Chapter 1228 Counterattack, Siege

  Feng Du, holding a horsewhip in his hand, stood at the highest point of Ekou, looking down the mountain, but he could see everything from the northeast, south, and east of the river.

  But Feng Duhu asked, "How is Gaoping Pass?"

  Before Zhongduhu came, Zhang Bao was the highest military commander in Hedong.

  In addition to focusing on guarding against the Zheguan direction, at the same time, be prepared to lose Gaopingguan at any time.

  Even Sima Yi will go south from Taiyuan—although after General Guan rushes to Taiyuan, this possibility is very slim.

  But whether it is news from Gaopingguan or Taiyuan, a copy will be sent to Zhang Bao as soon as possible.

  Especially in the direction of Gaopingguan, Chuanqi will be dispatched to make contact every morning and evening.

  At this moment, Zhang Bao couldn't help showing joy when he heard the question from the Central Guard:

   "Returning to the Central Guard, Gaopingguan just sent news yesterday that General Shi Zhonglang and Chen Jun have arrived at Gaopingguan, and even fought a battle with the Wei bandits."

   "Now that the thieves have been driven back, Gao Pingguan has no worries!"

  Hearing that Shi Bao had guarded the Gaoping Pass, Feng Duhu couldn't help raising his eyebrows.

  Recalling that when I met Shi Bao at the beginning of the year, I heard that he was as famous as Deng Ai.

   Now it seems that the authenticity of this evaluation is not low.

  Although Deng Ai was killed when he was unknown, he did not wait for his growth period.

   But this does not prevent Feng Duhu from knowing how powerful this person is.

  Actually, Shi Bao's performance over the years has been really good—except for her weak will when it comes to female sex.

  But the current big Han, because of years of wars, there are many boys and girls, and there is a trend of great integration of Han and Hu.

  The addition of Hu Nu made the competition more intense.

  As long as you can afford it, you love me, and there is nothing wrong with being lecherous. If you have one more child, it will be a contribution to the big man.

   "How is the battle going?"

  Feng Duhu was somewhat curious.

  Speaking of which, this is Shi Bao's first time taking on an important task independently.

   Zhang Bao talked about the battle at Gaoping Pass.

  Then said with a slight sigh:

   "The Sima division is lucky. If the sudden Chen army is like the 3,000 elite soldiers led by General Wang, the battle at Gaoping Pass may not be so easy for him to escape."

  Feng Duhu couldn't help laughing:

   "How greedy is General Zhang? The 3,000 elite soldiers led by Wang Minda (that is, Wang Han) are all veterans of hundreds of battles."

   "Looking at the whole big man, there are only about 30,000 people who can compare with them."

   Of course, these 30,000 people do not include cavalry.

  Most of them are former tiger infantry brought out by the prime minister himself.

  The remaining less than half are mostly the Qianmodao Camp and Qianwudang Camp under Feng Duhu's command.

  The source of soldiers is mainly Nanxiang children and southern Zhongyi people.

   As for the last remaining people, they are the Baixuan soldiers left by the late emperor.

  It's just that Feng Duhu has focused on training cavalry since he became the lieutenant of Qiang Hu.

  Although there are infantry under his command, there has been no expansion.

   Instead, after he became the governor of Liangzhou, the cavalry gradually became the main force.

  Many of the 3,000 people led by Wang Han were old men who had followed Feng Duhu during his first Northern Expedition.

  So it is not an exaggeration to say that they are veterans of many battles.

  Zhang Bao naturally knew this too, so he smiled dryly and didn't say much.

  Feng Duhu turned his head, glanced at him, and then continued to ask:

   "Now Gaopingguan, who is in charge?"

   "Of course it's still Shi Zhongrong."

   "Where is Wenchang Wei?"

  Hearing Feng Duhu take the initiative to mention Wei Yan, Zhang Bao's originally happy face suddenly felt a little embarrassed.

  Yes, why did you forget about Wei Wenchang?

  The life and death of the great Han general is unknown, it should be a sad thing, showing joy, it should never be.

  Zhang Bao quickly rubbed his face, trying to suppress the joy, and then said in a slightly sad tone:

   "It is said that he was seriously injured and unconscious. The army has sent someone to **** him back to Chang'an for treatment."

   "Are you unconscious?" Feng Duhu was really surprised, "Seriously injured?"

   "Yes, seriously injured." Zhang Bao nodded with a heavy look on his face.

  Although Wei Yan was able to serve as the governor of Hedong Dufu, his queen sister contributed a lot.

  But there was such a big mistake, Zhang Bao, as a general, naturally had some complaints about Wei Yan in his heart.

   "Seriously injured and unconscious, sent back to Chang'an for treatment..."

  Feng Duhu repeated it, and then there was a little emotion in his tone, and a three-point sigh:

   "It doesn't matter, it doesn't matter if you go back to Chang'an... After all, Chang'an has a medical school."

   The tone is not exhausted, but it seems that he does not want to say anything.

   Zhang Bao hesitated to speak. After waiting for a long time, he didn't hear Feng Duhu continue. After all, he couldn't help asking:

   "The Central Protector thinks, what should Wei Wenchang do when he returns to Chang'an?"

  Feng Duhu glanced at Zhang Bao in surprise, and then at Zhang Yi, Zhang Jiu and others who fell behind Zhang Bao.

  If it was changed to before, and Wei Yan had the support of the palace, it would be difficult for the Central Capital Protectorate to say anything.

  As for now, the one in the palace, just dealing with the dissatisfaction of Jiang Wan, Fei Yi, Dong Yun and others, is probably enough of a headache.

  So at this moment, the military guards of the Central Capital, both internal and external, do have a great say in this matter.

   What people didn't expect was that Feng Duhu shook his head and said:

   "Shangdang matter, we still have to wait for the Secretary to investigate before we can draw a conclusion. At that time, we must act according to the laws of the state."

   "The war is tight now, and the top priority is to retreat the enemy, at least to stabilize the situation first."

   Speaking of this, Feng Duhu chuckled, not knowing if it was a sneer or a sneer, or he thought of something else.

   "How can a general not win a battle? Even Wu Zi has not won a battle. If he is convicted only of defeat in one battle, how can he convince others?"

  Whether it is Cao Cao, Sun Quan, or Ji Han's Liu Bei, Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, Zhao Yun...

  Which one has never lost a battle?

  A general who has won every battle and has never been defeated is called a peerless famous general, and there are only a handful of them in history.

   As for the relationship between Feng Duhu and Wei Yan, you can refer to the matter between the prime minister and Li Yan.

   Zhuge Liang used to "want to endure for the country" to Li Yan, and even retreated again and again.

   It wasn't until Li Yan's crime was unforgivable that he was angrily deposed in one fell swoop.

  The client, Li Yan, also pleaded guilty and dared not argue for himself.

  That's the case, there are conspiracy theories in later generations, insisting that Li Yan and the prime minister failed in the power struggle, and the prime minister resorted to tricks to make Li Yan demoted to a commoner.

   I want to cry out for Li Yan.

   People's hearts are sinister, but that's it.

   Regarding the bad things that happened to Li Yan after he became the auxiliary minister, is it still necessary for the prime minister to harm him?

  Feng Duhu naturally doesn't care about the evaluation of himself by later generations. After all, he has no hope for his reputation behind him.

  According to his own estimation, if the aristocratic family did not compile ten or eight unofficial histories to arrange themselves, they would be sorry for the oppression of the aristocratic family over the years.

   But even so, it is impossible for him to convict veteran officials like Wei Yan in private.

   It is definitely necessary to act in a dignified way, to persuade people with reason, so as not to fall into the trap.

  The most important thing is to close the coffin at one stroke, at least in the Han Dynasty, to make an iron case.

  Hearing Feng Duhu's words, Zhang Bao also said that someone Feng had changed.

  The cruelty turned into kindness.

  But hearing Feng Duhu's laughter, and seeing this person's expressionless face, he remembered what his brother-in-law said if he acted according to the laws of the country.

   Suddenly, I felt that something was not quite right.

  The matter of Wei Yan and Shangdang had nothing to do with him.

  He didn't want to say anything more.

  But his sister in the palace has inextricably related to this matter.

  No matter how dull he is, he knows that if he really wants to investigate deeply, sooner or later his sister queen will be implicated.

  Last year, he naturally knew that his brother-in-law had suffered a lot.

  Cruel Xiaowenhe!

  That's why Zhang Bao deliberately mentioned Wei Yan, just to know how far Xiaowenhe wants to take this matter.

  No way, one of my two younger sisters is married to the emperor, and the other is married to the guardian of the central government.

   It’s really embarrassing for myself.

   Zhang Bao only heard a sigh:

   "The Zhongduhu is right. It's just that Wei Yan is also a veteran of the big man, and he has made a lot of contributions to the big man over the years."

   "There must be faults for losing the party this time. The merits and demerits really need to be carefully screened."

   "In the battle report sent back by Shi Zhongrong, Wei Chang, the son of Wei Yan, was mentioned, saying that Gaoping Pass was able to defend, and this son also had some credit."

  Hearing this, Feng Duhu glanced at Zhang Bao with some surprise, and there was a color in his eyes, as if he finally understood something.

  With a faint smile on his face, he said in a low voice:

   "Brother, do you know that when the prime minister wanted to dismiss Li Zhengfang, he asked me to write to Li Haoxuan (that is, Li Feng)?"

  Zhang Bao was taken aback: "What?"

   "Stop the father and use the son." Feng Duhu said, and gave Zhang Bao a meaningful look, "Do you understand?"

  Zhang Bao was a little dazed, as if he understood, but also didn't seem to understand.

   It was Zhang Jiu, with a look of admiration on his face.

   Everyone said that they were cruel and merciless, the rumors were too much!

  Even in the face of political opponents, he does not get involved, but he can still suppress his selfishness and act according to the laws of the country. Can he be said to be broad-minded?

   "Speaking of Li Zhengfang, Wei Wenchang has a somewhat similar personality to him."

   After all, Feng Duhu couldn't help but commented, "Both of them are too selfish, they don't get along with their colleagues, and they think highly of themselves."

  "In all things in the world, mediocre people are often defeated by laziness, and capable people are often defeated by arrogance."

  “Therefore, no matter how talented you are, you must act with humility. Because humility makes people progress, and pride makes people lag behind!”

   Zhang Bao understood this time, and praised:

   "The Chinese capital protects this statement, is it reasonable?"

  Feng Duhu shook his head: "I don't dare to take the credit, I didn't say this."

   "Oh? What wise man said that?"

  Feng Duhu glanced at him: "Of course it's what the sages of my teacher said."

   "Uh, no wonder, no wonder!"

  Zhang Bao showed the original expression.

  Zhongdu waved his hand: "Okay, let's not talk about these digressions. Without being an army, you can get here in a maximum of two days."

   "In this way, Hedong will have 50,000 riders in one step. Do you have any suggestions for the next step?"

   As he spoke, he raised his horsewhip, pointed towards Gaoping Pass, and then pointed to Zhiguan:

   "Are we heading northeast, or southeast?"

   "Naturally to the northeast!"

  Zhang Bao said without hesitation, "Zhe Pass is dangerous, and it is controlled by bandits and heavy troops, so it is difficult to capture it in a hurry."

   "Gaopingguan is very different. Gaopingguan is still under the control of the big man, and Sima Shi has just been defeated."

   "When our army arrives at Gaoping Pass, no matter whether we go south to attack Sima Division and capture Gaodu City, or go north to recapture the eldest son, it is a feasible strategy."

   Zhang Bao emphasized his tone, "The most important thing is that there is an engineering battalion in Gaopingguan!"

   "Zhongduhu, as long as there is an engineering battalion, Gaodu and the eldest son are all at your fingertips!"

  Feng Duhu heard the words, passed Zhang Bao, looked at Zhang Yi and Zhang Jiu:

   "You all think so?"

  Zhang Yi and Zhang Jiu both nodded: "Exactly."

  Feng Duhu smiled, then turned to look at Gao Pingguan...

  While Feng Duhu was planning how to counterattack, the offensive and defensive battle in Xiangyang in the south had already entered a fever pitch.

   I have to say that Lu Xun's long-planned plan is getting closer to success.

  The warships of the Wu State Water Army, covering the sky and the sun, have always firmly controlled the Han River.

  The Wei army in Fancheng wanted to rebuild the pontoon bridge several times to connect to the south, but was stopped by Lu Xun.

   And on Mount Xian to the south of Xiangyang City, the sound of shouting and killing was loud.

  Zhu Ran personally led 5,000 elite soldiers, took a secret boat, and went around to the south. Taking advantage of the Wei army's unpreparedness, he sent Zhu Yi as the vanguard, and captured Longpanji near Mount Xian at night.

  In the northwest of Longpanji is Mount Xian, and to the north is Mount Xianshou.

   Between Longpanji and Xianshou Mountain, there is a narrow strip with dense forests and dangerous terrain, which is the only way to go to Xiangyang.

  The Wei army deployed troops here to prevent the Wu army from passing through here.

  Unexpectedly, Zhu Ran didn't go there at all, but occupied Longpanji in the south, condescending.

  In addition, to the east of this place is the Han River again, with the help of Wu Guoshui army from afar.

   Most of the troops of the Wei army in Xiangyang were taken away by Guanqiu Jian, and they went to Caoqiao Pass to prepare for Feng.

   Coupled with the defeat in Suizhong, the troops were greatly damaged, and they failed to return to Xiangyang.

  Therefore, the troops in Xiangyang City are not abundant.

  Even if you know the terrain here is dangerous, there is no way to deploy heavy troops here.

  Under the pincer attack of Wu State's water and land, the Wei army at the pass left more than a hundred corpses and fled in embarrassment.

  Zhu Ran followed closely behind and drove the army forward.

  At the same time, he sent someone to inform Bu Zhi, asking Bu Zhi to send someone to attack the Wei army camp on Xianshan Mountain.

   After Zhu Ran wiped out the Wei army in the area of ​​Xianshou Mountain and Panlongji, he continued to turn westward, cutting off the rear of the Wei army on Xianshan Mountain.

  The Wei army in Xiangyang City lost its attention to the north and south at this time.

  The Han River to the north is the main force of the water army led by Lu Xun, and he dare not slack off.

  And the Wu army in the south is attacking Xianshan again.

  Considering one thing and losing another, the Wei army on Xianshan Mountain was isolated and helpless, and finally the whole army was wiped out.

   So far, the entire periphery of Xiangyang City has been wiped out by the Wu army.

  At the same time, Bu Zhi moved his army to Xianshan, and Zhu Ran moved his army to Xianshou Mountain, so he could see the layout of Xiangyang city clearly.

  Combined with Lu Xun's navy, Wu Jun's navy and land army, surrounded Xiangyang like an iron barrel, airtight.

  At this time, Guan Qiujian, who had returned to his teacher Wancheng, could no longer hold back his emotions, and rushed to Hu Zhi's tent angrily:

   "General Hu, the western thief and Wu Kou attacked Jingzhou together, why did the reinforcements come so late?"

  If you can come a few days earlier, maybe you can take advantage of Wu Kou's layout and take advantage of Fancheng to see if you can break through the Hanshui defense line.

   Now that Wu Kou is fully prepared, he can only do nothing.

  As the governor of Jingzhou, Guan Qiujian naturally knew that there were not enough soldiers in Xiangyang City at this time.

  Now the Han River is blocked by Wu Kou, unable to get in touch with the south.

   Looking from the top of Fancheng City, Xiangyang City is constantly sending out distress signals to the north, and the situation seems to be extremely bad.

  The city is big and there are few guards, so it can be called an undefensible city.

  If there is any mistake in Xiangyang, Guan Qiujian knows that he will be guilty of losing his land, and he will be punished in all likelihood.

  Hu Zhi is the chief general who led the army to rescue this time, and he is also very impatient at this time:

   "How to march, the general has his own arrangements, I just follow orders, if you ask me, you might as well ask the general!"

  I remembered the military order sent by the general when the leading army came.

  Hu Zhi could not help but curse in his heart:

  The Taichung Three Dogs will spoil the country's affairs!

  (end of this chapter)