The Yuan Family of the Three Kingdoms I call the shots

Chapter 522 Hanzhong Matters (two chapters in one)

Li Ru's worry is not unreasonable. His identity is different from that of ordinary people. Back then, he belonged to the courtier who killed the emperor by Dong Zhuo's side. He poisoned the emperor. Scared to death, let alone do it!

Therefore, Dong Zhuo and Li Ru back then were considered bold, and they greatly exceeded the bottom line of tolerance for them by the people of the whole country.

Such a person in the Central Plains, generally no prince is willing to take him in, no matter how talented and powerful he is, no one is willing to take him in.

Everyone is afraid of provoking public anger, blocking the world's hope for one person, and it is wrong. Song Jian is an anti-king, he can have no scruples, but the princes still rely on the hats of the Han family, so they have to have scruples.

People who have no face and skin and are not afraid of being criticized by thousands of people are rare, and they are still a minority after all.Such a person can't even be considered a dude, he's a dick.

Obviously, in today's world, people who can become princes are not second-rate. Since they are not second-rate, they will not offend the people who support the emperor's lineage because of Li Ru alone.

These days, who is guilty?
So, in a short meeting, Wang Yi changed from being a killer who used a beauty trick to a full-time spy providing information for Li Ru. His identity suddenly became a spy, and the nature of the mission also changed. .

But at least one thing is, Wang Yi gave Yuan Shang chronic poison, Li Ru let her stop first, but invisibly saved Yuan Shang's life. How did you die.

Lost in thought, he returned to Yuan Shang with the fruit. Wang Yi was a little absent-minded, and Yuan Shang couldn't help being curious when he saw this.

"It took so long to buy a piece of fruit?" Yuan Shang blinked and looked at Wang Yi suspiciously.

Wang Yi smiled softly, straightened his mentality, suppressed the sorrow in his heart, and said: "This servant is imitating the master's example and bargaining with the fruit dealer. This is the first time this servant has done this, and his skills are poor, so it wasted time. My lord, please forgive me."

Yuan Shang didn't care when he heard the words, he laughed, and said: "You can be taught! It doesn't matter if your skills are lax, just practice more. I don't know how to bargain at once. Practice makes perfect, and if you persevere, I will teach you some experience someday. , let you avoid detours."

Hearing this, Wang Yi couldn't help laughing "puchi".

Yuan Shang got up and knocked open a kabogua with his fist, broke a piece and took a bite, then stretched out his hand to break another piece, and handed it to Wang Yi.

Wang Yi couldn't help being taken aback when he saw this, and said in surprise, "Are you...?"

Yuan Shang frowned slightly, and said, "Let's eat together!"

Wang Yi was taken aback when he heard the words, he quickly shook his head and said, "What is the status of a servant, how dare you share food with the master."

Yuan Shang couldn't help being happy.

"Don't worry, I don't have as many rules as other people's houses. I should eat and drink. Why are there so many bad things? How can you be a Qiang like you? Are you of blood? I guess you are not purebred !"

Wang Yi frowned when he heard the words, pointed his chin with his finger, thought carefully for a while, and then quietly said: "Master, are you complimenting me or hurting me, why does it sound so weird..."

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The calm time always felt very short. Yuan Shang hadn't stayed for a few days in his cool days in Fanghan, and a very important message came from the Guanzhong-South Line!

Liu Bei drove away Liu Zhang, occupied Xishu, and completely became a generation of heroes who ruled Jing and Yi across the southwest!
Liu Bei's domination of Xichuan has a great impact on the world structure, and he can't help but make all the princes in the world look sideways. Yuan Shang has been busy recently to pacify Guanzhong. The old thing took advantage of the loopholes, separated the southwest half of the wall, and achieved hegemony!
However, things have already happened, and it is useless to regret it. The most urgent task is to formulate the next action strategy.

Therefore, Yuan Shang held a military meeting in Fuhan, and all the generals and senior officials of all ministries participated in it.

At the meeting, Yuan Shang asked Zhang Ji, who was currently in charge of intelligence on the four sides in Guanzhong, about the specific matters of Liu Bei's seizure of Xichuan.

Zhang Ji immediately explained to Yuan Shang:
When Liu Bei entered Sichuan this time, he originally brought Pang Tong, Huang Zhong, Wei Yan and others, pretending to help Liu Zhang defend Zhang Lu, but in fact seeking his foundation. He didn't want Zhang Lu in Hanzhong to go north, not to be an enemy of Liu Zhang, but turned his attention to Guanzhong , In the end even everyone was captured alive by Yuan Shang.

Zhang Lu was captured, and Xichuan's crisis resolved itself. Liu Bei had no reason to stay in Xichuan. The military strategist Pang Tong designed Liu Bei to attack Xichuan from Jiameng Pass in the name of Liu Zhang's insufficient food supply!
Liu Bei only took Pang Tong with him this time, and did not lead Zhuge Liang. He intended to give Pang Tong a chance to make contributions, so that he and Kong Ming could have equal status in the army and share Kong Ming's rights. With [-] Bingzhou troops rushing to Guanzhong, the battle in Guanzhong was in full swing, almost no one could stop him, and the recovery of Yongliang was progressing very smoothly.

This greatly exceeded Liu Bei's expectations. He thought that the time when he conquered Sichuan was about the same as the time when Yuan Shang pacified Guanzhong. He didn't want Yuan Shang to be too cunning, and the speed of the rebellion was unimaginable!If Yuan Shang was really allowed to pacify Guanzhong before him, and he and Liu Zhang were still fighting in Xichuan, once Yuan Shang sent troops south to attack Yizhou, wouldn't it be over for him and Liu Zhang?

In desperation, Liu Bei had no choice but to write a letter asking Zhuge Liang to enter Sichuan from the southeast of Xichuan, while he himself attacked from Jiameng Pass in the north, attacking from two directions, trying to defeat Liu Zhang quickly.

Zhuge Liang was also helpless, so according to Liu Bei's order, Guan Yu was left to sit in the nine counties of Jingxiang. !

As soon as Zhuge Liang entered Xichuan, the situation in Xichuan suddenly changed. For Liu Zhang's ability, how can he resist Liu Bei, Kong Ming, Pang Tong, Zhang Fei, Huang Zhong, Wei Yan, Chen Dao, Wenpin and many other capable people?In the end, the land was lost and the city was trapped. Chengdu, where the Sichuan government was located, fell, and the foundation was taken by Liu Bei.

However, although Xichuan was lost, Liu Zhang unexpectedly did not fall into Liu Bei's hands. At the last moment, General Xichuan Zhang Ren led his sons Liu Xun, Liu Gui, Ling Bao, Deng Xian and other generals loyal to Liu Zhang to protect Liu Bei. With Liu Zhang fleeing south, he went straight to the wild land in Nanzhong.

On the other hand, Liu Bei accepted and surrendered Xichuan heroes, and then merged with Jingzhou heroes, becoming the powerful Lord of Shu, and his majestic lineup could not help but move people.

At this time, there were Zhuge Liang, Pang Tong, Fazheng, Liao Li, Kuai Yue, Zhang Song, Cui Jun, Shi Tao, Huang Quan, Liu Ba and other top resourcemen under Liu Bei's command.

As for the generals, Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, Huang Zhong, Wei Yan, Chen Dao, Wen Pin, Li Yan, Yan Yan, Xiang Chong, Meng Da and many other outstanding generals were also assisted.

As for Mi Zhu, Sun Qian, Jian Yong, Yi Ji, Deng Zhi, Li Hui, Pang Xi, Zhang Yi, Zhou Cang, Liao Hua, Pei Yuanshao, Fu Tong, Feng Xi, Wu Lan, Lei Tong, Fei Shi, Wu Yi, Yang Yi, Wu Ban, Deng Xi, Fu Xun, Song Zhong, Wu Ju, Pang Ji, Wang Can, Huo Jun, Fei Guan, Qin Mi, Zhang Ning and other talented people have reached hundreds of people, countless.

And the next generation of Liu Bei's army, such as Guan Ping, Guan Xing, Zhang Bao, Guan Suo and other young generals also thrived under the shadow of their father, and will also compete in the world in the near future and show their prominence.

The power of the Liu Bei Group suddenly expanded, and in a short period of time it turned into a powerful force that could almost surpass the Central Plains Group when Cao Cao was alive.

After listening to Zhang Ji's overview, Yuan Shang half-closed his eyes and began to think deeply in his heart.

In this way, in terms of talents, the current Liu Bei Legion is almost the same as the Shu Han regime in its heyday in history. It straddles Jing and the south half of Yiyi, and it can be regarded as a collection of talents. Of course, such as Wenpin, Kuai Yue, Shi Tao , Cui Jun and other talents, due to some changes in the current situation, their affiliation in history is somewhat different, but Liu Bei's talents are basically on par with the Shu Han in history, with a strong lineup and difficult to deal with.

But in Yuan Shang's heart, the most terrible problem is not Liu Bei's talent, but the current situation in Jingzhou and Yizhou is far better than history!

In history, Liu Bei took over Jingzhou after the Battle of Chibi. At that time, Jingzhou changed hands from Liu Biao, Cao Cao, Liu Bei, etc., and almost all the main naval forces in Jingzhou were lost by Cao Cao. With Chibi, Liu Bei took over. Jingzhou was not prosperous... But it is different now, the land of Jingzhou has been directly transferred from Liu Biao to Liu Bei, and there is almost no loss, so it is in the most prosperous period!
And Xichuan's situation is not much different from Jingzhou's.

The two giant states that are the most extensive in the Central Plains and experienced the fewest wars fell into the hands of Liu Bei in their heyday. The sites are still those sites, but the strength contained in them is absolutely different from the history!
In history, Liu Bei also relied on the strength of those damaged territories to establish the Shuhan to fight against Cao Cao, and even expelled Cao Cao in the Battle of Hanzhong. If it were not for the failure of the Battle of Yiling, the general situation of the world after Cao Wei usurped Han is still unknown ...But now Liu Bei owns Xichuan and Jingzhou in their heyday, and their power is much stronger than in history!
Of course, the current four prefectures in Hebei and the land of Guanzhong are by no means idle. Hebei under the leadership of Yuan Shang has never experienced the disastrous defeat of Guandu Cangting in World War II. Cao Zhi was not eliminated, but the strength of the current four prefectures in Hebei absolutely surpassed the historical Cao Wei regime!
Although the land in Guanzhong was severely poisoned by Yan Xing, it was integrated by Yuan Shang, re-formulated the policy of pacifying the Qiang, and divided the farming and farming, and moved most of the Qiang people such as the western border of Longxi to the border of Guanzhong. He has won the Western Regions Cheriji, Anti-Wang Songjian, Hanzhong Zhanglu, Bazhou Yiwang and many other forces, and has won the favor and respect of the Di tribe and the 36 countries in the Western Regions. Although it is a waste of time, the development prospects are even better than before. No small matter.

With these strengths, Yuan Shang is not afraid of Liu Bei, but the problem is that his opponent is not only Liu Bei, but also Cao Zhi from the Central Plains, and Sun Quan, who has never fought against him so far.

Cao, Sun, Liu...

"What should I do?" Yuan Shang rubbed his chin and said to himself.

Below Liu Bei, Ma Chao stood up with his fists clasped, and said in a loud voice: "Your Majesty, don't worry. Forgive Liu Bei, a mere mat weaver and shoe seller, how can he be our opponent? I would like to lead [-] elite soldiers! Cut off Liu Bei's head and present it to the Lord! "

When the words fell, Wen Hui, the wise man among the ten carved feather arrows, got up, cupped his hands at Yuan Shang, waved his hands at Ma Chao, and said with a smile.

"General Ma is brave and invincible, and he is brave in Xizhou. No one in the world knows it? It's just that Guanzhong has made a preliminary decision not to use troops for a second time. It is a serious matter to develop farming first, resume production, and station troops to raise food!"

Yuan Shang nodded, and said: "Guanzhong is full of waste, and the restoration of development is the top priority... It's just that Liu Bei annexed Liu Zhang, and the momentum has reached its peak. Can he watch us develop and not make trouble?"

Wen Hui smiled and said: "Guanzhong is fertile and wild, and it has been the place where emperors have achieved hegemony since ancient times! According to the development policy of the lord, once the people's livelihood is restored, the land in Guanzhong alone will be enough to clean up Liu Bei! But before that, he must not be harassed Development to Guanzhong... According to my subordinates, Zhang Lu is now in our hands, and the land of Hanzhong is under the control of his sons. The lord might as well use Zhang Lu as a bargaining chip to take Hanzhong quickly! Then use Hanzhong as the frontier of Guanzhong It is the best strategy to defend against Liu Bei and devote ourselves to the development of Yongzhou and Liangzhou!"

"........."

Yuan Shang heard the words and thought for a while, his eyes shone brightly, and hurriedly asked: "How to do it specifically?"

Wen Hui said with a smile: "I am not talented, but I am willing to be an envoy for the lord, go to Hanzhong, and say that Zhuo Zhanglu counts his sons to surrender, and then the lord can move all the people in Hanzhong to Guanzhong to live in the fields, and completely distribute the land of Hanzhong. It belongs to our army's frontline position against Xichuan in Guanzhong, and we will send elite soldiers to guard it! To contend with Liu Bei, Liu Bei has just captured Xichuan, and will not raise troops for the time being, but soon, he will definitely send troops to fight for Hanzhong, and we must stop it at that time Under his offensive."

Yuan Shang nodded and said, "How sure are you of persuading Zhang Lu's son to surrender?"

Wen Hui said with a smile: "Zhang Lu's family established the world by teaching and has no ambition to fight for hegemony. Now that his father is in our hands, the main force of the Hanzhong army has also been absorbed by us. If the Zhang family does not surrender, the end will be death. Absolutely [-]% sure."

Yuan Shang nodded and said: "Okay, if that's the case, then you go, we bought Yang Song with a lot of money in Hanzhong before, he is also our friend, you can visit him first, and then don't worry about it." Late."

Wen Hui clasped his hands and said, "It's not too late, I'll set off right away."

Yuan Shang nodded, watched Wen Hui out of the hall, and then said: "If Hanzhong surrenders, then we have to send famous generals to guard it! Ordinary people are no match for Liu Bei and others... But now Zhao Yun is the governor of Yongliang, and he needs to command the Guanzhong area , Ma Chao is my confidant and fierce general, and he must not leave him. Zhang Ying, Gao Lan, Zhang Yan, Guo Huai, Sun Li and others are all in Hebei...It seems that only you, Pang De, can take on this important task!"

Hearing this, Pang De got up hastily, and said: "The last general is not talented, and he is willing to serve the Lord! Guard Hanzhong and resist Liu Bei!"

Yuan Shang smiled slightly, and said: "Liu Bei's subordinates are like clouds. If Guan Yu is not here, let's not talk about him. The rest of Zhang Fei, Huang Zhong, Wei Yan, Chen Dao, Wen Pin, and Li Yan are not easy to deal with. You Be careful!"

Pang De cupped his hands and said, "My lord, don't worry! We will save you in the end."

"Wait a minute!"

Before he finished speaking, he saw a figure of Xiongkui flashing into the hall from outside the hall, and the visitor came to Yuan Shang with his head held high, his face full of vigor and arrogance, and he shouted loudly: "Will you be guarding Hanzhong?" Count me in too?"

When everyone looked at him, they couldn't help but look at me, I looked at you, and they all murmured in their hearts, wondering why he came here?

Yuan Shang's right eyelid twitched a little, and his heart felt a little congested.

The person who came was none other than Yuan Shang's father-in-law, the old Taishan Xia Houyuan!

"........."

Yuan Shang frowned, and said helplessly, "Why are you here?"

Xia Houyuan straightened his neck, and said earnestly, "What? You are the Palace of the King of Hades, and the living are not allowed to come?"

Yuan Shangchang sighed, got up and said: "Didn't you see that this is a meeting! I'm busy! They are all generals of the Yuan family. Why are you a general of the Cao family here to hang around? Go and go, stay where you are cool! Come back at night if you have something to do The family said."

Xia Houyuan looked at him, and roared, "What? Little boy, you've turned your back on me after you've used it up! Kill the donkey!"

Yuan Shang's face twitched, he seemed to tell Xia Houyuan that this metaphor was not used well, and he belonged to the type of burying himself.

Xia Houyuan didn't seem to be able to react, and still roared angrily: "Little beast! Don't you know who cut off Song Jian's rear? You're still fighting with me here! Without Lao Tzu, Yan Xing and Song Jian have already rushed to the Western Regions How can you allow you to live so peacefully here if you come here every few days to harm you?"

Yuan Shang sighed helplessly, and said: "But one yard is worth one yard. I'm just talking about business, father-in-law, can we not make trouble?"

Xia Houyuan rolled his eyes and said, "What? You're talking about business, but I'm talking about Xiili? I'm going to Hanzhong!"

"Why are you making trouble there?" Yuan Shang was speechless.

"Who made trouble!" Xia Houyuan rolled his eyes, and said: "Meng De was defeated by you, but he also died at the hands of the big-eared thief! You are my uncle, I can't kill you, I am sorry enough for Meng De... ..."

When Yuan Shang heard this, cold sweat dripped down his head.

"According to what you said, I haven't been slaughtered until now, so I have to thank you?"

Xia Houyuan waved his hand and said: "Your family, you don't have to be polite! Although it is impossible to kill you, the big-eared thief is different. That thief was in Xudu back then, so I didn't like him. , first from Tao Qian, then from Lu Bu's traitor, after deceiving Meng De, and then defecting to that old bastard Yuan Shao..."

"uh-huh!"

Yuan Shang coughed heavily, staring at Xia Houyuan sharply: "Be careful with your words, the old bastard son is here!"

"Oh, I'm sorry... In short, it's just a word, the big-eared thief is not a good bird, and he is the murderer who killed Meng De. If I don't get rid of him, the world will not tolerate it! Hanzhong is the place where you and the big-eared thief will fight , Let me ask you to do me a favor, let me assist the guards and avenge Meng De!"

Yuan Shang couldn't help being silent when he heard the words.

Seeing this, Xia Houyuan became anxious immediately: "What? After helping you, you turned your face and refused to recognize anyone? Old man Zhong Yao, you let him stay in Chang'an to assist Zhao Yun in handling the government affairs in Guanzhong. I am your father-in-law, and you can't trust me?"

Yuan Shang sighed for a long time, how could he tell others what he was worried about?

Where did Xia Houyuan die in history?Hanzhong Dingjun Mountain!And who is the enemy he faces?It is Huang Zhong of Liu Bei's army!
Although the current history has taken a big turn, and the result may not repeat itself according to the flashback of history, Yuan Shang always feels that it is not the case to let Xia Houyuan go to Hanzhong to assist in the defense.

But this worry is his own secret, and he can't tell the big guy directly.

After being silent for a while, Yuan Shang shook his head and said, "It's not that I can't trust you, it's just the place in Hanzhong... I don't think it's suitable for you, it doesn't fit with you."

Xia Houyuan frowned, and said, "Is there something wrong with you? I'm going to fight, not my husband, and has something to do with the horoscope?"

"........."

Beside Yuan Shang, Zhao Yun glanced at Xia Houyuan, then got up and said, "This is an important military matter, don't take it lightly, General Xiahou, let's go back first, how about I discuss this matter with my lord before making a decision?"

"You?" Xia Houyuan glanced at Zhao Yun: "Is it useful for you to discuss with him?"

Zhao Yun smiled slightly, and said: "I am also the governor of Yongliang after all, and the land of Hanzhong should also be under my jurisdiction in the future. Of course, my words are useful."

Xia Houyuan sniffed, but didn't continue to talk stubbornly, cupped his hands, and then exited the hall.

The rest of the generals also dispersed, leaving only Yuan Shang and Zhao Yun in the hall.

"Every day, you actually give me a problem..." Yuan Shang looked up to the sky and sighed, helplessly.

Zhao Yun looked at Yuan Shang quietly, smiled, and said: "Xia Houyuan is a famous general in the world, in terms of martial arts and military skills, he is superior, and he is by no means inferior to me. Since he intends to serve as an assistant in Hanzhong, it is considered a good thing. Why don't you agree? "

Yuan Shang shook his head and said, "I have unavoidable difficulties."

Zhao Yun was stunned when he heard the words, thought for a while, and said: "Could it be that you are afraid that he is an old minister of Cao Cao and will take the opportunity to turn against the water? There is no need to worry about this matter. Cao Cao died at the hands of Liu Shijun. Even if Xia Houyuan died for Cao Cao, I will never have second thoughts when facing Liu Shijun."

Yuan Shang squinted at Zhao Yun.

"Emissary Liu?"

Zhao Yun's face froze immediately.

"Oh, hehe, Ambassador Liu and I... Liu Bei also worked together for a while in Beiping, and later went to rescue Xuzhou together, so we are old friends."

Yuan Shang raised his eyebrows, and said leisurely: "I'm afraid it's not as simple as an old friend?"

Zhao Yun coughed in embarrassment, and said: "Well...it's better than old friends...that is, I have a good relationship with the three brothers Liu, Guan and Zhang... It should be said that it is very good, and Liu Bei also treats me like a brother. In short, I remember that before I parted with the three brothers in Xuzhou, he still recognized me as the fourth brother..."

"I'm going to ask you for help, and I said it's better than an old friend..."

Zhao Yun blushed: "Well, it's much stronger."

"Your sister's!"

Yuan Shang slapped the table down fiercely, filled with anger.

"My father-in-law has a bloody feud with Liu Bei, and he is so passionate that he has to go to Hanzhong to die. On the contrary, the number one general under my command is Liu Bei's fourth brother who returned his sister! One word is Liu Shijun, Liu Bei Your Majesty, how do you want me to fight this battle! Do you want me to chat with Liu Bei tomorrow and kowtow as a brother?"

Zhao Yun shook his head and said, "You want to flirt with Liu Bei? I'm afraid it's unreliable."

"why?"

"Because you don't have as long arms as Liu Bei."

"........."

(End of this chapter)