Three Kingdoms: The Guan Family's Rebellious Son, Long Blessing Jing Xiang

Chapter 82

Yizhou, Chengdu.

It seems that someone deliberately spread the news.

The "Hefei Gambling Agreement", which was widely spread in Jingzhou, spread in Yizhou after only a few days.

Almost every county and county knew about the Hefei battlefield, about Sun Quan's [-] troops crushing the border, and... Zhang Liao's "insignificant" thousands of people.

In addition, the ownership of the three counties of Changsha has also become the focus of Yizhou people's leisure time.

At this moment, at a tea stall, bustling people gathered here, sitting in different seats in groups of three or four. They were drinking tea while discussing the current situation with loud voices.

"Isn't Cao Cao in Hanzhong? Who is there in Hefei? Zhang Liao? Is he half as good as Cao Cao?"

"I don't know what General Guan Yunchang thinks? The Hefei bet? Does this mean that the three prefectures of Changsha will be given to Soochow? Rather than that, why not just fulfill the agreement of 'demarcation of the Xiangshui River'? Why bother?"

"That's right... Back then, the Sun-Liu Alliance had only 80 soldiers, and it was able to defeat Cao Cao's 10 troops. This time... [-] people fought against an isolated city. It seems that the three counties of Changsha are going to change the king's banner!"

At this moment, a low voice asked: "If there is no Changsha? Then the word 'jiang' in Jiangling, is there still water?"

This voice made everyone present stunned for a moment, but soon, someone replied: "Well, after all, it is Jingzhou, thousands of miles away, let's care what he does, we should worry more than that, that Cao Cao has been staying here Hanzhong, will it go south? This whole day... people are in a state of panic!"

A sentence of discussion was raging, from Changsha discussion to Hanzhong, from Jingzhou discussion to Yizhou, from Hefei battlefield discussion to Cao Cao's southward travel.

As if, now... the current situation in Yizhou, under the surface of calm, there are turbulent waves hidden.

——People change their minds!

at this time.

"Get out, get out!"

"Jingzhou Urgent, Jingzhou Urgent!"

The fast horse from Jingzhou, like a whirlwind, stepped through countless mud on the street, and the rider on the horse was still galloping against the gray miasma.

There is a lot of miasma in Sichuan...

At this moment, what he exhaled from his mouth was an increasingly turbid surprise attack, and his brows were even more tired.

As if... this is the last breath he can take. He has persisted to this point with the unique "faith" of the Guan family army.

Yizhou Xinding, he also came here for the first time.

The guard's narration did not allow him to clearly remember the location of "General Zuo's Mansion". He only saw an official office, and immediately rode his horse towards it.

This is the mansion where Zhuge Liang, the general of the army, worked.

Zhuge Liang went to General Zuo's mansion early in the morning...

But there are always guards outside the door here, and when they heard the rapid sound of horseshoes, all the guards looked here.

The knight on the horse was exhausted, but he still used his last breath of energy and shouted: "Urgent report, urgent report...Jingzhou urgent report!"

This hoarse cry attracted the owner Bo Madi who was on duty in the mansion.

Ma Di was still thinking about the situation in Jingzhou, and felt that the fact that Uncle Liu Huang "borrowed Jingzhou" was already well-known and well-known.

The Hefei gambling contract is now spreading throughout Jingzhou, Yizhou, and Jiangdong!
...Then whether it is from the perspective of the Sun-Liu Alliance or from the perspective of the reputation of Uncle Liu Huang and Guan Yunchang, the three counties of Changsha must be given up.

Of course, the so-called Hefei gambling contract... has become a formality!

In fact, it is superfluous.

Even, when it got out, it seemed that General Guan Yunchang was not in a good mood!
Just thinking about it here.

Suddenly hearing the words "Jingzhou Urgent Report" coming from outside the door, Ma Su's expression changed instantly, and he ran out in a hurry.

Among the guards outside the mansion, someone held the reins of the horse, and someone helped the knight get off the horse. Judging from his clothes, he was indeed from Jingzhou, and he was the Guan family army!

"Where is the emergency report?"

Ma Su quickly walked up to him and asked hastily.

The knight took the bamboo tube without hesitation, and ordered in a more emphatic tone.

"There are two bamboo slips among them."

Ma Di didn't dare to stay, took the bamboo slips, ordered someone to fetch the horses, and ran straight to the left general's mansion.

He held the bamboo tube tightly in his arms, and he knew that the contents of the two letters inside the bamboo tube would surely prove all his conjectures...

The trend of Uncle Liu's borrowing of Jingzhou;

The ownership of the three counties of Changsha;
Even the Hefei battlefield... All of these will be answered in this letter.

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Today, General Zuo's Mansion has no special matters.

Liu Bei and Zhuge Liang handled official business together in the main hall, discussing some specific political affairs, and no one was allowed to approach, let alone disturb.

Zhao Yun, who was in charge of the "internal affairs" of General Zuo's mansion, had a rare leisure time, rubbing his palm unwillingly.

He gestured to his latest insight, the last move of the improved "Seven Detective Coiled Snake Spear Technique".

He thought in his heart, if he made such a move, the power of firing the gun would definitely be more than ten points under the leveling gun.

He couldn't help but muttered the formula.

"The middle level gun is the king of the gun, and the middle point is the most difficult to defend!"

But as soon as Ma Di arrived, Zhao Yun subconsciously felt that something had happened when he saw his anxious appearance.

Immediately put away the restless palm, and asked quickly: "Youchang? Why are you so panicked?"

Ma Di pointed to the bamboo tube in his bosom, "Jingzhou dispatch, military advisor...where is the military advisor?"

——Jingzhou urgent?

Zhao Yun was taken aback for a moment, but soon he came back to his senses, knowing that this letter was of great importance.

He said in a deep voice: "The military division is discussing government affairs with the lord!"

- "You come with me!"

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A thick bamboo slip is being unfolded and placed in front of Zhuge Liang and Liu Bei.

This is a legal code that is not yet in the drafting stage - "Shu Ke".

Now that Yizhou has been newly established, Hanzhong has been returned to Cao Cao, and the people in Chengdu are in panic, and the current situation is turbulent.

At this time, rectifying the chaos here has become a top priority.

Liu Bei knew this very well, so he sent Zhuge Liang, Fazheng, Yiji, Liu Ba, and Li Yan to negotiate and formulate a code of laws.

It is this - "Shu Ke".

And the one in front of me is considered an unfinished version... It can also be said to be the version led by Zhuge Liang alone.

The core of this edition lies in "strictness" and in severe punishments and strict laws!

Of course, because it is the version led by Zhuge Liang alone.

Among the other four, Fazheng was quite critical of this...

After all, when he was under Liu Zhang's rule, he was used to "playing around". If this code is promulgated, many of his behaviors will have to be restrained.

This is a great test for a person with an "uninhibited" temperament like him.

"Kong Ming..."

At this time, Liu Bei said with emotion after carefully reading the "Shu Ke".

"I had a conversation with Fa Xiaozhi yesterday, and he also mentioned the "Shu Ke" criminal law that you led to formulate. Although he didn't directly refute it, the meaning couldn't be clearer."

Liu Bei pressed his hand on the bamboo slips of "Shu Ke", and said softly:

"Xiao bluntly said that when the ancestor Gaozu entered the pass, there were three chapters of the law, and the people of Qin knew virtue!"

"But now, I am occupying Yizhou with the help of tactics and power. I have promulgated such strict laws before I have given favor and appeasement to the people. From the perspective of guests and hosts, should we, as guests, take Lower your posture? Follow the example of Gaozu, relax the punishment, and make three chapters to meet the wishes of the local people?"

Liu Bei's words were extremely gentle, completely in a tone of discussion with Zhuge Liang.

He has always attached great importance to Zhuge Liang's ideas in governing the country.

Zhuge Liang's consent must be obtained for all government orders. If there is a disagreement, in most cases, Liu Bei will follow Zhuge Liang's ideas.

However, this time is a bit special.

Because it is not others who disagree with Zhuge Liang, but his counselors that Liu Bei values ​​​​very much-Fa Zheng and Fa Xiaozhi.

"Your lord, you only know one thing, but you don't know the other. Because of Qin's tyranny and harsh government orders, the people resented, so the world fell apart. Under such circumstances, Han Gaozu adopted three chapters of the agreement to capture the hearts of the people with lenient government orders. .”

"However, today's Yizhou is different from the violent Qin Dynasty in the past. Liu Zhang was weak. Since his father Liu Yan, the governance of Yizhou can only rely on laws and etiquette to maintain the harmony between the army and the people, and the superiority and inferiority of the upper and lower levels. It is precisely because of this that this place is formed. Virtuous government cannot be carried out, and punishments lose their due majesty."

"It's time for Yizhou to make some changes. It is different from the changes in Liu Zhang's time. Because of this, when establishing the majesty of the law, it is even more necessary to establish the prestige of the Lord! As a former crusader, the Lord can serve the people as a Benevolent, you can be the master of this state, and the master also needs to establish personal authority and implement severe punishments!"

Zhuge Liang explained patiently...

Liu Bei also listened patiently, nodding frequently.

According to the past, Liu Bei would respect Zhuge Liang's proposal and promulgate the "Shu Ke" as he said.

But this time...

Uncharacteristically, Liu Bei said, "This "Shu Ke" is the legal code of Yizhou. It is of great importance and concerns all people. Let me think twice!"

Well…

Liu Bei's words made Zhuge Liang raise his eyes.

He didn't expect the lord to say such a thing.

However, Zhuge Liang soon realized Liu Bei's difficulty, "Is my lord worried about Cao Cao in Hanzhong?"

Ugh…

Liu Bei sighed softly.

"After Zhang Lu's Five Dou Rice Cult surrendered to Cao Cao, Xichuan's door opened wide, and Cao's bandits had enough soldiers and food."

Speaking of this, Liu Bei showed an increasingly embarrassing look, "However, at this time, the legacy military funds are all awarded meritorious service, the treasury has no food for the North Anti-Japanese War, and the clan merchants are hoarding it, the price of food has skyrocketed, and the price is unstable. People are panicking!"

"Here, I am restless and anxious all day long. I am worried that if the "Shu Ke" strict punishment laws come out, the people's hearts will boil and change, and Cao's bandits will have to look forward to Shu and send troops south...Yizhou is in danger!"

Speaking of here…

Liu Bei's eyes turned to the window of the main hall, and he looked east again. "There is also Jingzhou... Now the 'Hefei Gambling' is very popular in the market, and it is very popular in Yizhou!"

"I also know about this, it must be a villain spreading rumors." Zhuge Liang interrupted.

Liu Bei shook his head, "I don't know, Sun Zhongmou must have deliberately spread this, and the 'Hong Qigong' in Jiangling City must be his secret work, intending to confuse the public with rumors, and take advantage of the situation to plot against the three counties of Changsha. But...even if Knowing this, the current situation, internal and external troubles, so what can we do?"

Zhuge Liang frowned, he sympathized with Liu Bei's feelings.

"Indeed, if Jingzhou is lost, my lord will be caught in a dilemma. Recently, Liang has repeatedly discussed this matter with the five sons of the Ma family, 'Youchang'. In his opinion... the three prefectures of Changsha may have been lost. Then Jingzhou The letterhead... probably will be here soon."

"Ah..." Liu Bei sighed again, "It would be great if only these three counties were lost, I'm afraid..."

Liu Bei hesitated to speak.

Zhuge Liang exclaimed: "My lord is worried about Yun Chang."

Liu Bei nodded slightly, but did not answer.

Zhuge Liang continued: "Indeed, with Yun Chang's temperament, even if Hefei wins the battle with Soochow, he will never give up the three counties of Changsha. Morality comes first and war comes later. How could Sun Quan not invade these three counties with a victorious army? ?Once Yun Chang and his army confront each other, then... the Sun Liu alliance will completely disintegrate, and the relatives will suffer but the enemies will be happy!"

"Kong Ming knows me..." Liu Bei took Zhuge Liang's hand heavily.

Zhuge Liang could feel the trembling in the hands of this 56-year-old middle-aged man at this moment. At this age, how could he cherish everything he has now?

But...in Shuzhong, in Yizhou, he didn't sit securely!
So, how dare you promulgate the "Shu Law" code, with severe punishments?
"Sun Liu Alliance...Jingzhou..."

Zhuge Liang murmured.

Inexplicably, he also began to worry about Guan Yu and Jingzhou. If he lost the three counties of Changsha, he would lose them.

But Yun Chang can't, absolutely can't confront Soochow, and fight against each other!
Compared with the three counties of Changsha, the consolidation of the Sun Liu alliance is the most important thing in the current situation!
at this time.

Zhao Yun's voice suddenly came from outside—"My lord, military advisor Zhuge... Bo Madi, the master of the military advisor's general's mansion, came to ask for an audience! Say yes, there is news from Jingzhou."

After the words fell, Ma Su couldn't wait to step into the main hall, and he quickly saluted.

"Jingzhou...news?"

However, Liu Bei's throat choked.

He went through all the worst possibilities in his mind.

In this way, when you hear "bad" things again, you will not be too sad.

Zhuge Liang's eyes were dim.

Even if he knew that there would be no good news from Jingzhou, his heart still seemed to be hit by something, and his face turned pale involuntarily.

"Jingzhou? Where are we now? Yunchang? Are you all right?"

Zhuge Liang's voice was a little hoarse.

Ma Su hurriedly said: "The messenger is too tired to speak, and has already arranged to rest..."

While speaking, Ma Di quickly untied the bamboo tube, took out the two bamboo slips, and handed them to Liu Bei and Zhuge Liang.

One of them is a bamboo slip for normal urgent mail;

The other one had three words written in large strokes—a letter of guilt!

call…

Seeing these three words, the pupils of Zhuge Liang and Liu Bei widened at the same time.

In Zhuge Liang's opinion, has the situation in Jingzhou reached the point where Yun Chang needs to write a "crime letter"?

The three counties of Changsha must be lost, and even the four counties of Jingnan may be lost, so... I just hope, I only hope that Yunchang and Nanjun will be safe...

This is the last hope of the "Longzhong Pair" strategy;

All hope is gone!

Liu Bei's brows were raised upside down in an instant, and he shouted: "My second brother is invincible in the world? Who can make my second brother write this sinful letter!"

As he was talking, Liu Bei didn't care about another urgent letter, so he opened the letter of guilt.

But... just like that, the eyes quickly swept across.

After only experiencing such a moment, Liu Bei was completely dumbfounded!
He's completely, utterly stupid!

That's it?

Just because of this?

Just because of this... is it worth writing a special letter of guilt?

Liu Bei felt that his IQ was being rubbed against the ground, and the nervousness that was suffocating was completely... yes... so superfluous!
At this moment, Liu Bei, who has always been elegant, wanted to burst out.

——"Yun Chang, you are free and fine, what sins are you writing?" 』

——『Your elder brother was almost scared to death by you! 』

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(End of this chapter)