In 214 AD, Liu Bei led his power, the Shu Han army, which was rapidly advancing along the steep mountain road between Bashan and Shushui.
Liu Bei, a military strategist with lofty ambitions and always had ambitions to capture Yizhou, was realizing his ambitions at this time.
His immediate goal was to capture Yizhou, and the key move that led to his success could be attributed to the wrong strategy of the local separatist force Yizhou Mu Liu Zhang, which was to lure the wolf into the house.
Liu Zhang, who had ruled Yizhou for many years as a pastor of Yizhou, self-righteously believed that he could resist Liu Bei's attack. However, he did not anticipate Liu Bei's bravery and the power of his military talents.
In front of Liu Bei, a powerful opponent, Liu Zhang was unprepared and had no plans. This gave Liu Bei a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
Under Liu Zhang's rule, the people of Yizhou were greatly appreciated for its sound governance and strong military and political power. However, Liu Zhang failed to take precautions in terms of people's hearts when attacking.
He did not get close to the people and understand their needs, on the contrary, he relied too much on the means of governance, and used methods such as exorbitant taxes to increase the burden of the people. It is precisely this that makes people hope for Liu Bei's arrival.
When Liu Bei led the Shu Han army to the Yizhou border, Liu Zhang did not see it as a real threat. He did not even take any measures to strengthen the defense of the border, but had a contemptuous attitude towards Liu Bei's forces.
He believed that his Yizhou army was enough to defeat Liu Bei, so he did not see Liu Bei's invasion as a threat.
However, Liu Bei demonstrated his extraordinary military insight and strategic vision during his march into Yizhou. He took advantage of the complexity of the terrain and the difficult terrain to defend and attack, quickly occupied key points and blocked Liu Zhang's retreat.
Liu Bei's military talents were quickly revealed, allowing his army to maintain steady progress in the expansion of Yizhou's power.
At the same time, Liu Zhang, as Liu Bei gradually achieved victory, mishandled his army. He ignored the importance of morale and did not give his soldiers adequate attention and motivation.
Liu Bei, on the other hand, focused on the training and motivation of his soldiers, and built a loyal and reliable army. This allowed him to cultivate a strong resistance force within the army of Yizhou Mu Liu Zhang.
Liu Zhang's unstable military spirit was a rare opportunity in Liu Bei's eyes. Taking advantage of the discontent within Liu Zhang's army, he secretly sent envoys to contact some important generals in an attempt to win their support.
After some ingenious diplomatic means and strategic planning, Liu Bei successfully lured the wolf into the house, making Liu Zhang's army gradually unable to form an effective unified resistance.
Some important generals were influenced by Liu Bei's diplomatic means and promises, and began to tend to support Liu Bei and actively turned to Liu Bei's side. This further weakened Liu Zhang's military strength and prestige.
The envoys sent by Liu Bei used various means, including money, official positions, land, etc., to gain support and military resources within Liu Zhang's army.
They conveyed to these generals Liu Bei's political program and his determination to protect the well-being of the people of Yizhou. These generals saw Liu Zhang's weak posture and Liu Bei's strong military strength, and began to lean towards the side that supported Liu Bei.
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Liu Bei accepted the surrender of some important generals and gave them important positions and rewards. This weakened Liu Zhang's internal unity, and Liu Bei took the opportunity to strengthen his power. He soon seized the important city of Yizhou and left Liu Zhang in isolation.
Liu Zhang finally realized his mistake, and he regretted it, but it was too late. He missed the best opportunity to defend Yizhou, allowing Liu Bei to easily capture the important city of Chengdu and establish the foundations of the Shu Han regime.
It is precisely because of Liu Zhang's wrong decision that Xichuan Yizhou has become in Liu Bei's hands. If Liu Zhang had been more vigilant, kept his vigilance against Liu Bei, and adopted a more decisive defensive strategy, perhaps Liu Bei's task of capturing Yizhou would not have been so easy.
However, history is so ruthless and cruel, and Liu Zhang's mistakes made Liu Bei a feat that made him the ruler of the Hanzhong region. Liu Bei skillfully took advantage of Liu Zhang's negligence and the ** within the army, and successfully achieved his goal of capturing Yizhou.
Liu Bei eventually established the Shu Han regime and became the pioneer of a new era. However, he also knew that behind his ability to capture Yizhou was the opportunity and help brought by Liu Zhang's lure of wolves.