Chapter 603 Hanzhong, Xishu, the last stop to rule the world
As soon as Han Sui died, Xiliang was quickly pacified by Ma Teng.
Ma Teng is now a standard loyal minister of the Han Dynasty. With him guarding Xiliang, Cao Cao and other officials feel more at ease.
Looking at the world, it seems that the only ones left outside the control of the Han court are Zhang Lu of Hanzhong and Liu Zhang of Xishu.
Historically, Cao Cao was unwilling to attack Western Shu, but instead set his sights on Sun Quan in the east of the Yangtze River. On the one hand, it was because Cao Cao was confident in defeating Sun Quan, and on the other hand, it was because the terrain in central Shu was rugged and rugged, making it difficult for a large army to defeat him in a short period of time.
What about victory?
Although attacking Jiangdong would have to face a natural chasm along the Yangtze River, Cao Cao had already captured Jingzhou and had Cai Mao and other generals who were familiar with water warfare. With a little training, Cao Cao should not have a problem creating a naval force that could run rampant across the Yangtze River.
However, attacking Western Shu was different. Facing many mountains and dangerous passes, it would be too difficult for the army to enter Shu if they were not familiar with the terrain. Therefore, Cao Cao did not take the attack on Yizhou seriously.
Now, Cao Cao has obtained the terrain and defense map of Western Shu from Zhang Song.
With this map, the entire Yizhou is like a woman with a full-length dress, her body spread out in front of Cao Cao.
If Cao Cao is not moved, he will really not be a man.
With the defeat of Han Sui, the allied forces of Ma Teng, Zhang Xiu, and Xu Shu gathered in Xiliang. Hanzhong and Shu became the only areas of the Han Dynasty that had not been touched by Cao Cao. Hanzhong and Xishu were facing tremendous pressure.
Before Zhang Song returned, Yizhou Shepherd Liu Zhang didn't know what Cao Cao's attitude towards him was now, so he was worried and couldn't sleep at night.
But what Liu Zhang never expected was that Zhang Song actually went to Xuchang to meet Cao Cao with second thoughts.
At the end of the eleventh year of Jian'an, when Zhang Song was finally about to return to Chengdu.
Liu Zhang, who was looking forward to the stars and the moon and looking forward to Zhang Song's return, found out from the hidden clues he had laid that Zhang Song had betrayed him!
Liu Zhang, who was frightened and angry, indeed took extremely violent actions.
Not only were all members of Zhang Song's family beheaded, but Zhang Song's clan members were also rounded up and killed.
This side of Liu Zhang revealed frightened most people in Shu.
Those Shu people with ulterior motives were suppressed by Liu Zhang's sudden thunderous tactics, but this gave Zhang Ren and other generals who had always taken the lead in the battle a chance to come forward.
Liu Zhang took advantage of the situation and re-employed Zhang Ren and others, allowing them to deploy heavy troops throughout Shu. It seemed that he planned to fight to the death with Cao's army.
At the beginning of spring in the twelfth year of Jian'an,
When Cao Cao suddenly heard the news that Zhang Song had been beheaded, he burst into tears and said, "I regret that I should have let Zhang Song go back. I have lost a great talent!"
After crying, Cao Cao personally visited Lu Yan overnight. He wanted Lu Yan to attack Xishu on his behalf and avenge Zhang Song.
Cao Cao is old.
If he goes to other places with relatively gentle terrain, his body can still bear it for the time being.
But when he wanted to enter Shu, he had to go through mountains and rivers, and even go into deep mountains and forests. He was really afraid that he would die there.
Lu Yan is different.
This guy was obviously a scholar, but he happened to be ranked second in the world in martial arts. If it weren't for his infatuation because he didn't want to disappoint the beautiful woman, Lu Yan might have become the best in the world now.
Lu Yan also felt very sorry for Zhang Song's death.
But now Lu Lingqi is almost six months pregnant and her belly has already bulged. He really doesn't want to leave her at this time.
However, after Lu Lingqi learned of Cao Cao's intention, she took the initiative to persuade Lu Yan to go to Xishu for Cao Cao, because Xishu was the last piece of the puzzle for the Han Dynasty, and it would also be the final place for them to complete their dream of helping the Han Dynasty.
After much hesitation, Lu Yan finally agreed to go to Xishu for Cao Cao.
After receiving Lu Yan's response, Lao Cao was so excited that he almost hugged him and kissed him hard.
Lu Yan quickly pushed away Lao Cao's big face and glanced at Cao Cao, who had gray hair and beard. Lu Yan sighed in his heart:
"Alas, Cao Cao, who always went to the front line no matter what difficulties and obstacles, now looks like he is getting old. Well, in order to let this guy live a few more years, I'd better go to Xichuan myself."
After learning that Lu Yan would lead the army to attack Western Shu alone, the Hussar General's Palace immediately became excited.
Lu Lingqi, with her big belly, directed the servants everywhere to prepare various things for Lu Yan to travel.
And Lu Yan is now entangled by Lu Xun, Chen Dao and Huang Xu.
"Brother! You said you would take us with you next time you go on an expedition!"
"Yes, sir, you can't break your promise and get fat!"
"Take us with you. We can not only lead your horses, serve you tea and pour water, but also go into battle to kill the enemy. How great!"
The flowers in the greenhouse cannot withstand the wind and rain, but the plum blossoms in the cold wind can bloom alone.
After all, you have to experience it before you can grow, so Lu Yan finally agreed to take the four of them with him.
How come there are four?
Because there is another Zhuge Liang who has been wandering outside the house and doesn't know how to speak!
As soon as the news of Zhang Song's death reached Chen Liu, Zhuge Liang's heart flew away.
In his opinion, Xishu was the last wild land of the Han Dynasty that had not been returned to the imperial court, and it might also be his last chance to fight with the army. How could he not be distracted?
Zhuge Liang, Lu Xun, Chen Dao, Huang Xu, and Hao Zhao formed Lu Yan's luxurious think tank and personal bodyguards.
But when entering Sichuan, Lu Yan wanted to enter Guanzhong first, so that Xu Shu and Ma Chao could come to join him, and then he could get help from two elite troops.
At the same time, from north to south, first remove the nail of Zhang Lu in Hanzhong;
Finally, take off Nishikawa,
Unify the great men!
In February of the twelfth year of Jian'an, Zhao Yun married his junior sister Zhou Yan.
On this day, every household in Chenliu County hung up red lanterns, and a festive atmosphere filled the entire Chenliu County.
Moreover, at the wedding of Zhao Yun and Zhou Yan, they also welcomed a special guest.
He is Zhou Yan, who is looking for his younger brother, Zhou Hong, who has been separated for more than ten years!
The two siblings met at their sister's wedding. For Zhou Yan, this day was a veritable double happiness.
March of the twelfth year of Jian'an.
Guo Jia, Xi Zhicai, Cheng Yu and others who traveled thousands of miles back to Chenliu,
They gathered together with Cao Cao, Xun Yu, Xun You, Jia Xu, Cheng Yu and others in the palace of General Hussar.
A farewell banquet was arranged for Lu Yan's expedition to Western Shu.
No one at the banquet said anything about unifying the Han Dynasty, but they told Lu Yan with their actions,
"Just go ahead and do it! We will silently support you and watch you complete the great eternal cause of recovering the country!"
That night, everyone except Lu Yan was very drunk.
That night, Lu Yan sat quietly by the bed and watched Lu Lingqi all night.
The next day, it was still dark.
Lu Yan did not alert anyone, but led the dragon cavalry army, carrying a total of 30,000 Wei troops, quietly left Chenliu County and headed for Chang'an.
Ma Chao's Wolf Cavalry Battalion and Xu Shu's infantry totaled 30,000 people. A total of 60,000 people should be enough to deal with Liu Zhang.
Passing through Luoyang, Lu Yan and others stayed for two days.
During this period, accompanied by Sima Lang in person, we learned about the Luoyang New City, which is about to be completed, as well as the flourishing people's livelihood economy, which is waiting to be revitalized.
After bidding farewell to Sima Lang, Lu Yan and others finally arrived in Chang'an.
The prefect of Chang'an, Sili Xiaowei Zhong Yao, led the civil and military officials in the city to meet him ten miles away from Chang'an city.
It’s getting busier and busier at the end of the year. Alas