Chapter 325 (1/2)

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.