Zhang Lang and his party traveled long and hard, and arrived at Poqiang City in Jincheng County, Xiliang Prefecture a few days later. This is a small county town on the bank of the Huangshui River, with a sparse population, dilapidated city walls, and some desolation.

"Greetings to the general!" Ma Chao led a group of generals to meet Zhang Lang in the simple county government hall. At this moment, Zhang Lang was standing at the top, fully clothed and dusty, with two majestic heavy-armored guards standing with their swords pressed against him.

behind.

"You don't have to be polite!"

The generals straightened their backs.

"Meng Qi, tell me the situation."

"Nuo. The leaders of the Xiqiang tribes have gathered in Luodu Valley, which is dozens of miles to the west, and are waiting for the arrival of the general! General Xu Huang is leading the army to station east of Luodu Valley!"

Zhang Lang asked Ma Chao: "Meng Qi, how did you arrange it?"

Ma Chao reported back: "The various tribes of the Western Qiang hope to have peace talks with the general! The general has spoken first and requires the leaders of each tribe to come to our camp to meet the general before we can negotiate. The other party has agreed a few days ago. However, the Qiang and Hu people cannot be trusted after all.

The general is already prepared for the worst, and if the Xiqiang shows any evil intentions, he will immediately launch a full-scale attack!"

Zhang Lang smiled and nodded, walking to the middle of the lobby, "Without further delay, we will head to Luodu Valley immediately!"

"promise."

Luodu Valley is a dangerous place dozens of miles west of Poqiang City. Ma Wu, the famous founding general of the Eastern Han Dynasty, once fought here. Luodu Valley is crisscrossed with ravines and mountains, and the terrain is extremely dangerous. At this time, in Luodu Valley

There are countless tents scattered inside and outside. The various tribes of the Western Qiang are stationed here, with a total of 150,000 troops, led by the Western Qiang King Cheliji himself. The eye-catching big tent in the center is the residence of the Western Qiang King Cheliji.

The location of the temporary headquarters.

At this moment, Cheriji was discussing matters with the leaders. Cheriji was a dark-skinned, strong man with a flamboyant and powerful temperament. His hair style and clothing color were very different from those of the Han people.

An officer rushed into the tent and said, "Sir, there is a Han man outside who wants to see you!"

Cheriji was stunned, "Han people? Where did the Han people come from?"

"I don't know. He refused to tell. He only said that he was here to help you!"

"Let him in."

The officer responded, retreated, and after a while brought in a middle-aged Han man dressed as a merchant.

"Sir, leaders!" the middle-aged man saluted.

Cheridge looked at him and asked warily: "Who are you?"

"I, Wei Dong, joined the army under Yuan Shao's tent."

The leaders were surprised. Cheriji frowned and asked, "Are you from Yuan Shao? What are you doing here?"

Wei Dong smiled and said, "I'm here to help you."

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Zhang Lang rushed to the camp outside Luodu Valley, and the generals paid homage to Zhang Lang in the tent. Zhang Lang then ordered Xu Huang to send people to notify the various tribes of the Western Qiang to come to meet him, and Xu Huang immediately complied.

Zhang Lang asked: "You have dealt with the Qiang people. What is the fighting strength of the Qiang people?"

Ma Chao said: "The Qiang people are brave and good at fighting, and they are especially elite with long spears and fast horses! However, the Qiang people do not know how to fight, and the battles are always chaotic! If they fight on the plains, 30,000 horses can deal with another 100,000.

There are so many people! If there is a melee in the mountains or in the city, it will be difficult for our army to use its strengths, and it will not be easy to win even if we have equal strength!"

Zhang Lang looked thoughtful.

Later that day, Beigong Boyu, the envoy of King Cheliji of Xiqiang, came in a hurry. Beigong Boyu met Zhang Lang in the tent and said respectfully: "Beigong Boyu, the general of King Xiqiang,

On behalf of the King of Xiqiang, I would like to extend my most sincere blessings to the General of the Han Dynasty!"

"Thank you very much. When will King Qiang come?"

"Forgive me, General! Due to the riots in Anyi and other cities, the king hurried back to deal with them last night!"

Zhang Lang frowned.

Beigong Boyu hurriedly said: "To express my apology, the king specially ordered me to present two thousand fine horses as a gift!"

Zhang Lang felt a little surprised, "When will King Qiang come?"

"It will take a few more days. General, please wait a moment."

Zhang Lang also stood up and walked to Bei Gong Boyu. Bei Gong Boyu looked a little nervous. Zhang Lang suddenly shouted: "Beigong Boyu, you dare to cheat in front of me!"

Beigong Boyu was shocked.

"Come on! Drag me down and chop him down!"

Immediately, two heavily armored guards came in, grabbed Beigong Boyu and dragged him out!

Ma Chao, Xu Huang and others all looked puzzled. Beigong Boyu shouted loudly: "I don't accept it! I'm not guilty! General, you can't kill me!"

Zhang Lang signaled the guards to stop, walked up to Bei Gong Boyu, stared into his eyes, and sneered. Bei Gong Boyu was so flustered that cold sweat broke out on his forehead, and he swallowed his saliva.

Zhang Lang was just deceiving him just now, but Beigong Boyu's expression at this moment made Zhang Lang really start to suspect that the other party was up to some conspiracy!

"I'll give you one last chance! Tell me your conspiracy honestly, or else I'll send your head back!" After saying that, he returned to the top and sat down.

Beigong Boyu was flustered and didn't know what to do. He raised his head and looked at Zhang Lang, and saw that he was looking at him leisurely, as if he was confident.

Beigong Boyu felt that the matter might have been exposed, and worried that the other party was deceiving him, so he knelt there in silence for a long time.

Bang! Zhang Lang suddenly slapped the desk and shouted: "Drag it down! Cut it off!"

The two guards immediately dragged Beigong Boyu outside. Beigong Boyu was horrified and hurriedly shouted: "General, spare your life! General, spare your life! The villain says! The villain says anything!"

"Wait a moment!"

The two guards stopped.

Zhang Lang glanced at Beigong Boyu and said, "Bring him up."

Two guards dragged Beigong Boyu back to the middle of the tent and threw him to the ground.

"Tell me, what exactly do you want to do?"

Beigong Boyu swallowed his saliva, "The king did not return to Anyi City. Instead, he led all the cavalry to leave Luodu Valley last night and took a detour to attack Yunwu!"...Yunwu, the seat of Jincheng County.

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Everyone present was shocked, and Ma Chao cursed angrily: "What a Cheriji! How dare you play tricks on me!"

Zhang Lang frowned and asked, "How many troops are there in Luodu Valley now?"

Beigong Boyu looked hesitant.

Zhang Lang sneered: "You have betrayed the Qiang people! Even if you return to them, will they let you go? How do you Qiang people deal with prisoners? You don't need me to explain to you, right?"

Beigong Boyu's face turned pale and he sighed, "Currently there are only 30,000 infantry in Luodu Valley!"

Zhang Lang carefully inquired about the situation of Anyi and other cities, and then asked Beigong Boyu again about the information he had said before. After comparing the previous information, he ordered Beigong Boyu to be taken down and under strict supervision.

"General, Yunwu only has a few thousand defenders. It is impossible to withstand Cheriji's attack! We must rush back for reinforcements!" Xu Huang said urgently. Ma Chao clasped his fists with anger on his face and said: "Lord, please give me three thousand

Iron Cavalry! I will definitely take off Cheriji’s head!”
Chapter completed!