Xiliang Iron Cavalry

"Well, let him in." Liu Zhang said lightly. In the face of the enemy, his superficial work is quite good.

"My lord."

Seeing that the envoy of the Xiliang Army just bowed his hands slightly instead of paying respects, Liu Zhang showed displeasure on his face. Anyway, he is the King of Hanzhong, with a prominent position, and he has a certain right to speak even in front of Jia Rong.

"Don't kneel down when you see the prince." The guard next to him shouted immediately after seeing Liu Zhang's expression.

"Prince?" The messenger said slowly: "There is no prince in Liang Country."

"Bold." Liu Zhang said, "Don't you think the sword in my king's hand is not sharp?"

"Try it and you will know." The envoy said neither humble nor overbearing.

Liu Zhang said bitterly, an envoy of the Xiliang Army has such courage, could it be that the Han family's power is exhausted.

With a sound of "Keng", the guard pulled up the sword at his waist and slashed at the messenger.

Liu Zhang hurriedly stopped and said, "Back off."

"The Xiliang army is really extraordinary. Even a messenger has such courage." Liu Zhang put away his angry expression and smiled.

"The courage of the envoy was given by the Holy Majesty. Our Great Liang Kingdom has a strong military force and the people are attached to it. Wherever the army goes, it will surrender in anticipation of the wind, let alone a mere Yizhou."

Liu Zhang didn't bother with the envoy, and asked directly, "What position do you hold in the Xiliang army?"

"Guan Ning, Minister of Rites of the Liang Kingdom."

"Oh, it turned out to be Guan Daru, I'm rude." There are only a handful of famous Confucianists in the world, and Guan Ning is one of them. He didn't expect to join Jia Rong and become an envoy. As for the position of Minister of Rites, Liu Zhang also heard that the system of three provinces and six ministries has spread throughout the world. Jia Rong's rebellion did not happen overnight. For this, there was no disturbance in the world. They even dared to establish a country, let alone the Han Dynasty. some system.

"The Holy One sent me here to show the King of Hanzhong a way." Guan Ning said directly without caring about Liu Zhang's feelings.

Although furious in his heart, Liu Zhang still wanted to do a good job on the surface. After all, the strength of the Xiliang Army was there. If Guan Ning was in trouble, there was no guarantee that Jia Rong would make things difficult for him in the future.

"Guan Daru has something to say, just say it." Liu Zhang tried to keep his clothes and a kind face.

"My country of Great Liang has a prosperous military force, and the country is safe and peaceful. After today's great chaos, the people's minds and minds cannot be changed by one person. I hope that the King of Hanzhong can see the situation clearly, instead of stubbornly resisting, just relying on Yizhou It is difficult to resist the Xiliang army. Presumably, the King of Hanzhong understands this more clearly than the old man." Guan Ning said: "The Holy Majesty treats people generously. After the King of Hanzhong takes refuge, prosperity and wealth are indispensable. The matter of Zitong Pass, the King of Hanzhong should have already done it. I know that the tens of thousands of Yizhou troops guarding the dangerous pass are still being breached."

Being poked at the vital point by Guan Ning, Liu Zhang couldn't help but feel a little sad. If Zitong was still there, he wouldn't feel the anxiety he is feeling now. I'm afraid even Guan Ning would be pushed out by him to behead him. Think about what's next.

"Guan Daru has something to say." Liu Zhang said, he always recognized Guan Ning's status as a great Confucian, not as an envoy of the Liang Dynasty. After all, he was a clan member of the Han Dynasty, and he was very disgusted with being called a king or emperor with a different surname. If he hadn't been worried about the strength of Xiliang's army, he might have already had the desire to kill people.

"Since the King of Hanzhong is so forthright, I don't want to hide it anymore. Your Majesty wants the King of Hanzhong to surrender to the Xiliang Army. The two sides will cooperate so that the people of Yizhou can live a stable life as soon as possible."

"What do you mean by that? Do you think that this king is not capable enough? Before the Xiliang army came, Yizhou was in a stable state, and the roads were not picked up and the houses were not closed at night. Now there are countless casualties in Yizhou, which are directly related to Jia Rong." Liu Zhang gritted his teeth. As the saying goes, everyone has reverse scales.

"Hehehe, the Xiliang army's reputation for benevolence and righteousness spreads all over the world. Wherever it goes, the common people praise it. Why are there so many complaints? I think the king of Hanzhong can't see the situation clearly. Now that the emperor is personally marching, Mianzhu can win a battle. , After Mianzhu is captured, how can Chengdu last long?" Guan Ning also lost his patience.

"This matter has a lot to do with it. This king can't make the decision. After taking me back and discussing with the advisers under his command, we can make a conclusion." The situation was weaker than others, so Liu Zhang had no choice but to lower his face.

What Guan Ning said was also true. Fortified and fortified as Jiameng Pass and Zitong, neither of them could stop the Xiliang Army from attacking. The Xiliang Army's resolute and powerful troops deeply shocked Liu Zhang.

After euphemistically conveying the words of Guan Ning, the envoy of the Xiliang Army, there was a brief silence in the field. At this time, no one wanted to jump out and shoot the first bird. Do not damage the family's reputation.

"My lord, no, the Xiliang army is strong, and Jia Rongmu has no Han family. After the lord takes refuge, at most he will be rich and rich, but we can still be high-ranking officials. Is the lord willing to give up everything now? Yizhou's troops are gathered in There are tens of thousands of people together, so it’s not like they don’t have the power to fight." Huang Quandao, as an old man in Yizhou, Huang Quan couldn’t agree with Liu Zhang’s approach of surrendering before the battle, and Jia Rong was regarded as a hero by the people. No matter how good it is, in his eyes, he is a person without father and mother, who eats the king's salary and does not share the worries of the king. He is really a big treacherous minister. Sometimes even he can't understand why such a person gets People's hearts, even if the people are stupid, can't they see the sinful face under Jia Rong's halo.

"My lord, Master Huang's words are very true. The Xiliang army has done many injustices, and it is bound to not last long. Cao Cao in the Central Plains is a heroic generation. He will be his strong enemy. You only need to send envoys to go. It is very powerful. Cao Cao sent troops to Hanoi. It must be able to play a diversionary role, and then relying on General Liu's prestige in Jingzhou to send reinforcements there, it will not be a difficult problem to drive the Xiliang army out of Yizhou." Fazheng said.

Huang Quan couldn't help but look at Fazheng more, and he didn't underestimate Fazheng because of his age. Perhaps Liu Zhang didn't understand the meaning of Fazheng's words. Berkshire, it is said that in the previous battle, tens of thousands of people were lost. Compared with the Xiliang Army, they are no opponents at all. They have elite soldiers and strong generals, and excellent equipment. Liu Bei just stole the fruits of Liu Biao in Jingzhou. Liu Bei and Jia Rong They are all thieves, so Huang Quan naturally doesn't like them.

"I don't know what other opinions you have." Liu Zhang cast his eyes on the other people in the room. Among the two strategies, he agreed with Fa Zheng's. , was also captured alive, and Yang Huailingbao was also beheaded to show the public. Under such an army, the defenders of Mianzhu must be trembling, not to mention that this time Jia Rong went out in person, and Guo Si led [-] troops to attack Yizhou are completely different in nature.

When Jia Rong went to battle, the Xiliang Army must have tried their best.

"Mianzhu is the last line of defense for Chengdu. If it is lost, Yizhou will be in danger. Mianzhu's terrain is the same as Zitong, and it is extremely dangerous. I don't know which general is willing to lead it there." His idea of ​​surrendering to the Xiliang Army, just as Huang Quan said, he is a prince after all, after taking refuge, he will be strictly guarded by the Xiliang Army. The change will definitely be eradicated as soon as possible.

"I am willing to lead troops there." Wu Yi went out to worship, Zitong was breached, Wu Ban's life and death were unknown, and Wu Ban already hated Jia Rong in his heart.

Guan Ning was imprisoned in the palace, and Liu Zhang also left a way out for himself. In case the Xiliang army attacked, he could negotiate conditions with the Xiliang army through Guan Ning, the envoy.

The Xiliang army is fighting, and Chang'an's printing factory is not idle. Ever since newspapers became available, what Chang'an businessmen like most is to buy a copy after eating, and then slowly read the newspapers in the city. As for the matter, newspapers are published in a wide range, including military and political affairs. Many businessmen know the latest policies of the Xiliang Army through newspapers.

Now the Chang'an newspapers are full of questions about the Battle of Yizhou. The newspapers naturally revealed all the bad things Liu Zhang and Liu Yan did. After reading it again, public opinion, under the guidance of the newspaper, is naturally inclined towards the Xiliang Army. As the person in charge of the newspaper, Chen Lin has been very busy recently. With his outstanding literary talents, he found a place to play in the newspaper. Things are very popular in Chang'an and even the entire Liang country, and he also feels unprecedented satisfaction.

Guan Ning, a great Confucian, was detained by Liu Zhang in the face, which naturally became an event that Chen Lin focused on suppressing. An article demoted Liu Zhang to the ground.

After Jia Rong heard about Guan Ning, he also smiled lightly and was noncommittal. If Liu Zhang had the courage, he would use Guan Ning to sacrifice the flag, which would not only boost morale, but also show his determination. Selfishness, in the final analysis, is that Liu Zhang is also afraid of death, and if he doesn't surrender now, he thinks that the strength in his hand can fight against his own side.

Mianzhu, the only way to Chengdu, such a majestic pass standing in front of it is daunting, but with the experience of breaking through Zitong, the generals are full of confidence.

"Mianzhu is dangerous, so I don't know what good strategy there is for filial piety?" Jia Rong set his sights on Guo Jia and broke through the checkpoints one after another, all relying on explosives. After losing this advantage, it will be a fatal blow to the army. Don't underestimate the wisdom of the ancients, especially after the princes learned that the Xiliang army possessed this weapon, they must follow suit.

"Your Majesty, Mianzhu is the last barrier outside Chengdu. As long as you break through, Chengdu is at your fingertips, and the entire Yizhou will also belong to the Liang Kingdom. I heard that the guard in the city is Wu Ban's brother Wu Yi. Why don't you send Wu Ban in to persuade them?" Fan, the acquisition of Mianzhu without bloodshed is the most shocking thing for Yizhou." Guo Jia said.