If calculated according to the distance, Liu Bei's army set off from the public security and arrived in Fu County only a month's journey, but in fact, this section of the road took more than three months to arrive, and this is still the county town along the way has been prepared for repair, and there is no need to spend time to set up camp, otherwise this time will be longer.

After passing through Ba County, the road is indeed much more convenient, but it is only better than Yiling and Yidao, which is still only 10,000 people, if the army of 350,000 people really goes out, it will only take longer.

Liu Yi stopped and stopped along the way, and also discussed with Liu Bei and Pang Tong some After taking this Shuzhong in the future, dredge the road to Jingzhou first or dredge another road first, if Liu Zhang didn't directly invite Liu Bei in this time, if he really attacked Shuzhong, God knows how long it would take.

"Why is Bo Yuan so obsessed with building bridges and paving roads?" On this day, Fa Zheng and Meng Da were not around, Liu Bei finally had the opportunity to discuss this issue with Liu Yi, after all, even if Fa Zheng and Meng Da were friendly to Liu Bei, but after all, they still belonged to Liu Zhang's subordinates, and some topics were not suitable for discussion in front of the two.

"If the lord takes Yizhou in the future, the two states of Jingzhou and Yizhou need to work together, judging from the current road, Mo said that there is an accident in Jingzhou, and it is impossible to support in time, even if it is a news exchange, it is quite troublesome." Liu Yi held a sketch board, sat opposite Liu Bei, frowned, and said: "This Shu road is difficult, which is equivalent to dividing our army into two, no matter which side has something, the other side will not be able to support in time." ”

Pang Tong on the side heard this, held his chin and nodded: "Lord, what Bo Yuan said is quite reasonable, but it's just ......."

Pang Tong looked at Liu Yi and frowned: "This Shu Dao Boyuan has also seen it, how to dredge it?" I'm afraid that it will cost manpower and material resources, no less than building another Yueyang City, right? ”

"It's impossible to rebuild." Liu Yi nodded and said: "But on the basis of the existing plank road, to widen and reinforce, at least it needs to be able to make the army unimpeded, and in many places, bridges need to be built." ”

Anyway, the plank road that I passed along the way was either excavated by the mountain, or nailed into the mountain with a wooden stake, and it was simple, and there was not even a guardrail.

"Oh?" Pang Tong smiled and said, "It seems that Bo Yuan already has a plan?" ”

"Probably the design is basically out." Liu Yi nodded and said: "The original plank road can be used as a foundation, find a longer wooden pile to replace the original plank road, and then use a tripod to support and fix, and the plank road is solidified with cement, so that the plank road can accommodate five people in parallel, and can go back and forth between cars and horses, as for the bridge, the narrower place can also be connected in the same way, but too far, there is no way to go down." ”

For example, between two cliffs about ten zhang apart, make two large tripods fixed on the cliffs on both sides, and then based on this, you can basically build a strong bridge, but if the distance is too far, such as the interval of fifty or sixty zhang, with the current level of technology, even with a bucket can not be done, and the lower places can also make a few pillars for connection, but there is no need to make bridges in such places, and higher places can not be done, but if you build the road according to your own ideas, The journey from the public security to Fuxian can save at least a month.

"If it is according to Bo Yuan, how long will it take to build the road?" Liu Bei asked suddenly.

"I don't know if I haven't traveled any other path, but if it's just the road we came from, it's about a year." Liu Yi has estimated before, if it is a new road, it may take longer, but if it is only rebuilt on the original basis, it will take a lot less, one year, enough to build a road from Fuxian to Yiling, glanced at Liu Bei, Liu Yi smiled: "Of course, now Shuzhong has not yet been decided, it may be too early to consider these things, but the minister thinks that this matter is conducive to the great cause of the lord, and it is more conducive to the exchange between the two places, for the people, the road is smooth, and the economy can also prosper, this is a hundred years!" ”

Liu Bei has a headache, he is now very afraid of hearing about any hundred-year plan, after all, he is now over half a hundred years old, he really can't wait that long, and now he wants to contribute money and efforts to gather blessings for future generations, he is really unwilling, if he can have today's foundation ten years earlier, Liu Yi proposed such a plan, Liu Bei will definitely agree without hesitation, but now, Liu Bei is a little hesitant.

"My lord." At this moment, Chen, who was guarding the door, came in, bowed down and said, "Mr. Xiaozhi asks to see." ”

"Please." Liu Bei nodded, motioning for Liu Yi and Pang Tong to stop this topic, which was not suitable for discussion in front of Fa Zheng for the time being.

Fa Zheng is thirty-six years old this year, just in the prime of life, giving Liu Yi the feeling that he is a little decadent, but with a bit of anger, not like Zhuge Liang who gives people a peaceful feeling, but not like Pang Tong, although he has a smile on his face and looks dignified, but he always gives people a feeling that they are not easy to get along with.

"Xiaozhi came back in such a hurry, is there something important?" Liu Bei smiled and looked at Fa Zhengdao.

"It was Liu Yizhou who heard that Uncle Huang had come to this point, and he had already decided to come to meet with Uncle Huang and reward the three armies, ...... It's a good opportunity. Fa Zheng's eyes flashed with a dangerous light.

Liu Bei nodded and smiled when he heard this: "It's just right, when you enter Yizhou, you should also visit Ji Yu, why do you want Ji Yu to come in person?" ”

Having said that, Liu Bei was obviously quite happy about this.

"Lord, the meaning of filial piety ......" Pang Tong and Fa Zheng glanced at each other, looked at Liu Bei with a smile and said: "Why not take this opportunity to kill Liu Jiyu and seize Yizhou?" ”

"Ridiculous!" When Liu Bei heard this, his face changed, and he patted the case and said, "How can I do such an unrighteous thing? ”

"Have you ever thought about it...... Liu Yi squinted his eyes, looked at Fa Zheng and Pang Tong and said: "That Liu Zhang is killed at this moment, the lord is not in the right position, the soldiers and civilians of Yizhou, are you willing to accept it?" ”

"This is ......" Fa Zheng looked at Liu Yi suspiciously, because Liu Yi had been busy calculating and collecting various data, there were not many times when he appeared beside Liu Bei, although Fa Zheng had seen it, but it was only a hurried meeting, and he did not communicate much, and today was the first time to meet on a formal occasion.

Liu Bei was angry in his heart and did not answer, Pang Tong on the side smiled and said: "This is a master under the command of the master as a lieutenant general, and concurrently serves as the Taishou of Changsha and Yueyang counties, Liu Yi and Liu Boyuan, who made miraculous contributions to the Battle of Chibi at the beginning." ”

Craftsman Zhonglang general?

Fa Zheng was at a loss, what kind of official position is this? However, he still saluted Liu Yi and said: "Brother Boyuan is worried, I have also thought about it, but Brother Boyuan knows that now in this Yizhou, Dongzhou Shi and Yizhou local Shi clan are in danger, if the imperial uncle replaces Liu Jiyu, you can unite with Yongnian brother, you can form a good Shu sergeant and help the imperial uncle lay a solid foundation." ”

Zhang Song represents the sergeant of Shu, and Fa Zheng has also made friends with some Dongzhou scholars who are as unwilling as him, it seems that only these two people defected to Liu Bei, but in fact, these two people represent two interest groups in Shu, if Liu Bei really did this, Fa Zheng obviously has been prepared, and can help Liu Bei quickly gain a foothold.

"Did that filial brother ever think that in this way, the lord relied on these scholars to win Shuzhong, and he would have to make compromises with these scholars in the future?" Liu Yi looked at Fa Zheng and pondered: "I don't want to ask myself as far-reaching as the two of them, and it is not to exclude scholars, but who is the master and who is the follower, but the rules must be set, perhaps as Brother Xiao said, killing Liu Zhang can indeed win Yizhou the fastest, but if the Yizhou scholars overshadow the lord because of this, wouldn't it be putting the cart before the horse?" ”

"First get Yizhou, this problem is not difficult to solve." Pang Tong and Fa Zheng glanced at each other and smiled.

Liu Yi nodded in the direction of Liu Bei, why will I find you to go down the stairs, you will reason with me, is it useful to convince me of this matter?

Pang Tong and Fa Zheng were stunned for a moment, turned their heads to look at Liu Bei, but saw that Liu Bei's face was not good-looking, Fa Zheng frowned slightly, gave Pang Tong a look, bowed to Liu Bei and said: "I have to go back to resume my life, please Uncle Huang make a decision as soon as possible, if there is a decision, you can send someone to inform me." ”

After speaking, he stood up and left in a hurry, now Liu Bei's face is not good-looking, he doesn't want to stay and make people suspicious.

Liu Bei reluctantly nodded and got up to send him off.

"My lord." After sending Fa Zheng away, Pang Tong wanted to persuade him again, but Liu Bei flatly refused.

"I have always acted with benevolence and righteousness, not to mention that Ji Yu and I are of the same sect, and the same clan fights each other, doesn't it make the world laugh?" Liu Bei obviously did not approve of this kind of thing, and there was no room for negotiation if he refused.

Pang Tong wanted to persuade again, but was pulled by Liu Yi and said: "What the lord said is good, the division is unknown, and the lord has no foundation in Shu, rashly killing his master and seizing his land will only make the military and people in Shu resist, this matter should be slowly planned, and it should not be rushed!" ”

When Liu Bei heard this, his expression eased a lot, and he looked at Liu Yi and said, "Since Ji Yu is coming, Bo Yuan will bring people to arrange it, so it can't chill people's hearts." ”

"Don't worry, I'll do it." Liu Yi nodded in agreement, pulled Pang Tong and turned away.

"What are you pulling me to do? This is a rare opportunity, so why not miss it? Pang Tong glared at Liu Yi dissatisfied.

"It's not necessarily rare." Liu Yi shook his head and said: "You have also seen the attitude of the officials along the way towards us, that Fa Xiaozhi and Zhang Yongnian may not be able to represent the Shu sergeant clan, now that the lord has just entered Shu, there is no foundation, even if he really wins, the final beneficiary may not be the lord, it is better to work steadily and win people's hearts, so it is a long-term plan." ”

"How can you be as cautious as that Kong Ming?" Pang Tong glared at Liu Yi dissatisfiedly and complained.

"What's not good, the opportunity that is easy to catch may not be a trap." Liu Yi said angrily: "I believe that I got it myself, and the most important thing is that the lord has a similar idea." ”

"No, I still have to persuade the lord." Pang Tong still insists on his opinion, it is better to quell the chaos than to fight the next force, Liu Bei is a strong dragon after all, I don't believe that I can't suppress those local snakes?

"Then don't go now! Looking for scolding! Liu Yi saw Pang Tong walking back, and grabbed him.

"Then go tomorrow!"

"Whatever you want." Liu Yi waved his hand weakly, too lazy to care.