Yan Pu persuaded Zhang Lu to let Zhang Fei into Hanzhong, but in fact, why did he need to let him go. According to the previous policy, Zhang Fei asked Yan Yan to copy the back road of Hanping Pass, and led the army in front of the pass.

Before and after Pang De walked out of the Meridian Valley, Yan Yan crossed the mountains and found a path to the back of Hanping Pass.

The next day, Zhang Fei asked Yan Yan to lead 2,000 elite soldiers around the rear, and agreed to attack Hanping Pass in the early morning of the day after tomorrow.

In the early morning of the day after tomorrow, Zhang Fei ordered Feng Xi to be the vanguard, and he supervised the armies as the rear to storm the Hanping Pass. The defenders of Guannai, under the leadership of Yang Ang, used bows and crossbows to defend the city. Shi Yanyan went from the small road to Guanbei and led the army to cooperate with the main force to attack Hanping Pass.

In the face of the front and rear attacks, Yang Ang was defenseless, helpless, and was broken by Zhang Fei and Yan Yan, and was cornered, leading the army to surrender to Zhang Fei.

Zhang Fei stationed in Hanping Pass, and after a brief rest, he asked Yan Yan to supervise the transportation of grain and grass, and led the army to cross the Micang Mountain Road, entered the Hanzhong Basin, and was stationed at the foot of the dry mountain.

Dry Mountain (now Han Mountain), Zhang Feijun's camp.

In the tent, Zhang Fei discussed the next direction of the march with the left and right.

"Our army has entered Hanzhong, how should we march now? Take Nanzheng directly, or divide the troops to take Chuyang. Zhang Fei looked at the map of Hanzhong and asked.

Yang Ang guided Zheng and said: "General, Nanzheng has more than 20 years of savings in Hanzhong, millions of stones of grain and grass, and trillions of money. If it can be obtained, even if it is difficult for our army to defeat Ma Chao, it is enough to force Ma Chao back with the help of Nanzheng grain. ”

Yang Ang, originally a Southern Zheng Haoqiang, when Zhang Lu was in Hanzhong, promoted the old people of Badi and reused the Southern Zheng Shi clan. Now that Yang Ang surrendered to Liu Bei, he gave advice to Zhang Fei in order to lead the party.

Lu Xun bowed slightly, and said: "Today, when Hanzhong is unprepared, Ma Chao is trapped in Baokou, and Nanzheng is empty, quickly take Nanzheng and surrender Zhang Lu." ”

Just when Zhang Fei was about to take Lu Xun's suggestion, the scout hurriedly entered from outside the tent and shouted: "General, Ma Chao killed Zhang Wei and broke his army." Zhang Lu was afraid, and he had already led the soldiers and horses of Nanzheng to the southeast. The money and baggage were all stored in Nanzheng and were not damaged. ”

"What?"

Zhang Fei was taken aback and said, "How can Ma Chao be so fast!" ”

Looking at Nanzheng on the map, Zhang Fei didn't have time to hesitate, and hurriedly shouted: "Come on, order Wu Lan to set off immediately, rush to Nanzheng, don't let ......."

"Wait!"

The situation was urgent, but Pang Tong shouted Zhang Fei's arrangement.

"What is the military advisor?" Zhang Fei asked incomprehensibly.

Pang Tong's brain turned rapidly, and he said: "Nanzheng is north of Hanshui, and Ma Chao has the advantage of being a horseman. Zhang Lu abandoned the city and left, and Ma Chao had ordered people to quickly take the treasury of Nanzheng Mansion, and ordered people to lead a cavalry tour of the Han River, and when he saw our army crossing the water, he would attack it on horseback. Now fighting with Ma Chao for Nanzheng, our army has no advantage of terrain, but is dragged down by Han Shui. ”

The Hanzhong Basin has a special topography, and the Han River runs through the basin. To the north of Hanshui, the terrain is flat, and the fertile fields are thousands of hectares; To the south of the Han River, the mountains are vertical and horizontal, and there are only a few plains. Therefore, the Hanzhong Basin, whether it is Nanzheng, or important cities such as Chuyang, Chenggu, and Yangpingguan are all north of Hanshui.

Zhang Fei and Ma Chao want to compete for Nanzheng, and they need to cross the Han River. Although the Han River in Hanzhong is not vast, it also needs to be bridged to cross the water. Zhang flew through the Han River, but he cut off his retreat. If the war is unfavorable, the army north of the Han River is afraid that it will be destroyed.

Zhang Fei subconsciously held the hilt of the sword and said in a deep voice: "The dispute between Nanzheng is related to the gains and losses of Hanzhong, and it must be taken. Although we are crossing the river to fight today, we must also fight for it. ”

Pang Tong looked at everyone and asked rhetorically: "Although the treasury of Nanzheng Mansion is precious, it is not the most precious thing in Hanzhong. Why did he ignore the pearl now, cross the water to go to danger, and compete with Ma Chao for Nanzheng? ”

"This?"

Everyone was at a loss, the treasury of Nanzheng Mansion has millions of stones of grain and grass, and trillions of money, which cannot be said to be the most precious thing in Hanzhong, so what is comparable to the treasury and better than it?

Seeing that everyone was confused, Pang Tong smiled and said: "Hanzhong, the country of demons. Zhang Lu taught and governed with five buckets of rice, and for more than 20 years, Han Yi was happy to obey. Now Zhang Lu went southeast and left Bazhong, if he could capture Zhang Lu. In the name of Zhang Lu, gather the people in the Han Dynasty, why worry about not being able to win against Ma Chao. ”

After a pause, Pang Tong said: "Ma Chao's Guanxi soldiers are vulgar and greedy for money, if you get Nanzheng money, are you willing to fight to the death with our army?" ”

Zhang Fei's eyes lit up, and he said excitedly: "If you can obtain Zhang Lu, by virtue of his status as a teacher, why can't the people of Hanzhong be used by me." If there is a shortage of food, it can be lent to the people; If there is a shortage of soldiers, you can recruit troops from others; I lack ears and eyes, and the people are all my ears and eyes. ”

Since entering Hanzhong, Zhang Fei has known Zhang Lu's ability to deceive people. There is no shortage of money and food, after all, he is beneficial to the state as a logistics support base. If he can have Zhang Lu's cooperation, defeat Ma and Han, and take Hanzhong, isn't it simple?

Zhang Fei's mind spun rapidly and asked, "Zhang Lu went southeast and fled to Bazhong." Does anyone know the road plan and the destination? ”

After speaking, Zhang Fei looked at Yang Ang with those bronze bell-sized eyes, and his momentum was terrifying.

Yang Ang didn't dare to look at Zhang Fei directly, lowered his eyebrows, and said: "In the southeast of Nanzheng, there are many mountains, but there is Nanxiang (now Xixiang County) in the mountains. Surrounded by rivers, the acres of fertile fields and the people are numerous. Today, Zhang Shijun was defeated and went to Bazhong, and the only way to go to Nanxiang was to enter Bazhong through Nanxiang. ”

Zhang Fei rubbed his hands and said: "That is the case, you are the guide, and you lead the cavalry, take the mountain road to catch up with Zhang Lu and capture him." ”

"General, slow!"

Lu Xun stopped Zhang Fei's actions and said solemnly: "Dare to ask the general, if you can capture Zhang Lu, how will you treat him?" ”

Zhang Fei said without thinking: "I will treat him with courtesy." ”

"Zhang Lu, Liu Yizhou's enemy. I don't know if it is in the name of the lord, or in the name of Liu Yizhou? Lu Xun saw that Zhang Fei didn't understand, so he asked again.

Zhang Fei was stunned and said: "Since it has been surrendered to the lord, Hanzhong is taken by me, and it belongs to me, including Zhang Lu." ”

Lu Xun hesitated for a moment and said: "If Zhang Lu surrenders to the lord, I am afraid that there will be changes in Yizhou." ”

Pang Tong stroked his beard and asked, "Bo Yan is afraid that Liu Zhang will be suspicious, and suspect that the lord has the intention of seizing land, so as to cut off the rear road of our army?" ”

"Exactly!" Lu Xun nodded and said.

Zhang Feiman didn't care, and said: "If you can break the enemy and surrender Zhang Lu's demon Dao, Liu Yizhou can also understand." And the lord and friends in Yizhou will also help me explain the words, why are I worried? ”

Saying that, Zhang Fei smiled and said, "If you don't pursue Zhang Lu now, I am afraid that you will be taken away by him." ”

Seeing Zhang Fei like this, Lu Xun had to let go of his worries and said, "The general led his cavalry to pursue Zhang Lu, so how should most of our army be arranged?" ”

Zhang Fei grabbed his beard and asked, "Bo Yan, do you have any opinions?" ”

Lu Xun groaned a little, pointed to the west, and said: "The general will divide his troops to take Zhang Lu, and Ma Chao will enter Nanzheng." Today, in order to prevent Ma Chao from crossing the Han River in the south, Xun thought that our army could enter the village on the south bank of the Han River and confront Ma Chao across the water. ”

"And it is necessary to divide the troops to the west to the south bank of Chuyang to see if we can persuade Yangping Pass to surrender; If Yangpingguan belongs to Ma Han, the sergeants can also be allowed to withdraw to Dingjun Mountain and camp to prevent Han Sui from crossing the Han River in the south, so as not to attack our army with Ma Chao. ”

Yang Ang arched his hand and said, "Yang Ren, the guard of Yangping, I have a good relationship with him." Today, Ang Ke wrote a letter to see if he could surrender to our army. ”

"Good!"

"When the tiredness arises." Zhang Fei was overjoyed in his heart and said with a smile: "After I leave with Bo Qi, the army will be arranged, and Bo Yan and Shi Yuan can discuss it." ”

"No!" The crowd answered.

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Hanzhong Nanxiang is not a county seat, but a township pavilion. Historically, a large number of people fled south to Hanzhong and lived deep in the mountains, and the population grew. Historically, after Liu Bei took Nanxiang, he mentioned Nanxiang as a county.

Why was it renamed Xixiang County again?

Without it, Zhang Fei's worshiped Xixiang Hou ate in Nanxiang County. Therefore, Nanxiang was renamed Xixiang County, and its name has not changed so far.

Perhaps there is a definite number in the world, and the place where Zhang Fei eats should be the place where he makes contributions.

Zhang Lu led his family to the elderly and weak, and brought thousands of cronies to Nanxiang. The sun was scorching, the old and weak were tired, Zhang Lu rested in Nanxiang, and the villagers gave food to Zhang Lu.

Sitting in the shade of the tree, Zhang Lu hid from the sun and asked, "Gong Miao, do you have contact with Du Hao and Pu Huke?" ”

Yan Pu wiped the sweat on his face with a towel and said, "I have ordered someone to report to Bazhong, and it is expected that the two of them have led their clansmen to meet them on the road today." ”

After a pause, Yan Pu said: "Shijun, according to the report from the scout, Zhang Fei has broken Hanping. ”

Zhang Lu took a sip of water, sighed and said: "I once said that Han Sui, Ma Chao, and Zhang Fei were all extraordinary generals, but the public did not listen to me, and he relied on his bravery, but was defeated by Ma Chao." Today, even if I block the praise and Zhang Fei breaks Hanping, I can't defend Hanzhong. ”

The world has been in turmoil for decades, where is there a place of peace and abundance. Jing Chu enjoyed peace for more than ten years, and was eventually affected by the war. Yizhou and Hanzhong Shu Road are difficult and dangerous, but how long can they be peaceful? With the situation in the world clear, Hanzhong and Yizhou will be Huo Huo sooner or later.

Just as Zhang Lu sighed, suddenly the sound of horses' hooves sounded from the riverside.

"Boom!"

"Boom!"

"Boom!"

The watchman shouted loudly: "The enemy cavalry is coming! ”

"Enemy attack!"

Panicked voices sounded in the forest, and the screams and cries of old and weak women and children came and went.

"Father!"

Listening to the shouts of the children left and right, Zhang Lu's face was flustered, he held Yan Pu's hand, and said, "Gong Miao, what should be done today?" But is the Kansai cavalry? ”

Yan Pu took a deep breath and said with a wry smile: "Shijun, looking at it from this point of view, only Zhang Fei and Ma Chao are the second sergeants, if Ma Chao is not greedy for Nan Zheng's money and goods, he will lead the troops to pursue here." It is also feasible for the master to return to Ma Chao. If Zhang Fei led his troops to pursue, Shi Jun should think about it. ”

"Master, let's go!" Li Xiu took the war horse and greeted Zhang Lu.

"Father!"

Zhang Lu's eldest daughter cried out loudly when she saw that Zhang Lu seemed to have abandoned her family.

Listening to the cries of his children, Zhang Lu tugged on the reins and asked hesitantly, "Can you take your family?" ”

Li Xiu stepped forward to help Zhang Lu get on his horse, and said anxiously: "Most of the family members are old and weak, and it is difficult to move quickly, for fear of being captured by the enemy." ”

Seeing that Yan Pu was indifferent, Zhang Lu asked, "Does Gongmiao want to leave?" ”

Yan Pu shook his head and said sadly: "The five sons under the knees of the nursery are all left and right, and it is difficult to give up. ”

After hesitating for a while, and seeing his children crying, Zhang Lu couldn't bear it.

Turning over and dismounting, Zhang Lu hugged his family members, sighed and said: "I have no malice, I abandon my family now, although life is like death, how can I bear it in my heart!" ”

"Zilang and Gongmiao, you two are acting for me, and you have always surrendered to me." Zhang Lu hugged his young son and said angrily: "If Ma Chao comes, he will be alone and surrender to Cao Gong." If Zhang Feilai comes, Liu Zhang and I have a grudge against my mother, and I would rather be a slave in Wu Chu, not a guest in Yizhou. ”

"No!" The two responded sadly.

Zhang Lu and Liu Zhang tore their faces and fought each other for decades, because Zhang Lu's mother was killed by Liu Zhang. At this time, you let Zhang Lu surrender to the murderer of his mother, how can you bear it?

After half a ring, Zhang Lu ordered the soldiers to be outside, and the old and weak to be trapped in the forest. Yan Pu and Li Xiu held the banner as envoys to discuss the surrender.

"Phew!"

Zhang Feiler's horse stopped, and the rider had already brought Yan and Li from the left and right.

Zhang Fei used that loud voice and asked, "Is Zhang Gong willing to surrender?" ”

Yan Pu came on foot, saw Zhang Fei sitting on a horse, glanced at the name on the flag, and knew it in his heart.

When he got closer, Yan Pu saw Zhang Fei's whip pointing at him, quite rude, and pretended to be dissatisfied and said: "The people who have been surrendered in ancient times have never been like the general. If the general does not respect the virtuous and courteous, can he be in the Han Dynasty? ”

Hearing this, Zhang Fei's face was ashamed, he turned over and dismounted, and arched his hand and said, "Zhang Fei has seen Mr., thank you for the warning." ”

Yan Pu didn't dare to accept the salute, and said, "Gong Cao Yan Pu, I've seen the general." ”

"Military Sima Li Xiu meets the general." Li Xiu responded and said.

Zhang Fei glanced at the figure in the woods from a distance and asked, "Yan Gongcao is the matter of surrendering on behalf of Zhang Gongyan?" ”

Yan Pu bowed and saluted, and said: "Xuande Gong is edicting to beg for thieves, and he sows the sea and sits down Wu Chu." My lord heard the name of Xuande Gong's benevolence, and now he wants to return to Xuande Gong. I don't know if the general dares to accept it? ”

"The general was invited by Liu Zhang, and Liu Zhang killed his mother's enemy for my lord. Today, my lord is a slave in Wu Chu, not a guest in Yizhou. I hope the general will accept it! Li Xiu said.

When Zhang Fei heard Zhang Lu's attitude, he was not worried, but overjoyed. He was originally opening up territory for his brother, if Zhang Lu surrendered to Liu Zhang, who would Hanzhong belong to?

And Zhang Fei saw that Zhang Lu admired his brother so much, and An Neng was not happy.

"Haha!"

Zhang Fei hurriedly helped Yan Pu and Li Xiu up, and said, "Fei has heard about Zhang Gong and Liu Yizhou. If you can ignore the revenge of killing your mother, how can you talk about respecting the Lord and respecting the Lord, and you will be a person who respects benevolence and filial piety in your life. And my brother said that if Zhang Gong is willing to surrender, he should be treated with courtesy. ”

After a pause, Zhang Fei thought for a long time and said: "Zhang Gong surrendered to my brother, and Fei is willing to go to the lord and express Zhang Gong as the general of Zhennan." As for the matter of the title, it is not a county marquis. ”

Zhang Fei led the army into Shu, and Liu Bei gave him certain permissions. But Zhang Fei can't say that he has this kind of sealing authority, nor can he say that he doesn't, it's very vague. Now that Zhang Feiyuan is in Hanzhong, he can only dare to promise.

In order not to make people feel that the reward is small, Zhang Fei added: "My brother is kind and generous. If Zhang Gong can help me regain Hanzhong, the reward should be able to go to the next level. Erjun and Zhang Gong were rewarded left and right, and they reported them one by one, and they didn't dare to lose. ”

"Fei Su heard the talent of the two gentlemen, can be the leader of Hanchuan, if the two gentlemen do not give up, they can temporarily enter the staff under the flying tent. has to break Ma Chao, and he has accumulated his merits. ”

Yan Pu was overjoyed, and arched his hand and said, "What General Zhang said, the two of us should report to Shijun." ”

heard the conditions given by Zhang Fei, and saw that he was surrounded by cavalry, and he could not tolerate Zhang Lu not surrendering.

Shaoqing, Zhang Luxian County Seal, surrendered to Zhang Fei.

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