Chapter 18 Wave the army to the west

Before everyone could speak, Dian Wei jumped up excitedly, and while jumping, he roared strangely: "You can drink wine in a big bowl again, and eat meat in large pieces." It's been a long time since I've had it this easy! Haha......"

Everyone was surprised, only to see Zhang Lang give Dian Wei a look, and the man with a tiger's back immediately stopped his voice and followed Zhang Lang to the center of the hall.

The violent jump just now and the current meekness form a great counterinterpretation, coupled with everyone's understanding of all aspects of Dianwei. That scene made everyone laugh.

The next time, Zhang Zhao submitted it, the expenses required for the conscripts made Zhang Lang a little surprised, although the consumption was only one-third of the quarterly income, but this is also a lot of money. After all, Zhang Lang still has more than 600,000 regular troops.

Although the expenses are huge, they have not exceeded Zhang Lang's bottom line, and it seems that they are still acceptable, after all, they are only responsible for sticking to the support. There is also the possibility of sacrificing the life of the surname. It's still worth it.

Zhang Lang was sitting in the lobby, listening to Zhang Zhao's explanation of all aspects of internal affairs, when he suddenly heard the guards outside the door enter the door and preach: "Report to the lord, Zhao Yun, General Zhao asks to see." ”

Because it was an internal affair, Zhao Yun, Huang Xu and others were not called to participate, but Zhang Lang knew that if it wasn't for a major event, Zhao Yun would not be in such a hurry. Waving his hand, he said, "Pass!" ”

After a while, Zhao Yun walked into the hall, hugged his fists and said: "Report to the lord, there is news in Shuzhong that Liu Bei has fully controlled Shuzhong." With the help of Zhuge Liang, the entire Shu has become Liu Bei's force. Although Cai Mao, Zhang Yun and others tried their best to oppose it, they were finally transferred to Xiangyang by Zhuge Liang! ”

After hearing this, Zhang Lang said to himself: "Cai Mao and Zhang Yun have heavy troops, will they be transferred to Xiangyang by Zhuge Liang so easily?" However, this is not the time to analyze the matter.

Pang Tong was a little excited, and stepped forward to Zhang Lang and said: "Lord, Liu Bei has taken Shuzhong, I estimate that Cao Ying should have withdrawn his soldiers and horses from Guanzhong, at this time, we should take advantage of Liu Bei's fledgling ......"

"You mean we're going west now?" Zhang Lang asked.

At this time, Zhang Zhao said goodbye very well. Only then did Zhang Lang and the others begin to plan their westward expansion.

Guo Jia, who has always disagreed with Pang Tong's views and strategies, seems to have reached a consensus between the two. I also agree with Pang Tong's view that he will move his army westward.

Zhang Lang was a little worried, although after igniting the Yellow River front, the regular army marched westward, and the conscripts were responsible for the garrison of the defensive line, but he was still a little worried that the risk of this move was too great.

Guo Jia took down the map on the wall and spread it on the ground: "My lord, now our army has occupied the entire area south of the Yellow River except for Shu. At this time, if we don't take advantage of the entrance to capture Guanzhong and let Liu Bei enter the main Guanzhong, I'm afraid it will be a great disadvantage to us, first, Cao Ying will definitely unite with Liu Bei, and second, if Liu Bei captures Guanzhong, he can attack and retreat. It's really hard for us to control it for a while. And if Cao's army unites with it, our army will be attacked on its back. Even if all the armies are gathered, I am afraid that they will be able to repel these two coalition forces in the south. ”

Guo Jia's words hit the nail on the head, and his views were quite similar to Pang Tong's, seeing that Zhang Lang didn't speak, Pang Tong also continued: "That's right, if our army doesn't take Guanzhong first, I'm afraid that Cao and Liu will join forces, and we will suffer a big loss." ”

Zhang Lang didn't think so, but he knew very well what the consequences would be if Cao Ying united with Liu Bei, which was equivalent to Zhuge Liang, Jia Xu, and Cao Ying's union, and there was a person who could not be ignored - Sima Yi!

Although Sima Yihuai County was deprived of military power by Cao Ying's excuse after the defeat of the war, his real strength was his strategy, and if Cao Yi re-employed Sima Yi, the consequences would be incalculable.

After decades of battle, I was still scared out of a cold sweat. Zhang Lang absolutely did not want to see such a situation, and immediately ordered Gao Shun to lead the conscripts to guard the Yellow River.

Zhou Yu led an army of 200,000 with Pang Tong as his army division along the Yellow River to the west and advanced to Guanzhong. Huang Xu led an army of 100,000 Cheng Yu as a military advisor, and attacked Liu Bei at the entrance to Xiangyang, Jingzhou. Zhang Lang personally led the troops from Jiaozhou to prepare to attack Meng Shu, of course, only God knows whether the purpose of Zhang Lang's trip was not Mrs. Zhurong? In the name of it, it is to capture the special forces under the banner of Meng Huo. However, the key goal this time is quite clear, taking advantage of Liu Bei's fledgling wings, to destroy Liu Bei's forces and control the entire area south of the Yellow River.

The next time, after the rectification of the soldiers and horses, the soldiers and horses gathered by Zhou Yu went first, and went up the Yellow River from Dongjun and went straight to the west. The destination is the exit of the Shu army, Longxi and other places.

That night, Zhang Lang convened the ministers again, carefully discussed how to march the strategy, and by the dim light, the expressions of several people seemed to be a little gloomy. And Dian Wei, who was standing guard outside the door, seemed to be accustomed to such a situation, and the laughter that came out from time to time behind him had changed from the original weirdness, surprise and other feelings to the current numbness.

A month later, when Zhang Lang's army marched to Anfeng, Yuzhou, he received a letter from Zhou Yu that the army was attacking Luoyang, and Cao Ying's army withdrew to the Yellow River, but did not give up Luoyang and other places. It is estimated that it is to leave a gap for the later entry into the south, not only is there a heavy guard, but the person who guards the city is even better, that is, Cao Ying's fierce general - Xiahou Yuan!

Luoyang has a very high economic status and strategic position in the Central Plains group of cities, the ancient capital of the past dynasties, operating for hundreds of years, taking Luoyang is of great significance to Zhang Lang to dominate the world after he said.

Therefore, in his reply to Zhou Yu, Zhang Lang only wrote a few simple sentences, no matter what the cost, Luoyang must be taken and Cao's army must be driven back to the north of the Yellow River. 100,000 conscripts and 20,000 regular troops. A few simple words have made Luoyang's status in Zhang Lang's mind clear.

After Zhou Yu burned the letter, he ordered the whole army to camp at the source of Luoshui. Prepare to start the attack on Luoyang.

Within three days, Zhang Lang received news from Shuzhong that Liu Bei had reorganized the army and marched east into Jingzhou and other places. The army of Huang Xu has also reached Runan and other places. Prepare to start the march into Jingzhou.

The battle is about to begin. However, although Zhang Lang had an army of 100,000 on his side, he could slowly and leisurely all the way, but he did not attract much attention, Zhang Lang ordered the army to march in two groups, Zhao Yun led the 50,000 army to sneak secretly, and Zhang Lang led the 50,000 army to Jiaozhou secretly.

Seven days later, the Luoyang offensive and defensive battles finally led to the battle of Xiahou Yuan with Lu Meng's continuous scolding, which opened the prelude to the Luoyang Campaign. At the same time, Zhang Lang's ambition to control the entire Yellow River is also undoubted.

"Military advisor, Zhang Lang is now powerful, the army is approaching our Shu in three ways, Zhou Yu led an army of 200,000 has been blocked by Xiahou Yuan outside Luoyang City, and Huang Xu has led an army of 100,000 to the border of Jingzhou. What's even more terrifying is that Zhang Lang disappeared, and the remaining Zhao Yun also led a large number of troops to Jiaozhou. Looking at this situation, Zhang Lang is obviously coming at us, an army of 400,000, this is a bite to swallow us! Liu Bei said anxiously.

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