Three Kingdoms

Chapter 3158: When luck meets energy

　　　　Brother! ! 』

With a loud roar, the roll of silk in Liu Bei's hand fell to the table with a clatter.

　　　　Brother! ! Watch me kill a dragon! 』

Zhang Fei screamed, smelling blood, and rushed into the courtyard. He shouted at Liu Bei in the hall, and then waved back, "Bring in!" Carry it to the courtyard! Show it to my brother! 』

　　　『蛟龙? Liu Bei couldn't help but feel curious, stood up and left the hall.

The "dragon" mentioned by Zhang Fei was so big that it took six people to tie it up with ropes and carry it on shoulder poles before it was carried into the courtyard.

The appearance of "Jiaolong" is very ugly, but at a glance, you can tell that it is extremely ferocious.

 In fact, if future generations are present, they will recognize that the so-called "dragon" killed by Zhang Fei is actually an enlarged version of the alligator...

The ancient people also said that this kind of creature can appear and disappear, and it usually lurks in deep pools. Only under thunderstorms and wind and clouds, it will rise to the top and become a true dragon after successfully overcoming the disaster.

Of course, there are other explanations for the origin of this title, but it is not very important at the moment. What is important is that Zhang Fei, a reckless man, really killed such a "dragon".

 Far away mountains, smoke.

　　『Third brother, you are too reckless! Liu Bei circled around Zhang Fei twice and saw that although there was blood on Zhang Fei's body, there was no injury. Then he felt relieved and complained, "What should I do if such a vicious thing hurts my third brother?" ! 』

 Especially Zhu Zhi’s implicit statement that after Zhou Yu’s poor health made Huang Gai even more uneasy.

As for the appearance of dragons, most of them are covered in scales, invulnerable, with protruding eyes, a long jaw and a mouth full of tapered fangs, strong limbs, fangs and claws, a long winding tail, and a snake-like belly. Ring armor and so on…

"Hi! "Liu Bei couldn't refuse Zhang Fei's kindness, and he no longer said that eating would bring him good luck. Instead, he patted Zhang Fei on the back and said, "Remember! There is no more chance! 』

 …

  After all, in addition to the endangered alligator, there is actually a larger crocodile species in China - the Korean crocodile. This thing is really big, and it is more in line with the ancient people's imagination of dragons.

After a while, Liu Bei said: "Actually, when I think about it, the Qiaoqi and us don't have that big animosity... The second brother wrote a letter, saying that he had discovered another big island, which was even bigger than the previous Qiongya land... Kaijiang To expand the territory... why bother fighting for Sichuan and Shu? 』

After hearing Zhu Zhi's statement that Zhou Yu personally went to Jiangling Water Village and had a heart-to-heart talk with Zhu Zhi, Huang Gai couldn't help but change some of his own ideas.

Isn’t this a proper crocodile appearance?

 But in ancient times, this was "dragon".

 The sunlight filtered through the window lintel and reflected on Liu Bei, half bright and half gray.

 Zhang Fei raised his head and looked at Liu Bei, "Brother...this..."

Liu Bei was silent and sat at the table.

"I heard someone said that this dragon was causing trouble to the village, devouring pigs and cattle, and killing the villagers, so I set a trap to lure it ashore..." Zhang Fei danced and said, "Wow, this guy is so powerful!" Fortunately, I installed an iron hook on the bait, so it didn't escape..."

 Huang Gai stood on the water village watchtower, looking at the densely packed ships along the Yangtze River.

 Zhang Fei took it and unfolded it, "Jiangdong Sun Family?" What are they going to do? Alliance? What...you want us to attack Sichuan and Shu? Cure by paddling water? this…"

 Zigui.

 It is called this because it is only recorded in Han Yu's articles in history.

 Jiangdong Daying.

　　　『Can’t be hurt! Injured... Well, brother, I know..." Zhang Fei was defeated in Liu Bei's eyes, and then muttered in a low voice, "I heard that killing the dragon... can take away his luck... I originally wanted to I caught him and asked him to kill him, but unfortunately this beast was so fierce that he couldn't be caught alive... That's when I took action... Anyway, my luck is also my brother's luck..."

"Oh...hey...I thought..." Zhang Fei patted his thigh, "That's what the elder brother said...It's a pity, tsk...it would be great if it really existed..."

 Liu Bei laughed and then looked out the window.

Liu Bei was very helpless, "It's just a snake...and it's not in Mang Mountain, but in Mangdang Mountain..."

Zhang Fei nodded, "Yes, I also asked about it, there are no such big dragons around..."

"It's useless..." Liu Bei smiled bitterly, picked up the silk on the table and handed it to Zhang Fei, "Here, take a look." 』

　　　　Ah hi! Liu Bei was angry, funny, and a little touched, "Where did you hear this nonsense?" 』

　　　　It won’t work if you do! Liu Bei was very serious, and then asked people to drag the "dragon" down to deal with it, and asked Zhang Fei to wash and change clothes.

After a while, Zhang Fei came back from taking a bath. He saw Liu Bei sitting in a daze. He thought Liu Bei was still angry, so he patted his chest and promised that it was just this once and he would not do it again next time. Then his voice changed, " Brother, this dragon... really has no luck? 』

If it were in later generations, even a fool would often hear others say one or two words about the overall situation, the overall situation concept, etc., but what about the Han Dynasty?

 Do you really think that "overall perspective" is a compulsory course in the nine-year compulsory education and that you can learn it no matter what?

Jiangdong flags are fluttering, drums and trumpets are sounding, water and land are advancing side by side, upstream along the Yangtze River, like a long dragon, stretching and endless.

　　　『Nonsense? Zhang Fei's eyes widened, "Why is this nonsense?" Didn't Emperor Gaozu kill the dragon in Mang Mountain? 』

 ‘Alas…’ Liu Bei sighed, ‘Not really…really. Think about it, if there is any luck... there are so many emperors in the Han Dynasty, and those people with ulterior motives... If there is really any luck... How can these guys survive to this day? 』

 This world, as Hussar said, is not just a place like the Central Plains...

　　　『Brother is right! I'll listen to you! ” Zhang Fei nodded and threw Jiang Dong’s silk as if it were a rag.

 …

　　"Ah...this...ah haha..." Zhang Fei scratched the back of his head, "Anyway, I'll kill them all... I'll use this dragon to cook at night!" Brother, please eat more! 』

 Zhu Zhi formally handed over military affairs to Huang Gai.

Although it was not Zhang Fei’s fault alone, the deep hole on the crocodile’s forehead was Zhang Fei’s blow that sealed the victory.

People’s thoughts can change…

Liu Bei turned his head and looked at Zhang Fei, "That's why I say this luck is illusory... Only the land we conquer is real... Let them fight for it, and we will focus on opening up the territory!" Even a hundred years later, you and I will still be known as brothers in the Han Dynasty! The names of you and my brother will remain in history forever! 』

 Huang Gai’s overall view is not without, but it is not high enough. He is naturally much higher than those peaceful guys in Jiangdong, but if he is required to sacrifice everything in the family to complete the Sun family's great cause...

　　If only one of himself had to be sacrificed, Huang Gai gritted his teeth and decided to do it. After all, they all followed Sun Jian to fight all the way. Although the **** courage has not faded with age, Huang Gai really couldn't do it if he had to sacrifice the entire family, or follow Huang Gai's group to achieve success for others.

 In other words, at the time of Sun Jian, Huang Gai had no problem if he wanted the whole family to risk their lives, but now, he can't do it.

 Has Huang Gai been replaced?

 Having lost your wits?

 No, it’s just that the scope of Huang Gai’s “family” has expanded.

 Huang Gai is like this, why is Zhu Zhi not the same?

Jiangdong accompanied Sun Jian all the way, and then followed Sun Ce to conquer Jiangdong. There are a few people like Zhou Yu who have never changed their ambitions from beginning to end, and have always put Sun's foundation first. In front of yourself?

 There was only the governor of Zhou Dynasty in Jiangdong.

 Only.

 No one can compare!

 The sound of war drums and horns gradually faded away.

The last warship has gone away, but Huang Gai still hasn't gotten off the watchtower.

"General..." Huang Gai's confidant asked in a low voice, "This... Governor Zhu is really going to attack Sichuan and Shu?" 』

“…” Huang Gai was silent for a moment and whispered, “That’s how it should be…”

　　　　Can Governor Zhu really capture Yufu? ” the confidant asked again.

Huang Gai was silent for a while and then said, "I hope that's the case..." His confidants didn't quite understand, but seeing Huang Gai's unconcerned expression, they didn't ask any more questions.

 Huang Gai knew in his heart that even if Jiangdong was united, the key to conquering Sichuan and Shu would depend on whether the gentry system in Sichuan and Shu could agree with Jiangdong.

 If you don’t agree, then you need to spend time and energy, bit by bit, but if you agree, it’s easy, almost as soon as you pass it on.

The Sichuan and Shu gentry are located in a corner of the Han Dynasty. Their relatively closed nature also determines that the Sichuan and Shu gentry's strategies for dealing with matters will be similar and relatively closed. They are not too fond of Fei Qian's radical strategy. As long as they seize the current opportunity, Kodong is not completely without a chance of victory.

Before Huang Gai set out, Zhou Yu also went to Huang Gai to explain this issue in detail, and said that Fei Qian, Xu Shu and others in Sichuan and Shu also had inherent conflicts of interest with the local wealthy families and surnames, and serious conflicts broke out. These conflicts are the best opportunities for Jiangdong Army.

As long as Jiangdong shows enough strength...

 Zhou Yu’s plan was not wrong either.

 Hey, Governor...

Huang Gai raised his head and looked at the sky.

Historically, when Liu Bei entered Sichuan, he also seized the gap between Liu Zhang and the local nobles and took advantage of the gap. He did not really take advantage of it bit by bit. After fighting one or two tough battles, the whole Sichuan surrendered.

Of course, Liu Zhang in history had a weak character and cannot be compared with Xu Shu and Zhuge Liang, who is currently in charge of defense in Sichuan and Shu. However, conflicts in Sichuan and Shu still exist, and conflicts between ethnic minorities and Han people still exist. These contradictions cannot be like in the game, either 1 or 0. These contradictions in reality are often very uncertain. They may break out due to some trivial introductions, or they may be hidden for a long time and prevent them from being eliminated. .

Zhou Yu's plan was of course to take advantage of these contradictions and intensify the threat of war to force the Sichuan and Shu armies to force themselves internally and externally. By then, Jiangdong's army will be pressing outside Sichuan and Shu, and various problems will break out internally. Even if Xu Shu is given four more hands, he may not be able to calm them all down. Then Jiangdong can find an opportunity to fight directly. .

but…

 Everything is scary, but Jiangdong is no exception.

 It is a pity that the momentum of Jiangdong's march was blocked again and again. Even if it regains its momentum now, it is not as powerful as it was at the beginning.

This was partly due to the sharp counterattack of the Sichuan-Shu Army, but internal factors within Jiangdong were also indispensable.

 Even Huang Gai's own negligence and deficiencies in handling affairs.

“Captain…” Huang Gai murmured, “You are right…it’s just a pity…”

If Jiangdong was defeated because of this, perhaps others would not do anything, but Zhou Yu himself...

Thinking of this, Huang Gai's strong body couldn't help but tremble slightly.

The river wind is chilling to the bone.

 …

 …

 The smoke was billowing.

 Zhuge Liang deployed early warning posts along the Yangtze River to convey the news of Jiangdong's full-scale march into Sichuan and Shu to Yufu.

 In a lobby, there is a huge sand table.

 Yufu, due to its very important geographical location, a city has been established here since the Spring and Autumn Period. During the Qin Dynasty, Jiangguan was set up here to control the upper and lower waters of the Yangtze River. During the Western Han Dynasty, in order to strengthen the rule of this area, troops were stationed here for a long time, and a Jiangguan Captain was specially set up, with the same rank as the Bajun Prefect. At the same time, Yufu’s agricultural economic system is also very good, and there is also a specially established Juguan...

The terrain here is dangerous, surrounded by mountains and rivers passing through the mountains. It is a battleground for military strategists. If Jiangdong Army wants to march into Sichuan and Shu, here is a key point that cannot be bypassed.

In the sand table, there are clerks who have marked the key points around Yufu, and there is a model of Jiangdong Army inserted in the river made of white sand.

“Jiangdong’s army marched on both land and water, and its marching speed was bound to be slow. "Gan Ning pinched his chin at the side with a bright expression on his face. He seemed to have recovered from his previous decadent state. "If you give me one hundred kiosks, you can stay here..."

Gan Ning stretched out his hand and pointed to a certain place on the Yangtze River, "The water flow here is swirling enough to disrupt its advance!" Destroy his spirit! 』

At this moment, Gan Ning was in high spirits, almost completely different from the dejected one who had suffered a defeat.

Zhuge Liang smiled and ignored Gan Ning's rhetoric. He turned around and asked Huang Quan, who was beside Gan Ning, "Have all the surrounding villages been settled?" 』

 Huang Quan nodded and handed the document in his sleeve to Zhuge Liang for review. "Please take a look at it, Chang Shi... Everything has been placed properly..."

In terms of rank, Zhuge Liang is currently only engaged in the Hussar General's Palace and the history of Yizhou. In fact, he is one level lower than Huang Quan's Bajun Prefect, but Huang Quan does not consider himself older than Zhuge Liang. Either they are unruly if they have higher ranks, or they despise Zhuge, but cooperate respectfully, or even assist as Zhuge's deputy.

 Because Huang Quan truly admired Zhuge Liang.

Different from Gan Ning who likes to fight and kill, Huang Quan values ​​​​more ability in people's livelihood and government affairs.

 Zhuge Liang is indeed very strong in this aspect.

Huang Quan originally thought that to fight against the enemy, it would be enough to build a strong wall and clear the field, and then focus on the recovery of production in the coming year. However, after Huang Quan arrived in Yufu, he realized that Zhuge Liang actually regarded the strong wall and clearing the field as a way to carry out enlightenment. Opportunity to deal with…

 In Sichuan and Shu, the difficulty of education is more difficult than that of the Southern Xiongnu.

Although the grasslands and deserts are barbaric, it is difficult to have a closed area in such an environment. The Hu people themselves are nomadic, and then absorb this tribe or annex the population, so they are not familiar with the foreign Han culture and so on. Exclusion in an extreme way.

  But there are too many cottages in Sichuan and Sichuan.

 An ancient mountain village that can even be traced back hundreds of years…

Therefore, in the entire process of Xu Shu's management of Sichuan and Shu in the past few years, the contradiction between the mountain people and the Han people has never been completely eliminated. Especially in these extremely closed mountain villages, there is basically no Han culture and Han culture. The soil for survival is not even welcomed by bachelors of agriculture and engineering.

 But now, through Jiangdong's excuse, a crack has been cracked in such a closed solid shell. Huang Quan's reputation among these tribal villages is naturally more effective than other officials. Many cottages were relocated under Huang Quan's persuasion, making the area around Yufu completely clear to a certain extent.

No one wants to encounter a military disaster and die innocently, so temporarily leaving the area that may be affected by the military disaster will naturally be recognized by most mountain people. Once they leave the village and come into contact with the atmosphere of the outside world, they want to go back. …

If this kind of thing is done in normal times, even if it gives extra benefits to these copycat people, these copycat people will not be happy. If the subsidies are too much, the Han people will have objections.

 But now, the cost is not much and the effect is very good. It is simply killing three birds with one stone.

The people of Jiangdong never dreamed that by marching into Sichuan and Shu, they would actually help Xu Shu, Zhuge Liang and others in promoting Sichuan and Shu’s education...

After Zhuge Liang read Huang Quan's resettlement document, he first praised Huang Quan for his meticulous and hard work, then turned to Gan Ning and said, "General Gan, the bandit army is approaching, and there must be spies to contact..."

Gan Ning made a loud noise and clapped his hands and said, "Don't worry about doing this!" The surrounding soldiers, sentries, and roving scouts are all arranged! Just wait for them to fall into the trap! 』

 Zhuge Liang's ability to track down traitors also impressed Huang Quan.

With the cooperation of Youwen Si, who secretly had some dealings with Jiangdong, flirted with each other, or was a gentry who provided convenience to Jiangdong's spies, Zhuge Liang dug out even the smallest clues, and then pulled out a lot of them. Moreover, the evidence is conclusive, and there is no chance for sophistry.

 Zhuge Liang smiled slightly and said, "Brother Gongheng, I remember that some people were willing to abandon the dark side and turn to the bright side..."

Huang Quan was stunned for a moment, and then he realized, "Chang Shi said, let these people do counterinsurgency?" But just in case...』

“It’s true or false,” Zhuge Liang said with a smile, “It’s not enough to win, but it’s enough to try. 』

"I understand..." Huang Quan nodded and said, "I'll make arrangements right away." 』

Gan Ning watched Huang Quan leave from the side, pointed at his nose and said: "Then... what about me?" What do I do now? 』

Zhuge Liang smiled and said: "Please give General Gan another defeat... But, this time the false defeat should be adjusted..."

"ah? ! 』

Faking defeat again? Gan Ning felt bad all over.

 (End of this chapter)