The two of them were in a daze for a moment. What Ma Chao was thinking was, why should he contact the prince when reporting urgent military information to Hanzhong?
Liu Chan was even more puzzled, and he didn't remember any war happening at this time?
Counting the time, Boss Cao will soon be forced to end his controversial life. Then Cao Pi has been busy usurping the Han Dynasty and proclaiming himself emperor. He remembers that Cao Wei was very peaceful throughout the year...
Could it be that something happened in Dongsan County?
He immediately thought of this only possibility. He had previously sent shadow guards there because he was worried. If something happened to the three counties, it would explain why the person who came was looking for him.
When the visitor came in, Liu Chan knew that his guess was good before he could speak.
Because the person coming was one of the shadow guards that Shen Zhong brought to the three counties.
"Prince, there is an urgent military situation in the three counties."
Then the shadow guard paused and said nothing.
Ma Chao stood up and said with a smile: "I still need to continue patrolling, closing and garrisoning, so I won't accompany you for the time being."
Since he surrendered to Liu, he has been in a high position despite having no military power. Due to his status as a surrendered general, he has been very careful about his actions to avoid arousing suspicion.
"General, there is no need to evade." Liu Chan stopped Ma Chao, "Whatever happens, it's okay to say it."
Of course, he didn't do this just because he trusted Ma Chao unconditionally at this time.
Naturally, Liu Chan still remained wary of this man who only had a favorable opinion of 37, who could become a prince and was also full of controversy.
This has nothing to do with personal emotions, but the necessary caution as a superior.
But if something happens to the three counties in the east, it will definitely involve Hanzhong. If Wei Yan needs to cooperate, the news will inevitably be informed to them.
Instead of saying it later and making Ma Chao feel that he was afraid of him, it would be better to say it directly now.
[Ma Chao favorability +3] (40)
[Ma Chao favorability is 40, equestrian talent +15×2, spear throwing talent +15×2, swordsmanship talent +15×2, long soldier talent +10×2]
[The talent for throwing spears has been improved to: the talent is acceptable]
Liu Chan's magnanimity surprised Ma Chao, and he couldn't help but feel a little shaken in his heart.
Everyone knows that Ma Mengqi has a cold nature, and he was indeed the one who rashly launched an army for fame and gain.
But five years ago, after losing everything, he remembered that his family had been murdered and felt so regretful that he beat his chest and vomited blood.
None of this is fake, people always change, and it’s often only after they’ve been lost that they discover how valuable something is.
Ma Chao, who has been cheating and scheming with others all his life, rarely received kindness from others...
"Yes. The Shen brothers' troops in Xicheng County have stepped up their training. Meng Da's confidant Deng Fu..." The shadow guard didn't care what Ma Chao was thinking. Hearing what Liu Chan said, he immediately began to report.
Liu Chan frowned more and more as he listened. Meng Da and the Shen family seemed to be rebelling. Why?
Now that Guan Yu was not defeated and died, they also asked Liu Feng to send reinforcements. Ordinarily, there was no need to worry about Lao Liu being blamed.
"...Brother robbed Meng Da's drum band?"
The shadow guard was stunned and didn't understand why the prince asked: "No."
How could it be so good, Lao Liu just won the battle, but they became rebellious?
The shadow guard soldier added: "But General Liu Feng once ordered the Shen family to take part in the plan, and there are northern nobles who often come in and out of the Shen family and Mengda's mansion. The commander speculated that the northerners may be Cao Wei's lobbyists, and their actions may be related to these two things. related."
Liu Chan nodded and quickly guessed everything.
It's probably because the consecutive victories in Jingzhou made his brother swollen, and he wanted to handle the control of the three eastern counties more beautifully, but in the end he went too far... and pushed the Shen family too hard.
Boss Cao happened to send a lobbyist to lobby them, and the Shen family, who were not loyal to begin with, became tempted.
As for Meng Da, based on what he has done in history, as long as he is promised a high official and a generous salary, it should not be difficult to mobilize a reaction.
Liu Chan successfully changed the fate of Jingzhou, Guan Yu and Liu Feng, and even indirectly changed Cao Wei's subsequent response strategy.
However, these changes now have an effect similar to negatives making positives, causing the three eastern counties to still go back to the old path of history.
I don’t know whether this is a coincidence or the so-called “counterattack” of fate and providence.
Fortunately, Liu Chan sent the shadow guards and arrived in Hanzhong at this time, but he would not let things unfold according to their original trend.
Ma Chao was secretly frightened when he heard this. First, he was frightened by Cao Wei's arrangement.
If Prince Liu Chan hadn't discovered it in time, Liu Feng's army alone might not have been able to defend the three counties.
Secondly, Liu Chan was frightened by his method. The three counties were thousands of miles away from Chengdu, right next to Hanzhong. The young prince actually received the news before he and Wei Yan...
It even includes some details before and after the incident, which reveals too much information.
"This matter is related to the gain and loss of the three counties. It is of great importance. Please ask the general to send a flying horse to report to Chengdu. I will go and discuss the countermeasures with General Wei Yan." Liu Chan made arrangements in an orderly manner.
Reporting to Chengdu is just a routine matter. If they wait for the news to come from Chengdu, they will be afraid that the day lilies will get cold, and they will have to deal with it on their own.
"Exactly." Ma Chao nodded and had no objection to what Liu Chan said, "Ma Dai, you continue to garrison Yangping Pass and guard against Cao's army attacking from the direction of Chencang Road. Brother, go with the prince to discuss matters."
Ma Dai clasped his fists and accepted the order: "Yes!"
Everyone had horses and immediately rode to Nanzheng.
Wei Yan stationed troops in Nanzheng instead of Hanzhong County. Once there, there were large fertile and rich fields around this place, which made it convenient for Wei Yan to station troops in the fields and supplement the needs of raising troops.
Secondly, Cao Cao once lamented that "Nanzheng is a heavenly prison", saying that this place is a natural prison and the surrounding terrain is dangerous.
Previously, Wei Yan had received 10,000 elite soldiers from the Wei army. Wei Yan was not worried about the sudden extra 10,000 mouths, but was overjoyed.
After the war, Yizhou provided a lot of grain support to Hanzhong. There was no shortage of fertile land in the Hanzhong Plain. If all of it was utilized, the grain output could easily feed hundreds of thousands of people.
What worries Wei Yan is that there are not enough people, so he can only stare at the good land and let it fall into disrepair. Moreover, Hanzhong's defense was also short of manpower because of the stupid method of blocking everywhere.
The addition of 10,000 surrendered soldiers of the Wei army solved his urgent need.
Now, Liu Chan has sent more than 10,000 good crops from Shu, which makes Wei Yan even more delighted.
He seems to have seen the hope of self-sufficiency in Hanzhong. If these people can multiply and grow in the future, the output of Hanzhong may be able to feed back to other places.
Therefore, when Liu Chan and more than a hundred people came on horseback, they saw Wei Yan personally inspecting the land division and resettlement of these people, and he obviously attached great importance to this.
"Hush!" Liu Chan rode his horse to stand in front of Wei Yan. He raised his hooves and stopped suddenly. Liu Chan turned over and jumped down, landing firmly on the ground.
Wei Yan smiled and held his hands to greet him: "Haha, the prince is coming from afar, and Yan Wei has not come far to greet him. Don't blame me."
[Wei Yan’s favorability +3] (33)
Although Wei Yan has an arrogant personality and is not good at uniting his colleagues, he is similar to the old general of the Liu family and is loyal to the Liu family.
Naturally, he also had a natural affection for Prince Liu Chan, not to mention that Liu Chan sent him a large number of soldiers and labor twice.
As soon as Liu Chan finished praising him last time, he was promoted by Lao Liu to General Zhenyuan and Prefect of Hanzhong and was entrusted with important tasks.
For him, Liu Chan has almost become his lucky star. Of course, he feels closer to Liu Chan as soon as he sees him.
"General Wenchang, you're welcome." Liu Chan returned the greeting with clasped fists, "The military situation is urgent, General, please take the time to discuss it in detail."
Seeing Liu Chan's serious expression and getting straight to the point, Wei Yan knew that there must be something important, so he immediately handed over the resettlement work to his subordinates and followed Liu Chan and others to discuss matters in the room.
Liu Chan explained the ins and outs of the matter to Wei Yan. He also understood that the matter was of great importance and immediately said: "If the three counties are present, I can deploy heavy troops to the west. If the three counties are lost, I will have to divide the troops to the east.
"Hanzhong's troops are already limited. It will be even more difficult to divide the troops. The three counties must not be lost. Don't worry, Prince, I will send troops to rescue you soon!"
"Slow down." Liu Chan stopped him, "General Wen Chang, don't worry. Is there a detailed topographic map of the three counties here?"
"Of course there is."
As an important place close to Hanzhong, Wei Yan naturally had the map of the three counties in his hand, and immediately ordered people to take it and spread it out.
Liu Chan leaned over and watched with a frown, while others gathered around the map and thought about it.
After a while, just when Wei Yan could hardly bear it anymore, Liu Chan suddenly laughed out loud.
"Hehehe..."
Wei Yan was confused. He looked around and found that the others were also confused, so he was sure that it was not because of his lack of intelligence...
"Uh... why is the prince laughing?"
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