Three Kingdoms, I'm really not a general!

Chapter 469 Sima Yi Enters Mobei
Zhang He originally wanted to find Sima Yi to discuss things and see what arrangements he had, but as they talked, he found that the situation did not improve at all.

No matter how they planned, they could not escape being trapped in Chang'an...

And it seems that the source of all this is because Xing Daorong is in Tongguan, which is why things are like this...

But the current situation is like this, and I really don’t know what to do.

Seeing that Sima Yi had no intention of saying anything, he wondered in his heart whether he just didn't intend to tell her about his plan, or if he really hadn't thought about it.

He had no choice but to leave first so as not to disturb Sima Yi's plans.

...

Although Chang'an has been calm these days, everyone knows that a huge battle is about to break out.

And what Liu Bei was waiting for... was nothing more than the news that Tongguan was completely stable.

Xing Daorong and others in Tongguan naturally knew that they had a heavy responsibility. They took the time to integrate the surrendered soldiers in the past few days and began to plan to support Liu Bei.

At this moment, Xing Daorong, Zhang Fei and Zhao Yun were beginning to discuss.

But Xing Daorong said, "You two, given the situation today, Sima Yi has no choice but to attack Tongguan again and return eastward."

"So Tongguan is still the top priority, but fortunately our situation is different from before. We have people and food, so we are not afraid of Sima Yi at all."

"However... I still need to get to know your majesty so that we can decide on the strategy for Chang'an."

Zhang Fei said: "This Tongguan area should be called Ziyu. I have seen in the military camp these days that those Cao soldiers are afraid of Ziyu like a tiger."

"It's best if you are the one who holds the line."

"But Sima Yi has a lot of troops in Chang'an, so it would be inconvenient for me to bring too many people with me."

"If your majesty has not issued any military orders yet, I will return with two thousand men."

Xing Daorong felt that the overall situation was now decided. No matter how smart Sima Yi was, he would be helpless if Zhang Liang were still alive.

Wings can't escape!
Zhang Fei immediately responded, "Alright... Although Zilong has sent scouts, he still needs to go there in person to explain the situation in Tongguan."

"Yide just wants your Majesty to rest assured. I will guard Tongguan so that your Majesty can rest assured and recover the old capital."

Zhang Fei nodded steadily and said to Xing Daorong: "Zi Yu An Xin, you have made great achievements and conquered Tongguan at the risk of your life. No matter what we do, we can't ruin the good situation today."

As he spoke, he bowed deeply to Xing Daorong and said, "Zi Yu, please accept my bow. It is all thanks to Zi Yu that Chang'an can be recovered today!"

"If it weren't for Ziyu sacrificing himself to save Tongguan, I would not be able to let the situation become what it is now in Tongguan."

As he said this, he actually bowed seriously.

Xing Daorong did not stop Zhang Fei.

Zhang Fei has a very stubborn personality. Once he makes up his mind, even ten oxen can't pull him back.

It would be bad if we stopped him.

Besides...

For what he had done, he was indeed worthy of Zhang Fei's respect.

Zhang Fei's salute naturally showed his great admiration for Xing Daorong. He admired Xing Daorong from the bottom of his heart and had no other considerations.

After such a serious bow, Zhang Fei led two thousand people to Chang'an.

Xing Daorong knew that if Sima Yi could not hold on to Chang'an after Zhang Fei's departure, he would definitely head to Tongguan.

He couldn't relax at all at the moment. In his heart, he was still the most important. But this time, he guessed wrong.

...

Xing Daorong was training his troops in Tongguan, preparing for a fatal battle with Sima Yi.

However, less than half a month later, news came from Chang'an that Sima Yi had escaped!

When the news reached Tongguan, Xing Daorong almost thought he had heard it wrong.

Ran?

Where can Sima Yi run to?
Tongguan is under his control, Sima Yi should have no way out!
There are mountains to the south of Chang'an, Tongguan to the east, Liu Bei's army to the west, and desert to the north. Where do you think you can go?
This geography, not to mention that Xing Daorong has not traveled through time, is very easy to understand even if you open a map of modern China.

Heading north from Xi'an, passing Tongchuan and Yan'an, you will reach the Gobi grasslands of Ordos and Baotou.

Of course it is easy to travel in modern times, but how could it be possible two thousand years ago?
Not to mention the mountains south of Chang'an, which are not something people of this age can cross.

Given the terrain, Xing Daorong naturally thought that Sima Yi could only go east, but he ended up running away like this. How could he not be extremely surprised?
Ask someone to explain it clearly immediately.

The person who came to report the news was also Xing Daorong's old acquaintance, Sun Qian.

When he was in Jingzhou, he also traveled as Liu Bei's personal envoy, and could be said to be a dedicated senior messenger and diplomat.

At this moment, he was smiling, looking at Liu Bei and Zhao Yun and said: "Zi Yu, Zi Long, don't say you don't believe it, even His Majesty finds it hard to believe that Sima Yi can go north!"

"It's just that this is really the case right now!"

"Sima Yi gave up Chang'an and went straight to Mobei. By the time we realized that Chang'an was an empty city, we were already unable to catch up with Sima Yi's army!"

As Sun Qian was speaking, his eyes couldn't help but glance at another unfamiliar face beside Xing Daorong.

After a brief introduction by the two people in front, Sun Qian knew that this person was the famous Zhong Yao from Yingchuan.

A native of Yingchuan.
They all began to turn to Your Majesty!

After Sun Qian heard the news, he was overjoyed, knowing that when even the aristocratic families in Yingchuan began to turn against the Cao family, that would be the time when the Cao family would be completely destroyed.

It's just like if the noble families in Yizhou did not start supporting Liu Bei, then Liu Bei's internal situation would certainly be in turmoil. It's the same principle.

The problem with this kind of defection is not how much trouble it will cause, but that after being seen by others, they will quickly realize that the defection of the Yingchuan family today may be because the Cao family is really in trouble!

Otherwise, how could such a "heroic follower of the dragon" give up his wealth and glory and turn against the emperor?

This has a huge impact on the entire interior!

Therefore, Sun Qian knew that this person was Zhong Yao. On the one hand, he admired Xing Daorong for being able to win over such a die-hard Cao family member. On the other hand, he greeted him with a smile and did not look down on him at all just because he was a surrendered general.

Zhong Yao, on the other hand, was already extremely shocked!
He never thought that Sima Yi would actually abandon Chang'an and run away!
This simply put Yecheng into an extremely passive situation!

Although Chang'an was under heavy siege, relying on Chang'an's food reserves and city walls, it would not be a problem to hold out for three months!

If we really hold on for three months, maybe His Majesty can come up with a solution, or there may be other changes and turning points in the world. How can we escape without a fight?

After hearing the news, Zhong Yao felt an indescribable emotion in his heart.

He felt somewhat fortunate that he was persuaded by Xing Daorong, otherwise he would have been one of those people who wanted to strangle Sima Yi after hearing the news.

On the other hand, I feel a little sad
The empire that Cao Gong had conquered before now seemed to be destroyed in just a few short years!

(End of this chapter)