The son of Yuan Shao who traveled through the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 212

Liu Zhang's self-righteous plan is about to turn the world into a pot of burnt porridge.

Xiqiang Road is near, and Cao Cao was the first to see Lanpu.

Of course, Lanpu would not be so stupid that he would confess the purpose of the trip to Cao Cao as soon as they met.He only said that General Zhenwei Liu Zhang sent him to visit Prime Minister Cao.Yan Pu had no intention of betraying Liu Zhang at all.This man has a lot of eyes, he didn't give Cao Cao a gift, he wanted to see Prime Minister Cao's reaction.

Cao Cao is impoverished at the moment, and he hopes that someone will help him in a timely manner.It was so easy to get one, but it was empty-handed.Let him get a little angry, smoke from the seven orifices.The most important thing was that he looked down on Liu Zhang. Even though he was no longer the prime minister, his airs were still the same as before, and the ostentation did not decrease at all.After Lanpu and Cao Cao finished talking, he let out a long breath: "I don't know the official authority without seeing Cao Cao, and I don't know the respect when I don't see Cao Cao." Cao Cao was in a bad mood, and it was almost time to go to Xuzhou to slaughter the city.I don't even care about courtesy to the corporal.This Yanpu is not well-known, and it is less than 1.8 meters long, so it is not a sign.Duke Cao didn't pay attention to him.

When Yan Pu came, he was suffocated.When he entered the Qiang people's land, he was driven into this fort-like watchtower by a group of savages with bird feathers on their heads, chattering and chattering all over their bodies. As soon as he entered the door, he heard someone narrating his heroic deeds in a rough voice.The man was five big and three thick, with big arms and a round waist. He was wearing heavy armor, wearing combat boots, with a waist circumference of ten feet. His arms and legs were almost as long. His figure was curvy, like a running lion.Yan Pu bowed behind the man: "General, I am in Xichuan Yanpu, come to see the prime minister."

Xu Chu was talking to Liu Zhu, Captain Huben, about his defeat of one hundred thousand Yuan soldiers outside Dunhuang.Being interrupted by Yan Pu at a critical moment, I felt unhappy.Turning around, his face was drawn like a panel, ten feet long, he stared at a pair of tiger eyes, and said sharply: "Who are you, you dare to come here to play wild."

Yan Pu was puzzled: "General, I am in Xichuan Yanpu. I have come to see Prime Minister Cao under the order of my lord Liu Zhang." Xu Chu didn't look at him directly.Too lazy to talk to him: "Prime Minister, you are taking a lunch break, you can go back and come back another day."

He thought that Yan Pu came by plane, and come back another day?It's a long way, bro.

"The prime minister is taking a lunch break, I'll just wait—"

The furnishings in the watchtower are the same as those in the Central Plains: the natural rosewood table is low, and the altar tables are all polished and shiny, which can be used as a mirror.There is a copper vase on both sides, and a marble exquisite screen.There is no trace of dust on the square tile floor.

Yan Pu was very self-righteous and wanted to sit behind the short table and wait.Stopped by Xu Chu: "Hurry up, it will take a long time for the prime minister to wake up, no idlers are allowed to stay here."

Yan Pu was a little unhappy, and pointed to his nose: "I'm an idler? I'm the meritorious service of Yizhou Mu Liuzhang. Please go and report to the general."

"Gong Cao is a fart. I am also a military general. Marquis of Guannei, you dare to show off your power in front of me. Believe it or not, I will kill you and die poorly. Get out of here."

After being scolded for a long time, Yan Pu didn't get over it: "You chase me away, okay, I've never been chased away in my life, you chase me? Okay, leave a name for those who are capable."

Xu Chu was furious: "Old man, you are quite crazy. I tell you, if you don't change your name when you stand, you can't change your surname when you sit. That's what Xu Chu and Xu Zhongkang are for me."

Yan Pu swallowed his saliva, and stopped talking. I said why this respectable face turned out to be a tiger idiot, Xu Chu.

Just in time, Cao Ren walked in from the outside with a sword in his hand, and asked Xu Chu, "Where is the prime minister, I want to see him." Xu Chu also showed no face: "The prime minister is taking a lunch break, if no one is missing, you go first, and come back in an hour." Cao Cao He said in a daze, "I have an urgent military situation, and I must see the prime minister."

Xu Chu rolled his eyes: "It can't be helped, the Prime Minister has ordered not to see anyone while sleeping." Cao Ren said disdainfully: "This general is an exception." Xu Chu said seriously: "It's all the same."

Cao Ren suppressed the flames in his chest, and spewed out from his mouth: "You bastard, are you looking for death, don't you know that the prime minister is my brother? If you dare to stop me, I will chop you up." "Qiang" drew out his sword; "I must to go in."

Xu Chu remained motionless, and calmly drew out his saber: "Your body can go in." The divine light in his eyes was as chilling and breathtaking as the saber that had just been unsheathed.

Cao Ren came up screaming and desperately.Pulled away by the school lieutenant Liu Zhu: "General, forget it, forget it general, Xu Chu is also thinking of the prime minister's comfort, the general let him go this time."

Cao Ren swears that he has never suffered such a disadvantage in his life, where he is willing to leave, shouting and shouting, insisting on beheading Xu Chu.Xu Chu stood at the door of Cao Cao's bedroom like a pillar.His face was expressionless, like a wood carving and clay sculpture.Just don't give way.

Suddenly someone shouted from inside: "Is it Cao Ren? Come in." Cao Ren stopped shouting.With a cold snort, he squinted at Xu Chu, put his sword back into its sheath, strode = panting heavily, and walked in.

Yan Pu shouted from behind: "Prime Minister Cao, General Zhenwei Liu Zhang's aide, Yan Pu, come to pay a visit, and ask the Prime Minister to do me a favor." Cao Cao was silent for a while, and someone came to me at this time. Liu Zhang could not be talking nonsense with a high fever. I want to persuade you to surrender.He hurriedly said, "Sir, please come in."

The wretched Yan Pu is very small in Cao Gong's eyes

After talking with Cao Cao for a few words, Yan Pu's self-esteem was hit hard.Cao Cao looked down on Xichuan officials.Of course, this was caused by Liu Zhang.But Yan Pu was also very depressed.

Like a mouse wandering in the dark, Yan Pu returned to Shu in such a despondent manner.Along the way, I turned the resentment in my chest into words and wrote it in the report to Liu Zhang.He tried his best to slander Cao Cao to nothing, and used all vicious attack words on Prime Minister Cao.Some are even fabricated out of thin air.Advise Liu Zhang to cut off contact with Cao Cao.

Liu Zhang took the report and heard that Cao Cao was rude, his heart was half cold and half annoyed.Decided to break off diplomatic relations with Cao Cao and wait for news from Liu Bei and Luoyang.

After Yan Pu left, Cao Cao realized why Liu Zhang sent someone to look for me, and he didn't ask clearly at that time.Xiqiang is not a place to stay for a long time, and it is serious to try to take Xishu.Remorseful, he hurriedly sent Da Sikong Chen Qun to Xiping Pass to meet Liu Zhang in Chengdu.

Meng Da returned to Shuzhong before Chen Qun, and the news he brought back made Liu Zhang mixed.The good news is that Liu Bei treated his envoy very politely, obviously saving face.The worry is that Liu Bei is powerless.If you want to come to Xichuan, you must borrow the way from Jingzhou.But the Cai family of Jingzhou hated him to the bone, that was simply wishful thinking, whimsical.There is a way, but this is not the time yet.

Liu Zhang hurriedly asked what could be done.Meng Da pointed to the marching map and explained: "As long as you borrow Xiakou from Soochow, the Jiangling Navy will go straight up the Han River along the river, pass through Fangling Shangyong, and attack Chenggu County in Hanzhong. It will help our army retreat from the enemy." [Historical Materials] , not fabricated]

No matter how stupid Liu Zhang was, he could hear it: "It's not easy to handle. Firstly, it's hard to say whether Jiangdong will be willing to use it. Second, the Han River is controlled by the Jingzhou navy, so it's not easy to pass through."

Meng Da smiled wryly and said: "This is not the most important thing. Their navy is too small, only less than five thousand. Moreover, Jiangling County is living in the gap between Jingzhou and Jiangdong. If they send troops to Hanzhong, they will lose their nests." It's okay if you win, but if you lose, the Jingzhou navy will cut off the return route of the Han River, and Liu Bei will die without a place to bury him."

Liu Zhang waved his hands again and again: "Go on, go on, you are all nonsense, it's useless to talk so loudly." It's just his mother's public travel.

Liu Zhang's hopes are all pinned on Zhang Song.

But Zhang Song went to Luoyang by way of Wuwei, traveling at full speed day and night.There has been a secret service from the Secret Service, and the news has been sent back to Luoyang.Half a month later, Zhang Song came to Guanzhong and was close to Meicheng. Sturdy.Zhang Song was taken aback, maybe someone was going to kill me.That would not require tens of thousands of soldiers and horses, as long as ten or eight would be enough.

Leading the two generals, one is wearing a scholar's shirt and a purple gold hair crown, with a handsome face and a thin body.Another image is mighty and domineering piercing the clouds.Beside the two of them, there are three generals who are also very handsome.

The middle-aged scribe raised his horse forward to meet Zhang Song, and asked respectfully, "Is it Yizhou, don't you drive Zhang Yongnian?" Zhang Song was relieved when he saw that it was a regular army.As long as it is not a series of bandits and yellow turbans, it will be fine.Come to give Yuan Xi a gift by himself, can he still send troops to kill me?

Zhang Song said carelessly: "I am Zhang Song." The scribe showed surprise and panic, dismounted hurriedly, and bowed to salute; "Guo Jia has been waiting here for a long time."

Zhang Song's face turned yellow, he rolled off the saddle, and stammered, "Could it be the governor of Yongliang, Guo Fengxiao?" Guo Jia smiled and said, "That's right. I'm following the order of the prime minister, so I'll wait for you again. Please don't come with me. Rest in Chang'an City."

Guo Jia pointed to the people behind him and said: "This is General Gao Lan of the Western Guard Army. Behind him are Jing Zhaoyin Zheng Hun, Fufeng Prefect Zhao Yan. Fujun Zhonglang General Gao Rou. I am ordered to come and meet you."

Gao Lan and the others hurried over to greet him.There were bows, bows, and handshakes, and there was only a hand kiss.

Zhang Song greeted everyone, and Guo Jia went to lead the horse for him, smiling at the same time: "I heard that Bie Jia is the most talented person in Sichuan. Treat him the same way you treat him. Please forgive me if we treat him slowly."

The commander of Yongliang soldiers and horses led Zhang Song's horse and almost scared him to death. "This can't be done, can't be done, how honorable the governor is, why is this so."

Guo Jia also didn't think it was necessary, but the damn Prime Minister Yuan's letter definitely told him to do this.Although he is unpredictable, he can only obey orders.Fortunately, he was leading the horse, not letting him ride it.Gao Lan persuaded Zhang Song, who was sweating on his forehead, "Don't drive, you are welcome. This is the prime minister's order. The prime minister respects talented people the most in his life. He himself treats Lu Zijing, Xun Wenruo, and Guo Fengxiao in the same way.

Guo Jia almost blurted out, no, he didn't treat me that well.I borrowed 200 taels of silver, but haven't paid it back for more than ten years.Xin said, Gao Lan, you make up stories and make up a decent one, Yuan Xi is so damn good, isn't this talking nonsense?
Zhang Song thought to himself, Yuan Xi knows how to respect scholars, he really is a character.

Zhang Song was brought into the city, served by beauties with good wine and meat, and stayed for one night.The next day, at dawn, Guo Jia and Gao Lan got up again to see Zhang Song off.After sending it away for more than ten miles, I bid farewell.Zhang Song walked forward, and Guo Jia called out on the back foot: "Finally left, this guy is too ugly, I drank last night, and I didn't even eat. I can't eat."

Gao Lan wondered: "What is he capable of? My lord treats him so well." Guo Jia shook his head and smiled bitterly: "Ghost knows."

Zhang Song went out of Tongguan to Hongnong, and suddenly there was another pair of soldiers and horses to meet him.Two generals came up to salute: "The prefect of Hongnong is under the ban, and General Zhang Xiu of Pingnan is ordered by the prime minister to welcome you, sir."

Zhang Song was even more flattered, Yu Jin and Zhang Xiu were famous generals, everyone knew everyone.Get off the horse and greet.Zhang Song firmly held the rein of the horse and did not let go.Xin said, it's better to lead by yourself, and always let these big shots lead the horses, and be careful not to compromise your fortune or longevity.

Yu Jin said: "Don't drive all the way tired, I must be hungry too, drink and eat first, and then leave before it's too late." After that, a few handsome and tall soldiers came up and knelt and offered wine and vegetables.Zhang Song felt a burst of pride in his heart, thinking that being beautiful is useless, why not kneel down and salute to Lao Tzu.Yu Jin and Zhang Xiu ordered people to place low tables and cushions on the side of the road.The three sat and ate and drank.Drink from noon to dusk.Yu Jin and Zhang Xiu made Zhang Song drunk.Zhang Song kept praising the Prime Minister: "Prime Minister Yuan, the world's leading heroes, Liu Bei, Cao Cao and his like, are nothing to be afraid of. Sooner or later they will be captured."

Yu Jin and Zhang Xiu took turns drinking with Zhang Song, Zhang Song had more, but they didn't.The two laughed loudly: "Don't drive, it's time to start." They helped Zhang Song into the carriage.This public relations task is well done.

Two days later, the two escorted Zhang Song across Mianchi, and the gray ancient city wall of Luoyang was faintly visible in front of him.Another large group of people waited at the gate of the city.

Zhang He, Wen Chou, Zang Ba, Zhang Yan, Li Dian, Jia Xu, Ju Shou, Xu Shu, and Pang Tong greeted him personally.I wear a scholar's shirt with a prime minister's crown.A jade belt is wrapped around the waist, and golden boots are under the feet.From a distance, he saw Zhang Song coming on horseback.He hurriedly said to the thousand-member band behind him, "Quick, play music. Play music."

Jia Xu and the others were somewhat disapproving. Is it necessary for someone else to do this?
For a time, the bells and chimes were melodious, and the drums were playing loudly.Chang Xi commanded 1.8 Royal Guards to stand in two rows facing each other on both sides of the city gate.The pink carpet was spread two miles away.This royal forest is my carefully selected welcome guard of honor.After special training, they are all over [-] meters tall, and they are all brand new, like two rows of plum blossom piles.There is a foot-long red tassel on the top of the head, and the armor and battle skirt are made of the best materials.When people look at it, they will be in awe.These people's legs are stretched straight, and the muscles on their faces are as frozen as ice. Standing there, even if you poke them, they won't move.Staring intently ahead.It seems that there are dozens of taels of gold there.

I beckoned, and I took all the generals to meet me.

Zhang Song has long heard that Yuan Xi looks talented at a young age? !Although it was a little bit close to seeing each other today.But he also recognized the official uniform of the prime minister.

Shock!Unexpectedly, Zhang Song's whole body trembled violently, and his chest was burning hot, as if he drank a scoop of boiling water.Immediately get off your horse.The boiling water on his chest was scalding him, tears filled his eyes: "See the prime minister."

The horse was still running, I stepped on the stirrup with my left foot, turned over and landed.He walked over quickly and held Zhang Song: "Oh, don't drive Zhang, I finally see you. I have known you for a long time, and you are like thunder. I heard that Yuan Xi is here to meet you."

Zhang Song was not valued by Liu Zhang, and he had not been recognized for his talent for many years. He had never received such attention when he was so old, and he almost smiled.Wanting to ride a horse into the city, I quickly took him by the hand and said, "Please don't drive and ride into the city with me." In fact, it is a privilege to ride with Cheng in the same car, and Zhang Song has never even ridden with Liu Zhang.I am in the same car with him, it is his glory.

However, Zhang Song's appearance is indeed a bit too ugly.It's really better to be famous than to meet.It is a deer-headed mouse with short stature, two thick lips, a mouthful of big yellow teeth, protruding ears, climbing the bridge of the nose, an unpleasant voice, and bad breath.Terrible.No wonder, Pang Tong kept looking at him and laughing.He has regained some confidence.

The frame pressed the red carpet, passed through the middle of the guard of honor, and drove into the gate of Luoyang.Zhang Song didn't look sideways, and turned a blind eye to the soldiers standing on both sides.

When they arrived at the prime minister's mansion, the guests and hosts were seated separately, and a banquet was held to entertain them. All the generals and civil servants were all present to accompany them.I learn from Liu Bei.While drinking, he didn't mention a single serious question about politics and military affairs, but only asked about the local conditions and customs in central Sichuan, and his parents' short stories, such gossip.Gradually, Zhang Song couldn't hold back anymore, and suddenly changed the subject, and asked: "The prime minister's new horse surpassed Han Sui, Cao Cao's defeat in the Western Qiang has become a dead bone in a tomb, and he will be captured alive in a few days. Do you want to raise troops and stop horses from now on?"

Just kidding, I want to complete the great cause of reunification.Raise soldiers and stop horses?I bother.

Jia Xu hurriedly replied: "The world is in turmoil, and my lord is ordered by heaven to attack the world. However, the princes from all walks of life support their own self-respect and refuse to obey the king's orders. There is no perfect plan for a while. The lord is the pillar of the country. Unify the great cause and continue."

Zhang Song rolled his eyes: "Liu Biao in Jingzhou died not long ago, and his youngest son ascended the throne. Political turmoil, so we can take advantage of the opportunity to attack. Why didn't the prime minister raise troops?" I sighed and said, "Liu Biao is a clan member of the Han family. Although he rebelled, it was not me. If the prime minister can manage it, it is better to leave him alone."

Xu Shu jumped up against the case: "Rebellious ministers and thieves don't care whether they are relatives or not. In my opinion, everyone can get it and punish him."

I waved my hand and smiled wryly: "You and I are foreign ministers, so we can't participate in the affairs of the royal family, so it's better not to."

Zhang Song frowned and said: "Prime Minister's words are wrong. Princes and generals would rather have kindness, and the world is home to virtuous people. Ming Gong is the prime minister of the current dynasty. He is proud of the world, and his reputation for benevolence and righteousness is known everywhere. It’s the imperial son-in-law again. Not to mention crusade against Liu Biao’s clan, is it normal to sit on the emperor’s throne on behalf of Zhengtong?”

I smiled and cupped my hands and said, "Don't dare, dare not, Zhang Biejia is absurd."

Zhang Song was completely moved by my deliberate arrangements.Every morning, as soon as I opened my eyes, I started drinking and listening to music. In the evening, I sent them back to be served by beauties, ranging from one to three or five.Every day is leisurely and carefree.Some are reluctant to go back.Quite a bit reluctant to think about Shu.

I don't want to go back, but I want to go back, half a month has passed in a flash.Zhang Song was tortured by Luoyang's luxury and money, and lost a lot of weight.His face was pale, his steps were vain, and the circles of his eyes were darkened and turned inward.There is not enough energy to speak.

I can't go on like this.If you can't even go back to Xichuan, you will hang up.Zhang Song himself felt that it was time to return.He is afraid of delaying important events.The night is long and the dream is many, and the late will change.At night, Zhang Song came to say goodbye, saying yes, he wanted to go back.Leave early tomorrow morning.

I woke up early the next day.The entire isolated city of Luoyang was still bathed in a haze.The official road without pedestrians looks unusually spacious.The air flowing in the nose is fresh and natural.Chirping bluebirds chirping cheerfully.The willow branches swayed, shaking her green hair wildly in the breeze.The earth straightened its waist and began its endless day-long work.

I don't want any of the gold and silver presents from Zhang Song, let him take them back to enjoy.He was also named General Jieyi and Marquis of Guannei.Holding his rough, black and thin hand, he said: "I hope that in the future, I can see Bie Jia and Bie Jia chatting about the world. I'm just afraid that there will be no chance."

Zhang Song blurted out: "There is a chance, as long as the Prime Minister pacifies Yizhou, the Song can be used under the tent for the Prime Minister to drive." Looking at the beating red sun in the sky, I said: "Impossible, Liu Zhang is also a clan of the Han Dynasty, and in the middle of Shu Armed with hundreds of thousands, civil servants and military generals are countless, and there are dangers in the mountains and rivers, the truth is unknown, the geography is unknown, and the route is unknown. Take Sichuan? I have never even thought about it."

I thought to myself, this time you still haven't shown me the map.

Zhang Song pulled me aside, avoiding the eyes and ears of the generals, and first explained to himself: "Prime Minister, I am not a traitor seeking glory. I, Zhang Song, am not that kind of person. It's just—just, Prime Minister The kindness to me is as heavy as a mountain, and I will repay it. Moreover, Liu Zhang is not worthy of being a prince. He is too cowardly. Zhang Lu is in Hanzhong, and he is eyeing him like a tiger. Even generals such as Pang Xi and Zhao Wei have the intention of rebelling against themselves. People's hearts If the prime minister doesn't take Yizhou, Cao Cao will be cheaper. When I came, Liu Zhang also sent two people to contact Cao Cao and Liu Bei. If these two people took the lead, the prime minister would regret it. "

That's what worries me.Immediately made a bitter face: "The road to Shu is difficult, and it is difficult to go to the blue sky. There are thousands of mountains and rivers, and I don't know the way, how can I enter Sichuan?"

Zhang Song put his hand into his sleeve.My heart beat wildly.The topographic map of Xichuan is coming soon!

Sure enough, Zhang Songzhen put the scroll in his heavy hands and handed it to me; "I have already drawn a map, and the Prime Minister will know the route in Sichuan after looking at it."

I opened it and took a look; "The map is detailed, the geographical itinerary, the distance and width, the mountains and rivers, the passes, the dangerous places, the locations of the troops, the treasury and the granary, all of which are quite clear. It fits in my palm.

"Prime Minister, hurry up, don't let Cao Cao and Liu Bei take the lead."

I was overjoyed and said: "When the truth is taken from Xichuan, don't drive me to Yizhou Mu."

Zhang Song said solemnly: "Song doesn't intend to repay, but just to find a wise master for the common people in the world. The prime minister is the unrivaled wise master." Farewell, I will give you a flattery! !

Zhang Song had gone more than ten miles before I remembered something that made Zhang He chase him back quickly.Zhang Song was puzzled. : "Prime Minister, what does this mean?"

what for?I want to save your life!

"Sir, is there an elder brother named Zhang Su?"

Zhang Song was taken aback, why mention him properly? "That's right—" I said, "I have a detailed report to report. Brother Ling has long since defected to Cao Cao. Mister, be careful in the future. This matter is absolutely true, and it is definitely not a separation between you brothers."

Zhang Song was taken aback: "This—"

Jushou came quickly from the city, holding a birdcage with two white pigeons in it. "These two white pigeons are given to Mr., as a way of expressing your heart."

Zhang Songxin said, what do I want that thing for? He was annoyed by the chirping.He waved his hands again and again: "Thank you, thank you, no, no."

don't want?Then you are dead.

I lowered my voice and said to Zhang Song: "This pigeon is not an ordinary pigeon, but a carrier pigeon. It can—"

Zhang Song suddenly realized, and snatched the carrier pigeon away.

I also asked him for a long time, it is best not to write letters, and send pigeons out immediately after writing.If someone comes, burn it immediately.Be very careful.

Zhang Song didn't take it seriously.I thought to myself, is it necessary, so careful?I, Zhang Yongnian, am not so unlucky!
I took out another memorial from my pocket and said, "Sir, give this memorial to Liu Zhang. Liu Zhang will know it at a glance." Zhang Song looked at me with searching eyes.

I said: "Sir, open it and have a look. This is a memorial to the emperor from Jingzhou Zhennan General Liu Cong. Participating in the memorial to Zhenwei General Yizhou Shepherd Liu Zhang recruited troops and bought horses in Yizhou, accumulated grain and stored grain, and closed the Baoxie plank road. His majesty is like an emperor. You have the heart of disobedience. Mister, you can show it to Liu Zhang and let him decide what to do. The words in the letter are so ironic that you can think about it and make him half dead."

Zhang Song is also a man of resourcefulness, and he doesn't understand the strategy of inflicting crimes and sowing discord.Immediately comprehended, he put the memorial into his arms, and said with a sinister smile, "Song, I will definitely convey the prime minister's kindness to Liu Zhang, and the heart of protection and trust, so that he can be grateful to the prime minister." Yi Erzhou turned against each other.He also favored Liu Zhang, killing two birds with one stone.This is also good, I can hand over the memorial to Liu Zhang: You see, this is due to me, Zhang Song.

(End of this chapter)