Chapter 343 Summary after the war, rewards based on merit
Cao Cao left Hanzhong in disgrace, and Liu Bei took complete control of Yizhou.
Liu Bei followed Liu Mang's suggestion, with Ma Chao as the leader and Huang Zhong as the assistant, to jointly guard Hanzhong.
As for Fazheng, he was left to assist the two of them.
Before that, everyone must return to Chengdu first, and then they will be rewarded based on their merits.
When I heard that the army had returned, the city of Chengdu had already been decorated with lights.
The Battle of Hanzhong was not only a hard fight for the frontline soldiers, but also the logistics of both sides.
Zhuge Liang strategized and took the lead with Liu Ba to issue hundreds of coins, and then transported grain and grass from Chengdu.
The Han army had no worries about its logistics, but Cao Cao, who fought from afar, was ultimately overwhelmed by the food and grass problem.
"Sir, we can finally meet again."
Behind Zhuge Liang, in addition to Jiang Wan, Fei Yi and other civil servants, there were also two little guys poking their heads, none other than Jiang Wei and Zhuge Guo.
The Battle of Hanzhong lasted for nearly half a year, and the Han army finally drove Cao Cao away.
"Jiang Wei, I have met senior brother!"
"good!"
Liu Mang stepped forward, touched Jiang Wei's forehead lovingly, and then looked around. How could his woman not come to greet him?
Sure enough, someone behind him directly covered Liu Mang's eyes.
"Having been out on the road for half a year, have you ever thought about our sisters?"
Lu Qiling exhaled fragrant orchid, which made Liu Mang's earlobes itchy.
Sun Shangxiang's strong twin phoenixes were already in Liu Mang's arms.
"Little Cucumber, if you don't come back, I will go with the vixen to find you!"
While Liu Mang was excited, he heard the voices of two lolita.
"Brother Liu Mang! Woohoo! My brother is away, I don't know how much I miss Yinping, right, Yinping?"
"Huh? Sister Xingcai, let's eat well and sleep soundly. We only think of him occasionally..."
Lu Qiling put away her hands, and Liu Mang looked intently. The two little lolita looked more and more beautiful.
Guan Yinping's current double ponytail style makes Liu Mang quite satisfied.
Looking at Zhang Xingcai again, although she is a lolita, she has the figure of a royal sister.
This girl will become a great person in the future!
"Sir, prepare for the celebration banquet!"
Jian Yong laughed loudly, and then he and Chen Dao entered the city to welcome the army.
Everyone was talking and laughing. Brother Mi Zhu and Mi Fang were so excited that they embraced their nephew enthusiastically.
After not seeing each other for half a year, they felt that Liu Mang was taller and had a special temperament.
Just like Guan Yun who looks down upon the world, and like Liu Xuande who has great talent and great virtue!
"We will congratulate your lord on your triumphant return!"
All the civil servants and military officers stationed in Chengdu came out to greet him.
Liu Bei then waved with satisfaction. Just now, the military advisor was only concentrating on greeting the traitor and actually forgot about his lord.
What do you say you are like a fish in water?
Mr. Zhuge, the fish, finally entered the fish pond of the naughty son!
Of course, there are also Pang Shiyuan and Xu Yuanzhi!
Alas!
"My lord, after you have laid such a foundation, don't you want to leave it to the young master in the end?"
Fazheng saw what Liu Bei was thinking and said with a smile: "What's more, the young master made great contributions in the battle in Hanzhong!"
"When you have a son, you should be like Liu Changqing. Even Cao Cao will envy you, my lord!"
Liu Bei stroked his beard and chuckled. Seeing Mrs. Gan and Mrs. Mi in the distance made him burst into tears.
"Chengdu, I, Liu Bei, am back!"
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Within the main hall.
Everyone exchanged cups, and even a man as restrained as Zhuge Liang couldn't help but drink a few more cups.
Not to mention the professional drinker - Butcher Zhang.
"Old Man Huang, I'm sorry, but your mother is raising fish?"
"Ma Mengqi, your marksmanship is excellent, but when it comes to drinking, I have never lost to anyone!"
"Ling Ming, come on, come on, have another drink, show off your momentum of carrying a coffin and fighting Xiahou Dun to the death!"
Zhang Fei is such a social person, which prevents everyone from getting bored.
It was rare for Liu Bei to be happy, and he had all the generals drinking happily.
"Brother, it's a pity that Zilong is not here, otherwise the four of my brothers would definitely be able to have a drink together!"
Guan Yu caressed his beautiful beard and sighed with emotion: "Zilong was guarding Jingzhou and saved Taishi Ziyi. It is really a blessing for our army."
Liu Bei nodded and said yes: "Zilong is cautious and has an eye for evil schemes. He will definitely ensure that Jingzhou is safe!"
"If we can defeat Cao Cao in this battle, we must all work together!"
"Prepare, have a glass of wine to toast you all!"
All the generals raised their wine glasses at the same time and shouted: "To the Lord! To the Young Master!"
Liu Chan was ignorant and left Liu Bei's side, but instead came to Liu Mang's arms.
Because the woman next to Liu Mang is really too pretty.
Lu Qiling is pretty and bright; Sun Shangxiang is graceful; Bu Lianshi is gentle and pleasant.
Even Zhang Xingcai and Guan Yinping are equally beautiful.
"Brother!"
"Adou, have you wet the bed lately?"
Hearing Liu Mang's words, Liu Chan blushed.
"Brother, I can already aim at the chamber pot without anyone's help!"
"Be good, Adou, I knew you could be helped up."
Liu Mang stood up, looked at the generals, and said with a smile: "Everyone, I am certainly happy to have won the battle."
"But if I am satisfied with this, I would rather lose this battle!"
"The Battle of Hanzhong is the beginning of our revival of the Han Dynasty, and it is far from over!"
Liu Bei was a little tipsy, but he was extremely happy.
Liu Mang did not feel complacent about defeating Cao Cao, but instead encouraged the generals to keep up their efforts.
It is Liu Bei's luck to have such a clear-headed heir, and it is even more lucky for the big man!
"Do you know why our army did not have a numerical advantage in this battle, but instead defeated Cao Cao?"
"The military once set a rule that every battle must be analyzed and summarized."
"Today, while everyone is here, everyone can express their opinions!"
The generals patted their faces one by one, no one wanted to give up the opportunity to show their faces in front of the young master.
"My eldest nephew! Let me tell you, it's thanks to us that we took the lead!"
"If we hadn't beaten Junyi to the point where he was scurrying away, they would have occupied Yangping Pass and taken Yizhou!"
Zhang Fei's words aroused everyone's applause, but Zhang He could only smile bitterly.
Fortunately, the generals around him spoke out to comfort him, and Zhang Fei even made a conscious mistake.
"Jun Yi, don't think too much, I have no other intentions..."
"Don't worry, Yide. In the past, everyone was their own master, so I can understand!"
Liu Mang interrupted the two of them and said with a smile: "Third uncle, you are wrong. I have told you before that a war does not test the combat quality of frontline combatants."
"There are also logistical guarantees and comprehensive national strength!"
"The greatest contributor to this certification is not me, Liu Mang, nor my father, nor any of you who fought on the battlefield."
Liu Mang walked up to Zhuge Liang, Liu Ba, and Lu Xun, bowed and saluted: "On behalf of all the soldiers, I would like to thank these three and the Chengdu officials for their silent efforts, so that our army has no worries about food and grass!"
Originally, Yizhou officials who prepared food and fodder for the Han army had many complaints because they did not receive praise after all.
At this time, Liu Mang stood up for them, which moved them deeply.
"Yanhan. Emperor Wu Chapter" records: Emperor Wu defeated Cao Cao in Hanzhong and returned to Chengdu, fully intending to benefit the state.