It is November, and the temperature in Hanzhong is already extremely low. The wet and cold feeling is always entangled around, making people feel uncomfortable, as if they are about to get into a human body.

This time, there was basically no big war in the capture of Hanzhong. It was relatively peacefully accepted. Both the economy and people's livelihood were maintained relatively intact. Theoretically, this is a good thing, especially the abundant money and grain in the treasury, which was enough for Liu Bei's military expenses. However, in Liu Yi's eyes, the entire Hanzhong was in a state of incompleteness.

It was difficult to show off your strength, and there was no need to be as silly as you did in Jingzhou. Moreover, there was enough money. Since Zhang Lu had not surrendered, Liu Yi wandered around every few days to check the terrain and landforms, especially in the direction of Ziwu Valley. Liu Yi ran no less than ten times during this period.

200 million yuan was finally plundered by Liu Bei by 130 million yuan. From Liu Yi's point of view, it is natural that all this money cannot be invested in the construction of Ziwu Road at once. He needs to use the best materials, so various factories must be picked up first, which takes a lot of time. The siege will officially begin until these factories can be operated. However, the initial digging work has already begun. Liu Yi was so busy that he was not touching the ground during this period. He was basically preparing for the plank road in Ziwu Valley. There were also checkpoints on the other end. Moreover, the construction of Ziwu Road is not as good as the road from Jiameng Pass to Nanzheng before. Although there were some simple plank roads and small roads, they were basically the kind that no one walked.

According to Liu Yi's plan, even if Ziwu Road is completed, it must not be opened immediately. At least it must be opened after all the lands of the Three Auxiliary in Xiliang are in hand. However, it is best to build it now. When it is really used, it will be convenient for Zhuge Liang, Pang Tong and others to have enough understanding of this road, and then dispatch troops. Don't make any mistakes in time like this attack on Hanzhong. The two sides have almost failed.

In short, Liu Yi was very busy during this period, but Liu Bei's investment gradually achieved results. Now he can often see different manors and towns in Hanzhong. The whole Hanzhong seems to be able to feel the hot atmosphere. At the same time, various temples have been established, and Hanzhong is gradually returning to stability, and Liu Bei's foundation is constantly being consolidated.

However, compared with Liu Bei's stability, for the princes, the news that Zhang Lu announced his surrender to Liu Bei at the end of October was not good news.

...

Yecheng, Tongquetai.

When Cao Cao learned that Liu Bei occupied Hanzhong, he was obviously lost for a moment.

Xun Yu looked at the bamboo slips silently. Cheng Yu, beside him, frowned and stood up, bowed to Cao Cao, "Prime Minister, since Liu Bei got Hanzhong, he will definitely return to his army to capture Yizhou. I think that Gongming's troops who rushed to Hanzhong do not need to be recalled. He can garrison troops in Wuguan area, just wait for Liu Bei to attack Shuzhong, and then he will attack Hanzhong, cut off his retreat, and make him be attacked from both sides! Although Liu Bei got Hanzhong, his foundation was in Jingzhou. If he could not go to Yizhou, he would be unable to take care of the beginning and end and would abandon one place. But if he allowed him to seize Yizhou, then Liu Bei would be in the same place as the two states, and he would be in danger of the three auxiliary!"

Cao Cao also knew this truth, but the land in Hanzhong is easy to defend but difficult to attack, and it is solidified by mountains and rivers. Liu Bei seized the initiative. Even if he counterattacked Yizhou, with the danger and stability of Hanzhong, he only needed one general to guard Hanzhong.

"Lonely..." After closing his eyes and pondering for a moment, Cao Cao suddenly opened his eyes and said, "This time we should personally conquer Hanzhong! We ordered Cao Hong to transfer the troops from Luoyang to gather in Chang'an, defeat Ma Chao as soon as possible, and prepare to go to Hanzhong."

Zhong Yao sat down and looked at Cao Cao and bowed, "Prime Minister, Ma Chao is already in poverty, why not delay the attack and ask Ma Chao to attack Hanzhong?"

Someone wondered: "Why would Ma Chao treat the Prime Minister as his enemy? How could he obey the Prime Minister?"

"Ma Chao and Zhang Lu have always had friendship. This time, Zhang Lu also sent troops to help him again. Now most of the land in Xiliang has been recaptured. Although Ma Chao has not been defeated at this time, his foundation has been lost. If Liu Bei commanded his troops to counterattack Yizhou, someone would advise Ma Chao to seize Hanzhong first as the foundation. You think, what will Ma Chao make a decision?" Zhong Yao said with a smile.

With Ma Chao's personality, he saw that it was profitable and could get a foundation, so he would agree without hesitation.

When the ministers heard this, they all nodded silently to agree. Zhong Yao smiled and said, "No matter whether Ma Chao can capture Hanzhong or not, our army can slowly mobilize troops. When both sides are tired, send troops again. Hanzhong can fight in one battle."

Upon hearing this, Cao Cao smiled and said, "Good!"

Just as the order was issued, Jia Xu, the Zhijinwu, suddenly said: "The Yuan Changgong's plan is quite good, but wouldn't it be better if he could send someone to persuade Sun Quan to send troops?"

"This..." Cheng Yu looked at Jia Xu in confusion: "Then Sun and Liu have an alliance, how could Sun Quan attack Liu Bei?"

Jia Xu did not answer, but took a sip of the wine in the cup and smiled: "When the princes attacked Dong in the past, the princes were also allies."

When everyone heard this, they suddenly realized that when the heroes attacked Dong, their momentum was so strong, but what was the final result? The princes were intriguing and attacking each other later, and they did not look like any of their allies.

Zhong Yao narrowed his eyes and smiled, "What Wenhe said is right. Prime Minister, Sun Liu Alliance, but it is forced by the power of the Prime Minister. Moreover, at that time, Sun Liu Alliance, Liu Bei was a vassal of Sun Quan. Now Liu Bei first gained Jingzhou and then Hanzhong. If Liu Bei got Yizhou, the strength and weakness would inevitably be reversed. Then Sun Quan might not be willing to sit and watch Liu Bei grow stronger. The Prime Minister can send envoys to Jiangdong to form an alliance with Sun Quan, allowing him to also pasture Jingzhou and fight against Liu Bei together!"

When the princes are in dispute, where can they get allies? In the end, what is still about interests. Liu Bei and Sun Quan formed an alliance for profit. Now that Liu Bei has grown stronger, Cao Cao and Sun Quan can also be formed an alliance.

"Good!" Cao Cao laughed and said, "But I don't know who would be willing to go to Jiangdong on behalf of his or her mission?"

...

Jingzhou, Public Security.

When Zhuge Liang received the news of the great victory in Hanzhong, his expression changed slightly.

"This time, the lord was able to take Hanzhong, which is a good thing. Why did the military advisor change his color?" Ma Liang, an engaged in the matter, looked at Zhuge Liang in confusion.

"If it were just for Yizhou, it would be a good thing." Zhuge Liang picked up the feather fan on the table and sang silently. The cold wind blew the hair and beards. Zhuge Liang closed his eyes and thought: "But it also exposed his lord's desire to get Yizhou too early. Cao's thief must have actions, even..."

At the end, Zhuge Liang fell silent. What actions would Jiangdong do when he received this news?

Putting down the feather fan, Zhuge Liang looked at Ma Liang and said, "So quickly send our military orders and order General Yide to go to Yueyang to guard the garrison. Changsha and Guiyang counties all return to General Yide to dispatch it. No mistakes are allowed. In addition, Zilong is ordered to go to Jiangling to assist President Yun in garrison."

"Military advisor, have you been over-concerned?" Ma Liang said, but his movements were not slow and he quickly made military orders.

"Let's make the worst plan first." Zhuge Liang sighed. He also hoped that he had thought too much, but Hanzhong had already left. It's hard to say how Sun Quan would react. Why did Liu Bei only bring 5,000 troops into Sichuan before leaving? One was to make Liu Zhang feel relieved, while the other was also worried about the rear, so he left the main army in Jingzhou, and even the generals such as Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, and Zhao Yun had not mobilized a member.

"Send someone to send me a letter to my lord." Zhuge Liang thought for a while and began to write a letter to Liu Bei. Now that Hanzhong has been taken, it is impossible to complain. For the sake of this, the only way is to ask Liu Bei to capture Yizhou as soon as possible. As long as Yizhou is taken, all problems will be solved.

...

In Yizhou, Chengdu, Zhang Song quickly took the news to the governor's mansion. After the notice, he entered the mansion. Before entering the door, Zhang Song's face had already filled with smiles: "Lord, be happy, Zhang Lu has surrendered, and the emperor's uncle has successfully captured Hanzhong."

"Oh?" Liu Zhang's eyes lit up when he heard this. He took the good news from Zhang Song. After reading it, he couldn't help but smile and said, "The emperor's uncle has indeed never let me down. He sent me an order to send more money and grain to Hanzhong to reward the soldiers of the three armies."

"Let's wait!" Zhang Song was about to agree, but saw someone stepping in quickly and shouting loudly.

Liu Zhang looked at it, but saw the chief clerk Huang Quan stepping in quickly, bowing to Liu Zhang and saying, "Lord, since Liu Bei has obtained the land of Hanchuan, our soldiers should be taken back. In addition, Zhang Lu's rebellion is a rioter. Even if Liu Bei does not return to Hanzhong, he should present Zhang Lu's head."

"This..." Liu Zhang was a little hesitant when he heard this. He was mainly worried about Cao Cao. As for Zhang Lu, he didn't have any deep hatred. At least Liu Zhang's hatred for Zhang Lu was not too strong. It was necessary to have the troops come back. However, Liu Zhang couldn't help asking: "This way will inevitably make the emperor brother unhappy. The emperor brother is a kind and gentleman. How could he seize the troops? Gongheng doesn't have to worry too much, and he will return it in the future."

Huang Quan frowned and understood Liu Zhang's nature. If Liu Zhang and Liu Bei wanted Hanzhong or military troops, Liu Zhang might not be able to erase this affection. He sighed in his heart: "Since that's the case, Zhang Lu is ultimately a traitor from Yizhou. The lord is a letter to Liu Bei, asking him to escort Zhang Lu to Cheng, and the lord will send him to the capital."

When Zhang Song heard this, he suddenly smiled and said, "What Gongheng said is right, and Zhang Lu should indeed be dealt with by the lord."

When Huang Quan heard this, he frowned and looked at Zhang Song. Zhang Song had been talking to Liu Bei secretly, and might have even secretly turned to Liu Bei. Huang Quan could see this, many people in Shu could see that Zhang Song was just doing things without any misunderstandings, and no one could take the blame. In addition, Liu Zhang himself was kind to Liu Bei, so everyone could only watch Zhang Song jumping up and down.

Why did Zhang Song, who wanted to make Liu Zhang embarrassed Liu Bei today?

After thinking for a moment, Huang Quan realized that Zhang Song might have wanted to give Liu Bei a counterattack into Shu.

A sir!
Chapter completed!