Xiaoguangong

Chapter 365 Upper Valley

Chang Diao is now in a high position and authority, and no one can find fault with him taking the initiative to take on the heavy responsibility of attacking Hanzhong.

But when he was preparing to fight with all his heart and soul, Cao Pi actually sent him another order, asking Chang Diao to return to Luoyang quickly to discuss dealing with Sun Quan.

Only then did he know that Sun Quan had assembled an army of [-] to rush towards the Central Plains. Zhang Liao and Li Dian were surrounded in Hefei City and could not be rescued. As long as Sun Quan made up his mind, they would be trapped to death.

Obviously, Cao Pi's confidence is seriously lacking now, and it is possible that after Chang Diao returns, he will be awarded General Zhengdong immediately and lead his troops to rescue Hefei.

The greater the ability, the greater the responsibility.

Before Chang Diao won consecutive battles, he has become a recognized general in Cao's army. In Cao Pi's eyes, he is even more trustworthy than Cao Ren and Cao Hong of the older generation. In half a sentence.

This is killing me...

Sun Quan sent 10 soldiers to Hefei. If I lead the army, I will definitely station in Shouchun. Sun Quan will definitely send elite soldiers to attack when he hears that I come. If I dare to go out, I will most likely face Lusu and Ganning. opponents of these people.

After thinking for a moment, Chang Diao said helplessly to the messenger:

"Well, why didn't the king of Wei summon General Yun? Hahaha, I'm just asking casually. The main reason is that General Yun is invincible with his troops. If he leads his army to resist Sun Quan, he will surely kill Sun Quan and return home in defeat. Do not stay."

There was a hint of flattery on the messenger's face, and he said gently:

"Before the king of Wei asked for advice, the two generals Zixiao and Zidan recommended the general to be the leader. He said that now Luoyang is short of major generals, and their morale is low. Only Chang Junshi's all-powerful ability can dispatch such generals."

Chang Diao: ...

"Also," the envoy lowered his voice, "Humble to hear, Sun Quan told the whole army that General Yun is Guan Ping, the son of Guan Yu, he..."

"Nonsense!" Chang Statue immediately yelled like a cat whose tail has been stepped on, "It's a bunch of nonsense. Sun Quan clearly deliberately disturbed our army's morale, which is why he framed General Yun. General Yun galloped around and worked hard without complaint. Those who hurt and those who hate are fast?

I don't accept it, I don't accept it!I was wronged for General Yun! "

messenger:……

Uh, I didn't expect the relationship between Chang Junshi and General Yun to be so friendly. It's really touching. As expected of Chang Junshi, he is really high-spirited and upright. He is not as wise as others, and he pretends to be deaf and dumb when he asks General Yun's questions. .

The envoy was very moved, but the army was on fire, so he respectfully asked Chang Diao to get up quickly and go to Luoyang as soon as possible.

Of course Chang Diao didn't want to go, so he hurriedly said:
"But the attack on Hanzhong is already on the line. If so many men under my command are transferred to Luoyang again, it will cost a lot to eat horse chews along the way. I am afraid that it will directly destroy the Luoyang army.

Moreover, the weather is cold, and I don’t know how much it will cost if I rush in a hurry. It’s better to wait here first, and wait for our army to take Hanzhong first, and then..."

The messenger frowned and said:

"Mr. Chang, the army is on fire, so you can't joke about it. Even if the soldiers under the military division can't return, the military division should return. Otherwise, how can you explain to the king of Wei.

It's better for the soldiers under the public to attack Hanzhong first, which is the best. If it doesn't work, withdraw first, wait for the Chang army to repel Sun Quan, and then transfer troops. "

Chang Diao's family is still in the hands of Cao Pi, of course he has nothing to do.

In an instant, he thought of countless reasons, but he couldn't delay the matter of going to Luoyang first at the critical moment, so he could only look up to the sky and sigh:

"I'm worried that my subordinate Erlang will be in danger if he attacks Hanzhong without me, especially since the mountain road in this inclined valley is rugged and difficult, there may be bandits ambushing..."

As he said that, he gave Zhuge Qian a wink, telling Zhuge Qian to quickly say that after leaving Chang Diao, he might be ambushed if he went to Xiegu.

But Zhugeqian's blood was surging, and he said with emotion:

"Military commander, you can go on the road with peace of mind! I will attack Hanzhong without any problem!" Zhugeqian said confidently, "I have already checked carefully. defenseless.

As long as our army advances, we will definitely be able to enter Hanzhong and take Nanzheng directly! "

Lu Hong also smiled and said:

"We didn't believe it when Military Division Chang said we were going to Xiegu, but after we found out the news, we found out that Mr. Zijian had actually arrived near Nanzheng, and Zhang Lu was forced to shrink back to keep Nanzheng safe.

In this way, Xiegu is of course the best way, you can go straight to Nanzheng, and attack with the young master, Zhang Lu will definitely lose. "

Hao Zhao also said:

"That's right, Army Division Chang has already counted here. If I don't even know how to lead troops to Nanzheng, how can I be called a leader again? Army Division Chang can go to Luoyang without worry, our army will surely win this battle!"

Chang Diao: ...

Can't you people speak a human language?

What are all these things!

Why did Cao Zhi go to Nanzheng, why didn't I know before?
Cao Zhi was able to hit Nanzheng with just such a small number of people, and he was able to besiege Zhang Lu, which shows that those ghost soldiers under Zhang Lu's command are really too weak, how can he use a bull's-eye knife to kill a chicken?Chang Diao had no reason to stay.

Chang Diao wanted to cry but had no tears, so he could only make the last struggle:

"Zhu, gentlemen, please be careful. This... I got the news before that although Zhang Lu's troops are weak, he is quite cunning, and he has caught his trick."

Zhuge Qian said with a smile:

"Military commander, we are not three-year-old children. We have sent people into this valley to investigate before. How can there be any danger along the way in Xiegu except for a place called Hulukou? We have already searched for the local folks in advance. Stationed, any trouble can be seen immediately.

When our army crosses the gourd mouth, even if Zhang Lu sends troops to resist, he may not be our opponent in the valley, as long as he goes out of the inclined valley, Nanzheng will be in front of him. "

"Mr. Chang is wise!" Everyone said in unison.

Chang Diao had no choice but to nod his head dejectedly.

Forget it, I'd better go back to Chang'an and ask Xu Yuanzhi what to do...

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The atmosphere around Hanzhong and Nanzheng is quite tense.

Uncharacteristically, Zhang Lu lured Cao Zhi into Hanzhong.

This destroyed Zhang Wei's previous defense plan, allowing Cao Zhi's army to easily reach the vicinity of Nanzheng, causing chaos and a major earthquake in Hanzhong.

Everyone was anxious like ants on a hot pot, but Zhang Lu chose to retreat at this time, I'm afraid that Zhang Wei, Yang Ang, Du Wei, Pu Hu, and Yuan Yue will discuss everything together, so don't disturb him to cultivate immortality.

"What is Shijun doing? Cao Zhi and Zhang Yun are going to attack the city. Whether our army is fighting or making peace, Shijun won't give us an explanation?"

"Yes, Master can communicate with the gods, why didn't he summon the thunder to kill Cao Zhi, and wait here?"

"If we can't repel Cao Zhi, I'm afraid that the people's minds will change, and our army won't be able to stay here for a long time! We have to ask Master to find a way."

Everyone talked a lot, and Zhang Wei's head got dizzy from the quarrel.

He smiled wryly:
"Master naturally has his reasons. I can't wait, so I can only listen."

Yang Ang said angrily:
"Okay, since that's the case, I will personally lead the army out to fight Cao Zhi for [-] rounds, let's see who can stop me!"

Pu Hu also said:

"I'm going too, I don't believe that Cao Zhi's troops can defeat Nanzheng in one fell swoop, hum, I just don't surrender, what can he do?"

Seeing that everyone was so angry, Zhang Wei also secretly scolded his brother for bad things, and was about to explode. The celebrity Yan Pu beside him stretched out his hand and gently tugged at the corner of his clothes, and signaled him not to be troublesome with his eyes.

Zhang Wei knew that Yan Pu had always been resourceful and Zhang Lu's confidant, so he didn't say much, he just asked everyone to retreat, and when they walked away, he said in a low voice:
"What advice do you have?"

Yan Pu whispered:
"Master, the arrangement has already been made before, it's just pretending to be like this, I'll show you a few people, you will naturally understand."

As he said that, Yan Pu clapped his hands. The guarding soldiers had been prepared and immediately brought a few middle-aged men inside.

These middle-aged men were dressed as woodcutters in short clothes and straw sandals. Their lips were blue from the cold. After seeing Zhang Wei, their eyes still showed enthusiasm.

Zhang Wei helped a few people up and said, "Are you brothers in the sect?"

Several people replied one after another: "We are all brothers in Guanzhong Jiaozhong. I only wish I could not see the respectful face of Master!"

The influence of Zhang Lu's Five Dou Rice Religion has spread to the surrounding areas, and there are his followers in Liangzhou and Guanzhong.

Although these believers of Wudoumi did not have the fate to meet Zhang Lu, they had long admired this earthly god in their hearts, and couldn't help trembling and saluting when they saw Zhang Wei.

Zhang Wei was also very kind to the believers. He sent people to fetch clothes, wine and food, sat with them, poured wine for them himself, and asked them where they came from.

Where did the few believers receive such kind treatment? They hurriedly bowed down and replied with tears:
"We are all from Mei County in Guanzhong, we were exploited by Cao Jun, and we only survived with the protection of our master.

This time Cao thief General Chang Diao wanted to walk into the sloping valley and invade Hanzhong, so he sent me as a vanguard to explore the dangerous roads in the valley, how could we be willing to serve him?I had no choice but to agree first, and then rushed to Hanzhong, please prepare early, Master! "

"Chang Diao is here?!" Zhang Wei was shocked.

One Cao Zhi is already difficult to deal with. General Cao Jun Zhenxi, a former military adviser, and Chang Diao, who defeated Ma Chao in Guanzhong, actually wants to attack in person. It seems that Hanzhong may not be safe!
Seeing his pale face, several woodcutters hurriedly said:
"Chang Diao's hands and eyes are open to the sky, and he is so weird that we dare not come to report him.

But I heard that Sun Quan attacked Hefei, and Wei Wang Cao Pi hurriedly sent Chang Diao back to Luoyang for reinforcements. Cao Jun heard that Cao Zhizhi Kou Nanzheng, full of ambition, the army was unprepared, and said that it would be no harm even if they fought with the master's subordinates.

But we are familiar with the road and know that there is a dangerous place in the valley. If we lay an ambush here, it doesn't matter if the bandits have thousands of troops.

Also please sacrifice the wine and send troops quickly to cut off this place, and it will be successful! "

Zhang Wei originally heard that Chang Diao was coming, and was so frightened that he almost passed out, but when he heard that Cao Jun had actually transferred Chang Diao away, he was immediately elated.

"Okay, okay, okay! Where can I ambush?"

"The valley is shaped like a gourd, and we all call it Hulukou, but I heard from the old man that there is another name for this place, called..."

"Upper Valley!"

(End of this chapter)