12dz Chapter 504 Fa Zheng cleverly captures Dingjun Mountain, Su Yu welcomes Zhong Yao's return!
Chapter 504 Fa Zheng cleverly captures Dingjun Mountain, Su Yu welcomes Zhong Yao's return!
Zhang Lu made the decision almost instantly.
How could a lord who governs the people with benevolence and ensures that they are well-fed and clothed stand idly by while his trusted confidants are surrounded?
Zhang Lu personally led troops to Tiandang Mountain for rescue.
Dark clouds covered the sky.
Before we knew it, a light drizzle had begun.
Zhang Lu put the bamboo hat on his head, his mind preoccupied with Yang Ang's safety.
But when Zhang Lu arrived at Tiandang Mountain, he happened to meet Yang Ang, who was coming down the mountain to inspect the area.
"Celestial Master, weren't you at Dingjun Mountain? How did you get here?"
Yang Ang looked puzzled.
Zhang Lu's expression changed drastically.
not good!
Those soldiers are suspicious!
at the same time
On Dingjun Mountain, Guan Yu and Ma Chao each led a contingent of troops and sneaked up while Zhang Lu's main force was away.
Those soldiers dressed in Taoist robes, covered in blood, who reported the news to Zhang Lu were actually Liu Bei's troops.
Fa Zheng had accurately predicted Zhang Lu's character and the uniformity of the Five Pecks of Rice soldiers' uniforms, so he pretended to spread the false news that "Yang Bai was killed in battle and Yang Ang was trapped."
In reality, Tiandang Mountain, where Yang Bai and Yang Ang were located, was not attacked at all.
However, due to the urgency of the military situation, Zhang Lu did not have time to determine whether the news was true or false.
Otherwise, Yang Ang estimated that the time spent gathering information back and forth would have been too long for him!
Fa Zheng's real purpose was to let Guan Yu and Ma Chao take the opportunity to capture Dingjun Mountain!
Zhang Lu quickly joined forces with Yang Bai and Yang Ang to prepare to rescue Dingjun Mountain.
However, in addition to Guan Yu and Ma Chao's forces, Fa Zheng also arranged several other flanking forces to delay Zhang Lu's advance.
After Zhang Lu defeated the detachment led by Lei Tong, Wu Lan, Zhuo Ying and others, Guan Yu's banner was already planted on Dingjun Mountain.
Left with no other option, Zhang Lu had to lead Yang Bai, Yang Ang, and the remaining troops to retreat from Tiandang Mountain.
With Dingjun Mountain already fallen, continuing to hold out at Tiandang Mountain is pointless.
It would be better to retreat to Nanzheng and defend the city.
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Nanzheng City
Upon learning that Dingjun Mountain had been occupied by Liu Bei's army, Zhang Qiying and Yan Pu discussed the matter and ordered a citywide curfew.
Fortunately, Zhang Lu's quick thinking allowed the remaining troops to return to the city before Liu Bei's army reached Nanzheng.
Upon seeing his younger sister, Zhang Qiying, Zhang Lu sighed:
"It's all my fault for trusting those spies so easily, which led to the loss of Dingjun Mountain."
Zhang Qiying comforted her:
“Fa Zheng is treacherous; this is not my brother’s fault.”
"Besides, if you can truly abandon General Yang Ang and remain unmoved, what's the point of the Five Pecks of Rice followers following you?"
Yang Ang, Yang Bai, and other military generals all straightened their chests and said to Zhang Lu:
"Rest assured, Celestial Master! We would rather die in battle than let Liu Bei and his men bully the people of Hanzhong!"
The words have not yet fallen.
Suddenly, a series of commotions and footsteps arose within the city of Nanzheng.
Zhang Lu and Zhang Qiying quickly went out to check the situation.
Countless people from Hanzhong spontaneously took to the streets.
They weren't wearing military uniforms, but they were carrying weapons such as hoes and machetes!
"Celestial Master! Let us fight!"
"We will not agree to let that scoundrel Liu Bei occupy Hanzhong!"
The crowd was excited.
The people did not curse or grumble at Zhang Lu because of his defeat at Dingjun Mountain.
On the contrary, they knew that Zhang Lu had done his best.
Three generations of the Zhang family, starting with Zhang Daoling, have laid a solid foundation in the hearts of the people of Hanzhong.
Even today, with spring in full bloom, the people are willing to hold Zhang Lu in their hands and help him fight against Liu Bei!
Zhang Lu's eyes were wet with tears.
Seeing this, Zhang Qiying, though reluctant to spoil the atmosphere, still whispered in Zhang Lu's ear:
“Brother, the people’s hearts are with us.”
"But Liu Bei's advance is overwhelming, and the people and soldiers of Hanzhong alone are no match for him."
"Right now, elder brother should hold Nanzheng to the death and wait for the reinforcements from Minister Cao and Commandant Su."
Zhang Lu nodded heavily.
Zhang Lu did his best against an opponent like Fa Zheng.
Next, Zhang Lu plans to remain unchanged in the face of all changes.
Block the roads, so that Fa Zheng will not have any more opportunities to exploit loopholes.
……
Changan
Zhong Yao looked at least five years older.
With Sima Yi's help, he limped into the city.
Huh? Why are you limping?
Zhong Yao discovered that as long as he walked normally, the injury to his buttocks would quickly send him sharp pain.
Only by walking with a limp can the pain be minimized.
Zhong Yao's work shows he's really figured out human biomechanics, and Sima Yi was absolutely blown away!
Of course, on the surface, Sima Yi still presented himself as a filial son.
"Isn't this Captain Zhong?"
"Why do you look so listless after just a few days?"
Suddenly, a discordant sound came from one side of the street.
Su Yu, accompanied by Xu Chu, Zhou Buyi, and their gang, looked at Zhong Yao as if he were a groundhog.
Zhong Yao suppressed his anger and looked at Su Yu with a forced smile:
"I have suffered a crushing defeat. Are you satisfied, Commandant Su?"
Su Yu clicked his tongue a few times and sighed:
"Just admit you're bad at the game, don't stop people from saying it, how petty!"
In an instant, Zhong Yao's wounds seemed to explode with anger, and excruciating pain swept over him.
As a devoted adopted son, Sima Yi immediately jumped out and said:
"How dare you! The Commandant of the Capital Region was injured while serving the country."
"You must not slander him like this!"
After saying this, Sima Yi blinked rapidly, as if to say:
"Brother-in-law, how's my acting? I really want to improve!"
Su Yu feigned anger, waved his hand, and ordered Xu Chu to take Sima Yi away.
He himself stepped forward to replace Sima Yi, supporting Zhong Yao as they advanced.
When Sima Yi helped Zhong Yao up, he treated him more like a son than a son, showing great consideration for Zhong Yao's injuries and resulting mobility issues.
But when Su Yu helped Zhong Yao, it was absolutely chaotic!
Su Yu suddenly accelerated, causing Zhong Yao, with his old arms and legs, to slide tackle on the road!
Unfortunately, a heavy rain had just fallen in Chang'an not long ago, and the streets were still wet.
When Zhong Yao's shoes slipped, he immediately demonstrated a difficult move to everyone: a split!
"Ah ah ah ah ah ah ah!"
The entire city of Chang'an fell silent at this moment.
Zhong Yao's pig-like screams echoed throughout the heavens and earth!
……
When Zhong Yao returned to his residence, Cao Cao personally came to visit him, offering a few words of comfort but actually overjoyed.
The question is, why didn't Cao Cao come to greet Zhong Yao when they were on the street?
Of course, I'm afraid I won't be able to hold back my laughter!
As the lord, your image is very important, right?
Based on Cao Cao's understanding of Su Yu.
It would be strange if Su Yu didn't mock Zhong Yao!
Therefore, in order to prevent his image from being ruined, Cao Cao forcibly suppressed the urge to go with Su Yu to greet Zhong Yao.
And now.
Seeing Zhong Yao on the verge of death, even Cao Cao felt a pang of pity.
Zhong Yao is a steadfast and loyal minister of the Han Dynasty. Go easy on him next time.
What if you accidentally kill someone? Wouldn't that ruin the fun?
……