When Zhang Song passed the border of Yingzhou, suddenly a group of people came out, including about 500 cavalry. Zhang Song thought they were thieves and was about to turn his horse around and leave. The general who led him came out, wearing light makeup and asked. "Is the person who came here Zhang Biejia?" After hearing this, Zhang Song looked back and saw that it didn't look like a bandit team, so he replied: "Exactly!"
The general dismounted, saluted, and said, "Zhao Yun has been waiting here for a long time!"
Zhang Song also hurriedly dismounted from his horse and saluted, saying, "Are you Changshan Zhao Zilong?"
He replied: "Yes, I have been ordered by my lord Liu Bei to protect the safety of the doctor and solve the difficulties. I have also prepared some wine, meat and daily necessities." After saying that, the soldiers brought the food over, and Zhao Yun took The wine glass was given to Zhang Song.
Zhang Song took the wine glass and thought to himself: "People say that Liu Bei is kind and a good guest. Today I saw that he is indeed like this." So he and Zhao Yun had a few drinks, got on their horses and walked together, and soon arrived in Jingzhou. At the border of Guanyi, because it was getting late, we arranged to go to the Guanyi to rest. When we waited in front of the Guanyi gate, we found hundreds of people waiting, beating drums to greet us, and the ceremony was grand. One person saluted in front of the horse and said: "I am here to serve my brother." According to the order, the doctor has come all the way to catch the wind and wash away the dust. I have cleaned the post and waited for him to stay."
Zhang Song dismounted and entered the post with Guan Yu and Zhao Yun. After describing the etiquette, he sat down. Soon after, sumptuous food and wine were served. The two of them drank diligently until the third watch, and then went back to rest.
When we were having breakfast on the second day, we had just mounted our horses and walked less than a few miles when we suddenly saw a group of people arriving. After asking the soldiers around us, we learned that Liu Bei had brought Wolong and Fengchu to greet them in person.
He saw Zhang Song from a distance, so he dismounted and waited there. Zhang Song also hurriedly dismounted to meet him.
Liu Bei said: "I have heard about the doctor's reputation for a long time, and it is like thunder. Unfortunately, it is blocked by mountains and rivers and the journey is long, so there is no way to ask for advice. Now that I heard that I have come to visit, I came here to wait. If you don't mind, come to me." It would be a real honor for me to take a break in a deserted place to satisfy my longing for advice.”
Zhang Songcai was very unhappy with Cao Cao, but Liu Bei was very happy to be treated so politely and favorably. They mounted their horses and entered the city together. After describing the etiquette in the palace, the guests and hosts sat down one by one and held a grand banquet. In the drinking room, Liu Bei They just talked about some gossip and didn't mention anything about Nishikawa.
Zhang Song said: "Now Uncle Liu is guarding Jingzhou. How many groups does he have?"
He replied: "Jingzhou is only temporarily borrowed from Soochow. People from Soochow often come to ask for it. Now it's just because I am Soochow's son-in-law that I can settle here."
Zhang Song said: "Soochow has six counties and eighty-one states. The people are strong and the country is rich. Are you still not satisfied?"
Pang Tong sighed: "My lord is an imperial uncle of the Han Dynasty, but he cannot occupy states and counties. The others are bandits of the Han Dynasty, but they forcefully occupy the land because of their strength. Even we wise men are unbalanced." "
Liu Bei said: "Stop talking about it. What kind of virtue do I have? How dare I have too many extravagant expectations?"
Zhang Song said: "That's not the case. Ming Gong is a clan member of the Han Dynasty. His benevolence and righteousness are spread all over the world. Not to mention occupying several states and counties, he should also be the emperor in place of the current emperor. This is not a very strange thing."
Liu Bei bowed and said: "Your praise is too much, how dare I take it!"
So Zhang Song attended the banquet and drank for three days without mentioning anything about Xichuan. Later, Zhang Song was about to say goodbye and leave. Liu Bei set up a banquet in Shili Changting to see him off. He raised his glass and said, "Thank you, doctor, for your advice. Only here." I stayed here for three days. After we parted ways today, I don’t know when I will have the opportunity to listen to him again.” After saying this, he burst into tears.
Zhang Song thought to himself: "How can a kind-hearted person like Liu Bei give up like this? Why not just tell him directly and let him go and capture Xichuan." Then he said: "I am also very grateful for the hospitality these days, too. Unfortunately, I don’t have much time. I saw Jingzhou, with Sun Quan in the east, eyeing it, and Cao Cao in the north, always ready to go south. This is not a place that can be defended for a long time."
Liu Bei said: "I also know this, but I really can't find any other place."
Zhang Song said: "Yizhou is dangerous and fertile, with thousands of miles of fertile fields. The people are prosperous and the country is prosperous. Talented people all admire the emperor's virtue. If the people of Jingzhou are mobilized to drive to Xichuan, then hegemony will be achieved and the Han Dynasty will prosper. "
Liu Bei cupped his hands and said: "How dare I do this! Liu Zhang is also my brother from the Han Dynasty. His favor has been spread throughout Shu for a long time. How can others be easily shaken?"
Zhang Song said: "I am not seeking glory as a seller. Now that I have met Duke Ming, I really can't help but express my true feelings. Although Liu Zhang has the land of Yizhou, his character is very weak and he cannot choose talents. When Zhang Lu was in Hanzhong, there was always the possibility of an invasion. People's hearts were broken and a capable person was needed to take control of the situation. I originally planned to go find Cao Cao on this trip, but the traitor was arrogant, arrogant and arrogant. Sir, I have just come to see Ming Gong. If Ming Gong takes Xichuan as the foundation, then attacks Hanzhong in the north, recovers the Central Plains, and rectifies the imperial court, it will be a great achievement. If Ming Gong intends to take Xichuan, I am willing to do my best. As an internal response, what do you think?"
Liu Bei said: "I am very grateful for your kindness. However, Liu Zhang and I are brothers of the same clan. If I attack like this, I will probably be reviled by everyone in the world."
Zhang Song said: "When a husband is in the world, he should work hard to make achievements. If he doesn't attack Xichuan now, he will be taken over by others, and he will regret it later."
Kong Ming knew that Liu Bei must have said this, so he analyzed it with Liu Bei before Zhang Song came over. Starting from Xuzhou and then to Jingzhou, it was because he didn't get it in time that he didn't have a base until now. In a passive state.
With Kong Ming's reminder and Zhang Song's admonition, Liu Bei also wavered a little and said: "I heard that the road to Shu is very rugged, with thousands of mountains and rivers, so cars can't pass through it and horses can't walk on it. Although there is a way to take Xichuan I mean, but what should I do?”
At this time, Zhang Song took out a map from his sleeve and handed it to Liu Bei: "I am very grateful to Duke Ming for his hospitality and presenting this map. As long as you follow the route of this map, you can find the route into Shuzhong." confirmed."
Kong Ming flirted with Pang Tong on the side. If the wind hadn't been blowing in their ears all the time, Liu Bei might have refused again. If Zhang Song hadn't come with the map, Liu Bei's determination to enter Xichuan would not have been confirmed.
