After hearing the battle report from Zhao Yun that he brought hundreds of knights and destroyed the Qiang Dao garrison in one fell swoop.

Liu Bei was overjoyed and sincerely sighed, "Zilong is full of courage."

After some emotion.

Zhao Yun reported that Prince Shenlangqiang wanted to compete with his brother for the throne.

Liu Bei thought about it seriously and quickly made up his mind.

Zhao Yun, who had a close relationship with him, always maintained contact with him.

This matter has no interest in our own side.

On the contrary, if we devote all our efforts to the Northern Expedition in the future, it will be an unexpected surprise if Shenlangqiang can help us.

It will also give you unparalleled help in regaining Liangzhou.

Liu Bei naturally had no reason to refuse.

Following Zhao Yun, Ma Chao and his troops returned to Hanzhong County.

Fa Zheng called on all the civil and military personnel in the army to go to the county government to once again persuade Liu Bei to join him and become king.

But...

Although Liu Bei was persuaded by Zhuge Liang's advice, in order to maintain his image among his subordinates, he naturally could not agree easily.

This time, Liu Bei declined again.

But Fazheng heard something beyond the words!

"Xiaozhi, when the emperor is imprisoned in a deep palace, how can I claim the title of king outside?"

This rejection was not as righteous as before.

Fa Zheng is so wise.

He certainly captured Liu Bei's thoughts.

Next.

Nearly half a month has passed.

Time flies to mid-autumn and September.

Liu Feng, the deputy general of the army, had already led his troops eastward along the Han River to reach Shangyong County, completing the handover of military affairs with Zhao Tong.

Zhao's headquarters were on their way back to Hanzhong.

the other side.

Zhuge Liang's eldest brother-in-law Kuai Qi also arrived in Chengdu with his family.

After the military strategist general Zhuge Liang specially arranged a family dinner to welcome the family from the dust.

Within a few days.

Zhuge Liang personally talked with Kuai Qi many times.

It was finally decided.

This person can use it!

He also sent someone to inform Liu Bei of this matter.

Liu Bei also approved it.

But just to be on the safe side.

Kuai Qi's wife, children, children and other relatives had to stay in Chengdu.

He took office alone.

This matter was finalized.

Kuai Qi was also appointed as the governor of Shangyong by Zhuge Liang, sitting in the capital of Shangyong, and taking charge of all government affairs among the three eastern counties.

After he spent a long time traveling long distances to return to Shangyong to hand over government affairs to Mengda, Mengda also went to Zigui County to take up his post.

As for the rest of the local officials, they were all selected and appointed by Kuai Qi.

A lot of government affairs have been deployed.

After the Hanzhong War, everything began to get on track steadily.

At this time, Nanzheng, the capital, also became lively in an instant.

Invitations from all sides came in droves.

Guan Yu, the general who was guarding Jingxiang, and Pang Tong, the military strategist, sent people all the way to persuade Liu Bei to join the army and proclaim himself king.

And Pingxi General Ma Chao, who currently has the highest military rank in the army, also personally wrote a letter requesting to be crowned king.

Later generals such as Zhang Fei, Huang Zhong, and Wu Yi also appeared on the list.

Until now, Zhao Yun is the only general in the army who still has no intention of making any remarks.

At this time, Zhao Tong had returned to Nanzheng City with his troops.

He saw his father standing on the wall of Nanzheng North City at this moment, and his eyes drifted tightly towards the direction of the 800-mile Qinling Mountains.

The expression on his face seemed to be a little uneasy.

He also showed a strong look of worry.

Zhao Tong walked quietly to Zhao Yun, pondered for a long time, and then raised his hands and asked: "Father, all the generals in the army have come together to persuade the lord to proclaim himself king. They are waiting for the name to be rectified, and call on the soldiers and people of all states and counties to fight against Cao's traitors."

"But I don't know why my father doesn't show up?"

As soon as these words fell.

Zhao Tong unconsciously had deep doubts on his face.

In original history, it seems that Zhao Yun did not make any statement when he proclaimed himself king.

Neither expressed opposition nor seconded the motion.

And his official position as General of the Yi Army was not promoted at all until Liu Bei's death.

Zhao Tong was thinking about this at this moment, and he had other thoughts in his heart.

"Perhaps it was because of this incident that my father's career in the court has been stagnant since then?"

"But that doesn't make sense!"

"Although my father didn't come forward to persuade me to join, he didn't explicitly refuse. He just didn't make a statement."

"Besides, when my lord became emperor later, my father also clearly seconded the proposal, but at that time, my father's official position still did not get the slightest promotion. Why is this?"

For a while.

Zhao Tong's thoughts were full of doubts.

I don't know why my father's official career has stagnated since he entered Shu.

It was not until Zhuge Liang took charge of the government that he ushered in a new era.

"Father, everyone in the civil and military circles is urging us to come forward. Even Zhuge Military Advisor thinks that my lord should come forward and proclaim himself king. Why don't you express your opinion?"

As if he had been thinking for a long time, Zhao Tong looked directly at his father and asked in a deep voice.

It seemed like he was asking about his past and present lives.

Questions that are all puzzling!

Why didn't Zhao Yun make the slightest statement on the matter of becoming king?

One word fell.

Zhao Yun also heard the doubtful words between his sons, so he pondered for a moment and looked towards the vaguely visible but towering mountains of the Qinling Mountains outside the north gate.

After being silent for a while, he sighed and said: "Tong'er, in fact, as a father, I don't object to all the ministers admonishing the lord to become king."

"It's just that since Duke Zigong entered Shu, he has always been under the banner that the Han and the traitors are not at odds with each other, and the king's industry is not in peace. This time the Northern Expedition has not yet been successful, so if he rashly declares himself king."

"It may cause outsiders to criticize him and have a negative impact on my lord's reputation."

"Especially most of the ministers under his command, they urge me to become king, they just hope that if the master becomes king, their status will rise accordingly!"

The words end here.

Zhao Yun's face also seemed to show a deep look of worry.

"But becoming king this time is just like what Mr. Fa said!"

"Now all the generals are showing their talents in the battle to conquer Hanzhong. If you don't call yourself king, you won't be able to win over the hearts of the people and gather the faith of the ministers."

"What's more, my lord has been chasing the footsteps of our ancestors hundreds of years ago."

"Hanzhong is the starting point of the glorious Han Dynasty for hundreds of years."

"My lord, by being crowned king here, can also politically inform the people of the world. Even if the Han Dynasty declines, it can revive the Han Dynasty and be reborn."

The words fell slowly.
To be continued...