Three Kingdoms: I help Liu Bei grow thousands of miles

Chapter 407 Face or Soldiers?

Pang Tong shook his head and asked, "My lord and Xiaozhi think that these refugees will flee Hanzhong and come to Yizhou voluntarily?"

"Could it be that there is something hidden in it?" Liu Bei was aroused, and Fazheng also looked forward to it.

Pang Tong laughed and said, "This is a joint conspiracy between Ziyu and Kong Ming. Otherwise, how could Zhang Lu let the people flee?"

"United? General Lan is currently in Jiaozhou. Who is he?" Fazheng was halfway through speaking, when he suddenly remembered something, so he continued to ask: "Could it be Song Chen who was behind when he rescued Pang De?"

"Of course, Ziyu's ability to attack the heart is too strong, and Kong Ming's use of it is really effective." Pang Tong then told Song Chen's tricks to Yang Song in detail.

Liu Bei was stunned, and after a while he slowly said: "Zilong is right. Ziyu has a clear understanding of human nature. Brother Yang Song sold himself and is still counting the money for us."

"If Yang Song hadn't been greedy and despicable, he wouldn't have been taken advantage of by Ziyu and Kong Ming. This is entirely his own fault." Fazheng said coldly.

Liu Bei suddenly reminded thoughtfully: "Ziyu is so powerful, don't learn from Liu Zichu."

"What are you talking about, my lord? Ziyu and I have been kind enough to recommend him. How can Tong be an ungrateful person? In the future, Hong'er will be older (Pang Hong), and I plan to send him to Jiaozhou to study." Pang Tong answered seriously. Jingzhou big family, but they have the same position as Lantian.

"Liu Zichu's opinion actually represents a lot of people, but Ziyu once assured me that his actions will be controlled within a certain range, and it will not have much impact on the Central Plains gentry."

Liu Bei talking to himself like this is actually reassuring Pang Tong and Fazheng, because they also represent Jingzhou gentry and Dongzhou gentry behind them.

"Although I don't have a deep friendship with General Lan, I know that he is a rare talent in the world. In the future, my lord will help the Han family to win the world. Liu Zichu is possible, but Lan Ziyu is necessary, so you don't have to worry about it," Fazheng comforted. .

Liu Bei shook his head slightly: "It's better to take care of him as much as possible. Zichu is indeed a well-educated person. You should be very familiar with making "Shu Ke" together."

Fazheng and Liu Ba didn't deal with each other very much, "How can Zichu's firefly light compare to Ziyu's bright moonlight? If he embarrasses the lord in court again, why not transfer him to Jiaozhou to serve? This can also cure his lonely personality." .”

"Ah this." Liu Bei was speechless.

Pang Tong hurriedly made a rescue: "Xiao Zhi, your trick is too vicious, when Liu Zichu arrives, he will 'thank you' every day."

"The two military advisers should stop making fun of Zichu. I don't know how many people in Hanzhong have come this time. We have to send a steady person to guard it. Cao Cao has a habit of robbing people." Liu Bei said worriedly.

Pang Tong had to analyze: "How many people can come from Hanzhong depends on how brave the Yang Song brothers are. As for the defense of Zitong County, I think Huo Zhongmiao (Huo Jun) is completely fine, just leave him more soldiers and horses. .”

Liu Bei nodded, "Yang Song has made great achievements now. If he really comes to Yizhou, I really want to reward him. As for the safety of the refugees resettled in Zitong, I will send Zilong back to Chengdu. Call over."

"That's fine." Pang Tong agreed.

Pang Tong knew that Zhao Yun had been isolated because of persuasion, and it would be a good thing for him to be transferred from Chengdu, a place of right and wrong.

Liu Bei looked at Deng Ai, who was busy not far away. His dark face and steady and capable personality reminded Liu Bei of the farm boy outside Xiaopei. There are some similarities between the master and apprentice. I wondered why Lantian didn't teach more. How many disciples?
Less than ten days after staying in Zitong, Huo Jun and Deng Ai had taken in tens of thousands of refugees. With the continuous influx of people, Liu Bei was very happy. He asked Pang Tong and Fazheng to assist Huo Jun in resettling refugees and allocating land.

As the spokesperson of Lantian, Deng Ai gave full authority to guide the subordinate people to farm in Zitong. These refugees from Hanzhong brought their families, including a large number of school-age women, and immediately solved the personal problems of the thousands of young people in Xindengzhuang. The dream of marrying a Yizhou girl was defeated by reality.

In addition to the large number of refugees pouring in from Jinniu Road, there were also a small number of refugees on the Micangshan Trail in the east. Zhang Fei sent them to Zitong County for settlement according to Liu Bei's arrangement.

When Cao Cao attacked Hanzhong this time, Liu Bei did not consume a single soldier, and relied on the Yang Song brothers to harvest a large number of people. This was something Cao Cao and Zhang Lu never expected.

After 20 days of fierce fighting outside Yangping Pass, Cao Cao only broke through one of Zhang Wei's outer camps. The situation was not as expected at first, and the whole line did not collapse because of the loss of an outer camp.

At this time, the food and grass that Cao Cao plundered from the Di tribe had been exhausted. If Yangping Pass could not be conquered within five days, the [-] army would be in danger of running out of food and collapsing.

After Xun Yu and Xun You died of illness one after another, the Yingchuan gentry began to take the lead, and they were not as dedicated to providing combat supplies as before. Cao Cao saw that Yangping Pass was so defensive before, and he wanted to take Hanzhong quickly, just to do it to the original gentry Look, it means that I, Mr. Cao, can do without you.

It's beautiful to think about, but the reality is cruel.

After careful consideration, Cao Cao had a plan to withdraw his troops. Even if he ran out of food on the way back to the army, he could still dig wild vegetables in the mountains and rivers of Qinling to satisfy his hunger. .

At this time, returning to the army without success, Cao Cao would naturally lose face in front of the aristocratic family, but most of the [-] elites he brought out could be brought back.

Choose the lesser of the two evils, and Cao Cao pragmatically chooses the soldiers between the face and the soldiers.

The order to retreat was issued, and all the villages at the foot of the mountain began to pack their equipment and bags. Only Xiahouyuan captured a camp on the top of the mountain. His trilogy is still stationed on the mountain. The army went up the mountain to send an order, and by the way, the soldiers and horses covering Xia Houyuan were completely withdrawn.

As soon as Xiahoudun left, Cao Cao slapped his head suddenly, and hurriedly called Xu Chu outside the tent to order: "Zhongkang, quickly lead the two hundred tiger guards to catch up with Yuan Rang (Xiahoudun), and go up the mountain with him to deliver the order."

"Wei." Xu Chu's voice was powerful and high-pitched.

The sky outside was gradually dimming. Xiahou Dun's eyesight was not very good, and his past achievements were really not bright. Cao Cao was still not at ease with the clan leader.

Xu Chu's tiger guards assembled very quickly, and they strode out of the camp in a short time. At this time, Xiahou Dun led his troops just out of the camp gate.

As soon as Xu Chu and the other tiger guards arrived at the camp, Liu Ye, the head of the army, saw him in a hurry, and asked curiously, "It's getting late, and General Xu is not in the big tent to protect the lord, where is he going?"

Xu Chu clasped his fists and replied: "I have been ordered by my lord to go to the mountain to order General Xiahou (Xiahouyuan) to retreat."

"My lord, how could that happen?" Liu Ye was startled at first, and then immediately made a decision: "General Xu, please wait for me for a while, and Ye will lead the troops to go with you."

(End of this chapter)