Just when Han Sui and Ma Chao each led their troops to take Huaili and Gaoling, and gathered their troops and horses to approach the city of Chang'an, Zhang Yong led the army to finally get out of the meridian road, and after strangling the small group of Cao troops encountered along the way, the soldiers pointed directly at Lantian.

"Shizi, there are twenty-three miles ahead of Lantian again, since Dong Zhuo's chaotic government, the land of Sanfu has been repeatedly attacked by wars, and the people of Guanzhong have ten rooms and nine emptiness, but Lantian... Because of its backing to Lantian Mountain, the population has increased instead of decreasing, and it has become a rare rich place in Guanzhong. ”

Beside Zhang Yong, Yang Renyang raised the horsewhip in his hand, pointed to the direction where Lantian County was located, and said excitedly.

Stepping foot in Lantian, it can be said that he stepped in the hinterland of Guanzhong, less than 100 miles northwest is Chang'an City, in Hanzhong has not been more than ten years, this is Yang Ren... For the first time, I felt that Chang'an City was so within reach.

"Lantian... The name of jade is like thunder. ”

As one of the four great jades that were rumored in later generations, Zhang Yong was very interested in Lantian... Nature is no stranger.

Legend has it that Qin Shi Huang's jade seal of "ordered by the sky, that is, longevity and Yongchang" was made of jade excavated from this Lantian Mountain.

"The son of the world knows jade?"

Looking at Zhang Yong's slightly expectant look, Yang Ren couldn't help but laugh loudly.

"The general looks up to me! Jade... I only know its appearance, but I don't know its god! ”

laughed, maybe it seemed to outsiders to be indescribable, but Zhang Yong's heart was bitter that could not be concealed.

In addition to the palm-sized jade pendant hanging from his waist, in his past and present lives... He had ever played with such a high-end product as jade.

If he hadn't come to this world, his life...

"Hahaha... Rest assured! Although we don't know the jade, but there are many wealthy merchants of the Takshi clan in Lantian County, and people who know how to raise jade, and when they take Lantian City, they will definitely find the best jade in Lantian for the prince. ”

is purely following the trend, Yang Ren also wears a jade pendant around his waist, but... Looking at the color, it is not as good as the one on Zhang Yong's waist.

"Then it's bothering the general!!"

At this time, Zhang Yong naturally swept Yang Ren's interest, as Yang Ren said, in order to excavate the jade of Lantian Mountain, countless wealthy businessmen of the scholar clan fought for power and profit here, raising labor slaves, although Lantian jade did not... But how could he not have been soaked in countless bloods?

For the common people, Zhang Yong has mercy and mercy, but for those who forcibly take and take people's lives, Zhang Yong does not have so much patience.

In order to take the meridian road this time, half of the grain and grass required by the army were thrown in Hanzhong, these things... Naturally, it is impossible to spread it evenly among the people of Lantian.

……

Shangda.

The city tower was filled with fireworks, and after a few mournful sounds, the banner of the Cao clan was overwhelmed and fell to the ground, and for a while... The whole city seemed to fall silent.

Cao Jun, who surrendered, looked at the black-armored army that came from there with a frightened expression, and then bowed his head deeply.

On the top, it fell.

If these black armors had come one day earlier, Shang's counterattack would never have been so weak, but unfortunately... Before going to Chang'an, he took away most of the elites in Shangluo City, and now he is left behind... It's just a military marquis who has just been promoted by virtue of his relationship.

He still looked terrified, how could he talk about commanding troops to resist the enemy.

But fortunately, this bully waste is dead after all, and his neck was cut off by the general led by the Black Armor Army.

"Dare to ask... General's name! ”

I don't know how long it took, in this oppressive atmosphere, someone finally couldn't help but raise their heads... Looking at the general, he asked in a loud voice.

"Hanzhong Zhang's... Ding'an Army Wei Yan! ”

The cold voice shook the city gate, looking at Wei Yan's solemn and invincible figure, Shangluo seemed to sound the wind of the times.

Hanzhong Zhang... Did you also raise troops?

There are tens of thousands of troops in Xiliang in the west, and now the Zhang clan in Hanzhong is waving troops north... These three auxiliaries are destined to go back to ten years ago... Is there a chaotic situation where people and crows are full of white bones?

As countless black armor poured into Shangda, the chaos of Shangda... In just three hours, all of them have been calmed down, and in the face of the bloody soldiers, whether it is the scholar clan or the strong and strong, they dare not say a word.

"Zijun, I will hand it over to you in this Shangluo City, and I will leave a thousand armor soldiers to assist you in taking charge of Shangluo.

The Metropolitan Governor has a lot of plans, and he is on the throne... For our army in the future, it is crucial, after I leave, do not make a mess. ”

In the evening, Wei Yan sent troops to disperse the slaves and maids of the county government, and took off their armor... recruited Fu Tong and Wang Ping.

Out of the intention of exercising Wang Ping and Ma Zhong, before this time, Wei Yan deliberately brought the two of them... Now, Ma Zhong was left in the mall by Wei Yan, and Shangyu had just been beaten down, so naturally he had to leave a reliable person.

"General rest assured! Wang Ping is here, and he is on Luo'an. ”

Out of Brazil, after experiencing so many wars and storms, Wang Ping has grown up rapidly, and he has already brought ... A few points for the momentum of the general.

"Hmmm! Zijun does things... I'm naturally relieved! ”

"Count the days, the Metropolitan Governor has almost arrived in Lantian, and Zundao and I will lead the army to open tomorrow morning! This time, our army entered Guanzhong, and half of the grain and grass brought with it were left in the mall. You have to think about it. ”

"That's right! So don't you see that kid in the morning? ”

After carefully instructing Wang Ping, Wei Yan suddenly turned his head and swept left and right... Asked in a loud voice.

"Where can I go? I was supposed to find a place to hide and catch up on my sleep! ”

Looking at Wei Yan's angry and helpless appearance, Fu Tong responded with a chuckle.

As a reserve force valued by Zhang Yong, Peng Yi kicked Ma Jian out without hesitation in this westward entry, although he did not reward him for his actual position, but he also gave Ma Jian the name of a staff officer with the army.

"This kid... If they can be as diligent as Zijun and them, they won't let Peng Junshi bother so much! Forget it, anyway, you will be able to arrive in Lantian soon, this kind of headache, let the Metropolitan Governor deal with it! ”

Thinking of his speechless experience of being refuted by Ma Yan, Wei Yan decisively chose to expose it.

Treat people with "talent" and be tolerant... Let's bear with it.

……

Outside Lantian City.

The armor was arrayed, and the drums were beating non-stop.

Looking at the nearly 10,000 Hanzhong army that suddenly arrived outside the city, the entire Lantian City fell into trembling.

Although the county commanders and guards of Lantian City temporarily said that the Haoqiang clan in the city temporarily contributed their own private soldiers and slaves to the city to fill the number, they also gathered the number of 3,000.

"County Honor, the enemy army outside the city has stepped forward."

Following the instructions of the guard, Meng Qiu pulled his horse and looked at Cao Jun who was probing in the city and said loudly:

"Zhang Yong, the prince of Hanzhong, led the army here, if he surrendered, the army and the people would not disturb, if anyone dared to hold the blade against each other... Lawfully kill on sight! ”

After finishing speaking, I saw Meng Qiu take off the bow and arrow on his back, bend the bow and take the arrow... An arrow from afar shot the Cao soldiers at the head of the city.

Following Huang Zhong for so long, although Meng Qiu's archery skills have not yet reached the point where there are no false occurrences, the problem of killing the target is not big.

"General Chen... How good is that? Are you sure... Hold off enemy forces? ”

Looking at the back of Meng Qiu pulling out his horse and returning, and then at Qu Chang, who was only three zhang away from him, he swallowed wildly.

He went to great lengths to come to Lantian County, not precisely because Lantian is located in the hinterland, far away from the intrusion of Xiliang, stable and gold-making, in his heart... There is absolutely no idea of dedicating oneself to the Cao family.

"It's... Prefectural Honor, please... Borrow a step to speak! ”

Looking at the dense forest of swords, guns and swords outside the city, the full name of the guard surnamed Chen is Chen Hao, and at this moment Chen Hao only feels dizzy... Putting aside the in-law relationship with the Zhong family, his strength is not weak among the guards of Sanfu and the others, and it is close to the level of the middle stage of Liangang.

Can... Just because the strength is not weak, the eyes are naturally not weak.

The general who stepped forward to shout just now was a god-refining level general... As for why the Zhang clan in Hanzhong has a god-refining level general, that is not a question he should be thinking about at this moment.

He is still young, not to mention that with the big backer of the Zhong family, the future is promising, and he must not be folded here.

"General Chen... Is there anything you can't say out there that you have to say here? ”

Seeing Chen Hao drag himself to a corner of the city, Lantian County Order... I couldn't help but wave my sleeves, and after smoothing the folds on my sleeves, I looked up... Asked with a little dissatisfaction.

"County Zun, say something taboo, this Lantian City... I'm afraid I can't hold it! ”

Not caring about the disgusted look of Lantian County, Chen Hao poked his head... He stepped forward and whispered.

"How so? Although my Lantian is not a strong city, it is also two zhang high, plus these 3,000 soldiers and horses... How can you not hold it? ”

Chen Hao's words made Lantian County's heart tremble... Although he has also read several books on the Art of War, it is precisely because he has read the Art of War that he knows more or less that familiarizing himself with the Art of War and making good use of the Art of War are two different concepts.

"A few days ago, when I sent reinforcements to Chang'an, the soldiers I dispatched took away most of the bows and crossbows in the city before leaving. But there are less than 100 sheets, and it is difficult to play their role.

Without the suppression of bows and crossbows, the enemy troops outside the city will climb the city tower sooner or later, and the county respects it... If it is a short encounter, the 3,000 soldiers and horses that have been scraped together from east and west may be able to withstand the elite armor of Hanzhong? ”

"What if the houses in the city are demolished? Hit it with a rolling stone to repel the enemy. ”

After all, I am worried about the real estate and land that I have accumulated in the city, although I know that all this is a foregone conclusion... The Lantian County Order still has that unrealistic fantasy.

"It's easy for the county to think! If the enemy does not count the casualties, it only takes a few rounds of arrows to kill our city, and then... With bows and crossbows fired in unison, the soldiers at the head of our city are bound to suffer heavy casualties! What's more, the wood... When there is always an end, isn't the county in Chang'an ignorant of the situation? ”

"At this moment, the Hanzhong army is coming to the city, and there are no reinforcements outside our army... The fall of Lantian is not a matter of time. Contrarily... If we resist more fiercely... The slaughtering knife of the Hanzhong army will fall faster.

At that moment, the entire Lantian City is bound to be a river of blood! ”

Staring at the eyes of the Lantian County Commander, Chen Hao felt that he had read the thoughts of this county honor.

The... I have already retreated! All that is needed now is a push, nothing more.