Liu Zhang's face was very serious, and it could be seen that he was very serious.
Jia Xu seemed to understand Liu Zhang's thoughts and nodded to him first.
"My lord, you mean to take possession of Liang Yi and rely on the favorable terrain to fight against the Kansai princes?"
"Yes, Wen He's words are very much in line with my wishes!"
Liu Zhang kept nodding to Jia Xu and admired Jia Xu's vision.
"Sun Tzu said, before you think about victory, think about defeat first! I really didn't consider this well. I thought that with the natural danger of Hangu Pass, I would be able to sit back and relax! I never expected that it would be like this now."
Xun You also changed his relaxed expression and gradually became serious, and he also had a hint of admiration for Liu Zhang in his heart.
"My lord, I admire you for your foresight and planning ahead!"
"Gongda, there is no need to praise me. You have to worry about these things."
Liu Zhang deeply understood his own abilities. He could not solve this kind of problem, and he still needed to rely on wise men like Jia Xu and Xunyou.
And it is very important to find the address of Tongguan. Tongguan may be built by him!
"Don't worry, my lord, although I have never heard of Tongguan Pass, there is a cliff at the junction of the Tong River and the Yellow River. Although it is not as dangerous as Hangu Pass in the pre-Qin Dynasty, if a pass can be built there, we will definitely get twice the result with half the effort!"
Jia Xu's words immediately made Liu Zhang overjoyed. He knew that this famous pass must have particularly obvious advantages.
"Okay! After we settle in Ding Guanzhong, we will get rid of Wenhe!"
"Lord, don't worry!"
Liu Zhang no longer had any doubts and led his team through Hangu Pass and headed for Chang'an.
Guanzhong, Meiyang City
Zhang Wen looked at Huangfu Song who was being escorted into the prison car, and was filled with emotion in his heart.
There was a time when Huangfu Song was so high-spirited that countless enemies were frightened!
"Yizhen, it's fate! I didn't expect you to end up like this!"
Huangfusong looked at Zhang Wen expressionlessly. The court's actions had already made him feel disheartened.
Although he rashly went to war to clear the name of the Three Heroes of the Han Dynasty, even though he had some selfish motives, it was mostly to defeat the enemy as soon as possible and restore peace to Liangzhou!
Although unfortunately he fell into the enemy's trick this time, resulting in the loss of troops and generals, Meiyang City is still in his hands, and the enemy still does not dare to steal it, so it can be regarded as a failure!
Victory or defeat is a common thing for military strategists! Who doesn’t know this truth?
It’s ridiculous that the imperial court not only dismissed him, but also stripped him of his title!
Isn’t it clear to the court that changing generals on the spot is such a big taboo? What’s more, it’s Zhang Wen who doesn’t understand anything!
Facing the high-spirited Zhang Wen, Huangfu Song naturally didn't look good.
"Master Zhang is joking. I have lost my troops and generals, so I am willing to be punished!"
Zhang Wen has a good temper and is not a person who cares easily.
Facing Huangfusong's sarcastic words, I understood it very well.
"Yizhen should not say such angry words. Your Majesty understands that Yizhen has worked hard. There will definitely be another important use for him when he returns!"
Huangfusong looked at Zhang Wen and first smiled contemptuously, then looked up to the sky and smiled.
"hahahahahahahaha!"
"Mr. Zhang is really good at joking. Have you ever seen someone riding like this back and reusing it?"
As he spoke, Huangfusong knocked on the guardrail of the prison car with a look of ridicule in his eyes.
"General Huangfu has fought against the rebels. I wonder if he can teach Zhang?"
Seeing that Huangfu Song was so disdainful of him, Zhang Wen stopped being hot-faced and expressed his purpose directly.
This was Zhang Wen's first time to lead troops on a conquest, and he definitely didn't want it to be his last, so he shamelessly asked Huangfu Song for advice.
"What can the defeated general teach Mr. Zhang? Mr. Zhang, please do it yourself!"
After saying this, Huangfusong closed his eyes and ignored Zhang Wen.
"you!"
"It doesn't matter. Your Majesty has sent the general here anyway. I just want to ask him for advice!"
Zhang Wen was also angered by Huangfu Song's rude attitude. He felt that he had lowered his attitude and still provoked such treatment!
Huangfusong visibly trembled when he heard this. Although he didn't speak, his clenched fists seemed to get tighter.
"Take away!"
Following Zhang Wen's scolding, the soldiers escorted Huangfu Song out of the city.
"Let's see how arrogant you can be!"
Looking at Huangfu Song walking away, a sneer appeared on Zhang Wen's lips.
Zhang Wen knew very well that when Huangfu Song arrived in Luoyang, even if he could avoid the death penalty, he would certainly not be able to escape the living penalty!
With Shi Chang at his side, Huangfu Song will shed his skin even if he doesn't die!
"Have Zhou Shen and Dong Zhuo arrived? Is there any news?"
The principal bowed his hands to Zhang Wen and replied: "For the information of General Chariot and Cavalry, General Dong and General Zhou have both rushed to Meiyang and will surely arrive within five days!"
Zhang Wen nodded and calmed down a little. Now he was afraid that the Xiliang army would suddenly attack the city, so he would panic.
However, there are still more than 50,000 soldiers in Meiyang City, 40,000 of whom he brought from Chang'an, and the rest after Huangfu Song's defeat.
These soldiers and horses also gave Zhang Wen some confidence. Even if he couldn't defeat Bian Zhang and Han Sui, he would definitely have no problem defending the city!
"What about the general? Is there any news about him?"
"Reporting to the General of Chariots and Cavalry, we will not have the exact news of the General for the time being. However, according to the itinerary, we can reach Meiyang in about ten days at most!"
"good!"
Zhang Wen still valued Liu Zhang very much. After all, he single-handedly put down the Yellow Turban Rebellion. This real achievement cannot be achieved by boasting.
When Zhang Wen was first appointed, he was a little panicked. After all, he had never led an army before. Even he himself didn't know why Liu Hong trusted him so much!
In fact, it is very simple. Zhang Wen belongs to the imperial party. Although he is not Liu Hong's confidant, he is indeed a faction that is only loyal to Liu Hong.
Zhang Wen couldn't help but think of Liu Hong's instructions to him before leaving.
"Zhang Aiqing, your expedition is of great importance! You must not be greedy for success and follow in the footsteps of Huangfu Song!"
"Remember, fighting the rebels can be fruitless, but you must not make any mistakes. At least you must ensure that the beauty is not lost and the royal mausoleum is not threatened! Once the beauty is lost and the tomb is stolen, I will become the sinner of the Han Dynasty.
!How will you meet the ancestors of the Han Dynasty in the future?"
"You go to Meiyang first to replace Huangfu Song. I have already notified the general and asked him to lead his troops to help you in a few days!"
"Although the general is young, he has unique insights into military matters. His battlefield planning and conquests are no less effective than those of a veteran general! You must listen to his opinions and suggestions?"
"Remember, don't act on your own initiative, and don't let me live up to my expectations of you!"
Although Zhang Wen has no extraordinary abilities, his loyalty to Liu Hong is unquestionable, and he is the purest imperialist!
I absolutely welcome and thank Liu Hong for sending Liu Zhang to him.
With Liu Zhang here, at least it can increase the possibility of victory. Even if he fails, he will not be like Huangfu Song, who will be killed and lose his armor!
In short, no matter what the result is, whether he wins or loses, someone will share the responsibility for him.
Even if the battle is ultimately defeated, Zhang Wen can still shift the responsibility to Liu Zhang!