The Three Kingdoms become stronger when they get treasures

Chapter 511 Tong cares about the ancients

After Zhang Wu beheaded Cheng Yu, he released Xia Houba, Wang Lang and others who were unwilling to surrender back to Luoyang, along with Cao Zhang's body, in exchange for Yu Jin's family.

Yu Jin was naturally grateful. Although it is unlikely that Cao Pi would kill his whole family because of his life and death for the Cao family for so many years, it is of course the best to take him by his side.

Xiahouba is the son of Xiahouyuan, he is both a hero and a general of the clan, with an extraordinary status, while Wang Lang is the Sikong of the Wei State, and a diehard member of the Cao family, so it is more than enough to exchange these two for Yujin's family.

Zhang Wu is not interested in exchanging these people for treasures anymore. After so many times of squeezing, Cao Pi has few treasures in his hands. The most valuable Chuan Guo Yuxi is still in Cao Pi's hands, but Cao Pi will definitely not let go of this stuff.

Just store it with Cao Pi for the time being. When Wei is destroyed, all the treasures will naturally come into his hands.

After spending a year in Chang'an, when the weather warmed up, Zhang Wu, Ma Chao, Zhao Yun, Wei Yan, Xu Shu, Fazheng and others led hundreds of guards to the vicinity of Tongguan to inquire about the enemy's situation and check the terrain.

Huang Zhong was unable to accompany him due to illness and recuperated in Chang'an City.

When talking about Tongguan, Zhang Wu's first impression was of "rougamo". When paired with a bowl of vermicelli, the taste left Zhang Wu with endless aftertaste.

Tongguan is the east gate of Guanzhong. Since the end of the Han Dynasty, it is the must-pass and defense pass for entering the Central Plains from the east and entering Guanzhong and the Western Regions from the west.

For Zhang Wu, if he could not win Tongguan, he could only stop in Guanzhong and could not enter the hinterland of the Central Plains eastward; for Cao Pi, if he lost Tongguan, Luoyang would directly face the attack of the Chu army, and the state of Wei would perish.

Therefore, although Wei Jun has just experienced a big defeat, he will definitely defend Tongguan, and Tongguan is indeed easy to defend and difficult to attack.

Each of Zhang Wu and the others held excellent binoculars in their hands, and checked the terrain on the Huashan Mountain in the south of Tongguan. Even Ma Chao, who had captured Tongguan before, felt that this time it would be difficult to fight, because the terrain near Tongguan was too dangerous. up.

When Ma Chao captured Tongguan, he angered the defender Cao Hong, who took the initiative and was ambushed. Xu Huang had to lead his troops out of the pass to save Cao Hong, and then Ma Chao and Pang De occupied Tongguan.

Cao Ren who is currently guarding the pass is not as violent as Cao Hong. Cao Ren is the top defensive general in the Three Kingdoms. Chang'an City is safe and he can't defend it, but this Tongguan is where Cao Ren plays his specialty.

Zhang Wu saw the galloping Yellow River through the binoculars, the clustered peaks in all directions, the eight hundred miles of the Guanzhong Plain, and this magnificent mountain and river.

The mountains are like gathering,

The waves are like fury,
Mountains and rivers inside and outside Tongguan Road.

Wang Xidu,
intention to hesitate,
sad Qin Han classics travel place,
Tens of thousands of palaces have been made of earth.

Xing, the people suffer,
die, the people suffer.

The western capital is Chang'an. Back then, Emperor Gaozu of the Han Dynasty established his capital in Chang'an. The Great Han Dynasty was once very prosperous, but then it also experienced many wars. The prosperous Chang'an City was also devastated, such as the Wang Mang Rebellion in the late Western Han Dynasty, Dong Zhuo in the late Eastern Han Dynasty. The rebellion of Guo Si and Li Jue, the rebellion of Ma Chao and Han Sui, and the just-concluded battle between Wei and Chu in Guanzhong.

The Great Qin Empire swept the six countries in Guanzhong and established a powerful unified empire. Afterwards, the common people revolted one after another and died in the second generation. Liu Bang also used Guanzhong as his base and finally defeated Xiang Yu to establish the Han Dynasty. However, after 400 years, he finally perish.

There is no long-term prosperous age, and there is no immortal dynasty. The ultimate reason is just the loss of popular support.

Xu Shu and Fazheng are both well-read poets, and Ma Chao, Zhao Yun and others are not ignorant of writing. They all feel the rise and fall of dynasties and the suffering of the people from Zhang Wu's short poem. I feel sincere admiration for Wu's genuine concern for the country and the people.

"Your Majesty is truly a king of benevolence and righteousness. We are really lucky to follow His Majesty!" Everyone said in unison.

Zhang Wu said with emotion: "While we people in power enjoy the glory and wealth, we must always keep in mind that our foundation is these ordinary people. The tyranny of Qin State, the second generation died; although the great man died at the hands of Cao Pi, he was actually dead." In the Yellow Turban Rebellion. Everyone, we all watched the Han Dynasty fall. Even if our children and grandchildren can continue to enjoy the glory and wealth, we have to treat the people better. At least let them eat and wear clothes. Tops, give them hope."

"We will follow the instructions of the king!"

"Okay, go back."

After returning to Chang'an City, Zhang Wu decided to stop the offensive on the western front and not plan to attack Tongguan again, because according to the current situation, even if all the 30 Chu troops on the western front were wiped out, Tongguan might not be captured.

Huang Zhong's condition worsened, and he finally died in Chang'an City.

Huang Zhong's illness was caused by his injuries during the decisive battle in Guanzhong. At that time, the old general took the lead in fighting the enemy bravely, and fought a fierce battle with Xu Chu, the number one fierce general of Wei State.Although the Chu army won the victory in the end, they also suffered a lot of casualties. The heavy cavalry lost their combat effectiveness, many generals died in battle, and many generals were injured.

After all, Huang Zhong was old, and died of injuries and illnesses.

Before he died, Huang Zhong held Zhang Wu's hand and said with a choked voice: "I am a martial artist. I used to be mediocre. Fortunately, when I met the king, I didn't regard my minister as an old man, but entrusted him with a heavy responsibility. With my life's ambition, I became famous all over the world. I am over seventy years old, and my lifespan is long enough. The only regret is that I cannot see the king rule the world and make the people live and work in peace and contentment. Your Majesty, the old ministers can no longer fight for your majesty. I hope your majesty will take good care of your body and take care of yourself!"

Zhang Wu was also very sad. Although it is natural for people to die, old age, sickness and death, it is still a bit uncomfortable to watch the people around him die. Moreover, Huang Zhong is a veteran who followed Zhang Wu very early and made great contributions to Zhang Wu's rise.

Zhang Wu also choked up and said: "Han Sheng, don't worry, the world will soon end the war, and the people will live a better life. At that time, Gu will not forget your contribution, and the people will not forget your credit." Credit."

Huang Zhong said with a smile: "The veteran will die without regret!"

After speaking, Huang Zhong left with a smile.

Zhang Wu held a funeral for Huang Zhong in the city of Chang'an, and promoted Huang Zhong's Marquis to the hereditary title, and his son inherited it. This is the second hereditary title in the Great Chu Kingdom.

Later, Zhang Wu awarded the generals who made meritorious service in the Battle of Guanzhong. Although generals such as Ma Chao, Zhang Fei, and Zhao Yun did not receive hereditary awards, compared with Huang Zhong, they will definitely be indispensable in the future.

Xu Shu suggested to Zhang Wu: "Tongguan is difficult to get down now, and Liangzhou is not yet settled down. It is better to leave a general to guard the pass temporarily, and send cavalry to Nanyang to attack Wancheng. If Wancheng goes down, we can attack Luoyang from three sides with Guanzhong and Huainan. , then the event will be accomplished!"

Zhang Wushen thought so, so he left Ma Chao to guard Longyou, Wei Yan guarded Guanzhong, Fazheng was the chief of staff of the Yongliang Army, and the rest of the army returned to Xiangyang.

Now that the Chu cavalry is stronger than the Wei army, it's time to take back the Nanyang Basin and go straight to the Central Plains from Wancheng.

(End of this chapter)