Vernacular Romance of the Three Kingdoms: The Seventy-third Return

It is said that after Cao Cao withdrew to Xiegu, Zhuge Liang knew that he would definitely give up Hanzhong and retreat, so he sent Ma Chao and other generals to harass him more than ten times. Therefore, Cao Cao could not stay long. After being shot by Wei Yan, he was in a hurry to move troops and the three armed forces were exhausted. Only the front team can do it, and it will be hot twice. The ambush was followed by Ma Chao, and Cao Jun was in a panic. Cao Cao ordered the sergeant to run around day and night until Chang 'an was at ease.

Peter said that Liu Bei ordered Liu Feng, Meng Da and Wang Ping to capture the counties in Shang Yong. Shen Dan and others all surrendered when they heard that Cao Cao had given up his retreat in Hanzhong. Liu Bei's daughter-in-law has decided to reward the three armies, which makes people happy.

At this time, all the generals wanted to recommend Liu Bei as emperor, but they were afraid to put it forward directly, so they told Zhuge Liang. Zhuge Liang said, "I have made up my mind." Then he led them to Liu Bei and said, "Now Cao is in power, and the people have no owners. Master's benevolence and righteousness are all over the world. Now there are two places in Jingzhou, Sichuan, and the emperor can catch up with him at once. This is justified and convenient for conquering traitors. Please choose an auspicious day to succeed him before it's too late. "

Liu Bei was frightened and said, "What the strategist said is wrong. Although I am a relative of the Han family, I am only a courtier. If you do this, it will be bad for the big shots. " Zhuge Liang said, "Your Majesty is wrong. Now the world is falling apart, heroes are rising side by side, and talents in all corners of the world are desperately living. Their purpose is nothing more than climbing the dragon and attaching the phoenix and establishing a reputation. If the host avoids suspicion and keeps righteousness, I'm afraid he will lose everyone's heart. I hope your master will think twice. " Liu Bei said, "I really dare not usurp the throne. This matter can be discussed in the long run. " The generals said, "If your master just shirks, everyone's hearts will be scattered."

Zhuge Liang said, "Your master has always been benevolent. If you think that calling yourself the emperor is a bit excessive, you can temporarily call the land of Jingxiang and Liangchuan the King of Hanzhong. " Liu Bei said, "Although you want to respect me as king, you have overstepped the imperial edict." Zhuge Liang said: "The situation is special now, so we can't stick to common sense."

Zhang Fei shouted: "Cao Cao, a different surname, wants to be a monarch, not to mention his brother is a Han clan!" " Don't say that when the king of Hanzhong is called the emperor, what's wrong! "Liu Bei scolded," don't talk too much! "Zhuge Liang said," It is not too late for your master to obey the contingency and be the king of Hanzhong before playing the son of heaven. " Liu Bei repeatedly refused, but had to agree.

In the autumn and July of 2 19, Liu Bei built an altar in Mianyang and Jiuli, Fiona Fang, which were distributed in five directions, each with a standard and ceremonial ceremonies, and the ministers were arranged in an orderly manner. Xu Jing and Fazheng invited Liu Bei to the altar, put him in the seal, and sat at the southern end of his face, where he was congratulated by civil and military officials as the king of Hanzhong. Liu Chan, the son of Liu Bei, was named Wang Shizi. Add Xu Jing as the teacher, the law is the official, Zhuge Liang is the strategist, and the military affairs of the Prime Minister are important. Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, Zhao Yun, Ma Chao, and Huang Zhong were appointed as the Five Tiger Generals, Wei Yan was appointed as the Governor of Hanzhong, and the rest were knighted according to their merits.

Liu Bei was promoted to Queen Hanzhong, immediately repaired his watch and sent someone to Xuchang. The form says:

Liu Bei's badge was sent to Xuchang. When Cao Cao heard that Liu Bei was the king of Hanzhong in Ye Jun, he was furious and said, "Weaver, how dare you!" I'll go to crusade at once! "Immediately command, try your best to go to Sichuan and fight Liu Bei to the end.

A man came out from work to dissuade him and said, "Your Majesty, don't drive alone in a rage. I have a plan. I don't need a bow and arrow to make Liu Bei suffer his own misfortune in Shu. When their soldiers are exhausted, they just need to send a general to conquer and they will succeed. " When Cao Cao met Sima Yi, his face lit up and he asked, "What do you think of Zhong Da?" Sima Yi said: "Although Sun Quan of Jiangdong married his sister to Liu Bei, he took the opportunity to take her back. Liu Bei's occupation of Jingzhou has always refused to return it, and there will definitely be a gnashing contest between them. We can send an eloquent man to send a letter to Sun Quan in Shun, asking him to take Jingzhou, and Liu Bei will definitely send troops from Sichuan to save Jingzhou. At that time, if the king attacks Hanchuan in dispatch troops again, Liu Bei will not care about each other from beginning to end, and it will be dangerous. " Cao Cao was overjoyed. He immediately wrote a letter and sent Man Chong as a special envoy to Jiangdong overnight to see Sun Quan.

When Sun Quan learned that Man Chong had come, he consulted with all the counselors. Zhang Zhao said: "We have no enmity with Cao Cao. In the early stage, because of Zhuge Liang's words, the two families fought endlessly for years and their lives were devastated. Since Mamboning has come, he must have come to make peace. We should be polite. " Sun Quan adopted Zhang Zhao's words and ordered all counselors to meet Man Chong when he entered the city.

After the ceremony, Sun Quan met with Man Chong as a VIP. After presenting Cao Cao's letter, Man Chong said, "Wu and Wei have always had no enmity, and it is because of Liu Bei that they are in trouble. Wang Wei sent me to invite General Sun to attack Jingzhou and Wang Wei sent troops to attack Hanchuan. After Liu's defeat, * * * became independent and vowed not to invade. " After reading the letter, Sun Quan gave a banquet for Man Chong, and then sent him back to the library to have a rest.

Sun Quan consulted with all the counselors. Gu Yong said: "Although Man Chong's words are obviously mean, they are also very reasonable. We can send Man Chong back, secretly date Cao Cao and prepare to attack from beginning to end; Send someone across the river to find out what Guan Yu is doing before you act. " Zhu Gejin said, "I heard that after Guan Yu came to Jingzhou, Liu Bei married him, and his husband gave birth to a son and later a daughter. His daughter has just come of age and is not engaged. I am willing to propose to the Lord's prince. If Guan Yu is willing to fight, we will negotiate with Guan Yu immediately and defeat Cao Cao. If Guan Yu refuses, we can help Cao Cao seize Jingzhou. " Right in accordance with the plan, advance Man Chong back, and sent to make.

Zhu Gejin went to see Guan Yu. Over. Guan Yu asked, "What are you doing here?" Zhu Gejin said, "I have come to seek friendship between the two families. My Lord, Wu Hou, has a very clever son. I heard that the general has a daughter who has come to ask for relatives. If the two families form a good relationship, they can work together to break Cao. This is a good thing, please think about it. " Guan Yu flew into a rage and said, "How can my tiger girl marry a dog?" For your brother's sake, I'll cut you right away! Don't say more! "So he asked to be fired.

Zhu Gejin hurried back to see Sun Quan and reported the truth. Sun Quan was furious and said, "Guan Yu is so rude!" So he called Zhang Zhao and other civil and military officials to discuss the plan of Jingzhou. Bu Zhi said: "Cao Cao has been trying to usurp the Han Dynasty for a long time, and what he is afraid of is Liu Bei. Now we have sent messengers to send troops to annex Jingzhou, which is to frame Wu. " Sun Quan said, "But I have always wanted to capture Jingzhou." Bu Zhi said, "Now Cao Ren is stationed in Xiangyang and Fancheng, and there is no danger of the Yangtze River. Jingzhou can be captured by land. Why didn't he take it, but let the master dispatch troops? Think about it and you will understand its sinister intentions. Master can send messengers to meet Cao Cao and let Coss take Jingzhou by land first. Guan Yu will definitely take Fancheng from Jingzhou. If Guan Yu sends troops, the master can send a general to secretly capture Jingzhou, killing two birds with one stone. "

Sun Quan immediately adopted this matter and sent messengers to write to Cao Cao and Chen about it. Cao Cao was overjoyed and sent an envoy back first. Then Man Chong was sent to Fancheng to assist Coss as a staff officer, and to discuss the transfer of troops. At the same time, he reported to Wu Dong and asked Wu Dong to lead the troops to meet his water and occupy Jingzhou.

Liu Bei ordered the governor Wei Yan to guard Hanzhong and lead the officials back to Chengdu. Officials were ordered to build palaces and houses and built more than 400 pavilions and post stations in Baishui. Accumulate grain and grass extensively, build more weapons, and plot to seize the Central Plains. When Cao Cao heard that he was related to Wu Dong, he wanted to occupy Jingzhou, so he immediately flew to Chengdu. Liu Bei invited Zhuge Liang to discuss.

Zhuge Liang said, "I expected that Cao Cao would have this plan, but Wu Dong has many advisers, which will inevitably make Cao Cao order Cao Ren to attack Jingzhou first." Liu Bei asked, "Then what should we do?" Zhuge Liang said, "Guan Yu can be ordered to attack Fancheng, so that the enemy will be frightened and the enemy's offensive will naturally collapse." Liu Bei was overjoyed and immediately sent Sima Feishi, a former minister, as an envoy to Jingzhou.

Guan Yu went out of the city to welcome him into the city and finished his ceremony in the public hall. Guan Yu asked, "What title did the King of Hanzhong give me?" Fei said, "The five tigers will be the head of the army." Guan Yu asked, "Which five tiger generals?" Fei said, "Guan, Zhang, Zhao, Ma and Huang." Guan Yu said, "Zhang Fei is my brother, a famous figure in Ma Chao's generation. Zhao Yun has been with my brother for many years, and he is also my brother. They can tie me. Who is Huang Zhong who dares to join me? A gentleman can't compete with an old pawn! " Guan Yu refused to accept the national seal.

Fisher said with a smile, "What the general said is wrong. At that time, Xiao He, Cao Can and Gaozu did great things together and had the closest relationship. Han Xin is a fugitive from Chu Xiang. But high-impedance named Han Xin king, above Xiao and Cao, and had never heard of any complaints from Xiao and Cao. Now the king of Hanzhong has given him the title of "Five Tiger Generals", but he and the general are brothers and integrated. The general is the king of Hanzhong, and the king of Hanzhong is the general. How can you compare with them? Now that the general has been accepted by Wang Houen of Hanzhong, he should share weal and woe with him, regardless of his rank. I hope the general will consider it carefully. "

Guan Yu suddenly realized, thanked him again and said, "I just understand." It was not teacher Zhang's instructions, which almost delayed the activity. " Please accept the seal immediately.

Fei took out Liu Bei's will and ordered Guan Yu to take Fancheng. Guan Yu immediately sent Fu Shiren and Mi Fang as pioneers, led troops stationed outside Jingzhou, and gave a banquet in the city, which was time-consuming. After the second watch was drunk, someone suddenly reported a fire in the village outside the city. Guan Yu quickly mounted his horse and went out of the city to check it out. Unexpectedly, Fu Shiren and Mi Fang drank carelessly, and after dinner, they took their guns and ignited sparks, burning weapons and hay. Guan Yu led the troops to put out the fire until the fourth watch.

When Guan Yu returned to the city, he called Fu Shiren and Mi Fang and scolded him, "I asked you two to be pioneers. Before we set out, you burned so many weapons and food, and the artillery also killed many soldiers of our army. What's the use of you two making such mistakes? " Wandering around, killing. Fei pleaded, "It's not good for the army to behead the generals first and then start a business. They can be temporarily exempted from their sins. "

Guan Yu was still angry and reprimanded the two men, saying, "If it weren't for Fesima's sake, I would have beheaded both of you!" Summon the samurai to take forty sticks, except for the vanguard seal, punish Mi Fang for guarding Nanjun and Fu Shiren for guarding public security, and say, "If I come back victorious, I will be punished for both crimes!" They looked ashamed and walked away.

Guan Yu appointed Liao Hua as the pioneer, Guan Ping as the lieutenant, and personally appointed Zhong Jun, Ma Liang and Yi Ji as staff officers to go out together. Previously, Hu Hua's son Hu Ban came to Jingzhou to defect to Guan Yu. Guan Yu was grateful for his help and loved him very much. He was ordered to follow Fei to Sichuan to see Liu Bei. After saying goodbye to Guan Yu, Fei took Hu Ban back to Shu.

First of all, Guan Yu took a nap in his tent after offering the banner of "handsome" on this day. Suddenly, he dreamed that a pig as big as an ox was dark and rushed into his tent and headed for Guan Yu's feet. Guan Yu was furious and quickly drew his sword to kill him. The sound was like a crack. He suddenly woke up and found that it was a dream of Conan. But I felt a dull pain in my left foot, and I was very suspicious, so I called Guan Ping and told him my dream. Guan Ping said, "Pigs also have dragon elephants. The dragon's foot is the meaning of ascension, so there is no need to doubt it. "

Guan Yu called all the officials under the tent and told them their dreams. Some say auspicious, some say ominous, and people have different opinions. Guan Yu said: "As a gentleman, I am almost sixty years old, and I have nothing to regret when I die!" Just then, an emissary came from Chengdu to preach Liu Bei's will, worship Guan Yu as a former general and pretend to be the prefect of Jingxiang Nine Counties. Guan Yu was ordered to complete, and the officials congratulated him and said, "This shows that the pig dragon is an auspicious sign." So Guan Yu no longer doubted and set out to kill Xiangyang Road.

Coss in the city, suddenly want to report to guan yu, personally led the troops to kill. Coss was frightened and wanted to stick to it. The captain said, "Today, General Wang Wei ordered Wu Dong to discuss the acquisition of Jingzhou. They are here now to die, why do they insist? " Man Chong dissuaded him and said, "I have long known that Guan Yu is brave and resourceful, and can't underestimate the enemy. I think persistence is the best policy. " Xiahou Cun, a veteran, said, "These are all the words of scholars. Haven't you heard that soldiers will block the water and have means to cover it? Our army will wait for success and win. " Coss listened to the words of the two generals, ordered Man Chong to guard Fancheng and personally led the troops to meet Guan Yu.

Knowing that Cao Jun was killed, Guan Yu called Guan Ping and Liao Hua. Guan Yu was at war with Cao Bing, and Liao Hua took up the battle, while Zhai Yuan met him. Soon after the two generals fought, Liao Hua beat the horse and retreated. Zhai Yuan followed closely, and Jingzhou retreated more than twenty miles.

The next day, Liao Hua came to play again, and Xiahou Cun and Zhai Yuan played together. Jingzhou soldiers retreated again and pursued for more than twenty miles. Suddenly, I heard the sand screaming behind me, drums and horns ringing together. Coss hurriedly ordered the former army to return quickly, but Guan Ping and Liao Hua were killed behind them, and Cao Jun fell into chaos. Coss knew the recruit, so he retired a charger and flew to Xiangyang. A few miles away from the city, the flag was embroidered in front, and Guan Yu stopped the horse and stopped the way with a horizontal knife. Coss was too frightened to confront him. He retreated to Xiangyang, but Guan Yu did not pursue him. Soon, Xiahou Cun's army soldiers arrived, met Guan Yu and confronted him. Guan Yu was hacked to death in only one round. Zhai Yuan was defeated and killed by Guan Ping, who took advantage of the situation to kill him. Cao Jun was half dead in Xiangjiang River, so Coss had to retreat to Fancheng.

After Guan Yu got Xiangyang, he rewarded the army and comforted the people. Prince Sima, who was stationed with the army, said, "Although the general drummed in Xiangyang, he meant to dissuade him, in my opinion, he sent troops today with the intention of annexing Jingzhou. What shall we do if he leads an army to Jingzhou? " Guan Yu said: "I also thought of it here. You can prepare the following things: build a beacon tower on the high slope up and down the river, or twenty miles, or thirty miles, and each tower will be guarded by fifty non-commissioned officers. If Wu Dongjun's soldiers cross the river, use an open flame at night and raise wolf smoke during the day as a signal, I will personally lead the troops to meet the enemy. "

The palace said, "After being defeated by the princess, Mi Fang and Fu Shiren will be responsible for guarding the two passes of Nanjun and Gongan. I'm afraid they won't do their best. They must send another person to take charge of the affairs behind Jingzhou. " Guan Yu said, "I have sent Pan Jun to guard the rule of China. What is there to worry about? " Wang Fu said, "Pan Jun has been suspicious and profitable all his life, so he can't be entrusted with great responsibilities. He can send Zhao Lei, the former grain officer of the army, instead. Zhao Leizhong is honest. If you use this person, you can be sure to be foolproof. " Guan Yu said, "I have always known Pan Jun's character. The distribution arrangement has been made and should not be changed. Zhao Lei is now in charge of money, grain and materials, and his responsibility is also very heavy. You should stop doubting and just build a beacon for me. " Wang Fu delivered a dissatisfied farewell speech. Guan Yu ordered Guan Ping to prepare ships to cross the Xiangjiang River and prepare to attack Fancheng.

However, Coss retreated to Fancheng after attacking two generals. He said to Man Chong, "If I don't listen to your husband, I will be defeated and lose Xiangyang. What should I do now? " Man Chong said, "Guan Yu is a great general in the world. He is resourceful and can't underestimate the enemy. He should only stick to it. " While speaking, it was reported that Guan Yu had crossed the river and was about to attack Fancheng. Coss was startled. Man Chong said: "Only persistence is the best policy." Foreign Ministry Lu Chang stood up angrily and said, "I am willing to lead thousands of troops to the Xiangjiang River." Man Chong said, "No,no." Lu Chang was furious and said, "You civil servants only know to stick to it. How can you retreat from the enemy? Haven't you heard that Sun Tzu's Art of War says that' soldiers can attack halfway'? Since Guan is already halfway through the Xiangjiang River, why not attack? If you wait for the enemy of Enemy at the Gates to come to the border and want to refuse to welcome him, there is no room for manoeuvre. " Coss a listen to say very reasonable, then set aside two thousand troops, ordered the road out of Fancheng to meet them.

Lu often came to Jiangkou and saw a flag embroidered in front of him, and Guan Yu came out with a horizontal knife. Lu Chang was about to go to war, but when people behind him saw Guan Yu's prowess, they retreated without fighting, and Lu Chang couldn't help it. Guan Yu came, Cao Jun was defeated, most of the troops were killed or injured, and the defeated troops retreated into Fancheng. Coss hurried to meet him personally, and sent someone to Ye Jun overnight to give this letter to Cao Cao. The letter said: "Guan Yu has broken Xiangyang, and now he is in a hurry to surround Fancheng. I hope the king will send a general to rescue him. " Cao Cao pointed to a group of people and said, "You can go and rescue the siege of Fancheng." The man came out, and everyone saw that it was Yu Jin who was talking. Yu Jin said, "I ask your majesty to choose a general as the pioneer and lead the troops together." Cao Cao asked the crowd again, "Who dares to be a pioneer?" A man stood up angrily and said, "I am willing to do my best to capture Guan Yu alive and give it to my men." Cao Cao was overjoyed when he saw it.

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? Written on September 25th, 20 18 (August 16th of the ancient calendar).

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