Chapter 296: Liu Guan and Zhang Sandao Attend the Meeting
Chapter 296 Liu Guan and Zhang Sandao attend the meeting
When Liu Bei arrived in Jiangzhou with Zhang Fei who was stationed at Baidi City in Yufu, Guan Yu had not yet set off.
According to Pang Tong's original plan, they didn't actually need to wait for Liu Bei to come over. They only needed to send suspicious troops northward at the end of April or the beginning of May to confuse Zhang Lu.
Then, when Zhang Lu was unmoved, he sent Wu Yishun's sailors into Han'an and Zizhong to convince Zhang Lu that they were just trying to encircle Wei and save Zhao, thereby lowering their defenses.
This will allow the main force to raid Hanchang, take Hanzhong directly, and seize Hanzhong and Xichuan.
It is a pity that Fa Zheng clearly pointed out the flaw in this plan, that is, Zhang Lu would not be so stupid as to leave only three thousand defenders on the crucial Mi Cang Road.
The Tao people living along the way became his best helpers. Once Guan Yu chose to implement Pang Tong's original plan, and the strange troops went north to raid Hanchang, Danqu, and the Tao people in the Xuanhan area, they would face enemies from both sides.
Therefore, Guan Yu was forced to temporarily suspend his plan and immediately sent people to Langzhong to invite Zhou Lin to Jiangzhou to interview him about wooing the people.
As a result, more than half a month has passed since I came back and forth.
It happened that Liu Bei set out in mid-May and went upstream. Due to the recent rain in the Three Gorges area, the journey was delayed for more than ten days. He did not arrive in Jiangzhou until the end of May, where he happened to meet Zhou Lin.
From the Jiangzhou County Government Mansion, standing on the back hill and looking into the distance, you can see the mighty waves of the Yangtze River in the distance and the distinct Yangtze and Diving Rivers.
This made Liu Biao have very high expectations for Cai Mao and Huang Zu at that time. The result was that the greater the expectations, the greater the disappointment.
Zhang Fei also yelled: "If you really want to defy heaven, tear this day apart. My eldest brother comes from a clan and has been fighting in the north and south for many years. If destiny cannot allow the Han Dynasty to continue, how can the eldest brother be as powerful as he is today? This shows that destiny is the destiny of the people."
It is changing, and it will definitely come to my eldest brother in the end!"
Zhou Qun replied: "The Five Emperors' Seat was hanging high at that time, and there were stars in it. But then it became dim because of the blooming of the three male stars. Only the White Emperor's Rejecting Star in the West is still bright. Maybe the White Emperor should be on General Zuo.
It’s just that Zhao Rei Xing has gone silent now.”
All the officials in the city, big and small, have arrived here. Except for Zhao Yun, who went north to serve as a partial army, and the generals stationed in military camps scattered throughout Jiangzhou, the rest of Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, Taishi Ci, Pang Tong, Xu Shu, Sun Qian, and Mi Zhu also came.
Pang Tong and Xu Shu looked at each other hesitantly.
Xu Shu pondered and said: "At this time, those who exclusively occupy the land in the west are Liu Zhang who controls Yizhou, Zhang Lu who controls Hanzhong, Han Sui who controls Liangzhou, Ma Chao who controls Guanzhong, and Song Jian who controls Panhan. What you mean by this is that these people will all be lost.
Their land?”
Zhou Lin and Zhou Qun got off the boat and saluted quickly when they arrived in front of Liu Bei: "Lin (Qun) has met General Zuo."
Knowing that the Zhou family's help was needed for this matter, he quickly came to greet him in person.
When the news of their defeat spread, Liu Biao died of illness within two months.
Because a well in the city often emitted white gas, like a white dragon, so he named himself Baidi and named the city Baidi City.
Zhou Lin did not go to Jiangdong this year. He only made a trip to Jingzhou. He just returned from his trip last month and brought Jingzhou wine, fried tea, paper books, porcelain, ironware, rice, etc. He happened to be in Langzhong yet.
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"No gifts, no gifts."
Historically, he was a scholar in the Shu Han Dynasty and an astronomer. Simply put, he was a metaphysician who watched celestial phenomena to predict good and bad luck. At that time, he was called the art of prophecy.
Soon the ship docked.
Zhang Fei's words made Guan Yu look at him with admiration, and he said: "The words of the third brother are very reasonable. The ancient "Spring and Autumn" righteousness is, "people follow the king, and the king follows heaven." However, today the king follows people, Cao Cao is not
Oh my god, my brother just wants to show off to the world, retreat from the feudal lords, and seek help from the great officials, in order to achieve the king’s goals!”
The leader had a majestic face, graceful appearance, and the air of a monarch. When Zhou Qun took a look at it, he whispered: "This man has the appearance of an emperor!"
Liu Bei arrived in Jiangzhou this morning.
If this process goes well, it often lasts from several months to a year. If it doesn't go well, it may be delayed even longer due to war or natural disasters. Therefore, Zhou's business can only go back and forth to Jiangdong twice a year.
Zhang Fei also shouted.
Zhou Qun wanted to say something else, but Zhou Lin stopped him, raised his hand to Liu Bei and said: "General Zuo, this destiny is inherently impermanent. Otherwise, how could the destiny belong to the Han Dynasty if it is in the Zhou Dynasty? Therefore, even if there are some stars, it is not surprising.
I am willing to send an envoy to the people to convey General Zuo’s wishes to them."
"Please allow me to go to Danqu to meet all the Yi kings regarding this matter."
"future?"
Zhou Qun shook his head and said: "I only inferred based on the astrology. Because I didn't see the Sun Shou outside suddenly brighten, so I felt that this change was caused by San Gong and not the Sun Shou."
Therefore, if Zhou Qun calculated this point before October of the year before last, even if it was a mistake, it was indeed a divine calculation. In the Han Dynasty, an era when prophecy was extremely popular, it would have attracted great attention.
"That's General Zuo."
"General Zuo is here too."
After all, whether we can capture Yizhou and Hanzhong will indeed require their help.
Zhou Lin said: "That is General Zuo's flag."
"Wait a minute."
Zhou Qun said: "But it is possible."
"I am willing to do the hard work of dogs and horses."
In Zhou Qun's eyes, the Emperor Star representing the Emperor Liu Xie is now dim, a comet is passing through the Five Princes galaxy in the west, and the Sun Keeper in the south is not bright, but the stars representing the Three Lords are shining brightly.
Liu Bei looked around at the crowd and said, "I have to carry out the inheritance of my ancestors, so I have to do it. This battle is my last chance to get Hanzhong and Yizhou. If Zhang Lu gets Xichuan, he will have Hanzhong to the north and Yizhou to the south.
In just a few years, he can raise hundreds of thousands of powerful soldiers, and I will never allow him to gain power."
"I'll go too."
Zhou Qun said: "Previously I saw Xingbo among the five princes, and the five princes dominated Yizhou in the southwest. Qun thought that those who exclusively occupied the land in the west would lose their land."
Zhou Qun said: "I saw that the purple wall in the east was dark and the three stars were bright. I'm afraid something will change in the north."
In reality, Gongsun Shu only divided the southwest and was quickly eliminated by Emperor Guangwu Liu Xiu, without establishing an empire.
The White Emperor on the stars is only one of the five emperors, not the central emperor.
But Liu Bei remembered that Zhou Qun had said that the Five Emperors' Throne was hanging high, so he quickly asked: "What about the Five Emperors' Throne?"
Zhou Lin introduced: "General Zuo, this is my elder brother Zhou Qun, whose courtesy name is Zhongzhi. I told the general last time that my brother is good at prophecies. He once said that there are five emperors' thrones hanging high and stars floating in the sky.
, it shows that there are wise people in the country who have made Yanhan prosperous."
During the Han Dynasty, Dianjiang County had three rivers converging and merging, namely Fu River, Xihan River and Diving River.
"oh?"
So people may not necessarily sell his face.
Liu Bei waved his hand and said: "I have been traveling in the north and south for many years, and I have done countless battles, big and small. This time I went to Mengtou to meet with the seven surnamed Yi kings. Firstly, I wanted them to see my sincerity, and secondly, I wanted to have an interview in person.
Let them rest assured. If I don’t dare to go, how can I let them know that I value them?”
At that time, Gongsun Shu took control of Shu and built a city in Yufu County.
Langzhong happened to be located along the West Han River. When doing business, the Zhou family set out from Langzhong and arrived in Jiangzhou. They did trade in Jiangzhou and sold Yizhou specialties. The fleet then set off from Jiangzhou and arrived in Jiangling, Jingzhou, where they traded.
After picking up the goods, continue south to Wu County and then return.
At that time, he happily went up and held Zhou Qun's hand and said: "It turns out that sir is Ji Zhi's brother. Ji Zhi mentioned him to me several times before, saying that his prophecies were so accurate that he could even predict the death of King Chu.
arrive?"
Asked about Zhou Qun's major, he said very proudly: "Yes, in October of last year, I saw a star appearing between the Quail's Tail star. The Quail's Tail star belongs to the Jingzhou boundary, which heralded the illness of King Chu."
When Guan Yu sent people north along the river, Zhou Lin was purchasing medicinal materials, salt, Shu brocade and other specialties from some rural pavilions in the south of Chongguo County in preparation for the next business event. Therefore, he was delayed for a few days and only arrived today.
Bai Di recruits and rejects stars?
Gongsun Shu?
Liu Bei thought of this name in his mind.
Liu Bei was puzzled and said: "Now, besides me, who else in the world can make Zhang Lu lose his place?"
That Confucian scholar was Zhou Lin's cousin Zhou Qun.
Soon the group arrived at the county government residence. After everyone sat down, Liu Bei took the host position and said to the two of them: "Mr. Ji Zhi, Mr. Zhong Zhi, I believe you all know the purpose of inviting you here today. Please also invite Mr.
Can you teach me if this trip is possible?"
Guan Yu also said: "If my eldest brother wants to go, then I will go too."
Zhou Qun explained: "The stars are not static, and they may indicate a long-term situation in the future. Zhang Lu may lose his place not now, but in the future."
Zhou Lin stood on tiptoe and looked far away. He noticed the flag above the pier and said with some surprise: "Brother, it seems that it is not just General Guan."
In the future, most of the Yangtze River will be under the rule of Liu Bei. As a large merchant family that relies on Yangtze River trade, it is certainly not a bad thing for the Zhou family to become an official under Liu Bei.
But because the person has no sales channel and is forced to sell things to him at a low price, he must feel unhappy.
Moreover, Cao Cao has not yet eliminated the Yuan family, and even Jizhou has not yet been completely captured. If it develops smoothly in the direction Liu Biao expected, it may not be possible to rule the world within five years.
"Brother."
The two of them bowed their hands and thanked each other.
Liu Bei liked to hear this.
Reading "Spring and Autumn" every day is still effective. At least Guan Yu's remarks can be said to be accurate and very reasonable.
When Zhou Qun saw Zhou Lin's promise, he did not refuse. He handed over his hand and said, "Qun is also willing to do the work of dogs and horses."
Jingzhou now belongs to Liu Bei.
"Brother is right."
"this"
Liu Bei nodded with a smile and said: "Okay, then we three brothers will go together. Two military advisors, please sit in Jiangzhou. I will personally go to Mengtou and persuade the seven surnamed Yi kings to get out of the way."
Liu, Guan, and Zhang cannot be distracted when doing important things.
Liu Bei then looked at Zhou Lin and said, "Ji Zhi, I want to use troops against Hanzhong. Do you have any way to convince the Han people?"
This is enough to show Liu Bei's respect for the Zhou family.
Liu Bei thought for a while and said: "Sir, you are really a man of gods. Around October of the previous year, the King of Chu suddenly heard the bad news and fell ill. He died at the beginning of last year."
"Ji Zhi."
Liu Bei had heard from Zhou Lin before that Zhou Qun's predictions were very accurate, so when he saw Zhou Qun now, he also took him seriously and invited him to the county government mansion.
Liu Bei stood up and said loudly: "Since Ji Zhi is working under me, and now you are going to Danqu to see the King of Yi with the seventh surname, how can I let you go into danger alone? I will also accompany you on this trip and go to Mengtou myself."
Although he was doing business with people, business was business and friendship was friendship. It was not like he had never done anything like buying low and selling high in the past.
The three rivers met at Dianjiang and then formed a river, which was the Jialing River in later generations. The river surged southward, merged with the Yangtze River in Jiangzhou, that is, Chongqing, and finally rushed to the east of the Yangtze River and turned into the East China Sea.
So Liu Bei just flashed this idea in his mind, and said in a deep voice: "I am neither the White Emperor nor the Sun Shou. I am an assistant minister of the emperor. In the name of the emperor, I command to conquer the bandits from all directions. One day I will destroy Cao Cao and save Cao Cao.
The great Han is in danger. If Zhang Lu stands in front of me, I will destroy Zhang Lu. If Cao Cao comes, I will defeat him in the same way."
Liu Bei's expression changed slightly and he said: "You mean, in the future it will be Cao Cao who makes the western princes lose their land?"
But Zhou Qun suddenly said: "I saw a dim hall last month, and I am afraid there is danger. If we go out to the side of the army, it will be disadvantageous, so we should be careful."
Among them, Taiyang Shou refers to the ministers or generals who assist the emperor.
In this way, judging from the situation at the time, he would soon become the Lord of the South.
Liu Bei said with great joy: "Then my trip to the north to attack Hanzhong, does it mean that Zhang Lu will lose Hanzhong?"
But whether on the stars or in reality, Bai Di is not a good name.
"It doesn't matter."
"oh?"
"Thank you, General!"
"It's not me who defies heaven."
Liu Bei looked at Zhou Qun in surprise and said, "Sir, you just said that Zhang Lu might lose his land. Why is this trip so dangerous?"
Zhou Lin said with a smile: "You see, General Guan has already personally greeted us at the dock."
If this battle goes well, Yizhou will also belong to him.
"oh?"
Zhou Qun looked from a distance. As the ship got closer and closer to the dock, he saw that the dock was commandeered by a group of soldiers. Among the crowd, there were about ten people looking towards the ship.
In the twelfth year of Jian'an, at the end of September, the news of Huang Zu's defeat first reached Liu Biao's ears, which made him fall ill. Then in October, the news of Cai Mao's defeat came, which made him so angry that he couldn't get out of bed.
Calculating the time, it was indeed in October of the year before last that Liu Biao became seriously ill.
As a businessman, this kind of operation is normal.
The ancient astrological theory has its corresponding. For example, the Ziwei star corresponds to the emperor, and the five North Pole stars are the prince, the emperor, the concubine, the harem, and the Tianshu. The three stars refer to the three stars in Orion, which refer to the Taiwei and Situ.
, Sikong.
Zhou Qun asked: "Is there anyone else?"
At least Cao Cao didn't call himself prime minister yet. Before the north was recovered, he was still Sikong. That's why Zhou Qun felt that the celestial phenomenon might be on Cao Cao.
Jiangzhou Wharf was already crowded with people. Zhou Lin was riding an ordinary merchant ship. He stood on the side of the ship and looked at the wharf. There was also a Confucian scholar in his thirties or close to forty years old beside him.
After the ship docked, Liu Bei greeted him cordially.
Liu Bei was overjoyed and said: "Okay, Zhongzhi is a well-read man and a good observer of celestial phenomena. You can be said to be a model scholar. I will appoint you as the scholar captain to be in charge of celestial affairs. Although Ji Zhi is a businessman, he is loyal to the country. I will appoint you as a scholar."
You work as a lieutenant for General Zuo."
Zhou Lin hurriedly said: "General Zuo can just sit in Jiangzhou."
Liu Bei went up to help Zhou Lin up, then looked at Zhou Qun and asked, "Who is this?"
Zhou Lin replied obediently.
Zhou Lin didn't dare to guarantee it.
Zhou Qun said with emotion: "General Zuo is so courteous to the corporal, which is touching."
Mainly because Liu Biao was still dreaming of dominating the south at that time, thinking that Huang Zu could destroy Jiangdong and Cai Mao could take Yizhou.
Zhou Qun nodded and said, "Not bad."
Liu Bei was very happy and asked: "I wonder if the Zhou family in Langzhong is willing to serve as an official? I would like to recruit two of them as officials?"
Zhou Lin said.
Zhou Qun was surprised and said: "It is good for General Zuo to have such ambitions, but the sky is like this. If we force a conquest, it would be against nature. How can we force it?"
But Liu Bei had already decided, so they had no choice but to say: "Wei."
At that moment, Liu Bei did not hesitate.
On the second day, he led only a thousand personal guardsmen from Chen to the north in a mighty manner.
Liu Guan and Zhang Sandao attended the meeting and went to Wakou Pass in person to say that they would surrender to the king!