This city, which was built overnight, looked like many Qiang heads from the outside, with hideous expressions on their faces.

There are fears, resentments, surprises, pains, and so on. Of course, these expressions are not so lifelike due to the mix of sand and earth

However, when the heads of countless Qiang people were embedded in the city wall, even if their expressions were a little blurred, they could still infer the general expression of the Qiang people before they died.

For the Xiliang Army, which is mixed with a lot of Qiang people, this kind of shock is simply incomparable. After seeing this ice city, many Qiang people scattered and fled in fear.

Jia Xu stood on the city wall and muttered in a low voice: "Watering the sand with cold water and building a ghost city overnight, how is this different from divine skills?" ”

The Xiliang army was defeated without a fight, and the Guanzhong soldiers pursued at the end of the ranks, and pursued them until they were not far from the Xiliang military camp. Ma Teng and Han Sui learned that Ma Chao was defeated, so they led the troops to respond.

The two sides fought for a while in the wilderness until noon and the army was withdrawn.

In the Xiliang military camp, Ma Teng shouted: "What? Guanzhong soldiers built a ghost city overnight? ”

Ma Chao still had a look of horror in his eyes, and nodded yes. Han Sui and Ma Teng naturally didn't believe it, so they sent people to investigate, and the results were correct with what Ma Chao said.

For a time, rumors were rampant in the Xiliang army: "The general is blessed by gods and men, and if he insists on being his enemy, he will be punished by God." ”

Han Sui and Ma Teng hurriedly appeased the army and killed those who were misleading the people. However, the Xiliang army already had fear in their hearts, and no matter how they tried to stop it, it would be useless.

In desperation, the two had to see the opportunity to retreat at night.

On the second day of the retreat of the Xiliang army, Lu Bu once again led the Guanzhong soldiers to challenge, but found that the camp of the Xiliang army was empty.

Lu Bu looked at the western land from afar, and said helplessly: "Oops, the thief army has withdrawn. ”

After Wen Zhao learned the news, he couldn't help but be stunned on the spot, a little at a loss. The reason why he built a ghost city overnight was because he studied Cao Cao in history, but he was also forced by the Xiliang army.

He didn't expect that the Xiliang Army would be so superstitious, and after seeing such an ice city, he would retreat without a fight.

His fingers unconsciously tapped on the desk, and Wen Zhao's brows furrowed tightly. The Xiliang army continued to retreat westward, which was not something he wanted to see.

If the Guanzhong soldiers want to lead the troops to pursue the Xiliang army again, they must go deep into the four counties of Longxi. The desert of the four counties of Longxi is crisscrossed, and there are countless Qiang people and alien races.

In addition, it is the cold winter season, and long-distance combat is a taboo for soldiers. What's more, the battle line is too far, and the transportation of grain, grass, and baggage is also quite inconvenient.

If the Guanzhong soldiers rashly drove straight in and led the troops to pursue the Xiliang army, it was very likely that they would be defeated.

After pondering for a long time, Wen Zhao said to everyone: "The Xiliang army retreats, but what should it do?" ”

Lu Bu said murderously: "Just take advantage of this good opportunity to pursue and wipe out all the Xiliang army in one battle." ”

Zhao Yun shook his head and said, "The soldiers are tired from fighting for a long time, so it is not appropriate to fight again." What's more, now that the weather is bitterly cold, the last general thinks that it is better to withdraw the troops first. ”

Among the generals, there are those who want to fight, and there are those who want to retire. Everyone looked at me and said a word, and for a while, the big tent suddenly became extremely noisy.

After half a pillar of incense, Wen Zhaocai waved his hand to signal everyone to be quiet. He looked at Jia Xu, Li Ru, and Sima Yi, and asked, "Do you three think that in the current situation, our army is fighting?" Or retreat? ”

Although Sima Yi is smart, he is too young after all. What's more, with Jia Xu and Li Ru here, the two seniors, it is not his turn to speak first.

Moreover, Wen Zhao led Sima Yi to go out with the army, just to sharpen him, and did not really expect him to give advice to the army.

After all, without sufficient life experience and experience, no matter how wicked a person is, it is impossible to become a real top strategist.

Jia Xu still squinted his eyes and did not answer.

Li Ru had no choice but to step forward again and said: "What General Zilong said is good, now that the soldiers are tired from fighting for a long time, it is better to withdraw the troops first." ”

The war lasted for half a year and consumed countless amounts of money and food. Moreover, even if the elite is like the Guanzhong soldiers, fighting in the cold winter, they still have no former sharpness.

"Wenhe, what do you think in your heart?"

This time, Chen Xu clicked on Jia Xu's words, and in desperation, he had to open his half-squinted eyes.

"What Wen You said is good, there are only four counties left in Liangzhou, and there are still Western Liang troops and Qiang people entrenched. This time, the lord led the troops to Liangzhou, which can also be regarded as a complete victory. ”

"Liangzhou will not be pacified overnight, and withdrawing troops now is the best choice."

The two top strategists under his command both agreed to strike the army and truce, Wen Zhao naturally had no more doubts, and did not hesitate to order the village to leave.

When the army withdrew to the east of the Yellow River, Wen Zhao had not had time to take off his drape, so he was anxious to meet another person.

"Ling Ming, are you still used to staying in the army during this time?"

Wen Zhao was anxious to meet Pang De, he shouted a little late, and Pang De had been picked up in mid-air by Lu Bu.

However, even though Lu Bu was surging at that time, he still retained a trace of clarity and did not kill Pang De.

Even if Pang De was picked into the air by Lu Bu, Lu Bu still relied on his superb martial arts skills and did not hurt Pang De's life. He just asked Fang Tian to draw a halberd and pass through Pound's armor to pick him up.

Pound did not die in battle, and Wen Zhao was naturally overjoyed and wanted to persuade Pound to surrender. However, no matter how he persuaded him, Pound insisted on not surrendering.

Seeing this, Wen Zhao was even more moved by Pound's loyalty and integrity, and he loved Pound more and more in his heart.

Pang De was defeated and captured, and should have been imprisoned, but Wen Zhao was grateful for his bravery and loyalty, and couldn't bear to see this tiger trapped in a cage.

He immediately said to Pang De: "Ling Ming Ruo is willing to promise me that after you are free, you will not run away, and I will let you out." The virtual reality of the Guanzhong barracks can be watched at will. ”

Pound said: "If the general can trust Pound, he can release me directly from prison." ”

The generals in Guanzhong all advised: "Pang De bravely crowned the three armies, and his heart was towards Ma Teng." If he is let out, after he finds out the truth in the army, what should he do if he kills people and escapes? ”

Wen Zhao said: "Ling Ming's words are the heroes of the world." If I set him free, he will not depart in vain. ”

Chen Xu didn't listen to everyone and released Pang De from prison. Not only that, but he also told the three armies: If Pound wants to visit the camp of the Guanzhong soldiers, he must not stop it.

Although Pang De did not defect to Chen Xu, he was grateful for his trust in him, and he really did not run away from freedom and consequences. What is even more commendable is that he did not take the opportunity to explore the reality of the Guanzhong army, but often learned martial arts with the generals of Guanzhong.

After a period of time, the generals of Guanzhong also had a good impression of the brave and loyal Pound.

Pound heard Wen Zhao's voice, put down the scroll in his hand, and hurriedly got up and saluted: "Thanks to the general's concern, De's life in the army is quite leisurely. ”

It was not perfunctory for him to speak like this, during this time in the Guanzhong military camp, Pang De either studied martial arts with the generals of Guanzhong, or hid in the camp tent to study the art of war.

Compared with the previous life, I don't know how much more leisurely such a day is.

Wen Zhao chuckled twice, and then said solemnly: "Since Ling Ming was born in Liangzhou, he should be very clear about the harm of the Qiang plague, right?" ”

Hearing this, Pound frowned and bowed his head silently.

Chen Xu sighed and said, "The Qiang people will not be destroyed, and the Qiang will never stop; Qiang is in constant trouble, and Liangzhou is constantly in turmoil. With the foresight of Komei, this should be seen. ”

"I was ordered by the Son of Heaven to raise the righteous army to fight for rebellion, and the autumn did not commit any offense wherever I passed, and the people ate pot pulp and greeted each other in the middle of the road."

However, after all, the Qiang people have lived in Liangzhou for a long time and are deeply rooted. Even though I tried to destroy them quickly, I couldn't do it. Ling Ming is a Liangzhou Hushi, would you like to help me? ”

When Wen Zhao said this, he looked at Pound with an eager face, hoping that he could be moved by his impassioned words, and then bowed his head.

But he didn't want to, Pang De just raised his eyelids slightly, and said lightly: "The general is ambitious, and he admires it very much. However, virtue is just a martial artist, and he doesn't know so much truth at all. ”

"I only know that if there were no lord in the world, there would be no Pound today. Since ancient times, loyal ministers have not been two masters, if the lord does not live up to me, I will definitely live up to the lord. ”

Pound's words rang out loudly, making Wen Zhao break off again and continue to talk about him. He chatted with Pound again for a while, and then left sullenly.

As soon as Wen Zhao returned to the camp, he saw Sima Yi walk in. He looked at Wen Zhao, who was a little unhappy, and asked cautiously, "In the heart of the lord, what is the matter?" ”

Chen Xu sighed and said: "Pang Lingming is a good general in the world, but he can't be used by me, it's a pity, it's a pity, it's a pity!" ”

The three 'pity' express the unwillingness in Chen Xu's heart, and also show his love for Pound.

Sima Yi was slightly stunned, and secretly thought in his heart: "This must be the lord who went to say that Pang Lingming was rejected again, so he was a little depressed." ”

After thinking for a while, Sima Yi's eyes rolled slightly, and he asked, "How did General Pang refuse the lord?" ”

Wen Zhao sighed dejectedly and said: "Ling Ming still said the same sentence: 'Loyal ministers don't care about the two masters, if the lord does not live up to me, I will definitely live up to the lord'." Such a tiger general, how late is it for me to meet him! ”

But he didn't want to, Sima Yi heard this, and a bright smile appeared on his face.

He said a little treacherously: "Ma Teng does not live up to Pang Lingming, and Pang Lingming does not live up to Ma Teng." If Ma Teng loses Pang Lingming, won't the lord take the opportunity to take Pang De for his own use? ”

Wen Zhao was stunned for a moment, and then asked, "Ah Yi has any clever plan, tell me quickly." ”

Sima Yi smiled mysteriously and said softly: "The lord can be like this, like this." ”

After Chen Xu listened to Sima Yi's strategy, he immediately stroked his palms and laughed, and said: "If this plan really works, Ma Teng and Pang De will definitely be separated from morality!" ”

Subsequently, Chen Xu found Jia Xu and Li Ru and informed them of Sima Yi's strategy, and both of them were also amazed.

Jia Xu even added: "This plan can not only make Ma Teng and Pang De centrifuge, but also make Ma Teng and Han Sui suspicious of each other." ”