At the time of the fierce battle between the two armies at Yangping Pass.

At this time, Liu Bei personally led the main force through Luocheng and arrived at Zitong County.

The army was temporarily stationed near Baishui Pass to rest and recuperate.

Prepare to cross the Daba Mountains and enter Hanzhong County.

And just when Huang Quan designed to regain the hinterland of Hanzhong.

And quickly led his troops to raid Yangping to take control of the overall situation.

Zhang Fei also immediately sent people to Bashu to report the actual military situation to Liu Bei.

After learning that our side has basically taken control of Hanzhong County.

Zhu Wenwu couldn't help but congratulate him in unison.

As soon as this news came out, there was a sensation in the army.

The exhausted soldiers, who had been marching continuously, also showed strong joy at this moment.

Liu Bei naturally felt happy in his heart.

But after learning about the battle report near Yangping Pass.

The Fa Zheng on the side looked a little worried.

Seeing this, Liu Bei knew that Fazheng might be worried, so he quickly asked: "Xiaozhi, what are you worried about?"

As soon as these words fell.

Fazheng pondered for a while, and then said solemnly: "What the Lord said is true!"

"I am currently worried about the war situation at Yang Ping Pass."

"Huh? Why is Takanao worried?"

After finishing speaking, Liu Bei couldn't help but say with a smile on his face: "According to the battle reports sent back by Yide and Zhongmiao, they have stabilized the situation."

"The defense line between Beishan and Yangping Pass are firmly under control."

"It is expected that due to the difficulties and dangers of Yangping, it will not be a big problem to hold on until the main force of our army is fully reached."

"What my lord said is indeed reasonable!"

However, when the conversation changed, Fazheng couldn't help but said: "It's just that now Cao Cao personally leads the main force to attack the key problem, so I don't have to worry about Guancheng's defense line."

"With General Zhang's bravery and Prefect Huo's ability to defend the city, I can't believe there will be anything wrong!"

"But currently in Yangping, the biggest disadvantage of our army is the qualitative gap with Cao's army in terms of military strength."

"I'm worried that Cao Jun will make a big fuss here."

Following Fa Zheng's words.

This immediately made Liu Bei more vigilant.

As he said, Cao Cao himself was extremely treacherous.

What's more, he also has a solid think tank under his command to provide advice at any time.

Never let down your guard until the last moment.

Thinking of this, Liu Bei immediately put away his contempt, returned to a serious expression, and asked solemnly: "Xiao Zhi, please tell me in detail!"

Immediately, Fazheng walked to the screen, pointed to the map hanging on it, and slowly analyzed: "My lord, Yangping Pass was built between the south and north mountains, and the middle is full of narrow terrain and steep roads.

terrain.”

"In this way, Yangping became the barrier of Hanzhong."

"The southern and northern mountains are separated by the Han River in the middle."

"As a result, the Nanshan Mountain has become a barrier against Bashu, and the North Mountain has become an outpost against Guan and Liang."

"It is precisely because they are worried that Cao's army will not be able to make decisive progress in Beishan and will use its strength advantage to gain a breakthrough in Nanshan."

"If this is the case, even if General Zhang and Prefect Huo are aware of the movement, they will not dare to act rashly because of the disparity in military strength!"

A series of powerful words were revealed.

Liu Bei also immediately understood the seriousness of the matter.

"In other words, if Nanshan is captured by Cao's army, it doesn't matter whether Beishan can be conquered?"

Liu Bei said with a look of horror.

He couldn't help but not panic about this matter.

After all, once the main force of Cao's army breaks through Yangping Pass and enters the Hanzhong Plain.

With the superior military strength of Cao's army, it is difficult for our side to compete.

"Well, what the lord said is exactly what he meant!"

"Beishan and Nanshan are separated by the Han River. The north belongs to Tiandang Mountain, which is the remnant of the Qinling Mountains, and the south belongs to Dingjun Mountain, which is the Daba Mountains."

"If there is a difference between Tiandang Mountain and Dingjun Mountain, it will be impossible to defend Yangping Pass for a long time!"

That's all for now.

Fa Zheng's expression instantly became serious, and he cupped his hands and said, "My lord, if we wait for the army to march, it may delay the process."

"I am suggesting that we first select a general and send a light army to garrison Dingjun Mountain to prevent Cao's army from taking advantage of the situation to cross the river and attack the mountain."

"Xiao Zhizhi makes sense. I should handle this matter immediately."

"I ordered Han Sheng to march with more than five thousand light troops."

"Xiao Nao, what do you think?"

That's it.

Fazheng smiled and said: "With Han Sheng's courage, it won't be a big problem to defend Nanshan."

However, the matter has been decided!

Liu Bei was still worried.

"Xiaozhi, do you think it's still too late for Han Sheng to rush over now?"

Hearing this, Fazheng pondered for a while, then handed over his hand and replied: "My lord, don't worry too much. Even if Cao Jun has this idea, he will not put it into practice immediately."

"Why is this?"

"Because Beishan and Nanshan are separated by the Han River, and Cao's army is all from the north, they still need to temporarily prepare bamboo rafts for the army to cross the river."

This is the final word.

Liu Bei just felt relieved.

After thinking for a moment, Fazheng took the initiative to ask Ying and said: "My lord, if you are really worried, how about letting Zheng go with Old General Huang?"

"If filial piety goes straight to the relatives, then Yangping will have no worries!"

"It's just that the battlefield is dangerous. If Xiaozhi is leaving here, I can't rest assured!"

After thinking about it, Liu Bei seemed to think of the incident where Pang Tong was almost killed in an ambush at Luofengpo. He couldn't help but immediately ordered Chen Dao, the commander in charge of Bai'er's elite troops, to take Bai'er's troops to protect Fazheng Zhouquan along the way.

It seems that its owner attaches great importance to his own safety.

A trace of gratitude could not help but appear on the face of the law, and he bowed his hands in thanks: "Zhengding has lived up to the great trust of the Lord!"

This matter is of great importance.

After the plan has been decided.

Fazheng and Huang Zhong did not delay at all.

The light army of more than 5,000 troops came out of Baishui first and marched hard along the Daba Mountains.

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And just as the war on the main battlefield in Hanzhong was in full swing.

The situation in the three eastern counties does not seem to be calm either.

Especially when Meng Da, the prefect of Yidu, sent an envoy to Fangling to tell the prefect Kuai Qi to surrender.

Suddenly people's hearts in various places were different.

Especially when Kuai Qi did not show any other thoughts after receiving the letter of persuasion to surrender.

For a time, everyone in the county secretly speculated.

Some people advocate resolutely serving the Han Dynasty and stopping the ineffective advance of Liu Bei's rebels.

Some people believe that the imperial court has been controlled by the Han thief Cao Cao, and the emperor has no authority at all. He should surrender to the Han emperor, Uncle Liu, who is kind and righteous and loves the people, to help him revive the Han Dynasty and eliminate the treacherous ministers who caused cholera.

With these thoughts in mind.

On this day, the prefect Kuai Qi summoned all subordinate officials to discuss matters at the prefecture's mansion.

"Everyone, you may have heard some rumors recently, causing some people in the county to panic."

"I will be honest with you now!"

Kuai Qi, who is already past middle age, still has a rosy complexion, is well-maintained, and has the standard demeanor of a nobleman.

"From Meng Da's letter to my officer, it appears that if our county refuses to surrender, it may trigger a crusade by the Jingzhou Army."

"It is said that Prime Minister Cao is now leading the masses to conquer Hanzhong. Liu Bei's army is very likely to cause trouble in the three eastern counties."

Kuai Qi roughly told the whole story.

As soon as this was said.

The people working in the county couldn't help but raise their hands and ask: "I am reporting to the county governor, how are you going to respond?"

As soon as these words came out.

Everyone's eyes were focused on Kuai Qi.
To be continued...