Yizhou governs Hanzhong, Bajun, Guanghan, Shujun, Qianwei, Yuexi, and Zangqi. Yizhou has eight counties and ninety-eight counties in its three tributary states. It is the largest state among the thirteen states in the Han Dynasty.

Liu Yan was the first state pastor in Yizhou after the state pastoral system was restored.

Before the restoration of the prefectural pastoral system, the administrative levels of the Han Dynasty were three levels: county, county, and court. The prefectural governor was responsible for supervising the local area and had less real power than the county governor. Liu Yan suggested that the imperial court restore the prefectural pastoral system for his own selfish reasons, and volunteered to go to the most remote Jiaozhou. He was appointed as Zhou Mu, because he heard privately that Yizhou had the spirit of the emperor, so he applied to be transferred to Yizhou to be appointed as Zhou Mu.

Quejian, who was the governor of Yizhou at that time, bought an official position and rose to power. Because he had no talent, no morals, was stupid and incompetent, the people of Shu were in dire straits and thieves were rampant.

On the way to Liu Yan's appointment, the Nanyang people and horses (yellow turban thieves) raised troops in Mianzhu. He gathered tens of thousands of troops to attack Luocheng, killed the Yizhou governor Quejian and established himself as emperor.

Although Ma Xiang was powerful, he lacked ability. He was killed by Jia Long, the governor of Yizhou, and Ren Qi, the governor of Qianwei, with thousands of men. Later, they welcomed Liu Yan to take over Yizhou.

After Liu Yan became a clan member of the Western Han Dynasty, he came to Yizhou alone without soldiers or power. He could only rely on the support of local powerful people in Yizhou to quickly stabilize the situation. However, he was ambitious and unwilling to be controlled by powerful people. People are also treated very well.

Later, there was great chaos in the Central Plains, and tens of thousands of refugees from Nanyang and Guanzhong entered Yizhou. Liu Yan incorporated them into the Dongzhou Army and became a force under his control.

In addition, Liu Yan also recruited small forces around the separatist regime, including Zhang Lu who had a large number of believers and preached in Huming Mountain.

At the end of the Han Dynasty, when people's livelihood was poor, thieves and bandits who used preaching to deceive people's minds took advantage of the situation. Among them were Zhang Jiao who preached Taiping Road in the Central Plains, Luo Yao who preached the invisible method in Guanzhong, and Zhang Lu who preached the Five Pecks of Rice Cult in Yizhou.

Zhang Lu was worshiped by Liu Yan as the Governor of Sima. His mother, Lu, was born as beautiful as a celestial being. Although she was older, she looked like a young woman. She had an outstanding charm and was good at magic. Mrs. Lu often went to Liu Yan's house. This is how Zhang Lu became. He became Liu Yan’s confidant and beloved general.

The barbarians in the south of Yizhou and Hanzhong in the north were both dissatisfied with the jurisdiction. Liu Yan sent Zhang Lu to lead his troops north. Zhang Xiu, who was also a member of the Five Dou Rice Sect in Hanzhong, worked together to kill Su Gu, the prefect of Hanzhong. Later, Zhang Lu and Zhang Xiu's sect merged. Kill and annex the opponent's cultists and tribesmen.

After Zhang Lu occupied Hanzhong, he cut off the plank road and killed the imperial envoys, becoming a separatist force in northern Yizhou.

Because of his mother, Lu, Liu Yan acquiesced to Zhang Lu's behavior, and Zhang Lu secretly continued to accept Liu Yan's command.

In the first year of Chuping, the heroes began to attack Dong Zhuo. Liu Yan refused to send troops on the grounds that the road was blocked. Instead, he began to clean up the local tyrants in Yizhou who threatened his rights. This laid hidden dangers for his successor Liu Zhang.

In the first year of Xingping, Liu Yan died of a gangrene attack on his back. The third son, Liu Hao, should have been the successor. Sima Zhao Wei and others believed that the fourth son, Liu Zhang, would be easier to control, so they elected Liu Zhang as the governor of Yizhou.

Liu Zhang was cowardly and suspicious. Previously, Liu Yan used the "Dongzhou Soldiers" to suppress the Yizhou wealthy families. During his administration, the two sides were at odds with each other, but neither side was able to win over them. Subsequently, the long-squeezed conflicts broke out in an all-round way, and rebellions broke out in many places in Yizhou. Zhang Lu of Hanzhong also disobeyed Liu Zhang's orders at this time.

Liu Zhang furiously killed Lu and Zhang Lu's brother. Zhang Lu led the Badi Yi leaders Du Yi, Pu Hu, Yuan Yue and others to rebel. Liu Zhang then sent Pang Xi to attack Hanzhong but failed repeatedly. Considering Zhang Lu's tribe Mostly in Brazil, Liu Zhang appointed Pang Xi as the prefect of Ba County to garrison Langzhong.

At this time, Yizhou was threatened by Zhang Lu's attempts to seize the pass, and was suspected of being intimidated by Cao Cao. The Yizhou nobles were resisting internally, and the Dongzhou people were claiming credit for themselves outside.

In this complicated situation, after the strong recommendation of his friend Zhang Song, Liu Zhang regarded Liu Bei as a life-saving straw and sent Fazheng to Jiangling to welcome Liu Bei to Sichuan.

According to Zhuge Liang's Longzhong plan, taking Yizhou was an important step in achieving the foundation. After Liu Bei completely occupied Jingzhou, all the ministers were preparing around this goal.

Zhang Song had previously left Xudu and passed through Jingzhou and was treated favorably by Liu Bei. After returning to Chengdu, he suggested that Liu Zhang make friends with Liu Bei. At that time, Liu Zhang was the envoy sent by Fazheng.

When Fazheng arrived in Jiangling, he met Liu Bei for the second time. He took out the map of Western Shu prepared by Zhang Song and offered advice: "With the talents of Ming Gong and Liu Jiyu's cowardice, Zhang Ziqiao is also a minister of Yizhou, including him."

In response, it is easy to take Yizhou publically."

Zhuge Liang had already said that he would take Yizhou to conquer the world, but at this time Liu Bei hesitated.

Pang Tong advised: "Jingzhou came south via Cao Cao, and has been conquered for many years. Now the people's strength has not been restored, and all the talented people have been exhausted. With Sun Zhongmou in the east and Cao Mengde in the north, it is difficult to achieve great ambitions by guarding this place. Today, Yizhou has millions of households and fertile fields.

In a country thousands of miles away, if my lord can take advantage of this land, he can accomplish great things!"

Liu Bei shook his head and sighed: "Cao Cao and I are in a tense situation. If Cao Cao is anxious, I will be lenient; if Cao Cao is violent, I will be benevolent; if Cao Cao is cunning, I will be loyal. Every time I go against Cao Cao, things will work out. Now with

If you make a small profit and lose your trust in the world, what can you do?"

Pang Tong continued: "When the situation is chaotic and separated, it cannot be settled by one person. The ancients value the combination of weakness and attack, and defiance and obedience. If after the matter is settled, it will be granted the title of a great country. How can it be a loss of trust? The Lord will not take it today.

, and it will eventually be taken by others.

The last time Zhou Yu took advantage of Jiangling to take Xichuan, if Sun Quan had not authorized him, he would have dared to lead his troops without permission? Now Cao Cao also wants to spy on Yizhou for Zhang Lu, I hope my lord will think again."

After Pang Tong finished speaking, Zhuge Liang, Xu Shu, and Fazheng all agreed. Liu Bei thought about it again and again and finally agreed to go to Sichuan.

At this time, Cao Cao's main force was at Tongguan, and Sun Quan's main force was at Ruxukou. Although Jingzhou had no foreign enemies for the time being, it was in the area of ​​the Fourth War and had many cities that needed to be fortified.

Jingzhou was the territory that Liu Bei managed to save with great difficulty. The future of Xichuan was uncertain and the stability of the rear was the most important factor. He originally only wanted to bring more than 10,000 troops to Shu.

Fazheng immediately admonished: "Although Liu Zhang is weak, there are still 100,000 soldiers in Yizhou, and it is difficult for Ming Gong to lead only 10,000 people, so it is difficult to achieve great things..."

"But there is no danger to defend Jingzhou. Troops need to be stationed everywhere. Ten thousand troops may be the limit." Liu Bei analyzed.

"Lord, all the 20,000 new recruits recruited from Jingnan can enter Sichuan. Ziyu has been trained at the Jiangwu Hall recruit camp and can be put to use," Zhuge Liang suggested.

Liu Bei nodded, "The date of my return to Xichuan has not yet been determined. I need to send someone to stay in Jingzhou. Which of the three military advisors is willing to join me in Shu?"

The three of them looked at each other at the same time. Xu Shu's mother was old and he had to be by his side at all times to fulfill his filial piety. Jingzhou needed steady and prudent people.

"My lord, I would like to accompany the army." Pang Tong took the initiative to ask for help.

"Very good. Let some military advisors go make arrangements first." Liu Bei nodded.

The future of leading troops into Sichuan was uncertain, and Liu Bei was still worried about leaving Jingzhou. With worries, he came to the small courtyard at night to visit Gan Qian and Adou.

Liu Bei saw the figure moving in the window in the corridor, and heard a childish voice in the house: "As a father, you serve the king, and it is said to be strict and respectful. Filial piety means doing your best, and loyalty means doing your life. When you are in a deep place, you walk on thin soil, and you are warm and warm. It seems.

Lan Sixin, as prosperous as a pine..."

Adou was influenced by Lan Yuan and Lan Ji, and became diligent under Gan Qian's strict teachings. He still recited the Thousand-Character Essay at night.

Liu Bei walked lightly into the room, and Adou was in a trance. Looking at his son's transformation, he couldn't help but smile kindly and gratifiedly.
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