Chapter 7 Zhang Song: Brotherhood

Liu Bei took Jingzhou, but he didn't sit still for a few days, and Jiangdong Sun Quan kept sending people to ask for it, which made him very upset. He thought, it would be great if I had a bigger territory, so that I would not only have a foothold, but also be able to compete with Sun Quan and Cao Cao.For example, Xichuan can be brought over. It's like telepathy.At this time, a person in Xichuan was thinking that there is no Ming Lord to guard such a good place in Xichuan, so it would be great if Liu Bei could be the Lord of Xichuan. The man who was looking forward to the Ming Lord in Xichuan was called Zhang Song, and he was a friend of Liu Zhang's tent in Xichuan.

Zhang Song doesn't look very good.He has a narrow forehead, a sharp head, a sharp nose, and exposed teeth. He is less than five feet long, but he is extremely eloquent, with a sonorous voice, and his words are like a bronze bell. Zhang Song is an ambitious person, and he doesn't want to be mediocre under Liu Zhang.He wanted to hand over Xichuan to Liu Bei, the lord of the Ming dynasty.He decided to go to Jingzhou himself. Before Zhang Song came to Jingzhou, he had a dispute with his elder brother, Zhang Su, the prefect of Guanghan. Zhang Su said, does my brother want to dedicate Xichuan to Liu Bei?

Zhang Song said, exactly. Zhang Su said that the ancients said that a strong woman does not marry two husbands, and a loyal minister does not serve two masters. When we were poor, our two brothers went to Liu Zhang, and Liu Zhang never gave up and took them in.I have followed him for many years, and his kindness to us is as great as a mountain, but now you dedicate his land to Liu Bei, who is in vain, in an attempt to become a high-ranking official under Liu Bei.Shouldn't this behavior be condemned? Zhang Song said, otherwise, as the saying goes, a good bird chooses a tree to live in, and a good minister chooses a master to serve.Although Liu Zhang is the master of Xichuan, he is not qualified for his position.He has a dark and weak nature, he listens and believes, and has no opinion. It is impossible for such people to defend the territory, let alone expand the territory and make contributions.In the past few years, I have been worried about Xichuan's prospects.I think that even if we try our best, we can't prevent Xichuan from changing hands.Instead of sitting and waiting for others to choose us, we should take the initiative to choose the Lord.Looking at the world, only Liu Bei is trustworthy. If he can take over Xichuan, it will be the blessing of the people of Xichuan and the luck of the Han Dynasty.

Zhang Su said, but why didn't you dedicate Xichuan to Cao Gong, but why did you dedicate it to Liu Bei? Zhang Song said that in today's world, only those who are smart and honest can be called Mingzhu.Cao Cao is smart, dishonest, and too violent, and the world calls him a national thief, not a wise master.Although Liu Zhang is honest but not smart, he will be controlled by others, and he is not a master.Only Liu Bei is smart and honest, benevolence and righteousness are spread all over the world, and he has always had great ambitions and good plans.The ancients said that the dragon is not a thing in the pond, but it rides the thunder to go to the sky.In the future, Liu Bei will be able to conquer the universe and become king and hegemony.

Zhang Su said that there is a fish in the South China Sea. It is not satisfied with living freely in the sea, but hopes to go to the shore to be bathed in the sun, thinking that is the most ideal state.When one day, it was washed on the beach and wanted to go back to the sea, it was too late, and it was finally roasted to death by the sun.You did a good job under Liu Zhang in Xichuan, but now you want to lure Liu Bei into Sichuan. How is this different from a fish leaving the sea to bask on the shore? Zhang Song said, I heard that there is a kind of bird in the north that lies in its nest all day long and refuses to move a step. When it is hungry, it opens its mouth, imagining that some small insects in the sky will accidentally fall into its mouth; It doesn't want to come out to strengthen its nest, and it either starves to death or freezes to death. Isn't that sad?I also heard that there is a bird in the North Sea named Peng, which spreads its wings like clouds in the sky, and flaps its wings like a whirlwind to fly to a height of 90,000 miles. No one knows how far its ambition is.Whose life do you think is more valuable?I think I am this bird named Dapeng, not the fish that burned to death on the shore.

Zhang Su said that Boyi and Shuqi were ancient sages, and they loved each other so deeply that they would rather starve to death on Mount Shouyang than be separated.Now, you want to help Liu Bei take Xichuan, and I want to help Liu Zhang guard Xichuan, like water and fire are incompatible.Brother should think about the friendship between Boyi and Shuqi, and don't do things that make you and my brothers kill each other. Zhang Song said that Boyi and Shuqi abolished state affairs for the sake of brotherhood, which is not advisable. I've made up my mind, brother, stop talking. Zhang Song left Xichuan with a sigh of relief.He suddenly changed his mind: Maybe the eldest brother is right, why should I dedicate Xichuan to Liu Bei instead of Cao Cao?It's better to go to Xudu first to meet Cao Cao, investigate secretly, and then make a theory.

Zhang Song came to Xudu with the topographic map of Xichuan in his arms, and met Cao Cao.Seeing Zhang Song's ugly appearance, Cao Cao already disliked it, and seeing Zhang Song's words collide, he was even more bored. At that time, he had just defeated Ma Chao and pacified Xiliang, and he was so proud that he didn't care about Xichuan.Zhang Song felt that he had a treasure in his sleeve, and he didn't take Cao Cao to heart.The two actually quarreled in Xiangfu.Where did Cao Cao eat this trick? He ordered Zhang Song to be beaten out with sticks. After Zhang Song left Xudu, he secretly pinched the topographic map of Xichuan, and said in his heart, it's no fault of me, you should regret it.

He turned to Jingzhou to meet Liu Bei.Liu Bei and Cao Cao's attitudes are completely opposite, one is in the sky and the other is in the ground.He was very polite to Zhang Song, he treated Zhang Song with extra courtesy, good food and drink, good hospitality, he only talked about friendship, not politics, and he didn't even talk about taking Xichuan at all.Zhang Song was about to leave, Liu Bei sent him to the Shili Changting Pavilion, took him by the hand and said, don't know when he will hear the teacher's teaching again.Said, but also shed a few drops of tears.This moved Zhang Song very much.

This is the true Lord of Benevolence.Zhang Song thought. How can I give up such a master?He willingly handed over the topographic map of Xichuan. With tears in his eyes, Zhang Song said, Xichuan is lucky to know the Lord. Liu Bei took the picture and was polite, which moved Zhang Song even more. Under Zhang Song's planning, Liu Bei quickly entered Xichuan.After a hard fight, they approached Chengdu. But at this critical moment, Zhang Song was arrested by Liu Zhang because someone informed him.The whistleblower was none other than his elder brother Zhang Su. That day, Zhang Su drank with Zhang Song at Zhang Song's house.

Zhang Song was very proud, and showed off to Zhang Su, "Look, Liu Bei is about to become the master of Xichuan, just watch it." Zhang Su cried and said, brother, how can you do this?We are honored by Liu Zhang's kindness, why do I always feel in a trance. Zhang Song smiled, and when Uncle Liu Huang arrives in Chengdu, I will cooperate with the inside and outside, and the big thing will be done. I can display my talents and live up to my life's wishes.I will also recommend you to Uncle Huang, so that you will have a good opportunity to display your talents. Zhang Song also described the grand blueprint of Xichuan to Zhang Su. Zhang Song let out a sigh of relief and said, I have finally made it through.

Zhang Su said, yes, you have finally made it through. Zhang Su left Zhang Song's mansion, instead of going home, he went to a tavern to drink. The wine was drunk glass by glass, but the dishes did not move.Zhang Su was very conflicted. He remembered many past events. The relationship between the two brothers is extraordinary.Parents died young, and the brothers lived with their uncle.Uncle treats them like brothers, but aunt dislikes them very much.When I see them eating and drinking, I get angry, and I often stare and show my face.When he eats, he often saves half a steamed bun and puts it in his sleeve, secretly giving it to Zhang Song.Once, my aunt found out and scolded me badly. He had no choice but to take Zhang Song out to make a living. Fortunately, he met kind-hearted people who helped them study.Both Zhang Su and Zhang Song are very smart, especially Zhang Song, who has a very good memory and never forgets it. Later, the two brothers went to Liu Zhang with their ideals and talents, but they encountered heavy rain on the way and trapped them in the mountains.He put the heaviest clothes on his younger brother and gave him the only remaining dry food.I wore single clothes and endured hunger and hunger, so I finally saw Liu Zhang.Liu Zhang treated them well and appointed them officials.Originally, life was going well, but my younger brother wanted to dedicate Xichuan to Liu Bei, the big-eared thief.How can this be?Isn't this rebellious?En will revenge ah. He, Zhang Su, also has ambitions, and he also knows that Liu Zhang is cowardly, not the master of keeping his career, and Xi Chuan will belong to others.However, whoever offered Xichuan, neither of us brother can offer it. Talent and virtue, the most important thing is virtue.To betray one's benefactor is to lose morality. One cup on the left, one cup on the right, I don't know how many cups I drank.Zhang Su's mind was like a movie, thinking a lot.The more I think about it, the more chaotic I get. Finally, Zhang Su pushed the wine glass, stood up, and left the shop.After beating the horse and whipping the whip, he went to his brother's door again, trying to persuade him to go in, but he wandered around the door for a long time, but finally didn't go in.He knew his younger brother's temper, if he was certain of one thing, even nine bulls would not be able to pull it back. And, by this time, it was too late, too late. Besides, his eloquence is no match for his younger brother.Maybe it will be said by the younger brother to a front. Alas, there is no turning back.Zhang Su gritted his teeth, turned around and mounted his horse, and came directly to see Liu Zhang. Liu Zhang had already rested, and when he heard that Zhang Su came to see him, he was a little impatient, and told his subordinates, what time is it, he is nervous, let him go back to rest, and come back tomorrow. His subordinates said that he said he had something urgent to report. Liu Zhang was furious, he had to talk about something urgent now.The sky is falling? His subordinates said that he said it was a matter of Xichuan's survival. Liu Zhang yawned, and then said, let him come in. When Zhang Su saw Liu Zhang, he fell to his knees and shouted, my lord, my brother Zhang Song is going to rebel. Liu Zhang was wearing pajamas, sitting on the bed, he couldn't believe it, you are joking. Really.Zhang Su took out a letter.It turned out that Zhang Su had secretly obtained a letter between Zhang Song and Liu Bei. When Liu Zhang saw the letter, he jumped up from the bed and was furious.An order was sent to copy Zhang Song's family and behead him. Poor Zhang Song was arrested while he was still asleep.He looked up to the sky and sighed: I will die with regret if I fail to see Uncle Liu enter Chengdu! Liu Zhang said, even if Liu Bei enters Chengdu, he won't be able to see you anymore. I'm afraid he has already forgotten you. Zhang Song is dead, and Nei Ying is gone, but the time is ripe for Liu Bei to occupy Xichuan. No matter how hard Liu Zhang and his civil servants and generals try, they can't stop Liu Bei from entering Chengdu.Soon, Liu Zhang surrendered, and Liu Bei entered Chengdu as expected. The whole city celebrated, and both civil and military officials were rewarded.Someone said to Liu Bei that Zhang Song, who has made the most contribution, has not been rewarded by you. Liu Bei thought, yes, where did Zhang Song go?Why didn't you come to see me? It's too shameful. The man said that Zhang Song had already been executed by Liu Zhang. how could be?Isn't Zhang Song very witty and careful. The man said that he was betrayed. who? His elder brother Zhang Su. How can an older brother betray a younger brother? Liu Bei ordered someone to find Zhang Su. Liu Bei said, you killed your brother's family for the sake of your own glory and wealth, which is too heartless and ungrateful. Without fear on his face, Zhang Su said, "Zhang Song and I are brothers' righteousness, which is private; Liu Zhang and I are the monarch's and ministers' righteousness, public.How can I abolish the public with the private. Liu Bei said, forget it, let's not talk about the past, are you willing to create a great cause with me? Zhang Su said, now I just want to die quickly, and begged Ming Gong to bury me with Zhang Song, so as to make up for the righteousness of my brother who was abandoned by me. Liu Bei said, you are too serious, who are you going to do with?There is nothing better than being alive. Zhang Su shook his head, my brother's death is not worth it, he took a step forward and died after touching the pillar. Liu Bei sighed.Left and right all shed tears. Liu Bei buried their brothers together in a cave called "Brothers Tomb". Liu Bei was very moved, but he quickly forgot about it. Because he is very busy, Xi Chuan needs him to clean up a lot of things. What's more, these dead people no longer mean much to him, and more living people need to be used.