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

Longjian has a narrow area, "the more you go to Hanzhong, and when 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, with a mixture of foot and horse, and the military appearance was neat.

"It's Luo Ting. Wang Hongyi changed into a battle robe, and "in the battle robe" there was a well-crafted thin armor worn on his body, and at this moment, a horse rode over from afar: "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 Yuwen called over. Wang Hongyi commanded: "The army is advancing, and only the Yulin army is suspended." ”

"Yes!", at this time, Xue Yuan and Zhang Yuwen were riding horses in front of them and chatting.

Xue Yuan is a seventh-grade Xuande nose, 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, "Xue Yuan himself is in a good mood.

Zhang Yuwen knew that this incident was because Wang Hongyi 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" The lord Guo said, there is too little land that can be cultivated here, "It's really bitter for these people." Riding on a horse, walking side by side with Xue Yuan, Zhang Yuwen said with emotion.

Behind them, followed by a battalion of soldiers, rode "in thin armor and in great majesty."

Zhang Yuwen and Xue Yuan were born in literati, and it was good to ride a horse, but if they put on armor, they couldn't get there. Therefore, "they just followed the ranks in their respective uniforms.

Listening to Zhang Yuwen's words, he 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, and you and I will definitely do things safely and live up to the expectations of the lord. ", and Zhang Yuwen is still a little different, 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 guard rode up to them.

"Lord Xue, Lord Zhang called you over. ”

"Let's go, the lord will see you and me," the precept is something to say. Xue Yuan said and hurried away.

Zhang Yuwen nodded, and then followed.

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

Luoting is actually a stronghold, the Yulin army stopped, under the banner, densely packed with Shu soldiers dressed in paper armor, shining weapons in the sunlight glowing coldly.

Under the huge banner of the lord, Wang Hongyi saw Wang Hongyi, and Zhang Youzhi and Yu Liangbo beside Wang Hongyi were already sending the envoy Sun Jie to Hanzhong and were telling him: "The minister is guilty and incapable of persuading him to surrender, but he was driven out."

Zhang Youzhi and Yu Liangbo heard this, "I couldn't help but change color slightly, remembering Wang Hongyi's prediction, and I was suspicious and admired in my heart."

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!" "Lord, Zhong Wendao has only rejected 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.

"In the presence of a dignified and upright teacher!" Wang Hongyi looked at the continuous army in the distance, and slowly exhaled and said: "I don't want to make a quick decision, I want to see what Guo Wentong thinks!", Zhang You 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 Yuwen 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 energetic, Gu is very relieved. Looking at Xue Yuan, who was in the spirit in front of him, Wang Hongyi said lightly.

"In the future, not only the two counties, but also the four counties will have to handle it, and put 100,000 people in the hands of the two of you, this matter is not trivial, and the two of you must handle this matter as soon as possible. ”

"In the next month, there will be a cold winter season, and in previous years, the counties of Longjian had to starve to death and freeze to death, and 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. 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 Yuwen also said the same 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, open the flag victoriously, and return with great success. Xue Yuan, Zhang Yu, and Wen said.

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

Xue Yuan and Zhang Yuwen took 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 town, the 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 the most 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 spring breeze.

Li He smiled bitterly and said: "Lord, don't make fun of the minister" The minister just got a piece of 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 Hongyi, the Duke of Shu, who led an army of 40,000 troops" from Chengyang County and came 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, "when the envoy he sent returns, it will be a few more days before he will make trouble", but I didn't expect it to come so soon. Zhong Wendao was startled, "stood up" and walked back and forth in the study a few times, saying.

"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.

After that, "walked to the desk" picked up the pen and brushed the brush to write a letter.

After sealing the letter, he called a confidant and ordered: "You take a few people and ride the fastest horse" and hurry to Qinchuan "Be sure to hand over this letter" to General Guo. ”

"Wei" waited for the man to go out, Zhong Wendao sat back in the chair and exhaled.

Guo Wentong's rise to Qinchuan has a deep foundation "In fact, several generations have secretly communicated information with the surroundings, and Zhong Wendao has long agreed that 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 is going too far like this," Li He hesitated for a moment.

Zhong Wendao looked down at what he was wearing, shook his head and smiled bitterly, "I forgot that I was still wearing civilian clothes" to convene a meeting of officials, and he couldn't just wear such a casual 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 careful 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" the lord. Li He was not in the mood to say anything else at this time" Following Zhong Wendao's side, 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 a few miles away", you can see clearly, this is a huge city.

Different from the cities that have been attacked in the past, "this city is obviously taller and bigger, 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.

The closer I got, the more I feel that this city is tall and majestic, "the city walls are heavy, and the rocks used are bluestone", and the gate is even closer, because of the news of the arrival of the army, the suspension bridge has already been hung high, "the ditch outside the city, the water is turbulent", and it is a reference to living 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, his heart was shocked, and he groaned.

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 in charge at this time, and it will be a few years before the Hu people come!!~!