Xun You marched all the way and was about to arrive in Langzhong. Yuan Shu's telegram was sent directly.
"Bring it to me and watch."
Hearing that it was Yuan Shu's telegram, Xun You was also puzzled. After receiving the telegram, he began to look at it carefully.
After reading this, Xun You's brows furrowed tightly.
"What's wrong, military advisor?"
Taishi Ci looked at Xun You frowning, and couldn't help but also frowned.
"In the Chengdu mutiny, Liu Bei has replaced Liu Yan. At the same time, 150,000 southern barbarian troops are about to go north to support the battle. The Lord wants us to negotiate peace with the prefect immediately, win his support as much as possible, and then fight as quickly as possible
The troops marched into Dongguanghan County."
Xun You shook his head and directly told the contents of Yuan Shu's telegram.
"Isn't this a good thing?
Why is the military advisor still frowning?"
After hearing Xun You's words, Taishi Ci was also stunned. Isn't this great?
"What I worry about is not Brazil County, but the Southern Barbarians."
Xun You's brows did not relax. He was thinking about the future of the war. The two counties of Guanghan and Han now had a lot of soldiers and horses. It was impossible to take it rashly. Once the southern barbarians came to kill, it would be difficult.
"They're just barbarians, why be afraid of them?"
When he heard that Xun You was worried about the invasion of the Southern Barbarians, Taishi Ci didn't care. They were just Southern Barbarians. He didn't understand what there was to worry about.
"Ziyi, don't underestimate the Southern Barbarians. They have been able to exist in Yizhou for such a long time, and their combat power cannot be underestimated. If we really need 150,000 troops to assist us, we will definitely have more troubles if we want to capture Chengdu.
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Compared with Tai Shici's optimism, Xun You is not optimistic. The Southern Barbarians have many soldiers and horses, and they have lived in a harsh environment for a long time. They are all strong people. It is really difficult to fight against them.
"So what do we do now?"
Taishi Ci never took foreigners seriously, otherwise in the Han Dynasty, there would be no words about a Han being a Wuhu. But since Xun You said so, it proves that these southern barbarians are definitely difficult to deal with.
"Now we can only take one step at a time. First send someone to discuss with Qiao Zhou, the governor of Bajun, to see if he is willing to surrender."
Xun You had nothing to say, and now he could only act quickly according to Yuan Shu's wishes.
"promise."
Soon a scout left the army and ran towards Langzhong.
"Commander, telegram from my lord."
Zhao Yun took Yuan Shu's telegram and came directly to Chen Gong.
"Master's telegram?"
Chen Gong directly took the telegram from Zhao Yun with a skeptical attitude.
"Military advisor, what did my lord say?"
Seeing Chen Gong's excited eyes, Zhao Yun was also confused.
"Changes occurred in Chengdu. Liu Yan ceded the four counties of Yinan to the Southern Barbarians, and the Southern Barbarians sent troops to support them. Liu Bei united with the native Yizhou nobles to launch a mutiny and replaced Liu Yan as the new Yizhou Shepherd. At the same time, the Southern Barbarians defeated the army with a force of 150,000.
We are about to head north in the next day, and the Lord requires us to negotiate with the governors along the way to obtain their cooperation and head to Chengdu as quickly as possible."
Chen Gong directly read the contents of the telegram to Zhao Yun.
"Liu Bei is launching a rebellion now. Isn't this asking for death?"
Hearing Chen Gong's words, Zhao Yu was also stunned. Now that his army is approaching, you still dare to fight in a nest. You are really arrogant.
"Well, send someone directly to Jiangzhou immediately. I want to negotiate with the prefect Yan Yan."
Chen Gong nodded. What they have to do now is to compete with Liu Bei for time and capture Yan Yan first. Otherwise, the army will be slow to advance westward.
"promise."
Soon, more than a dozen people on fast horses disembarked from the ship and rushed towards Jiangzhou by land.
Xun You was not far from Langzhong, so he arrived at the city in three days on horseback.
"who?
For what?”
Seeing the scout running towards him, the soldiers outside the city unsheathed their swords and asked him what his purpose was.
"I am the envoy under Xun You, the shepherd of Liangzhou. I have something important to ask to see the prefect of Qiao Zhou."
The scout directly stated his intention to the soldiers.
“Xun You’s envoy?
Wait a minute, I'll go report."
When they heard that the other party was Xun You's envoy, the soldiers were stunned, immediately clasped their fists at the other party, and then sent people to the city to report the news to Qiao Zhou.
"What?
Xun You's envoy is outside the city now?
Please come in now."
When Qiao Zhou heard what the soldiers said, he was also stunned. He didn't understand what Xun You's envoy was doing now.
"promise."
Soon someone came outside the city and brought Xun You's envoy directly into the city.
"Zhang Jian, under the command of Xun You, the shepherd of Liangzhou, pays homage to the prefect."
Zhang Jianneng was chosen as the envoy by Xun You, so he was naturally not a reckless person. When he saw Qiao Zhou, he directly clasped his fists and saluted him.
"Why did Xunzhou Mu send you here?"
Qiao Zhou glanced at Zhang Jian in front of him and directly asked his question.
"Master Taishou, if I don't know what's going on in Chengdu, do you know anything about it?"
Zhang Jian smiled slightly and asked him directly about the situation in Chengdu.
"What happened in Chengdu?"
Hearing Zhang Jian's words, Qiao Zhou was immediately confused. What happened in Chengdu?
What happened in Chengdu, no one knew about it.
"It turns out that you don't know yet. Liu Yan exchanged the land of the four counties of Yinan for the support of the Southern Barbarians, and Liu Bei used this as a reason to launch a mutiny. Liu Yan was defeated and now he has given the throne to Liu Bei. I don't know what the governor is doing.
Thoughts.”
Qiao Zhou does not know the situation in Chengdu now, which means that Liu Bei's people have not arrived here yet, so he has the upper hand.
"Impossible. How could Mr. Zhou Mu do something to understand the Southern Barbarians? How could Liu Bei launch a mutiny? I don't believe it."
Qiao Zhou glanced at Zhang Jian, with a flash of anger in his eyes.
Although Liu Yan has suppressed the local nobles, he has been conscientious since he came to power. He has not made any major mistakes even though he has made meritorious deeds. How could he cut off his own arms and risk the reputation of being a foreigner to unite the southern barbarian tribes? To be honest
He felt this was too outrageous.
"I also know that the governor doesn't want to believe it. Whether you don't accept it or believe it, this is the current fact."
Zhang Jian looked at Qiao Zhou, whose eyes were red, and a ray of light flashed in his eyes.
"Okay, even if what he said is true, why did Xun You send you here?"
After hearing Zhang Jian's words, Qiao Zhou suppressed the anger in his heart and glared at the person in front of him.
"Now the situation in Yizhou has become clear. My lord's army of 100,000 will soon attack Langzhong. Judging from the troops and horses in Langzhong, it will be difficult to resist it. After Langzhong is captured, Chengdu will be within easy reach. Shouldn't your lord now
Let’s think about it for the Qiao family.”
Facing Qiao Zhou, Zhang Jian was extremely calm and directly helped him analyze the situation at hand.
"You mean you want me to surrender?"
Qiao Zhou glanced at Zhang Jian, and he knew what he meant. He was here to persuade him to surrender.
"Well, as the saying goes, a good bird chooses a tree to roost in, and a good minister chooses his master to serve. Liu Bei dares to rebel against Liu Yan as a subordinate. Such a person is not worthy of allegiance at all.
Now that Liu Yan has been placed under house arrest, your lord has no one to be loyal to, and Liu Bei is such a person. Rather than being like this, it would be better to directly surrender to my lord,
Xunzhou Mu also said that the governor of Qiaozhou is a great talent. If he is willing to serve, he can be appointed as the governor of another place and continue to serve the country and benefit the people."
Zhang Jian directly read the speech he had thought up to Qiao Zhou.
"You have to let me think about it."
To be honest, Qiao Zhou had not yet reacted to the situation in Chengdu. Xun You extended an olive branch again, which made his head a little congested.
"I hope you will make a decision. After all, the Qiao family has a great cause. It would be a pity to be buried with Liu Bei in Yizhou."
Zhang Jian knew that now was not the time to force Qiao Zhou, so he directly clasped his fists and asked him to think about his family, whether he wanted to resist and die here with Liu Bei, or whether he wanted to take his family to another place to find a future.
"Someone is here to send the messenger to rest."
Qiao Zhou also clasped his fist at Zhang Jian and directly arranged for him to rest. He was still doubtful about Zhang Jian's words and needed confirmation before making a decision.
"promise."
Soon Zhang Jian was taken down to rest, and Qiao Zhou was also waiting for someone from Chengdu. He believed that if what Zhang Jian said was true, someone would arrive soon.
Two days later, Liu Bei's men finally arrived belatedly and entered Langzhong.
