Three Kingdoms: Prosper Han from the beginning of brushing favorability

Chapter 315
The army marched mightily on the Jinniu Road, exited the Qinling Mountain Pass, and entered the Hanzhong Basin.

After entering the Hanzhong Basin, the army continued to march towards Mianyang where Liu Bei was king.

This time Liu Bei led his army out in full force. The leading troops had arrived at Mianyang, and the troops behind them had not even passed Yangping Pass...

The scale of its military force was as large as a giant dragon flying from Yizhou into Hanzhong.

The team of civilians who accompanied them to transport food and heavy equipment were by no means comparable to those in the past.

In addition to the necessary organizational structures of the front, rear, left, right, middle and fifth route armies, there are also many so-called "special forces", and Ji Han's special forces are not only the Wudang Fei Army, the Baijie Army, and the Red Star Army.

For example, Zhang Fei's "surprise general".

The soldiers of this unit come from the seven surnames of Banzhen in Langzhong since ancient times. Once they are recruited into the army, they do not engage in production and focus on military training.

Although the training of Liu Chan's Red Star Army is far less abnormal, and the quality of individual soldiers is much worse than that of Red Star soldiers, they are still rare professional soldiers nowadays.

Moreover, this team has a long history, which can even be traced back to the period of King Qin Zhaoxiang 500 years ago. Regardless of the Western Han Dynasty or the Eastern Han Dynasty, they are all Yizhou elites who attach great importance to them.

In the past, the Qiang people in the northwest were not in conflict with the wells and rivers of Yizhou, as they are now.

They also invaded Yizhou several times, destroying and plundering counties. However, the result was - "After obtaining the banzhen, all the captives came, and they were called the magic soldiers. The Qiang people were afraid of jealousy and spread the word to the next generation, not to go south again." ".

This Yizhou local elite has beaten the Qiang tribe in the northwest to the point where they are called "magic soldiers". They have passed it down from generation to generation and warned future generations not to go to the southwest to bring warmth...

Therefore, this Langzhong special forces also has nicknames such as "Magic Soldiers", "Banzhen Barbarians", and "Stubborn Tiger Sons".

There are also the "Four Divisions" formed by Prime Minister Zhuge from other barbarian soldiers in the south.

In addition, the so-called "Tiger Infantry Army" is not Ji Han's Imperial Guard Army, which is completely different from Liu Chan's understanding in his previous life.

The Tiger Infantry Army is divided into three battalions: left, middle and right. Meng Huo's younger brother Meng Yan was promoted to "Tiger Infantry Supervisor" after Lao Liu ascended the throne, which is the leader of this elite army.

Meng Huo also became a high-ranking official of Yushi Zhongcheng. This was undoubtedly a great honor and trust, which fully demonstrated the four words of "no doubt in employing people".

Seeing Liu Han's rise, Meng Huo also completely accepted his fate and tied the future of the Meng family tightly to the chariot of Liu Chan and his son, preparing to take a big gamble.

And this also represents the thoughts of most Yizhou, Nanzhong families, and even Yi tribes.

In this battle, Lao Liu brought a total of more than 8 troops from Yizhou, and he could also draw more than 2 troops from the Hanzhong garrison of Wei Yan and Ma Chao, totaling [-] troops.

The three counties where Liu Feng is located can at least draw a team of nearly 1 people.

It seems that the number of troops is not too large, but in fact if the scope of mobilization is further expanded, this number can be increased by at least another [-]%.

However, controlling this number is just enough to prevent domestic production from being severely affected.

One hundred thousand to divide the troops is indeed not considered rich. Fazheng took this into consideration from the beginning, so he was unwilling to advance in three ways.

However, Cao Pi's massive attack on Wu had taken away most of the troops. Liu Chan felt that in terms of numbers alone, it was very likely that his side would have a partial advantage.

"Adou, Hanzhong is very different from when I came here as a father."

Liu Chan was silently calculating the strength comparison between the two sides in this battle. After entering Hanzhong, Lao Liu, who asked him to ride his horse with him, was already beside him with emotion.

Liu Chan looked in the direction where Old Liu's horsewhip was pointing. The once abandoned and dilapidated land was now a neat and green area, with some thatched huts visible here and there.

Smoke rose from some of those huts, which was obviously inhabited.

Occasionally, you can see people working in the fields or children playing in the fields, looking forward to the passing army from a distance.

"Yes, when the child first came here, you could still see lots of white bones on the ground. Even when the Shangyong Battle passed by, it was not like it is now."

Old Liu looked pleased: "In a few years, Hanzhong may be able to regain its former prosperity..."

But then he sighed softly: "Just because of the war, many lives will be lost and countless dilapidated homes will be added."

"... It is a blessing for the people to live under the rule of my father." Liu Chan said with a calm face, "The long-term pain is worse than the short-term pain. My father does not have to be like this. If the traitors are not eliminated in one fell swoop, their lives will be even more miserable in the future." During the Wei and Jin Dynasties, the Chinese people began a period of turmoil and darkness that lasted for nearly 400 years.

The solidification of classes, the oppression of the powerful...and the massacre by foreigners as brutal as any in later generations.

It was not until the establishment of the Sui Dynasty that China's population began to grow and recover significantly.

And all of this started when the three families returned to Jin.

……

Liu Chan, who was just thinking about how miserable the original historical trajectory was, suddenly found that Old Liu had not moved for a long time.

When he looked to the side, he realized that Old Liu was staring at him in disbelief, as if he had seen something rare.

"...Did the child say something wrong?" Liu Chan asked in confusion.

Old Liu shook his head: "I just didn't expect that one day I would hear compliments on my father from your mouth."

"That's true." Liu Chan smiled slightly and shattered Lao Liu's feeling of relief with just three words.

But he immediately retracted his smile and said seriously: "My child is just telling the truth. Just like what my father said before going on the expedition, 'Tigers and wolves are everywhere, feeding on the flesh and blood of thousands of common people'..."

"Those who have not seen it with their own eyes may think that this sentence is an exaggeration. Only those who have seen it will know that when food and grass are not enough, it is not uncommon for people to use the flesh of the people as military food...

"If my father really cared about the people of the Han Dynasty, he would fight with all his strength to bring more states and counties back to the territory of the Han Dynasty, and more people to return to the rule of the Han Dynasty.

"If we can't regain the Han Dynasty this time and prosper again...then they will have to wait for too long."

Old Liu was stunned for a moment, then smiled slightly and said: "Yes, what my son said is benevolent and righteous. If you don't fight when there is a fight, the benevolence of a woman will turn the people into water and fire."

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When the Chinese army of Liu Chan and his son arrived in Mianyang, Ma Chao and Wei Yan had already led a group of Han lieutenant generals to line up outside Mianyang County to greet them.

"Your Majesty, the Crown Prince, Ma Chao (Wei Yan), respectfully welcomes you!"

"Welcome Your Majesty and the Crown Prince!"

All the generals bowed their hands and bowed. Old Liu dismounted first and walked toward the crowd, followed closely by Liu Chan.

"Your Majesty, no courtesy." When everyone stood up, Old Liu walked up to Ma Chao and said curiously, "Meng Qi, I haven't seen you for a long time. I see that your complexion is much better."

Ma Chao's face was rosy, and his brows were no longer full of anger and anger as before.

Hearing this, he smiled and said, "It's all thanks to the prince's persuasion that I feel like I've been given a new lease of life."

"Oh?" Lao Liu looked at Ma Chao, who seemed to be another person in front of him, and was surprised, "It is very valuable to relieve Meng Qi's heart knot. I am here to conquer Cao Wei with you, are you willing to accompany me?"

When Ma Chao heard this, his eyes immediately lit up.

Relieving his heart knot does not mean that he has forgotten his deep hatred for Cao Wei. He immediately clasped his fists and said, "I have been waiting for this for a long time!"

"well."

Old Liu turned to Wei Yan again, patted him on the arm and said: "The scene in Hanzhong is very different from before. This is all the result of the article chief. You have lived up to my trust."

Wei Yan was flattered and said hurriedly: "This minister's responsibility also depends on the help of the prince and the prime minister... With the support of General Ma, Hanzhong is what it is today. How dare I take credit?"

Old Liu looked at Wei Yan and was shocked again.

The aloof and aloof Wei Yan, who had always been extremely difficult to get along with his colleagues, only mentioned the prince to the prime minister, but he actually mentioned Ma Chao in his words at this time?

I thought it would be good if the two of them were in the same land of Hanzhong and didn't fight... What happened between them?
However, Liu Chan, who felt Lao Liu's gaze, did not explain this, because he was as confused as Lao Liu at this time...

(End of this chapter)