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Chapter 1276 Traveling in the Mountains

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    Outside the Jianmen Pass.

    Xiao Yuanqi led the army to station here.

    When Xiao Yuanqi's army went south from Ziwu Valley, even though they encountered a blocking battle, they actually suffered little loss.  Moreover, when he led his troops southward, the main force led by Xiao Yuanqi went straight to Jianmen Pass in the east of Shannan, but he never put all his eggs in one basket.

    Therefore, when Xiao Yuanqi was stopped at Jianmen Pass, all places in the Eastern Shannan Road were captured by Xiao Yuanqi's troops one after another.  Even though Xiao Yuanqi was blocked temporarily, Xiao Yuanqi had established a foundation in the territory of central Shu.

    It is not possible to go deep into the hinterland and become a rootless apple.

    Barracks, inside the big tent of the Chinese army.

    Xiao Yuanqi and Ma Zhou sat facing each other, but Xiao Yuanqi looked a little sad. He looked at Ma Zhou and said, "Military Master, we are currently blocked at the Sword Gate, and it is very difficult to break through. On the one hand, the sword  The terrain of the gate is very steep, and the Jianmen Pass is impenetrable. On the other hand, it is impossible to attack on a large scale, and the opponent can rely on its strength to defend."

    "We have been unable to break through here, which is very troublesome. According to the news sent back, both Ma Yuan and Su Dingfang have made breakthroughs. This is very unfavorable to us."

    Xiao Yuanqi said: "If we don't have the soldiers from the other two groups, then that's all right. We can fight steadily and slowly fight Li Chengqian in a war of attrition. But right now, with the other two groups supporting us, we won't be able to win for a long time.  Wonderful!"

    Although the three armies attacked, although they marched separately, commanded separately, and did not interfere with each other, there was actually a comparison.  Whether it was Ma Yuan, Xiao Yuanqi, or Su Dingfang, they all held a sigh of relief in their hearts, that is, they must not be weaker than others, and they must not lose to each other.

    ? This is competitive.

    Hearing this, Ma Zhou had a thoughtful look in his eyes.

    Xiao Yuanqi has competition here.

    So does he.

    Whether it is Su Dingfang or Ma Yuan, everyone has a mastermind by their side.  They lead the troops to fight each other, there are comparisons between Xiao Yuanqi, Su Dingfang, and Ma Yuan, and the same is true for Ma Zhou.

    After a moment of silence, Ma Zhou said: "General Xiao, the gate of Jianmen is too steep. One man is in charge of the gate, and ten thousand people cannot open it. It is very difficult to attack by force. It is impossible for us to seize it head-on. After thinking about it, I think we must seize Jianmen.  We can only adopt the strategy of cooperating with the inside and the outside, and only in this way can we break through the Jianmen pass."

    After Xiao Yuanqi heard it, he immediately understood, and said along the way: "The military division means to arrange people to walk the mountain path, sneak into the Jianmen Pass, and then both sides attack inside and outside."

    "No!"

    Ma Zhou shook his head and answered.

    Xiao Yuanqi said: "Then how do you cooperate with the outside?"

    Ma Zhou said: "The so-called cooperation from the inside and the outside is not that we want to send troops. Jianmen Pass stands on a steep mountain, with extremely steep forests on both sides. It is very difficult to arrange some soldiers to enter from such a mountain, because  It is very easy to lose your way in the mountains, even if you invite a local guide, it is not easy to complete, because there are too many people, it is easy to cause problems, after all, the roads in the mountains are not easy to walk.¡±

    "Secondly, to go out from the mountain, Li Chengqian must take precautions at the exit on the other side of the mountain. If there are a few dozens of people, they may be able to leave by chance, but there are too many people, and it is definitely not easy to lurk there on a large scale, and  Food supplies are also a big problem."

    "The situation with a small number of people is completely different from the situation with a large number of people. Therefore, it is extremely difficult for our people to go into the mountains and sneak into Jianmen Pass. What's more, the steep mountain like Jianmen Pass is very difficult for us.  On the one hand, it is not easy to enter the army."

    Ma Zhou said slowly: "In fact, the same is true inside Jianmen Pass. It doesn't mean that we are the only one with steep areas, and the pass is full of flat rivers, but all of them are steep. So even if troops are arranged to lurk there, it will be difficult to attack from both sides."

    After Xiao Yuanqi finished listening, he said again: "Military Master, then you just said that the inside should cooperate with the outside, how can we cooperate with the inside and the outside?"

    Ma Zhou said: "I will bring some personal guards to escort me along the mountain road, sneak into Shu, instigate rebellion against the people in Shu, and then let them take action. Only in this way can I have a chance."

    Xiao Yuanqi said: "Military Master, there are beasts, snakes and insects in the mountains, and the road is difficult."

    Ma Zhou said: "General Xiao, time waits for no one. Let us delay for one more day. Perhaps General Ma and General Su are making rapid progress, so I have to go in person."

    "I know that there are risks in the mountains. In fact, there are mountain people nearby who can travel through the mountains. As long as I bring a few guards and guide the villagers, I will be able to pass through the Jianmenguan Mountain."

    "If we don't march in large numbers, Li Chengqian will not be able to stop us. General Xiao?, we have no choice.  If you have been stagnant here at Jianmenguan, you will never be able to make progress.  According to my speculation, perhaps before the end of the year, Su Dingfang and Ma Yuan will win.  "

    Ma Zhou said: "After all, Xia Guo's general situation has been established, and the opponent can't resist it for a long time."

    Xiao Yuanqi sighed, gritted his teeth and said: "Military Master, I'm counting on you, please come back safely."

    Ma Zhou said: "Don't worry, General Xiao."

    Xiao Yuanqi stopped persuading.

    The two talked about many follow-up arrangements, and after all the details were finished, Ma Zhou began to act.  He sent people to inquire among the local people, looking for someone who could pass through the mountains.  Anyone who understands the situation in the mountains and is willing to go will be rewarded directly.  Under the so-called heavy reward, there must be a brave man, and finally found a person.

    This person's name is Xiang Shan.

    It is the nearby villagers, in their early twenties, who often hunt in the mountains and are familiar with the conditions in the mountains. Xiangshan has even crossed this mountain before and has certain experience.  Because what Ma Zhou offered was a heavy reward, he promised Xiang Shan that as long as Xiang Shan took Ma Zhou through the huge mountain of Jianmen Pass, Ma Zhou would let Xiang Shan be the head of his village, and he would also give him a reward of 100 guan  .

    For local people like Xiang Shan, not to mention money, just the position of village chief makes him covetous.  Because in the eyes of the local people, the village is the emperor, and that is the biggest official position.

    So Xiang Shan is happy.

    Xiang Shan is young, has excellent martial arts skills, and knows the situation in the mountains very well.  It was okay for him to walk in the mountains and forests, but Ma Zhou was not used to it, and it was very hard.  Not only is the mountain road difficult to walk, but more importantly, now that the end of July is approaching August, the weather is getting hotter and hotter. In the deep mountains and old forests, it is extremely sweltering, and there are even many mosquitoes and the like.

    Xiang Shan was accustomed to this environment.  Xiang Shan often runs in the mountains, and is exposed to the sun and rain. His skin is rough and his flesh is thick. Even if there are a few mosquito bites, it will not affect him, and his body can bear it.

    For a literati like Ma Zhou, he had been in the army before, and he was in charge of planning. He would not be exposed to the sun and rain, so his skin was more tender.  Very itchy, very uncomfortable.  Fortunately, Xiangshan prepared a lot of ointment and medicinal wine, which can reduce swelling and relieve itching. Although it can't completely cure it, at least it can suppress it.

    Although Ma Zhou was uncomfortable, he gritted his teeth and persisted from the beginning to the end, never complaining about being tired or hard.  Even so, a day or two is fine, but it will be a torment for Ma Zhou after a long time, because it is too difficult to walk in the mountains.

    It is not easy to walk during the day, and it is also very hard to rest at night.  After all, in the deep mountains and old forests, in addition to mosquitoes and the like, there are also snakes, ants, beasts, and it is impossible to relax completely at night.  (Remember the site URL: www.hlnovel.com
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