Throughout Hanzhong, except for the county soldiers, Zhang Lu raised about 150000 ghost soldiers, including 10000 in Shangyong, 10000 in Xicheng and 20000 in Chenggu. There were about 10000 in other counties. There were about 50000 people who had been fighting with the Yizhou army and 50000 in Nanzheng.


    Of course, this is only a rough idea. After all, Shen Yi just stayed in Shangyong and didn''t know the real strength of Hanzhong. There were 20000 people in Shangyong City, half of whom were their own strength.


    The 150000 ghost soldiers directly under Zhang Lu''s control, coupled with the counties, are not expected to be high, and they are a 200000 strong army.


    But he was not worried about the trick. After taking Shangyong, he divided 50000 troops to the north to take Kushan County, and he took a large army westward to prepare for seizing Xicheng.


    After taking these two counties, the logistics of the western expedition army can be continuously sent through the Han River, and there is no problem reaching Nanzheng.


    There are not many soldiers in Kushan County, and the west city is similar to Shangyong. What is missing is a big sacrifice for the head like Shen Dan. Li Shu, who governs this county, is only a sacrifice for wine, and his ability is not as good as Shen Dan, nor does he have such a huge family force as Shen Dan. Therefore, he was quickly attacked by a strange plan, and Li Shu fled with the disabled soldiers.


    All the portals to the hinterland of Hanzhong are open in the West and go up the Han River. The next county is Chenggu. After Chenggu, it is Nanzheng where Zhang Lu is located.


    Hanzhong is connected to the three auxiliary roads, which is closer to Yongzhou where Zhong Yao is located. However, between Hanzhong and the three auxiliary roads, there are towering Qinling Mountains blocking the road. Only a few narrow paths such as Baoxie road and Meridian Road can pass through, and the army can hardly pass through.


    It''s hard to get to the blue sky.


    Therefore, Zhang Lu cut off the praise ramp, even if the passage between Hanzhong and the Central Plains was gone, Yizhou was separated from the imperial court, and Liu Yan was able to be his native emperor in Yizhou.


    In history, when Cao Cao conquered Zhang Lu, he came to Yangpingguan through Wudu County. He was still hindered by the difficult terrain, not to mention entering Hanzhong from Yongzhou.


    Otherwise, why did Zhuge Liang repeatedly reject Wei Yan''s proposal to attack Chang''an from Ziwu Valley? It''s not because the road is too narrow. Five thousand troops go in. Who knows how many can come out?


    You know, this is the era of the Three Kingdoms. All kinds of wild and dangerous places are basically no man''s land. Who knows what dangers will be encountered.


    Only when the population of later generations is increasing will they gradually conquer these places.


    Therefore, the trick is to start from Jingzhou, which is similar to the route from Mengda to Shangyong in history. Attacking Nani from here is a smooth road.


    Shortly after taking the West City, the baggage soldiers escorted by the Navy also arrived. The siege equipment was loaded into the ship and went up the river.


    The siege equipment is big and heavy. It is a burden during the March, but you have to take it with you. Otherwise, even if you arrive at the foot of the city and have no siege equipment, do you want the soldiers to jump onto the wall?


    If soldiers have this ability, they still need to attack the city?


    Without the drag of siege equipment, the speed of the army is much faster. Ten days later, he entered the solid boundary.


    Then choose a suitable place, build a temporary port and unload the equipment from the ship. During this period, Zhang Lujun naturally attacked, but they were repulsed without any impact.


    Jingzhou''s navy is the best in the world. There is no need to prove it.


    ……


    Nanzheng and Zhang Lu convened their civil and military affairs again.


    "You, the East has lost several cities. Please teach me where to go." Zhang Lu looked at the crowd.


    Zhang Lu is a descendant of Zhang Liang in the early Han Dynasty. Speaking of it, Zhang Lu is still a good man.


    He carried out the five Dou rice doctrine in Hanzhong, taught people to be honest and not cheat, and made patients turn themselves in; The offender shall be forgiven three times. If he commits a crime again, he shall be punished only after that; If it is a minor offence, he shall be ordered to mend the way and make atonement.


    According to the order of the moon, killing and drinking are prohibited when everything grows in spring and summer; He founded a righteous house, put righteous rice and meat in it, and provided free food for passers-by. He claimed that if he obtained too much, he would offend ghosts and gods and get sick.


    It can be said that leaving aside religion, Zhang Lu''s administration can be called benevolent. Therefore, a large number of three auxiliary people entered Hanzhong from the Meridian Road regardless of danger, which greatly enriched Hanzhong''s strength. This is also an important reason why Zhang Lu was able to separate Hanzhong for 30 years.


    Not only that, even the alien was influenced by Zhang Lu. Li Hu, a Tangren from Bajun, and Pu Hu, a barbarian, have been following Zhang Lu, and have not even changed their surrender to Cao Cao.


    "What do you think?" Yan Pu asked.


    "Xiangyang is the seat of the imperial court. Liu Jingsheng and his son have a sign of resurgence. In addition, Jingzhou is strong and powerful. Now we are attacking on a large scale. I can''t bear the people in Hanning to fall into war." Zhang Lu said.


    Zhang Lu''s ambition is not secular power, but wudoumi Dao, which is his ancestral industry. Otherwise, he would not have risked killing Zhang Xiu and seizing the religious power to maintain their position in wudoumi Dao.


    He occupied Hanzhong in order to carry forward the five bushels of rice. Before Zhang Lu, Zhang Daoling founded wudoumi Dao, and Zhang Heng continued to promote it. But before Zhang Lu, how many people knew about this sect? And after Zhang Lu, how many people know the five bushels of rice? Zhang Sheng moved eastward to Longhu Mountain. The Wudou rice road is called the Heavenly Master road. It has not declined for more than 2000 years. Although there are reasons for Zhang Daoling, Zhang Lu has also made great contributions.


    Zhang Lu didn''t like war either. He fought with Yizhou for years because Liu Zhang killed his mother and brother and had to fight. Even so, his brother Zhang Wei was in charge of the war.


    "Shijun wants to surrender to Xiangyang?" Yan Pu asked.


    "I have this idea, so I want to ask your opinions." Zhang Lu said.


    "No!" At this time, Zhang Lu heard a voice and looked up. His younger brother Zhang Wei came with a dusty face.


    "It''s all back." Everyone got up to meet him.


    All talk means all talk about offering wine. One of the posts in wudoumi Taoism is on the top of zhitou big offering wine, but it rarely appears. So far, Zhang Wei is the only one.


    He had led the army to attack Yizhou and heard of the changes in the East. Only then did he lead the army back and come immediately after settling down.


    "Gongze, you''re back. Haven''t there been any changes in Yizhou?" Zhang Lu got up and asked with a smile.


    "We''re going to strike. They can''t wait. The rebellion of Zhao Wei on the other side of Jiangzhou hasn''t stopped." Zhang Wei said, "even if you want to take advantage of the fire, you can''t catch it."


    "That''s good," Zhang Lu nodded. "You said you didn''t want to surrender to Xiangyang. Why?"


    "Although I am a county in Hanning, I have a million registered permanent residence and 300000 soldiers who can fight. Why are you afraid of Xiangyang?" Zhang Wei is very strong. "He has the son of heaven in Xiangyang and the son of heaven in Yecheng. Who is orthodox can be determined not only by a national seal. What if Xiangyang loses in the end? Shall we surrender again? "


    "Our background is not as good as Xiangyang. Even if we can stop it for a while, we can''t stop it after all." Zhang Lu was very worried.


    "Don''t worry, Shijun. It won''t be long. When Yecheng recovers and the army goes south, he Liu Kun will have to retreat. At that time, he may take the opportunity to defeat Xiangyang." Zhang Wei said confidently.


    "Well, the war depends on you. If you need anything, just mention it," said Zhang Lu. "I''m waiting for your good news."