Chapter 554

Zhang Xiu took the army on her way. When the army arrived in Chencang County, Wang Yue had already sent back the news.

Longguan, Ma Chao stationed.

Under Ma Chao's command, there are 30000 elite soldiers.

Thirty thousand elite troops are stationed in Longguan, which is easy to defend but difficult to attack, so it is not easy to attack by force. However, even if it is difficult to attack, Zhang Xiu will not stop here, still want to go.

In this war, Liangzhou must be won.

Not only that, but also Zhang Xiu must be quick, to solve the problem of Liangzhou in the shortest time. The news sent back by the royal guards also included Ma Chao's marriage to Han Sui's daughter. Moreover, Han Sui's presence in Longxian county was full of 40000 talents.

Zhang Xiu read all the things, thinking about coping strategies in her heart.

At noon, the army stopped cooking.

Zhang Xiu took the time to send someone to call Sima Yi, Pang Tong and Yang Xiu. In addition, Zhang Xiu also sent for Yan Xing. Because after Yan Xing surrendered to Zhang Xiu, he also worked in Chang'an.

When Han Sui was attacked, Zhang Xiu took Yan Xing with him. After all, Yan Xing knew about Liangzhou.

In front of several people, Zhang Xiu talked about the situation of Han Sui and Ma Chao, and said in a deep voice: "our army has arrived in Chencang. Not far west, it will enter Hanyang County of Liangzhou. At that time, we will arrive at Longguan soon. Before the war with Ma Chao, the general policy of the war should be determined. What do you think of the war? "

Along the way, Yang Xiu, Sima Yi and Pang Tong were all thinking about it.

Among the three, Yang Xiu is older, but the difference is not too much. Three people follow Zhang Xiu, that heart has already faintly had competition, all hope to come to the fore.

Yang Xiuse said: "I understand that Ma Teng is under the Lord's command. Now Ma Chao is in Longguan, so he can use Ma Teng to coerce Ma Chao, and take it as a breakthrough to see if Ma Chao can be ordered to surrender through Ma Teng. "

"No way."

Zhang Xiu shook her head and replied: "in the battle of Chen Cang, I threatened Ma Chao with Ma Teng to surrender, but Ma Chao refused. Ma Teng wants to use it, but it is not feasible to order Ma Chao to surrender. "

Yang Xiu stopped talking immediately.

Pang Tong's eyes fell on Yan Xing and asked, "general Yan Xing, you are from Liangzhou. You are familiar with Liangzhou. Are you familiar with the Qiang people in Liangzhou? "

"Familiar!"

Yan Xing answered without hesitation.

Pang Tong replied: "in Liangzhou, the most common people are Qiang people. Whether they are Baima Qiang, shaodang Qiang, or many other Qiang people, they are all independent. Can any of these people gather all the Qiang people? "

Yan Xing shook his head and said, "no!"

After a pause, Yan Xing explained: "many Qiang tribes have their own beliefs. Each tribe has its own intentions and plans. However, among these Qiang people, the largest tribe is shaodangqiang. The old king of shaodang Qiang is quite shrewd. "

Pang Tong asked again, "what's the relationship between Han Sui and the old king of shaodang Qiang?"

Yan Xing said: "the relationship is not very good. In those days, when I worked for Han Sui, although shaodang Lao Wang also respected Han Sui, in fact, he didn't listen to the tune and didn't listen to the propaganda. He didn't have enough interests. Shaodang Lao Wang didn't pay attention to Han Sui. The king of Qiang whom Han Sui had made friends with was the king of Qiang in Baima. "

Pang Tong's eyes narrowed and said in a deep voice: "well, does it mean that we can persuade Shao to be Lao Wang and give Han Sui a blow on the back of his stomach?"

Yan Xing said: "the truth is like this, but in fact, it's very difficult to operate. Because no matter shaodang Qiang or other Baima Qiang, they naturally reject Han people. It is almost difficult to persuade shaodangqiang. Even if they agree on the surface, they may go back in the twinkling of an eye. "

Pang Tong nodded, turned to look at Zhang Xiu and said, "Lord, I think I can persuade shaodang Qiang. From general Yan's explanation, we can roughly infer that shaodang, the king of Qiang, is actually a mercenary generation. "

"Such people, when the LORD did not enter Liangzhou, could be lured by interests. When the Lord calmed Han Sui and Ma Chao, he forced them to subdue them. "

"So I invite myself to shaodang Qiang and persuade shaodang Lao Wang."

Pang Tong said: "however, I need to ask general Chen to accompany me when I go here."

"Why?" Zhang Xiu asked.

Pang Tong had a confident look on his face and said: "this time he went to shaodangqiang, he was not only lobbying, but also subduing. In their humble positions, they have also seen the habits of Qiang people. No matter they are Qiang people, Xiongnu people, Xianbei people and Wuhuan people, they all advocate the strong in their bones. General Chen Dao's martial arts are outstanding. He's with him. It's easy to arrange a lot of things. "

Zhang Xiu looked at Chen Dao not far away and asked, "Uncle Zhi, what do you think?"

Chen Dao said, "no problem!"

Zhang xiudao said: "in that case, you will be burned as Qiang. But remember to be careful. Because this time I went to burn dangqiang, I didn't go to meet Zhang Yan in the Heishan army. At that time, Zhang Yan had been subordinated to his official position. But now it's very likely that shaodangqiang will win you and ask Han Sui for credit. ""I understand

Pang Tong nodded and answered.

Chen Dao is indifferent. For him, such a thing is not difficult. However, they did not act immediately. They had to find out the situation before they could act.

Sima Yi said: "Lord, Han Sui and Ma Chao were married, but from the perspective of humble position, the relationship between the two sides is not impenetrable. Can we alienate the relationship between the two sides? "

Zhang xiudao said: "there is no need to alienate. Both sides are on their own guard."

After a pause, Zhang Xiu continued: "for the time being, let's talk about the strategy of burning the Qiang people in the lower reaches. As for more, we'll talk about it when we meet Ma Chao after we arrive at Longguan. I haven't seen Ma Chao for more than a year. I don't know what Ma Chao has become. After Ma Chao, we'll think about what we're going to do next. What we need to do now is to go further and find out all the information. "

When people hear what they say, they don't say much.

Everyone agrees with Zhang Xiu's words and agrees to stay put for the time being.

After lunch, the army continued to set out.

All the way to the West was smooth.

After leaving the territory of youfufeng and entering the territory of Longxian County, Liangzhou, Zhang Xiu and his party were not stopped.

All the way to Longguan.

Longguan, established at the foot of the Longshan mountains, with the help of the ups and downs of the mountains to set up checkpoints. The pass is majestic and majestic. Although the years are mottled, Longguan remains the same. The majestic pass stands at the foot of the mountain, blocking the way to Liangzhou.

At the gate, Ma Chao stood up in his armor.

He held his hands on the wall of the checkpoint and looked out. With the soldiers on the tower shouting that there were troops coming outside the city, Ma Chao also saw the fast wriggling black line in the distance.

Gradually, his vision became clearer and clearer. Soon, Ma Chao could see the troops clearly.

The dark army, one by one soldiers in armour, top helmets. The appearance of the black army is like the black cloud pressing the city, which is shocking.

Ma Chao saw Zhang Xiu's army, but his eyes were full of envy.

Zhang Xiu was young, but he was already in Guanzhong. Even Yuan Shao and Cao Cao were defeated by Zhang Xiu. But he, is actually becomes Zhang Xiu's subordinate defeat.

Today, although there are 30000 soldiers, they also have to rely on the strength of Han Sui.

Otherwise, Ma Chao will not be able to gain a foothold.

"Hoo

Ma Chao took a deep breath and adjusted his mood.

Soon, Zhang Xiu's army set up camp.

Zhang Xiu took the lead in driving his horse out of the city and stopped 80 steps outside Longguan.