Chapter 92: Holding the troops without moving

It was the time to be granulated and the weather was hot.

People at that time did not have the concept of the lunar calendar. Just by observing the celestial phenomena and the storm, there would be a heavy rain in the near future.

But Zhou Yang knew that after every rain, the temperature would continue to rise and the battle would become more and more difficult.

Zhang He just arrived in Lucheng and learned that Zhuge Liang withdrew his troops, he still insisted on strengthening the defense of the back town.

First, it is convenient for military supplies, and second, it is easy to have war-weary emotions, which is not conducive to long-term combat morale.

Sima Yi naturally knew these military common sense, but helped Zhou Yang find various excuses.

The most convincing reason is of course that the crossing of the water and attacking Zhuge Liang until Lucheng, and that the chasing of Zhuge Liang should not be relaxed easily.

Zhang He had no choice but to propose to increase camps and strengthen defense to prevent the Shu army from seizing troops to occupy favorable mountains and forming a situation of encirclement.

"Please don't worry, General." Zhou Yang pointed to several nearby hills and said confidently, "We have our posts here, and we are constantly sending cavalry to reconnaissance. I believe that as long as there are movements of the Shu army, we will be able to know it as soon as possible."

"Zhuge Liang is good at using troops. If the main force of the Shu army meets with him, he will never attack rashly." Zhang He recalled his experience in fighting with the other party and said with a heavy look, "The other party comes to fight me from afar and cannot ask for battle. It is because our side takes advantage and will not take the initiative to attack. We should first use a long-term solution to restrain our army."

"Then we should take the initiative to attack." Zhou Yangti said.

"Now our army has entered Lucheng and is heading towards Qishan." Zhang He did not respond directly, but made another suggestion, "If we start wars continuously regardless of the emotions of the soldiers, it will only cause more complaints. Zhuge Liang has more soldiers and less food, and the other party wants to fight quickly than us. If we continue to stand stalemate with them, the Shu army will not last long. Then we will divide it into multiple surprises to attack them, and we will definitely get unexpected results."

Zhou Yang secretly praised in his heart that Zhang He could make a calm and correct strategic plan no matter in any favorable or unfavorable situation.

If I hadn't had the intention to make up for it, in addition to repelling the Shu army, I would also like to take this opportunity to get rid of Zhang He, and I would implement it according to his plan, which would be able to minimize the losses and achieve this military goal.

However, things went against my wishes, Zhou Yang had to deny Zhang He's most feasible strategy and proposed Sima Yi's previous customized plan to take the initiative.

Zhang He did not dare to disobey, so he had to propose again: "If you want to take the initiative to attack, then I hope Prime Minister Zhou can wait a little longer."

Zhou Yang asked, "What are you waiting for?"

Zhang He said: "The latter army Guo Huai will arrive in Lucheng in the near future. Before that, we can select people to reconnaissance the exact location of Zhuge Liang's camp, and then set up suspicious soldiers nearby, and then attacking is not too late."

Zhou Yang was puzzled when he heard this and couldn't help but say wonderingly: "Isn't this a warning to the snake?"

Zhang He said, "Prime Minister Zhou, please do not underestimate Zhuge Liang's strength. Now the enemy and us are in a semi-confrontation state. We will continue to set up sentry posts and serve as reconnaissance. Zhuge Liang will do this too. As long as there is any movement on either side, it will inevitably arouse the other party's awareness. The purpose of setting up suspicious troops to confuse the Shu army is to make it weak and attack the enemy with reality."

Zhou Yang secretly praised him, thinking that he was worthy of being the only person in Wei State who was in line with Sima Yi's wisdom. It is indeed heartbreaking to lose such a wise general.

But this sacrifice is nothing, because it will cost more blood.

But at this time there was no time to think about it. No matter how many thoughts I had in my mind, Zhang He's proposal was undeniable.

Whether taking the initiative or waiting for work, Zhang He will execute in the most steady and feasible way.

As for success or failure, it is all a story.

"Just do what you said." Zhou Yang could not think of any veto words anymore.

Half a month later, Guo Huai and Fei Yao finally led the rear army to meet.

Zhang He also made arrangements for everything and waited for Zhou Yang to issue the final order.

However, Guo Huai coincided with the opinions put forward by Zhang He before, and also analyzed the pros and cons of both the enemy and us, believing that the best way is to retreat to the back town and make the Shu army exhausted.

If the Shu army is really stopped here, it is feasible to be in a stalemate with the enemy and compete for resources and make up for them.

Only by taking the initiative to attack will affect morale the most, and the effect is not as good as expected. Even if the Shu army can be repelled, it will still cost a considerable price.

Regardless of Zhang He's plan to suspicious soldiers and raids, Zhuge Liang may not necessarily be fooled.

Zhou Yang knew that these people fought with Zhang He for many years with the Shu army, and the opinions put forward were very insightful and very consistent with the current situation. It seemed that it was hard to delay the argument.

So he had to order the entire army to rest, raise his troops and accumulate strength, and wait for a better opportunity to start a war with the Shu army.

Zhang He, Guo Huai and others were obviously a little satisfied with this decision, but they were not at all happy.

As Sima Yi said, Zhuge Liang hated for retreating troops every time he made the Northern Expedition. In fact, he used troops six times and only had two actual outings to Qishan. Only this time was Zhou Yang taking the initiative to attack, and the Shu army was temporarily on defense.

In addition, the heavy rains and mountain torrents have occurred for several days, resulting in the destruction of many plank roads, so Shu and Wei seldom face real battles.

This time, Zhuge Liang's Northern Expedition was not only waiting to meet with the Later Army, limited food and supplies were still the biggest flaw of the Shu army.

Zhang He and others seized this point and repeatedly suggested that heavy troops defend Houzhen. When the Shu army marched through the Wei River, they would find an opportunity to defeat the tired and short-lived enemy in one go.

"So we must not compromise. If necessary, my brother will shock these generals in the name of prime minister." Sima Yi said, "As long as Zhang He is eliminated, the entire Wei Kingdom will be the one that my brother will say from now on."

"But in the current situation, it is unlikely to take the initiative to attack." Zhou Yang said heavingly.

"It's okay, it's not enough to retreat to the back town." Sima Yi said confidently, "As long as our army is still in Lucheng, we may fight head-on with the Shu army at any time."

"Then can only wait now?" Zhou Yang asked.

"Please rest assured, brother." Sima Yi said, "As Zhang He and the others said, Zhuge Liang hopes to fight quickly and decide quickly than us."

Sure enough, when the temperature suddenly soared after the rainy season, Shu finally sent envoys to ask for battle many times.

Zhou Yang was overjoyed and was planning to mobilize his troops to the battle.

But Sima Yi dissuaded: "It's not the time yet, let Zhuge Liang inspire our army more."

Zhou Yang couldn't help asking: "Did Zhongda want to use the mouth of the Shu army to anger our soldiers?"

Sima Yi nodded and said, "Now our army is stationed in Lucheng, and the frontal battle with the Shu army is about to break out. It is just because of the dissuasion of Zhang He, Guo Huai and others, so it is difficult to attack for a long time, but my brother cannot deliberately oppose them at this time."

Zhou Yang suddenly said: "As long as we stayed in the door for a day, Zhuge Liang will continue to come and challenge."

Sima smiled and said, "That's for sure. No one is more anxious than him, but Zhang He and the others are also anxious at this time, because we were challenged and ridiculed by the enemy again and again, the soldiers would be furious."

Zhou Yang said: "Okay, then let's wait a little longer."

A few days later, the Shu army sent someone to send gifts again.

Zhou Yang opened the box in public in the barracks according to Sima Yi's intention. When he saw that various women's clothing and underwear were neatly stacked inside.

The envoy sent the letter, and Zhuge Liang stated in the letter that he hoped that these clothes would fit the generals of Wei.

If you don't like it, you can also distribute it to all soldiers.

Zhou Yang pretended to be angry and tore the letter apart, drawing his sword to take the life of the messenger.

Zhang He quickly persuaded him: "The two armies are fighting and not killing the envoys. We can just return these clothes to the Shu army. There is no need to stay and add to the troubles."

Zhou Yang then withdrew his sword and ordered people to bombard the envoy.

However, boxes filled with women's clothes remained in the camp, and the soldiers' anger continued to increase.

Sima Yi picked a purple robe from it, put it on his body and turned it around twice, and asked with a charming smile: "How? This thick coat from a weaver from Bashu is a top-notch in the territory of Wei."

Zhou Yang said angrily: "Of course, we will pick a silk robe from Luoyang to send to Bashu, and we can also sell it at a high price. If it is sold to the Qin Empire, it will be even more valuable. Mr. Wright made a lot of money by such cross-sea trading."

Sima Yi took off his head and really put this Bashu fabric on his body.

Zhou Yang turned a blind eye and quickly turned around. He always felt very strange about Sima Yi, but he was also quite curious about his body.

Is such a beautiful and handsome man carrying his body the same as us?

But then I immediately gave up this idea. If I really wanted to see the truth, I would not have to subconsciously turn around.

"Actually, it's not very beautiful." Sima Yi changed his clothes and patted Zhou Yang on the shoulder frivolously. He looked very cute and charming, and had a slightly fascinating charming taste. "It turns out that things are rare and precious. If it weren't for the war between Shu and Wei, how could the goods of the two countries be so expensive? However, Zhuge Liang would be generous in his actions. It seems that the Shu army lacks food but does not lack silk fabrics."

"It's time? You still have the mood to appreciate these luxury goods." Zhou Yang said embarrassedly.

"Brother doesn't know that they are in a great mood," Sima Yi said with a close face, "Because our army will be affected by Zhuge Liang's clothes gift, and can no longer hold back and are eager to fight."

"Then are we the time..." Zhou Yang asked.

"It's still a little bit." Sima Yi interrupted anxiously without waiting for him to speak, "Now my brother can ask Zhang He and others for advice again. It's better to ask for a fight in front of the soldiers. However, with Zhang He's so experienced general, he will continue to calm down and dissuade his brother from going to the battle."

"In other words, we still have no chance to fight." Zhou Yang said.

"It won't be too long." Sima Yi said confidently.

Chapter 93: Mountain climbing and digging camp

When Zhuge Liang sent someone to bring women's clothes, the Wei soldiers were all furious.

Zhou Yang took the opportunity to summon troops again and prepare to go to war with the Shu army.

However, Zhang He and others still tried hard to dissuade them, believing that Zhuge Liang repeatedly took the lead, which further proved that the Shu army had shortage of food and grass, and could no longer delay our army.

Zhou Yang remained silent, looking at the messy Bashu clothing and women's underwear and long skirts on the ground, quietly biting his lower lip, pretending to be angry and vomiting blood and falling to the ground.

Ren Hao and others hurriedly fucked him back to the camp. Sima Yi almost laughed out loud when he saw this.

Zhou Yangbi made a gesture and pointed outside the tent, indicating that Zhang He and other generals were still outside caring about his situation.

After a while, rumors of "fearing Sichuan is like fearing tigers, but not laughing at the world" have begun to spread in Lucheng.

Zhang He and others believed that this was a trick of the Shu army spreading in the camp and deliberately creating chaos, and immediately began to rectify their troops and find spies who were involved in the camp.

However, the weather was hot and the soldiers did not go out for a long time. In addition, the Shu army repeatedly challenged the border, and even sent small teams of light cavalry to hunt and play nearby from time to time, posing as if they did not take the Wei army seriously at all.

Zhang He and others knew that if this continued, the Wei army would sooner or later fail to fight, and finally came to ask for a meeting with Guo Huai and others.

Zhou Yang had already discussed with Sima Yi, and it was expected that Zhang He would not come to ask for battle this time, but would suggest that the army would return to the defense front town and not continue to stalemate with the Shu army on the front line.

So he did not intend to summon them to the account, but directly opened the account door with an iron spear and pointed directly outside the camp in anger.

Zhang He didn't expect that Zhou Yang, who had just been so angry that he vomited blood, suddenly became lively again.
To be continued...