The mountains overlap and the Jialing and Yangtze rivers are rolling in waves.
During the Han Dynasty, both sides of Jiangzhou were surrounded by high mountains, and the only city was at the corner of the two rivers.
There are many mountains and rivers here, but because of the steep terrain, it has been a battleground for military strategists since ancient times. Therefore, Zhang Yi, the Qin general of the Warring States Period, built an earthen city wall here, and the location was in the Yuzhong District of Chongqing in later generations.
The city is close to the Jialing River and the Yangtze River. Behind the city are endless towering mountains. In front of the city are the vast waters of the two rivers. Standing on the city tower, you can see the Jialing River merging into the Yangtze River, making the river more turbulent, with rapid waves and rushing water.
It flows continuously towards the southeast.
When Zhang Song went south by boat, he was very surprised to see many ships on both sides of the Dangqu River. Although the city of Jiangzhou is located in the delta between the two rivers, there are many plains on both sides of the river that can be cultivated.
There is Xiangting Pier.
Moreover, Jiangzhou is also an important trade distribution center, and it is not unusual to have a large number of ships. However, it was a war, and commerce had almost stopped long ago. Cai Mao also looted many Jiangzhou ships when he left. In this case, Jiangzhou
It is really surprising that there are so many boats on the docks on both sides of the strait.
Although Jiangzhou had been occupied by Liu Bei at this time, Liu Bei's army did not harm the people, especially since he already had a large number of Bashu soldiers under his command. He strictly organized the team. After entering the city, he only took control of the county government, issued various orders, and restored
People's production and commerce prospered.
Therefore, when Zhang Song's ship docked at the dock, he saw many people coming and going outside Jiangzhou City, and all walks of life in the city developed again, and became prosperous for a while.
"strangeness."
Zhang Song's followers were surprised when they saw this scene: "Jiangzhou was previously occupied by Zhang Lu's men. Didn't you expect that after Liu Shijun conquered Jiangzhou, it would become so prosperous so quickly?"
Zhang Song smiled and said: "Zhang Lu occupied Jiangzhou, and there were killings everywhere. The people did not dare to engage in trade. But everyone needs salt, everyone needs to eat, the fish he catches has to be sold, and the firewood he chops has to be sold.
I also want to sell it. I have accumulated it for a long time and have a lot of it in storage. Now that Liu Shijun comes, he will naturally buy and sell it as soon as he can, otherwise he is afraid of not knowing when the next war will happen."
There are no plains in Jiangzhou and it is almost all mountains and rivers. Logically speaking, it is not suitable for agricultural cultivation and should not be developed.
However, during the period of Emperor He, the population of Jiangzhou exceeded 60,000 households. The entire population of Ba County was more than one million, one-third of which was in Jiangzhou. It can be said that the population was prosperous.
Because of Jiangzhou's extremely advantageous geographical location, it connects the east, west, north and south. It can go to Guanzhong in the north and Jingzhou in the east. It has business exchanges and trade distribution, so it has naturally become an important city for commerce and trade between Guanzhong and Jingzhou.
Previously, this place was occupied by people sent by Zhang Lu. The people were afraid of Zhang Lu and did not dare to enter the city to sell goods, so they could only trade privately. However, after Liu Bei drove away Zhang Lu's soldiers and horses, he placed orders to appease the people. His reputation for benevolence and righteousness spread throughout the world.
The people were convinced and naturally started doing business one after another.
And because they didn’t know whether they could continue to do business in the future, they sold all kinds of goods, large and small, as soon as they could be sold. It was like a spring that had been pressed for a long time and rebounded with greater force, which temporarily promoted regional commercial prosperity.
"Your Excellency is very knowledgeable."
There happened to be a scholar disembarking on the dock next to him. Hearing Zhang Song's words, he smiled and said: "Zhang Lu has no time to manage Bajun. He only knows how to attack. When Liu Shijun arrived in Jiangzhou, he saw that all the industries here were withered, so he posted a list all night. Now it looks like this.”
"oh?"
Zhang Song looked at the scholar and saw that he was eight feet tall and handsome. He was surrounded by soldiers and guards. His heart moved and he asked, "Is your Excellency the one who works under Ambassador Liu?"
"I am Xu Shu, whose courtesy name is Yuan Zhi. I am temporarily appointed as a lieutenant under Liu Shijun."
Xu Shu arched his hands.
He had just come from Jiangbei. It was not easy to mobilize so many ships. If he had not greeted Zhou Lin in advance, he had almost mobilized most of the wealthy families in Bajun and Jianwei counties who were doing business with Zhou Lin. There is really no way to get so many ships together in a short period of time.
Although it was a merchant ship, Shen Chen helped improve it and used a pedal-operated propeller. The boatmen used pedals in the cabin to push the ship forward, making the ship faster than before.
Previously, Xu Shu went to Jiangbei to try out the ships. Secondly, he ordered the soldiers to prepare to load the supplies today and set off back to Jingzhou tomorrow.
When Zhang Song learned that he was working under Liu Bei's account, he quickly raised his hand and said, "It turns out that this is Xu Zhonglang. I am Zhang Song, whose name is Zi Qiao. He is now Yizhou Biejia. I came to Jiangzhou this time on the orders of my lord Yizhou Mu. Come and pay homage to Ambassador Liu."
"oh?"
When Xu Shu heard this, he immediately became interested, extended his hand to him and said: "Farewell Zhang, please come with me to the government office to talk."
"Then it will be hard work."
Zhang Songgong handed over his hand and followed Xu Shu into the city.
At this moment, in the palace in the city, Liu Bei and Zhou Lin were having a banquet together.
"Brother Ling Cong really said that?"
Liu Bei was quite happy when he heard Zhou Lin's words.
Zhou Lin said with a smile: "Yes, my brother said that the Five Emperors' throne hangs high and there are stars floating in it. This means that there will be wise people in the Han Dynasty to support the Emperor's star again, and the three-pronged Yanhan will be just around the corner."
"Hahahahaha."
Liu Bei was very happy and said: "If it really comes true, I will go to the court to commend your brother."
"Thank you very much, envoy."
Zhou Lingong cupped his hands and said, "Brother Cong, I don't care about any of this. I only care about the sky. I go upstairs to observe the clouds every day, no matter morning or evening, day or night. I am obsessed with this."
"Although the celestial phenomena and clouds are the destiny, there is a saying in "Book of Changes" that man is stronger than heaven. In the early years, I heard that there were men in Yuexi who turned into women. From time to time, some fortune-tellers said that this also happened during the reign of Emperor Ai. It was also auspicious for the change of times. I It’s not like destiny can’t be changed.”
Liu Bei nodded slightly. He believed in destiny, but he believed even more that people can change their own destiny through their own efforts.
Just like from the Yellow Turban Rebellion to Dong Zhuo's time, countless fortune-tellers in the world said that the dynasty would be changed and the Han Dynasty would be in danger. But he did not believe in evil, and just wanted to go against the will of heaven and revive the Yan Han again.
While the two were talking, Xu Shu and Zhang Song outside the government office had already arrived at the door.
Xu Shu said to Zhang Song: "If you don't drive, please stay outside the door for a while. I will go immediately to report to General Zuo."
"The man is in trouble."
Zhang Song nodded, this is normal etiquette.
Xu Shu walked into the government office and came to the middle hall without any hindrance.
When Liu Bei saw him coming back, he smiled and said, "Yuan Zhi is back. How about trying out the ship?"
"The speed of the ship is indeed very fast. Xiaoqing is a good boat builder."
Xu Shu smiled and stepped forward, cupping his hands and saying, "My lord, I have a great joy."
"oh?"
Liu Bei asked in surprise: "What happy event?"
Xu Shu said: "Zhang Song, who is not riding in Yizhou, is outside the mansion now. I would like to ask my lord to go and greet him in person."
"Okay, I'll go immediately."
When Liu Bei heard this, he did not hesitate and said to Zhou Lin: "Ji Zhi, please wait a moment."
Zhou Lin stood up and cupped his hands and said, "Uncle, it's up to you."
Liu Bei went out with Xu Shu.
When I came outside the government office, I saw a short man with a strange face.
"But Zhang Biejia?"
Liu Bei did not stand indifferent because of the man's appearance and went up to ask.
Zhang Song was very surprised when he saw the person who came out to greet him. He hurriedly raised his hands and asked, "You are so foolish, sir?"
"I am Liu Bei, whose courtesy name is Xuande."
Liu Bei said with a smile.
"The emperor's uncle actually welcomed him personally, which made Song Song burst into tears of gratitude."
Zhang Song was extremely surprised and this time he bent down and bowed his hands in salute.
Although Liu Bei has no territory, his status is actually higher than that of Liu Zhang.
What is Liu Zhang’s identity?
Yizhou animal husbandry.
Moreover, he was also the Yizhou pastor conferred by Li Jue and Guo Si.
After Liu Yan died of illness in the first year of Xingping, Yizhou official Zhao Wei believed that Liu Zhang was weak and incompetent and could use him to control Yizhou.
So he went to the imperial court and paid tribute to some property, and Li Jue issued an edict appointing him as the shepherd of Yizhou and the envoy to oversee the army.
Where is Liu Bei?
Liu Xie personally conferred the titles of Imperial Uncle of the Han Dynasty, General Zuo, Mu of Yuzhou, and Tinghou of Yicheng.
Except for the Yicheng Tinghou who was a little defeated, the other three identities are not much better than Liu Zhang?
Yuzhou Mu and Yizhou Mu are equal, Zuo General's position is higher than that of Zhou Mu. Although Imperial Uncle is not a position, it is also a symbol of status.
So Liu Bei came to greet Zhang Song in person, and Zhang Song was not only surprised, but flattered.
Liu Bei smiled and took his hand and entered the door: "Don't come far, please come in quickly."
"Thank you, uncle."
Zhang Song followed him through the door.
After entering, Liu Bei asked: "Biejia, is it my fellow Ji Yu who came to ask for help?"
Zhang Song sighed: "Yes, Zhang Lu was fierce and surrounded Chengdu. At the beginning of this year, my lord sent my brother Zhang Su to lead 300 soldiers and a large number of royal objects to Chendu to worship Cao Cao. I was sent as an envoy half a year ago
I once went to hope that Cao Cao could send troops from Guanzhong to attack Hanzhong, but Cao Cao refused. Now that I know that the emperor's uncle is coming, I urge my lord to form an alliance with the emperor's uncle."
"oh?"
Liu Bei was surprised and said: "Is there such a thing? I heard that Cao Cao is currently sending troops to the north. Does he still have time to take care of Guanzhong?"
Zhang Song said with a smile: "Uncle the emperor didn't know, Guanzhong has now been captured by Cao Cao. Last year, Cao Cao sent Sili Colonel Zhong Yao to Chang'an, and together with Ma Teng, they defeated the high-ranking officials who invaded Hedong, and personally wrote
Write a letter to Han Sui, urging him to reconcile with Ma Teng's forces, and send protons to Chendu, so that Guanzhong will be peaceful."
This happened at the end of last year. Although nearly a year has passed, because Liu Bei has been in Jingnan and the Three Gorges area, which is too far away from Guanzhong, it is not clear that Guanzhong is now slowly being controlled by Cao Cao.
But it's just the Guanzhong Basin, or it should be Hedong County, Hongnong County and part of Zuo Fengyi, while Right Fufeng is still in the hands of Han Sui.
"I see."
Liu Bei nodded and took Zhang Song to the back hall and inner hall.
After everyone sat down, Liu Bei sighed and said: "Now that the Han Dynasty is in decline, our clan cannot help the country. Ji Yu, the same clan, is in danger, but I can't help."
"Why is this?"
Zhang Song quickly asked: "Isn't it that the emperor's uncle came to Bashu to help my lord?"
Liu Bei shook his head and said: "That's true, but I think you should also know about the civil strife in Jingzhou. Although Liu Biao arrogated the throne and proclaimed himself emperor, he was kind to me after all. His son Liu Qi and I are kind brothers. Now he is in trouble.
How can I endure being abandoned?"
"That's it."
Zhang Song was a little disappointed, but he still cheered up and said, "I wonder when the emperor will come back?"
Liu Bei said: "But I don't know. Maybe in March or May, maybe in three or five years, after helping Liu Qi quell the civil strife in Jingzhou, he can go to Sichuan to help Ji Yu."
"Now that Zhang Lu is rampant, I'm afraid that by the time the emperor comes back, Yizhou will be lost."
Zhang Song advised: "Now that the emperor's uncle is close at hand, why not send troops to do it?"
"this"
Liu Bei smiled bitterly and said: "I'm afraid I can't do anything. Cai Mao has already mobilized all his troops to attack Jingnan. Now my foundation is in Jingnan. If Jingnan is lost, I will be like a rootless tree."
Foundation?
Zhang Song's eyes suddenly rolled.
Liu Zhang was so secretive and weak that even a retainer like Zhang Lu was about to devour his master, which shows his incompetence.
Zhang Song has long been unwilling to assist.
When I went to see Cao Cao before, I had the idea of offering Yizhou.
But at that time, Cao Cao had no interest in Hanzhong at all. He had not yet recovered the north, and Guanzhong had only deployed some manpower. How could he take action against Hanzhong?
So Zhang Song went to see Cao Cao. Even though Liu Zhang had sent Zhang Su to make preparations, Cao Cao finally rejected the request.
Now Liu Biao, who was in power in Jingzhou, died, and civil strife broke out in Jingzhou. It was impossible to dedicate Yizhou to Liu Biao.
If this continues, Yizhou will really be taken over by Zhang Lu, a domestic slave.
Therefore Zhang Song was very sad.
However, when I came to Jiangzhou, I met Liu Bei again.
What a coincidence.
Isn’t there a wise master in front of us who is worried about having no foundation?
For a while.
Zhang Song wanted to find a wise leader for Yizhou, so he took action again.
His hands unconsciously touched his arms.
Over there is the map of the fifty states of Nishikawa!