The 60th Vernacular Romance of the Three Kingdoms

It is said that the person who contributed to Liu Zhang was another official in Yizhou, surnamed Zhang, and he was from Yongnian. This man is ugly, with jujube stone head, narrow forehead, upturned nostrils and everted teeth. He is less than 1.5 meters tall, but he talks like two bells and makes the hall buzz.

Liu Zhang asked, "What do you think Liu Biejia can do to remove the threat from Zhang Lu?" Zhang Song said, "I heard that Cao Cao of Xuchang has leveled the Central Plains, and both Lu Bu and Er Yuan were destroyed by him. Just conquered Ma Chao recently. It's really invincible. The master prepared a gift, and I went to Xuchang myself to persuade Cao Cao to arise and capture Hanzhong. At that time, Zhang Lu was too busy to even care about himself. Where does he have time to peek at the clock book? "

Liu Zhang was overjoyed and ordered the rich man to be packaged as a gift, and Zhang Song was appointed as the special envoy. Zhang Song secretly drew a map of surprisingly, hid it, and rode to Xuchang with several servants. Someone reported to Jingzhou earlier, and Zhuge Liang sent someone to Xuchang to find out the news.

It is said that after Zhang Song stayed in Xuchang Inn, he went to Xiangfu and Cao Cao to pick him up early every day, but he never met him. It turns out that Cao Cao has been so proud and has no eyes since he broke Ma Chao's Li. He just calls his men to drink every day and basically doesn't leave home. State affairs are discussed in the Prime Minister's office. Zhang Song waited for three days to give his name, but Ming, who was at the gate, asked for a bribe to let him in.

Cao Cao was sitting in the lobby, and Zhang Song ended his visit. Cao Cao asked, "Your master Liu Zhang hasn't paid tribute for many years. What is the reason? " Zhang Song said: "The road is difficult and thieves are everywhere. It is not easy to come once." Hearing this, Cao Cao scolded, "I have cleared the Central Plains. Where can there be thieves? " Zhang Song said: "Now there are Sun Quan in the south, Zhang Lu in the north and Liu Bei in the west. All three of them have at least 100,000 pieces of armor. How can you say that the world is peaceful? " At first, Cao Cao saw that Zhang Song's image was obscene, and he was already unhappy. Hearing that Zhang Song dared to offend with words, he left and entered the kitchens.

Cao Cao rebuked Zhang Song and said, "As a special envoy, why did you blindly collide with the Prime Minister without knowing the etiquette? Fortunately, our prime minister is generous and generous. I don't blame your long-distance relationship. Please hurry back to surprisingly. " Zhang Song said with a smile, "It's best to go back to Sichuan, because there are no swearing people in Sichuan." Suddenly, a man shouted at the bottom of the steps, "You said you Sichuanese can't kiss up. Did we ever kiss up? "

Zhang Song looked at the details of the speaker's single eyebrow, which looked white and clear, and asked his name. It is said that he is the son of Qiu, the word Dezu, and the main book of the library cabinet under the Prime Minister's door. This man is knowledgeable, knowledgeable. Zhang Song knew that Yang Xiu was a talkative man, so he deliberately embarrassed him. This Yang Xiu relies on some talents. He usually looks down on people all over the world. When I heard Zhang Song speak sarcastically, I invited him to sit outside the academy.

He said to Zhang Song, "The Shu Road is rugged, and your husband has come a long way. It's hard work." Zhang Song said: "I am taught by my master, and I dare not complain even if I go through fire and water." Yang Xiu asked, "I have never been to Zhong Shu. What are the customs there? " Zhang Song said: "The west county in the middle of Shu was called Yizhou in ancient times. The road is dangerous in Jinjiang, and the land is even a hero in Jiange. Back to 208, three Vandory. Chickens crow and dogs bark, and the market changes rapidly. The fields are fertile and lush, and there is no worry about floods and droughts at the age of 20; The country is rich and powerful, and sometimes there are orchestral music. The wealth generated is like a mountain. There is no place in the world! " Yang Xiu asked again, "Who are the celebrities in Shu?" Zhang Song said: "Literati have the same courtesy, and military men have the ability to linger; Medicine has Zhongjing's power, while Bu has Junping's concealment. Three religions and nine streams, beyond their categories, are countless, and they can't be finished in three days! " Yang Xiu asked again, "How many talents like Mr. Wang are there under Liu Ji Jade?" Zhang Song said: "There are hundreds of well-known generalists, resourceful and generous people. An incompetent person like me, Zhang Song, measured with a car and swept the street with a broom. "

Yang Xiu asked, "What position does Mr. Wang hold now?" Zhang Song said, "I'm just a famous driver, but I'm really incompetent. Dare to ask what official position Mr. Wang holds in the imperial court? " Yang Xiu said: "I am now the main book of the Prime Minister's Office." Zhang Song said, "I've heard for a long time that Mr. Zhu has been a servant for generations. Why don't you help the son of heaven in the temple and just be a servant at the door of the prime minister? "

Hearing this, Yang Xiu was ashamed and reluctantly smiled and replied, "Although my position is not high, Premier Cao appointed me to be in charge of military and political affairs, and I will benefit a lot from the Prime Minister's teaching sooner or later. I have always held this position. " Zhang Song said with a smile, "I heard that Prime Minister Cao knows nothing about Confucius and Mencius, and his martial arts are not as good as those of Sun and Wu. He only relies on bullying to occupy a big position. How can I benefit? " Yang Xiu said, "Your husband has lived on the border for a long time. How can you say that the Prime Minister has no great talent? I'll show my husband something. "

Yang Xiu called the people around him, took out a roll of books in the bookcase and handed it to Zhang Song. Zhang Song saw that the name of this book was "Meng De Shu Xin". I read it from beginning to end, thirteen articles, all of which are the essentials of fighting. After reading it, Zhang Song asked, "Whose book did Mr. Wang say this is?" He said, "This is what Prime Minister Cao copied Thirteen Articles on the Art of War. Mr. Wang said that the Prime Minister had no talent. Can this monograph be passed down to future generations? " Zhang Song said with a smile, "We three-foot children in Shu can recite this book. How dare we call it a' new book'? This was written by an anonymous person during the Warring States Period. Prime Minister Cao copied it to pretend to be his own monograph, so he can only cheat you, right? "

Yang Xiu said: "Although the book hidden by the Prime Minister has been written, it has not been circulated in the world. Mr. Wang said that all children in Shu can read silently. Are you lying to me? " Zhang Song said, "If you don't believe me, I'll recite it for you." So I recited the new book of Meng De from beginning to end, and there was nothing wrong with every word. Yang Xiu was startled and said, "Mr. Wang never forgets anything. He is really a genius in the world! " Later generations have poems to praise:

Zhang Song wants to say goodbye and go back to Sichuan. Yang Xiu said, "Sir, temporarily go back to the library. Let me tell the Prime Minister again and let you see the Prime Minister again. " Thanks, Zhang Song. I quit.

Yang Xiu went to see Cao Cao and said, "Why did the Prime Minister treat Zhang Song?" Cao Cao said, "He was rude, and I deliberately treated him slowly." Yang Xiu said, "If the Prime Minister can accommodate the madman Miheng, why can't he accommodate Zhang Song?" Cao Cao said, "Mi Fei's articles have been circulated to this day, and I don't have the heart to kill him. What can this pine tree do? " Yang Xiu said, "Needless to say, he is eloquent and eloquent. Just now I showed him Meng De's new book written by the Prime Minister, and he could recite it after reading it once. It is rare in the world to have such extensive knowledge and memory. Zhang Song said that this book was written by an anonymous person during the Warring States Period, and all children in Shu can recite it. "

Cao Cao asked, "Do the ancients agree with my heart?" Just tear up the book and burn it. Yang Xiu said, "Why don't you let this man meet you and let him see China's great country?" Cao Cao said, "Tomorrow I will send some troops to the western training ground. You can bring him here and show him the glory of our army. Let him go back and report to me to take Jiangnan and then Sichuan. " Yang ordered to prepare.

The next day, Yang Xiu accompanied Zhang Song to the western teaching field. Cao Cao ordered 50,000 soldiers to be sent to the teaching ground. I see bright armor and gorgeous robes; The golden drum is deafening and the spear is shining; In all directions, teams; Flags are flying and troops are flying. Zhang Song just narrowed his eyes. Cao Cao thought hard for a long time, called Zhang Song to the front, pointed to the team and asked, "Do you think there are so many brave teachers in Sichuan?" Zhang Song replied: "We rule the country with benevolence and righteousness in Shu, and we have never seen these soldiers." Cao Cao turned and stared at Zhang Song with malicious intent. Zhang Song is not afraid at all. Yang Xiu frequently motioned Zhang Song with his eyes.

Cao Cao said to Zhang Song, "I think all rats in the world are like dirt. The army is everywhere, invincible, following my work and opposing my death. Do you understand these situations? " Zhang Song said, "The Prime Minister is leading troops everywhere. It's really a battle that can be won and captured. I've heard a lot about Zhang Song. I think Puyang attacked Lu Bu, Wancheng fought Zhang Xiu Day, Chibi met Zhou Lang, Huarong Road met Guan Yu, Tongguan cut his robe, and Weishui seized the boat to avoid the arrow. I know this is invincible in the world! " Cao Cao roared: "You bastard dare to expose my shortcomings!" Call on the left and right to launch killings.

Yang Xiu pleaded, "Although Zhang Song deserved to die, he came from Sichuan to pay tribute. If he is killed, I am afraid that he will lose the heart of a distant person. " Yu Xun also came forward to remonstrate. Before Cao Cao and Yu Nu disappeared, he pardoned Zhang Song's death penalty and ordered the samurai to fight, smash and rob.

Zhang Song went out of the city overnight after returning to the building, and wanted to go back to the middle of Sichuan, but he thought to himself, "I originally wanted to dedicate Xichuan County to Cao Cao, who thought this guy would treat me so lightly! When I came here, I boasted in front of Liu Zhang. Today, I returned empty-handed, and I am sure I will be laughed at by people in Shu. I heard that Liu Bei spread benevolence and righteousness in Jingzhou, so I'd better go to Jingzhou to see the situation. " So he mounted his horse and led his servant to the border of Jingzhou.

When I came to the border of Yunzhou, I suddenly saw a group of military horses, about 500 cavalry, the first general, dressed lightly. I bridled the reins and asked, "Is this another family?" Zhang Song replied, "Exactly." The general dismounted hurriedly and said, "Zhao Yun, I have been waiting for you for a long time." Zhang Song dismounted and asked, "Is General Changshan Zhao Zilong?" Zhao Yun said, "It's the next day. I was ordered by my master Liu Bei to travel long distances for the doctor, and the pommel horse took me, and I was specially invited to talk about wine and food. " Say that finish after life sergeant knelt into the wine and food, zhaoyun also raise a glass to congratulate. Zhang Song thought: "People say that Liu Beikuan is kind and virtuous, but today it is really like this." After a few drinks with Zhao Yun, he got on the horse.

When a group of people came to the boundary of Jingzhou, it was already late, and the front was the inn. When they saw more than 100 people standing outside the inn, they immediately greeted them with drums. A general went up to the horse and saluted, saying, "I went on a long trip for the doctor on the orders of my brother, in order to sweep the post office for the night." It is Guan Yu who will come. Zhang Song dismounted and entered the warehouse with Guan Yu and Zhao Yun. Xu Li sat in the back row and served a table. The two men tried to advise each other. I didn't stop drinking until midnight and rested for a night.

After breakfast the next day, I got on the horse less than three or five miles and saw a group of people arrive. It was Liu Bei who personally led Long Fu and Feng Xiao to meet me. Seeing Zhang Song in the distance, they all dismounted and waited, and Zhang Song also hurriedly dismounted to meet each other. Liu Bei said, "I've heard a lot about the doctor, and I hate that Yunshan is far away, so I can't listen to him." Now I hear that Mr. Wang is going back to Chengdu, and I'll pick him up. If Mr. Wang doesn't mind, I'll stop in the desert state for a while and talk about my desire. It's really a blessing in my life! "Zhang Song exultation, immediately get on the horse, into the Jingzhou city. After their respective ceremonies in the hall, the guests and the host sat down in turn and arranged a feast for them.

While drinking, Liu Bei just chatted and said nothing about surprisingly. Zhang Song used words to guide: "Besides occupying Jingzhou, how many counties are there now?" Zhuge Liang replied, "Jingzhou was temporarily borrowed by Soochow, and they often sent people to beg for it." Because our master is the son-in-law of Dongwu, we will settle down here for the time being. Zhang Song said, "Wu Dong has occupied six counties and eighty-one states. Isn't it enough to enrich the country and strengthen the people? Pang Tong said, "My master is an uncle of the Han Dynasty, but he can't occupy counties. Other thieves in the Han Dynasty were able to seize the land by force, which really made people of insight in the world angry. "

Liu Bei said, "Gentlemen, don't say anything. What virtue can I have and dare to have so many ideas? " Zhang Song said, "Uncle is wrong. You are a relative of the Han family, and the name of benevolence and righteousness spreads far and wide. Don't say that it is not too much to occupy several States and counties, that is, to occupy the throne on behalf of orthodoxy. " Liu Bei thanked him: "Teacher Wang praised me for being too headless. How can I stand it!" "

In this way, Zhang Song was detained for three days in a row, but never mentioned Sichuan again. Zhang Song said goodbye, and Liu Bei gave a banquet to see him off at Shili Pavilion. Liu Bei raised his glass and said to Zhang Song, "Thanks to the doctor's absence, I was able to stay for three days. We parted today, and I don't know when I can listen again. " I burst into tears when I finished. Zhang Song thought, "Liu Bei is so generous and kind, how can I give up easily enough?" It is better to make it clear and advise him to win by surprise. "So he said," I always want to serve the king day and night, but I have no condition to hate. "I now look at the direction of Jingzhou: Sun Quan is in the east and is always in a position of eyeing; There is Cao Cao in the north who wants to swallow whales every time. This is definitely not a place to love for a long time. " Liu Bei said, "I know this, but there has never been a new place to live." Zhang Song said: "Yizhou is in danger, fertile fields are thousands of miles away, and the people are rich; A wise man has always admired his uncle's virtue. If we start from Jingxiang and drive our troops westward, we will succeed and the Han family will prosper. " Liu Bei said, "Where can I dare to plot? Liu Yizhou is also a member of the imperial clan. Enze has been in Shu for many years. How can others be easily shaken? " Zhang Song said, "I didn't come to be a seller for glory. Seeing it now, I dare not tell the truth: although Liu owns the land of Yizhou, he has been weak in Renxian County and cannot use his energy. Coupled with Zhang Lu's frequent invasion to the north, people's hearts have dispersed and they have all thought it over. I came out this time to introduce Zhong Shu to Cao Cao. I didn't expect the traitor to be arrogant, so I came to see Gong Ming. Gong Ming should first take surprisingly as its foundation, then go north to Hanzhong, incorporate the Central Plains, rectify China, and go down in history. If Gong Ming really intends to give up, Zhang Song, I am willing to offer my services as an insider. I wonder what Gong Ming means? "

Liu Bei said, "I deeply feel my husband's kindness." However, Liu and I are cousins. If we take it, I'm afraid everyone will abuse us. "Zhang Song said," when a man is a man, he should strive to make contributions. If Gong Ming doesn't take it now, someone else will definitely regret it. "Liu Bei said," I heard that the Shu Road is rugged and Qian Shan is full of water, so cars can't cross the track and horses can't be tied together. Even if I want to take it, there is no good strategy. "

Zhang Song immediately took out a map from his sleeve and handed it to Liu Bei, saying, "I deeply understand the virtue of the public, and I hereby offer this map. As long as you understand this picture, you will know the road traffic in Suizhong. "

When Liu Bei looked at it, he unfolded the map. The geographical itinerary, distance, mountains and rivers, treasures and money displayed on it were all clearly marked. Zhang Song said, "If Gong Ming wants to take it, he must implement it immediately. I have two close friends, namely Fazheng and Mengda. These two men can certainly help Gong Ming. If you go to Jingzhou, you can discuss with them. " Liu Bei thanked him and said, "The green hills are not old, but the green waters remain forever. What he has done will be rewarded in the future. " Zhang Song said, "I was lucky enough to meet a wise Lord, and I couldn't help telling him. Where can I expect a return? " After saying goodbye, Zhuge Liang sent Guan Yu and others to escort him for dozens of miles before returning.

After Zhang Song returned to Yizhou, he first went to see his friend Fazheng. Orthography is filial piety, orthography is helping others. It is the son of the sage Fazhen. When Zhang Song saw Fazheng, he said that Cao Cao looked down on sages and was arrogant. He said that Cao Cao could only share his worries, but not share his happiness. I dedicated Yizhou to Liu Huangshu, and now I'm here to discuss it with my brother. Fa Zheng said, "I have long seen Liu Zhang's incompetence, and I have long wanted to see Liu Huangshu. We have the same idea. "

Soon, their other good friend Mengda also came. Mengda and Fa are fellow villagers. When Meng Da came in, he saw Zhang Song whispering and asked, "I've figured out what the two gentlemen mean. Do you want to make some contribution to Yizhou? " Zhang Song said, "That's it. Brother, guess who we should dedicate Yizhou to? " Mengda said, "What else can you guess? Not a person that Liu Bei can be. " Three people clap their hands and laugh at the same time. Fa Zheng said to Zhang Song, "What would my brother say if he went to see Liu Zhang tomorrow?" Zhang Song said, "I recommend you to go to Jingzhou as an envoy." The two promised to go back to the house.

The next day, Zhang Song went to see Liu Zhang. Liu Zhang asked, "How was your trip?" Zhang Song said, "Cao Cao is really a Chinese thief. He wants to usurp the world and can't talk to him. He has a heart to attack Sichuan. " Liu Zhang said, "What shall we do?" Zhang Song said; "I have a plan to make Zhang Lu and Cao Cao dare not invade easily."

Liu Zhang asked, "What are your plans?" Zhang Song said, "Liu Huangshu in Jingzhou is of the same clan as your master. He is kind and generous and has the demeanor of an elder. After Battle of Red Cliffs, Cao Cao was heartbroken to hear his name, let alone Xiao Zhang Lu. Why didn't the master send someone to settle down as foreign aid so that he could defeat Cao Cao and repel Zhang Lu? " Liu Zhang said, "I think so, too. Who can be an emissary? " Zhang Song said, "Fazheng and Mengda can go."

Liu Zhang immediately asked two people to enter the customs, wrote a letter, ordered Fa Zheng to be the special envoy, informed the situation first, and then sent Meng Da to lead five thousand chosen men to meet Liu Bei's reinforcements in Sichuan. Just as they were discussing, a man broke in from the outside, sweating profusely, and shouted, "If your master listens to Zhang Song, then the forty-one counties will be owned by others!" Zhang Song was surprised. He is talking with Pakistanis in Xilong. His surname is Huang Mingquan, and the word Gong Heng. Now he is the main book of Liu Zhangjia.

Liu Zhang asked Huang Quan, "Liu Bei is from the same clan as me, and I want him to be a foreign aid. How can you say such a thing? " Huang Quan said, "I also know that Liu Bei is tolerant of others. He is soft and firm, far from being popular and close to being popular. More Zhuge Liang, Pang Tong wise, Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, Zhao Yun, Huang Zhong, Wei Yan as the wing. If you call him to Shu and treat him as a general, how can you stoop to be a general? If we treat each other with courtesy, another country can't tolerate two masters. Master, as long as you listen to me, then West Shu has the security of Mount Tai; If you don't listen to me, your master is in danger of laying eggs. Zhang Song passed Jingzhou yesterday, and must have formed an accomplice with Liu Bei. You can kill Zhang Song first and then Liu Bei, which is so surprising. "

Liu Zhang asked, "Cao Cao and Zhang Lu have been killed. What can we resist?" "This is not difficult," said Huang Quan. As long as we keep the border closed and the trenches high, the enemy soldiers will naturally retreat. " Liu Zhang said, "It is urgent for thieves and soldiers to violate the boundary. If we wait for the enemy to retreat, this method will not work. " Liu Zhang didn't listen to the advice of the dead, and the scheduling method moved forward.

Another man dissuaded him and said, "No! No! " Liu Zhang a look, and it is engaged in officer Wang Lei before the account. Wang Lei bowed down and said, "If your master listens to Zhang Song, he is asking for trouble." Liu Zhang said, "Sir, this is not right. I married Liu Bei just to resist Zhang Lu. " Wang Lei said, "Zhang Lu's transgression was a scab, and Liu Bei's entry into Sichuan was a worry. Besides, Liu Bei is a lean man in contemporary times. He had previously defected to Cao Cao, thought about killing people, and then took Jingzhou from Sun Quan. His thoughts have always been like this. How can the master live in peace with him? If we call him here now, surprisingly, everything is over! " Liu Zhang rebuked: "Don't talk nonsense! Liu Bei is my cousin. How can he deprive me of my inheritance? " Then let the left and right people stand out and order Fazheng to leave immediately.

Fazheng left Yizhou and went straight to Jingzhou. After seeing Liu Bei, he paid a visit to Liu Zhang and presented a letter, which Liu Bei opened to watch. The letter said: "My brother Liu Zhang sent another letter under the command of General Liu Beizong: I feel ashamed that the Shu Road is rugged and I don't pay tribute. I heard that fortunes depend on each other, so do friends, let alone brothers. Now, Zhang Lu is fighting in the middle of the night and invading our border. I feel very uneasy. Specially sent someone to send a ruler book for you to listen to. If you care about the feelings of the same clan and the loyalty of all brothers, I hope my brother will recruit the bandits and destroy them at once, and will always be angry and willing to die. There are endless books, just waiting for a ride. " After reading the letter, Liu Bei was overjoyed and gave a banquet to warmly treat Fazheng.

After several rounds of drinking, Liu Beiping stepped back and said to Fa Zheng, "I have heard a lot about filial piety, and Zhang Biejia has talked about holiness many times. It is a great comfort to listen to God today. " Fazheng quickly got up and thanked him. "I'm just a small official in Shu. What's so valuable?" People often say that horses hiss and people die when they meet their bosom friends. Does the general have this idea about Zhang Biejia's suggestion? "Liu Bei said:" I have been a traveler all my life, and I feel sad when I think about it, and I sigh secretly. "Now there is only one wren left, and a sly rabbit still hides three caves, let alone one person. It's not that I don't want to take the rich land in Shu, but that Liu is my closest relative. I really can't bear to take pictures and will be laughed at by the whole world. " Fa Zheng said: "Yizhou is known as the land of abundance, but it is not the master who is unstable in the chaos." Now that Liu doesn't choose talents, this inheritance will definitely belong to others soon. Now it will soon fall into the hands of the general, and the opportunity must not be missed. General, haven't you heard the saying that rabbits come first? If the general wants to take the middle of Sichuan, I will do my best. Liu Bei thanked him and said, "We'll talk about this later." . "

After the banquet that day, Zhuge Liang personally escorted Fazheng back to the library. Liu Bei sat alone in thought. Pang Tong came in and sat down and said, "It's a fool to make a decision without making a decision. Your master has always been very clever. Why are you so hesitant in front of big events? " Liu Bei asked, "In your opinion, what should I do?" Pang Tong said, "Jingzhou has Sun Quan in the east and Cao Cao in the north. This place is hard to show. Yizhou has a registered permanent residence of one million, with vast territory and abundant resources, which can achieve great things. Fortunately, getting Zhang Song and Fazheng as insiders is a godsend. Is there anything else that makes your master indecisive? " Liu Bei said: "The person who is incompatible with me now is Cao Cao. Cao Cao is strict, but I am determined to be lenient; Cao Cao practiced tyranny and I practiced benevolent government. Cao Cao is treacherous, and I am faithful. Only when I am completely opposite to Cao Cao's style can I achieve great things. If I break my word because of small profits, I really can't make up my mind. " Pang Tong said with a smile, "What your master said is natural, but now that we are separated from the chaotic world, we can't fight all the way to dark. Sticking to the rules will make it difficult to move, so pay attention to improvisation. Moreover, being weak, attacking and obedient is the right way. If we repay Liu Zhang with righteousness and make it a great country after the great event is completed, how can we say that our faith has failed? Today, if you don't do something strange, someone else will take it. Liu Biao told the owner of Jingzhou about it, and he couldn't help thinking of it. I hope the master will reconsider. " Liu Bei said to Pang Tong, "All your words are good words, and I will bear them in mind."

So Zhuge Liang was invited to discuss going to the West. Zhuge Liang said: "The important areas of Jingzhou must be guarded separately." Liu Bei said: "I'm going to give up with Pang Tong, Huang Zhong and Wei Yan; The strategist can stay in Jingzhou with Guan Yu, Zhang Fei and Zhao Yun. " Zhuge Liang promised to come down. So Zhuge Liang kept Jingzhou, Guan Yu kept Xiangyang Avenue and stationed troops in Ni Qing; Zhang Fei led the troops to patrol the river in the four counties, and Zhao Yuntun was stationed in Jiangling to guard the public security. Liu Bei put Huang Zhong in front, Wei Yan in the back, and Liu Feng and Guan Ping in the back. Pang Tong, as a strategist, set out for the west with fifty thousand soldiers. When he left, Liao Hua suddenly led an army mutiny, and Liu Bei asked Liao Hua to help Guan Yu resist Cao.

This winter, Liu Bei led the troops to give up. At the border of Yizhou, Meng Da had already followed. After meeting Liu Bei, he said that Liu Yizhou sent him to pick him up, and Liu Bei sent someone to Yizhou to report to Liu Zhang. Liu Zhang sent messengers to counties along the way, asking them to provide money and food. Liu Zhang will personally meet Liu Bei in Fucheng, and ordered to prepare the car to collect the account immediately, and the standard armor should be bright. Huang Quan, the chief bookkeeper, once again dissuaded him, saying, "Your master will definitely be harmed by Liu Bei when he goes this time. I have lived under your honor for many years, and I can't bear to let you fall into the trap of others. I hope your master will think twice before you act! " Zhang Song said, "Huang Quan, your words are clearly intended to alienate my master's Liu clan, which is really not good for my master." Liu Zhang then reprimanded Huang Quan: "I have made up my mind, how dare you object!" Huang Quan kowtowed and bled, grabbed Liu Zhang's skirt and denounced him. Liu Zhang was furious and tore up his clothes. Yellow didn't let go, immediately tore off two front teeth. Liu Zhang went to visit the dead, and the dead came back crying.

Liu Zhang was about to go forward when another man shouted, "If your master doesn't listen to Huang Gongheng, I will die in front of your master!" Bend over the steps and remonstrate bitterly. The speaker is Liu Zhang, a native of Jianning, with his surname. Li Hui bowed his head and said, "I heard that you have a courtier and your father has a courtier. Master Huang Gongheng's words of loyalty must be observed. If Liu Bei is allowed to enter Sichuan, it will be difficult to meet the tiger. " Liu Zhang said, "Liu Bei is my brother. How could he hurt me? Whoever says too much must ask questions! " Let the left and right push out of Li Hui. Zhang Song said: "Now Zhongshu's civil servants care about their wives and don't want to work for their masters;" Military commanders are proud of their achievements, and each has his own point. If you don't welcome Liu Huangshu, you will face the embarrassment that the enemy will attack from outside and the people will attack from inside. This is the road to failure. " Liu Zhang said: "What Teacher Wang has planned is really a long-term plan for me. "

The next day, Liu Zhang got on the horse and went out of Yuqiaomen. It is reported that Wang Lei, an official, hung upside down on the gate with a rope, holding an admonition chapter in one hand and a sword in the other, saying that if he didn't listen to advice, he would cut the rope himself and die at the door.

Liu Zhang let the left and right watch the admonition chapter. Among them, it said, "Wang Lei, the minister of Yizhou, confessed that your majesty must have heard that a good medicine tastes bitter and is good for illness, but advice when unpleasant is good for action. At first, Chu Huaiwang didn't listen to Qu Yuan, so he was trapped by Qin after he joined Wuguan. Now the master has easily left the big county and personally went to Fucheng to meet Liu Bei. I'm afraid there is no return. I advise the master to slay Zhang Song at once and tear up the Covenant with Liu Bei, which will be a blessing to Shu and a blessing to the master's inheritance! "

Liu Zhang was furious after reading it, and said, "I'm going to see the benevolent man, just like approaching Lan Zhi. Why do you insult me again and again! " Chloe Wang let out a cry, raised my hand and cut the rope, killing him to the ground. Later generations have poems to sigh:

Liu Zhang led 30,000 troops to Fucheng, and later uniformed more than 1,000 vehicles to pick up Liu Bei. Liu Bei's former army has arrived in Dianjiang. Wherever he goes, there is no crime in autumn. The reasons are as follows: firstly, surprisingly, the supply is sufficient; Second, Liu Bei's orders are strict, and everything that is taken from the people is cut. The people helped the old and the young to watch and burn incense and worship along the road, and Liu Bei comforted them with kind words.

Fa Zheng said to Pang Tong, "Recently, Zhang Song had a secret letter saying that Liu was conspiring with the rebels in Fucheng, so we should not miss the opportunity." Pang Tong said, "Don't mention it for the time being. Wait until Erliu meets, and then take the opportunity to plot evil. If the news is disclosed in advance, I am afraid there will be changes. " Buddhism is so secretive and silent.

Fucheng is 360 miles from Chengdu. Liu Zhang arrived and sent someone to meet Liu Bei. Both armies were stationed on the Fujiang River. When Liu Bei entered the city, he met Liu Zhang and shared his brotherly feelings. After the ceremony, they wept and complained about their feelings. After the banquet, they returned to the village to have a rest. Liu Zhang said to the officials, "It's ridiculous that Huang Quan, Wang Lei and others don't know my brother's thoughts and make wild suspicions. I met my brother today. He is really a kind man. I take him as a foreign aid, how can I worry about Cao Cao and Zhang Lu? If it weren't for Zhang Song's plan, he would have missed his brother. " Liu Zhang took off his green robe, took five hundred and twenty gold, and sent someone to Chengdu to give it to Zhang Song. At this time, his subordinates will assist Liu Gui, Lingbao, Zhang Ren, Deng Xian and other officials and say, "Don't be happy yet, master. Liu Bei combines rigidity with softness, and his mind is unfathomable. It's better to be careful. " Liu Zhang said with a smile: "Don't worry too much, how can my brother have second thoughts!" Everyone coughed, sighed and quit.

When Liu Bei returned to the village, Pang Tong asked, "Did your master see Liu at the table today?" Liu Bei said, "Yu Ji is really honest." Pang Tong said: "Although Liu is kind-hearted, Liu Gui, Zhang Ren and others under his command are outraged, and good or bad luck is unpredictable. In my opinion, it's better to arrange a banquet tomorrow, invite Liu to dinner, ambush 100 knife and axe players in the wall coat, and master will smash the cup as a signal to slay Liu Zhang at the banquet. Then I rushed into Chengdu, but my sword was unsheathed and my bow could not be wound, so my Lord could sit down and pacify the middle of Sichuan. " Liu Bei said, "Liu is my relative. He treats me sincerely. Besides, I have just arrived in Shudu, and the thank-you note has not yet been written. If you do this, God forbid, and the people will resent it. Sir, although this strategy is from Wang Ba, I can't do it. " Pang Tong said, "This is not my plan. This is just a secret letter from Zhang, saying that it is urgent to plan this matter sooner or later. "

After saying his word, Fa Zheng came in and said, "We are not doing it for ourselves, but following the destiny." Liu Bei said, "Liu and I are from the same clan, and I can't bear it." Fa Zheng said, "Gong Ming is wrong. If Gong Ming doesn't do this, Zhang Lu and Liu Zhang will have revenge for killing their mother, and they will definitely come for it. Gong Ming waded through mountains and rivers to drive a red stone horse. Now that I'm here, progress is meritorious, and retreat is useless. If you are so suspicious and uncertain, it is a mistake to delay for a long time. Besides, once this scheme is leaked, it will be calculated by others. I think it's better to take advantage of this time when Heaven and Man are returning to China, take them by surprise and attack them unprepared, and establish a foundation as soon as possible. This is the best policy. " Pang Tong also repeatedly advised.

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Written in Yantai on August 30th, 20th18 (July 20th in Gregorian calendar).

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