Chapter 82(1/2)
Jiangling Peak is full of twists and turns, and there is a bright future in Sichuan
Yizhou, Chengdu.
It seems like someone is deliberately spreading the news.
The "Hefei Bet" that was widely spread in Jingzhou spread to Yizhou in just a few days.
Almost every county knew about the Hefei battlefield, Sun Quan's 100,000-strong army pressing down on the border, and... Zhang Liao's "insignificant" thousands of men.
In addition, the ownership of the three counties in Changsha has also become a hot topic among Yizhou people during their leisure time.
At this moment, a bustling crowd of people gathered at a tea stall, sitting in small groups on different seats. While drinking tea, they discussed the current situation in a loud voice.
"Isn't Cao Cao in Hanzhong? Who is there in Hefei? Zhang Liao? Is he half as powerful as Cao Cao?"
"I don't know what General Guan Yunchang thinks about the Hefei bet? Doesn't this mean that the three counties of Changsha will be given to Soochow? Instead of doing this, why not directly fulfill the agreement on the demarcation of the Xiangshui River? Why bother?"
"That's right... back then, Sun and Liu allied forces were able to defeat Cao Cao's 800,000 army with only 50,000 soldiers. This time... 100,000 people attacked an isolated city. It seems that the three counties of Changsha are going to change the king's flag!"
"Jingzhou...news?"
Suddenly hearing the words "Jingzhou Urgent Report" coming from outside the door, Ma Su's expression changed instantly and he hurried out.
He immediately put away his restless palms and asked quickly: "You Chang? Why are you so panicked?"
"The average shot is the best, the shot is the best, the middle point is the most difficult to guard against!"
Speaking of this, Liu Bei showed an increasingly embarrassment, "However, at this time of year, all the remaining military supplies were awarded for meritorious service. There was no food for the Northern War in the treasury. The clan merchants were hoarding food. The price of food increased sharply and prices were unstable.
People are panicking!”
At this moment, a low voice asked: "If there is no Changsha? Then does the word "jiang" in Jiangling still have water?"
The Hefei bet is now spreading throughout Jingzhou, Yizhou, and Jiangdong!
...Then, no matter from the perspective of the Sun-Liu alliance, or from the perspective of the reputation of Liu Huangshu and Guan Yunchang, the three counties of Changsha must give way.
A thick bamboo slip was unfolded and placed in front of Zhuge Liang and Liu Bei.
At this moment, the breath coming out of his mouth was becoming increasingly turbid, and his brows were filled with tiredness.
Liu Bei's words were extremely gentle, completely in the tone of discussing with Zhuge Liang.
That's it?
Among the other four, Fazheng was quite critical of this...
This is the last hope of the "Longzhong Pair" strategy;
In fact, it is unnecessary.
He thought in his mind that if he used this move, the power of the point gun would be ten points higher than that of the flat spear.
——People’s minds change!
Zhuge Liang exclaimed: "My lord is worried about Yun Chang."
However, Liu Bei's throat was choked.
——Urgent message from Jingzhou?
Seeing these three words, Zhuge Liang and Liu Bei's eyes widened at the same time.
Zhuge Liang went to General Zuo's Mansion early in the morning...
Zhuge Liang continued: "Indeed, with Yun Chang's temper, even if Hefei defeated Soochow in a battle, he would never give up the three counties of Changsha. Morality comes first and war comes later. How could Sun Quan not invade these three counties with a victorious army?"
?Once Yun Chang and his troops confront each other, then... the alliance between Sun and Liu will completely collapse, and the relatives will be in pain and the enemies will be happy!"
"Kong Ming knows me..." Liu Bei took Zhuge Liang's hand heavily.
"Yesterday I had a conversation with Fa Xiaozhi, and he also mentioned the "Shu Ke" criminal law that you took the lead in formulating. Although he did not directly refute it, his meaning could not be clearer."
Of course, because it is the version led by Zhuge Liang alone.
The ownership of the three counties of Changsha;
Even the Hefei battlefield... all the answers will be found in this letter.
"My lord, I only know one thing, but don't know the other. The Qin State was tyrannical and cruel, and its harsh decrees made the people resentful, so the world fell apart. In this case, the emperor of the Han Dynasty adopted the Three Chapters of the Covenant to win people's hearts with lenient decrees.
."
Liu Bei listened patiently and nodded frequently.
But...as soon as he opened it, his eyes quickly scanned it.
"Urgent news from Jingzhou, urgent news from Jingzhou!"
"Today's Yizhou should make some changes, which are different from the changes during Liu Zhang's period. It is precisely because of this that when the majesty of the law is established, it is even more necessary to establish the prestige of the lord! As a former conqueror, the lord can serve the people with
To be lenient and benevolent, as the lord of this state, the lord also needs to establish personal authority and carry out severe punishments!"
Liu Bei and Zhuge Liang were handling official business together in the main hall, discussing some specific political matters. No one was allowed to approach, let alone disturb them.
He hugged this bamboo tube tightly in his arms. He knew that the contents of the two letters in this bamboo tube would definitely confirm all his conjectures...
"Here, I have internal affairs that are unsettled and I am in constant panic. I am worried that if the harsh punishment laws of the "Shu Ke" come out, the people will be excited and want to change, and Cao Cao will look to Shu and send his troops south... Yizhou will be in danger!"
Of course, the so-called Hefei bet... turned into a mere formality!
All hope is gone!
But Yunchang can't do it. He must not confront Soochow and fight against each other!
Compared with the three counties of Changsha, under this current situation, the consolidation of the Sun-Liu Alliance is the top priority!
at this time.
It seems that today...the current situation in Yizhou is calm on the surface, but hidden is turbulent waves.
well…
Inexplicably, he also began to worry about Guan Yu and Jingzhou. If the three counties of Changsha were lost, they would be lost.
After only experiencing that moment, Liu Bei was completely stunned!
He was completely, completely stupid!
This voice made everyone present stunned for a moment, but soon, someone answered: "Well, it is Jingzhou after all, thousands of miles away, we don't care what he does, we should worry more than that, that Cao Cao has been staying here
Hanzhong, will it go south? This whole day...people are in panic!"
Ma Su was still thinking about the situation in Jingzhou and felt that Uncle Liu Huang's "borrowing Jingzhou" was already known to everyone.
There is a lot of miasma in Sichuan...
"Indeed, if Jingzhou is lost, the lord will be in a dilemma. Recently, Liang has repeatedly discussed this matter with the five sons of the Ma family, 'Youchang'. In his opinion... the three counties of Changsha today are probably lost, and then Jingzhou
The letter... will probably arrive soon."
He has always attached great importance to Zhuge Liang's ideas in governing the country.
"Kong Ming..."
However, this time there is something special.
Liu Bei nodded slightly, but did not answer.
He ran through all the worst possibilities in his mind.
It seemed that... this was the last breath he could take. He relied on Guan Jiajun's unique "faith" to persist here.
This is a code that is not yet in the drafting stage - "Shu Ke".
Now that Yizhou has been newly settled and Hanzhong has returned to Cao Cao, people in Chengdu are panicked and the current situation is turbulent.
Even though he knew that there would be no good news in Jingzhou, he still felt as if he had been hit by something, and his face turned pale involuntarily.
He said in a deep voice: "The military advisor is discussing government affairs with the lord!"
"After Zhang Lu's Five Dou Rice Cult returned to Cao Cao, the gates of Xichuan were opened wide, and Cao Cao's thieves became well-equipped with troops."
Ma Su quickly walked to him and asked quickly.
This hoarse shout attracted Bo Ma Su, the master of the mansion who was on duty.
at this time.
Liu Bei wanted to speak but stopped.
So much so that when word spread, it seemed that General Guan Yunchang was not grand!
Just thinking about this.
Zhuge Liang explained patiently...
Zhuge Liang's eyes were dark.
While he was talking, Liu Bei didn't care about another urgent letter and unfolded the self-incriminating letter.
He didn't expect that his lord would say this.
This is a great test for people with an "unruly" temperament like him.
To be continued...