Zhou Cang glanced at Yang Song, Yan Pu and the others next to him, and his face was a little hesitant.

Seeing this situation, Yang Ling knew what was the big deal.

He waved his hand,

"Stand down for now, everybody!"

Although everyone was curious about what made Yang Ling so cautious, they didn't dare to say anything, and they got up and retreated.

Only Deng Ai and Jiang Wei, who were close to Yang Ling, were left in the lobby by him.

"General Hui, Your Majesty died a few days ago!"

As soon as these words came out, Jiang Wei and Deng Ai's faces changed greatly!

None of them thought that Cao Zhi would die at this juncture.

As soon as he heard the news, Yang Ling was a little surprised, but he was relieved.

After all, Cao Zhi's poisoning was so deep that even Zhang Zhongjing's students and apprentices were helpless.

With the power of the medicinal stone, it is not easy to barely extend it until recently!

"Teacher, let's ...... Are we going back to Luoyang? ”

Deng Ai asked in a low voice.

Throughout ancient times, the death of the emperor can be said to be related to the safety of the entire country, not to mention Cao Wei, who had only experienced a coup d'état not long ago.

If it was at this juncture, Yang Ling did not return to Luoyang.

I'm afraid that there will be a lot of people with ghosts in their hearts, who are ready to move in the dark!

Yang Ling held his chin and fell into a deep groan.

Whether it is to mourn as a courtier, or to stabilize the political situation, he should go back to Luoyang.

It's just that Hanzhong managed to defeat it with great difficulty, and the situation has not yet been completely stabilized.

Zhang Lu has not been exterminated, and Liu Bei is eyeing Yangping Pass again.

Once you leave, I'm afraid that Hanzhong will gain and lose again!

Seeing that he was lost in thought, Deng Ai, Jiang Wei, and Zhou Cang closed their mouths in amusement, waiting for his final decision!

After a long time, Yang Ling ordered,

"Go and call everyone in!"

"Whoa!"

Zhou Cang walked away quickly.

After a while, Yan Pu, Yang Song and others gathered in the hall.

"Ladies and gentlemen, I just received the news that the Son of Heaven has passed away a few days ago!"

As soon as Yang Ling's words came out, everyone in the hall was dumbfounded.

They took refuge in Cao Wei, and Cao Wei's emperor died?

"For such an important matter, I, as a general of the imperial court, should not be absent. I plan to leave in a few days and return to Luoyang. ”

Yang Ling's words landed, and the crowd in the hall was in a commotion.

At this juncture, if Yang Ling leaves, wouldn't it give Liu Bei and Zhang Lu a chance to counterattack?

"If the general leaves, what will Hanzhong do?"

Yang Song said a little nervously.

He was 100% sure that if Yang Ling walked on the front foot, Zhang Lu would hit him back on the back foot!

And Zhang Lu has been running Hanzhong for twenty or thirty years and has won the hearts of the people.

As long as he raises his arms and shouts, it is not impossible for the scholars and people in Hanzhong to turn against each other at that time!

Once Zhang Lu regains Hanzhong, there will be only a dead end waiting for their Yang clan at that time!

"Don't worry, for the time being, in two days, Zhang Wenyuan, the general of the expedition to the west, will come with elite soldiers and good generals."

"At that time, he will guard Hanzhong, and it will be foolproof!"

Yang Ling smiled and reassured.

Although Zhang Liao is also famous, he once led 500 fierce soldiers to defeat Sun Quan's 30,000 Jiangdong army invincible and frightened, but in the hearts of everyone in Hanzhong, Yang Ling is still the most secure in Hanzhong.

It's just that Yang Ling said so, even if Yang Song and the others were unwilling, they could only honestly keep silent.

After explaining everything, Yang Ling took Jiang Wei, Deng Ai and others and left Nanzheng in a hurry.

……

Yangpingguan.

After escaping from Nanzheng City, Zhang Lu originally wanted to flee eastward, intending to find Yanpu and lead the 20,000 soldiers and horses to recapture Nanzheng.

But he thought about it, since Yang Ling was able to deceive 20,000 soldiers and horses out of Nanzheng, he must have a way to deal with it in Chenggu County.

If you are in the past, I am afraid that you will be caught in the net!

Looking at the dozens of remaining people around him, Zhang Lu wanted to cry for a while.

Just a few days ago, he was still the leader of the Wudoumi Sect in Hanzhong.

But now, it has been reduced to a lost dog with no place to go!

Thinking of the hateful Yang Ling, Zhang Lu felt a monstrous hatred in his heart!

"Master, what should we do next?"

There were several loyal disciples who asked Zhang Lu.

Zhang Lu barely bothered himself and began to think about his next move.

With the loss of Hanzhong, Cao Wei's territory was further expanded, and he was afraid that the next step would be to attack Liu Bei in Yizhou.

The wisest thing is naturally to take refuge in Cao Wei.

But Yang Ling ruined everything for Zhang Lu, and his eldest son Zhang Fu also died at the hands of Wei Bing, so letting him take refuge in Cao Wei was worse than killing him!

In this way, Zhang Lu can only go to Liu Bei!

Thinking of this, he took a deep breath and commanded in a deep voice,

"Let's go, go to Yangping Pass!"

Nanzheng is not far from Yangping Pass, Zhang Lu and his entourage rushed with all their might, and arrived at Yangping Pass the next day.

The Yizhou soldiers guarding the city did not dare to slack off, and immediately reported to Liu Bei.

"What? Zhang Lu actually came to take refuge?! ”

When Liu Bei learned the news, he was taken aback.

If it had been before, he would have been elated!

But now that Cao Wei's army is attacking Hanzhong, and Zhang Lu is coming to defect, there is only one possibility, Cao Wei's soldiers and horses have taken Hanzhong!

"Lord, let's let Zhang Lu enter the city first, and then it's not too late to ask clearly!"

Fa Zheng on the side reminded.

Liu Bei came back to his senses from his surprise and hurriedly ordered,

"Quick, please come in!"

After a while, Zhang Lu and his party were welcomed into the lobby.

When they heard the ins and outs of the matter, Liu Bei, Fa Zheng, Zhang Fei and others all gasped.

Zhang Lu has been entrenched in Hanzhong for so many years, and Hanzhong has been run by him as impregnable!

Previously, Liu Zhang sent people to attack many times, but they failed to take it.

But he didn't expect that Yang Ling only took less than half a month to beat Zhang Lu into a lost dog!

What surprised them even more was the ability that Yang Ling showed in this battle!

Liu Bei has been defeated by Yang Ling many times before, although most people in the group recognize Yang Ling's superiority.

But there are still a handful of people who feel that Yang Ling is just lucky, relying on Cao Wei's strength, strong soldiers and horses, and excellent armaments!

But the battle of Hanzhong convinced them all!

Yang Linggui is a general of the imperial court, but he is not afraid of death and takes the lead.

led a thousand elite soldiers through the extremely dangerous Meridian Valley, and used stratagems to play with people's hearts, and finally easily won Hanzhong.

With such a feat, dare to ask how many people in the world can do it?

Anyway, Liu Bei asked himself, feeling that he didn't have this ability!

Seeing that Liu Bei and the others in the hall were speechless for a long time, Zhang Lu said cautiously,

"Dare to ask Uncle Liu, are you willing to stay in the next ......"

When Liu Bei persuaded him to surrender before, Zhang Lu was extremely arrogant and arrogant, and he also cleaned up Jian Yong.

Now that he is embarrassed, he is still afraid that Liu Bei will not take him in and will click him!