gnovel Chapter 119 Divine Jiang Wei
Chapter 119 Divine Jiang Wei
Chapter 119 Divine Jiang Wei (Part Two) (Fourth update, please vote)
Yinping Bridgehead.
Located between two mountains, the terrain is not particularly treacherous, but its location is crucial. Jiang Wei had to pass through this area to return to Hanzhong.
Zhuge Xu had been waiting for a long time.
morning.
Zhuge Xu had already learned that Jiang Wei was about to arrive at Yinping Bridge.
At Zhuge Xu's camp, which was set up next to the North Mountain, tens of thousands of elite Wei soldiers began to prepare.
Bundles of arrows were carried up the camp wall by the soldiers.
This Wei army camp was built by Zhuge Xu over many days. It was extremely tall and sturdy, guarding the northern mountain and overlooking the southern mountain.
If Jiang Wei leads his troops to seize the camp, Zhuge Xu's tens of thousands of elite troops from Yongzhou can deliver a crushing blow to Jiang Wei.
This is no longer the era of Zhuge Liang.
Even in open battle against Jiang Wei, the elite troops of Yongzhou were not afraid. Let alone defending a camp.
If Jiang Wei wanted to pass through the road south of the camp, the elite troops from Yongzhou within the camp would fire arrows at his army. While Jiang Wei's army was thrown into disarray, the Wei army would launch a decisive attack and rout him.
Inside the central command tent.
After putting on his armor and stretching his body, Zhuge Xu walked out of the main tent and led more than a hundred personal guards to inspect the camp.
When the soldiers saw Zhuge Xu come out in person, they worked even harder, as if someone were whipping them.
Zhuge Xu was very satisfied with this and said with a smile to his men, "I was ordered to seize Yinping Bridge first and gather tens of thousands of elite troops. I have also established such a large camp. I don't know what method Jiang Wei can use to defeat me."
"As long as Jiang Wei doesn't get through, Deng Ai's troops will come after him from behind, and Jiang Wei will be like meat on a chopping board."
Both sides laughed and agreed.
"The general is right."
"If the general can capture Jiang Wei's head in the ensuing fierce battle, that will be the greatest achievement."
"General..."
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As the guards talked, they themselves became excited. If Zhuge Xu killed Jiang Wei, Zhuge Xu would certainly eat the meat, and they, the guards, would also get some soup.
If Jiang Wei dies, everyone else will get promoted and make a fortune. How can Jiang Wei not die?
"Hahahaha." Zhuge Xu felt that he had the upper hand, and seeing his personal guards echoing him, he was filled with confidence. He thought that Jiang Wei was nothing but a clown and Lu Qubing was just a three-year-old child who could be strangled at will. He also thought of the enormous wealth that would follow after killing Jiang Wei, and burst into laughter.
Although he laughed heartily, he still valued Jiang Wei highly. After laughing, he personally inspected the camp, urging the soldiers to quickly move arrows, put on their fine armor, and prepare for battle.
As time went on, the scouts reported more and more frequently.
Jiang Wei's army was getting closer and closer to Yinping Bridge.
Zhuge Xu returned to the main tent, sat down in the commander's seat, looked at his personal guards, and said in a deep voice, "Order all generals to prepare for battle. Anyone who dares to slack off and lets Jiang Wei escape will be executed by my own hand."
"Yes!" The guards responded loudly and quickly left the tent to relay Zhuge Xu's orders.
The west.
On the mountain path, Jiang Wei's tens of thousands of elite Han soldiers were extremely exhausted. They had fought a fierce battle with Deng Ai in the valley, and had been chased by Deng Ai, fleeing in a sorry state. It had been a very difficult time for them.
Many people fell behind, and some even died by the roadside.
But most of them followed the general to the Yinping Bridge.
Once they reach Yinping Bridge, they will be safe and able to rest.
These strong, skilled, and highly experienced veterans looked up at the east, their eyes filled with longing.
The banner bears the character "姜" (Jiang).
Jiang Wei pulled his horse to a stop.
The procession then came to a stop.
Lai Zhong looked up at Jiang Wei, his eyes shining brightly, and asked, "General, how do we cross the Yinping Bridge?"
The other officials in the general's office, Jiang Wei's personal guards, and the soldiers around him all pricked up their ears.
Now the entire army knows that Jiang Wei has a way to cross the Yinping Bridge, but Jiang Wei hasn't said anything, probably to prevent the news from leaking out.
Now that Yinping Bridge is right in front of us, it's time to reveal your plans.
Jiang Wei smiled and said, "It's simple. There's Kong Hangu Pass to the north of Yinping Bridge. We can go around to Kong Hangu Pass and get through."
That's it?! After listening, Lai Zhong and the others felt it was too simple.
Kong Hangu and the others certainly knew this, but...
Lai Zhong frowned, gripped the reins, clasped his hands in a salute to Jiang Wei, and said, "General, the road to Konghan Valley is difficult to traverse. What if Zhuge Xu sends half his troops to block our path?"
An official clasped his hands and asked, "General, what if Zhuge Xu leads the main force to Konghan Valley and engages us in a fierce battle?"
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Jiang Wei smiled and nodded, gazing ahead towards the Yinping Bridge, and said, "Your considerations are very thorough. But I am Jiang Wei."
After saying this, Jiang Wei sneered, "If Zhuge Xu divides his forces in half to block Kong Hangu Pass, then I will personally brave the arrows and go into battle. After my death, Lai Zhong will take command of the army. With me as the vanguard and the soldiers having no way to retreat, morale will be high. I can then lead the troops to defeat half of Zhuge Xu's elite troops stationed at Kong Hangu Pass, and then circle around to attack the remaining half of Zhuge Xu's elite troops."
"Zhuge Xu will surely be killed by me."
"If Zhuge Xu leads his main force away from Yinping Bridge to block me at Konghan Valley, then I will turn my horse around and pass through Yinping Bridge. In terms of the ability to command troops, Zhuge Xu is no match for me."
"There is no second Deng Ai in this world. If there is one Deng Ai chasing me and another Deng Ai guarding the Yinping Bridge, then I am doomed."
"But Sima Zhao either wants Deng Ai to pursue me, or he wants Deng Ai to guard the Yinping Bridge."
"If Deng Ai holds Yinping Bridge and Zhuge Xu pursues me, Zhuge Xu will die on the way, hmph."
Jiang Wei snorted coldly, a proud, arrogant, and contemptuous smile spreading across his face, as if Zhuge Xu, who had tens of thousands of elite troops and strong defensive fortifications ahead, was nothing more than a child.
Of course, Zhuge Xu still held a certain weight in Jiang Wei's heart, just not as much as Deng Ai.
But in front of the entire army, he had to show his contempt for Zhuge Xu.
Jiang Wei was full of vigor and had led the Han army on countless northern expeditions. He was a resourceful, brave, and charismatic general.
Everyone around him was inspired by him, and then they were convinced that Jiang Wei would definitely be able to lead them to break through Yinping Bridge and return to Hanzhong.
A great general is not only defined by his leadership, martial prowess, and wisdom, but also by his prestige.
In the Battle of Red Cliffs, Sun Quan appointed Zhou Yu as the commander-in-chief, but the veteran general Cheng Pu was dissatisfied and almost ruined the situation.
In the Battle of Yiling, Sun Quan appointed Lu Xun as commander-in-chief, but the veteran generals of Eastern Wu were not convinced, which almost ruined the situation.
But Jiang Wei did not face this predicament.
He is old but still strong, and his strength is unparalleled. The charisma of a great general can overwhelm everything.
Everyone is willing to believe what he says.
His orders are carried out immediately by everyone without any deviation.
His voice in the military was unique.
Even if he says that Chang'an is just ahead, and tells me to charge with him.
The soldiers would also follow him into battle.
"Yes." Lai Zhong and other officials, Jiang Wei's personal guards, and the Han soldiers around who could hear Jiang Wei's words all became excited and seemed to regard Zhuge Xu as nothing more than a clown. They all responded loudly.
Jiang Wei then mobilized his troops, and upon arriving at the destination, he suddenly changed direction and headed straight for Kong Hangu Pass.
The charisma of a famous general is very important.
But leadership and positioning are also very important.
Jiang Wei began his performance.