Chapter 322 s to Hanzhong

In a forest less than a hundred miles away from Yecheng, hundreds of ragged soldiers were resting under the trees. These soldiers were gray-faced and ragged, looking like beggars.

Amand among these people, two people's clothes are slightly neat, but at this time, these two people look helpless.

"Lord, now we have less than 200 people left. Even if we rush to Ye City, will Yuan Shaoqi take us to our eyes?"

These two men were Liu Bei and his escort commander Chen Dao who escaped from Xuzhou. At this time, there were less than 200 soldiers left beside Liu Bei, and the people under Liu Bei's command had long been separated when Cao Cao attacked Xuzhou.

"Nowadays, we have no place to go except to Yecheng. On the contrary, Yuan Shao is so powerful that he may be able to borrow some soldiers to make a comeback." Liu Bei wiped a handful of dust on his face and smiled bitterly. In just a few days of occupying Xuzhou, he was driven out by Cao Cao's sneak attack, which really swept his face.

"I just don't know where General Guan, General Zhang and others have gone. Have they been caught up by the soldiers and horses of Cao Thieves?" Chen Dao sighed. He followed Liu Bei for a long time. He knew that Liu Bei's luck was not good. No matter where he went, he could only stay for a few days and be driven away. Chen Dao had long been used to this.

"How far is this place from Ye City?" Liu Bei squinted and looked at the golden ground illuminated by the scorching sun in the distance.

"There are still less than a hundred miles. If you walk fast, you can get to Ye City the day after tomorrow." Chen came to meditate silently and said, "But I'm afraid there is not enough food and fodder. This time, the soldiers don't bring much food and fodder, but can only support it until tomorrow."

Liu Bei was silent for a while, and then sighed, "Sell all the soldiers' armor in the next city. Buy some clothes for them. You can't just rush to Yecheng like this."

Chen, who was beside him, was silent. Their group of people looked like a group of beggars. If they waited in Yecheng like this, they might be kicked out as a group of beggars.

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Xiangyang, since receiving the news of Cao Cao's assault on Liu Bei, Liu Qi has begun to prepare to attack Hanzhong. In just a few days, Wang Wei had rushed back to Xiangyang. The leader of Zhao Yun's Zongque Army had wiped out mountain thieves on a large scale in all parts of Jingzhou, and almost at the same time, Huang Zhong replaced Wen Ping as the commander of Xuanwu Army and began to exterminate mountain thieves in all parts of Jingzhou.

Wen Ping and Wang Wei trained their soldiers and horses for a month, and then left the army and returned to the army. For the 3,000 sets of armor sent by Jiangdong, Liu Qi did not equip the soldiers and horses, but asked the blacksmiths in Jingzhou to try his best to make more sophisticated armor. The excellent armor on the battlefield means fewer casualties.

This attack on Hanzhong, Liu Qi is ready to dispatch 60,000 soldiers and horses, divided into two routes and 30,000 each, led by him and Zhuge Liang. This attack on Liu Qi is ready to go on an expedition in person. Everything in Jingzhou has been on the right track. He has nothing to do if he stays in Jingzhou, it is better to follow the army to attack Hanzhong.

In a month, Jiang Wan has been familiar with the political affairs of Jingzhou and has long prepared the food and fodder used by the army. The mobilization of soldiers and horses in Jingzhou naturally aroused the request of the generals of the counties. Liu Qi has long promised that Wei Yan served as a forward. Therefore, this time, Wei Yan led 5,000 soldiers and horses as the vanguard, Wei, far away in Wancheng. The delay is ready at this time.

"Lord, the great event of the country of soldiers cannot be noticed. The situation on the battlefield is changing rapidly, and the blessings and misfortunes are unpredictable. As the lord of a state, how can he take such a big risk in the safety of Jingzhou? Please take Jingzhou as the foundation of Jingzhou."

Zhuge Liang's anxious voice can be heard from far away from the study. Since Liu Qi said that he would personally lead the army to fight against Hanzhong, Zhuge Liang would come to Liu Qi's house almost every day to persuade Liu Qi.

Although he is a little impatient about this, Liu Qi also knows that Zhuge Liang is right. Now the safety of Jingzhou is indeed closely related to his safety. If something really happens to Liu Qi, the whole state Jingma will fall into chaos. Even if Liu Biao stands up and presides over the overall situation, it is useless.

Liu Qi has been appointed and dismissed as an official of Jingzhou herdsman very frequently. At this time, the people of the poor family have occupied a place in Jingzhou, and the family of Jingzhou has gradually compromised with Liu Qi. If Liu Qi does anything else, these families will immediately jump out to suppress the people of the poor family. Liu Biao's gentle means are still difficult to shake. If Liu Biao really did not deter these families at that time, Jingzhou would immediately fall into chaos.

"There are only 40,000 soldiers and horses in Hanzhong, and there are 60,000 soldiers and horses in Jingzhou. Can there be any mistake in the two front and back attacks? And you also said that only Yanpu can cause trouble with us in Hanzhong. Now that Yanpu has been suspected by Zhang Lu, how can he do anything?"

Although he knew that Zhuge Liang was right, Liu Qi still didn't mean to change his mind. He couldn't tell Zhuge Liang that he was not a peacemaker and couldn't stay in Jingzhou.

"Well, since the master has made up his mind and is determined to take risks, he must lead more soldiers and horses to ensure the safety of the master. Feilongwei and Feihuwei can't leave the master all the way." It seems that he knows that Liu Qi has made up his mind, and he can't change Liu Qi's meaning. Zhuge Liang sighed solemnly.

"It's okay for Feihuwei and Jinyiwei to follow me. As for the Feilongwei, there is a Zilong leader to follow Kong Ming. Kong Ming can't go to Yizhou without a general who can do it."

Liu Qi thought for a moment and said that he was extremely well prepared to attack Jingzhou in Hanzhong this time. There were not only two soldiers and horses, but also Gan Ning led 10,000 Jingzhou water troops to raid Hanzhong against the current. Wei Yan beside Liu Qi, Wang Yi and Zhang Xiu have Gan Ning's support at any time. It can be said that the lineup is strong, but Zhuge Liang is only Huang Zhong and Zhao Yun.

"Thank you, my lord. Since the lord insists on attacking Yangping Pass, he does not stop him. However, even if the Yangping Pass is easy to defend and difficult to attack, it is difficult to overcome the Yangping Pass. Therefore, the lord must not be careless. Jiang Wan is responsible for the supply of food and grass. If the lord encounters anything, he can ask him."

Although I don't know why Liu Qi didn't let Pang Tong go out with the army, Jiang Wan was familiar with military affairs and could help Liu Qi get out of trouble in times of crisis.

"Well, when you go to Yizhou, you must find out the reality of each fortress, and also set the route to attack Yizhou. If Hanzhong is smooth, you will directly attack Yizhou. There is Yuanzhi in Jizhou. It is difficult for Cao Cao and Yuan Shao to end this big battle as soon as possible.

The reason why Zhuge Liang agreed that Liu Qi led the soldiers and horses to attack Hanzhong from Shangyong was because of this. Otherwise, Zhuge Liang would definitely not let him attack Hanzhong from Cao Cao's sphere of influence. You should know that Shangyong at this time was guarded by Cao Cao's two generals. If he was cut off from his situation. It's dangerous.

"Master, don't worry, if you want to attack Yizhou, you must first take down the Sword Pavilion, and the Hanzhong army attacking from Yizhou will definitely be stationed in the Sword Pavilion. As long as the Sword Pavilion is in hand, it can attack Yizhou at any time. As for Zhang Song's response in Yizhou, it should be much easier." Zhuge nodded. It is secondary to go to Yizhou to attack Hanzhong. The most important thing is to plan to attack Yizhou.

"Well, Shangyong is my place in Jingzhou. If it is possible this time, I must take back Shangyong by the way." Thinking of capturing Hanzhong, he had to go through Shangyong, and the subsequent grain and fodder was under the eyes of Cao Ren and others, and he had to guard against Cao Ren's sneak attack behind his back at any time, which was really a little aggrieved.

"Don't worry, the lord, Cao Ren doesn't dare to be evil to Jingzhou at this time. As long as the lord is more careful, Cao Ren will definitely turn a blind eye to the lord." Zhuge Liang arched his hand. At this time, Cao Cao was already unable to deal with Yuan Shao. There was no spare time to deal with Jingzhou. Even if Cao Ren wanted to sneak up on Liu Qi, Cao Cao would not allow it.

If the sneak attack on Liu Qi is successful, but if it fails and angers Liu Qi, Cao Cao will suffer from the enemy. Cao Ren does not dare to take risks.

"Lord, Yuan Shao has raised his army." At this moment, Jia Xu took a bamboo slip and walked in quickly.

"Oh. It seems that Yuan Shao can't help it.

Both Zhuge Liang and Liu Qi's eyes lit up. A few days ago, news came from Xu Shu that Yuan Shao had decided to attack Cao Cao. At this time, Jingzhou needed Yuan Shao to contain Cao Cao's soldiers and horses.

"Yes, Yuan Shao failed to prepare for the throne last time, and now he obviously can't wait." Jia Xu nodded and handed the bamboo slip in his hand to Liu Qi.

Liu Qi took the bamboo slips and looked at the bamboo slips and handed them to Zhuge Liang: "Yuan Shao is really digging his own grave. Guo Jia under Cao Cao's command, Xun Wenruo Cheng Yu and others are rare talents. Under Yuan Shao's command, only Ju Shu Tian Feng and others can compete with it. Yuan Shao suddenly eliminated his advantages."

It is said that there are many more talents under Yuan Shao than Cao Cao, but only these people can get Yuan Shao's value. Ju Shu, Tian Feng has no fame and talent in his eyes. No matter what situation he faces, he can make a correct judgment. On the contrary, Guo Tu and others are suspicious and strive for fame and profit. It is inevitable that he will be selfish and how he can be the opponent of Guo Jia and others.

"If heaven wants to make him die, he must first make him crazy. Yuan Shao does not pay attention to the princes of the world at this time, and he will learn a lesson sooner or later." Zhuge highlights nodded. Yuan Shao's coveted the position of the emperor is well known all over the world. However, at this time, there was nothing wrong with Yuan Shao's existence of this thought, but Yuan Shao became crazy for this position.

"Lord, at this time, the eyes of the world are attracted by Yuan Shao and Cao Cao. It is a good time to send troops to Hanzhong." Zhuge Liang looked at Liu Qi with bright eyes.

"Kong Ming is right. This is the best time to attack Hanzhong." Jia Xu also nodded, and his eyes were full of expectations. He wanted to see how far Liu Qi could go.