"Third brother, you are so confused!"
Liu Bei scolded Zhang Fei, stood up quickly, stepped forward personally, and untied the ropes of Huang Quan and his party.
"I ordered General Yide to go and invite you all to discuss matters. I didn't expect that Yide would be so rude!"
"Don't take it to heart, I apologize to you here!"
Liu Bei said apologetically.
"Your Majesty said something serious. It's just a misunderstanding. How can we take it to heart?"
Huang Quan waved his hand.
Just because he said this, all the Yizhou nobles present looked very unhappy.
"I wonder why Your Majesty invited us here?"
"You don't know, Cao Wei's army is about to approach the city."
"There is a shortage of food in the city now, and you are all wealthy people in Yizhou, so I sincerely ask you to lend a helping hand and donate some food."
"When I defeat the Wei army, I will pay you back a hundredfold."
Although Liu Bei was sincere, Huang Quan and other Yizhou nobles did not take it to heart at all.
joke.
Even if they were kidnapped so rudely by Zhang Fei today, they were eager for Liu Bei to fall and the Wei army to attack.
How could they help Liu Bei at this juncture?
"Your Majesty thinks too highly of us, and we have no food left."
"Yes, our family has a big business, and we have finished all the food at home, and we are about to beg your Majesty to give us food."
As soon as food was mentioned, everyone burst into tears and complained to Liu Bei.
What's more, despite his ruddy complexion and being as fat as a pig, he even said that he hadn't eaten in three days.
The more Liu Bei listened, the angrier he became, and his expression turned ugly.
He maintained such a low profile, hoping that these Yizhou nobles could help him.
But I didn't expect these people to be so stubborn!
Seeing Huang Quan and others clenching their teeth, Liu Bei was heartbroken and winked at Fazheng.
Fazheng nodded knowingly, then stood up and said with a cold expression,
"Now that the country is facing a crisis, you, as Han ministers, do not want to help the Han Dynasty overcome the difficulties with His Majesty, but instead think about protecting yourself. It is really hateful!"
"If you refuse to hand over the food, don't blame me for being rude!"
Hearing his fierce words, the Yizhou nobles were stunned for a moment and looked at Huang Quan subconsciously.
Huang Quan frowned slightly and ignored Fazheng, but looked at Liu Bei.
"Your Majesty, I don't quite understand. What does Da Sima mean by this?"
At the critical moment of life and death, Liu Bei did not care about his usual benevolence and righteousness, and said coldly,
"General Wei knows what Da Sima means."
"I have always treated the world with kindness and righteousness, and naturally I hope that the world will treat me with kindness and righteousness."
"But don't blame me for your ignorance of life and death!"
When it comes to this, both sides are completely at odds.
Huang Quan's expression did not change and he said calmly,
"If Your Majesty wants to take action against us, then go ahead."
"Stubborn! Come on, arrest them all!"
Fazheng gave a sharp shout, and a group of imperial guards rushed in and surrounded them.
After a while, Huang Quan and others were tied up again.
"If any of you are willing to continue to be loyal to His Majesty, it's not too late to turn back now."
Zhuge Liang on the side sighed and offered some kind words.
All the nobles looked at me and I looked at you, but no one said a word.
Liu Bei felt an unknown anger in his heart. He was about to order them to be killed when he saw a soldier running in, crawling on the ground.
"Your Majesty, the army of the State of Wei...the army of the State of Wei has arrived outside the city!"
As soon as these words came out, the Shu Han court was shocked!
They had only been back from Mianzhu Pass for one day, but the Wei army had already arrived?
How did Ma Di manage Mianzhu Pass?
"Detain them first, then release them!"
After Liu Bei finished giving his instructions, he immediately led everyone and headed straight to the city of Chengdu.
The people responsible for the defense of Chengdu were Shu Han generals Wang Ping and Gao Xiang.
After discovering the traces of the Wei army, they ordered people to enter the palace to notify Liu Bei, and at the same time closed all the city gates of Chengdu.
Seeing Liu Bei and other Shu Han monarchs arriving, the two of them were busy saluting.
"I have met His Majesty!"
"No need to be polite, please get up quickly!"
Liu Bei said, looking outside the city.
There are not many Wei troops outside the city, only a few thousand people. Looking at the flags they are flying, they should be the troops of Jiang Wei and Deng Ai.
Liu Bei breathed a sigh of relief, but then his heart became anxious again.
Wei's vanguard army has already arrived here, and it won't take long for the main force from the rear to arrive.
With the strength of the Shu Han, can they defend the city?
"Does the Prime Minister have any plans?"
Liu Bei looked at Zhuge Liang eagerly.
At this juncture, even if Zhuge Liang was given ten brains, he would have no way to defeat the enemy.
But Zhuge Liang was not willing to sit back and wait for death. He thought for a moment and said slowly,
"In my opinion, the Wei army will not attack the city in a short time."
"Yang Ling should wait for Pang Tong's navy to gather before attacking the city."
"Therefore, I suggest that your Majesty send the Southern Barbarian King Meng Huo to the south of Yizhou to mobilize troops and horses, and also ask the Ugo Kingdom for help."
"In addition, Huang Quan and others are so stubborn that I suggest that all their properties be confiscated!"
After listening to Zhuge Liang's suggestion, Liu Bei didn't hesitate at all and hurriedly shouted,
"Quick, follow the Prime Minister's instructions quickly!"
Chen Dao took the order and left. While he personally led the team to raid the homes of Huang Quan and others, he also sent people to invite Meng Huo.
Meng Huo, who looked confused, had not yet understood what happened when he came to the top of the city.
"I have met His Majesty!"
"The Southern Barbarian King doesn't need to be polite!"
Liu Bei stopped him impatiently and directly explained his purpose.
"Today I, the great man, am in danger of being destroyed. I hope the Southern Barbarian King will lend a helping hand out of past kindness!"
Hearing what he said so solemnly, the Southern Barbarian King did not dare to neglect, and nodded quickly in response,
"Your Majesty, please tell me directly. I will never refuse anything I can do!"
Liu Bei then stated Zhuge Liang's instructions in detail.
After Meng Huo heard this, he patted his chest and said with a smile,
"This matter is my responsibility. Even if Your Majesty doesn't say anything, I will do it!"
"That's very good. Please ask the Barbarian King to leave the city quickly!"
Liu Bei was overjoyed and hurriedly ordered.
Without further ado, in order to prevent the Wei army from sieging the city, after Meng Huo received the order, he immediately called Mrs. Zhu Rong, Meng You and others and hurriedly left Chengdu.
Looking at the Wei army outside the city, Liu Bei looked up at the sky and closed his eyes tightly.
Maybe this is the final fate of the big man!
…
On the third day after Deng Ai and Jiang Wei led the vanguard to arrive in Chengdu, Yang Ling led the subsequent main force of the Wei army to join them.
"I've met the teacher!"
In the Chinese army's tent, both of them saluted Yang Ling.
"How is the situation in Chengdu?"
Yang Ling smiled.
"Reporting to the teacher, after we arrived at the city, we did not attack rashly. Instead, we sent out scouts to inquire about the surrounding situation."
