Chapter 240

The next day, early in the morning.

Zhang Xiu had breakfast early in the morning and took Huang Zhong to leave Xiangyang for the north. They were very fast on their way. In a short time, they left Xiangyang and entered Nanyang County.

The news of Zhang Xiu's return to Nanyang was quickly sent back by spies.

As soon as the news spread, local officials were relieved, because Zhang Xiu was the backbone.

When Zhang Xiu is here, the situation will be stable.

Without Zhang Xiu, there would be fewer pillars.

When Zhang Xiu arrived in Yuyang County, she also entered the city for a rest.

On the one hand, Zhang Xiu went to the city and asked about Liu Ba and Li Yan. They had already arrived in Yuyang county and both worked in the prefect's office. With two people sharing the government affairs, Xu Shu was much easier.

Zhang Xiu told Xu Shu and others about sending merchants to Jingzhou to do business tax-free, and let Xu Shu and others arrange it.

On the other hand, it is about the settlement of Huang Xu and Huang Wan, who must say hello in advance.

After everything was arranged properly, Zhang Xiu went to the backyard to visit Huang Yueying, who was pregnant, and Cao Jie, who was married to the mansion. After all, Cao Jie has been living in the house since she married.

Cao Jie and Huang Yueying get along quite well.

On the one hand, Huang Yueying is a big woman, so she has to be tolerant, which is the secular requirement for a good wife. On the other hand, Cao Jie is very clever and eloquent. He gets along well with Huang Yueying.

Zhang Xiu visited the two and stayed for a short time. After half an hour, she left in a hurry and took Huang Zhong to the north.

This way, straight north.

From Yuyang county to Wuguan, it took Zhang Xiu only five days. Zhang Xiu took Huang Zhong into the barracks, and immediately summoned Pang Tong, Chen Dao and others to introduce Huang Zhong to the public, so that Huang Zhong could get familiar with people.

After the general introduction, Zhang Xiu asked: "Shiyuan, can you send back the news of Wenhe?"

"Not for the time being!"

Pang Tong said: "my Lord went to Jingzhou, and the time he spent was too short. It was only about one month after all. At such a time, Mr. Wen he has no result yet. "

Zhang Xiu said: "then we can only wait for a while."

Pang Tong continued: "we have inquired about the situation of Wuguan, and the garrison of Wuguan is very common. Even if you attack hard, you can win. Are we going to attack by force? "

"It's not urgent for the time being," Zhang said

"Newspaper!"

Suddenly, soldiers entered.

The soldier originally wanted to report to Chen Dao, but when he saw Zhang Xiu, he reported directly: "general, a soldier came out from Wuguan and sent a letter from commander Jia."

"Pass it up!"

Zhang Xiu gave an order.

The soldier quickly handed over the letter, Zhang Xiu took it and quickly scanned it in his hand.

Pang Tong couldn't wait to ask: "Lord, what news has Mr. Jia sent back?"

Chen Dao and Huang Zhong look at Zhang Xiu.

Zhang Xiu looked a little serious and replied: "the letter says that as soon as Wenhe entered Guo Si's army, he met Wu Xi, a subordinate of Guo Si, who was rebellious. If it had not been for Ganning's protection, Guo Si would have died."

"Now, Gan Ning is protecting Guo Si and retreating to Wuguan."

"Wenhe means that let's occupy Wuguan first and help Guo Si arrive safely. Now there are more than 3000 Xiliang troops around Guo Si. Moreover, Wen he tested Guo Si, and he was willing to surrender. "

Zhang Xiu said the contents of the letter.

With a smile on his face, Pang Tong confidently said: "in that case, we can send troops. Although there are soldiers stationed in Wuguan, the defense is not strict. It's not too hard to force in. "

"There's no need to storm!"

Zhang Xiu shook her head and said, "the Xiliang army stationed in Wuguan is Guo Si's man. Moreover, I was also born in the Xiliang army, which was a certain deterrent. When we arrived at Wuguan, we threatened them with words and tried to win Wuguan without a single soldier. "

Pang Tong said, "my Lord is wise!"

Zhang Xiu ordered: "pull out camp, go to Wuguan!"

"Here it is

When Chen got the order, he quickly mobilized the army.

The army packed their bags and set out for Wuguan.

Zhang Xiu's army is not far from Wuguan. It was only a short distance of several miles. In less than half an hour, Zhang Xiu's army arrived outside Wuguan.

Wuguan, established in the spring and Autumn period, was called shaoxiguan, and changed to Wuguan in the Warring States period.

The city is built on a relatively flat highland between the canyons, with the majestic and steep Shaoxi mountain in the north and juejian in the south. The river is surrounded by the East, West and south. The city tower is nearly two kilometers long. The city wall is built with earth and is slightly square.

Between the East and the west of the tower, each opened a door, wrapped with bricks and stones. On the west gate, there is the word "Sanqin fortress" and on the east gate, there is the word "Wuguan".

Inside the pass, the road is also rugged.

Large scale cavalry can't go side by side, or even in narrow places, they can only go on their own.This is the South fortress of Guanzhong.

Its geographical location is very important, and it is the main road connecting Guanzhong and Jingzhou.

Now the soldiers stationed at the checkpoint are Guo Si's troops. It's just that there are not many troops stationed in the city. There are only a thousand soldiers, and they are all old and weak.

These years, Guo Si's life is hard.

No matter in terms of food and grass, or money, there is no succeeding power, so the soldiers under his command are not effective enough.

When Zhang Xiu's army arrived outside Wuguan, the soldiers on the tower became nervous.

They know Zhang Xiu.

Before that, Zhang Xiu and Zhang Ji led the troops from Wuguan to Jingzhou.

At that time, countless people ridiculed Zhang Ji.

He thought that Zhang Ji had no choice but to enter Jingzhou.

Now, Zhang Xiu is back.

The name of Zhang Xiu is known all over the world.

Zhang Xiu rode forward. He put on his armor and said in a loud voice: "listen to the people on the tower, it was Zhang Xiu, the general of Zhennan. Guo Si was betrayed by Wu Xi and was in danger. Guo Si sent a letter to the general, willing to submit to the general, and asked the general to enter the pass. Now, open the gate at once. "

Zhang Xiu's words clearly spread to the city tower.

Today's Zhang Xiu is the shadow of a famous tree. Once the name is put out, it can produce a certain deterrent force.

Moreover, Zhang Xiu himself is in the Xiliang army, which is a valiant general.

Now, it's even worse.

In addition, Zhang Xiu said that Guo Si was betrayed by Wu Xi, and the soldiers who belonged to Guo Si immediately got into chaos, and a swarm of bees began to run into the city. Many people did not want to surrender.

However, there are also people who want to stay.

Some soldiers gathered in the city and opened the gate.

"Creak!"

A dull voice sounded, the gate of Wuguan was opened, and the soldiers knelt down and asked Zhang Xiu to surrender.

These soldiers who surrendered to Zhang Xiu didn't doubt Zhang Xiu's words at all. Because Guo Si's current situation is getting worse day by day.

I can't even pay for the army.

The food and grass are not picked up.

Under such circumstances, as soon as Zhang Xiu's army arrived outside Wuguan, the hearts of Guo Si's soldiers were dispersed. Those who should escape and those who were willing to stay had no resistance.

Zhang Xiu frowned at the surrender of the Xiliang soldiers. The soldiers of the Xiliang army in front of them were all thin, black, listless and powerless.

It's all cowards.

There's no elite.

Zhang Xiu didn't take charge of the surrender soldiers for the time being. She ordered: "Huang Zhong, lead 1000 elite soldiers to occupy Wuguan."

"Here it is

Huang Zhong was ordered to dispatch troops quickly.

In a very short time, Huang Zhong won the martial arts pass and controlled the whole pass. Under this premise, Zhang Xiucai took the surrender of the Xiliang army and settled down in the pass.

Zhang Xiu gives Huang Zhong the task of reorganizing and surrendering to the Xiliang army. In addition, Zhang Xiu also appointed Huang Zhong as General Li, who was at the same level as Chen Zhi. After all, Huang Zhong had to be right in his name if he wanted to unify the army.

Huang Zhong's official position directly surpassed Huang Zhao and others and became the main general in the army.

Huang Zhongben is a general in the army.

As soon as he took office, he reorganized the military affairs and reorganized the surrender soldiers. Only when Huang Zhong was too busy to touch the ground, several generals headed by Huang Zhao and Zhang Shi came to Zhang Xiu's room on the tower.

When they saw Zhang Xiu, they were all indignant.

Zhang Xiu asked, "what's the matter with you coming to see me together?"

Everyone's eyes fall on Huang Zhao when you look at me and I look at you. Now Huang Zhao is one of the main generals in the army, and is also valued by Zhang Xiu. He can be called the leader of the Xiliang army.

Huang Zhao thought about it and said, "Lord, we are here for one thing. Huang Zhong was directly appointed as General Li because he failed to make any contribution. I'm afraid it's hard to convince the public. "

The corners of Zhang Xiu's mouth make her smile.

When Chen Dao was arranged before, because Chen Dao was the cavalry commander of Langya camp alone and was established from scratch, he did not encounter such conflict.

Zhang Xiu arranged for Huang Zhong, but he was resisted by the generals in the army.