Three Kingdoms: I choose Xiao Qiao and Da Qiao, why are you crying, Diao Chan?

Chapter 486 Xu Huang!

But soon, Wei Yan noticed something:

“Feng Xiao just said that only 5,000 people will be left to guard Jincheng County?

"Isn't this a joke? To the north of Jincheng County is Zhangye County, and to the west there are Qiang people causing chaos.

"If we only leave 5,000 people, we may be attacked by the enemy..."

In response, Guo Jia smiled calmly:
“Don’t worry, Master Wen. I have recently mastered the Eight Formations of Stone Soldiers and can deploy a stone formation in a strategic location in the north of the city.

“Even if the enemy had a hundred thousand men, it would be difficult for them to come over, not to mention that Zhangye County only had ten or twenty thousand men at most.

"As for the Qiang soldiers, they are just a mob. We have the city at our disposal, so we have nothing to fear from them.

“But precisely because of this, I must stay in Yunwu City to guard it and prevent any accidents.

"I can't accompany the general to attack Wuwei County and give him advice."

Hearing that Guo Jia was going to personally take charge of Yunwu, Wei Yan felt a little relieved and immediately replied:
"Don't worry, Fengxiao. It's enough to have the help of Kuai Liang, the chief priest, to help this general!"

After the discussion, Wei Yan couldn't wait to start preparing food and supplies.

As soon as the 30,000 troops from the south arrive, he can immediately send troops to Wuwei!

A few days later.

Wei Yan had almost prepared the food and supplies.

At this time, a general also arrived outside the city with an army of 30,000.

Wei Yan immediately went out of the city to greet him.

When Wei Yan saw this leading general, he was overjoyed and immediately stepped forward to hold his hand and said:
"Brother Han Sheng, long time no see!"

Huang Zhong also said with emotion:

“Since I was transferred to Nanyang County for support, I have become the garrison commander of Nanyang County.

"Later, the lord appointed Yin Li as the governor of Nanyang, and I taught Yin Li for a long time before I finally had a chance to escape.

"Now my lord has ordered me to lead an army of 20,000 to support Wen Chang.

"When I passed through Longxi County, I learned from Bofu that you, Wenchang, were planning to attack Wuwei County!
"Finally, this old bone of mine has found a place to use his skills!"

Seeing Huang Zhong’s excited face, Wei Yan also laughed and welcomed him into the city.

At the banquet, Wei Yan toasted Huang Zhong and said:

“This time when we attacked Wuwei County, our army only had 55,000 troops, while the enemy had a full 40,000 defenders.

"I was under a lot of pressure originally, but now that Brother Han Sheng is here, my confidence has doubled!"

Huang Zhong drank the wine in the jug and replied happily:

"Although I am old, I can still help you with a strong bow and a precious sword!"

Driven by the alcohol, Wei Yan boasted:

"Han Sheng is in his prime, how can he be considered old?
"Come on, come on, let's not go home until we're drunk tonight!"

Just when Wei Yan was about to get drunk with Huang Zhong, Guo Jia suddenly reminded him:
"General Wenchang, as the saying goes, speed is the essence of war.

"If the general is planning to leave tomorrow, it would be better for him to drink less today.

"After we take over Wuwei County, we can have a good drink with General Han Sheng!"

Wei Yan, who was already drunk, became unhappy when he heard this.

Fortunately, at this time, Huang Zhong also reminded:
"Yes, Wenchang. We will be dispatching troops tomorrow, so you should drink less today. You must not let alcohol interfere with our work."

Seeing both of them say this, Wei Yan could only suppress his excitement and said with a sigh:

"You two are right. Now that we are done drinking, let's talk about how to attack Wuwei County."

At this time, Kuai Liang suddenly said:
"The seat of Wuwei County was in Guzang County, and the southern part of Guzang County was Hongchiling.

"Hongchiling is an important pass on the Hexi Corridor of the Silk Road leading to Chang'an.

"If you want to reach Guzang County, you must first find a way to cross Hongchiling." However, the temperature on Hongchiling is cold, and it is already the end of August, so it must be extremely cold on the mountain.

"Soldiers need to prepare thick clothes when they go, otherwise many people will freeze to death or get frostbitten before they reach Guzang County."

Wei Yan said "hmm":
"I already know about this, and I have prepared thick clothes.

"What I am worried about is that the enemy will occupy this place first and set up an ambush in the mountains.

"If this is the case, our army will suffer a heavy blow even if we cross Hongchiling..."

As he spoke, Wei Yan looked to Guo Jia for help.

Since the other party suggested that he attack Wuwei County, he must have taken these situations into consideration.

Guo Jia poured himself a cup of tea and said slowly:
"You are worrying too much. Hongchi Ridge is thirty-four miles long from east to west, and the climate there is cold, so it is difficult for the enemy to stay there for a long time.

“On the contrary, we may encounter an enemy ambush at the foot of the mountain when we go down.

"Then you can find out where the enemy is in advance, and then use a trick to quickly eliminate the enemy!"

When Guo Jia reached this point, he suddenly stopped talking and started sipping his tea.

Upon seeing this, Wei Yan immediately walked up to Guo Jia and said anxiously:
"Feng Xiao is really good at keeping people in suspense. Tell us your plan as soon as possible!"

Seeing Wei Yan's anxious look, Guo Jiale laughed and whispered four words in Wei Yan's ear:
"Avalanche plan!"

Wei Yan's pupils suddenly shrank!
……

The next morning.

Wei Yan led an army of 55,000 and a group of soldiers with great vigor and pride and saluted Guo Jia on the city wall.

Then he led his army towards the northeast.

Guo Jia watched the army leave with a smile on his face:
"If we win this battle, we can secure the western part of Liang Province.

"But from now on, this military advisor will also be busy..."

After muttering to himself, Guo Jia took the garrison commander Yan Xing, pulled huge stones that had been chiseled from the mountain, and headed to the northwest road to set up the Eight Stone Soldiers Formation.

……

Zhangye County, Lude County.

The defending general Xu Huang was originally a subordinate of Yang Feng.

However, after Liu Xie came to power, he immediately appointed Xu Huang as the Governor of Liangzhou.

Because Liu Xie knew very well how capable this famous general of Cao Wei was in his previous life.

In the previous life's major battles such as the Battle of Xuzhou, Guandu, Bailang Mountain, Nanjun, and Hanzhong, the other side all made meritorious contributions.

Now, before the attack of Lu Bu's army, Liangzhou had been peaceful because of Xu Huang's presence.

The Qiang tribes in the west did not dare to make any invasion.

However, since Lu Bu's army attacked, Xu Huang finally felt the tremendous pressure.

He hurried back to Zhangye County from Dunhuang County, the westernmost county in Liangzhou, intending to control this important county.

Because no matter whether it is Wuwei County or Zhangye County, once they are captured by the enemy, the western part of Liangzhou can be completely cut off.

At present, Wuwei County is guarded by Han Sui and Zhu Jun.

He only needs to defend Zhangye County and wait for an opportunity to attack Jincheng County in the south to maintain his dignity as the Governor of Liangzhou!

The court valued him so much that Xu Huang was always grateful.

If he cannot recover the southern counties now, he will not have the face to go back to see the emperor.

On this day, Xu Huang was training his troops when an elderly strategist over fifty years old suddenly came in to report.

This person was none other than Cao Cao's former adviser, the famous poisonous minister - Cheng Yu, Cheng Zhongde, who was sent by Liu Bei to Liu Xie some time ago!
Cheng Yu bowed to Xu Huang and said:
"General, according to the spies, Wei Yan led an army of 50,000 to attack Wuwei County, leaving only a few thousand troops to guard Jincheng County.

"This is a great opportunity for us to take back Jincheng County!"

(End of this chapter)