Fei Yao, the general of the Wei Dynasty, was sitting on his horse, silently watching the waves of Wushui (Qingshui River) flowing into the river.
Half an hour passed, and even the war horse snorted impatiently several times. He was still looking at the river in silence, not knowing what to see in the river.
Today, after learning that the scout team had been ambushed and that only the Xianbei prisoners had been released, he drove his horses to this place.
Being able to take the post of general after Cao Hong is enough to prove that he is not a reckless man.
Therefore, we can also guess the reason why the Han army released the Xianbei scouts: it was just a plot to create discord.
But knowing it is one thing, but whether it can be resolved is another matter - the hatred accumulated by the Tuoba Tribe of Xianbei and Liu Bao of the Southern Huns from the left over the past few years is too deep!
So much so that when he summoned them for a military meeting, he would often hold the hilt of his sword as if he wanted to kill.
Now that something like this has happened, Liu Bao will definitely not stop.
Even though he knew that Tuoba's power was weak and had colluded with the Han army, he would pretend not to know and be reckless, thereby making the Wei general Xianbei Tuoba pay a certain price.
This puts Fei Yao, who is in charge here, in a dilemma.
Liu Bao cannot be allowed to succeed, and he is afraid that the southern Xiongnu will not be able to do his best in future wars. However, if he uses this to force Tuoba Liwei, Xianbei will hold a grudge.
There are gains and there are losses, and it is really difficult to have both.
In fact, Fei Yao also felt that Tuoba Liwei was a bit strange.
Several months after driving his troops south of Helan Mountain, he more or less discovered something unusual about the Tuoba tribe.
For example, the sophisticated weapons used by the Tuoba tribe were too many.
Although Tuoba Liwei's explanation was that the former commander Dai Hualang Niyin had obtained it from his attack on the Shu camp outside the Wanyin Fortress. However, they could even manage to connect three intact large yellow crossbows, which were worth so much money.
Seized?
If Ni Shu is so unbearable, how can he seize Longyou and occupy Liangzhou!
However, even though Fei Yao had doubts in his heart, when the war was about to begin and the Tuoba tribe needed its services, he was so confused that he did not pursue the military conduct of the Tuoba tribe and Ni Shu.
But today the Xianbei scout was released, and he also began to wonder whether Tuoba Liwei would take part in the war instead of taking part in it?
He couldn't tell.
Therefore, I was quite hesitant at this time, thinking about how to write a book to report to Sima Yi, the governor of Yongliang, the progress of preparations for the war here.
In other words, Jiang Wei's plan to alienate people was a conspiracy.
There is no need to worry about being seen through, and there is no need to worry that the plan will be countered. Because once the seeds of suspicion that grow in people's hearts begin to take root, not even God can stop it from growing into a towering tree.
I do not know how long it has been.
A gentle sound of horse hooves came from far to near behind Feiyao.
Disturbed in his thoughts, he turned around and saw that Deng Ai, who was in charge of farming here, had arrived.
In the large river basin south of Helan Mountain, there are only two areas suitable for farming and grazing.
One is south of Mingsha Mountain (today's Zhongning-Zhongwei City), and the other is Lian County-Fuping County (today's Yinchuan-Wuzhong City).
In the past, during the time of the First Emperor of Qin, the people migrated to these two places to garrison the fields. However, due to the renewed war in the world, the common people in the garrison and the garrison soldiers all fled back to Guanzhong or Longyou.
Today, Sima Yi and Hu Zun are in Lian County, and Deng Ai is in charge of farming south of Mingsha Mountain.
According to the territorial division of the Han Dynasty, Hu Zun was in Beidi County and Deng Ai was in Anding County. It can be considered that they were doing their own things without coordinating each other.
Fei Yao's senses were not very good for this person who came from a poor family and had a stutter.
Although Deng Aicai had many scholars and was a confidant promoted by Sima Yi himself, he was too eager to achieve success and had a strong and reserved personality. He sometimes ignored the natural gap between the nine-rank official system and often inadvertently found it.
Occasionally, he committed a taboo in his official career.
With such a person, it is difficult for both colleagues and superiors to get along well with each other.
And Fei Yao knew why he came here now.
It's just that I heard about the Xianbei scouts who rebelled against Shu, so I came to state what I saw!
In other words, it is a blessing to be so diligent in doing things, but why does Fei Yao need him to comment?
He is just a man from a humble family, he has never been in battle and he has no merit of any size. He just accepted the letter from the Commander-in-Chief of Sima and took up his post as a military commander in the field. He only has to do his duty well. Why does he show off his talent and talent without being invited?
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Could it be that he thought he was just trying to create a wedge between Shu and Shu, but as a rear general, he couldn't see through it!
Fei Yao, who felt unhappy, only responded with a faint nasal sound of "hmm" to Deng Ai's arrival and salute.
But Deng Ai seemed unaware.
After saluting, he began to stammer and explain his opinions to himself.
"General, Ai Tie thinks that Ni Shu's release of prisoners is an attempt to alienate our army! The left tribe of the Southern Xiongnu is at odds with the Xianbei Tuoba tribe, and everyone in the northwest knows it, so Ni Shu has an opportunity to take advantage of it. The war is about to begin.
, the most fearful thing is disharmony among people, but I hope the general will be careful about it."
"Ai Tie believes that when the Tuoba tribe of Xianbei was in Dingxiang County, they had never plundered the common people in the border areas before, and later they helped our Wei State to destroy the traitor chief Ke Bineng. It can be seen that they have always been doing good things for our Wei State.
.Now that the tribal habitat welcomes our troops, it is inevitable that they will have grudges. If the general is suspicious of this matter, he is afraid that he will be uneasy and angry, so that when the battle comes, he will turn against Shu and go against the ears of our country, Wei!"
"Furthermore, since the left tribe of the Southern Xiongnu entered Shuofang, their power has become increasingly stronger and has overtaken the Tuoba tribe of Xianbei. In the Luoyang temple, the right tribe of the Southern Xiongnu has moved to help the battle. If the general accuses the Tuoba tribe, Liu Bao may be able to accuse the Tuoba tribe.
, we invite Liu Gaosheng and the Yuan tribe to bully or seize the Tuoba tribe! Those barbarians have always done whatever they want, I hope the general will check it out."
"According to Ai Ai's humble opinion, it is better to use some money to appease Liu Bao for losing his scouts, to warn Tuoba Li Weiming with words and to end it with money, so that Liu Bao can no longer cause trouble and Tuoba Li Wei is weak.
I feel at ease so that all the ministries can work together to conquer Shu!"
"General, since Ai came here to take charge of the field, he has had many contacts with the nobles and young commanders of the Tuoba tribe, and knows their temperament and preferences. If the general is interested in Tuoba's humble heart, Ai is willing to go and declare it in person, and he will make them aware of it.
No more self-doubt.”
A lot of eloquent words.
Deng Ai not only analyzed the pros and cons thoroughly and presented the solutions, but also took the trouble to ask for orders to handle it. It can be said that he did his best.
But as Fei Yao listened, he felt it was a bit harsh.
It's not that Deng Ai's solution is bad, on the contrary, he thinks it's appropriate to do so.
However, Deng Ai's vaguely instructive tone and gesture of holding a pearl of wisdom made him feel very uncomfortable.
The root cause is that in his heart, he never regarded Deng Ai as someone with whom he could discuss matters.
Regardless of merit, official position, or origin.
"What Shi Zai said is very good!"
Fei Yao, who had been in officialdom for many years, nodded and smiled, and said softly, "When the war is about to begin, I will definitely not let the plan to alienate Shu be carried out. However, this matter is not urgent. I still need to write a letter to Governor Sima again.
Let’s make a conclusion. Well, Shi Zai’s farm duties are trivial and related to our army’s future expedition. I can’t keep you for a long time, but I will go back to take care of things. When I am free, I can discuss other matters with Shi Zai.”
First praise him and then blame him for other things, and then let him go in a subtle way.
Fei Yao's words clearly understand that the intentions of the superiors are difficult to understand, and there is no point in criticizing him at all.
Deng Ai did not hear the perfunctory intention, but resigned with a smile, "Nuo. The general's affairs are complicated, and Ai does not dare to disturb him too much. Well, general, please rest assured, I will definitely not make any mistakes in the field work."
After saying this, he bowed and turned around to leave.
So he didn't see that when Fei Yao turned around to look at Wu Shui entering the river mouth again, there was a hint of impatience in his eyes.
Because he would not act on Deng Ai's words at all.
Deng Ai's rank was too low and he was unable to touch some things at all, so his advice was also biased.
