Three Kingdoms: I, Ma Su, Only Seek Death

"It seems that your treasury in Hanoi County has gained quite a lot, right?" Ma Di raised his eyebrows and looked at the beaming Jiang Wei and said.

"It is indeed a huge harvest. This time the harvest is so big that we can get rid of our dependence on the logistics of the six towns in a short time." Jiang Wei nodded and said with certainty.

The 20,000 northern troops together with the 20,000 Huns servants, supported by the inventory in Hanoi County, may even be able to do without logistics at all for a period of time. Not only did the six towns no longer need to transport food southward, but the Xiongnu army in Jinyang no longer needed to prepare their own dry food.

Of course, the accounts still need to be settled clearly, and those who should bring their own dry food still have to bring their own. But this time, Ma Su really saw how rich Guandong was.

The population and food output of Hanoi County alone are almost as much as those of the entire Guanzhong. And there are many such rich counties in Guandong!

Of course, Ma Su didn't actually know that Hanoi County could gain so much this time, mainly because the local wealthy family had already expressed their intention to waver. Since the trip to Luoyang three years ago, Hanoi County has begun to withhold a large amount of taxes, intending to use this as a bargaining chip.

If Ma Su hadn't arrived too quickly and Sima Wang hadn't threatened them, they would never have been willing to sell the property at such a low price.

Afterwards, Ma Di quickly led the Han army into Hanoi County and took the Han army to eat here. At the same time, Ma Di also wrote to Huang Quan in Chang'an, requesting that since the current logistics was no longer tight, he could send troops to the front line.

While asking for reinforcements from Chang'an, Ma Di also ordered Shu Ji and Zhang Yi to lead troops to fight for the Yellow River ferry. As long as this place is captured, the Han army can successfully cross the Yellow River and quickly invade Luoyang Yin.

But soon, Zhang Yi and Shu Ji came back in disgrace and reported a very embarrassing incident to Ma Su.

Because Ma Su was restrained in Hanoi County for half a month, the Wei army that attacked Hongnong had withdrawn in time.

In particular, its commander Guanqiu Jian had rich experience in fighting horses. After hearing that Ma Su had invaded Shangdang, he personally led the troops to withdraw immediately and came to occupy the ferry.

When Zhang Yi and Shu Ji led the troops to the ferry, the Wei army was already ready. The troops they led were all from the north and were not used to water, so they failed to capture the ferry in the end.

"Guanqiu Jian... you are really an old acquaintance." Ma Su thought of the old acquaintance again. This was the boy he met in Nanyang.

Unexpectedly, the young general I met a few years ago has now become General Cao Wei.

"Guanqiu Jian is not an ordinary general. His ability to lead troops in battle is very strong. You are not used to water, so it is normal that you cannot seize the ferry." Ma Di waved his hand and said to Zhang Yi and Shu Ji,

"Go and rest first. When I finish this work, I will personally lead the troops south to seize the Yellow River ferry with the Wei army!"

As for what Ma Su was busy with, it was naturally to make up for the treatment that Guan Qiujian had missed.

When he played against Guan Qiujian in Nanyang before, Ma Su also habitually compiled a little composition for Guan Qiujian.

It’s just that I didn’t know his name at the time, so the rumor was never signed and was later forgotten. Only now did Ma Su recall that it was time to clear up Guanqiu Jian's name.

Thinking of this, Ma Di quickly pulled out a piece of paper, picked up a pen and started writing,

"Why does Guanqiu Jian want to preserve the history of his close relationship with Cao Rui..."

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At the same time, on the bank of the Yellow River, Guanqiu Jian, who was directing the Wei army to fortify along the ferry, suddenly shuddered, and a chill suddenly rose in his heart.

This feeling... as if someone was plotting against him behind his back, made Guan Qiujian feel that something bad was about to happen.

However, Guan Qiu Jian soon shook his head again and smiled to himself.

"I'm really overthinking it. Is there anything worse than Ma Su entering Luoyang? It's better to hurry up and complete the defense and defend the country for His Majesty!"

In terms of Guan Qiujian's life experience, it can be considered extremely successful at the beginning. Because his fiefdom was next to Cao Rui's fiefdom, he had established a good relationship with this big leader early.

Cao Rui was also a sentimental person. As soon as he took office, he quickly brought Guanqiu Jian into the court, and his career was extremely smooth.

If it hadn't been for Ma Su's appearance, he would have had a smooth journey to the Three Rebellions in Huainan.

However, although he started his career with the help of Cao Rui, Guanqiu Jian is by no means a showman. He has a very strong personal learning ability and has made rapid progress through continuous experience.

It can be seen from the battle of Nanyang in the past that if Ma Di hadn't been shaken, he might not have been able to win over Guanqiu Jian.

After that, Guanqiu Jian also continued to improve, and two years ago he became Cao Wei's right general. But this time after hearing about Ma Di, he decisively retreated with his army and blocked the Han army on the north bank of the Yellow River.

"Right General, Da Sima sent people to order us to abandon the Yellow River crossing and retreat to Beiman Mountain!" At this time, Guan Qiujian's deputy general suddenly came from the rear army and reported to Guanqiu Jian.

"Da Sima? I don't seem to be under his jurisdiction, right?" Guan Qiujian frowned and refused very simply.

"Tell Da Sima that I have the responsibility to defend the country under His Majesty's orders. I cannot give in an inch, so I cannot retreat!"

"Besides, what should I do if I withdraw the troops who are still on the Yaohan Road? They will be blocked by the Shu army to the west of Hangu. By then, I will be the sinner of the entire army!"

Grand Sima Jiang Ji was appointed to be in charge of Luoyang Yin's defense at this moment, in order to prepare against the Shu army's eastward advance. However, as the right general, Guan Qiujian was directly appointed by Cao Rui, and he had no intention of listening to Jiang Ji's orders.

And he can't retreat at this moment, after all, he still has half of the part that he hasn't withdrawn yet. If the Shu army were to land on the south bank, his troops who were still on the Yaohan Ancient Road would be forced to death by the Shu army.

"But General Right, Da Sima said you can't defend the crossing of the Yellow River. In two days..."

"Can't you hold it? You have to hold it even if you can't! Go back and tell Da Sima that even if I can't hold the ferry, I will definitely hit Ma Di hard here! Let him rest assured!" Guanqiu Jian waved his hand and said without hesitation. .

"I am fully prepared and waiting for Ma Di to come in person. As long as Ma Di dares to fight in person, I am confident that he will die in this ferry!"

With that said, Guanqiu Jian sent his generals away and continued to deploy his defense line.

Under his deployment, 50,000 Wei troops built several lines of defense along the banks of the Yellow River, and built an earthen city at the end of the ferry. At the same time, with some other arrangements, Guanqiu Jian firmly believed that he would be able to block the Shu army on the north bank of the Yellow River.

Half a month later, Ma Su had basically finished handling his personal affairs. After leaving Deng Ai in charge of guarding Hanoi County, Ma Di led tens of thousands of Han troops south to the Yellow River ferry.