Peek at my diary, Cao Cao dominates the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 774 Hanzhong and Western Shu, the last stop to rule the world

After Han Sui's death, Xiliang was quickly pacified by Ma Teng.

Ma Teng is now a standard loyal minister of the Han Dynasty. Whether it is Cao Cao or other officials, he is more at ease in guarding Xiliang.

Looking at the world, it seems that only Zhang Lu in Hanzhong and Liu Zhang in Western Shu are left outside the control of the Han court.

In history, Cao Cao was unwilling to attack Western Shu, but set his target on Sun Quan in Jiangdong. On the one hand, it was because Cao Cao had confidence in defeating Sun Quan. What about winning?

Although attacking Jiangdong had to face a natural moat of the Yangtze River, Cao Cao had already won Jingzhou at that time and got Cai Hao and other generals who were familiar with water warfare. As long as he practiced a little, Cao Cao should not have a problem building a navy that ran across the Yangtze River.

However, attacking Western Shu is different. Facing the many mountains and dangerous passes, if you are not familiar with the terrain, it is too difficult for the army to enter Shu, so Cao Cao did not take Yizhou seriously.

Now, Cao Cao has obtained the terrain and defense map of Xishu from Zhang Song,

With this map, the entire Yizhou is like a woman with a wide belt, and her body is already in front of Cao Cao.

If Cao Cao is not tempted, he is really not a man.

With the defeat of Han Sui, the allied forces of Ma Teng, Zhang Xiu, and Xu Shu took over the land of Xiliang, and Hanzhong and Shu became the only places in the Han Dynasty that had not been touched by Cao Cao. Hanzhong and Xishu were facing great pressure.

Before Zhang Song returned, Yizhou Mu Liu Zhang didn't know what Cao Cao's attitude was towards him now, so he was so worried that he couldn't sleep at night.

But what Liu Zhang never expected was that Zhang Song actually went to Xuchang to meet Cao Cao with one heart.

At the end of the 11th year of Jian'an, when Zhang Song finally returned to Chengdu.

Looking forward to the stars and the moon and looking forward to Zhang Song's return, Liu Zhang learned that Zhang Song had betrayed him from the dark thread he had buried!
Surprised and angry, Liu Zhang did indeed act extremely violently.

Not only were all Zhang Song's family members beheaded, Zhang Song's family members were also wiped out and killed.

This side of Liu Zhang showed scared the vast majority of people in Sichuan.

Those people in central Shu who harbored ulterior motives were stunned by Liu Zhang's sudden thunderous tactics, but this gave generals such as Zhang Ren, who had always been the main battle, a chance to stand out.

Liu Zhang took advantage of the situation to reuse Zhang Ren and others, and let them deploy heavy troops in various places in central Shu. It seemed that he planned to fight Cao Jun to the end.

At the beginning of spring in the 12th year of Jian'an,
When Cao Cao heard the news that Zhang Song had been beheaded, he burst into tears and said, "I regret that I should have let Zhang Song go home, and I have lost a great talent!"

After crying, Cao Cao personally visited Lu Yan at night. He wanted Lu Yan to attack Xishu instead of him and avenge Zhang Song.

Cao Cao is getting old.

If he went to other places with relatively gentle terrain, his body could bear it for the time being.

But if he wanted to go to Sichuan, go through mountains and rivers, and even get into deep mountains and old forests, he was really afraid that he would die there.

Lu Yan is different.

This guy was clearly born as a scribe, but he has cultivated the second best martial art in the world.If it wasn't for the infatuation of not wanting to disappoint the beauty, maybe Lu Yan has become the number one in the world now.

Lu Yan also felt very sorry for Zhang Song's death.

But now Lu Lingqi was almost six months pregnant, and her belly was already bulging, he really didn't want to leave her at this time.

However, after learning about Cao Cao's intentions, Lu Lingqi took the initiative to persuade Lu Yan to go to Xishu for Cao Cao, because Xishu was the last piece of the puzzle for the Han Dynasty, and it would also be the final place for them to realize their dream of supporting the Han Dynasty.

After hesitating again and again, Lu Yan finally agreed to go to Xishu for Cao Cao.

After Lao Cao got Lu Yan's response, he was so excited that he almost hugged him and kissed him hard.

With sharp eyes and hands, Lu Yan quickly pushed away Lao Cao's big face, and glanced at the grey-haired Cao Cao, Lu Yan said with emotion in his heart:

"Alas, that Cao Cao who would go to the front line no matter what the difficulties and obstacles are, is now showing a moribund appearance. Forget it, in order to let this guy live a few more years, I'd better go to Xichuan in person."

After learning that Lu Yan would lead the army alone to attack Xishu, the Hussar General's Mansion immediately became agitated.

With a big belly, Lu Lingqi directed the servants to prepare various travel things for Lu Yan.

As for Lu Yan, now he is being entangled by Lu Xun, Chen Dao, and Huang Xu.

"Brother! You said that you will take us with you on the next expedition!"

"Yes sir, you can't break your promise and get fat!"

"Take us with you. We can not only lead your horse, serve you tea, but also go into battle and kill your enemies. How wonderful it is!"

The flowers in the greenhouse cannot withstand the wind and rain, and the plum blossoms in the cold wind can bloom alone.

After all, you have to experience it before you can grow, so Lu Yan finally agreed to take the four of them.

How could it be four?

Because there is another Zhuge Liang who has been wandering outside the gate of the mansion, not knowing how to speak!
As soon as the news of Zhang Song's death reached Chen Liu, Zhuge Liang's heart flew away.

In his view, Xishu is the last wild land of the great Han Dynasty that has not been taken over by the imperial court, and it may also be his last chance to fight with the army. How can he not let his mind wander.

Zhuge Liang, Lu Xun, Chen Dao, Huang Xu, and Hao Zhao formed Lu Yan's luxurious think tank and bodyguard group.

But when entering Sichuan, Lu Yan wanted to enter Guanzhong first, so that Xu Shu and Ma Chao could come to join them, and then they could get the help of two elite teams.

At the same time, from north to south, remove the nail of Zhang Lu in Hanzhong first;
Finally, take down Nishikawa,

Unify the big man!
In February of the 12th year of Jian'an, Zhao Yun married his junior sister Zhou Yan as his wife.

On this day, every household in Chenliu County hung up red lanterns, and the festive atmosphere filled the whole Chenliu County.

Moreover, at the wedding of Zhao Yun and Zhou Yan, they also welcomed a special guest.

He is Zhou Yan looking for his brother who has been lost for more than ten years, Zhou Hong!
The two siblings met at their sister's big wedding. For Zhou Yan, this day was a veritable double happiness.

Jian'an 12th year, March.

Guo Jia, Xi Zhicai, Cheng Yu and others who traveled thousands of miles back to Chenliu,
They gathered together with Cao Cao, Xun Yu, Xun You, Jia Xu, Cheng Yu and others in the mansion of General Hushi.
A farewell banquet was set up for Lu Yan's expedition to Western Shu.

During the banquet, no one uttered such words as unifying the big men, but they told Lu Yan with actions,
"Let's do it! We will silently support you and watch you accomplish such a great cause as the restoration of rivers and mountains!"

That night, everyone except Lu Yan got drunk.

That night, Lu Yan sat quietly by the bed, watching over Lu Lingqi all night.

The next day, it was still dark.

Lu Yan didn't alarm anyone, and only led a total of 3 people from the Dragon Cavalry Army and the Beiwei Army, and quietly left Chenliu County for Chang'an.

Ma Chao's wolf cavalry battalion and Xu Shu's infantry add up to 3 people. A total of 6 people should be enough to deal with Liu Zhang.

Passing through Luoyang, Lu Yan and others stayed for two days.

Accompanied by Sima Lang himself during the period, he got to know the Luoyang New City, which is about to be completed, and the thriving people's livelihood economy.

After bidding farewell to Sima Lang, Lu Yan and others finally came to Chang'an.

The prefect of Chang'an, Zhong Yao, the captain of Sili school, led the Chinese and military officials of the city to meet him ten miles away from Chang'an city.

　It's getting busier at the end of the year. Sigh

　　
　
(End of this chapter)