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Just as Cao's army counterattacked Nanyang on a large scale, the situation in Guanzhong also broke through. After opening the gap between Jieting and Long County, the Han army increased 10,000 troops to Long County, increasing the troops of Long County to 5,000. Zhao Yun ordered Wang Ping to guard Long County. He and generals such as Ma Chao, Zhang Ren, and Ma Dai led tens of thousands of troops to Chang'an.

Chang'an was in a panic, and the official road to the west was full of fleeing people. They dragged their families and men to avoid the war. Although the Han army was strict in military discipline and did not disturb the people, their fear of war still caused the people of Guanzhong to flee to Chang'an.

At this time, Cao's army had 20,000 troops stationed in Chang'an, and was commanded by the general Cao Ren. Not only Cao Ren, but also Cao Zhi, the nominal general of Guanzhong, was also in Chang'an City.

Outside the Xicheng was already crowded, and tens of thousands of people fleeing from all directions had gathered. However, Cao Ren ordered the closing of other city gates and only opened one of the Xicheng gates, and strictly identified them to prevent Han military probes from taking the opportunity to get into the city. This caused a large number of fugitives to stay outside the city. Many people had been outside the city for two days, and people were panic and cried and screamed.

On the top of the city, Cao Zhi looked at the dense crowds outside the city. Most of the crowd were women, children and elderly people, and cried. He really couldn't bear it. He asked Cao Ren several times to let him go into the city as soon as possible, but Cao Ren ignored his proposal, which made Cao Zhi angry but helpless.

At this time, a commotion came from outside the city, followed by heart-wrenching cry. Cao Zhi was stunned and held the battlements and looked down. A group of Cao soldiers rushed into the crowd and whipped the stick, trying to capture a young man. The young man cried desperately, and several old men and women next to him were beaten to death, kneeling on the ground and begging.

Cao Zhi was furious and quickly walked down the city. The city gate was full of Cao's soldiers, more than a thousand people, one by one, and investigated refugees one by one. Cao Ren stood by his knife, staring at the refugees entering the city in a cold manner.

"Uncle"

Cao Zhi walked up quickly, restrained his anger, and raised his voice and said, "Please order the soldiers back immediately, and don't let them disturb the people."

Cao Ren was a staunch supporter of Cao Pi. He really looked down on this young man. How could a weak scholar and a woman's mentality inherit the prime minister's grand career?

He narrowed his eyes and wanted to smile, "Didn't I tell you to my nephew? There may be Han military provocateurs among the refugees. Once they are allowed to enter the city, Chang'an will be in danger. Why don't my nephew understand?"

"But when will you check this way? Are you considering their pain? And you still rush to attack people. Uncle, this won't work."

The smile on Cao Ren's face gradually disappeared, his expression became cold, and he said without rushing, "It's better to kill thousands of people by mistake than letting go, just a group of stupid women and fools, why should you value them so much?"

"you"

Cao Zhi was furious, his face flushed and red, and he could no longer control the anger in his heart. He shouted: "Why is Liu Jing so powerful? Isn't it just a win-win situation? You abuse the people of Guanzhong so much, and you clearly give Guanzhong to Liu Jing. Why can't you explain to your father? I am the head coach. I order you to let people go immediately and open the city to let people go."

His voice was high, and the soldiers looked at each other. Cao Ren's face turned pale and he turned his head to ignore him. Seeing that there was no result, Cao Zhi stomped his feet in hatred, "Go and explain to his father."

He turned around and left. Cao Ren looked at him and rushed away angrily, and couldn't help but snorted coldly, "Women's kindness, how can you do great things?"

At this time, Zhong Yao slowly walked up and bowed and smiled, "General Cao doesn't have to be angry. Gong Zhi is still young and is more impulsive in doing things. Can you understand him?"

Cao Ren was very polite to Zhong Yao and quickly replied: "I am mainly worried that the Han army surveillances will be mixed among the refugees. If someone surfs them, they will respond to peace at night and seize the city gate. At that time, Chang'an will be in danger and Guanzhong will be over."

Zhong Yao nodded with a smile, "I fully support General Cao's prudence. I really have to be careful to intervene in the city. However, I am also worried that the Zhigui Council will write a letter to the Prime Minister, which will be detrimental to you and me. It is better for us to make some adjustments and give him a face to the Prime Minister. We will be at peace, General Cao thinks."

Zhong Yao was very good at speaking. He obviously wanted to make adjustments, but he pushed the problem to Cao Zhi and implicitly reminded Cao Ren that he was the Prime Minister after all, so he had to face him, otherwise it would be difficult to explain to the Prime Minister. This also gave Cao Ren a step, unlike Cao Zhi, who yelled like Cao Zhi, and finally intensified the conflict, but the problem could not be solved.

Cao Ren knew in his heart that since Zhong Yao gave him a step, he wanted to give Zhong Yao a face, so he smiled and said, "I don't know how Mr. Zhong thinks it should be adapted."

"Actually it's very simple. I suggest putting women, children and elderly people into the city first. Young and young people into the city and then check it carefully. Maybe it can also be used as civilians and let them help defend the city in exchange for food rations. What the general thinks?"

Cao Ren pondered for a moment and nodded. This plan was acceptable. He immediately ordered: "Women, children, and elderly people can go directly to the city, and young men will go to the city to investigate."

The order was issued, and Cao's army no longer stopped him. A large number of women, children and elderly people began to flock into the city. Zhong Yao also said goodbye to Cao Ren and hurried to greet his subordinates and prepare to resettle refugees.

Just two hours later, all the refugees who had been stranded outside the city for two days finally entered the city. Tens of thousands of young and strong men were taken to the schoolyard for investigation. Those who passed the city were given weapons to participate in the defense of the city. Tens of thousands of women, children and elderly people were placed in thousands of large tents. Zhong Yao had mobilized several wealthy families to participate in the relief porridge, and more than a thousand soldiers maintained order. The city of Chang'an was finally not in chaos.

Just a few hours after all the people entered the city, the scout heard that the Han army's thousand cavalry had appeared ten miles west of Chang'an. Chang'an City suddenly became nervous. Cao Ren ordered all soldiers and civilians to go to the city to participate in defense.

On the top of the city, Cao Ren looked at the official road to the west from afar. He had already seen the Han cavalry appear on a gentle slope of a hill. He looked very solemn and felt a pressure that he had never felt before. At this time, Cao Ren was not only worried that Chang'an would be difficult to protect, but he was also worried that the Han army would take the opportunity to open the several passages north of Hanzhong to Guanzhong.

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The Han army had arrived ten miles west of Chang'an and set up a large camp near Qiao Town. In the central army's tent, several major generals were discussing the next countermeasures. In fact, they did not carry siege weapons, and it was not realistic to capture Chang'an with tall and strong walls. Their purpose was to force Chen Cang's defenders to divide their troops to rescue, thus creating conditions for the main force of the Han army to capture Chen Cang.

There was a wooden rack in the big tent, with Guanzhong map hanging on it. Fa Zheng pointed to the map with a wooden pole and said to several generals: "Although there was no pigeon letter connection between Chen Cang and Long County, I believe there must be a connection between Chen Cang and Chang'an, and Chen Cang must also know that our army is advancing eastward, but so far, Chen Cang still has no movement, which means that our attack on Chang'an did not bring enough pressure to Chen Cang Cao's army, or Cao Ren did not feel enough pressure, so Xu Huang has not withdrawn for a long time."

At this time, Zhao Yun hesitated and asked: "Sir, do you think Xu Huang can be influenced by Cao Ren's order?"

"It will definitely"

Fa Zheng smiled and said, "Cao Cao's deployment is two battlefields in Longxi and Guanzhong, and there are only two main generals. After Longxi failed, Xiahou Dun was transferred to Xuchang and Xu Huang stayed in Guanzhong. However, he did not replace Xiahou Dun's position as the chief general on the western front, but Cao Ren was the chief general. Xu Huang had to obey Cao Ren's orders. On the other hand, among Chen Cang's ten thousand troops, there were only 10,000 troops directly under Xu Huang, and the remaining 20,000 troops were sent by Cao Ren to assist Xu Huang in defending the city, and was commanded by Cao Ren's confidant general Niu Jin. Therefore, as long as Cao Ren ordered Chen Cang's army to assist Chang'an, it would be useless even if Xu Huang did not agree. Niu Jin will firmly implement Cao Ren's orders."

"But now Cao Ren seems to be able to withstand the pressure and refuses to order Chen Cang to return to the aid. What should I do?" Ma Chao asked with some concern.

"General Ma doesn't have to worry. I have a way to make Cao Ren unable to withstand the pressure."

Fa Zheng pointed southward and said lightly: "Tangluo Road, Baoxi Road, Wu Road, as long as we occupy the second part of this Hanzhong Road, Cao Ren will not be able to withstand the pressure and will definitely order Chen Cang's army to return to the rescue."

"But who will bear the responsibility for losing Chen Cang?"

Ma Dai asked in confusion: "Cao Ren ordered Chen Cang to send troops, will he take responsibility?"

As soon as he finished speaking, Zhang Ren next to him patted him on the shoulder and smiled: "There are rules in the officialdom. Cao Ren is the chief general and a veteran in the officialdom. He knows what to do."

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The Queen of Heaven, Cao's scout brought back the news that Cao Ren was most afraid of. The camps at the entrances of the two valleys, Tangluo Road and Baoxie Road, were captured by more than 10,000 Han troops, and two thousand defenders were wiped out. The two valleys had been occupied by the Han army, and the door to Guanzhong was finally opened.

This is what Cao Cao told Cao Ren before withdrawing his troops. Several valleys of Hanzhong Road have geographical advantages. Once occupied by the enemy, it will be difficult to retake them. Cao Cao ordered him to defend them, but now he has lost it. The Han army opened the gate through Guanzhong. The main force of the Han army could completely break into Guanzhong from Tangluo Road and Baoxie Road. What's the point of defending Chencang to the death?

There are only 20,000 troops in Chang'an, so it is impossible to divide the troops to retake Tangluo Road and Baoxie Road. The defenders of Tongguan and Pujin Pass cannot be transferred back. After thinking about it, they can only transfer troops from Chen Cang. Although Cao Ren also knew that the transfer of Chen Cang's troops would put great pressure on Chen Cang's defense, he had no choice but to save the urgent matters first.

Cao Ren immediately ordered Xu Huang to divide his troops into 20,000 troops to retake Tangluo Road and Baoxie Road respectively. He sent a series of pigeon letters, ordering Xu Huang to send troops immediately on the premise of ensuring that Chen Cang will not lose.

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At this time, Xu Huang already knew that Longxian and Jieting were lost, and the Han army had entered Guanzhong from the gap in Longshan to the north. Xu Huang was also facing tremendous pressure. Longxian and Jieting were his defensive duties. Although Zang Ba was the direct person in charge, the Prime Minister would ask him for Xu Huang's responsibility.

For this reason, Xu Huang sent a team of scouts to inspect Chang'an and Longxian. News soon came. The Wan Han army rushed from Longxian to Chang'an, and Guanzhong began to fall into war.

"Military advisor, I want to take advantage of the opportunity when the main force of the Han army went east and send an army to retake Longxian. Do you think it is feasible?" Xu Huang looked at the north and asked worriedly.

Mao Jie sighed, "If Liu Jing's main force had not suppressed us outside the city, this plan to surround Wei and save Zhao would be good, but now as long as we divide the troops a little, Liu Jing would not have missed the opportunity. General, I think it would be better to wait and see."

"I also know that it is not appropriate to send troops, but now we are indeed very passive. Once Chang'an is in danger, General Cao will definitely order us to rescue him. I think this is the purpose of the Han army's eastward advance to Chang'an. So can Chen Cang still save it?"

Mao Jie was speechless. This was a fact. He thought of it, but how to deal with it is either to give up Chen Cang or send a small number of troops, but what is the point of sending a small number of troops
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