At the end of August in the 14th year of Jian'an, Liu Bei mobilized more than 100,000 troops to surround Chengdu.
Among them, there are 50,000 elites as the main force, 30,000 Dongzhou soldiers, 20,000 early teams recruited from Youzhou, Xuzhou, Yuzhou, Nanyang and other places, and 100,000 soldiers.
Although the combat effectiveness of the Chi people's army is not high, the overwhelming crowds of people can still give a huge sense of oppression to the more than 10,000 Lu troops in Chengdu.
What's more, Guan Yu led his army north to join Liu Bei's army, with a total of 120,000 troops and horses, and surrounded Chengdu.
At this time, in a camp behind Guan Yu's troops, Liu Zhang and many of his counselors discussed the current situation.
After escaping from Chengdu, Liu Zhang went south along the Yangtze River and ran to Jiangyang.
Jiangyang has been occupied by Guan Yu. After Liu Zhang and others arrived, the guard reported the situation to Guan Yu, who invited them to Zizhong.
Liu Zhang had nowhere to go, so he had to go to the Guan Yu camp in Zizhong first and stayed there for more than half a month, waiting for Liu Bei's main force to arrive.
After arriving in Zizhong, Guan Yu treated Liu Zhang very politely. After all, their reason for entering Shu was to help the same clan defeat Zhang Lu, so they could not be too rude to Liu Zhang.
Liu Zhang's expression did not change, but his heart was filled with joy.
Zhang Lu took the opportunity to go south and occupied Bazhong, Badong and other places.
"Very good, very good."
Liu Zhang took out a small bag from his arms and took out the contents. It was a silver turtle button seal.
Damn it.
So Liu Zhang wanted to ask his advisers how he could ask Liu Bei to return to Yizhou.
"What can I do?"
Being frightened by Zhang Song, Liu Zhang, who was already timid, trembled and said, "Then what should I do?"
Zhang Song nodded.
They are right.
Liu Zhang nodded slightly and agreed with their suggestions.
But when Liu Yan died and Zhang Lu took control of Hanzhong, Gan Ning, Shen Mi, and Lou Fa of Bajun rebelled, and later Zhao Wei also rebelled.
However, at this time Zhang Song said: "Ming Gong, you must not do this!"
I saw Liu Bei holding Liu Zhang's hand, looking around at everyone 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 Dynasty, you should do your part. My brother's heart is moved.
I am willing to take over my brother's ambition and govern Yizhou well. In the future, I will make an expedition to the Central Plains and restore the Han Dynasty. I will never forget those people who have helped me, such as Burui and my brother."
Zheng Du nodded slightly and said to Liu Zhang: "Ziqiao's words are indeed reasonable."
"Liu Bei cherishes his reputation. He has indeed made many offers in Jingzhou. Ordinary people would have been willing to take over Jingzhou."
"It doesn't matter. It doesn't matter."
Except for Fazheng who did not come, many generals and counselors had already arrived.
Liu Bei waved his hand: "We are all members of the clan, and we should help each other."
But Liu Zhang thought for a while and said: "Forget it, there is no need to bring so many people. Too many people will make Liu Bei unhappy. Just Zi Qiao and Ji Guixun'er can go with me."
But it doesn’t make sense if you have the audacity to ask for feathers when others cherish them.
After Chen finished telling the truth, there was silence in the venue.
Historically, Liu Bei attacked Luocheng and fought for a year before conquering it. Finally, he fought outside Chengdu and forced Liu Zhang to surrender.
Liu Zhang nodded and stood up. What should come will always come.
Because what Zhang Song said is true.
As Zhang Song expected, Liu Bei would definitely refuse. After making three concessions and three concessions, he would be able to reluctantly offer Yizhou to Liu Bei. At most, he would give Bajun and Hanzhong to him. In the end, he would become powerless.
The person should be good.
"Hmm."
Wang Lei said: "The people have always valued profits over righteousness. When Ming Gong asked Pang Xi, Li Si and others to attack Zhang Lu but could not defeat them, they immediately defected to Zhang Lu. Now that Liu Bei is powerful, it is natural for them to defect to Liu Bei. Ba
In the land of Dongbazhong, it was because of Pang Xi's incompetence that Zhang Lu became powerful."
"I'll go too."
Liu Zhang asked hurriedly.
Liu Zhang wondered: "Why."
"Xuan De's reputation for benevolence and righteousness spread far and wide, and even the people of Zhi worked for Xuande."
Everyone was silent for a moment.
Zheng Du explained: "The method of retreat is to advance by offering Xichuan to Liu Bei, so that Liu Bei will not be able to harm Ming Gong, and it is very likely that Shu County and Qianwei County will be returned to us."
Several people wanted to come together.
Liu Xun said: "Now is not the time to talk about killing people. Father, the top priority is to find a way to get Yizhou back from Liu Bei. Even if Ba County and Hanzhong County are given to Liu Bei, at least Shu County Guanghan County and Qianwei County must be in
In our hands.”
In fact, in the early years of Liu Yan's reign, the territory was still very large. Except for southern Yizhou, which was later Yunnan, where control was weak, the entire northern Yizhou was under Liu Yan's control.
"No, no."
"this"
Previously, Zhang Lu sent his generals Yang Ren and Yang Ang to garrison Deyang and Guanghan respectively. Deyang was not the current Deyang County, but Mianzhu.
Seeing Liu Zhang, Liu Bei enthusiastically went up to hold his hand and said with a smile: "Brother, you are frightened. How is your daily life after leaving Chengdu?"
Wu Yi was not here in Guan Yu's army, but Fei Guan was a scholar and had been working as a clerk in Liu Bei's army. He was also in the camp at this time, his face slightly red.
Zhang Song nodded, looked around the crowd and said: "You all must understand one thing. Our current situation is extremely dangerous. We are in the midst of Liu Bei's army. If Ming Gong thinks he is justified and goes to ask for it, Liu Bei will be afraid of evil and will
We killed them all, and then put the blame on Zhang Lu, saying that Zhang Lu killed Duke Ming. Even if everyone in the world knows that Duke Ming was killed by Liu Bei, who can avenge Duke Ming?"
In the tent, everyone sat in rows. Liu Zhang looked around and sighed: "Everyone, Liu Bei actually captured Hanzhong without saying a word. Even the people of Ji have surrendered to him. Now he has a crowd of more than 100,000. Yizhou is afraid
No guarantee."
"Father, let me follow you."
"Brother!"
If he had not been attacked by Zhang Lu at that time, and if there were no internal or external troubles, he would have dealt with Dongzhou Bing's family in a rage, just like he had dealt with Zhang Lu's family.
These two cities are just north of Chengdu. Their specific locations are Deyang City and Guanghan City in Sichuan Province in later generations. They are regarded as the two northern barriers of Chengdu.
"I see."
The main reason is that he not only surrendered with Wu Yi, but he was also Liu Zhang's brother-in-law and Liu Yan's son-in-law. Although he was young, only in his twenties, it was understandable that he did not want to die in battle and chose to surrender, but it was not easy to face Liu Zhang.
This is different from the original statement.
With this thought in his mind, Liu Zhang showed a sad expression on his face, handed the seal of the Yizhou pastoral official to Liu Bei, and said with tears: "Xian brother, only a virtuous brother can pacify Yizhou, and only a virtuous brother can pacify this world."
Only my brother can be revived. For the sake of the people of Yizhou and the common people of the world, my dear brother, please don’t refuse!"
This made Liu Zhang's mood hit rock bottom.
"Not only Jingzhou, he also made several concessions when he was in Xuzhou. He took over Xuzhou only after Xuzhou Mu Tao Qian died of illness. It can be seen that he still attaches great importance to reputation and does not want to be said to be robbing other people's inheritance."
Zhang Song said: "Cao Cao in the north has not yet completely recovered Guandong. Liu Bei is entering Xichuan at this time. It is very likely that he wants to take Yizhou, Xiliang and Guanzhong while Cao Cao has no time to take care of Guanzhong. If Ming Gong does not give him
, I’m afraid Ming Gong will be harmed by him.”
Wang Lei also said: "It is true. Anyway, Bajun and Hanzhong have not been in our hands all this time. Compared with Zhang Lu who has always had arrogant ambitions around him, it would be better to form an alliance with Liu Bei, the same clan, to help the Han Dynasty and revive the country."
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"I would also like to go with you."
"What's the point?"
"Not a true offering."
"Damaged by it?"
Liu Bei was so moved that he shed tears. He hugged Liu Zhang and cried loudly: "You and I are from the same clan, so we should support each other. How can we do this? My brother has good intentions, and my little brother has accepted them."
Others Wang Lei, Chen Shi, Gong Yang and others also approved Zhang Song's suggestion.
Ying Shao's "Han Guan Yi" records: "The princes and kings have gold seals and camel buttons. The princes and even the prime ministers, the Taiwei and the three princes, the generals in front, left and right, have gold seals and turtle buttons."
After all, he has never gained it before, so he can't expect others to help him regain the territory and give him the territory he lost before.
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 personal uncle. He has a noble status and is also a face-saving person. If he really seizes the inheritance of the same clan, it will also hinder his reputation. I want to come to Princess Ming."
Even if we hand over Bajun and Hanzhong to Liu Bei, he will not make things difficult for us."
However, this time he had too many troops and did not need to break the city at all. He directly surrounded three cities including Chengdu and arrived outside Chengdu yesterday.
At that time, Liu Zhang did not bring his family or generals, but only Zhang Song, Zheng Du and his eldest son Liu Xun.
Zhang Song looked around the crowd and said.
Liu Zhang's most trusted boss before was named Wang Shang, and he discussed all 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 are around to discuss matters.
Liu Zhang was a little flattered and said hurriedly: "How many troops does Xuande bring?"
"It's not that simple."
Your Liu Zhang family property was taken back by others. Logically speaking, it is reasonable for Liu Bei to occupy Yizhou.
Zhang Song said with a smile: "Isn't the incident in Jingzhou the basis?"
But at this time, he was at the end of his rope, fighting with Zhang Lu and losing both sides. He was completely unable to use force to take Yizhou back.
Liu Bei smiled and said: "It's only more than 100,000, which is not much. Our Jingzhou is a vast territory and rich in resources, and we have 300,000 armored men. This time I came here with only 50,000 people, and the rest are mostly soldiers."
After saying that, he turned his head and said to Liu Zhang: "Don't worry, brother, I will report to the court this time that my cousin will be the king of Shu. From now on, my brother's family business will last for generations. As long as I, Liu Bei, am here, my brother will always be the king of Shu."
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The approximate scope is the area southwest of Fujiang in later generations, Chengdu - Leshan - Zigong - Yibin - Luzhou - Chongqing. Guang'an, Nanchong, Dazhou and Bazhong to the east of Fujiang are not in Liu Zhang's hands.
Liu Zhang originally wanted to continue to say that he would give Yizhou to Liu Bei, but suddenly he felt something was wrong, and the official seal in his hand was taken away by Liu Bei. The following sentence seemed to be the same.
After Liu Zhang left, Guan Yu had already sent someone to pick them up, prepared a carriage, and headed towards Chengdu.
The end of the camp could not be seen at a glance, stretching for more than ten miles. The flags covered the sky and the sun, and there were probably thousands of tents used only for living.
"Ming Gong."
Because they all know that what Chen Shi said is the truth.
Although Zhang Lu's problem seemed to be solved, he had just emerged from the wolf's den and entered the tiger's den again, and an even more ruthless one came from the outside.
Therefore, if Liu Bei could return his original territory to him, even if all the Bajun and Hanzhong areas including Jiangzhou were given to Liu Bei, Liu Zhang would not be completely unacceptable.
Don't you understand?
Liu Zhang was dumbfounded at that time.
"good."
Zhang Song continued: "When Liu Bei makes several concessions, Ming Gong will give Bajun and Hanzhong to Liu Bei to repay his kindness. Not only will he be able to preserve the foundation of Yizhou, but he will also be able to unite with Cao Cao or Liu Bei in the future.
Even if you can't win, you can still protect yourself in troubled times."
Liu Bei did not sit in the main seat, but sat in the first left-hand position of the main seat, leaving the first right-hand position to Liu Zhang. In this way, the two sides sat opposite each other, indicating that they had equal status.
Zhang Song added: "At that time, Liu Bei can legitimately occupy Xichuan. He owns Jingzhou and Xichuan, and occupies nearly half of the world, with more than 200,000 followers. Cao Cao cannot look south, and Jiangdong is no match for Liu Bei.
At that time, the world will only kneel at Liu Bei's feet and praise his wisdom. After Ming Gong dies, no one will know about it. This is the most sad thing."
At this time, Liu Bei's army finally arrived in Chengdu. He did not break Luocheng first and then fight to Chengdu as in history.
"Come, come, brother, come into the tent and rest."
Zheng Du was known for his strategizing, and in history he almost used tricks to force Liu Bei to retreat. He muttered: "Liu Bei came here with the intention of annexing Yizhou. Even if he took the initiative to ask for Liu Bei, he would probably push back.
Yizhou will not be returned to Ming Gong."
About half an hour later, Liu Zhang's carriage arrived outside Chengdu.
Liu Bei not only pushed for concessions in Jingzhou, but also in Xuzhou.
Liu Bei's army is currently more than ten miles away from Guan Yu's army. After the two sides meet up, Liu Zhang will definitely go to see Liu Bei.
Liu Zhang held the silver seal with both hands, stood up, walked to Liu Bei, knelt down on one knee and said: "Xian brother, you are a great talent in the clan, and I am far inferior to you. Now that the emperor has been kidnapped by Cao Cao, the Han Dynasty is in danger, and only Xian
Only my younger brother can revitalize the Han Dynasty, and Liu Zhang is not talented. I am willing to dedicate Yizhou to my virtuous brother, help my virtuous brother Cao Cao to conquer the north, welcome the emperor, and revive the Han Dynasty."
Two or three kittens went to see Liu Bei. The dignified Yizhou pastor was in such a state of desolation. If Liu Bei couldn't bear it after seeing it, he would be merciful and return Yizhou to him. Wouldn't it be wonderful?
Only Banan and Brazil are still in the hands of Pang Xi, the governor of Brazil appointed by Liu Zhang, and Pang Xi is not a good person. He once had the idea of self-reliance and obeyed the instructions but not the propaganda. Therefore, only Shu was actually in the hands of Liu Zhang.
County and part of Jianwei County.
Zheng Du asked: "Is there any basis for this?"
Liu Zhang sighed.
"oops."
After agreeing to make three concessions and three resignations, in the end he took back Yizhou's property with tears in his eyes?
What the hell is going on?
"Is this all for the great Han Dynasty?"
Zhang Song said with a smile: "My lord, don't forget that Liu Qi of Jingzhou wanted to give Jingzhou to Liu Bei many times, but Liu Bei refused many times. In the end, Liu Qi died of illness and delayed his will before reluctantly agreeing. Song thought that although Liu Bei wanted to
Jingzhou also cherishes its reputation, and seizing the same sect's inheritance is not good for its reputation, so if Ming Gong offered to offer it, he would refuse it."
Liu Bei also had one of these, but his seal was made of gold, called the Golden Turtle Button Seal.
Zheng Du also said: "Yes, Zi Qiao's words, let me think about it for a while, and it seems to make sense. Liu Bei's attack on Xichuan cost a lot of soldiers, horses and food. If Princess Ming wants to ask for it, wouldn't it make him unhappy? Instead, she might be punished by him.
Poisonous hand. If you take the initiative to sacrifice and reciprocate, Liu Bei will not do anything too great."
Liu Zhang looked back at Zhang Song and Zheng Du blankly.
"oh?"
Liu Bei greeted Liu Zhang and took him to his general's tent.
After everyone sat down and the two sides chatted for a while, Liu Zhang changed the subject and sighed: "Speaking of which, when I sent Wu Yi to attack Jingzhou, it was my wise brother who defeated him."
Liu Zhang sighed: "Do you really want me to offer Xichuan?"
The two of them seemed shocked and looked at each other.
Chen Shi also sighed and said: "Nowadays, the people are slaves and we are fish and meat. Without soldiers and horses, how can Liu Bei hand Yizhou back to us?"
Liu Zhang was stunned.
Liu Zhang sighed in his heart and turned his head to look at Liu Bei's camp.
"Retreat to advance."
No one spoke.
Liu Zhang was puzzled and said, "I'm going to offer Xichuan to him, but I'm afraid it's too late for him to be happy."
Among them were Zhang Song, Wang Lei, Zheng Du, Chen Shi, Gong Yang, etc. In addition, the eldest son Liu Xun and the second son Liu Chan were also there.
Liu Zhang was shocked. He was cowardly by nature and was very afraid of death.
Then others were dumbfounded.
Doing this is just pretending to be pitiful.
The general's tent was very huge, comparable to the hall of a house, covering an area of several hundred square meters. Many generals and counselors also came over and sat in rows.
Candles were burning in the tent, and the interlaced light and dark stars and candlelight reflected Liu Zhang's uncertain face.
I saw Liu Bei bursting into tears. He grabbed the official seal and took Liu Zhang's hand and said, "Brother is kind and I accept it."
Liu Zhang smiled bitterly.
How many troops does this require?
Guanghan is not a county, but Guanghan County, where Luocheng is located, so in fact Deyang and Guanghan are Mianzhu and Luocheng.
"Um."
Liu Zhang thought.
In fact, it wasn't that he didn't want to embarrass the Dongzhou military family, it was because he simply didn't have the ability, and secondly, he was afraid of causing anger and resentment, so he just ignored it.
After smiling bitterly for a moment, Liu Zhang raised his hand and said, "This time, I still have to thank my dear brother for sending troops to help, otherwise I will be destroyed by my slaves."
Zhang Song also stood up and said: "I will go with Duke Ming."
"Exactly."
At this time Liu Bei was already waiting outside the camp.
Everyone hesitated for a moment, but Zheng Du was very resourceful, so he asked: "Is it possible that Zi Qiao wants Duke Ming to offer Xichuan to Liu Bei?"
The reason why the materials are different is that the Zhou Mu is two thousand stones and the seal is made of silver. Although Liu Bei is also a Zhou Mu, he has two other identities, Lieutenant and General Zuo, so the seal is made of gold.
How can there be such truth in this world when you spit out the meat that has reached your mouth?
Now you take the initiative to donate, allowing Liu Bei to get Bajun and Hanzhong justifiably. Although the best Shujun was not handed over, this is also the best result.
"yes."
"Ziqiao's words are indeed reasonable."
hey-hey.
Liu Bei smiled and said: "Back then, I was favored and taken in by the King of Chu. I had no choice but to send troops to serve the King of Chu. However, the King of Chu pretended to be the emperor, so I had no choice but to raise an army to resist. Fortunately, my clan brothers were kind and did not embarrass the Dongzhou soldiers' families.
, I just have some soldiers and horses that I can use, and I have always wanted to thank my clan brother in person for this matter."
The first direction he looked at at this time was naturally the majestic and tall Chengdu City, but Chengdu City seemed to have almost turned into someone else's shape. The flags were fluttering above, and Zhang Lu's army watched nervously on the city tower.
Zhang Song smiled and said: "Don't be anxious, Ming Gong. 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 this, Ming Gong must use other methods."
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 in vain. This method of retreating in order to advance may be the best way.
When Liu Bei is in front of me, he will know what to say."
Got it?
Liu Bei was shocked. He stood up and pulled Liu Zhang up and said, "This can't be done. You and I are from the same clan. How can I seize the inheritance of the same clan?"
At this time, Zhang Ren, the general guarding outside the tent, came in and said: "General Zuo has arrived in Chengdu. General Guan said he would like to invite Duke Ming to go with him to meet with General Zuo."
Retreat to advance?
If Liu Bei was cruel enough to sink Liu Zhang and others into the river, and then put the blame on Zhang Lu, no one would be able to say anything.
At this moment, Liu Zhang still had a few close associates with him, and the generals had basically been abandoned by him. Many people had also fled, and there were not many people left with Liu Zhang.
After a long time, Liu Zhang sighed and said in a deep voice: "Ji Gui, is there a way to teach me?"
Liu Bei was said to be a loyal man and would never take away other people's property?
Ten thousand grass and mud horses galloped past in my heart.
The tears in my eyes were just forced to squeeze out two drops at first, but now they are pouring down.