Fei Guan and Deng Xian's operations to encircle and suppress the Chu army failed successively. It seemed that the elite "Yulin Army" of Chu was lurking in Brazil. After successively defeating the pursuers, the Chu army was advancing towards Mianzhu. This happened two days ago. At this moment, the Chu army should be approaching Mianzhu City. stony soil
The road from Mianzhu to Chengdu is only three hundred miles!
Now it seems that the attack on Jiangzhou is fake, but the sneak attack on Chengdu is real.
When the news came, everyone in Shu was dumbfounded. Liu Zhang's face was darker than an inkstone, as if he could squeeze out ink.
The ministers present were also panicked. The previous war with the Chu State was just a border dispute, and at most it only cut off a piece of flesh. But now a sword is pointed directly at the throat of the Shu State.
"You're all talking! Are you mute? It would have been better if we had negotiated peace with Chu State earlier. Why are we in so much trouble now?"
Seeing that Liu Zhang was angry and the ministers were even more frightened, Zhang Song stood up and knelt down in the hall with a look of fear.
"It was Wei Chen who angered King Chu when he disagreed with the cession of Yong'an to Chu. Wei Chen was willing to use his own head to appease King Chu's anger and allow the two families to start peace talks again."
Liu Zhang smacked his tongue, his face softened a bit, and he waved his hand to signal Zhang Song to retreat.
"Okay, okay, Gu knows that you are loyal. Even if I chop off your head now, the Chu army will not stop. I will tell you a way! What I want now is a way to defend Chengdu!"
Zhang Song knelt on the ground and kowtowed twice before returning to his seat.
Meng Da, who was standing on the opposite side of the general, twitched slightly. Although Zhang Su was absent in the name of being bedridden, he must have been controlled by Zhang Song. He still didn't know if there was something wrong with Zhang Song. It is not impossible to investigate, but he is likely to fall into a quagmire. Now there is a golden opportunity in front of him.
Meng Da stepped forward quickly and said with a straight face.
"Your Majesty, the key to solving the crisis in the capital is Zitong's border troops. Even if the Chu army captures Mianzhu City now, it is impossible to control the entire county's main roads so quickly. I set out immediately, leading a dozen The personal guards rushed back to Zitong to garrison, and asked General Liu Sui to mobilize troops to serve the king."
"Okay, okay, you set off immediately. Gu Ye issued an edict from King Qin and left you separately. It's safer this way."
"As you command!"
After receiving Liu Zhang's order, Meng Da did not hesitate and immediately turned around and left.
The most powerful force recently is indeed the border army in the north. After having this idea, Liu Zhang immediately felt much more at ease, and no longer had the feeling of being stuck in his throat.
"My lords, if we continue to implement the strategy of 'strengthening the wall and clearing the wilderness', will the Chu army be trapped to death?"
"Your Majesty, I am afraid that the Chu army has prepared enough food and grass these days. Besides, the Chu army now controls at least one county. This strategy may have little effect. It will also cause panic among the people and give the Chu army an opportunity. .”
After hearing Wang Lei's words, Liu Zhang sighed and gave up the topic.
Li Ping stood up at this time and said. stony soil
"Your Majesty, you should immediately recall Wu Lan's five thousand troops, ask Li Hui to defend Jiangzhou against Huang Zhong, and send Gao Pei's troops back to Fushui Pass to wait for deployment. I can lead five thousand troops to Guanghan to meet General Yang Huai Two thousand soldiers and horses will gather together to block the rebels from the gate of Chengdu. When Liu Suan's border troops arrive, they will attack from both sides and completely annihilate the enemy."
As expected of a strong general in the army, Li Ping aimed to annihilate the Chu army as soon as he opened his mouth, which seemed to give everyone a reassurance.
But Fazheng immediately shouted softly.
"No, if we send out more troops, the defense of Chengdu will be empty, and we might cause trouble, Your Majesty!"
Yes, what if the Chu army mysteriously bypasses the defenders and appears under the city of Chengdu? We still haven’t figured out how they got into Brazil!
Everyone suddenly woke up.
Liu Zhang said quickly. stony soil
"Yes, yes, what Xiaozhi said this time makes sense. Aiqing, please defend the city in Chengdu and wait until Wu Lan leads his troops back to the city. The same goes for surrounding and annihilating the enemy with Liu Sui outside Chengdu."
There is some truth in this statement, but it is not suitable for military use.
Li Ping hesitated.
"After repelling the Qin army last year, there were 36,000 soldiers left in the northern border army, and 6,000 wounded soldiers were sent to Bajun and Mianzhu to recuperate. Now that we have to divide our troops again, General Liu Sui can lead at most 20,000 people southward. The battle situation is ever-changing. This Chu army is suspected to be the elite "Yulin Army" of Chu State. Although there will be damage in several battles, if they turn to deal with Liu Wei without ministers to lead the troops in Guanghan, I am afraid that both sides will be hurt. Destroy the combat effectiveness of our army."
By the end of the year, the Qin army should be able to put down the unrest in Hanzhong, and they will definitely invade next year. As a senior military officer, how could Li Ping not consider the remaining combat strength of the frontier army after this battle?
It can even be said that after the war with the Chu army is over, it is necessary to recruit troops on a large scale in the Shu Kingdom in an effort to train several new armies before next year.
Of course, the Yulin Army may not necessarily turn back to fight Liu Sui, but Li Ping was always uneasy because he could not go to the front line to command. stony soil
Unexpectedly, Liu Zhang said with a smile.
"I'm afraid that the Chu army will attack Chengdu directly. It would be better if we turn around and fight against Liu Kuang's tribe. When the time comes, Gutiao Gao Pei will come to Chengdu and give you 10,000 troops to clean up the remaining soldiers of the Yulin army. Ji Shu must have said that at that time I am willing to talk. If Zhang Ren is still alive, let him withdraw to Jiangzhou and cede Yongan to Chu State. It is more important for the two families to reconcile early than anything else!"
It seemed that Liu Zhang was really scared. He is addicted to power and does not have the spirit to swallow up mountains and rivers. When life and death are at stake, he becomes more real.
Li Ping felt aggrieved and his face was ashen, but he could not refute the king.
Today's court meeting took a lot of time, and finally a satisfactory solution was obtained. But when the crowd dispersed, everyone looked sad, and the comfort of the past was no longer the same.
Looking at Li Ping leaving with a dark face, Zhang Song had a complex expression on his face. He turned to look at Fazheng, who was walking at the end.
Fazheng said with a joking smile. stony soil
"Why are you looking at me? Don't worry, I'm a good person!"
Zhang Song asked softly through gritted teeth.
"What happened to my big brother?"
Fazheng sighed for a while.
"Well, he is quite pitiful. He fell into the eyes of money and was collared and used as a dog. But don't worry, he has already passed the curtain. It won't be long before the rich man behind him will jump out."
