"General, the Jingzhou army has gone northwest, but there are still 10,000 troops left outside the city. The flag should be Zhang Xiu of Jingzhou, and the city gate is surrounded by Jingzhou scouts."
"I understand. Send someone to pay close attention to the movements of Jingzhou's army." Zhang Ying looked gloomy, waved his hand and dismissed the young scout, then turned and walked into the mansion.
There are no other cities to the northwest of Nanxiang City. The intention of the Jingzhou army could not be more obvious. Their goal is Nanzheng.
"Sir, the Jingzhou army has already rushed to Nanzheng." As soon as he entered the mansion, Zhang Ying rushed to Yan Pu Yan Pu with an anxious look on his face.
"Then Liu Qi can leave a large army outside the city." Yan Pu's face changed slightly. When Liu Qi left just now, he said that he would attack Nanzheng. If he were Liu Qi, he would leave a large army outside the city and trap his 10,000-strong army.
In the city.
"Yes, Liu Qi did leave 10,000 troops outside the city, and Zhang Xiu from Jingzhou should be guarding the city." Zhang Ying nodded, his expression not at all relaxed.
"Haha, this Liu Qi is cautious. This embroidered man has both civil and military skills and is extremely difficult to deal with. When Cao Cao conquered Wancheng several times, he was able to avoid him, but he was more than enough to trap us in the city." Yan Pu's eyes flashed.
, the worried look in his eyes flashed away and was undetectable.
"That Zhang Xiuyi is extremely skilled in spearmanship. The general asked himself if he was no match for him. Do you have any good ideas? There are only 30,000 soldiers and horses in Hanzhong. Even if the lord recruited some time ago, there are only 5,000 more soldiers and horses.
, In addition to the troops and horses in each county, Nanzheng's troops and horses will not exceed 10,000. If Liu Qi really attacks the city, the lord will be in danger." Zhang Ying shook his head and said.
"Huh? You just said that Liu Qi would attack Nanzheng?" Yan Pu's eyes flashed, thoughtfully.
"Yes, there are not enough soldiers and horses in Nanzheng City, and there are no generals. The lord will definitely choose to wait for help." Zhang Ying said doubtfully.
"Haha, I almost fell into Liu Qi's trap." Yan Pu laughed, with a look of understanding on his face.
"Fell into Liu Qi's trap?"
"Yes, this is Liu Qi's deliberate attempt to lure us out of the city. Liu Qi must have known the truth and falsehoods in Nanzheng City for a long time. He deliberately said in front of me that he would attack Nanzheng, and then hurriedly led the army to leave. It was precisely because he wanted me and others to leave.
I thought he was really going to attack Nanzheng. But then we would definitely
We are worried about the safety of Nanzheng. No matter what happens to Zhang Xiu, we will venture out of the city and rescue Nanzheng as much as possible. As soon as the army leaves the city, the Jingzhou army hidden in the surroundings will immediately join forces with Zhang Xiu to kill the 10,000 people in the city.
The whole army will be wiped out, and then we will really be helpless."
Yan Pu's eyes were full of understanding. This Liu Qi plan was not hidden, but he almost led him astray with just a few words. If he had preconceived the idea that Liu Qi would really attack Nanzheng, even if he
Also have to fall into the trap.
"But what if Liu Qi really goes to attack Nanzheng?" Zhang Ying frowned, all of this was Yan Pu's guess.
"Then Liu Qi led an army of 30,000 to attack Hanzhong. Nanxiang was the first city he encountered. Moreover, Liu Qi's army passed through Shangyong to attack Hanzhong. This made Cao Ren impatient. If he frequently transported grain and grass,
It might anger Cao Ren, so Nanxiang is the most suitable place to stock up on food and grass.
Nanxiang is just a small city, and the city is not strong. Although it has been temporarily processed, if Liu Qi really attacks Nanxiang, he will be able to defeat Nanxiang within a few days. Although Nanzheng has fewer troops, the city is strong even if it is attacked by force.
, it cannot be captured in a short period of time. Why do you think Liu Qi would abandon the near and seek the far away?
Moreover, even if Nanzheng is in danger, General Zhang Wei who is stationed at Yangping Pass and General Yang Ang who is stationed at Bailao Pass (both generals have sat down to make adjustments) can support Nanzheng at any time. Zhuge Liang's army did not feel the danger.
Attacking Nanzheng while being imprisoned will only lead to death. Liu Qi should be very clear about this."
Yan Pu shook his head, Liu Qi clearly didn't want to attack the city by force, so as not to cause harm to the soldiers.
"This..." Zhang Ying was stunned.
"Okay, order the soldiers and horses in the city to guard the city with peace of mind and not to relax. In addition, pay close attention to the situation of Liu Qi's army, and strictly order the counties not to leave the city to fight." Yan Pu breathed out.
The next day, fifty miles northwest of Nanxiang City, Liu Qi's 20,000-strong army was resting here.
"Has there been any movement in Yanpu?" Liu Qi frowned. After a night, no news came from Nanxiang.
"My lord, since my lord left Nanxiang, Yan Pu has not done anything. He has also ordered the surrounding counties to strictly guard the city and not go to war." Yang Ling, who stood next to Liu Qi like a pillar, bowed and said.
"It seems that Yan Pu has seen through my plan." Liu Qi shook his head secretly in his heart. It was not a pity. If he captured Nanxiang all at once, wouldn't it be boring?
"Did any news come back from Wei Yan?" Liu Qi's heart moved, thinking that Wei Yan, who left early, could not attack Nanxiang, so could he not be able to attack other cities.
"My lord, General Wei is attacking Chenggu right now. There should be news in a short time." Yang Ling bowed.
"Order the army to station on the spot." Liu Qi thought for a moment and said. At this time, Zhuge Liang had not arrived at Bailao Pass, and there was no need to rush to attack the counties in Hanzhong.
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Yizhou, in the Prefectural Mufu
Today, the Zhou Mu Mansion welcomed a special guest. Yizhou Mu Liu Zhang drove everyone out of the study and seemed to have some important matters to discuss with the guest.
In the study, Chen Qun was dressed in civilian clothes. There was no sign of status in his clothes. Opposite Chen Qun was a middle-aged man in his forties. This middle-aged man was Yizhou Shepherd.
Liu Zhang.
"Although what the envoy said is good, I have already promised to receive the Jingzhou army from Jingzhou. If I drive the Jingzhou army out of Jingzhou at this time, I am afraid that I will break my promise to the world." Liu Zhang looked at Chen Qun with his eyes flickering and his face uncertain.
Undecided.
"Haha, Mr. Zhoumu should know that if Jingzhou is allowed to capture Hanzhong, Hanzhong will definitely fall into Jingzhou's hands. Does Mr. Zhoumu think that Liu Qi really only wants Mianyang? Since it was Jingzhou who deceived Mr. Zhoumu in the first place.
, so what’s wrong with Master Zhoumu driving the Jingzhou army out of Jingzhou?" Chen Qun laughed in his heart, Liu Zhang just wanted greater benefits by saying this.
Sure enough, when Chen Qun said this, Liu Zhang just smiled and said nothing.
"Master Zhoumu has guarded Yizhou for decades and has made outstanding contributions to pacifying the foreign tribes in various places. If the situation in Hanzhong can be temporarily stabilized, I think the lord will definitely report this matter to the emperor. When the time comes, Master Zhoumu will definitely arouse the emperor's attention.
Attention, I think Mr. Zhou Mu should know the benefits of this," Chen Qun said immediately.
"Haha, Cao Cao is too busy to take care of himself at this time. How can he manage Yizhou? Yi Jingzhou has strong soldiers, horses, horses and talents. Although I am not afraid of Yizhou, I will not rashly provoke such a big enemy." Liu Zhang shook his head.
Chen Qun has been talking for so long without any actual benefit. Doesn't it mean that he is regarded as a fool?
"Lord Zhou Mu is joking. Although Yuan Shao is powerful, he openly ignores the emperor. How can he block the world's mouth? How can Yuan Shao win if he loses the hearts of the people? Moreover, the lord has many talents under his command. To deal with Yuan Shao, there is no way.
Lord Mu of Laozhou is worried about it.
Mr. Zhou Mu should know that Zhang Lu, the Hanzhong, has offended his lord several times, and his lord has conquered several times without success. At this time, he is restrained by Yuan Shao and has no choice but to do anything to Zhang Lu, and Jingzhou is also the lord's enemy. If Mr. Zhou Mu can defeat Jingzhou soldiers
If the horses are driven out of Yizhou, then the lord is willing to help Lord Zhou Mu capture Hanzhong. Not only that, even Shangyong and other places will be merged into Yizhou. I don’t think Lord Zhou Mu will refuse this condition, right?" Chen Qun shook his head, and then
He persuaded again.
"Oh, are you serious about this? Can you make the decision?" Liu Zhang's eyes flashed and he stared at Chen Qun closely.
"Since the lord has sent me to Yizhou, I can naturally take charge." Chen Qun's eyes flashed with joy. This Liu Zhang was really forgetting his righteousness for the sake of profit.
"In that case, why did you come to Yizhou alone without any news before?" Liu Zhang looked at Chen Qun with doubt.
"Lord Zhoumu should know the grudge between my lord and Jingzhou. Now the lord is fighting fiercely with Yuan Shao and cannot spare the strength to deal with Jingzhou. If there is a big fight with Jingzhou at this time, Lord Zhoumu should know the outcome. If not, so what.
Will the Jingzhou army pass through Shangyong?" Chen Qun shook his head and sighed.
"Are you willing to make a covenant?" Liu Zhang looked at Chen Qun and asked.
"Why don't you dare?" Chen Qun said confidently.
Not long after, a covenant appeared on the table. Liu Zhang glanced at the covenant with satisfaction. The covenant not only included all the benefits promised by Chen Qun just now, but also added one more item, which was to worship Liu Zhang as General Zhenxi.
, holiday.
"No wonder Liu Qi didn't attack Yizhou first. How could Liu Zhang, a loser like him, be able to defend Yizhou? He only needs to capture Hanzhong. Yizhou will be in Jingzhou's possession sooner or later."
After leaving the Prefectural Shepherd's Mansion, Chen Qun shook his head and scorned Liu Zhang's so-called covenant. Now that the feudal princes are fighting for their own power, the covenant is nothing more than a piece of paper and can be torn up at any time. Moreover, he does not think Liu Zhang can take back Hanzhong. Although Zhuge Liang only has 30,000 troops,
But they were all elite men, so it was a bit troublesome for Liu Zhang to drive him out of Yizhou.
Thinking of this, Chen Qun gave up the idea of returning to Shangyong. At this time, staying in Yizhou might cause some trouble to Jingzhou. He looked around without leaving any trace, and with a thought in his heart, Chen Qun walked around the city.
Suddenly he turned into an alley, turned around and disappeared.
Shortly after Chen Qun disappeared, two figures appeared at the entrance of the alley. They entered the alley and searched for a while, but did not find Chen Qun. They looked at each other before leaving with an annoyed look on their faces.