My Ji Han Dynasty was prosperous in martial arts, but I have always convinced people with virtue

Chapter 29 Subduing the Tiger
Hanzhong.

Zhang Lu guarded Hanzhong for nearly 30 years. Under the rule of religion and law, the government was lenient and peaceful, and the people were happy.

Compared with Liu Zhang, Zhang Lu's rule is more stable, and there are not so many factions inside.

However, similar to Liu Zhang, Zhang Lu's power does not have a strong ability to expand.

For so many years, Zhang Lu and Liu Zhang, the enemies, have always been in the Bashu area and dislike each other, but no one can do anything to each other.

Until not long ago, Ma Chao assembled an army of [-] and was defeated by Cao Cao.

Zhang Lu saw an opportunity.

He immediately sent his general Yang Ang to lead an army to assist Ma Chao and attack Liangzhou.

But Liangzhou hadn't been captured yet, but there was something wrong with Bashu.

Liu Zhang invited Liu Bei, the security captain who came to deal with him, to object to beating Liu Zhang.

The situation has undergone subtle changes.

Liu Zhang even sent a messenger for help!
Just when Zhang Lu was wondering what to choose next, Cao Cao's envoy also came.

The person who came was an old man, trembling.

If you don't pay attention, it may be that he fell on the side of the road, and you may not even notice it.

But if his name is told, no one in the world will know it today.

Jia Xu!

With his own power, he brought the whole world into a more chaotic abyss, and completely buried the last dignity of the Han Dynasty.

"Prefect!"

Zhang Lu returned the salute and asked casually.

"The envoy is here, what is the imperial court's intention?"

Jia Xu answered very briefly.

"Help Liu Zhang, defend Liu Bei!"

Zhang Lu was silent.

Zhang Lu's power is in a state of separatism, but he is still very friendly to Cao Cao, and he will pay tribute to the court from time to time.

This is equivalent to leaving a way out for yourself.

But now, after removing all the pretense of etiquette, Cao Cao gave the most direct answer.

The old man in front of him was still trembling, but his words made people have to be cautious.

"Pang Tong is helping Wei Kang defend the city, and Liu Zhang's white water soldiers are now under Huang Zhong's command. Huang Zhong will go north to cut off the Hanzhong grain road in a short time, and Ma Chao will not last long. It is better to retreat with dignity at this time than to go south in embarrassment."

Cao Cao ate Zhang Song's chess piece, which made Liu Zhang and Liu Bei turn their faces.

Jia Xu originally thought that it would be difficult for Liu Bei's power to infiltrate Liangzhou, but he did not expect that Jiangzhou would fall into Liu Bei's hands.

The game of chess in Yizhou was completely alive for Liu Bei.

With grain and grass materials, Liu Bei can slowly move forward, digest the territory he has lost, and control Bashu in his own hands step by step.

Zhang Lu shook his head.

"Ma Chao is a fierce beast, not so easy to listen to."

"Ma Chao is not the help of the eunuch, but the harm of the eunuch."

"what for?"

"Ma Teng's family is now under Liu Bei's command. As long as Liu Bei sends Ma Chao people to Ma Chao's camp, Ma Chao is likely to surrender to Liu Bei."

The so-called Longwangshu, now that he has the opportunity to bring Liangzhou under his command, it is impossible for Zhang Lu not to be tempted.

Jia Xu's reminder made Zhang Lu startled.

Seeing that Zhang Lu didn't say anything, Jia Xu added fuel to the fire.

"Pang Xi, Li Yan, and Wu Yi have all surrendered. Now Dongzhou soldiers are under Liu Bei's command, and [-] Jingzhou soldiers have also arrived in Jiangzhou. Chengdu is already an isolated city. Liu Zhang still has tens of thousands of Yizhou soldiers, but it is not enough to change the situation."

In the Battle of Fucheng, the poor performance of Liu Zhang's cronies made the generals of Dongzhou soldiers who were already dissatisfied with Liu Zhang completely reversed.

"So fast!"

Zhang Lu was a little unbelievable. A few days ago, he had just received the news that Liu Bei had raised troops from Jiameng. How long has it been since the whole of Shuzhong will belong to Liu Bei?
If this is the case, if the withdrawal is delayed, not only Liangzhou, but also Hanzhong may be lost.

"Yang Ang's subordinates are all elite prefects. If you can't coerce Ma Chao into Hanzhong, then leave as soon as possible, so as not to bring disaster upon yourself."

Zhang Lu couldn't make up his mind.Liu Bei blocked northern Sichuan, and now news from the south cannot reach Hanzhong.

Zhang Lu was always wary of Jia Xu.

"It's so hard that the imperial court is willing to see Liangzhou fall into Liu Bei's hands?"

"General Xia Houyuan has decided to send troops."

Jia Xu told the truth.

His words also corroborated the information in Guanzhong obtained by Zhang Lu a few days ago.

Zhang Lu understood that in Liangzhou, Cao Cao planned to end himself.

In all likelihood, the situation in Bashu is indeed not optimistic.

"The natural dangers in the middle of Shu are all in the hands of Liu Bei. Even if Yang Ang leads the army back, it will still be difficult to rescue Liu Zhang."

Zhang Lu originally thought that Cao Cao wanted to help Liu Zhang himself and consume Liu Bei.

But the answer Jia Xu gave was quite humane.

"The prefect can agree to the messenger and send troops to rescue."

"Can……"

"The prefect only needs to agree to the messenger and send troops to rescue, that's enough."

Zhang Lu understood what Jia Xu meant.

Even though Liu Zhang's forces are now surrounded by groups, relying on Chengdu's city defense and savings, it will be no problem to persist for a few years.

As long as Liu Zhang is given hope, he will be able to survive, thus achieving the goal of consuming Liu Bei.

The person in front of him is called a poisoner, and he really deserves his name.
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"Why do you want to withdraw?"

Ma Chao grabbed General Zhang Lu by the collar, his eyes full of anger.

Yang Ang also looked innocent.

"This is an order from Hanzhong, and there is nothing I can do about it!"

Ma Chao was still angry, but he still let go and leaned against the handsome table.

Yang Ang looked at Ma Chao's current state and advised him.

"General, you can retreat with me. Let's go back to Hanzhong. There will always be a chance in the future to take Liangzhou again."

"roll!"

Ma Chao roared.

Ma Chao was brave and invincible on the battlefield, but at this moment his anger was deep enough to be scary.

Seeing this, Yang Ang also closed his mouth, and walked out silently.

Outside the tent, as soon as Yang Ang came out, his subordinates stepped forward and said.

"General, if Ma Chao doesn't leave, what should we do?"

"Let him go. When he is defeated and his food is exhausted, he will naturally withdraw."

Yang Ang glanced at the large tent behind him, still a little frightened in his heart, remembering Zhang Lu's order, wondering how he was coercing this beast, and finally decided to withdraw as soon as possible.

Ma Chao in the tent didn't say a word, and Zhang Lu's army outside the tent withdrew one after another.

After waiting until late at night, Ma Chao still did not leave the big tent.

His parts are off the books waiting for his idea.

At this time, Ma Chao couldn't come up with a decent idea.

Without Zhang Lu's army, his current strength alone would not be able to occupy Liangzhou.

For the rest, there is only one way to retreat.

"The general doesn't want revenge and shame?"

Ma Chao woke up with a start from a cry outside the tent.

He walked out of the big tent, outside the tent, a man in Taoist uniform was shaking a fan.

At this time, Ma Chao and his trilogy had already surrounded him.

Of course Ma Chao recognized this person. For so many days, he was the one who was helping Liangzhou governor Wei Kang to make suggestions, which caused him repeated troubles.

"Pang Tong, do you still dare to come to see me?"

"Zhang Lu retreated, Liang people refused to accept, Xia Houyuan's army is approaching, how about the general?"

Seeing that Ma Chao fell silent, Pang Tong cupped his hands.

"Pang Tong has tricks and can help the general."

"you?"

"General Haojiao knows that father Ma Teng is in Jiangling at this time, and younger brothers Ma Xiu and Ma Tie are also under the command of our young master. Now, Ma Xiu and Ma Tie are leading a thousand cavalry each, and they are rushing to this place to reunite with the general."

"What's your plan?"

"The general can kill Yang Ang before he goes far away, and take over his troops, and then occupy Wudu and Yinping counties for later planning."

(End of this chapter)