Chapter 810: Xiangzhuangs sword dance aims at Pei Gong
Zhuge Liang entered the palace at night because he wanted Liu Chan's attitude.
When Liu Chan clearly expressed his support, Zhuge Liang made a decision in his mind.
However, since it is related to a country's strategy, it is necessary to draw on the opinions of all the people and check for deficiencies.
So on the next day, Zhuge Liang polished Mi Yang's report and made it public.
The notice posted by the Chancellor's Office exploded in Chang'an City like a bomb.
When the people in Chang'an City learned about Mi Yang's recent military exploits and his unabashed ambitions, their boiling and restless emotions overwhelmed the entire Chang'an City in an instant.
For a time, all the officials in Chang'an City and the Confucian scholars at home focused their attention on the notice.
What followed was naturally a heated discussion involving all people with lofty ideals.
The Han Dynasty was an era where fame was valued.
In this era, who among the passionate people would not express support for Mi Yang's plan to destroy the Wu Kingdom in one fell swoop?
But a good social background will naturally not have only one voice.
Although many people expressed their expectation and approval for Mi Yang's ambition, it is inevitable that some veterans are worried.
Those old ministers would not deliberately oppose Mi Yang. They did so based on the current national conditions of the Han Dynasty.
This group of veterans is headed by Taifu Xu Jing.
As early as the period of Emperor Ling, Xu Jing was one of the most famous celebrities in the world.
If we just talk about the reputation of scholars, no one in the current government and public can expect Xu Jing to be above his head. Even if Zhuge Liang saw Xu Jing on weekdays, he would have to treat him as a disciple.
Originally, at this point in history, Xu Jing had already passed away.
However, the Han Dynasty's national destiny is becoming increasingly prosperous in today's world, which is completely different from the situation in history that was full of sorrow, anger, and regret.
As the saying goes, people feel refreshed when happy events happen. Seeing the great man's rejuvenation day by day, Xu Jing felt extremely comfortable.
As soon as he felt at ease, and Xu Jing maintained his health properly, he actually lived a few years longer than he had in history.
As we all know, after Xu Jing joined Liu Bei, he seldom participated in other political affairs except for recommending talents to Liu Bei.
This is not to say that Xu Jing is not obsessed with fame, but when Xu Jing first joined Liu Bei, he was not optimistic about Liu Bei.
Since he was not optimistic, Xu Jing naturally wanted to try his best not to participate in government affairs, so as not to get burned when Liu Bei was defeated in the future.
But today is different from the past. As the Han Dynasty's national destiny became increasingly prosperous, it also changed Xu Jing's mentality.
He is the Taifu of Dahan, and Dahan is his home!
Although he has no real power in his hands, he cannot remain a political mute.
Otherwise, when the Han Dynasty unified Liu Chan and named him heroes in the future, why would he be included in the list?
The Xu family in Runan cannot decline in the present Han Dynasty.
For both selfish and public reasons, Xu Jing openly presented a memorial to Liu Chan as a tutor.
Of course, although Xu Jing didn't quite agree with Mi Yang's idea, his tone in the memorial did not dare to be presumptuous at all.
Xu Jing first praised Mi Yang's merits in the memorial.
Then he changed his writing and analyzed the specific national conditions of the Han Dynasty for Liu Chan.
The first national condition is: Although it is said that various places in Guanzhong will usher in a good harvest this year, the imperial court just launched the Western Expedition last year.
Regarding the Western Expedition, it is good to have triumphant songs all the way, but the consumption of food also increased dramatically with each passing day.
In addition, a good harvest in Guanzhong does not mean that other parts of the country will also have good harvests.
The court should leave enough food reserves to meet unexpected needs.
The second national condition is:
Although the Han Dynasty established its capital in Chang'an, which reflected its orthodox status, from a military perspective, Cao Wei's Luoyang Army was hundreds of miles away from Chang'an.
The existence of Tongguan could not completely block the Wei army's attack on Guanzhong.
Why did Mi Yang go out of his way to report the plot to destroy the state of Wu?
Xu Jing knew that Mi Yang, who had always been in charge of power, did not do this just to seek the approval of the imperial court.
Mi Yang is here to ask for people, soldiers and food from the imperial court.
The key is here.
Based on the above two basic national conditions, Xu Jing tactfully advised Liu Chan not to agree to Mi Yang's request for the Eastern Campaign.
Otherwise, once Guanzhong is empty, the consequences will be difficult to predict.
In Xu Jing's view, Liu Chan's refusal would not affect Mi Yang's decision.
When the general is out, military orders are not obeyed.
Liu Chan did not agree, but only expressed an attitude that the imperial court would not support Jingzhou in a large way.
This is the safest way.
Given Xu Jing's status between the government and the public, his public petition must have aroused enthusiastic responses.
Those who agreed with Xu Jing subsequently agreed and sent memorials to Liu Chan.
Strangely, many of the people who agreed with Xu Jing were officials from the Dongzhou faction.
Dongzhou officials were among the top three in power in the court, and they always followed Mi Yang's lead.
Unexpectedly, they would support Xu Jing in this matter.
Xu Jing didn't think too much about this weird thing. Xu Jing only thought that the officials of the Dongzhou Department were sensible people.
After Liu Chan saw those memorials, his first reaction was:
Are these people here to prevent him from becoming a Zen monk in the future?
It must be said that Liu Chan's brain circuit is very simple and direct.
It was so simple and direct that Liu Chan wanted to directly issue an edict and scold those who wrote the letter.
Fortunately, Liu Chan's edict will be delivered to Zhuge Liang first.
Seeing that Liu Chan was so angry, Zhuge Liang soon understood the whole story.
After understanding this, Zhuge Liang laughed instantly.
Meng Guang, Sheyuan, Pang Yi...
Seeing these ministers who used to be headed by Mi Yang standing openly behind Xu Jing, Zhuge Liang saw through the truth almost at a glance.
"Zisheng, you are giving me a gift!"
Zhuge Liang smiled and said to Yang Yi.
After hearing Zhuge Liang's words, Yang Yi also smiled knowingly.
Yang Yi, who had been following Zhuge Liang, knew that Mi Yang's memorial was clearly intended to request support from the imperial court.
But in fact, based on the current situation, the imperial court's support is not critical to Mi Yang at all.
Xiang Zhuang dances with sword, aiming at Pei Gong!
"Da Sima's filial piety is commendable."
After praising Mi Yang, Yang Yi looked at Zhuge Liang and asked:
"Ming Gong, Xu Gong's reputation is extraordinary. Yi believes that we cannot just sit back and watch the situation develop."
Yang Yi's implication was that she wanted to secretly encourage some people to oppose Xu Jing's remarks.
Only by arguing with each other can the situation continue to expand.
Until the pavilion was so big that even Chang'an City couldn't accommodate it.
Faced with Yang Yi's proposal, Zhuge Liang did not agree.
Zhuge Liang glanced at Yang Yi and said:
"Don't worry, Zi Sheng always acts thoughtfully.
He will have a back-up plan."
Zhuge Liang's determination made Yang Yi feel relieved.
And Zhuge Liang's next words made Yang Yi even more excited.
"Secretly send an order to Zilong, asking him to hand over the affairs to Marquis Li and return to Chang'an quickly."
When he said this, Zhuge Liang subconsciously placed his hand on a sword on the case.
A gentleman hides his sword and moves it when the time comes!