Chapter 33 The Grand Wei Canal Transportation

    In the general's residence within the Yangping Pass fortress, the gathering fell into silence for a long time, save for the crackling of burning wood in the hearth, sending out flecks of fiery light.

    Hao Zhao sneered self-mockingly, "As long as Xing Gong and General Guo are taking care of this matter, what is the point of me pondering here?"

    "If Zhuge Liang attacks, I will defend the city. I was able to hold out in Shanguan, how much more can I do against the fortress of Yangping Pass?"

    Xin Zhi lightly nodded, without commenting on Hao Zhao's words, but instead looked at Guo Huan: "Bianyi was right just now."

    "Now, the Great Wei is only defending and not attacking in the Guanxi region, recovering its strength. Zhuge Liang, whether he heads west or east, has already taken the initiative."

    "If we want to let Zhuge Liang not discover anything..."

    Xin Zhi and Guo Huan exchanged glances and said simultaneously, "Yang'an Pass!"

    Xin Zhi stroked his beard: "Since Zhuge Liang is attacking Yangping Pass, if we confront him there, it would be a step below the mark."

    "They can attack, and we can also attack."

    Guo Huan laughed: "General in command with certainty, staying at Chi ting and holding back, is indeed a wise move."

    "Yangping Pass is safe with us here." Guo Huan turned to Xin Zhi: "When will you be returning to the north, Mr. Xin? Go and present this strategy in person to the General Commander to disturb Zhuge Liang's back."

    Hao Zhao interjected: "General, Mr. Xin, isn't this a way for Zhuge Liang to lure us into a wild war to win?"

    Guo Huan shook his head: "Whether it is or not, since Zhuge Liang has arrived, we must send troops to respond, how can we simply reinforce the fortress and fear the enemy like a tiger?"

    "If the Great Wei only dares to defend and not to engage in battle, there's no telling that one day Zhuge Liang could maneuver our troops east and west, and then send a heavy force to attack us."

    "We cannot give Zhuge Liang any opportunities!"

    Hao Zhao bowed: "The subordinate knows."