This time when Ma Chao went to Hanzhong, he brought 70,000 soldiers. However, he did not have the original Liangzhou army, but 40,000 people from Guanhai Mountain Village, plus the 30,000 people reorganized from Niu Fu, and the 70,000 people formed. As for the former Liangzhou soldiers, 30,000 were brought to Jincheng by Li Wei and others and stationed on the border. The rest were left to Ma Chao in Longxian. Ma Chao's tour of Hanzhong this time did not mean to continue training. He was not afraid of great losses, but fear of lack of elite soldiers.

So it seems that 70,000 soldiers are not too small, but in fact, the combat power is not necessarily much stronger than the Hanzhong army. Moreover, in front of the pass, except for the number of people, Ma Chao's Liangzhou army does not have any advantages. This is obviously the case.

When it comes to the comparison of combat power between the two sides, we have to talk about the Hanzhong Army. Zhang Lu's men are different from ordinary prefectures and counties. There are generals, lieutenants, deputy generals, guards, and hundreds of commanders in the army, but he does not have these in Hanzhong. Zhang Lu actually inherited the teachings of his ancestors. Although he has only occupied Hanzhong for a short time, the prototype of the unity of politics and religion has begun to slowly form in Hanzhong.

Now Zhang Lu's people are all members of his Five Dogs of Rice Sect. At the beginning, those who came to learn Taoism were called "ghost soldiers". Then they were trusted by the Tao, and they were called "sacrificial wine" and led their subordinates. Those who led many people were called "sacrificial wine". Moreover, they did not place any officials, but directly managed local government affairs with the sacrificial wine. This is the military and political affairs of Hanzhong today. Fortunately, Zhang Lu had just occupied Hanzhong not long, so the Five Dogs of Rice Sect had not yet developed to such a terrifying level in Hanzhong.

The Hanzhong army now has about 40,000 people, what is the small one? In fact, there are quite a few. Really, the population of the entire Hanzhong County is actually less than 300,000. Zhang Lu has 40,000 people. Is this still a small one? More importantly, these 40,000 people are all members of his Five Dogs of Rice Sect. Although they are almost all ghost soldiers, they only joined the Five Dogs of Rice Sect, but the power of religion is never underestimated. Have you forgotten the previous Yellow Turban Army of Taiping Road? That is a living example.

And this is how long Zhang Lucai has been developing. If he stays for a long time, it would be great. No matter what method he used, he has brought so many church members. Anyway, it cannot be underestimated. As for combat power, it is actually only half a pound of Liangzhou Army brought by Ma Chao this time, but their barriers are barriers, so they have all the advantages, but they have to consider this. Compared with the two sides, the one who suffers the loss is naturally the Liangzhou Army on Ma Chao's side, which is like this.

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Ma Chao had already led his troops to Yangping Pass at this time. The army was stationed at the gate. After the investigation of the horse, he already knew that it was Yang Ang and Yang Ren, the two brothers under Zhang Lu, who were guarding Yangping Pass.

Ma Chao really doesn't like fighting, especially when he attacks the city and attacks the city. Because at this time, his troops will be greatly damaged. Of course, when fighting, people will inevitably die. Of course, he also knows this. He just needs to die in a siege. He really feels very disgusted by this.

In fact, Ma Chao is not afraid of his own losses, but he doesn't want to lose. This is not wrong at all. Which coach? The lord wants to make his family less and less. It's impossible.

Then at this time, I had to rack my brains to think of other methods, such as using tricks, right? So Ma Chao didn't like to attack cities and attack key points, especially because he was not good at thinking about ideas. But at this time, he suddenly thought that he had pulled Jia Xu, the old fox, over, and didn't think about any ideas, and let him think of one for himself.

So he thought of it and did it. Ma Chao went to Jia Xu directly. Jia Xu's thoughts about his lord were like a mirror in his heart, and he knew almost everything. After all, Ma Chao was incomparable to Jia Xu. Even though he had many advantages, how could the wisdom of the ancients underestimated?

Ma Chao smiled at Jia Xu and said, "Mr. Wenhe, our army is now under Yangping Pass. I wonder what good plans can make our army easily take down Yangping Pass?"

When Jia Xu heard this, he thought to himself that there is any good strategy? Is it easy to take Yangping Pass? Is it possible to get it at once? If that happens, the good strategy is really worthless. If it is to easily take this Yangping Pass, it will not be possible in one day or two days.

But let alone, Jia Xu actually has some of his own ideas. He just learned about the information about the two brothers Yang Ang and Yang Ren, and indeed made him discover some useful things. For example, although these two brothers are cousins, their relationship can be said to be very good, so it is basically impossible to get apart. However, neither of them has much ability, at most they are at a middle and lower level. Therefore, Jia Xu does think that if he really implements his idea, it may really play a role and let Yang Pingguan change his ownership.

In fact, Jia Xu never underestimated others, and this has never changed. But if you want to say that people who really don’t have much ability, he naturally won’t look too high at the top of anything. However, although he had an idea, he still didn’t want to say anything to his lord at this time.

Jia Xu actually thought so. At this time, he probably had an idea, but he still had to see what the two brothers Yang Ang and Yang Ren were. And he knew a little about his lord's idea. He wanted to train these 70,000 soldiers, so of course it would be better to practice Yangping Pass first. After all, "the big wave washes the sand", Yangping Pass can be said to be the biggest wave.

Another important point is that in Jia Xu's opinion, it is definitely not a good thing for him to express himself too much. Although his lord trusts himself, and seems to think that he is very capable, he must not take it lightly. Everything must be done with his most fundamental idea. He must not be too much, it can only be almost the same. In fact, just like before, Jia Xu felt that he had passed a little, but he also knew that in the eyes of his lord, he seemed to be like that.

So when Jia Xu heard what his lord said, he thought for a while, and then said, "Lord, Yangping Pass is the most important pass in the western part of Han. It is easy to defend and difficult to attack here, and it is definitely not comparable to ordinary passes! So Xu now feels that there is really no good way besides our army's strong attack!"

Then Jia Xu gave Ma Chao an apology expression, meaning that he had let down his lord's trust. Of course, Ma Chao also noticed this, but it would be strange if he could believe Jia Xu's expression. Ma Chao thought to himself, you old fox don't have to do this. In fact, he didn't expect you to have any good ideas to break the barrier as soon as you arrived here. It's just a rule in the world, just holding a trace of luck.

"It all depends on the sir. I think our army will still not be able to defeat Yangping Pass in a strong attack!"

As he said that, Ma Chao sighed slightly. Thinking about the eighteen princes who jointly attacked Dong Zhuo, the army of more than 200,000 was still wandering at Sishui Pass at Sishui Pass. In the end, the 30,000 guards at Sishui Pass blocked their own troops for a long time. If it weren't for the fact that the capital was moved, there would be only one thousand soldiers left, and there was an accident inside Sishui Pass, it would probably be difficult to break Sishui Pass in the end.

The scenes of various princes fighting for the difficulties are still vivid in my mind, and Ma Chao has never forgotten them at all. In fact, Yangping Pass and Sishui Pass are similar, both of which are the most important barriers in the world, geographical location, status and role, so it is really not that you can break it just by wanting to.

When Jia Xu saw his lord like this, he said, "Lord, don't worry. As the saying goes, 'There must be a road before the car arrives at the mountain', Yangping Pass still cannot stop our Liangzhou army! And Xu must do his best, please rest assured!"

"Hahaha, it is precisely because of Mr. Wen and I that Chao's concerns have been reduced a lot, otherwise it wouldn't be so relaxed!"

Ma Chao smiled and said to Jia Xu. He said the truth, no fake or water. If Ma Chao had no strategy under his command, he really didn't have much confidence to say anything and think. But because of the old fox like Jia Xu, Ma Chao was confident. This is the role of a top strategist. At least he can give you confidence, right?

"The lord mischievously praises him, Xu will definitely live up to his expectations!"

After chatting with Jia Xu for a few more words, Ma Chao said goodbye. He ordered the entire army that he had just arrived at Yangping Pass today, so the army would take a day off and start to attack the key points tomorrow!

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When Liu Yan received Zhang Lu's handwritten letter, he frowned when he opened it, not for anything else, just because of Ma Chao's thoughts. In fact, he didn't have to read Zhang Lu's letter of help, he knew about Ma Chao's affairs, and even more about what Zhang Lu was going to do. And Liu Yan's place was indeed "brothers fight against each other and defended against their insults", and he had the same idea as everyone else.

And he is already an old fox, so he naturally knows Ma Chao's intentions. He is targeting his own Yizhou. But he has to say that Ma Mengqi has indeed chosen a good time. Liu Yan also knows that Ma Chao did it on purpose, and he should be waiting for such an opportunity, so when he arrives, he naturally takes action.

At this time, Liu Yanxin said that Ma Chao and Ma Mengqi should not be underestimated. Although he is young, he is scheming and mature. He made him feel a little passive at once, but he cannot sit idly by and he has to send troops to help Hanzhong.

He asked Gao Pei to call him and asked him to bring 10,000 soldiers to help Hanzhong. Gao Pei took the order and left. (To be continued, please search Piao Tianwen, the novel is better and faster!
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