Chapter 184 Chapter 27 Wei Wu Ru Qiyong (8)

Although Liu Bei did not immediately lead an army to aid Sun Quan, Liu Bei's military adviser Pang Tong borrowed the name of this incident to collect Xichuan. A year ago, Pang Tong took refuge in Liu Bei.He is from Xiangyang, his style name is Shiyuan, and his Taoist name is Mr. Fengchu. He is as famous as "Wolong" Zhuge Liang.When Zhou Yu died of illness and Lu Su succeeded him, Lu Su recommended him to Sun Quan.But Sun Quan saw that Pang Tong was born with thick eyebrows, raised nose, black face and short beard, and he described it strangely. After talking with him, he felt that the words were not speculative, so he didn't use it.Later, Lu Su occupied Kongming and recommended it to Liu Bei. Liu Bei also judged people by their appearance, so he asked him to work as a magistrate of Leiyang County.After Pang Tong took office, he only drank alcohol every day and ignored political affairs. People complained and heard about it from Liu Bei.Liu Bei was angry and dismissed him.So Pang Tong wanted to go again.At this time, when Lu Su heard the news, he immediately wrote a letter to Liu Bei, saying: "How can you dare to work for Pang Tong when you govern a county with an area of ​​less than a hundred miles? At least let him be the governor or not. Show his talent." Zhuge Liang also tried his best again.Only then did Liu Bei wake up, and he was ashamed. He immediately summoned Pang Tong formally.The treatment is second only to Zhuge Liang, and at the same time as Zhuge Liang, he served as a general in the army.

When Pang Tongtong took office, he suggested that Liu Bei take Xichuan.However, Liu Bei has always been reluctant to go because he and Liu Zhang share the same family.It just so happened that Zhang Song, one of Liu Zhang's subordinates, and Wei Fazheng, the military counselor, wanted to surrender and were willing to donate Yizhou as an internal response, and Pang Tong even echoed it. Zhang Song is short and capable, with dissolute behavior, but he has no hindrance in eloquence, and often has profound insights, which surpass ordinary people.Zhang Song was conceited that his talents surpassed those of the current generation, but Liu Zhang was mediocre and ineffective, leaving his talents nowhere to be used, so he often sighed secretly, and at the same time, he secretly paid attention.

When Liu Zhang heard that Cao Cao had won Jingzhou the previous year, he was very shocked and sent Zhang Song to meet Cao Cao to express his respect.Cao Cao won easily at that time, and Liu Bei also fled in embarrassment. Zhang Song, who was not good-looking, did not think that he was an important role, so he did not accept him cordially as usual.However, Yang Xiu, the chief secretary, knew Zhang Song's ability, so he urged Cao Cao to hire Zhang Song as an official in the court. Zhang Song originally intended to surrender to Cao Cao.Unexpectedly, Cao Cao, who is famous for his favorite recruiting of sages, refused. Zhang Song felt it was a great shame and resentment, and immediately returned to Yizhou. He suggested that Liu Zhang sever ties with Cao Cao and make friends with Liu Bei. Liu Zhang immediately agreed.

Cao Cao never dreamed that it was his arrogance this time that ruined his dream of unifying the world and split the world into three.Before the Battle of Chibi, he still had a broad mind. He could surrender with Zhang Xiu's hatred, shake hands and talk joyously, be promoted to rank, and be able to surrender with the madness of Xu You and Bing Hou. , eager to welcome him, but Zhang Song's appearance cannot be tolerated! And if you can face Zhang Song with the same mind as before, and with Zhang Song's ability, why can't you sacrifice Yizhou and leave Liu Bei without a place to stand, how can the world be divided into three?

From then on, Zhang Song paid full attention to Liu Bei's movements.There happened to be a person who also paid attention to Liu Bei. He was born in Fufeng, Longxi, and his surname was Fa and his name was Zheng.This person also has high talents, but he has not been reused.Only Zhang Song valued him very much, so the two became friends. One day, Zhang Song once again suggested to Liu Zhang that he should immediately contact Liu Bei to fight against Cao Cao. Liu Zhang asked, "Who should be sent?" Zhang Song recommended Fazheng.When Fazheng came back from the Public Security Bureau to meet Liu Bei, he quietly reported to Zhang Song that Liu Bei was indeed talented, and the two conspired to welcome Liu Bei as the Lord of Yizhou.

Soon after, Cao Cao ordered Zhong Yao, the captain of the Sili school, to attack Zhang Lu and attack Hanzhong, which is adjacent to Yizhou.When Liu Zhang heard the news, he was deeply terrified.Zhang Song suggested to Liu Zhang: "Cao Cao's army is in the world for no reason. If he has the support of Zhang Lu in Hanzhong and attacks us, who can resist? However, Liu Bei is your ancestor and Cao Cao's enemy. He is proficient in military affairs. His subordinates Guan Yu and Zhang Fei , Zhao Yun, and famous "Wolong" and "Fengchu" like Zhuge Liang and Pang Shiyuan as counselors, if we can invite him to join us in an alliance to attack Zhang Lu before Cao Cao, Zhang Lu must surrender. Zhang Luyi If we are defeated, our momentum will become stronger, and even if Cao Cao goes south, there will be nothing he can do.

"Moreover, the generals in this state, such as Pang Yi and Li Yi, all think that they have made great contributions. They are arrogant and have two ambitions. attack, the people will rebel internally, and Yizhou will definitely be lost!" Liu Zhang thought so, and immediately sent Fazheng to lead 4,000 people to meet Liu Bei.Huang Quan, the master secretary, dissuaded this discussion, saying: "Liu Bei was famous for his bravery. If you invite him to come and treat him as a subordinate, he will definitely not be satisfied. But if you treat him as a guest, how can a country tolerate two masters?" ?If the guests come here with the safety of Mount Tai, then you, the master, will be in danger like a pile of eggs. Why don't you discuss everything later, close the border, and wait for the general situation of the world to stabilize."

Liu Zhang believed that such a passive posture could only be beaten by others, so he did not adopt it.Huang Quan remonstrated again, and Liu Zhang expelled him from Chengdu, and went to Guanghan to serve as the governor. Therefore, Fazheng went to Jingzhou and offered secret advice to Liu Bei: "With the general's talent and wisdom, he just took advantage of Liu Zhang's stupidity and cowardice. Zhang Song is the most important role around him, and he is used as an internal agent to seize Yizhou. It is easy to seize Yizhou. The situation in Yizhou , just wait for the general to collect it."

Liu Bei was still hesitant due to old reasons. Pang Tong said: "Jingzhou is desolate and dilapidated, the talents are exhausted, and there are Cao Cao in the north and Sun Quan in the east, so it is difficult to develop outward. However, Yizhou has a population of one million households, fertile land and rich property. It has the reputation of 'Tianfu'. If you can collect it as your own capital, why not worry about not succeeding in the great cause!" Liu Bei shook his head and said: "Currently, Cao Cao is the only one who is in the same position as me. He is strict, but I am lenient; he is fierce, but I am kind; he is deceitful, but I am faithful; --- Only by doing the opposite of Cao Cao can you succeed. Now, for the sake of small profits, I am actually asked to abandon faith and face the world, how will I deal with the aftermath?"

Pang Tong patiently explained: "In the era of war, one person can't stabilize the world by sticking to a certain principle. Knowing how to eat the weak, annexing the ignorant, and rebelling against the obedient, these seemingly unrighteous behaviors, if there is no reason How could the ancients appreciate the reasoning that should be done under special circumstances? You might as well confer Liu Zhang a vast fief afterwards, so that righteousness will not be lacking. If we stick to principles and pay attention to trustworthiness, regardless of the imminent actual situation, the result will be another What will happen? It’s not about being snatched by others.”

Liu Bei was finally convinced, and ordered Kong Ming, Guan Yu and others to stay in Jingzhou, and led tens of thousands of infantry into Yizhou. Liu Zhang ordered the counties and counties along the way to supply all the materials needed by Liu Bei's army at any time.Therefore, after Liu Bei entered Yizhou, he felt like returning to his hometown.Liu Zhang personally led 30,000 infantry cavalry. The vehicles were luxurious, and the color and luster matched the sunlight, dazzling the eyes and ears. They met Liu Bei in Fu County.