After Pang Tong received a satisfactory answer, he did not stay long, and walked out in a good mood.

Not long after Pang Tong left, Guo Jia came.

When Zhang Lang saw Guo Jia coming, he put down the things in his hand and said with a smile: "I know that Fengxiao will definitely come, come and sit here." ”

Guo Jia didn't shirk either, and said without waiting for his ass to sit hot: "Did the lord really decide to let Zhou Yu enter Guanzhong after taking the calendar?" ”

Zhang Lang didn't answer, but said strangely: "I thought you would come and ask me why I sent Pang Tong to Lixia City?" ”

Guo Jia said with a smile: "Although Pang Tong is domineering and domineering, he does have real talent and learning. He went to Lixia City, and Jia Ying also thought it was a good choice. But this person is so conceited, he is afraid that sooner or later he will stumble. The lord is still ready. ”

Although Guo Jia admits Pang Tong's talent, there is still dissatisfaction in his tone, Zhang Langren is old and refined, where can he not hear it? He didn't break it, but just smiled and said, "I have my own measure in this matter." As for what you're talking about, I haven't made up my mind yet. ”

Guo Jia said in a deep voice: "On the surface, the lord's territory is expanding, and the power is getting stronger and stronger, but if you think about it carefully, there are many hidden dangers, Cao Ying's army rose from Yangzhou, but it was Yanzhou that was painstakingly managed, it can be said that Cao Ying's power is extremely deep-rooted in Yanzhou, at this time, the surface situation is suppressed by the lord, once the front is unfavorable, all the contradictions are afraid that they will all be stimulated." Moreover, at this time, the Shuchuan forces are like Zhongtian, and they are afraid that once they turn their faces with Liu Bei, they will eventually face the unfavorable situation of fighting on the second line. ”

Zhang Lang sighed and said: "I naturally know about this matter, I don't worry about anything now, I'm just worried that there is not enough time." ”

"What does the lord mean?" With Guo Jia's shrewdness, it is still difficult to understand what Zhang Lang means.

Zhang Lang picked up the tea set and tasted it lightly, only to feel the aroma and refreshing. Zhang Lang said slowly: "If I want to enter Xishu, it can be divided into three routes: one is from Jiangling out of Xiling, along the three rivers into Shu, of which Kuizhou Jiangguan is the key; One route is Xiangyang through the valley lowland between Dahong Mountain and Jingshan to reach the Jianghan Plain, and then along the Hanshui River to the west to Hanzhong; The other way can go out of the customs and go to the right. In the three roads, although those who enter Sichuan from the river can become a hegemon, but the Sichuan army chokes the Kuizhou Jiangguan and occupies a great advantage in geographical advantages. Surrounded by mountains in Hanzhong, Shu Road is even more difficult, and it is difficult to overcome it because of the generals such as Guan Yu. For today's plan, there is only one way out of the customs, taking Longyou to seize Shaanxi, or surprise soldiers, so that the surname is relatively greater. Therefore, if you want to destroy Shu, every inch of land in Guanzhong must be contested. ”

Of course, Guo Jia knew this, so he didn't answer Zhang Lang's words, but just waited silently for him to say next.

Zhang Lang continued: "If I can force the army across the Yellow River, press to Liyang, and shake the foundation of the north before Liu Bei captures Guanzhong, then I will inevitably send Zhou Yu west into Chang'an to fight for the four fortresses in Guanzhong." As long as I can stabilize Wuguan, control Sanguan, and send two generals to guard Xiling and Xiangyang, and strictly defend in several precipitous places, then no matter how strong Liu Bei's troops are, it will be even more difficult to step out of the Central Plains. As long as these places can last for two or three years, I will have enough time to clean up Cao Ying and dominate the north. Then turn around and clean up Liu Bei and conquer Xishu. ”

Guo Jia suddenly remembered Zhou Shan's naval army, if Zhang Lang was allowed to take Lixia City, drive the naval army into the Yellow River, and after collecting a large area of territory south of the Yellow River, and completely burn the war to the north of the Yellow River, then Zhou Shan's naval army would be used to determine the surname. Thinking of this, Guo Jia looked at Zhang Lang with some amazement, could it be that a few years ago, the lord thought of this step? If so, it would be shocking. Guo Jia suppressed the emotions in his heart and said calmly: "A hundred-legged insect is dead but not stiff." Although Cao Ying was defeated and returned to Hebei, his strength was still extremely strong, and the lord must not take it lightly. ”

Zhang Lang said indifferently: "I never underestimate others. Fortunately, Cao Ying did us a great favor and let Meng Huo rebel, if it was Zhuge Liang who went to Longyou this time, then I don't have any expectations for the four places in Guanzhong. But now it is Liu Bei who is leading the troops, and it is a pity not to grasp such an opportunity. ”

Guo Jia actually did not have much resistance to Zhang Lang's march into Guanzhong, because if he wanted to unify the Central Plains, this was the only way. The key is to grasp the issue of time, since Zhang Lang said so, he didn't say much, just said: "Is the lord so sure that he can cross the Yellow River?" Don't forget that Cao Bin has already led the army to Jibei. ”

Zhang Lang smiled: "Then it depends on Pang Tong's ability." ”

Forty days later, Zhang Lang's army forced into Chenliucheng, and Huang Xu led his troops to attack at night.

Chen Liucheng is in a storm, and there is a situation where the city is broken and people are killed at any time.

With Cao Ying's move north, the territory south of the Yellow River was drastically reduced, and most of the soldiers who defended the city were shaken in their hearts except for a few loyal people.

At this time, Gao Shun could not overcome it for a long time, and had retreated to Tai'an to hold on, hoping that reinforcements would arrive as soon as possible.

This time, he finally waited for the person sent by Zhang Lang, but there was only one one-armed Xu Huang.

Gao Shun couldn't hide the disappointment in his heart, and said to Xu Huang with a wry smile: "General Xu, did the lord send you alone?" ”

Xu Huang shook his head and said, "No." ”

Gao Shun was stunned for a moment, and then said in surprise: "Is there still a large army on the way?" ”

Xu Huang shook his head with a smile, at this time, he had already regained his previous confidence and said, "The general will send another person this time." ”

With Gao Shun's calmness, he still couldn't control his emotions, which shows how much pressure Xun Yu gave him, and he was thinking about it, who was it? Guo Jia? Cheng Yu? Or who? If the lord really sent one of them, it would be better than 100,000 male soldiers, just when Gao Shun was beaming, Xu Huang said coldly: "The lord sent another person named Pang Tong." ”

"Pang Tong?" Gao Shun was stunned, who is this person? A look of disappointment spread over his face.

Xu Huang saw Gao Shun's blank expression, and couldn't help laughing: "General Gao, don't underestimate this person." Mr. Pang is the lord's own order, as for his ability, well, how to say it, you will understand in the future. ”

Gao Shun looked at Xu Huang suspiciously, and saw that he had always been unconvinced with the look of admiration on his face at this time, and his heart was a little calm.

Xu Huang muttered to Gao Shun for a while, and the latter left with a shocked face.

At this time, Pang Tong was kneeling at the table with a smile on his face, and the table was full of fine wine and exquisite food.

And on the top of Pang Tong is Xiahou Yuan, opposite is Xun You, and the rest of the people are Xia Yuan's right-hand men.

Xiahou Yuan stared at Pang Tong, seeing that he looked so trivial, he couldn't help but feel a little contemptuous, if it wasn't for Xun You's strong admiration, he was afraid that Xiahou Yuan would have already walked away.

Xun You smiled, raised the wine bottle and said: "Mr. Pang's name is like thunder, and it is really a blessing for the prime minister to come to take refuge this time." ”

Pang Tong still said with that arrogant expression: "Don't dare, don't dare, Hebei is full of talents, and the light of rice grains, how dare you compete with Haoyue." ”

Xun You smiled and said: "Why should Mr. Pang be humble, it's just that I heard that Mr. Pang has been studying in the south of the Yangtze River and doesn't ask about the world, and now he suddenly came here, and he really feels a little surprised." ”

Pang Tong couldn't hear the sound of Xun You's words, Xun You was obviously wary of himself, but Pang Tong didn't allow it, just nodded and said, "It's true." However, I watched the sky at night, and I was afraid that there would be a big change in the form of the Central Plains in the near future, so I decided to go out of the mountain and make a Mingjun. ”

Xun You tapped the wine bottle lightly with his fingers, his eyes were unfathomable, and occasionally showed a hint of light and said, "Oh? What will change? ”

Pang Tong didn't want to think about it and said: "The stars are shining, the stars are dim, the broken wolves are in place, the three stars are too chong, the purple qi is rising in the east, and the sky is uncertain." ”

Xiahou Yuan, who had been a cultivator, suddenly opened his eyes and said sharply: "Since the purple qi is rising, why does Pang Tong still vote for the prime minister?" ”

Pang Tongdian was not afraid of Xiahou Yuan, and said leisurely: "People who judge people by their appearance abound. Zhang Lang, who is commensurate with his discernment, is no exception. What's more, others who are more than several times worse than Zhang Lang ......" After saying this, Pang Tong's eyes had drifted to Xiahou Yuan.

Xiahou Yuan almost broke the wine bottle and glared at Pang Tong angrily.

Xun You narrowed his eyes and shook his head, sighed and said, "Mortals look at their appearance, and wise people look at their hearts." Since ancient times, people who judge people by their appearance abound. ”

If Pang Tong thought that this would eliminate Xiahou Yuan's vigilance, then he would not be Pang Tong. And Pang Tong didn't intend to make Xiahou Yuan completely satisfied, he opened his mouth and said indifferently: "Although Tong doesn't dare to say that he can reverse the situation, turn his hands into clouds, and turn his hands into rain, but how can he be regarded as a success in school, since there are no people here, there is a place to keep people." ”

Seeing that Pang Tong was about to leave, Xun You hurriedly stood up and said, "Mr. Pang is not in a hurry. ”

Pang Tong said coldly: "Master Xun doesn't need to persuade him, let's think more about my surname." ”

Xun You was a little stunned when Pang Tong's strange soldiers came out, and then said with a smile: "What is Mr. Pang's opinion?" ”

Pang Tong looked at Xiahou Yuan coldly and didn't say a word.

Xiahou Yuan's face was full of unhappiness, but under Xun You's frequent gestures, he could only ask helplessly: "Mr. Pang, Yuan was a little negligent just now, and asked Mr. Pang not to take it to heart." ”

Pang Tong snorted coldly, raised his head proudly, and said nothing.

Xiahou Yuan's whole body trembled angrily, and his arm had already grasped the hilt of the sword tightly, if Xun Yu hadn't stopped it in time, he was afraid that Pang Tong's head would have already fallen to the ground.

Pang Tong suddenly sighed and said: "That's it, Lord Xun, since this is the case, I forgive Tong for being rude and take his leave." ”

After Pang Tong said this, he strode away, as if he didn't want to stay for a moment.

Xun You said angrily to Xiahou Yuan: "General, you are really, Mr. Pang has the talent to go through the heavens and latitudes, if it wasn't for the fact that he started to invite each other a few years ago, I'm afraid that Mr. Pang doesn't want to step into this door, hey." ”

Xiahou Yuan saw that Xun Yu admired him so much, and remembered Cao Ying's current situation, and couldn't help but feel annoyed.

Xun Yu hurriedly chased a few steps, stopped Pang Tong when he was about to go out, and apologized: "Sir, don't be so angry, General Xiahou is such a surname." ”

Pang Tong said indifferently: "Since Lord Xun is so hearted, then Tong can't be polite, I heard that Zhang Lang has sent reinforcements up......"

Speaking of this, Pang Tong paused, and sure enough, Xun You answered and said calmly: "This is an inevitable thing." ”

Pang Tong suddenly laughed and said: "Lord Xun, Lord Xun, I didn't expect you to be so arrogant, if you think so, I'm afraid that within a month, I will guarantee that your head will fall to the ground." ”

Xun You's face sank, and he didn't seem to believe it: "Mr. Pang seems to be alarmist." ”

Pang Tong said lightly: "Believe it or not." This time, Zhang Lang sent the newly developed strong crossbow car, which was like a large bow bed, firing more than ten arrows at a time, and the lethality was extremely strong. If that's all there is, the situation is not so serious, the terrible thing is that the crossbow also fires another kind of fire, which can be detonated when it lands, and the power is incomparable, even a city wall, if it is continuously launched by this kind of strong ballista, I am afraid that it will collapse after a few hours. Fortunately, the amount of this kind of fire is very small, but if it is used to break the city gate, it is more than enough. Okay, if it weren't for Lord Xun's friendship for many years, I wouldn't have bothered to explain this matter to you, and you can do it yourself. ”

Xun You was shocked: "There is such a thing? ”

Pang Tong saw Xun You's disbelief, and couldn't help sneering: "The frog at the bottom of the well, what is the surprise of Zhang Lang's subordinates. You have seen binoculars and even hair barrels; You've tasted ghost soldiers and ironclad horses for the first time, so I'm not surprised at all to make something like this again. ”

Xun You didn't seem to have recovered from the shock, and muttered, "Where did he get such a thing?" ”

Pang Tong smiled weirdly: "Actually, it's very simple, when someone gave him a copy of the "Dunjia Heavenly Book", which contains the strategy of stabilizing the country, the art of self-cultivation and self-cultivation, the manufacture of siege equipment, etc., and its cover is wide and omnipresent. ”

Xun You was once again shocked and speechless: "How does Mr. Pang know? ”

Pang Tong looked at Xun You, whose mouth was opened into an "O" shape, and said with a smug smile: "When I traveled to famous mountains and rivers, I occasionally learned from a worldly high-ranking person. ”

Xun You muttered: "It's terrible, if that's the case, it's really terrible." ”

Pang Tong made enough preparations, and then he said goodbye: "It's all talked, Lord Xun is good at himself." ”

When Xun You heard that Pang Tong was leaving, he hurriedly grabbed his hand and said: "Mr. Pang doesn't have to be in a hurry for a while, it's rare to see him, stay a few more days, I have ordered my subordinates to sort out the best side room." Mr. Pang must appreciate the light. ”

Pang Tong deliberately muttered: "It's not that Tong doesn't know the current affairs, but that some people really don't like to be here." ”

Xun You hurriedly said: "It's okay, it's okay, I'll talk about it." ”

(To be continued)