The difficulty of the three generals entering Shu is different, Zhang Fei led the army from the Neijiang River into Shu, the distance is short, breaking the Three Gorges of the Tuojiang River, you can approach Chengdu.

Guan Yu led the army to go to the outer waters, and took Zitong, Baima, Mianzhu, Ruocheng and other places, and took almost all the core areas of Shudi; Zhao Yun walked Zhongjiang, although the distance was the longest, but there were no heavy troops except Jiangyang.

Among the three generals, Guan Yu has the highest difficulty, and Zhao and Zhang have their own difficulties.

Since Zhang Fei went to Neijiang to Chengdu first, Shu shook and Zhao and Guan Er arrived successively. The three will merge in Chengdu and camp 30 miles away from Chengdu.

Chengdu, the southern military camp.

In the big tent, Guan Yu stroked his beard while reading the letters.

"General Guan, what are the instructions in the lord's letter?" Zhao Yun sat on the seat and asked.

Zhang Fei couldn't hold it back, and asked curiously: "Second brother, what did the eldest brother say in the letter?" ”

Guan Yu put down the letter and said with a smile: "The lord is coming to Jiangzhou soon, and the general consul is fighting in Yizhou." ”

Zhang Fei smiled and said with a smile: "My brother has been in Wuhan for several years, and it's time to move." ”

Zhao Yun pondered for a while and said: "Cao Cao marched south to Hanzhong, and Liu Zhang defended the city and did not surrender. The lord entered Shu, mostly for Cao Cao and Liu Zhang! ”

"Hmm!"

Guan Yu got up from the couch, stood tall in the tent, and said, "What Zilong said is quite in line with the times. Zhong Miao attacked Hannan, Han Sheng killed Xiahou Yuan, and Cao Cao raised troops because of anger and came to Hanzhong. When the lord enters Shu, he should come for this reason and retreat Cao Cao's soldiers and horses, and the whole territory of Yizhou can be safe. ”

Zhao Yun hesitated a little and said: "All the generals in the country have entered Shu, and Jianghuai and Jianghan are empty, and they are afraid of being peeped at by the enemy." ”

Guan Yu stroked his beard and said: "Zijing Zhen Jianghuai, Zhongye guards Jianghan, and Yuan Zhi is responsible for the political affairs of Wuhan." ”

After a pause, Guan Yu looked at Zhang Fei with a smile on his face, and said: "However, the center of Wuhan is indispensable for the general to sit in charge, and now there will be Lao Yide back to Wuhan." ”

"What?"

Zhang Fei turned from joy to surprise, and then dissatisfaction appeared on his face. In a short period of time, Zhang Fei's expression is so rich that it makes people want to laugh!

Zhang Fei shouted and complained: "The eldest brother is so biased, how can you let me go back and not let the second brother go back." ”

After speaking, Zhang Fei sat on Guan Yu's main couch angrily and said: "When I entered Shu for a long time, I went north to Hanzhong, and then took Bashu, and now Yizhou will go down, how can I let me go back to Wuhan?" ”

Zhang Fei can't be dissatisfied, he has been in Shu for two or three years, and he has traveled a long distance, not just to make contributions to Shu, and now that the big thing has been accomplished, he is about to kick the door, how can he be willing!

"Three generals, General Guan is the general of Shu, and he can't be moved lightly. In addition to General Guan, only three generals were friendly with the lord and won the favor of the lord. If the three generals don't return to Wuhan, who in the army can return to the town? Zhao Yun persuaded.

When Zhang Fei saw Zhao Yun, it was like seeing a savior, he took Zhao Yun's hand and said, "Zilong is steady and square, and he is more suitable than me." It's better to let Zilong return to Wuhan, and I will stay in Shu for Zilong. ”

Zhao Yun straightened up, coughed a few times, and said, "The lord has ordered Yun to rush to Jiangzhou and follow him north to Hanzhong." The three generals asked, and the fear of clouds was powerless. ”

"Strategist, will you go back for me?"

Zhang Fei casually pointed to Pang Tong and said.

Pang Tong smiled faintly and said, "General Tong and General Zilong will go north to aid Hanzhong!" ”

Hearing this, Zhang Fei became angry and said: "The second brother fought in Chengdu, Zilong aided Hanzhong, all the gentlemen have merits, but I want to go back to Wuhan, which is too unfair!" ”

"Haha~"

Everyone saw Zhang Fei playing tricks, or covering his mouth and laughing, or secretly holding back a smile, with different expressions!

Guan Yu pretended to be displeased, and said: "Back to Wuhan, this main office has entrusted a heavy responsibility." Except for you, no one can control Wuhan. ”

"Alas!"

Seeing that the matter had come to this, Zhang Fei had a resentful expression and said: "The eldest brother must have been sent by me, so he ordered me to return to Chu." ”

"Haha!"

Guan Yu smiled and patted Zhang Fei's shoulder, leaning into Zhang Fei's ear and whispering.

Zhang Fei heard the content, his resentful expression disappeared, and his face turned to joy, and he said: "Since it is the eldest brother's order, how can I not reply!" ”

Saying that, Zhang Fei laughed a few times and said goodbye: "Military emergency, fly to rectify the sergeant under the tent, and immediately take a boat back to Chu." ”

Seeing that Zhang Fei was so contrasting, everyone was secretly surprised.

Zhao Yun leaned over to Guan Yu's side and asked, "General Guan, why is Yide so happy to return to Chu?" ”

Guan Yu stroked his beard and said with a light smile: "A certain word is back to Chu this time, and the lord will worship Yide as the general of Zhennan." And the lord left several jars of fine wine in Wuhan, and he could drink it happily when he returned to Chu. ”

Today, Liu Bei's four town generals have been gathered, namely Huo Jun, the general of Zhenbei, Guan Yu, the general of Zhendong, Zhang Lu, the general of Zhenxi, and Zhang Fei, the general of Zhennan.

In the general positions of the two Han Dynasty generals, except for the generals of the four sides (such as the former generals), the four towns and the four marches are the same as the generals of Fubo and Dangkou, all of whom are miscellaneous generals.

However, with the frequent wars in the late Han Dynasty, the local princes were divided, and the title of general was proliferated. It is inconvenient to award heavy generals, so the miscellaneous generals are hierarchized so that everyone can be rewarded.

Liu Bei became the lord of Wu Chu, and the number of generals under his account increased, in order to appease the generals and make it clear that the generals were respectful and humble, it was naturally necessary to rank the miscellaneous generals.

Unlike Cao Cao's Four Expeditions, which were larger than the Four Towns, Liu Bei served as the general of Zhendong, so he raised the Four Towns above the Four Expeditions and ranked below the Four Generals.

Zhao Yun looked at Zhang Fei's back and said with a smile: "Since General Yide entered Shu, he has fought all the battles and made outstanding achievements. ”

For Zhang Fei to become the general of the four towns, do you say Zhao Yun is envious?

Zhao Yun couldn't say how envious he was. He is different from Guan Yu and Zhang Fei, he does not belong to the foreign army, but directly under the Chinese army.

The central point guard of the Chinese army, under the direct jurisdiction of Liu Bei, naturally cannot lead the Chinese army with high-ranking officials, otherwise it is easy to lose balance inside and outside. Holding high power with a low official is a characteristic of central officials.

Guan Yu looked at Zhao Yun and said, "The main public security is in danger, and it should be guarded by Zilong!" ”

Zhao Yun's face was slightly straight, and he said, "Please rest assured General Guan, the lord is guarded by Yun." ”

After a pause, Zhao Yun asked: "Cao Cao went south to Hanzhong, I don't know what general the general wants to send to support Hanzhong?" ”

Guan Yu pondered a little and said, "I have sent Feng Xi to lead 5,000 soldiers and horses to support before, and now I can send troops to help the Hanzhong war." ”

"Where is Ziming?"

"The last general!" Lu Meng came out to answer.

"Ziming had previously said that he could send troops from the Golden Bull Road to attack the Cao Army's grain road, but is this the case?" Guan Yu asked.

Lu Meng nodded and said, "Cao Cao was trapped by the burden of grain and grass, so he had no choice but to send the three armies of Xiahou Yuan, Cao Hong, and Ma Chao into Hanzhong. Today, because of the angry soldiers coming to Hanzhong, the number of soldiers and horses has increased, and its logistics are bound to be tight. Therefore, Meng thought that he could send troops to the Golden Bull Road to attack Cao Cao's grain road. ”

Guan Yu led the army to take Baishui Pass, and the three roads from Yizhou to Hanzhong had all been mastered by Liu Bei. The Golden Bull Road and the Qishan Road are interconnected, and sending troops from the Golden Bull Road can indeed attack the Cao Army's grain road.

Guan Yu stroked his beard and smiled lightly, and said: "It's rare to see Zhong Miao asking for help, and now Ziming can lead the army to help." ”

"Where is Lu Meng?"

"In!"

"This general ordered Ling to lead 5,000 soldiers and horses from his headquarters out of the Golden Bull Road to attack and harass Cao's army grain road."

"No!" Lu Meng replied.

"The generals listened to the order, and whoever had a military order from the lord, the rest marched ten miles with Yu and camped. If Liu Zhang dares to go out of the city, he will break it with a certain person. ”

"Obey the general's orders!" The people answered.

——

Liu Beishuo went up and went to Jiangzhou first. Under the welcome of Zhuge Liang's Yizhou civil and military forces, Liu Bei entered Jiangzhou.

In the lobby, Liu Bei affirmed the work of Yizhou's civil and military affairs, praised the spirit of hard work, and hoped that they would continue to contribute to the revival of the Han Dynasty.

At the end of the speech, Liu Bei invited Yizhou civil and military banquets, so that everyone was happy.

After the feast, the officials withdrew. Only Zhuge Liang stayed, and Liu Bei was alone.

Zhuge Liang's face was slightly red, and he said: "Liang Fu official for 30 days, it is better for the lord to enter Shu for one day." ”

Although Zhuge Liang can soothe people's hearts, he is always inferior to Liu Bei. However, this is also inevitable, after all, Zhuge Liang has never been able to represent Liu Bei as a factional monarch.

Liu Bei poured tea for Zhuge Liang and said with a smile: "The war is divided into two parts, thanks to Kong Ming's work in the middle!" ”

Zhuge Liang was very frightened and said. "This is a matter of shining my own job, and I don't dare to be greedy!"

"Let's drink!"

Liu Bei motioned to Zhuge Liang not to be polite, and said, "What is the war in Hanzhong today? ”

Zhuge Liang held the teacup and said: "Lord Qiqi, it has been one month since Zhongmiao relieved the siege of Chuyang. In terms of footsteps, Cao Cao has already arrived in Hanzhong. ”

Zhang Lu sent 3,000 people into Hanzhong, and General Guan sent Feng Xi to lead 5,000 troops, and then ordered Lü Meng to lead 5,000 people out of the Golden Bull Road to attack Cao's army grain road. It is expected that the above soldiers, and 40,000 people in Hanzhong, and Huo Du are in charge, Cao Cao is rare in Hanzhong, or will be withdrawn soon! ”

"Huh?"

Liu Bei stroked his scarce beard and said, "Xiahou Yuan died in battle, Cao Cao sent troops to the south, how can he easily withdraw his troops today?" ”

Zhuge Liang stroked the feather fan and said with a smile: "Cao Cao raised troops because of anger, and now he sees reinforcements from Hanzhong, and there is plenty of grain and grass, so he must be sad in his heart." ”

Saying that, Zhuge Liang added: "Cao Cao mobilized the army and conquered for many years, although China is big, but the people are tired. Guanxi has always withered, Cao Cao first fought Ma Chao, and then took Longyou, how can grain and grass help? Today, Cao Cao is a soldier in Hanzhong, and his baggage is not abundant, which is actually the way to defeat. ”

Now that the situation is gradually becoming clearer, both sides have begun to fight logistics. The Guanzhong on which Cao Cao was backed could not support such a large scale of regular soldiers, and the grain and grass of the army could only be deployed from the Central Plains. But how easy is it to deploy from the Central Plains?

Liu Bei pondered for a while and said: "Listen to the words of the attendant, Hanzhong is thousands of miles away from Jiangzhou, the mountain road is rugged, and the passage is difficult. In Kong Ming's opinion, should you go to Hanzhong alone? ”

Zhuge Liang said: "Although the Shu Road is difficult and dangerous, if the lord wants to make meritorious contributions and become famous, he should go to Hanzhong." When Cao Cao heard this, he didn't expect that after more than ten days, he would inevitably retreat! ”

Liu Bei looked puzzled and said: "Although Cao Cao regards loneliness as his enemy, how can he retreat when he sees loneliness!" ”

Zhuge Liang stroked the feather fan and said with a smile: "Cao Cao's soldiers will be worried about food and grass." If you see the lord appearing in Hanzhong, Cao Cao knows the determination of my southerners, and he should know the difficulty and retreat! ”

After a pause, Zhuge Liang held the fan and said, "The lord went north to Hanzhong and forced Cao Cao back." When the prestige of retreating from Cao, as far south as Chengdu, Liu Zhang lost his courage and Yizhou surrendered. The people of the south are all respectful, and the foundation of the lord and the king is also successful! ”

Liu Bei bowed his head slightly, and said with a smile: "That is the case, Gu and Kong Ming will meet again in Chengdu." ”

"No!"

(End of chapter)