Prancing Horse Xiliang

Chapter 346 Zhang Song presents a picture
Jia Xu said: "Cao Cao has captured Luyang, Yexian, Duyang, Zhixian, Bowang, and more than ten counties in Xi'e north of Wancheng. It seems that he wants to gradually encroach on the northern part of Nanyang, but I heard that Luoyang has also recently Signs of troop mobilization."

"Luoyang?"

Luo Zheng frowned, and said: "Does Li Jue still want to take advantage of the fire?"

Jia Xu shook his head and said, "Probably not. Cao's army has blocked Luoyang's southward travel to Nanyang. If Li Jue sent troops, he could only rob Cao Cao. But Hulao Pass is Cao Cao's attack, and Li Jue can't get out of Hulao Pass. And Liu Biao hid in Wancheng, not daring to go north to meet Cao Cao's army, thinking that Liu Biao might invite Li Jue to send troops to retreat Cao's army."

Luo Zheng stroked his beard and thought for a while before saying: "There is also this possibility, but Nanyang's geographical location is important, and Wancheng is the hub of the Central Plains from Jingzhou to the north. Cao Aman wants to completely connect the south into an iron plate, so that he can work hard with Yuan Shao Fight!"

Jia Xu nodded and said, "That's right. If it wasn't for Xichuan, this would be a good opportunity. You can use Liu Biao's name to take advantage of the situation and send troops to Nanyang. If you can seize the opportunity to capture Wancheng, you can go north from Nanyang to attack Xuchang."

Luo Zheng thought for a while and said: "Although Nanyang is good, it is the place of the Four Wars. If our army takes Nanyang, it will be under the attack of Cao Cao and Liu Biao. A city is hanging outside, even if there are heavy troops stationed, there will be no guarantees. lose."

Jia Xu is silent, the geographical disadvantage really cannot be changed.

Luo Zheng said again: "Wenhe thinks that Xichuan's matter has some chance of success?"

Jia Xu pondered for a moment, then said: "Seventy percent possible! Zhang Song's coming to Chang'an means that the local gentry in Xichuan have the intention to betray Liu Zhang, but they may still have scruples about whether to take refuge in the lord. If Wuzhu didn't massacre the gentry, and With the gentry as the foundation of the great cause, the local gentry in Xichuan will not hesitate to welcome the lord into Sichuan."

Luo Zhengdao: "It seems that the reputation is not good, it is really difficult! If Cao Cao is changed, I am afraid that the local gentry in Xichuan will not be so hesitant? Fortunately, Cao A is in the Central Plains."

Jia Xu nodded and said, "Only the lord and Liu Biao are bordering Xichuan. If the local gentry in Xichuan want to take refuge, they can only choose the lord and Liu Biao. However, Liu Biao is just a dog, and he is not much better than Liu Zhang. If you want to find a vassal who can compete in the world, there is only the lord, this matter will be more than a month, and there will be news."

In the middle of the night, in the study room of Zitong County Government House.

"Brother Gongju, Brother Wenyi!"

Zhang Song hurried into the inner hall, and bowed his hands to Fei Shi and Wang Lian who had been waiting for a long time.

"Zi Qiao, please take a seat!"

Wang hurriedly invited Zhang Song into the case and sat down, impatiently asked: "How is your trip to Chang'an?"

Zhang Song sorted out his thoughts, and said: "Wen Yi is brother, do you ask Luo Zheng, or something else?"

Wang Liandao: "How about Luo Zheng?"

Zhang Song said with emotion: "A hero is a general, and an invincible hero!"

Both Wang Lian and Fei Shi were moved, and the latter said: "Zi Qiao has the ability to know people, and Zi Qiao can get such an evaluation. In this way, Luo Zheng should have the possibility of achieving a great cause, and it is worthy of our trust. "

Zhang Song solemnly said: "This person started in humble beginnings, but he was able to make outstanding achievements in troubled times. It is indeed not easy to give. What I saw in Chang'an this time is all eye-catching. Luo Zheng is not only a great talent , the account is even more civil and military, Jia Xu, Xun Yu, Fazheng, etc. are all talents in the country. Moreover, the people in Guanzhong are rich and can live and work in peace and contentment. The treasury has sufficient money and food, and the soldiers are strong. Promoting changes and reforming the military system, the strong Qin has already swallowed up the six countries. It is no fluke that this person can wipe out Xiqiang and Mobei. Guanzhongyi has geographical advantages. It can enter and exit Hanguguan to compete for the Central Plains, and retreat can be controlled. Keeping the strong pass, the foundation of hegemony has been established."

Wang Liandao: "Ziqiao still talk about whether my Xichuan gentry can rely on Luo Zheng. Even if Luo Zheng can become a hegemony, if we don't protect the interests of my Xichuan gentry, we will never lead wolves into the house."

Fei Shi also nodded and said, "Yes, this is the truth."

Zhang Songdao: "Luo Zheng has promised not to carry out the new policy under the rule of Xichuan, and we will wait for the Xichuan gentry to rule Sichuan. But if we want to get out of Xichuan and become an official, it will not be so easy. Luo Zheng made it very clear, it depends on How do I choose."

"This……"

Wang Lian stroked the willow beard with both hands, and fell silent.

Fei Shi sighed: "This is also expected. It is enough for Luo Zheng to agree that Sichuan people like me will govern Sichuan and not implement the Guanzhong New Deal in Xichuan. However, this matter may not be so simple, right?"

Zhang Song nodded and said: "That's right, under the rule of Luo Zheng, the clans are not allowed to raise a large number of private soldiers, occupy a large amount of land, and the politics of salt and iron, support of merchants, and cheap craftsmen are not carried out in Xichuan, but military power is not the case, even if Luo Zheng is willing To use my General Xichuan, we have to make new adjustments, otherwise, how can Luo Zheng control Xichuan, whoever changes it will do the same."

Wang Lian said: "This man is cruel and cunning, can you believe what he says?"

Hearing this, Zhang Song knew Wang Lian's intentions, and said, "Brother Wen Yi, do you believe me?"

Wang Lian was displeased and said, "We are planning for a future for the Xichuan gentry, so there is no reason to doubt it."

Zhang Song nodded and said: "From the perspective of the people below, although Luo Zheng is arbitrarily determined to kill people, he is still faithful to his words, and it is not as bad as the rumors. Everyone wants to do the thing of crossing the river and demolishing the bridge, but it has to pay a price Yes, if Luo Zheng wants to compete in the Central Plains to become hegemony, he will not let Xichuan be in chaos, so I think that the possibility of Luo Zheng crossing the river and demolishing the bridge is not great."

Fei Shi agreed: "Since Luo Zheng has the heart to compete, he should be able to take into account the overall situation. I agree with Zi Qiao's opinion."

Wang Lian thought for a while before saying: "Forget it, since that's the case, please ask Ziqiao to go to Chang'an again and discuss some specific matters with Luo Zheng, so as not to make it clear in advance, so that it will be too late to regret later. "

Zhang Songdao: "Brother Wen Yi, don't worry, I will leave this matter to you. If Luo Zheng agrees, I will present you with a hand-painted geographical map of Xichuan as a gift. If you don't agree, I will find an opportunity to escape and remind the King of Shu to beware of Luo Zheng."

Fei Shi said happily: "With Ziqiao's ability, even if Luo Zheng hides treachery in his belly, he can't hide it from Ziqiao's eyes!"

"It's natural!"

Zhang Song is very proud of himself, being able to read people's hearts is one of his skills.

Changan.

Fazheng hurried into the inner hall, bowed to Luo Zheng and said: "Master, Zhang Song is here."

Luo Zheng put down the brush and said: "But the Xichuan gentry has made a decision?"

Fazheng said: "Zhang Song said that he will discuss some details with the lord. If the lord can agree to some requests from the Xichuan gentry, he will present a hand-painted drawing of Xichuan's principles to help the lord's army enter Sichuan."

Luo Zheng suddenly lifted his spirits and said: "Let him come in."

"As ordered!"

Fazheng responded to his orders and ran out quickly.

Luo Zheng thought about it, and shouted outside the hall: "Come here."

"What are your orders, my lord?"

Some soldiers came in at the sound and stood under the hall.

Luo Zhengdao: "Go and invite Jia Xu, Xun Yu, Cheng Ying and others to come."

"As ordered!"

The soldiers responded loudly, turned around and retreated.

Not long after, Fazheng led Zhang Song in, and Jia Xu, Xun Yu, Cheng Ying, etc. also arrived one after another, and started consultations and bargaining on how to protect the interests of the local gentry in Xichuan after Luo Zheng entered Sichuan. .

Of course, these are just some big aspects.

As for the specific details, we have to wait for Luo Zheng to take control of Xichuan before discussing the matter of dividing the dirty.

After Luo Zheng set some big directions, he quickly left the study and handed over the rest to Jia Xu and others. At this time, he is not suitable to be present. If he does not leave, it will only make Jia Xu and others restrained.

The general direction has been set, and it is good to leave the specific matters to Jia Xu and others.

Let professional people do professional things, so as to be efficient.

Jia Xu and others kept secret with Zhang Song for three whole days, and finally finalized the direction of some big needles.

After Luo Zheng received the report, he immediately arranged a big banquet and set up a banquet with Zhang Song.

Zhang Song was quite satisfied, and when the banquet was over, he put on a painting and said with a smile, "This is a geographical map of Xichuan that I hand-painted, and it is specially dedicated to the lord, so that the lord's army can control Sichuan."

"Good good!"

Luo Zheng took the map and immediately ordered his soldiers to hang up and stand up to watch.

Jia Xu, Xun Yu, Fa Zheng and the others looked at each other and smiled, Zhang Song dared to call him that name, the overall situation was settled.

Zhang Song walked up to the screen, pointed to the location of Chengdu on the map with his hand, and said, "Please look, my lord, there are two roads to go from Hanzhong to Sichuan. One is to go south from Jiange, pass Jiameng Pass, and enter Xichuan Plain via Zitong , directly to Chengdu, and the second is from the territory of Xiaba County in the south of Xicheng, crossing Bashan and going around to the back of Chengdu. However, these two roads are both official roads, and both of them have heavy troops stationed in Guancheng. To follow the heart of the lord, but Liu Gui, the guard of Jiameng Pass, is Liu Zhang's confidant. If you want to go to Bajun, you have to go through Langzhong, and the guard of Langzhong is also a member of Zhao Wei's party, so the two routes are not connected."

Luo Zheng said in a deep voice: "Where did the general enter Sichuan from?"

"here!"

Zhang Song patted the Guanghan area heavily, and said: "Song once traveled through most of Xichuan in the past, and found that there is a small road in Guanghan, most of which are walked by woodcutters and hunters. You only need to walk through hundreds of miles of mountain trails to reach the back of Chengdu. .”

"Yinping trail?"

Luo Zheng has some impressions, but he doesn't remember everything.

After a closer look, I found that there is a small road in Guanghan that leads directly to the Chengdu Plain.

Jia Xu asked, "Who else knows about this path?"

Zhang Song proudly said: "Military commander, don't worry, this small road is only known to me. How can Liu Zhang, Pang Xi, Zhao Wei and other Sichuan thieves know the geography of Xichuan? My lord only needs to punish one of the troops, and they can kill outside Chengdu."

Luo Zheng praised: "Zi Qiao really has a heart, this geographical map of Xichuan is really a priceless treasure!"

Zhang Song hastily said a few words modestly, but he was not complacent.

Jia Xu said: "With this small road, Chengdu is enough to break through! My lord, you can order the army to gather in Hanzhong to create a big momentum. In this way, Liu Zhang will mobilize heavy troops to gather in Jiange and Langzhong to resist our army. Naturally, the army will be strong. Emptiness. At that time, the lord only needs to order a partial division to kill directly from the Yinping trail to Chengdu, and then Xichuan can be settled."

Luo Zheng said in a deep voice: "What if you can't break through Chengdu?"

Zhang Songdao: "Don't worry, my lord, we have all arrangements, and we can welcome the army into the city at that time."

Luo Zheng said happily: "That's good, Zi Qiao can stay in the army temporarily to serve as the general's military staff!"

Zhang Song cupped his hands generously and said, "I obey!"

(End of this chapter)