Imperial Power Of Han Dynasty

Chapter 797

After Zhang Ren withdrew from Jiameng Pass, he led the Yizhou army to retreat southward, marching 200 miles a day, and successfully retreated into the sword pavilion seven days later. At the same time, he sent an envoy to the city of Chengdu to request reinforcements from Liu Zhang.

News of Zhang Ren's garrison in Jiange and the fall of Jiangzhou was introduced into Chengdu at the same time. All of a sudden, there was a lot of discussion in the city from top to bottom, whether it was a high-ranking official in the middle of Shu or a common people.

But in the Chengdu City Chamber, there are heated discussions.

"The lord, Governor Zhang wrote a letter, requesting the lord to immediately send reinforcements and grain to the sword pavilion in Chengdu."

Liu Zhang looked ugly: "I lost Jiangzhou first, and then Jiameng Pass. Can this sword pavilion hold it?"

Liu Zhang had no intention to compete with the Liangzhou Army, but he was still very confident in defense. After all, Shuzhong Duxiongguan was simply defending the enemy's offensive, which should not be a big problem.

But I didn't expect that Yan Yan was defeated first, the entire army was wiped out, Jiangzhou City fell into the enemy's hands, and the door of Shudong opened. Then Zhang Ren took the initiative to abandon Jiameng Pass, and led his army all the way into the sword pavilion, allowing the Liangzhou army to drive straight forward. Liu Zhang naturally had a lot of grievances for Zhang Ren who retired without a fight.

Seeing the resentment in Liu Zhang’s words, don’t get up with Huang Quan, and said calmly: "The lord was originally dissatisfied with Governor Zhang’s retreat without authorization. Then Jiangzhou and Jia Mengguan were both advancing and retreating. Now General Yan is defeated, then Jiang The Liangzhou army in the prefecture can lead the army northward and flanking Liu Ye back and forth. In this way, the army under the command of Governor Zhang will not be able to advance or retreat, and the enemy can directly take Chengdu."

"The reason Zhang Dudu led his army into the sword pavilion was because he was worried about this. It was not because he refused to fight hard, but because of the overall situation."

Hearing Huang Quan's explanation, Liu Zhang's complexion became better, but he still said in a deep voice, "But there are tens of thousands of troops under General Yan. Jiangzhou City has fallen so quickly. Now the enemy armies are united. Isn't there a hundred thousand people, can our army resist it?"

Seeing Liu Zhang's expression of fear, Huang Quan hurriedly said: "Don't worry, there are nearly 20,000 elites under the command of Governor Zhang. He leads his army to stick to the sword pavilion. Even if Liu Ye goes out himself, he has no choice but to send reinforcements to the sword pavilion. With food and grass, Jiange’s defense must be solid."

Zhang Song and Meng Da on the side suddenly stood up and asked boldly: "Master, I can't wait, but I would also like to **** the grain and grass to the sword pavilion to help the general governor defend the city."

Hearing that Liangzhou's army was like a broken bamboo, and the Yizhou army had either actively or passively abandoned Jiameng Pass and Jiangzhou, most of the Yizhou officials were naturally worried, while Meng Da and Zhang Song were overjoyed. Go to Jiange, seize the opportunity to put the enemy into the city, and make great contributions to the Liangzhou Army's entry into Shu. Isn't it wonderful then?

Seeing the crisis, Meng Da and Zhang Song actually took the initiative to invite Ying, Liu Zhang naturally nodded happily: "The two are very commendable for their loyalty."

However, Liu Zhang did not directly appoint the two. Instead, he turned to Wu Yi and said, "General Wu Lang, how about you leading the army to support Jiange?"

Wu Yi is a general of Yizhou Zhenwei, but he is not an ordinary person. He has a deep relationship with Liu Yan, the father of Liu Zhang. At the time, someone who met him said that his sister was too expensive, so Liu Zhang married Wu Yi's sister for his son Liu Hao, so the relationship between Liu Zhang and Wu Yi was not shallow.

Hearing Liu Zhang's words, Wu Yi stood up and said, "The lord is famous, don’t dare not to, please give me 10,000 soldiers and horses, so there will be a total of 30,000 troops in the sword pavilion. The sword pavilion is as golden. An army of 30,000, even if the Liangzhou army has 100,000, it will be difficult to break through at a time."

"In addition, please be sure to ensure the supply of grain and grass for the sword pavilion."

The Jiange has a full army of 30,000, and it consumes hundreds of stones a day, so the supply of food and grass is naturally the top priority.

Liu Zhang nodded: "It's easy to say."

"Ordered Wu Yi as the main general, Liu Xun as the lieutenant general, Meng Da and Zhang Song accompanied the army counselor to the military plane, led the 10,000 troops to the sword pavilion, and helped the general governor to defend!"

Liu Xun is the son of Liu Zhang. Liu Zhang appointed Liu Xun as his deputy. On the one hand, he wanted to restrain Wu Yi and supervise the military plane. On the other hand, he revealed his determination to defend the sword pavilion.

"Here!"

"Well, since there is nothing wrong, let's go on."

Liu Zhang sighed and waved his hand, Yizhou's civil and military officials naturally walked out, while Zhang Song and Meng Da walked together and discussed in a low voice.

"Unexpectedly, the generals' soldiers and horses were so sharp, they took Jiangzhou so quickly, and Zhang Ren had to withdraw from Jiameng Pass. The Liangzhou Army was indeed a powerful force in the world." Meng Da sighed with emotion.

Zhang Song chuckled: "This is natural. Our Yizhou Army definitely cannot be compared with the Liangzhou Army that has experienced many battles."

Zhang Song suddenly lowered his voice: "After we arrive at Jiameng Pass, try to get in touch with the outside of the city, give the sword pavilion, and make great contributions. The general will definitely have another reward."

Meng Da's eyes shone brightly: "Just so, Liu Jiyu is faint and weak, weak and incompetent, and only the hero of this world is worth my life."

On the second day, Wu Yi and Liu Xun headed out to Jiange, leading the 10,000 Yizhou army in Chengdu, as well as Meng Da and Zhang Song.

"The Governor!"

"General Wu Lang, came just right!"

Zhang Ren laughed and held Wu Yi's palm: "I wonder how many soldiers and horses Wu Lang will bring?"

"Ten thousand people, is that enough?" Wu Yi smiled.

"Hahaha, enough is enough, so Jiange will have thirty thousand troops."

Zhang Ren smiled and said, "With these 30,000 troops in hand, the Liangzhou army can't be disciplined."

"The chief governor is indeed proud and ambitious, I admire him."

Seeing that it was Liu Xun who was speaking, Zhang Ren hurriedly returned the courtesy: "It turned out that the major general came here in person. Jiange is the front line, and it is really dangerous. The son of a daughter should not be a Suitang."

Liu Xun said with a smile: "The general governor does not need to be polite. Now Yizhou is in danger. Although a certain is the son of the state shepherd, he should share the joys and sorrows with the soldiers.

Zhang Ren nodded excitedly: "Major General is here, and the morale of my Yizhou army must be greatly encouraged, and the sword pavilion is solid!"

At this moment, Meng Da and Zhang Song also took a step forward and said in unison: "I have seen the chief governor below."

"Ok."

Zhang Ren nodded: "Now is the time of crisis, you must do your best, you know?"

"Here."

Meng Da was secretly annoyed. It is unreasonable for Ren to be so polite to Liu Xun and Wu Yi, but so indifferent to himself.

However, although Meng Da was angry in his heart, his expression on his face was still very submissive, and he did not show any disrespect. It won't be long before he will stand on Zhang Ren's head.