August of the fifteenth year of the reign of the Emperor

It's just August and it's getting hotter.

The area of Longjian is narrow, and the more you go to Hanzhong, the more you reach the area close to Hanzhong, there are more farmlands, and the 40,000 army does not have to take the narrow mountain roads, and it becomes a lot more enjoyable.

Looking down from afar, I saw a group of Shu soldiers heading towards Hanzhong, riding jiāo plus, and the military appearance was strictly orderly.

"It's Luo Ting. Wang Hongyi changed into a battle robe, and in the battle robe, there was a thin armor made by jīng heart on his body, and at this moment, a horse rode over from a distance: "Report, the messenger who went to Hanzhong is returning to Luoting and asking to see the lord." ”

"Pass him over, go, Zhang Youzhi, Yu Liangbo, Xue Yuan, and Zhang Yiwen called over. Wang Hongyi commanded: "The army is advancing, and only the Yulin army is suspended." ”

"Yes!"

At this time, Xue Yuan and Zhang Yiwen were riding horses in front of them and chatting.

Xue Yuan is a seventh-grade Xuande Lang, leading a battalion, and his official position has been demoted by one level, and some people who were humble to him in the past have changed their attitudes a little, but Xue Yuan himself is in a good mood.

Zhang Yiwen knew about this incident, and it was Wang Hongyi who wanted to give them the opportunity to make meritorious contributions, so he naturally accompanied him.

"My lord, the more I walk towards the dragon sword, the more narrow I feel, as the lord said, there is too little land that can be cultivated here, and it is really bitter for these people. Riding on a horse, walking side by side with Xue Yuan, Zhang Yiwen said with emotion.

Behind them was followed a battalion of soldiers, on horseback, dressed in thin armor, and very imposing.

Zhang Yiwen and Xue Yuan were born in literati, and it was good to walk on horseback, but if you put on armor, you can't get there. Therefore, they just wore their official uniforms and followed the procession.

Xue Yuan listened to Zhang Yiwen's words and nodded: "The lord's move to benefit tens of thousands of people is really a great good deed. Let the two of us supervise the four counties, you and I will definitely do things safely and live up to the expectations of the lord. ”

It is still a little different from Zhang Yù Wen, it can be said that this mission is an opportunity for Xue Yuan.

If it can't be done this time, no matter how great the favor is, a lot will be cut off, Wang Hongyi will be very disappointed in him, even himself, and he will definitely collapse.

While the two were talking, a shì guard rode up to him.

"Lord Xue, Lord Zhang, the Lord has called you over. ”

"Let's go, the lord sees you and me going over, maybe I have something to say. Xue Yuan said and hurried away.

Zhang Yiwen nodded, and then followed.

After walking a short distance, I saw a huge red flag.

Luoting was actually a stronghold, the Yulin army stopped, and under the banner, there were densely packed Shu soldiers dressed in paper armor, and the shining weapons glowed coldly in the shè of the sun.

Under the huge banner of the Lord, I could see Wang Hongyi, beside Wang Hongyi, Zhang Youzhi and Yu Liangbo were already there, and Sun Jie, the messenger sent to Hanzhong, saluted and was telling: "The minister is guilty and incapable of persuading him to surrender, but he was driven out." ”

When Zhang Youzhi and Yu Liangbo heard this, they couldn't help but change slightly, remembering Wang Hongyi's prediction, and they were suspicious and admired in their hearts.

Wang Hongyi pondered for a long time, and said loudly: "This is Zhong Wendao's self-isolation from me, what kind of crime do you have, go down and rest!"

"My lord, Zhong Wendao has only been rejecting us for a day, he can't imagine that our army has arrived in Luoting, and he can be caught off guard. Yu Liangbo's thin eyes flashed and he said.

"Coming to the upright teacher!" Wang Hongyi looked at the continuous army in the distance, and exhaled slowly: "I don't want to make a quick decision, I want to see what Guo Wentong thinks!"

Zhang Youyi smiled and said: "Although Guo Wentong has four counties, the whole army is only 35,000, and it is great to be able to raise 30,000 troops. ”

Wang Hongyi smiled, his eyes dark.

At this time, Xue Yuan and Zhang Yiwen were walking with Wang Hongyi, but they were slightly at a wrong distance and listened to the conversation.

"Xue Yuan, seeing that you are very jīng god, Lone is very relieved. Looking at Xue Yuan, who was the god in front of him, Wang Hongyi said lightly.

"In the future, not only the two counties, but also the four counties will be handled, and the 100,000 people, jiāo and you will be in the hands of the two of you, this matter is not the same, you two must handle this matter as soon as possible. ”

"In a few months, there will be a cold winter season, in previous years, the counties of Longjian had to starve to death and freeze to death some people, this year, these four counties have been collected alone, for their sake. Before the end of the year, the extra people in these four counties will move out, have houses and fields, and cooperate with the local reclamation to plant winter wheat, can you two be confident in this matter?"

"The minister will do his best to do it. Xue Yuan replied seriously.

Xue Yuan packed the ticket, and Wang Hongyi was about to mumble, but Xue Yuan's answer, Wang Hongyi put his mind at ease.

Zhang Yiwen also expressed his position after Xue Yuan.

"That's good. The response of the two made Wang Hongyi very satisfied.

"Luoting is the dividing line, and the front is Hanzhong, you two don't have to send it, don't pass it for the time being, and wait for your good news." ”

"The ministers wish the lord to go to Hanzhong, win the flag, and return with a great victory. Xue Yuan and Zhang Yiwen said.

Wang Hongyi laughed and continued to command: "March." ”

Xue Yuan and Zhang Yiwen led a battalion of soldiers, separated from Wang Hongyi's army, and began to investigate the geography and population of Chengyang County.

When the army marched again, they entered the border of Hanzhong.

Hanzhong, the county seat, Taishou Mansion

"Lord, something is wrong!" Li He panted and rushed outside and rushed straight into the study.

"Li He, why are you so flustered, you ran in directly from outside? On weekdays, don't you pay attention to your demeanor? Look at the way you look now, it's really embarrassing!" In the study, Zhong Wendao, who was dressed in elegant clothes, raised his head and said with a smile.

Li He and he are cousins, and at home, they come very casually.

Zhong Wendao is personable, and when he speaks and does things, he always gives people a feeling of being like a chūn style.

Li He smiled bitterly and said: "Lord, don't make fun of the minister, the minister just got a news and hurriedly came over to report to you." ”

"Oh, what's making you so flustered?" Zhong Wendao asked with a smile.

"Chen Gang received information that it was Wang Hongyi, the Duke of Shu, who led an army of 40,000 to set off from Chengyang County and come towards Hanzhong. Now after walking through Luoting, it is not far from Hanzhong City. Li He said with a slightly pale face.

“...... I expected that Wang Hongyi would bring people to attack my Hanzhong. I just didn't expect him to come so quickly. According to my estimate, it will be a few days before the envoy he sent will return, but I didn't expect it to come so soon. Zhong Wendao was startled, stood up, walked back and forth in the study a few times, and said.

"Lord, look at it like this, when we refused the envoy, we had already sent troops, it was really a wolf's ambition!" Li He said through gritted teeth.

Zhong Wendao instructed: "Li He, you go out, let the officials of the city come to me and discuss how to defend the city." ”

"Yes, my lord. Li He got the order and hurriedly walked out.

"It's coming very quickly, and it seems that we will get the news sooner. Zhong Wendao said to himself.

With that, he walked to the desk, picked up the pen, brushed it, and wrote a letter.

After sealing the letter, he called a confidant and ordered: "You take a few people, ride horses, and hurry to Qinchuan, and be sure to send this letter to General Guo." ”

"No. When the man went out, Zhong Wendao sat back in his chair and exhaled.

Guo Wentong's rise to Qinchuan has a deep foundation, in fact, several generations have secretly communicated information with the surroundings, Zhong Wendao has long had an agreement, once Guo Wentong's power extends here, he will surrender immediately.

"My lord, the people you want to find have all arrived and are waiting in the council hall. When Li He came over again, Zhong Wendao had already sorted things out in his mind.

After listening to Li He's words, Zhong Wendao nodded: "Let's go over together." ”

"The lord will go over like this?" Li He hesitated for a moment and said.

Zhong Wendao looked down at what he was wearing, shook his head and smiled bitterly, forgetting that he was still wearing civilian clothes, and he couldn't just go in such civilian clothes.

"Someone, take my official uniform. Zhong Wendao ignored Li He and hurriedly shouted outside.

With his order, several maids rushed in from outside, some holding official uniforms in their hands, and some holding shoes and socks in their hands.

Under their xiǎo heart service, Zhong Wendao's official uniform was quickly put on.

"Let's go. After tidying up, Zhong Wendao said to Li He, who was waiting on the side.

"Yes, my lord. Li He was not in the mood to say anything else at this time, so he followed Zhong Wendao, and the two walked towards the conference hall together.

Zhong Wendao was busy arranging defense matters here, not to mention for the time being, on Wang Hongyi's side, the 40,000 army quickly entered the range of Hanzhong City and came to Hanzhong City.

An army of 40,000 surrounded the city of Hanzhong.

"My lord, this is Hanzhong City. The accompanying generals said beside Wang Hongyi.

"Sure enough, it's a big city. "Standing miles away, you can see clearly, this is a huge city.

Unlike the cities that have been attacked in the past, this city is obviously taller and larger, almost the same as Chengdu.

No wonder Zhong Wendao refuses to submit and relies on this city, I'm afraid he feels fearless, right?

Wang Hongyi sneered.

"First set up camp ten miles away from the city, bury the pot and cook, don't make the soldiers too tired. Wang Hongyi looked in the direction of the city and said commandingly.

"Yes, my lord. The generals were ordered to go down and set up camp ten miles from the city.

After these rectifications, Wang Hongyi, under the protection of the guards, walked forward for a while, and in the army, carefully observed the city in front of him.

As I got closer, I felt more and more that this city was tall and majestic, the walls were thick, the rocks used were bluestone, and the big mén was even more tightly closed, because of the news of the arrival of the army, the suspension bridge had already been hung high, and the ditch outside the city was turbulent, and it was alive water.

The Hanzhong city in front of me has thick walls, even if there is a thunderbolt, I am afraid that it will be difficult to break.

Wang Hongyi looked at the city in front of him, and his heart was shocked.

However, this is also in line with Wang Hongyi's intentions.

It took half a month to use the thunderbolt car, and he could always break through, and he was not in a hurry to attack, but he had a good spare time, and he wanted to see Guo Wentong's reaction and strength.

If Guo Wentong has the intention of attacking, then it is not bad to start a war.

Guo Wentong didn't have a thunderbolt, and he would have to lose some of the damage if he captured a county, 40,000 against 25,000, Wang Hongyi's eyes were dark, and under special circumstances, he even had the intention of killing Qin Long first if necessary.

Knowing history, the greater choice is Jingzhou, which does not mean that Guo Wentong is backway.

Anyway, it's good to take Jingzhou, and it's not bad to take Qinchuan when Guo Wentong is not good at this time, and it will be a few years before the Hu people come!

Just enter it to see the published chapter content