Hanjia County is located in the southwest of Chengdu, south is the so-called seven counties in the south, although the seven counties were ruled by Shu Han at that time, but most of them were barren land, and did not govern vigorously, but to guard against barbarian troubles from time to time, Hanjia County is the gateway to Chengdu, leaving a lot of troops to guard. Liu Bei Jiangxia was defeated, Prime Minister Zhuge sent troops and horses to each county to prevent another battle, and Duhanjia County was about to move south of Huangyuan, so he had to stay in the army to defend the palace, and did not send troops. Kong Ming ordered several times a day, but Huang Yuan ignored them and threw the documents into the fire.

Huang Yuan watched the documents burn into ashes, and a few sneers appeared on his face, he and Zhuge Kongming have always been at odds, and now Liu Bei is defeated, and the dragon body is not in harmony, and the day is not safe. Kong Ming can see that he can hold great power, if Huang Yuan hands over the soldiers and horses again, won't he become meat on the anvil and be slaughtered? Although he does not hand over soldiers and horses, he will not be able to compete with the country with a county, once Liu Bei dies and the young master is young, Kong Ming can take action to rectify himself, what should he do? Huang Yuan has been thinking about it for a few days, but he can't get a result, just a few strands of gray hair in his ears.

"My lord, I have a guest asking to see you." The family general came in to interrupt Huang Yuan's thoughts. Huang Yuan waved his hand and said, "If it's not someone who is close to him on weekdays, let him go." The general replied, "The person who came claimed to be from the east and brought news to relieve the worries of the adults." "Someone from the east? Could it be that His Majesty condemned Huang Yuan and Kong Ming did not agree, Liu Bei always knew that it was to transfer him out of Chengdu, and to release Taishou was to preserve. Now that Liu Bei is in danger, could it be that he also thinks of his own chess piece?

Huang Yuan hurriedly asked people to enter, and after a while, he saw a young descendant enter and pay homage. Huang Yuan didn't know the details, and he didn't dare to slack off, so he got up and returned the salute slightly, and asked, "Why did the guest come?" The latter looked left and right, and after Huang Yuan waved it away, he said in a low voice: "The villain Feng Ye is a doctor beside His Majesty, and today he has brought His Majesty's secret edict to the adult." As he spoke, he took out a piece of yellow silk from his arms and handed it to Huang Yuan.

Huang Yuan hurriedly took it respectfully, but the edict asked him to secretly attack Chengdu and capture Zhuge alive. Huang Yuan has been an official for many years, and he can faintly perceive the subtle relationship between Liu Bei and Kong Ming, but the things mentioned in the edict are very important, but he does not dare to make a hasty decision, and he flips through the edict in his hand and checks it over and over again. There is indeed Liu Bei's treasure seal on the edict, and it is very consistent with Liu Bei's tone between the lines, it is really difficult to see what is wrong, so he asked Feng Ye in a blink of an eye: "How is Your Majesty now?" ”

Feng Ye replied: "Your Majesty is now the White Emperor, but he does not dare to go west to Chengdu, but he is afraid of Kong Ming." May your majesty do what you will, and when it is done, Your Majesty will surely reward you greatly. ”

"Hmm." Huang Yuan nodded lightly, in the past few days, he himself had never thought of raising troops to go north, and he would strike first, but he was afraid that Kong Ming would use military methods, but he was afraid that after a defeat, the whole clan would be in trouble, and with Liu Bei's edict, it undoubtedly gave him a reassurance. Feng Ye saw that Huang Yuan's expression moved slightly, and said: "Now the soldiers from all counties are sent to the east, just in case, Chengdu is empty, this sincere God-given opportunity, adults must not hesitate." He took two steps forward and whispered, "Your Majesty Dragon has been sick for a long time, and he is old, after a thousand years, how can the Lord Qi Shi compete with Kong Ming?" ”

Huang Yuan naturally understood what he said, but he still hesitated: "What you say is true." It's just that what His Majesty issued is a secret edict, and others don't know that this official rashly raised troops is a rebellious move. ”

Feng Ye said: "When you came, Your Majesty gave the villain a secret plan, if the adult has the heart to serve the edict, you can choose the elite in the county, rush to Qionglai, and force Chengdu, there are not many guards in various places, and the adults have no intention to calculate, how can they be defeated?" As long as Kong Ming is in danger, His Majesty will issue an edict to correct the name of the adult. ”

Huang Yuan sneered a few times and said, "Kong Ming is good at using soldiers, if this official is defeated by the enemy, what will happen to Your Majesty?" Feng Ye also smiled: "Didn't the edict say it?" I read it for the adults. As he spoke, he reached out and took the edict in Huang Yuan's hand, quickly threw it into the stove used for heating in the house, and said with a smile: "If the adult army is defeated, he will become an abandoned son of His Majesty." ”

Huang Yuan was extremely displeased when he saw Feng Ye doing this, but after listening to the other party's words, he felt that it was in line with Liu Bei's intentions, which made him believe in the truth of the edict even more. Listen to Feng Ye again: "If you become a big thing, how can you not take risks?" If the adults don't have these arrogance, the villain will please leave. ”

"Stay." Huang Yuan waited for Feng Ye to walk out of the door before he shouted, and said, "Since Your Majesty can trust the lower officials, the lower officials will give it a go." A smile appeared on Feng Ye's face, but it disappeared immediately, turned back to Huang Yuan, and said, "Since the adult agreed, the villain will stay by the adult's side for drive." ”

In the following days, Huang Yuan secretly summoned his confidant generals to discuss the matter of raising troops. In the winter of the second year of Zhang Wu, Huang Yuan exhausted the elite of the county to take Qionglai. Because most of the troops in each county had been transferred and they were caught off guard, Huang Yuan's troops basically won Linqiong County without resistance all the way. The military horses rested for a day, and then marched north to force Qionglai.

Qionglai is not far from Chengdu, once you have to occupy the army can directly encircle Chengdu, Huang Yuan's march is smooth day after day, it is to be high-spirited, arrogant, happy to do in color. Huang Yuan was furious, personally commanded the siege of the city, and lost more than 1,000 people and horses.

Huang Yuan was depressed, so he drank a few more glasses with Feng Ye, but he didn't feel slightly drunk. It was night that Chengdu had sent the general Chen Wat to help, and he was attacked inside and outside, Huang Yuan was bedridden again, and the armies had no one to command, so he was defeated and left. Feng Ye led a group of personal soldiers to desperately rescue Huang Yuan, fought his way out of the encirclement, and retreated dozens of miles before he set up the camp again, counting the ten losses of the military horses and six or seven.

Huang Yuan had to retreat to Hanjia County, but Chen Wat and other generals followed, and Huang Yuan's whole army was unfavorable to fight again, so he had to stick to the city. After more than a month, the number of soldiers and horses in Chengdu increased, the grain and grass in the city were exhausted, and the soldiers in the city complained that "if you want to rebel, what do you have to do with us?" It's better to go. Huang Yuan saw that the army's heart was panicked, and he became more and more uneasy, so he summoned Fengye to discuss: "Chengdu Kongming has made preparations, our army cannot win, so it is better to retreat to Nanzhong and unite with the barbarians to protect themselves." ”

Feng Ye said: "This is not a good plan, my lord and Nanzhong are strong, there is no grace in the past, and there is no benefit in the near future, how can I vote?" And the army is all Han Chinese, how can they go to the land of barbarians? If the adult loses the military horse, the strong man in Nanzhong will give birth to the adult and Kong Ming to show his goodness. ”

Huang Yuan thought about it carefully, Feng Ye's words were very reasonable, and he knew that his intelligence was far superior to his own, so he asked: "What is the good plan of the public." To solve today's embarrassment? Feng Ye replied: "When the villain came, His Majesty once said that if the adults are unfavorable, they can go east, and Zhao Zhendong and Kong Ming in Jingzhou have always been at odds, and they will be able to protect the adults." Even if it doesn't work, if you escape into Wu, you can survive. ”

Huang Yuan was overjoyed and said: "This proposal is feasible. "Hurriedly gathered the generals and broke through to the east gate by night. Han Jia's army and horses did not come out for a day, Chen Wat and other generals were not guarded, but they were killed by Huang Yuan out of the siege, looting all the way down the river, passing through Qianwei, Jiangyang and other counties, and coming straight to the White Emperor City.

Liu Bei was stationed in the White Emperor City for a long time, Cao Wei's internal stability tended to be stable, Sun Quan did not dare to start a war again, but sent an envoy to the White Emperor to seek peace, Liu Bei also made the Taizhong doctor Zong Wei return the report, and Wu Shu communicated with each other. Guan Ping and Guan Xing brothers also withdrew to Jiangfang and transferred back to Jingzhou. In the first battle of Jiangxia, the soldiers and horses of the Guan family were lost, and Jingxiang was full of newly recruited soldiers such as Zhao Shu's cronies and Huan Yi. Moreover, Xiangyang Taishou Xiang Pet was sealed by Liu Bei's royal mouth, and it could not be easily replaced, so Zhao Shu asked Guan Ping to lead Wuling Taishou and take a few subordinates to argue with Deng Zhi. Guan Ping also knew that he was weak, and although he was angry in his heart, he had no choice but to agree.

Guan Xing and Zhao Shu have always been good friends, but when he saw that his brother was belittled, he was unhappy and came to Zhao Shu to intercede. Zhao Shu had no choice but to tell him frankly, now there are three counties in Jingzhou, Xiang Pet is Xiangyang Taishou, Nanjun is Jingzhou's governing office, of course, it is the place where Zhao Shu's main general should be stationed, and there is only Wuling left, Guan Ping doesn't go there, where else can he go? Guan Xing had no choice but to retreat.

After sending away the Guan brothers, Zhao Shu tried to stretch his body, and now that the relationship between Dongmian and Sun Quan has eased, Zhao Shu can spare time to take care of the internal affairs of Shu Han. Yan Peng sent a letter that after Liu Bei was stationed in the White Emperor, his condition became more and more serious, and he was afraid that time would not be enough. What Zhao Shu has done, he should also step up.

Rong'er came in with a bowl of hot soup, and when she saw Zhao Shu stretching her body, she asked with a smile: "Deal with the Guan family brothers, so tired?" Zhao Shu nodded, Guan Ping is a tiger general after all, and the Guan family is also known for its prestige in Jingzhou, so I always have to be careful and dare not offend rashly. I haven't seen him for a few months, Guan Xing has been getting along with his brother for a long time, and the relationship between him and Zhao Shu doesn't seem to be as good as before. Zhao Shu wanted to win over his two brothers, but the Guan family was always loyal to Liu Bei, which made it difficult for Zhao Shu.

Rong'er handed over the soup bowl, and Zhao Shu was about to take it to drink, when he saw Guo Huaida walking inside, with a happy face. I hurriedly asked, "What is the matter with the arrival of Berji?" Guo Huai didn't open his mouth to answer, so Rong'er said: "You have something to discuss, I will retire first." Saying goodbye to Guo Huai, he went out.

Zhao Shu watched Rong'er leave, only to feel that she was very understanding, and saved Zhao Shu a mouthful. When Zhao Shu and Guan Feng talked about Rong'er that day, they originally thought that they would have to say more, but they didn't want Guan Feng to just agree coldly, and didn't mention Guan Yu's matter at all, which made Zhao Shu happy, and he felt surprised. After Rong'er stayed, Guan Feng didn't see each other, and he was extremely cold to Zhao Shu, just teasing Guan Tong all day long, which made Zhao Shu feel sorry and uneasy.

Guo Huai saw Rong Er walking away, so he stepped forward and whispered: "Ye Feng has news that Huang Yuan and his people have crossed the Linjiang River and are coming in the direction of White Emperor City. Along the way, there were many homeless bandits, and the momentum was huge. ”

Zhao Shu said with a smile: "Huang Yuan really lives up to my thoughts." "Seal the smelter, Ye Feng also. Zhao Shu asked Guo Huai to deceive Liu Bei to camp in the White Emperor City, but there was no excuse to raise troops to go, but remembered that Huang Yuan of Hanjia and Kong Ming did not agree, and when Guo Huai received Guan Feng, he asked Ye Feng to go to Hanjia County, saying that Huang Yuan rebelled, and the treasure seal on the edict was thanks to Huang Hao, the villain. With Huang Yuan's talent must not be Kong Ming's opponent, after the defeat of the army, and then make it east along the river, Zhao Shu can use the name of counterinsurgency to escort the guard, and go to the White Emperor with Jingzhou soldiers and horses.

Zhao Shu asked again: "Is there any news from Chengdu?" Guo Huai replied: "Kong Ming himself didn't dare to leave Chengdu lightly, and Zhao Yun accompanied him in the White Emperor City, but he just intercepted and killed the general Chen Wat and others all the way, but they were all complete. ”

Zhao Shu nodded and said: "In this case, Boji can let Huan and the two generals Li prepare, and after two or three days, they will set up troops to escort the White Emperor City." The virtuous brother guarded Jingxiang on my behalf. Guo Huai left as ordered.

Although Jingzhou has just gone through a major war, it is not a local battle, it is a loss of personnel, when Liu Bei was newly defeated, Zhao Shu was afraid that Lu Xun would come, so that Huan Yi and other generals recruited more soldiers and horses, and more than 20,000 soldiers in a few months, plus all the original soldiers, there were tens of thousands of people. Zhao Shunai chose more than 10,000 elite of his henchmen, and Huan Yi and Tianyi were the generals, and he secretly ordered him to go west two days earlier. Zhao Shu himself then only said to the outside world to inspect the Xiangyang defense area, bid farewell to everyone, and led his family to take the road to Xiangyang. After Dangyang, he turned westward, and in Xiling and Huanyi's army rounded, he still came to the White Emperor City.

When he arrived in Yizhou, Zhao Shu's march was even more cautious, only choosing small roads to advance, and mostly acting at night, hoping to hide from all over the horse until the White Emperor City. When it came to the territory of the White Emperor, the horses were returned, the Huang Yuan rebels had arrived in Badong, and Liu Bei was so that Zhao Yun led troops to intercept them, and there were only Chen Zhi and a few military horses in the city. Zhao Shu was overjoyed when he heard this, and asked Tianyi to lead the army to hide behind, and he and Huan Yi led hundreds of light horses straight to the city, shouting to open the door.

The city guards knew me Zhao Shu, and hurriedly sent someone to invite Chen to arrive, and when he was young, he saw Chen Zhi wearing armor and going to the city in full uniform, and he was also shocked after seeing Zhao Shu, so he asked loudly: "Why is the general so far?" ”

Zhao Shu replied under the city: "This general inspected the defense of Xiangyang, and heard that Huang Yuan was in turmoil, and he was about to come to the White Emperor. Please also ask the general to open the city gate quickly, and General Rong Ben will face His Majesty. ”

Chen Zhi saw that there were only hundreds of horsemen around Zhao Shu, so he said: "Since the general is here to escort, why only bring these horses?" Zhao Shu said again: "The army is behind, there are still a few days away, this general is concerned about the safety of His Majesty, and he will come with light horses first." Chen Zhi nodded and said, "That is the case, General Rong Mo will tell His Majesty and come to welcome the general into the city again." ”

Zhao Shu knew that he did not have Liu Bei's edict, so he did not dare to open the city gate lightly, but said: "There is General Lao." Chen Zhi hurried down the city tower again. Huan Yi stepped forward to my side and asked, "What does the general think His Majesty will do to the general?" Zhao Shu turned his eyes to look at him and asked, "If you are a general, how will you treat me?" ”

Huan Yi shook his head and said, "The general came with troops without an edict, although he claimed to be in the rebellion of Ping Huang Yuan, how dare Your Majesty believe it?" If the general is not allowed to enter the city, and there is a large army behind, wouldn't it be for the general to control it, and it is really difficult to do it. In a foolish opinion, His Majesty is afraid that he will take a risk. ”

Zhao Shu said with a smile: "The general's words are very true, I don't bring a large army here, I just want Liu Bei to bully me with few people, and I will definitely let Chen Zhi strike first." When he entered the city when he was young, he relied on the general's strength. Huan Yi nodded yes, I informed the Tianyi behind, and when I saw that there was turmoil under the city gate, I led the troops out to respond and captured the White Emperor City in one fell swoop.