Ji Han Da Sima

Chapter 244 Three Liu Alliance
When Cao Cao defeated Jinkou and fled to Xiangfan, the two Liu brothers surrounded Jiangling and captured Yiling. These two news were passed to Yizhou, which shocked Liu Zhang in one day.

At that time, Zhang Song returned to Chengdu, and Liu Zhang called Zhang Song, Huang Quan, Wang Lei, Zheng Du and other scribes into the hall to discuss matters.

Liu Zhang, who was broad and fat, had a sad look on his face and said: "Gong Cao was defeated at Jinkou and fled to Daze. Now he is besieged by Huo Jun in Xiangyang. Liu Qi and Liu Bei surrounded Jiangling and captured Yiling, so they went to Jiangling. If Liu hates to help alone, Cao, what will happen if you want to take Yizhou from the west?"

In the seat, Huang Quan walked out of the queue unhurriedly, with a generous manner in his manner. He raised his hands and said: "I would like to inform you, our Yizhou is in danger of the Badong Three Gorges. Within [-] miles, there are high mountains and narrow rivers. , how easy is it to attack from below?"

"Furthermore, our Badi has steep mountains and changeable roads, and there are dangers from Baidi, Wuxian, and Jiangzhou. If the two Liu lords peek at Yizhou and your Majesty sends heavy troops to guard the counties along the river, they will not dare to invade our Bashu territory. land."

Liu Zhang frowned slightly and said: "Although I am sitting in Bashu, I have plenty of food and soldiers. However, Cao Cao's millions of soldiers are still no match for Huo Jun and Liu Bei. I am afraid that my Bashu land will be insufficient to compete with Wu and Chu. I don't know, gentlemen. Can you teach me any advice to let Gu Neng and Wu Chu go?"

Zhang Song was slightly moved. Cao Cao went south to Jianghan. He originally thought that Cao Cao was the wise master of the world and wanted to surrender to Cao Cao.But he never thought that Cao Cao actually looked down upon him. Not only did he humiliate him, but he also made him the magistrate of Sushi County, Yuexi County.The taste made Zhang Song have mixed feelings. Now he already hates Cao Cao.

Zhang Song strode his short legs, raised his hands and said: "Your Majesty, Cao Cao is arrogant and arrogant. He marched millions of people to drink in the Yangtze River, thinking he could defeat Wu Chu. However, the fire at Chrysostom caused him to be defeated and fled to Daze. The soldiers and horses suffered heavy casualties, and many civil servants and generals surrendered."

"Looking at it from a pine tree, Cao Cao has been severely weakened and dare not go south with his troops. The two Lius are so powerful that they have Wu and Chu. Now Cao Cao is fleeing north, and we in Yizhou are adjacent to Wu and Chu, and we drink the water of the Yangtze River together. , Why don’t you break off diplomatic relations with Cao Cao and turn to Er Liu to express your goodwill."

Liu Zhang was hesitant and said: "Cao Cao holds the emperor in his hand and dominates China. He has seven states and is proud of the world. If we break off diplomatic relations with him easily, we might make Cao Cao displeased. Moreover, Yizhou and Jingzhou are at war with each other. I'm afraid Liu Zhangzhou will be displeased.”

Zhang Song spoke sincerely and advised: "Cao Cao's troops entered Jianghan. His troops were so strong that they were almost invincible in the world, but they were defeated by Huo Jun in the end. How can the future situation compare with the heyday of the past? Liu Jingzhou is sitting on Wu Chu, when the army comes to hand over the state, there are three states."

"If you join us, our Yizhou has dangerous mountains and rivers, and Wu and Chu have strong rivers, which are enough to compete with Cao Cao. Moreover, you are the heir of King Lu Gong of the former Han Dynasty, and Liu Jingzhou is also of the blood of King Lu Gong. The two monarchs are members of the same clan and clan. Looking at it with a pine tree, Liu Jingzhou allows your heart and soul to communicate with him. Huo Jun is a famous general in the world, and he is enough to take control of Cao."

"As for the wars in the past, Song Piao thought that the Cao thief was not dead and that the enemy was facing a formidable enemy. He should abandon hatred and make an alliance together. Song heard that Liu Jingzhou and Liu Bei were working together to besiege Jiangling, so why not send envoys to communicate with each other and discuss matters with the two Liu alliances? To express the decline of the Han Dynasty, to understand the great righteousness of the Liu family, to defeat Cao Cao's traitors together, and to restore the Han Dynasty to the world."

Zhang Song hated Cao Cao in his heart, and he was very happy to cause trouble for Cao Cao now.

And Zhang Song is also looking for a bright master. As Liu Biao's successor, Liu Qi, as the nominal commander of the coalition forces, teamed up with Liu Bei to defeat Cao Cao, and his reputation has grown since then.Zhang Song was thinking about Liu Qi's appointment of Huo Jun, and thought that Liu Qi might be the master of the Ming Dynasty.

As for Liu Bei, I'm sorry.Zhang Song has considered it, but Liu Bei is in Jiangdong and often helps Liu Qi fight. He is too far from Bashu, so he is not Zhang Song's first choice for the time being.

Liu Zhang was persuaded by Zhang Song's words of two to three hundred words and couldn't help but nodded, very satisfied with Zhang Song's plan.

Stroking his beard, Liu Zhang asked: "I am very satisfied with Ziqiao's words. But I don't know if you guys have any wise ideas?"

"Your Majesty is wise, we have no objection." Everyone praised him.

On the eve of the Battle of Chrysostom, the Yizhou scholars all loved Cao Cao.After all, given Cao Cao's power before the war, it is purely false to say that he does not recognize Cao Cao.But with the end of the Battle of Chrysostom, Cao Cao's aura faded, and everyone thought that was the case.

Liu Zhang's emperor was relaxed, and they were very comfortable in Yizhou. They had nothing but dissatisfaction with ambitious people, and they had nothing to ask for, so they would not be determined to join Cao Cao.After all, the reason for flattering Cao Cao before was because he was worried about the distribution of interests among everyone after Cao Cao unified the world.

Seeing that no one objected, Liu Zhang asked, "Who is willing to go to Jingzhou as an envoy on Gu's behalf to discuss a friendly alliance among the three families?"

Zhang Song cupped his hands and said: "As the envoy of the Qi Dynasty, the military commander Fa Zheng is talented enough to take on this important task."

Fazheng, dressed in a long Confucian robe, rushed to attend and politely declined, saying: "Your Majesty, I don't have enough talents, so I'm afraid it will be difficult to shoulder this responsibility."

"Huh?" Liu Zhang looked at Zhang Song, slightly questioning.

Seeing that Fazheng was unwilling, Zhang Song walked to Fazheng's side and said in a low voice: "Are you filial and upright and don't want to obey the Ming Dynasty? Why don't you want to rush to Wu Chu now? Liu Jingzhou and Liu Yangzhou are both heroes and warriors. It might be beneficial.”

Seeing the two of them muttering, Liu Zhang asked again: "What do you think of Xiaozhi?"

Fa Zheng saw Zhang Song winking at him desperately, so he raised his hands and said, "If your envoy does not give up being honest and despicable, I am willing to use my words and words to send an envoy to Jingchu, unite the good of the three families, and try my best to defend Cao Cao."

"good!"

Liu Zhang applauded and laughed, and said: "Be prepared with generous gifts on this trip, and don't miss anything."

"promise!"

After everyone's discussion was over, Zhang Song went to find Fa Zheng, and the two of them walked together.Zhang Song was in a good mood and said, "Now Xiaozhi is sent as an envoy to Jingchu. Do you know the depth of this?"

Zhang Song has a very good relationship with Fazheng, but both of them feel that their talents are not recognized and they are not appreciated by their master.However, Fa Zheng is a man who must retaliate against others, so his reputation among scholars is not very good.

Fazheng glanced at Zhang Song and said, "How can Zheng not know what Zi Qiao means? But if you want to know the master, why not go there yourself?"

Zhang Song smiled and said: "Song didn't know his master, so he surrendered to Cao Cao and was humiliated by him. Filial piety and uprightness can recognize people. Now I am sent to Jingchu to see Liu Jingzhou's talents and see if he can be your master."

Fazheng pondered for a while and then said: "Looking at it from a straight perspective, Liu Jingzhou has a weak temperament and has no grand ambitions. I'm afraid it will be difficult for him to become the master of the Ming Dynasty. Cao Cao was defeated at Chrysostom today. I think it was thanks to Huo Jun and Liu Bei. . Without Huo Jun's strategy, Qian could have defeated Cao Cao."

"Moreover, Liu Jingzhou is surrounded by Wu and Chu, and it is difficult to check and balance Liu Bei. Even if Liu Bei becomes powerful, one family will speak for two families, so it will be difficult to say who is in charge!"

Zhang Song looked thoughtful and said: "The words of Xiaozhi are very reasonable. But I don't know where Xiaozhi thinks the Master is?"

Fa Zheng thought about it for a long time and said: "I haven't met Liu Jingzhou yet, so it's hard to make an early conclusion. Maybe Liu Jingzhou can't be the master, but there are others who can be the master."

After saying that, Fazheng smiled and said, "When Rongzheng returns from his mission, he will explain the details to Ziqiao."

"it is good!"

Zhang Song warned: "Xiao Zhi can plan properly, but today's matter cannot be spoken to Zijing (Meng Da) for the time being to prevent the news from leaking."

Fazheng nodded and said with a smile: "How can Zheng, a Zijing person, not know this? Please rest assured that you are aware of your righteousness."

Meng Da is smart, brave, courageous and talented.Although he has close friendship with Fazheng and Zhang Song, he is prone to change.Zhang Song couldn't believe Meng Da about such a confidential matter, and asked Fa Zheng to be more careful.

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Not to mention the changes in Yizhou, there are also changes in Xiangfan today.However, this change did not occur to Wu Chu and the Cao family, but to the three brothers of Jingman and Meifu who were entrenched in Hannan.

There are many barbarians in the south, not only in Nanzhong, Jingnan, and Jiangdong, but also in Xiangyang, which is close to the Central Plains.

Since the Qin and Han Dynasties, the Han people have been exploring southward and often live along rivers. However, barbarians often occupy the valleys in the mountains.After being Chineseized, most of these barbarians became mature barbarians and learned the farming techniques of the Han people.It’s harvest time, the fields are vast, the grains are piled high, and there is no harm from hunger.

The Jingmans entrenched in the tree are the familiar barbarians. Since the chaos of the late Han Dynasty, the Jingman family has been protecting themselves.Liu Biao entered Jingzhou, and Jingman became a vassal of Liu Biao.However, Liu Biao died of illness, and Wu Chu and the Cao family fought in Jianghan, and Wu Xia took care of Pei Zhong.

Now as the battle lines move forward, Cao Cao asks his generals to move the people northward, so the chaos of the times comes to the heads of the three Umeshiki brothers.

Meifu held a silk scarf from Cao Cao in his hand. In the letter, he worshiped Meifu as a Pingman general and granted him the title of marquis in the pass. He ordered him to lead his ten thousand households to cross the Han River to the north and move to Nanxiang counties.

Putting down his scarf, Meifu said, "Now Cao Cao wants us to lead our people to cross the Han River north. What do you mean?"

Compared with Mei Fu's ability to assess the situation, his second brother Mei Fang and third brother Mei Yi are impatient.

Mei Yi said: "Brother, Cao Cao defeated Chrysostom, and he didn't have many troops. We have more than ten thousand men, why do we need to obey his orders? If Cao Cao comes with his troops, we will retreat into the valley. In the meantime, just hold on to the stronghold, and Huo Jun is by your side."

"Yes!"

Mei Fang responded and said: "My people have lived in the mountains for a long time. How can we easily leave our hometown now? If we go north, I am afraid that our people will not be able to protect themselves."

Not only were the two younger brothers unwilling, but Umeshiki himself was also unwilling.It is so comfortable to be a local overlord in Tongzhong, so why move north to the north of Han Dynasty and let the Han people live in the same household?

After thinking for a while, Mei Fu said: "Cao Cao has many soldiers and horses, how can we offend him lightly? Why don't we send an envoy to Huo Jun to say that our army wants to surrender to him. Invite Huo Jun into the situation and let him fight with Cao's soldiers. We will remain neutral." With the number of soldiers and horses in our hands, Huo and Cao don't dare to offend us, we can survive on our own!"

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