The so-called Nanzhong refers to several counties in Yizhou south of Bashu.
Zhuge Liang has not yet redivided it into the later seven counties of Nanzhong. At this time, there are five counties in Nanzhong: Zangqi County, Yuexi County, Yizhou County, Zhuti County, and Yongchang County.
Yizhou County is located in the center of the five counties in Nanzhong. It is not only the intersection of water and land, but also has abundant water resources and a suitable climate. It is the richest place among the five counties.
The city of Kunming in later generations was located here.
When Emperor Gaozu rebelled against the Qin Dynasty, there was a wealthy family in Pei County, Yong Chi, who had always looked down upon Emperor Gaozu. Although he followed the emperor to fight against Qin, he sacrificed his hometown, Fengyi, and surrendered to Wei.
Later, he followed the state of Zhao, and finally he was demoted to Emperor Gaozu, where he learned the essence of repeated horizontal jumps.
When Emperor Gaozu rewarded meritorious officials, his subordinates often complained and asked Zhang Liang for advice. Zhang Liang said that just reward the person you hate the most and that would be it. When others see that you reward the person you hate the most, they will feel that I also have hope.
Therefore, Emperor Gaozu granted Yong Chi the title of Marquis of Shifang. Yong Chi settled in Yizhou County and died a good death.
The Yong family has continued to flourish in Yizhou until this time, and the new generation of family head is named Yong Kai.
Our ancestors had that kind of virtue, so naturally we shouldn’t expect our descendants to be kind and loyal people.
On weekdays, he was arrogant and extravagant, disobedient to control, and regarded Lao Liu, the prefect of Yizhou County, as nothing.
But Yong Kai has one advantage. He attaches great importance to asking about the central government's attitude towards him.
Yong Kai had a lot of money. In addition to buying up middle- and lower-level officials in Yizhou County, he also sent his confidants to Chengdu and bribed a waiter in Liu Bei's house with a lot of money, so that he could know about any major changes in the current situation as soon as possible.
Chengdu.
After the meeting was over and everyone returned to their places, the waiter made an excuse to go out and went straight to the dock in the name of purchasing for the palace.
The matter was so important that he did not trust others, so he had to go south in person and inform Yong Kai of the decision of the central government's top officials to "deciding on Nanzhong first"!
His family had followed Yong Kai's people to the south after collecting a lot of money back then. They had made enough money over the years, and this trip was a good time for family reunion.
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After Liu Chan finished talking about the importance of determining Nanzhong first and the hidden dangers of Dongsan County, he left.
But today he was in a place he didn't usually visit.
"Oh, the prince is here, and the old ministers didn't come far to greet him... Please don't blame me." Huang Zhong only said a few words, and then he was a little out of breath.
The waiter on the side wanted to help him, but Huang Zhong waved him away and insisted on saluting Liu Chan alone.
Liu Chan quickly stepped over and helped him up: "Old general, there is no need to be polite. Please go back to your room and rest."
"Sigh... I wanted to follow the example of the ancients and continue to wear armor and fight the enemy for the king, but it seems that this old bone will not last long." At this time, Huang Zhong seemed a little lonely.
Liu Chan also sighed secretly. He had already ordered Wang Shuhe to treat these important figures, especially Huang Zhong and Fazheng, who died next year in history, and were the focus of care.
There is nothing wrong with Fa Zheng's health, but he is probably suffering from an acute illness. If it is really a bacterial infection, although penicillin is not yet stable, there is always a glimmer of hope.
Huang Zhong is different. The old general has fought all his life, starting from the bottom and fighting hard to reach the same position as Guan Zhang.
He is often the first to enter the battle, and his bravery is the best among the three armies... This evaluation sounds good, but the hardships involved are not appreciated by outsiders.
People without family background, such as Huang Zhong and Ding Feng, if they want to be promoted quickly after joining the army, they can only do the most dangerous jobs.
If you drink wine and eat meat, everything will stop after you die.
This is to overtax the body and work hard, and Huang Zhong has been doing this life-long work all his life, and he was even on the battlefield in Hanzhong not long ago.
After taking Hanzhong, he made great achievements and was granted the title of General and Marquis of Guannei.
The old general realized his ideal and repaid Old Liu for his kindness. As soon as he let out the breath he had been holding, his physical condition began to decline rapidly.
Ever since he was in Hanzhong, after a fierce battle, he had been breathing longer and harder than before, and now it has progressed rapidly to the point where he can hardly even speak...
In Wang Shuhe's words, "I am old and frail. This matter is determined by God, and I can't explain it."
"The prince is here, is there something wrong? Although the veteran... ahem, although his strength is not as good as before, he has his destiny and will never refuse." Huang Zhong didn't want to show his weak side and smiled to himself.
Liu Chan said: "I came here just to visit the old general, nothing else."
Then he waved and his servants presented him with several packets of medicinal materials.
"I selected precious medicinal materials and ordered the doctors to prepare the medicine. Although the medicine cannot cure the disease, it can also relieve the old general's pain, strengthen his body and prolong his life." Liu Chan personally handed over the medicinal materials and said seriously, "I hope that the old general will be able to cure the disease every day." Decoction and take it on time."
[Huang Zhong favorability +10] (30)
[Huang Zhong’s favorability is 30, constitution +10, archery talent +15×2, long soldier talent +8×2, equestrian talent +8×2]
Physique: Strong and healthy (190/200)
Archery: Excellent (30/200)
Long Soldier: Extraordinary Talent (272/300)
Equestrian: Exceptional (270/300)
Huang Zhong took the medicinal materials and said movedly: "I am already half a useless person now, how dare I trouble the prince to care about him so much..."
"Oh, what the old general said was wrong. He killed Xiahou Yuan in the general formation and captured Hanzhong for my father. Now that I can't wear armor and go into battle, I just abandon it like worn out shoes? How can my father and I be such unjust people?"
[Huang Zhong favorability +5] (35)
Huang Zhong looked grateful, but soon turned sad: "It's a pity that I want to repay the kindness of the king and the prince, but there is nothing I can do."
Liu Chan frowned and took a breath of life. His current energy can only make the situation worse.
It should be that he can no longer perform meritorious service in battle, so this veteran suddenly loses the place to reflect his self-worth.
You have to find something to do for him to make him feel that he is still very important.
It has to be sincere enough to really bring out his strengths... and not overwork him...
The incident happened suddenly, and Liu Chan, who was unprepared, was a little bit blinded for a moment.
Before he came, he just wanted to improve his favorability, but he didn't expect that Huang Zhong's body collapsed so quickly, and it was also related to his mental state.
Hmm...looking for something to do...
correct!
Suddenly, a flash of inspiration occurred, and Liu Chan found something that Huang Zhong could do, but he didn't know if he was willing to go.
"To be honest, I still have something to ask the old general for help. I wonder if the general is willing?" Liu Chan cupped his hands and said.
Upon hearing this, Huang Zhong said anxiously: "What the prince said... ahem, what are you talking about? What Huang Zhong just said is true! Wherever the prince wants to attack, I will report to the king and go with the prince!"
Huang Zhong is sincere.
Everyone is destined to die, and I'm afraid he will die while marching with the prince, so what? It's better than dying on your bed.
Liu Chan persuaded with a wry smile: "Old general, don't be anxious, I am not asking you to go out with the army..."
Then he highlighted recent events, the situation in South China and his expansion of the Red Star Army.
"I want to help my father to pacify Nanzhong, and I am organizing and training my own army at this time. However, the soldiers in the army are not good at shooting and have difficulty in advancing, and the swordsmen and shield wielders are not very good at swordsmanship... These are not Gu's strengths. , I wonder if the old general can give me some advice?"
After hearing this, Huang Zhong's excited expression gradually faded: "Although I rarely go out anymore, I have heard about the combat power of the prince's army. They are all elite warriors. The prince's good intentions are appreciated by me, but there is no need to worry about me. , deceiving an old minister..."
Liu Chan said solemnly: "I sincerely ask the old general for help. If the general looks down on such a humble thing, then I will say nothing. It is really difficult for me to let the old general give advice to the soldiers in his capacity. I hope the general will take care of himself and be regular." Take your medicine.”
After saying that, he raised his butt and left.
"The prince stays!" Huang Zhong stood up quickly and said suspiciously, "The prince really needs the help of the old minister when he trains troops? Is it because he wants the old minister to have something to do so that he won't be depressed every day?"
Liu Chan didn't change his expression, but he couldn't help but sigh in his heart. Sure enough, he has become a mature man, and he was seen through at once!
"Whether you are sincere or not, the old general will tell you when he goes there with me."
[Huang Zhong favorability +3] (38)
Since he returned to Chengdu, and Liu Bei saw that he was in poor health and asked him to recuperate, he felt that he was useless and a useless person.
Normally, he was most afraid of others treating him like a sickly old man. Although he was still suspicious at this time, seeing that the prince was so sincere, he felt much better.
What if the prince really needs his help?
"Okay! I will go with the prince." Huang Zhong became excited, turned to the waiter and said, "Hurry and prepare your horse!"
Liu Chan then smiled and said, "Don't worry, drink the medicine first and then go."
(End of chapter)
