Xiaoguangong

Chapter 357 Celestial Master
Hanzhong.

All the generals under Zhang Lu's command were shocked when they heard that Ma Chao was defeated.

Ma Chao has so many soldiers and horses under his command, brought so much rations, and stayed out for less than a month. It has just entered winter. I heard that the battle was instantly dispersed by Xu Huang at the beginning of the battle, and Ma Chao was even fighting head-on. He was almost captured by Guo Huai.

Now that Pound has surrendered, the morale of Ma Chao's army has completely collapsed. When he left Hanzhong, he called friends and recruited many Di people. Ma Chao's army, which once had an army of 3000, only had more than [-] people left!

What kind of heavenly soldiers and generals is Cao Jun?To kill a pig, a group of people have to hold it down hard before doing it, right?
Zhang Wei and Yang Ang also hope that Ma Chao can become the protector of Hanzhong. As long as Ma Chao can handle Ma Chao's logistics, Ma Chao can completely become a dog in Hanzhong. Block the attack of powerful enemies from all directions.

But I didn't expect this dog to be so vulnerable, so stupid and cowardly. It almost wiped out the whole army in one battle. I heard that even Ma Chao himself was severely injured, which made the two of them a little scared.

"Huh, as expected of Master." Yang Ang lowered his head in fear, "I was wrong before, no wonder Master didn't like Ma Chao before, I didn't know Ma Chao was so incompetent until today."

Zhang Wei also nodded and said:

"It turns out that Master has already figured this out. It's a good thing that Ma Chao showed his true body in Ji County in advance. I was still bewitched by his fame and had high expectations for him. Now I can't trust him."

If it wasn't for Ma Chao who sent a wave, at the critical moment, the Hanzhong garrison would use him as the core to resist Cao Jun, and they would definitely be beaten to death. Those who questioned Zhang Lu's choice before are now dejected, and they are a little more towards Zhang Lu expect.

"Master is brilliant, I can't wait!"

"Master, what should we do next? Please advise, Master!"

"With Master's supreme magic power, we will definitely be able to repel the powerful enemy, and I ask Master for guidance!"

Zhang Lu sat calmly on a futon. The Taoist robe on his body was covered with stars, and half of his face was swallowed by darkness. He looked unfathomable. Everyone looked expectantly at Zhang Lu's face, and Zhang Lu couldn't help but twitch his mouth. few times.

Still fighting?

Don't die.

Ma Chao is so strong that he was defeated by Cao Jun like a pig, which shows that Cao Jun is the orthodox in the world, the heavenly soldiers and the heavenly generals, and sooner or later he will wipe out all the wilds and heavens, and I can no longer go against God's will.

But if Zhang Lu surrendered without a fight, the reputation he had cultivated over the years would be completely ruined. Those under his command who supported his surrender disagreed, saying that he had to fight to negotiate a price.

But Zhang Lu felt guilty now.

He heard that after Liu Bei and Liu Zhang turned against each other, they made great progress all the way, and those noble families in Yizhou surrendered to Liu Bei one after another, causing Liu Bei's army to further expand the results of the battle, and he was afraid that Chengdu would be surrounded in a few months.

When Liu Bei freed his hands and led the army to attack Hanzhong, he would probably be beaten to the point of fleeing with his head in his arms for the few pieces of material he had.

Either he surrendered to Liu Bei, or he had to abandon Hanzhong and flee to Ji County.

No matter how he chooses, it will be a major blow to him, and it is difficult to negotiate terms with others.

He looks calm now, but he is actually fidgeting in a panic.

What the hell, General Yun, you are here to attack!

With your divine power, how can these people under me withstand it?

If you are short of food, I will send you food, if you are short of weapons, I will send you weapons, and if you are short of soldiers, I will send you soldiers.

Don't bother with that poor place in Liangzhou. As long as Hanzhong is taken, Yizhou will be flat. When the time comes to eliminate Liu Bei and follow Jiangdong to sweep Sun Quan down, you will be able to rule the world. Why do you keep thinking about such a simple thing?

After slandering for a while, Zhang Lu still showed a calm and calm smile.

"What do you guys think?"

Zhang Wei excitedly said:

"My subordinates received news before that Cao Zhi led an army to march west again, and Xu Huang was also ready to make a move, wanting to attack through Qishan Road.

It's better for our army to stick to the two roads of Qishan, and then take the initiative to attack and defeat Cao Zhi first. "

Yang Ang also said:

"The last general thought that I might as well take advantage of the battle between Liu Bei and Liu Zhang, and lead the army to Chengdu. There are countless people in Yizhou. As long as the teacher raises his arms, I don't know how many people are willing to fight for the teacher. Liu Bei How can we resist it? When our army sweeps Yizhou and completely occupies the danger of the Shu Road, even though Yunshan is brave, what can we do?"

Zhang Lu rolled his eyes, thinking that you really don't know how many bowls of dry rice you eat.

It is true that Liu Bei and Liu Zhang are fighting now, but if Zhang Lu sends troops, he will be wiped out by Liu Bei directly if he is not careful. Liu Bei is worried that he will not find a chance to beat Zhang Lu. With just a few of your materials, who can stop it.

Hiss, it's Cao Zhi...

Cao Zhi and Zhang Yun have been guarding the gate of Hanzhong, waving the flag and shouting from time to time, saying that they are still continuing to abide by the strategy formulated by Cao Cao back then, and have not fished.

The level of Zhang Yun's use of troops is sloppy, but it also depends on who he compares with. When he meets Yang Ang and Zhang Wei's soldiers, it is really a match for the opponent and a good talent.

After preparing for so long, both Cao Zhi and Zhang Yun are ready to fight fiercely with the generals of Hanzhong, trying to break Hanzhong directly, and then stay on the spot.

Zhang Wei suggested to take the initiative to attack and defeat Cao Zhi first, which just gave Zhang Lu an inspiration.

"No, Cao Zhi can't take the initiative to attack along the way.

Let him go directly to Nanzheng, let him go directly to Yangping Pass if he has the ability! "

The generals looked at each other in blank dismay, thinking that this is not a joke.

Nanzheng is the core of Hanzhong. It is the fertile soil washed out by the Han River, and a large number of people live there. If the enemy is allowed to gallop here...

Uh, Zhang Wei didn't dare to think about the consequences.

Seeing Zhang Wei's embarrassment, the smile on Zhang Lu's face became even bigger.

now it's right.

Cao Zhi led his army to Nanzheng, and Hanzhong was booming. At that time, he would directly lead the army to beg for surrender for the sake of the people, and everything in Hanzhong would be settled, so naturally he would not do what he thought.

Hey Hey.

When I surrender, the King of Wei will definitely seal me as Marquis of Ten Thousand Households and move me to the Central Plains just in case. When I leave this place, you and Liu Bei will have nothing to do with me.

"Well, that's it, go and send a letter to Mr. Cao Zhi, let him march quickly, and if he has the ability, he will have a showdown in Nanzheng!"

"Master..."

"Go! Do you understand or I understand?"

Zhang Wei had no choice but to answer, and sent someone to deliver a letter to Cao Zhi in a dejected manner.

On the other side, Guan Ping and Chang Diao planned the Battle of Hanzhong while taking over the affairs of Liangzhou.

Chang Diao proposed to take Xiegu (Baoxie Road) to attack Hanzhong. He personally led the battle and went straight to Zhang Lu's core.

According to the information sent back by Lu Hong, the main forces of Zhang Lu's entire army are concentrated in the Nanzheng area. If they can directly fight the enemy's main force in Nanzheng after attacking from Xiegu, they can wipe out Zhang Lu's forces in one fell swoop and occupy Zhang Lu's main grain-producing areas in Hanzhong. .

At the same time, the terrain of the inclined valley is relatively open, which has been confirmed by many people who fled from Guanzhong to Hanzhong before.

If Chang Diao's magical soldiers descended from the sky, Zhang Lu might not be able to react, and Hanzhong would naturally be defeated in one fell swoop.

Chang Diao expressed confidently that he only needs to bring about 1 people under his command to establish miraculous achievements, and the enemies he fights have no power to fight back.

But Lu Hong was very worried, and hurriedly stopped Chang Diao: "General!"

"Clam?"

Hao Zhao and Zhugeqian, the two Chang Diao's answerers, nodded again and again, with serious eyes and said:
"Mr. Chang's ability to detect the enemy's situation is unparalleled in the world, but Zhang Lu has been operating in Hanzhong for many years, and the local Di people and Bandunman are friendly to him.

These thieves live in the valley, and we will definitely be discovered by them when we head out from the valley.Xiegu is the northern gate of Hanzhong, how can it not be guarded against?If the thieves suddenly pounced from all directions, I'll just wait until I'm dead, because... just because I'm afraid that I will implicate Master Chang. "

"Uh...that's it..."

It doesn't matter whether others die or not, Chang Diao absolutely doesn't want to involve himself in it, so he can only turn to Guan Ping for help.

Guan Ping looked at Cheng Gongying, wanting to hear the opinion of the former number one military adviser under Han Sui's command.

Cheng Gongying pondered for a moment, then whispered:
"Someone thinks that now is not the right time to attack Hanzhong!"

"Oh why?"

"Liangzhou is still not completely pacified at present, and there are still bandits who continue to cause chaos. Our army still does not have enough food and grass. If we rush to attack Hanzhong, we will defeat Zhang Lu. When Liu Bei comes again, our army may not be able to hold Hanzhong."

Cheng Gongying knew Guan Ping's identity, and he wanted to hint to Guan Ping not to spread too much.

Now that Liu Bei has not captured Chengdu, even if Guan Ping conquers Hanzhong, it is impossible for him, the Yongzhou shepherd, to also serve as the Yizhou shepherd. There will be many things that will be difficult to handle.

Guan Ping also thought so, but Hao Zhao, who didn't know Guan Ping's identity, immediately became unhappy.

"What are you talking about? In the land of Zhanglu County, there are no more than ten thousand soldiers, and there are no more than a few dozen generals. Our army has the power of a great victory, and the spread of the battle is certain. Is it necessary to prepare for ten years to conquer a county? Liangzhou has been uncertain for more than [-] years. Zai, haven't we been wasting time here all this time, and have grown his morale for nothing?"

Of course, Chang Diao didn't want to stay in a ghostly place like Liangzhou for a long time. If Guan Ping showed his fangs one day, he just held him down and shouted to chop off Cao Wei's general sacrificial flag, then he would suffer a big loss.

He rolled his eyes and said righteously:
"Chang received the great kindness of the King of Wei, and he will die for one or two. This time, he didn't make any contribution to the fight for Liangzhou, and his subordinate Erlang was also upset. This is Hanzhong. I don't think it is difficult to win this place as long as the arrangements are made properly."

Cheng Gongying was a surrendered general, so he could only keep silent. The people under Guan Ping's command gave Chang a face, and they didn't want to directly have any conflict with this general Zhenxi.

As long as he is willing to go by himself, anyway, sending troops from Xiegu to return to Guanzhong, there is no big conflict with them in the overall situation of Liangzhou.

Guan Ping stared at Chang Diao, and said with a smile: "For the matter of Hanzhong, I will work hard for Chang Junshi, and I wish Chang Junshi a victory."

Chang Diao breathed a sigh of relief, and began to ponder the tactics quite anxiously.

He went to Hanzhong to be blamed for a big defeat. This time, he publicly rejected Yunshan's good suggestion and has already created a good image of self-willedness for himself. Now it depends on how to defeat safely and cleverly.

Well, I just took the opportunity of returning to Guanzhong to ask Mr. Yuan Zhi for advice.

(End of this chapter)