Liu Muzhi curled up his lips and said: "Actually, you and I both know that Tan Shao has a bad temper and is impulsive, so he is not a suitable general. After he becomes a leader, he will be like Ah Shou, but you don't give him this chance.
Let him prove that he is not suitable, and it will be difficult to convince the public. Jinu, tell the truth, this time you let him lead the attack in Xicheng, do you want to give him a chance to make meritorious deeds, or do you want him to expose his shortcomings?!"
Liu Yu's eyes narrowed slightly: "Why do you think I deliberately let him lose? I am not the kind of person who benefits from the failure of my comrades and subordinates, not to mention that this has thousands of people at stake.
Thousands of soldiers’ lives!”
Liu Muzhi sighed: "I misunderstood you. So, are you trying to repay your son's kindness?"
Liu Yu's eye circles began to moisten. No matter how long it took, Tan Pingzhi's death would always be a pain in his heart. It was like a thorn stuck firmly in his heart, making it difficult for him to breathe. He bit his lips and spoke word by word.
He suddenly said: "My life was exchanged for his own life. He gave up his own life for the honor of the Tan family and the future of the Beifu Army. Over the years, I have so many brothers."
He died on the battlefield, but only Pingzi died alive in my arms. Even Wuji's death didn't give me such a painful feeling. Fatty, do you understand this feeling?"
Liu Muzhi shook his head sadly: "The armor stained with his blood that you wore in the Battle of Luoluo Bridge has been left in your military tent until now. It has never been washed. Only this piece of armor is from it."
I know how much his death has affected you. So, in order to repay your kindness, do you take extra care of Pingzi's descendants?"
Liu Yu wiped his eyes, wiped away the tears that were teetering on the edge of his eyes, breathed a sigh of relief, and said: "It's not entirely because of his friendship with Pingzi. He has always formed an independent army. The bow and arrow battalion under him is loyal and brave.
He is the elite of the entire army, and Tan Shao has always performed well after taking over his old troops. Over the years, he has made countless achievements in battles in the north and south, and he has the potential to keep pace with the three giants."
Liu Muzhi said disapprovingly: "But he has never been alone. Is it really okay for you to force him out this time?"
Liu Yu said seriously: "In your opinion, Tan Shao has an impulsive and violent personality, but in the eyes of Liu Laozhi, I was not like this at that time? To prove whether it is worthy of great use, you have to use the results to speak. If you don't give it,
It is difficult to convince the public and is not in line with the rules of Beifu. His current status and the soldiers and horses under him were left to him by his son, and they are also the result of his own meritorious service over the years.
Coming back, he and the Raptors were originally my favorite next-generation heroes, and I wanted them to each have a chance to make contributions, but it's a pity, alas."
Liu Muzhi said sternly: "Both the Raptor and Tan Shao are fierce generals who charge into battle, but they are not suitable to be independent commanders. Just like Ah Shou, he is the best vanguard and warrior, but he
If you are sitting in the commander's seat and commanding, you are sitting in the wrong place. You are a slave. The only ones who are well versed in the art of war and can command thousands of troops are the four young men I mentioned. Even if you want to find someone from the Tan family to repay your kindness.
, you should also find Tan Daoji."
Liu Yu curled up his lips: "I'm afraid you don't know that the four brothers of the Tan family, Tan Shao, Tan Zhuan, Tan Daoji and Tan Hezhi, have never been too easy to deal with. When Pingzi was still alive, he complained to me many times. He
These nephews have always been competing with each other, and even taunted each other verbally, so when he was in charge, he tried to avoid them leading troops into battle at the same time, for fear of causing trouble."
Liu Muzhi softly said "Oh": "Is there such a thing? Even I don't know this information."
Liu Yu said seriously: "Because Pingzi has no sons, these nephews supposedly have almost the same inheritance rights. Originally, Tan Shao was the eldest and there was nothing to fight for, but Tan Daoji was quick-witted and liked to read military books and tactics.
On the discussion, he was able to refute Tan Shao's suggestions with military tactics many times. In several key battles, his suggestions proved to be more useful than Tan Shao's. Of course, Tan Shao was not happy about this, and felt that he was partial.
And Tan Daoji himself is not like Tan Shao, who charges forward and is sharp, so the conflict between the two parties will become deeper and deeper. Even if they are brothers, it is difficult to avoid it."
Liu Muzhi said with a smile: "I see, this is your military matter and the Tan family's family matter, and it is not convenient for me to spy on it. No wonder you arranged for Tan Zhuan and Tan Daoji to be in Jingzhou this time, but only Tan Shao."
Tan Hezhi, who is not familiar with military matters, followed."
Liu Yu nodded: "This is what Tan Shao meant. Of course, the reason he told me was that Jingzhou also needed capable officers. Since Yu Yue refused to go to Wuling to serve as an internal historian, he recommended his younger brother Tan Zhuan to take up the post.
Da Ren, and there is also a shortage of helpers in Daogui, so Tan Daoji happens to be able to help. In fact, in turn, Tan Zhuan and Tan Daoji also came to me privately and expressed the same wishes, saying that the key candidate for the Nanman Colonel Captain must be Tan Shao.
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Liu Muzhi nodded: "But you chose Tan Shao to follow you in the end, is it because the troops he led are Tan Pingzhi's true direct descendants, and are they the strongest?"
Liu Yu said seriously: "Yes, Pingzi's old department was basically controlled by Tan Shao. Although Tan Zhi and Tan Daoji later took some troops with them when they formed an independent army, more than 70% of the veteran generals are still there.
It would be a pity for Tan Shao's men to let them go to Jingzhou and not participate in the Northern Expedition. It also deprives these veterans of the opportunity to make contributions. This is something that even Jiuquan cannot accept, so I can only do this.
The choice. And the biggest opportunity for meritorious service, I want to leave it to Tan Shao, and even the governor of Qingzhou after the war. You have always suggested to me Yang Muzhi or Ashou, but the one I really want to stay here is Tan Shao.
Shao."
Liu Muzhi shook his head: "Fortunately, he messed up this time, otherwise if you had left Tan Shao here to be the governor of Qingzhou and in charge of Nanyan, there would have been big trouble."
Liu Yu softly said "Oh": "That's not the case. It's not like Tan Shao has never been the governor before. This land of Qingzhou is the hometown of their Tan family. If you stay here, you can still contact the local people. Why can't it be done?
What? If I intend to continue the Northern Expedition in the future, I need Qilu to provide troops and food, which is an important base for advancement. Tanshao seems to be the most suitable. Yang Muzhi’s status is not enough, and Ashou has no foundation in the local area and is just a refuge.
In a few years, Tan Shao will be the most suitable one."
Liu Muzhi said sternly: "That's why we couldn't let him be the governor from the beginning. His utilitarianism and urge to perform meritorious services are too strong, and he will inevitably conflict with the local wealthy families!"
This chapter has been completed!