Three Kingdoms, I'm really not a general!

Chapter 256: Lonely Pass
Xing Daorong's guess was absolutely correct.

Originally, if Ma Chao was at Dasan Pass, Xu Chu would have stormed the pass, captured it, and pacified Xiliang.

But when he heard that the hostage exchange was taking place at Sanguan and that the one who was sending them off was Xing Daorong, he immediately changed his mind.

The first priority is to trap Xing Daorong in Guanzhong and strangle him.

In Cao Cao's mind, neither Sanguan nor Tianshui was as good as killing Xing Daorong.

Otherwise, if this child is kept, Cao Wei will not have peace for twenty years...

In this way, one side has to defend and the other side has to surround, and they can live in peace.

However, this peace is gradually being broken as time goes by.

Inside Dasan Pass...morale is gradually declining.

Fortunately, with Xing Daorong around, the situation is generally stable.

...

"It's been half a month, and there's no news from General Pang who went out. Could it be that we are now isolated?"

"Yeah! It's been half a month, how come there is no news? It would be nice to have some news!"

"The grain transport team hasn't arrived for half a month. I don't know how much food we can eat inside the pass."

"Have you noticed that there are more and more Cao soldiers outside the pass recently?"

In the barracks, the soldiers clearly had some negative emotions.

We even started discussing with each other...

But this kind of mutual negative emotions will plunge the entire camp into a larger negative vortex.

fortunately…

There are still many people who support Xing Daorong.

"What are you talking about! Isn't General Xing's status more valuable than yours? It doesn't matter to him, so why are you worried?"

"That's right, didn't you see that the general was not panicking at all? He must have had a plan in place!"

"So what if I'm alone? The general even knows the art of skyfire. When the time comes, we can use the skyfire to burn Cao's army, and then everything will be solved!"

It must be said that Xing Daorong's reputation was growing, and the trust of his soldiers in him was becoming somewhat superstitious.

This kind of superstition, although a bit fanatical, can be very effective at times like this.

...

Xing Daorong knew the situation in the military camp very well.

But for now it is best for him to do nothing. Maintaining mystery is the key.

"Zi Yu... or... you should break out as soon as possible, and leave this level to me."

"If something unexpected happens here, we will both die here."

"I'm alone, so it doesn't matter."

The saying that Ma Chao is a lonely man is not just talk.

When Ma Chao entered Shu, he brought his brother Ma Dai with him. Except for Ma Yunlu, all the rest of his family members died.

Although he remarried and had children after entering Sichuan, his son had just been born. After experiencing many ups and downs in life, the sense of brokenness made him feel very "alone in the world".

If it weren't for the belief in revenge that supported him, Ma Chao would probably have lived only a few years, just like in history.

Only Xing Daorong shook his head slightly after hearing this.

The current situation in the camp makes it even more difficult for me to leave.

Now that I'm gone, everything is in chaos.

But he smiled and said, "Don't worry, Meng Qi, the food and grass in the pass can last for a month. Besides, when Ling Ming left, he knew how long the food and grass in the pass could last."

"When the time comes, he will definitely come here, don't worry."

After hearing Xing Daorong's resolute words, Ma Chao could only nod dejectedly.

I just felt a little uneasy.

It's only been half a month and the camp is already a bit chaotic. If some more time passes, I'm afraid it will be even more difficult.

But there is no other way for now, we can only wait for Pound to come back.

...After half a month, Chengdu finally got the news.

When Liu Bei learned about the chaos in Xiliang, he was paralyzed.

That is physical paralysis.

My hands and feet were numb and I couldn't open my hands for a while.

I almost fainted, and only after Hua Tuo's treatment did I breathe again.

After he finally recovered, he pulled Zhuge Liang, Fa Zheng and Zhang Fei together to discuss the matter.

Of course…

The reason why Zhang Fei was called here was not to really discuss the matter, but simply to ask him to listen to the situation.

Zhuge Liang's face was not looking good either, and he said hurriedly: "My lord, the chaos in Liang Province was indeed unexpected."

"I never thought that Cao Cao would get in touch with the Rong people."

Liu Bei listened and nodded, saying, "I don't blame you, Advisor. I never thought Cao Cao was so shameless as to contact a foreign race."

When Liu Bei said this, he did not forget about his collusion with the Qiang people.

It is simply because the Qiang people are actually close to the Han people and are not considered a foreign race in the traditional sense, while the Rong people do not know the way of the king and are purely Di people.

Zhang Fei also cursed: "Cao Cao is so shameless. He will do anything to get his throne!"

"Once we kill him in Yecheng, I will take his head myself!"

Although Zhang Fei's words sounded pleasing to the ears, the rebellion in Xiliang still had to be resolved.

Liu Bei said: "Cao Cao's head will be placed on his neck for a few days. There is no other way but to send troops to Xiliang to quell the rebellion."

After hearing this, Fa Zheng frowned.

Seeing Liu Bei's serious expression, he still had to carefully advise: "My lord, the soldiers are really tired now. If we mobilize the troops, I'm afraid they will be unable to defeat Cao's troops..."

Liu Bei naturally knew the situation in the army.

From entering Sichuan, to the Battle of Guanzhong, and then to the Battle of Pingnan, although there were rotations of troops, it was still too tiring overall.

This kind of tiredness not only tires the soldiers, but also the people.

Once the army starts moving, the consumption of food and fodder cannot be stopped.

It is quite difficult to supply an army of over one hundred thousand while carrying two states.

Because of this, Liangzhou, which we had conquered with great difficulty, must not be given up.

Liu Bei said: "I know the situation in the army clearly, but Liang Province must be rescued, and we must have a countermeasure."

Zhuge Liang stepped forward and bowed: "Chengdu is too slow to send troops. We can ask Hanzhong to rescue us."

When Zhang Fei heard that troops were to be sent to Hanzhong, he cried out what a pity!
Why would you go back to Chengdu for no reason?

If it were in Hanzhong, this battle would definitely be handed over to me!
"No?"

"He's not here... just hurry over there!"

Zhang Fei couldn't hold it in any longer, so he stepped forward and said, "Brother, I'll go to Hanzhong right now and lead the troops to Liangzhou, okay?"

Upon hearing this, Zhuge Liang did not wait for Liu Bei to respond and hurriedly advised Zhang Fei: "General Zhang, it is too late for you to go to Hanzhong again. I have an important mission for you now."

When Zhang Fei heard that it was an important mission, he kept silent and waited for Zhuge Liang's orders.

Zhuge Liang did not keep the secret and introduced: "In addition to Liangzhou, there is also Dasan Pass..."

"Once Liangzhou is lost, Dasan Pass will become an isolated pass. Zi Yu is currently in Dasan Pass, so this place is dangerous."

"Yide... take a group of soldiers and head straight to Dasan Pass. Make sure to rescue General Xing!"

Zhang Fei's heart sank when he heard this. He immediately put on a serious face and bowed to Liu Bei and Zhuge Liang, saying, "Brother, military advisor, rest assured. I will travel day and night to rescue General Xing."

Liu Bei's face looked heavy and his fists were clenched tightly.

According to the news brought back by Cui Lin, Xing Daorong was actually able to fight his way out of Dasan Pass.

Right now, I am only holding on to the isolated pass for the sake of the overall situation in Liangzhou!

Such a loyal person to the Han Dynasty must not be left in Guanzhong!

He could not help but say, "Even if the pass is lost, we must rescue Zi Yu!"

(End of this chapter)