Three Kingdoms: I help Liu Bei grow thousands of miles

Chapter 517

Liu Bei was greatly surprised by Cao Cao's decisive retreat. Looking at the empty camp in Zou Ma Valley, he couldn't help sighing: "I never thought that Cao Mengde would have this day."

"My lord, the general trend has come, and even Cao Cao can't stop it." Pang Tong said firmly.

Liu Bei was bold and generous: "Two military advisers, Hanchuan is already under our feet, where should we go next?"

"It's not too late. We should capture Yangping as soon as possible. Cao Cao will definitely keep his troops in check. Only when the food road is smooth can we take Nanzheng without any worries." Fazheng analyzed.

"I'll let Zilong and General Huang come to meet you." Liu Bei nodded in response.

Liu Bei didn't put on any pretense when crossing the river this time. They quickly set up rafts to cross Mianshui, and then marched mightily to Yangping Pass.

Yangping Pass was closed quietly, and Pang Tong didn't know who Cao Cao left to guard, so he sent Wei Yan to fight in front of the pass. At this time, a head with a silver helmet and jade face protruded from the city wall.

"General Wei." Ma Chao cupped his fists and saluted.

Wei Yan was very surprised to see Ma Chao, he stammered, "General Ma Ma."

While the two were exchanging greetings, Zhang Fei opened the city gate and rushed out astride the Wuzhi.

"Hahaha, Wenchang didn't expect that, did he?"

"Three Generals"

Liu Bei seemed to have known him before the battle, but Wei Yan stood there unmoved. He ignored Pang Tong and Fazheng's dissuasion, and rushed forward with whip.

"Lord."

Zhao Yun and Chen Dao exclaimed in unison, and then chased after Liu Bei, and when they got close, they realized that the man was really Zhang Fei.

"Big brother."

"Third brother."

The two Taoyuan brothers got off their horses and embraced each other. They hadn't seen each other for too long, and the burning brotherhood became more sincere.

Zhao Yun and Chen Dao also got off their horses, and at this time Pang Tong and others also followed. Zhang Fei's appearance was really gratifying.

"Third brother was making troubles in Wudu, why did he suddenly appear at Yangping Pass?" Liu Bei held his black hand for a long time and didn't let go.

Zhang Fei looked at the smiling faces around him, turned to Liu Bei and said, "Brother, this is not a place to talk, let's talk slowly after entering the customs."

"The third brother is right." Liu Bei held Zhang Fei's big hand, and the two strode forward.

When everyone entered Yangping Pass, Zhang Fei had already set up a feast for the gathering, and then gave Liu Bei the host.

Dozens of people accompanying the army were lined up. Zhang Fei pointed to Song Chen in the corner and said, "If Captain Song hadn't taken advantage of the chaos to open the city gate, it might take some time for Meng Qi and I to capture Yangping Pass."

"Lieutenant Song has made a lot of contributions. After Hanzhong is completely pacified, Bei will definitely reward him for his merits." Liu Bei looked at Song Chen and smiled kindly.

Song Chen clasped his fists and replied: "The last general didn't fight bloody battles, but just cooperated with some intelligence work. My lord still rewards the frontline soldiers a lot."

Liu Bei shook his head and said, "Ziyu once said in the martial arts hall that intelligence should be at the top of the list in warfare. Captain Song doesn't have to be humble."

"Brother is right. It is very useful to talk about the things taught in the martial arts hall. Meng Qi and I can gain a foothold in the martial arts capital, all thanks to Ziyu's strategies and tactics. He is worthy of reward in terms of meritorious deeds." Zhang Fei said solemnly.

Liu Bei laughed loudly: "Third Brother, even if I don't tell you, I know that you and Meng Qi have made great contributions. Would you like Ziyu to send you some oysters?"

"Is there still this season?" Zhang Fei asked suspiciously.

"I heard from Shi Zai (Deng Ai) that Ziyu sent a lot of seafood to Chengdu last winter. With Kong Ming's ingenuity, he will definitely keep it properly." Liu Bei replied affirmatively.

Zhang Fei was overjoyed: "Then we have to find someone to go to Chengdu to report the victory."

Liu Bei and Pang Tong looked at each other with a smile, and then said happily: "Shi Yuan has sent someone to Chengdu to report. I believe Kong Ming will get the news soon. Fortunately, we defeated Cao Cao in Hanzhong, and Yizhou's efforts over the years were not in vain."

"Already sent someone away? Did you explain clearly? Do you want me to come again?"

Halfway through Zhang Fei's words, Liu Bei interrupted: "If the third brother is really worried, why don't you go to Jiaozhou by yourself, Ziyu should do a good job of being a landlord."

"How can I do that? I know the priorities. Before Cao Cao came to help Hanzhong, he moved people in Wudu. Giving up Hanzhong now is equivalent to giving up Wudu. When the elder brother takes over the land of Hanzhong, I will take back Wudu with Meng Qi." Zhang Fei said seriously.

Pang Tong agreed with the answer: "If you lose Hanzhong Wudu, you can't hold it. Cao Cao moved his people first because he was timid before fighting. The three generals and General Ma fought in Wudu for a year. It is easy to get back the 'old place', but the general Don't worry too much."

"Why?" Zhang Fei asked for knowledge.

Pang Tong explained: "The people in Wudu have been removed countless times, and the open space left behind is equivalent to Hanzhong under Cao Cao's rule. The more troops garrisoned, the more they need supplies from the rear. Cao Cao wants to use Wudu to consume us if we don't keep them all."

"Cao thief is so insidious?" Zhang Fei scratched his head.

"Hehe, isn't it the first day that the three generals knew Cao thief? However, Cao Cao's strong walls and clearing the field will not work for the lord. As long as you send General Lan or Deng Shizai to the front line to farm, the population will slowly recover, and you will be self-sufficient in a few years. " Pang Tong said leisurely.

Zhang Fei's eyes lit up when he heard it: "It's great that Ziyu can come, but he is guarding the border in Jiaozhou and he has to take care of his second brother in Jingzhou. It's better to ask Deng Shizai to come to farm."

Liu Bei nodded slightly: "I plan to let Deng Shizai farm in Hanzhong first, and spread to Wudu after Hanchuan restores people's livelihood."

"My lord's words are true." Pang Tong agreed.

Fazheng followed up and said, "Let's take a rest at Yangping Pass, and we will start to advance eastward tomorrow. Cao Cao likes to plunder people so much, and the tens of thousands of old and young people left in Hanzhong may also be sent to pass. "

Liu Bei shook his head and smiled wryly: "The Cao thief retreated so calmly, I'm afraid they have already migrated the people of Hanzhong."

Seeing this, Pang Tong comforted him and said, "My lord, don't be disappointed. Grain rains have passed at this time, and the rainfall will increase significantly. Cao Cao's tens of thousands of defeated soldiers, tens of thousands of Hanzhong people, and a large number of grain transporters, they all rushed into the slope. On the narrow plank road in the valley, the result can be imagined."

"Isn't this Cao Cao shooting himself in the foot?" Liu Bei was very pleasantly surprised.

"Anyway, there is no good result." Pang Tong responded with a smile.

"Hey, you deserve it." Zhang Fei took a sip of wine.

Everyone knows Zhang Fei's jealous character. At this time, he scolded Cao Cao, which caused a burst of laughter in the hall. Liu Bei then asked: "Yide and Mengqi, this year's experience should be very exciting. Why don't you take this opportunity to tell everyone about it?" ?”

"Excellent is exciting." Zhang Fei scratched his head and smiled, then looked at Ma Chao and said, "General Ma, why don't you tell me?"

Ma Chao hastily declined: "It's still General Zhang."

"Well, let me tell you." Zhang Fei raised his head to organize his thoughts.

The scale of battles in Wudu this year was not large, but the sum of these experiences is the sixteen words that Zhang Fei learned in the martial arts hall: when the enemy advances, we retreat; when the enemy is stationed, we harass; when the enemy is tired, we fight; .

(End of this chapter)