Zhang Fei and Zhao Yun led the troops to rush to kill.

They and Liu Bei are friends of life and death, of course, they want to rescue Liu Bei, even if they die here.

However, this matter is not so simple.

This Yangping Pass is easy to defend and difficult to attack, and their soldiers and horses are tired, even if they try their best, they can't achieve results.

Although the defenders of the pass were only men, they fought bravely and did not give a chance at all. In such a fight, the battle was extremely fierce, and Zhang Fei and Zhao Yun both suffered heavy losses.

At the same time, the two generals were also wounded.

Although they are brave, they are not immortals, and on such a battlefield, it is inevitable that they will be injured.

Xu Shu, who was watching the battle from the rear, became more and more ugly.

Time passed little by little.

It means that they have little hope of breaking through the barrier and rescuing Liu Bei.

I don't know how long this battle lasted.

When he saw more soldiers and horses appear on the city tower, Xu Shu knew that the last thing he wanted to see had happened.

They had no chance of rescuing Liu Bei.

If the fight continues, and the defenders of the pass take the initiative to assault, they will be completely defeated, and it will be irreparable.

Thinking of this, Xu Shu hurriedly asked Mingjin to retreat.

In the battlefield, Zhang Fei and Zhao Yun, who fought selflessly, also realized that something was wrong.

They withdrew with their army.

Zhang Fei glared at Xu Shu and shouted:

"My eldest brother is still in the pass, why are you retreating?"

Looking at the annoyed Zhang Fei, Xu Shu sighed and said:

"General Yide, look at the soldiers and horses on the city tower, it is clear that its reinforcements are coming, we have no chance to break through, if we continue to kill, we will only have a dead end.

If we die, the lord will be in a desperate situation. On the contrary, we are waiting to preserve our strength, Cao Cao has scruples, and he may not hurt the lord, General Yide, don't you understand? ”

Hearing Xu Shu's words, Zhang Fei was silent.

Although he didn't want to admit it, what Xu Shu said was indeed true, and he was still indignant:

"Am I going to leave my eldest brother like this?"

Zhao Yun was much calmer, and he hurriedly persuaded:

"Yide, you and I understand the current situation, this Yangping Pass is difficult to capture, now that the enemy reinforcements have arrived, our army has suffered heavy casualties, how can we save the lord?

In my opinion, the military is right, as long as I wait to live, the lord will be safe. Otherwise, the lord is helpless, and Cao Cao will not show mercy to his subordinates, that is the real trouble. ”

This time, Zhang Fei stopped talking directly.

In fact, just after the fight, he already had a feeling of exhaustion and helplessness.

But in his heart, he always wanted to rescue Liu Bei, so he did his best. It's just that in this situation, there is no hope, and his heart has relaxed.

Zhang Fei's feelings, of course Zhao Yun can understand.

They all came from birth and death with Liu Bei.

The thought turned.

Zhao Yun opened his mouth and asked:

"Strategist, what should we do now?"

Xu Shu thought about it and said:

"Let's go to Yizhou."

"Yizhou?"

Zhao Yun looked surprised and wondered:

"Now that Liu Zhang is too busy to take care of himself, I'm afraid he won't divide his troops to help me rescue the lord, right?"

Zhang Fei was also curious.

They are all military generals, and the decision depends on Xu Shu.

Although Fang was annoyed, Zhang Fei directly did it to Xu Shu, but after thinking about it carefully, he also believed in Xu Shu's loyalty.

Sensing the gaze of the two, Xu Shu shook his head slightly and said:

"No, Shu didn't mean to ask Liu Zhang for help, but to help Liu Qi get Yizhou. Now the only one who can help us wait for the Savior is Liu Qi, otherwise there will be no chance.

Now that our army is going south to assist Liu Qi in capturing Yizhou, he can't turn a blind eye. And now, Liu Qi occupies Jingzhou, Jiangdong, plus Yizhou, and the south is almost unified.

is Jiaozhou Shixie, and they all took refuge in Liu Qi.

So, Liu Qi can fight against Cao Cao, Yide and Zilong, what do you think? ”

Xu Shu has already made it very clear.

Zhao Yun took the lead in expressing his position and said:

"Okay, then we will help Liu Qi to win Yizhou, no matter what, Liu Qi is the same as the lord, they are all relatives of the Han family, and now we are working for the Savior, there is no problem."

Zhang Fei was a little entangled.

In his life, he only listened to Liu Bei. qδ.o

As a result, now I have to help Liu Qi do things, and I feel a little uncomfortable. But thinking of Liu Bei's situation, his heart gradually became firm, and he also nodded and said:

"I'm the same."

After receiving the second general's consent, Xu Shu breathed a sigh of relief.

He was really afraid that Zhang Fei would continue to go up.

No longer delayed, Xu Shu said:

"Without further ado, I'll retreat first, but before we go, I can leave some words."

Outside Yangping Pass.

Zhang Fei shouted loudly:

"Listen to me, my eldest brother is now in Yangping Pass, if you dare to hurt my eldest brother in the slightest, even if my brother fights for his life, he will behead Cao Cao's dog."

After saying this, the group evacuated south.

On the Yangping Close.

Yang Ang confidently said:

"Now that Liu Bei has become a prisoner, this Zhang Fei is so arrogant, it is better to directly behead Liu Bei......"

Hearing this, Liu Bei shuddered.

But Xu Huang frowned and shook his head:

"No, this Liu Bei is a relative of the Han family after all, his subordinates Guan Yu and Zhang Fei are not fierce generals, although Liu Bei was captured, but his foundation is still there, how can he be killed lightly?

It's better to leave it to the prime minister to dispose of! ”

At this point, Liu Bei, who was still tied up, breathed a sigh of relief.

Then Xu Huang continued:

"This matter is very important, and I will send someone to inform the prime minister."

Inside Chang'an City.

At this moment, Cao Cao had already led his troops here.

Although he suffered a loss in Xiangyang, he didn't have time to take care of too much.

Now the military situation in Hanzhong is urgent.

Ma Teng led his troops south to advance into Wudu, and now he is like a bamboo, and has achieved good results. If it is because of the delay, let Liu Bei occupy Hanzhong and connect with Xiliang.

It's not a good situation.

Although the combined power of Ma Teng and Liu Bei is far inferior to Cao Cao. But the combination of these two families can contain Cao Cao's considerable strength, which he does not want to see.

Now that Liu Qi is getting stronger and stronger, he also divides his troops to take care of the two families.

How to withstand Liu Qi at that time?

Therefore, Cao Cao's goal is very resolute, he needs to solve the hidden danger of Xiliang as soon as possible and take Cao ** back.

When the time comes, the advantage is still on his side.

However, Cao Cao never expected it.

Before he could send out his troops, a great surprise came to his door.

It was Xu Huang who sent someone to deliver an urgent report.

Cao Cao was discussing with his ministers how to use troops against Ma Teng.

A man hurried in to report:

"Prime Minister Qi, there is news from Hanzhong."

This made Cao Cao frown slightly, now that communication is difficult, he doesn't know if it's good news or bad news. But considering Liu Bei's strength, he was a little worried after all.

Without further words, Cao Cao checked and sent the message.

After reading it, his expression suddenly became extremely strange, and he didn't know what to say for a while.

Or Xun You saw Cao Cao who was stunned, and asked puzzledly:

"Prime Minister, what happened?"

Being reminded by Xun Youyi, Cao Cao came back to his senses, he showed surprise on his face, and laughed:

"Xu Huang really gave a certain surprise, Liu Bei's guy has now become a prisoner, ridiculous, ridiculous."

As soon as these words came out, everyone looked at each other.

This is really surprising news.

Xun You was stunned:

"Is this true?"

Cao Cao calmed his mind and explained:

"It must have been Liu Qi's attack on Yizhou, which made Liu Zhang transfer his troops and horses away, and wanted to return to Shu County, but he cut off Liu Bei's retreat, Liu Bei fled in a hurry, and was ambushed by Yang Ang, Zhang Lu's subordinate.

Now Liu Bei has been taken down and imprisoned in Yangping Pass, but his subordinates Zhang Fei, Zhao Yun, and Xu Shu and others have all run away, even if Liu Bei is captured, he can't kill him.

But what does it matter, as long as Liu Bei is taken, his subordinates are headless flies, even if Liu Bei's life is saved, what can they do, there will be one less enemy from now on! ”

Everyone suddenly realized that this was a good thing.

They saluted and shouted:

"Congratulations to the Prime Minister, congratulations to the Prime Minister."

In this regard, Cao Cao waved his hand and said:

"Don't congratulate, it's still early, and it's not too late to congratulate you when you take Xiliang Ma Teng. Without Liu Bei's response, Hanzhong is already in a bag, and Ma Teng has no way out.

Now it is really a good opportunity to eliminate Ma Teng in one fell swoop and pacify Xiliang, do you have any objections to this? ”

Cheng Yu said with a smile:

"I'm afraid that Ma Teng would never have imagined this, he originally wanted to unite with Cao Cao to fight against the prime minister.

But Liu Bei has been taken prisoner, and the prime minister's army is killed, and it is difficult for him to fight back. As long as Xiliang is pacified, the prime minister can plot to go south again and completely pacify the world. ”

Cao Cao nodded slightly, this was exactly what he was thinking.

has come to this point, of course he wants to dominate the world, whether it is a generation of powerful ministers or the founding son of the country, it is completely different from the current situation.

Now that it's all here, Cao Cao said directly:

"Then pass the order, the soldiers of Chang'an will go west, and they will take Ma Teng with one go.

As for Liu Bei, send someone to take him to Chang'an, Hanzhong is still not very stable, if this guy runs away, it will be troublesome, and he can feel at ease in Chang'an. ”

Someone took the order and left.

Ma Teng said he was panicking.

Although he raised troops from Liangzhou, he captured the military very smoothly, and it can be said that he was invincible all the way.

But now, he suddenly got bad news.

Cao Cao actually mobilized more than 100,000 troops and gathered in Chang'an City, clearly plotting Xiliang. This scared him, now Liu Bei hasn't taken Hanzhong yet, he is alone!

Such a situation is too difficult.

Ma Teng, of course, was reluctant to confront Cao Cao directly.

Although the Xiliang Iron Cavalry is strong, Cao Cao's strength should not be underestimated.

If it weren't for Liu Bei's union, it would be impossible for him to raise troops.

And so.

Ma Teng hurriedly sent someone to contact Liu Bei.

I want both sides to launch a general offensive and take Hanzhong as soon as possible.

Then he will be able to breathe a sigh of relief.

However, a few days later.

When the messenger returned, he brought back a not-so-good news, which directly made Ma Teng look confused.

"What? You said that Liu Bei had been captured by Cao Jun, how could this be? Even if Liu Bei was defeated, with his ability, it would be impossible for him to become a prisoner, what happened? ”

Ma Teng's face was full of disbelief.

He felt a little confused, their joint plan to resist Cao had not yet begun, and the allies had already been reduced to prisoners?

What is this operation?

The person who came hurriedly explained the details of the situation he had inquired about.

After Ma Teng understood, the corners of his mouth twitched, and he complained speechlessly:

"Liu Bei mistook me!"

It is normal for him to find it difficult to accept this situation.

Xiliang alone was not Cao Cao's opponent.

Liu Bei is planted, isn't it himself who will face Cao Cao's army next, it will be too difficult.

But the choice before him.

Ma Teng knew that from the moment he started his army, there was no other option.

He and Cao Cao, only you live and die.

With Ma Teng's influence in Xiliang, it is impossible for Cao Cao to let him go, and this battle is inevitable.

Ma Teng nodded slowly and said:

"Send someone to call Han Wenyue and Chao'er."

Soon the people came to the tent.

Ma Teng did not hide it, but informed the situation.

Everyone looked stunned after hearing this.

This will be the most critical moment for the situation in Xiliang.

Ma Chao said unequivocally:

"Father, the child is willing to be the vanguard and fight with Cao Jun, and I will let Cao Jun know that my Xiliang Iron Cavalry is powerful."

Seeing Ma Chao, who was still very confident, Ma Teng didn't

He struck a blow, but nodded and said:

"Chao'er, you are excellent in martial arts, how can I be afraid of death in the Xiliang tribe, since Cao Cao wants to fight, then fight with him, even if there is no Liu Bei, it will not hurt."

Everyone nodded.

In any case, now they are resolute.

Now that Liu Bei has planted it.

Ma Teng did not continue to march towards Hanzhong.

Instead, he stationed troops in Jincheng and prepared to fight Cao Cao.

The people of Xiliang are angry, and the soldiers have good combat strength, how do you know if you can fight if you haven't fought?

And the other side.

Liu Qi led the troops and directly took Ba County.

It is all the way to Guanghan.

Under Liu Qi's inspiration, Yan Yan behaved very positively and persuaded him to surrender along the way, without being hindered.

What Liu Zhang did in Shu had already made him lose his popularity.

If Yizhou is still dominated by Liu Yan now, Yan Yan will definitely not surrender like this, and it is possible to be loyal to the death.

In the land of Yizhou today, there are really not many loyal ministers.

But Liu Qi will not feel that he is an unfaithful person because of Yan Yan's operation. After all, if there is a cause, there is an effect, in the final analysis, the reason is Liu Zhang, the lord is not doing well, how to stabilize people's hearts?

The monarch chooses the minister, and the minister also chooses the king.

However, he didn't wait for Liu Qi to kill Guanghan.

Suddenly, someone sent a message.

This news is no one else, it is Xu Shu's own letter.

This makes Liu Qi a little strange.

He couldn't recruit Xu Shu before, why did he write a letter to come here at this moment, shouldn't Liu Bei confront Cao Jun?

Liu Qi didn't think about pitting Liu Bei.

Let Liu Bei and Cao Cao eat the dog, which is the situation he wants to see the most.

After reading the letter, Liu Qi understood Xu Shu's intentions.

I couldn't cry or laugh for a while.

Because of his own attack on Yizhou, Liu Zhang chose to transfer Zhang Ren, and finally Liu Bei's back road was cut off and unfortunately became a prisoner.

One ring after another, people are unexpected.

It seems that he inexplicably needs to carry a pot.

This incident happened suddenly, and Liu Qi directly called Pang Tong and Fa Zheng over to discuss how to deal with this matter.

For now, this is not necessarily a bad thing.

In the letter, Xu Shu had already stated that he could lead the remnants of the army to help Liu Qi take Yizhou, but the requirement was that Liu Qi would send troops to rescue Liu Bei.

It's a deal.