II. The Great War. The rest of the princes in each place made their own moves. Sun Jian had an old grudge with Liu Biao, tired of the ambush, and led the naval army to attack Xiakou in a big way. Yuan Shu also revealed his ambitions for Xuzhou at this time, looking for an excuse to attack Xuzhou, and a new round of princely wars kicked off again.

And at this time Yizhou. Chengdu, in the state pastor's house.

Yizhou civil and military gathered in the state pastor's mansion, Liu Zhang held a piece of silk cloth in his hand, looked around at everyone, and sighed: "This is a letter from Zhang Ren who asked people to send a war invitation to Chengdu quickly, counting this one, there are already three, you take a look at it first?" Then he passed down the letter to all people. After everyone has seen it. Liu Zhangcai asked, "What do you think of Zhang Ren's request for war?" ”

After Liu Zhang finished speaking, he first looked at Zhang Song. Zhang Song didn't seem to see Liu Zhang's gaze, but his eyes flickered, not knowing what he was thinking.

At this time, Wu Yi, an important minister of Yizhou, came out and said: "My lord, Yi thinks what General Zhang said in his letter is reasonable. Now Zhang Xiuzheng is fighting with Ma Teng and Han Sui in Guanzhong, and the war has begun, and the battle situation has been stalemate. Zhang Xiu mobilized all the men and horses to the battle of Guanzhong, and Hanzhong was as empty as General Zhang said, but it was a good opportunity for the lord to recover Hanzhong. ”

Liu Zhang heard this, nodded, and said: "What Ziyuan said is reasonable, but attacking Hanzhong is not trivial, who can be a general?" ”

Wu Yi heard it and said: "Since General Zhang sent a letter, there should be a strategy to recapture Hanzhong, why don't you let General Zhang take command and lead the troops and recover Hanzhong in one fell swoop." ”

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After hearing this, Liu Yan's brows furrowed unconsciously. At this time, Huang Quan, who had recently been promoted by Liu Shu, came out and said: "With General Zhang leading the troops, Quan thinks that it still needs to be considered. It is rumored that Zhang Rennai is Zhang Xiu's younger brother, and the two apprenticed to the spear prodigy Yuan, who are both brothers and sisters. Although the ancestor treated Zhang very well. However, it is difficult to ensure that Zhang Ren has the heart of subordination, Hanzhong Taishou Li Ru is Dong Zhuo's military teacher, and his wisdom is extraordinary, and Hanzhong General Xu Rong is known to be courageous. I'm afraid that this is Zhang Ren's plan to benefit the state

Hearing this, Liu Zhang's brows couldn't help frowning even tighter, but there was a look of deep approval in his eyes. However, Huang Quan's voice fell, and Zhang Song, who was originally silent on the side, immediately said: "Gongheng can't be presumptuous. On the other hand, Wu Yi also frowned unconsciously, obviously not very satisfied with what Huang Quan said.

As for the generals, they were more excited, Pang Yi and Gao Pei pointed at Huang Quan and scolded: "The erector is in vain. General Zhang is not a man who betrays his lord and is unjust. ”

Huang Quan saw it and said: "The right is just to conspire for the Lord, even if Zhang Ren has no objection, but he has an old affair with Zhang Xiu, I am afraid that it is not bad in the market." On that day, some soldiers who followed Zhang Ren to Nanzheng also said that Zhang Ren and Zhang Xiu were indeed brothers. Since there is an old one, it cannot be reused. ”

Zhang Songqi was relieved and said: "Gongheng's words are wrong. Even if Zixin Zhang Renzi and Zhang Xiuzhen are really brothers, it does not mean that Zixin is an enemy. It must be known that since ancient times, father and son have met on the battlefield, but there has never been a hearing of the son joining the father or the father surrendering to the son, and the two sides have only restrained and forbeared. No soldiers will meet each other. Although Zixin and Zhang Xiu have an old relationship, the first lord also has the grace of knowing Zixin, Zixin is upright, and the first lord also let the lord believe in it and reuse it, and he thought that Zixin would not do anything to defect to the enemy and rebel

Liu Zhang nodded, the doubts in his eyes disappeared a lot, and asked Zhang Song, "What does the gentleman think?" ”

Zhang Song once again lamented Liu Zhang's cowardice and indecisiveness, if he were replaced by the rest of the princes, I believe that it would be obvious at this point, but Liu Zhan had not yet made a decision. Zhang Song shook his head helplessly and said, "Song thinks that it is better to let Zixin send the strategy of taking Hanzhong first, and if it is feasible, it will not be too late to fight." Now Zhang Xiu, Ma Teng, and Han Sui are fighting in Guanzhong, and the battle between the two sides is only afraid that the victory and defeat will be inseparable for countless years, and the lord can choose the best opportunity to win Hanzhong. ”

Liu Yi nodded and said, "What Mr. said is reasonable. After speaking, he beckoned his followers behind him, whispered a few words, and soon entered the backyard. Shortly thereafter, he came out with a piece of silk cloth in his hand. Liu Zhang motioned for his entourage to hand the silk cloth to Zhang Song, and then said: "This is the letter sent by Zixin before, which clearly states the strategy of taking Hanzhong. ”

Zhang Song took the silk cloth and was speechless for a while. After opening the silk cloth and looking at it carefully, he said: "Zixin's plan is to avoid the Sword Pavilion Xiongguan, but to go west out of Yinping County, and then attack Hanzhong. Avoid the Sword Pavilion Xiongguan, from the east of Yinping County out of the mountains is not far from the South Zheng City, if Xu Rong's army comes, you can retreat into the mountains to meet the enemy, Xu Rong's army is mostly cavalry, not conducive to fighting in the mountains, Zixin This strategy can be said to promote the strengths and avoid the weaknesses, and bypass the Xiongguan, when it is a wonderful strategy to take Hanzhong. ”

Liu Zhang heard it and said, "Since Mr. thinks it's a clever strategy, I don't know when it is best to send troops."

Zhang Song thought for a while and said: "Li Ru and Xu Rong are not light, when the advanced army is stationed in Yinping County, the sooner the better." According to the spies, Zhang Xiu's troops in Guanzhong are only more than 60,000, and there are still 50,000 troops in Nanyang County. to the state drench; Hundan reinforcements can be sent from Yinping County, and then they can be recovered by simply breaking Xu. ”

Liu Zhang could hear it. He smiled: "What the gentleman said is very true. Case. Huang Quan, you and prepare the army of food and grass. The herald ordered Zhang Ren to prepare for battle, and when Zhang Xiu's army in Nanyang sent troops to Guanzhong, he attacked Hanzhong from Yinping County. Pang Yi and Gao Peiru went to Zhang Ren to listen to orders. ”

When everyone heard this, they responded in unison: "No."

When the crowd dispersed. On the way back to his house, Zhang Song muttered: "With the cowardice of the lord, the troubled times are for him, alas" and finally only turned into a sigh.

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Li Ru and Xu Rong sat opposite each other in front of a long case, Li Ru tasted the fragrant tea in the cup and said with a smile: "The little child's tea in the lord's mansion is really the best. ”

Xu Rong smiled slightly and said, "It is rumored that the Kanto family wants to ask for a tea or two. Mr. tastes fragrant tea every day, isn't he envious of those people from big families. ”

Li Ru smiled and sighed: "Fortunately, there was Wen He to persuade him that day, otherwise you and I may only have to drink tea and talk in detail before the king of Hades at this time." ”

Xu Rong smiled slightly and said, "The lord should be the master of troubled times. ”

Li Ru nodded and said, "In terms of viewing people, Confucianism is inferior to Wenhe. Confucianism and him are both confidants. is also an opponent, only watching people on top, but Confucianism completely loses to him. ”

Xu Rong smiled: "What's the matter if you lose." If it weren't for the loss, how could Mr. be so leisurely here to enjoy tea and chat with Rong. ”

Li Ru heard it and laughed: "Reasonable." When drinking a glass. ”

Xu Rong picked up the small porcelain cup and drank the tea in one gulp. smiled: "Rong has not drunk since he was a child, and he can only drink cold water on weekdays, but now that he has tea, Rong doesn't have to drink that white and tasteless cold water anymore." ”

Li Ru heard this, smiled, and the two chatted for a while, and Xu Rongcai said: "Sir, the spies have come to report that since Ma Teng and Han Sui entered Kou Guanzhong, Zhang Ren of Zhanghuang has moved. ”

Li Ru smiled coldly and said, "It's not that the lord's army is fighting with Ma Teng and Han Sui in Guanzhong, and wants to seek Hanzhong. ”

Xu Rong heard it and asked, "Sir knows, is there a good way to break the enemy?" ”

Li Ru's eyes flashed with coldness, and he said: "The road from Zhanghuang north to Hanzhong already has the Sword Pavilion Xiongguan in it. With Zhang Renzhizhi's wisdom, he would not attack the Sword Pavilion. Therefore, Confucianism determined that Zhang Ren must first go west out of Yinping County, and take Yinping County as the base to take Hanzhong in the east. ”

Xu Rong heard this, frowned, and said: "Yinping County is connected to Liangzhou Tianshui, Longxi and other places in the north, and Zhang Ren was forced to abandon Yinping County and retreat to Cuihuang to defend that day. ”

Li Ru heard it and said with a smile: "Definitely." At that time, Confucianism and Wenhe did not recommend that the lord take Yinping, but hoped that he would be surprised by going out of Liangzhou from Yinping in the future. However, now the situation is different, and our army is taking Yinping County at this time, and it will fight with Zhang Ren here. Ma Teng and Han Sui knew that our army and Zhang Ren were fighting here. It will reduce the defense against yinping. This can also play a surprise effect for the future attack on Liangzhou. ”

After hearing this, Xu Rong suddenly said: "What Mr. means is that he was too deliberate in taking Yinping before, and Ma Teng and Han Sui would be on guard, but now they are taking Yinping, with Zhang Ren's army attacking as a cover, although Ma Teng and Han Sui are on guard, they will not be too deliberate on guard. ”

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Li Ru smiled: "Yes." ”

Xu Rong heard it and said: "Since this is the case, tomorrow Rong will immediately reorganize the army, take Yinping County, and immediately arrange defense after taking Yinping." Hou Zhang was appointed as the army.

However, as soon as Rong is gone, there will be no generals in Hanzhong. I'm afraid I'm going to have to work hard. ”

Li Ru smiled and said, "It's okay, Ru has asked Pei Yuanshao to be transferred to Hanzhong and go to the Sword Pavilion to defend." Although Pei Yuanshao has no great talent, he is not afraid to guard the Sword Pavilion Xiongguan. Moreover, the main force of Zhang Ren's army should be in Yinping, and there is no general under the general's command, so you must be careful. ”

Xu Rong laughed and said, "Rong Zhineng." Mr. knows very well, just Zhang Ren, what is he afraid of. ”

Li Ru arched his hand with a smile and said, "In such a peaceful war, there will be General Lao, and the army will be well prepared." ”

Xu Rong also returned the salute and said: "The lord has collected a lot of soldiers, although it is flat and mountainous, and there is no need for cavalry, but it is also just a good way for the newly scraped army to run in with the flames of war. ”

Li Ru said with a smile: "The matter of military training is the general's director, and Confucianism will not say much." After that, Li Ru and Xu Rong chatted for a while, and Xu Rong left, and the two went separately to prepare for the expedition.

Two days later, Xu Rong led an army of 30,000 to the west of Yinping County, and when Xu Rong's army set out, Liu Zhang of Chengdu finalized the expedition. When Liu Zhang sent the news of the expedition to Zhanghuang Zhang Ren. Xu Rong's army has already entered Yinping County, and there are only hundreds of remnants in each county of Yinping County, how can Xu Rong's opponent take Yinping County in less than half a month.