Chapter 1214 Zhang Yang Wants to Run Away

Bingzhou, at the junction of Yunzhong and Wuyuan, under the city of Fuyang, inside the Zhao army camp, Zhao Wang Lu Bu was like a furious tiger, punching the cases in the general's tent into several pieces, in front of him Kneeling were several travel-worn messengers. They were the messengers sent by Chen Gong from Jinyang to the Feiyang front line.

They set out overnight from Chen Gong to reach Feiyang, which was more than 1,200 miles away. However, as they traveled day and night without sleep, it took them less than four days to deliver the urgent report to Lu Bu.

Seeing Chen Gong's urgent report, Lu Bu became furious instantly and cursed Huangfu Chaobo for not being a son of a man and for his despicable methods. However, after being angry, Lu Bu fell into a tangle. From Chen Gong's letter, he only speculated on the possible attack of the Tang army, but it has not yet been confirmed. If he withdrew his troops back to Taiyuan based on this inference, it would be unavoidable. It's too rash. Although there is no progress in the war in Feiyang now, and Lu Bu is already very anxious, if he fails again this time, it means that he has been helpless against the two alien governors twice in a row. , with Lu Bu's character, how could he deserve such a tone?

It has to be said that although Zhang Liao is strong, Gao Lan is not weak either. After all, they are both one of the five good generals. Even though Gao Lan leads several coalition forces, he still does not fall behind Zhang Liao's attack.

"Wen Yuan, in your opinion, how should we deal with this?" Lu Bu asked Zhang Liao in desperation;

"Your Majesty, according to the general's opinion, the troops should be withdrawn and reinforcements should be withdrawn. If the Prime Minister is not completely sure, he will definitely not report this matter to the king. According to the general's estimation, the information from the superior party will be sent in no more than three days at the latest. , If we really let the Tang army invade Taiyuan, we will regret it too late!" Zhang Liao said solemnly;

After hesitating for a long time, although Lu Bu was unwilling to do so, he had no choice but to agree with Zhang Liao. If Taiyuan was lost, his Zhao country would only be able to live in a corner.

"Okay, according to King Gu's order, Bingzhou Langqi will return to Taiyuan with Gu tomorrow. The infantry will still be commanded by Wenyuan and withdraw to Xianyang. After arranging the defense in Yunzhong, you will lead the troops back to Taiyuan as soon as possible, and send people to Cao Cao Xing sent an order to return to Yunzhong and temporarily lead the cavalry to garrison Yunzhong to prevent troops from Wuyuan and Shuofang counties from attacking Yunzhong. "

"Wei Chen accepts the order!" Seeing that Lu Bu finally agreed to his suggestion, Zhang Liao breathed a long sigh of relief.

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At this time, the morale in Tianjing Pass has begun to decline. The reason is that the Tang Army under the city has arranged for people to shout at the pass for a day, saying that the Tang Army has invaded Shangdang territory from Hedong and completely annihilated Shangdang Captain Hao Meng. With six thousand elite troops, tens of thousands of Tang troops have already arrived at Changzi City. Zhao Jun at Tianjing Pass has become a turtle in the urn.

As Hao Zhao expected, after hundreds of loud-voiced Tang soldiers roared at the pass for a day, the morale of the Tianjing Pass defenders began to decline. Fortunately, the defender repeatedly assured that this was the Tang army's strategy to disturb the army and enter the Shangdang road. That's all. Who has ever heard that Hedong can directly enter Shangdang? In addition, it has only been four days now, and it will take five days at the fastest for reinforcements to arrive from Shangdang, so the morale in the pass has not continued to decline. .

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In the eldest son city, Zhang Yang had returned to his prefect's mansion exhausted. Today's battle made him realize that he still underestimated the combat power of the Tang army and overestimated the combat power of his own troops. In just half a day of fighting, just More than half of his personal guards suffered casualties. Fortunately for these personal guards, otherwise Changzi City would have been captured by the Tang army today.

After a long time, Zhang Ke, who was standing next to Zhang Yang, said: "Prefect, the eldest son can't hold on any longer!"

Zhang Yang said dejectedly: "You have to defend even if you can't hold on. Can't we just give up? If so, how should I explain to the king?"

"It's better..." Zhang Ke suddenly said nonchalantly: "It's better to break out of the encirclement. There is no danger around the eldest son to defend. In addition, the time is too tight and there is no time to prepare for defense. Moreover, the city is too big and the troops are insufficient. If we retreat to Huguan County, we will be able to hold on longer. If there is no eunuch to lead us, I am afraid that the entire Shangdang will be captured by the Tang army. "

Zhang Yang also knew that what Zhang Ke said was true.

If Hao Meng's 6,000-strong army had not been swallowed up by the Tang State, and the Tang State had arrived too quickly, Changzi City would have been able to defend it for a month or two, but now, it was too late.

However, Zhang Ke's words moved Zhang Yang's heart, and he immediately spread the Shangdang map on the table and observed it carefully. Seeing that Zhang Yang seemed to be moving, Zhang Ke added: "The location of Huguan County is strategic, with Fukouxing in the east and the cities in the north of Shangdang. If the prefect can hold Huguan County, it will be equivalent to holding half of Shangdang. I believe the king will not say anything more when he comes back."

In fact, Zhang Yang didn't know these principles of Zhang Ke, but as a Shangdang prefect, Zhang Yang would still be a little reluctant if he lost the county seat.

Seeing that Zhang Yang did not object, Zhang Ke continued: "Since Changzi City can no longer be defended, Tunliu and Hukou Pass must not be defended either. Instead of doing this, it is better to transfer all these troops to Huguan County. You must know that there are 2,000 war soldiers and 3,000 county soldiers in Hukou Pass, plus the 2,000 county soldiers left in the four villages, as well as the soldiers and horses mobilized from the other cities, the prefect will have enough in his hands. There are tens of thousands of troops, and the terrain of Huguan County is dangerous, I believe..."

Zhang Yang had been convinced by Zhang Ke at this time, and stretched out his hand to stop him from continuing, saying: "Immediately send someone to find General Chang Shi and General Lu Jiu."

After finishing speaking, Zhang Yang continued to focus on the map. He was thinking about how to successfully break through and how to arrange the subsequent battle.

Soon, Shangdang leader Shi and the remaining Silver Wolf general Lu Jiu rushed to the prefect's mansion. At this time, Zhang Yang had also made up his mind. Seeing the two people coming in, Zhang Yang went straight to the point and said to them: "I want to abandon my eldest son and retreat to Huguan City. Then I will gather troops and horses to defend Huguan City and wait for reinforcements from your Majesty!"

After hearing this, both of them were shocked. Fortunately for Chang Shi, he was a confidant when he was in Hanoi and had no objections to Zhang Yang's decision. He also understood that staying in Changzi City now would be a dead end. Zhang Yang wanted to retreat to Huguan County. , he supported it with both hands.

Lu Jiu was stunned after hearing Zhang Yang's words, but he was just an intelligence officer and had no way of influencing Zhang Yang, so after thinking about it for a while, he expressed his position: "What do you need me to do, Lord Prefect?"

Zhang Yang nodded. If both of them had no objections, it would be more beneficial to his plan. So he explained his plan to the two of them carefully. After they both understood it clearly, he asked them to execute it.