Yuan Xi led the army on the way to the army, and suddenly learned the news that the Jiguan Pass had been lost and the entire army had been annihilated. The army temporarily halted its advance, and Yuan Xi summoned his generals and the Karasuma people to discuss countermeasures.

At the meeting, the ministry general Jiao Touche advocated the withdrawal to Taiyuan to hold on to the rescue, but the ministry general Zhang Nan said: "Now that the party is in mourning, if you don't forge ahead, the military spirit will inevitably be lost, and the situation will be difficult to clean up at that time!" Moreover, our army has more than 200,000 troops, and Lu Bujun's Liankeji Guan Party must have paid a certain price. I should continue to attack and fight with Lu Bu's army under Shangdang City!" If he can defeat or even annihilate Lu Bu's army in one go, the second son will definitely stand out among all the sons! ”

Yuan Xi hesitated and looked at Bun Dun, "What does the king think?" "Ton, Karasuma King, this is a dark-skinned, extremely burly, steel-bearded strong man, wrapped in fur armor, with a wild and flamboyant temperament.

Bang Dun said excitedly: "I have long heard that the general of the Han Dynasty is a hero, I want to wave him to see if he is worthy of his name!" ”

Yuan Xi hesitated for a moment, and then decisively said: "Order the army to continue to advance and fight with Lu Bu under Shangdang City!" ”

The generals clenched their fists and promised.

The army continued to march towards the party, and at the same time, Yuan Xi sent an envoy to order Han Heng to prepare grain and grass, and at the same time summoned a private soldier of the Shi clan to come to help in the battle.

His gaze temporarily turned to Yuan Shao's side.

Just as Yuan Shao racked his brains to prepare for a decisive battle with Cao Cao, bad news came from Bingzhou: the party in Jiguan was lost one after another, and tens of thousands of soldiers were lost.

Yuan Shao was shocked and hurriedly summoned all the strategists to discuss countermeasures.

Xu You pondered: "For today's plan, it is advisable to order the second prince to stick to Taiyuan, wait for the lord to solve Cao Cao, and then wave the army to deal with Lu Bu!" As long as the war here is resolved, there is nothing to be afraid of! ”

Tian Feng objected: "No! If so, what if the war is unfavorable here? ”

When Yuan Shao heard this, he couldn't help but feel displeased.

Xu You pointed to Tian Feng's nose and asked, "Tian Feng, what do you mean by this?" Do you think that the lord is not Cao Cao's opponent? Do you think that my millions of people are still inferior to Cao Apu's 500,000 soldiers? ”

Yuan Shao snorted coldly.

Tian Feng hurriedly explained: "Lord Mingjian, I don't have this meaning in the next place!" Xu Yu is malicious slander! ”

Yuan Shao glanced at him, "Okay, I've already decided!" Ling Xi'er is guarding Taiyuan, and I will step up the attack on Cao Cao! After winning, solve Lu Bu in one go! ”

Tian Feng's face changed greatly, and he hurriedly said: "No, no! Lord, Cao Cao is the hero of the world, how can our army win in an instant? And Lu Bu is a tiger and wolf, and the second son is afraid that he is not his opponent! The subordinates thought that they should immediately take a defensive position to confront Cao Cao in Guandu, and at the same time order Zhang Jaw Gaolan to lead 200,000 troops out of Huguan to attack Lu Bu on the side, so that the danger of merging the state would be solved! ”

Xu You pointed at Tian Feng and asked angrily: "Tian Feng, are you colluding with Cao Cao?" ”

Tian Feng was furious: "Xu You, don't you spew blood? ”

Xu You sneered: "Cao Cao is in danger now, but you instigated the lord to stop attacking at this time, doesn't this mean that you have colluded with Cao Cao?" How much good did he give you? ”

Yuan Shao's face became ugly, and he said coldly: "Tian Feng, are you guilty?" ”

Tian Feng was shocked, and hurriedly hugged his fists and said, "Lord! Don't listen to Xu Yu's words! Otherwise, you will be defeated, and you will regret it too late! ”

Yuan Shao was furious and slammed the table, "Presumptuous! Come on! ”

The curtain was immediately lifted, and several sword-pressing warriors rushed in. Yuan Shao blamed himself very much, and Tian Feng said angrily: "Give me this presumptuous rotten confucian!" Drag it out! Several warriors immediately stepped forward, picked up Tian Feng and dragged him outside, Tian Feng shouted to himself: "Lord, if you don't listen to the advice, you will regret it!" ……”

Yuan Shao was so angry that he couldn't stop snorting. Standing on the right hand, Sujilian had a smug look on his beard. Chao Yuan Shao hugged his fist, "Lord, Tian Feng's nonsense doesn't have to be taken to heart!" Now you should immediately pass the book to the second son, and at the same time step up the attack on Cao Cao! If you can solve Cao Cao as much as possible, the world will be the lord's! ”

Yuan Shao nodded sympathetically, and immediately gave the order.

To the south, Xiangyang.

In the early morning mist, 500,000 Sun Jian's army set off in two parts, one was led by Sun Jian to attack Xichuan along the Yangtze River from Jiangling, and the other was led by Zhou Yu to attack Hanzhong. At the same time, Lu Bujun, who was aware of Sun Jian's movements, began to actively mobilize, and troops and materials were gathering on the battlefield.

In the tense atmosphere of the approaching war, Chengdu showed a rare comfort and calm.

An inconspicuous carriage heard outside a large mansion. A middle-aged man who got out of the car and was dressed and looked very ordinary was followed by the butler and entered the gate. No one paid attention to this scene. The owner of this mansion is named Zhang Shiheng, the largest family in Xichuan, with thousands of acres of fertile land, countless servants, and unimaginable resources in his hands. Not long ago, in order to expand the army, Lu Bu apportioned a large amount of money and grain to various scholars, and this Xichuan scholar was knocked away by Zhang Lang.

Outside the gate of Chengdu Thorn Mansion, several knights attracted the attention of passers-by. Those knights were not Han Chinese, and they were not men, and a few young women in short leather armor and with a toned figure came to the gate of the Thorn Mansion. The female knight at the head is none other than Zhu Rong, the matriarch of the Zhurong Department.

Several of the girls turned over and dismounted, and handed them to the guards at the door. The officials who had been waiting for a long time immediately stepped forward and led Zhu Rong and the others into the gate.

In the hall, Zhu Rong saw Xichuan Thorn Shi Fazheng and performed a Nanban etiquette: "My lord." ”

Fa Zheng left his seat and went down to the hall, smiled and hugged his fists and said, "The queen has worked hard all the way. He spread his right hand: "Queen, please be seated." Zhu Rong walked to the left and knelt down. Fa Zheng walked to the right side and sat down. The two servants served tea and withdrew.

Zhu Rong asked, "I don't know if the adults urgently summoned me here, what is the matter?" ”

Fa Zheng smiled slightly, "There is something, I want to ask the queen for help!" "Your Excellency, please speak."

Fa Zheng said: "I don't hide it from the queen, Sun Jian's army is attacking our army on two fronts, I want to ask the queen to lead the southern barbarian troops to help in the war, I don't know what the queen wants?" ”

Zhu Rong frowned, glanced at Fa Zheng, and said bluntly: "Do you want to use us?" Fa Zheng shook his head, "No! It's mutually beneficial! I know that your Nanban tribes have always regarded Nanzhong as their own land, and I can promise you that as long as you participate in the war, all parts of Nanzhong will be handed over to your various ethnic groups for autonomy. ”

Zhu Rong was taken aback, "Really? ”

Fa Zheng nodded.

Zhu Rong hesitated for a moment and glanced at Fa Zheng, "I don't believe you." ”