Chengdu.

Groups of soldiers pushed and pushed out of the city, along the wide official road, slowly swallowing the north.

The procession stretched for miles like a long snake, with no end in sight. The scattered flags were caressed by the warm wind of the Chengdu Plain, and the word "Liu" appeared from time to time.

And all the people of the city came out to watch, and saw their men out of the city.

Chengdu City has not been so lively for a long time, and the people who are accustomed to comfort have not smelled the smoke of war for a long time, and the so-called threat of Zhang Lu on the northern border is just a concept in their minds.

The people of Chengdu will only pretend to discuss the war in the north in depth after tea and dinner, when there is really nothing to talk about. Or listen to the traders who sell Shu brocade and return, paint a picture of the chaos in the Central Plains, and then rejoice that they are in the paradise of Chengdu, and pity the Central Plains people who are in the war.

Now, after many years, these pampered troops in Chengdu finally set off, but instead of fighting, they went to meet the legendary hero Liu Bei.

The people of Chengdu rejoiced at this, because they knew that the governor had invited his fellow to resist Zhang Lu in the north, so that the only threat of war in Yizhou would be gone, and they would be able to live a carefree life from now on.

So, when Liu Zhang's car passed by, they rarely took the initiative to bow down and salute from the bottom of their hearts, in order to thank their state pastor for thinking of such a good plan to ward off the enemy. In their eyes, the cowardly Earth Emperor finally did the right thing.

Liu Zhang, who was sitting upright in the car, was not triumphant, personally leading 20,000 troops, passing by in the eyes of the people in the city, this is probably the most majestic time in his life. Although he didn't plan to fight, he just went to greet his long-awaited brother of the same clan, and by the way, he offered 20,000 people together, so that he could take care of the annoying Zhang Lu bad guy in the north for himself.

Zhang Song, who was sitting next to Liu Zhang, was also proud, as the first hero who single-handedly planned to invite Liu Bei into Sichuan to be a thug, in order to commend his merits, and in order to set a good example of loyalty to his subordinates, Liu Zhang specially invited Zhang Song to share a car with him to show his honor and favor.

However, Zhang Song's pride is not because of this, at this moment, he is imagining in his heart that soon after, Liu Bei will take Yizhou, and he should also regard himself as the first hero, at that time, he will also come back with a generation of heroes Liu Bei in the same car, that is the real majesty and glory.

And sitting with the incompetent master next to him, Zhang Song's face was glorious, but he felt very ashamed in his heart.

As for Huang Quan and other ministers, they followed behind step by step, one by one dejected, as if they were giving Liu Zhang a funeral.

The car drove through the north gate, looked up, the snake-like team had no end in sight, Liu Zhang got up and looked at the mountains and rivers in the distance, with a burst of joy in his heart, and secretly thought: "Finally invited Liu Xuande, this is good, I can sit down firmly in this mountain and river." ”

Just when Liu Zhang was in high spirits, a shocking sound behind him woke him up from his thoughts, and he looked back unhappily and couldn't help but gasp.

I saw an old man with a disheveled head, hanging from the city gate in white practice, still holding a sword in his hand, and he didn't know what he wanted to do.

Liu Zhang screamed in his heart, and shouted in a deep voice: "Which madman made such a farce, take him down quickly and hand it over to the judicial office!" ”

Huang Quan behind the car exclaimed: "Lord, it's the king!" ”

Liu Zhang was taken aback, took a closer look, and only then did he recognize that this person was indeed Wang Lei, and his face couldn't help but sink, and he said angrily: "What is this Wang Ti doing, doesn't he want to live anymore, quickly release him." ”

Before the words fell, Wang Lei, who was hanging high, yelled downward: "Lord, you don't listen to the advice of the old minister, and insist on luring the wolf into the room, it is really your own trouble, Liu Bei's wolf ambition, this Fucheng lord must not go!" ”

At this time, this old boy was still obsessed, and making such a ridiculous act really made Liu Zhang lose face, he couldn't help but be furious, pointed at Wang Lei and reprimanded: "Wang Ti Lao'er, Liu Xuande and I are brothers of the same clan, and we are just supporting each other, but you have repeatedly sowed discord, which is really ill-intentioned." If I hadn't remembered that you were an old minister of the two dynasties, I would have corrected you a long time ago. If you still have any loyalty, give it to me, or don't blame me for being ruthless. ”

Liu Zhang's rebuke stabbed Wang Ti's heart like a knife, at this moment he was already in tears, his heart was like ashes, and he roared desperately: "Lord, if you don't listen to the advice of the old minister, you will go to Fucheng and there will be no return." I implore the lord to change his mind and not be deceived by Zhang Song, a minister, if the lord does not listen to the advice of the old minister, I will cut the rope and fall to death in front of the lord on the spot. ”

Wang Lei shouted and raised his sword, as if he really wanted to cut off Bai Lian. Chengxia Wenwu was suddenly in an uproar, and Liu Zhang was also a little panicked when he saw this situation, his face was full of anger just now, and he was immediately a little overwhelmed.

At this time, a trace of murderous intent flashed in the eyes of Zhang Song, who was silent, the corners of his mouth twitched slightly, and then he slowly stood up and whispered to Liu Zhang: "Lord, you rule over millions of people in a state, if all your subordinates are like Wang Lei, and if you can't say anything, you will threaten to die, then where will the majesty of the lord be!" Moreover, if the lord does not invite Liu Jingzhou to come, how can he resist Zhang Lu's aggression, in this way, Yizhou will not be at peace, and those soldiers and people who died at the hands of Zhang Lu will find who to complain about. ”

Liu Zhang's mood gradually stabilized, and his resolute expression recovered, Zhang Song said again: "So this Wang Ti seems to be a loyal minister, but in fact he is a mediocre minister who misleads the country, if the lord is soft on him, it is ruthless to millions of living beings in Yizhou, forget the lord and think twice!" ”

Zhang Song's words were clearly forcing Wang Ti to death, but Liu Zhang was very reasonable when he heard it.

So he groaned slightly, then sat down with his sleeves brushed up, and said sharply: "Let's continue to go north, don't worry about this old horseman, he likes to pretend to be crazy and stupid, let him go." ”

The car drove away, and the stopped team continued to look north, Liu Zhang frowned, his chest rose and fell, obviously still angry.

"My lord—"

A hoarse and desperate cry was followed by a heavy thud.

Liu Zhang's body trembled a little, but he gritted his teeth and refused to even turn his head.

The ministers who stayed in Chengdu trembled and surrounded the city gate, looking at the corpse that had crashed into shape, all everyone could do was shake their heads and sigh.

Fucheng and Chengdu are only dozens of miles apart, Liu Zhang's men and horses set off in the morning, and before dusk, they have seen Liu Bei's banner fluttering outside Fucheng.

After walking for a few miles, he saw a group of men and horses waiting on the side of the road, looking south. The people who had been to Jingzhou immediately reported to Liu Zhang, saying that the person who was waiting first was the emperor's uncle Liu Xuande.

Liu Zhang was busy with the car stopped, got out of the car, accompanied by Zhang Song and more than a dozen relatives, smiled and walked forward quickly, still a few steps away, Liu Zhang is arched and said: "I have heard the name of General Zuo for a long time, and now I can see it, Zhang is really fortunate to have three lives." ”

Liu Bei also bowed and said humbly: "Bei has also admired Liu Yizhou for a long time, I didn't expect you and I to be able to meet in this country of abundance, it is really the fate of the same sect." ”

Liu Bei pulled the relationship with the same sect as soon as he came up, although he was older than Liu Zhang, and his reputation was much better than Liu Zhang, but he was very respectful and polite to Liu Zhang, admiring him every word, and he didn't have any arrogance at all, but only coaxed Liu Zhang to be so proud.

So the two of them entered Liu Bei's camp together, Liu Bei had already prepared a banquet, and the two of them toasted me at this banquet, and I toasted you a cup, and they talked very happily.

Liu Bei's performance is like talking to a brother who has known him for many years, and Liu Zhang also looks like he hates his brother, who is more than 20 years older than him.

However, Fang Shao and the others who accompanied the wine were not in a relaxed mood, and when they drank half of the wine, Fang Shao and the others quietly gathered to the side account under the pretext of going out to relieve themselves.

Fang Shao entered the tent with his front foot, Zhang Song and Fa Zheng also entered one after another, Zhang Song looked excited, and asked eagerly: "Liu Zhang was persuaded by me to be unguarded, and only brought a dozen personal soldiers to the banquet, this is the perfect time to start, I don't know how your men and horses are prepared." I thought that I should not kill Liu Zhang first, just capture him, and it would be useful to leave him alive. ”

Fang Shao and Fa Zheng glanced at each other, with a helpless look on their faces. That Zhang Song was taken aback and said hurriedly: "What, isn't Liu Jingzhou going to do it?" ”

Fang Shao said: "That's not it, we have been ordered by the lord, and the sword and axe hands have been ambushed all around the big tent, just wait for the lord to drop the cup, and then Liu Zhangsheng can be captured alive in one fell swoop." ”

Zhang Song sighed and said suspiciously: "Since this is the case, then why don't you do it yet, be careful of long nights and dreams." ”

Fa Zheng shook his head and said: "This is where we are helpless, the lord can't let go of the idea of 'benevolence and righteousness', hesitates again and again, and it is always difficult to attack Liu Zhang, just ask us to wait for his order." But looking at this situation, the wine is about to run out, but I'm afraid that the lord still hasn't made up his mind. ”

Zhang Song stumbled and said: "At such a critical moment, how can Liu Jingzhou have the kindness of a woman, if he delays it any longer, it will be a big deal." ”

The atmosphere in the tent immediately became extremely tense, Fang Shao pondered for a long time, gritted his teeth, and said: "Now that the matter is ready to be issued, let the lord be a good person, let him do it, as for the role of this bad guy, it will be played by us who are courtiers." ”

The expressions of the two people changed, and Fa Zheng said suspiciously: "Zhongzheng, what do you mean ......?"

Before Fang Shao could speak, a person opened the curtain and entered, and said angrily: "His meaning is very simple, if the lord can't make up his mind, then we will do it for him!" ”

(To be continued)