"How could this be?"

In the inner palace, after hearing the news that Li Yan and Fei Guan had surrendered with their troops, Liu Zhang seemed to have lost the strength to stand up.

He couldn't figure out why since the beginning of the war, his generals had frequently betrayed him and defected to Liu Bei.

As a result, in just a few short months, Liu Bei's troops increased in number and made rapid progress.

Even now, even his most valued cronies Fei Guan and Li Yan, who were entrusted with important responsibilities, have surrendered.

The continuous bad news has made Liu Zhang increasingly depressed.

The gloomy look on his face continued until the next day. It was not until his son sent the information back to Chengdu that Luocheng had become an isolated city and the situation was critical that Liu Zhang convened the staff hall for discussion in a panic.

But when he revealed all the battle reports from the front line, there was only silence waiting for him. Everyone in the hall had their own thoughts, and no one stepped forward to share their worries.

Seeing this, Liu Zhang was filled with sadness.

After a long silence, a man strode out, which surprised Liu Zhang for a moment.

This person was Zhang Su, the prefect of Guanghan who reported his brother Zhang Song's secret collusion with Liu Bei in the past.

As he slowly offered advice to Liu Zhang.

The staff members who had no one to respond to him now all denounced Zhang Su for his evil intentions and that he should be captured and beheaded immediately to serve as a warning to others.

The voices of opposition are endless!

For a moment, Liu Zhang's face couldn't help but look extremely solemn.

He seemed to be having an ideological struggle in his heart for a long time.

Immediately, his face turned violent, and he asked everyone angrily: "Since you regard Prefect Zhang's plan as a shame, do you know if there is a better plan?"

As soon as these words came out, all the staff became silent again.

Seeing everyone's reaction, Liu Zhang became angry and couldn't help but yelled: "Now the enemy's offensive is very fierce. Luocheng, our only line of defense, has become an isolated city. If we don't take corresponding measures, the city will be destroyed."

Breakable."

"But you have no good plan to deal with the enemy, but you interfere unreasonably. Do you want to sit back and watch Liu Bei take over Chengdu?"

After being asked one after another, naturally no one dared to get into trouble at this time, so everyone could only keep silent.

For a long time, Liu Zhang's expression softened slightly, and after thinking for a while, he asked: "I wonder if Jun Jiao has a suitable candidate for the mission?"

"Su recommended Huang Gongheng as the county magistrate of Guanghan."

"Huang Quan?"

Looking at Liu Zhang's expression, Zhang Su then held up his hands and explained: "My lord, Huang Gongheng has always been resourceful and courageous, and he has always thought about his lord. He is a loyal and good man."

"With him as an envoy, we will definitely be able to obtain the greatest benefits for our lord."

Listening to Zhang Su's words quietly, Liu Zhang nodded in agreement.

Although Zhang Su's strategy was extremely humiliating, but now the enemy is facing us, if we don't make a decision early, Luocheng may never be saved!

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Suburbs of Mianzhu.

After Pang Tong and Zhao Tong received Liu Bei's order to take over Mianzhu City, they quickly sent their troops along the city.

At this moment, in the formation, two cavalry were standing side by side. A trace of smile appeared on Pang Tong's face, and he couldn't help but ask: "Commander Zhao, before encircling and suppressing Zhang Ren's troops, you strongly suggest that you do not pay attention to the Shu army in Mianzhu City.

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"Could it be that you had expected that Li Yan and others would surrender the entire city to the lord?"

Hearing this, Zhao Tong was stunned for a moment, smiled awkwardly, and did not respond immediately.

After all, he can't say that he is familiar with history. In the original history, Li Yan surrendered without a fight, right?

After pondering for a while, he finally came up with his words: "Military advisor, if this matter involves gambling, would you believe it?"

As soon as he finished speaking, Zhao Tong looked at Zhao Tong and asked with a smile. It was not difficult for Pang Tong to see that it was not convenient for him to say it clearly, so he laughed it off and did not continue to press the question.

After getting along for so long, Pang Tong has indeed discovered that Zhao Tong is indeed a malleable talent. Given time, his achievements will be limitless!

Moreover, with the calmness that Zhao Tong has shown in recent days and his ability to make plans before acting, it is hard for Pang Tong to believe that he would baselessly rely on the enemy's mentality to win or lose the war.

Seeing that this matter had been deceived, Zhao Tong's mind continued to be active, so he continued to say: "Military advisor, the general has some vulgar views on the next situation. I wonder if we can discuss it?"

"Appreciate further details!"

Hearing this, Pang Tong readily agreed.

After fighting for many days behind enemy lines, Zhao Tong showed both wisdom and courage. Naturally, Pang Tong also valued him more and more, and paid more and more attention to his opinions.

After receiving the approval, Zhao Tong pondered for a while, then clasped his fists and said: "Strategist, I think that the situation may change slightly next, which may be very detrimental to our army."

"Oh? Commander Zhao is referring to Zhang Lu of Hanzhong?"

As soon as he finished speaking, although Zhao Tong had not spoken directly, Pang Tong briefly pointed to the point and said.

"Great military advisor!"

After hearing this, Zhao Tong also clasped his fists in praise, and then said: "Indeed, now that Li Yan and others have raised Mianzhu City to submit to our army, Luo City has become an isolated city, and the situation of the Yizhou Army will not be optimistic in the future.

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"Once Luocheng falls, the main force of our army can openly march to the Chengdu Plain and besiege Chengdu."

"By then, Liu Zhang will definitely be defeated!"

After saying this, Zhao Tong paused and then said: "Therefore, the general felt that Liu Zhang would definitely make a last-ditch effort and sent an envoy to Hanzhong to reconcile with Zhang Lu and make an appointment to attack our army together."

Zhao Tong's words gradually settled.

Pang Tong also pondered for a while and agreed with his expression: "This really needs to be paid great attention to. Although Zhang Lu is not something to be afraid of, I heard that Jin Machao of Xiliang once killed a Cao thief on the Weihe Plain and cut off his beard and discarded his robe.

Now it is attached to Hanzhong."

"If Zhang Lu sends this person to fight, it may be really difficult for our army to compete in the rear."

Following Zhao Tong's reminder, Pang Tong immediately realized the seriousness of the matter.

"Commander Zhao, after our army takes over Mianzhu City, you will return to the camp to report this matter in person. You must advise the lord to pay more attention to Hanzhong at all times."

"I will obey the military advisor's instructions in everything I do!"

After saying that, Zhao Tong raised his hand and accepted the order.

But then he was still a little worried about Pang Tong's safety, so he said in a worried tone:

"It's just that my lord ordered the general to protect you, the military advisor. If the general leaves suddenly, how will your safety be guaranteed?"

Hearing this, Pang Tong narrowed his eyes, showed a slight smile on his face, and stroked his beard and said: "Commander Zhao, you don't need to worry too much. Mianzhu has fallen, and Luocheng has become an isolated city."

"This general only needs to sit in Mianzhu personally, take charge of the overall situation, and cooperate with the main force in the attack on Luocheng. As long as we ensure that Li Yan and others are sincerely surrendering, there is no need to worry about the safety of Natong!"

As soon as these words fell.

Seeing that Pang Tong had considered all matters carefully, Zhao Tong no longer worried and felt relieved.
Chapter completed!