Johime Three Kingdoms

Chapter 546 The Dilemma of Tianshi Mansion
In June of the seventh year of Chu Li, Hanshui Dam officially entered the stage of water storage testing. For a time, this matter attracted more attention at home and abroad than the third imperial examination in October this year.

On the one hand, the scale of the Hanshui Dam is truly a "spectacle" at this time. On the other hand... it is also because this year's imperial examination was "less" than last year - mainly reflected in the number of foreign candidates!

As soon as spring came this year, the Chu State began to recruit large-scale reserve troops for rotation in the fields, and aggressively sent more troops to Wancheng and Jiangling. Even if they said they had no intention of taking action, no one would believe it.

As a result, the border, which had been gradually tense in the past two years, suddenly became alert. Under the rule of the Han Dynasty princes, it was almost strictly forbidden to participate in the Chu State's imperial examinations. Although there was no official ban in the Wei State, the number was greatly reduced.

But at the same time, the number of people in Chu State who signed up to join the army has increased significantly. On the one hand, the whole people are practicing, so that many young people have the opportunity to awaken the soldiers. When national security is threatened, show a strong sense of ownership.

In the case of other princes, there is generally a shortage of generals at the grassroots level, and a corps commander is often required to lead more than a dozen Ji Zao soldiers. The number of grassroots generals in Chu is completely restricted by the number of Ji Zao soldiers. We also need to screen the applicants!
Compared with the imperial examination, which has been held for the third time, the Han River Weir is the focus of the Chu State this year. Bai Tu even ignored the objections of the courtiers and personally inspected the area near the Han River Weir during the flood season...

Of course, this is in the Chu country and among the princes, the completion of the Chu Han River Weir is far less attractive than Chu's deployment of troops and generals.

After all, in the eyes of other princes, with the grain output of Chu State, it is superfluous to carry out any livelihood projects!
Zhang Lu, the only one who was closely related, had no time to be happy now - the Han Dynasty was finally going to attack Hanzhong!

In Zhang Lu's opinion, no matter how many paddy fields or fertile lands were added, they were not as important as Chu's "covetous eye" on the Central Plains and Xichuan.

At this time, Zhang Lu was so moved that he no longer cared about resentment about the disappearance of the Chu followers during part of the previous investigation of Huang Tianji.

After finally defeating Longyou and cultivating themselves for more than a year, Yonghou Ma Teng and Zhaihou Han Sui had already raised their troops to march towards Yangping Pass...

Although the land of Hanzhong is surrounded by natural dangers, Zhang Lu understands that with his own strength at this time, he is only [-]-[-] against either Ma Teng or Han Suizhong.

And everyone knows that if Ma Teng and Han Sui take action, they represent the Han Dynasty behind them.

The Han Dynasty, which has now become a "continuous force", cannot be blocked by Hanzhong, let alone... Even if Liu Zhang is more timid, when the Han Dynasty takes action in the north, he will definitely send troops to attack Hanzhong from both sides.

Although I know that Chu State is trying to "protect itself", Chu State is now the great savior of Hanzhong...

The increase of troops to Jiangling made Xichuan dare not act rashly, and the increase of troops to Wancheng also made the Han Dynasty use the rat weapon!

"It's a pity that the Chu State cannot directly increase its troops to Hanzhong... Can't the kind of boat that can go upstream in the Wu Gorge work in the Han River?" Zhang Lu said a little irritably.

When Zhang Lu heard about the Hanshui Weir, he held a special meeting to determine that even if the weir was built, the Chu navy would not be able to trace the source of the Hanshui, so he cooperated...otherwise, let alone cooperation, Still want to build the weir safely?

However, Zhang Lu now wished that the Chu army could easily move up the river and directly reinforce him...

Of course, this is an emotional expectation in the face of the current situation. If it is really "easy", Zhang Lu may have to worry about Chu State's problems again.

"If the Chu State is willing to provide reinforcements and has the help of vehicles and ships, although it is not impossible, I am afraid that the number will be limited. Especially at this time, it is still the flood season, and it will be very difficult to reverse the flow, especially in areas where it is difficult to arrange trackers... It will take at least another two months. Only then can we make the trip, but it is difficult to solve the urgent need." Yan Pu said cautiously.

Yan Pu can be regarded as one of the few capable counselors in Hanzhong, or in the Tianshi Mansion.

"Ma Teng...Han Sui...the barbarians from the northwest! Do you really think that staying in Hanzhong is as easy as conquering alien races? Hold...there is Yangping Pass, let's guard it for a few months and see if those barbarians can stand it! "Zhang Wei slapped his thigh and said.

Zhang Wei is Zhang Lu's younger brother and one of the main generals of Tianshi Mansion.

Compared with Zhang Lu, who still has some "Taoism", Zhang Wei is more impulsive, and has a brave and reckless posture.

Yang Song on the side turned his eyes at this moment and said: "My lord, after waiting for a while, Song is willing to risk his own life to meet the two thieves Ma Han. At that time, Xiao will use emotion and reason to try to make the two thieves retreat."

Hearing this, Zhang Lu looked a little more relaxed and said: "Fortunately, with everyone and the Celestial Master Dao here, Hanzhong will not fall into the hands of the enemy!"

Yang Song once again showed his loyalty, while Yan Pu on the side looked at Yang Song with a vague and wary look.

Regarding Yang Song's character, Yan Pu definitely saw it more clearly than Zhang Lu.

Unfortunately, his identity and the situation in the Tianshi Mansion prevented him from giving Zhang Luchang any kind of advice.

Different from the influx of large numbers of refugees, Hanzhong is always in a state of losing high-end talents. Only a part of the local gentry supports it, and a large part of them enter Tianshi Mansion but not Tianshi Dao. For example, in Yanpu, only Tianshi Mansion position.

This not only makes the center of Tianshi Mansion's military and political system unclear, but also except for Yan Pu who can see through it, there are really no capable people.

The number one general leading the army was none other than Zhang Lu's own "connected person" Zhang Wei.

It’s just that Zhang Weizhi was not only talented but also arrogant. In history without the White Rabbit effect, when Cao Cao attacked Hanzhong, Zhang Lu wanted to surrender to Cao immediately, but Zhang Wei refused and resolutely led his troops to defend the pass. , the result is naturally a big defeat.

Other generals such as Yang Ang and Yang Ren were able to lead the army by completely believing in the Tao of Heavenly Masters. Their abilities were quite average and their level was quite limited. In the Chu State...at such a level, if it weren't for the strength of their superiors, If you can bring meritorious service, it is estimated that you are a major, at most a lieutenant colonel, and being a deputy is the limit.

As for the two brothers Yang Song and Yang Bai among the civil servants, they were even more of a hindrance. Being gentle when stabbing someone in the back was regarded as a sign of good deeds.

It's just that brothers Yang Song and Yang Bai are not so particular. Now they are both Tianshi Dao's head-curing priests, so not only Yang Song is more trusted by Zhang Lu, but Yang Bai can also join the army as a general.

It's a pity that Zhang Lu didn't know Yang Song's intentions, and he still trusted him quite a lot. After listening to Yang Song's words, he also encouraged him to live a good life...

(End of this chapter)