Han Dao world

Chapter 602
Historically, there has been much speculation as to why Zhuge Liang chose Liu Bei over Cao Cao or Sun Quan.

One of the sayings is that when Cao Cao attacked Xuzhou, he killed too much, even slaughtered the city, and Zhuge Liang's people were affected by it. Therefore, Zhuge Liang and Cao Cao were at odds, and would rather live in seclusion in Longzhong than serve Cao Cao.

But upon closer analysis, this is problematic.

Zhuge Liang was from Yangdu, Langya.Yangdu is in the hinterland of Langya. When Cao Cao attacked Xuzhou, he did not reach Yangdu.Zhuge Liang's younger brother, Zhuge Dan, later became a general of the Wei State. Not only did he have a mind for culture and martial arts, but he was also one of the famous scholars who talked about metaphysics. The rest of my life.

Therefore, personal grievances should not be the reason why Zhuge Liang disliked Cao Cao, at least not the main reason.

Now Zhuge Liang mentioned Yuan Shao, which inspired him a lot.

For a long time, Cao Cao was Yuan Shao's subordinate, even a thug.He fought in the Central Plains, essentially as Yuan Shao's other troops, not because he himself wanted to compete in the Central Plains.So Yuan Shao entrusted him with many things. When he was backstabbed by Lu Bu and Zhang Miao, Yuan Shao also sent general Zhu Ling to reinforce him.

Yuan Cao was originally one, so Cao Cao's massacre of Xuzhou was also counted on Yuan Shao's head.Tao Qian and Yuan Shao were at odds, and the two sides clashed many times.Yuan Shao wanted to use Cao Cao's hand to kill Tao Qian, the logic was smooth and there was nothing wrong with it.

Although that may not be the case.

As far as the current situation is concerned, people in Xuzhou don't have a good impression of Yuan Shao, at least they won't be like Liu Xie guessed, the big clan in Xuzhou will not take the initiative to welcome Yuan Shao into Xuzhou.

If this is the case, Liu Bei's chances of keeping Xuzhou will be a little higher, and the situation in Shandong may not develop as he expected.

"Have you been away from Langya for several years?" Liu Xie looked at Zhuge Liang.

"Although I have been away from my hometown for several years, I have a lot of communication with my hometown, and I am no stranger to the public opinion in Xuzhou. I have heard about Zang Hong's break with Yuan Shao because of the county general."

Liu Xie smiled.

Zhuge Liang specifically mentioned Zang Hong, naturally to support his conclusion, showing that Xuzhou people had a bad impression of Yuan Shao.

However, the entry of Zang Hong and Liu He will indeed have a certain impact on the people of Xuzhou, but it is hard to say how much the impact will be.

However, it is an indisputable fact that his judgment on the situation in Xuzhou needs to be adjusted.

Liu Xie ordered Zhuge Liang to be responsible for the news from Xuzhou, and ordered to increase the monitoring of the situation in Xuzhou, and sent orders to Dong Zhao, the prefect of Hanoi, and Cao Cao, the shepherd of Yanzhou, to strengthen information collection and report in time.

Zhou Zhong took advantage of the situation and proposed that the emperor should go back to Jiadong, or at least go to Guanzhong.

Jincheng is too far away, and the news lags behind seriously. Even if the supply of horses is sufficient, it is inevitable that there will be regrets that cannot be reached.

Liu Xie ignored him, but didn't say anything.

He didn't want to go to Guanzhong for the time being, but he couldn't speak clearly enough to reveal his true thoughts.If these old officials knew what he was thinking, nine out of ten he would go crazy, and he would also change from a holy son of heaven to an inhuman tyrant.

If the big clan in Shandong knew what he wanted to do, those people would probably support Yuan Shao without hesitation.

Some things, can be done, but can't be said.

Zhou Zhong spoke several times, but did not get a reply from Liu Xie. He was anxious and told Zhuge Liang in private to find an opportunity to ask the emperor what he meant.

Taking advantage of a small chat, Zhuge Liang raised this question.

"The battle in Xuzhou, His Majesty is not allowed to send troops?"

"I want to send troops, but there are no soldiers available."

Zhuge Liang was very puzzled. "Your Majesty has nearly [-] Bingliang elites. How can there be no soldiers?"

Liu Xie glanced at Zhuge Liang. "Let's not say that the soldiers and horses have not moved, and the food and grass go first. Let's say that the one hundred thousand soldiers you mentioned are all elites. Do you think they will be able to restrain themselves after they arrive in Xuzhou, and there will be no looting of the people?"

Zhuge Liang was stunned, and then asked again: "Then His Majesty is going to stand still and watch from the sidelines?"

"Of course not." Liu Xie murmured: "People must help themselves, and God will help them. If Xuzhou people are really like you said, they have the court in their hearts and do not want to submit to Yuan Shao, I will naturally save them. Yuan Shao is in charge, even if I want to save him, there is no way to save him. Don't worry, wait a little longer, maybe there will be news in the next two days."

Liu Xie thought for a while, and then said: "Taiyuan, Shangdang, and Hanoi are on standby. They can send troops at any time to attack Jizhou and force Yuan Shao to withdraw."

Zhuge Liang nodded and didn't ask any more questions.

Although he didn't know what the emperor was thinking, he could feel that the emperor did not fully trust the Xuzhou people.

In fact, not only Xuzhou, but Jingzhou and Yizhou are no exception.Without the support of the local clan, how could Liu Biao and Liu Zhang ignore the safety of the court and sit back and watch the emperor fall into trouble.

After two party imprisonments, the trust between the monarch and his ministers has been greatly weakened.The states and counties were separated, fighting and killing each other, and treating the court as nothing, which also made it difficult for the emperor to believe in the loyalty of the Kanto clan. It is understandable to wait and see.

Liu Xie said that it is also true that Bingliang's soldiers have not been cured of their ferocity, and rashly bringing these people into the Kanto may not cause less damage than Yuan Shao.

Zhuge Liang found an opportunity and told Zhou Zhong Liu Xie's reply.

After Zhou Zhong heard it, he was also very helpless, sighing, but couldn't find a better solution.

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A few days later, Liu Ye and Lu Su rushed to Xingzai.

Along the way, they opened their eyes.

Although Guanzhong and Liangzhou are far from being rich, or even having enough food and clothing, it is an indisputable fact that Liangzhou is stable.Wherever they went, regardless of whether they were Han or Qiang, even if their clothes were tattered, their expressions were at least calm, and there was almost no fear of war.

The spirit of rebuilding their homeland from the ruins made them feel the hope of the great man's revival.

For a long time, the Qiang chaos in Liangzhou has been the wound of the big man.The continuous war not only escalated the conflict between Kanto and Kansai, but also caused the treasury of the big man to make ends meet, and the finances eventually collapsed, and even the salaries of officials could not be paid out.

The emperor's pursuit of Zhongxing first focused on stabilizing Liangzhou instead of returning to the old capital Luoyang, which was undoubtedly a very clever move.

Just like when a person is injured, if he wants to recover, he must first bandage the wound.

"Born in sorrow, died in peace." Lu Su took the rein of the horse, looked at the broad vision and the different scenery of the northwest from his hometown, and felt emotional in his heart. "It seems that the emperor not only admired "Mencius", but also practiced it by himself, which is commendable. If the emperor did not go to Liangzhou with a body of ten thousand gold, how could Liangzhou be so fast and stable."

Liu Ye raised his whip and laughed. "Zijing, I feel relieved when you say that. The world is vast, and it's time for you and me to use martial arts. Why bother Jiangdong? The sky will send a great man to the people. Let's go and see what kind of saint God has sent for the great man." Son of Heaven."

As he spoke, he kicked the horse's belly lightly, and the mount spread its four hooves and galloped forward lightly.

Lu Su laughed and kicked his horse to follow.

Infected by their excitement, the attendants also let go of the reins and galloped their horses.

The horses were whistling, and their laughter was loud and clear, echoing between the heaven and the earth.

(End of this chapter)