"You said Jingzhou soldiers and horses have withdrawn?"
In the prefect's mansion, Zhang Lu looked at Yang Ang and others in shock. Just now, he had made up his mind to send a few people to fight. He was originally worried that they would suffer at the hands of Gan Ning, but he didn't expect such news.
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"My lord, as soon as we left the city, Jingzhou's navy set off to leave immediately. However, we just received the news that all five thousand of our Hanzhong navy have been wiped out. It should be that Jingzhou's navy took the opportunity to sneak attack on our Hanzhong navy."
Yang Ang said with a bitter face, although the five thousand navy army was not powerful, it could still ensure the smooth flow of transportation within Hanzhong. Being wiped out by Jingzhou soldiers and horses was also a big loss for Hanzhong.
"What?" Zhang Lu asked first, and then he was relieved. The five thousand navy in Hanzhong could only be used to deter the water thieves in the territory, and then to transport grain and grass and baggage. They were on the same level as the navy in Jingzhou.
It is not impossible to defeat Jingzhou, but Zhang Lu was a little surprised that all five thousand soldiers and horses were wiped out. Is the strength of Jingzhou's navy already so strong?
"Okay, let's wait until later to discuss this matter. For now, it's better for you to return to the various passes as quickly as possible and be on guard against sneak attacks by Jingzhou soldiers and horses, especially at Bailao Pass." Zhang Lu looked at the few with a solemn expression.
He took a deep look at Yang Ang one last time. His generals were headed by Yang Ang, and he was relieved to have Yang Ang guarding Bailao Pass.
"promise."
Several people bowed in response and were about to turn around and leave, but they heard rapid footsteps coming from outside. It seemed that something important had happened. Several people turned their heads involuntarily and looked outside the door. Even Zhang Lu also raised his head to look.
Toward the door.
"Reporting to my lord, Bailao Pass has been lost."
A hurried cry, but it was like thunder in everyone's ears. Bailao Pass, an important pass that Hanzhong relied on to resist Jingzhou, unexpectedly failed, and calculating the time, Jingzhou's other troops would arrive in a few days.
When they arrived at Jiange, they discovered that the Hundred Lao Pass had failed at this moment. For a few people, this news was like a bolt from the blue.
"Tell me, what's going on?"
Zhang Lu's face was as dark as water, and he looked at the young general coldly. The other people also had gloomy faces, and their expressions were extremely bad. Even Yang Song, who knew the situation, had his mouth wide open and didn't know what to say. He wanted Jingzhou to teach him a lesson.
Yang Ang was stunned, but he didn't expect Jingzhou to capture Bailao Pass so easily.
Yang Song was stunned for a moment, then looked at everyone. When he saw that everyone was looking anxious and gloomy, Yang Song felt a burst of pleasure in his heart. These people usually didn't take him seriously, but they didn't expect that today.
"Lord, just a few hours ago, a general who called himself Gan Liang went to Bailao Pass with Lord Yang Song's documents and said that he was ordered by the lord to support Bailao Pass. Unexpectedly, it turned out to be Gan Liang from Jingzhou.
Ning pretended, and the general guarding the city accidentally opened the city gate, but Gan Ning blocked the pass."
The young general breathlessly explained the situation.
Hearing Yang Song, everyone looked up at Yang Song who was standing aside. Seeing everyone looking at him, Yang Song blushed and hurriedly stepped forward and said: "Master, how can we support such a big thing as Bailao Pass without any information in advance?
Moreover, although all the documents in Hanzhong are issued by my subordinates, they are not impossible to forge, so please be aware of them, my lord."
Although Yang Song was extremely nervous at this time, there was no trace of nervousness on his face. Instead, a look of surprise appeared on his face because of the mention of it.
As soon as Yang Song finished speaking, Uncle Yang stood up and said: "My lord, the private law documents are tantamount to colluding with Jingzhou. We dare not even think about such rebellion. This is clearly framed by Jingzhou."
After hearing the words of the two people, the suspicion in everyone's eyes also weakened a lot. Although they didn't like Yang Song, they didn't believe that Yang Song dared to collude with Jingzhou.
"Are you going to see the document that Gan Ning handed over?" Yang Song thought for a while and asked.
"We didn't see it. Only General Wu did. After that, we ordered people to open the city gate to welcome Gan Ning and others into the city. However, General Wu was killed by Gan Ning on the spot."
"How can such a major matter be decided by a young general like him? It's ridiculous." Yang Song snorted coldly. Even Zhang Ying, Zhang Lu and others on the side showed approval and looked at Yang one after another.
hold head high.
"My lord, although General Wu is young, he has always been prudent. This time I rushed back to Nanzheng. In order to prevent the Bailao Pass from failing, I specially appointed him to temporarily take over the post of general to guard the Bailao Pass. I didn't expect that such a big thing would happen.
, The general has neglected his duty at this time, please punish me, my lord." After saying that, Yang Ang knelt down on the ground, waiting for Zhang Lu's punishment.
"My lord, although General Yang did not know the person in this matter, we did not know the situation at the time. Moreover, General Yang did this to prevent the discord between the generals in Bailao Pass from causing chaos. This is Jingzhou's many tricks, and it is really related to
General Yang has nothing to do with it." Zhang Ying stood up first and pleaded.
"Huh, Bailao Pass is our gateway to Hanzhong, and General Yang is the guard of Bailao Pass. General Yang has an unshirkable responsibility for the failure of Bailao Pass. If he is not punished today, how will other soldiers be sent out in the future?
If rewards and punishments are unfair, where is the lord's prestige?"
As soon as Zhang Ying finished speaking, Yang Song stood up with a cold smile. No matter Yang Ang was no longer at Bailao Pass, as Yang Ang was the guard of Bailao Pass, the biggest responsibility for the fall of Bailao Pass still lay with Yang Ang.
After Yang Song finished speaking, everyone fell into silence. Although everyone knew that this matter had nothing to do with Yang Ang, Yang Song was right. Yang Ang could not escape the blame. But it still depends on Zhang Lu's decision. If Zhang Lu doesn't
No one dared to say anything when pursuing this matter.
"Well, Yang Ang guarded Bailao Pass and caused the fall of Bailao Pass. He cannot escape the blame. However, considering the merits of guarding Bailao Pass for many years, he is allowed to serve his crime. We will discuss this matter after this battle is over."
Zhang Lu waved his hands and said: "The most important thing at this time is how to resist Jingzhou's troops. If Bailao Pass is lost, only Nanzheng and Yangping Pass will be left. It will be difficult to resist Jingzhou's army. What can you do?"
Seeing Zhang Lu favoring Yang Ang so much, Yang Song was extremely angry. He looked at Yang Ang with dark eyes, lowered his head and said nothing with resentment.
Seeing that everyone was silent, Zhang Lu sighed helplessly. If Yan Pu could still advise him here, Zhang Lu looked at Yang Song with a thought in his heart.
"My lord, you might as well ask for help from Yizhou. Hanzhong is originally under the rule of Yizhou. If you send people to Yizhou and say that you are willing to obey Liu Zhang's orders, then Liu Zhang will definitely not help Jingzhou's soldiers and horses. When the time comes, I, Hanzhong, will
It's like missing the siege of a large army." Yang Song sighed helplessly and could only bite the bullet and said.
"Huh?" After hearing Yang Song's words, Zhang Lu's eyes turned cold, full of displeasure. Liu Zhang killed his whole family. No one in Hanzhong knew about this, but Yang Song actually asked him to join Liu Zhang.
"Lord, this is just a delaying tactic. Knowing that Liu Zhang helped us repel Jingzhou, it is up to the lord to decide whether to surrender to Yizhou or not." Seeing Zhang Lu like this, Yang Song said hurriedly.
After hearing what Yang Song said, Zhang Lu's expression softened slightly, but he still had a gloomy look on his face. He was unwilling to join him even in name.
"My lord, no, Liu Zhang must have seen very clearly the situation in Hanzhong at this time. Jingzhou wants to attack Hanzhong, so Yizhou might have thought so. If Jingzhou's soldiers and horses were pushed back, it would attract Liu Zhang's covetousness. How could it be so?
Not worse."
Yang Ang stood up and said. Although Yang Song's strategy is feasible, Yizhou is not without capable people. If Yizhou also joins in by then, wouldn't there be a wolf in front and a tiger in the back?
"Oh, I wonder what General Yang is paying attention to?" Yang Song said with a serious look on his face.
Yang Song pondered for a moment and said: "My lord, please ask Han Sui and one of Ma Teng from Liangzhou for help. The people in Liangzhou are strong and capable of fighting, and they are strong enough to resist Jingzhou. Moreover, Han Sui and Ma Teng
Teng will not hesitate to fight in Liangzhou. It is much easier to deal with than Yizhou. As long as we promise to give them a certain amount of food, grass and baggage, I think they will be willing to drive Jingzhou soldiers and horses out of Hanzhong for my lord."
"Liangzhou?"
The eyes of the people above the main hall lit up. Everyone knew about the situation of Han Sui and Ma Teng. Although the two men were brothers with different surnames, they were constantly fighting in Liangzhou. They had been accumulating strength in the hope of annexing each other.
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Liangzhou and other places are close to the foreign people and their customs are fierce, and their soldiers and horses are much more elite than Jingzhou. However, Liangzhou and other places are remote, and the food, grass and baggage are not enough for Ma. Han Sui expanded his power. If Zhang Lu attacked
If we win a certain amount of food, grass and baggage for them, they will definitely be willing to help Hanzhong repel Jingzhou.
After that, there was a fight between Han Sui and Ma Teng. Even if he coveted the land of Hanzhong, he didn't have the time to spare.
"Is it Ma Teng or Han Sui?" Zhang Lu said with a frown. There was not much difference in power between the two men. For a moment, Zhang Lu didn't know who to ask for help.
"Lord, I heard that Ma Teng has a son named Ma Chao who is brave enough to deal with Jingzhou." Yang Ang's eyes were full of excitement when he said Ma Chao, and it was obvious that even people as far away as Hanzhong were listening.
I mentioned Ma Chao’s name.
"Ma Chao?" Zhang Lu's heart moved. He had heard Yan Pu talk about this man some time ago. He was a rare warrior with extremely high martial arts skills and an extraordinary mind.
"That's like Ma Teng asking for help. You should immediately prepare to leave for Liangzhou as soon as possible and tell Ma Teng that if Ma Chao is willing to send Ma Chao to Hanzhong to help me repel Jingzhou, I, Hanzhong, will be willing to provide him with a year's worth of food and grass for his 30,000-strong army.
"Zhang Lu looked at Yang Ang and said.
"Don't worry, my lord, the general will definitely invite reinforcements to relieve the difficulties in Hanzhong." Yang Ang bowed and saluted, turned around and left without stopping.
"You and others should rush back to the various checkpoints immediately to be on guard against sneak attacks by Jingzhou soldiers and horses." Zhan Gu then looked at the other people and said.
"promise."
Seeing the excitement of everyone, Yang Song's eyes were extremely gloomy. No matter what he said, someone would stand up and oppose him. These people were really hateful. Even Zhang Lu joined them in suppressing him. He really deserved to die. If he hadn't been like this
If Hanzhong could persevere until now, how could Zhang Lu think it was so easy now?
Just as he was thinking about it, he felt someone tapping his shoulder. Yang Song was shocked. He suddenly turned his head and saw Uncle Yang looking at him with the same gloomy face. When he looked up again, he saw that only his brothers were left in the hall.
He sighed and left the prefect's mansion with Uncle Yang.
[Look at the time, it’s one o’clock! I’ve been very busy recently, and I usually code after 10:30 at night. One chapter is already the limit. I hope everyone will stick with it for a few days and wait for these two weeks to update more!