The beginning of the Three Kingdoms Cheng Yuanzhi

Fleeing in panic
As soon as Xu Shu arrived in Fancheng, he was warmly received by Liu Bei and Zhuge Liang, and the two sides shared their old friendship.

During the banquet, Xu Shu said solemnly: "The prime minister sent me to recruit the envoy to win the hearts of the people. Now he has divided his troops into eight groups and came to fill the Baihe River. Fancheng may not be defended, so you should make plans early."

Liu Bei nodded slightly and said, "Since Yuan Zhi is here, why don't you just stay here?"
Xu Shu cupped his hands in thanks and said, "If I don't return it today, I'm afraid it will make people laugh. Now my mother is dead, and I hold grudges all day long; although I am there, I swear not to set up a plan for her. I have a great talent to assist me, so why not worry about my success. Shukong It's useless to stay here, why don't you just leave here."

Liu Bei heard the words, so he no longer insisted on staying.

Xu Shu returned to Xinye and met Cheng Yuanzhi, only saying that Liu Bei had no intention of surrendering.

Cheng Yuanzhi could probably guess the situation of Xu Shu's trip, he stared at the latter, and fell silent.

Xu Shu was ashamed and resigned.

Sugai turned from the side and said angrily: "This person is here, but his heart is there. He speaks insincerely, and has no loyalty in his heart. He is really hateful!"

In a word, Jia Xu and the others felt ashamed and bowed their heads in silence.

Fishing with a high salary is actually a very common behavior, especially for the strategists of this era.

Cheng Yuanzhi once calculated that, usually, a high-end strategist can provide the lord with one or two strategies in his lifetime.

Assuming that a counselor can serve the Lord for 30 years, on average, he can offer a strategy every 15 years.

There are good strategies and bad strategies.

Therefore, although what Su should say is reasonable, but Cheng Yuanzhi really doesn't care about this matter with Xu Shu, it will appear that he has no tolerance for others and is too petty.

Thinking about this, Cheng Yuanzhi was noncommittal, but mobilized his army to push against Fancheng.

When the news came, Liu Bei quickly asked Zhuge Liang for advice.

Zhuge Liang said: "You can quickly abandon Fancheng, pass through Xiangyang, and go to Wuling to take refuge temporarily."

Liu Bei had no choice but to order Guan Yu to go to the river bank to rectify the ships.He also ordered Sun Qian and Jian Yong to raise their voices in the city and report: "Now that the Northern Army is approaching, the isolated city cannot be guarded for a long time. The people of the two counties will cross the river together if they are willing to follow them."

At this time, a large number of people from Xinye and Fancheng counties gathered in the city. After hearing this, about half of the people were willing to go with Liu Bei!

The remaining half of the people are silent. Most of these people are the aborigines of Fancheng. They have experienced the life under the rule of the Northern Army before, and they are very stable and peaceful. good.

On that day, tens of thousands of people left Fancheng, helped the old and the young, and rolled across the river.

Liu Bei saw this scene on the boat, with tears in his eyes, he said: "I have caused the people to suffer such disasters from their homes and homes, what kind of face do I have to live in the world!"

After all, he wanted to throw himself into the river and die.

Before he could move, he was stopped by left and right.

Seeing that Liu Bei cares so much about the common people, the people around him are all grateful for following the right person.

If such a lord were in a peaceful and prosperous age, he would not treat them badly.

However, it is difficult to say that it is fleeing at this time.

After the blood that followed calmed down, a large part of the people quickly changed their minds and decided not to leave when they arrived in Xiangyang.

Don't blame them for being realistic, because such a protagonist is good, but it's useless.

For them, basic necessities of life are the top priority that should be considered.

Fight for world hegemony?What does that have to do with these people?
As for other people, they are already thinking about the possibility of returning to Fancheng and Xinye.

Although they are illiterate, they know that Liu Bei is in danger now and may not be able to take care of them.

It's not possible, it's certain.

Besides, Liu Bei ran away to fight for world hegemony; what about them?What is the reason for abandoning the family and business?
Before the boat reached the other side, many people had repented and made new plans.

As soon as Liu Bei and his party went to the south bank to stand at root, there were scouts reporting that the northern army had occupied Fancheng and was marching to the north bank of the Han River.

Liu Bei urgently ordered Guan Yu to urge the people to cross the river, mount his horse and lead the people southward.

At that time, in mid-September, the autumn wind was rustling, and black magpies flew south. Tens of thousands of people dragged their families with them on the ground, like ants moving their houses, covering a large area in darkness.

Not long after, when I walked outside Xiangyang City, I saw that the city gate was closed, the suspension bridge was hanging high, and the soldiers on the city seemed to be facing a big enemy.

Zhang Fei was about to go to call the door, but saw a head popping out from the top of the city, and shouted coldly, "Who is outside the city?"

Liu Bei saw that the person in the city was Cai Mao, so he responded immediately, "I am Liu Bei, and I brought the people across the river to this place. I also hope that General Cai will open the city gate and let the people in. I will leave without disturbing you. "

Cai Mao sneered and said: "The army is in chaos, who knows if there are any spies among these rioters, please forgive me."

As soon as this remark came out, the people were in an uproar, and the cries were full of panic and helplessness.

They thought Liu Bei's order to cross the river was ordered by Jingzhou Mu, but now it seems that it is not, and they panicked all of a sudden.

In the midst of the commotion, suddenly a young general came out and said sharply to Cai Mao: "Mr. Liu is the lord of benevolence and righteousness. Now he is bringing the people across the river. Why doesn't he open the city gate?"

Cai Mao turned around and looked at him, seeing that it was Wei Yan, he suddenly felt puzzled, and thought: "What kind of magic did Liu Bei use to make my subordinates speak for him?"

Looking around, and seeing that the generals deeply agreed with Wei Yan's words, and nodded repeatedly, Cai Mao was furious: "Come here, take this dog down!"

Before he finished speaking, he saw a group of soldiers coming up from the city tower, about dozens of them, all of them holding long guns, surrounding Wei Yan closely.

The strange change suddenly occurred. Cai Mao couldn't believe it for a moment, widened his eyes and said angrily: "Come here! Capture this thief?"

The subordinate general Wenpin said "yes" and led a group of soldiers to capture Wei Yan.

Wei Yan snorted coldly, rushed down the city tower with his own soldiers, lowered the suspension bridge, opened the city gate, stood on the bridge with his horse, and shouted to Liu Bei: "Your envoy, please enter the city, kill Cai Mao, and take Xiangyang!"

This operation not only stunned Liu Bei, but even Zhuge Liang couldn't believe it.

After Wei Yan finished speaking, Wenpin led his troops to kill them, and the two immediately fought on the suspension bridge.

Seeing more and more soldiers participating in the battle, the situation was chaotic and out of control, so Liu Bei could only sigh, clamped his legs, rode his horse, and led the people south to flee for their lives.

Passing around the city gate of Xiangyang, while running in a hurry, there was a sudden shout from behind: "Liu Bei, let's go!"

Everyone turned around and saw Northern Army soldiers all over the mountains and plains following them.

The soldiers held high the "Xu" and "Xu" flags. The leading general was Xu Huang, and there was a mighty man beside him——Xu Chu.

They are all generals who can fight well, and they are not inferior to Guan Yu and Zhang Fei.

Liu Bei had spent some time with Cheng Yuanzhi and knew the details of the general. Seeing this, he sighed in despair: "The road ahead is bleak, and there are pursuers behind us. Could it be that I, Liu Bei, am going to die here today?"

Zhang Fei said coldly: "Brother, don't panic, just watch me kill the general and win the way out!"

After finishing speaking, he waved his big hand and rode his horse to meet the incoming army.

Guan Yu also rushed out with Yanyue Dao in hand.

The four immediately fought fiercely in the wilderness.

They fought all the way until it was dark, and the two sides stopped fighting.

Guan and Zhang turned around with their weapons in hand, walked up to them, and clasped their hands to Liu Bei and said:

"Brother, the enemy has retreated!"

Liu Bei said: "It's not too late, take the people to Wuling!"

Guan Yu said worriedly: "Brother, this' walks with the people, and it only travels twenty or thirty miles a day. Even if it escapes today, it will be caught up again soon. Why don't you abandon the people and go on your own?"

Liu Bei looked at Guan Yu and said, "The common people have come here with me, how can they bear to leave? I have my own reasons, and my second brother will follow orders."

(End of this chapter)