"What?" Liu Zhang couldn't react. He looked at Huang Yueying and saw that Huang Yueying also looked confused.
Seeing this, Zhang Jia told the whole story. Liu Zhang and Huang Yueying were shocked. Huang Yueying frowned and said: "We are a step too late, Sima Yi is so powerful."
"Generals, get up first." Liu Zhang turned to Zhao Yun and said, "Go and try to call Guan."
"Yes." Zhao Yun led a group of cavalry to the foot of Huguan. After a while, he turned back and reported to Liu Zhang: "Cao Zhang refused to open the door and said that he would release arrows when he entered the place where he could shoot an arrow."
Liu Zhang grabbed his forehead with his hand. He didn't expect that such a good thing would turn out like this. He opened his jaw and hurriedly stepped forward and said: "Please, Your Highness the King of Shu, please don't blame the three generals. The three generals have no choice but to do this."
"It's okay." Liu Zhang waved his hand: "I just feel a little unwilling."
Liu Zhang looked at the steep Hu Pass, sighed, and said to Huang Yueying: "Send the order to return to the army and re-formulate the strategy." Since the matter was impossible, although it was regrettable, it was useless to force it, so Liu Zhang immediately ordered the withdrawal of the army.
The army marched back, and Liu Zhang said to Zhang Jia and other generals: "Generals, you have worked hard. Don't worry. Regardless of whether you can pass the Taihang Mountains or not, I, Liu Zhang, are all famous for your generals. I will only seal them after you return."
"Thank you, Lord." Zhang Jia and others bowed down together.
"It's just that the Sichuan army will attack Hebei in the future, so please generals be prepared."
Zhang Jia and others raised their heads and understood what Liu Zhang meant. They had been serving as generals under Cao Cao. This time, they were the only ones to join the Sichuan Army due to family reasons. It was not because they were sure that Cao Zhang was a threat to the family that they could save their families.
But they are not willing to be constrained and become pawns of the rebel party.
After that, when we attack Hebei, we will definitely encounter many old relatives and friends. At that time, we will have to see whether we can raise the sword.
"Lord, don't worry. Since we have voted for the Sichuan Army, we are members of the Sichuan Army. But if there are military orders, we will obey them."
"Okay, it's a great blessing for Liu Zhang to get all the generals. With the help of all the generals, it will be easy to go to Hebei in the future."
Zhang Jia and others looked at Liu Zhang from behind and felt the military aura of the Sichuan army again. They felt a little sigh in their hearts. It had been a long time since they had felt the aura of a real army.
The remaining memory of this kind of atmosphere is still in the Battle of Guandu. After Yuan Shao was defeated and a large number of miscellaneous soldiers joined, Cao's army gradually deteriorated. When the clan troops joined later, it became even more chaotic.
The Cao Jun of today is no longer the Cao Jun of the past. The Cao Jun of the time was like a young man sharpening his sword. The Cao Jun of today has become an old man holding a rusty sword.
"What do you think of the King of Shu?" Li Dian was still a little uncomfortable with calling Lord Liu Zhang.
"It's similar to the rumors. Although he looks very restrained, his momentum is not weaker than that of King Wei. He is indeed worthy of being the hero who led the Sichuan army single-handedly." Zhang Yan said. Liu Zhang has led troops for many years and is decisive in killing. Even if he can't show it, his demeanor
There is also an aura of superiority in his demeanor.
And this kind of aura will be deeply felt by those who are subordinates or opponents.
"However, the King of Shu is more reserved than the King of Wei. He is not as bold and bold as the King of Wei, but he is more easy-going." Zhang Jia said.
"This doesn't seem to match my impression." Li Dian was a little confused. He turned to Zhang Xiu and said, "General Zhang, what do you think?"
Zhang Xiu remained silent. He just looked at Zhao Yun in front of him. At this time, he was pushed by Li Dian and murmured: "It seems that the defeat in the Battle of Guanzhong can no longer be undone."
Ever since his defeat to Zhao Yun in Guanzhong, Zhang Xiu has worked hard to practice his marksmanship every day, in order to one day defeat Zhao Yun, his younger brother, and fulfill his dream. Even if he ends up dying at the hands of the Sichuan army, Zhang Xiu is worth it.
But now that Zhao Yun and Zhao Yun are in the same palace, how can they take revenge? Although they can compete with each other, Zhang Xiu has already studied Zhao Yun's marksmanship, and Bainiaochaofeng has some more tricks, but the Seven Detective Snake Coiling Gun is a gun-to-gun move.
This set of marksmanship cannot be used for martial arts competition.
I have practiced Hundred Birds Chaofeng to perfection, and I guess Zhao Yun can't match it. Zhao Yun can't use the Seven Exploration Snake Coil Gun, so how can a competition be fair?
That means you can never avenge your shame.
Zhang Xiu, who had surrendered, originally had a grudge against him because of the rebellion of his family, but now he surrendered to the Sichuan Army without any discomfort. Only Zhao Yun felt a knot in his heart.
Liu Zhang and Huang Yueying returned to the camp and after entrusting the surrendered General Cao, the two discussed the next Sichuan army strategy in the tent.
The two of them looked at the map and were a little discouraged. According to the original plan, shouldn't they enter Yecheng now?
At this moment, a soldier came to report: "Report to the lord's military division, Jiguan came to report that Cao Cao's youngest son Cao Chong led Cao's army generals Zhang Liao, Xia Houyuan, Xu Huangtian Yu, counselor Xun Yu, Xun You, Cheng Yu, and more than a dozen other warriors came to surrender.
, the general guarding the gate asks the lord if he will accept it."
"Zhang Liao, Xia Houyuan, Xu Huang... Xun Yu, Xun You, Cheng Yu..." Liu Zhang read the names one by one. If it weren't for the fact that the pot was open, he would have been surprised.
In fact, now that I think about it, it’s pretty good. All of the Cao generals who surrendered this time were independent generals. Zhang Liao, Xu Huang, Zhang Jia... none of them are famous figures, not to mention Xun Yu, Xun You, Cheng Yu and others.
explain.
To evaluate these people according to a common saying in the Three Kingdoms: "The victory is better than a hundred thousand soldiers."
Liu Zhang put aside his previous regrets about Hu Pass not being lowered, and suddenly felt that the harvest was not bad. These people in Hebei were gone, how many days could he still be able to dance?
Huang Yueying saw Liu Zhang's mood, smiled a little, and said to Liu Zhang: "My lord, do you think it will be of great benefit to us that Hebei did not surrender this time?"
"Yes, these counselors and generals are hard to find. Now that they surrender in large numbers, it is indeed a great benefit." Liu Zhang said.
Huang Yueying shook her head: "That's not what Yueying said. This time we won not only these generals and counselors, but also a complete Hebei."
"Complete Hebei? Not all of Hebei is left." Liu Zhang asked doubtfully.
Huang Yueying smiled and said: "Misfortune lies on blessings, and misfortune lies on blessings. If we directly accept the surrender of Cao Jun, what will your lord think?"
Liu Zhang thought for a while: "If the people's morale is unstable, the military's morale is unstable, the officials of the family are disobedient, and the generals are dissatisfied, it will take a long time to govern."
"That's right." Huang Yueying nodded and said: "Like the generals who have joined us now, if we went directly to Hebei, none of them would be convinced, but now they have all returned.
Not only that, after the aristocrats take control of the Wei army court, I predict that they will nourish the foreign tribes to fight against our cavalry in the north, otherwise they will not be able to defend Hebei at all.
In addition, Cao Cao was kidnapped, Cao Chong was driven away, and the generals and counselors fled in large numbers. Would the people know about such a big move?
Moreover, if the noble family wants to fight against the Sichuan army, how can they not impose additional taxes?
With these three points, the Wei Dynasty controlled by aristocratic clans will inevitably lose the popular support of the people. When we establish Hebei, the popular support will belong to us.
Although Cao Zhang is guarding Huguan now, he has no choice but to do so. I dare say that there are many people who want to join the Sichuan Army now, but they can't do it because of the constraints. As a result, if we go to Hebei to eradicate the noble families in the future, doesn't the military morale also belong to us?
Although we cannot take over Hebei for the time being due to the family coup, we have lost our key generals and counselors, and the people's morale and military morale are unstable. How long can such a force last?
This little time should be regarded as the time we originally spent on governing Hebei.
When we conquer Hebei, it will be much more stable than if we conquer Hebei now. By then, eradicating the aristocratic clans will be what the people want and it will be very satisfying. I think it is better to conquer Hebei later than to conquer Hebei now."
Liu Zhang listened to Huang Yueying's words and nodded slightly. Indeed, Hebei Ji is now shrouded in the dark clouds of the family. He kidnapped his lord and Wu fled in order to fight against the Sichuan army, squeeze the people and nourish the alien race.
Continuing to rule like this will only make the people hate the clan more and more. When the people are desperate, they will naturally think of the Sichuan Army. When the time comes, it is not an exaggeration to say "Liberate Hebei", right?
"Well, even if we capture Huguan, I'm afraid it will cost many of our soldiers' lives and consume an unknown amount of food. Unification of the world will also be delayed." Liu Zhang said calmly.
"There's nothing we can do about it. Good fortune and misfortune depend on it." Huang Yueying said with a smile.
"It doesn't matter, it's just." Liu Zhang suddenly looked at Huang Yueying and took Huang Yueying's hand. Huang Yueying was stunned for a moment, and Liu Zhang said: "It's just how long I have to wait before I can marry you."
Huang Yueying's face turned slightly red, then she raised her chin and said, "This is God's will, I can't change it."
"The king doesn't believe in God's will." Liu Zhang looked at Huang Yueying. Her beautiful face under the light was slightly tired and a little red, which made her look particularly attractive. Ever since he sent out troops, especially since he captured Hanliang City, Liu Zhang had been
I haven't vented before, and I thought I would go to Huguan and find Xiao Furong.
But now Huguan can't get in. Seeing Huang Yueying's perfect and plump curves, now she actually has feelings.
Liu Zhang pulled Huang Yueying over and said in Huang Yueying's ear: "Yueying, stay in the tent tonight."
Huang Yueying felt that her plump breasts were deliberately pressed against his chest by Liu Zhang, and her face became even redder. She immediately rolled her eyes and whispered to Liu Zhang: "No, we have to formulate a strategy tonight. If we don't formulate it well, we won't be able to do anything tomorrow."
, it’s a waste of food.”
"Oh." Liu Zhang had to leave Huang Yueying. The red potato pumpkins had not yet been mass-produced, and they had to settle down in the Hetao. Food could not be wasted. A hundred thousand troops were idle on the front line, which really became a joke.
Huang Yueying sat down next to Liu Zhang. Although Huang Yueying was not used to holding him just now, she felt that sitting next to Liu Zhang was very comfortable, so she did not leave. She took the map, half leaned against him, and started talking about strategy.
"Now Cao Zhang's 100,000 troops are guarding Huguan. We have also seen that Huguan is dangerous and cannot be conquered overnight.
Of course, Cao's army is now unstable and has low morale. If we attack with all our strength, Huguan will definitely not be able to stop it, but that would be mobilizing the army and goes against our previous strategy."