Three Kingdoms: I help Liu Bei grow thousands of miles

Chapter 469
Zhuge Jin left Jiangling with disappointment. After detailed discussions with Xu Shu, Guan Yu sent someone to send a letter to Chengdu by water. No, Liu Bei and the remaining military divisions may have some new deployments.

The governor of Jiangdong had just been replaced, and people around Xudu were panicked by Song Chen's rumors. After Cao Cao withdrew from Huainan, he went to Xudu to investigate in person.

The situation around Jingzhou became more and more delicate. In order to take the initiative in the war, Guan Yu began to recruit soldiers in Changsha and Wuling to prepare for the future Northern Expedition to conquer Xiangfan and invade the Central Plains.

At the end of August, the news of Jingzhou spread to Yizhou. Liu Bei and Zhuge Liang were shocked when they learned of Lu Su's death. Zhuge Liang admired Lu Su's noble character and mourned for this opponent in Chengdu.

After more than half a year of preparation, Lantian has prepared all the weapons and supplies needed in central Shu, and now he is waiting for Zitong County's autumn grain harvest to attack Hanzhong.

Liu Bei felt a little depressed during this period, mainly because the Chinese and military in Shu are now ready to move, especially the rumor of the emperor from Xudu: Liu's descendants who are capable can be kings.

People with other surnames of Cao Cao have already called the King of Wei, and Liu Bei, who has the blood of the Han Dynasty, can also be called the king.

Liu Bei kept in mind the three words of Lantian's slow claiming to be king, so he came up with a set of principles, but those who hoped that he would become king would not give up, because Liu Bei's claiming to be king would inevitably entrust heroes, and everyone would be able to rise to the top and make a fortune. So this undercurrent in Shuzhong has never subsided.

When the news of Lu Su reached Chengdu, Liu Bei was worried that Jingzhou's diplomacy would change, so he called Zhuge Liang, Pang Tong, and Fazheng into the government to discuss.

Liu Bei looked at the crowd and sighed first: "If Lu Zijing hadn't been able to bridge the gap back then, Bei might not have been where he is today. This man must not forget his roots. Now that Zijing died of illness in Jiangxia, and Lu Meng took his place, I am worried that Jingzhou might not be able to do so. There will be peace."

"My lord, don't worry, Lu Meng is definitely not the opponent of General Guan, not to mention Lan Ziyu's support. If the military supplies for the attack on Hanzhong were not for Jiaozhou's rush to help, Yizhou alone might have to prepare for a few more years, so Jingzhou should be intact." Pang Tong analysis.

"What do you think of Kong Ming?" Liu Bei turned to ask Zhuge Liang.

Zhuge Liang stretched his sword eyebrows, and gently shook his feather fan, "Lu Zi respected a generation of Confucian generals, Jiangdong is now comparable to Liang, who can't think of it. As long as General Guan continues to insist on fighting Sun Quan in the east and rejecting Cao Cao in the north, when the lord takes Hanzhong, he can join the front. "

Fazheng added: "Now Yizhou's soldiers and horses are vigorous and well-equipped, but the food and grass are not enough. If we can win Hanzhong quickly, it will be fine. Once we are in a stalemate with Cao Jun in the mountains, we will definitely not be able to consume it. We must take Hanzhong. You have to resort to ingenuity."

Zhuge Liang shook his head, "From Yizhou to Hanzhong, there are only Jinniu Road and Micang Road. The trail on Micang Mountain is winding and winding. At the end of the road there is Xiongguan Yangping, Cao Cao's [-] troops are blocked by Zhang Lu, if the opponent sticks to us, it will be even more exhausting."

"My lord, what are you thinking?" Fazheng asked curiously when he saw Liu Bei was in a daze.

Liu Bei nodded and replied: "What the military advisers said is very reasonable. There is not much food and grass in Shuzhong. If you are not sure of victory, you should not fight head-on. However, Ziyuan (Wu Yi) offered advice a few days ago. There is a dangerous mountain road on the left leading to Wudu, if we send a partial division to take the narrow path to capture Wudu, it will inevitably disperse the defenders in Hanzhong, and it will be more advantageous to attack Yangping Pass head-on."

Zhuge Liang frowned: "Recently, because of that rumor, the generals of each battalion have become restless. It seems that they all want to earn more military merits so that they can be named king when the lord becomes king."

"It's strange but dangerous to take the small road to take the military capital, but once the army is defeated and blocked from returning, no one can return." Pang Tong also showed concern.

Liu Bei smiled wryly and said: "Kong Ming knows me best. How can he dare to pretend to be king if he has any virtue? Lan Ziyu has the nine-character mantra of 'build high walls, accumulate food widely, and become king slowly', and I will not covet false fame. "

Zhuge Liang shook his fan and said with a smile: "My lord's lack of admiration does not mean that other people have no pursuit. If the time is ripe, it may not be impossible to become a prince and become king. I think we can take Hanzhong as our goal."

"But Ziyu asked him." Liu Bei was very hesitant.

"How did my lord think the emperor's rumors came about? It was Ziyu who sent people to Xudu to spread the rumors. He should have expected that there would be a day when he would become the king, so he used the emperor's mouth to help you build momentum in advance, and then use it later. The Yangtze River News, Shu News, and Lingnan News convey public opinion, and the lord's promotion to the throne has become popular." Zhuge Liang analyzed.

Pang Tong echoed: "What a Mr. Xuanxiao, he thinks ahead of everything, no wonder he can do everything with ease."

Liu Bei frowned and said to himself: "Ziyu thinks the time is ripe now? Could it be that he can really count?"

Zhuge Liang shook his head, "It's not that Ziyu can pinch and count, it should be that he has advanced inference ability. My lord has settled General Pang to Jiaozhou before, so Ziyu should have understood your difficulties. General Zuo's mansion can't accommodate those arrogant soldiers." ambition, Wu Ziyuan (Wu Yi) represents not himself."

Liu Bei's head was in a mess now, and he asked solemnly: "Will Wudu take this move or not? Please discuss with several military advisers and come up with an idea, otherwise we will wait for the food and grass to be ready before going north."

"That area is populated by Qiang and Hu Di people. Even if they can successfully pass through, they will lose their supply lines. If General Wu is not sure of victory, Liang does not recommend this risky move." Zhuge Liang said firmly.

Liu Bei explained: "Ziyuan has a trilogy called Leitong, which is from the Lei clan of the Di clan over there. General Lei is confident that more than ten thousand members of the Tonglei clan will surrender, so the supply of soldiers and food may be guaranteed. "

Pang Tong nodded affirmatively, "If there are generals from the Di tribe leading the way, the surprise soldiers along the way may not be useless. Just in time for the autumn harvest in Zitong County, the lord sent a division to take a detour through the mountains and take a detour to Wudu. After the food and grass are ready, the lord will send the troops northward, and then go two ways. A pincer will win a big victory."

"General Wu can't take on this important task without a big battle. My lord should choose a stable general as the main general." Fazheng quickly reminded him that he knew that Wu Yi was coerced by his subordinates, and he had no other way to force himself to earn military merits, but commanding battles is child's play. no.

Liu Bei nodded and said: "I want to take Yide as the main general, Ziyuan (Wu Yi) as the deputy general, and lead [-] troops to attack Wudu from the small road. However, although Yide is brave, his temperament is like a fire, and he needs someone to persuade him. Worry, originally Gongheng (Huang Quan) was the best candidate, but he needs to stay in the important area of ​​Langzhong."

"My lord, I would like to go with Yide." Pang Tong volunteered.

(End of this chapter)