Chapter 392 The troops are approaching the city

Yizhou, inside Chengdu.

Various rumors broke out in the city, the most important of which was that Chu Feng was defeated in the Central Plains by the coalition forces of Cao Cao and Yuan Shao, with tens of thousands of casualties and nearly annihilation of the entire army. Chu Feng fled in embarrassment and fled back to Hefei.

Another one is the news of Cao's army's great victory.

It is said that Cao Jun defeated Liu Zhang's army and Fuxian, almost all 40,000 men were lost, general Zhang Ren was captured, general Leng Bao was executed, Wu Yi even rebelled, and Cao Jun marched towards Mianzhu. These news are almost

At the same time, it broke out in the city of Chengdu. In an instant, the people in the city were terrified, and the civil and military officials were frightened. They rushed to discuss the matter one after another, and many people even advocated surrendering to Cao Cao.

At this moment, in the backyard of the general's mansion in the city.

Liu Zhang, who has a laid-back nature, is enjoying tea leisurely at this moment.

Immediately afterwards, Zhang Du, an official from Yizhou, strode over and said solemnly: "Lord, it's a disaster, it's a disaster!"

"Why are you in such a hurry?" Liu Zhang scolded him with a frown.

"Lord, there are rumors in the city. They all say that our army was defeated in Fucheng, Zhang Ren was captured, Leng Bao was executed, and only General Liu escaped!" Zhang Du looked solemn. Yizhou has about 100,000 soldiers and horses, but there is still more need.

There are not many soldiers and horses that can be deployed to garrison various places. If Cao's army really annihilates 40,000 people in this battle, Yizhou will most likely be declared destroyed.

"Humph, that's nonsense! This is just a trick of Cao Jun. He deliberately spreads rumors to disturb the morale of our army. As a member of the Yizhou Army, how can you believe it?"

"What's more, Zhang Ren and the others personally led our army of 40,000 elite troops, while Cao's army only had a few thousand soldiers and horses. Even if it is 40,000 pigs, it is impossible to be slaughtered right now." Liu Zhang angrily reprimanded, hating that iron is not enough.

"But my lord, it seems that this time it is not groundless!" Zhang Du was frightened and emphasized again, but he didn't know what was happening on the front line.

Liu Zhang frowned, and just as he was about to scold him, he heard a rapid voice,

"My lord, my lord, it's a disaster, it's a disaster!"

"Cao Jun, Cao Jun defeated our army in Fu County. General Zhang Ren was captured, General Leng Bao died in the battle, and only General Liu withdrew!" A soldier rushed over with a horrified expression.

"What? Impossible, this is impossible!"

"Zhang Ren and the others have tens of thousands of elites, how could this happen?" Liu Zhang shook his head in disbelief. He immediately grabbed the guard's collar and angrily shouted: "Who sent the news?"

"Liu, the news sent back by General Liu is that he is leading his army to retreat to Mianzhu at this moment. The news is absolutely true!" the guard replied in a panic and stammering.

Liu Zhang's pupils shrank suddenly, and then he took two steps back. He was a little dazed and frightened, and he kept shouting things like "it's impossible".

Then, his pupils suddenly tightened, he grabbed the guard's collar again, and shouted angrily: "Where is Wu Yi? Where is he?"

"Wu, Wu Yi rebelled, surrendered to Cao's army, and even helped Cao's army to counterattack our army, otherwise our army would not have been completely defeated and returned with a great defeat."

The guard explained.

"Wu Yi, Wu Yi!" Liu Zhang roared, his pupils were cold, and the veins on his forehead popped out, he immediately shouted angrily: "I treat you well, why, why do you want to betray me?"

"Come here, bring me some people to arrest Wu Yi's whole family, young and old, and behead them outside the city for public display!" Liu Zhang roared angrily. He wanted to kill Wu Yi's whole family.

"No!" The guards immediately led the people to retreat.

However, their efforts were destined to be in vain. After all, Wu Yi had already arranged for people to withdraw from Chengdu and hide themselves, otherwise Wu Yi would not have dared to rebel.

"My lord, the most important thing right now is not to kill Wu Yi's family, but to find a way to defend Mianzhu and Chengdu." Zhang Du frowned and said solemnly.

"That's right. Go and immediately inform Mianzhu guard Deng Xian on Pegasus and ask him to guard Mianzhu for me no matter what." Liu Zhang looked tense and shouted urgently.

"No!" the guard on the side responded.

"My lord, Cao Cao's army is approaching fiercely, and I doubt that Chu Feng is really defeated. I am afraid that Cao Cao is already on the front line of Fucheng. It is still unclear whether Mianzhu can be saved at the moment!"

Zhang Du looked solemn and said in a deep voice.

Liu Zhang frowned. He wanted to get angry, but he held back. If Cao Cao really came in person, it would be difficult for Mianzhu to retaliate, and he couldn't help but frown.

"What do you think?" Liu Zhang asked.

"Ask Chu Feng for help. The current situation can only be resolved if Chu Feng leads his army to take control of Yizhou!" Zhang Du said with a solemn look on his face.

"But Chu Feng is not a good person after all. He also plots against our Yizhou. This move is tantamount to luring a tiger to devour a wolf. It is actually a path to self-destruction!"

Liu Zhang was a little helpless. He didn't want to ask for help, but how could he not know what Chu Feng was like? How could he really help him fight against Cao Cao?

"But my lord, there is no other way right now!" Zhang Du was also helpless.

"Alas, if both Cao and Chu enter Yizhou, the people of Yizhou will be the ones who are torn by the war. As a result, families will be destroyed, and countless wives and children will be separated!"

"I, the people of Yizhou, are already suffering a lot. If I end up in the midst of millions of people and fire and water for my own selfish interests, I will feel very ashamed. I'll just leave it to fate!"

Liu Zhang waved his hand, somewhat reluctantly.

He really didn't want to do this. Regardless of whether Chu Feng entered Yizhou or not, Yizhou might not be able to be saved. Instead of doing this, why bother letting more people suffer?

"But my lord, Chu and Cao will still fight for Yizhou in the future. This is a disaster destined for the people of Yizhou and cannot be avoided!" Zhang Du persuaded with heartache.

"It has nothing to do with me then!" Liu Zhang waved his hand.

"Lord, in that case, I suggest that Chengdu be closed, gather the people into the city, and defend Chengdu. I think Chu Feng doesn't want to see Cao Cao take Yizhou, so he will naturally find a way!"

Zhang Du immediately suggested again.

"What should we do to improve the fertile farmland outside the city? Autumn is here. If Cao Cao arrives, he will definitely harvest it. How can the people survive?" Liu Zhang asked with a frown.

"My lord, it is difficult for Cao Cao's army to transport food. My subordinates suggest that we should immediately send people to destroy the fertile fields. Don't take advantage of Cao Cao. After a hundred days, Cao Cao will naturally retreat without food!"

Zhang Du immediately suggested.

"No!" Liu Zhang objected.

"My lord, this is not the time to be kind to women. Once Cao Cao arrives, the food and grass outside our army's city will be Cao's army's rations. Not only will it not be able to save the people, but it will endanger the enemy."

Zhang Du persuaded in a hoarse voice.

"It's absolutely impossible to destroy fertile farmland! Let's go tell the Mianzhu garrison first to defend the city with all our strength, and let's take a look at the battle situation in Mianzhu!" Liu Zhang waved his hands and took a deep breath, feeling weak.

"No!" Zhang Du nodded, then clasped his fists and stepped back.

Looking at Zhang Du's leaving figure, Liu Zhang took a deep breath. Alas, Yizhou is destined to be in trouble this year. It's a pity that he can't keep his foundation.

Let the people suffer and suffer!

I hope Deng Xian can protect Mianzhu and protect the homes of millions of people!

But before this thought was finished, Zhang Du, who had just left, quickly turned back.

"Lord, it's a disaster, it's really a disaster now!"

Zhang Du's face was frightened and he spoke anxiously.

"Gudu!"

"What happened?" Liu Zhang swallowed and asked nervously.

"Mianzhu, Mianzhu guard Deng Xian was persuaded by Wu Yi to surrender. Mianzhu has now fallen into the hands of Cao Jun. In addition, it is said that Tan Ma, who sent the message, replied that Cao Cao is in Fucheng." Zhang Du looked anxious and panicked.

.

"What? Deng Xian surrendered? Mianzhu fell?" Liu Zhang staggered back two steps, his expression gloomy. He never expected that Mianzhu would be captured by Cao's army so quickly. After all, the Battle of Fucheng had just ended, and no one would

think.

"Lord, what should we do now?" Zhang Du asked anxiously.

"I, I don't know either!" Liu Zhang shook his head,

They all knew that Zhang Ren's troops and horses were used to defeat the enemy, and Deng Xian was used to consolidate the defense line. But now both of them were defeated too suddenly. They were gone almost overnight. Then Cao's army would be in Luoxian County next.

, and there were not many defenders in Luo County. At this moment, Liu Zhang sent troops and even suspected that he would directly make a wedding dress for Cao Cao.

For a while, he didn't know whether to send troops or not.

"My lord, Luoyang has few major generals and the city is not as good as Chengdu. I would like to suggest that it is better to defend Chengdu with all our strength." Zhang Du suggested immediately when he saw that Liu Zhang was a little panicked.

"Defend Chengdu? Can you, can you hold it? Then Cao Mengde is cunning and insidious. He holds the emperor in his hand and has the appearance of a heroic leader. He has been fighting in the north and south in his life. All Qingzhou under his command are elites in hundreds of battles. Can he really hold it?

"Liu Zhang began to deny himself and said blankly.

"My lord, the walls of Chengdu are high and thick, and there are countless weapons to defend the city. How can we not be able to defend it? What's more, there are still 30,000 elite soldiers in Chengdu. On the other hand, Cao Cao, although he has brave soldiers, has no weapons to attack the city.

, It will take more than a month to build a powerful siege weapon. If we defend for a hundred days, the Chu army will definitely counterattack the Cao army. By then, the danger of Yizhou will be over by itself!"

Zhang Du said quickly.

Yizhou's 100,000 troops and horses, 50,000 troops and horses were lost, and there are still 30,000 troops in Chengdu, which should be enough.

"Then, let's pass the order!" Liu Zhang said a little weakly.

"By the way, my lord, in addition to guarding the city of Chengdu tightly, we should also send a message to Yan Yan and other generals, asking them to lead their troops back to Chengdu and station troops in the east of the city, so as to make Cao Cao use the rat weapon." Zhang Du suggested again.

"I'll listen to you!" Liu Zhang waved his hand, he no longer wanted to ask.

"Also, Cao Cao is so powerful that I'm worried that there are other civil and military officials who will defect to him. I should immediately send people to kidnap their loved ones and friends to prevent anyone from cooperating with others. As for the soldiers guarding the city, they should all be close relatives of the lord." Zhang Du

He once again warned that he had done his best for Liu Zhang.

"Okay, let's arrange it like this for the time being! But the words are gentler, just say that they will spend a few days together with their relatives." Liu Zhang nodded in agreement, "Okay, you can go down and make arrangements first. I am tired, and I want to rest first!"

"Subordinates, please retreat!" Zhang Du retreated with fists in his hands.

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To be continued...