Chapter 7: Liu Bei Takes Yizhou
Bab 7: Liu Bei Mengambil Yizhou Mengikuti rencana Zhuge Liang, Liu Bei mengambil alih wilayah Yizhou yang kaya, mendirikan basis untuk kerajaan Shu.
After the Battle of Red Cliffs, Liu Bei's forces grew, but he still lacked his own base of operations. Zhuge Liang suggested that Liu Bei seize Yizhou and use it as a foundation to realize the plan of dividing the realm into three parts.
Yizhou was ruled by Liu Zhang, who was weak and incompetent and could not effectively govern this region. Yizhou's wealth and geographical location were both very suitable as a base. Liu Bei decided to seize this opportunity.
Liu Bei led his army into Yizhou, ostensibly to help Liu Zhang resist external enemies, but actually to seize Yizhou. This plan was somewhat unrighteous, but in chaotic times, survival was most important.
In the battles in Yizhou, Liu Bei demonstrated exceptional military abilities. He captured cities and territories, quickly controlling Yizhou's major cities. Liu Zhang was forced to surrender, and Yizhou became Liu Bei's territory.
After seizing Yizhou, Liu Bei began to govern this place. He appointed talented people to official positions, reduced taxes, and developed the economy. Under Liu Bei's governance, Yizhou gradually regained prosperity.
However, seizing Yizhou also caused Liu Bei's brotherly friendship with Liu Zhang to break. This became a lifelong regret for Liu Bei. But to realize greater ideals, he had to make such a choice.