For Sun Quan, the success of the conquest was his heartache.
Because Jiangdong used the whole country's troops to fight in the battles without him personally attending the battles, such as the battles of Chibi, Yiling and Shiting, he returned with great victory. But what was the outcome of the battles in which he personally attended the battles?
Alas, it’s okay not to mention it.
This was also the reason why his eyes turned gloomy after hearing what Zheng Pu said.
As an envoy, Zheng Pu didn't care about his face, and he told him that it was not appropriate for him to come to the battle in person?
This is no different from humiliating him face to face for not being good at military warfare! If it weren't for the fact that he just said "I won't say anything more", he almost couldn't restrain his anger and ordered Gu Li to capture him.
But Zheng Pu seemed unaware and continued, "Foreign ministers, it is not appropriate for Your Majesty to come to battle. There are three reasons."
Well.
There are three reasons~~
Upon hearing this, Sun Quan immediately started to draw ink and wave his brush like flowing clouds and flowing water.
Before Hefei is conquered and Shouchun is conquered, those who are not good at military warfare can be tolerated for the time being, especially if the reasons are sufficient.
Furthermore, when the time comes, whether he is ready for battle or not, he will be the one to make the decision, not what he says today.
"The secret attack on Huaiyou is a surprise, so it must be defeated quickly. The city of Hefei is small but strong, and when it comes to battle, it should be attacked day and night regardless of casualties! Therefore, those who oversee the army should act like Rang Ju and kill Zhuang Jia before the army goes out. Wei
Jiang killed Yang Qian, used the ax to cut off the demonstrators, and asked the soldiers to die without turning back. Although the foreign ministers have never traveled to Jiangdong, they have heard that your majesty is a benevolent monarch. I feel particularly sorry for you. It is unbearable for the soldiers to die so many.
This is why I dare to say that Your Majesty will not come to battle. This is why."
"Foreign ministers have heard that your Majesty once ordered Sun Bu to falsely surrender to the imperial mausoleum of the governor of Yangzhou against the Wei Dynasty. In the battle, the imperial mausoleum of the rebel Wei Dynasty fell into the trap and Man Chong refused to fight. It can be seen that Man Chong was more strategic. Therefore, if your majesty,
At the time of the war, leading the army to show off its power in Jiangxia and other places may confuse Man Chong without noticing it, and even make Cao Rui, the rebel general of the Wei Dynasty, send Man Chong's governor to Yuzhou to support Jing and Xiang. If it succeeds, he can pull out Huaiyou, just like picking out things from a bag! This is
Erye."
"Third, yes."
After saying this, Zheng Pu paused and cast his eyes on Gu Li, who was pouring wine beside him.
The meaning is obvious, the words that follow are not good words, at least they are words that a minister should not listen to.
Gu Li is also sensible.
Seeing this, he quickly stood up and planned to avoid the table and leave.
"Ali doesn't need to leave."
But unexpectedly, Sun Quan raised his hand to stop him, and turned his head to Zheng Pu with a smile and said, "Ali has always been cautious and taciturn, and has been by my side for a long time. He is someone I can trust with my life. Zheng Qing doesn't have to worry about it, but it doesn't matter.
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"promise."
Zheng Puxian smiled, and offered his hand to Gu Li as a sign of apology, and then continued, "Thirdly, when soldiers are approaching battle, they live to die. If the soldiers go to fight as if they are going to the enemy, then they will be killed."
There is no need to worry about the future. Therefore, foreign ministers secretly believe that His Majesty's guarding the rear and guarding the generals are more effective than attending the battle in person."
Hiss~~
As soon as Zheng Pu finished speaking, Sun Quan took a breath without any image.
Immediately, he seemed to realize that he was losing his temper, so he concealed his thirst by holding up his cup and drinking, and he closed his eyes and rubbed his hands, thinking.
Based on his imperial mentality of ruling Jiangdong for many years, it is not difficult to hear Zheng Pu's hidden meaning - the insidious attack on Huaiyou is related to the national destiny of Jiangdong, and there is no room for error! However, the military system of Jiangdong is privately owned, and the father dies and the son succeeds.
, each general always had the intention of preserving his own strength, and rarely fought fiercely regardless of casualties. Therefore, Zheng Pu suggested that he stay in the rear to take care of the families of the soldiers who went on the expedition, and established the responsibility of rewards and punishments in the war, so that the soldiers would not die.
Heart.
That scarred man deserves to be called ruthless!
Even Sun Quan, who had been in charge of the country for many years, could not help but have such thoughts in his mind.
However, he also knew that Zheng Pu's words were not without purpose.
For example, there was an incident in Jiangdong before, where Han Zong, a man of meritorious service, actually led thousands of private soldiers to rebel against Wu and join Wei.
In today's Jiangdong, those who seek personal gain are more important than the united will that once served the country.
Or it could be said that since Dong Zhuo brought chaos to the Han Dynasty and the world was in chaos, the jackals have been on the road and the foxes have been the first. Morality has been corrupted, people's hearts are no longer what they used to be, and it is even harder to find national heroes.
In fact, Sun Quan did not object to the practice of threatening soldiers and generals with small families.
He frowned and thought for a long time, wondering whether doing this would arouse self-doubt or resistance among the various tribes in Jiangdong.
After all, this move hurts the friendship between monarch and ministers too much.
Even if it is done in a secretive manner, it will make Jiangdong's rulers and ministers suspicious.
But after several struggles and hesitations in his mind, he resumed writing and inking, and gently wrote the words "Zhenhou" on the cloth.
Without him, if he had followed Zheng Pu's plan, it would have taken several years for Jiangdong to gain the opportunity to attack Huaiyou secretly. He could not afford to fall short of success.
The two powers harm each other, whichever is less.
Sun Quan gently put the pen down on the case and was silent for a long time. When he raised his head and looked at Zheng Pu again, his eyes were full of solemnity. "Zheng Qing thinks who will be left to guard Jianye after I come to Wuchang in person?"
After asking, without waiting for Zheng Pu to answer, he added quickly, "You don't have to be shy, and you don't need to shirk it on the grounds that you are not familiar with our generals in Jiangdong. There are only a few people in Jiangdong who can take on this important task, and you must all be early."
You have heard it!"
Indeed, those who stayed to build the town were also those who led the warlords to attack Huaiyou in the future.
There are only a few people in Jiangdong who can be chosen to lead tens of thousands of troops and be entrusted with the task of fighting for the fate of the country.
However, what surprised Zheng Pu was why Sun Quan would ask him this question. Although Han and Wu were in alliance, how could a foreign minister intervene in the affairs of the country?
Isn't he afraid of my false words to avenge Xiangfan and Yiling?
Zheng Pu, who was surprised in his heart, said seriously, "In the past, when Zhao She and Dou Ying were generals, they were given a thousand gold coins, which were scattered in one day, so they were able to achieve great success and be famous forever. Now the conspiracy to attack Huaiyou is related.
Regarding the fate of the country in Jiangdong, foreign ministers dare not comment. I hope your majesty will examine it for yourself." After a pause, he added quickly, "Foreign ministers are not trying to shirk, but they really can't do it. Please don't force me."
"good!"
Immediately, Sun Quan raised his palms in praise and laughed happily.
He was really relieved, because the question he just asked was to test whether Zheng Pu had ulterior motives.
The great affairs of the country lie in sacrifice and military affairs.
Although he asked Zheng Pu for advice, he was not his official, how could he be careless?
At least because of the blood feud of the Battle of Xiangfan and the Battle of Yiling in the past, it was impossible for him to trust Zheng Pu without reservation.
Indeed, Han and Wu are now in a common alliance.
The victory over Wei in the east of the Yangtze River was also beneficial to Bashu.
But as far as Bashu is concerned, as long as Jiangdong sends troops to contain Wei's military strength, it will be beneficial, so why should it help Jiangdong become stronger without any selfish motives?
While brothers still have a wall of hostility, how can the countries of common alliance lack the spirit of intrigue and deceit?
Sun Quan did not dare to be careless.
And he has already made a plan. No matter who Zheng Pu recommends to be the commander of the insidious attack on Huaiyou, he will shelve this plan and never implement it.
Because once Zheng Pu recommends it, it will be Bashu’s long-planned plan!
It was even a plan to kill two birds with one stone, not only to alleviate the difficulties of Longyou's defense, but also to greatly damage Jiangdong's national power!
However, Zheng Pu has not recommended any candidates now.
He could convene important ministers to discuss it in detail to see if it is possible to implement it.
