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Because Wei Kang, the governor of Liangzhou, surrendered and was killed by Ma Chao, the gentry and officials of the prefectures and counties revolted. More than ten people in Tianshui, Anding, Nan'an and other places conspired against Ma Chao (Zhao Ang, Yin Feng, Jiang Xu, Yang Fu, Li Jun, etc.) , Liang Kuan, Zhao Qu, etc.).
During this period, Ma Chao was transferred away from the mountain, and his wife and children who stayed in Jicheng were killed by the internal forces. Ma Chao angrily killed the mother of Jiang Xu, the Fuyi general, Zhao Yue, the son of Zhao Ang, the governor of Yizhou, and seven brothers of the Yang Fu clan who joined the army.
Because of the Yangtze River News, Ma Chao's stories spread to Shuzhong one after another. Not only Liu Bei knew, but even Liu Zhang knew his bad name.
"Military teacher, please tell me in detail." Liu Bei asked curiously.
Zhuge Liangliang nodded, "Although Ma Chao voted for Zhang Lu two months ago, it is not clear that Liu Zhang was besieged by us. Why don't you report in the Yangtze River News that he fled to Yizhou in the south, and then analyze it in the tone of Gong Yuan (Liao Li), guessing that Ma Chao is coming? Take refuge in the lord..."
"Didn't you say that the Yangtze River News should be based on facts? Ma Chao voted for Zhang Lu in Hanzhong, and he didn't come to join me?" Liu Bei was full of doubts. Although this would scare Liu Zhang, it was not the same as Lantian's idea of running a newspaper. contrary.
Zhuge Liang explained with a smile: "Although Hanzhong was occupied by Zhang Lu, it belonged to Yizhou among the thirteen prefectures in the Han Dynasty. As for whether he came to join the lord, this is Liao Gongyuan's guess. Who can guarantee that he will be right?"
"Kong Ming is right in saying that, and Tong also thinks it is feasible." Pang Tong nodded in agreement.
"For the first time, I feel that words are more powerful than swords." Fazheng stroked his beard in admiration.
Liu Bei nodded lightly, "Since the three military advisers all think it's feasible, you can discuss this matter, but Liu Jiyu can surrender just based on the report from the Yangtze River?"
Zhuge Liang shook his head and said mysteriously: "Of course not, don't worry, my lord, I will arrange it."
Liu Bei sighed: "Okay, you guys discuss it, I'll go find Yide."
Two days later, businessman Hu Ke appeared in Liu Zhang's house.
At this time, the news in Chengdu was blocked, and the only source of news was the arrow book arranged by Fazheng. The news on the arrow book was too negative, and the people under the ground basically did not send it to Liu Zhang. He trusted the Yangtze River News from the bottom of his heart. The content is very unfriendly.
After Liu Zhang received the newspaper, he did not read it anxiously. He asked meaningfully with empty eyes: "Liu Bei has surrounded me in Chengdu for several months, and even a mouse can't get in outside. Mr. Hu can still deliver the newspaper to me. You are sent by Liu Xuande." The meticulous work? Or does it really have the ability to penetrate the heavens and penetrate the earth..."
Hu Ke replied with a smile: "Where is the secret work? It is nothing more than a businessman. Although the lives of our merchants are cheap, the money in our hands is not cheap. Whether it is Jiangling, Chengdu or Yecheng, you can knock down the guards with money. There are people in the world looking for us to buy news, and there are also people looking for us to sell news, Mr. Liu Fu doesn't want to do business with me, so it's fine if you don't come to Chengdu in the future..."
After hearing this, Liu Zhang suddenly felt very relieved. He could not be fooled by the nonsense of money opening the way. It was nothing more than Liu Bei's willingness for him to bring the news to Chengdu. Who knew that the news came from Jingzhou. A bold businessman like Hu Ke should make his fortune.
After thinking it over, Liu Zhang took out an ingot of gold and handed it to Hu Ke: "Mr. Hu has had a hard time coming here, and I don't know if he can buy newspapers here in the future. I have a question, and I hope you can answer it truthfully."
Hu Ke asked curiously: "Mr. Liu, please tell me."
Liu Zhang raised the newspaper in his hand and said, "From the first time I read the Yangtze River News, it said that the people of Jingzhou live and work in peace and contentment, and the local officials are dedicated to their duties. Is there really such a fascinating place in the world? Is it an exaggeration?"
Hu Ke said with a smile: "As the saying goes, seeing is believing. Mr. Liu Fu doesn't believe in the Changjiang Newspaper. Why don't you send someone to Jingzhou to have a look? I guarantee that the picture is better than what is depicted in the newspaper."
"How do you know?" Liu Zhang asked.
"I have traveled all over the world as a businessman. I have been to Jizhou, Yanzhou, and Yuzhou in the north, and I have also been to Yangzhou where Sun Cheqi is. The place where the people live the best must be Jingzhou." Hu Ke said confidently.
"Where is the best county in Jingzhou?" Liu Zhang asked again.
"Lingling County." Hu Ke was decisive.
Liu Zhang was thoughtful: "Is it the place where the Changjiang News is published? What kind of person is the county guard?"
"It looks like a heavenly man, it can be called perfect." Hu Ke replied excitedly. He was born in the reconnaissance battalion of the Army, and he worshiped Lantian from the bottom of his heart.
Liu Zhang nodded with satisfaction, and then sent someone to send Hu Ke out of Chengdu.
Under the window of the study, Liu Zhang spread the Changjiang newspaper flat on the table. Every time he reads the newspaper, he enjoys it alone. This is the pleasure of monopolizing knowledge.
The page on the right still introduces Jingzhou, and there are warnings about punishing evil criminals, as well as good officials who went into the water to save children from drowning. After reading it, people feel relieved and regretful.
There are two news and one comment on the left page. In this issue, there is no digging into the black history of Liu Zhang’s family. One of the news is that Liu Bei appointed officials to rebuild Luocheng, and dug up the bodies of wounded soldiers who were buried alive by Liu Gui. They all add up to 8000 Another piece of news is that Ma Chao was defeated in Longyou and fled to Yizhou in the south; Liao Li also unexpectedly did not criticize anyone in the Changjiang Review, but analyzed from the aspects of fame, strength, development, etc., guessing that Ma Chao would most likely go to Shu to join Liu Bei .
Liu Zhang was surprised and angry when he saw it. What surprised him was Liao Li's comprehensive analysis. Zhang Lu was inferior to Liu Bei in all aspects. If he wanted to avenge his family, he had to rely on the stronger Liu Bei. If this guy really joined Liu Bei's army, After that Chengdu was breached, I couldn't imagine it; what made me angry was that Liu Qian was so cruel, who would protect their father and son in the future?
The news about Ma Chao is still rumored, but the matter in Luocheng must be resolved, if someone uses it, Chengdu will be in chaos.
Liu Zhang immediately summoned Liu Xun and asked, "Xun'er, you have been guarding Luocheng for several months. How do you deal with the wounded soldiers?"
"Uh... my son patrols the city every day, these are all arranged by General Liu..." Liu Xun was puzzled when he heard this, his father never asked about wars, why is it so strange today?
Liu Zhang nodded, "You are too careless. Liu Gui buried and wounded nearly ten thousand soldiers alive. No wonder Luocheng was lost so quickly. This man really deserves to die."
Liu Xun was stunned. Liu Gui had reported this to him. At that time, he had lamented that Liu Bei's army had lost a lot in the battle. Now that Liu Zhang told him about it, his feeling was quite different.
"Father, how did you know?" Liu Xun asked curiously.
"Don't worry about it, because I have given away so much property to his wife and children, how wronged are those wounded soldiers who were buried alive?" Liu Zhang was filled with righteous indignation.
Liu Xun originally wanted to explain the reason, but Liu Zhang was so angry that he dared not speak.
Chapter 3 Alien Cavalry
Liu Xun had never seen his father so angry. Perhaps it was because of Liu Bei's siege, or perhaps because of his contempt for "Liu Gui"'s tragic behavior. Liu Zhang showed unprecedented domineering.
"Execute Liu Gui's whole family at noon tomorrow, so as to comfort those innocent soldiers." Liu Zhang's voice was decisive.
"Father...General Liu is..."
Liu Xun also wanted to argue for Liu Gui, because the battle in Luocheng was really tragic at that time, but Liu Zhang obviously couldn't listen to it anymore. He turned his head and glared at his son, and said coldly: "Xun'er, although we can't beat Liu Bei, we can't beat Liu Bei." It won't be so rotten to the bone, if Liu Gui's family members are not executed, we will be stabbed in the back."
"But..." Liu Xun wanted to say something, but Liu Zhang had already signaled him to leave.
That night, Liu Zhang had more than [-] members of Liu Gui's family arrested. The next day, he was read out on the street for burying wounded soldiers alive, and then he killed everyone in downtown Chengdu.
Liu Xun hid behind the crowd and wanted to cry, but the people watching the execution gloated and cursed Liu Gui's family. It's a pity that the fate of loyal ministers is the same as that of Zhang Song. So what is there in this world?
After executing Liu Gui's family, Liu Zhang finally breathed a sigh of relief.
He went back to the State Shepherd's Mansion to convene a group of ministers to discuss the war, but Tang Wenwu felt mixed feelings, Liu Gui died in battle to protect your son, but his own family died.
"I got the exact news that Xiliang Ma Chao was defeated in Longyou, and it seems that he has entered the border of Yizhou. It is rumored that he may seek refuge with Liu Bei. If this is true, what do you think?" Liu Zhang took the lead in provoking the topic. Latest news.
Seeing that Liu Zhang seemed to be about to give up, Huang Quan, the master secretary, quickly advised, "How can you believe the rumors outside the city? Besides, there is Zhang Lu in the north of Yizhou. How could he let the Xiliang tiger into Xichuan? My lord, don't listen to Liu Bei's rumors. We just need to stick to the city and exhaust Liu Bei."
"Gongheng (Huang Quan)'s words are very true, my lord, but don't worry, Liu Bei is besieging Chengdu and not attacking, which is also a shortage of troops, we must not fall into the trap." Liu Ba echoed.
After listening to the analysis of the two men, Liu Zhang felt relieved, but he believed in the news from the Yangtze River News, so he asked again: "Ma Chao can stick to it if he doesn't come. If this person really takes refuge in Liu Bei, how should he deal with it?"
Neither Huang Quan nor Liu Ba said a word, Xu Jing, governor of Shu County, said: "Ma Chao was cruel by nature, he not only betrayed his father and emperor, but also tortured and killed the state generals, if Liu Bei took this man as his vanguard, wouldn't Chengdu be a mountain of corpses and a sea of blood? "
After Xu Jing finished speaking, all the officials in the hall were silent. Seeing that everyone was afraid of Ma Chao, Liu Zhang left with a long sigh.
The days passed day by day. When Liu Bei was not attacking the city, the officials in the city did not feel oppressed. Liu Zhang summoned his officials to continue handling government affairs every day, just like a bird in a cage.
More than ten days later, the city guard rushed into the hall in a hurry, saying that a cavalry appeared in the north of the city. They were dressed in foreign costumes, not like Liu Bei's Jingzhou soldiers.
Liu Zhang's heart sank when he heard this, and he had a bad premonition. Everyone in the hall looked dark, but no one wanted to believe that it was Ma Chao.
Under the guidance of the city guard, Liu Zhang led the officials in the palace to the tower to watch. He saw that these cavalry were indeed dressed in strange clothes.
Some officials in Chengdu have seen Zhao Yun, and some have suffered from Zhao Yun when they went out of the city, but this similar person in front of them is not Zhao Yun at all. Could it really be Xiliang Jinma Chao?
"Xun'er, you have been fighting with Liu Bei in Luocheng for several months, come and identify who this man is." Liu Zhang called Liu Xun who was in a state of despair. Since the day Liu Gui's family was executed, this eldest son has been so listless.
Hearing Liu Zhang's call, Liu Xun leaned over slowly, first glanced at the outside of the city, and then said casually: "I don't know, I haven't seen it before."
Although Liu Xun said it very plainly, it sounded like a death knell in everyone's minds. Those outside the city should be Xiliang cavalry, and the white-robed general is Ma Chao.
What did Liu Bei send this evil spirit to do today?What do you want to do to show off your power?
When I went downstairs, my feet seemed to be filled with lead, and my body was extremely heavy. Chengdu was originally like a calm pond, but now someone threw a huge stone into it, and the sparkling ripples continued.
Liu Zhang didn't go back to the inner house to rest today. He sat in front of the table in the main hall of the State Shepherd's Mansion, with the official seal symbolizing power in front of him. Only Huang Quan, Liu Ba, and Liu Xun were left in the hall to accompany him.
When the catastrophe was approaching, those who had "first-hand information" gathered their wives and children after they got off the city wall and returned home. They each collected their belongings and waited for the opportunity to escape.
Someone set an example at night. Xu Jing, the prefect of Shu County, escaped over the wall, but was captured by the sentry patrolling the city. Liu Zhang only ordered him to go to prison when he knew about it, and did not make a decision to continue the punishment.
Knowing that 'Ma Chao' was coming to Chengdu, Liu Zhang was worried that the other party would attack the city at any time. After all, there was a precedent of day and night attack in Luocheng. Arrived.
Liu Zhang's body shook when he heard this, and the fatigue caused by insomnia was swept away. He straightened his clothes and invited Jian Yong to the flower hall for a detailed talk.
Jian Yong's trip was to persuade him to surrender. Liu Bei said that he would treat the people of Yizhou well, and the officials under his rule would settle down properly, and asked Liu Zhang what he wanted.
Liu Zhang has a weak personality and has never been able to establish his prestige. Since he took power, he has been dissatisfied both internally and externally. He sighed and asked, "Please trouble Xianhe and tell Xuande that I want to go back to live in Jingzhou. I wonder if..."
Jian Yong nodded and said: "Your Majesty misses his homeland, and my lord should agree."
"I heard that Lingling County is very prosperous, can I move to Quanling?" Liu Zhang continued to ask.
"Let me go back and report to the lord, and I will definitely give you a satisfactory answer." Jian Yong did not answer Liu Zhang directly. Although Lingling is indeed prosperous in Jingzhou, there are too many secrets in Lantian, and he is not sure that Liu Bei will agree.
The two talked for three hours, and Liu Zhang personally sent Jian Yong out of the city.
Walking on the streets of Chengdu, Liu Zhang asked curiously in the carriage: "I haven't seen that cavalry in the north of the city before, dare to ask Xianhe, is that the newly formed army of Xuande?"
Jian Yong pretended to be mysterious, "Yes, that is the team that the Lord relies on."
Liu Zhang nodded and didn't ask any more questions. Judging from Jian Yong's message, he was sure that Ma Chao must be Ma Chao. After returning to the State Shepherd's Mansion, he announced his decision to surrender. The generals in the palace were both happy and worried.
Huang Quan, who was originally opposed to surrender, no longer persuaded him. After all, Liu Zhang himself had given up, and Huang Quan had fulfilled his duties as a courtier, but the famous scholar Liu Ba strongly opposed it.
When Cao Cao went south, Liu Cong surrendered, and many celebrities from Jingxiang crossed the river to join the prince Liu Qi, but Liu Ba went north to visit Cao Cao. Cao Cao arranged for him to go to Changsha, Lingling, and Guiyang to recruit talents. Arrangements in advance did not succeed, and finally turned to Jiaozhou and Yizhou.
The reason why Liu Ba persisted was because he was worried about Liu Bei's grudge.
At noon the next day, Liu Zhang stood at the gate of the city as agreed, holding the seal of the state herdsman to welcome Liu Bei into the city.
Liu Bei was surrounded by Zhuge Liang and others, and when Liu Zhang found that Ma Chao was following him, he couldn't help secretly praising Liu Bei for his courage, for being so kind to Ma Chao, whose hands were stained with blood.
At this moment, Liu Zhang thought of Cao Cao's words: The only heroes in the world are the emperor and Cao Cao.
Chapter 3 Zhao Yun Domineering Relief
When Liu Bei and Liu Zhang entered the city together, crowds of people on the street stopped to watch. They had high expectations for the new monarch, which made Liu Zhang, who was already lonely, full of bitterness.
From time to time, people in the distance pointed and pointed, as if they were laughing at Liu Zhang's cowardice and incompetence. He could only sit beside Liu Bei with a forced smile and accept the whip-like eyes.
The common people had a steelyard in their hearts. Liu Zhang asked himself how much he didn't have, and he would leave Chengdu soon anyway, so he could only face it calmly. He saw 'Ma Chao' riding beside him in a trance, and the hairs on Liu Zhang's body stood up.
Seeing this, Liu Bei comforted: "Ji Yu, but relax, Bei will definitely keep his promise, brother will live in Quanling, and Ziyu will settle down well"..."
"Can Xun'er come with me? I'm afraid he will cause chaos to Xuande if he stays in Chengdu." Liu Zhang begged.
Liu Bei laughed and said: "Nephew Xunxian is very talented. When Bei first arrived in Yizhou, he was short of manpower. It's better to stay in Chengdu to listen to him."
"Then ask Xuande to worry about it..." Liu Zhang recalled the change of identity at this time. He was no longer the lord of Yizhou, and it was not the situation he had first seen in Fucheng. Liu Bei disagreed with him and could only compromise.
Quanling is an important town in Jingzhou. There are schools, medical halls, lecture halls, workshops, and newspaper offices. These are all Lantian's painstaking efforts for many years. Putting people there will undoubtedly add trouble to Lantian.
Liu Xun's performance made Liu Bei look sideways. Liu Bei's lineup was unprecedentedly strong at that time, but he was stubbornly blocked by this young man in Luocheng for nearly half a year, which was somewhat extraordinary.
Liu Zhang surrendered to Liu Bei, and most officials in Yizhou followed suit. However, officials with integrity such as Huang Quan did not choose to become official until Liu Zhang left Yizhou to show their loyalty to the old master.
Liu Bei appointed Liu Zhang as General Zhenwei, and asked him and his second son Liu Chan to move to Quanling. When they left Chengdu, they loaded several carts with their belongings, but Liu Bei did not take any money and ordered Li Yi to escort them along the way.
Before leaving, Liu Bei went out of the city to see him off in person. Liu Zhang thought that his eldest son would stay in Chengdu, and he didn't want to see another war here, so he kindly reminded him: "My lord cherishes himself, Zhang has a piece of advice, please choose it and listen to it..."
"Oh? What's Ji Yu's order?" Liu Bei asked curiously.
Liu Zhang glanced at 'Ma Chao' and said in a low voice: "Zhang admires the bravery of the lord, but how can the beautiful jade collide with the stubborn stone? Ma Chao is not an idler but also has the courage to believe in cloth. Now his whole family has been killed and he has nothing to worry about. It's too much for him." If you get close, you may suffer from it. My father and I have not governed Shu well for 20 years. I really hope that the Lord will turn this place into a second Jingzhou..."
"Who is Ji Yu talking about?" Liu Bei pretended to be surprised.
Now Liu Bei is ready to reveal the answer. Although the actual situation is cruel to Liu Zhang, it is even more cruel to keep him in the dark.
Liu Zhang looked at the white-robed general not far away and signaled, "Isn't that Xiliang Jinma Chao?"
Liu Bei explained: "This is Chen Shuzhi, who is mainly responsible for Bei's guard affairs."
"Who is that alien cavalry stationed at the North Gate of Chengdu?" Liu Zhang asked with a frown.
Liu Bei said with a smile: "Kongming, Yide, and Zilong entered Sichuan on three roads. On the way, they recruited many soldiers from Qiang, Pu, Liao, and Jian, and prepared them into one. in command."
Liu Zhang felt a little inexplicably uncomfortable, and he asked hesitantly, "Your Majesty, you should have read the Changjiang Daily. Hasn't Ma Chao from Xiliang taken refuge with you yet?"
Liu Bei shook his head, "Ma Chao was indeed defeated in Longyou, but he hasn't come to Chengdu yet, but Liao Gongyuan's analysis is well-founded. Sooner or later, he will go to Shu to fight Cao's bandits together with Bei."
Liu Zhang thought about it again, it was indeed the case, even if he was dying, the end would be the same, and he didn't feel so uncomfortable after comforting himself.
In late November of the 18th year of Jian'an, Liu Bei feasted on the soldiers in Chengdu. He rewarded the soldiers with [-] carts of gold and silver from Lantian.
Liu Bei was not dazzled by the victory. He always kept in mind Lantian's careful planning, and asked Zhuge Liang to be careful when distributing rewards, so as not to let the treasury of Yizhou be emptied.
At the same time, Liu Bei led Yizhou Mu to open the mansion. Although the generals of the Han Dynasty had the right to open the mansion, no one set this precedent. At this time, Liu Bei also opened the mansion in the name of Da Sima and Sili Xiaowei. .
Liu Bei took Zhuge Liang as the general of the army, Dong He, the former minister of Liu Zhang, as the general in charge of the army, and the two were in charge of the left general Da Sima's house. Cao Cao.
Pang Tong was the prefect of Guanghan and General Yangwei; Fa Zheng was the prefect of Shu County and General Yangwu; Huang Quan was the general of Pian, Wei Yan was the general of Pi, Li Yan was the prefect of Jian, Fei Guan was the prefect of Bajun, Huo Jun was the prefect of Zitong (separated from Guanghan County), Yiji was the official of Zhonglang, and Peng Yi was the official of Zhizhong.
Perhaps it was because Sun Quan once had Biao Shixie as the left general, and at this time Liu Bei also gave Huang Zhong Sun Quan's general who sought captives.
As the saying goes, we can share adversity but not share wealth. It is impossible to satisfy everyone with rewards. In addition, Zhuge Liang rewarded strictly according to the merit book, which failed to make the generals earn a lot of money. These people united to complain to Liu Bei in front of the palace, please He distributed the fields and houses of the common people in Chengdu to the generals.
When Liu Bei started the incident at Jiamengguan, it was also because Liu Zhang was stingy with property, so Liu Bei had no words to respond to this kind of request, and it was inconvenient for Zhuge Liang, Pang Tong, Fazheng, etc. to advise, because it was after all an offending matter.