Jia Long and the others' eyes widened instantly, and even Zhang Lu looked at Zhang Wei in shock.
"What did you say? Liu Zhang knew that Liu Yan was dead? How did he know?"
Zhang Lu was so frightened that this matter was kept very secret. Even the people of Mianzhu didn't know that Yizhou Mu was dead. How did Liu Zhang know about it?
Zhang Wei looked at Zhang Lu guiltily, not knowing what to say.
Zhang Lu understood by looking at Zhang Wei's expression that it must be Zhang Wei's problem, and he quickly scolded him.
"Say it!"
"Okay, before Lei Tie..."
Zhang Wei told how Lei Tie broke out of the siege after Jiameng was shut down, and how he defended Zitong for him with great righteousness.
"Hey, Lei Tie is so loyal, so I naturally told him about Liu Yan's death, and also tested his opinion on Liu Yan's death. But I never expected that Lei Tie would surrender to Liu Zhang!"
Zhang Lu looked at Zhang Wei angrily, he was going to be mad at Zhang Wei!
"You idiot! Lei Tie's whole family is in the Guanghan vassal state. If Baishui Pass is lost, the entire Guanghan vassal state will become Liu Zhang's meal! How could Lei Tie be loyal to you and me!"
The more Zhang Lu talked about it, the angrier he became. He really hated this younger brother!
At this time, Jia Long and the other three stood up with unkind expressions.
"Prefect Zhang, let's make it clear first that Liu Yan's death has nothing to do with us."
"Yes, we will help you, but Liu Yan's death has nothing to do with us!"
Faced with the non-existent threats from Jia Long and the others, Zhang Lu laughed instead.
"Hahaha! Are you thinking too simplistic? Since the moment you sent out troops, we have been on the same boat! I say, your words are of no use! Will Liu Zhang believe it?"
When Jia Long heard this, he immediately became furious.
"Whether Liu Zhang believes it or not, Liu Yan's death has nothing to do with us!"
Of course, Jia Long and the other two couldn't just sit back and watch the Zhang Lu brothers pour dirty water on them! These bad things must not be entangled with them.
Originally, these three people had people who opposed them in their respective counties. If these people had the spirit of seeking justice for Liu Yan, things could easily get out of hand!
"Okay! I'll take over Liu Yan's affairs. Can we send troops now?"
Zhang Lu didn't want to get entangled with Jia Long and the others over these trivial matters. As long as they were willing to send troops to deal with Liu Zhang, it didn't matter what they said!
Jia Long and the others were deceiving themselves. The moment they walked with Zhang Lu, no matter whether Liu Yan's death had anything to do with them or not, it was inseparable now!
"No problem! According to the original plan, we will march tomorrow!"
Jia Long agreed immediately, and they couldn't have too much trouble with Zhang Lu.
What if Zhang Lu jumped over the wall and said that it was the three of them's idea to murder Liu Yan? Even if he jumped into the Jialing River, he wouldn't be able to get away with it! Moreover, Liu Zhang must be defeated, and the Yizhou clan will not allow a second Liu Yan, and even someone who is far better than Liu Yan appears!
"Zhang Wei, immediately declare a challenge to Liu Zhang! Tell him that if you want to avenge his parents, just come and fight! He can choose the location near Zitong!"
Zhang Lu holds a large number of troops and is extremely domineering!
"As you command!"
Zhang Wei's eyes were full of resentment. All the humiliation he had suffered before must be recovered from Liu Zhang!
Three days later, Zhang Lu, Jia Long, Zhao Wei, and Ren Qi led their 60,000 troops into Zitong territory.
Zhang Lu's letter of challenge has been answered. Liu Zhang denounced Zhang Lu's evil deeds and said that he would peel off his skin and cramps! The letter was full of insults against Zhang Lu, but unfortunately it did not anger Zhang Lu.
Zhang Lu even ignored many words in the letter and directly found the location where Liu Zhang was preparing for the decisive battle.
"Between Yanqu Mountain and Chongshan?"
It seemed that Zhang Lu hadn't been in Zitong for long, and he didn't know the place clearly, so he could only look at Zhang Wei.
Zhang Wei's eyes lit up, he didn't expect Liu Zhang to choose this place!
"Brother, Liu Zhang is absolutely crazy! After coming out of Zitong, if you want to enter the Sichuan Plain, you must pass through Yanqu Mountain and Chongshan Mountain! The road in this place is flat, blocked by mountains on both sides, and there is only one way in and out!"
Zhang Wei's excitement made Zhang Lu very confused, and he didn't understand what advantages this place had.
"Then why do you say Liu Zhang is crazy?"
"Brother, why are you so confused? The terrain of this battlefield is far lower than Zitong. If Liu Zhang wants to run, he must climb up! Our military strength is six times that of Liu Zhang, and we will definitely be able to defeat them easily. By then, Liu Zhang will not be able to run. Can’t run away!”
The more Zhang Wei talked, the more excited he became, and it seemed as if he could already see Liu Zhang running away in a panic!
"Would Liu Zhang make such a stupid mistake? Knowing that his troops are at a disadvantage, he still dares to choose this battlefield?"
If Liu Zhang wanted to dig his own grave, Zhang Lu would never believe it! He never thought that Liu Zhang was an enemy that could be easily dealt with.
"Oh brother! You are so confused! Maybe Liu Zhang wants to occupy the high ground and give it a try? Doesn't brother often say that there is something in the art of war? Don't you know that being condescending can be overwhelming?"
There is some truth in what Zhang Wei said, but Zhang Lu was speechless after all his words.
"Brother, don't think too much of Liu Zhang. He is just an ordinary person! Now that your parents are dead, how can you not be angry? Maybe you will make a confused decision when your brain gets hot? After all, you will win with less. It’s not just talk, he has to find an advantage for himself!”
Zhang Wei was still trying his best to explain to Zhang Lu. He didn't know why his eldest brother was so afraid of Liu Zhang.
"I hope Liu Zhang was blinded by hatred..."
Zhang Lu was not afraid of Liu Zhang, but knew that he could not lose this battle! If you lose, there is no chance of coming back! So he has to be more careful, more cautious and more cautious!
"Prefect Zhang, don't worry, Liu Zhang is just out of control!"
Zhang Lu looked at Ren Qi with some surprise. This sentence was nothing to hear from others, but Ren Qi never said anything without basis.
"Why did Prefect Ren say this?"
"Hahaha, Governor Zhang doesn't know Liu Zhang very well. No wonder he thinks he is invincible! In fact, most of the weapons that Liu Zhang relied on to become famous have been ruined in Shu!"
"Oh? Please ask Prefect Ren to give me some advice!"
Zhang Lu is also interested. If he is sure of winning, that would be great!
Ren Qi nodded slightly, with a proud look on his face.
"What Liu Zhang relies on is nothing more than the 10,000 cavalry under his command! These cavalry are really the strongest elites in the world! They are all wearing iron armor, and when paired with the long-lost chariot formation, they are invincible!"
"What a pity. The land in central Sichuan is full of mountain roads, which are not suitable for cavalry at all! Liu Zhang dared to go out of the city for a decisive battle. He is probably blinded by hatred!"
Ren Qi's words not only gave Zhang Lu reassurance, but also gave Jia Long and Zhao Wei confidence.
As long as Liu Zhang is not invincible, there is nothing to fear!
"Brother, go around this mountain and you'll find the battlefield designated by Liu Zhang!"
