The night is quiet at first, and people have fallen asleep.
Everything is quiet and peaceful, and the waning moon at the end of October in Mengdong is half-hidden in the clouds.
She smiled sweetly like a sweetheart, covering her red lips.
In the prime minister's office, the dim lights are fighting with the night to divide the territory of light and darkness.
Incense was curling up, and Prime Minister Zhuge Liang was sitting upright, frowning and pinching his beard, looking at the two military reports laid out on the table.
The first one was delivered by Yongan Post.
Cao Pi rebelled against Wei and attacked Wu for the third time, but returned without success.
It originated from the fact that in March of late spring, Liang Xi, the governor of Wei Bingzhou, defeated Xianbei Kebineng who was harassing the border invaders. The border areas of Wei were temporarily peaceful. Cao Pi then dug a canal to conquer the captives, hoping to use the navy to conquer Wu.
Arrive at Qiaojun in May, enter the Huai River in August, and arrive at Guangling in October.
It's cold this year, the waterways are frozen, and ships are not allowed to enter the river. Moreover, Dongwu's soldiers are tightly guarded, and the situation is very tight. Cao Pi went to the river to observe the troops, and saw the rough waves of the river. He sighed: "Oh, Gu Tian is limited to the north and the south!"
It was difficult to achieve success through conquest, so he returned to the army.
He came with more than 100,000 soldiers and banners for hundreds of miles. He just sighed when he came to Linjiang, and it was like a child's play to general and state affairs.
General Yang Wei of the Eastern Wu Dynasty and Sun Shao, the prefect of Guangling, saw Cao Pi leading his troops back and were angry with Cao Pi for his successive attacks on Wu. So they sent their general Gao Shou and 500 men who dared to die to attack Cao Pi at night along the path.
Cao Pi was suddenly attacked and was frightened and fled away. Gao Shou and others returned with the feather cover of his second-in-command, showing off their power across the Yangtze River and Huaihe River.
Sun Quan of the Eastern Wu Dynasty heard about it and was very prosperous!
He was hesitant in his ambition, because Wei repeatedly attacked without success, and the decline of power was not to be feared. Instead, he strengthened his troops and horses in order to counterattack.
Because the Wei State was on the eastern front in Jingzhou, the general who conquered the south, and Xia Houshang, the pastor of Jingzhou, had been seriously ill and was summoned back to Luoyang to recuperate. Based on careful rumors, it seems that he will die soon.
Xia Houshang was Xia Houyuan's son, and he and Cao Pi were close friends.
After Cao Pi took over the throne, he transferred him to the command of Jingzhou, and on holidays he was in charge of the military affairs in the south, relying on him to serve as a barrier to the country.
He was well versed in military affairs and had good strategies. When Cao Pi first conquered Wu, Xiahou Shang led more than 10,000 people on foot and cavalry to advance by land and water to defeat Zhuge Jin.
He also has the ability to care for the people.
After Mengda surrendered to the Wei Dynasty, the three eastern counties were connected to the Jingzhou Road. Xiahou still left the Shangyong Passage and traveled westward for more than 700 miles. He showed kindness and power, and many mountain people and barbarians obeyed. In five or six years, thousands of families were surrendered.
If he died, Sun Quan would be able to relax his fear.
I also set my sights on Jingbei and no longer stick to Shouchun and Hefei.
Another military report was submitted by General Anhan and Li Hui, the commander-in-chief of the surrender.
After the imperial army returned from its expedition, the Nanzhong rebellion broke out again.
Many barbarian tribes moved northward to attack and kill the Jianning County garrison left by Li Hui and Lu Kai, the newly appointed governor of Yunnan.
Lu Kai was a military officer with five sense organs in the old Yongchang County.
When Yongkai and Gaoding, the king of Yueyi, attacked Yongchang, the prefect of the county had changed his position and was cut off from Shu due to road congestion. Lu Kainai, together with the prime minister and his wife, commanded the officials and the people, closed the border and refused to attack, and guarded the loyal and righteous ministers.
Festival.
Later, the prime minister led his army to conquer the counties and heard about the deeds of Lu Kai and the kings, and was moved by them.
He went to the court to express his loyalty to the two of them, and they were both granted the title of Tinghou. Lu Kai was also appointed as the prefect of Yunnan, and Wang and his wife were appointed as the prefect of Yongchang.
Jianning County and Yunnan County were newly established counties before the Prime Minister divided Yizhou County and divided part of the territory of Yuexi and Yongchang counties.
Its intention is to divide the territory and break the alliance between the powerful southerners and most of the barbarian forces.
Today, Nanyi has revolted and killed the governor of Jianning County and the governor of Yunnan County with only a few remaining soldiers!
The relationship between them is thought-provoking.
It also makes people unable to delve deeper into it.
Moreover, Lu Kai is deeply loved by the officials and people of Yongchang. If he is appointed by the court now, he will die, which may cause trouble for others.
"Awe of power, but not evil?"
Whispering to himself, the Prime Minister opened his eyes slightly, his eyes full of energy, put away the Second Army Report, took out a pen and wrote in ink.
The next day, morning dawned.
After washing up, Zheng Pu walked slowly into the small courtyard.
Seeing Qi Yacuo supervising little Zheng Chou's martial arts practice, he couldn't help but smile at the corner of his mouth. He waved his hand so that the others would not have to be polite. He also got his sword and practiced martial arts in a meticulous manner.
As someone who holds a military position, his martial arts still need to be practiced. He does not seek to be able to go into battle and command the three armies bravely, but he seeks physical fitness so that he will not be a burden to the soldiers.
Well, he has been quite free recently.
First, he returned from a long expedition and had a long period of rest.
On the other hand, Huo Yi and Zhao Guang led their troops to follow Hu Ji, the chief of the Prime Minister's Mansion, to Linqiong County to temporarily set up camp.
Registering and granting land to more than a thousand households, erecting houses and settling down, as well as allocating cattle and leasing grain before next spring's plowing, etc., are all not accomplished in one day. When they return to Chengdu, they will be able to busy themselves with military affairs, which should be warm in the spring next year.
It's time for the flowers to bloom.
The Prime Minister also said that after taking a rest for ten days, he would first take up the duties of a secretary in the Prime Minister's Office.
In this regard, Zheng Pu naturally accepted the order.
Otherwise, you will be suspected of being greedy for military power.
Coincidentally, he was one year away from Chengdu, and many relatives and friends also needed to move around, so he just let nature take its course.
In the past few days, he has visited Qin Mi, Zhang Biao and others.
Unexpectedly, he had just three days of free time when things happened one after another.
He was practicing martial arts in the court when he first saw Fu Qian returning quickly, accompanied by a guard. Before anyone arrived, the voice had already arrived, "Sir, the emperor has asked me to send a message to you to come to the palace after noon."
The emperor summoned me?
Hearing this, Zheng Pu put away his sword and raised his eyebrows to look at the majestic guard behind Fu Qian with a questioning look in his eyes.
The imperial guard bowed his hands in salute and smiled gurglingly, "Zheng Shuzuo, Your Majesty took Fu Qian's academic exam at the school yesterday and was very pleased to see that his knowledge has greatly improved. He specially asked Shuzuo to come to the palace to talk about it. It is not a matter of government affairs."
I see.
Zheng Pu nodded and smiled, returned the salute, and said, "If you have a good job, the halberd man will pass the news. I will definitely be called to knock on the tower after noon."
"Very good!"
Immediately, the Imperial Guard smiled happily and nodded repeatedly, "I will go back and report to Your Majesty, Fu Qian."
Before he could finish his words, he was interrupted by the sound of hurried footsteps.
Looking sideways, he saw a soldier from the Prime Minister's Mansion rushing in quickly, with a lot of dust on his face and armor.
He didn't show any courtesy before he came. He just cupped his hand and said in a loud voice like a bell, "Zheng Shuzuo, the Prime Minister is urgently summoning you! Please follow me there immediately!"
Um?
Could it be that the newly recruited Huren tribe caused trouble during the household registration process?
Zheng Pu was shocked and took the silk scarf handed by Zheng Yi, wiped the sweat on his forehead carelessly, and followed him in stride.
He walked quickly for a few steps, then stamped his feet, looked back and said to the imperial guard, "I would like to ask the halberd man to report back to Your Majesty on my behalf. The Prime Minister summoned you urgently and did not dare to neglect. If I can finish my work before noon, I will definitely take Fu Qian to the palace."
Please pay your respects."
After saying that, he left the house.
It also made the imperial guard speechless.
The prime minister summoned Zheng Pu on official business, but he did not dare to say anything.
In other words, Emperor Liu Chan will not take responsibility.
In desperation, he gave Fu Qian a few words, returned to the palace and reported the matter.
But it is said that Zheng Pu came to the Prime Minister's Mansion with a soldier, and the place where he was led was not the prime minister's office, but the meeting hall of the Prime Minister's Mansion.
When he stopped to announce the call, the soldier on duty, who was familiar with him for a long time, whispered that three people had come to discuss matters at Mao hour.
The difference is that General Zhennan assists Kuang, General Wang Ping assists, and Yuzhou engages in Xi Zhong.
Fukuang was from Xiangyang, Jingzhou.
He followed his late lord to Shu and served diligently. He successively served as the governor of Bajun and the governor of Badong. He also participated in the battle of Yiling and made great contributions.
Later, Emperor Liu Chan ascended the throne and moved to Zhennan General.
Wang Ping is from Danqu, Brazil.
Originally raised by a foreign family of the He family, his surname was later restored to Wang. He first followed Du Yi, Pu Hu went to Luoyang, and served as a false captain. He conquered Hanzhong from Cao Cao. Because he surrendered to his former lord, he was worshiped as General Yamen. When Emperor Liu Chan came to the throne, he became General Bi.
Xi Zhong was a native of Xiangyang, Jingzhou, and came from a wealthy family.
His father, Xi Zhen, was romantic and good at talking. His name was Ya Pang Tong, and he was on the right of Ma Liang.
Later, he followed the late master into Shu and served as the prefect of Guanghan. He died before the late master became emperor.
His aunt was the wife of Pang Tong's younger brother Pang Lin. Because Cao Cao took Jingzhou, the husband and wife were separated, so the Xi family raised their young daughter alone for more than ten years.
Later, Pang Lin followed the expedition to Yiling and served in Huang Quan's army. He surrendered to the Wei Dynasty and was reunited. At that time, everyone praised Xi's integrity. When the Wei emperor Cao Pi heard about it, he also gave him bed tents and clothes to show his integrity.
After Zheng Pu heard these three people, he couldn't help but feel relieved.
Being summoned urgently this time probably wasn't because of the Hu tribe's household registration.
I don’t know why it happened in such a hurry, when someone with a humble position is as light as me, was summoned to the meeting hall?
Just as he was thinking about chanting, the clerk on duty came up and said in an urgent tone, "Zheng Shuzuo, come in quickly, the Prime Minister invites you."
"good."
With a slight nod, Zheng Pu stepped in.
As soon as he entered, he saw Prime Minister Gao Ju presiding over the case and giving some instructions.
There were two people sitting on both sides of the table, but they didn't know who they were besides Fu Kuang, Wang Ping and Xi Zhong.
Before he could salute, the Prime Minister waved his hand and said, "Zijin, please take a seat first."
"promise."
After bowing and saluting, Zheng Pu walked to the last table on the left, sat upright, watched and listened quietly.
After listening to a little bit, I roughly understood a thing or two.
It turned out that Nanzhong had revolted, and the prime minister seemed to have the intention to appoint Fu Kuang as a general, Wenzhong as a soldier, and Wang Ping as a front man, and sent them to fight with Li Hui, the governor of the surrender.
Just as he was thinking about it, the Prime Minister paused and cast his gaze over, saying, "Zijin, tell me about your strategy of seizing rice in Gouding County and forcing the barbarian people to surrender. In Tangao County, the soldiers trapped the barbarian people and forced them to move north by death."
Let’s talk about it in detail.”
Well.
When Zheng Pu heard this, he was surprised, but also pleased and encouraged.
Could it be that the Prime Minister's advice the day before yesterday about "draining the power of Yizhou" has made me think that I am wrong?
Not daring to be negligent, he quickly accepted the order and began to speak eloquently.
After a while, let’s talk about it.
The prime minister, who was in charge of the case, solemnly frowned and gave orders loudly.
"Those who do not surrender will be punished, and those who surrender will be relocated. Collect their wild grains and farmland, and grant them to the rest who have not rebelled, as a reward for their integrity! Yuanbi, you are going south, and you will encounter more troubles than Li De'ang. Let's discuss it.
Don’t be arbitrary.”
"Promise! Kuang will live up to the Prime Minister's expectations!"
"Rebels who don't know the truth are just like wild beasts! Don't be negligent when you, the Lord, relocate the people!"
"Promise! Loyal to your orders!"
"Zi Jun, as the commander of the front department, you must act with caution. Don't be greedy for merit at the expense of the lives of your soldiers."
"Promise! Keep it in my heart!"
As Fu Kuang and others took the order and came out, the prime minister also looked tired.
He stood up from the case and walked out of the hall. As he walked out of the hall, he gave an instruction, "Zijin, after you have finished your bath, please contact Wei Gong's office about drawing land and converting the fields. Wei Gong, although Zi Jin is young, he is very talented and learned."
, and if you have ingenious ideas, don’t take them lightly.”
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Thanks to the book friend for the "good news" reward.
