Three Kingdoms: The Shu Han was a prodigal, and Wollongong was burned at the beginning Chapter 350 The four counties of Nanzhong, the land of abundance
Chapter 350 The four counties of Nanzhong, the land of abundance
Samoko has disappeared in Chengdu for a year.
When there is no war, no one will pay attention to the movements of the Wuxi Barbarian King.
Only Zhuge Liang, Fazheng, and Lu Xun realized that Liu Mang had already begun his layout in Nanzhong a year in advance.
"Of the four counties in the south, Zongke County: Yelang County, Zongke is a land of heavy rains, customs, witchcraft, ghosts, and taboos, few animals, and no sericulture, so this county is the poorest."
"Yizhou County: The king of Dian is rich in salt ponds, fields and fisheries, and is rich in gold, silver and livestock products. The people are rich and arrogant. Those who hold official positions are rich for many generations."
"Yongchang County: The Ailao Yi people have fertile and beautiful land, suitable for grains and sericulture."
"Yuexun County: Qiongdu is a barbarian. Its land is plain and has rice fields."
Liu Mang talked eloquently and talked about the advantages and disadvantages of the four counties respectively, which opened the eyes of the officials present.
Many people looked ashamed.
The Crown Prince has made arrangements in advance, but they are still indulging in the joy of the battle in Hanzhong.
"Among the four counties in Nanzhong, Zangke County is the poorest and can serve as a military barrier."
"Yizhou County is not only rich in salt ponds and fields, it is also rich in gold and silver."
"Yongchang County also has relatively fertile land and can raise silkworms and produce cloth."
"Yuexun County is surrounded by mountains and has the second largest plain in Sichuan, the Anning River Plain! It produces grain. It can be said that three out of four are rich or grain-producing places."
Zhuge Liang helped to supplement, and after the master and apprentice told them, the impression of the officials on the four counties of Nanzhong was greatly changed.
Liu Bei was a little confused. What he thought was a barren land was actually a rich and grain-producing land.
Even Zangqi County, if it can become a military barrier or a military buffer zone, can greatly reduce the defensive pressure on Yizhou.
"Nizi, oh no, Mang'er! Have you already investigated this matter clearly?"
"Dad, if everyone is just like you and cramming, let's take a pill!"
Liu Mang rolled his eyes and said: "If such a rich land falls into the hands of someone with intentions, how can our Yizhou rear be safe?"
Zhuge Liang shook his feather fan lightly and said with a smile: "Bo Yan, you might as well tell the king everything you have discovered."
Lu Xun nodded and smiled humbly: "Zhu Bao, the current governor of Xianggang, has always been strong and does not listen to Liu Zhang's orders. He can be said to be the representative of the emperor who is high in the sky and far away from the emperor."
"Yizhou Prefect Zheng'ang, Yuexun Prefect Jiao Huang, and Yongchang Prefect Lu Kai are all targets that our army can win over."
"When you became King of Hanzhong, except Zhu Bao, the other three people wrote letters to congratulate you."
Only then did Liu Bei understand that the situation in the four southern and central counties was so unoptimistic.
It also made him feel that he was lucky to have captured Yizhou so early.
Otherwise, under the management of a weak master like Liu Zhang, let alone Cao Cao, even Nanzhong Zhu Bao would have ideas about Chengdu!
"Your Majesty, this doesn't even count foreign tribes like the Southern Barbarians."
"If they collude with the local governor, they will soon raise troops to invade our border."
"I hope your Majesty will first stabilize the internal situation before launching an expedition!"
Liu Bei nodded, and then asked: "Mang'er, military advisors! Even if I want to use troops against Nanzhong, I have to be famous!"
"Now that the four counties in Nanzhong have not rebelled, if I use troops, won't I be able to fulfill the requirements of the people?"
Liu Mang smiled and said: "Father, don't worry, we just need to lure the snake out of the hole!"
Zhuge Liang shook his feather fan lightly and said, "Your Majesty, please let me know that our army is going north to attack Liangzhou!"
Fazheng held the floating dust in his hand and said, "If the four counties in Nanzhong are really disobedient, they will definitely not sit back and watch!"
Lu Xun clasped his fists and said, "Lord, we just need to mobilize our troops to the border to wait for work!"
Liu Mang and others had already made it so clear that Zhang Fei clapped his hands and said: "Okay! Well said! When we have a good reputation, we will definitely be able to capture the four counties of Nanzhong!"
Liu Bei nodded and gave the order: "Use the road construction auxiliary troops as bait and head to Hanzhong to confuse the four counties of Nanzhong!"
"Meng Qi! Han Sheng! You two still need to station in Hanzhong to prevent Cao Cao from attacking!"
"Liu Mang listens to the order. As the crown prince, you, Grand Tutor Zhuge Liang, and military advisor Lu Boyan will go to Nanzhong to quell the rebellion!"
"Except for Meng Qi and Han Sheng, you can choose the most powerful advisors in the court!"
Hearing that war was about to resume, all the generals under Liu Bei's command were gearing up.
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Xianxian County.
Zhu Bao has already met the Soochow envoy Lu Fan.
This person set out from Nanhai County and met with Shi Xie first. Then he came to Xangda County and met with Zhu Bao, the governor of the county.
"Liu Zhang was weak and incompetent, but Liu Bei used clever tricks to rob him."
"Only the general has the destiny and is the lord of Yizhou!"
"My Lord Wu is willing to assist the general in capturing Yizhou!"
Lu Fan cupped his hands and saluted: "These five baht coins are the wishes of my Marquis Wu!"
Zhu Bao snorted coldly, with a look of disdain on his face.
"Marquis Wu, you really don't understand Yizhou!"
"Nowadays, throughout Yizhou, five baht coins are no longer used, but straight hundred coins issued by Liu Bei and Zhuge Liang!"
"Your five baht is no different than scrap metal!"
Zhu Bao waved his hand and directly accepted Sun Quan's wishes.
"If I raise troops in Nanzhong, I will definitely attract troops from Yizhou and Jiaozhou!"
"You Jiangdong can take the opportunity to attack Jingzhou!"
"So, wouldn't it be that I made your wedding clothes in vain?"
Zhu Bao rolled his eyes, obviously he was not stupid.
"General, this is wrong!"
"In addition to the Marquis of Wu, there is also the King of Wei who mediates!"
"It's true that Marquis Wu wants to take Jingzhou, but we already have our chess pieces in Jiaozhou!"
"The King of Wei withdrew his troops from Liang Province to lure Liu Bei; Shi Xie made disorderly visits to the provinces, making them unable to take care of Jingzhou and Yizhou; Marquis Wu took the opportunity to attack Jingzhou!"
"With such a good opportunity, as long as the general raises his troops, he is sure to capture Liangzhou!"
Lu Fan's words made Zhu Bao feel itchy.
Although Xangqi County is the most barren, its people are strong and strong, and there is even a hero who is admired by the Han barbarians - Meng Huo!
"To be honest, the Yue Yusou commander Gao Ding and the local powerful Yong Kai of Yizhou County were all convinced by Shi Xie!"
"As long as Liu Bei dares to go north to Liangzhou, what awaits him is a fire in his backyard!"
"How could the general miss such a good opportunity?"
Lu Fan looked directly at Zhu Bao, who was obviously moved.
"Okay! I also have chess pieces, which have been deployed in Nanzhong!"
"When Liu Bei goes north, we will attack him together and we will be able to drive him out of Yizhou!"
"The matter of Jiaozhou will be left to Wu Hou!"
Lu Fan was overjoyed when he heard this and raised his glass to celebrate: "General, don't worry, Shi Xie has always had prestige in Jiaozhou. He will ensure that there will be chaos in Jiaozhou and he will have no time to worry about Yizhou!"
Both sides drank down the wine in the glass. Zhu Bao wiped the corners of his mouth and said with a smile: "It's true! Meng Huo and I have an old relationship. This man is heroic and righteous, and he has won the hearts of Han barbarians!"
"If Marquis Wu can reward you with some property, it will be easier for me to win over you!"
Lu Fan finally understood, the other party clearly wanted money!
"It's easy to talk about! General, just go and handle this matter. The money will come from my family, Marquis Wu."