Zhang Song stayed in Jiangling for three days. During these three days, Zhang Song once again described to Yan Liang in detail the various passes in Shu, the deployment of troops in various counties, and the Shu generals who needed to be wary.
Three days later, Zhang Song took Yan Liang's autographed letter to Liu Zhang and embarked on the road back to Shuzhong.
Zhang Song, who returned to Chengdu, once again praised Yan Liang's friendship to Liu Zhang, entrusted Yan Liang's handwriting to Liu Zhang, and even guaranteed with his life and fortune that Yan Liang was definitely a trustworthy ally.
When Liu Zhang read Yan Liang's letter full of respect and heard Zhang Song's solemn guarantee, he was almost convinced of Yan Liang's sincerity.
At the same time, Liu Zhang's agents stationed in Guanzhong also sent back intelligence, claiming that Cao Jun's troops originally stationed in Chang'an were gathering in the Chencang area.
Although the reason given by Chang'an for the transfer was to quell the rebellion of several Di people in Longyou, Liu Zhang was convinced that Cao Cao's purpose of transferring troops must be to capture Hanzhong.
Moreover, with the help of Yan Liang now, even if Cao Cao does not plan to attack Hanzhong, Liu Zhang will never miss this perfect opportunity to attack Hanzhong, eliminate Zhang Lu, his old enemy, and occupy both Sichuan.
"Since Yongnian has personally inspected Jingzhou, why should I be worried? Well, I will send people to Jingzhou soon to welcome Yan Dashima to Badong from the west and let him take the northern route to Shangyong."
In the meeting hall, Liu Zhang, who read Yan Liang's handwriting, was overjoyed and made a decision immediately.
Zhang Song was secretly happy and hurriedly praised Liu Zhang for his "wiseness and martial prowess", and then suggested that the matter was of great importance and a capable candidate needed to be sent. However, he went to welcome Yan Liang to Badong.
Liu Zhang was convinced and asked, "Is there any suitable candidate for Yongnian?"
Zhang Song pretended to think deeply for a long time and then said: "My subordinates believe that Fa Xiaozhi is smart and capable enough to take on this responsibility."
"Fa Xiaozhi?"
Liu Zhang was in a daze for a moment, and then he remembered that there was such a person under his command.
He vaguely remembered that this person didn't seem to have much ability and was just an inconspicuous figure in his shogunate. However, since he was recommended by Zhang Song, Liu Zhang didn't think much about it and agreed to Zhang Song's proposal on the spot.
Therefore, Liu Zhang signed an order at that time, ordering Fa Zheng to lead 4,000 Shu soldiers and 200 carts of money and grain to Jingzhou to meet Yan Liang's army heading to Badong.
As for the four thousand Shu soldiers and the two hundred cartloads of money and food, they were Liu Zhang's thanks for Yan Liang's sending troops to help capture Hanzhong.
Although Liu Zhang couldn't even defeat Zhang Lu, if you seriously calculate his family background, it is really scary.
There are millions of scholars and women in Yizhou, with the benefits of Dujiangyan and no floods or droughts. The Chengdu Plain is unparalleled in its richness. There have been no major wars in recent years. The money, food and goods accumulated in Liu Zhang's treasury exceeds tens of millions.
With so much wealth, a mere two hundred cartloads of food and supplies was nothing more than a drop in the bucket to Liu Zhang.
According to Zhang Song, the number of soldiers and horses under Liu Zhang's command was nearly 100,000!
What kind of concept is this? I think Yan Liang has been fighting for so many years. He has occupied the land of three states, and the number of soldiers and horses has just reached 120,000.
As for others such as Cao Cao and Liu Bei, they were all great princes in several states, but their troops were only about 100,000.
However, Liu Zhang only had one state, not counting Hanzhong, but he was able to raise 100,000 soldiers. This shows how rich Yizhou is.
Liu Zhang, who had an army of 100,000, sent 4,000 troops and horses to Yan Liang as a meeting gift, which was naturally a trivial matter.
Seeing Liu Zhang writing the order so generously, Zhang Song secretly sneered. After flattering Liu Zhang for a long time, he went to issue Liu Zhang's order as an additional driver.
In order to avoid a long night and many dreams, Zhang Song asked Fazheng to lead 4,000 soldiers and horses to set out early the next morning and rush to Jingzhou day and night.
…
The news that Liu Zhang was determined to lend Yan Liang a way quickly spread throughout Chengdu. In the afternoon, Huang Quan, who heard the news, hurriedly came to see Liu Zhang.
"My lord, that Yan Liang is a hero of the world, and now my lord allows him to use the passage. If that Yan Liang has evil intentions, wouldn't our army surrender the danger of the Three Gorges? When Yan Liang's army crosses the natural danger of the Three Gorges and marches westward, won't Yizhou be in danger?
That’s it.”
Although Huang Quan agreed to lend Yan Liang's hand to destroy Zhang Lu, he clearly expressed his opposition to lending Yan Liang a way.
After Liu Zhang heard this, he couldn't help frowning, "Yongnian returned from his mission this year and has found out Yan Ziyi's authenticity. He assured that Yan Ziyi is sincerely uniting with us. You are a little too suspicious if you doubt Yan Ziyi's sincerity."
After being deceived by Zhang Song, Liu Zhang had no doubts about Yan Liang's sincerity.
"Zhang Biejia's words are just one-sided, how can we be credulous? However, my subordinates heard that Yan Ziyi was treacherous and treacherous, no less dangerous than Cao Cao. My subordinates thought that the lord must not take it lightly and trust this person easily. If he is unlucky enough to be spoken harshly by his subordinates, he will be killed.
At this time, great disaster will befall Yizhou."
Huang Quan almost cried as he remonstrated with Liu Zhang.
Liu Zhang's expression moved slightly, as if he was a little moved by Huang Quan's advice, and he also felt a little worried.
After thinking for a moment, Liu Zhang shook his head and said: "I still think you are worrying too much. Even if Yan Ziyi really has malicious intentions, even if we lose the danger of the Three Gorges, there are still dangerous passes in Jiangzhou and other roads, and there are countless elite soldiers and generals, and
How can we not stop his invasion of tens of thousands of soldiers and horses?"
Liu Zhang seemed very confident.
Huang Quan's heart became more and more anxious, "Although our soldiers are numerous, their combat effectiveness is very weak. Although Yan's army is small, they are all elites in a hundred battles. Moreover, Yan Liang is an expert in using troops. Even Cao Cao, Liu Bei and Zhou Yu are not like him."
As an opponent, let alone me and other Shu generals, I beg you, my lord, not to trust anyone."
Huang Quan devalued the Shu generals for their low combat effectiveness. Liu Zhang was unhappy when he heard this. He said displeasedly: "You underestimate my Shu generals too much. Besides, my letter to Yan Ziyi has been sent, and Fazheng has taken the lead to welcome him."
The soldiers and horses are setting off, and if you ask me to go back on my words at this time, aren't you going to put me in a situation where I don't keep my word?"
Liu Zhang always believed in benevolence and righteousness, and he took matters of faith very seriously. Huang Quan was at a loss when he complained like this. If he continued to persuade him, he would definitely make Liu Zhang angry.
At his wits' end, Huang Quan said: "Since I can't refuse, I would like to ask you to leave Badong County. Then I will try my best to be wary of Yan Liang. Even if he has malicious intentions, it will be difficult for him to succeed.
"
Huang Quan was so difficult that Liu Zhang got tired of hearing it, so he waved his hands and said impatiently: "That's all, that's all, if you want to take up a new post, then you can take the post. I will appoint you as the Governor of Badong. You can go and take up the post immediately."
"
Huang Quan perked up and was about to speak again, but Liu Zhang was already impatient and walked away.
Looking at Liu Zhang's leaving figure, Huang Quan could only shake his head and sigh.
…
The two prefectures of Jingyi and Jingyi span thousands of miles, and messengers come and go. The winter has passed, and the willow trees by the river are already showing signs of new green.
At Shuiying Wharf in the south of Jiangling City, Yan Liang, leading a group of officials from Da Sima Mansion, was looking to the west with eager eyes.
Near the Tianshui, clouds and sails gradually appeared, and a fleet of ships came downstream.
In Shuiying, dozens of river patrol boats came out, went upstream, escorted the fleet from Yizhou, and slowly sailed into Shuiying.
The ship docked, and the scribe who stepped off the flagship first had a stern appearance, with no trace of arrogance hidden in his brows.
"Come, is Fufeng Fa filial and upright?" Yan Liang smiled and asked loudly.
The scribe looked up and saw a man who was as majestic as an iron tower and exuded a confident aura walking forward. He couldn't help but be shocked by Yan Liang's demeanor.
"The lower official is Fazheng, who has met Yan Da Sima." The scribe reported his name.
The legendary Fa Zheng was finally in front of his eyes. Looking at this stern scribe, Yan Liang felt a burst of emotion in his heart.
In the past, if there was no honest help, Liu Bei would not be able to capture Buyi Province. If there is no honest plan, Liu Bei would not be able to kill Xiahou Yuan or capture Hanzhong.
If Zhuge Liang helped Liu Bei steal Jingzhou and lay the foundation, then Fazheng single-handedly pushed Liu Bei's career to an unprecedented peak.
In fact, after Pang Tong unfortunately fell, Fazheng became the mastermind behind Liu Bei's march and war.
Fazheng's untimely death also caused Liu Bei to fail in the battle of Yiling, and he lost the opportunity to compete for the world.
If Fa Zheng had not died so early, it is really unknown whether the Three Triparts of the World would eventually return to the Jin Dynasty.
Now, this legendary figure is standing in front of him, but the hero he wants to help has become himself, how can Yan Liang not feel emotional.
"Fufeng's method of filial piety and uprightness is famous all over the world. I have admired it for a long time. Seeing it today is truly a blessing in my life." Yan Liang laughed loudly, took the method and stepped onto the shore.
Hearing Yan Liang's praise and treatment, Fazheng couldn't help but feel flattered.
Although Fazheng was famous at a young age, purely as a celebrity, he was far from being famous all over the world.
Later, due to Dong Zhuo's rebellion, Fazheng fled from his hometown Guanzhong to Yizhou, but he was never reused by Liu Zhang. Now his official position is just a small county magistrate.
Unlike Zhang Song, who was in a high position and was used to being honored, Fazheng, who had a low status and an arrogant temperament, was actually not very popular in Shu.
Now when he went to Jingzhou, he received such praise and courtesy from the world-famous Yan Liang, which made Fazheng feel excited from the bottom of his heart.
In order to show his importance to Fazheng, Yan Liang even rode alongside Fazheng on the way to Jiangling City.
Fazheng, who was used to receiving cold treatment, was moved in his heart and couldn't help but sigh: "Zhang Yongnian's words are indeed true. Da Sima Zhen is the hero of the world. Zheng is indeed on the wrong ship."
Before Yan Liang could ask, Fazheng had already tactfully stated his purpose.
"There are crouching tigers and hidden dragons in Shu, but it's a pity that Liu Zhang doesn't know how to use talents. Zhang Yongnian has previously praised filial piety and uprightness. He said that as long as filial piety and uprightness are there to help him, the battle to conquer Shu will be smooth."
Fa Zheng showed his true feelings, and Yan Liang got straight to the point.
Hearing this, a somewhat confident smile appeared on Fazheng's eyebrows, but he said: "Liu Zhang is a loser. It's easy to deal with him, but he has several capable people under his command. Now there is a difficult guy.
, If you want to stop Da Sima from entering Shu and take Yizhou, you must get rid of this person first."
"I wonder who this person is?" Yan Liang became curious.
"Huang Quan." (To be continued. Please search Piaotian Literature, the novel will be better and updated faster!)
