Three Kingdoms: I help Liu Bei grow thousands of miles

Chapter 629
In the early morning of the next day, Liu Bei and Lan Tian set off for Xiangyang by boat.

Thinking of reuniting with Guan Yu and Zhang Fei soon, the cold wind blows across the bow of the boat from time to time, but Liu Bei is proud of his horseshoe, and his face is full of glory, waiting for the brothers to reunite.

In winter, the river is slow, and the boat sails very smoothly. It took several days to reach Xiangyang.

Liu Bei remembered that the last time he came here was when Liu Biao was in charge of Jingzhou, but thinking about it now, it seems like a lifetime away.

Guan Yu greeted him at the pier with a group of civil and military personnel. As soon as Liu Bei got off the boat, he saw two familiar figures, and Zhang Fei ran excitedly pulling Guan Yu.

"Big brother."

"Second brother, third brother."

Guan Yu pulled Zhang Fei and bowed to Liu Bei on one knee. At this moment, they forgot that the person in front of them was the King of Hanzhong, as if they were still in that peach garden.

Liu Bei half-squatted and helped the two of them up. The burning brotherhood made the generals puzzled. Lan Tian, ​​who was standing behind, looked up at him, and no one noticed that the corners of his eyes were a little wet.

The Taoyuan Sanjie held hands and just looked at each other for a while. Although they didn't say a word during the process, they seemed to have said a lot, because the expressions on the faces of Guan Yu and Liu Bei changed from joy to relief.

"Ziyu, let's go into the city." Liu Bei finished talking with the two brothers, not forgetting Lan Tian standing behind him.

"Okay." Lan Tian stepped forward.

Zhang Fei still baring his big white teeth, came over and grabbed Lan Tian's hand: "Ziyu, I'm here to guide you."

"Third brother, Ziyu came to Xiangyang with you last time." Guan Yu reminded with a frown.

"Really? I forgot all about it." Zhang Fei let go of his hand again, scratching his head in confusion.

Liu Bei was very pleased to see the harmony between the brothers, and smiled to relieve Zhang Fei: "Let's go together, I haven't been to Xiangyang for more than ten years, and I have to pay homage to Brother Jing Sheng tomorrow."

Liu Bei called Lan Tian to his side. Guan Yu and Zhang Fei walked forward side by side, one on the left and one on the right. More than 20 major generals including Meng Da, Pang De, Gao Shun, and Guan Ping, stood neatly by the roadside and waited.

"Your Majesty."

"General Blue"

"gentlemen."

Lan Tian followed behind Liu Bei, kept clasping his fists and nodding in return to everyone, then changed horses and galloped into Xiangyang.

Liu Bei once stayed in Xiangyang for several months, and the people in the city knew his name of benevolence. The news that the King of Hanzhong came to Xiangyang in person spread like wildfire, and the people supported the old and the young to welcome the new lord.

Guan Ping led the army to open the way ahead, and the white scorpion soldiers escorted Liu Bei through the streets and alleys, and finally reached the prefect's mansion with difficulty.

Liu Bei enters the hall and sits facing south, with Guan Yu and Zhang Fei on the right, Lan Tian and Xu Shu on the left, and the rest will be seated in strict order according to their official positions.

During the greetings with everyone, Xu Shu reported to Liu Bei the information he had sorted out. Cao Cao brought an army of [-] and came here in high spirits. Reluctantly chose to withdraw to Wancheng, and Fancheng and Deng County were completely controlled by Guan Yu.

Liu Bei nodded affirmatively, "During the negotiation with Ziyu in Jiangxia, I knew that my second brother had defeated Cao Cao, but I didn't expect them to suffer so much damage. Who will Cao Cao leave to guard Nanyang?"

"The soldiers and horses stationed in Wancheng will be controlled temporarily by Zhang Liao, the general who conquered the east, and Cao Ren, the general who conquered the south, accompanied Cao Cao back to Yecheng. It seems that Cao Cao has suffered from the wind and cold these days," Xu Shu replied.

"Cao Mengde is six years older than me. He is sixty-five this year, right? He has suffered a cold at this age, and he may need to recuperate for a long time." Liu Bei frowned.

Lan Tian thought that according to history, Boss Cao didn't have many days to live, but he didn't know if there was any change. He sighed and said: "Cao Cao's military life is very hard work, and every time there is a war, he has to do it himself. How can such hard work last forever?" ?”

"What does Ziyu want to say?" Liu Bei asked curiously.

"Eh, I didn't sleep last night. I went to watch the stars on the boat. Cao Cao's life star is dim, and he may not have many days to live," Lan Tian said under the guise of astrology.

Zhang Fei on the opposite side immediately jumped up, "Then what are you waiting for? Bandit Cao is about to die, second brother, let's send troops directly to capture Xu Du."

Guan Yu shook his head and replied: "Jingzhou's soldiers and horses have just gone through a great battle, and the soldiers are all exhausted. Besides, our troops are not enough now. Xudu is already in the hinterland of the Central Plains, and the cities are densely populated. If the battle line is extended, we must win quickly, otherwise the supply of food and grass will be unsustainable. .”

"Jingzhou doesn't have much food left now," Xu Shu reminded.

"Ah? So Thief Cao died for nothing?" Zhang Fei showed a disappointed expression.

"Ahem, Zhang Wenyuan is not someone to wait for nothing, anyway, now is not the time to send troops." Guan Yu replied affirmatively.

Seeing this, Liu Bei frowned: "Ziyu's predictions have always been accurate. If Cao Cao's death is really an opportunity, will there be turmoil in Wei due to his succession?"

Lan Tian shook his head and replied: "Since Cao Cao ordered Cao Pi, there is little possibility of internal chaos in Wei. Cao Cao transferred Cao Ren back to Yecheng, and he should go back to control the situation, but the change of old and new will definitely bring opportunities. The control of the army has weakened, so the Wudu stationed by Yide should have a chance."

"Haha, then I have developed." Zhang Fei was ecstatic.

"Wudu was forced to relocate by Cao Cao after the war in Hanzhong. The supplies for the garrison there were all transported from Hanzhong. It is a big problem to enter Yongliang to supply supplies. Deng Shizai is currently farming in Hanzhong. Kong Ming suggested at least three years of recuperation." Liu Bei said Show embarrassment.

"Hey, I'm so happy." Zhang Fei sat down.

Lan Tian smiled: "It is indeed unrealistic to use large-scale troops against Yongliang, but Yide can take advantage of Wei's regime change and make some articles near Liangzhou. How did Zhang Yun go to Badong to rob people before? How come you go to Liangzhou to rob people through Qishan Road, aren't you familiar with guerrilla warfare?"

Zhang Feimeng slapped his thigh, pointed at Lantian and praised Liu Bei: "Look, brother, I admire Ziyu the most here. He can always find a way to seize opportunities."

"Yide must remember to harass the officials and not the people. The purpose of the harassing is to take back the people in Wudu and weaken the overall strength of Liangzhou. The king will eventually take over Liangzhou." Lan Tian reminded.

Zhang Fei nodded, turned his head to the right and said, "Forget it, second brother, prepare some boats for me tomorrow, and I'll go directly to Hanzhong by water, so it will be faster to get to Wu."

"Uh..." Guan Yu was surprised.

Liu Bei hurriedly asked: "Third brother, why don't you go back to Chengdu with me first?"

"I won't go back. State affairs are the most important thing." Zhang Fei replied, patting his chest.

Lan Tian suddenly remembered that Zhang Fei's boat carrying seafood was still in Panyu Port, so he couldn't help joking: "Yide, your boat is still docked in Guangzhou, there is no time to load those seafood."

Zhang Fei quickly waved his hand: "Now that the Han River has been connected, Ziyu, prepare your things and transport them directly to Hanzhong. Wei Wenchang will not be greedy for my things."

Zhang Fei seemed rough, but in fact he had a delicate mind, so he would not treat himself badly, so as soon as he finished speaking, everyone laughed.

Liu Bei then asked Xu Shu to prepare a banquet, and he wanted to celebrate the achievements of the soldiers in Xiangyang.

Because Xiangyang had already made preparations, the celebration banquet was quickly set up, and everyone in the hall hardly moved their positions, and delicious food and wine were brought in one after another.

Not long after the banquet started, Xu Shu took out the silk and read it out, which was drawn up by Liu Bei and Lan Tian on the boat.

There was no way for Guan Yu to be promoted, and because the Marquis of Hanshouting was conferred by Emperor Xian, Liu Bei could not overstep and add the title for the time being, so he ordered to change Jiameng County to Hanshou County, which became Guan Yu's fief, and increased the food town by [-] households;
Lantian was granted the title of Marquis of Dengxiang; Zhang Fei was given the title of Marquis of Duxiang and moved to Liangzhou Governor;

Gan Ning moved to the General of the East and the Prefect of Jiangxia; Meng Da moved to the General of the South and the Prefect of Nanxiang; Pang De moved to the General of the North;
Promoted Guanping to General Dangkou; promoted Zhou Cang to General Zhechong;

Promote Xiang Xun and Liao Hua to generals; promote Li Yi to generals;
Mi Fang moved to be the prefect of Changsha; Hu Xiu was appointed as the prefect of Wuling;

Fu Fang, the prefect of Nanxiang who died in battle, was posthumously named Marquis of Guannei.
(End of this chapter)