Chapter 42 The Envoy Arrives at Yizhou
When they returned to Liu Bei's mansion, everyone congratulated Liu Bei. Liu Bei was also in a good mood, and said to Zhao Shu: "If it weren't for Jingwei's alertness, I would have missed this opportunity." Zhao Shu hurriedly said: "This is all the lord's prestige, Zhang Song is sincerely convinced, how dare Shu take credit?" ”
Liu Bei took out the picture presented by Zhang Song and handed it to Kong Mingdao: "The military advisor can be traced in several copies, divided into several gentlemen, and plan early." Zhao Shu said, "Can you allow Shu to take a look first?" With Liu Bei's permission, he took it and opened it, looking for the path near Luocheng, but saw that the word "Luofengpo" was written on it. At the moment, I felt a little at ease, since there were these three words, Pang Tong should be more careful in the future, so he didn't say anything more and forwarded it to Kong Ming to accept.
Liu Bei went from entering Sichuan to capturing Chengdu, nearly three years, and the war was fierce, Zhao Shu was reluctant to follow him; What's more, staying in Jingzhou is closer to her. Two days later, Kong Ming sent someone to send the map, but Zhao Shu put it on the shelf and didn't care. Liu Bei often sent meticulous work back and forth between Jingyi, and every day he looked at people from the river.
In the winter and October of the sixteenth year of Jian'an, the envoy of Yizhou came belatedly, and Liu Bei hurriedly gathered everyone to discuss with him. When Zhao Shu arrived at General Zuo's mansion, he saw a scribe and Liu Bei, and Kong Ming had a very happy conversation. Liu Bei saw him enter, and hurriedly introduced him, and as Zhao Shu expected, it was Fa Zheng. The two compartments saluted and sat down again. From time to time, the next person served wine and food, and after a few rounds, Liu Bei raised his glass and said: "I have long admired filial piety and straight British name, and Zhang Beijia talked more about Shengde." Today, I have been taught, and I am very comforting to my life. Prepare a cup of filial piety. ”
Fa Zheng got up and thanked: "The little official in Shu, what a way! Gai Wen Ma neighed when he met Bole, and people died when they met their confidants. Zhang Bei's words in the past, the general is interested again? ”
Liu Bei didn't expect Fa Zheng to say this in public, so he said in a deep voice: "Prepare a guest, and sigh without sadness." There is still one branch of the wren, and the cunning rabbit is still hiding in three holes, not to mention people? The surplus land in Shu is not unwanted; Nai Liu Jiyu is the same sect and can't bear to look at each other. ”
Fa Zheng immediately put down the wine glass, and said, "It's not a traitor!" The country of Yizhou Tianfu, not the lord of chaos, can not live, now Liu Jiyu can not use the virtuous, this industry will soon belong to others. Pay for yourself and the general today, don't miss it. Don't you hear the saying that the rabbit is the first to come? If the general wants to take it, he should die. ”
Liu Bei was still reluctant to say his mind immediately, and thanked him: "Shang Rong discussed." Fa Zheng said no more, so he had to sit down and drink again. After the banquet, Kong Ming personally sent Fa Zheng to the pavilion to rest. Liu Bei said to Zhao Shudao: "What does Mr. mean, Yizhou can be desired?"
Before Zhao Shu could answer, Pang Tong preemptively said: "This day is the capital of the lord." "Although Pang Tong is talented, he has no military merits, and in Liu Bei's heart, there are still only Kong Ming and Zhao Shu. It was Liu Bei who still hesitated and said: "However, Liu Jiyu is the same sect as Bei, and I am afraid that the world will laugh." ”
Pang Tongnai said: "Those who should decide things but do not decide are fools." The lord is clever, why be suspicious? ”
Blatantly compared with a fool, Liu Bei was displeased, and said: "Today, Cao Cao, who is the enemy of my water and fire." in a hurry, I am lenient; with violence, I with benevolence; to be honest, I am loyal: every time it is the opposite of, things can be done. If you lose your faith in the world with small profits, I can't bear it. ”
Pang Tong said with a smile: "The words of the lord, although they are in line with the principles of heaven, when Nai is in chaos, it is not the same to use soldiers to fight for strength; If you stick to common sense, it is not feasible to take an inch, and it is advisable to change from the right. And both weak and weak, reverse and obedient, soup, martial arts also. If after the matter is decided, it will be repaid with righteousness and crowned as a great country, why should it be discredited? If you don't take it today, you will be taken by others. The lord was fortunate to think carefully. ”
Zhao Shu decided not to follow Liu Bei into Sichuan, in the hope that Pang Tong could move Liu Bei, but said: "Shiyuan Jinshi's words, the lord should be aware of them." Liu Bei saw that he also spoke, so he nodded slowly. From time to time, Kong Ming came again, still persuading Liu Bei to enter Sichuan. Liu Beicai said: "Bei Yiyi has been in Sichuan for a long time, but Yizhou has the solidity of mountains and rivers, fertile soil for thousands of miles, sufficient armor, and many wise men and good generals, but I am afraid that it will be slightly disadvantageous and will be ridiculed by the world." Since the three gentlemen are determined to do so, Bei also took a risk, but I don't know which gentleman is willing to go with Bei?
Kong Ming couldn't withdraw from Jingzhou's government affairs, but Liu Bei didn't know what Pang Tong's plan was for the war, and he only looked at Zhao Shu with a pair of eyes. Zhao Shu insisted on not wanting to leave Jingxiang and pretended not to see it. Pang Tong immediately got up and said, "I want to go." Zhao Shu was immediately overjoyed and said, "Shiyuan's wish will be able to help the lord succeed." ”
Liu Bei was slightly displeased, but said: "Jingwei doesn't want to go together? Zhao Shu hurriedly said: "Jingzhou is the foundation of the lord, Shu is willing to stay here, and there is no loss." Kong Ming immediately said: "Liang is willing to stay in Jingzhou, General Guan refuses to ask for a road in Xiangyang, and becomes a Qingni pass; General Zhang led the four counties to patrol the river, General Zilong tunjiangling, and the town public security. Jingzhou is worry-free. ”
Zhao Shu glanced at him, and scolded secretly in his heart, he had already defended all the passes in Jingzhou like an iron bucket with such a call, and it would be redundant to leave it for himself. Looking at Liu Bei's look of anticipation, Zhao Shu had no choice but to nod helplessly and said, "Since the military advisor has already made arrangements, Shu is willing to go with the lord." ”
Liu Bei was immediately overjoyed and said, "This is very good." Kong Ming also said: "Jingwei is full of clever plans, and he is a person in Shuzhong, so he must be the good help of the lord." Zhao Shu hurriedly gave in, but when he raised his eyes, he saw a lot of displeasure on Pang Tong's face, and said in his heart, you can't blame me, they forced me to go. Thinking of leaving Jingzhou for a few years, Zhao Shu's heart suddenly gloomy.
However, on the tenth day, Liu Bei was properly assigned, and Huang Zhong was the vanguard, and after Wei Yanhe, Zhao Shu and Pang Tong were the military divisions, and 50,000 infantry were raised to enter Sichuan in the west. The march was on the way to Minqiu without committing any crimes, and within a day they arrived at the border of Xichuan, Meng Da had already been ordered by Liu Zhang to lead an army to marquis, saying that Liu Zhang had been waiting for the emperor's uncle in Fucheng. So the army turned around and marched to Fucheng. Keri was coming, and Liu Bei's army set up camp outside the city, so that Liu Zhangyan would come to meet in the city.
The camp was set up properly, and everyone gathered in Liu Bei's tent, and the salute was finished. Liu Bei took out a letter and handed it to Zhao Shudao: "Yongnian sent someone to this book, what is the opinion of Mr.?" After Zhao Shu saw it, he told everyone, but he was hesitant in his heart, Zhang Song's letter was to make Liu Bei kill Liu Zhang, and Xichuan had no owner. If he acted according to his wishes, the day of seizing Sichuan could be greatly advanced, but Liu Bei's reputation would be damaged, and it would be difficult for the people of Yizhou to sincerely return to him in the future; But if it doesn't follow his intentions, Zhao Shu will not be able to return to Jingzhou for three years.
Pang Tong also read the letter, and then said to Liu Bei: "Yongnian's proposal is once and for all, and I think it is feasible." Fa Zheng disagreed, and said: "Liu Jiyu came to greet him in person, if he was in the middle of the banquet." I am afraid of the heart of the people of Xichuan. ”
Liu Bei still looked at Zhao Shu, and seeing that he was thoughtful, he asked, "Sir, can you agree with this proposal?" ”
No matter what, what does Liu Bei do if he is benevolent or not? Zhao Shu made up his mind and returned to Jingzhou as soon as possible, so he had to open his mouth to persuade Liu Bei to agree. But overheard the sergeant outside the tent report: "Lord, Liu Yizhou sent the labor army to the camp gate." ”
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