Survival Three Kingdoms

Chapter 604 Temporary Happiness

On the seventh day of December, Cao Cao saw that Zhang Lu had retreated and led the army into Nanzheng. His subordinates came down to report to Zhang Lu to seal up the treasury, and when the seal was lifted, there were mountains of grain and grass inside. Cao Cao's impression of Zhang Lu changed greatly.Yang Fu suggested to Cao Cao that Zhang Lu had already surrendered in his heart, at least he was forced to flee, and he was willing to persuade him to surrender.

On December [-], under Yang Fu's persuasion, Zhang Lu surrendered.

Zhang Lu also brought [-] surrendered soldiers. Cao Cao was overjoyed and named Zhang Lu General of Zhennan and Marquis of Langzhong.His younger brother Zhang Wei, counselor Yan Pu and his seven sons were all enshrined as marquises. He married Zhang Lu and promised his daughter Zhang Qiying to his son Cao Yu.

The seven sons of Zhang Lu served as officials under Cao Cao, but they did not delay their cultivation and preaching.Under the influence of Zhang Lu, Cao Zhi began to learn to practice Taoism, but Cao Cao was unhappy, so Cao Zhi defended himself with the words of health preservation.

After Zhang Lu, Pang De from Xiliang led his troops to vote. Ma Chao sent troops to Xichuan, but Pang De did not accompany him.Cao Cao was even more cheerful. He sent troops to Hanzhong and returned with a full load. There were countless food, grass, gold and silver, population, and soldiers.

After Hanzhong was pacified, Cao Cao resettled Zhang Lu to Chang'an, and used Zhang Lu's influence to make the people and religious people voluntarily move to Guanzhong, with nearly [-] households.

Even though Cao Cao had learned that Sun and Liu were repairing troops, he still wanted to attack Shuzhong.Not only Cao Cao, but which one of the Cao army is not high-spirited, and if God helps, how can they not be invincible?Jia Xu naturally didn't believe in the destiny. Although he was worried about Zhou Cang and Sun Quan's attack, he believed that Yizhou was already a frightened bird at this time. Once the army came out, Yizhou would be within easy reach.

Rumors abounded in Yizhou at this time. Some people said that Cao Cao had an army of 30, and some said that it was 50. He was stationed in Hanzhong and would attack at any time.Who is Cao Cao? He was the big man who defeated Yuan Shao, Yuan Shu, Lu Bu, and Liu Biao. Isn't Ma Chao good?Are Xiliang soldiers good?Isn't it the same as being beaten like a bereaved dog by Cao Cao?Cao Cao is too powerful, and Shuzhong can't hold it anymore, so prepare to retreat.

The Yizhou gentry, who had been half-hearted towards Liu Bei, became even more flustered at this time, and riots broke out everywhere.Huo Jun, the prefect of Zitong, sent someone to ask Liu Bei for help.Why did Liu Bei never fear Cao Cao? Since Liu Bei led the army, he has never confronted Cao Cao head-on. As long as he meets Cao Cao, Liu Bei will run away.

At the critical moment, Wei Yan stepped forward and voluntarily led an army of [-] to defend Zitong. Wei Yan issued a military order and would never allow Cao Jun to pass the pass!Therefore, Liu Bei ordered Wei Yan and Ma Dai to meet the enemy, ordered Zhang Fei to capture Bazhong, and Ma Chao, Ma Zhong, Yan Yan and others went around to suppress the rebellion.

On the third day of the first month of the 19th year of Jian'an, Cao Cao sent his soldiers along the Jinniu Road to Zitong.According to legend, King Huiwen of Qin was worried that there would be no way to enter Shu, so he asked people to make five-stone oxen, saying that they could pull gold shit. country.People call this road Jinniu Road, also known as Stone Niu Road. This road leads from the north to the south and reaches Chengdu in the south.Jiameng Pass is one of the passes on this ancient road.

Wei Yan defended Jiameng Pass according to danger and occupied a favorable position. Xia Houyuan's continuous attack for ten days failed to achieve results, but Wei Yan took advantage of his unpreparedness to attack twice at night and lost thousands of people. This made Xia Houyuan miserable and helpless. Although the Sichuan army He is short in stature, but he is agile and especially good at walking on mountain roads. He often comes out of the mountains to be harassed and then retreats, chasing him until he can't catch him.

When the research failed, Cao Cao started to retreat, and he hesitated to ask Jia Xu for his face. Jia Xu sighed: "The road to Shu is difficult, and there are generals blocking it. Now that Yizhou's people are getting more and more stable, it will be useless to attack again."

"It's weird, it's weird!" Cao Cao kept complaining. "I remember that Zhou Weiguo has a disciple named Wei Yan. There has been no news since Chenliu parted. Could this Wei Yan be him? If it is him, he is indeed a strong enemy of Miaocai. But why did Zhou Cang's disciple take refuge in the big-eared thief? It's a pity, The big-eared thief has added another general."

Cao Cao was particularly unwilling, so Xia Houyuan searched for savages to find alleys and outflank them. Wei Yan had been prepared and sent people to guard against him. Ma Dai and Huo Jun set up an ambush and wiped out Xiahou Dun's thousand people.

"Minggong has been out for a long time, and Zhou Cang and Sun Quan will inevitably have a spying heart again. It is better to stay in Hanzhong and take Yizhou when the time is right." Jia Xu persuaded: "Sun and Liu are no longer compatible, Minggong only needs to With some ingenuity, let Sun Quan send troops to Jingzhou, and when the two families confront each other, Duke Ming will send troops."

Cao Cao was silent for a long time, agreeing to Jia Xu's opinion.He left Xiahouyuan stationed at Yangping Pass and Dingjun Mountain, Xiahoushang was stationed at Tiandang Mountain as his deputy, Guo Huai was Sima, and Dai Ling was the governor.On the [-]th of the first month, Cao Cao led the troops back to Nanzheng.

When Wei Yan heard that Cao Cao was retreating, he did not chase after him. He sent people to report to Liu Bei while inspecting the terrain. He chose to build Jianmen Pass on Jianmen Mountain as a barrier to enter Shu.

Arriving at Nanzheng, Yan Xing, the prefect of Jincheng, came to report. The maimed Han Sui finally gave up his life and asked to surrender again. Cao Cao Dayue readily agreed and ordered Han Sui to move into Chang'an.All parts of the northwest were pacified, and Cao Cao reset Liangzhou, under the jurisdiction of Anding, Wuwei, Tianshui, Nan'an, Jincheng, Zhangye, Jiuquan, and Dunhuang eight counties.Yangfu was governor of Liangzhou, Ma Zun was governor of Tianshui, Yangling was governor of Nan'an, Cui Liang was governor of Anding, and Wuqiu Xing was governor of Wuwei. The three counties of Zhangye, Jiuquan, and Dunhuang were mostly lived by Qiang people, and there was no management for the time being.Zhao Yan, the leader of the Central Army, was in charge of the Northwest Military Forces, supplemented by General Yin Shu.

Happiness comes too suddenly, but happiness is so short.Just as Cao Cao was still unsatisfied, on the 25th of the first month, Dong Zhao flew from Yedu.

Cao Cao came up against the case, why did he not let himself worry so much, as soon as he left, Zhou Cang stabbed a knife in the back, why was Cao Xiu so careless, he thought he could entrust Hebei to him at ease, so he didn't give a word of advice. If everything changes, it will cause a big mess.

Ye is his own fiefdom and also his old nest. Cao Cao appointed Zhang Ji as the prefect of Hanzhong to guard Nanzheng. Zhang Ji recommended Pang Yan from Fufeng, Pang Hao from Jiuquan, Zhang Gong from Dunhuang, and Zhou Shenglie, all of whom were used by Cao Cao.

The generals believed that Han Hao's ingenuity was enough to defend the frontier, so he could stay and guard Hanzhong and lead the army.Cao Cao said reluctantly, how could I not have the guard Han Hao, entrust the Hanzhong military to Xia Houyuan, and lead the army back to Chang'an in a hurry.

Although Han Hao is talented, Cao Cao has concerns. The Xiahou brothers have opinions on Han Hao. Thinking back when Lu Bu attacked Yanzhou and sent people to kidnap Xiahou Dun, Han Hao killed the robbers regardless of Xiahou Dun's safety. Although Cao Cao relieved Han Hao , Said that Han Hao did the right thing, but it inevitably aroused the dissatisfaction of the Xiahou family.If the two were put together, Xia Houyuan would turn over the old scores and alienate each other, which would not be beautiful.

On the second day of February, when Cao Cao arrived in Chang'an, he felt that the return of the army was too slow, so he ordered Cao Hong and Pang De to lead 2 people first, and ordered Yang Qiu to go to Bingzhou to garrison Hedong.

(End of this chapter)