A month later, Liu Bei got up and went to Jingzhou, Guan Yu Zhuge Liang greeted him in person, and everyone entered Jiangling together.

Liu Bei said: "The second brother Kong Ming is stationed in Jingzhou and works hard. ”

Guan Yu said: "Big brother, this is my own business, why talk about hard work." ”

Liu Bei said: "Second brother, after this alliance, Jingzhou will be stable for a while, Kong Ming will follow me into Sichuan, so as to govern Yizhou, Jingzhou will be guarded by you and Yuanzhi and Xingba, and discuss everything with Yuanzhi and Xingba, be careful." ”

Guan Yu said: "Big brother rest assured, the little brother will live up to his mission." Liu Bei nodded.

Liu Bei comforted the big and small officials in Jingzhou, and after that, he went to Jiangxia with Pang Tong and others. And Sun Quan and Lu Su and other civil and military officers also left Chaisang and went to Jiangxia.

The two met in Fankou, and each of them only brought more than 100 guards. When the time came, the two prayed to the heavens and agreed:

Jiangxia, Changsha, and Guiyang belonged to Sun Quan, and Jiangling, Wuling, and Lingling belonged to Liu Bei. It is bounded by Xiangshui. Ten years later, let's talk about attribution. The two sides help each other, and if one side is attacked by Cao Cao, the other side must send troops to help each other without delay. Together in the Han Dynasty, under the protection of the people.

The oath is complete. Liu Bei and Sun Quan climbed the mountain to talk. Liu Bei said: "Zhongmou's next step is to use troops in Huainan." ”

Sun Quan said: "Of course, if you attack Cao Cao together, maybe, I will do it before Xuande Gong." What about Xuande Gong? Do you use soldiers? ”

Liu Bei said: "Naturally, it now nominally owns Yizhou, but there is Zhang Lu in the Northern Han Dynasty, and it is also very complicated in the South and Central China."

Sun Quan said: "Xuande has been swallowing benefits for several years, Cao Cao is the most taboo in his life, I'm afraid I won't be able to sleep." And I, Sun Quan, didn't do anything to annex the land. ”

Liu Bei said with a smile: "The south is handed over to the state, and the west is half of Jingzhou, so there is nothing to say." ”

Sun Quan said: "Jiaozhou is nominally mine, but in fact, there are many factions, and it is not a matter of time. ”

Liu Bei said: "Zhongmou, you have one of the biggest advantages, do you know?" Far from being comparable to Cao Cao. ”

Sun Quan couldn't help but say: "Xuande said that he was joking, I am just a kid." How can you compare with the heroes of the world, only the king and the Cao'er. ”

Liu Bei smiled: "Yes, you are a kid, Cao Cao and I are both old." ”

Sun Quan couldn't help but be shocked, and thought: "What a fan of the authorities." ”

said with a smile: "Xuande why did he say this, Lian Po is still able to fight at eighty, how can he say that he is old." ”

Liu Bei also laughed and said, "Zhong Mou wants to whip his horse? ”

Sun Quan said: "That's exactly what I mean. ”

The two galloped on horseback, and at the feast that night, the two were drunk and returned separately.

Three days later, Gan Ning retired to Xiakou and was stationed in the public security. Lu Su took over Xiakou.

After Lü Meng accepted Changsha and Guiyang, he reported one thing to Sun Quan: "Many soldiers and horses in Changsha and Guiyang returned to Jiangling before taking over. They took their families with them. Many people also ran to Wuling and Jiangling without knowing it. Population loss is not good for us. ”

Sun Quanzheng was happy to easily take Xiakou, Changsha, and Guiyang, so he didn't take it seriously, and replied to Lu Meng: "These soldiers and horses belong to Liu Bei, and it is normal to take them away." It's not a big deal to be separated and taken away by the family. The people who fled should be stationed with soldiers and horses to intercept and persuade them to return. ”

Liu Bei returned to Jiangling and ordered Hao Pu to be the Taishou of Lingling, and Xi Zhen to be the northern lieutenant of Lingling. Pan Rui was engaged in governance, Fu Shiren and the reappointed Yidu Taishou and Hengjiang General Gan Ning jointly guarded the public security.

Liao Li, the former Taishou of Changsha, and Zhuge Liang entered Sichuan with Liu Bei, and the affairs of Jingzhou were entrusted to Guan Yu, Xu Shu, and Gan Ning.

Zhuge Liang instructed Guan Yudao: "General Guan rejects Cao Cao in the north, and when Dong and Sun Quan are in harmony, they must not clash with Sun Quan." ”

Guan Yu said: "If he doesn't mess with me, I won't mess with him." ”

Zhuge Liang sighed, and Liu Bei said: "Kong Ming's words are true, the second brother should have a good experience." ”

Guan Yu said: "The younger brother understands Mr. Painstaking Intentions. ”

Liu Bei said to Xu Shu and Gan Ning again: "Yuan Zhi, Xingba hopes that you will give you more guidance and assist Yun Chang well." Make sure Jingzhou. After all, it took so much effort to have a stable Northern Expedition! ”

Everyone said: "Lord, rest assured. We understand the painstaking efforts of the Lord! ”

Liu Bei bowed his hand and said goodbye: "Yuanzhi, Xingba, take care, everyone take care." The crowd returned the salute.

Liu Bei said to Guan Yu alone: "Second brother, take care." ”

Guan Yu was also reluctant to say: "Big brother, all the way, take care." ”

After saying that, Liu Bei was about to enter the ship, and suddenly remembered: 'Fight for Nanyang,' could it be that Nanyang has changed. I want to turn back.

Guan Yu continued: "Big brother, what's wrong?" ”

Liu Bei approached Guan Yu and whispered: "Second brother, I have been guided, there may be changes in the north!" It is likely that there is a change in Nanyang, and when the time comes, you can immediately send troops, and then show me. ”

Guan Yu also understood the matter of the ancient city and said: "Little brother understands. ”

After Liu Bei finished speaking, he returned again. After the boat sailed, Liu Bei stood at the bow of the boat, Guan Yu was also on the shore, and the two looked at each other until they couldn't see each other, and they still looked at each other, unconsciously, as if they could still see. Until Zhuge Liang persuaded him back.

Guan Yu stood on the dock for a long time, and suddenly said: "Who said that sailing against the current, not advancing but retreating." Why is my big brother's boat going so fast! It's out of sight so soon! ”

Xu Shu went back! Guan Yu returned melancholy.

Pang Tong Liao Li and Liu Bei took a boat together, Pang Tong said: "Is the lord a little reluctant?" ”

Liu Bei said: "No matter how you say it, you can be brothers together for half your life, and it is inevitable that you will be old." ”

Pang Tong said: "We will meet in Luoyang next time." ”

Liu Bei said: "Yes, we will meet in Luoyang." ”

Pang Tong said to Zhuge Liang again: "Kong Ming, leave Jingzhou for the first time." ”

Zhuge Liang said: "After more than ten years in Jingzhou, I was a little reluctant to leave suddenly. ”

Pang Tong said: "I think you can't let go of Jingzhou." ”

Zhuge Liang said: "Although General Guan is both civil and military, Yuan Zhi is resourceful, Xingba is unparalleled in water warfare, and Jingzhou is very stable. ”

Liao Li said: "Lord, I don't say a word. ”

Liu Bei said: "Just say it." ”

Liao Lidao: "Lord, although we exchanged for the ownership of Jiangling this time, the lord can know that the people's hearts are insufficient, and Jiangdong has Jiangxia, which is equivalent to breaking the encirclement of Jiangling, so that Jiangling's advantageous position is highlighted again."

Gangneung is located in the upper reaches of Gangdong, which is a threat to Gangdong, and once Gangdong grows stronger, I am afraid that Gangneung will plot again. Moreover, General Guan is too arrogant, I am afraid that he is not the best person to defend Jingzhou. ”

Liu Bei thought for a while and said, "It's not impossible, but now that our attention is focused on Hanzhong, let's stabilize Jiangdong first." My second brother Guan Yu is invincible, Cao Cao and Sun Quan are quite jealous, and they are the best candidates to defend Jingzhou.

As for his temper, I advise him a lot. Now that Kong Ming and you are entering Sichuan, they are providing support for the governance of Yizhou and the fight for Hanzhong for us. ”

Liao Lidao: "There is no handsome man in Shu? ”

Liu Bei said: "Fa Zheng is good at military strategy, and he will be rewarded if he is a little preferred." Zhang Song is talented, but his vision is too high, and Shiyuan is also a military strategy is his strength. Therefore, you and Kong Ming are transferred to assist in the governance of Yizhou. ”

Liao Li leaked a smug look and said: "Don't worry, it won't be long before I will teach Shuzhong Dazhi." ”

Liu Bei nodded, and Pang Tong suddenly said to Liao Li: "You are almost the same as Zhang Song." ”

Liao Li's eyes immediately widened, and Pang Tong said, "Why are you staring?" The lord praised you a few words, and you were triumphant, and this problem of looking down on people should be corrected as soon as possible. ”

Liao Li snorted, and Liu Bei said: "Shiyuan, Kong Ming, you see what Gongyuan said has to make people think deeply, how Jiangdong should be prepared. ”

Pang Tong said: "It is necessary for us to join Jiangdong in the east, but it is also a matter of time before it ruptures, as long as we are unbalanced with Jiangdong's strength, whether it is for self-preservation or to curb us, it is possible to rupture, so whether Jiangdong wants to seek Jiangling depends on whether he can take Huainan." ”

Liu Bei nodded and said, "Don't worry about it in such a short time." ”

Zhuge Liang said: "Exactly." ”

Pang Tong said: "I'm afraid that General Guan's arrogance disease can't be persuaded, and it needs deep deterrence in my heart to change it." I'm afraid the price to be paid is too great. ”

Liu Bei said: "Planning is in the people, success is in the sky, don't force it, I will do my best, and then it will be up to God." ”

Pang Tong and Zhuge Liang both nodded and said, "I will do my best to assist the lord." ”

Liu Bei said: "Okay, my monarch and ministers will prosper together." ”

After speaking, the four of them stopped talking, and after a while, Liu Bei was tired, got up and went to rest, Zhuge Liang took out the bamboo slips and looked at them. Pang Tong picked up the wine and drank it. Liao Li looked at the river.

After the three arrived in Chengdu, Zhuge Liang began to take over the affairs of Yizhou, and Liao Li assisted Zhuge Liang.

Liu Bei also sent Zhuge Liang, Pang Tong, Liu Ba, Fa Zheng, Zhang Song and others to compile the Shu Branch, build roads in various places, and establish post stations, which reached Badong in the north, Nanzhong in the south, Jingzhou in the east, and Qianwei in the west, so as to strengthen the circulation of Yizhou news.

Compile the soldiers and horses in various places, and count the population of each county.

Bai Deng Fang was the general of Anyuan, and he was the governor of the capital and governed Nanzhong. Promote Junjie, establish a recruitment hall, and issue a recruitment order. A few months later, the situation in Yizhou was completely calm.

Liu Bei appointed Zhang Fei as the Brazilian Taishou, and Huang Quan as the protector to lead the generals into Bazhong.

Du Hao and Ba Qi surnamed Yi Wang Pu Hu and other leading troops resisted, Huang Quan engaged in battle, deceived several battles, discarded a large number of baggage, Du Hao thought that Huang Quan was vulnerable, and led the troops to chase closely.

I don't want this to be a plan to divert the tiger from the mountain. Huang Quan guarded the camp and couldn't hold out, and secretly Zhang Fei sent the generals to attack his lair, but Du Hao and Pu Hu hurriedly rescued, and on the way back, they were defeated by the ambush soldiers who wanted to fly, Huang Quan followed him, intercepted before and after, and the two had no way to advance or retreat, so they surrendered.

Huang Quan thought it was the forerunner, and he did his best to set the three bars and look at Hanzhong.