Chapter 748: The drunkard doesn’t care about drinking
Three days.
From nothing to something, from doubt to recognition.
Even though the soldiers under the tent didn't know Jiang Wan very well, when Cao Cao returned to the camp again, the scene he saw was beyond his imagination.
Should we say that the atmosphere between Xiahou Dun and others and Jiang Wan was harmonious, or that this was their true temperament.
But in short, Cao Cao was relieved to see that everyone now trusted Jiang Wan.
In the same three days, the horsemen assigned by Yi Xiaotian nailed horseshoes to all the nearly 30,000 cavalry in the 100,000-strong army due to the size of the horseshoes they had ordered.
Finally, since the pre-Qin Dynasty, it may be the first truly fully armed heavy cavalry army in history, equipped with iron horse stirrups and iron horseshoes.
Tiger and Leopard Cavalry... After seeing this cavalry army accidentally galloping in the mountains and fields, Zhang He, Xiahou Dun and other generals never closed their jaws again.
It really echoes what Zhang Liao said when he was in Xudu. In the future cavalry, if any family's horses don't have iron horseshoes, after a battle, the only one who suffers will be the one who doesn't have iron horseshoes.
It is also because of all these preparations that the belief in everyone's hearts has become stronger.
In this situation…
At the end of September, the fourteenth year of Jian'an.
When the autumn wind still had the last hint of coolness and turned into a bone-chilling cold wind, Cao Cao ordered his troops and led the army to Tunan.
After passing the arsenal, looking south from the wall of Weiyang Palace, in the wilderness south of Chang'an City, there are black troops standing like mountains and seas.
At the end where every resolute soldier's face looked, on the general's platform, Cao Cao held a spear in his hand and danced in the wind.
The drums and drums are blaring, the war trumpets are long, and the military power that is the best in the world is vividly reflected at this moment.
But that alone is not enough——
At an angle, a cavalry with armored armor was rumbling towards them with the sound of drums. For those who didn’t know, they thought it was the clear thunder exploding in the sky, but this momentum alone was far superior to what was happening at the moment.
The vanguard of Liu Bei's army is gearing up and preparing to march north to Hanzhong to get a share of the pie.
Yes, there may have been only one day difference between them, and the two sides had an incomparable tacit understanding. When Cao Cao brandished his spear and pointed it directly at Baoxie Road, and the army was shouting to kill, shocking the world, and running south with howls -
At this moment in Chengdu...
Liu Bei, with slightly red cheeks, was laughing and talking loudly with Liu Zhang.
Different from the chilly northwest, there is a lazy and leisure atmosphere everywhere in front of the state capital and outside the pavilions.
Even with the scorching sun in the sky, when it shines on Chengdu, the sunlight seems much gentler.
However, this does not mean that these two people have no scruples about the war in the north.
On the contrary...it was precisely because he was well prepared and saw his ministers sharing the same hatred with the enemy that Liu Zhang gained the rare confidence he had gained over the years.
Confidence... is a good thing.
Except for Liu Zhang, a guy like Liu Zhang who had no support, no one was unconfident in being able to stand firm in this troubled world.
Even though Liu Bei was beaten like a rat crossing the street by Cao Cao, it did not affect his ability to visit the brothels with great splendor after the Battle of Chibi.
Of course, this matter was exposed before it completely happened.
But... being carried home from the brothel by his own concubines still did not affect Liu Bei's self-confidence.
It was precisely because of his confidence that he was able to gradually eliminate the estrangement in Liu Zhang's heart by planning a future vision for Liu Zhang even when Liu Zhang was obviously hostile.
"Brother! Brother... I, Liu Zhang, have the opportunity to send troops out of Sichuan today to have a showdown with Cao Cao. It all depends on the confidence that brother gave me! As brother said... As long as you and I work together in this troubled world,
, Even if Cao Cao comes menacingly, I will no longer panic..."
"This wine is for you!"
Liu Zhang was quite excited when he thought that Liu Bei had so many strong generals around him, as well as top strategists like Zhuge Liang who could strategize and win thousands of miles away. Now they have become allies, and in the future, they may be able to take Hanzhong one step ahead of Cao Cao.
, these alone are enough to keep Liu Zhang awake at night.
"Tonight will be a rare and peaceful sleep——"
Thinking like this, Liu Bei, who was opposite him, also picked up the wine cup with a smile and pointed it towards him.
"Brother Xian! If you say that, you are out of touch! You and I came from the same clan, and each of us established our own foundation in these troubled times. Now that the world's major events are gradually becoming clearer, and the Cao thief will not die, my Liu family
The clan will not be able to see its light again for a day. If I don’t help you, brother, it will be unjust."
"Besides... Cao Cao, the Han thief who tried to steal the great achievements of the Han Dynasty, was greatly weakened after experiencing the defeat in Chibi. He thinks that he will never be able to muster the same offensive as before in his lifetime. Therefore, Jiangnan now is the real
The road is smooth - this is not what my brother mentioned intentionally. Although Xichuan is good, the traffic is congested. Now that you and I are joining forces, haven't you thought about heading further east and south after the battle of Hanzhong?"
After clinking glasses, Liu Zhang raised his head and drank the drink in one gulp——
belch…
Liu Zhang was a little drunk because he was so happy.
Just looking at those tall and mighty generals, such as Guan Yu and Zhang Fei, his heart was filled with excitement.
Jiangnan?
A place he had never thought of visiting...
"What brother is talking about is Jingzhou?"
"Jingzhou?"
"No! It's not just Jingzhou!"
Liu Bei suddenly stood up from his seat, waved his sleeves, and showed Liu Zhang a side of him that he had never shown before.
His eyes were full of energy and his face was full of desire.
"We can even take Yangzhou!"
"Take that Jiangdong as your own..."
"To the south of the river, as far as the eye can see, there are all the flags of my Liu family, the Northern Expedition - the Southern Expedition... It is your lifelong wish to recapture the country of the Han Dynasty. Going south to the sea, we can even explore the land that no one has ever reached.
Nanyang—"
Liu Bei's voice was extremely high-pitched, and Liu Zhang, who was staring blankly at Liu Bei's appearance, the flush on his face also showed that he... was moved.
——
"Brother...the journey to Hanzhong is difficult and dangerous. You must be careful. If something goes wrong, just inform Wu Yi, the prefect of Zitong, and he will definitely send Zitong's army to help you -"
"Just feel safe, let's see how my brother captures Hanzhong for you!"
Outside the palace, Liu Bei rode away on horseback - the vanguard of the army has left. The ones left near Chengdu are the main force and rear army led by Zhuge Liang, Huang Zhong and others. Tonight, they will also pass through Zitong and Yuejian Pavilion.
Heading to Hanzhong. Before leaving, Liu Zhang said goodbye to Liu Bei and said worriedly.
But Liu Bei just smiled and waved to him.
The army gradually moved away, and Liu Zhang, who stayed where he was, seemed a little lonely. Zhang Song walked up beside him and said respectfully:
"General, just trust General Liu and the others... It's windy at night, so please go back to your house first..."
"Um…"
——
However, when Liu Zhang turned around and left, Liu Bei, who was rushing towards the army outside the city in the distance, swept away his previous brotherly behavior and finally revealed his true side.
"Lord, have you told Liu Zhang?"
"That's natural. When the army returns, we will do what you said, Kong Ming."
Thinking that he would be able to capture the entire Yizhou in a few months, Liu Bei couldn't help but reveal a greedy smile.
Zhuge Liang's expression didn't change much, he simply nodded.
