"Sir... What does this mean? ”

Facing Yan Pu's gaze, Zhang Yong sighed in his heart and asked rhetorically.

"Hahaha... Nothing, just think... It is a blessing to have a son in Hanzhong! ”

Looking at Zhang Yong, looking at Zhang Yong's restless and cramped look, Yan Puchang laughed... He didn't go on.

"Do what the prince wants to do! Soldiers, horses, food, grass... You'll be ready in three days! ”

……

Three days later.

South Zheng East Gate.

Outside the city, 10,000 troops lined up and stood by, flags flying, armor stood in a forest, these soldiers... They are all elites specially drawn from Zhang Wei's Dongzhou camp and several nearby counties.

Merely... It's a pity that Zhang Wei tried so hard that he didn't get the opportunity to lead the army.

There are a total of three refining gods in Hanzhong, Wei Yan will be pulled out from Wuguan, Meng Qiu is bound to follow Zhang Yong to Guanzhong, how can Zhang Lu allow Zhang Wei to lead the army north?

Ultimately... The position of the main general still fell on Yang Ren.

"Go to Guanzhong here, don't fall into the prestige of my Hanzhong Zhang family!"

In front of the army, Zhang Lu stepped forward to straighten Zhang Yong's armor and instructed in a deep voice.

This time is different from the past, Chang'an's Zhong Xuan is not easy to deal with, and it is not easy for the Xiliang coalition army to take Chang'an.

"Father, rest assured! The child is going... It will definitely make the Xiliang princes, let Zhong Xuan... See the strength of my Hanzhong Zhang! ”

"Hmm!"

"When you get out of the Meridian Road, remember to send someone to send a letter back and report your safety!"

"Han Sui, these Liangzhou people, are used to being rampant in the past, pay attention!"

……

"That's it! It's not too early, let's start early! ”

chattering, I don't know how many things I instructed, only to Yan Pu beside him secretly pulled Zhang Lu's sleeve, Zhang Lu laughed and shook his head... patted Zhang Yong on the shoulder and fell silent.

"Father! Uncle! Take care!!! ”

This is a few months away... How could there be no waves in Zhang Yong's heart?

Kneeling down, kowtowing to Zhang Lu and Zhang Wei three times, Zhang Yongfang turned over and got on his horse, raised the horsewhip in his hand, and shouted towards the army in front of him:

"The army... Open !! ”

The wind swept suddenly, the blowing Zhang battle flag whirred, and under the gaze of countless Southern Zheng Wenwu and ordinary people, the army marched east... Head in the direction of the meridian road.

What the future holds! At this moment... There has been a change.

Wuguan.

When Zhang Yong and Yang Ren led the army towards the Meridian Road, Wei Yan and Fu Tong also led the Ding'an army from Wuguan and followed the established route... Rush to Guanzhong.

……

The speed at which Ma Teng and Han Sui dispatched troops was far faster and more decisive than expected.

In just ten days, 30,000 elite iron horsemen led by Ma Chao and Pang De took most of Zuo Fengyi's city like autumn wind sweeping leaves, and surrounded the county town of Gaoling.

On the other hand, after Han Sui got the message from Ma Dai, he didn't seem to be outdone, and took Yan Xing, Liang Xing, Hou Xuan, Yang Qiu, and Ma Wan as generals, each leading 5,000 fine horses, and even Chencang, Yongxian, Yixian, Meiyang, and Wugong counties... In just a few days, it directly hit the city of Huaili, and formed a flanking attack on Chang'an with Ma Teng's army.

Guanzhong was shaken, and the people were afraid.

Chang'an City.

Since the news spread that the Xiliang army sent troops to Sanfu, Chang'an City... It became lively, the left Feng Yi and the right Fufeng were dignitaries and nobles, and the scholars were strong, but anyone with a little capital... They all began to flee for their lives in Chang'an City, of course... This is inevitably mixed with some shadows that have already been laid out by Ma Teng and Han Sui.

East of Chang'an City, Zhong Xuan's Mansion.

In order to deal with the chaos brought about by the Xiliang coalition army these days, Zhong Xuan and the Cao clan civil and military forces who stayed in Chang'an have not had a full meal on time for several days.

Before Cao Cao's southern expedition, he had deliberately strengthened the troops in the land of Sanfu, and roughly calculated... The defenders scattered in the counties of Sanfu should be around 50,000, but... In just a few days, among the 50,000 elites, 20,000 have all folded in Zuo Feng Yi and Right Fufeng.

In addition to Gaoling and Huaili, there are still nearly 10,000 step armor, and the rest... were all transferred to Chang'an by Zhong Xuan's order.

After sitting in Sanfu for several years, Zhong Xuan naturally knows... The strength of Han Sui and Ma Teng.

With only Sanfu's current strength, it is difficult to resist the hundreds of thousands of troops of the Xiliang Alliance... For now, the best choice is to stick to Chang'an and wait for Xu Du to send reinforcements.

As long as Chang'an is in hand, Cao's banner in Sanfu will not fall, and there will be a moment when he will turn the tables and fight back.

"Shuda, how's that? Have the defenders of Lantian, Duling, and Zheng County arrived? ”

Looking at the man who walked in, Zhong Miao put down the paperwork in his hand tiredly... Breathing a sigh of relief, Ning asked in a condensed voice.

The person who came in was not an ordinary person, but a son of the Sima clan in Hanoi, named Sima Fu... After Sima Lang became the head of the Prime Minister's Mansion, the entire Sima clan benefited a lot. Sima Fu also got Zhong Xuan's attention, and almost became Zhong Xuan's right and left hand.

"Fujun, the defenders of the three counties have arrived, and the defenders of Shangluo and Shang counties... It is also on the way to arrive, and it is expected to arrive in Chang'an tomorrow night. ”

"That's good! The matter of grain and grass armor... You have to go on another run, and before Ma Teng and Han Sui besiege Chang'an, you must be well prepared! ”

"Don't worry! Leave these things to the subordinates! It's the king... You haven't closed your eyes in days, so go take a nap. Now you are the backbone of the entire Sanfu, if you fall, Chang'an... The whole Sanfu is over. ”

Looking at Zhong Xuan, whose face was pale, Sima Fu couldn't help but sigh and persuaded him.

"At this time... That can sleep! The prime minister entrusted me with all the affairs of Sanfu, but in the end... Still failed to stabilize the situation in Sansuke. ”

"Don't worry! My body, I know myself, I can still hold it! It's Uncle Da you... After a few days of busy work, I have suffered you. ”

Looking at Sima Fu in front of him, although Zhong Xuan was tired, he still responded with a smile.

In the past few days, most of the burden of Chang'an City has been pressed on Sima Fu, and he has been replaced by ordinary people... I'm afraid I'm already afraid, but these tricky things are in Sima Fu's hands... It was handled properly and in an orderly manner.

Promoting Sima Fu is indeed a correct decision in Zhong Xuan's opinion

"This is what a subordinate should do!"

In the face of Zhong Xuan's praise, Sima Fu didn't seem too excited, but just felt... The burden on his shoulders was a little heavier.

"Hmmm! When it comes to recruiting new recruits, you'll have to have another snack, when necessary... can fill all the powerful domestic servants and private soldiers of the city sergeants, and something happens... I'll take care of it. ”

The soldiers and horses of Gaoling and Huaili are difficult to withdraw... Zhong Miao had no intention of withdrawing, with the city defense of the two county towns, plus these fine armor, it was enough to resist Ma Teng and Han Sui for a few days, and stabilize Chang'an for him... Buy time.

In the past few days, although the defenders of the surrounding cities of Chang'an City have been withdrawn, the newly recruited sergeants, the infantry and cavalry in Chang'an City... It's only 26,000 when it's full, and I want so many gates of Chang'an City in my hands... The power is not enough.

"This little thing, the prince doesn't have to bother! They will understand the general trend. ”

Lowering his head, thinking about the various bad deeds of the so-called warriors after entering the city, a cold light appeared in Sima Fu's eyes.

"If only you had a good idea! That's right... There is movement in the Zhang family in Hanzhong! ”

In the past, how the Zhang family in Hanzhong was, Zhong Xuan would not take it to heart.

But now the situation in Sanfu is turbulent, if the Zhang family in Hanzhong comes out to fight the autumn wind again, then Chang'an City... I'm afraid the pressure will be even greater.

"So far, there is no news of Hanzhong's entry into the game."

"That's good!"

"If Xu Duruo is news, send it to me as soon as possible! And also... Hedong, Hongnong, Henan, Hanoi, plus send fine horses... Let them quickly send troops to support. ”

……

Gaoling Castle.

Under the attack of Ma Chao and Pang De led the army day and night, Gaoling City was already crumbling, and more than half of the 5,000 defenders were lost in two days, and the rest... The fighting spirit is also lost.

"Humph!"

Five miles north of Gaoling City, in the camp of the army, Ma Chao took a document handed over by the scout, and after taking a few looks... His expression gradually changed.

"Meng Qi, but something has changed."

Pang De, who came back from Gaoling City, saw Ma Chao Tieqing's expression as soon as he lifted the curtain, and immediately stepped forward and asked.

"It's Huaili! Han Sui persuaded the Huaili guards to kill the Huaili county guards, and now Huaili has fallen into the hands of Han Sui. ”

Seeing Pang De coming, Ma Chao's expression seemed to improve a little, and he casually handed the paperwork in his hand to Pang De.

"What am I saying? With Han Sui's means, he wants to take Huaili... That's not a matter of time or time. This kind of thing is demagoguery... After all, it's what he does best. ”

Hearing Ma Chao's words, Pang De naturally knew the crux of the matter, and he didn't bother to look at the paperwork in his hand.

chuckled, stepped forward and patted Ma Chao on the shoulder, and said something enlightening.

"What you said... I know! It was designated that this old thief hooked up with the guards of Huaili in advance, and was pulled out of the city by Han Sui, the old thief, and he always felt unhappy. ”

His father Ma Teng was in the way of the overall situation and could suppress his hatred for Han Sui, but he Ma Chao... I don't have that mind.

"Huh... You! ”

Seeing Ma Chao's urinous appearance, Pang De shook his head helplessly.

"That's right! I have good news for you here, the defenders of Gaoling City have agreed to surrender, but they demand that our troops enter the city and that they will be safe and that Qiu will not commit any crimes. ”

"The defenders of Gaoling City are about to surrender?"

Hearing Pound's words, Ma Chao was slightly stunned.

"This surnamed Du, didn't he say yesterday that he wanted to live and die with Gaoling City? Why did you change your tune today? ”

"It's Chang'an! Zhong Xuan is gathering the defenders of various counties, and he is designated to hold Chang'an! Gao Ling's thousands of foot armor, I am afraid that Zhong Xuan has already been regarded as an outcast, and there are no reinforcements after learning about it... How can he not descend? ”

"Good! You go and tell him... His request, I, Ma Chao, agreed. ”

"After entering the city, the sword soldiers were at peace, and Qiu did not commit any crimes, but other than that... Gaoling City Chinese martial arts, official positions as usual. ”

Although he looks down on this guard surnamed Du in his heart, Ma Chao also knows... If you want to go to Chang'an quickly, you must calm the situation in Gaoling City as soon as possible.

"Also... Send fast horses and urge my father to lead the army as soon as possible. ”

Looking back at the map behind him, Ma Chao's eyes gradually converged on the location of Chang'an City.