Chapter 402 Go to Liangzhou

From winter to spring, three months have passed unconsciously, and the originally withered trees have gradually sprouted, looking quite fresh and refreshing.

On the official road not far from Yangping Pass, a carriage walked slowly along the road. Dozens of armored soldiers around looked around from time to time to beware of the attack of mountain thieves. The cold eyes were enough to make people dare not underestimate.

Although Wudu County has been occupied by Jingzhou, at this time, Jingzhou has not had time to clean up the mountain bandits from all over the world, especially after the war, dozens of soldiers who fled everywhere gathered together to become the king.

Or because he has just experienced the war, there are not many pedestrians along the way, and the curtains of the carriage are opened from time to time to reveal a majestic face.

As night fell, dozens of soldiers had already found a suitable place to camp. Dozens of people divided into several teams to build simple defenses around the camp. Soon after, a pile of bonfires were lit up.

The door of the carriage opened, and a middle-aged man in his thirties bent down to get out of the carriage and looked at the completely dark.

"Your Excellency, there is no county seat or village within ten miles. I can only rest here tonight." A young general bowed to the middle-aged man.

"It doesn't matter." The middle-aged man waved his hand and came to the side of the fire and sat down safely, but there was a hidden sigh in his eyes. A few days ago, he was still in Chengdu and had been aired by the Marquis of Minyang for several months. He was no longer hope, but he didn't expect that this task would fall on him.

The middle-aged people defected to the Fazheng of Jingzhou with Zhang Song. Since Liu Qi left Yizhou, he seems to have forgotten them for a long time. Except for ordering him and Zhang Song to assist Zhuge Liang, there are no other orders.

If it hadn't been for Zhang Song's obstruction and Zhuge Liang's persuasion, he would have left Yizhou and gone to other places.

I didn't expect that when Liu Qi's order came again a few months later, he was asked to travel to Liangzhou, the wild land.

This time, he did not hesitate at all and immediately agreed. For nothing else, there are only a few sentences in the order, but full of ambitious intentions.

In half a year, the situation in the world has changed greatly. The most powerful princes in the world collapsed overnight, and Cao Cao, who was in the four wars, unexpectedly became the most powerful princes in the world at this time.

Although Jingzhou has also annexed Yizhou and expanded nearly twice as much, it is still a little overstretched compared with Cao Cao.

Among other things, the tens of thousands of cavalry under Cao Cao's command are not what Jingzhou can compete with. The north is different from the south. The terrain in the north is flat and conducive to the impact of cavalry. Tens of thousands of cavalry can even be several times their own soldiers under favorable circumstances. Even under unfavorable circumstances, they can still defeat at least twice the enemy. .

No one dares underestimate the power of the cavalry.

The biggest advantage of the south is the navy, but the north has always been dry, which is not conducive to the navy at all. Nevertheless, Jingzhou's strength is enough to protect himself, but Fa Zheng saw the great ambition in Liu Qi's heart.

Only such a person can let him give full play to his talents.

The people in Liangzhou are strong, and the horses are extremely good. If Liangzhou can be occupied, the last short board of Jingzhou will also be connected, and then the power of Jingzhou will definitely rise another step.

This time, Han Sui and Ma Teng fought fiercely for several months, and the two sides did not win or lose. It was a good time for Jingzhou to enter Liangzhou, but Jingzhou needed an excuse.

Although Ma Teng and Han Sui are not at odds with each other, they also know the truth that their lips are dead and their teeth are cold. The two people have fought fiercely and have great hatred, but every time external forces attack Liangzhou, the two can temporarily join hands to expel them out.

The two have been in Liangzhou for more than ten years. Even if the two are not good at managing, they firmly control Liangzhou. If Jingzhou attacks Liangzhou, it will definitely encounter the joint resistance of the two forces, which is extremely unfavorable to Jingzhou.

"In the final analysis, there are still no cavalry. If there are tens of thousands of cavalry under the master's command and cooperate with the pawns in Jingzhou, even if Han Sui and Ma Teng join hands, they will not be afraid." Fa Zheng's eyes were fierce. The purpose of his trip to Liangzhou this time was not only to let the Jingzhou army enter Liangzhou, but also for the horses of Liangzhou.

Then Fa Zheng smiled bitterly in his heart: "Speaking of which, Liu Qi hasn't even seen me. He actually handed over the matter of Liangzhou to me. I really don't know if he really knows my talent, or because he did it from the perspective of Zibu and Kong Ming."

After staying in Chengdu for several months, Zhuge Liang valued him very much and even took the initiative to take care of some things in Yizhou. He even knew that Zhuge Liang had written to Liu Qi several times to recommend him.

As for Zhang Song, he is also his best friend, and he has also written to Liu Qi several times to recommend him.

"Well, Liu Qi is not very powerful, but there are many capable people under his command. Kong Ming went to Yizhou to manage Yizhou in a good way for a few months. Although there is my assistance, it is really poisonous to be able to grasp the situation in Yizhou so accurately.

When Zhuge Liang's eyes flashed, when Zhuge Liang arrived in Yizhou, although Yizhou had surrendered to Jingzhou, the forces everywhere were also ready to move. Zhuge Liang was able to grasp the weaknesses of each force and quietly turn the contradictions of these forces into invisible. Such a means really shocked him.

Nanman Meng Huo has long coveted the land of Yizhou for a long time. This time, Liu Zhang surrendered to Jingzhou. Yizhou is a time of chaos, and it is also a good time for Meng Huo to go north.

Before March, he received the news of the Nanman movement. He even thought that Meng Huo was going north, but he was suppressed by Zhuge Liang's letter.

"I heard that Pang Shiyuan under Liu Qi's command, Xu Yuanzhi's talent is no less than Kong Ming, and Jia Xu is the poisoner who disturbs the whole world. What means did Liu Qi use to make these people work for him at ease?"

Thinking of this, Fa Zheng shook his head again. He had already worked for Liu Qi, and he was even more willing and did not have any reluctance.

With a flash of light in his eyes, Liu Qi's means are really good, and maybe he can really dominate the world.

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While Fa was leaving for Liangzhou, hundreds of soldiers in Xuchang also escorted a horse and slowly drove out of the gate. A famous soldier around the carriage sat on the horse and looked around coldly. He was the most elite tiger and leopard knight under Cao Cao's command.

As soon as the team came out of the gate, the speed suddenly increased, and the direction was Liangzhou.

The two middle-aged men in the carriage sat opposite each other. They were Du Xi, the emperor's son-in-law Du Xi, who is now in full bloom in Xudu, and Yang Xiu, who was embarrassed by the horse.

"Dezu, don't be sad all day long. This time, I went to Liangzhou to recruit Han Sui and Ma Teng under the order of my lord. I took you with me so that you could give you a credit, which is also a peace of your heart." Du Xi shook his head and said that Yang Xiu had lost his ordinary heart since he was tricked by the horse a few months ago. He was really too careful.

"Well, doesn't Zixu know my situation at this time? Although the master didn't say anything, he must be suspicious of me in his heart. Isn't it that you don't know the master's suspicious temperament?" Yang Xiu smiled bitterly. He knew Cao Cao too well. Although he was very capable and good at controlling his forces, he was suspicious that he had never changed.

"You are so careful. Nowadays, many people in Xu are trembling all day long. They secretly colluded with Yuan Shao. There are not many people who know about it. If the master wants to do it, he will also look for them. How can he find you?" Du Xi said with a sneer.

Yang Xiu shook his head and didn't say anything. It's true that these people colluded with Yuan Shao. It's indeed a heinous crime, but there are more than dozens of people who have colluded with Yuan Shao. The so-called law does not blame the public. Even if Cao Cao really defeated Yuan Shao, if he wants to quickly stabilize people's hearts, he will not do anything to these people.

Du Xi ignored what Yang Xiu thought and said angrily, "Han Sui and Ma Teng have been betrayed several times, which is really annoying. After the lord defeated Yuan Shao this time, I will definitely write a letter for the lord to take down these two people. Jingzhou is also abominable. It is annoying to dare to publicly fund Ma Teng and break the balance of Liangzhou.

Although the two major forces in Liangzhou are eyeing Cao Cao, they also wonderfully reach a balance. Even if there is some threat to Cao Cao, there is no concern. Now that Jingzhou breaks this balance is definitely not good news for Cao Cao.

Therefore, even if the person is not in Xudu, he also ordered Du Xi to go to Liangzhou and stabilize the two sides for the time being.

"It's also hateful to say that Liu Qi and He De actually annexed Yizhou, and Liu Zhang was also incompetent. He actually lost a huge Yizhou in such a short time." Speaking of this, Du Xi's face is already full of gloomy color.

"However, Liu Qi will not be proud for a long time. When the master returns, he will definitely kill Liu Qi and annex the land of Jingzhou and Yizhou."

Yang Xiu, who was beside him, shook his head secretly. His good friend had completely defected to Cao Cao, and there was no respect for the emperor and the Han clan.

I couldn't help but feel sad. It was undoubtedly an extremely wise decision to join Cao Cao before Du's attack. Now the Du family is in the limelight.

With the Du family, the Yang family is now more and more bleak. Although his father is still in a high position, he does not have much real power, and he is squeezed out of the core by Cao Cao's direct forces. If it hadn't been for his father's means, I'm afraid that the Yang family would have been expelled from Xu Du.

"I hope the prince can become a talent. At that time, my Yang family may still have a chance." Yang Xiu narrowed his eyes. The prince he said naturally referred to Cao Zhi. Although he was close to Cao Pi and Cao Zhi at the same time, he loved Cao Zhi more. Both of them were very similar in temperament.

As for Cao Pi, although he also attaches great importance to it, he does not intend to help Cao Pi. As for Cao Pi, Cao Zhi is obviously more favored by Cao Cao.