Xiliang Iron Cavalry

Zhuge Liang heard the news of Zhang Lu's defeat and the loss of Hanzhong on the way to the army. Instead of worrying, he sent a letter to Zhang Lu, hoping that Zhang Lu could vote under Liu Bei's command and was willing to be treated as a guest.

At this time, Zhang Lu has experienced what it means to be defeated like a mountain. When he was in Hanzhong, facing the Yizhou army, he could not help him in the slightest. After Hanzhong was captured, there were only more than 2000 soldiers who escaped with him. , but also face the pursuit of the Xiliang army.

Soldiers kept fleeing. When Zhuge Liang's envoys came to the army, Zhang Lu had only more than 1000 soldiers and only Zhang Wei in his hands.

As the leader of the Five Dou Rice Sect, Zhang Lu doesn't care much about these extraneous things. He is only worried about the people of Hanzhong and Yizhou. When he was in Hanzhong, he also paid attention to preaching and constantly developing believers. I hope that one day his believers will spread all over the world, so that the people in the world will have enough food and clothing, and will not worry about their livelihood. Zhang Lu once felt sad when he saw the people resisting the cavalry charge.

"My lord, why did Zhuge Liang send an envoy to the army?" Yan Pu questioned.

Zhang Lu frowned and pondered for a long time, then said: "This matter is very important, let me think about it."

In fact, Yan Pu also knew what Zhuge Liang was thinking. Jingzhou and Yizhou were close. If he could take Yizhou as his own, Liu Bei's strength would be multiplied in an instant. With Yizhou as the backing and Jingzhou as the springboard, Liu Bei It also has the strength to challenge Cao Cao and even the Xiliang Army. On the bright side, Zhuge Liang is playing the banner of supporting Liu Zhang. Liu Bei's ambition is definitely not small. It is definitely not as simple as rescue. Even if the Xiliang army retreats, Zhuge Liang will also set off a bloody storm in Yizhou. All in all, Yizhou will not be as stable as it used to be. This result is very dangerous for Yizhou.

But at this time Zhang Lu was too busy to take care of himself, so Yan Pu didn't say so much. No matter what Zhang Lu chose, he would follow him to the letter. For many years, he was the official Zhang Lu trusted the most. Many major events in Hanzhong It was up to him to deal with it, but the Xiliang army's attack was too sharp and they didn't have time to react.

Zhang Lu has a great reputation in Yizhou. He promotes the Five Dou Rice Religion, has many believers, and spreads benevolence and righteousness. He has won the hearts of the people. Lu is bound to win.

When he dispatched troops, Zhuge Liang had only [-] soldiers and horses in his hands, Zhang Fei's entourage, but now there are [-] soldiers and horses and generals, and his strength is like snowballing, enough to attract anyone's attention. Zhuge Liang was like a duck to water on the Yizhou battlefield.

His confidence in capturing Yizhou is also growing. In his opinion, even if the Xiliang army will occupy Hanzhong, after he has Zhang Lu, he can quickly equalize the disadvantage. With Zhang Lu's influence, he will attack Hanzhong time will become simpler.

In the middle of the night, Zhang Lu couldn't fall asleep for a long time, and the letter from Zhuge Liang was put together with a piece of bright yellow cloth.

"My lord, I don't know what it means to call a humble official here in the middle of the night?" Yan Pu asked calmly, not at all worried about the current corrupt situation in Hanzhong.

"Zimao, you have been under my command for many years. You are basically in charge of Hanzhong affairs. Now Liangguo and Zhuge Liang sent envoys to our army at the same time. This..." Zhang Lu said.

"My lord's concern is nothing more than the matter after the surrender. The Xiliang army is all over the world, and it can't do anything. Jia Rong even established Liangguo, owning Jizhou and other places. I heard that Yuzhou has also been brought into the hands of the Xiliang army. And Liu Bei There are only tens of thousands of soldiers, and there is only Zhuge Liang as an adviser. Even if the lord is treated as a guest, so what? How can it last for a long time when the Xiliang army attacks under Liu Bei? If you take refuge in Liu Bei, after Liu Bei is defeated , and turn to Jia Rong, the status of the lord will be even lower." Yan Pu asked rhetorically.

"Liu Bei has been defeated many times, but he is benevolent and righteous, and has a good reputation in the world, while the Xiliang Army has a great reputation for viciousness." Zhang Lu said after thinking for a while.

"Hehe, what a vicious name, it's just the words of the world's aristocratic families. I don't know how many people are willing to go to Luoyang, Chang'an, or even any Xiliang army's territory. Jia Rong has truly treated the people with kindness and righteousness. Benevolence and righteousness, behind the scenes, the princes are so strong, and Jia Rong established Liangguo, the soldiers' fighting power is at its peak, there are countless generals under his command, and even more counselors. Once Liu Bei is attacked, the only way is to lose. Not long after Liu Zhang took over Yizhou, The morale of the army is not stable, as expected, Jia Rong's ambition is in the whole Liangzhou, not in one city and one country." Yan Pu said: "Liu Bei's benevolence and righteousness are known all over the world, but Jia Rong's way of treating the people The theory of water boats has won the hearts of the people. In recent years, it has been heard that the people under the Xiliang army rebelled, and Jia Rong even completely reduced the taxes of the common people. This kind of action is unprecedented."

Zhang Lu pondered for a long time, the muscles on his face trembled slightly, and suddenly he said: "I have decided to join the Xiliang Army."

"Zimao, take a look at Liangguo's imperial decree." Zhang Lu handed the yellow silk cloth to Yan Pu's hand.

"Well, Jia Rong understands my lord's thoughts. It is really gratifying that your lord can preach in Luoyang, and even under the rule of the entire Xiliang army." Yan Pu said.

"Zimao, you have followed me for many years and have gained nothing. After joining Jia Rong this time, I will definitely speak good words for you in front of him. With your ability, you will definitely be able to make a name for yourself in Liang Country." Zhang Ludao.

Losing Hanzhong, Zhang Lufei was not angry, but felt relieved. The Xiliang Army treated the people kindly, and the people in Hanzhong had a good place to go. What's more, after Zhang Lu joined the Xiliang Army, Hanzhong would become even better. Stablize.

Yan Pu was very moved when he heard the words. Although Zhang Lu is not a good person, he really has nothing to say about his subordinates.

The next day, Zhang Lu summoned his generals and announced his decision. During the period, he even gritted his teeth and said, "I would rather be a prisoner of Liang than a guest of Liu Bei." Give Liu Bei a hand.

With Zhang Lu's refuge, Hanzhong became more stable. After he came out to appease the people, Zhang Lu went to Luoyang under the escort of the army, and Jia Rong would arrange a suitable position for him.

The people under the rule of Liang State are well-off, but there are too few activities in their spare time. Even if there is a national movement proposed by Jia Rong, it still cannot change the loneliness of the elderly. The pursuit of utilitarianism, to a certain extent, is impossible for Jia Rong to agree to. What he wants to see is that the soldiers and common people under his command are all high-spirited. , not weakness.

During the Eastern Han Dynasty, there were many monks who preached. They advocated that the common people should be good. This did not conflict with the rulers of the Eastern Han Dynasty. The Five Dou Rice Sect, the predecessor of Taoism, was a native Chinese sect. Jia Rong still had some feelings for him. Naturally, I hope that Taoism can become stronger.

When Zhuge Liang heard what Zhang Lu said after he joined the Xiliang Army, his usual kind smile disappeared, and he said flatly, "Zhang Lu doesn't know the Lord, and he will regret it sooner or later."

"Sir, our army has taken Berkshire, why not take the opportunity to attack Hanzhong, and take advantage of the Xiliang Army's unstable foothold, and occupy Hanzhong." Zhang Fei wondered. Their army was only [-] meters away from Hanzhong after the rapid march for the past few days. Five days' journey.

"Yide, there are many capable people in Berkshire. If you underestimate them, you will definitely suffer disaster. Our army rushed to Yizhou to support Liu Zhang, not for a moment of pleasure. I heard that the general of Berkshire, Yan Yan, is brave There is a plan, we have mobilized nearly [-] soldiers from Berkshire, which will definitely make him suspicious."

"What's wrong with being suspicious?" Zhang Fei yelled dissatisfiedly: "At that time, the general will lead the army to charge for a while, and the custody will tell him Yan Yan to be turned into flying ashes."

"Yide, think twice before acting. Don't do things that make people regret because of the momentary pleasure. The Lord has the current strength, but it is not easy. Today's situation is led by the Xiliang Army, followed by Cao Cao. Occupying Yizhou is a very important step for the lord to dominate the world, you are a general in the army, and you will be in charge in the future."

"What you said is true, Fei must listen carefully to what you teach." Zhang Fei said in a respectful tone.

Zhang Fei is a very strange person. He admires Zhuge Liang, a strategic literati. Respect to Zhuge Liang.

"Well, General Zhang is going to inspect the army, so he must be careful." Zhuge Liang could still hear Zhang Fei's character clearly.

Looking at the somewhat rough map in front of him, Zhuge Liang murmured: "I didn't expect the Xiliang army to move so fast. It must have been prepared in advance to capture Hanzhong in the first battle. What kind of weapon is that? It has such power. Knock open the city gate of Hanzhong and break into the city." Zhang Lu, as the prefect of Hanzhong, has fought against Liu Yan for many years, and he must have a certain strength. Pang Yi has attacked Hanzhong many times and was repelled. This shows that It can be seen that Zhang Lu must have attached great importance to Hanzhong's city defense, but it was captured by the Xiliang Army in the past, and it has a lot to do with Zhang Lu's failure to realize the combat effectiveness of the Xiliang Army. Anyway, all the advantages are tilting towards Liang. Unexpectedly, I justifiably supported Yizhou, but it was not as good as the Xiliang Army.