I am the son of Cao thief, start the awakening of the tyrant system

After the emissary sent out was blasted out by Zhang Lu, Cao Mao immediately ordered the attack without any hesitation.

Relying on the strength of Cao Jun, as well as excellent ordnance such as Zhuge Liannu and artillery, in the initial battle, Cao Jun was invincible all the way.

Zhang Lu's soldiers and horses are not opponents at all.

In just two days, Cao Jun broke through Fangling, Shangyong and other counties.

Seeing that Xicheng County, the east gate of Hanzhong County, was less than fifty miles away, Cao Jun's offensive came to an abrupt end.

Forty miles away from Xicheng County.

Cao Jun's camp.

Pang Tong, Jia Xu, Gan Ning and others were discussing military affairs in the camp.

Suddenly I heard a loud shout outside,
"The king of Wei is here!"

The voice fell.

The curtain was lifted, but Cao Mao strode in.

Behind him, apart from Yanyun Shibaqi, there were Dian Wei, Xu Chu, and Guo Jia.

"Meet the Lord 1"

Everyone saluted Cao Mao in unison.

Cao Mao nodded slightly at them, then said softly,
"Military division, why has the offensive slowed down in the past few days?"

Pang Tong arched his hands and said with a wry smile,

"My lord, just look at the terrain of Xicheng County..."

He pointed to the sand table on the table and explained to Cao Mao.

Among the thirteen prefectures of Huaxia, although Hanzhong County is not the largest, it is not small either, and belongs to the middle class.

It's just that there are mountains at both ends of the north and south, and the only places suitable for human habitation are the Hanzhong Basin where Nanzheng County is located, and the Xicheng Basin where Xicheng County is located.

Hanzhong Basin and Xicheng Basin, one west and one east, are located in the mountains of Hanzhong County and are connected by a Mian River.

If you want to attack Nanzheng County where Zhang Lu is located, you must pass through Xicheng County, the gateway to the Xicheng Basin.

However, from Shangyong County to Xicheng County, there is only one road with cliffs on both sides.

Although Zhang Lu's army is not Cao Mao's opponent at all.

But they are using the terrain to hide in the cliffs on both sides.

As long as Cao Jun passes by, there will be chaotic rocks rolling down, and thousands of arrows will be fired.

Pang Tong commanded the troops to advance less than ten miles, and lost hundreds of people, which can be described as a heavy loss.

Under such circumstances, in order to reduce losses, Pang Tong had to suspend the advance of the troops and gather everyone to discuss a solution.

"For the current plan, there are only two ways."

Pang Tong said slowly,
"One is to advance the troops to Xicheng County regardless of casualties."

"The second is to use black powder to forcibly open a road in the mountains."

Jia Xu frowned slightly, shook her head and said,

"Both methods are inappropriate."

The first way.

Not to mention how many lives were required to reach Xicheng County.

The logistical supplies alone will put heavy pressure on the soldiers of the supply battalion.

Originally, the mountain road was rugged and difficult, and there were even more enemy soldiers and horses hiding in it.

Once the back road is cut off, it will be troublesome.

As for the second method.

Using black powder to open up a road can solve troubles, but it is extremely time-consuming.

It is forty miles to Xicheng County, and it will take at least several months to open up a road!

Looking at the complex terrain around Xicheng County on the sand table, and everyone in the camp, they were all frowning for a while.

Cao Mao stroked the short beard on his chin, looked at Guo Jia, who was calm, and said with a light smile,

"Mr. Feng Xiao is so calm, you must have a good plan, right?"

All eyes were on Guo Jia for a moment.

After Cao Mao's coup d'etat replaced Cao Cao's control of the regime, Guo Jiafu rested for a while.

He who didn't participate in the conquest of Wuhuan also managed to escape the catastrophe.

This time when Zhang Lu was being attacked, Cao Mao brought him along with him.

Guo Jia smiled slightly,
"It's not a good plan, but it can solve the worries of King Wei."

"Oh? What is Mr. Feng Xiao's plan?"

Pang Tong's eyes lit up.

Guo Jia stepped forward, and suddenly placed a flag representing Cao Jun on Anyang County, which connects the Hanzhong Basin and the Ankang Basin.

"We only need to capture Anyang County, and then we can go straight in and attack Nanzheng County, without having to think about how to take Xicheng County."

Pang Tong was startled for a moment, then frowned,

"Although this statement is true, but we can't even take down Xicheng County, so how are we going to capture Anyang County?"

Everyone in the tent also looked skeptical.

If these words came from someone else, I'm afraid they would have been ridiculed long ago.

However, Cao Mao, who was staring at the map, suddenly raised his head and looked at Guo Jia with a burning gaze.
"What Feng Xiao said...could it be Ziwu Dao?"

"King Wei is really smart!"

Guo Jia praised and laughed loudly,
"That's right, it's Meridian Road!"

Hearing the word Ziwudao, Pang Tong, Jia Xu and the others, who were originally frowning, also suddenly realized, with a look of surprise on their faces!
If you want to enter Hanzhong County, there are four feasible ways recognized in the world.

One is to start from the north of Yizhou and pass through Yangping Pass, the gateway to the west of Hanzhong.

The second is to proceed from the east of Hanzhong County and pass through Xicheng County, the eastern gateway.

The other two roads are Baoxie Road and Tangluo Road located in the Qinling Mountains.

Among them, Baoxie Road is also known as Xiegu Road.

But apart from these four roads, there are actually two other roads hidden in the mountains.

The two roads are Yugu Road and Ziwu Road.

It's just the southern exit of Yugu Road, which is located between Xicheng County and Shangyong County, and has no strategic significance.

The Meridian Road is different, it just connects Chang'an and Hanzhong, and plays a decisive role!

It's just that the road is rough and difficult to walk, and the plank road that was originally built has gradually fallen into disrepair due to disrepair.

So it was forgotten by the world.

In history, Wei Yan once dedicated Zhuge Liang's "Ziwu Valley Miracle", intending to send troops from Hanzhong County to attack through Ziwu Road and take Chang'an and Tongguan.

In this way, the power of Cao Cao can be kept out of the pass, and the power of Cao Jun in the Guanzhong area can also be eliminated.

It's a pity that Zhuge Liang thought it was too risky, so he completely denied it.

"Do you all think that Feng Xiao's Ziwu Valley conspiracy is feasible?"

Cao Mao asked softly.

"Although this plan is risky, it is not impossible."

Jia Xu murmured,
"If we can successfully pass through the Ziwu Road and take Anyang County, we can go all the way west and hit Zhang Lu's vital points directly!"

"Wen He's words are right, and the subordinates think...Mr. Feng Xiao's plan is very clever!"

Xu You also nodded in praise.

Although Ziwu Road is dangerous, it is much easier than entering Xicheng County.

Therefore, everyone has no objection.

The next step is to discuss who should be sent to attack from Meridian Road.

Cao Mao thought for a while, then said,
"General Wei Yan!"

Wei Yan, who was in the corner, was taken aback for a moment, but he was a little at a loss when he saw everyone looking at him in unison.

After being dazed for a moment, he hurriedly said,

"What are your orders, my lord?"

Cao Mao smiled lightly and said softly,
"This time Ziwu Valley surprise attack, you lead the troops to go, are you willing?"