Chapter 704: Warriors of the Nation
The battle at Jiamengguan has come to an end, even though the Yizhou army is far superior to the Guanzhong army in terms of strength, but the defeat is like a mountain, and the commander is beheaded, and the rest all surrender.
Jia Meng Guan Ke, Guan Zhong General Colonel was red on his face, and he was rejoicing at Fang Cai's feat.
With 500 men to conquer the dangerous pass garrisoned by 3,000 soldiers and horses, it is like a myth to say, and no one may believe it.
And these generals, as participants and creators of myths, also feel as if they were born in a dream.
With such an experience, even when talking to others in the future, I have the capital to brag and proudly claim that I have participated in this grand event.
Everyone looked at the city wall, the tall and majestic figure, and their faces showed a look of fanatical worship.
After a while, a general finally mustered up the courage and couldn't help but step forward and ask: "The Art of War: Ten are to encircle it, and five are to attack it, to the effect that the leader of the army will destroy the enemy with superior forces. ”
"But why is the general only willing to lead 500 soldiers to capture Jiameng Pass this time? Even if Langzhong really lacks troops, it will have no effect if he leads a thousand troops to the battle, right? ”
Xu Huang looked at the man with a smile on his face and said, "In terms of the art of war, it is true that we should fight with an upright army and crush the enemy with superior forces. ”
"However, I have recently broken the Yizhou army in Liangkeba County, and the Yizhou soldiers were immediately frightened when they heard my name, if I led too many troops, how could the guards of Jiameng Pass dare to go out of the city?"
"On the contrary, I deliberately only led five hundred soldiers, pretending to be arrogant all the way, and the Jiameng guard will definitely think that I am arrogant and arrogant because of my repeated victories."
"Seeing that our army is small, if he has the heart of greed and meritorious service, he will definitely go out of the city to meet the battle in accordance with the art of war of 'five rules of attack'."
"Only in this way can we bypass the steep walls of Jiameng Pass and fight against them in the wilderness."
Xu Huang expected that if the guards of Jiameng were not really too incompetent and did not have a trace of enterprising, they would definitely lead the troops out of the city when they saw him personally leading five hundred tired divisions to come.
This time, Xu Huang did fight according to the words in the military book, but he used the 'five attacks' in reverse.
The generals were dumbfounded when they heard this, they didn't expect that the art of war could be used in such a reverse.
Another person asked: "The Art of War: The soldiers and horses have not moved, and the grain and grass go first." The general is a veteran of the battlefield, how can he not understand this? Why did he deliberately let the soldiers bring less dry food? ”
Xu Huang replied: "When the overlord of Chu broke the cauldron and sunk the boat, the Marquis of Huaiyin fought against the water in the past, all of them were put to death and reborn, arousing the soldiers' hearts to fight to the death, and only then did they win. ”
"If there was still surplus food in the army at that time, which could support the army to return to Langzhong, when facing the three thousand Yizhou army, where would the soldiers have the heart to die?"
"I deliberately asked the soldiers to bring less dry food, and I even informed the people that the thief army was coming, so that they would understand the current dilemma. Then he boosted his morale and gave him confidence, so that the soldiers could not be afraid of the enemy and fight to the death. ”
"One person is desperate, ten people are unstoppable, if five hundred soldiers fight to the death, why are they afraid of three thousand Yizhou troops?"
When the generals heard this, they bowed again, and another asked, "I am outnumbered, and I should have occupied a narrow terrain and guarded the main road to play to my own position." Why did the general choose an open place to fight to the death with the Yizhou army? ”
Xu Huang laughed twice and said, "Even if the Langzhong garrison leads the troops out of the city, he will be cautious, worried that our army will set up an ambush. ”
"If we occupy a favorable terrain, if the enemy general detects intelligence, he thinks that he will not be able to easily defeat our army, and it is very likely that he will retreat to the city."
"I garrisoned the army in the open with inferior troops, and although the thief general still had doubts in his heart when he saw this, he saw that it was difficult to lay ambushes around, and with me as a bait, he would definitely lead the troops here."
The generals suddenly realized, and someone asked: "The two armies are facing each other, and the generals must reorganize their forces and let the soldiers line up in formation and wait for the battle." Why did the general let everyone sit cross-legged and unprepared? ”
"What if the thieves will lead the army to attack at this time?"
Xu Huang replied: "Xi Fei's general Li Guang had few soldiers, and suddenly encountered the cavalry of the Hun brigade, but immediately let the soldiers dismount, and everyone was leisurely, turning a blind eye to the invading Hun cavalry. ”
"The Hun cavalry was really suspicious when they saw this, and sent people to test but were blatantly shot by General Li Guang, and the Huns thought that the Han army had ambushes, so they didn't dare to step forward and lead the troops to retreat."
When the generals heard this, they immediately said in unison: "The general's move is also to make the guards suspicious? ”
Xu Huang smiled and said, "Yes! ”
"Our army has few soldiers, and even if we try our best to fight with the Yizhou army, the outcome is still unknown. Moreover, the Yizhou army came to attack with the crowd, and the momentum was flourishing, if you rashly fight with it, it is definitely not a wise man's doing! ”
"When the thief sees the strange behavior of our army, he will not dare to attack rashly, but will order the soldiers to stop where they are. Once the Yizhou army comes to a standstill, the morale of the soldiers will be demoralized. ”
"At this time, I will lead the people to attack it again, first defeat the thief general, and then supplemented by the sound of war drums on both sides. The thief general was already suspicious, and when he heard the sound of war drums, he thought that our army had an ambush, so he hurriedly ordered the withdrawal of troops. ”
"The defeat is like a mountain, even if the thieves are outnumbered, I am like a rainbow army, and I am attacking the journey of fleeing in embarrassment, how can I be invincible?"
"The fine work has already been buried, and when I entered the city, I blatantly occupied the city gate, and I will take advantage of the situation to cover it up, and the battle of Jiameng Pass can be decided!"
It can be said that in the process of Xu Huang's dispatch this time, there were too many incredible and contrary to the art of war, which made all the generals not understand it, and even thought that Xu Huang was carried away by the victory.
Now after hearing Xu Huang's explanations one by one, everyone suddenly realized, and all the generals were convinced and amazed.
However, he said that Zhao Yun led the cavalry all the way and wanted to go to Jiameng Pass to help Xu Huang, but suddenly heard a report from the scout: "General Qiyu, General Xu has led 500 soldiers to break through the 3,000 Yizhou army and occupy Jiameng Pass!" ”
Zhao Yun was shocked when he heard this, and said incredulously: "With five hundred soldiers to take such a dangerous pass, Gongming must have the help of gods!" ”
Forcibly suppressing the doubts in his heart, Zhao Yun urged the three armies to hurry to Jiameng Pass, wanting to know the detailed battle situation.
After the army entered the city, Xu Huang said with relief: "Jinzilong led 5,000 cavalry into the pass, and Jiameng Pass is solid!" ”
Don't look at Xu Huang's bravery, he led 500 troops to capture Jiameng Pass, but before the reinforcements arrived, he didn't dare to slack off at all.
Because Xu Huang knew how important Jiameng Pass was to the Yizhou Army, if Zhang Ren learned the news, he would definitely raise a large army and come to seize the pass regardless of everything.
There are only a few hundred defenders in the city, and there are 2,000 Yizhou army prisoners, if the Yizhou army really comes to attack, Xu Huang may not be able to hold Jiameng Pass.
Therefore, after seeing Zhao Yun leading the troops over, he would be ecstatic.
Looking at Xu Huang, whose eyes were bloodshot, Zhao Yun knew that he was under too much pressure during this time, and immediately said: "Gongming can go and rest, I will be stationed at this pass first, and I will definitely ensure that Jia Meng Pass is safe!" ”
Xu Huang knew Zhao Yun's ability, and he really hadn't closed his eyes for many days, so after explaining some things, he returned to the city and fell asleep.
However, it was said that Zhao Yun entered Jiameng Pass, taking over the defense while inquiring about the details of the battle.
After hearing about Xu Huang's series of plans, he immediately stood on the spot, and after a long time, he said: "Gongming's talent, I can't do it!" ”
Xu Huang's actions seem to have traces to follow, but in fact, he is imaginative, using the art of war and his grasp of people's hearts to the peak.
If it weren't for Xu Huang's familiarity with the art of war, his meticulousness, his boldness, and his bravery, it would have been impossible to have this kind of victory.
It can be said that this is an unprecedented and unrepeatable victory.
Zhao Yun thought to himself, if Xu Huang was replaced by himself, he might not be able to capture Jiameng Pass with two Keba County and five hundred inferior troops.
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Dianjiang, Langzhong, and Jiameng Pass were conquered by Xu Huang in a very short period of time, not only the entire Bajun was restored to the Guanzhong Army, but even the Sword Pavilion was exposed to the Guanzhong Army.
The news was quickly transmitted, and when Yan Pu in Langzhong heard this battle report, he was silent for a long time, and then sighed: "General Xu's soldiers are like gods, which is beyond my generation's understanding. ”
Subsequently, he said to Yan Yan: "The general's name is Bashu, brave and resolute, and his vision is outstanding. Now that the Jiameng Pass has been broken, I don't know what Your Excellency thinks of General Xu? ”
Yan Yan's mood was very complicated at this time, and he said a little absent-mindedly: "The ministers of the dead country dare not speak about politics, and the generals of the defeated army cannot be brave." General Xu's talent in commanding troops is rare in the world, and now Liangkeba County, and according to Jiameng Pass, it is powerful in Bashu. ”
"Although there are many famous generals in Bashu, there are ...... who can match them"
Speaking of this, Yan Yan shook his head, closed his eyes and sighed.
Yan Pu laughed twice when he heard this, and then persuaded: "Yizhou's change of ownership is a foregone conclusion, is the general willing to surrender?" ”
Yan Yan suddenly opened his eyes and shouted: "There are decapitated generals in the world, but there are no traitors to surrender generals!" If you insist on persuading me to surrender, you might as well behead me now!" ”
Seeing that Yan Yan's attitude was very resolute, his face was upright, and his words were fierce, Yan Pu admired this famous Bashu general more and more in his heart, so he no longer persuaded him.
However, it was said that Chen Xu sent Zhao Yun to rush to Hanchang at night to appease the defeated troops in the city and stabilize the morale of the army, and by the way, transport a little more grain and grass to the emergency situation.
After Zhao Yun left, Wen Zhao himself also led the army and rushed to the front under the stars.
The army advanced for a while, not too far from Hanchang, and a messenger came to report that Xu Huang had returned from Guanghan County, and then led the troops to recapture Dianjiang and Langzhong.
After Wen Zhao heard the news, he was immediately overjoyed, and said to everyone: "Gongming is restored, and there is no need to worry about the matter of grain and grass for the time being." ”
The army moved forward further, and suddenly someone came to report, saying that Xu Huang had advanced lightly, and only led 500 soldiers to attack Jiameng Pass, and all the generals in the pass were discolored, thinking that Xu Huang had lost his sense of proportion.
Jia Xu frowned and said, "General Xu has always been steady, why did he do such a ridiculous thing today?" ”
Sima Yi also said: "Could it be that Gongming was uneasy because of Liu Pi's defeat and Jiang Wu's death, so he insisted on advancing lightly and wanted to take revenge?" ”
The rest of the generals also looked at each other, and many people even said: "Jiameng Pass is so dangerous, there are more than 3,000 garrisons in the city, and General Xu really doesn't know the severity of acting like this." ”
Wen Zhao was silent for a long time, and then said categorically: "Gongming's talent for commanding troops is rare in the world, and he is a man with a steady atmosphere, and he will never raise troops out of anger." ”
"I have to wait for Hugh to say it again, I expect that Gongming has his own plans in his heart, and he will not joke with the lives of his subordinates. Wait a little longer and everything will be clear. ”
When the generals heard Wen Zhao's words, although they didn't say anything more, they all had a lot of complaints about Xu Huang's actions.
Although some of these people are really worried about Xu Huang's safety, there are also many people who are dissatisfied with Xu Huang's special importance because Wen Zhao is a bit of a downfall.
Most of these people are Lu Bu's old department, Lu Bu was originally at odds with Xu Huang and Gan Ning, and after he led the old department to surrender to Wenzhao, these people have not been reused, and they have been a little depressed.
Seeing everyone's performance, Wen Zhao still looked full of confidence, but the worry about Xu Huang in his heart was stronger than anyone else.
It didn't take long for someone to report that Zhao Yun had led troops to support Xu Huang, and Wen Zhao was a little relieved.
The army continued to move forward for a while, and Wen Zhao suddenly heard the sound of horses' hooves in front of him.
I saw a horse waving the battle report in his hand, and shouted loudly on the war horse: "Great victory, great victory, great victory at Jiamengguan!" ”
The people hurried to the messenger to ask him why the victory had come.
After the messenger dismounted, his face turned red, and he said with some excitement: "General Xu will break through the 3,000 Yizhou army with 500 people, and then conquer Jiameng Pass in a battle!" ”
When the generals heard this, they all felt incredible, and began to ask for detailed battle reports, and after hearing about Xu Huang's series of actions, they were all dumbfounded, and then admired.
Some people who felt resentful because Wen Zhao was too serious about Xu Huang also closed their mouths at this time.
Wen Zhao was shocked at first, and then stroked his palms and laughed, saying that everyone said: Although he was not discouraged after the defeat, now he has two Keba counties, even beheaded several generals, and then broke through the Jiameng Pass, and his strict management of the army, strict self-discipline, and with weak troops and shock Bashu, he is called a national warrior and does not think it is too much. ”
"Gongming's talent, do you know today?"
Speaking of this, Wen Zhao laughed a few times, no longer paying attention to the expressions of the generals, and just drove forward.
At this time, he was very happy in his heart, he knew that Xu Huang, a good general in history, had begun to emerge temporarily, and even surpassed Xu Huang in history.
Originally, Wen Zhao was still worried about who would be stationed after conquering Yizhou, but Xu Huang's performance made him no longer doubt in his heart.
"With Gongming stationed in Yizhou, the land of Bashu is impregnable, and the idle thieves will never dare to lead troops to attack!"
When the generals heard their lord's evaluation of Xu Huang, they were all shocked in their hearts, and the unparalleled national warrior was not an ordinary word.
Guoshi refers to the unique and outstanding talents in a country, and is a figure that cannot be replaced or compared.
There is a record in "Historical Records: The Biography of the Marquis of Huaiyin": "The generals are easy to hear, and those who believe in them are unparalleled in the country." ”
Wen Zhao said that Xu Huang was a peerless warrior, and he did not have strong expectations for him, hoping that Xu Huang could reach the level of Han Xin, the Marquis of Huaiyin, open up the territory for himself and sweep away the princes.