Chapter 315: The soldiers forcing Jiameng Pass

On the sixth day of the sixth month of the 20th year of Qianyuan, in the battle of Zitongshui, Deng's army defeated the Qin army. On the seventh day of the sixth month, Qin army withdrew from Zitong City and returned to Jiameng Pass north. On the eighth day of the sixth month, Deng's army entered Zitong City.

In Zitong City, Deng’s army camp, Chang Yuchun sat in the main seat with great enthusiasm. This time he entered Shu very smoothly and defeated the Qin army, so Chang Yuchun was very happy. Now he was only one last step away. As long as he brought back the Jiameng Pass and Baishui Pass in the hands of the Qin army, the task of entering Shu this time would be half completed.

"Everyone, now Zitong City has been captured. Next, our army will go north and capture Jiameng Pass and Baishui Pass. As long as we get these two heroic passes, the Qin army will be completely driven out of Shu by us." Chang Yuchun said.

"General, what else can I say? In the battle of Zitongshui, the Qin army was so scared that it was killed by our army. It was no match for our army at all. According to the last general, it would be better to directly rush the army to the north." Below, Guan Yu said arrogantly. This time, Guan Yu's contribution to defeating the Qin army can be said to be the only one of Chang Yuchun, so his voice in the army has become increasingly heavy.

"That's right!"

"Turn directly to the north and attack the Qin army!"

As soon as Guan Yu said this, he received a response from most people. Before they fought, they might be a little afraid of the strength of the Qin army, but after the Battle of Zitongshui, they all felt that the Qin army was just like this. When they really fought, they could easily defeat them.

But the senior executives did not think this way. Zhang Liao frowned and said, "General, Jiameng Pass and Baishui Pass are the most important passes in the world. They are located in a steep place. With our army's strength, if we want to attack, we may suffer a lot of losses. This is very unfavorable to our next plan."

What is the next plan? Of course, it is to attack Shu. Chang Yuchun knew about this plan after the previous plan, but after entering Zitong City, Chang Yuchun and Zhang Liao, Deng Qiang, Fa Zheng, Zhu Sheng and others were angry, but they had not told the generals that this matter is still confidential now and it is not good for too many people to know about it.

Chang Yuchun also agreed very much when he heard Zhang Liao's words. Don't look at the easy way for the Qin army to enter Shu, it was because there were people opening the door and leading the way. If there were no Meng Chengting, you would let the Qin army invade themselves, and not to die 100,000 people. After the war, there were only 70,000 people left in the Deng army, and the Qin army still had 70,000 people, which could be said to be evenly matched. In this case, if you ask for the two heroic passes, Jiameng Pass and Baishui Pass, it would not be enough to throw all the 70,000 Deng troops under the city.

"General!" At this time, Fa Zheng said: "In fact, to take back Jiameng Pass, we do not need to fight head-on with the Qin army. Now the Qin army has seen the strength of our army, so they will not take the initiative to go to war with our army unless they have no choice, so their subordinates think that our army can negotiate with the Qin army."

"Negotiation? How to negotiate?" Chang Yuchun asked in confusion. Can this be negotiated? After so many people died in the Qin army and occupied Jiameng Pass and Baishui Pass. Will they give it up so easily?

Fa Zheng walked to the map and said in front of everyone: "Look at Baishui Pass and Jiameng Pass are two important checkpoints to enter Shu. Leaving is an important stronghold for Shu to resist the strong enemies in the north. However, we do not need to take back all of Jiameng Pass and Baishui Pass. We can only take back Jiameng Pass and give up all the ones north of Jiameng Pass to Qin."

When everyone looked at the map, they actually understood that the most valuable lands in the areas of Jiameng Pass to Baishui Pass are Baishui Pass and Jiameng Pass. Dingduo means adding another Baishui City. However, this area is full of mountains and ridges, with low land value and insufficient population, so there is no need to take them all back. The reason why Deng's army was obsessed with taking them back was to rebuild the defense of the northern border of Shu. If Jiameng Pass and Baishui Pass were in the hands of the Qin army, the Qin army could enter Shu at any time, so there would be no peace in Shu.

Fa Zheng is right. In fact, whether it is Jiameng Pass or Baishui Pass, there is only one role for Shu, that is, defense. One more Baishui Pass is just a little more insurance. Even if you don’t, Jiameng Pass can block the Qin army alone, so there is no need to fight the Qin army to the death for the territory in this area. This time, the Qin army went south and obtained the land north of Jiameng Pass, and had an explanation when they returned to Chang'an. Everyone was happy.

After hearing Fa Zheng's words, Chang Yuchun smiled. To be honest, Chang Yuchun didn't want to continue fighting with the Qin army. After all, he would have to conquer Shu next. If he spent too much strength on the Qin army, he would be unable to suppress Shu. The matter of destroying Shu would easily cause trouble. If he could pass negotiations, it would be better to take back Jiameng Pass.

"French military advisor, do you think the Qin army will agree to our conditions?" Chang Yuchun asked again. Although this result is the best, can the Qin army agree? After all, with Jiameng Pass in hand, the Qin army can make a comeback at any time. But if Jiameng Pass is given out, the Qin army will have to attack Jiameng Pass, the Majestic Pass of Bashu.

Fa Zheng smiled and said, "Of course the Qin army would not agree so easily, so our army must go north to Jiameng Pass and put a look on the way to Jiameng Pass and never give up until Jiameng Pass is recovered, so it will shock the Qin army. In addition, the Qin army's food and supplies are now burned by our army. The existing food and grass of the Qin army are not enough to support the Qin army to continue to fight with our army, so the Qin army had to agree in the end."

After hearing this, Chang Yuchun smiled knowingly and said, "It's wonderful to use great momentum to suppress people and promote peace with war. It's really wonderful. Good, let's continue to send orders, and the army will rest here for a day and go north to Jiameng Pass tomorrow!"

"Here!" everyone responded.

On the ninth day of the sixth month of the 20th year of Qianyuan, Chang Yuchun led an army of 70,000 north to Jiameng Pass. At the same time, Wang Feng, who was in Jiameng Pass, had already learned that Deng's army had gone north and quickly summoned the generals to discuss matters.

In the Qin Central Army's tent, Wang Feng sat in the main seat as the chief general. Below were the Qin generals Geng Yue, Ma Sheng, Bai Chen, and Wang Feng looked at everyone and said, "Everyone, the scouts just came to report that Deng's army has left Zitong City and headed north to Jiameng Pass. It seems that this is the time to stay with us."

"What! Deng's army is bullying too much. They have won and they still have to kill them. I really think we are afraid of them." Bai Chen said angrily. This time, the Qin army went south and suffered heavy losses. He sent 150,000 people to the south. Now there are only more than 70,000 people left. More than half of them were lost. Not only did they get Zitong City, but Sima Gong, a general, was killed. This loss is almost in line with the battle of Guanzhong. He originally wanted to defend Jiameng Pass and Baishui Pass and return to Chang'an to explain, but now the Deng army does not give them any chance at all.

Although I had guessed before that the Deng army would not let Jiameng Pass and Baishui Pass go, and the Qin generals had already been mentally prepared. But when the matter came, they were still very angry and wanted to kill them all. If they could not defend Jiameng Pass and Baishui Pass, it means that the Qin generals went south to find nothing. When they returned to Chang'an, losing more than half of their troops would be enough to make the heads of the Qin generals land.

"Since the Deng army does not give us a way to survive, we are not polite. We will send orders to prepare for war, and Jiameng Pass and Baishui Pass must not be lost. If the Deng army insists on attacking, then we will prepare to leave tens of thousands of corpses under Jiameng Pass." Wang Feng said toughly.

"Here!" Everyone responded. For their own lives, Jiameng Pass and Baishui Pass were the last bottom line. If Deng Jun insisted on taking it away, they would have to fight to the death.

On June 11, 20th year of Qianyuan, Deng's army arrived at Jiameng Pass and set up a camp at the gate. At the same time, they sent scouts to investigate the terrain of Jiameng Pass and put on a strong attack.

At Jiameng Pass, Chang Yuchun led Zhang Liao, Deng Qiang, Fa Zheng, Zhu Sheng and others to observe the defense of the Qin army. Looking at the Qin army waiting for battle, Chang Yuchun said to Fa Zheng: "French military advisor, it's true that the Qin army is not willing to give up Jiameng Pass like this. It seems that this negotiation is not that easy."

Fa Zheng smiled and replied, "General, the reason why the Qin army decided to fight to the death was that they thought our army would take back all the Jiameng Pass and Baishui Pass areas. The Qin army suffered heavy losses this time. If they could not defend Jiameng Pass and Baishui Pass, what Wang Feng and his party would wait for them after returning to Chang'an was probably the national laws of Qin and military laws. Even if they could save their lives, they would not be able to lead their troops to fight to the future. Therefore, in order to save their lives and status, they had to fight to the death."

"Why are the French military advisors confident that the Qin army can give up the Jiameng Pass obediently?" Chang Yuchun asked again. Now that the Qin army is clearly about to fight to the death, how sure is the negotiation?

"Ten!" Fa Zheng said with confidence.
Chapter completed!