Although the Shu army's logistical supplies were slightly better than those of the Wei army, they were only slightly better and did not have sufficient supplies.

More than 90% of the Shu army's grain and grass are stored in the Han Le Second City. This is also the capital that the Shu army relies on to defend Hanzhong. However, the grain stored in the Han Le Second City can only meet the needs of the troops stationed in Hanzhong. The Shu army now spends five

The army of 10,000 plus Jiang Wei's army of 30,000 had far exceeded the number of troops originally deployed in Hanzhong, so the supply of food and grass was inevitably stretched.

In order to make up for the military ration gap in Hanzhong, Fei ordered the transportation of grain from northern Sichuan to Hanzhong. Therefore, the Shu army faced the same difficulty in transporting grain and grass as the Wei army. The difference was that one was transferred from south to north, and the other was transferred from north to south.

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After the battle reached a stalemate, logistical supplies became the key to the victory of both sides. If anyone loses control at this time, they may be eliminated by KO.

Therefore, when it comes to escorting grain and grass, neither side dares to take it lightly, and both send heavy troops to protect grain roads to prevent the other side from sneak attacks and destruction.

The Wei army stationed troops and horses at dangerous points along the entire Tangluo Road, and also sent heavy troops to escort the safety of the grain trucks throughout the entire journey.

To transport grain on the Qinling Valley Road, ordinary baggage vehicles were completely impassable and had to rely on a large number of mules and horses, as well as the wooden ox and stray horse invented by Zhuge Liang.

In order to solve the problem of transporting grain during the Northern Expedition, Zhuge Liang specially invented a kind of wooden ox and flowing horse, which is a special wheelbarrow. One cart can carry several hundred kilograms of grain. As long as there is a place where people can pass, the wooden ox and flowing horse can pass.

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The wooden cow and flowing horse can be said to be an important invention of Zhuge Liang. Its appearance solved the problem of difficult food transportation for the Shu army to a certain extent.

In the process of fighting with them, the Wei army also captured many of them, and later imitated many of them. The Wei army used carts to transport food on plain roads, and wooden oxen and horses were used to transport food on mountain trails.

Before Cao Shuang went on the expedition, he had assigned Xia Houxuan to propose that the food and supplies should be arranged before the troops and horses were moved. This was the first condition for marching and fighting, and for a war as difficult as the expedition to Shu, the preparation of food and fodder was obviously an important part of the arrangement.

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Xia Houxuan did not live up to his high expectations. With the help of Cao Liang, he successfully completed the matter of raising grain and grass. In terms of transporting grain and grass to Hanzhong, Xia Houxuan specially arranged a thoughtful Ren Lan to supervise the transportation of grain and grass, and Ren Lan prepared sufficient supplies.

The mules, horses and wheelbarrows continuously transported grain and grass from Guanzhong to Hanzhong.

Although the food and grass supplies of the Wei army on the Hanzhong front line are very tight, they can barely maintain it. However, the army has no food reserves. Once special circumstances occur, such as flash floods, landslides and other natural disasters, the Wei army's food and grass supplies are likely to be exhausted.

Supply is in trouble.

And preventing enemy sneak attacks and destruction is the top priority. In short, the Wei army, from Cao Shuang to ordinary soldiers, all know the importance of grain and grass transportation, and they all attach great importance to it. They will never give any chance to the Shu army.

An opportunity to take advantage of.

But despite this, Jiang Wei was still determined to attack the supply line that the Shu army relied on for survival.

After the war in Hanzhong entered a stalemate stage, the situation was deadlocked, and it seemed that no one could do anything to touch anyone.

Xingshi Mountain is the east gate of Hanzhong, and the terrain is extremely dangerous. If Cao Liang hadn't used fire attack skillfully, the Wei army would have had no chance to cross this natural barrier.

Today, Xingshi Mountain is completely bare from the foot of the mountain to the top of the mountain. It is supposed to be the season when the grass grows and the orioles fly, but there is not even a trace of green in the entire Xingshi Mountain.

The Wei army defended by danger, and the Shu army naturally had no chance. Fei, as the commander-in-chief of the three armies, expressed concern about the Shu army's delay in gaining momentum and Akasaka. If the war continued like this, it would be extremely detrimental to the Shu army.

Although the two sides are now in a balance of power, Fei knows that the Shu army's strength has reached the limit that it can mobilize, but the Wei State has not yet exerted its full strength. If the war continues for a long time, the Wei State is likely to increase its strength again.

When the troops are in Hanzhong, the pressure on the Shu army will be even greater, because the Shu country has no reserve troops to call upon.

Therefore, the Shu army must drive the Wei army out of Hanzhong as soon as possible to ensure the safety of Hanzhong's defense line.

It took a lot of thinking, but there was nothing we could do. The Wei army was strong in Akasaka, and it was difficult for the Shu army to succeed, whether it was a forceful attack or an outmaneuver.

At this time, Jiang Wei came up with a bold plan, which was to attack the Tangluo Road and cut off the Wei army's food road. Once the food road was broken, the Wei army would be in chaos without a fight.

However, although Jiang Wei's plan was explosive, the reaction of the generals was extremely calm.

A sneak attack on the grain road is a combat method that can be imagined by one person, but similarly, if you can think of it, the other party will not think of it?

You don’t need to send scouts to investigate, but you also know that the Wei army attaches great importance to the protection of the grain road, and the entire Tangluo Road is in the Wei army’s rear defense. If you want to attack it, you must bypass the Wei army’s current position and face the defense.

With the tight Wei army, the possibility of smuggling is almost zero.

Therefore, once Jiang Wei's plan was proposed, no one among the generals was interested in it. They only thought that Jiang Wei was a bit whimsical.

Fei gently shook his head and said: "Bo Yue, your idea is naturally good, but it is extremely difficult to implement. The Wei people attach great importance to their food routes, so how can they give you a chance to sneak attack?"

Jiang Wei said confidently: "I have thought deeply about this matter. Although I cannot guarantee 100% success, I am sure of it being 70% to 80% certain. I would also like to ask the general to order that I should lead my troops and go all out.

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Fei worriedly said: "I am 70% to 80% sure, are you overestimating it, Boyue? Going deep behind enemy lines and fighting alone, if you are not careful, the whole army will be destroyed!"

Jiang Weidao: "The art of war has it that you must put them to death before resurrecting them. Now the war situation is at a stalemate, which is extremely unfavorable to our army. If we cannot expel the Wei people from Hanzhong as soon as possible, when reinforcements arrive, there will be a great disaster in Hanzhong."

Therefore, I have thought over and over again and decided that we must not sit back and wait for death. We should take action. Cutting off the Wei people's food routes is the only way for our army to win. I hope the general can agree."

Fei was hesitant and Zhang Yi stood up and said: "General, I think General Jiang's words are correct. The situation is so unbearable. How can we retreat from the enemy without the courage to destroy the cauldron and sink the boat?"
Chapter completed!