"In front of you is Qichun City."

Zang Ba exhaled heavily.

All the way, the wind and frost, the waterway was used together, and finally came to the outside of Jiangxia Qichun City.

His face was slightly old by the wind, and the scorching heat of the sun and the cold wind of early spring left the marks of time on his face.

The faded skin reveals a tenacity, and deep wrinkles meet on his forehead, the corners of his eyes, and the corners of his mouth, as if carving out his tortuous fate.

There was a slight dust between the eyebrows, but there was a trace of perseverance there, like an irreversible belief.

From the moment he escaped from the water, Zang Ba was in danger of chasing the wind and rain.

I saw Jiangdong Sun Quan in Chengde, but only added some supplies.

As for the borrowed troops promised by Sun Quan, there was no one.

From Chengde to Jiangxia Qichun, along the way, violent storms and rains came from time to time, strong winds could almost blow people down, and when the drizzle drifted away, it soaked his robe.

For many nights, he could only find makeshift woods or caves, and spent his days curled up in the cold ground under rudimentary shelter.

Sometimes the mountain road is steep and difficult to walk, sometimes it is attacked by wild beasts, sometimes it is worried that the Wei army will chase after it, or Sun Quan will backstab him, and it will be difficult to walk.

The villages along the way, although they are fireworks in the world, Zang Ba can't stop and rest.

Without any soldiers, the mountain bandits could take his life, let alone those who wanted his life, even in Jiangdong, there were many.

If you want to avoid the pursuit in the enemy territory, you must always be vigilant and dare not relax a little.

The waterways are no less difficult than the overland routes.

The river is choppy, sometimes rapid, sometimes reef-dense.

Finally, he came to the outside of Jiangxia Qichun City.

Looking at the outline of this city, Zang Ba felt a burst of joy in his heart.

However, in addition to joy, there is also a trace of worry in Zang Ba's heart.

I met Sun Quan before, Sun Quan was reluctant to borrow troops, and now he is in Jiangxia, which is the territory of Liu Gonghei, the crown prince of Hanzhong.

If Liu Chan came in person, he would be more confident that he would borrow troops.

After all, the heir of the prince of Hanzhong, Liu Gonghe, is a long-term person, not as short-sighted as Sun Zhongmou.

This can be seen from the distribution of profits in other business alliances.

If he cooperates with Jiangdong, how can he take the lion's share of the benefits of this business alliance?

This is the pattern of the heir of Liu Gonghe, the crown prince of Hanzhong.

But...

The one who guards Jiangxia is the original Wei Jiangban, he has some understanding of Yu Ban, and he still boasts that he still has some friendship, but...

Will he borrow troops?

...

Inside Qichun City.

Yu Ban was wearing a brocade robe, and his whole face looked ruddy.

Obviously, guarding Jiangxia County is a beautiful difference, and life is very nourishing.

However, at this time, Yu Ban's brows furrowed slightly.

"What do you say? General Zhendong is outside the city? ”

Zang Shun nodded heavily and said, "My father is outside the city, hoping to meet with the general. ”

If it weren't for the fact that the token in his hand really couldn't be real, Yu Ban would have suspected that this was Jiangdong's conspiracy.

After all, he has been guarding Jiangxia these days, and Jiangdong's small actions in Jiangxia County have not stopped.

But...

The thought was quickly thrown out by him.

No way.

Now that the main forces of Jiangdong are in Jiujiang County, how can they have the strength to seek Jiangxia?

Is it true that I don't exist in the forbidden?

His eyes flickered, and in a short period of time, he thought about all the possibilities of the matter, and finally, he looked at Zang Shun, nodded, and said, "Then I'll go to meet General Zhendong." ”

This Zang Shun is indeed somewhat similar to Zang Ba.

But...

If it is really according to what Zang Shun said, Zang Ba was defeated?

Isn't His Highness's plan dangerous?

He was valued by Liu Chan, and he could become a general who defended one side from a general, with tens of thousands of soldiers and horses under his command, and his gratitude to Liu Chan was self-evident.

Coupled with Cao Cao's death, his feelings for Wei have also faded a lot.

This Zang Ba may be able to help His Highness!

Thinking of the importance of Zang Ba, Yu Ban's footsteps out of the city, it would be faster.

When I went down to the city, I saw a group of people at the head of the city.

The leader was wearing armor, but his appearance was really unbearable, and the smell of sweat could be smelled from afar.

At first glance, it has been brewing for more than ten days.

However, Yu Ban took a closer look, and he also saw Zang Ba's appearance from the face full of stains.

Zang Ba's back was straight, and although it was bumpy in the wind and rain, it never lowered. His figure is slightly thin, but the tightness of his muscles and the accumulation of strength reveal that he has experienced many battles. The rough palms of his hands have been honed by a long career as a military general, and each scar bears witness to his tenacity in battle.

Especially those eyes.

Those eyes are deep and firm, like a clear spring in the deep mountains, with both the vicissitudes of the past and the pursuit of light, as if they are a pair of bright lights, flashing hope in the dark night.

This person must be the general of Zhendong, Zang Ba, there is no doubt.

With Zang Ba, he can also be regarded as acquaintances.

After all, when he was in Xuzhou, he also followed Cao Cao's side.

"Xuan Gao, I haven't seen you for many days, but I don't want to be like this, you..."

Yu Ban stepped forward and grabbed Zang Ba's hands tightly.

"Hey~"

Zang Ba sighed and said, "It's a long story, defeat at the hands of that Cao Pi is really..."

"Victory or defeat is a common thing in soldiers, declare please, wait for me to pick up the wind and wash the dust for you, and let me talk about the friendship of the year again. Please! ”

Zang Ba was warmly welcomed by Yu Ban and stepped into Qichun City.

Yu Ban's enthusiasm gave Zang Ba a little peace of mind.

Zang Ba was first arranged to wash up in a courtyard, and then, in the hospitality hall, the two sat down together and began a sumptuous feast.

The food in front of him was full of all kinds of delicacies, and the elixir and jade liquid poured out, and the aroma was fragrant.

Although Zang Ba was nervous in his heart, he couldn't help but relax a little in this enthusiastic atmosphere.

The two talked about military intelligence and the art of war, and shared their experiences and experiences in the war, as if it was a conversation full of tacit understanding.

As the wine was poured, the conversation between the two gradually became relaxed and pleasant.

They talked about the past, shared anecdotes about the soldiers, and burst into laughter from time to time.

"When Ping Meicheng was completed, I also served as the deputy general of the prince, and I can see it today, the demeanor of the prince has not diminished."

Thinking of the scene when the two were together, Yu Ban's face also showed a look of reminiscence.

At that time, Mei Cheng and Chen Lan rebelled. A certain led troops to fight against Mei Cheng, and Zhang Liao led troops to fight Chen Lan. Seeing that I and Mei Cheng's 3,000 soldiers and horses were about to meet each other in a short battle, Mei Cheng knew that he was invincible and surrendered pretendedly, and when my middle division returned to the court, Mei Cheng led his troops to meet Chen Lan.

For a time, Zhang Liao couldn't quickly defeat the traitors, and there was a shortage of food and grass. I personally escorted the grain and grass, and worked with Zhang Liao to kill Mei Cheng and Chen Lan to quell the rebellion. ”

Talk about the past.

Zang Ba gradually faded the tension in his heart, as if he had become an old friend with Yu Ban who had not seen him for many years.

The wine has passed three rounds, and the dishes have passed five flavors.

Zang Ba took a sip of wine, then raised his head, and said to the forbidden: "General, this time I didn't come unintentionally, but with a request." ”

Yu Ban smiled and nodded, motioning for Zang Ba to continue.

Zang Ba bowed slightly, he knew that the art of words at this moment was very important: "I have heard the general's prestige for a long time, and I know that there are many elite soldiers under the general, and now I am in a deep predicament, and I urgently need a strong army to make a comeback." ”

Yu Ban sighed softly, he understood Zang Ba's hardship, and he also knew the urgency of the current situation: "General Zang, I understand your predicament, but now the situation inside and outside my Jingzhou is complicated, and I can't easily send a large army. However, I can report back to Your Highness and see if there is any other way that can help you. ”

Zang Ba nodded, a little disappointed in his heart.

"It's just this one time, how much time will it be delayed? If the crown prince of Hanzhong is involved in the Wei army without me, Xuzhou will have to face the main force of the Wei army, and when it comes to allies, what kind of virtue is Jiangdong's ally, presumably the prince also knows, time is life. ”

Yu Ban understood what Zang Ba meant, but he was still a little hesitant in his heart.

"If you borrow troops, I am afraid it will be difficult for me to give an order without an order from His Highness."

"The general will not be subject to the orders of the foreign monarch, and the general will guard one side, this autonomy is still there, besides, I don't need too many soldiers, only three thousand people."

Three thousand, that's not a lot.

Seeing that Yu Ban had the meaning of loosening his mouth, Zang Ba said again: "I can sign an alliance with you, if I borrow 3,000 troops to join me, and when I pacify Xuzhou, I will transport 500,000 stone of grain for Jingzhou to solve Jingzhou's urgent needs, and I will return 10,000 soldiers to the general's account." ”

This condition is not low.

But...

Three thousand people, it is indeed a risky investment.

Seeing that Yu Ban still didn't speak, Zang Ba said again: "I can send Guangling County to Jingzhou, what is it?" ”

Sent to Guangling County, Zang Ba also has his own ideas.

This Guangling County is separated from Jingzhou by a river.

Even if it's given to you Liu Chan, can you still eat it?

"The crown prince of Hanzhong is a long-term person, and you have already learned his wisdom, this time you first borrow troops from me, and then explain the situation, he will not blame."

After thinking for a long time, as if he had made up his mind, Yu Ban nodded heavily.

"Good! Then I will borrow 3,000 soldiers with you, and I hope to declare a smooth journey, don't be like Sun Quan in Jiangdong, turn your head and betray the alliance. ”

Zang Ba immediately pulled out the short sword from his waist and pulled it towards his palm, and the blood dripped into the wine bowl, staining the wine red in an instant.

"Now you and I can make an alliance with blood, if I betray the alliance, there will be five thunderstorms in the sky!"

As soon as the blood wine was drunk, Zang Ba looked at Yu Ban with sincere eyes, and said: "The prince treats me well, how can I let the prince down, so that I fall to the point of being blamed by the prince of Hanzhong?" ”

Zang Ba has done this, what else can he say about Yu Ban?

"Then I will go to the camp and order three thousand men and horses, and declare that I will rest for one day, and set out tomorrow."

"Thank you, Marquis!"

Seeing the resolute action of the forbidden thunder, Zang Ba was moved in his heart and bowed heavily to Zang Ba.

With these 3,000 soldiers, Xuzhou, who would dare to make trouble?

After the banquet, Zang Ba said goodbye, and at the banquet, Wen Ping had a hesitant look on his face, and stepped forward and said: "Prince, this decision will be too abrupt, we are a general, in case it provokes the jealousy of His Highness, but it is not good!" ”

After Wen Ping surrendered, he was asked by Yu Ban to go over and act as a deputy general, both of them were demoted generals, and the relationship was naturally closer.

"Your Highness is not that kind of person."

"Your heart is unpredictable!"

The worries in Wen Ping's heart have not dissipated.

"Zang Ba borrowed troops, this is a God-given opportunity, if the time is delayed, it is really not good, besides, what he said is good, he will not be subject to the life of the foreign monarch, if His Royal Highness is really that kind of person, I will die when I die, and he is not worthy of our follow."

The monarch chooses the minister, and the minister also chooses the king.

You have to be scared of a few serious things, so what a fart?

Wen Ping opened his mouth, but said no more.

...

A few days later.

Runan County Governor's New Rest City.

In the conference hall.

"Newspaper~"

A herald stepped forward.

"Eight hundred miles urgent, Jiangxia urgent."

Jiangxia urgent?

In the conference hall, Fei Yi, Dong Yun, Huo Yi and others all showed doubts on their faces.

How could Jiangxia County have an urgent report?

Could it be that the Jiangdong rats went to fight Jiangxia?

Aren't they playing Chengde?

Where did the troops come from?

Everyone was skeptical at first, and then many people were worried.

In case Sun Quan and Cao Pi ally and sneak attack Jiangxia, it is not impossible.

This kind of outrageous thing, then Sun Zhongmou can definitely do it!

Liu Chan's face was as usual, he took the urgent paperwork, took it in his hand and checked one or two, his face showed a thoughtful look.

"Wen Wei, read out the contents of the document."

"No."

The ministers were anxious, and after Fei Yi got the document, he slowly read out the content of the document.

Everyone learned the news that Yu Ban borrowed troops to Zang Ba, who had fled from defeat.

This news shocked Liu Chan's subordinates, and there was a lot of discussion in the hall

"Your Highness, Yu Ban is making his own assertions, borrowing troops without authorization, and he should not act like this."

Liu Chan looked sideways, and the person who said this was Zhang Bao, one of his brothers-in-law.

"Borrowing 3,000 soldiers, this is a big deal, and if you are good at advocating, you simply don't take Your Highness in your eyes."

Guan Xing also responded on the side.

However, Pang De, who was also a general of the Wei army, said a word for Yu Ban.

"The general will not be subject to the orders of the foreign monarch, Zang Ba's army is defeated, if time is delayed, I am afraid that Xuzhou will be regained by the Wei State, General Yu Ban is thinking about the overall situation."

Of course...

In the lobby, Pound's voice, which belonged to the small one, was quickly muffled by the voice of questioning.

"Hahaha~"

However, at this moment, Liu Chan smiled, not showing any surprise or anger.

His laughter is like a spring in the mountains, clear and quiet, making people feel a calm and calm atmosphere.

"General Yu is really impressive this time." Liu Chan put down the paperwork in his hand and looked at the subordinates who were talking with a smile.

The ministers were puzzled, and Zhang Bao asked suspiciously: "Your Highness, this is General Yu's private borrowing of troops, isn't it rude and righteous?" ”

Liu Chan's smile did not decrease, and he shook his head lightly and said, "I think General Yu Ban's approach is quite wise. ”

Yu Ban is the archway set up by Liu Chan to recruit the Wei army generals.

But there are people who have rivers and lakes, and there are fights.

Guarding the important position of Jiangxia County, I don't know how many people are staring at it.

Now that he learned that Yu Ban's method was biased, he attacked it in groups, hoping that Yu Ban would fall and Jiangxia's position to defend would be vacated.

Surrender itself has no human rights.

However, Liu Chan couldn't let this happen, it was really under his command, and there were many generals in Wei.

The hearts of these people must be encircled.

The way of checks and balances, Liu Chan knows very well.

Whether it is the Yizhou faction, the Yuan Cong faction, or the demote faction, they all have to be appointed.

Either side becomes bigger, which is not good for Liu Chan.

Especially the generals faction, they have no help outside, no foundation inside, except for Liu Chan's life, Liu Chan's trust, there is no second way to go.

This kind of easy-to-use manpower can't chill them.

If you want the horse to run, you naturally have to let the horse eat grass.

Liu Chan continued: "Zang Ba's army was defeated, but he still has prestige in the land of Qingxu, although he borrowed 3,000 soldiers, but on top of the covenant, he not only got food and people, but even got a county of land, and General Yu's approach was precisely to see this. ”

"Helping Zang Ba is even more conducive to easing the situation in Runan."

Liu Chan looked around the hall, Zhang Bao and Guan Xing's thoughts seemed to have been seen through, and they hurriedly lowered their heads.

Seeing that no one in the hall had an opinion, Liu Chan was satisfied.

In the army, his degree of control is unparalleled.

After several victories, he almost had no authority in the army.

This kind of authority is not possessed by Cao Pi, the king of Wei at this moment.

"Yu Banzhen guarded Jiangxia, borrowed soldiers to make meritorious contributions, rewarded 100 pieces of Shu brocade, 10 pairs of beautiful porcelain, and 3 pieces of glass."

Under the heavy reward, everyone in the hall knew Liu Chan's thoughts, and it was even more difficult to speak.

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...

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