In Yong 'an Prefecture in Yi Province, Pang Shiyuan was attacked by the Yi Province Army, Cai Mao, and Kuai Yue's forces.
However, other than being caught off guard at the start, Pang Shiyuan relied on Wu County, Yi Province Army, and Kuai Yue's lack of teamwork to gain a foothold in Yong 'an Prefecture.
He managed to delay Cai Mao, Kuai Yue, and Zhang Ren's forces in Yong 'an Prefecture.
However, Pang Shiyuan knew that this could not go on. He did not even have 40,000 troops. The Yi Province Army had 30,000 troops, while Cai Mao and Kuai Yue had more than 40,000 troops.
This was almost twice as many as Pang Shiyuan. If this continued, Pang Shiyuan would lose even if he won. A Jingzhou without troops would not be a Jingzhou.
Hence, Pang Shiyuan started to use other chess pieces.
The Yi Province Army had internal and external troubles. Zhao Wei and Zhang Lu had been eyeing them covetously. In Yong 'an County, the Jing Province Army commanded by Huang She had already wiped out more than ten thousand Yi Province Army. This made the Yi Province Army, which was originally lacking in manpower, feel helpless. However, the Yi Province Army was able to take out 30,000 troops.
In that case, there was only one possibility, and that was the transfer of troops from the other flanks, tearing down the east wall to pay the west wall.
Now, Pang Shiyuan planned to ally with Zhao Wei and Zhang Lu. The enemy of an enemy was a friend.
If he wanted the Yi Province Army to retreat, he had to make the Yi Province Army feel pressured from the other borders. Once the Yi Province Army retreated, Pang Shiyuan would be able to take root in Yong 'an Prefecture and prevent Cai Mao and Kuai Yue's forces from returning to Jingzhou. This was not only to stall for time for Lord Liu Bei, but also to give Liu Bei enough time to deal with the Cai and Kuai Family forces in Nanyang Prefecture. From there, he could completely control Jingzhou. It was also to prepare for Pang Shiyuan to defeat Cai Mao and Kuai Yue.
This was because Cai Mao and Kuai Yue's rations would not last for long. In Nanyang Prefecture, Cai Mao and Kuai Yue might have endless rations, but this was Yi Province.
It was impossible to transport it over.
Soon, Zhang Lu's side sent back news. Indeed, Zhang Lu's side had deployed nearly ten thousand soldiers to Chengdu Prefecture to guard against him. However, Zhang Lu still wasn't confident that he could break through Tong Pass. This was because the general guarding Tong Pass had been replaced by Yan Yan.
Zhang Lu himself was on the verge of tears. Who had he offended? Yan Yan, if you want to come out of seclusion, then so be it. Why don't you deal with your old rival, Zhao Wei? Why don't you deal with the Jingzhou Army that has already taken over Yong 'an County and is approaching Chengdu Prefecture? Why don't you come to deal with a cult like me? Even if you want to bully someone, you shouldn't be like this.
Yan Yan's reputation was there. Even if Yan Yan didn't move, Zhang Lu wouldn't dare to move an inch.
Fortunately, Zhao Wei did not disappoint Pang Shiyuan.
After Zhao Wei received Pang Shiyuan's envoy's promise that Yi Province would be divided into two, and Jing Province would only take Yong 'an County and Jiang Province, Zhao Wei was immediately tempted.
Not only did they agree, they even sent an emissary to exchange information.
In Chengdu Prefecture, the people were panicking again because Zhao Wei had deployed his troops.
Previously, Zhao Wei was just bluffing. Although he had deployed troops from Yunnan, he hadn't taken any action. He was just confronting Liu Zhang's troops. However, it was different now.
Zhao Wei's army moved. Not only did they move, but they also directly spread over.
Along the way, they besieged cities and strongholds. Badong and Bashu had already fallen. The entire Hanzhong was in a state of panic.
"My lord, we should immediately deploy troops to Jianning. Only then can we resist Zhao Wei's army!" A civil official of Yi Province stood up and said to Liu Zhang.
"My lord, you can't!" Another civil official stood up and said, "My lord, our Yi Province's army is not enough. One of them is under the command of the old general, Yan Yan, to resist Zhang Lu, and the other is in Yong 'an to resist Jingzhou. How can we send more troops to Jianning?"
"If we don't defend Jianning and let Zhao Wei's army cross Brazil and enter Hanzhong, our Yi Province will be in danger!" Someone shouted.
"Although the Western Front is tense, it's not impossible to resist. The current plan is to defend and wait for reinforcements. Wait for General Zhang Ren to join forces with Cai Pa of Jingzhou to break through Pang Shiyuan. Only then can we mobilize our troops to Jianning. If we mobilize troops now and give Pang Shiyuan a chance to breathe, Liu Bei will continue to deploy troops from Jingzhou. When that happens, Yi Province will be in danger! "
"Hmph! I think you're Zhao Wei's spy! Otherwise, why do you keep stopping my army from sending troops to the Western Front? "
"I'm Zhao Wei's spy. Back then, your Wu Clan and the Zhao Clan were related by marriage! Why don't you say it! " The Prefecture Magistrate's Mansion is still discussing how to defeat the enemy. Soon, it will become a market.
"Okay, enough!" "Liu Zhang has always been an indecisive person. He even wanted his subordinates to come up with some ideas. Who would have thought that they would end up in a quarrel?
Some wanted to send troops to the Western Front, while others wanted to defeat Pang Shiyuan first. Liu Zhang made a mess of things.
"Fa Bie, what do you think?" Liu Zhang rubbed his head and looked at Fa Zheng.
"My Lord, I think that we should retreat from Pang Shiyuan first!" Fa Zheng said to Liu Zhang.
Fa Zheng naturally knew about Zhao Wei. Although he was an old general and decisive in commanding troops, he was still a martial artist. If he was capable, he would have controlled the entire Yi Province. He wouldn't have been chased out of the center of Yi Province by Zhang Song.
Although the army was very powerful right now, this was only temporary. As long as Pang Shiyuan retreated, Cai Mao and Kuai Yue's army would return to the Jing Province. Then, the Jing Province would be in chaos. At that time, the Yi Province would be able to deal with the internal strife.
"Okay!" Liu Zhang nodded and was about to agree, but a person on the other side didn't agree, it was Zhang Song's brother, Zhang Su.
Zhang Su secretly hated Fa Zheng in his heart. It was Fa Zheng who made him unable to kill Zhang Song and leave such a scourge in prison. It was also Fa Zheng who snatched the position of Zhang Jiuge's driver.
Fa Zheng's seat was recommended by Yan Yan, but in Zhang Su's eyes, this seat originally belonged to Zhang Song, so after he got rid of Zhang Song, it should belong to Zhang Su.
Now that Fa Zheng had interfered, how could he be happy?
Unknowingly, this enmity was formed.
"My Lord, you are wrong!" Zhang Su stood up. As long as Fa Zheng supported something, Zhang Su would oppose it.
"Hmm?" Fa Zheng saw the person who came and couldn't help but frown. This Zhang Su was really a villain. If it wasn't for the need for him, Fa Zheng wouldn't have been willing to have contact with him.
"My Lord, what is your opinion?" Although Fa Zheng was disgusted by this person, he was still polite to Zhang Su.
"Lord Fa Zheng, although this Pang Shiyuan has a lot of troops, you have forgotten that this Pang Shiyuan is still a foreigner!" Zhang Su said to everyone.
"If Pang Shiyuan enters Yi Province, the people of Yi Province won't agree!" Pang Shiyuan was from Jing Province and invaded Yi Province. Therefore, he encountered a lot of obstacles in Yong 'an County. "If Pang Shiyuan can't win the hearts of the people of Yi Province, he will definitely be defeated! What's more, Cai Mao and Kuai Yue's troops are in Yong 'an County. With them, the Eastern Line of Yi Province won't be broken in a short time! "
"However, the Western Line is different. Although Zhao Wei is plotting against Yi Province, he is still a citizen of Yi Province. The people are still willing to accept him. Once Zhao Wei breaks through Jianning, he will be able to fight against Hanzhong. At that time, my Lord will be in real danger!" Zhang Su emphasized. A citizen of Yi Province was also one of them.
The hearts of the people of Yi Province weren't any less than Liu Zhang's. Because he was one of the earliest followers of Liu Zhang, Zhao Wei was more popular than Liu Zhang.
Zhang Su's words touched Liu Zhang's heart. Liu Zhang was really afraid that Zhao Wei would replace him. There was a saying that exposed the ugliness of human nature and that was to become a servant to the enemy.
Since ancient times, internal strife had always occurred because of this.
"Alright, let Zhang Ren deploy thirty thousand, no, more than twenty-five thousand troops to the Western Line. We must stop Zhao Wei's advance!" Liu Zhang had made his decision. He originally planned to pull back all the troops on the Eastern Line, but after thinking about it, he decided to leave five thousand troops behind.
"My Lord, you can't!" Fa Zheng was anxious. Which was more important? An external enemy or an internal strife?
However, Liu Zhang said, "I have made up my mind! Meeting adjourned! "He immediately stood up and prepared to leave.
Fa Zheng was left standing there in a daze.
Fa Zheng shook his head. His Lord was really a weirdo. It was no wonder that Zhang Song would betray him. Even Fa Zheng himself had the idea of overthrowing Liu Zhang in an instant.
"Fa Zheng?!" Just as Fa Zheng was in a daze, a strange voice came from the other side.
Fa Zheng turned his head and realized that the person was none other than Zhang Su.
"Lord Zhang, what advice do you have?" Fa Zheng looked at Zhang Su and said. Fa Zheng generally didn't want to provoke Zhang Su. However, even if he didn't provoke others, others wouldn't let him go.
"Fa Zheng, I advise you to step down from this position as soon as possible! Otherwise, hmph! "Zhang Su approached Fa Zheng and said coldly.
"Why?" Fa Zheng looked at Zhang Su doubtfully.
"Fa Zheng, don't play dumb with me. Don't you know how you got this position? This position belongs to me, Zhang Su. Don't even think about snatching it away!" Zhang Su said with a ferocious look in his eyes.
"Snatch? This position was recommended by General Yan and conferred by the Lord! How is this snatching? "Fa Zheng looked at Zhang Su and said.
"Whether it is snatching or not, you know it clearly. If you don't resign, then don't blame me! Goodbye! "Zhang Su said coldly. After saying that, he left.
Looking at Zhang Su's leaving figure, Fa Zheng smiled bitterly. He had unknowingly offended an enemy.
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"General Zhang Ren, are you leaving?" Cai Mao and Kuai Yue were dumbfounded. The situation was good for them, but now it had become like this. Zhang Ren was leaving.
"Yes, Military Advisor Cai, Kuai Yue. Under the orders of the Lord, my army is going to the Western Front. Therefore, I can only come and bid farewell to you!" Zhang Ren said to Cai Mao and Kuai Yue.
"However, Pang Shiyuan is in danger now. As long as we work together, we will definitely break through. You say you want to leave now? Won't that be a waste of effort? " Cai Mao was a general in the province. He immediately said straightforwardly.
"This, I know!" Zhang Ren felt bitter. Cai Mao said that he didn't know! Although Pang Shiyuan was able to block the attack of the two allied forces in Wu County, their morale was low. Moreover, Pang Shiyuan was the one who snatched the army from Huang She's hands. Naturally, the army had complaints about Pang Shiyuan.
In the long run, Pang Shiyuan's army would break through. It was just a matter of time.
But now, Zhang Ren was dumbfounded. He was about to obtain the Fruit of Divine Power and he had caused internal strife in Jingzhou.
He didn't expect that he would be ordered to lead his troops to the Western Front to guard against Zhao Wei.
Although Zhang Ren didn't understand, he was still a loyal person. Therefore, he had no choice but to leave after receiving the order.
Fortunately, Zhang Ren knew that he was embarrassed. Therefore, he went to Cai Mao and Kuai Yue's camp to ask for forgiveness.
"This Liu Zhang!" Cai Mao was about to scold him, but he was stopped by Kuai Yue.
"General Zhang, if you leave, can you leave behind enough rations for our army? Don't worry, we will return the rations double when we return to Jingzhou! " Kuai Yue said to Zhang Ren.
Right now, Kuai Yue and Cai Mao did not have enough provisions. At most, they would be able to last for half a month. If Zhang Ren left, they would be finished. This was why Kuai Yue asked Zhang Ren for provisions.
However, Zhang Ren shook his head and said, "I'm sorry, Advisor Cai. My Yi Province doesn't have much rations left! "Zhang Ren also wanted to give some rations, but Lord Liu Zhang didn't give him any.
"In that case, I congratulate General Zhang Ren on your triumphant return!" Kuai Yue said to Zhang Ren.
"I'm sorry!" Zhang Ren smiled bitterly and left.
After Zhang Ren left, Cai Mao completely exploded. "The army has retreated and we don't have any rations. What's the point of fighting? We might as well surrender to Pang Shiyuan!" Cai Mao said angrily.
"Surrender to Pang Shiyuan? Haha, Brother Desi, are you really willing? "Kuai Yue smiled and said to Cai Mao.
"Hmph!" Cai Mao snorted. Now that they had offended Pang Shiyuan, how could they join?
"Brother Desi, this idea can be thought of by humans, right? Since we are already in Yi Province, King of Han must be prepared! "Kuai Yue comforted Cai Mao.
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