In any case, although the number of troops in this expedition to Yizhou is not large, the lineup of generals is definitely luxurious. Gao Shun, Zhao Yun, Huang Zhong, and Zhang He are all generals who have long been famous in the world and can stand alone. Cao Zhen and Xia Hou are still there
There are definitely top-notch generals in Cao's camp. Lu Xun and Sima Yi are the most intelligent men in the world. Gao Shun is very confident that he will be able to successfully capture Yizhou.
The first step to capture Yizhou is to capture Hanzhong owned by Zhang Lu.
The attack on Hanzhong was done by Cao Cao's army and Liu Zhang's army working together in a pincer attack, so it shouldn't be too difficult.
In fact, Zhang Lu was already frightened when he learned that Liu Zhang had joined forces with Cao Cao. Before Cao Jun showed up, he sent an envoy to Cao Cao's camp with the intention of negotiating peace.
Although Hanzhong has Yangping Pass as a barrier, if sufficient troops are invested, it can keep 15,000 Cao's troops out of the pass. However, in addition to Cao's army in the north, Liu Zhang's army in the south also has to defend. Put the defensive force into Yanggu Pass,
When Liu Zhang's army arrives, there will be no way to resist it. On the contrary, if the troops are sent to the south, they will have no choice but to wait and be captured when Cao's army arrives.
As for dividing the troops to resist the two sides, considering the current military strength of Hanzhong, it can only end up with a disastrous defeat on both fronts.
After Zhang Lu took charge of Hanzhong, he devoted most of his energy to the development of the Five Dou Rice Road. As for the military aspect, he did not care much. If he wanted to fight one against two, he had no chance of winning.
It can be said that when Liu Zhang's army and Cao's army formed an alliance, it already announced Zhang Lu's defeat.
If he wants to save the situation, he can only start from Cao Cao's side, lower his profile as much as possible, and discuss peace with Cao Cao. As long as Cao Cao's army retreats, Zhang Lu is fully confident in confronting Liu Zhang's men.
Even Zhang Lu could imagine that after Cao's army retreated, Liu Zhang's army would follow suit without fighting. Although Hanzhong's military capabilities are not strong, the city is still fortified. As long as the generals of Liu Zhang's army are not stupid, they will definitely know that with one army
There is absolutely no way he can defeat Hanzhong with his strength.
Zhang Lu didn't understand how Cao Cao and Liu Zhang joined forces, but he could only do his best. As long as Cao Jun could retreat, he didn't care at all how much it cost. No matter how much money and food he spent, he would still be able to persuade Cao Jun.
Zhang Lu was completely willing to retreat.
————————————————————————————————————“Zhang Gongqi wants to negotiate peace with our army?” Gao Shun met Zhang Lu in the camp
When Yan Pu, the envoy sent, heard Zhang Lu's request for peace from the other party, Gao Shun was not too surprised. After all, the situation Zhang Lu was facing was very unfavorable. Hanzhong was in danger, and he wanted to negotiate peace with his side.
It's also reasonable.
In other words, if Zhang Lu can still sit firmly on Diaoyutai in this situation, that would be weird.
"If Zhang Shijun wants to negotiate peace, he should naturally send an envoy to Xuchang to discuss with our lord Cao Mengde. Although General Gao is the commander-in-chief of the army, he was also appointed by Duke Cao and was ordered to capture Hanzhong. The peace incident caused great trouble, and General Gao
Who has the right to make arbitrary decisions?" Before Gao Shun expressed his opinion on the envoy's request, Sima Yi on the side spoke first.
Sima Yi is right. Although Gao Shun is the commander-in-chief of Cao's army, he can decide how to fight, but it is only limited to war. If Zhang Lu wants to negotiate peace, Gao Shun cannot make the decision on such a major matter unless Cao Cao gives him an order.
Withdraw troops, otherwise Gao Shun would not have the guts to make his own judgment.
Of course Yan Pu knows this. However, the road between Hanzhong and Xuchang is far away, and there are mountains between them. It takes an unknown amount of time to go back and forth. Even if Yan Pu goes to Xuchang and successfully negotiates peace with Cao Cao, it is estimated that
By the time we return, Hanzhong may have already been captured.
Yan Pu did not expect Gao Shun to make decisions on his own. He only hoped that Gao Shun would hold his troops until he arrived in Xuchang.
"Mr. Yan said it lightly. Our army is lingering outside and we have spent countless amounts of food and grass. How can we do it?" After Yan Pu expressed his thoughts, he was immediately opposed. This time, the person who opposed him was
Lu Xun, another military advisor in Cao's army.
"If the general agrees to Pu's request and holds his troops until Pu arrives in Xuchang, then Hanzhong will be solely responsible for the provision of food and grass for your army." Faced with Lu Xun's question, Yan Pu replied without hesitation, "In addition, generals, here
, I suggest that Master Shijun will naturally express his views."
Lu Xun and Sima Yi looked at each other. Although the number of 15,000 soldiers is not that much, Yan Pu's trip to Xuchang always takes several months, and the food and grass consumption is not small. In addition,
The second half of what Yan Pu just said was already an obvious bribe. Judging from his words, the principal amount of the bribe must not be small. And after Yan Pu arrived in Xuchang, a series of management measures must be indispensable.
The money used to manage the points will obviously be a large expense.
It seems that Hanzhong has spared no expense in order to befriend Cao Cao. Presumably that Zhang Shijun is already very anxious. But that's right, after all, the current situation is definitely urgent for Zhang Lu, and even more serious.