Chapter 5, I have Jiang Wei
Iron-eating beast
White Horse Qiang
Seeing Yang Feilong display a look of fear, Zhao Guang handed over a military seal from the table: "The Grand General left a message last time, stating that Brother Yang has accepted the position of King of the Qiang, and is hereby appointed as the Qiang Colonel of the Western Qiang. All Qiang people in the regions of Wudu, Yinping, and Tianshui shall be under the command of the Baima Qiang."
Those who are not of my kind will surely have different intentions
Twenty years of warfare between Wei and Shu
Jiang Wei, the successor of Zhuge Liang, was not actually a designated choice, but rather a necessity for the Shu Kingdom. After the death of the formidable general Wei Yan, the Shu army found itself in a situation where there was a lack of capable leaders. During the time when Jiang Wan and Fei Yi were in power, the forces Jiang Wei commanded in his initial northern expeditions were less than 10,000 troops.
The root cause of employing the wrong person does not lie with the individual being used, but rather with the one who is utilizing them
Historical records indicate that during the Western Jin period, the Yang family established the Qiuqi Kingdom in the regions of Wudu and Yinping, lasting for over three hundred years, which can be considered a resilient entity among the Five Barbarians
The location of the Baima Qiang original village is roughly in the area of present-day Jiuzhaigou. This place is characterized by its beautiful scenery, with meadows scattered between the slopes and valleys. In the deep mountains, where human footprints have yet to reach, ancient mythical beasts still exist among the canyons.
Jiang Wei, the Grand General of Shu Han, had long been involved in the affairs of the Qiang people and was well aware of the conflicts among the Qiang tribes in the Long region. Upon leaving Tazhong, he left behind the seals of the Western Qiang and the Book and Document Officer, having observed the instability in the succession of the Yang family's Baima Qiang leadership.
Cao Wei: I have the all-rounded talent of Zhong Hui
In terms of Jiang Wei's overall military achievements, there is not much to criticize. Of course, the second major defeat caused significant losses to the elite troops of the Shu army, namely the Baijian soldiers and the Wudang Flying Army, which is a point of miscalculation and helplessness for Jiang Wei
It is the fundamental skill of a wise leader
In contrast, Zhuge Liang has been deified to an unparalleled extent due to the novel "Romance of the Three Kingdoms". Based on the observations of this era and the evaluations of later generations, Zhao Guang affirms the Chancellor Zhuge Liang's governance abilities, yet he has considerable reservations regarding his military command capabilities
This practice continued to exist until the Ming and Qing dynasties. During the reign of Emperor Qianlong in the Qing dynasty, the Qing Qiang and Bai Ma Qiang in the regions of Da and Xiao Jinchuan revolted. Emperor Qianlong dispatched troops multiple times to suppress them, as the leaders in the Jinchuan area no longer obeyed the orders of the court
The Shu cavalry had very little room for maneuver in the Yinping area, and combat on the mountain paths relied more on infantry akin to the flying troops of Xiang Wudang. Leaving the horses with Cheng in the Baima Qiang region could also serve to monitor Yang Feilong.
The strategic level and the tactical level involve completely different modes of thinking
Shu Han: I have no one else, I am still Jiang Wei
This animal, later referred to as the national treasure at https://m.hetushu.com, lived not far from the Baima Qiang area, as evidenced by the black and white fur coat worn by Yang Feilong
The general of the teeth, which refers to fighting fiercely on the local battlefield without much consideration. However, now he must take on the responsibilities of the commander of the Shu Han Western Army.
Yang Feilong took the military seal with great joy, as the recognition of his identity as the new Qiang king by the Shu Han court provided him with the imperial authority to suppress other Qiang tribes
Cao Wei: Do I have the iron wall Hao Zhao
On the side of Cao Wei, the two great kings of the Wuhuan, Qiu Liju and Taduo, were either forced to surrender or killed; on the side of Shu Han, Zhuge Liang pacified the southern regions, and his seven captures of Meng Huo became a well-known tale. As for Sun Shiwang's Eastern Wu, although they frequently suffered defeats in battles across the river, the Wu army commanders had a relatively high success rate when fighting against the Shanyue.
However, the mobilization of thousands of troops has left Zhao Guang overwhelmed, which has also made him greatly admire the strategic planning of General Jiang Wei; indeed, Jiang Wei's efforts are truly remarkable
It is precisely this strategy that has allowed the three kingdoms of Wei, Shu, and Wu to engage in countless battles among themselves, yet still manage to dominate the surrounding foreign tribes.
No!
During the Han Dynasty, the governance methods of the Han people differed from those of the Qiang and Di peoples. Generally speaking, for the governance of the Qiang tribes, the Shu Han would appoint compliant Qiang leaders to replace the court in administering the region
Shu Han: I am still Jiang Wei
Shu Han: I have Jiang Wei
Certainly, during the era of the Three Kingdoms, no one pursued the charges against Yang Feilong for killing the national protected animals
Suppress, co-opt, and divide, then select the most capable for my use
A branch of the Diqiang people, the tribe led by Yang Feilong was quite powerful, and the Yang family was subsequently elected as the leader
For example: The Yao clan of the Shaodang tribe, located in the Tianshui and Nan'an area, has its leader Yao Kehui appointed as the General of the West and the Colonel of the Suirong by Cao Wei. His power is currently on the rise and expanding. If the Baima Qiang do not receive support from Shu Han, the Wudu area is bound to be in jeopardy
After the death of Zhuge Liang, the military power of the Shu Han gradually came under the control of General Jiang Wei. Historical records indicate that he led troops several times to campaign against the Central Plains, which caused the national strength of Shu Han to decline day by day, ultimately leading to its downfall. This assertion is, in essence, a discourse detached from the actual situation, resembling a kind of theoretical discussion that lacks practical application
In this situation, if Jiang Wei were to achieve complete victory, he would not be human but rather a deity, especially considering the presence of petty individuals such as Huang Hao and Yan Yu, as well as the likes of Zhuge Zhan and Zhang Shao, who are all showy yet lack real ability and only serve to hinder progress
Five victories, four draws, and two defeats
In fact, whether it is Cao Wei, the Shu Han of the Map, or Eastern Wu, their attitude towards the Qiang people, Xianbei people, and Shanyue people has been consistent
Fortunately, Zhao Guang was able to arrive safely in Yinping; otherwise, without the deterrence of the Shu army, the military seal left in Yinping would have had little effect
Cao Wei: I have a great general, Chen Tai
Cao Wei: I have the general Guo Huai
Shu Han: I have A Dou, never mind, this is not presentable, I will also present Jiang Wei
"General Bai Ma, our army still needs to engage in combat with the Wei army. General Ma Junhou will station his troops at Qiangzhai and share the logistical responsibilities with you. The replenishment of warhorses, the subsequent supply of provisions, and the treatment of the wounded soldiers will be entrusted to you." Zhao Guang, seeing that Yang Feilong had taken the bait, immediately instructed.
In the region of Yinping, arable land is scarce. The Baima Qiang Yang clan has migrated from the Hexi area to this place for over a hundred years. Under the rule of Liu Shan, a prodigal son, the Shu Han regime has become incapable of exerting strict control over the Qiang people, who are located in a remote mountainous area and are on the front line between Wei and Shu. Using the Qiang to control the Qiang has also become a desperate measure.
According to the itinerary of Jiang Wei's army, they should have arrived in the vicinity of Jian Ge. Although they have escaped the encirclement of the Wei army, the Wei forces ahead are even more formidable. Zhong Hui's eastern army numbers over 100,000, and the number of generals is countless, including many former commanders who have defected from Shu Han. Whether Jiang Wei can hold his ground and for how long remains uncertain
Shu Han: I, I will send Jiang Wei
Shu Han: I have Jiang Wei
Obey the General's orders
Zhao Guang felt extremely exhausted in his heart
By the time of the Western Jin Dynasty, the heir to the throne from the Sima family was a fool, and the eight brothers vying for the throne were embroiled in fierce conflict. Among the various unified dynasties in Chinese history, the Western Jin is notoriously weak, even inferior to the economically strong Song Dynasty.
All the generals withdrew one by one
To know people and assign them to suitable positions
"Cheng Zuo, you quickly select a capable soldier to take the mountain path from Longshan to Jiange and report the situation of our army to the General. I have already written down the possible next attack direction of the Wei army on the silk cloth." After sending off Ma and Yang, Zhao Guang instructed Chen Shou, who was recording.
Cao Wei: I have the seasoned yet vigorous Deng Ai
During Zhuge Liang's Northern Expeditions, the Shu Han side still had great generals such as Wei Yan and Zhao Yun. The Wu brothers, the Ma brothers, Xiang Chong, Zhang Yi, and Ma Zhong were also formidable commanders. On the civil administration front, talents like Li Yan and Jiang Wan were abundant. A promising situation was ruined in an instant, yet the blame was placed on Ma Su, which is truly perplexing
Ma Cheng and Yang Feilong nodded in agreement and proceeded to carry out the order.
Cao Wei: I have the great BOSS, the Sima brothers
When the foundation of the Cao Wei state had been thoroughly disturbed by the Sima clan, it also signified the arrival of the darkest days for the Han people