novelSusiti Chapter 111 The Gathering of Heroes in Chengdu
Chapter 111 The Gathering of Heroes in Chengdu
Chapter 111 The Storm Gathers in Chengdu (Sixth Update, Requesting Monthly Tickets)
Jiangzhou.
Liu Han had four major military governorates: Hanzhong Governorate, Zuojiang Governorate, Yong'an Governorate, and Jiangzhou Governorate.
The main task of the Governors of Yong'an and Jiangzhou was to defend against Eastern Wu. Yong'an was at the front line, while Jiangzhou provided support from the rear.
Li Yan once stationed in Jiangzhou, attempting to divide Bazhong into Bazhou and establish a separate prefecture to rival Zhuge Liang.
Jiangzhou is located on the north bank of the Yangtze River, with highly developed water transportation and fertile land outside the city. It has the advantages of both commerce and agriculture.
The city was incredibly prosperous.
However, with the rapid decline of Liu Han's national strength, the turmoil in the court and the increase in bandits, Jiangzhou is also inevitably in decline.
Against this backdrop of widespread anxiety and uncertainty.
The Beidi Wangzhuang village outside Jiangzhou city was like a paradise on earth.
The home of Du Shan and Du Jiang from Shanyue.
A slightly renovated mud house with a thatched roof. Hens were scrambling for food in the yard.
Du Shan carried a bag on his back, held a long spear in his hand, had a ring-pommel sword at his waist, and wore a coarse cloth robe, ready to set off.
His wife, Yang, and his sister, Du Jiang, tearfully bid him farewell.
However, the manager had given an order that the able-bodied men of the village were to escort a batch of supplies to Chengdu.
"Don't worry, I'll be right back," Du Shan reassured his wife's younger sister.
My wife's younger sister cried her eyes out.
Du Shan sighed softly, then turned and left with a heavy heart. He tightened his grip on the spear, a solemn expression on his face.
But he had a premonition that something was wrong.
They, a brother and sister, came from Jiangdong to Bashu at the end of the fourth year of Jingyao to become servants in Wangzhuang. Because he was single, the steward arranged a wife for him, a woman named Yang, who gave birth to a son earlier this year, named Du Yong.
The steward then allocated him an additional ten acres of land.
He's living a very good life now, much better than when he was a mountain dweller. He's planning to find a good family for his younger sister as well.
At the same time, because he had been a soldier of the Yue tribe, he was assigned to the army, where he farmed during the busy season and trained to guard against thieves during the slack season.
Because he performed well, he was promoted to squad leader.
If things continued like this, he felt his life wouldn't be so bad. He was also very grateful to the King of the North for giving him such a peaceful life.
But this time is different.
The manager organized them to escort supplies to Chengdu; this was the first time.
He felt something was off.
"Is the King of the North planning something?" This thought kept popping into his mind. But he had no choice. The King of the North had treated his family well, and for the sake of his current stable life, he had to serve the King of the North.
Even if I die outside.
Like Du Shan, countless able-bodied men, armed with spears and wearing ring-pommel swords, gathered at the manor. Led by officers, they assembled at the dock, boarded dozens of large ships, and sailed up the river towards Chengdu.
"So many supplies!" Du Shan stood at the bow of the ship, leaning on his spear. He was a little dizzy, but it wasn't a big problem. He looked back at the ships behind him, his eyes filled with amazement.
The entire ship was filled with food and supplies.
Some boxes were sealed with tape and guarded by a supervisor who forbade the soldiers from opening them.
The wealth of the Northern King was piled up like mountains.
Du Shan was one of the able-bodied men in Wangzhuang, Jiangzhou.
The supplies on this large ship were just one of the supplies on Liu Chen's countless large ships.
Bazhou County, Langzhong County.
In the past, Zhang He led his troops south from Hanzhong to attack Bazhong. Zhang Fei led his troops to defeat Zhang He, forcing Zhang He to abandon his horse and escape by climbing the mountain.
Zhang Fei's fame resounded throughout Ba, and he later garrisoned Langzhong.
The people were grateful and missed Zhang Fei, so they built a private temple to worship him outside the city.
Langzhong County, with Diwangzhuang located to the north and south of the county.
The brave warrior Li Guang bid farewell to his family, instructed his brothers to take good care of their elderly mother, tightened his grip on his spear, and strode out of the house. He joined his companions, reached the ferry first, and then boarded a boat to head south, first into the Yangtze River, and then to Chengdu.
Li Guang was a native of Langzhong and originally a free man who owned farmland. However, he could no longer endure the exploitation by the government and had no choice but to surrender his land to the King of Beidi.
They had indeed enjoyed several good years. Now, the King of the North issued his first order, commanding him to lead a group to escort supplies to Chengdu.
Let alone escorting supplies, he would be ready to die even if it meant risking his life on the battlefield.
.
These past few years of good times have been worth it.
Moreover, he knew that as long as the King of the North was alive, his younger brother, sister, and mother could continue to live a good life.
If the King of the North is gone, their good days will be over.
"To die for the King of the North, what regret is there in dying?" There was no option to retreat in Li Guang's mind.
Ships from countless prefectures and counties, including Badong, Baxi, Bajun, Fulingjun, Jiangyangjun, and Jianweijun.
Like the ocean embracing all rivers, we headed to Chengdu in Shu County.
From the first year of Jingyao to this year, the sixth year of Jingyao, Liu Chen amassed wealth through various means, including cunning and forceful acquisition, as well as through legitimate means.
The boundless expanse has transformed into the soldiers and supplies needed to save the nation today.
And the resources he used to seize the throne.
This is the last year of the Liu Han dynasty in history. It is the most turbulent year for the country, with the most thieves and river pirates.
The era when officials were most lax and shameless.
The Shu Commandery was a densely populated area. Although the registered population was not large, the estates of powerful clans, princes, and the crown prince were numerous.
They were found throughout the entire Shu region.
Commerce is booming and population movement is frequent.
After Liu Chen's numerous fleets arrived in Shu County, it was as if a drop of water had merged into Shu County.
Neither the governor of Shu Commandery, nor the Commandant of the Capital Region, nor any other government office realized that Liu Chen had concentrated his enormous wealth and elite troops in Shu Commandery.
Of course, these wealthy and able-bodied people also lived in groups of dozens or hundreds of people.
Break it down into smaller parts.
It's not particularly eye-catching.
morning.
The Northern Palace of Chengdu, located in the northwest direction.
With nothing to do, Liu Chen led his men to the river to fish. He was surrounded by layers of eunuchs, palace maids, and soldiers, who protected him in the very center.
The soldiers on guard would pay attention to any slight movement.
Liu Chen sat on a small stool, several large fish thrashing about in a bamboo basket beside him, soon to become fish soup. Another fish took the bait, and Liu Chen lifted his fishing rod, saw it was a small carp, reached out and took it, and threw it back into the river.
Although he was fishing, his mind was not on fishing at all.
"I've done everything I could."
Liu Chen thought to himself.
Historically, when the Han dynasty fell, many loyal ministers died in battle.
Zhao Guang died in Tazhong.
Fu Qian died at Yang'an Pass because of Jiang Shu's betrayal.
Jiang Bin, Wang Han, and Liu Yin remained in Hanzhong to defend the city until Liu Shan surrendered.
Hanzhong was not completely lost, and Jiang Wei's strategy was not a complete failure.
He has now left Zhao Guang in Chengdu.
Tell Fu Qian to keep an eye on Jiang Shu.
They also sent extra supplies and able-bodied men to these Hanzhong garrison commanders to help them hold out longer.
There's no need to worry about the Hanzhong-Jinniu Road area.
The only problem is Deng Ai.
Deng Ai is doomed.
But he needs Deng Ai.
This is a chess piece.
He was a pawn in his plot to seize the throne.
"If the world is at peace, it will be difficult for the princes to successfully seize the throne. If the world is in turmoil, the princes can take advantage of the chaos. I am destined to be rebellious." Liu Chen put an earthworm on the fishing hook, cast the fishing rod, and continued fishing.
No.
What they're fishing for is the fate of the nation and its people.