The revival of Shu Han

Chapter 217 A Feast for Crows ([-])

Following Xu Cong's voice, everyone in the big tent became nervous.Some younger ones unconsciously put their hands on their sabers.

After all, Zhang Hu stood up, pressed his hands down lightly, and then agreed with a steady voice: "Cao Min waits to welcome Lord Mou Xiang."

This is really hypocritical.Although in the Wei, Jin and Zen dynasties, the county marquis titles and fiefdoms of these four families all disappeared.But there is still some kind of official position of captain or school lieutenant, and they are still far away from the class of "grassmen".

"Hehehe, uncle said that, it really offends my nephew." With this heroic laugh, a strong man who moved the iron tower strode in: "Hehe, everyone is here. I will say today I want to find brothers Zishe and Ziyin for a drink at night, why can't I find anyone? Well, two uncles, brothers, what are you talking about tonight?"

After Zhang Hu and Zhang Xiong looked at each other, Zhang Hu smiled slightly: "Nephew Ziyu, what do you think we are talking about when we get together?"

"Hehe, since my uncle asked about it, my nephew should just say it straight. Just now, Cao Jinzuo, who accompanied the army, came to report to me. It is said that the two uncles received people from outside the army last night and this afternoon respectively. Said that you all gathered together tonight, hehehe..."

Although Jia Chong is now in control of Jinzuo, Jia Chong will not be so stupid as to publicly issue an order to all Jinzuo staff that you must cooperate with Zhang Hu and others' rebellion.Therefore, the Jinzuo personnel who were not directly descendants of Jia Chong were very keen to discover the problems of Zhang Hu and others.

"I won't talk too much about my nephew. Now my whole family is in Luoyang, so I dare not start trouble at this time. But my nephew's ancestors were loyal ministers of Emperor Wu of Wei, and my nephew was also a member of Wei when he was born. Minister. So, on this matter, what my nephew can say is: In this army, I will try my best to keep everything under control. When the time comes, when the uncles and brothers are about to leave, my nephew will try my best to cooperate. That’s all I can say, my little nephew. My nephew is leaving!"

Looking at Xu Cong's back, Zhang Hu and the others looked at each other: Hey, it's not a secret.Fortunately, the grandson at least maintained a neutral neutrality.

Nothing to say all night.The next day, Wang Hun's order came down: the whole army will withdraw to the north of Xiling City and concentrate.

After that, starting from mid-October, the Jin army attacked the Wu army's wooden wall as much as possible. This military operation, which caused heavy casualties on both sides, lasted until mid-November.

And on the other side... the Yong'an Palace in Badong County of the Shu Han Dynasty.Guan Yi also arrived here in mid-October.

At this time, the Yong'an Governor's Mansion was full of voices.Guan Yi, Huo Zai, Sun Gang, Lu Ya, Gou Ning, Luo Xian and others gathered together.They are discussing how they can pull their own part from the fat of the Bu family.

"Hey, it's October [-]th now? It's been more than four months since Shi Gongxu sent troops to Xiling in June this year. These Wu dogs are still there? When did they become so tenacious?"

"Da Sima, Xiling is different. It is the throat of Wu. Without Xiling, there is no danger in the middle reaches of the Yangtze River. For a country like Dongwu, Xiling, Xunyang, and Jianye are three places. A strategic location that is related to the life and death of the country. Unless they voluntarily subjugate the country, they will never give up."

"Ha! What Ling Ze said is good. But it's been so long now, Wang Xuanchong of Jin Kingdom can't hold on any longer, right?"

"According to the information sent by our Siwen Cao, one-fifth of Jin's [-] troops should have been lost."

"Hmph, it's almost there. Let's prepare to do it too. If you go late, you won't get anything. Everyone, please listen to the order."

"I'll be waiting for the order from the great Sima!"

"Zhong Le, you go to Hanzhong County yourself. Tell Ling Xing and Hui Xing to send [-] troops to the Golden City, and then act like our army is going to attack Weixing County."

"Subordinates take orders."

"Well, if you go this time, you must show me that reckless man. We are just putting on a show in the Golden City, helping Zhang Hu and others to attract Liu Qin's small army. Why don't we climb up by ourselves? From Nangongshan. If you go to Hanzhong, you have to keep a close eye on Zhang Lingxing! No matter what happens in Weixing County, he is not allowed to cross the Golden City and enter Weixing County. If you can’t even take Liu Qin down, then these five good generals Future generations are only a burden to us, and have no value!"

"The subordinate understands, and must strictly follow Da Sima's instructions."

"Well, let me calculate the time... In this way, it is now October [-]th. It takes three or four days for Feige to pass the letter from Yong'an to Hanzhong. It will take about fifteen days for you to go there. I will ask Lingxing and Huixing to prepare first. Soldiers and horses. Start after you go. Make the momentum bigger. At that time, I will see if the Jin army will withdraw or not!"

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On November [-]th, in the north of Xiling City, the camp of the Jin Army.

"Everyone, the King of Runan sent an urgent message last night. It is said that Liu Qin, the prefect of Weixing County, reported urgently. Zhang Zun, the prefect of Hanzhong County in Xishu, and Zhang Lingxing led an army of [-] troops to station in the Golden City. They looked at my Nangong Road in Weixing County. The King of Runan asked me Let's wait and see if some troops can be dispatched to support Weixing County."

As soon as Wang Hun said this, many leading generals in the tent seemed extremely anxious.

"Hey! Shu thief! Seeing that Weixing County's defense strength is weak at this time, do you want to come and renege on the alliance?" (Guan Yi: Speaking of your family, it seems that you haven't signed an alliance with Soochow)
"General Wang, the last general, Hu Lie, please fight! General, please give me a 3000-man army, and I will gallop to Weixing County in the starry night. The Shu thieves will not be allowed to enter Nangong Road for half a step!"

"Hey, after a few months of fighting, our army has lost nearly ten thousand people. If we want to take away the army at this time..."

Listen to the chaotic discussions of many generals below.Wang Hun only felt upset for a while.

This war should not be fought!On this point, the Jingzhou Legion has a consensus from top to bottom.It was all directed by His Majesty the Emperor blindly.Now that it has become like this, our side has suffered heavy losses and has not gained any benefits.And so far there is no hope of repelling Wu Jun!

That Bu Chan in Xiling City is really a waste.It's been more than a month.The Jin army was really trying their best to attack the wooden wall of Soochow.I broke through the wall several times.If the Bu family army in Xiling City had opened the door and fought out at this time, under the attack of the two sides, the Wu army would have collapsed long ago!But at this step, Zhongsi just sits firmly in the city and does not come out!What is he thinking?How long can you defend Xiling City when Lao Tzu retreats?

"General Yang Lie, the last general Yang Hu has something to say."

"Huh? Uncle has something to say. All right, everyone, be quiet! Listen to Uncle!"

"General Xie Yanglie. Ladies and gentlemen, Western Shu's dispatch of troops to Weixing County actually means several meanings. First, Western Shu has also coveted this Xiling and is ready to pick peaches. Second, Eastern Wu's great respect for our army A large-scale counteroffensive is coming. Our army must be prepared to respond and be ready to withdraw at any time!"

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On the other side, under Xiling City, the Soochow Army camp.

Through this battle, Lu Kang, who has fully established his prestige, is now talking freely: "Everyone, first of all, we must clarify the first point, Xishu will never have the slightest interest in Weixing County of Jin State. They are now engaged in a war in the Golden City." Making such a big noise is just to force the Jin army to retreat."

Weixing County in this era is Ankang City in Shaanxi Province in later generations. Ankang City in the 21st century is the transportation hub between Shaanxi, Northeast Sichuan and Chongqing.Socioeconomic strength is very good.But in this day and age...
The Qinling Mountains straddle the north and south, and there are two large basins in the vast mountains.One is the Hanzhong Basin and the other is the Ankang Basin.And what about the size of the two?If the Hanzhong Basin is the size of two thumbs, then the Ankang Basin is the size of a little finger.

Because it is a basin, it must be surrounded by mountains.Therefore, Weixing County in this era is actually surrounded by the vast Qinling Mountains.The key is that the flat ground inside is extremely small, and the output is not large.

For the Shu Han, taking Weixing County is more troublesome than not taking Weixing County: if you take it down, you have to garrison there.And the output there cannot support a certain number of troops.You have to keep throwing money into it.But in this era, Hanzhong and Weixing don’t have highways to connect them, and food needs to be transported from Hanzhong, which also has to cross mountains and ridges.This loss is too great.

Moreover, due to the extremely inconvenient transportation, even if Weixing County is controlled by the enemy, it is impossible for the enemy to use this as a base to launch a large-scale attack.Even if there is an attack, as long as the Golden City is still there, the problem is not big.

That's why Lu Kang said: Xishu had no intention of taking Weixing County under the hood.

So, is Xishu really so kind and made such a big battle just to help Soochow and push the Jin army to retreat?
No child in Soochow would believe this.

So, what was Guan Zifeng from Xishu thinking?

"Great Sima, generals. Once the Jin army retreats, the morale of the defenders in Xiling City will drop rapidly. Our army will be able to capture Xiling within a month's siege at most. But there is a premise: Xishu will not intervene. If When the Bu family was cut off from foreign aid and the hearts of the people in the city were fluctuating, why did they suddenly receive the news that Xishu came to help?"

(End of this chapter)