While Liu Bei was celebrating three days, Zhang Xiu was preparing to join forces with Sun Ce.
There has long been a good thing about using the city as a job, so the alliance between the two parties will not be difficult. Jia Xu is even planning to take this opportunity to let Zhang Xiu marry Sun Shangxiang, which will further consolidate the alliance between the two parties.
Chang'an, inside the Palace of Prince Jing.
Officials gathered together, including civil servants and military generals, to discuss the attack on Chu and Shu.
The plan has been decided a long time ago, but only a few close ministers know about it, and the others do not. Today, it is to be solemnly proposed and discussed by the ministers.
Sitting on the high throne, looking down, he had a panoramic view of dozens of civil and military officials. At the front were the elders and important ministers, and at the back were the newly recruited officials. Those who could enter the palace to discuss affairs had to be selected through layers of processes. An elite, but also a very reliable person.
Jia Xu said: "Your Majesty, Liu Bei is now preparing for war in Jingzhou. News came from the Shadow Guards that the three counties of Changsha, Lingling and Guiyang have been captured. All nine counties in Jingzhou are owned by Liu Bei. There are no internal worries. I am afraid he will send troops next year. Unite with Shu and invade our territory."
Li Ru nodded: "Liu Bei is a great hero in the world, and he claims to be the clan leader of the Han Dynasty. He is using the slogan of restoring the Han Dynasty. It is quite dangerous. We must make plans early. For the current plan, we should unite with Sun Ce to attack the Chu Kingdom."
This was a plan that had been planned long ago, but with the rapid pacification within Jingzhou, the pace had to be accelerated.
Zhang Xiu put one hand on his temple: "Who can be sent to the Kingdom of Wu?"
Liu Ye recommended: "Last time, I went to Shu from Yi. This time we can send Qin Mi, which will definitely facilitate the union of the two countries."
"Well," Zhang Xiu said, "let Qin Mi go to Soochow. The Han River waterway is impossible, so just take a carriage. Qin Mi!"
Qin Mi, courtesy name Zichi, was born in Mianzhu County, Guanghan County. Hearing that Zhang Xiu had founded a school in Nanyang, he came to study there. Due to his late enrollment, he failed the first batch of scientific examinations. He continued to study hard and was selected for the top prize in high school for the second time. Incorporate into the staff group to listen.
At this moment, Qin Mi, who was standing in the hall, felt his heart tremble. He first glanced at Liu Ye gratefully, then lowered his head, calmed his mind and walked out of the row, knelt down and said, "I am here!"
"Zi Chi, you are our agent from Chang'an. You need to be careful when traveling on behalf of our country," Zhang Xiu said in a gentle tone, without putting any pressure on Qin Mi. "After arriving in Jiangdong, you must show the etiquette of our country. Although we are allies, we don’t have to tolerate anything. Also, after you go, pay attention to Sun Ce’s younger brother, Sun Quan, for me.”
"Sun Quan?"
Qin Mi was stunned for a moment and recited the name silently in his mind.
He knew that this man was Sun Ce's younger brother, but he didn't understand how this unknown man could attract the attention of his own king, and he immediately said: "Here!"
"Zi Chi, I remember you are from Shu, right?" Zhang Xiu suddenly asked.
Qin Mi's heart tightened, and he thought rapidly in his mind, and said in a weak voice: "Yes, I am from Mianzhu County, Guanghan County."
"Well," Zhang Xiu nodded, "I'm afraid you're not familiar with the customs of Wu, so I'll ask Zishan to accompany you so that I can take care of you."
Bu Zhi came out: "Here."
…
In the palace.
After the discussion, Zhang Xiu left Bu Zhi and Qin Mi alone and walked towards the back garden. It was autumn, and the maple leaves in the sky were fluttering in the wind, and the scenery was beautiful.
In the middle of the back garden is a huge artificial lake, which draws the Wei River to flow. It is living water. The water is crystal clear and fish are playing and swimming in the lake.
The three of them walked leisurely.
"Zishan, do you resent Gu for placing you in Xiliang for two years?" After capturing Xiliang, Zhang Xiu made Bu Zhi the governor of Xiliang, fully responsible for Xiliang's affairs.
Due to years of war and the fact that most places in Xiliang were already poor, Han Sui only focused on fighting and did not pay attention to people's livelihood. As a result, many people in Xiliang were in dire straits and were harassed by many foreigners. Zhang Xiu asked Ma Chao and Bu Zhi stayed in Xiliang, frightening the hearts of those foreigners while developing farming.
After two years of exhaustive management by Bu Zhi, coupled with the construction of canals to divert water, the situation in Xiliang has improved.
Bu Zhi was also transferred back.
Bu Zhi did feel bitter in his heart, but this bitterness was very worth it for him. He smiled and said: "No, although Xiliang is in dire straits, but with the strong support of the king and the hard work of the people, the situation in Xiliang will be better." I am very happy that things are getting better and I feel a sense of accomplishment. When I was transferred from Xiliang, tens of thousands of people came to see me off, and I was already very satisfied."
Zhang Xiu nodded: "You have not disappointed me, but you must be careful when going to Soochow."
Qin Mi frowned: "We and Wu are allies, will they still attack us?"
Zhang Xiu smiled calmly: "That's not true. Sun Ce and Zhou Yu are both noble gentlemen, and they will never do anything casual. What I want you to be careful about is not the people of Soochow, but the Shu Kingdom."
"Liu Bei?"
Bu Zhi was a little surprised.
"Um!"
Zhang Xiu nodded: "Over the years, Wei has vigorously developed hidden guards, and we are shadow guards, but we have never known any secret organizations in Chu. With Liu Bei's ability, he will never become blind just sitting there. Deaf man. We are uniting with Soochow to attack Chu. How can Liu Bei sit idly by and ignore it?"
Bu Zhi and Qin Mi looked at each other and nodded.
Qin Mi thought for a moment and said, "In that case, we might as well give him a conspiracy to lure the snake out of its hole."
"Oh? Zi Chi, come and listen."
Qin Mi said: "Our travel route is only by land. It is better to divide it into several roads. Seven or eight carriages will travel at the same time with different routes. It depends on which road Liu Bei is going to take. But no matter which one it is, as long as he takes action, The organization hiding behind will definitely be exposed.”
Bu Zhi nodded in agreement.
Zhang Xiu smiled and said: "As expected of Chang'an's Tanhua, this method is good, so I will follow this plan."
"Here!"
The two agreed.
The three of them walked around the back garden and chatted until dark.
…
As Zhang Xiu expected, the Chu State's secret force had already begun to take action. The force formed by Liu Bei was called Qianhao General, consisting of a thousand confidant veterans. It was mainly used to spy on Zhang Xiu, Cao Cao, Sun Ce and Liu Zhang.
It was learned that the news about Zhang Xiu's mission to Wu was not leaked by Jingguo, but by Wu.
Because the State of Wu has begun to prepare to receive the envoys of the State of Jing, how will Liu Bei, who knows this, let them get what they want? Send Xu Sheng to lead the troops to intercept and kill the Jingguo envoy.
In order to intercept and kill the Jingguo envoy, Xu Sheng led 500 elite soldiers, hiding day and night, and came to the mountains and forests near Wuguan, which was the only way to Soochow.
But then, Jingguo's operation surprised him.
After five days of waiting, the news of the envoy's departure came from Guanzhong, but what he didn't expect was that there were eight teams of cavalry setting off from Chang'an, each with a cavalry escort of 200 people, divided into different periods. Set off.
How does this make him start?
Xu Sheng only had one chance to take action, and he had to leave immediately after taking action, otherwise he would be surrounded by the Jingguo army and wait to die in the mountains.
