Chapter 417
The two sides were still stalemate about the abolition of the troops and horses that were temporarily pieced together by the military servants of the government.
Peng Yang and others repeatedly emphasized that retaining this army played an extremely important role in stabilizing the situation in Chengdu and even the entire Xichuan. In the end, Lu Meng was even implicated in his words...
Lu Meng was also firm in his attitude. On the one hand, he once again showed to the Sichuan Chinese civil and military officials present that he had enough strength to stabilize the situation in Chengdu.
As for the battle situation in Xichuan, there is no need to worry about unnecessary things. Chengdu has been taken down, and the rebel leaders such as Liu Xi, Zhang Song have been killed or captured, and the remaining enemy troops are no longer worried. On the other hand, Lu Meng also pointed out bluntly that the troops that Peng Yang and others value so much are completely a mob, and the personnel composition is too complicated, so it is very likely that there are confidant spies from Liu Xi's party who are secretly hidden in it.
Keeping this army will have far more harm to Chengdu's stability than it can bring.
Lu Meng did not want to make a severity with Sichuan officials on the first day of taking Chengdu. He controlled the tone of his speech and always smiled. As the debate deepened, the smile on his face became stronger and stronger.
However, Huang Quan, Wang Lei and others, who were watching from the side, saw the unintentional slight impatientness under Lu Meng's smile, taking advantage of their advantage.
Although Huang Quan could not be sure how much Lu Meng would endure it, one thing that could be confirmed was that once the two sides really turned against each other, even if there was the temporary team that had been pieced together, Peng Yang, Pang Yi and others would never be Lu Meng's opponent.
When it really reaches that point, it will only drag Chengdu and even the entire Xichuan into an abyss that will never be restored.
In fact, Huang Quan also had a similar mind to Peng Yang at first———The Sichuan people have always had a tradition of xenophobia. When Liu Zhang's father Liu Yan first entered Sichuan, he encountered great resistance. It took a long time to barely stabilize the situation.
As a Sichuan native, Rehman Huang Quan is no exception. If possible, he still hopes that the Sichuan natives can completely control Xichuan.
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However, unlike Peng Yang and others, Huang Quan's utilitarianism was weaker, and he seemed more rational and visionary when thinking about problems. For more than a year, the power level in Xichuan has been ups and downs, and the original power leader may die or be imprisoned.
Peng Yang and others saw the opportunity and were determined to support Liu Zhang's remaining ten-year-old son to ascend to the position of the Lord of Sichuan, so as to take over the power. For them, Liu Bei's army might destroy the plan to take over the power, and naturally they would be thorns in their side and thorns in their flesh.
Huang Quan’s greatest hope is that Xichuan can restore peace as soon as possible.
Therefore, so far, he was able to maintain a normal mind and be just a bystander. Wang Lei, Qin Mi and others who had similar ideas to Huang Quan, followed his horse's head and did not interfere...
Just when the stalemate was endless, Guan Ping came to the governor's mansion and replied to Lu Meng. The Sichuan Army under Ling Bao's troops, except for more than 3,000 people fled and disappeared. The remaining more than 7,000 people either died or surrendered, and Ling Bao himself was also forced to surrender by Guan Ping.
Huang Quan and Wang Lei, who were familiar with Liu Xi and Zhang Song's plan, were shocked by the news. Peng Yang, who designed the plan, was so surprised that he could hardly speak. Because Chengdu's defense was completely in the hands of Liu Xi.
Zhang Song was also paying attention to it all the time, so Huang Quan and others did not have the opportunity to inform Lu Meng in advance. It was not until the chaos broke out in the city and controlled the east gate that Huang Quan sent several messengers to invite Lu Meng to lead the army into the city.
At the beginning of the design plan, Peng Yang actually had the intention of using Ling Bao to weaken Lu Meng. I don’t know whether it was intentional or unintentional, the messenger did not tell Lu Meng about the possible rebellion and surprise attack.
This means that Lu Meng completely saw through Liu Xi (or Peng Yang)’s plan by himself.
Thinking of this, Huang Quan and Wang Lei couldn't help but look at the rough-looking General Pingnan in front of him. Peng Yang, who had always been conceited, never thought that his careful plan would be seen through. He was shocked and even more annoyed.
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In the end, the deadlock was broken by Huang Quan. He really didn't want the war to recur, so he was the first to express his willingness to take back his underworld military servants. Then Wang Lei, Qin Mi and others agreed one after another...
Seeing that the situation was difficult to stop, Peng Yang and his others could only give up.
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After controlling the four gates of Chengdu and the key points in the city, Lu Meng immediately ordered people to post a banner to calm the people and calm the people's hearts. He also returned the gift to Huang Quan, Wang Lei and others to immediately send letters to surrender to counties and counties around Chengdu.
At the same time, he ordered a detailed letter to send a letter to contact the two southern armies, and reported the good news of the victory of Chengdu.
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"Chengdu has been taken..." With irresistible joy, I raised the silk book in my hand and said with a loud voice.
After a moment of silence, the handsome tent was instantly overwhelmed by cheers.
Although it had been predicted in advance, everyone could not control the ecstasy in their hearts when they heard the news that Chengdu was taken down. They waved their arms and slapped their high-fives to celebrate.
Like the brutally stormed fire, the news of seizing Chengdu spread rapidly, from inside to outside the tent, from one battalion to that battalion. Soon, thunderous cheers resounded between heaven and earth.
Everyone knows exactly what it means to win Chengdu. This war can be counted down from now on.
After a while, the tent calmed down, but the excitement on everyone's face still did not go away.
"What happened to Zhang Zhengxi, Liu Xi, Zhang Song and others?" Zhang Ren asked with great concern.
"Liu Xunye has committed suicide, Zhang Song and others have been captured..." I handed the silk book to Zhang Ren.
"Okay, okay, okay!" Zhang Ren rushed forward, took the silk book and browsed it quickly, his eyes flashed with a brilliant light, and he shouted "Okay" three times in his heart.
"The great revenge of Duke Shu will eventually be repaid!" When the book of Juan was transferred to others and circulated, Zhang Ren had returned to normal and said in a pondering manner, "The only one of the three culprits is Meng Da. Now this thief has no way to advance and retreat, but he just needs to beware of his abscond."
I nodded.
Perhaps it was because of Chengdu's success, and the news of Liu Xun's death made him remove the big stone in his heart and completely restore his calmness to Zhang Ren, fully demonstrating his true nature as the number one general in Sichuan.
My keen eyes made me secretly shocked——Chengdu gathered half of the food and supplies that were in Xichuan. Meng Da, Yang Huai and Wu Yi all had to rely on Chengdu’s supplies.
The change of ownership in Chengdu is not only a loss of a grain and supplies base, but also means that the war has completely lost hope.
As long as this news spreads, the three of them will fall into a situation of self-defeat without fighting.
Although Wu Yi and Yang Huai were dependent on Liu Xi, they were not the culprit after all. As long as Zhang Ren and I can express a certain tolerance, they are most likely to surrender.
Meng Da was different. He and Liu Xun and Zhang Song were imprisoned and killed Liu Zhang, provoked civil strife in Xichuan, and led Cao's army into Sichuan. If it fell into Zhang Ren's hands, it would be a blessing for heaven to die quickly.
In the absence of hope for war and surrender, Meng Da’s only way out was to abandon his army and flee.
I thought about this for a long time before I thought about it, but I didn't expect that Zhang Ren would react so quickly.
"Zhang Zhengxi, Ren has a reluctant request..." Zhang Ren said after hesitating for a moment.
"Wen Yue wants to capture Meng Da?" I looked up at him.
"That's right!" Zhang Ren nodded vigorously.
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"Ba~!" He slapped the table hard. Meng Da's face turned pale and scolded sternly, "Rumor, rumors... Since you also know they are rumors, why don't you order the soldiers under your command to ban the mouth? Instead, you personally participate in the dissemination.
How did you, the leader of your village, make a land?"
A military Sima knelt under the tent, his face looked frightened, and his body was even trembling slightly. In the past two days, many rumors appeared in Meng Da's army, who were rushing towards Chengdu - all of which claimed that Chengdu had fallen. Liu Xunye was executed.
These rumors had a great negative impact on the Meng Da army, which was already in a weak state.
When the army Sima was talking about this rumor with others, he happened to be heard by Meng Da, who was patrolling the camp.
"Come, push this fool, behead the military method!" A sharp look flashed in his eyes, and Meng Da shouted mercilessly.
Military Sima looked at Meng Da in disbelief, his face instantly as if it were earth. Two soldiers stepped forward, one of them held one of his arms and dragged it outside.
I knew it was impossible to escape death. In despair, the army Sima shouted desperately: "Mengda, don't think you can cover up the matter. Chengdu is lost, and this battle can't be fought at all.
DG (Zhang Ren), DG Yan only wants your life, but you drag your brothers to accompany you to die!
If you kill Duke Shu, you will be a traitor...ah~~!"
With a shrill scream, the angry curses stopped abruptly.
The generals in the tent looked at each other in a daze, and they did not dare to show one. Meng Da was angry. If anyone didn't know the relationship, he would probably end up like the Sima of the Army.
"The Chengdu army has plenty of food and the city is solid. Even if there are 100,000 troops besieging the city, it will not be a problem to hold on for a year or two, let alone the enemy only has thousands of surprise attack troops.
Nowadays, the troops of all counties and counties are reinforced by Chengdu, but if we want us to rush back, we can wipe out the few stubborn enemies in one fell swoop.
"Meng Da's sharp eyes glanced at the generals and said in a deep voice, "Those rumors must be used by Zhang Fei to disturb our army, so I don't have to pay attention to them at all.
From now on, let me hear such rumors in the army, and I will definitely be punished severely."
"promise!"
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After the generals left the tent, Meng Da took off his cold face and looked at the map on the table with a dull look.
Not as calm as he was in front of others, but Meng Da himself was completely unsure. The enemy was able to attack Chengdu by surprise without knowing the gods and ghosts. Who is sure that they can no longer unexpectedly take Chengdu?
On the other hand, what made Meng Da even more trouble was that the Jingzhou army behind him stared at him, only 30 miles apart, and it took less than three hours to catch up. In this situation, if you fight, you will be defeated.
Meng Da also wanted to ambush the enemy, but the alert Jingzhou army left no flaws at all.
"What should I do?" murmured to myself, and the thought of escaping flashed through Meng Da's mind for the first time.
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As we get closer and closer to Chengdu, the news that is as straight as a nightmare is gradually confirmed--Chengdu has indeed been lost, it is absolutely true!
Almost overnight, Meng Da lost control of his 15,000 troops under his command. These soldiers were no longer willing to follow Meng Da to fight a completely hopeless war. Some even wanted to capture Meng Da, so as to surrender to the Jingzhou Army and Zhang Ren.
Understanding that the situation was irreversible, Meng Da decisively chose to abscondly.
When he found out that the Lord General had lost his trace, several generals also understood what was going on. After discussing for a long time, he finally abandoned his weapons and surrendered.
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Two days later, Yang Huai led his army to surrender to Huang Zhong.
Chapter completed!