After listening to Liu Bei's words, Ding Yi took a deep breath and said, "Otherwise, the minister thinks that even if the Huns are far away, Xianbei is weak." The Western Regions are still of great use to our dynasty. The Western Regions are bordered by Dunhuang in the east, Kangju in the west, Guishan in the south, and Xianbei in the north. This geographical shape is rare in the world. If you can get the Western Regions, you can open the Silk Road and traffic east and west; Second, the situation in the northwest can be fully controlled, if the desert changes, with the Western Regions in hand, Hexi will be safe and worry-free. If the Western Regions fall into the hands of the enemy, how to resist with the power of Hexi and Liangzhou? After Liangzhou, it's Guanzhong! King, for hundreds of years, the Huns, Xianbei and Wuhuan have risen on the grassland. For the sake of the long term and for future generations, the Western Regions cannot be lost! The oases in the Western Regions are all over the place, and there are countless Hu merchants, if we can vigorously promote Tuntian, trade and other things in the Western Regions, how much energy will be consumed in the Western Regions? ”

After Liu Bei listened quietly, he couldn't help but secretly praise in his heart, in this era when information is seriously lagging behind, compared to the officials who want to give up the Western Regions at every turn, or even give up Liangzhou, Ding Yi is really much more knowledgeable, and it is really a rare talent. Yes, many people think that after defeating the Xiongnu and defeating Xianbei, the Han can rest easy. How could they know that the Hu people in the desert are simply endless and endless. Without the Xiongnu, Xianbei, there are also Qiang, Di, Rouran, Turkic...... Without the Western Regions in hand, how to ensure the safety of the four counties of Hexi, and how to ensure the safety of Liangzhou without the four counties of Hexi. If Liangzhou is not guaranteed, there will be no barrier in Guanzhong. Just look at the records in the history books of later generations, how miserable it was for the Central Plains Dynasty to lose Hexi and Liangzhou.

However, in addition to the strategic position, the Western Regions will also be a major source of wealth for Liu Bei in the future. Ding Yi's vigorous trade is just one example, and Qingzhou has gradually begun to promote the use of coal in an all-round way. Thanks to the rapid development of Qingzhou smelting, the demand for high-quality coal has been high. The use of coal, which began in the pre-Qin period, was first called Nirvana, and was mainly used for smelting. Now, after a long period of use, it has gradually spread into the daily life of ordinary people. Coal is already being used for heating and cooking, and most of the woodcutters in Qingzhou have changed careers. So, which place has the most coal resources? Where is the easiest coal to mine? In addition to merging states, it is naturally the Western Regions. Not to mention the copper, iron, gold and other mineral resources in the Western Regions.

In addition, the Qiang people, who had disturbed Liangzhou for many years and made the Han Dynasty continue to bleed, their base camp was not in Liangzhou, but below Liangzhou, on the plateau that the Han army had never set foot on. After winning the Western Regions, if the Qiang people want to Hu Wei again, they can use troops from the Western Regions and Liangzhou to enter the plateau......

Retracting his thoughts that were drifting farther and farther away, Liu Bei looked at Ding Yi, who was slightly nervous in front of him, and said with a smile: "What Qing said is very strong, I don't know if I would like to go to the Western Regions and make contributions thousands of miles away?" ”

Ding Yi heard this, and bowed to the ground: "The minister dares not to die!" "He is not afraid of suffering in the Western Regions, but he is afraid that no matter how much he does, no one will take it to heart. Since Liu Bei used his strategy, then he was naturally obliged.

After receiving the envoys and comforting them, Liu Bei and Ding Yi were the protectors of the Western Regions, and returned to the Western Regions with the envoys and the envoys with him. Along with him, there were also a large number of merchant groups organized by Shang Cao, escorting countless specialties of the Central Plains to open up trade routes in the Western Regions.

From Ding Yi to the envoys of various countries, and then to all kinds of Hu merchants, they were all happy.

After the recovery of Bo County, Tai Shici no longer had any worries, so he ordered a large-scale attack on Lu Qian in Youlai Mountain. Lu Qian, who built a village in the mountains, couldn't defend it. It's just that under Tai Shici's strong attack regardless of casualties, Lu Qian finally couldn't resist it. The catapults of the Han army were also an important reason for the collapse of the Cao army. With the concerted efforts of the students of the academy's Gewu Department and many masters of Gongcao, the range of the catapult on the Qingzhou side was as high as 300 steps at this time. With a range of more than 150 meters, it is a weapon of war that has never been seen before. Under the incessant blows of the catapult wheels and the indomitable rush of the Han army, the camp of Youlaishan was broken. Lü Qian fled back to Liangfu City with the remnants.

When Xiahoudun learned that Lu Qian's army was defeated, he knew that he couldn't spend it here any longer. Liang Fu has almost become a lonely city, although the food is still sufficient, but even if the Han army does not come to attack, just surround Liang Fu, besiege for a year or two, the desperate soldiers and civilians in the city except surrender, what other way to go? Breakthrough! Break out as soon as possible! Xiahoudun made up his mind.

Xiahoudun sent a letter to Man Pet and asked him to answer in advance. Otherwise, under the pursuit of Guan Yu and Tai Shici, it is very likely that his troops will be difficult to preserve.

This night, Xiahoudun summoned the generals and said: "Liang Fu is difficult to defend, I have made up my mind, go out of the city tonight, go to Benjuping, and Boning will answer on the way." In order to Mian Guan Yu to see the flaws, I want to make one person stay in Liang Fu, who is willing to be the queen? ”

As soon as the words fell, the room was silent. If you stay, you will definitely die, there is a way to live, who wants to stay and die? Xiahoudun looked at these generals, his emotions were very complicated, and his hearts were scattered. At this moment, Lu Qian walked out and bowed his hand to Xiahoudun: "If the general does not give up, Lu Qian is willing to be the queen!" ”

Lü Qian was a newly defeated general, and was attacked by Tai Shici to break through the camp of Youlai Mountain, which directly caused Liang Fu to suffer from the enemy on his back. He didn't feel good in his heart, and he didn't have much face when he saw his colleagues. simply asked himself to stay and not be with the generals.

When Xiahoudun saw Lu Qian coming out, he sighed in his heart, and saw Cheng Zhong in times of danger. So he let Lu Qian stay. Before leaving, Lu Qian said privately: "If things don't work, Qing can make his own decisions, and it is not impossible to surrender to Han." ”

Xiahoudun is indeed a good intention, it is rare to look at a pleasing one, and he doesn't want Lu Qian to give his life. It's just that to Lu Qian's ears, Xiahoudun is doubting his intention to stay. Lu Qian's face was flushed, but he didn't say a word. watched Xiahoudun and others leave.

Xiahoudun fled overnight, to the surprise of Guan Yu and others. Guan Yu has been waiting for Tai Shici and agreed that the two families would attack Liang Fu together. I didn't expect Xiahoudun to abandon the city. However, with such a big movement, it is absolutely impossible to hide from Guan Yu's ears and eyes. After learning that Xiahoudun led his troops out, Guan Yu quickly sent someone to inform Tai Shici and asked him to attack Liangfucheng, but he led his troops to pursue Xiahoudun at the end of his rank. Tai Shi Ci led the army to Liang Fu, knowing that Liang Fu was empty, so he ordered the three armies to attack the city in a big way, and then broke it.

Lu Qian was at the head of the city, leading his troops to fight a bloody battle to the last person, and he said with a horizontal sword: "I have received the kindness of Cao Gong, and I should repay him now." So he took up his sword and rushed straight into the army, and died in battle. Liang Fu then went down.