Chapter 7: Liu Bei Takes Yizhou
第七章：刘备取益州
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.
赤壁之战后，刘备的势力得到壮大，但他仍然没有自己的根据地。诸葛亮建议刘备夺取益州，以此为根基，实现三分天下的计划。
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.
益州由刘璋统治，刘璋懦弱无能，无法有效治理这个地区。益州的富庶和地理位置都非常适合作为根据地。刘备决定抓住这个机会。
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.
刘备率领军队进入益州，表面上是为了帮助刘璋抵御外敌，实则是为了夺取益州。这个计划虽然有些不义，但在乱世中，生存才是最重要的。
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.
在益州的战斗中，刘备展现出了卓越的军事才能。他攻城略地，迅速控制了益州的主要城市。刘璋被迫投降，益州成为了刘备的地盘。
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.
夺取益州后，刘备开始治理这个地方。他任命有才之人担任官职，轻徭薄赋，发展经济。益州在刘备的治理下，逐渐恢复了繁荣。
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.
然而，夺取益州也让刘备和刘璋的兄弟情谊破裂。这成为了刘备一生的遗憾。但为了实现更大的理想，他不得不做出这样的选择。