The next day Zhao Yun came to report that Mianzhu had been captured. It turned out that Fei Guan heard that Liu Xun had been captured and his entire army was wiped out. He knew that the situation was over and waited for Zhao Yun's troops to arrive, so he opened the city and surrendered.
Unconsciously, it was already the New Year's Eve. The troops were stationed in Mianzhu. Liu Xun hurried back to Chengdu. Liu Qi sent orders to all battalions. The whole army celebrated the New Year on the spot and waited for news.
There was joy all over Yizhou, but Shu County was filled with gloom and mist. After a short period of joy, news of Liu Xun's capture came. The army and the people were shocked. Liu Zhang was so frightened and angry that he fainted.
When his condition improved, he was about to send someone to negotiate for rescue, but he saw Liu Xun returning and reported the situation to the general. He also said that Mianzhu had been trapped, so Fei Guan surrendered.
Liu Zhang was shocked and angry, and shouted: "I, Liu Zhang, ask myself that I have never failed others, and I am not a cruel king. Why do I betray my relatives and leave my relatives?"
Pang Xi, a relative, had his elbows turned outwards, but Fei Guan, his aunt's nephew and Liu Yan's son-in-law, actually betrayed him.
Liu Xun gritted his teeth and said, "Liu Qi deceived my father and son into being weak, attacked the city and seized territory, blatantly bought people's hearts, and before leaving, he wrote sarcastic poems, killing people and killing people. It's really too much!"
Liu Zhang listened to Liu Qi's poem and said doubtfully: "I don't think Liu Qi has any intention of harming each other. He doesn't want to fight with each other. Why is there any irony?"
Liu Xun said coldly: "Liu Qi compared my father and son to beans in a cauldron, don't you just let him play with you? There are no two days in the sky, and there are no two kings in the earth. If you don't show strength, even if you surrender, you will not be able to be reused, and you will just waste your remaining years." That’s all!”
Liu Zhang sighed sadly: "Man is a swordsman, and I am a fish and meat. What can I do? Since my son promised Liu Qi to submit, he must not renege on his promise. If he is angered, Chengdu will suffer another military disaster, affecting the people all over the city. This is not what I want!"
Liu Xun clenched his fist and said: "My child has thought carefully on the way here. The city of Luocheng is strong and the food and grass are sufficient. I will issue a letter of war to Liu Qi again and decide between the two men. Regardless of victory or defeat, it has nothing to do with the safety of Chengdu. Victory will show the abilities of my father and son, and defeat will also show off." Do your best and don’t have to be ashamed of your ancestors!”
Liu Zhang frowned and said, "My son is confident that he can fight against Liu Qi?"
Liu Xundao said: "This defeat was not a crime of war, but was actually caused by the boy's first time leading an army and fell into Liu Qi's trick, resulting in the generals being at odds with each other. If we can work together with all the generals and unite as one, the men in Sichuan may not be incapable of fighting." "
Liu Zhang was silent for a long time, then said with a wry smile: "All the generals have surrendered to Liu Qi, who else in Yizhou can believe it?"
Liu Xunyan said: "There are still 30,000 defenders in the city, and the children only need 20,000. We also have Liu Guan as general and Zhang Song as military advisor, enough to fight Liu Qi!"
Liu Zhang was not willing to give up his foundation to others, so he struggled to get up and convened all the civil and military officials for discussion.
At this time, the whole city of Chengdu was in a storm. The main combatants were sent out of the city by Zhang Song and either died or surrendered. The money and food of the large households in the city were also forcibly expropriated, and there was a sudden anti-war talk.
Wang Lei said angrily: "You all just want to protect yourself, how can you have the face to see the First Master?"
Zheng Du sighed and said: "If you reject Liu Qi, you should have taken precautions when he entered Brazil. It will be too late to regret when a tiger comes to the throne."
Liu Quan shouted: "If you eat the king's salary, you should share the troubles for the king! Now that the army is approaching the city, the only thing you can do is use your sword. Why should you fear life and death?"
Only one person was heard saying loudly: "Don't argue, don't talk about the current situation. Even the celestial omens indicate that my lord must be of Liu Jingzhou's lineage!"
Liu Zhang looked over and saw that it was the great scholar Qiao Zhou. This man was proficient in astronomy and had insight into opportunities. He hurriedly asked, "Sir, what do you have in mind?"
Qiao Zhou replied: "When I looked at the sky one night recently, I saw a big star that was as bright as the moon. This is the image of an emperor. The stars in Shu County are gathered around, and the light is bright. It is because of its radiance! This is a sign that Liu Qi will enter Shu, and we can all He is soaring and prosperous. Recently, there is a rumor among children in Sichuan: 'If you want to eat new food, you must wait for the new master to come.' This is God's will and cannot be reversed!"
Liu Xun was furious, drew his sword and shouted: "You are deceiving the public with your monstrous words and disturbing the morale of our army. You should be killed!"
Liu Zhang hurriedly stopped him, looked at Zhang Song who was closing his eyes and said nothing, and asked: "Don't drive, what do you think?"
Zhang Song slowly scanned the crowd and said: "If we open the door and descend before the enemy army arrives, I will be laughed at. There is no one in Shu. I wish..."
Wang Lei jumped out and shouted: "My lord, you can't believe the words of others. This person has ulterior motives. He first provoked Chief Huang to go to war and monopolize power, just to welcome... what?"
Wang Lei screamed for a while, and suddenly realized that his tone was wrong, and said in shock: "What did you say?"
Zhang Song ignored him, clasped his fists at Liu Zhang and said, "Since I am highly respected by my lord, Song is willing to go to Luocheng to help in the battle to boost the power of the Sichuan army."
Liu Zhang stroked his beard and said, "You are a truly loyal minister. He has been criticized many times but never complained. He is truly my best friend!"
Previously, Zhang Song provoked Huang Quan to fight. Everyone thought that Zhang Song would surrender now that he had eliminated all dissidents. Unexpectedly, he would come to the front line in person. They were all stunned, and there was silence in the hall.
Zhang Song glanced at Wang Lei sideways and said calmly: "How can rumors and rumors move my heart? Compared with those people who point fingers and jump up and down, I am willing to practice it myself and share the Lord's worries. I also want to thank you for your trust, Lord!"
Wang Lei suddenly felt like a clown. He was stunned for a long time, lowered his head and retreated behind the crowd without saying a word.
Liu Xun was deeply touched by this and said with emotion: "Don't trust the people you employ, and don't use the people you doubt!"
Liu Zhang laughed and said: "With this civil and military skills, I can rest assured!"
Then he ordered Liu Quan to order his troops, with Liu Xun as the commander-in-chief and Zhang Song as the military advisor. He went to Luocheng to make an appointment with Liu Qi that day.
Liu Qi was happily celebrating the New Year in Mianzhu when he suddenly received a secret report from Zhang Song. He couldn't help being furious and was about to send troops to attack Luocheng.
Pang Tong advised: "Liu Xun has not yet issued the war letter, but if the general sends troops, won't Zhang Biejia be put in danger?"
Liu Qi said coldly: "Liu Xun is selfish and does not care about the lives of soldiers. He is really a rotten tree that cannot be carved!"
Pang Tong sighed: "Throughout the ages, the only one who has cared about the safety of the people and soldiers is the Young Master! Throughout history, kings, generals, ministers, and even landlords and gentry have all regarded the people and soldiers as grass and trees, indifferent to life and death. I am not as good as me!"
"In a troubled world, one general's achievements will cause thousands of bones to wither!" Liu Qi sighed with emotion: "This is really a blood-stained country and a throne of bones!"
Even Pang Tong felt inferior to Liu Qi in his treatment of the common people, servants, and guards. Even though he was free and easy by nature and unwilling to be bound by etiquette, he could not treat these people equally.
Pang Tong said, "The eldest son served the people with benevolence and righteousness, and sympathized with the soldiers, so there was no need to rush into the army. With Zhang Song as the internal response, Liu Xun was already in the bag, so it was not worth mentioning. After he was captured, he sent a letter to Chengdu, calling Liu Zhang and his son Everyone in Yizhou is convinced and will naturally surrender!"
"Okay, then let's conquer the enemy without fighting!" Liu Qi, who was celebrating the Chinese New Year, was not in a hurry and asked again: "Is there any news about the war in Huainan?"
Pang Tong replied: "Zhou Yu attacked Guangling by land and water, and attacked east and west to lure Xiahou Dun to Haixi, and took the opportunity to capture Hefei. A month ago, the Wu army was besieging Shouchun, but with Cao Ren guarding it, I don't know the outcome."
Liu Qi smiled and said: "With Soochow occupying Huainan, the Sun and Cao families will fight endlessly. What I want is this situation. Shouchun's ownership is no longer important!"
Now that he is the legitimate heir of Jingzhou, let Sun Quan and Zhou Yu worry about Shouchun. It would be nice if one day they backstab the traitor Cao!
