Silver Fox of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 301 Liu Zhang is also confused

At the end of August in the 14th year of Jian'an, Liu Bei surrounded Chengdu with an army of more than [-].

Among them, the main force is [-] elite, [-] Dongzhou soldiers, [-] early teams recruited from Youzhou, Xuzhou, Yuzhou, Nanyang and other places, and [-] soldiers.

Although the combat effectiveness of the Jin people's army is not high, the overwhelming crowds can also give the more than 1 Lu troops in Chengdu a great sense of oppression.

What's more, Guan Yu's troops led the army to the north and joined Liu Bei's army. A total of 12 soldiers and horses surrounded Chengdu tightly.

At this time, in a camp behind Guan Yu's troops, Liu Zhang discussed the current situation with many of his advisors.

After escaping from Chengdu, Liu Zhang went down the Yangtze River to Jiangyang.

Jiangyang was already occupied by Guan Yu. After Liu Zhang and the others arrived here, the guard reported the situation to Guan Yu, and Guan Yu invited them to Zizhong.

Liu Zhang had nowhere to go, so he could only go to Guan Yu's camp in Zizhong first, and stayed for more than half a month, waiting for Liu Bei's main force to arrive.

After arriving in Zizhong, Guan Yu still treated Liu Zhang very politely. After all, the reason they entered Shu was to help the same clan defeat Zhang Lu, so it was impossible not to be too rude to Liu Zhang.

Liu Bei was so moved that he also shed tears. He hugged Liu Zhang and cried loudly, "You and I are of the same clan, so we should support each other. How can we do that? Brother kindness, younger brother took it."

Only Banan and Brazil are still in the hands of Pang Xi, the prefect of Brazil appointed by Liu Zhang, and Pang Xi is not a good stump. County and part of Qianwei County.

Got it?

Liu Bei greeted Liu Zhang and took him all the way to his general's tent.

After Chen Shi finished speaking, there was silence in the arena.

Liu Beijun is currently more than ten miles away from Guan Yujun. After the two sides meet, Liu Zhang will definitely go to see Liu Bei.

"Father, let me go too."

Liu Zhang originally wanted to continue to say that he would give up Yizhou to Liu Bei, but suddenly felt something was wrong, and the official seal in his hand was taken away by Liu Bei, and the latter sentence seemed to be the same.

Liu Zhang took out a small bag from his bosom, and took out the contents of the bag, which was a silver turtle button seal.

Therefore, if Liu Bei can return his original land to him, even if all of Berkshire and Hanzhong, including Jiangzhou, are given to Liu Bei, Liu Zhang will not be completely unacceptable.

Liu Zhang smiled wryly.

All did not speak.

"any solution?"

Zhang Lu took the opportunity to go south and occupied Bazhong, Badong and other places.

Chen Shi also sighed: "Nowadays people are swordsmen and we are fish and meat. Without soldiers and horses in hand, how can Liu Bei return Yizhou to us?"

It is said that Liu Bei is a loyal person, and he never seized other people's foundations?

Zhang Song nodded, looked around the crowd and said, "Everyone must understand a truth. Our current situation is extremely dangerous. We are in Liu Bei's army. If Duke Ming thinks he is justified and goes to ask for it, Liu Bei will be vicious. Let's kill them all, and then put the blame on Zhang Lu, saying that Zhang Lu killed Minggong, even if the world knows that Minggong was killed by Liu Bei, who can avenge Minggong?"

Wu Yi was not here in Guan Yu's army, but Fei Guan was a literati and had been serving as a clerk in Liu Bei's army. He was also in the tent at this time, his face flushed slightly.

Zheng Du explained: "This is the method of advancing by retreating. That is, Duke Ming offered Xichuan to Liu Bei. Liu Bei would not be able to harm Duke Ming, and it is very likely that he will return Shu County and Qianwei County to us."

Retreat to advance?

Because they all knew that what Chen Shi said was the truth.

Liu Bei was so cruel that he really sank Liu Zhang and the others, and then blamed Zhang Lu, no one could say anything.

"Xuande's reputation of benevolence and righteousness has spread all over the world, and even the concubine also works for Xuande."

Your Liu Zhang's family business has been taken back by others. Logically speaking, it is reasonable for Liu Bei to occupy Yizhou.

"oops."

Liu Bei said with a smile: "I was also accepted by the King of Chu's kindness back then, and I had no choice but to send troops to serve the King of Chu. However, the King of Chu pretended to be emperor, so I could only rise up and resist. Fortunately, my brother was kind and did not embarrass the families of Dongzhou soldiers. , I have some soldiers and horses to use, and I have always wanted to thank my brother in person for this matter."

Hey.

"It's all for the Han Dynasty?"

Zheng Du thought for a while and said: "I can only go to Liu Bei to ask for it. Liu Bei is the emperor's uncle. He has a noble status and is also a person who wants face. If he really wins the same family foundation, it will also hinder his reputation. I want to come to Princess Ming. If you hand over Berkshire and Hanzhong to Liu Bei, he will not embarrass us."

In the tent, everyone sat in rows.Liu Zhang looked around and sighed, "Everyone, Liu Bei has taken down Hanzhong without making a sound, and even the Jian people have surrendered to him. Now that he has more than [-] people, Yizhou may not be safe."

Liu Zhang was taken aback. He was cowardly by nature and was afraid of death.

Thinking of this in his heart, Liu Zhang showed a sad expression on his face, and handed the seal of the Yizhou shepherd official to Liu Bei, and said with tears: "My dear brother, only a good brother can calm down this Yizhou, and only a good man can calm down this world." Brother can be revived. For the people of Yizhou, for the common people of the world, please don’t refuse, brother!”

Zhang Song said with a smile: "Ming Gong, don't forget that Liu Qi of Jingzhou tried to give Jingzhou to Liu Bei time and time again. Jingzhou also cherishes its reputation, and taking away the same clan's foundation is not good for reputation, so if Duke Ming offered to offer, he would refuse instead."

Zhang Song said with a smile: "Don't worry, Mr. Ming. I believe Liu Bei still cherishes his reputation. This method should be used only when he really can't get Xichuan. Unless it is absolutely necessary, he will not risk losing his reputation to make this decision. , but in order to prevent him from doing so, Duke Ming must use other methods."

Wang Lei said: "The people of Jin have always valued profit over righteousness. When the Duke of Ming asked Pang Xi, Li Si and others to attack Zhang Lu and could not overcome them, they immediately defected to Zhang Lu. Now that Liu Bei is powerful, it is only natural for them to defect to Liu Bei. Ba In the land of Dongba, it was because of Pang Xi's incompetence that Zhang Lu became big."

Liu Bei also has one, but his seal is gold, called the golden turtle button seal.

Liu Zhang sighed, "Are you really asking me to offer Xichuan?"

The approximate range is the southwestern part of the Fujiang River in later generations, Chengdu-Leshan-Zigong-Yibin-Luzhou-Chongqing. Guang'an, Nanchong, Dazhou, and Bazhong on the east side of the Fujiang River are not in Liu Zhang's hands.

"Well."

Zhang Song said again: "At that time, Liu Bei can legitimately occupy Xichuan. He owns Jingzhou and Xichuan, occupies nearly half of the world, and has more than 20 people? Cao Cao can't look south, and Jiangdong is no match for Liu Bei. By then People in the world will only kneel at Liu Bei's feet and praise his wisdom. After Minggong's death, no one will know about it. This is the saddest thing."

Liu Zhang looked back at Zhang Song and Zheng Du blankly.

The reason why the materials are different is that the state animal husbandry is two thousand stones, and the seal is silver.Although Liu Bei is also a state shepherd, he has two other identities, liehou and general left, so the seal is made of gold.

Isn't it heartfelt?
Liu Zhang was dumbfounded at the time.

But at this time, he was at the end of his life, and he had lost both sides in the fight with Zhang Lu, and he was completely unable to use force to snatch Yizhou back.

In fact, in Liu Yan's early years, the territory was still very large. Except for the southern part of Yizhou, that is, the weak control of Yunnan in later generations, the entire northern part of Yizhou was under Liu Yan's control.

"I'll go as well."

Several people want to be together one after another.

After Liu Zhang went out, Guan Yu had already sent someone to pick them up, prepared a carriage, and headed towards Chengdu.

Sure enough, Liu Bei was exactly as Zhang Song expected, and he would definitely resign. After three concessions and three resignations, he would be able to do what he could. Instead of dedicating Yizhou to Liu Bei, he would at most give Berkshire and Hanzhong to him. After all, he would become powerless and powerless. The person is better.

But Liu Zhang thought for a while and said, "Forget it, there's no need to bring so many people. If there are too many people, it will make Liu Bei unhappy. Just Zi Qiao and Ji Gui Xun'er can go with me."

This made Liu Zhang's mood fall to the bottom.

"Zi Qiao's words are indeed reasonable."

Seeing Liu Zhang, Liu Bei enthusiastically went up to hold his hand, and said with a smile, "Brother Clan was frightened, how is your life after leaving Chengdu?"

Two or three kittens went to see Liu Bei. The majestic Yizhou shepherd was so desolate. If Liu Bei couldn't bear it, he would mercifully return Yizhou to him. Wouldn't it be beautiful?

After smiling wryly for a moment, Liu Zhang cupped his hands and said, "This time, I still have to thank my virtuous brother for sending troops to help, otherwise I will be destroyed by my slaves."

"Exactly."

"I would also like to go with you."

Liu Zhang hurriedly asked.

Liu Zhang was puzzled, and said, "If I offer Xichuan to him, I'm afraid it's too late for him to be happy."

After all, he hadn't obtained it before, so he couldn't expect others to help him regain the land, and even give him the land he lost before.

But when Liu Yan died, Zhang Lu occupied Hanzhong, and Gan Ning, Shen Mi, and Lou Fa in Bajun rebelled, and later Zhao Wei also rebelled.

These two cities are just north of Chengdu, and their specific locations are in Deyang City and Guanghan City, Sichuan Province in later generations, which can be regarded as the two northern barriers of Chengdu.

At present, Liu Zhang did not bring his family members and generals, but Zhang Song Zheng Du and his eldest son Liu Xun.

The two also seemed to be shocked and looked at each other in blank dismay.

Liu Zhang was flattered, and hurriedly said, "How many troops did Xuande bring?"

After finishing speaking, he turned his head and said to Liu Zhang: "Don't worry, brother. I will go to the court this time. My cousin is the king of Shu. From then on, my brother's family business will last forever. As long as I, Liu Bei, am here, my brother will always be the king of Shu." !"

Frightened by Zhang Song, the already timid Liu Zhang trembled and said, "Then what should I do?"

"Liu Bei cherishes his fame, and he did give way several times in Jingzhou. Ordinary people are probably willing to lead Jingzhou long ago."

"It's not a real offering."

Among them are Zhang Song, Wang Lei, Zheng Du, Chen Shi, Gong Yang, etc. In addition, the eldest son Liu Xun and the second son Liu Chan are also there.

Liu Zhang's expression didn't change, but he was overjoyed in his heart.

The first direction he looked at at this time was naturally the majestic and tall Chengdu City, but Chengdu City seemed to have almost changed into someone else's shape, with banners flying above it, and Zhang Lu's army nervously watched from the tower.

Liu Zhang used to trust Wang Shang the most, and he discussed major and minor matters with him. Unfortunately, Wang Shang died of illness a few years ago, and now only Zhang Song, Wang Lei and others can discuss with him.

Candles were burning inside the tent, and the bright and dark candlelight reflected Liu Zhang's uncertain face.

"Ah."

Although Zhang Lu's problem seemed to be solved, he had just left the wolf's den and entered the tiger's den, and a more ruthless one came outside.

Ying Shao's "Han Guan Yi" records: "Princes and kings, golden seals, and camel buttons. Liehou and even prime ministers, Taiwei and Sangong, front and rear, left and right generals, golden seals and turtle buttons."

"It's okay."

The main reason is that he not only surrendered with Wu Yi, but also Liu Zhang's brother-in-law and Liu Yan's son-in-law. Although he is young, only in his twenties, it is understandable for him not to die in battle and choose to surrender, but it is not easy to face Liu Zhang.

Zheng Du nodded slightly, and said to Liu Zhang, "Zi Qiao's words are indeed reasonable."

"Damn it?"

Doing so is also pretending to be pitiful.

"good."

"It's not just Jingzhou, he also gave way several times when he was in Xuzhou. It was Xuzhou Mu Taoqian who died of illness, so he took Xuzhou. It can be seen that he still pays great attention to reputation and doesn't want to be said to be robbing other people's foundation."

"Advance by retreat."

Zheng Du asked, "Is there any basis?"

Holding the silver seal in both hands, Liu Zhang got up and walked in front of Liu Bei, knelt down on one knee and said, "My dear brother, you are a great talent in the clan, and I am far inferior to you. Today, the emperor is hijacked by Cao Cao, and the Han family is in danger. Only the virtuous My younger brother can revitalize the Han Dynasty, Liu Zhang is not talented, and I would like to dedicate Yizhou to my virtuous brother, and help my virtuous brother to conquer Cao Cao in the north, welcome the emperor, and revive the Han Dynasty."

Except for Fazheng who was not here, many generals and advisers had already arrived.

With a sigh in his heart, Liu Zhang turned his head to look at Liu Bei's camp again.

Everyone was silent for a while.

"What's the point of this?"

Everyone hesitated for a moment, Zheng Du was full of strategy, so he asked: "Could it be that Zi Qiao wants Duke Ming to offer Xichuan to Liu Bei?"

Liu Bei laughed and said, "It's only more than 30, which is not much. I have a vast land and rich resources in Jingzhou, and I have 5 soldiers with armor. This time, I only brought [-] people, and the rest are mostly Chinese troops."

Zhang Song also got up and said: "I will go with Ming Gong."

Zheng Du also said: "Yes, what Zi Qiao said, let me think about it for a while, seems to make sense. Liu Bei's attack on Xichuan cost a lot of troops, horses, food and grass, and Duke Ming took the initiative to ask for it. Wouldn't it be annoying to him, and he might be punished instead? Vicious hands. If you take the initiative to surrender and reciprocate, Liu Bei will not do things too badly."

Zhang Song continued: "At that time, when Liu Bei pushes back several times, Ming Gong will say that he will donate Berkshire and Hanzhong to Liu Bei to repay his kindness. Not only will he be able to keep the foundation of Yizhou, but he will also be able to unite with Cao Cao or Liu Bei in the future. To win, even if you can't, you can protect yourself from the troubled times."

"Very good, very good."

"not that simple."

So at the end, Liu Zhang gritted his teeth and nodded: "What you are saying is that although I know that the situation is over, I don't want to give away the inheritance left by my father for nothing. This way of retreating into progress may be the best way. When Liu Bei is in front of me, he will know what to say."

How can there be such a reason in this world to spit out the meat that reaches the mouth?

"Minggong."

At this moment, Liu Zhang was still working with a few close friends, and most of the generals were abandoned by him. Many people also fled separately, and there were not many people left by Liu Zhang's side.

They were right.

How many troops does this take?

I saw Liu Bei bursting into tears, grasping the official seal, holding Liu Zhang's hand and saying: "Brother kindly, younger brother took it."

In fact, it wasn't that he didn't want to embarrass the Dongzhou soldiers' family members. First, he didn't have that ability, and second, he was afraid of causing anger and resentment, so he ignored it.

Before Zhang Lu sent his generals Yang Ren and Yang Ang to station in Deyang and Guanghan respectively. This Deyang is not the current Deyang County, but Mianzhu.

However, this time he had too many troops, and he didn't need to break through the city at all. He directly surrounded the three cities including Chengdu, and arrived outside Chengdu yesterday.

After a long time, Liu Zhang sighed and said in a deep voice, "Ji Gui, can you teach me?"

The camp had no end in sight, it stretched for more than ten miles, the flags covered the sky and the sun, and there were probably thousands of tents just for living.

Liu Zhang nodded slightly, agreeing to their proposal.

Zheng Du has always had a strategy, and in history he almost forced Liu Bei to retreat with tricks. He pondered and said: "Liu Bei came here this time, probably with the intention of annexing Yizhou, even if he took the initiative to ask Liu Bei, he would probably push back. I will not return Yizhou to Duke Ming."

"I see."

Liu Bei gave way not only in Jingzhou, but also in Xuzhou.

Zhang Song said with a smile: "Isn't the Jingzhou matter the basis?"

Because what Zhang Song said was the truth.

"Oh?"

Immediately afterwards, others were dumbfounded.

The rest Wang Lei, Chen Shi, Gong Yang and others also agreed with Zhang Song's suggestion.

Wang Lei also said: "That's true. Anyway, Berkshire and Hanzhong have not been in our hands for a long time. Compared with Zhang Lu, who has always had a wolf ambition by his side, it is better to form an alliance with Liu Bei, the same clan, and help the Han Dynasty together, and revive the country. .”

At this time, Zhang Ren, the general guarding outside the tent, came in and said, "General Zuo has arrived in Chengdu. General Guan said that he would like to invite Duke Ming to go with him and meet with General Zuo."

What about making three concessions and three resignations, and finally taking back Yizhou with tears in your eyes?
What exactly is going on?

Liu Bei did not sit in the main seat, but took the first position on the left hand side of the main seat, and left the first position on the right hand side to Liu Zhang, so that the two sides sat opposite each other, indicating equal status.

This is different from the original statement.

About half an hour later, Liu Zhang's carriage arrived outside Chengdu.

Liu Zhang wondered, "Why?"

In history, Liu Bei attacked Luocheng, and it took a year to capture it. Finally, he went outside Chengdu and forced Liu Zhang to surrender.

Guanghan is not a county, but Guanghan County, where Luocheng is located, so in fact Deyang and Guanghan are Mianzhu and Luocheng.

Liu Xun said: "Now is not the time to talk about people. Father, the most urgent thing is to find a way to get Yizhou back from Liu Bei. Even if Bajun and Hanzhong are given to Liu Bei, at least Shujun, Guanghan and Qianwei must be in the county." in our hands."

I saw Liu Bei holding Liu Zhang's hand, looking around the crowd and saying: "Everyone, since Xuzhou and Jingzhou, I have understood a truth. If you want to revive the Liu surname and restore the great Han country, you should do your part. The heart of the elder brother is moved. I am willing to take over my brother's ambition to govern Yizhou well. In the future, I will conquer the Central Plains and restore the Han Dynasty. I will never forget Bo Rui and my brother who have helped me."

Liu Zhang nodded and stood up, what should come will always come.

"Yes."

If he hadn't been attacked by Zhang Lu at that time, and if there were no internal or external troubles, he would have dealt with the Dongzhou soldiers' family members in a fit of rage, just like he had dealt with Zhang Lu's family members back then.

After everyone sat down, the two sides exchanged pleasantries for a while, before Liu Zhang changed the subject and sighed, "Speaking of which, when I sent Wu Yi to attack Jingzhou, it was my virtuous brother who defeated him."

Liu Bei was shocked, got up and pulled Liu Zhang up, saying: "This is impossible, you and I are of the same clan, how can I seize the foundation of the same clan?"

Liu Zhang was dumbfounded.

At this time Liu Bei was already waiting outside the camp.

Liu Bei waved his hand: "We are all clans, so we should help each other."

"This"

But people cherish feathers, and you still have the cheek to ask for them, then there is no reason.

At this time, Liu Bei's army finally arrived in Chengdu. He did not break through Luocheng first and then go to Chengdu as in history.

"Come, come, brother, come and rest."

The main tent was very huge, comparable to the hall of a house, covering an area of ​​hundreds of square meters, and many generals and counselors also followed and sat in rows.

"Brother!"

Zhang Song looked around the crowd and said.

So Liu Zhang wanted to ask the counselors how he should ask Liu Bei to return to Yizhou.

shit.

"No and no."

Liu Zhang thought.

Zhang Song said: "Cao Cao in the north has not completely recovered the Guandong. Liu Bei entered Xichuan at this time. It is very likely that he wanted to take advantage of Yizhou, Xiliang and Guanzhong when Cao Cao had no time to take care of Guanzhong. If Duke Ming does not give him , I am afraid that Minggong will be harmed by him."

Zhang Song nodded.

Liu Zhang sighed.

But at this time Zhang Song said: "Duke Ming, absolutely not!"

Now you take the initiative to contribute, and let Liu Bei get Berkshire and Hanzhong in a legitimate way. Although the best Shu County was not handed over, this is also the best result.

Ten thousand grass and mud horses gallop past in my heart.

The tears in the eyes were squeezed out by force at first, but now they flowed in a rush.

Not moved.

It's TM's heart bleeding.

My Yizhou!
(End of this chapter)