In the second year of Zhangwu of the Han Dynasty (225).

With the passage of two years, the Han army stationed heavy troops on the border of Longyou to form a tug-of-war with the Wei army in the east to resist, and Liu Bei in the interior vigorously used the well-educated people with real talents and learning in various counties of Liangzhou to rectify the problems that had always existed in Liangzhou.

Due to the rectification of internal problems, the Han army was also unable to go east to conquer Guanzhong.

In the past two years, even though the Wei army has violated several times one after another, there are both Wei general Wei Yan and Liu Bei, the son of Han Dynasty, who built Yong'an Palace in Nanzheng, and personally sat in Hanzhong to echo each other.

It also frequently blocked several attacks by the Wei army.

Therefore, although there have been occasional wars on the Western Front in the past two years, with the Han army's passive avoidance of wars and the focus on resistance, the scale of the war is not too large.

On the other hand, the hussar general Ma Chao led the headquarters of the Xiliang knights also moved all the way to the west, and also relied on their own prestige to repeatedly break the Qiang Hu, and the major Qiang tribes such as Burndang and Shenwolf were also deeply hit, and their power was greatly damaged.

And the pro-Han Qiang tribes such as Baima Qiang, as well as Oh He and Yao Ge, also responded to Ma Chao's subordinates and led troops to respond.

In just two years.

Ma Chao relied on his own prestige and the assistance of the Qiang people who belonged to him to clear the bandits between Longxi County and several counties in Hexi.

The Hexi Corridor has been opened up again.

The Hexi Corridor, which connects the east and the west, is famous for the Silk Road, but with the Liangzhou Rebellion, this passage connecting the Western Regions and the more distant Tianzhu, Guishan, and Anxi was entrenched in many horse gangs and other bandits.

They were divided around the Hexi Corridor, and all the caravans that passed by were all affected by it.

Over time, the caravans between the East and the West gradually came to an end, and the severance of the Silk Road naturally led to the abandonment of the Hexi Corridor.

But now, since Ma Chao reopened this important passage connecting the Western Regions, Emperor Liu Bei of the Han Dynasty ordered the resumption of post roads and post stations between several counties in Hexi as soon as possible, so as to provide information on every move in the Hexi Corridor at any time.

Liu Bei decided to restart the passage of the Hexi Corridor.

But with the passage of time, Liu Bei's age is increasing day by day, getting older and older, and his physical health has naturally been seriously affected.

For more than a year, Emperor Liu Bei of the Han Dynasty also felt that his health was not as good as before, and his illness was often frequent, but the intermittent cycle could not get rid of the root.

At this moment, Liu Bei knew very well in his heart that this was the secret wound that he had fought in his early years and had exploded in his old age.

His time is running out......

Hanzhong.

On the outskirts of Nanzheng to the north, on a mountain ridge separated from the Han River on the other side of the river, is the Yong'an Palace built by Liu Bei condescendingly.

Inside the Yong'an Palace.

A field of several feet wide is full of tall peach trees, and it is April again, and I can see that the peach trees are blooming with extremely dense peach blossoms.

The peach trees are lined with peach blossom knots like buds, and there is a red core from the inside and outside.

The red peach blossoms in the fire bear fruit, causing the entire peach orchard to be filled with festive colors.

After half a ring, Emperor Liu Bei of the Han Dynasty was dressed in imperial clothes, his figure was old and shrunken, slightly rickety, the sideburns on his head were already extremely gray, and his face was also full of wrinkles, but the wrinkles and white hair on his face made Liu Bei look even more old.

Taking a closer look, Liu Bei looked a little haggard at the moment.

In recent years, his illness has made him less energetic than before, and he is getting thinner and thinner.

Outside the peach orchard, Liu Bei waved his hand to stop the guards from waiting outside, and only ordered Yu Lin Lang Chen to protect him, and then he gradually walked into the peach orchard.

Walking slowly, his eyes drifted to the peach forests and peach trees in all directions, looking at the peach blossoms in full bloom.

He couldn't help but sigh: "It's another year of beautiful scenery in full bloom in the peach forest!" ”

"I and Yun Chang and Yide once met in the market because of like-minded interests and married in Taoyuan, many years ago, but the years are ruthless, I have changed from a hot-blooded young man to an old man who is dying and dying at any time."

Looking at the peach blossoms in full bloom in the peach forest, Liu Bei's heart at this moment gave birth to the infinitely beautiful time he once had.

The past when he and Guan Yu and Zhang Fei got married in Taoyuan because of their acquaintance.

Why did he build Yong'an Palace here?

The key reason is that there used to be peach forests full of mountains on this mountain range, blooming with many peach blossoms in full bloom, which were extremely bright and beautiful, and I thought of the past, the inseparable friendship with Guan Yu and Zhang Fei, and the scene when I met.

He decided to set up Yong'an Palace here, and set this mountain peach forest as the royal peach orchard.

Slowly walking around the peach orchard, watching the peach forest, Liu Bei couldn't help but regret: "Alas! Although it is beautiful to look at this piece of beautiful scenery, it is a pity that I will not be able to complete the revival of the Han Dynasty in my lifetime, end the troubled times, and let the world return to the great cause of stability and peace. ”

As he spoke, Liu Bei couldn't help but show endless regret and sadness.

"Your Majesty doesn't have to be so sad!"

Hearing this, Chen Zhi, who was stubborn and sharp on the side, with a sword hanging from his waist, couldn't help but comfort: "The doctor only diagnosed His Majesty a few days ago, and said that His Majesty's body is still healthy, and he only needs to recuperate for a period of time to recover." ”

"Haha. Uncle Zhi, you have followed me for more than 20 years, I must know my temperament, I am not afraid of life and death, people live a lifetime, of course, they will experience death, I am now more than sixty-five years old, in general, I have lived enough and content. ”

"It's just that the troubled times are still there, the situation in the world is still in the Three Kingdoms, and the pseudo-Wei is still too much stronger than my Han, I sigh but don't think about it anymore, if I die, will Adou be able to take up my unfinished ambition and revive the Han Dynasty?"

For a while, Liu Bei's face was solemn, his eyes were cloudy, and he couldn't help muttering.

"Please rest assured, Your Majesty, when it comes to serving the young master, you should serve Your Majesty, and never let the traitors plot to kill my big man and the young master's life!"

Listening to Liu Bei's heartfelt words, Chen Zhi was also deeply moved in his heart, and immediately expressed his position.

Immediately after, he arched his hand and said in a deep voice: "Your Majesty doesn't have to worry too much, the prime minister has the talent of the heavens and the earth, and he is even more loyal to the Han Dynasty, and he is bound to teach the young master to become a talent, always protect the young master, and must do his best to revive the Han family." ”

The comforting words made Liu Bei's sad and emaciated face a little warmer.

Hearing this, Liu Bei smiled, looked sideways at Chen Zhi's face, and said softly: "Uncle Zhi." You have been following me for a long time, but you can only protect me at all times, but you have lost the opportunity to go into battle to kill the enemy and make meritorious contributions. ”

"I'm ashamed of you, I'm sorry for your martial arts!"

"Your Majesty is serious."

When the words fell, Chen Zhi saw that Liu Bei had a heavy look of guilt on his face, his face fluctuated suddenly, and his heart was even more moved, so he hurriedly bowed his hand and said in a deep voice: "I can't come from a humble background, if I don't have Your Majesty's appreciation and promotion, I'm afraid that I will just live a life without a name, and Your Majesty has never been treated badly, and I am already content." ”

"In this life, I will always be loyal to Your Majesty and the young master."

After speaking, Chen Zhi said in an impassioned voice.

The two continued their tour in Taoyuan.

After a long time, Liu Bei felt a little tired physically, and there was a slight pain in his body, as if he felt a little untenable.

Apparently the old disease has recurred!

Seeing this, Chen Zhi was immediately shocked, and hurriedly stepped forward to support: "Your Majesty." If you're not in good health, let's send you back to the palace to rest. ”

This sentence has just fallen.

Liu Bei suddenly bent his body and ordered: "Uncle Zhi." You quickly follow my decree for you, and order the general, the general of the chariot and cavalry, the young lord of the prime minister, and the civil and military officials to rush to Yong'an immediately, and say that I have a major matter to discuss. ”