Chapter [173] The Coronation Ceremony
Chapter [173] The Coronation Ceremony
A group of people marched hard in the mountains, it was Liu Bei's army.
Starting from Xiangyang, walking upstream along the Xiangjiang River, you can enter the Hanzhong area.
The river that runs through Hanzhong is called Hanshui, and the part that flows out of Hanzhong and enters Xiangyang is called Xiangjiang.
That is to say, the Hanshui and the Xiangjiang River are actually the same river, but the upstream is in Hanzhong, so it is called the Hanshui; the downstream is in Xiangyang, and it is called the Xiangjiang River.
The combined name of the two is the Han River.
Entering Hanzhong from Xiangyang to the west, you just meet the remnants of Qinling Mountains and Daba Mountains, as well as Wudang Mountains.
Crossing the mountains isn't too dangerous, but it's still a struggle.
The marching speed of the army in the mountains is not fast, and there is also the transportation of grain and grass. It seems that Xiangyang is very close to Shangyong, but it will take a lot of effort to get there smoothly.
"This road is too difficult." Zhang Fei couldn't help complaining.
"Although it is difficult to walk, it is better to be surprised." Liu Bei said with a smile: "Hanzhong is surrounded by mountains, only this side can barely walk, and the other three sides cannot be walked."
"This time the four princes attacked Lu Bu. No matter how powerful Lu Bu is, I don't think he can parry it." , Hold Hanzhong in your hands, and cut off the connection between Sendzhong and Shuzhong."
Liu Bei was very sure about this trip, thinking that Lu Bu would never be able to predict it in advance.
Didn't you know that Xu You, a senior spy, had already told Lu Bu all about the coalition's offensive plan.
"I think back then, Emperor Gaozu was granted the title of King of Han. With Bashu as the foundation and Hanzhong as the springboard, he entered Guanzhong and took over the world." Liu Bei's face could not help showing longing.
"Brother, if we win Hanzhong, should we go to Bashu?" Guan Yu couldn't help asking, "Do we need to take care of Sun Ce?"
"Conquering the world and occupying territory, each depends on his own ability." Liu Bei said with a smile: "He can't defeat him, but if we succeed, how can there be any reason to give him up?"
"Hey." Zhang Fei interjected: "If Hanzhong and Bashu are taken down, the big brother's territory will be even bigger.
In this way, Liu Bei occupied Huainan and Jingbei. If he took Hanzhong and Bashu again, then Liu Bei would also grow into a behemoth.
But this is impossible, the dead end has long been prepared for Liu Bei, just waiting for Liu Bei to drill into it.
The three brothers Liu, Guan and Zhang became more and more enthusiastic, and felt that Hanzhong and Bashu were already in their pockets.
Taking Hanzhong Bashu, just like Liu Bang at the beginning, Liu Bei began to imagine the scene where he revived the Han Dynasty again.
Jingzhou, Jiangling.
The river was full of warships, and Sun Ce and Zhou Yu were talking at the pier.
"Bo Fu, I will leave the land route to you. You will lead the army to attract all the soldiers in Shu, and if there is no accident, the other party will confront you at Kui Pass." Zhou Yu said slowly: "At that time, I will enter the Three Gorges. Shu."
"Okay, I'll attract the opponent's troops for you. You take advantage of the emptiness in the middle of Shu and take it down in one fell swoop!" Sun Ce said excitedly, "This time we will take down the middle of Shu, and the entire south of the Yangtze River will be ours."
Zhou Yu also showed a smile on his face, "Although the distance from Jiangdong to Xichuan is thousands of miles away, it can quickly connect Shuzhong, Jingnan and Jiangdong through the Yangtze River."
"Afterwards, we will completely occupy the Yangtze River, use the Yangtze River's natural moat as a barrier, and continue to develop the south, which is enough to compete with the north."
"If Liu Bei's side goes well, then Liu Bei's ally will occupy the front line of the Qinling Huaihe River and help us resist Cao Cao and Yuan Shao in the north.
"Liu Bei is the first line of defense, and the Yangtze River is the second line of defense." Zhou Yu said solemnly: "Bo Fu, we are still young, and we can develop the south in ten, twenty, or even thirty years."
"And Cao Cao, Liu Bei, and Yuan Shao are all nearly half a hundred years old. A group of old men can't survive us, and the world will eventually be taken by us!"
"Hahaha!" Sun Ce couldn't help laughing when he heard the words, "Gongjin, you can arrange it, I will do whatever you want me to do, I will listen to you.
"Take care!" Zhou Yu said to Sun Ce after boarding the ship.
"Be careful on the Gongjin road. If the Three Gorges is too dangerous, turn around and walk ashore with me." Sun Ce said worriedly.
"Don't worry, I won't force it." Zhou Yu waved his hand, and the warship docked on the shore started slowly, going upstream and disappearing from Sun Ce's sight.
"Let's go!" Sun Ce withdrew his gaze and led the pace westward by land.
Liu Bei and Sun Ce have relatively few troops, so the speed of dispatching troops is naturally faster.
On the other hand, Cao Cao and Yuan Shao had more troops, they were mobilized more slowly, they had more food and supplies, and the time to dispatch troops was slower.
Yuan Shao was mobilizing at a normal speed, while Cao Cao was still deliberately delaying, trying to let the other three attack first and take away more troops from Lu Bu so that he could attack the key.
Chang'an.
Lu Bu's mansion was extremely busy at this time, and the maids and maids in the mansion came and went in a hurry, cheering up.
Inside the house, Lu Bu stood still with his arms outstretched, and the maid who stepped on the small stairs beside him immediately put on Lu Bu the crown robe that symbolized the identity of King Qin.
The black mianfu is deep and majestic, combined with Lu Bu's tall figure, tough and resolute face, and bronze complexion, it will make people feel awe from the bottom of their hearts.
The maids who changed Lu Bu's clothes all lowered their heads to help Lu Bu straighten his robes, and they didn't dare to look at Lu Bu directly.
"Where are they, madam?" Lu Bu asked in a deep voice.
"Go back to the master and go back to King Qin, the queen and the others will be ready soon." The servant girl replied in a low voice.
Not long after, Yan Shi, who was also wearing a crown suit, appeared together with Lu Lingqi and Lu Shao.
"Set off.
When they came to the courtyard, Diao Chan, Cai Yan, Zhen Mi, Mi Zhu, and even Wu Cheng, who was pregnant, all changed their clothes.
Wu Cheng's body is not too heavy, although her lower abdomen is slightly swollen, but it can be covered by a slightly wider huifu.
Walking to the front yard, a gorgeous chariot was ready, and Lu Bu boarded the chariot with his wife and son.
Normally, only the king and queen of Qin could sit on this chariot, but Lu Bu has always been informal, and his whole family would sit on it.
The king of Qin, the queen of Qin, the eldest daughter of the king, the son of the king, and all the side concubines of the king of Qin sat on the chariot. Chitu immediately stepped forward and set off pulling the huge chariot.
The chariot drove out of Lu Bu's mansion, and three thousand elites lined up on both sides in front of the gate. As Lu Bu's guard of honor today, they accompanied the chariot on both sides of the chariot, showing majesty and at the same time serving as guards.
Along Chang'an Street, all the way to the outside of the city, the altar for the whole day and the coronation ceremony was built outside the city.
The reason why it is not arranged in the palace is that Lu Bu's purpose is to let the people in Guanzhong witness it, so that the people can know Lu Bu's achievements.
From the chariot through the city gate, after arriving outside the city, two rows of soldiers stood guard along the way to clear the way, and the common people stood behind the soldiers and looked towards the chariot.
`~ Tsk tsk, this is the first time I have seen such a big steed, one can pull such a huge chariot, plowing must be a good hand. "Some people couldn't help being amazed when they saw Chitu for the first time.
"Bah! Where did the bumpkin come from? (Good Zhao's) This is King Qin's war horse." The people of Chang'an City often see Chitu on the street, and a sense of superiority arises spontaneously.
"Did you see the big halberd in front of the chariot? King Qin's weapon was called Fang Tian's painted halberd. More than a hundred thousand thieves died under this halberd." Someone said seriously.
"Look, those are the wives and concubines of King Qin, right? They all look like gods, so they are worthy of Qin Wangchen.
Amidst the people's discussions, Lu Bu's family arrived at their destination, and a huge altar came into view.
The surrounding army surrounded the scene to maintain order. The officials of the court and the central government were all in front of the altar, and the emperor Liu Xie stood on the altar.
Lu Bu led Yan Shi out of the car steadily, and all the officials knelt down and saluted: "I greet the king of Qin! I greet the queen!"
Even Liu Xie on the altar bowed to Lu Bu and his wife to show respect.
As for the surrounding people, they have already knelt down with the officials.
All the ministers are flat. " Lu Bu said flatly, speaking in a calm manner, but everyone in the audience could hear him clearly.
After everyone got up, Lu Bu ordered again: "Let's get started."
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