At this time, Bashu.

Under the repeated "persuasion" of Fa Zheng and Zhang Song, Liu Zhang finally did not agree to Yan Pu's request, but drove Yan Pu out.

It's not that hard to do that.

Liu Zhang is a very resentful person, and there was not a lot of friction between Zhang Lu and Liu Zhang before this.

It is precisely because of this that Fa Zheng and Zhang Song seized on this point to hint at Liu Zhang.

Sure enough, under the fanning of the two, Liu Zhang drove Yan Pu away in a fit of rage.

Without Liu Zhang's help, Yan Pu also knew that he could not save Hanzhong, so he simply hanged himself halfway.

Zhang Lu soon got the news of Yan Pu's death, and his heart suddenly turned to ashes.

However, Xiliang did not send reinforcements.

It's not that Ma Teng doesn't want to, but the leaders of other tribes are unwilling, and they can't send troops to rescue at all.

Ma Teng wanted to break through the pass and march into the Central Plains, but he had not broken through it for so long, and now that Cao's army had to retreat.

For a while, Zhang Lu fell into a state of isolation and helplessness.

The 100,000-strong army on the north side had no worries and marched into Hanzhong, destroying the withering and decaying along the way.

Soon, Zhang Lu gave up resistance and surrendered Hanzhong.

In just three days, Hanzhong fell.

Although Liu Zhang was stupid, he was not a fool, and suddenly felt that something was wrong, and hurriedly transferred all the soldiers of Bashu to defend against foreign enemies, lest Cao's army attack him.

"Prime Minister, Bashu's defense is solid, but if it is a hard attack, it is not impossible to win, or we will ......"

Seeing this, Cao Chun immediately said to Cao Cao.

Cao Cao waved his hand:

"There's no hurry."

"Order all the soldiers to be stationed here, and spend it with Liu Zhang."

Hearing this, Cao Chun couldn't help but be a little confused, but he still immediately understood the order.

The prime minister's move is to consume with Liu Zhang!

Although Bashu is rich in food, it can achieve self-sufficiency.

But now Liu Zhang's whole people are soldiers, and young and middle-aged people are recruited to join the army and defend it.

In agriculture, the efficiency has been greatly reduced, and the supply of grain will not be available sooner or later.

However, on Cao Cao's side, the food is very abundant.

Not to mention too much, there is no problem in spending about half a year.

Fa Zheng and Zhang Song are blowing the wind on Liu Zhang's ears every once in a while.

"Now that Cao's army is stationed outside, the minister happened to hear that Cao Cao got immortal grain seeds during the first battle of Chibi, and the grain is in short supply."

"If that's the case, it's definitely not the way for our army to hold on."

"The minister suggested that it is better to order the generals to lead the army out of the city and fight with the Cao army."

"Otherwise, we can only be trapped and die in Bashu."

Zhang Song said worriedly.

When Huang Quan heard this, he immediately burst into applause:

"Zhang Song! What are you talking about?! ”

"Cao's army has more than 100,000 soldiers and horses, and 100,000 troops are brought into Hanzhong, and our army adds up to only 70,000 or 80,000 er.

Zhang Song suddenly frowned and said:

"But if it goes on like this, it's definitely not the way!"

"Why Cao Cao is so confidently stationed outside Bashu Pass, don't you understand?"

At this time, Fa Zheng also slowly spoke:

"Lord, the minister thinks that what Ziqiao said is right, this Cao army is so fearless, if our army is passively defended and farming is wasted, I am afraid that it will not last long."

"But our army has generals such as Zhang Ren and Wu Yi, who led seventy or eighty thousand soldiers and horses, and they have not been defeated!"

"Then Cao Jun has a lot of people, but except for the tiger and leopard horse, how can other horses and horses compare with my Bashu athletes?"

When Liu Zhang heard this, he couldn't help but nod heavily, but he still didn't express his opinion.

At this time, Liu Zhang deeply realized that he had fallen into an isolated situation.

He originally thought that Hanzhong would be lost if it was lost, relying on the abundant resources and natural barriers of Bashu, Cao Jun categorically couldn't attack it.

But he never expected that Cao Cao had so much grain and grass.

Liu Zhang sent a lot of people to investigate before, and Cao Cao also invited you into the urn, specifically showing the thick baggage in front of the meticulous work and scouts.

All kinds of signs show that Cao Cao will not worry about grain and grass at all!

On the other hand, in Bashu, now the soldiers have to be vigilant.

The more soldiers, the fewer people who farm, and the higher the baggage requirements of the army.

If the cycle continues, even if Bashu is rich in resources, it is only a matter of time before it is consumed.

However, if some of the soldiers were withdrawn, in case Cao Cao led the army to attack, it would still not be able to bear it.

"Stand down, let me think about it."

Liu Zhang's head ached, and he immediately waved his hand to signal everyone to leave.

In this way, another half a month passed.

Sure enough, as Fa Zheng said, the baggage of the barracks became more and more tight, and the grain stocks began to be stretched.

However, Cao Jun sent hundreds of thousands of baggage.

At this moment, Liu Zhang was almost desperate.

I didn't expect that Bashu, which is famous for its abundant resources, will now be consumed to such a point!

"Quick, invite Fa Xiaozhi and Zhang Ziqiao together!"

Liu Zhang immediately ordered.

Now it seems that everything has been said by these two people.

Liu Zhang involuntarily became dependent on the two.

"Fa Xiaozhi, tell me, what should we do today to resist Cao Cao's army?"

Liu Zhang frowned, and his face was extremely ugly.

Fa Zheng sighed lightly:

"My lord, but at this time, it is far from being as good as half a month ago."

"The morale of Cao's army is high, and the morale of our army is low because of the baggage, and I am afraid that fighting at this time will only be unfavorable to our army."

Hearing this, Liu Zhang couldn't help but rub his forehead:

"I regret not listening to filial piety!"

After that, Liu Zhang waved his hand, obviously Fazheng had nothing to do at this time, he had to find another way out.

Fa Zheng retreated silently, Zhang Song frowned and said:

"Isn't it too risky for the two of us to do this?"

"If Liu Zhang really sends troops to fight against the prime minister, I'm afraid that there will be more casualties!"

Fa Zheng waved his hand and said:

"Ziqiao, have you forgotten the original purpose of the two of us?"

"The purpose of the two of us is to let Liu Zhang surrender to the prime minister."

"At this time, Liu Zhang will definitely not agree to send troops, and he will definitely not do such a risky thing."

"If this continues, within half a month, the baggage of the Bashu army will be even tighter."

"When the time comes, he will have to surrender if he does not descend."

It's not that Fa Zheng and Zhang Song have backbones, but Liu Zhang has gone too far.

Even now, Liu Zhang is still enjoying himself every day, almost unaware of the danger and slowly approaching.

Now that I think about it, such a mediocre master, following it will only bring about its own destruction.

The two of them were already disheartened with Liu Zhang, and what they were thinking about at this time was to lure Cao Jun into the city.

Fa Zheng said in a deep voice:

"Ziqiao, go find the prime minister's detailed work here, and tell him that he can send troops in half a month at most!"

I'm afraid, it won't take half a month.

With Liu Zhang's current state, it is estimated that he will not be able to hold on for three days.

Now Bashu's grain is used for military purposes, and the people are miserable.

If this continues, Bashu is already within reach.