Emperor Sun made his fortune from scratch

Surrounded by 10,000 people, Li Zhao entered Chengdu and lived in the former Thorn History Mansion and now the Dashuai Mansion.

After entering the mansion, Li Zhao refused everyone's visit and summoned Shi Ai alone.

After Shi Ai entered the house, he saw that Li Zhao was the only one inside, and he couldn't help but feel worried. Some time ago, it was rumored everywhere in Chengdu that he was going to establish himself as the king, and I don't know if the handsome man wants to talk about it.

"The last general has seen the great handsome. Shi Ai bowed respectfully.

"No need to be polite, just sit down. Li Zhao casually picked up a fruit on the table and threw it to Shi Ai, and ate it himself, "I haven't seen you for a few months, and I feel dark."

Shi Ai didn't know what Li Zhao meant, and said: "Xie Dashuai cares, but the last general didn't notice this."

"That road is not easy to walk, talk to Ben Shuai, how did you get out." Li Zhao changed to a more comfortable sitting position and looked at Shi Ai with a smile.

Thinking of the experience during that time, Shi Ai felt a lot of emotion, and he had faced despair several times, and I am afraid that he would never forget this incident in this life, and talked in detail about the hardships and dangers on the road. At the end, his heart moved, and he said: "The last general suggested that we pay attention to the defense of Fushui Pass and set up several checkpoints between the cliffs and mountains. Only 100 people are needed for each level, and you can easily block the enemy's way.

After Li Zhao heard this, he was silent for a while, and said in a deep voice: "The bodies of the thousands of soldiers who died on the road are still exposed in the barren mountains and mountains, right?"

"Ben Shuai will recruit local young men and let them search for the corpses of the soldiers. For each person brought back, a reward of 100 taels of silver. No matter how difficult it is, we must keep looking for it.

Shi Ai couldn't help but be moved, and his heart was a little moved, but he didn't expect that the marshal didn't ask about defense first, but cared more about the dead soldiers.

"These people are loyal and brave men who should not be forgotten. Ben Shuai will build a monument near Fushui Pass, so that future generations will also know their deeds.

Shi Ai said solemnly: "The handsome is benevolent, and the last general believes that the soldiers will be grateful to the marshal."

"Compared with the soldiers who know the danger and still move forward bravely, what this commander has done is not worth mentioning. Li Zhao said modestly.

Seeing that the fruit in Shi Ai's hand had almost been eaten, Li Zhao threw another one over. His eyes flickered, and he asked, "What's going on over there in Nanzhong, and what is the situation with Deng Yu?" Black

Ice Terrace is understaffed, and most of them are active in Chengdu and its vicinity, and they have not yet entered Nanzhong. And Nanzhong is also the only place where the Zhaowu army is in Shu and has no control.

Shi Ai's face was straight, and he said: "The last general learned about the situation in Nanzhong from Chu Shiqun, Han Guangyuan and others, and he knew that this matter was not simple. He

continued: "Nanzhong County is located in the southwest of Shudi, where the mountains and forests are lush. For hundreds of years, various barbarian tribes have lived here. Later, Han Chinese gradually entered Nanzhong and built a city there. Between the Han and the barbarians, the living customs were different, and there were frequent conflicts over the land. At one time, tens of thousands of barbarian soldiers rushed out of Nanzhong and attacked other cities in Shudi. The state of Qi was furious at this and dispatched a large army to suppress the barbarians. The current Nanzhong Taishou Deng Yu used to be stationed in Jinling. was sent by Jiang Ningxian to suppress the barbarians here. But in fact, it was not Deng Yu who really commanded the war, but his son Deng Yongqi. Deng Yongqi was brave and resourceful, and repeatedly defeated the barbarians. Force the barbarians to either submit or flee into the mountains. "

How strong is the brute army?" Li Zhao asked suddenly.

"The brute is brave, but the weapons are rudimentary. There are no sharp knives, neither fine armor. When fighting, he is often half naked and blindly rushes forward. The reason why Qi could not completely eliminate it was because there were many poisonous insects and poisonous snakes in the mountains and forests, and the miasma was dense. The Qi army was reluctant to go deep into the mountains and forests. Shi Ai Dao.

"Hmm.

"Due to the repeated defeats of the Qi army, the barbarian tribe that was originally united gradually became divided. Some advocated resolute resistance, some advocated cooperation with the Qi army, and even some barbarians began to sinicize. There are some small cities near Nanzhong, and most of them are inhabited by barbarians who return to the Qi country. Among them, the strongest leader's name is 'Zhu Fan'. Zhu Fan returned to the Qi State on the surface, but the soldiers and horses under his command could only be commanded by him. Zhu Fan never made trouble, not only helped the Qi army suppress other barbarians, but also often paid tribute to the Qi state. His clothes are no different from those of the Han people, and it is rumored that this person loves to read the history books of the Han people. Although the weapons under his command are not as sophisticated as the Qi army, they are also stronger than other barbarians. Qi Guo saw that Zhu Fan was so obedient, so he let him go. "

There is no shortage of smart people in Shudi, has no one ever doubted Zhu Fan?" Li Zhao wondered.

"Yes, for example, Han Guangyuan thought that Zhu Fan was not credible, and once admonished Zhao Hengling, the previous assassin of Chengdu, to trick him into Chengdu, and then kill him! As soon as the order was sent to Nanzhong, tens of thousands of barbarian soldiers made trouble and frequently attacked the Han people. Zhao Hengling had no choice but to let Zhu Fan continue to stay in Nanzhong and cooperate with the local Qi army to repel the barbarians.

"Because of these reasons, Zhu Fan has always been safe and sound?" Li Zhao didn't believe it.

According to the analysis of the last general, the fundamental reason lies in the fact that whether it is the government and the opposition of Qi or the people of Shu. He has never really taken the Nanzhong barbarians in his eyes, and deep down in his heart, he has always despised the barbarians. Even if the barbarians make trouble, in their opinion, it is just a small fight. Moreover, Deng Yongqi is indeed capable, which is enough to deter the barbarians.

A hint of murderous intent flashed in Li Zhao's eyes, "Now that Ben Shuai has seized Shu, how does Nanzhong react?"

Deng Yu took the initiative to send a large amount of money and food to the last general, and wrote many times, expressing his willingness to return to the marshal and come to Chengdu to meet the marshal at any time. It's just that from his words, it can be faintly seen that this person hopes to be able to guard Nanzhong for a long time. Shi Ai Dao.

"Huh......... , he treats Nanzhong as his home. Li Zhao said coldly, "Deng Yongqi and Zhu Fan, what attitude do you have now?"

"Deng Yongqi was placed under house arrest by his father and his attitude was unknown. Zhu Fan has sent a letter that he is willing to surrender to the marshal, and he also sent a batch of gold, silver and jewelry.

Li Zhao thought for a moment and said, "In the name of Ben Shuai, you write a letter to Zhu Fan to appease him temporarily." In addition, send a letter to Deng Yu and ask him to think of a way to kill Zhu Fan as soon as possible.

"There is some omission in what the last general said just now, Deng Yu may not necessarily do anything to Zhu Fan.

"Why?"

"Deng Yu's favorite concubine is Zhu Fan's sister, who gave birth to a son for Deng Yu, and the last general suspects that there has been a secret collusion between the two. Secondly, Zhu Fan's strength is not weak, Deng Yongqi may be able to win, but Deng Yu may not. Shi Ai Dao.

Li Zhao was upset, "The Zhaowu army immediately went to Nanzhong and killed the Deng family and Zhu Fan. How long do you estimate it will take???"

The last general supports the use of force, but does not recommend the immediate use of force. If the two armies are in a field battle, the Zhaowu army can be decided in one battle. However, the terrain in Nanzhong is complicated, and if the barbarians flee into the mountains and forests, the Zhaowu army will not be able to win a quick victory in a short time. Shu and Hanzhong have just ended the war, and it is not appropriate to use troops again.

After thinking deeply, Li Zhao said, "You have also worked hard, go back and rest first." I have other plans for the matter of Nanzhong.

Shi Ai got up slowly, did not retreat immediately, his expression was slightly tangled, and said: "The last general is bold, dare to ask the marshal after entering the city, have you heard some rumors about the last general." "