Yizhou governs 98 counties in three tributary states: Hanzhong, Bajun, Guanghan, Shujun, Qianwei, Yuexi, Zangge and Yizhou. It is the largest state among the thirteen states in the Han Dynasty.
Liu Yan was the first state pastor in Yizhou after restoring the state pastoral system.
Before the restoration of the prefectural pastoral system, the administrative level of the Han Dynasty was divided into three levels: county, county, and imperial court. The prefectural governor was responsible for supervising the local area and had less real power than the county governor. Liu Yan suggested that the imperial court restore the prefectural pastoral system for his own selfish reasons, and volunteered to go to the most remote Jiaozhou. He was appointed as Zhou Mu. He heard privately that Yizhou had the spirit of the emperor, so he applied to be transferred to Yizhou to be appointed as Zhou Mu.
Quejian, who was the governor of Yizhou at that time, bought an official position and rose to power. Because he had no talent, no morals, was stupid and incompetent, the people of Shu were miserable and thieves were rampant.
On the way to Liu Yan's appointment, the Nanyang Prime Minister raised troops in Mianzhu. He gathered tens of thousands of troops to attack Luocheng, killed the governor of Yizhou, Qu Jian, and established himself as emperor.
Although Ma Xiang was powerful, he lacked ability. He was killed by Jia Long, the governor of Yizhou, and Ren Qi, the prefect of Jianwei, with thousands of men. Later, they welcomed Liu Yan to take charge of Yizhou.
After Liu Yan became a clan member of the Western Han Dynasty, he came to Yizhou alone without soldiers or power. He could only rely on the support of local powerful people in Yizhou to quickly stabilize the situation. However, he was ambitious and unwilling to be controlled by powerful people. People are also treated very well.
Later, there was great chaos in the Central Plains, and tens of thousands of refugees from Nanyang and Guanzhong entered Yizhou. Liu Yan incorporated them into the Dongzhou Army and became a force under his control.
In addition, Liu Yan also recruited small forces around the separatist regime, including Zhang Lu who had a large number of believers and preached in Huming Mountain.
At the end of the Han Dynasty, people's livelihood was difficult, and thieves and bandits who used preaching to deceive people's hearts took advantage of the situation. Among them were Zhang Jiao who preached Taiping Road in the Central Plains, Luo Yao who preached the invisible method in Guanzhong, and Zhang Lu who preached the Five Pecks of Rice Cult in Yizhou.
Zhang Lu was worshiped by Liu Yan as the Governor of Sima. His mother, Lu, was born as beautiful as a celestial being. Although she was older, she looked like a young woman. She had outstanding charm and was good at magic. Mrs. Lu often went to Liu Yan's house, and Zhang Lu became like this. He became Liu Yan's confidant and beloved general.
The barbarians in the south of Yizhou and Hanzhong in the north were both dissatisfied with the jurisdiction. Liu Yan sent Zhang Lu to lead his troops north. Together with Zhang Xiu, who was also a member of the Five Dou Rice Sect in Hanzhong, they killed Su Gu, the prefect of Hanzhong. Later, Zhang Lu and Zhang Xiu's sect merged. Kill and annex the opponent's cultists and tribesmen.
After Zhang Lu occupied Hanzhong, he cut off the plank road and killed the imperial envoys, becoming a separatist force in northern Yizhou.
Because of his mother Lu, Liu Yan acquiesced to Zhang Lu's behavior, and Zhang Lu secretly continued to accept Liu Yan's command.
In the first year of Chuping, the heroes began to attack Dong Zhuo. Liu Yan refused to send troops on the grounds that the road was blocked. Instead, he began to clean up the local tyrants in Yizhou who threatened his rights. This laid hidden dangers for his successor Liu Zhang.
In the first year of Xingping, Liu Yan died of a gangrene attack on his back. The third son, Liu Hao, should have succeeded him. Sima Zhao Wei and others believed that the fourth son, Liu Zhang, would be easier to control, so they elected Liu Zhang as the governor of Yizhou.
Liu Zhang was cowardly and suspicious. Previously, Liu Yan used the "Dongzhou Soldiers" to suppress the wealthy Yizhou clan. During his administration, the two sides were at odds with each other, but neither side was able to win over them. Subsequently, the long-squeezed conflicts broke out in an all-round way, and rebellions broke out in many places in Yizhou. Zhang Lu of Hanzhong also disobeyed Liu Zhang's orders at this time.
Liu Zhang furiously killed Lu and Zhang Lu's brother. Zhang Lu led the Badi Yi leaders Du Yi, Pu Hu, Yuan Yue and others to rebel. Liu Zhang then sent Pang Xi to attack Hanzhong but failed repeatedly. Considering Zhang Lu's tribe Mostly in Brazil, Liu Zhang appointed Pang Xi as the governor of Bajun to garrison Langzhong.
At this time, Yizhou was threatened by Zhang Lu's attempts to seize the pass, and was suspected of being intimidated by Cao Cao. The Yizhou nobles were resisting internally, and the Dongzhou people were claiming credit for themselves outside.
In this complicated situation, after the strong recommendation of Zhang Song, Liu Zhang regarded Liu Bei as a life-saving straw and sent Fazheng to Jiangling to welcome Liu Bei to Sichuan.
According to Zhuge Liang's Longzhong plan, taking Yizhou was an important step in achieving the foundation. After Liu Bei completely occupied Jingzhou, the officials were preparing around this goal.
Zhang Song had previously left Xudu and Jingzhou and was treated favorably by Liu Bei. After returning to Chengdu, he suggested that Liu Zhang make friends with Liu Bei. At that time, Liu Zhang was the envoy sent by Fazheng.
When Fazheng arrived in Jiangling, he met Liu Bei for the second time. He took out the map of Western Shu prepared by Zhang Song and offered advice: "With the talents of Ming Gong and Liu Jiyu's cowardice, Zhang Ziqiao is also a minister of Yizhou. With him included In response, it is easy to take advantage of Yizhou."
Zhuge Liang had already said that he must capture Yizhou to conquer the world, but at this time Liu Bei hesitated.
Pang Tong advised: "Jingzhou came south via Cao Cao, and has been conquered for many years. Now the people's strength has not been restored, and all the talented people have been exhausted. With Sun Zhongmou in the east and Cao Mengde in the north, it is difficult to achieve great ambitions by guarding this place. Today, Yizhou has millions of households and fertile fields. In the land of thousands of miles of heaven, if my lord can take advantage of this land, great achievements can be achieved!"
Liu Bei shook his head and sighed: "Cao Cao and I are at loggerheads. If Cao Cao is anxious, I will be lenient; if Cao Cao is violent, I will be benevolent; if Cao Cao is cunning, I will be loyal. Every time I go against Cao Cao, things will work out. Now with If you make a small profit and lose your trust in the world, what can you do?"
Pang Tong continued: "At a time of chaos and separation, it cannot be settled by one party. The ancients value the combination of weakness and attack, and defiance and obedience. If after the matter is settled, we can grant a great country, why should we betray our trust? My lord, I will not take it today. , eventually taken by others.
The last time Zhou Yu took advantage of Jiangling to take Xichuan, would he have dared to lead his troops without Sun Quan's permission? Now Cao Cao also wants to spy on Yizhou for Zhang Lu, hoping that the lord will think twice. "
After Pang Tong finished speaking, Zhuge Liang, Xu Shu, and Fazheng all agreed. Liu Bei thought about it again and again and finally agreed to enter Sichuan.
At this time, Cao Cao's main force was at Tongguan, and Sun Quan's main force was at Ruxukou. Although Jingzhou had no foreign enemies for the time being, it was in the land of the Fourth War and had many cities that needed to be fortified.
Jingzhou was the territory that Liu Bei managed to save with great difficulty, and the stability of the rear area with Xichuan's uncertain future was the most important. He was originally only willing to bring more than 10,000 troops to Shu.
Fazheng immediately admonished: "Although Liu Zhang is weak, there are still 100,000 soldiers in Yizhou. It is difficult for Ming Gong to lead a mere 10,000 people and achieve great things..."
"But there is no danger in Jingzhou. Troops need to be stationed everywhere. Ten thousand troops may be the limit." Liu Bei analyzed.
"Lord, all the 20,000 new recruits from Jingnan can enter Sichuan. Ziyu has been trained in the Jiangwu Hall recruit camp and can be put to use." Zhuge Liang suggested.
Liu Bei nodded, "The date of my return to Xichuan has not yet been determined. I need to send someone to stay in Jingzhou. Which of the three military advisors is willing to join me in Shu?"
The three of them looked at each other at the same time. Xu Shu's mother was old and he had to be by his side at all times to fulfill his filial piety. Jingzhou needed steady and prudent people.
"My lord, I would like to accompany the army." Pang Tong took the initiative to ask for help.
"Very good. Let some military advisors go make arrangements first." Liu Bei nodded.
The future of leading troops into Sichuan was uncertain, and Liu Bei was still worried about Jingzhou. With worries, he came to the small courtyard at night to visit Gan Qian and Adou.
Liu Bei saw figures moving in the window in the corridor, and heard a childish voice in the house: "As a father, you serve the king, and you are strict and respectful. Filial piety means doing your best, and loyalty means doing your life. When you are in a deep place, you walk on thin soil, and you are warm and warm." It seems. Lan Sixin, as prosperous as a pine..."
Adou was influenced by Lan Yuan and Lan Ji, and became diligent under Gan Qian's strict teachings. He still recited the Thousand-Character Essay at night.
Liu Bei walked lightly into the room, and Adou was in a trance. Looking at his son's transformation, he couldn't help but smile kindly and gratifiedly.
"Adou, you are making progress." Liu Bei clapped his hands in affirmation.
