Outside the Sword Gate Pass.
Xiao Yuanqi led his army here.
When Xiao Yuanqi's army went south from Ziwu Valley, although they were stopped, they didn't lose much. Furthermore, when Zhong Yue led his army south, Xiao Yuanqi's main force was heading straight for the Swords Gate Fortress. However, Zhong Yue didn't put all of his eggs in one basket. Instead, he followed Ma Zhou's advice and split his army to sweep across the states in the Shannan East Path.
Therefore, when Xiao Yuanqi was stopped at the Sword Gate Pass, Xiao Yuanqi's army took over all the states in the Mountain South East. Even if Xiao Yuanqi was stopped temporarily, he had built a foundation in the middle of Shu state.
He didn't go deep into the hinterland and become a rootless duckweed.
In the military camp, inside the main tent.
Xiao Yuanqi and Ma Zhou sat opposite each other, Xiao Yuanqi's face was filled with worry, he looked at Ma Zhou and said, "Military advisor, we are now stuck in the Swords Gate Pass, it will be hard for us to break through. On one hand, the Sword Gate Pass is very steep and indestructible. On the other hand, we can't launch a large-scale attack. They can defend with their army. "
"We can't break through here. It's very troublesome. According to the news, Ma Yuan and Su Dingfang have both made breakthroughs. This is very disadvantageous to us. "
Xiao Yuanqi said, "If there weren't the other two armies, we could fight steadily and slowly with Li Chengqian in a war of attrition. But now, with the other two armies, we can't win. That's not good! "
The three armies attacked separately. Although they didn't interfere with each other, in fact, there were comparisons. Whether it was Ma Yuan, Xiao Yuanqi, or Su Dingfang, they were all holding a grudge. They couldn't lose to the other side.
There was competition.
Hearing this, Ma Zhou had a thoughtful look in his eyes.
Xiao Yuanqi had competition.
So did he.
Whether it was Su Dingfang or Ma Yuan, each of them had a strategist beside them. Xiao Yuanqi, Su Dingfang, and Ma Yuan had comparisons. Ma Zhou was the same.
Ma Zhou kept silent for a while and said, "General Xiao, the Sword Gate Pass is too steep. It's very difficult to break through. It's not possible for us to take it head-on. I think we have to work together to break through the Sword Gate Pass. Only in this way can we break through the Sword Gate Pass. "
Xiao Yuanqi immediately understood. he said, he said, "Advisor, you mean to arrange people to sneak into the Sword Gate Pass through the mountain trails and attack from the inside and the outside."
"No!"
Xiao's Sword Gate Pass through.
Yuanqi broke through the Sword Gate Pass through the Sword Pass through the Pass.
Ma Zhou said, "The so-called cooperation between the inside and the outside doesn't mean that we are going to send troops. "The Sword Gate Pass is located in the middle of a steep mountain. There are steep forests on both sides. First, it's very difficult to arrange a group of soldiers to enter the Sword Gate Pass through the mountains. First, it's very easy to get lost in the mountains. Even if we hire a local guide, it's not easy to complete the task. After all, it's not easy to walk in the mountains. "
"Second, to get out of the mountain, Li Chengqian must have set up a defense on the other side of the mountain. If it's only a few dozen people, they might be able to escape. But if there are too many of them, it's not easy to sneak in on a large scale. And the food supply is also a big problem. "
"A small number of people is completely different from a large number of people. Therefore, it's very difficult for our people to sneak into the Sword Gate Pass through the mountains. Not to mention, the Sword Gate Pass is so steep that it's not easy for us to sneak in. "
Ma Zhou said slowly, "In fact, it's the same inside the Sword Gate Pass. It's not that we're the only steep area, and the inside of the Sword Gate Pass is a flat land. Therefore, even if we arrange a group of soldiers to sneak in, it's very difficult to attack from both sides. "
Xiao Yuan Qi listened and asked again, "Military Advisor, you said we should work together from the inside and outside. How do we do that?"
Ma Zhou said, "I'll bring a few guards to escort me through the middle of the mountain. We'll sneak into Shu Zhong and instigate the people there to rebel. Then they'll attack us. That's the only way we have a chance."
Xiao Yuan Qi said, "Military Advisor, there are beasts, snakes, and insects in the mountains. The path is very difficult."
Ma Zhou said, "General Xiao, time waits for no one. If we delay for one more day, maybe General Ma and General Su will make rapid progress. So I have to go there myself."
"I know there are risks in the mountains. In fact, there are also mountain people around here who can travel through the mountains. As long as I bring a few guards and follow the guidance of the villagers, we'll definitely be able to get through the Sword Gate Pass. "
"If we don't send a group of soldiers, Li Chengqian won't be able to stop us. General Xiao, we have no other choice. If we stay in the Sword Gate Pass, we won't be able to make any progress. According to my estimation, maybe before the end of the year, Su Dingfang and Ma Yuan will win. "
Ma Zhou said, "After all, Mr. Xia's power has been established. They won't be able to resist for long."
Xiao Yuan Qi sighed, gritted his teeth and said, "Military Advisor, I'm counting on you. You must come back safely."
Ma Zhou said, "Don't worry, General Xiao."
Xiao Yuan Qi stopped persuading him.
They talked about the follow-up arrangements. After they finished talking about the details, Ma Zhou started to act. He sent people to ask the local people, looking for people who could pass through the mountains. As long as they knew the situation in the mountains and were willing to go, they would be rewarded handsomely. As the saying goes, when there's a great reward, there's always a brave man. Finally, he found a person.
This person's name was Xiang Shan.
They were the nearby villagers, in their early twenties. They often hunted in the mountains and were familiar with the situation. Xiang Shan had even passed through the mountains before, so he had some experience. Ma Zhou promised Xiang Shan a handsome reward. As long as Xiang Shan led Ma Zhou through the Sword Gate Pass, Ma Zhou would let Xiang Shan be the Village Chief of his village, and give him a hundred strings of coins as a reward.
For a local like Xiang Shan, the position of Village Chief was enough to make him envious, let alone the money. Because in the eyes of the local people, the Village Chief was the local emperor, the highest official position.
So Xiang Shan was willing.
Xiang Shan was young, good at martial arts, and very familiar with the situation in the mountains. He could walk in the mountains and forests easily, but Ma Zhou was not used to it. It was very hard. Not only was the mountain path difficult to walk, but more importantly, it was the end of July and almost August. The weather was getting hotter and hotter. In the deep mountains and forests, it was very hot, and there were even many mosquitoes and the like.
Xiang Shan was used to such an environment. Xiang Shan often ran in the mountains, and he was exposed to the sun and rain. His skin was already rough and thick. Even if there were some mosquito bites, it would not affect him. His body could withstand it.
For a scholar like Ma Zhou, he had been in the army all this time. He was responsible for planning and was not exposed to the sun and rain, so his skin was more tender. Once he was bitten by a mosquito, it would be a big bump, and it would be extremely itchy. It was very uncomfortable. Fortunately, Xiang Shan had prepared some medicinal paste and wine that could reduce the swelling and itching. Although it could not be completely cured, it could at least be suppressed.
Although Ma Zhou was uncomfortable, he gritted his teeth and persevered from the beginning to the end. He never complained that it was hard. Even so, it was fine for one or two days, but for Ma Zhou, it was torture because it was too difficult to walk in the mountains.
It was not easy to walk in the day, and it was also very tiring to rest at night. After all, in the deep mountains and forests, besides mosquitoes and the like, there were also snakes, insects, and ferocious beasts. At night, it was impossible to completely relax.
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