He led the people all the way out from there, even without bandits on the way, they lost nearly half of their population, with two and a half percent dying from hunger and one and a half percent dying from the difficult journey.
This was because he took out those who were native to Shu, accustomed to climbing hills and crossing valleys since childhood; outsiders entering Chu Shu would have an even higher death rate.
Zhao Shen said, "If the Great General wants to send troops to Shu, I am the best choice for the position; no one in the court knows Shu as well as I do."
However, Zhao Hanzhang was thinking, "Would the people of Shu wish for me to send troops?"
Zhao Shen was stunned for a moment.
Zhao Hanzhang asked, "Would Fuling, Ba County and other places prefer my rule, or King Cheng's? How different am I from him?"
Ji Yuan said, "In terms of governance, the General is certainly above him."
