Nanzheng.
On the altar in the center of the city, Zhang Lu, who was dressed in a white Taoist robe and looked quite immortal, was explaining the doctrine to a group of believers.
"...Only by following the monastic precepts can one achieve Taoism and become immortal..."
At this moment, Yan Pu came over in a hurry.
But before he could get close to Zhang Lu, he was stopped by Zhang Wei and others who were standing by.
"Military counselor, please stay. Master is explaining the doctrine to the congregation!"
"I have something urgent to see Master!"
Yan Pu said anxiously.
"That won't work either. No one can disturb me when Master orders me to explain the teachings."
Zhang Wei said with a embarrassed look on his face.
Yan Pu was furious, but he could only stamp his feet, helplessly stepped aside, and waited quietly.
Zhang Lu at the altar spoke eloquently, and then said calmly,
"Today's explanation, you must go back and study hard so that you can take a step further!"
"Thank you, Master, for your advice!"
All the believers said in unison.
Zhang Lu nodded with satisfaction, turned around and walked off the altar.
Yan Pu, who had been waiting for a long time, hurriedly greeted him.
"Master, something happened!"
"There is no need to panic, military advisor. Let's talk slowly."
Zhang Lu comforted him softly.
"Yang Song just returned to the city. He said that Cao Wei sent troops from Ziwu Valley. He and Yang Bai are no match for Cao Wei."
"Now Cao Wei has captured Ziwu Valley and is preparing to march towards Chenggu!"
As soon as Yan Pu said these words, Zhang Lu's expression suddenly changed!
He did not expect that Wei Jun would actually choose to take the Ziwu Valley route.
What he didn't expect even more was that Wei Jun came so quickly!
"Take me to see Yang Song!"
Zhang Lu looked ugly and squeezed out these words from between his teeth.
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"Master Shijun, my subordinates have not yet reached the entrance of Ziwu Valley, and Cao Wei has already invaded. This is really no wonder, my subordinates. Cao Wei is too cunning..."
In the lobby, Yang Song said with tears and runny nose.
Although Zhang Lu was annoyed, the Yang family was a common surname in Hanzhong, and Yang Song was one of the leaders of the Yang family.
Even if he was unhappy with Yang Song, he could only suppress the anger in his heart and say a few words of comfort.
"What good advice does the military advisor have?"
Zhang Lu looked at Yan Pu.
Yan Pu touched his chin and muttered,
"Cao Wei's army is all in Baoxie and Tangluo, and Ziwu Valley is full of difficulties and dangers, so there must not be many Wei soldiers coming."
"My lord just needs to send an army immediately to Chenggu to support Yang Bai."
"As long as we retake Ziwu Valley, there is nothing to worry about!"
Zhang Lu's expression softened slightly after hearing this.
"The military advisor is really super talented. How about this, the military advisor and Gongze (Zhang Wei's courtesy name) can go together?"
He couldn't count on the useless Yang Song, so he could only ask Yan Pu to take action!
"It is my duty as a subordinate!"
Yan Pu did not hesitate and immediately received the military order.
The situation was urgent, so Yan Pu and Zhang Wei immediately ordered their troops and horses and left Nanzheng.
Seeing the Hanzhong Army marching away, Yang Song on the top of the city showed a proud smile.
He quickly descended the city wall and went straight to his mansion.
In the lobby, Yang Ling was drinking tea leisurely with Jiang Wei, Deng Ai and others.
"Teacher, aren't you afraid that Yang Song will betray us?"
Jiang Wei said worriedly.
"I'm afraid of him being a hammer!"
Yang Ling smiled nonchalantly,
"Boyo, you think too highly of him!"
Although Yang Song is not well-known in the Romance of the Three Kingdoms, his ability to accomplish things but fail is no less than that of Guo Tu.
The two of them, side by side, can definitely be regarded as sleeping dragons and phoenixes!
If he really betrayed her, Yang Ling would have nothing to say.
While they were talking, they saw Yang Song running all the way and excitedly coming to Yang Ling.
"General, good news!"
"Sir, please speak."
Yang Ling put down the tea cup and said with a smile.
"After my unremitting persuasion, Zhang Lu has ordered Yan Pu to lead 20,000 troops in the city to support Chenggu!"
Yang Song smiled proudly.
Although Hanzhong has fertile land and a large population, it cannot support too many soldiers and horses.
Fortunately, Zhang Lu’s Five Pecks of Rice religion is a combination of politics and religion.
But all the members of the church are willing to fight to the death for him.
Therefore, all the troops in Hanzhong totaled nearly 100,000!
However, most of the troops were sent to guard against Bao Xie and Tang Luo's Wei army, as well as Liu Bei at Yangping Pass.
The 20,000 troops led by Yan Pu were already the last troops in the city.
Today, there are only more than a thousand people responsible for maintaining public security in Nanzheng City, which can be said to be quite empty!
Hearing this, Yang Ling smiled happily and said,
"Thank you sir, let's take action tonight!"
"Everything follows the general's orders!"
Deng Ai, Jiang Wei and others responded loudly.
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It's night and I can't see my fingers.
"The moon is dark and the wind is high, the sky is full of murder and arson!"
Yang Ling muttered to himself, turned around and said to Yang Song,
"It's time to act!"
When Yang Song heard this, a nervous look flashed across his face.
Although he had promised Yang Ling to help him deal with Zhang Lu, he was still a little nervous when the matter came to pass.
Seeing Yang Song's expression, Yang Ling probably guessed what he was thinking, and instead of getting angry, he smiled.
"Even if your husband informs Zhang Lu now, do you think he will spare you lightly afterwards?"
Yang Song's face froze.
Regardless of the teachings of the Five Pecks of Rice Sect on mercy and compassion, Zhang Lu was also extremely magnanimous to his followers.
But even if he takes the initiative to report Yang Ling, and he is one of the leaders of the Yang family, Zhang Lu will never make it easier for him unless he kills him!
Thinking of this, Yang Song made up his mind and hurriedly smiled and said,
"The general has misunderstood, how could I inform you?"
"Okay, it's getting late, sir, I hope you can hurry up."
Yang Ling said calmly.
"Well, let's go now!"
Yang Song took a deep breath and walked out first.
Yang Ling nodded slightly to Deng Ai and Jiang Wei, motioning for them to follow.
The group left Yang Song's residence and quickly headed towards Zhang Lu's mansion.
They encountered several patrolling guards on the way, but fortunately, Yang Song came forward and they were easily dismissed.
Not long after, Yang Song and his party arrived outside Zhang Lu's mansion.
He walked up without hesitation.
The military commander responsible for guarding the mansion naturally knew Yang Song.
Seeing him arriving late at night, he didn't think much about it and said with a smile,
"It's so late. Could it be that the military advisor has something to see you?"
"Yes, I have something important and I need to report it to Master immediately!"
Yang Song looked extremely serious.
The general was stunned for a moment, and seeing his serious expression, he quickly said,
"Military advisor, please come in!"
Yang Song took a step forward, and as soon as he stepped into the gate, he saw the general guarding the gate blocking Deng Ai and Jiang Wei behind him.
"Military advisor, these two are..."
"The two of them are my subordinates. Is there any problem?"
Yang Song pretended to be calm and authentic.
Looking at the unfamiliar Deng Ai and Jiang Wei, the guard general frowned and said,
"Without Master's order, let them wait outside."
