Chapter 223

Gu Yi took in Zhang Mei.

If he didn't take in Zhang Mei, I fear that not only Zhang Lu, but all the members of the Five Pecks of Rice Sect in Hanzhong would not be at ease.

However.

Zhang Mei was truly worthy of the title "Greatest Beauty in Hanzhong."

Her skin was as white as congealed fat, and her learning speed in certain aspects was also breathtaking.

Just on the first day of marrying Gu Yi, she gave him an experience completely different from the several beautiful concubines in his home.

And after taking the entire Hanzhong region, Gu Yi ordered the army under his command to rest here for a while.

Preparing to attack the land of Shu with all its might half a month later.

In order to prevent the Shu army from taking advantage of this half-month gap to launch an attack on Hanzhong.

Gu Yi ordered Gao Shun and Huang Zhong to lead troops to garrison Jiameng Pass.

It is worth mentioning that.

Jiameng Pass is the first barrier to enter Shu.

Previously, taking advantage of Liu Zhang just inheriting Liu Yan's foundation, Zhang Lu took advantage of the chaos to take Jiameng Pass.

It's just a pity that before he could make any further moves, he encountered Gu Yi leading troops to attack Hanzhong.

Now, this checkpoint naturally fell into the hands of the Dong Zhuo army.

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Land of Shu

Chengdu City

Hearing the news of Zhang Lu's annihilation.

Liu Zhang, Zhang Song, Wu Yi, and others were stunned in place, unable to recover for a long time.

Since Zhang Lu entrenched himself in Hanzhong two years ago, he had caused one difficulty after another for the Shu army.

But now, in just over half a month, Zhang Lu had already been annihilated.

It was truly hard for Liu Zhang and the others to accept from the bottom of their hearts.

According to intelligence from the front line, the number of people the Dong Zhuo army sent south to attack Hanzhong this time had already exceeded one hundred thousand.

With such a massive mobilization, it was naturally impossible that it was just to take a mere Hanzhong.

The true purpose of the Dong Zhuo army had already been clearly revealed.

"My lord! After Gu Yi took the entire Hanzhong region, he immediately sent troops to garrison Jiameng Pass."

"I fear it won't be long before he leads the main army to set off for the land of Shu."

"By then, with the enemy being many and us being few, I fear it will be difficult to ensure the safety of the territory."

The person speaking was Wu Yi.

As a veteran general in the army, Wu Yi knew what the true combat power of the Shu army was like.

Compared to other armies.

The combat power of the Shu army was actually quite commendable.

But if compared to that batch of fierce and brave warriors of the Dong Zhuo army, it was truly not enough to look at.

If Jiameng Pass were still in the hands of the Shu army at this moment.

Perhaps the winning rate of the Shu army would be much higher than it is now.

But Jiameng Pass was lost when Zhang Lu took advantage of the chaos, and it had not yet been recovered by the Shu army.

In other words.

The main force of the Dong Zhuo army could enter Shu from the direction of Jiameng Pass at any time.

During this period, there was not yet the natural barrier of "Jiange."

Historically, Jiange was built after Zhuge Liang entered Shu, becoming the last line of defense to enter the land of Shu.

And now, there were three lines of defense to enter Shu.

One was Yangping Pass, one was Jiameng Pass, and one was Bai Shui Pass.

Yangping Pass and Jiameng Pass belonged to different directions.

After Jiameng Pass was lost, Yangping Pass immediately lost its original defensive value and became a chicken rib.

And Bai Shui Pass was the last barrier of the land of Shu.

Once Bai Shui Pass was lost, Chengdu would fall into a situation that was difficult to guarantee.

"General Ziyuan's words are correct."

"The Dong Zhuo army is coming aggressively, I fear our army cannot resist."

Zhang Song also stood up at the appropriate moment to sing a dirge to Liu Zhang.

Actually, it couldn't be blamed on Zhang Song and Wu Yi for being cowardly.

If they were fighting against a warlord like Zhang Lu, the Shu army could still have a slight advantage.

But what they had to face now was the strongest Dong Zhuo army in the world!

Back then, so many Guandong warlords formed an allied army, yet they couldn't do anything to the Dong Zhuo army.

Now, relying solely on the strength of their Shu army, it was truly difficult to win.

"Is it possible that there really is no way to defeat the enemy?"

Liu Zhang was somewhat unwilling.

Although he was relatively weak-willed.

But this foundation of Yizhou was, after all, passed to him by his father Liu Yan, who held his hand before he died.

If he were to surrender directly without a fight like this.

How could he comfort the spirit of his father Liu Yan in heaven?

Just as Liu Zhang was feeling uneasy because of the words of Wu Yi and Zhang Song.

The personal guard commander suddenly came in from outside and reported:

"My lord!"

"General Zhang Ren and Assistant Secretary Huang Quan request an audience!"

"Oh? Quickly let them in!"

Zhang Ren and Huang Quan, although still young at this moment.

But in the recent pacification of Zhao Chi's rebellion, both of them had revealed extraordinary courage.

The arrival of these two people could be said to have given Liu Zhang a dose of calm.

As soon as they sat down, Zhang Ren immediately spoke:

"My lord! The situation at the front line is critical."

"If Jiameng Pass remains under the control of the Dong Zhuo army, I fear it will be disadvantageous to our Yizhou."

"Taking advantage of the fact that the Dong Zhuo army has not yet gained a firm foothold in Hanzhong, this general requests to lead troops to recapture Jiameng Pass!"

Zhang Ren's strategic vision was quite good.

Historically, when Liu Bei entered Shu, Zhang Ren was also the one who resisted Liu Bei most actively.

It's just a pity.

Zhang Ren encountered a group of "heavenly pit teammates"!

Under the leadership of that group of pig teammates.

Zhang Ren was eventually defeated at Jinyan Bridge. ===== CHAPTER 224 =====