Huang Quan responded carefully after several attempts, and with his insistence on reasoning, the two sides reached an agreement again.

Give up ten cities and the barbarians will send troops.

Three days later, Meng Huo led an army of 100,000 and marched north from Xichang City.

Chengdu city.

The offensive and defensive battle is still going on, but this war is confusing.

Because every day seemed like a routine, it seemed as if when to attack and when to end had all been discussed in advance.

At first the people were naturally afraid, but soon everyone realized that the war outside the city had nothing to do with them, and everything naturally returned to normal.

The governor's mansion, in the back garden.

Liu Bei and Liu Zhang, two brothers who were rumored to be incompatible, sat opposite each other.

With a pot of good wine and a few dishes in front of you, it is so pleasant to clink glasses and chat with each other.

"Xuan De, do you think Gong Heng can fulfill his mission?"

"Will the Barbarian King Meng Huo come to rescue?"

"After all, our relationship was hostile before. It's not an exaggeration to say that we are incompatible."

"I'm afraid it will delay something important."

Liu Bei said confidently: "Don't worry, brother. Meng Huo was able to unify the southern barbarians. He must have his own ambitions."

"People like this will never dare to stay in a small corner of the southern barbarians. As long as there is a chance, they will definitely look to the Central Plains and the rich land."

"Yizhou is easy to defend but difficult to attack. The barbarians have been eyeing it for thousands of years. Now that the meat is at their fingertips, how could they give it up?"

Liu Zhang sighed, "You have been so calm these past few days, not worried at all, but I am extremely worried and uneasy. I can tell you that you are not cut out for fighting."

"If possible, I would never have to fight again in my life. It would be best if I could have an easy livelihood and make a living."

A different look flashed in Liu Bei's eyes: "It's good to indulge in the mountains and forests, but a real man should fight on the battlefield."

"Marshal Ye has a broad mind and has forgiven me. I want to ride on the grassland and plant the flag of China in every corner of the grassland."

"It makes those nomadic people who often cross the border feel fear from the bottom of their hearts."

The two were chatting when they heard hurried footsteps.

Wen Pin and Huang Zhong came quickly with excited looks on their faces.

"My Lords, the news has come back."

"Oh!"

"Say it!"

Liu Bei couldn't wait to speak.

Wen Pin smiled and said, "Five days ago, the Barbarian King Meng Huo led his troops across the Yangtze River. They will reach Chengdu in ten days at most. It's time for this final scene to begin."

Liu Bei laughed: "It seems that this credit should be ours."

"How should this play be performed? Generals, please feel free to speak!"

Although Liu Bei and Liu Zhang gave the two men a lot of face, they knew that this was for Ye Feng's sake, so they naturally would not be arrogant.

He waved his hands repeatedly: "Please don't embarrass us, my two governors."

"Let us charge into battle, maybe that's ok, but it depends on your opinion on the strategy."

Liu Bei smiled and said, "I have discussed with my brother for two days and I think it is best to annihilate the barbarians in Chengdu."

"First, this place is thousands of miles away from Xichang City. Even if the barbarian soldiers are defeated, it is difficult for them to escape to Xichang, and we can completely eliminate the barbarian forces." "Second, Chengdu City is open and not easy to hide. The surrounding mountains are far apart, so it is not easy for them to flee."

"Thirdly, we just need to dig a trap and lure the barbarians into the city while Meng Huo and his brother are working together. Then they will be trapped in the jar, with no way out."

Wen Pin clapped his hands and laughed: "Wonderful, wonderful."

"At that time, the Barbarian King Meng Huo was definitely waiting to rush into Chengdu first and occupy it by force, but he didn't know that the moment he entered the city would be the moment of his death."

"Can!!"

As soon as the words fell, applause broke out.

Wen Pin, Huang Zhong's face changed, he jumped up, drew the sword at his waist, and slashed outside: "Who is it?"

"Get out now."

The knife was fast and fierce, and a strong force flew out.

Zhang Bao, who was clapping his hands outside, cursed: "How come you still don't know my breath after several attempts?"

"Huang Zhong, you guys did this on purpose!!"

Huang Zhong and Wen Pin were startled and quickly retracted the force from their swords.

After looking at each other, he smiled bitterly and said, "Commander Zhang, you don't have to appear so quietly every time, right?"

"We were just discussing the plan to encircle and annihilate the Nanman when we suddenly heard the voice. Naturally, we were frightened. How could we tell who it was at this time?"

"It's also thanks to Commander Zhang that he ran fast enough, otherwise if he accidentally hurt you, I'm afraid we would be in big trouble."

Zhang Bao glared at Huang Zhong and said, "You just say nice things."

"I came here this time with the lord's order."

"Oh!"

"What do you have to say, my lord?"

Wen Pin, Huang Zhong asked hurriedly.

Liu Bei and Liu Zhang sighed quietly and bowed hurriedly.

Zhang Bao said: "Attacking the city is inferior, attacking the heart is superior."

"The barbarian problem needs to be solved once and for all, so that the court won't have to use the army a second time."

"To fight to the fullest in one battle is a great achievement, otherwise..."

The words were not yet finished, but the meaning was very clear.

Liu Bei and the others were puzzled: "Achieving complete success in one battle? How can we achieve complete success?"

"I wonder if the lord has any other instructions?"

Zhang Bao smiled and said, "It's very simple. Those who don't obey will be killed."

"Besides, the barbarians can no longer stay in the southern barbarian land!"

"Ok?"

"What does it mean?"

Seeing that they didn't understand, Zhang Bao continued, "Everyone needs to move out."

(End of this chapter)