Hear the string song and know its elegant meaning.
Everyone present at the military meeting was all handsome and majestic of the Wei state, so they also heard Guanqiu Jian's accusation.
If Guanqiu Jian's words were to be stated straightforwardly, it would be: "Now the officers and men have been rested for more than a year, and the food and supplies are sufficient for the people to use. The commander-in-chief has the great responsibility of the late emperor to take care of his life. Why does the emperor not use Huang Yue's trust to mobilize all his troops?" Go, recapture Longyou, and then regain Liangzhou? The former governor refused our request to go out to fight because the time had not come yet. Now is the time when the troops in the Hexi region are exhausted and Liangzhou is not yet stable. The time has not come yet!"
Such an accusation is a bit serious.
He almost claimed that Sima Yi had betrayed the country's favor and deliberately delayed the opportunity to fight, not wanting to share the emperor's worries.
Therefore, even though Sima Yi, who was very rich in the city, had long been unfazed by honor and disgrace, as soon as he heard this, the hand on his knee could not help but clenched into a fist, and some long nails pierced the palm of his hand.
Heaven and earth can be used as a guide, and the sun and the moon can be used as indicators. How could he ever have selfish motives?
Have you ever been afraid of war!
First of all, using the land of Liangzhou as bait to lure Shu to attack and gain time for Wei to recuperate in Guanzhong was a strategy inherited by Cao Zhen in the past, and approved by Emperor Cao Rui! He was just the executor, and now Jia Xu and Wei Ping were so unbearable that the main force in Guanzhong didn't even have time to rescue them. How could he be blamed for the loss of Liangzhou?
Moreover, when he was supervising the battle in Jingyu, he killed Meng Da in Xincheng, defeated Zhuge Jin in the Eastern Wu Dynasty, and conspired thousands of miles to attack Gongsun Yuan in Liaodong. Didn't he use his troops quickly and capture the thief in one day! How can he be accused of being "fearful of war"?
Now we don't want to use up all the troops in Guanzhong to fight against Shu. It's not that we don't want to, but it's actually that we can't listen!
In the past, when Liangzhou still existed and Wei State was more powerful, Cao Zhen mobilized all his troops to cross Longyou and took the Qinling Valley Road to attack Hanzhong. Was it a success? From Guanzhong to Longyou, he had to be restricted by the terrain, no matter what Whether it's the march of soldiers or the transportation of grain and baggage, it's half the result with twice the result. And now that Nishu Longyou is connected with Liangzhou, it is easier to defend. Even if he goes with all his troops, who can say that he can achieve great results in one battle!
You have only seen the continuous conquests against Shu, the fatigue of the armies and veterans, and the decline of national power. Why do you turn a blind eye to the current situation of Wei?
Since the first army against Shu came out of Longyou, the Wei State has suffered repeated defeats, losing troops, generals, cities and territory. Now its morale has long since disappeared, and the people's morale has collapsed.
How long had it been since the last time Cao Zhen left Longyou? Where could he find enough food and fodder to last an army of 100,000 men for a year?
Unless all the grain reserves of the common people in Guanzhong are plundered, they will fall into famine during the lean season after spring plowing, and the tragic cannibalism of the past in Guanzhong will once again reappear, forcing Luoyang and the Kanto states to have to transfer grain for relief.
How can the people's hearts be stable and all the young and strong can be called into corvee service?
That's because there is no war in Guanzhong now. If the war starts again, the soldiers will be in panic, the people will be confused, and the "Prophecy of the Golden Sword" will be spread by word of mouth again.
Furthermore, after two large armies went out to battle and came back dismal, could Wei suffer another defeat and return?
The biggest reason why Ni Shu was able to quickly pacify the counties in Hexi was that the people in Liangzhou were shaken due to the defeat of Cao Zhen's troops from Longyou before.
As a general, you should worry about defeat first and then victory.
If his troops were defeated this time and returned, and were followed by Ni Shu, Guanzhong would probably be informed and decided.
After all, Guanzhong is where the old capital of the Han Dynasty is located, so how can we be careless?
He endured the missteps of Cao Zhen's plans, endured the criticism in private by his generals, and tried to stabilize the pass first and then try to regain the land of Longyou. His good intentions can only be expressed in a few words!
If we work together to share the country's worries, why bother with harsh words?
Phew~~~
Sima Yi, whose face was as deep as a lake, let out a faint breath, opened his clenched fists, and wiped away the faint blood stains on his palms on the lining below his knees, which also calmed the turmoil in his chest and abdomen.
He had no intention of being angry towards Guanqiu Jian.
Because Guanqiu Jian's hidden accusations now were also the doubts of all the generals who wanted to fight before, and it was a problem that he could not avoid.
If he can make him feel relieved, it will also make all the generals feel relieved, and then he can once again establish the prestige of the governor's name.
In addition, to take a step back, it is inevitable that Guanqiu Jian will argue with him.
The emperor Cao Rui transferred Guan Qiu Jian to serve as the governor of Yongzhou, which was to surrender hundreds of thousands of troops to the imperial power he commanded. If he and Guan Qiu Jian laughed at Yan Yan and fell in love, I was afraid that the emperor Cao Rui would eat in Luoyang I don’t know the taste, so I can’t sleep at night.
"I know what Zhong Gong means."
With a calm voice, Sima Yi waved his hand to tell Guanqiu Jian to calm down, "We are here to discuss things today, but we hope that there are no plans left behind and that we don't miss the country's affairs! How to fight against Shu, the number of troops, etc., I When everyone expresses their opinions, they will all be recorded and transmitted to Luoyang, and the final decision will not be made until the emperor makes a decision. "
At this point, Sima Yi trailed off for a long time and cast a sharp look at Guanqiu Jian. He spoke word by word, "Furthermore, since you guys came into the office to discuss the matter, have I ever said something that I don't want to put all my effort into?" Fight against Shu!"
Well.
Guanqiu Jian was speechless.
Immediately, sweat began to form on the temples.
He quickly stood up, bowed and apologized, "It was because Ni Shu was rampant and poisoned our Wei State too much. Therefore, I was temporarily eager and my words were inconsistent. I hope the governor will not blame me."
At this time, everyone here spoke out to persuade him.
Naturally, Sima Yi accepted it as soon as he saw it, and gently opened it, "If you want to serve the country, you should speak freely. Zhong Gong does not need to accuse him."
After finishing his words, he looked at Guo Huai who knew the Yongliang war best but had not had the opportunity to express his opinion.
"Commander, all the gentlemen here have already discussed all the available strategies. Huai has no other words to say."
Unexpectedly, when Guo Huai responded to Gu's hand and spoke, he actually said this.
Is it because you were unable to fight in the past that you don’t want to make progress?
Or, seeing that everyone’s opinions are to the left, you don’t want to get involved?
After hearing this, Sima Yi had a solemn expression in his eyes.
"Um"
Nodding and making a slight nasal sound in response, Sima Yi lowered his eyes and stroked his beard for a moment before speaking out, "I will record everything you said today in Luoyang, waiting for the emperor to make a decision. However, in my opinion, Luoyang will definitely agree. When we go to war, the only difference is the number of troops. Therefore, we should prepare for war first and take precautions in advance."
Having said this, he solemnly gave the order, "The move to disturb Hexi is inevitable. General Fei, our cavalry is all under your command. You should return to the station immediately and prepare the entire army for orders!"
"promise!"
As soon as the voice fell, Fei Yao immediately stood up and accepted the order.
"Spring plowing has not yet come, and the people's power is idle. After Zhong Gong returns, he will dispatch the governor to all counties and transfer the grain stored in various mansions to Gaoping City for hoarding, so as not to delay the spring plowing."
"promise."
Guanqiu Jian also accepted the order.
Sima Yi, on the other hand, gave up to Du Xi and Xue Ti, "Commentary Du and Governor Xue are in charge of arranging the various officers and soldiers. They still need to do their work."
The two of them quickly returned the gift, "This is a matter within my rights, so the Governor can rest assured."
"good."
With a slight nod of greeting, Sima Yi stood up and walked out, calling to Guo Huai, "Bo Ji, please lead me to inspect the city defenses."
