Three Kingdoms: I choose Xiao Qiao and Da Qiao, why are you crying, Diao Chan?

Chapter 472 Wait for the opportunity to tire out!
While Wei Yan was continuing to dig at the mountain, Sun Ce had already led his army to Nanzheng County, the seat of Hanzhong County.

Zhang Lu, the governor of Hanzhong, had already heard the news and personally came to the outside of the city to welcome the arrival of the army.

Sun Ce also knew the special nature of Hanzhong and Zhang Lu's identity.

Being proud in his heart, he took the initiative to dismount and exchange greetings with Zhang Lu.

Zhang Lu invited Sun Ce into the city and said:

“According to the Duke of Chu’s order, Zhang Song, the Imperial Censor who had infiltrated Wudu County, has returned to Hanzhong.

"From the information he obtained, we learned that there were 35,000 defenders in Xiabian City, with Yang Feng as the chief general, and Xu You and Feng Ji as his advisers.

“However, because of Censor Zhang’s strategy of sowing discord, Xu You and Feng Ji will not be able to provide effective strategies for Yang Feng.

“General Yan Liang and the nearly 100 elite soldiers who later sneaked into the city little by little are all on standby in the city.

"Wait for an opportunity to cooperate with the general and take down Xiabian City together!"

After listening to Zhang Lu's introduction, Sun Ce nodded gratefully:
"Thank you very much for providing this information, Master Zhang.

"My Lord, I have brought a batch of newly made Taoist robes for Master Zhang Tianshi. I hope Master Zhang Tianshi will accept them."

Zhang Lu did not show any joy, but just smiled faintly and said:

"Thank you, Lord Chu, for your concern. But I heard that a Taoist named Yu Ji was spreading the Taiping Dao in Lujiang County.

"Since Lord Chu is in Lujiang, it is impossible that he does not know about this.

“But he didn’t stop it, he just let it go.

"I guess you are planning to use the Taiping Dao to restrict the development of my Five Pecks of Rice Sect?"

Sun Ce felt a chill in his heart.

As the confidant of Duke Chu, he naturally heard about this matter.

But he has never been interested in these messy religions.

Facing Zhang Lu's doubts at this moment, Duke Chu had actually already anticipated them.

Before he came to Hanzhong, the Duke of Chu specifically told him how to answer if he encountered questions from Zhang Lu.

Sun Ce grinned and said:

"Master Zhang is worrying too much. Lord Chu never thought of restricting the development of the Five Pecks of Rice Sect.

"You have only heard about the Taiping Dao in Lujiang County, but haven't you heard about the spread of Buddhism in Xuzhou?

"The Duke of Chu never restricted any religion.

"Because no matter what religion you believe in, it is the freedom of the people.

“The essence and meaning of religion is nothing more than to guide people to be good.

"If Zhang Tianshi has no other ideas, he shouldn't care whether there are other religions developing in the Chu territory, right?"

As soon as these words were spoken, Zhang Lu's expression changed immediately.

After a moment, he took a deep breath and said helplessly:

"I have no other intentions. Since Lord Chu is not targeting my Five Pecks of Rice Sect, I naturally won't have any other ideas."

Hearing the slight dissatisfaction in Zhang Lu's words, Sun Ce smiled and issued a warning:

"Duke Chu now controls half of the country and will achieve unprecedented achievements.

"I hope you will not forget the fate of Zhang Jue, the Yellow Turban Rebellion leader..."

After saying this, Sun Ce quickened his pace and led his army directly into the camp inside the city to rest.

Zhang Lu lowered his head and pondered for a long time, finally lowered his slightly raised shoulders and smiled with relief.

He knew that he had no talent for commanding an army.

Instead of trying unrealistically to realize one's ambitions by relying on a group of believers, it is better to continue to spread Taoism peacefully.

He knew very well that even though many people believed in his Five Pecks of Rice Sect, these people did not regard him, the leader of the Five Pecks of Rice Sect, as an emperor.

Except for a very small number of loyal believers, the vast majority of people only believe in the Five Pecks of Rice Sect on the surface.

Once their lives or livelihoods are threatened by the doctrines they believe in, they will definitely abandon the religion they believe in without hesitation!
So Sun Ce’s warning was correct, and I shouldn’t have any unrealistic ideas.

You shouldn't expect any strength from those false believers who are superficial and easily shattered.

Only when he is clear about his identity and position can he truly promote Taoism and live a good life.

After thinking it through, Zhang Lu didn't think any more and immediately went to settle Sun Ce's army in the city as a colleague...

After several days of rest, Sun Ce continued to lead his 50,000-strong army, advancing by land and water along the Han River towards Wudu County.

Xiabiancheng, the capital of Wudu County, is very close to the border.

Therefore, their target is this border town!

However, because it is both the government seat and the border city, Xiabian City is undoubtedly an absolutely impregnable city.

It is very difficult to capture this city directly from the outside.

At this moment, we are in Xiabian City.

Yang Feng was not surprised when he heard that Sun Ce's army had entered the country.

Instead, he called Xu You, Feng Ji, Guo Tai and others to discuss strategies to repel the enemy.

Feng Ji was quite surprised by this. Obviously, he did not expect that Yang Feng would ask him to discuss the war.

If I could take advantage of this opportunity to help the other party defend the city, I should be able to clear myself of suspicion and even gain military merit!

Therefore, when he received the invitation, Feng Ji immediately went to the prefectural government "accompanied" by the soldiers.

As he entered the meeting room, Feng Ji immediately saw Xu You kneeling on his seat, and Mrs. Guo staring at him.

He ignored Mrs. Guo and sat down next to Xu You.

Yang Feng glanced at Feng Ji, and then said to everyone:
“Sun Ce is leading an army of 50,000 to Wudu County and is expected to arrive at Xiabian City this afternoon.

"Do you have any good ideas for repelling the enemy?"

Mrs. Guo spoke without thinking and replied directly:
"There are only 50,000 people, and I have 35,000 soldiers in the city. Are you afraid that we can't defend it?

"Or General Yang, give me 10,000 soldiers and I will go to meet them outside the city!"

Yang Feng looked at Mrs. Guo helplessly:
“General Guo, this time our opponent is not an ordinary person, but the most ferocious general under Lu Bu.

“It can be said that his ability to lead troops in battle is second only to Lu Bu.

"Plus, the other side has Zhou Yu as their top strategist. If we don't treat it with caution, we will be the ones who lose!"

Having said that, Yang Feng did not give Guo Tai a chance to continue speaking, and looked directly at Xu You and Feng Ji on the side:

"You two, do you have any good ideas?"

Xu You and Feng Ji looked at each other, the former picked up the teacup and gave Feng Ji the chance to speak.

Seeing this, Feng Ji stood up and bowed to Yang Feng:
"General, Sun Ce's army has come a long way and must be exhausted.

"You can have a general lead 10,000 soldiers and horses to ambush in Daijiagou near the south of the city.

“When the enemy troops set up camp outside the city, we can join forces with the troops inside the city to attack them together.

"The enemy is hastily and tired, so they are no match for us. This is a strategy of waiting for them to tire themselves out!"

After hearing this plan, Yang Feng took a sip of tea while thinking.

Before he could express his opinion, Mrs. Guo, who was sitting opposite Feng Ji, immediately questioned:

“You want my entire army to go out and fight the enemy?
"Could it be that you are planning to take advantage of the moment when all of our troops have left the city to set up traps at the city gates and cut off our retreat?"

(End of this chapter)