Chapter 802 Liu Zhang’s Little Thoughts

Huang Quan said calmly: "The envoy is just bluffing, otherwise how could he become angry after being pierced by me? Lord, don't worry, I estimate that the enemy's army is no more than ten thousand people, and they do not carry large siege equipment, and in my city There are still more than 15,000 elite soldiers and enough food and grass to last ten years. If the enemy attacks the city, it will only hit a wall."

After hearing Huang Quan's explanation, Liu Zhang felt relieved a little, but he added: "But since the enemy troops have already arrived at the city, we can't be trapped in this empty city, right?"

Huang Quan was silent for a while and then said, "My lord, do you want to transfer back the Grand Governor of Jiange?"

Nowadays, the only organic force that can be mobilized in Bashu is Jiange Zhang Ren. If Chengdu wants to break the siege, it can only order Zhang Ren to return for reinforcements.

Liu Zhang nodded: "Yes, now that Chengdu has been surrounded by enemy forces, it will be a problem for our army to transport grain and grass to the governor's headquarters. What can we do if we don't transfer the troops and horses under the governor's command back?"

Huang Quan frowned: "But Jiange is the last barrier for our army. Once the governor evacuates Jiange, the Liangzhou army will definitely be able to march straight in. Isn't this drinking poison to quench thirst?"

Liu Zhang asked anxiously: "What should we do? Is it possible for the enemy to besiege Chengdu, but our army is indifferent?"

Huang Quan had already thought of a strategy that had both ends. He said: "You can order the governor to send a partial division south, and join forces with the troops in our city to defeat the enemy. In addition, you can also send surprise troops to sneak attack Mianzhu Pass. To cut off the enemy's retreat, the sword pavilion must not be lost."

It can be said that Huang Quan's strategy is quite good. If used properly, it may even be possible to turn defeat into victory.

Liu Zhang thought for a moment and said: "Okay, then I will do as you say, and I will write a letter to the governor myself."

Huang Quan breathed a sigh of relief. Fortunately, the enemy army sneaked in from the Yinping Trail and did not bring many troops. If Zhang Zha really brought 30,000 troops, even his eloquent words might not be able to stop Liu Zhang from summoning Zhang Zha. Let all the troops go south.

However, Huang Quan didn't know Liu Zhang's little thoughts. According to Wang Wen's words, Liu Zhang's letter described Zhang Zha leading an army of 30,000 men, which had conquered Mianzhu Pass and was now attacking Chengdu. He hoped that the governor would lead his troops south as soon as possible to relieve the siege of Chengdu. .

No matter how strong Huang Quan was, it was naturally impossible for him to check Liu Zhang's autographed letter. He never dreamed that Liu Zhang had promised well on the surface, but in fact secretly changed the content of the letter.

Liu Zhang did not dare to neglect this matter. After all, the "30,000 strong army" with open jaws was just outside Chengdu, so he sealed it immediately after writing the letter, and then handed the letter to Wang Lei, his servant, and ordered him to deliver it quickly on a fast horse. Go to Jiange.

Wang Lei naturally did not dare to neglect. After receiving Liu Zhang's order, without saying a word, he immediately rushed towards the Jiange, day and night.

Poor Wang Lei, a scholar, rode a fast horse for six days, and the skin on the inner thighs was scratched. It was not easy to reach the sword pavilion.

"Prince Shizhong, why are you here?"

Deng Xian couldn't help but be surprised when he saw Wang Lei. Isn't he beside his lord? Why did you suddenly appear in Jiange?

"Stop talking nonsense, I want to see the Governor!"

Seeing Wang Lei in a hurry, Deng Xian naturally did not dare to neglect and hurriedly led Wang Lei towards Zhang Renchu ​​himself.

"The Commander-in-Chief, the last general Deng Xian, I would like to see you for something."

"come in."

Zhang Ren was reading a book on war in the room. When he looked up, he couldn't help but be surprised. Why did Wang Lei come here too?

"It's just to escort the grain and grass. Why did Wang Shizhong come here in person?" Zhang Ren stood up with a smile.

"Grand Governor, Wang Lei is not here to escort the food and grass. If nothing happens, Chengdu may not be able to transport food and grass to Jiange."

Wang Lei said bitterly.

"What? The sword pavilion is impregnable. As long as there is enough food and grass, it will not be a problem to hold on for ten or eight years. How can there be no food and grass?" Zhang Ren said angrily.

"Alas! The Liangzhou army besieged Chengdu, how could they still distribute food and grass?"

Wang Lei sighed, took out the letter from his arms, and handed it to Zhang Ren.

"What?"

Zhang Ren frowned, took the letter, tore it open immediately, took it out and read it. The more he looked, the more worried he became, and the frown deepened. By the end, his face had turned dark, and his two eyebrows wanted to jump out and kill someone.

"Grand Governor?" Deng Xian was frightened and asked involuntarily.

"well!"

Zhang Ren let out a low drink, and the veins on his temples bulged out from under his skin, as if they were about to explode. Deng Xian had followed Zhang Ren in battles for many years, and this was the first time he had seen him lose his temper like this.

"If God doesn't bless me, what can I do?"

Zhang Ren smiled bitterly and defended Jiameng Pass and Jiangzhou. Even though Liangzhou's army numbered 100,000, they could not reach the fortified city of Xiongguan. If Jiangzhou is lost, at least there is still Jiange to defend, but now even Jiange is going to be abandoned. Can Yizhou still be saved?

"Please make a decision quickly, Commander-in-Chief," Wang Lei said bluntly.

Zhang Ren nodded and said resolutely: "Order the entire army to pack up and withdraw from the sword pavilion tonight under the cover of darkness. We will plant straw men at key points to confuse the enemy."

"Here"

Deng Xian's tone was also a little low. He didn't understand why? It was obvious that they had resisted the Xiliang army before at Jiameng Pass and now at Jiange, and showed their strength, but why did they have to retreat twice in a row? Why on earth is this?

"Why are you still standing there? Why don't you hurry up and get ready?" Zhang Ren urged with a bad temper, and Deng Xian agreed in a low voice and walked out.

"Wang Shizhong, you have worked hard for coming all the way. Please rest here for a while. Let's withdraw the troops together in the evening. I have other important matters, so I won't accompany you."

After Zhang Ren explained to Wang Lei, he hurried out.

Zhang Ren's generals continued to convey the message, and the nearly 30,000 Yizhou soldiers were naturally packing their luggage.

"Zhang Zhizong, the Governor has ordered that there are changes in Chengdu, so we will withdraw our troops and return to Chengdu tonight."

"What? Okay, I understand, go down."

After Zhang Song heard this order, he was surprised at first, and then he understood. It seemed that Meng Da's side had succeeded. The partial division sent by Liu Ye had captured Mianzhu Pass and was approaching Chengdu. Liu Jiyu's child must have grown up. He was so shocked that he wrote a letter asking Zhang Ren to return to his teacher. Otherwise, why would he have left in such a hurry?

"This is a good opportunity. We must tell the general immediately!"

Zhang Song had an idea as soon as his eyes rolled. He hurriedly took out his pen and ink, wrote a book in a moment, and then called one of his cronies.

"When the troops are withdrawing tonight, you stay in my room and don't move around. After the army leaves, rush out of the city immediately and hand this letter to the general. Do you understand?"