Pang Tong, Ma Chao, Zhao Yun, Chen Shi and other generals led the soldiers and horses to steal back to Hanzhong, and the Hanzhong guard Wei Yan accessed, stationed troops in Hanzhong, and discussed raising troops.

Everyone took advantage of Cao Cao's attention in Jiangdong to attack Longyou, and everyone discussed raising troops. Wei Yan asked, "Strategist, do I also go out with the army?" ”

Pang Tong said: "Naturally, oh, Wen Chang is worried that there is no one to guard Hanzhong, right?" Don't worry, you know, Kong Ming will be here tomorrow. Kong Ming is in Hanzhong. Wen Chang only has to go out to make contributions. ”

Wei Yan was overjoyed and said: "Military Division, in this case, I am willing to lead 10,000 elite infantry into the Meridian Valley and attack Chang'an." ”

Huang Quan thought for a while and said: "Chief Wen's plan is a strange plan, but our army did not take Chang'an this time, but obtained the five counties of Longxi and Liangzhou.

Although Chang'an is tempting, our army is fighting on two fronts after all, and the strength is stretched, this time there are only 60,000 soldiers and horses, if you take Chang'an, I am afraid that you will not be able to hold it, and the troops will be wasted in vain. ”

Although Wei Yan didn't like it, he also knew the severity. Pang Tong asked: "Meng Qijiu has been based on Longshang, and he can know the troops and guards. ”

Ma Chao said: "Settle Liang Kuan, Nan'an Zhao Qu and Pang Gong have all opposed me, if they are not willing to surrender this time." It's just that I don't know if there have been any transfers over the years! ”

Pang Tong thought: "You Ma Chao is tyrannical, surrender and kill and surrender." It is the duty of the Taishou to defend the city, but you will kill indiscriminately, who is willing to accept it. If it weren't for your prestige among the Qiang, I wouldn't want to use you. ”

I think about it. Wei Yan said: "Military advisor, this is the news that the lord asked me to investigate, but many spies did not come back in a hurry. There is very little up-to-date news. Many of them are from previous years. Many of these people are no longer in the county! "Submit it.

Pang Tongyi looked overjoyed and said: "No wonder the lord values the chief of the text, the chief of the text takes precautions and does a good job!" Having this information is good for our march! Wei Yan was overjoyed.

After reading it, Pang Tong circulated the generals and said: "Tentatively, Meng Qi and Gongheng will lead 25,000 troops to Guangwei County and attack the first line of Jincheng. Quick. We should divide the troops into three roads, 5,000 per road to break through the three counties of Tianshui, Nan'an, and Longyou, and then occupy the danger to block Cao's reinforcements. The three counties should not be delayed for too long, and changes will occur later. I'll be able to support the camera! ”

The people are good. Pang Tong glanced up at Wei Yan, and his heart moved. Ponder for a moment.

Zhao Yun, Li Hui, and Wei Yan have agreed to lead 10,000 people to Tianshui, Nan'an, and Longyou. Break the city within five days, and then go to Tianshui to dispatch.

Pang Tong said: "Wait, Wen Chang still has other things, Xiang Pet General, bother you to attack Longyou on behalf of Wen Chang." "Ask for your favor.

Pang Tong said again: "You go down and prepare!" Gongheng, Meng Qi, Zilong, and Wen Chang stay! The crowd withdrew.

Pang Tong said: "It suddenly occurred to me that although the meridian plan I offered just now could not cope with the breaking of Chang'an, it could attack and disturb Guanzhong and reduce the pressure on our army's Longyou.

Long right, next time the troops will inevitably send troops to Chang'an, Cao Cao will definitely be heavily guarded, and this Meridian Valley plan is useless! It may be able to produce unexpected effects when used now, but I don't know if the chief is willing. ”

Wei Yan groaned and said, "Strategist, I have been planning Meridian Valley for a long time, and I don't want to invalidate it. There are enough generals in Zilong and Meng Qi on the right side of Long, and I am willing to attack Guanzhong. ”

Pang Tong said: "Wen Chang can lead 6,000 soldiers and horses, and then lead 5,000 people from the Wudang Fei Army out of the Meridian Valley, but the Wudang Fei Army is in a hurry to deliver, I'm afraid it can't be controlled." ”

Li Hui said: "The military advisor can rest assured that the Wudang Flying Army has been trained over the years is the same as ordinary soldiers and horses, and it can be deployed at will. ”

Pang Tongxi said: "In this case, Wen Chang, you go to deal with De'ang with the soldiers and horses." We will attack Longyou and Liangzhou, Xiahou Yuan will definitely support, and Wen Chang will take the opportunity to attack Guanzhong. ”

Wei Yan said: "Don't hide it from the military division, I am stationed in Hanzhong, I have been eyeing the Meridian Valley for a long time, and I have secretly trained nearly 7,000 soldiers and horses, and I just want to show my might at this moment." ”

Pang Tong said: "In this case, if Wen Chang successfully exits the Meridian Valley, he can first break through the Wuguan Pass, so that we can connect with the lord, and if we can occupy the Tongguan, it will be better." ”

Huang Quan thought for a moment and said: "With such no soldiers and horses to respond, it is too dangerous to occupy Tongguan." The forces are more dispersed! ”

Pang Tong smiled: "What Gongheng said is that I am too greedy. Wen Chang can adapt to the situation, not to seize the county, but to contain the enemy, not to attack the hinterland of Guanzhong, only to the direction of Hanzhong, step by step back, must not fall in love. ”

Wei Yan clenched his fists and said yes. continued: "It's just a pity that you can't break Chang'an." ”

Pang Tong said: "There is no pity, once Liangzhou and Longyou are taken, Cao Cao will defend Yongzhou with heavy troops, and the Meridian Valley will be sealed at that time." Wen Chang, take the word 'chaos', understand? ”

Wei Yan nodded. After Zhao Yun and Ma Chao withdrew. Pang Tong suddenly shouted: "Chief Wen, if Cao Jun has a few precautions, what about Chief Wen?" ”

Wei Yan said: "Repay the lord with death." ”

Pang Tong shook his head and said, "In this way, the lord and I want someone, how can I answer?" If this is the case, Wen Chang should slowly retreat, and if it is a Jedi, abandon the army and leave.

Thousands of troops are easy to obtain, but one general is hard to find. As long as people are still there, they can always take revenge. ”

Wei Yan laughed and said: "Whatever the military advisor says about frustration, I will improvise, and if the situation is unfavorable, retreat immediately!" Pang Tong nodded and went to prepare.

Zhuge Liang arrived in Hanzhong, Pang Tong was already waiting to greet him, Zhuge Liang saw Pang Tong and said: "Shiyuan is so good-looking!" ”

Pang Tong said: "Naturally, the defeat of Sun Quan will frustrate Cao Cao's natural spirits!" ”

Zhuge Liang sighed: "You are leisurely and elegant!" ”

Pang Tong said: "I know, if it weren't for you supporting in the back and ensuring food, grass and equipment, we would have fought so smoothly?"

After Cao Cao lost Xun Yu and Xun You's uncle and nephew, he was not able to fight as safely as before. The lord is different, with you Zhuge Kongming, you can advance and retreat freely! ”

Zhuge Liang patted Pang Tong with a fan and said, "Shiyuan, you are coaxing me to continue working!" The two laughed.

Hand in hand into the City Chamber. Pang Tong explained the plan, Zhuge Liang frowned and said: "The others are fine, but is it necessary for Meridian Valley to take risks?" ”

Pang Tong said: "It doesn't matter, the Central Plains soldiers and horses are in Nanyang, and the soldiers and horses in Guanzhong will inevitably rush to Longyou for reinforcements, and then Wen Changzheng can make a big fuss in Guanzhong!" ”

Zhuge Liang nodded slightly: "It's just that Meridian Valley must be fully prepared, and it will be easy to advance and retreat when the time comes, wait for me to find a way to plan and deduce it to see if it is feasible." ”

Pang Tong said: "You are just cautious, okay!" You and Wen Chang deduce together! By the way, you brought 50,000 soldiers and horses, and reinforced me with tens of thousands? ”

Zhuge Liang said: "No reinforcements!" ”

Pang Tong's eyes widened and said, "What are you doing with these soldiers and horses?" ”

Zhuge Liang said: "General Zhang Ren reinforces the lord, and I still have to train the remaining 40,000, and I can only come in handy after two months!" When the time comes, depending on the situation, whether to Longyou or to Nanyang! ”

Pang Tong said deflatedly: "I thought there were more soldiers and horses!" ”

Zhuge Liang said: "But the lord has a word first, and he will support Longyou first." Since you want to divide 10,000 soldiers and horses to go to the Meridian Valley, I will allocate 10,000 to you. Also, I brought three hundred selected officials. ”

Then he whispered to Pang Tong: "Almost all of them are people from poor families, and they will assist you in stabilizing the place." No doubt is also in it. ”

Pang Tong looked at Zhuge Liang who was smiling and said: "It seems that Kong Ming is paving the way for the lord, Longyou and Liangzhou, I'm afraid it will be difficult for the scholars to get involved!" Look at Zhuge Liang nodding at him.

Pang Tong stood up and said: "All the soldiers, send troops to Longyou, seize Liangzhou, and send troops." And they answered.

Zhao Yun, Li Hui, and Xiang Chong attacked the three counties, and the three counties were too guarded to see the sudden surrender of the Han army, and they were shocked. Zhao Yun attacked Nan'an, took Longyou from the favor, and Li Hui surrounded Tianshui.

Zhao Yun came to attack Nan'an, the siege equipment had not yet been prepared, first persuaded people to surrender, saying that if they did not surrender within a day, they would attack the city, and Nan'an County was too defensive.

The next day, Nan'an County begged to suspend the siege, and Zhao Yun told the Nan'an envoy: "Give one more day, otherwise you will attack the city with all your might." As long as you surrender, you can get a rich and noble official position, otherwise you will have a sword and axe, and it will be too late to regret it. ”

The next day, Nan'an did not surrender, Zhao Yun personally went into battle, supervised the siege of the city, Nan'an City was prepared, and the siege was not smooth.

After dark, Zhao Yun divided his troops into four gates, lit torches, beat drums and shouted for half an hour, tossed all night, attacked again the next day, and the night remained the same, for five days in a row.

Deputy General Zhang Yiyu Zhao Yun: "It has been agreed to break the city in five days, and it has been seven days, I am afraid that it will be delayed for too long, which will be disadvantageous to our army." ”

Zhao Yun said: "Don't panic, the city will be broken tonight." ”

That night, Zhao Yun held a sword in his hand, carried a spear, and beat drums and shouted for five consecutive nights, the defenders of Nan'an City were shocked and tired, and the Han army attacked very urgently, and the people in the city were panicked.

Zhao Yun used the sound of drums to cover the sound of marching troops, led the elite soldiers to touch the city, set up a ladder, and suddenly attacked the city, the defenders found that they hurriedly blocked, Zhao Yun was agile, seized the opportunity to climb the city wall, and waved his gun to overturn dozens of people.

The defenders under the city shouted that the Han army had entered the city, and the Nan'an Taishou did not confirm whether it was true or false, so he abandoned the city and fled.

Only half an hour later, Nan'an was broken. Zhao Yun only severely punished the first evil, and ignored the rest, and the people were stable.

Zhao Yun ordered the deputy general to lead more than 1,000 soldiers and horses to garrison and go to Tianshui.

When he arrived in Tianshui, Li Hui had already broken the city with the day before yesterday, Taishou had fled, and Tianshui Liang Qian, Yin Xian and others surrendered.

The two armies reconciled, Pang Tong and Li Hui welcomed Zhao Yun, Li Hui said: "The siege of the city is in trouble, Taishou refuses to surrender, but he is very timid, I stormed four days later."

Pang Junshi led 5,000 troops and horses in the back, bluffing, and came with great fanfare. For only three days, Tianshui was too guarded to resist, and he didn't listen to the truth and reality, thinking that the army had arrived, so he fled north in fright.

Liang Qian and Yin Xian persuaded him to stick to it, but they did not listen, and ran away with his cronies. Tianshui County is owned by our army. The crowd laughed.

Pang Tong said: "There is no certainty of success or failure now, and Meng Qi has made it unfavorable to attack the city, and has bypassed Guangwei County and attacked Jincheng County."

I expect that we only need to maintain the current situation and continue to encroach, and Guangwei County and Longyou County will be broken in another month. We should now contain the danger and buy time. ”

Zhao Yundao: "What the military advisor said is very good! ”

Pang Tong said: "Success or failure is in the street pavilion!" Yan looked at Zhao Yun.

Zhao Yun said generously: "I wish to go to the street pavilion!" ”

Pang Tong was overjoyed and said: "Zilong, at least a month!" ”

Zhao Yun said generously: "I will not disgrace my mission!" ”

Pang Tong said: "Zilong, I have collected a large amount of fire oil and arrows, which will help you garrison!" Also, keep it connected to Tianshui! ”

Zhao Yundao: "Understand, don't worry!" ”

Pang Tong divided 15,000 soldiers and horses to Zhao Yun, and divided 5,000 soldiers and horses to join Li Hui in Liucheng.

Pang Tong moved to Xicheng, sent thousands of soldiers and horses to Luoyang as a stronghold, and requisitioned the people with gold, silver, money and grain, Pang Tong personally planned the geography and built the camp.