With such a dangerous terrain, it is no wonder that Yizhou has attacked many times, but it has not been able to conquer Hanzhong.

"Mr. Xiaozhi, why don't we start our troops and horses today and attack the city?"

Liu Bei looked at Fa Zheng on the side.

Fa Zheng thought about it, nodded and said,

"There is no objection from the subordinates."

Zhang Lu was unwilling to surrender, so he could only choose to go to war.

Although Yangping Pass is strong and dangerous, it is necessary to test it first and see if it can be won.

Seeing that Fa Zheng nodded in agreement, Liu Bei did not hesitate, and immediately asked Zhang Fei, Huo Jun, Wu Yi, Deng Zhi and others to spread out their troops and horses and prepare to launch an attack on Yangping Pass.

Although the city wall of Yangping Pass is not high, there are soldiers and horses from Hanzhong in the north and south mountains.

If it is a strong attack, I am afraid that it will also suffer heavy casualties.

Therefore, after Liu Beijun launched the military formation, Zhang Fei and Chen Zhi were responsible for attacking Beishan, and Wu Yi, Deng Zhi and others were responsible for attacking Nanshan.

Looking at Liu Beijun, who was approaching step by step, Zhang Lu, who was standing at the head of Yangping Guancheng, sneered disdainfully,

"Let this big-eared thief know how powerful we are today! Pass the order down, so that the soldiers and horses of the north and south mountains must be defended! ”

"Whoa!"

The men were immediately ordered to leave.

After a short time, Zhang Lu's order was transmitted to Yang Song, Yang Bai, and Yang Ang on the north and south mountains through the flag.

At this time, Liu Beijun also advanced to the vicinity of the camp.

"Shoot the arrows!"

With the orders of the generals of the Hanzhong army, arrows rained down in an instant.

Although the Yizhou soldiers held their shields high, there were still many casualties under the dense arrows.

Although Zhang Fei was extremely brave, holding a shield, he rushed to the wall first, but he was helpless in the face of the wall more than one person high.

Fortunately, the Yizhou army also followed, leaning the simple ladder against the wall.

They followed the ladder and climbed towards the wall.

The Hanzhong army, which was guarding the wall, kept waving swords and smashing stones down.

Their camp was very strong, and they were well guarded, and they were condescending.

In just a few moments, Liu Bei's soldiers and horses suffered a lot of losses!

Seeing that he couldn't take it smoothly, Fa Zheng said,

"Lord, you might as well collect the troops first."

"It's okay, pass the order down, Mingjin and withdraw the troops."

From today's fighting, it is not difficult to see that the Hanzhong army's will to resist is extremely tenacious.

It is almost impossible to win Yangping Pass in one day.

Liu Bei also did not insist, but agreed to Fa Zheng's proposal.

Seeing Liu Beijun drop his corpse and retreat like a tide, Yan Pu smiled,

"Shijun is really commanding like a god, and Liu Bei didn't take advantage of it at all."

"That's natural, our army is strong, and it occupies a natural danger, Liu Bei took the initiative to attack, this is self-defeating!"

Zhang Lu said, with a smug smile on his face.

……

In the next few days, Liu Bei still sent people to storm Yangping Pass.

But in the face of the Hanzhong army, which was united and had geographical advantages, they did not get the slightest benefit.

A rough calculation showed two or three thousand soldiers and horses killed and wounded.

On the other hand, the Hanzhong army on the opposite side suffered almost negligible casualties!

Under such a situation, Liu Bei couldn't help but have a retreat in his heart.

On this day, the Yizhou army once again paid hundreds of casualties, and after the defeat and retreat, Liu Bei was a little breathless, and looked at Fa Zhengdao,

"Mr. Xiaozhi, let's go on like this, but we can't do it. I'm afraid that even if all the soldiers and horses are put into it, it will be difficult to conquer Yangping Pass. ”

Fa Zheng also has a bit of a headache.

Not to mention the situation of the Hanzhong army, the valley outside Yangping Pass is extremely narrow, and Liu Beikong has tens of thousands of troops, but it cannot be spread out.

This is also the reason why they have the advantage of troops, but they can't take Yangping Pass.

"Lord, if we don't send someone to search the nearby mountains, maybe we can find a path, avoid Yangping Pass, and go straight to Hanzhong."

Fa Zheng proposed.

"That's fine!"

Liu Bei nodded.

However, before he could give the order to send scouts, he saw a herald rushing over.

"Back to my lord, Mr. Kong Ming sent a letter from Chengdu!"

Liu Bei's heart tightened, and he hurriedly took it, and after looking at it carefully, his face changed slightly.

Seeing that his expression was wrong, Fa Zheng asked softly,

"Lord, what's going on in the rear?"

"Mr. Kong Ming said that there were anti-thieves near Chengdu who rebelled."

Liu Bei said in a deep voice.

Although Liu Zhang has been imprisoned, Liu Bei's time in Yizhou is still too short.

Many people with ghosts in their hearts took advantage of Liu Bei's expedition to rebel under the banner of avenging Liu Zhang!

"Huh?"

Fa Zheng was taken aback and hurriedly asked,

"How's it going?"

"Fortunately, Mr. Kong Ming planned to put down the rebellion."

Liu Bei introduced.

Hearing him say this, everyone breathed a sigh of relief.

"But despite this, we also have to think about retiring from the army."

Jian Yong reminded on the side.

Now it has been impossible to capture Yangping Pass for a long time, and there is danger in the rear.

The wisest thing is to withdraw troops first to stabilize the situation in the rear.

When the time is ripe, we will come to attack Hanzhong.

"What does Mr. Xiaozhi mean?"

Liu Bei looked at Fa Zheng again.

Fa Zheng groaned slightly, nodded and said,

"That's fine, let's withdraw our troops first."

After some deliberation, Liu Bei finally decided to retire.

Seeing that the Yizhou army returned in vain, everyone in Hanzhong on the city wall laughed.

"The so-called Uncle Liu Huang is nothing more than that!"

"It's still Shijun who is too powerful!"

Listening to their praise, Zhang Lu couldn't help but show a smug smile.

However, he was only three seconds of triumph when he saw a soldier hurrying up.

"Report to Shijun, Cao Wei's 100,000 troops are from Bao Chuan Road and Fu Luo Road. A surprise attack on our army was launched! ”

"What?"

Not to mention Zhang Lu, everyone present had a big change in complexion!

Compared with Liu Bei, Cao Wei is their fierce rival!

"Didn't you say that Cao Wei just had a coup d'état, why did they attack us so quickly?"

Yang Ang said with some horror.

"In any case, please go back to Hanzhong first."

Yan Pu persuaded.

Now that Cao Wei's army is pressing, Liu Bei has withdrawn, and Zhang Lu must return to Hanzhong to deal with Cao Wei's attack!

"Okay, let's go now!"

Zhang Lu nodded, and then instructed his younger brother Zhang Wei and the military general Yang Ang,

"You two stay here, be careful!"

"The last general commands!"

Zhang Wei and Yang Ang hugged their fists.

Zhang Lu no longer hesitated, took Yan Pu, Yang Song and others to leave Yangping Pass, and hurried back to Hanzhong.

……

The other side.

After returning from Yangping Pass in vain, Liu Bei's army morale was somewhat low.

Seeing that it was getting late, Liu Bei ordered to camp in place.

As soon as the army began to bury the pot for cooking, Fa Zheng hurriedly found Liu Bei,

"Lord, my subordinates just received good news!"

"What's the good news?"

Liu Bei said suspiciously.

"Cao Wei sent troops to attack Hanzhong!"