Sun Quan said: "This strategy is very good, let's do it like this." So he sent people to implement it immediately. Liu Bei had been in Jiameng Pass for a long time, and through his concept of benevolence and righteousness, he quickly became one with the local people. However, Zhang Lu knew that Liu Bei was coming to resist him, so he also canceled his plan to attack Xichuan and instead resisted the enemy Yu Yi behind him. .
At this time, Kong Ming's letter also arrived. Liu Bei knew that Mrs. Sun had returned to Soochow, but fortunately Adou stayed. He also heard that Cao Cao brought troops and horses to invade Ruxu, so he discussed with Pang Tong and said: "Cao Cao Attack Sun Quan. If Cao Cao wins, he will definitely attack Jingzhou. If Sun Quan wins, he will also attack Jingzhou. What should we do?"
Pang Tong said: "My lord, don't worry. Kong Ming is guarding Jingzhou, so Soochow dare not invade Jingzhou. My lord can write a letter to Liu Zhang, saying that Cao Cao attacked Sun Quan, and Sun Quan asked Jingzhou for help. Sun Quan and I are lip-locked, and we have to do this." To assist, Zhang Lu was just a bandit guarding Hanzhong. Knowing that we were here to help resist, he did not dare to invade. We are now preparing to return to Jingzhou and join Sun Quan to resist Cao Cao, but our troops are small and food is lacking. I hope that we can take into consideration the friendship of our fellow clan members and quickly send 30,000 elite soldiers and 100,000 hu of food to help. Please don’t make any mistakes. If you get money and food for the army, horses, and food, then we can discuss it later.”
So Liu Bei followed this suggestion and sent the letter to Chengdu.
At this time, Yuyi's Tang Lin army had arrived near Chenggu near Hanzhong, and was preparing to meet with Liu Bei and attack Hanzhong from both sides. However, after waiting for a long time, there was no movement from Liu Bei's side, so he called in everyone to discuss.
Xu You said: "There is no movement at Jiameng Pass, which means that there is no plan to attack Hanzhong. The emperor's intention is probably to intimidate."
Yu Yi shook his head and said: "History is always surprisingly similar. I am afraid that my eldest brother is benevolent and does not take Xichuan. Now he is not attacking Hanzhong. If our army continues like this, we will definitely run out of food and grass."
Lei Chunze said: "How about we ignore them and directly attack Hanzhong with our troops?"
After resting for a long time, Huang Shumin and the soldiers already had itchy hands, so they said: "I think we can attack Hanzhong, just to see the training effect of the Xiliang soldiers."
Yu Yi thought for a moment and said: "I think my eldest brother did not attack Hanzhong. I am afraid he knew about Cao Jun's attack on Sun Quan. Now Jingzhou is caught in the middle and is in a dangerous zone, so he did not attack Hanzhong. He should be preparing to go back." "
Xu You added: "The emperor was entrusted to resist Zhang Lu and went all out. Recently, he bribed the hearts of Xichuan in the Jiameng Pass area. This matter has long been spread to Chengdu. Liu Zhang will definitely be suspicious, so it is indeed unwise to attack Hanzhong at this time. .”
Yu Yi nodded and said to Xu You: "Yes, we need to figure out the intention of the eldest brother. It happens that you have worked under my eldest brother, so it is up to you to go to Jiameng Pass to investigate the situation!"
I originally thought that Xu You would leave immediately, but I didn't expect that this time he would directly refuse. Xu You bowed and said, "I'm afraid it's not appropriate for me to do this!"
Yu Yi asked the reason, and Xu You replied: "Back then, I fell into Cao Cao's scheme because of my mother's affairs. Now I'm afraid I won't have any face if I go to see the emperor again!"
Yu Yi sighed and said, "Then let me go this time!"
Xu You bowed again, with an expression of shame on his face.
After Yu Yi explained some things, he found a fast horse, took the spider halberd, carried some dry food on his back, and galloped towards Jiameng Pass.
Fortunately, the two places were not very far apart. Yuyi soon arrived at Jiameng Pass and asked the soldiers to report the situation.
Liu Bei was discussing the policy with Pang Tong when someone suddenly reported that a man named Yu Yi had arrived.
Liu Bei was very happy after hearing this and said: "That's my fourth brother, let him in quickly."
Soon Yu Yi walked in and saw Liu Bei and Pang Tong chatting in the back hall. He bowed and said, "Big brother, long time no see. I'm so polite!"
Liu Bei stood up excitedly, walked up to Yu Yi, took Yu Yi's hand and said, "Fourth brother, it's really you. I'm afraid it's been ten years since we parted!"
Yu Yi felt a little embarrassed when Liu Bei saw him, and said, "Yeah, I wonder how the second and third brothers are doing?"
Liu Bei said: "They are all in Jingzhou, and they are all fine."
Yu Yi observed Liu Bei's appearance and found that Liu Bei had a lot of gray hair and had gone through a lot of vicissitudes. Compared with himself, he looked like an old man. He couldn't help but feel a little sad in his heart. At that time, the Central Plains launched an army. Decades later, the eldest brother had not yet established himself. The foundation is still guarding Xichuan for others. It's really unbearable to think about it.
When Pang Tong saw Yu Yi, he hurriedly stepped forward and said, "I have heard about the general's reputation for a long time, but when I see him today, he is indeed a dragon and a phoenix among men!"
Yu Yi smiled and said: "You are Pang Tong, so don't praise me!"
Liu Bei pulled Yu Yi into the hall and ordered the soldiers, "Today is the day when my fourth brother and I will reunite. We must have a good drink!"
Soon a large banquet was prepared. Yu Yi sat next to Liu Bei, and Pang Tong, Huang Zhong, Wei Yan and others took their seats in turn.
Through conversation, Liu Bei learned how Yu Yi traveled westward from Daoxiang Village after leaving, how he repelled Le Jin in the middle and escaped Sima Yi's encirclement, and how he passed through the attack of Xiliang soldiers and horses, crossed Luoyang and Chang'an, and entered Ziwu Valley. How did he support 50,000 soldiers and horses in the Ziwu Valley through farming? Of course, Liu Bei also talked about his own experience. When he talked about the time when he married Sun Shangxiang in Soochow, he seemed to be full of memories. Finally, he explained that he entered Xichuan this time. the goal of.
Sitting down, the generals and counselors heard about Yu Yi's experience, and they all sighed.
Yu Yi said: "I have been stationing troops in Ziwu Valley for a long time. When I learned that my eldest brother was going to help Xichuan resist Zhang Lu in Hanzhong, I mobilized 50,000 troops and horses, rushed into the city and approached Hanzhong. Afterwards, there was no movement, so I went to Jiameng Pass. .”
Liu Bei nodded and said, "I followed the strategy of military advisor Pang Tong and wrote a letter to Liu Zhang, but I haven't received a reply yet."
Yu Yi said: "Does the eldest brother still plan to attack Hanzhong?"
He replied: "Never mind."
Pang Tong came out and explained: "The situation in Jingzhou is critical now. Only after we receive a reply can we know Liu Zhang's true attitude towards us. Zhang Lu has been operating in Hanzhong for many years. Even if we integrate all our troops, it may be difficult to capture Hanzhong for a while." .”
Yu Yi said: "Now that we have stationed troops and the city is strong, if we cannot attack Hanzhong, I am afraid that our army will be short of food."
Pang Tong smiled and said: "This is simple. The lord can attack Hanzhong at the same time as the general. Zhang Lu is a self-defensive thief and must not dare to attack. In this way, the general's troops can perfectly cross Hanzhong and fight with us!"
Yu Yi said: "This is a good idea!"
Liu Bei said: "Let's do it like this. From now on, we will send troops to Hanzhong!" After saying this, he ordered his left and right to pass on the order.
