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Under the rule of the Han Dynasty, the name of Hanzhong was Hanzhong County, but after Zhang Lu seized Hanzhong, Hanzhong should be Hanning County.

Inside the city, the government office.

In the hall, Zhang Lu summoned his subordinate generals.

Under Zhang Lu, Wenchen had meritorious Cao Yanpu, strategist Yang Song, and military generals Yang Bai, Yang Ang, Yang Ren and others.

Zhang Lu has always been kind, and His Majesty is relatively relaxed. He looked at the civil and military officials under his command and said, "This master has just received the news, Liu Xiu sent someone to deliver a message, and he wants to form an alliance with this master and jointly attack Yizhou Liu Zhang." ”

Shijun is Zhang Lu's self-title.

Zhang Lu is the tenth grandson of Zhang Liang of the Western Han Dynasty and the grandson of Zhang Ling.

After Zhang Lu sat in Hanzhong, he spread the five buckets of rice in the Hanzhong area, and called himself "Shijun". Compared with the strictness of other sects, Zhang Lu's five-bucket rice road is relatively relaxed, and he only needs to pay five buckets of rice to enter the Tao.

Zhang Lu governed Hanzhong with religion, the criminal law was not strict, and the taxes were not heavy, so relatively speaking, the people in Hanzhong were peaceful, and countless people supported Zhang Lu.

Yang Bai listened to Zhang Lu's words and immediately said: "My lord, I think that forming an alliance is a good thing. ”

After forming an alliance, Liu Zhang will be attacked, and only with war can there be merit.

Therefore, Yang Bai was the first to agree.

Yang Ang, Yang Ren and other generals also joined in.

All the generals agreed to form an alliance, and they all planned to start a war with Liu Zhang.

Zhang Lu looked at Yan Pu and asked, "Yan Gongcao, what do you think?"

Yan Pu said, "You can form an alliance. On the one hand, the lord only controls the land of Hanzhong, and his strength is indeed insufficient. If he could seize another part of the territory, the foundation of the lord would be more secure. On the other hand, the alliance between the lord and Liu Xiu can also allow Liu Xiu to send troops to help resist Cao 'Cao', because Cao 'Cao' is also Liu Xiu's enemy. ”

Zhang Lu bowed his head slightly and nodded.

Yang Songzheng said: "Lord, Liu Zhang broke off his love and killed the old lady and others. Such a big revenge cannot be avenged. Today, Liu Xiu took the initiative to form an alliance and formally take revenge. ”

As soon as these words came out, Zhang Lu suddenly clenched his fists.

At the beginning, Liu Zhang was in Hanzhong and got Liu Zhang's order, but in Zhang Lu's opinion, Liu Zhang's order was completely blind command, and he was a layman commanding an insider, so Zhang Lu did not carry out Liu Zhang's order.

Who knows, Liu Zhang actually killed Zhang Lu's mother, younger brother and family.

The family all died in the hands of Liu Zhang, and Liu Zhang has not forgotten this hatred.

Zhang Lu's eyes were full of bloodshots, and he said in a deep voice: "Okay, this official will form an alliance with Liu Xiu." ”

"Someone!"

Zhang Lu shouted, and when he saw a soldier walking in, he ordered, "Please invite Liu Xiu's envoy to come in." ”

The soldier went down, and in a short time he saw a young man walk in. This young man was a lieutenant in the Jinyi Guard, and he bowed to Zhang Lu and said, "I've seen Zhang Taishou!"

Zhang Lu said: "This official agreed to form an alliance with Liu Jingzhou, as for what Liu Jingzhou said about the alliance, in my official's opinion, there is no need. ”

Suddenly, Yang Song stood up and said, "My lord, there should be an alliance." ”

"Hmm!"

Zhang Lu frowned slightly, and there was a hint of dislike in his eyes.

As he was talking, Yang Song stood up and interrupted, which was really daring.

Yang Song's expression was calm, and he said slowly: "Since the lord wants to form an alliance with Liu Xiu, it is better to see each other." After all, the two sides should also negotiate how to send troops and divide the territory of Yizhou. Otherwise, you can't take up whoever hits wherever you hit. This is inappropriate. ”

Zhang Lu thought about it and agreed with Yang Song's proposal.

After thinking for a while, Zhang Lu said: "You go back and tell Liu Xiu that this official and his regional alliance at the junction of Fangling County and Zhonglu County will meet. ”

"No!"

Captain Jinyi received the order and turned to leave.

Zhang Lu looked at the people under his command and said, "Where is Zhang Wei?"

"The last general!"

Zhang Wei stepped forward and saluted with his fists clenched. Zhang Wei is a little younger than Zhang Lu, and he is Zhang Lu's younger brother. Zhang Lu and Zhang Wei survived in Hanzhong, and the rest of the family died under Liu Zhang's knife.

Zhang Lu instructed: "You stay in Nanzheng County, and this official takes Yan Pu, Yang Song, and Yang Bai to the Huimeng." ”

"No!"

Zhang Wei should be under him, he is Zhang Lu's younger brother. He is in Nanzheng, Zhang Lu can rest assured. Zhang Lu ordered people to go down to prepare, and the next morning, Zhang Lu left Nanzheng County with a battalion of 500 soldiers and rushed to Fangling County.

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Jingzhou, Xiangyang.

After the news of the captain of Jinyi came back, Liu Xiu took Pang Tong, Jia Xu, Huang Hu and Deng Zhan and went to Zhonglu County.

Zhonglu County is not far from Xiangyang.

In less than a day, Liu Xiu and his party had arrived in Zhonglu County.

After resting in the county seat for a night, Liu Xiu led his group towards the border of Zhonglu County and Fangling County.

Liu Xiu arrived earlier, and on the third day of Liu Xiu's arrival, Zhang Lu arrived with the team.

At the junction, the two sides meet.

Liu Xiu saw Zhang Lu, smiled slightly, and said: "It's better to meet than to hear, when I see Shijun today, I am really a generous and benevolent person." When the official was in Jingzhou, he heard that Shijun governed Hanzhong and governed with five buckets of rice, which can be described as a harmonious government and a peaceful people. Meet with Shijun today, Shijun must pass on his experience well. ”

After Zhang Lu heard this, his face immediately swelled with glory.

A touch of joy grows in the heart.

Zhang Lu's governance of Hanzhong in the way of five buckets of rice is one of his major innovations. At the same time, Zhang Lu was even more honored that he didn't expect Liu Xiu to know something about him.

Zhang Lu smiled and said: "Liu Jingzhou is a young talent, and this master is the one who admires him. Cao '' such a murderous person, all of them were defeated in the hands of Liu Jingzhou, which is admirable. If Liu Jingzhou wants to understand the five buckets of rice, this official should teach it to him. ”

Liu Xiu said: "It's really an honor to be like this. ”

After finishing speaking, Liu Xiu waved his hand and said, "Master, please take a seat!"

At the junction of the 'junction', carpets and desks have already been laid out.

The two sides sat down, and Liu Xiu opened the 'door' and said: "This time I will make an alliance with Shijun, firstly, because since Shijun took charge of Hanzhong, he has been politically harmonious and has formed an alliance with a benevolent and virtuous gentleman like Shijun, so that he will not be stabbed in the back." ”

"I think that at the beginning, Liu Zhang begged to form an alliance with me, but in the end, he turned his face and didn't recognize anyone, and directly sent troops to attack Jingzhou. ”

"It's chilling to think about it. ”

Liu Xiu said: "But if I meet with Shijun, I will be relieved." ”

"Second, both the official and the master have hatred for Liu Zhang, and the official hates Liu Zhang for being capricious and turning his face and not recognizing people. The same is true for Shi Jun, and he and Liu Zhang are national enemies and family hatreds. Together, you and I are the most suitable allies. ”

"Third, Liu Zhang has no virtue and steals from Yizhou, which makes people angry. Such a person is not worthy of staying in Yizhou. ”

Liu Xiu's eyes flashed with light, and he said: "The alliance between this official and Shijun is to take Yizhou in one fell swoop, save the people of Yizhou from fire and water, and let the people live a peaceful and peaceful life." ”

After Zhang Lu heard this, he secretly said that Liu Xiu would speak.

Obviously he wanted to seize Yizhou, but he actually said a lot of big truths.

is worthy of being a person who can resist Cao's ''.

Zhang Lu didn't go around in circles, but also opened the 'door' and said: "This official is naturally willing to form an alliance with Liu Jingzhou and jointly crusade against Liu Zhang." It's just about sending troops, how should we send troops? How many troops should you and I send each, and how should Yizhou be divided?"

Sending troops to attack Liu Zhang was naturally to seize benefits.

Therefore, the most fundamental thing is interests.

In this regard, it is necessary to achieve a clear division and avoid conflicts after the fact.

Liu Xiu gave a thumbs up and praised: "Shijun is really far-sighted, as the so-called brothers settle accounts, we decided in advance to avoid subsequent disputes, which is also natural." ”

Zhang Lu smiled, then waved his hand and said, "Come on, bring the map." ”

As soon as the words fell, I saw the soldier coming up with a map, and then spread it between Liu Xiu and Zhang Lu's desks. This battle map is not a small map, but only a map within the scope of Yizhou, which is two zhang long and wide, and the mountains and rivers on the map are also quite detailed.

Liu Xiu saw the map and raised his eyebrows.

Zhang Lu actually had such a detailed map of Yizhou, and it seems that he had already planned for Yizhou.

Otherwise, Zhang Lu would not have prepared in advance.

However, the more greedy Zhang Lu is, the more he wants to seize Yizhou, the happier Liu Xiu is, because only in this way can Liu Xiu rest assured of Zhang Lu, and Zhang Lu will do his best.

Liu Xiu pointed to the map and said, "Since Shijun has prepared the map, he must have a draft." Shi Jun said, how do you plan to divide Yizhou in the future?"