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Volume Two: Unpredictable Chapter 1,436: Pound¡¯s Conquest of Luling (Part 1)

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    Zhao Yun's voice was like a dragon's roar, shaking all directions. In an instant, soldiers and horses from all Tang armies surrounded him.  When Lu Xun saw Zhao Yun and Wen Shun killing Zhang Jia and Sima Shi respectively, his expression changed and he was horrified.  When Lu Xun heard Zhao Yun shouting, he suddenly came to his senses. He immediately waved his sword in his hand and commanded his troops to cover up the killing.  The officers and soldiers of the Wei army were already in a panic, and they were even more panicked when they saw that Zhang Jia and Sima division were defeated and fled one after another.  At this time, the Tang army came to attack with great momentum, like a ten thousand-foot wave, trying to sweep across the world.  In an instant, the Wei soldiers were all frightened to the point of confusion. They were all running around like headless flies, throwing away their helmets and armor, and running away like rats with their heads in their arms.

    Three generals, Zhao Yun, Wen Shun and Lu Xun, led their troops to advance in great numbers. With overwhelming force, the Wei army was defeated and scattered everywhere, and countless Wei soldiers were captured.  Zhao Yun went straight for the attack, invincible and unstoppable, killing all the way behind Zhang Jia.  The jaws that were originally opened in high spirits turned into a face full of horror and fear, like a lion running away after a defeat, fearing that it would become the prey of a dragon.

    "Zhang Junyi, you can't even think of escaping~!!!"

    Zhao Yun shouted loudly, and the silver light dragon behind him rose into the sky and roared.  In a trance, it was like hearing the roar of a dragon that shocked the heaven and earth and made ghosts and gods weep.  Several Wei generals who were fleeing were so frightened by Zhao Yu's roar that they all fell off their horses and screamed in agony.  He opened his jaw, his heart tightened, and his whole body tightened. He just wanted to whip himself and run away, feeling extremely embarrassed.  Zhao Yun pursued him for seven or eight miles. At dusk, the sky gradually dimmed.  Zhao Yun knew that it would be difficult to catch up, so he ordered his troops to withdraw.  At this time, Wen Shun rushed back with a dark face. Judging from his expression, he must have not captured Master Sima.  Even so, Zhao Yun could be said to have achieved a complete victory in this battle.  Not only did they repel Zhang Jaw's army, but they also defeated his army, killed nearly a thousand of his troops, captured nearly two thousand of them, and captured countless good horses, baggage, and weapons.

    ???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????OUTOUT  Many people have been beaten for a long time and finally feel proud and proud.  However, Zhao Yun and Wen Shun were not arrogant at all.  Zhao Yun rode his horse forward to appease the people, threatening that as long as the Western Tang army was here, the Wei invaders would not be allowed to invade.  The people of Wu were overjoyed, as if they had taken reassurance. There was another wave of cheers, and even worse, they knelt down and worshiped.  Zhao Yun quickly dismounted his horse and helped up the people who were kneeling in worship. Then he persuaded them with kind words, and then the people dispersed one after another.  Seeing this, Lu Xun's heart was filled with excitement, as if he had knocked over a bottle of various flavors, not knowing how sweet it was.  After Zhao Yun finished reorganizing, he summoned a group of soldiers to the government office to discuss matters.  Each general reported the battle. This battle not only defeated the Wei army, but also achieved a great harvest, while the Tang army only suffered hundreds of casualties.  After Lu Xun heard this, his expression changed again, and he sighed deeply in his heart.  At this time, Quan Cong suddenly knelt down and said with a look of shame on his face.

    "The general will fight poorly and be willing to be punished!!"

    Lu Xun, who was already looking gloomy, suddenly changed his expression when he heard this, and hurriedly walked out to intercede for Quan Cong.  Zhao Yunlong's eyes were dazzling and he was silent, but his eyes slightly turned towards Wen Shun.  Wen Shun understood, stepped forward, and bowed to persuade.

    "How could this battle have been such a great victory if all the generals had not sacrificed their lives to lure the enemy? In Shun's opinion, even though all the generals had made mistakes, they also had merits. They can make up for their mistakes with merit and avoid the death penalty."

    Zhao Yun¡¯s expression condensed after hearing this.  Although the other Tang generals in the Yameni Hall did not like Quan Cong's arrogance and defiance, they saw Wen Shun interceding for him and came out one after another to persuade him.  Zhao Yun then opened his mouth and spoke to Quan Cong with a solemn expression.

    "I know that Zihuang has a sworn feud with the Wei invaders. But you have become our general in the Western Tang Dynasty. You should put national affairs first. How can you ignore the overall situation because of your own selfishness!? In the Western Tang army, the highest ranking general  , generals, down to the sergeants and soldiers, although they have military positions and different identities, they are all like brothers. They are brothers who fight side by side and risk their lives. It is for this reason that our army in the Western Tang Dynasty is famous.  To shake the world, fight bravely and fearlessly. This is the way that I, the King of the Western Tang Dynasty, implement in running the army. I hope Zihuang will bear in mind what he has done today, and you will be demoted to the rank of captain in the army.  , is His Highness's deputy general?"

    Quan Cong had long heard about the strict military management in the Western Tang Dynasty, and thought that Zhao Yun would definitely punish him severely. How could he not know that Wen Shun and others tried their best to persuade him, and he felt extremely grateful in his heart.

    "The general will thank Longhou for his kindness in not killing, and he will definitely do the work of his dogs and horses!!"

    Hearing this, Zhao Yun smiled happily.  Everyone then retreated to their seats.  After a while, Zhao Yun looked around at everyone and said slowly.

    "Zhang Junyi retreated after a great defeat, and he will definitely repay Emperor Wei. Cao Cao, the Emperor of Wei, is a powerful figure in the world, and cannot be compared with Zhang Junyi and others. What if he comes with a large army himself? What can he do!?"

    While Zhao Yun was speaking, his eyes were looking at Lu Xun.  Lu Xun's expression dropped, and he stepped out. After bowing respectfully, his eyes were bright and he responded in a deep voice.

    "Longhou does not need to worry too much. According to Xunzhi's expectation, the Wei invaders attacked DongwuAfter repeated fierce battles and losing troops and generals, even though Wu County was defeated and all the territory north of Wu was captured, the damage was probably heavy.  This time when Emperor Wei sent Zhang Junyi, he must have thought that Wu Nan was empty and wanted to seize it quickly.  However, Zhang Junyi was defeated and returned with a great loss of troops. Emperor Wei had just conquered northern Wu. The situation was not stable and he would never dare to lead a large army to attack.  In this way, even if he personally leads troops and horses, the number of troops will never be large.  The Dragon Marquis can quickly prepare for the situation and immediately use deep trenches and earthen fortresses to offset it!  !  "

    When Zhao Yun heard this, he happily held his beard and smiled, saying, "Tao."

    "What Mr. Lu said is very good, and it is exactly what I want!!"

    Therefore, Zhao Yun followed Lu Xun's plan and quickly made arrangements. He also took the baggage from the Wei army and gave it to the people in the city.  The people were overjoyed and assisted the Tang army one after another to prepare for danger.  Lu Xun was both happy and worried when he saw that Zhao Yun was not only strict in running the army, but also cautious and meticulous in his actions, and he was also close to the people.  Naturally, the joy is that the people of Wunan can enjoy peace under Zhao Yun's guard, and will soon be able to return to normal and live a stable life.  What is worrying is that Zhao Yun alone is so good. If he wants to use strategies and find opportunities to restore the country in the future, it will not be easy.  Even so, Lu Xun believed that the most important thing at this time was to gain Zhao Yun's trust, so he tried his best to assist each other, make suggestions and work conscientiously.  Lu Xun had a high prestige in Wunan. With Lu Xun's assistance, the three counties of Changsha, Lingling and Hengyang were quickly stabilized.  Zhao Yun also followed the previous instructions of Wang Wenhan of the Western Tang Dynasty and notified the people of each county that when the situation in Wunan calmed down, they could all be allocated land, receive financial support, and resume their old business.  Therefore, the people of the three counties felt at ease, and seemed to have gradually become accustomed to becoming the people of the Western Tang Dynasty.

    By the way, Pang De received the order to capture Guiyang and Luling counties.  Before leaving the army, Pound made three stipulations with his soldiers: they must not kill the people in vain, they must not take anything from the people, and they must not insult the people.  Anyone who commits a crime will be severely punished.  The army of the Western Tang Dynasty has always been strictly disciplined, and the soldiers and soldiers of the Western Tang Dynasty have sufficient food and pay, so they will not violate the law lightly.  Therefore, Pang De marched all the way, mainly to recruit surrender.  Although Pang De's prestige is not as good as that of Zhao Yun, he is still one of the Five Lion Generals of the Western Tang Dynasty, and he has a majestic military force in the Western Tang Dynasty.  Officials from most cities and counties donated their money to the city.  As for those who were die-hard loyalists, Pound was good at persuading them and explaining their interests.  Those who understand the truth are ultimately willing to agree with each other.  Here, Pang De marched quickly, first taking Guiyang County and then reaching Gaochang, the county town of Luling.

    It is said that Zhang Xiu, the governor of Luling, was the second son of Zhang Zhao, the prime minister of the Eastern Wu Dynasty. This man was rich in learning, well-read, and very talented.  At that time, Zhang Xiu heard that Pang De led his army to attack, and he had captured Guiyang without any effort. As Luling and Guiyang were close to the cities and counties, most of them also surrendered to Pang De.  There were not many troops in Luling, only three thousand soldiers and horses. All the officials were in chaos, and most of them persuaded Zhang Xiu to surrender.  Zhang Xiu, however, remained calm in the face of danger and talked to everyone.

    "The city of Gaochang is as solid as gold, and there are natural dangers to hold it against. Although Pang Lingming has strong soldiers and horses, it is not easy to conquer Gaochang. You are all ministers of Soochow, and you are depriving the country of your salary. How can you betray your master and surrender to the enemy!?"

    Zhang Xiu¡¯s words made all the officials so ashamed that they did not dare to say anything.  Zhang Xiu quickly mobilized all Luling soldiers and horses to Gaochang City, and personally led the soldiers and civilians in the city to prepare for the incident.  Zhang Xiu was a kind man and very popular, and both the army and the people were willing to do their best to help him.  A few days later, Pang De led his troops to a high mountain in the southeast outside Gaochang City.  Pang De looked up from a high place and saw that Gaochang City was heavily guarded and had sufficient precautions. He could not help but frown deeply and said in a deep voice.

    "I heard that the governor of Luling is the son of Zhang Zhao, the prime minister of the Eastern Wu Dynasty. Zhang Zhao has always been famous for his stubbornness. Like the saying goes, like father, like son. Zhang Xiu is also a stubborn person. The Great Wall is now so tightly guarded.  I'm afraid Zhang Xiu has already ordered the soldiers and civilians in the city to fight to the death!"

    Hearing this, Ma Dai narrowed his eyes and looked closely, with a heavy look on his face, and then admonished Pang De.

    "If this is the case, we cannot act rashly, otherwise it will only arouse the anger of the soldiers and people in the city. Dai has a plan, maybe we can try it!"

    When Pang De heard this, his eyes lit up and he asked happily.

    ¡°If Bozhan has any plans, please tell me quickly!!¡±

    Ma Dai¡¯s expression tightened, and he whispered to Pang De.

    "Bo Gu Shao, the Lord of Guiyang, is the son of Gu Yong, Taichang of the Eastern Wu Dynasty. Gu Yong and Zhang Zhao have always been good friends, and the two families are family friends. In this case, why didn't the general teach Gu Shao to sneak into the city as an insider!? "

    Pang De was overjoyed when he heard this and asked quickly.

    ¡°How to act, Bo Zhan will tell you quickly and in detail!!¡±

    Ma Dai then taught him this in a low voice.  Pang De heard the great plan and quickly summoned Gu Shao from Guiyang. At the same time, he organized his army and set up a camp at the foot of the mountain.  Let's say that Pang De's camp was set up, but there was no movement and his troops did not move.  Zhang Xiu sent his scouts to investigate every day, but they found no action by Pang De's army.  Zhang Xiu was suspicious, but all the officials persuaded him one after another. They all said what they had heard, saying that Pang De would take Guiyang and convince the people with his benevolence and righteousness. He would not commit any crimes in autumn, so he won the support of the people.  At this time, he must not want to live in ruins, waiting for everyone to surrender to the city.
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