Summoning the world to be one

Chapter 618 Wudu County Acquired

Chapter 619: Wudu County in hand

In the fourth year of Tiantong, on June [-]th, Shuzhong Road, Hanzhong County, Nanzheng City, Li Siye led the army out of the Baoxie Road, walked all the way south, and finally returned to Nanzheng City, and Shuzhong Road Governor Zhuge Liang Even after receiving the imperial decree to prepare the food and supplies needed for the army to enter Liang, he personally came to Nanzheng City from Chengdu.

"My subordinate Zhuge Liang welcomes the Hussar General to return in victory!" Outside the city of Nanzheng, Zhuge Liang personally led the Han and Chinese soldiers to welcome the return of Li Siye's army. In terms of rank, Li Siye, as one of the three giants of the General’s Dudu’s Mansion, has the same status as the chief officials of the three provinces, while Zhuge Liang is the governor of the middle of Shu, his rank is half a rank lower than a minister, and half a rank higher than a minister, so In front of Li Siye, Zhuge Liang was a subordinate official.

Li Siye and a group of generals got off their horses, and said to Zhuge Liang with a wry smile: "There is no need to be too polite, the governor of Zhuge, the four words "return after victory" can kill this general. It is because this general has nothing to do in Guanzhong that your majesty will Let the general transfer to Xiliang, ashamed!"

"Hehe!" Zhuge Liang replied with a smile: "Why should the general be humble? Although the general failed to lead his army to conquer Chang'an City, he won three battles and three victories in Baoxiedao, Meixian, and Chencang, annihilating tens of thousands of Qin troops, and bringing Guanzhong The main force of the Qin army in the west has been wiped out. How can such a contribution be described as inaction? General, this is not a place to talk. The officials have already held a banquet in the city to clean up the dust for the generals. Please invite the general Let's go down to the city with all the generals to talk!"

"Please!"

After everyone came to the prefect's mansion, Zhuge Liang specially hosted a banquet to welcome Li Siye and others. After drinking for three rounds, Li Siye said to Zhuge Liang: "Zhuge Governor, Your Majesty ordered this general to lead the army westward to Xiliang. I am fully responsible for the food, grass and supplies of our army entering Liang, I wonder how Zhuge Inspector is preparing? When will this general be able to enter Liang?"

Zhuge Liang wiped the wine from the corner of his mouth with a handkerchief, and said: "Don't worry, General, after receiving His Majesty's order, the officials have ordered the counties in the middle of Shu to raise money and grain. There is a lot of money and food hoarded, so the food and grass hoarded by the officials in Nanzheng City is enough for the army for a year!"

The wealth of the Middle Kingdom of Shu is no joke. After the Kingdom of Deng destroyed the Kingdom of Shu, the money and grain it received was enough for the entire Deng army to fight for three years, and the Middle Kingdom of Shu was merged into the Kingdom of Deng for many years. But for the financially strong Shu Zhongdao, this loss is nothing at all. With the expansion of Deng's territory, it is very difficult for the money and food stored by Shu Zhongdao to supply Deng's army, but Shu Zhongdao is still the world's largest. The famous granary!

"That's good. If that's the case, then the general will rest in Nanzheng City for a few days before dispatching troops. By the way, Zhuge Inspector, do you know if there is any information about Wudu County? This general has been stationed in the Central Plains for many years. I'm not familiar with the land, if Governor Zhuge knows a thing or two, please advise!" Li Siye said.

Hearing this, Zhuge Liang asked people to take out a map immediately, and then asked them to withdraw the banquet. Everyone gathered around the map, and Zhuge Liang said: "Please look at it, generals, this is the map that I have obtained through years of hard work. This is Wudu County and Longxi County."

Everyone lowered their heads and looked carefully, and found that this map was not particularly detailed, but it was also understandable. Since Deng and Qin turned against each other, especially after the Deng army defeated the Zhao army in the Central Plains a few years ago, and their strength had completely crushed Qin and Zhao, the state of Qin The control of the border is also getting stricter. It is very difficult for the Spiegel's spies to enter the territory of the Qin State. It is impossible to investigate clearly.

"In Wudu County, there are seven cities in Xiabian, Juxian, Gudao, Hechi, Shanglu, Wududao, and Qiangdao. Xiabiancheng is under the administration. There were originally 5000 troops stationed in the county. The chief general was named Zhang Ji, but last year After my Great Deng assembled elites, in order to resist my Great Deng's offensive, Qin State dispatched a large number of elites from the lower ranks to return to Guanzhong, and now the entire Wudu County has less than [-] soldiers and horses left!" Zhuge Liang general Qin Jun of Wudu County A brief introduction to the garrison situation.

"Inspector Zhuge, I have heard many times that the Qiang people in Xiliang and other places are relatively powerful. Wudu County is close to Xiliang. I wonder if there are any Qiang people in Wudu County?" Wudangwei General Deng Zhong asked.

"Hehe, General Deng, I think it might be more appropriate for you to ask General Li Jing this question directly!" Zhuge Liang said with a smile.

As soon as Zhuge Liang said this, everyone looked at Li Jing, and suddenly realized, isn't it? Li Jing, as the general of Tianwuwei, has been stationed in Hanzhong County for many years. Li Jing of Hanzhong County knows better.

Li Jing said: "In Wudu County, there are Qiang tribes in Qiangdao City near Longxi County, but the number is not large. According to intelligence, there are only two or three Qiang tribes here, with a combined population of less than 3. It is not a place where a large number of Qiang people live, so the power of the Qiang people is not particularly strong."

"Everyone, I've been thinking about it all the time, can we take in some Qiang people?" At this moment, Wudang Guards Master Su Yun said suddenly.

When everyone heard the words, they all looked at Su Yun. Su Yun felt uncomfortable under the eyes of everyone, and then said: "What I mean is, we know very little about the topography of Xiliang now. If there are some people who have lived in Xiliang for generations People in the cool land are bound to get twice the result with half the effort, but now in the land of Xiliang, only the Qiang people can help our army. The Qiang people have lived in Xiliang for generations, and the Qiang tribes are all over the counties of Xiliang. The detailed terrain must be very clear."

"The Su army commander is reasonable!" After thinking about it, everyone agrees with Su Yun's idea, and this method is not without precedent. Back then, when Zhao Guo and Yan Guo, the northern powers, conquered the Hu people outside the Great Wall , also accepted Hu Ren as a guide, and finally won a big victory.

"But Your Majesty has always said that those who are not of my race must have a different heart. For foreigners, Your Majesty has never had any good impressions. If Your Majesty finds out, troubles will arise!" The idea is good, but not everyone thinks that The problem, no, Jia Xu, the Tianwuwei army division, raised a question, that is, Deng Sheng once said that if you are not of my race, your heart must be different. They accepted the Hu people without Deng Sheng's consent, which would definitely cause Deng Sheng's displeasure.

"This..." Everyone looked at Li Siye when they heard the words. At this moment, Li Siye was the only one who had the qualifications and ability to make a decision. In short, they would do whatever Li Siye asked them to do.

Li Siye weighed and weighed again and again, but he didn't dare to make a decision without authorization. Finally, he said: "This matter is a big matter, and I can't make decisions without authorization. How about this? I will personally draw up a booklet, send it back to Wancheng urgently, and present it to Your Majesty." Before the case, please Your Majesty make a decision, but in this way, the time for us to send troops will be delayed again."

Everyone didn't know what Deng Sheng was thinking, and they didn't dare to make decisions without authorization. In the end, Li Siye decided to send people back to Wancheng to ask Deng Sheng to make a decision. Come and go, the time to send troops to Wudu County must be set back, but there is no way.

Soon, Li Siye drew up a note. This matter was of great importance. In order to prevent the news from leaking, Li Siye specially arranged for his captain of the personal guard to personally send the note back to Wancheng.

In the fourth year of Tiantong, on June 22, in Qianyang Palace, Wancheng, Deng Sheng laughed loudly after receiving Li Siye's note, and said, "Haha, this Li Siye is really cautious. It's a big deal, and I have to leave it to you." Make up your own mind, you go back and tell Li Siye that I have agreed to this matter."

"Here!" Li Siye's personal guard captain responded, and then left Qianyang Palace.

After the reporter left, Cui Hao frowned and said to Deng Sheng: "Your Majesty, is this matter too hasty? After all, the Qiang people are barbarians from a foreign race. Your Majesty has often said that they are not my race. It must be different, if the Qiang people harbor evil intentions, wouldn't our army rush into Xiliang and send sheep into the tiger's mouth?"

Deng Sheng smiled and said: "Cui Qing, the Qiang people have lived in Xiliang for generations, and we are far behind in our familiarity with Xiliang. If we want to conquer the counties of Xiliang, the Qiang people must fight for it. If you conquer the land, you have to govern it. The key to governing Xiliang is the Qiang people. To deal with the Qiang people, you can’t use the Central Plains method. You must adapt to the times. Therefore, it is the best way to control the barbarians. The Qiang people of my Dadeng are also a good way, as long as they are the barbarians who have a heart for my Dadeng, why not accept them? Since I dare to accept them, I am not afraid of them making trouble!"

"Your Majesty has far-sightedness and foresight, which my ministers can't match!" Cui Hao praised.

In the fourth year of Tiantong, on June 25, the envoy sent by Li Siye to Wancheng returned to Nanzheng City and conveyed Deng Sheng's will. After getting Deng Sheng's consent, Li Siye and others soon realized that they They encountered another big trouble, that is, they had no contact with the Qiang people, so they couldn't contact the Qiang people.

At this time, Zhuge Liang said: "In fact, we still have some contacts with the Qiang people in the Governor's Mansion and Wudu County."

"Zhuge Inspector, are you serious?" Li Siye asked excitedly. This is great news. Deng Guo never took the initiative to contact the counties of Xiliang, let alone the border between Deng and Qin. It is basically in a state of blockade. Except for business travelers who are recognized by the two countries and transport the necessities of the two countries, it is impossible for others to cross the border half a step, so Deng Guo really has no connection with even a single Qiang tribe.

"It's natural!" Zhuge Liang said with a smile: "When he was appointed as the governor of the middle of Shu, he sent a caravan to Wudu County, planning to enter the Xiliang counties in one fell swoop and inquire about the news of the Xiliang counties. This matter was also supported by Mingjing and the Department of Commerce. At that time, we had contact with a Qiang tribe named Naiqin tribe near Qiangdao City. At that time, we were relatively unfamiliar with the Xiliang counties and dared not take it easy Entering, so many times I entrust the Naiqin Department to send our goods to the Xiliang counties. Later, after investigating the situation in Wudu County and Longxi County, I planned to let the caravan directly enter the Xiliang counties. , but it is a pity that the Battle of Jianshan broke out at that time, my Great Deng and the Qin State turned against each other, and since then the two countries have blocked the border one after another, and there has been no contact since then."

"The Zhuge Inspector, may he contact the Naiqin Department now? Will they support us?" Li Siye asked.

Zhuge Liang said: "It is possible. Although the border is closed now, those people who live on the border all the year round must have a way to get in and out. It's just that it will take a long time, and according to my understanding of the Naiqin tribe, they It is not easy to vote for our army. At least, it is impossible before our army completely controls Wudu County. After all, the Naiqin tribe is now in the territory of Qin State, and the Naiqin tribe is not strong, so they dare not fight against Qin. The country is right."

"Okay then, let's take down Wudu County first. I believe that after the Naiqin tribe sees my great Deng's strength, they will definitely vote for my great Deng and be our guide when he marches into Xiliang." Li Siye thought for a while, Said, since the Naiqin tribe is afraid of Qin and dare not easily fall to Deng, then it is simple, wouldn't it be good to just take down Wudu County?In this way, the Naiqin tribe is no longer in the territory of Qin State, but in the territory of Deng State.

"Here!" Everyone responded.

In the fourth year of Tiantong, on the first day of July, Deng Jun aggressively attacked Wudu County. Due to the outbreak of the Battle of Guanzhong, Qin State transferred most of the troops originally stationed in Wudu County, resulting in a huge army with less than 5000 soldiers. If it is a small county in the hinterland, [-] soldiers and horses are enough, but Wudu County is a border area, and [-] people are not enough.

In the fourth year of Tiantong, on the second day of the seventh month, the second day after dispatching troops, Deng Jun's vanguard army broke through Juxian County. After entering Juxian County, Li Siye ordered General Yue Lei to lead his troops northward to attack Gudaocheng, and the northwest of Gudaocheng is Guanzhong. Sanguan, one of the four fortresses, and this time Yue Lei went north, in addition to capturing the old city, he also wanted to get Sanguan, one of the four fortresses in the pass.

In the fourth year of Tiantong, on the tenth day of the seventh month, Deng Jun broke through Biancheng, the prefecture of Wudu, and Yue Lei, who went northward, also successfully captured Gudaocheng and Sanguan. On July [-]th, Deng Jun took full control of Wudu The land of seven cities in the county.

In the fourth year of Tiantong, on the seventeenth day of the seventh month, Zhuge Liang, the governor of the middle of Shu, sent his son Zhuge Zhan to Xiabian City with a large number of merchants.

"Boy Zhuge Zhan has seen the great general!" Zhuge Zhan saluted Li Siye respectfully in Xiabian City, inside the prefect's mansion.

Li Siye looked at the immature Zhuge Zhan in front of him, and said with a smile: "Get up, Zhuge Zhan, are you the son of Zhuge Governor? How old are you this year?"

Facing Li Siye's question, Zhuge Zhan replied neither humble nor overbearing: "Back to the general, the boy is the son of Zhuge Liang, the governor of Sichuan, and he is 16 years old this year!"

"You're only 16 years old? Zhuge Inspector should feel relieved, he actually let a boy who is only 16 years old come here!" Li Siye said with a smile when he heard this. To be honest, the 16-year-old Zhuge Zhan is really a little young.

"I don't agree with the general's words!" Seeing that Li Siye looked down on his age, Zhuge Zhan immediately retorted: "In ancient times, there was Gan Luo who was 12 years old. If you don't say it far away, just say that there is no guard in my court." When the general joined the army, the oldest was only in his early twenties, the youngest were all fifteen or sixteen years old, and the boy is already 16 years old, why does the general look down on the boy?"

"Uh uh..." Li Siye didn't expect Zhuge Zhan to be so sharp-tongued that he dared to refute himself, so he laughed loudly and said, "Haha, good, Zhuge Governor really gave birth to a good son! The future is awesome, since your family I am not worried anymore, and I have nothing to worry about, Chang Mao obeys orders!"

"The end is here!" Chang Mao stepped forward and responded.

"I ordered you to lead five hundred elites to go to Qiangdao City with Mr. Zhuge, and protect the safety of Mr. Zhuge and the business travelers along the way!" Li Siye said. Although Zhuge Liang was very relieved of his son, Li Siye really couldn't ignore it. After all, Wudu County has only just been pacified now, and there are still many stragglers of the Qin Army in the county. Who knows whether Zhuge Zhan's group will be attacked by the remnants of the Qin Army while walking on the road. For Zhuge Zhan's safety, Li Siye will Arrange Chang Mao to lead five hundred elite soldiers to protect them.

"The final general obeys orders!" Chang Mao responded.

(End of this chapter)