Chapter 713 Zhang Song Asks for Orders

Liu Zhang was very afraid of Liu Ye, and although Sima Lang was called an angel, he was actually a messenger sent by Liu Ye, representing Liu Ye's will. Therefore, Liu Zhang naturally did not dare to neglect, and greeted Sima Lang very enthusiastically to drink. Such delicacies were presented one after another.

Someone clapped their hands, and then sixteen beautiful dancers came forward and began to dance under the music of the musicians. Each of them had graceful figures, and they were all rare beauties in Sichuan. Now they gathered together, It's like a group of flowers blooming, and it feels really beautiful.

Wang Lei observed Sima Lang secretly, and saw that although he was enjoying the women's singing and dancing, he was looking straight and aboveboard, with admiration in his eyes, but no blasphemy in his eyes. He couldn't help but frown, it seemed that this Angels are not easy to fool.

After the dancer retreated, Sima Lang suddenly said: "Liu Yizhou, I hold an important position. In addition to coming to issue the imperial edict, the general specifically asked someone to ask, when will Liu Yizhou be able to send troops?"

"This" Liu Zhang hesitated and couldn't answer, and was so anxious that he was sweating profusely.

The middle-aged man sitting at the top on the left, who had been silent for the whole time, raised his hands and said, "Forgive me, the plank road is difficult and dangerous. The crusade against Zhang Lu requires mobilizing troops and raising food and grass. It will take ten and a half months at least."

"Yes, yes, what Huang Biejia said is that this matter cannot be rushed. We need to discuss it before we can make a decision." Liu Zhang followed.

"All right."

Sima Lang frowned slightly, and he also knew that he couldn't make a decision on this matter right away.

"In this case, Liu Yizhou is asked to make a decision as soon as possible when the Yizhou army will go out and when so and so will leave."

After that, Sima Lang stood up. Liu Zhang hurriedly got up and personally sent Sima Lang out, and then walked back. After only a hundred steps, he was sweating profusely and looked quite embarrassed.

Wang Lei was very eye-catching and said immediately: "Come on, take away these leftovers!"

A chamberlain had already come forward and removed all the food, but except for Sima Lang, all the civil and military personnel in Yizhou stayed in place and did not move. Apparently they knew that Liu Zhang was going to gather a crowd to discuss matters.

"Everyone."

Liu Zhang wiped the sweat from his forehead and said anxiously: "The imperial court wants me to send troops to attack Hanzhong. How should we deal with it?"

Yizhou was already rich, and Liu Yan consciously reduced taxes, so now Yizhou is full of food and grass, and its troops and horses are strong. It is precisely because of such material conditions that even the weak Liu Zhang felt very confident after he ascended the throne.

Zhang Lu betrayed Liu Yan, and everyone in the civil and military forces of Yizhou was angry. Pang Xi even asked Liu Zhang for troops to attack Hanzhong. Liu Zhang readily agreed and appointed Pang Xi as the governor of Bajun. However, he was defeated by Zhang Lu. Therefore, Liu Zhang was very afraid of Hanzhong from then on.

Yizhou is very prosperous, with fine clothing and good food. You can eat and drink well just sitting in Chengdu. Why do you have to bite the hard nut of Hanzhong?

Huang Quan, who had been silent before, was the first to speak. He held up his hands and said: "Zhou Mu, Zhang Lu was originally just a general under Lord Jun Lang. After occupying Hanzhong, he openly rebelled. Our army should attack him; besides, Liu Ye is now powerful. , support the emperor, and command armies to fight in all directions. If he disobeys orders, he is afraid of disaster in the future."

"I don't agree with this statement." Wang Lei, the servant, shook his head.

Liu Zhang hurriedly said: "Wang Shizhong, how do you explain this statement?"

Wang Lei first bowed his hand to Huang Quan, and then explained to Liu Zhang: "You must have heard about the false Taoist attack on Guo, right?"

"Hanzhong and Yizhou are no less important than the two kingdoms of Yu and Guo. Liu Ye occupies the power of the imperial court and has a strong desire for power. He has captured Hanzhong. What if his sword targets Yizhou?"

"Yes, yes, Liu Yuqing is ruthless. Deposing the emperor is just like eating and drinking. Attacking Yizhou is also very simple."

"The king's servants are old enough to plan for the country."

Liu Zhang also nodded in agreement and murmured: "Yes, if our Yizhou army is used as a knife by Liu Ye, then Liu Ye will turn around and attack my Yizhou. Wouldn't it be inviting a wolf into the house?"

"snort!"

Wang Lei was feeling that what he said made sense, when suddenly a cold snort came from the hall, which seemed to be quite disdainful. Naturally, he stared and looked for it, only to see that the snoring person had a stern face and a strong figure. Although he was sitting on his knees, his back was Standing upright like a javelin, it is Zhang Ren, the general of Yizhou.

Zhang Ren is now in his twenties, but has no less than five years of military experience. He was appreciated by Liu Yan, promoted to the army, awarded military certificates, and gradually took charge of the Yizhou Army's military power. Today, among the Yizhou army, Zhang Ren and Yan Yan, the veteran general stationed in Jiangzhou, are the most prestigious.

Zhang Ren stood up, his cold eyes darting around like knives, and said loudly.

"All of you here are well-educated people, and Ren considers himself inferior. However, there is something Ren wants to ask you gentlemen."

"Even if our army doesn't leave the Jiange, can Liu Ye's army conquer Hanzhong alone?"

"this"

Liu Ye dominates the world, and he has been invincible so far. He has many good generals under his command, and his army is all elite soldiers. Moreover, Guanzhong is the place where he made his fortune. It is governed by Ma Teng and Fazhen, and there are many Qiang, Hu and Han people. Come to surrender and implement military garrison, the war potential is very terrible.

"Although Ren doesn't know Liu Ye's specific battle plan, he roughly knows how he will send troops."

Zhang Ren said loudly: "Zhang Jaw, who is stationed in Nanyang, is a famous general. He has been fighting under Liu Ye since the Yellow Turban Rebellion. He defeated Cai Mao's Jingzhou army of 40,000 men with 20,000 men. Liu Ye must use Zhang Jaw as his main general. , go north to Shangyong, and attack the south of Hanzhong."

"In addition, Guanzhong has a vast territory and a large number of troops. Liu Ye will probably mobilize a large army to attack Yangping Pass from the west. Under the pressure of the two armies, Liu Ye can mobilize an army of 80,000 to 150,000 people. Can Zhang Lu resist it?"

"If Zhang Lu cannot be stopped and Liu Ye annexes Hanzhong, then our army will border Liu Ye. And if our army disobeys the edict, Liu Ye will definitely take the opportunity to attack Yizhou. At that time, he will have to attack Yizhou even if he doesn't want to. Got it!"

Most of the civil and military officials in Yizhou turned pale when they heard this, but Zhang Ren turned around and saluted Liu Zhang, saying firmly: "Zhou Mu, Zhang Ren is willing to lead the troops into battle to contain Zhang Lu and show the bravery of our Yizhou army. Coupled with the obstruction of the plank road, Liu Ye will not covet my Yizhou, and Liu Ye will have no excuse to attack."

Liu Zhang nodded and asked again: "If Liu Ye refuses to give up, even if our army sends troops and horses, will he still attack Yizhou unreasonably?"

"The division has a reputation, our army was ordered to attack Hanzhong, and if Liu Ye censures us, then the morality lies with me in Yizhou."