If we talk about martial arts alone, Zhang Ren's level can reach the top ranks.
As the most powerful general in Shu, Zhang Ren's strength is absolutely unquestionable. According to later records, even Pang Tong, who was known as Fengchu, died in the hands of Zhang Ren. In the end, it was Zhuge Liang who personally took action, dispatching Zhang Fei and Huang It took three tiger generals, Zhong Zhong and Zhao Yun, to capture it.
From this point of view, Zhang Ren's ability is comparable to Zhang Liao.
Because Zhang Ren not only has a high level of force, but also a high level of strategy. Adding the two together, his level is far better than Zhang Fei, Huang Zhong, Zhao Yun and others, but not inferior to Zhang Liao.
Take now for example.
Even if Shu was destroyed, Liu Zhang surrendered. When Zhang Ren was out of food and grass, he relied on the mountains and forests in Longxi to deal with Lu Xun. After a few months, both sides had their own victories and defeats.
Zhang Ren's victory is more important than food and grass, which is the fundamental reason why Zhang Ren's army can still ensure combat effectiveness. But Zhang Xiu felt that there was no need to continue wasting resources and asked his old master Liu Zhang to come forward to persuade him to surrender.
Zhang Xiu drank some water and motioned for Liu Zhang to come over.
"I, Duke of Shu, pay my respects to the king!" Liu Zhang came over and knelt under the pavilion.
Zhang Xiu waved his hand and said, "I have said a long time ago that you don't need to make big fortunes when visiting the Duke of the Kingdom. Come in and sit down! Su Jin, please order some fruit snacks."
Su Jin hurriedly went down to make arrangements. ,
"The weather in Chang'an is not like that in Shuzhong. It's already spring in April, and the weather isn't necessarily that hot. It's a bit cool in the morning and evening. Are you still used to living here?" Zhang Xiu asked with concern.
Liu Zhang still lowered his head respectfully: "When I return to the king, I won't have to worry about hard work, and my stay will be comfortable no matter what."
"Hahaha!" Zhang Xiu laughed, "What you said seems to be sarcastic to King Gu. Sit down! Don't be restrained. I came to you to discuss something."
Liu Zhang thought about it and sat down with half his buttocks on his back.
"When will I be looking for you? Su Jin just told you, right?" Zhang Xiu asked calmly.
When Su Jin, who had just reached the entrance of the pavilion, heard this, her legs softened in fright, and she knelt down on the ground, her forehead pressed to the ground and she did not dare to move.
Liu Zhang was also startled. The buttocks he had just sat down on instantly slid down and he knelt on the ground.
Zhang Xiu said: "It's normal for you to ask. It's because these servants are not strict with their mouths. Su Jin, go out and get the ten sticks."
"Here!" Su Jin was already soaked.
Liu Zhang was so frightened that a layer of sweat broke out on his forehead.
"You get up and sit down!" Zhang Xiu said, "General Zhang is indeed a famous general in Shu. The war has reached this point and he still refuses to surrender. He is really a loyal and righteous man. I can only ask you to go to Longxi with me."
Liu Zhang swallowed his saliva and said, "I am bound to do this!"
"That's good, go back and get ready. We'll set off tomorrow." Zhang Xiu stood up, "Go ahead and come to the palace tomorrow morning when you're ready."
"Here!"
Liu Zhang's wildly beating heart calmed down a lot.
The next day, five thousand Jingqian troops were dispatched, following two carriages, heading towards Longxi.
Longxi County.
Since Zhang Ren sent out troops, he and Lu Xun have been spending time near Tianshui City. When he learned that there was trouble in Shu, he wanted to pull away to rescue him, but Lu Xun held him tightly, making it impossible for him to withdraw.
After the fall of Shu, Zhang Ren was determined to fight Lu Xun to the end.
Since the supply of grain and fodder was cut off, Zhang Ren relied on the mountains to survive. He ordered 40,000 troops to enter the mountains and establish a strong position on the mountains for Lu Xun to attack.
As long as Jing's army attacks the mountain, Zhang Ren will cut back and grab grain.
Zhang Ren was not afraid that Lu Xun would not come. As a general, he knew Lu Xun's thoughts clearly. The battle in Shu is about to end, but it is still going on here in Longxi. Not to mention how much it has cost, if the battle here is not over, then Lu Xun's career will come to an end.
Therefore, Lu Xun's attack on the mountain provided Zhang Ren with a lot of food and grass.
Just as Zhang Ren thought, Lu Xun was so anxious that he wanted to level the mountain, cut off Zhang Ren's head and send it to Chang'an. He was the number one scholar that King Jing was particularly optimistic about, and he was given the opportunity to lead an army and take charge of an area as soon as he started, which was far beyond the comparison between Yi Ji and Qin Mi.
But after this battle, he failed to establish his reputation.
When he heard that Zhang Xiu personally came to Longxi, Lu Xun felt that he was incompetent and ashamed of the king's trust in him. He was so ashamed that he wanted to commit suicide.
Outside Tianshui City, Lu Xun knelt down to greet him from afar.
Zhang Xiu got off the carriage and walked over to help Lu Xun with a smile: "Bo Yan, you don't have to be like this, please get up quickly! Please get up quickly~!"
Lu Xun was so ashamed: "I failed to capture Zhang Ren, and I am ashamed of your Majesty's trust. Please punish me!"
Zhang Xiu burst out laughing: "Without Bo Yan, how could I have successfully won the Shu Kingdom? Bo Yan's contribution to this battle is indispensable. Don't belittle yourself and get up!"
Lu Xun then stood up.
Zhang Xiu said: "You are not a general, and Gu has transferred Wei Yan. If you don't have a general to hold the battle, the attack will not go smoothly. Now Gu is here to deal with Zhang Ren."
Lu Xun said: "Zhang Ren dug deep trenches on the mountain opposite the Wei River. It will be difficult for our army to break through!"
"Then don't attack by force, outsmarting him is the best strategy!" Zhang Xiu said, "Come up with troops and attack him. This time I came here to seize his weak spot and make sure he is captured without any help."
Lu Xun's eyes lit up: "How to get it?"
Zhang Xiu waved his hand, motioning for Liu Zhang to come over, pointed at him and said, "This is the Duke of Shu, the former King of Shu Liu Zhang."
Lu Xun stared at Liu Zhang for a long time, and smiled: "It's really a snake beating seven inches. Lu Xun, the last general, has met the Duke of Shu!" He bowed slightly as he spoke.
Liu Zhang quickly returned the gift and then said: "Please don't worry, Your Majesty, General. I will go up the mountain today and let him come down tonight."
Lu Xun looked at Zhang Xiu worriedly.
After all, this is the Lord who surrendered the country. Wouldn't it be even more difficult if he never came back?
Zhang Xiu was not worried.
Because based on the records of later generations and his understanding of Liu Zhang in the past few months, it is expected that even if Liu Zhang has a thief's heart, he does not have the courage to do so. To put it bluntly, even if he had, the situation would have been over, it was just a waste of effort.
That night, Liu Zhang took three guards and went up the mountain.
A few months later.
When the monarch and his ministers met, Liu Zhang had gained a lot of weight, but Zhang Ren had sunken eye sockets and bloodshot eyes, and his cheeks had become so thin that there was no flesh and blood.
The Chinese army's tent on the top of the mountain is simple and has only a mountain shape.
"Justice~!" Seeing this scene, even Liu Zhang was moved by the scene, and his eyes were already red when he shouted, "I...I can't help you!"
Zhang Ren's eyes were red and he felt dizzy. His legs were so weak that he couldn't support his body. He stumbled and was about to fall backwards.
Liu Zhang hurriedly ran over and supported him: "Righteousness, the Kingdom of Shu...is dead!"
Zhang Renqiang opened his eyelids and looked at Liu Zhang who was very close at hand. He actually smiled: "I am no more than a warrior. I only know how to earn my salary and achieve my goals."
Liu Zhang said: "Then I will use my identity as King of Shu to order you to come down the mountain!"
The word "go down the mountain" was like deafening thunder exploding in the eardrums. The ears were ringing, the mind was blank, and the world suddenly lost the light of hope.
It was as if all the bones had been removed from his body, and he lay limp on the ground.
That night.
Zhang Ren led 30,000 thin men and horses slowly down the mountain.
Yamashita had already prepared the pork, and when they arrived, he started distributing it one by one. Zhang Xiu was waiting at the bottom of the mountain early.
