Three Kingdoms: Ancestors of the Han Dynasty

Chapter 637
Nanyang, the camp of the Han army.

After Zhuge Liang's writings were neglected by Liu Chan, Liu Chan led the generals and more than [-] soldiers to the south, leaving Wang Ping in Yiyang.After the army left Funiu Mountain, it went smoothly all the way, and it didn't take long before they arrived at Nanyang Camp. Liu Chan met with Zhuge Liang who was in charge of the army.

In the camp, Liu Chan saw Zhuge Liang's complexion was weak, and said worriedly: "How is Xiangfu's health, can you see a doctor for diagnosis?"

The older Liu Chan was, he didn't call Zhuge Liang his father-in-law in front of everyone. He mostly called him the prime minister. Only when there was no one in private, did Liu Chan call Zhuge Liang his father-in-law, thinking he was close.

Zhuge Liang covered his mouth with a handkerchief, coughed for a while, took a deep breath and said: "It's just an old disease, which recurs sometimes, and it's difficult to cure it. I'm afraid there is no medicine or rock in the world that can cure it."

Liu Chan didn't care about the courtesy of the emperor and ministers, he stepped forward to caress Zhuge Liang's back, and said with concern: "I summoned domestic famous doctors for Xiangfu, and searched for medicine to see if it can be cured."

Zhuge Liang took off the handkerchief and said with a smile: "Birth, old age, sickness and death belong to the commanding officer. He is no more than an ordinary person, so how can he be in command of the commanding officer?"

As he said that, Zhuge Liang stretched out his hand and shook Liu Chan's palm, and he left immediately after touching it, and said: "Your Majesty's command of the army can defeat Sima, fix Yiyang, and approach Luoyang. It will be a great achievement. If Sima is replaced by other people, I am afraid that Luoyang will be settled at this time, and Cao Wei will be destroyed."

Liu Chan poured a cup of tea for Zhuge Liang, and said: "Sima Yi arrived in Yiyang, it's just the right time. Luoyang can't be captured this year, but it will be recovered in the future. It's just a matter of time."

While talking, Liao Li entered the account, bowed to Liu Chan and Zhuge Liang, and said, "Your Majesty, Xin Hongyan's 45-day appointment has come, and I don't know how our army should deal with Pu Zhong."

At the beginning, Xin Hong and Pu Zhong made a 45-day agreement, and the time has come, but the Shu Han has not yet fulfilled the previous promise.However, there is also an accident on Cao Wei's side, and Cao Rui is about to die of illness.

"If our country conquers Wei and competes with Wei for the Central Plains, and Wei is in a hurry and Wu helps, then Wu's army will also go north, and our army's strength will be divided into two. How can we go east to defeat the enemy. Moreover, my big man has been humiliated by Wu many times. There is Xiangshui in front of us. After the alliance, there will be the loss of Jingzhou, and the defeat of Yiling, if we attack Wu Dang, we will be ashamed of our great man, and we will be able to exalt our great man's prestige."

"Hmm!" Liu Chan raised his eyebrows slightly and asked, "Bring it."

Zhuge Liang responded and said: "Your Majesty's words, you can try it."

"What should I do as a naval officer?" Liao Li asked coldly.

"Cough cough~"

"If my big man raises his troops to the north, the power ministers will fight against me with the same hatred. But when my big man raises his troops to the south, the power ministers will fight each other when they see the situation is stable and want to take power. Therefore, it is said, "If you are in a hurry, save each other and slow down If you want to fight, we might as well send our troops south to Jingzhou to conquer Soochow, in order to wait for the changes in Wei's country; if it becomes a change and then attack it, we can rule the world in one fell swoop!"

After Cao Rui died of illness, Cao Shuang and Sima Yi came to power, and the two of them did not rectify for a few years. Cao Wei basically did not dare to lead an army to attack Shuhan.

Liu Chan quickly opened the letter, looked at the contents above, and frowned slightly.

"What's the matter?" Zhuge Liang asked curiously.

Liu Chan handed the letter to Zhuge Liang, and said in a deep voice: "Cao Rui will set up a banquet outside the stronghold tomorrow, and I would like to invite you to the meeting to describe the military affairs of the two countries."

Liao Li frowned slightly, and said: "The situation is not clear today, why is Pu Zhong willing to return to the Han? I am afraid that he will return to the Wu people and offer soil to relieve the siege."

As far as the Shu Han is concerned, there are two enemies facing Wei and Wu in the future, so it is necessary to determine the direction of attack in the future, whether to march to the Central Plains and compete with Cao Wei for the Central Plains; issues of national policy.

Holding a warm teacup, Zhuge Liang said: "Cao Rui is seriously ill, and he will withdraw his troops. Today, the Wu people raised 45 troops to besiege Xiangfan City, and Pu Zhong's [-] soldiers can hardly hold on. The [-]th day has come, and Pu Zhong's heart still needs to be accepted." , join forces with our soldiers to retreat from Soochow."

Liu Chan took a sip of his tea and said, "Although Wei Wei has not withdrawn his army today, Wei Wei's posture has shown. I think I can send Xin Hong as an envoy to tell the truth about the current situation. It is not impossible to let Pu Zhong return to my great man Supplemented by high-ranking officials and marquises, why is Pu Zhong unwilling to surrender."

Zhuge Liang shook the feather fan lightly for a while, and said, "What does Shi Zai think?"

The treasury of the Han Mansion was about to run out, and Jiang Wan was so worried that he asked how long the battle ahead would be over.

Moreover, according to the memorabilia of Ma Di and Lu Yi, Mangzhong and Zhu Yi, kings of Shaodang Qiang in Longyou, rebelled, and Ma Su, governor of Hehuang, and Zhang Yi, governor of Liangzhou, jointly marched to conquer.However, since the main forces in the Northwest were either in Nanyang or in Guanzhong, their soldiers were few but not skilled, and it was difficult to fight against Mangzhong and Zhuyi, so they had to hold out and play a war of attrition with them.

Deng Ai stopped in his tracks, cupped his hands and said, "If Pu Zhong can be recruited, we can use the Xiangfan sailors as the root, supplemented by the Jingzhou navy against the Wei Dynasty, and build warships. My big man built a navy with Jiangzhou soldiers in Yizhou, and it took only two years. , the navy will have a small success. At that time, attack Wu, make use of our strengths and avoid our weaknesses, and we will be able to win."

"However, if we are a big man who takes the whole territory of Jingzhou, we can rely on Jiangxia in the east, so as to prevent the Wu people from going out in the west. At that time, we can follow the words of Prime Minister Longzhong, and when the world changes, order a general to send the army of Jingzhou out of Wanzhou. Luo, Your Majesty leads the people from the northwest out of the Central Plains, and the world can be settled."

Zhuge Liang stroked his beard, and said: "You can go north or south, as far as the national strength of the Han Dynasty is concerned. After this battle, you need to cultivate for a while before you can continue to send troops, otherwise the soldiers will be exhausted and the people will be exhausted."

Everyone was also shocked, with puzzled expressions on their faces.

As soon as Deng Ai's words fell, the attendant reported outside the tent: "Your Majesty, there is someone delivering a letter against Wei."

And the big Han has an advantage over Soochow, that is, they share a Yangtze River. Compared with Wei attacking Wu, it is easier for Han to attack Wu.For example, in the Battle of Yiling, although Liu Bei's navy was not as good as Lu Xun's, he was able to beat Lu Xun with foot combat.

After a pause, Zhuge Liang introduced the current situation to Liu Chan, and said: "There is still a way to go, Bu Zhi ordered more than [-] soldiers to attack Yong'an from the west. I have ordered Jiang Wan to recruit soldiers to follow Deng Zhidong to retreat from the enemy."

Liu Chan played with the cup and said: "I want to go south first and then go north. I will first take Jingnan from the Wu people, and then go north to compete with Wei for the Central Plains."

Zhuge Liang looked at the content above, grabbed his beard and thought about it, and asked, "What does Your Majesty mean?"

Another point is that between Han and Wu, the big man was humiliated many times. If he can get rid of his humiliation, it will surely inspire the heart of the country.

During Deng Ai's speech, he couldn't help pacing, explaining his thoughts.

Zhuge Liang coughed a few times and asked, "Is there a reason for your Majesty's desire to go south first and then north?"

Liu Chan sat on the couch, holding his hands on the table, and said: "Cao Rui will die from now on, and he dare not go out for several years against Wei, so we should stabilize the domestic situation. If we retreat from Wu today, will we attack Wei or Wu in the future?"

Deng Ai's thinking is simple. Now if you fight against Wei, the people of Wu will help you. If you fight against the people of Wu, the people of Wei will definitely not help.If the big Han can conquer the four Jingnan counties, they can rely on Jiangxia County to prevent the Wu people from going west.Relying on Jingzhou's national strength, it is possible to send troops to the Central Plains alone to cooperate with the Hedong battlefield.

Liu Chan poured himself another cup of tea, and said, "The Prime Minister's words are reasonable. I think that the Jufu troops can be sent to rescue Xiangfan City. After Cao Rui dies of illness, I will lead the army south to help Xiangfan."

Deng Ai, who didn't know what was in the tent, was listening to the speech at the tent door, but dared not enter.When Zhuge Liang asked him, Deng Ai took a few steps inward and saluted Liu Chan and Zhuge Liang.

Liao Li directly persuaded: "Your Majesty must not go, it may be a conspiracy by the Wei people."

"Ok?"

Deng Ai cupped his hands slightly, and said: "Your Majesty, go back to the prime minister. Ai thought that when he went south to attack Wu, Wu had three states, a vast area, and 20 armor. The situation against the Wei Dynasty is stable, and we must join forces with the Wu people to march. At that time, our big Han will run north and south, and we may block each other."

"promise!"

Cao Wei had naval forces on the border of Jingzhou. After the Han Dynasty captured Jingbei, they also captured a large number of ships.As for Jiangzhou, the Jiangzhou Governor's Mansion, which is a big Han, also has a navy under its name.

Liu Chan touched the short beard on his chin and said: "If Cao Rui dies of illness, there is only an eight or nine-year-old son under his name. If he ascends the throne, he will be a young and sovereign minister, and the Cao family has no famous relatives, and most of them are ministers with foreign surnames. Between Tuogu ministers, the powers are merged and each establishes a party."

Liao Li glanced at the two monarchs and ministers who were singing together, and responded.

Liu Chan leaned on his hand, supported his head, and thought for a long time.Straightening his back, he said in a deep voice: "Cao Rui wants to see me, how can I be afraid. The mouth of the stronghold is wide, and it is difficult for ambushes. I am a big man and just bring my own drinks."

"Your Majesty~"

Liu Chan stopped him and said: "Cao Rui is just a seriously ill person. He invited me tomorrow because he wanted to harm me, or to discuss peace with me. Now he said that he only takes one person with him, so he has no intention of harming anyone. But it is not allowed. If you don’t guard against it, order someone to investigate the surrounding situation to prevent Cao Rui from cheating.”

"promise!"

(End of this chapter)