Three Kingdoms: The Reverse Son of the Guan Family, Dragon Blessing Jingxiang

Yizhou, Chengdu.

It seems like someone is deliberately spreading the news.

The "Hefei Bet" that was widely spread in Jingzhou spread to Yizhou in just a few days.

Almost every county knew about the Hefei battlefield, Sun Quan's 100,000-strong army pressing down on the border, and... Zhang Liao's "insignificant" thousands of people.

In addition, the ownership of the three counties in Changsha has also become a hot topic among Yizhou people during their leisure time.

At this moment, a bustling crowd of people gathered at a tea stall, sitting in different seats in small groups. They drank tea and discussed the current situation with loud voices.

"Isn't Cao Cao in Hanzhong? Who is there in Hefei? Zhang Liao? Is he half as powerful as Cao Cao?"

"I don't know what General Guan Yunchang is thinking about? The Hefei bet? Doesn't this mean that the three counties of Changsha will be given to Soochow? Instead of doing this, why not directly fulfill the agreement on 'demarcation of the Xiangshui River'? Why bother?"

"That's right... back then, Sun and Liu allied forces were able to defeat Cao Cao's 800,000 army with only 50,000 soldiers. This time... 100,000 people attacked an isolated city. It seems that the three counties of Changsha are going to change the king's flag!"

At this moment, a low voice asked: "If there is no Changsha? Then does the word "jiang" in Jiangling still have water?"

This voice made everyone present stunned for a moment, but soon, someone answered: "Well, it is Jingzhou after all, thousands of miles away, we don't care what he does, we should worry more than that, that Cao Cao has been staying here Hanzhong, will it go south? This whole day...people are in panic!"

There was a lot of discussion, from Changsha to Hanzhong, from Jingzhou to Yizhou, from the Hefei battlefield to Cao Cao's march south.

It seems that, nowadays...the current situation in Yizhou is calm on the surface, but there are turbulent waves hidden underneath.

——People’s minds change!

at this time.

"Get out of the way, get out of the way!"

"Urgent news from Jingzhou, urgent news from Jingzhou!"

The fast horses from Jingzhou were like a whirlwind, trampling through countless mud on the streets. The knights on the horses continued to gallop against the gray miasma.

There is a lot of miasma in Sichuan...

At this moment, what he breathed out was an increasingly turbid surprise, and his brows were full of tiredness.

It seemed that... this was the last breath he could take. He relied on Guan Jiajun's unique "faith" to persist here.

Yizhou Xinding, this is his first time coming here.

The gatekeeper's narration did not allow him to clearly remember the location of "General Zuo's Mansion". He only saw an official office and immediately galloped towards it.

This is the residence where military advisor general Zhuge Liang has his office.

Zhuge Liang went to General Zuo's Mansion early in the morning...

But there were always guards outside the door. Suddenly they heard the rapid sound of horse hooves, and all the guards looked towards here.

The knight on the horse was exhausted, but he still used his last breath and shouted: "Urgent report, urgent report...Jingzhou urgent report!"

This hoarse shout attracted Bo Ma Su, the master who was on duty in the mansion.

Ma Su was still thinking about the situation in Jingzhou, and felt that Uncle Liu Huang's "borrowing Jingzhou" was already known to everyone.

The Hefei bet is now spreading throughout Jingzhou, Yizhou, and Jiangdong!

...Then, no matter from the perspective of the Sun-Liu Alliance, or from the perspective of the reputation of Uncle Liu Huang and Guan Yunchang, the three counties of Changsha must give way.

Of course, the so-called Hefei bet... turned into a mere formality!

In fact, it is unnecessary.

So much so that when word spread, it seemed that General Guan Yunchang was not grand!

Just thinking about this.

Suddenly hearing the words "Jingzhou Urgent Report" coming from outside the door, Ma Su's expression suddenly changed and he ran out in a hurry.

Among the guards outside the mansion, someone held the reins of the horse, and someone helped the knight dismount. Judging from his clothes, he was indeed from Jingzhou, and he was from the Guan family army!

"Where is the emergency report?"

Ma Su quickly walked to him and asked quickly.

The knight took the bamboo tube without hesitation and gave instructions in a heightened tone.

"There are two bamboo slips among them."

Ma Su did not dare to stay, so he took the bamboo slips, ordered people to fetch the horses, and ran straight to General Zuo's Mansion.

He held this bamboo tube tightly in his arms. He knew that the contents of the two letters in this bamboo tube would definitely confirm all his conjectures...

The direction of Emperor Liu’s borrowing money from Jingzhou;

The ownership of the three counties of Changsha;

Even the Hefei battlefield... all the answers will be found in this letter.

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Today, there is no special matter in General Zuo's Mansion.

Liu Bei and Zhuge Liang were handling official business together in the main hall, discussing some specific political matters. No one was allowed to approach, let alone disturb them.

Zhao Yun, who was in charge of the "internal affairs" of General Zuo's Mansion, rarely had time to relax and rubbed his palms unwillingly.

He was gesturing at the last move of his improved "Seven Detection Coiled Snake Spear Technique" based on his latest insights.

He thought in his mind that if he used this move, the power of the point gun would be ten points higher than that of the flat gun.

He couldn't help but mutter the formula.

"If you hit a level gun, you will hit the king. The middle point is the most difficult to guard against!"

But as soon as Ma Su arrived, looking at his furious look, Zhao Yun subconsciously felt that something was probably going on.

He immediately put away his restless palms and asked quickly: "Youchang? Why are you so panicked?"

Ma Di pointed to the bamboo tube in his arms, "Urgent message from Jingzhou, military advisor... where is the military advisor?"

——Urgent message from Jingzhou?

Zhao Yun was startled, but soon he came to his senses and knew that this letter was of great importance.

He said in a deep voice: "The military advisor is discussing government affairs with the lord!"

——"You come with me!"

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A thick bamboo slip was unfolded and placed in front of Zhuge Liang and Liu Bei.

This is a code that is not yet in the drafting stage - "Shu Ke".

Now that Yizhou has been newly settled and Hanzhong has returned to Cao Cao, people in the Chengdu area are panicked and the current situation is turbulent.

At this time, sorting out the chaos here has become a top priority.

Liu Bei knew this very well, so he sent Zhuge Liang, Fa Zheng, Yi Ji, Liu Ba, and Li Yan to negotiate together and formulate a code of law.

It is this - "Shu Ke".

The one in front of me is considered an unfinished version... it can also be said to be the version led by Zhuge Liang alone.

The core of this version is "strictness" and severe punishment!

Of course, because it is the version led by Zhuge Liang alone.

Among the other four, Fazheng was quite critical of this...

After all, when he was under Liu Zhang, he was used to "doing things". If this code is promulgated, many of his behaviors will have to be curbed.

This is a great test for people with an "unruly" temperament like him.

"Kong Ming..."

At this time, Liu Bei read the "Shu Ke" carefully and said with emotion.

"Yesterday I had a conversation with Fa Xiaozhi, and he also mentioned the "Shu Ke" criminal law that you took the lead in formulating. Although he did not directly refute it, his meaning was very clear."

Liu Bei pressed his hand on the bamboo slips of "Shu Ke" and whispered:

"Xiao Zhizhi said that when the great ancestor entered the pass, he made a three-chapter agreement, and the people of Qin knew their virtues!"

"But now, I have occupied Yizhou with the help of cunning and power, and I have promulgated such strict laws without giving any favor or comfort to the people. From the perspective of guests and hosts, should we, as guests, Should you lower your stance? Follow the example of Emperor Gaozu, relax punishments, make three chapters of the law, and satisfy the wishes of the local people?"

Liu Bei's words were extremely gentle, completely in the tone of discussing with Zhuge Liang.

He has always attached great importance to Zhuge Liang's ideas in governing the country.

All political orders must be approved by Zhuge Liang. If there are different opinions, in most cases, Liu Bei will proceed according to Zhuge Liang's ideas.

However, this time there is something special.

Because the person who disagreed with Zhuge Liang was none other than his advisors Liu Bei valued extremely - Fa Zheng and Fa Xiaozhi.

"My lord, I only know one thing, but don't know the other. The Qin State was tyrannical and cruel, and its harsh decrees made the people resentful, so the world fell apart. In this case, the emperor of the Han Dynasty adopted the Three Chapters of the Covenant to win people's hearts with lenient decrees. ."

"But today's Yizhou is different from the violent Qin Dynasty in the past. Liu Zhang was weak. Starting from his father Liu Yan, Yizhou can only be governed by regulations and etiquette to maintain harmony between the army and the people and the dignity of superiors and subordinates. It is for this reason that this place was created Moral government cannot be implemented, and punishment loses its due majesty.”

"Today's Yizhou should make some changes, which are different from the changes during Liu Zhang's period. It is precisely because of this that when the majesty of the law is established, it is even more necessary to establish the prestige of the lord! As a former conqueror, the lord can serve the people well. To be lenient and benevolent, as the lord of this state, the lord also needs to establish his own authority and carry out severe punishments!"

Zhuge Liang explained patiently...

Liu Bei listened patiently and nodded frequently.

According to the past, Liu Bei would respect Zhuge Liang's proposal and promulgate the "Shu Ke" as he said.

But this time...

Liu Bei was uncharacteristically saying, "This "Shu Ke" is the code of Yizhou. It is of great importance and affects all people. Let me think twice!"

Well…

Liu Bei's words made Zhuge Liang raise his eyes.

He didn't expect that his lord would say this.

However, Zhuge Liang soon realized Liu Bei's difficulty, "My lord, are you worried about Cao Cao in Hanzhong?"

well…

Liu Bei sighed softly.

"After Zhang Lu's Five Dou Rice Cult returned to Cao Cao, the gates of Xichuan were opened wide, and Cao Cao's thieves became well-equipped with troops."

Speaking of this, Liu Bei showed an increasingly embarrassment, "Unexpectedly, at this time of year, all the remaining military supplies were awarded for meritorious service. There was no food for the Northern War in the treasury. The clan merchants were hoarding food. The price of food increased sharply and prices were unstable. People are panicking!”

"Here, I have internal affairs that are restless and I am in constant panic. I am worried that if the harsh punishment laws of "Shu Ke" come out, the people will be excited and want to change, and Cao Cao will look to Shu and send his troops south... Yizhou will be in danger!"

Speaking of which…

Liu Bei's eyes turned to the windows of the main hall, and he looked eastward. "And Jingzhou... Nowadays, the 'Hefei Bet' is very popular and is spreading in Yizhou!"

"I also know about this. It must be a villain spreading rumors." Zhuge Liang interrupted.

Liu Bei shook his head, "Don't I know that this must have been deliberately spread by Sun Zhongmou, and that the 'Hong Qigong' of Jiangling City must have been a trick set up by him, with the intention of disturbing Zhengting with rumors and using the opportunity to plot against the three counties of Changsha. But... even if... Knowing this, what can we do if we are prepared for the current situation, with internal and external troubles?”

Zhuge Liang frowned, he sympathized with Liu Bei's mood.

"Indeed, if Jingzhou is lost, the lord will be in a dilemma. Recently, Liang has repeatedly discussed this matter with the Ma family's five sons, 'You Chang'. In his opinion... the three counties of Changsha today are probably lost, and then Jingzhou The letter... is probably coming soon."

"Alas..." Liu Bei sighed again, "It would be better if we only lost these three counties, but I'm afraid..."

Liu Bei hesitated to speak.

Zhuge Liang exclaimed: "My lord is worried about Yun Chang."

Liu Bei nodded slightly, but did not answer.

Zhuge Liang continued: "Indeed, with Yun Chang's temper, even if Hefei defeated Soochow in the first battle, he would never give up the three counties of Changsha. Morality comes first and war comes later. How could Sun Quan not invade these three counties with a victorious army?" ? Once Yun Chang and his troops confront each other, then... the alliance between Sun and Liu will be completely collapsed, and the relatives will be in pain and the enemies will be happy! "

"Kong Ming knows that I..." Liu Bei took Zhuge Liang's hand heavily.

Zhuge Liang could feel the trembling in the hands of this fifty-six-year-old middle-aged man at this moment. At this age, how much does he cherish everything he has now?

But...he is not sitting safely in Shuzhong and Yizhou!

In this case, how dare you promulgate the "Shu Code" and impose severe punishments?

"Sun Liu Alliance...Jingzhou..."

Zhuge Liang murmured.

Inexplicably, he also began to worry about Guan Yu and Jingzhou. If the three counties of Changsha were lost, they would be lost.

But Yunchang can't do it. He must not confront Soochow and fight against each other!

Compared with the three counties of Changsha, under this current situation, the consolidation of the Sun-Liu Alliance is the top priority!

at this time.

Zhao Yun's voice suddenly came from outside - "My lord, Zhuge's military advisor... the military advisor general and the master of the palace, Bo Ma Su, came to ask for an audience! Yes, there is news from Jingzhou."

After the words fell, Ma Su couldn't wait to step into the main hall, and he quickly saluted.

"Jingzhou...news?"

However, Liu Bei's throat was choked.

He ran through all the worst-case scenarios in his mind.

This way, you won’t be too sad when you hear “bad” things.

Zhuge Liang's eyes were dark.

Even though he knew that there would be no good news in Jingzhou, he still felt as if he had been hit by something, and his face turned pale involuntarily.

"Jingzhou? Where are you now? Yun Chang? Are you okay?"

Zhuge Liang's voice was a little hoarse.

Ma Su quickly said: "The messenger is too tired to speak. He has arranged to rest..."

While talking, Ma Di quickly untied the bamboo tube, took out the two bamboo slips and handed them to Liu Bei and Zhuge Liang.

One of the bamboo slips was a normal urgent letter;

The other letter had three words written in large letters - A Letter of Sin to Self!

call…

Seeing these three words, Zhuge Liang and Liu Bei's eyes widened at the same time.

In Zhuge Liang's view, has the situation in Jingzhou reached the point where Yun Chang needs to write a "book of guilt"?

The three counties of Changsha must have been lost, and even the four counties of Jingnan may have been lost, so... I just hope, I just hope that Yunchang and Nanjun are fine...

This is the last hope of the "Longzhong Pair" strategy;

All hope is gone!

Liu Bei's brows suddenly stood up, and he shouted: "My second brother is invincible in the world? Who can make my second brother write this book of sin?"

As he spoke, Liu Bei ignored another urgent letter and unfolded the book of guilt.

But...as soon as he opened it, his eyes quickly scanned it.

After only experiencing that moment, Liu Bei was completely stunned!

He was completely, completely stupid!

That's it?

Just because of this?

Just because of this... is it worthy of writing a special letter to oneself?

Liu Bei felt that his IQ was being pressed hard to the ground and rubbed. His originally tense and suffocating mood was completely...yes...so unnecessary!

At this moment, Liu Bei, who had always been elegant, wanted to burst out.

——"Yun Chang, you have nothing to do, why are you writing a book of sin against yourself?" 』

——"Brother You was almost scared to death by you!" 』

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