Shi Yuan, Zhongwen, you quickly ordered all troops and horses, seize and rest, and at the same time prepare weapons and baggage, and immediately send troops to Yongzhou five days later! ”

"Whoa!"

When Pang Tong and Li You heard this, they opened their mouths to bow and went together.

Let's say that Zhao Yun led the troops to rush to Yongzhou in the starry night. A few days later, just after arriving at the border of Yongzhou and Liangzhou, Zhao Yun heard that the soldiers of Guanzhong had come to report that the Shu army was attacking Chencang. When Zhao Yun heard this, he was in a hurry, so he led the army to hope for Chen Cang's help. When Zhao Yun reached the realm of Chencang, he heard the shouts of killing outside the city, and knew that it must be the self-army and the Shu army fighting. Zhao Yun immediately led troops to the rescue, and happened to see Zhang Fei and Huang Zhong fighting, so he rushed to the rescue in time.

At that moment, Huang Zhong heard that Zhao Yun told him about the past, his heart sank, and he hurriedly told Zhao Yun about Zhuge Liang's plan to fight the soldiers, and then commanded again.

"It looks like it was caught in the pipe. Now His Royal Highness the Prince is going to Chang'an to report, Zilong hurry up! ”

When Zhao Yun heard that Zhuge Liang was going to attack Chang'an from Qishan, his face changed continuously, but when he saw that Huang Zhong was seriously injured, he hurriedly asked.

"Old General Huang, your injuries are not light. If I go, who will stand in the way of that Yide? ”

When Huang Zhong heard this, his eyes widened and he shouted.

"How dare Zilong despise the old man!? Although the old man is injured, there is still Wenyuan in the city, and we and the two of us work together, even if Zhang Yide has monstrous ability, it is rare to be presumptuous. What's more, if the old man has a carved bow in his hand, who would dare to be presumptuous!? ”

When Zhao Yun heard this, his expression froze, and he knew that there was no room for delay, and he didn't dare to slack off, so he parted ways with Huang Zhong. Huang Zhong made a move and said take care. The two have their own responsibilities and cherish each other. After the prayer. Zhao Yun waved his horsewhip and led his troops to rush in the direction of Yongzhou. Huang Zhong was afraid that the Shu soldiers would come back to kill, so he hurriedly collected his troops and returned to the city.

However, it was said that Zhang Fei was repelled by Zhao Yun and led the remnants back to the village. At this time, Zhang Liao's army in the village has been withdrawn. Zhang Fei returned to the village and saw that the village was in a mess, and his anger was even greater. When Fa Zheng heard that Zhang Fei had returned to the village, he hurried out of the tent, but saw that Zhang Fei's armor was uneven, and he was very embarrassed, so he hurriedly asked what was the matter. Zhang Fei then told him about the past. As soon as Fa Zheng heard that Zhao Yun was coming, his face changed, and he urgently asked Zhang Fei to enter the account to discuss. And in a moment the people sat down in their tents. The face of the law was dark, and he said in a condensed voice.

"Zhao Zilong is about to arrive in Chencang, presumably Wen Bufan's army is coming. Nowadays, Chen Cangcheng has a strong enemy again, but I am afraid it will be difficult to break it! ”

When Zhang Fei heard this, he glared around, pulled his voice like Lei Gong, and shouted angrily.

"What's wrong with Zhao Zilong!? Today, I just have a vicious battle with the old horseman, and I am not strong enough, and when I go to war tomorrow, I will definitely kill him to avenge today's humiliation!! ”

When Ma Liang heard this, his brows furrowed, and he hurriedly persuaded.

"Zhao Zilong has been in the world for decades and has never been defeated. The general must not be careless against the enemy, not to mention that although the troops in Chencang City are small, they are guarded by Zhao, Huang, and Zhang. This matter needs to be considered in the long run!! ”

"Wen Bufan's army is approaching, the current situation is urgent, and there is no room for delay, how can it be delayed!? What's more, Zhang Wenyuan and Huang Hansheng are both injured, so there is no need to worry, when Zhao Zilong is killed, the other army will be in chaos, take advantage of the situation to attack it, and Chen Cang can be broken in one fell swoop!! ”

Zhang Fei's voice was like thunder, and the whole tent was shaking. Seeing this, Ma Liang shook his head and sighed, and then looked at Fazheng. Fa Zheng's face was calm, and he muttered for a while, but he responded to Zhang Fei's words, his eyes lit up, and he said in a condensed voice.

"What General Zhang said is reasonable. Now we can't afford to retreat, when the three armies are ordered, seize and rest tonight. Early tomorrow morning, we will attack the city with all our might, and if we can break through Chencang, we will be in a favorable position, and we can attack and retreat and defend. When the army is unanimous, we will immediately send troops to intercept it, and if there is any case, we can also retreat to Chencang and slowly entangle with the other army! ”

When Ma Liang heard this, his expression changed continuously, and he stopped talking, but finally didn't say a word, just sighed long. The decision has been decided, so Zhang Fei assigned orders to the generals and ordered the three armies to attack the city tomorrow.

Zhang Fei wanted to give it a go, and the battle of Chen Cangcheng was imminent.

However, it was said that Wang Ping led 3,000 soldiers and horses to Nanzheng according to Zhuge Liang's order. The handover was completed, Zhuge Liang taught Wang Ping to guard Nanzheng, personally led 5,000 strong men, and the two generals of Hehuaxiong and Ma Dai, and transferred to Xiegu. At this time, the battle in Chencang was fierce, and they all thought that the Shu army would send troops from Chencang and kill them to Yongzhou. The various passes and gorges in the valley were empty and unprepared. Zhuge Liang was taken by surprise, attacked it unprepared, and took the Guanxia lightly for several days, and all the Tang soldiers guarding the pass were captured, and no one left. The so-called soldier is fast, Zhuge Liang marched all the way to the speed, until Qishan, the street pavilion guard, Zhuge Liang sent someone to pay the soldiers, and deceived the pass. Zhuge Liang led troops to raid and captured more than 1,000 troops in the pass, all without effort. The street pavilion has been lost, Zhuge Liang did not dare to attack too quickly, and taught his soldiers to pretend to be Tang soldiers to go to Chang'an to explore intelligence. A few days later, the soldiers returned, reporting that Xu Huang heard that Chen Cang was in danger, and transferred troops and horses for several days, and now Chang'an was empty, with only 8,000 soldiers and horses guarding. Zhuge Liang was overjoyed when he heard the report, the current situation is as he expected before, if there is no accident, Chang'an City can be obtained with a gesture. Zhuge Liang quickly ordered the armies to rest and accumulate ji

g Yangrui, set off on the same day, and attacked Chang'an. The next day, Zhuge Liang first sent Ma Dai to lead 2,000 soldiers and horses, all pretending to be Tang soldiers, rushed to Chang'an, falsely claiming that the Shu soldiers attacked Qishan, and the Qishan Pass was critical.

Before leaving, Zhuge Liang and Ma Dai said.

"There are many dangers and many changes. If something happens, not only Bozhan and all the sergeants will be killed. Shu also has the disaster of destroying the country. I also hope that Bozhan will be flexible and be careful in everything! ”

When Ma Dai heard this, his eyes lit up, and he shouted.

"Strategists don't have to worry too much. Someone must be cautious and move forward!! ”

Ma Dai bowed his hand and shouted. Zhuge Liang smiled, very pleased, and taught Ma Dai to lead the troops quickly. Ma Dai got the order, led 2,000 soldiers and horses, and quickly marched to Chang'an. Zhuge Liang led Huaxiong and other generals to lead troops and then responded.

But it is said that in Chang'an City, the former glory and liveliness are gone. At present, the Shu army is attacking Chencang, and I don't know when it will be killed in Chang'an. Most of the people in the city were afraid of war, so most of them stayed at home, and the streets were sparsely populated. At this time, in the Zhongyi Mansion, Xu Huang couldn't sleep at night, he always felt frightened, a pair of tiger eyebrows wrinkled, and he didn't relax for a long time. The current battle situation is urgent, and since Guan Yu and Xi Zhicai were defeated and returned to Chang'an. Guan Yu's injuries had not healed, and Xu Huang was afraid that Guan Yu would learn about the war and become angry and aggravate his injuries, so he did not tell him. As for Xi Zhicai, he suddenly fell seriously ill and is now sick in bed. Xu Huang didn't tell Chen Cang about it. At this time, Xu Huang could only discuss the war with Pang De. Pang De saw that Xu Huang's face was dark, his expression froze, and he said comfortingly.

"Xu Gong doesn't have to worry about it. Now that the lord has pacified the Xiliang trouble, he will soon send reinforcements back to help. Chen Cangcheng was also guarded by General Huang Lao, Wen Yuan and other generals, and Taifu gave advice. Although the Shu army is overwhelming, it is impossible to break through Chen Cang for a while. At this time, Xu Gong has dispatched troops and horses to rush to help for several days. This time it will definitely turn evil into good fortune!! ”

When Xu Huang heard this, he sighed and said.

"I hope so. However, Zhuge Kongming uses soldiers like a god, and there are unpredictable plans of ghosts and gods, so he has to be more prepared. If there is a case, the other army will enter Chang'an. How can a certain face be seen in the Tang King!? ”

While the two were discussing, a soldier suddenly came to report that the Shenzhi Hou Xizhi was critically ill and summoned the two to go quickly. Xu Huang's face changed drastically when he heard this, as if he had been hit by ten thousand thunders, he trembled all over, screamed bitterly, and almost fainted. Everyone was about to wake up, Xu Huang suddenly stabilized his panic, rushed out, and rushed to the Shenzhi Marquis Mansion. When Xu Huang and Pang De rushed to Xi Zhicai's inner room, they saw Xi Zhicai sitting on the bed, his expression pale and colorless, and his breath was weak. Standing on both sides were his wife, his family, and the ministers of the court. Xu Huang hurriedly came, and everyone saluted. Xi Zhicai sighed and taught everyone to retreat. The crowd wept and bowed back. At this moment, only Xi Zhicai, Xu Huang, and Pang De are left in the room. The color in Xi Zhicai's deep eyes gradually became dim, as if it would pass away at any time. Xu Huang gritted his teeth and held back his grief, but tears still broke out of his eyes. Suddenly, Xi Zhicai said slowly.

"Seven years ago, a certain life was exhausted, but fortunately, Zuo Gong continued his life. A certain has been able to survive to this day, and seeing the lord establish the Western Tang Dynasty, his heart is enough to comfort him. People are not satisfied, and a certain lord is fighting in the world now, and he is a very human minister, and he has fulfilled the ambition of the year. It's a pity that the world has not yet been unified. You should work hard to help the lord start a business, calm the troubled times, and realize the great ambition of driving the world with the people! ”

Xu Huang and Pang De listened to the words and wept and worshipped. Xi Zhicai smiled faintly and said suddenly.

"Since I was bedridden, officials from all over the DPRK and the Central Committee have come to visit, and they have all been worried. Only you and the other two come every time, looking hurried.

The country is in great trouble, although you want to hide it from me. But I already knew that. Now that I'm dying, why don't I tell it sooner? ”

When Xu Huang heard this, he had already burst into tears, and he said his guilt repeatedly, so he told everything about the past. When Xi Zhicai heard this, his face changed continuously, and suddenly he shouted as if he was returning to the light.

"Gongming, you have always acted cautiously, how can you be so careless this time!!"

When Xu Huang heard this, his face suddenly changed greatly, and he asked anxiously. Xi Zhicai reached out and grabbed Xu Huang's sleeve tightly, and said sharply.

"You hope that Chen Cang will deploy so many soldiers and horses. Chang'an was empty of troops. If Zhuge Liang comes out with a surprise army, enters the valley, and leaves Qishan, Chang'an will be in danger!! ”

As soon as Xi Zhicai's words fell, it was like a sharp sword stuck in Xu Huang's heart. Xu Huang's face was full of horror. Suddenly, Xi Zhicai let out a 'wow', vomited blood, and opened his mouth to say something, but he couldn't pronounce a clear word in his mouth. Xu Huang was in a hurry, and Xi Zhicai grabbed Xu Huang's wrist tightly, but after all, he couldn't make a plan, and died of exhaustion at the age of fifty-six. At this point, the famous and intelligent Prime Minister of the Western Tang Dynasty, Xi Zhicai, lost his life. Xu Huang glared at the tiger fiercely, screaming in pain, but Xi Zhicai did not react, and he saw that he was no longer breathing. Pang De hurriedly rushed out and ordered the servants in the palace to summon the imperial physician Hua Tuo to come and heal. After a while, Hua Tuo arrived, and when he saw the breath of Xi Zhicai, he knew that he had returned to God, shook his head and sighed.

"The Divine Wisdom Marquis has returned to God. The old man is just an ordinary man, and he has no way to bring the dead back to life, and he also asks the two Ming Dukes to mourn. ”

When Xu Huang and Pang De heard this, they cried bitterly, crying as if their liver and intestines were broken, and they were overwhelmed with grief.

Suddenly, the fortune of heaven changed. The thunder is rolling, the sky and the earth are dark, and you can't see your fingers. The wind blew, the thunder roared, and suddenly the heavy rain poured down, covering the entire Chang'an City in an instant. Xi Zhicai's wife and heirs rushed over one after another, and when they saw that Xi Zhicai had died, they wept bitterly. The maidservants and servants in the house all wept. The officials of the DPRK and China, who were waiting outside the palace, were all shocked when they heard the crying, and they rushed in and rushed to visit.

For a while, in the Shenzhi Hou Mansion, the cry shook the sky. The heavy rain was blowing, as if he was also crying for the death of Xi Zhicai. At this moment, outside Chang'an City, Ma Dai led his troops to come in the heavy rain. The castle guard hurriedly asked. Ma Dai held a talisman in his hand, saying that Qishan was attacked by the Shu army and was in danger, and the soldiers in the city immediately reported to the Marquis of Zhongyi. When the guard heard this, his face changed greatly, and he hurriedly taught someone to report Xu Huang. Ma Dai waited under the city, and the thunder was rolling, and the wind and rain were blowing, which made the Ma Dai army extremely embarrassed. Ma Dai didn't dare to show the slightest panic, squinted at a pair of lion eyes, and waited calmly.