confidant Li Fu failed in the battle, and then Meng Da was hijacked.

"If it weren't for lack of time, I would have even robbed Nan'an County!"

Seeing Meng Da retreat, Wang Shuang approached and asked, "General, why don't you capture Meng Da and seize his military power?"

Once the seeds of doubt are sown, it is impossible to have any confidence in Meng Da.

"If Zhuge Liang doesn't care, I will transport the stolen money and grain back to the two counties, and send other civil servants to help the hungry people in your Majesty's name. The hearts of the people in these two counties still belong to the Wei Dynasty!"

Zhang He's face was stern: "There is nothing to feel aggrieved about! In the past, when the late emperor was still alive, he once said that if a city is lost, it can be taken back, but if the population, money and food are lost, it cannot be taken back."

When Zhang He was blocked at the street pavilion, Meng Da arrived and discussed Zhang He's crime.

Although Meng Da and Pan Jun chose to kill Wei Xi and others as a sign of honor, their original intention was to stand against Cao Wei.

Meng Da gritted his teeth.

First, Sima Yi reminded Mengda to "beware of Zhuge Liang's Northern Expedition when Liu Bei becomes emperor", and later Pan Jun advised Mengda to "beware of Zhuge Liang's capture of Longyou".

Can you still play like this?

Zhang He shook his head: "Although I have the right to fake festivals, these festivals cannot be used without authorization."

Zhang He stared at Meng Da coldly, feeling ridiculous about Meng Da's self-defense: "In the past, you first betrayed Liu Zhang to welcome Liu Bei, and then betrayed Liu Bei and surrendered to His Majesty. Everyone knows your repeated actions!"

"This move is for the sake of the country, not my personal grudges; even in front of His Majesty, I have reasons to explain."

Zhang He did not take Meng Da's threat seriously and sneered to see off the guests: "Meng Da, Longyou is lost, and that is your responsibility. Your Majesty is a wise king, how can you let you stir up trouble?"

"Therefore, after the late emperor judged that he could not compete with Liu Bei for Hanzhong, he ordered the forced relocation of most of the people in Hanzhong, took away most of Hanzhong's money and food, and left Liu Bei with an almost empty Hanzhong."

"Don't be so arrogant here. If Long You is lost, I will definitely ask your Majesty to punish you!"

All kinds of signs, as long as they are connected in series, will deliberately bring Cao Pi and the civil and military forces of the DPRK and China closer to the speculation that "Meng Da had an affair with Zhuge Liang."

Wang Shuang was a little unwilling: "It's really frustrating!"

"I ordered Li Fu and Deng Xian to retreat to An Ding County to prevent Meng Da from being defeated in Longyou and Zhuge Liang taking the opportunity to attack Anding County."

"But if I seize Meng Da's military power, it will be no different from treason. Even if I retreat Zhuge Liang's troops, I will be severely punished by His Majesty."

When news of Zhuge Liang's surprise attack on Longyou reached Chang'an, Meng Dal ordered Fei Yao to replace Zhang He in Chencang and ordered Zhang He to rescue Longyou.

When Zhang He proposed to retreat to Ding County when the situation in Longyou was not conducive to Cao Wei, Meng Da insisted on confronting Zhuge Liang.

He robbed the people's money and food, and then used the people's money and food to provide relief. In the end, the people's support still belonged to the Wei Dynasty?

Is this why generals like to associate with literati?

Wang Shuang froze on the spot, unable to speak for a long time.

Although Zhang He was a military general, he liked to make friends with Confucian scholars. Even in the military camp, he would play games with Confucian scholars such as singing songs and throwing pots.

Among the five good generals, Zhang He was not the strongest in terms of martial arts, but he was the most powerful in scheming.

In addition, Zhang He followed Cao Cao into Hanzhong and implemented the plan of forcibly relocating Han soldiers and civilians, so he was quite experienced in this matter.

have to say.

Zhang He's move is really cruel!

I will give you the city and I will give you the people, but I will take away the money and food without any courtesy.

This is a typical move that kills one thousand enemies and damages eight hundred. This move can only be used by Wei soldiers who are known for their cruelty and ruthlessness.

Compared to Zhang He, Meng Da felt uncomfortable.

Excluding the damaged ones of the 70,000 troops brought from Chang'an, Zhang He had nearly 20,000 in his hands, while Meng Da had less than 30,000 in his hands.

Zhang He doesn't want to listen to Meng Da, and Meng Da has nothing to do with Zhang He now.

If it were another general, Meng Da could still use the military orders of the governor to restrain the soldiers.

But Zhang He has a talisman in his hand, who dares not to listen?
Meng Da can kill the disobedient military academy, but Zhang He can't?

"Li Fu went to the Long Trail, why didn't he come back?" Meng Da couldn't help but frown.

After receiving the news of Xia Houru's death in the battle from Wang Shuang's mouth, Meng Da was a little skeptical at first, but Zhang He's reaction made Meng Da have no choice but to believe it.

Meng Da felt something was wrong.

It stands to reason that Li Fu should first send the news of Xia Houru's death back to Lueyang instead of telling Zhang He!
"Could it be that Zhang He took away Li Fu's military power?"

"Not good! If Li Fu is deprived of military power, Deng Xian's military power of 10,000 soldiers will also be taken away."

"If Li Fu and Deng Xian's military power are taken away, and I have less than 30,000 soldiers, how can I compete with Zhuge Liang?"

The more Meng Da thought about it, the more frightened he became. He quickly summoned the messenger and ordered him to go to Chencang at night.

"I hope it's not too late!"

Meng Da clenched his fists.

Even if he was humiliated by Zhuge Liang, now even Zhang He dares to disobey orders!
"When Deng Xian's troops return, I will first remove Zhang He's military power!"

"If I had known this, I shouldn't have let Zhang He come to Longyou."

"I'm so angry!"

Meng Da's expression became a little distorted.

The first battle with the unified army ended like this. How can he gain a foothold under Cao Pi in the future?
Didao.

Zhang Fei besieged Didao City for many days.

Didao City was easy to defend but difficult to attack. Inside, You Chu led two thousand county soldiers and the people inside the city to defend the city. Outside, Zhang Ji, the governor of Liangzhou, led Hao Zhao and Wei Ping to establish a stronghold of ten thousand people.

Even if Zhang Fei is brave, there is nothing he can do in a short period of time.

Especially the Liangzhou army, which had more soldiers and horses than Zhang Fei, was not wasted at all.

Although Zhang was a scholar, he also knew martial arts and listened to his advice. He adopted Hao Zhao's strategy of establishing a stronghold and established a stronghold outside Didao City.

In Hao Zhao's words, "Although the Liangzhou soldiers are numerous, Zhang Fei is brave and good at fighting, so they cannot compete with them. If the Chang'an reinforcements win, Zhang Fei will naturally retreat; if the Chang'an reinforcements fail, Longxi cannot be saved with or without fighting. It’s better to surrender Jincheng.”

Hao Zhao is also very good at defense, and he was as steady as a rock against Zhang Fei's several offensives.

Faced with this shrinking tactic of "I have more soldiers than you, I won't fight you", Zhang Fei was extremely helpless.

"Isn't that Zhang Ji still not leaving the stronghold?"

Seeing that Zhang Bao returned without success again, Zhang Fei's temper became irritable, and Zhang Da subconsciously took a step back and did not follow Zhang Bao into the commander's tent.

When Zhang Fei is irritable, don't get into trouble.

Otherwise, you are very likely to be beaten severely!
Zhang Bao sighed helplessly: "I have sent my greetings to all Zhang Ji's ancestors, but that Zhang Ji just refuses to leave the village."

"I even asked the soldiers to take off their armor and go to bed in front of Zhang Ji's stronghold gate. Not a single Wei soldier in the stronghold refused to come out!"

"Are you so timid about fighting? Don't you know that with more people and less people, you will be invincible?"

"Why don't we use our old tricks again and stop the water from the Tao River from flooding the city?"

Zhang Bao thought of Zhang Fei's method of destroying Bi Daocheng.

Zhang Fei glared: "That time in Didao City was originally a trick to deceive the soldiers. There are Wei soldiers outside Didao City. How can we hide it from the people inside the city?"

Zhang Bao said frustratedly: "Then what should we do now? Is this a stalemate?"

Zhang Fei was also depressed.

Zhang Fei knew nothing about the current war between Tianshui County and Guangwei County, and he didn't even know whether Zhuge Liang needed support.

In his irritation, Zhang Da suddenly came in from outside the tent, with a happy face: "General, good news."

Zhang Fei glared, and his fierce expression made Zhang Da couldn't help but shudder: "Have you thought of a good way to break the city?"

Zhang Da shook his head: "No."

Zhang Fei shouted: "Then what good news are you reporting?"

Zhang Bao quickly smoothed things over: "Father, calm down for now. You have to give Vice General Zhang a chance to speak."

Zhang Fei was relieved of his anger, knowing that he had wrongly blamed Zhang Da.

Even so, it was impossible for Zhang Fei to apologize to Zhang Da. He just relaxed his tone and asked, "What happened?"

Zhang Da glanced at Zhang Bao gratefully and said, "General Hussar is here."

Zhang Fei's eyes widened: "Who did you say is coming?"

Zhang Da winced: "It's General Hussar, General Ma Chao!"

Zhang Fei stood up in surprise: "Meng is up? Isn't he praising Xiandao? How come he suddenly came to Didao City?" Zhang Bao's eyes lit up: "Father, could it be that he was sent by the Prime Minister?"

Zhang Fei felt happy, so he got up and went to the village gate.

Outside the camp.

Ma Chao led more than 4,000 soldiers into formation.

Seeing Zhang Fei appear, Ma Chao shouted and laughed: "Yide, I'm here to help you!"

Ma Chao's daughter is now betrothed to Liu Bei's son, and the friendship between the two parties has naturally become much closer.

Zhang Fei also laughed: "Meng Qi, if you are not in Baoxie Road, why did you come to Longxi County?"

"Could it be the Prime Minister's military order? The Prime Minister underestimates me too much. I can take Didao City in three days at most!"

Regardless of whether he can take it or not, Zhang Fei has to show off his momentum first.

Ma Chao shook his head: "Three days is too long. Bo Song said that Didao City must be captured today."

Zhang Fei's smile faltered: "Isn't Bo Song posing a problem for me? There are Zhang Ji's 10,000 soldiers outside the city! This one looks like a tortoise shell, and the 10,000 soldiers actually have to set up a stronghold to defend it!"

Ma Chao chuckled: "That's why I came to help Yide! Before dark, Bo Song and General Huang will also arrive here."

Zhang Fei was surprised: "You are all here, how can the Prime Minister resist the Wei soldiers?"

Ma Chao said in a light voice: "We will defeat Didao City today and then fight back to Lueyang."

These shocking words made Zhang Fei a little confused about Zhuge Qiao's intention. Zhang Fei calmly asked: "Meng Qi, go to the camp first and explain in detail."

Ma Chao then entered the camp with Zhang Fei and informed Zhuge Qiao in detail of his surprise attack plan.

Hearing the wonderful part, Zhang Fei couldn't help stroking his hands and laughing: "Bosong is treating Meng Da as a plowing cow, leading Meng Da by the nose everywhere."

"This guy Meng Da dared to betray his brother, and now he is being plotted by Bo Song. It's really heartbreaking."

"When I break Didao City and join the Prime Minister's army, Meng Da's expression must be very exciting!"

"Does Boson have any suggestions on how to defeat the enemy?"

Zhang Fei also informed Ma Chao of the situation inside and outside Didao City in detail, and was helpless that Zhang Ji was clinging to the camp.

Ma Chao smiled and said: "Yide has nearly 7,000 soldiers, and I have nearly 5,000 soldiers. Plus Bo Song's more than 3,000 useless flying troops, it is enough to forcefully break the stronghold!"

"I understand the Liangzhou soldiers. If there are more people, they will still have morale. If there are fewer people, their morale will collapse within a short time."

"Today at dusk, Yide will lead his troops to attack the main gate of the camp; I will lead my troops to attack the left gate, and the right gate will be handed over to Bo Song and General Huang."

"Besieged on three sides, the camp will be destroyed!"

No one understands the character of Liangzhou soldiers better than Ma Chao!

Zhang Fei was overjoyed after seeing the case: "We will follow Meng Qi's plan and defeat the enemy at dusk today. After defeating Zhang Ji, we will make an emergency landing in Didao City!"

Ma Chao's arrival was not hidden from Zhang Ji's scouts.

When he heard that the flag of the people coming was the "Horse-character Wolf Roaring Flag", Zhang Ji's expression turned aside.

"The flag with the character "horse" and "wolf roar", it's Ma Chao!" Zhang Ji was startled and felt panicked in his heart.

There were many newcomers in the camp who didn't know the "Horse-character Wolf Roaring Flag" and didn't quite understand who the flag represented. But when they heard it was Ma Chao, the generals changed their colors.

In Liangzhou, you may not even know who the current Emperor of Wei is, but you must know who Ma Chao is!

"Why did Ma Chao come to Didao City?"

"Could it be that Chang'an's reinforcements were defeated?"

Zhang Ji's heart became heavy.

If Chang'an's reinforcements fail, Zhuge Liang's army will come again soon, and Longyou will no longer be able to defend it.

Hao Zhao offered advice: "Your Majesty, if Ma Chao arrives at Didao City, Zhang Fei will definitely come to attack the stronghold again, so we need to order the sergeants to be on guard."

Zhang Ji worriedly said: "Bo Dao, many of our army officers are frightened when they hear the name of Ma Chao. If Zhang Fei and Ma Chao come to attack the stronghold, it may be difficult to defend the stronghold."

Hao Zhao said calmly: "You have to defend even if you can't! If we lose the favorable location of the camp and are overtaken by Zhang Fei's horse, the whole army will be defeated!"

It would be very difficult to deal with just one Zhang Fei, and if Ma Chao comes next, the difficulty level will be upgraded to hell difficulty level.

Zhang Ji also understands this truth.

Ma Chao arrived so suddenly that Zhang didn't have any extra time to prepare!
Even if he could get the news one day in advance, Zhang Ji could respond in time.

And now.

Zhang Ji could only rely on Hao Zhaoneng to defend the camp.

Thinking of this, Zhang Ji handed the command sword to Hao Zhao: "Bo Dao, I will give you full authority to defend the camp tonight!"

Hao Zhao did not delay, took Zhang Ji's command sword and began to deploy.

It's dusk.

Zhuge Qiao and Huang Zhong also arrived with troops.

Zhang Fei greeted him with a big smile: "Bosong, you are so late! If it had been a moment later, Meng Qi and I would have gone to attack the stronghold first."

Zhuge Qiao also smiled: "I've asked General Chariot and Cavalry to wait for a long time. When Zhang Ji is defeated, we will enter Didao City tonight to celebrate!"

After exchanging information with each other in detail, Zhuge Qiao made a prompt decision and attacked Zhang Ji's camp in three directions.

Whether it is Zhang Fei or Ma Chao, the brave soldiers under his command are both good at fighting and elite.

Without the defeat of Yiling, the combat effectiveness of the Han soldiers was at its peak.

After experiencing several rounds of deadly battles with Wei soldiers, the Wudang Feijun lost more than a thousand people, but the remaining Wudang Feijun had transformed from the initial recruits into veterans who were good at fighting.

"The Han and the thieves are not at odds with each other, and the king's business is not at peace!"

"Commanders, today is the day to defeat the thief!"

Zhang Fei gave the order and put on heavy armor at the front.

In this battle, no additional command is needed. It is enough for the soldiers to follow Zhang Fei's flag and charge into the stronghold!
Zhang Fei originally had 5,000 soldiers, but Bi Daocheng surrendered 2,000 Wei soldiers. Seven thousand soldiers roared like tigers and charged towards the main gate of Zhang Ji's camp.

At the left gate of the camp, Ma Chao was also wearing armor in front, leading the soldiers to attack the camp.

At the right gate of the camp, Huang Zhong led the unavailable flying troops Wang Ping, Ma Zhong, Gufu, Zhang Yi, Liu Yin, and Mi Zhao into the formation first, also wearing armor in front.

To say that this one is decent enough.

General Sangong of the Han Dynasty personally put on armor and attacked the stronghold. This kind of treatment was unmatched by the entire civil and military forces of Cao Wei.

"There is Zhang Fei at the main gate, Ma Chao at the west gate, and Huang Zhong at the east gate?"

"Did Zhuge Liang send all his troops to Longxi?"

"Chang'an's reinforcements must have been defeated!"

Originally, Zhang Ji was panicked when Ma Chao came to Longyou. Now that he heard that it was "Han Wei General Huang Zhong" who attacked the east gate, Zhang Ji felt desperate.

Chang'an's reinforcements have been defeated, how can we still fight?
It’s not surprising that Zhang Ji thought this way. After all, how could a normal person let the Han’s generals of hussars, generals of chariots, and generals of guard come together to attack him, a small governor of Liangzhou?

The only explanation is that the battle situation in Longyou has been decided and Zhuge Liang doesn't want to play anymore.

Directly dispatch the three strongest generals to decide the outcome in a battle!

"Bo Dao, we can't defend any longer! Leave through the north gate! Otherwise, if the Han soldiers arrive again, we won't be able to return to Jincheng." Wei Ping hurriedly advised Hao Zhao.

Hao Zhao gritted his teeth.

The arrival of Huang Zhong also panicked Hao Zhao, a calm Wei general. This meant that Han soldiers were arriving one after another and wanted to take Longyou in one go.

If all these ten thousand people were lost here, it would be difficult to hold on to Jincheng.

If Jincheng cannot be defended, the entire Liangzhou will fall!

Hesitation.

Zhang Ji also sent an order to withdraw his troops.

"withdraw!"

Hao Zhao no longer persisted and ordered the soldiers from the three gates to be withdrawn and headed for the north gate.

The Wei soldiers wanted to leave, but the Han soldiers naturally refused to let them go easily.

Three groups of Han soldiers covered them up and chased them for more than ten miles before leading the troops back.

Zhang Ji, who was lucky enough to escape with his life, tapped the sergeant and found that there were only more than 3,000 soldiers and horses left among the 10,000 soldiers, and the rest either died or fled.

Looking at Didao City in the distance, Zhang Ji was so angry that he drew his sword and slashed at the stone next to him: "Longxi is lost, and Jincheng is under the gaze of the Han soldiers!"

Hao Zhao calmly advised: "Envoy, please return to Jincheng to set up defenses first."

"If your majesty learns that Longyou is lost, he will definitely send a large army to snatch it away. Only by keeping Jincheng can your majesty have a chance to regain Longyou!"

"As for Prefect You, we can only leave it to fate!"

Zhang Ji cursed and led his troops away bitterly.

Didao City.

After learning that Zhang Ji was defeated, the officials and people in the city became panicked again.

You Chu also looked ashen.

The reinforcements were defeated and the officials and people in the city could no longer restrain themselves!

"Today is the time for me to fulfill my promise to you. If you kidnap me and go to see the Han soldiers, you can save your lives." You Chu was ready to be captured.

All the officials were a little ashamed, and no one came forward to kidnap You Chu.

Chief Shi Ma Yong sighed and personally led people to open the gate of Didao City to welcome the Han soldiers into the city.

Zhuge Qiao did not dare to be careless and ordered Wudang Feijun to seize the four gates of Didao City first to guard against ambushes in the city.

After all the soldiers in the city were disarmed, Zhuge Qiao entered the city with his generals.

After he was released and the people were settled.

You Chu, Ma Yong and other officials from Didao City were all taken away.

"You Chu, do you know your guilt for resisting me for so many days?" Zhang Fei's eyes widened with anger, and his evil aura made the timid official tremble.

You Chu looked at Zhang Fei, not at all afraid, but spoke calmly: "I am the prefect of Longxi County, and I am supposed to defend this county for the country, so what crime do I have?"

Zhang Fei secretly admired him and shouted: "Now that the city has been destroyed, will you surrender or not?"

You Chu didn't answer but asked: "I said I would surrender, do you dare to believe it?"

Zhang Fei suddenly choked on his words.

How can we dare to believe that we are in a desperate situation?
At this moment, Zhuge Qiao's laughter rang out: "Prefect You, if you are willing to surrender, I will believe in you. You will still be the prefect of Longxi."

"Not only that, I will also evacuate all the soldiers and horses in the city, and I will not interfere with any official transfers in Longxi County, nor will I leave anyone to monitor you."

You Chu looked for the sound and saw a young man in armor, with majestic weapons and a heroic attitude.

"Who are you?" You Chu's eyes gradually became serious, and all the officials in Didao City also looked at Zhuge Qiao.

Zhuge Qiao took off his helmet and faced the people traveling to Chu. His voice was elegant and loud: "Zhuge Qiao, the eldest son of the prime minister of the Han Dynasty and the general assisting the Han Dynasty!"

(End of this chapter)