Sun Wu rebelled against Wei and had a great mourning. When he heard that Bashu was attacking Yinping, he divided his troops into two groups and left Jingzhou.
First, Sun Quan personally led 50,000 soldiers to attack Jiangxia County in Wei, and trapped Wei's prefect, Wenpin, in Shiyang for more than 20 days, unable to evacuate.
Xun Yu, the censor of Wei Zhi Shu, was originally sent by Cao Rui, who rebelled against the Wei Dynasty, to comfort the border areas. When he saw Sun Quan coming to invade, he recruited soldiers from the counties he passed through and a thousand of his infantry and cavalry to climb mountains and raise fires, pretending that reinforcements had arrived. .
When Sun Quan saw this, he was frightened and retreated to relieve the siege.
Wen Pin chased them and killed many of them.
One was Wu Zuo General Zhuge Jin, who sent troops to attack Wei Xiangyang.
Sima Yi, the general of Wei's Fu army, rushed to the rescue, defeated him, and killed his general Zhang Ba. Cao Zhen, the general of Wei Zhengdong, also broke Jinbie's troops in Xunyang.
Sun Wu planned the Northern Expedition for more than a year, but returned with a huge defeat.
At that time, in Danyang and Kuaiji, the mountain people of Wu County gathered to revolt and attacked the counties.
Sun Quan lost his troops in the Northern Expedition and divided three counties into the dangerous mountainous area as Dong'an County. Suinan General Quan Cong led the prefect to attack Shanyue.
The strong ones were captured as soldiers, and the weak ones were kept in the fields.
This was also the beginning of Sun Wu's management of Shanyue.
After gaining profit, he made it a national policy and frequently sent various ministries to attack it.
As far as the Ni Wei Dynasty was concerned, it was the beginning of the wealthy noble families officially getting involved in the power of commander-in-chief.
When Cao Cao started his business in the Wei Dynasty, he coerced the emperor to order the princes, frequently issued orders to seek talents in the name of the emperor, and recruited poor families; he recruited countless loose men without sticking to one pattern. During his time in power, he used Qiao Pei, the patriarch of the clan, to control the military and supervise the battles with integrity. . Use Yingchuan scholars to plan and appease the local area.
During the reign of Cao Pi, the Qiao Pei clan's founders were declining.
However, there are also Cao Xiu who controls the eastern front and oversees the three states of Qing, Xu and Yang; Cao Zhen oversees Guanzhong and controls Yongliang; It is necessary to protect the Wuhuan captain and the governor of the prefectures and counties, so that the enemy can be blocked from outside, and there is no need to set up a commander-in-chief.
After repeated attacks on Wu, no aristocratic family was involved in the various military commanders.
Although Sima Yi was left behind to guard the capital and outside the capital whenever Cao Pi personally campaigned, he could only lead an army of five thousand and had no authority to supervise the battle.
Now that Cao Rui is in power, Sima Yi has the right to lead the army out.
Moreover, he defeated Zhuge Jin this time, returned to the court to record his merits, and was able to supervise the military affairs of the two states of Jing and Henan. The power of commander-in-chief was just around the corner.
In other words, it was against the foundation of the Wei Dynasty and officially ushered in the moment when a wealthy family was the cornerstone.
Putting down the military newspaper cloth, Zheng Pu's expression did not change, but he felt quite emotional in his heart.
Well, at this time, he was in Ma Su's official office in Nanzheng.
They met with Ma Su that day, but due to the urgent need to arrange the prisoners and rest the soldiers, the two did not discuss it in detail.
After everyone was busy, Ma Su sent someone to the military camp and asked Zheng Pu to come and meet him.
As soon as he arrived, Ma Su did not engage in small talk and directly forwarded the military information to Zheng Pu for reading.
Immediately, he smiled happily again and said loudly, "Zijin, this is the Prime Minister's request to convey my military situation to me. I have not yet responded to the Prime Minister. It just so happens that Zi Jin is meeting him, so I might as well discuss it."
"Heh~~~"
Zheng Pu also smiled and nodded gently, "I have been ordered to join the army. How dare I not do evil?"
After saying that, he looked at the food on the table and Ma Su's face, and couldn't help but add, "I have been busy with the army recently, and I haven't paid attention to the current situation in the world for a long time. I may not be able to think about it for a while." .Why don’t you join the army and have your own meals first, so that you can spare me more time?”
Compared to when we met in Chengdu last year, Ma Su has become much thinner.
Perhaps, it is because after coming to Hanzhong, the affairs assigned to me were numerous and trivial.
Or maybe it was because he was not on good terms with Wei Yan, the prefect, and he was always angry and angry, and his sleep and food were tasteless.
"Ha, Zijin is really a wonderful person!"
Hearing this, Ma Su put his hands on his hands and laughed, "That's okay. I happen to be very hungry, so I'll eat by myself first while Zijin takes care of himself."
"good."
After a while, Ma Su put down the chopsticks.
Seeing this, Zheng Pu also pretended to be thinking about something, and said, "Joining the army is what I am thinking about. Although Sun Wu is defeated this time, I regret it very much. However, for me, a big man, I have gained nothing."
"Well, I would like to hear more about Zijin."
As he stood up and went straight to rinse his mouth and hands with water, Ma Su smiled and urged him.
"In order to rebel against the Wei Dynasty, Luoyang and Guanzhong's troops all entered Jingzhou."
Zheng Pu calmed down and nodded.
"First, if we go against Wei to defend the Han Dynasty, our military strength will be greatly reduced. Sun Wu's previous Northern Expedition was all a feint attack on Jingzhou, and the army left Yangzhou. Now on the contrary, if we go against Wei, we will definitely deploy heavy troops to defend Jingzhou. And as the army reported, we will go against
Wei Cao Zhenzhen sent troops from Guanzhong, and Sima Yi led the troops from Luoyang to defeat General Sun Wuzuo. Luoyang was the capital of the rebel Wei Dynasty, and had to be defended by a large army. Therefore, the troops from Jingzhou left by the rebel Wei must be dispatched from Guanzhong.
."
"Secondly, Sun Wu used nearly 100,000 troops in this battle. It can be seen that although his power was repeatedly attacked by the counter-Wei Cao Pi, he did not suffer much damage. When the counter-Wei saw it, he must be afraid, and then attack with troops, and
Continue to ignore me, a big man."
"Thirdly, Sun Wu is defeated and returns. Sun Quan must know that with Jiangdong's own power, he cannot shake the rebel Wei. Therefore, he will sincerely be in harmony with our great Han Dynasty in order to attack Wei together."
After saying this, Zheng Pu smiled with his teeth exposed.
"I only have these three things in mind. If you have other thoughts about joining the army, please don't hesitate to let me know."
"Heh~~~"
Ma Su waved his hand, smiled and said, "Zijin's words have already described all the advantages and disadvantages of the enemy and ourselves. How can I think of evil?"
After saying this, he sighed sadly, "To be honest with Zijin, I thought that Sun Wu Chu had been planning for so long and attacked with a large army. He should be able to capture Xiangyang and Jiangxia, and threaten Nanyang County. In this way, it will be
But Meng Da, who is like a rat, thought about the pros and cons and then returned to my country. But now, it is a great victory against the Wei Dynasty, alas."
Force Meng Da?
Could it be that Meng Da, who was in charge of the three eastern counties, felt that his power was not guaranteed during the change of power between the old and the new in the rebellion against the Wei Dynasty?
Moreover, a letter has been sent to the court stating that he intends to surrender?
As soon as Ma Su finished speaking, Zheng Pu looked slightly surprised and thought about it.
It is true that if Sun Wu captures Xiangyang and Jiangxia and directs his troops to Nanyang County, the three eastern counties where Meng Da is located will face the possibility of being attacked by Sun Wu and the Han Dynasty. Moreover, in the Wei temple, there will also be advice to Cao Rui,
Send loyal ministers to guard the three eastern counties.
After all, Meng Da is the second minister.
Just be prepared.
However, it is better not to overestimate Sun Quan's ability to use troops.
With a sneer in his heart, Zheng Pu raised his eyebrows and asked, "May I ask if you want to join the army? Is Meng Da, the prefect of Xincheng, who is against the Wei Dynasty, willing to join us as a great man?"
"Of course."
Nodding, Ma Su said, "Zijin is leading an army on an expedition, but I don't know what's going on. Meng Da wrote a letter to the prime minister a few months ago, claiming that he intends to return to the Han Dynasty."
At this point, Zheng Pu didn't wait for a reply, but his face was full of anger, "However, this traitor is quite cunning! We exchanged letters several times, but he didn't even mention when he would return. He just said that he was outnumbered and rebelled against Wei. He repeatedly
Urging the Prime Minister to send troops to Shangyong to help him hold on! Is this a return to justice? It is nothing more than trying to swallow up the soldiers of our Han Dynasty to strengthen ourselves, and seize control from both sides!"
Oh~~~
Zheng Pu couldn't help but feel dumb after hearing this.
Even though I admire Meng Da's sharpness, I am stunned by his wisdom, and I am also impressed by his whimsical approach.
Not to mention, regardless of whether it was out of helplessness or not, he had already rebelled against the Han Dynasty once. When he returned to Yiyi again, the court would definitely have a grudge against him.
Although you won’t blame someone for old things and kill him, can you still avoid using your power in vain?
Furthermore, what kind of person is Prime Minister Zhuge Liang!
His intelligence has been famous all over the world for nearly twenty years. How can we not see through his little thoughts?
Would you actually think of tricking the Prime Minister into sending troops to force him to annex?
Alas, could it be that this person is already old and dim?
After thinking for a moment, Zheng Pu suppressed his thoughts and said softly, "Meng Da is a man of little trust. Well, if he joins the army, will the Guanzhong war horse trade route still be open?"
"Alright."
Ma Su suppressed the anger in his chest and smiled, "The Prime Minister knew that he could not be trusted, so he gave up. Therefore, the trade route is relatively smooth. However, there are only five or six horses per month, and the price is extremely high. Whether it is smooth or not is irrelevant."
"That's good."
Zheng Pu laughed, picked up the bamboo chopsticks, and ate with big mouthfuls.
It also made Ma Su, who was sitting opposite, slightly surprised.
After Zheng Pu finished eating, he couldn't help but joked, "Zijin has been in the army for less than a year, and now he has no regard for the manners of a scholar."
Scholarly style?
Can he be loved and respected by his soldiers?
There was a quiet chuckle in the secret, and when Zheng Pu fetched water to rinse his mouth and wash his hands, his heart suddenly stopped again.
He suddenly remembered that Ma Su came from a wealthy family.
He was born and raised under the rule of Liu Biao, who liked to sit around and talk. He also valued appearance, and his temperament was somewhat similar to that of Liu Ba, who had always disdained common men in the army.
A person with such a temperament is destined not to be loved by the soldiers.
If you are in charge of an army and go on an expedition, your soldiers will not fight to the death in times of danger!
I also thought about how he had recommended a lot of things to me before, so I deliberately gave him a few words of advice.
Therefore, Zheng Pu, who was sitting at the table again, calmed down and said, "Joining the army, if I always pay attention to the demeanor of a scholar, I may not be able to win the victory in Yinpingjinggudao!"
Um?
Ma Su, who was stroking his beard, was stunned when he heard this.
After paying attention to Zheng Pu for a while, Fang urged him to ask, "How can Zijin explain this?"
"Everyone claims that the victory of Jinggu Road was my fault."
Zheng Pu's face was full of lingering fear, and he said in a calm tone, "But he doesn't know that if all the soldiers are not willing to die, how dare I risk my life to lure the enemy into evil? Don't forget to join the army. The Xuanwu Army will be established in less than a year.
Expect."
When Ma Su heard the words, he was silent.
He has a lot of things in mind that others don't need to explain in detail.
In the battle of Jinggu Road, if Zheng Pu's small round formation to lure the enemy could not hold on, and Huo Yi led his troops to attack, the outcome would have been reversed.
After a long time, Ma Su made a very rare salute and asked in a humble tone, "How can I get the heart of a soldier? Please Zijin, please understand me."
"Joining the army is a disgrace to me."
Zheng Pu quickly returned the courtesy and did not hesitate, "When I was under the command of the sect, Governor Ma once warned me, saying that there are many despicable people in the army, especially those who don't like the etiquette. He told me that if I want to lead the army, I need to get used to it.
Such contempt."
After finishing speaking, Ma Su said everything without waiting for him to say anything.
For example, one should imitate the famous Han general Huangfu Song and be considerate of his soldiers.
Have fun with the soldiers as usual, have the same food and accommodation as the soldiers, and divide the rewards among the soldiers and those who are killed or disabled in battle.
etc.
After the narration, Zheng Pusurong added another sentence.
"Although I am less than a year old when I join the army as a military governor, I can name every one of the soldiers from the three schools under my command!"
Ma Su fell into silence again.
This time he was sent to Hanzhong by the Prime Minister to handle affairs, and he was also awarded a school of soldiers.
However, except for Li Sheng, the Yamen general who led the army, and the military assistants, he did not recognize the names of any of the soldiers.
After all, with his background and talent, could An have a conversation with a "soldier"?
"Oh~~~~"
A long sigh.
Ma Su raised his head and closed his eyes, saying sadly, "I only see Zijin's contribution, but I don't know Zijin's hard work!"
Zheng Pu didn't say anything, just smiled lightly, secretly hiding the worry in his heart.
Everyone in Bashu knows the difference between the Prime Minister and Ma Su.
In the future, the Northern Expedition will inevitably lead an expedition, and no one dares to persuade him.
Therefore, Zheng Pu only hopes that Ma Su will listen to what he says today and the soldiers can serve him. When he leads the army in battle in the future, he will have a better chance of winning.
At the end of August, Zheng Pu followed the Prime Minister's military order and let his soldiers rest for half a month before embarking on his return to Chengdu.
When they came, they carried heavy supplies of food and fodder, but when they returned, they were empty-handed. And the soldiers all thought deeply about it and went back early to receive the victory rewards from the imperial court.
Returning home is like an arrow, and the journey is quite fast.
Therefore, in early September, we arrived at Jianmen Pass.
And Zheng Pu also knew that if he went to Hanzhong County in the future, he would probably have to station troops for a long time.
First, calculating the time, the prime minister has asked all ministries to transport grain and baggage back and forth to Hanzhong since the beginning of spring. There is already a lot of grain, and there is no need to go back and forth. Moreover, when the army is stationed, it still needs to catch up with next year's spring plowing. In Hanzhong
Farming reduces the difficulty of transshipment between Bashu and Shu.
On the other hand, Nanzhong, who had rebelled again, had all been pacified.
In August, General Zhennan led his army back to Chengdu, while Xi Zhong and Wang Ping were busy moving the surrendered rebels to Hanzhong and recruiting them into the army.
Everything went smoothly, and Prime Minister Zhuge Liang naturally set his sights on Hanzhong County.
Practice martial arts in the fields and plan the Northern Expedition against the Wei Dynasty!
Well, when we return this time, the Prime Minister will let the Xuanwu soldiers take turns to rest and spend some time with their families.
I might as well take some time off and go back to Shifang Mulberry Garden to spend time with my mother and Xiao Yaner.
Zheng Pu, who slowly walked into Jianmen Pass, was also planning in his mind.
But unexpectedly, when the guard of Jianmen Pass came to greet him, he handed over a letter.
Well, he was fighting abroad and had no fixed place to garrison.
Shifang Sangyuan's family could not contact him, so they asked his brother Zheng Yan to ask the postman of the post office to have the military courier carry the letter along the four passes in northern Sichuan.
Zheng Pu was also shocked when he saw it.
If it weren't for something urgent, brother Zheng Yan's cautious temperament would not have gone to such great lengths to find him.
I quickly opened it and saw that it was indeed bad news.
Qin Mi died of illness the month before and was buried by the Mianyuan River in Mianzhu County, his hometown.
His brother Zheng Yan, after hearing the news, resigned from the post of magistrate of Pi County. After settling his wife, concubines and children in Shifang Mulberry Garden, he went to Mianzhu alone and mourned Qin Mi for three years as a disciple.
Slowly closing the letter, Zheng Pu's eyes were filled with sadness.
The Qin and Zheng families were family friends, and Qin Mi took great care of him and treated him like a family member.
After some thought, he called for Liu Min and Huo Yi, and asked them to lead the army back to Chengdu. He first rushed to Mianzhu to pay his respects, and then rushed to Luo County for the peace meeting.
But when he arrived at the outskirts of Mianzhu after traveling day and night, something unexpected happened.
More than ten thieves saw him sleeping in the wilderness at night, so they surrounded him with swords and bows!
