Zhang Lang and his entourage hurried on the road, and a few days later arrived at Poqiang City in Jincheng County, Xiliang Prefecture. This is a small county town on the banks of the Huangshui River, sparsely populated, dilapidated, and somewhat desolate.

"Meet the General!" Ma Chao led a group of generals to meet Zhang Lang in the humble county hall. At this moment, Zhang Lang was standing at the top, fully clothed, dusty, and two majestic heavy-armored guards stood behind him with swords.

"You don't have to be polite!"

The generals straightened up.

"Meng Qi, tell me about the situation."

"No. The leaders of the Xiqiang tribes are all gathered in the Luodu Valley dozens of miles to the west, waiting for the arrival of the great general! General Xu Huang is leading a large army to camp east of the Lodu Valley! ”

Zhang Lang asked Ma Chao: "Meng Qi, how did you arrange it?" ”

Ma Chao replied: "The Xiqiang departments hope to make peace with the general!" The last general said in advance that he wanted the leaders of all departments to go to our barracks to meet the general before they could negotiate, and the other side had agreed a few days ago. However, after all, the people of Qianghu should not be gullible, the last general is already prepared for the worst, if Xiqiang shows any ill intentions, he will immediately launch a full-scale attack! ”

Zhang Lang smiled and nodded, and walked to the middle of the lobby, "Without further ado, let's go to Luodu Valley immediately!" ”

"No."

Luodu Valley, a dangerous place dozens of miles west of Poqiang City, where Ma Wu, the founding general of the Eastern Han Dynasty, once fought. The valleys of the Luodu Valley are vertical and horizontal, the mountains and rocks are towering, and the terrain is extremely dangerous. At this time, there were countless tents scattered inside and outside the Luodu Valley, where the Xiqiang tribes were stationed, with a total of 150,000 horses, led by Cheriji, the king of Xiqiang. The eye-catching tent in the center is the location of the temporary headquarters of the Xiqiang king Cheriji.

At this moment, Cherrigi was discussing with the leaders. Cherrigi is a dark-skinned, strong man with a flamboyant and strong temperament, and his hair style and clothing color are very different from those of the Han Chinese.

An officer rushed into the big tent, "My lord, there is a Han man outside who asks to see you!" ”

Cherrigi was stunned, "Han? Where did the Han people come from? ”

"I don't know, he won't say it, he just said that he came to help adults!"

"Let him in."

The officer answered, retreated, and a moment later brought with him a middle-aged Han man dressed as a guest.

"My lord, chiefs!" The middle-aged man saluted.

Cherrigi glanced at him and asked warily, "Who are you?" ”

"Contemptible Wei Dong, it was Yuan Shao's account to join the army."

The leaders were taken aback. Cheriji frowned and asked, "Are you Yuan Shao's person?" What are you here for? ”

Wei Dong smiled and said, "I'm here to help my lord." ”

……

Zhang Lang rushed to the camp outside the Luodu Valley, and the generals met Zhang Lang in the big tent, and then Zhang Lang ordered Xu Huang to send someone to inform the Xiqiang tribes to come to the meeting, and Xu Huang immediately complied.

Zhang Lang asked: "You have also dealt with the Qiang people, how is the combat power of the Qiang people?" ”

Ma Chao said: "The Qiang people are brave and brave, and they are especially elite with spears and fast horses!" However, the Qiang people don't know how to fight, and they are always chaotic when they fight! If you fight on the plains, 30,000 horses can deal with 100,000 of them! If you are fighting in the mountains or in the city, it will be difficult for our army to show its strengths, and it will not be easy to win even if the strength is equal! ”

Zhang Lang showed a thoughtful look.

Later that day, Beigong Boyu, the envoy of the Xiqiang king Cheriji, hurried in. Beigong Boyu met Zhang Lang in the big tent and said respectfully: "Beigong Boyu, the general under the command of the King of Xiqiang, on behalf of the King of Xiqiang, would like to extend my most sincere blessings to the General of the Han Dynasty!" ”

"Thank you. When will King Qiang come? ”

"Forgive me, General! Due to the riot in Anyi and other cities, the king hurried back last night to deal with it! ”

Zhang Lang frowned.

Beigong Boyu hurriedly said: "In order to express my apologies, the king specially ordered to present two thousand good horses as gifts!" ”

Zhang Lang was a little surprised, "When will King Qiang come?" ”

"It's going to take a few more days, so please wait a little longer."

Zhang Lang also stood up and walked to Beigong Boyu's side, Beigong Boyu looked a little nervous. Zhang Lang suddenly shouted: "Beigong Boyu, you dare to cheat in front of me!" ”

Beigong Boyu was shocked.

"Come on! Drag me down and cut it down! ”

Immediately, two heavily armored guards came in, grabbed Beigong Boyu and dragged him out!

Ma Chao, Xu Huang and the others all looked puzzled. Beigong Boyu shouted loudly: "I don't accept it!" I'm not guilty! General, you can't kill me! ”

Zhang Lang motioned for the guards to stop, walked up to Beigong Boyu, stared at his eyes, and sneered. Beigong Boyu was flustered, cold sweat couldn't help but overflow on his forehead, and he swallowed his saliva.

Zhang Lang was just deceiving him just now, but at this moment, Beigong Boyu's expression made Zhang Lang really start to suspect that the other party was playing some conspiracy!

"I'll give you one last chance! Tell your plot honestly, or send your head back! With that, he went back to the top and sat down.

Beigong Boyu was flustered, he didn't know what to do, he looked up at Zhang Lang, and saw that he was looking at himself all the time, as if he was confident.

Beigong Boyu felt that the matter might have been revealed, and he was worried that the other party was cheating on himself, so he knelt there and was silent for a long time.

Syllable! Zhang Lang suddenly slapped the table and shouted, "Drag it down!" Chopped! ”

The two guards immediately dragged Beigong Boyu outside. Beigong Boyu was shocked and hurriedly shouted: "The general spares his life!" The general spares his life! The villain said! The villain says everything! ”

"Wait a minute!"

The two guards stopped.

Zhang Lang glanced at Beigong Boyu, "Bring him up." ”

The two guards dragged Beigong Boyu back to the middle of the big tent and threw it to the ground.

"Tell me, what do you want to do?"

Beigong Boyu swallowed his saliva, "The king did not return to Anyi City, but, instead, led all the cavalry to leave Luodu Valley last night and made a detour to Yunwu!" ”…… Yoongo, the seat of the Jincheng County Office.

Everyone present was taken aback, and Ma Chao scolded angrily: "What a Cherrigie! Dare to play tricks with me! ”

Zhang Lang frowned and asked, "How many troops are there in Luodu Valley now?" ”

Beigong Boyu looked hesitant.

Zhang Lang sneered: "You have betrayed the Qiang people!" Even if you return to them, will they let you go? You Qiang people don't need me to explain to you how you prisoners handle, do you? ”

Beigong Boyu's face was like ashes, and he sighed, "At present, there are only 30,000 foot soldiers in Luodu Valley!" ”

Zhang Lang carefully inquired about the situation of An Yi and other cities, and then asked Beigong Boyu again about the information that he had said before, and after comparing it before and after, he asked Beigong Boyu to be taken down to be strictly guarded.

"General, Yungo only has a few thousand defenders, and it is impossible to withstand Cherrighi's attack! We must hurry back! Xu Huang said urgently. Ma Chao clenched his fists with anger on his face and said, "Lord, please give me three thousand iron horses!" I'm going to take off Cherrigi's head! ”

Zhang Lang looked thoughtful.