Chapter 573 Liu Zhang's move

The next morning, as soon as the gate of Wancheng City opened, there were people heading in the direction of Yizhou.

However, Liu Zhang was overjoyed when he learned that Lv Bu had made him king. He quickly summoned officials to discuss and said, "Lv Bu and I have always had no intersection. Now Lv Bu's strength is strong, and it is difficult to be powerful in the world. Yuan Shu, Cao Cao, Yuan Shao and Lv Bu are evil. As a result, they are defeated one after another. Now that Lv Bu has made me king, how should I deal with it? Tell me quickly.

"Master, Lv Bu's strength is strong, and no one in the world can resist it. Since Lv Bu has made the lord king and publicizes it to the lord, it is better to send someone to send some money, grain and cloth to congratulate Lv Bu on his position as the regent, so as to tie Lv Bu. If Lv Bu can't unify the world, the lord can naturally live in Shu. If so Lv Bu can unify the world, and the lord has paved a way for himself. Seeing Liu Zhang's question, Fa Zheng next to him said.

"Mr. Fazheng's words are not good. Lv Bu is ambitious and his ambition is in the world. Now he is in the position of a group of princes without authorization. Obviously, he does not pay attention to the Emperor Xian. As a descendant of the Han Dynasty, how can he be with Lv Bu? Isn't this to make people all the world laugh and shame their ancestors?" After listening to Fa Zheng's opinion, Yang Song, who was beside him, said with some disdain. Obviously, he did not agree with Fa Zheng's opinion.

"Well, I have lived in Shu for a long time. Although I also have the ambition to revive the Han Dynasty, my strength is not good. On that day, Yang Biao and other old ministers asked me to send troops to Luoyang. I was very willing, but Zhang Lu was a disaster in Hanzhong. Even if I wanted to send troops, it was difficult." Hearing Yang Song's words, Liu Zhang also sighed. At that time, when Yang Biao and others were invited to the throne, Liu Zhang was still very moved. At that time, Zhang Lu in Hanzhong had already held the army and was not willing to listen to Liu Zhang's dispatch. In desperation, Liu Zhang could only blackmail Zhang Lu's mother and brother, but he could not. What benefits did Liu Zhang finally make a completely counter-purpose decision with Zhang Lu and kill Zhang Lu's mother's younger brother. After that, the two families fought from time to time and did not give in to each other.

"Since the lord has such an idea, why not take advantage of Lv Bu's action against Hebei to send troops to Hanzhong and pact down Hanzhong at one stroke? In this way, the lord can not only greatly increase his strength, but also open the road to the Central Plains." Seeing that Liu Zhang had the intention to develop and grow, Yang Song said aside.

"Lord, this matter may not be appropriate. Our army is now fighting with Zhang Lu. If Lv Bu takes the opportunity to enter, how can our army resist?" Seeing that Liu Zhang already had the intention to fight in Hanzhong, Fa Zheng next to him couldn't help saying with some worry.

"Sir, I'm too worried. I have a unique geographical location in Shuzhong. It's easy to defend and difficult to attack. We have always been the only one attacking others. How can others attack? For many years, we have been adhering to the strategy of defending our land and protecting ourselves, but now, if we are not in a hurry to strengthen our strength, I'm afraid we can only wait to die. Once Lv Bu calms down Hebei and turns around, we will never have a chance. Seeing that there are different opinions, Yang Song insisted.

"I'm afraid that if we take Hanzhong, the situation may not get better. If we are taken advantage of it again, it will be difficult to protect it." At this time, Fa Zheng also sighed. Fa Zheng is not an unlearned person. The current situation faced by Liu Zhang's forces, the way of nature, the self-protection strategy that has persisted for many years, has saved Yizhou, but it has also made him lose the best period of development. However, thinking about it, it seems not too bad to fight at this time. So Fa Zheng sighed and said nothing more.

"Your Excellency, someone outside the door asked for a meeting, saying that there was something important to report." At this moment, a soldier suddenly broke in outside the door and said to the crowd.

"Is everything so important that it interrupts us to discuss major events?" Being interrupted by the soldiers, Liu Zhang obviously felt a little unhappy, so he shouted.

"The Lord is angry." At this time, Fa Zheng quickly stood up and stopped Liu Zhang. Then he turned to the soldier and asked, "What's the important thing?"

"For details, the visitor did not say anything. The visitor only said that he was from Wancheng and said that he had important military information, so the little one took the liberty to report." Obviously, the soldier was also scared by Liu Zhang and replied with some fear.

"What? From Wancheng? And important military information?" After listening to the soldier's answer, Yang Song beside him also felt that the situation was serious and said in surprise.

"In that case, please come quickly." At this time, Liu Zhang finally came back and said quickly.

Soon after, a young man was approached by a soldier. The young man was obviously dressed up from other places.

"Who are you? Do you have any military information to report to me?" Seeing someone coming, Yang Song, who was beside him, asked.

"It is General Zhang Liao who sat down as a lieutenant. This time, under the order of General Zhang Liao, he came to visit Liu Zhang, the king of Chengdu." As soon as the young man saw Liu Zhang, he quickly saluted Liu Zhang and said.

"Ha ha, your general Zhang Liao's prestige, although I'm far away from Shuzhong, I've heard of it for a long time, like thunder. I don't know if your general asked you to come to my poor and remote place. What can you teach me?" Although Lv Bu is strong and Zhang Liao is Lv Bu's favorite general, Liu Zhang must be a relative of the Han Dynasty. He is still a little dissatisfied with such a small lieutenant sent by Zhang Liao. The position of a lieutenant must be a little low, and Liu Zhang must be a prince now.

"Ha ha, my general sent me to proclaim the good news for the king of Chengdu." The lieutenant didn't care about Liu Zhang's attitude, but said with a smile.

"The good news? If Zhang Liao wants to congratulate me on being the king of Chengdu, it will be a little late, but it doesn't matter. I will definitely prepare a generous gift for you to take back. Hearing what the lieutenant said, Liu Zhang shook his head and said with a smile.

"The king of Chengdu was wrong. I didn't do it for this. My general heard that there was some festival between the king of Chengdu and the king of Hanzhong, so he specially asked Xiao to come to make peace for the two families. They must be the princes of the imperial court. In the future, they will also need Jin Cheng to cooperate and work together for the prosperity of the Han Dynasty. Seeing Liu Zhang like this, the lieutenant also said with a smile.

"Well, if I kill Zhang Lu's mother and brother Zhang Lu, won't give up? Will Zhang Lu be obedient if you, a little lieutenant, stand up and say two words?" After listening to the captain's words, Liu Zhang snorted coldly.

"In this way, Zhang Lu, the king of Hanzhong, and the king of Chengdu, have a deep hatred?" Hearing Liu Zhang's words, the lieutenant suddenly changed the topic and said.

"How is it? I'm afraid you're going to go for nothing this time. Liu Zhang said angrily.

"Hahaha, so my general will be relieved." Unexpectedly, the lieutenant actually laughed and said, "To be honest, my general has rectified the soldiers and horses in Wancheng and wants to attack Hanzhong. He is afraid that the king of Chengdu will send troops to help the king of Hanzhong, so he sent me to explore the truth. Today, I got the king of Chengdu's statement, and I can finally go back to hand it. Poor. Please forgive the king of Chengdu for the offense just now.

The lieutenant's attitude suddenly changed, which made Liu Zhang and others a little confused. Unexpectedly, such a small lieutenant was so cunning that he was talking to himself for a long time.

"I don't know when General Zhang Liao is going to take action against Hanzhong. At that time, our army can also help a little." Just when Liu Zhang didn't know how to deal with it, Fa Zheng beside him spoke.

"This? I'm afraid it's not good to have the soldiers and horses of Yizhou, right? Hearing Fa Zheng's words, the lieutenant obviously said uncomily.

"Ha ha, it is our responsibility to contribute to the court. What's the matter? My lord is the king of benevolence and righteousness. General Zhang Liao sent troops to attack Zhang Lu. How can my general not send troops to fight?" At this time, Yang Song on one side also looked back and blinked at Liu Zhang and said.

"I really can't make the decision at this time. Let's go back and talk to General Zhang Liao before replying to you." Speaking of this, the captain obviously said with some embarrassment.

"So, I'm here to work. I'll wait for your news." At this time, Fa Zheng came forward and sent the lieutenant out and said.

"If Zhang Liao wants to take action against Hanzhong, can't he just get rid of Zhang Lu? Why should we send troops to help Zhang Liao? After the lieutenant left, Liu Zhang asked the two of them. Although Liu Zhang did not understand the meaning of the two people just now, Fa Zheng and Yang Song were both very trusted by Liu Zhang. Liu Zhang understood what they absolutely saw, so he asked as soon as the lieutenant Fang left.

"Master, please think about it. If Zhang Liao takes Hanzhong, what will he do next?" At this time, the law and government said solemnly to Liu Zhang.

"This? Are you saying that Zhang Liao will enter Yizhou after taking Hanzhong? In this way, isn't it dangerous for us in Yizhou? Liu Zhang is not a fool, but he didn't turn around for a while. At this time, Fa Zheng reminded him and immediately understood the seriousness of this time.

"So we can only take Hanzhong before Zhang Liao and block Zhang Liao's army outside Hanzhong, so as to truly ensure the safety of Yizhou." Yang Song continued.

"In this way, I understand that it's not easy to win Hanzhong." Liu Zhang also covets Hanzhong in his heart, but Zhang Lu in Hanzhong is not an incompetent person, which makes Liu Zhang still a little worried.

"Zhang Lu in Hanzhong just relies on some rabble. As long as our army suppresses the border and seizes the Yangping Pass, Hanzhong is a gift for our army." Seeing that Liu Zhang was still a little hesitant, Fa Zheng said.

"Okay, that's the decision. Immediately mobilize troops and horses to besiege Yangping Pass." At this time, Liu Zhang was no longer hesitating and suddenly slapped the case in front of him and said.

A few days later, outside Chengdu, banners fluttered, and tens of thousands of soldiers were ready to go. It was Liu Zhang's vanguard army to attack Hanzhong. Due to the sudden incident, Liu Zhang was the only one who could mobilize these troops for a while. Fortunately, the border with Hanzhong has never been peaceful, so there are tens of thousands of troops stationed in Yizhou all year round. In this way, these troops are enough for the short term of this war.