Wei Ni

Huainan Shouchun, Shijiabiwu.

Although it is a military camp of a scholar's family, there are several peach, plum and willow trees along the bank of the Huai River. The inedible fruits are set off by the branches and leaves that have not yet turned yellow, and the red, green, gray and yellow colors are layered, which looks beautiful.

The misty drizzle falls on the water, the grass smoke covers the distant trees, and the water vapor refreshes the heart.

A few profit-seeking boats and rafts were spotted in the slow-flowing part of the river, leaning against the riverbed exposed by the dry water. A few half-naked and bare-chested old men were pulling the nets hard, but they didn't know how many fish and shrimps they could catch.

The leisure time after the autumn harvest adds to the mood of the drizzle, and the tranquility of the countryside flows with the Huaihe River.

Late autumn is the end of September.

This should be the last rain of the year.

It was also the last few days of Xia Houhui's stay in Huainan, as he was about to leave for Luoyang, the capital.

One night last month, in the Fufeng Wuzhang Plain on the right side of Guanzhong, there were stars with red and radiant horns. They flowed from the northeast to the southwest and threw themselves into the Shu military camp. With the words "The sky is long, how can it be less valuable to me", it took away the eternal image. .

The man who turned the tide and revitalized the Shu Kingdom that had gone through the Battle of Xiangfan and the Battle of Yiling; the man who quelled the rebellion in the southwest and led the army to the north in Hanzhong, determined to "return to the old capital"; The weak Yizhou defeated Wei, which occupied seven percent of the world, until Yongliang did not take off his armor, and China did not let go of his saddle; let the commander-in-chief of Wei who has the most outstanding military ability carry the humiliation of a man who feared Shu like a tiger and traveled thousands of miles to fight. In the end, he lost to the right time and place, and the fact that the weather never leaves him.

Bow down and die.

he's gone.

He also took away the sharp blade hanging over the heads of the kings and ministers of Wei.

At this time, Emperor Cao Rui, who had returned to Xuchang Palace, learned that he could not help but look up to the sky and sigh.

He knew that the Wei State's Yongliang front was stabilized, and he no longer had to worry that the phrase "return to the old capital" would become a reality.

But he couldn't be happy either.

Because Zhang He, the only remaining general from Emperor Wu's period, also died in the war.

He was ordered to pursue by Sima Yi, the governor of Yongliang. When he led his troops into the small flat area in the middle of Baoxie Valley Road, he was ambushed by Shu general Jiang Wei who had already ambushed him here according to Zhuge's plan.

He was hit by an arrow and died.

Individuals in Yongliang's various armies also recorded the detailed process and sent it to Cao Rui.

Originally, Zhang He had refuted Sima Yi's pursuit of the general.

Don't hold back when you return to the teacher.

Moreover, the Shu soldiers were mourned only after they reached Wuzhangyuan. The Wei army, which learned the news very late, had lost the best opportunity to pursue them. What was the use of going further?
But Sima Yi came up with the emperor's edict.

When the war just started and the Luoyang Chinese Army rushed to aid Yongliang, Cao Rui also made tactical arrangements. There is a saying in it: "Follow and chase, wait for work at leisure, this is the way to complete victory."

Sima Yi also encouraged him to avenge the loss of Hanzhong and his defeat by Zhang Fei on the grounds that Zhang He had stationed in Hanzhong County and repeatedly invaded Badi in his early years and was familiar with the terrain.

The emperor's destiny and personal honor and disgrace came first, and Zhang He had no reason to continue to refute.

Therefore, his name was also recorded in the list above of Sima Yi's apology.

Cao Rui was very sad about this.

Because in a sense, Zhang He was the best transition candidate when the Wei clan generals and Qiao Peidu were in turmoil.

It's just a pity.

But Cao Rui had no reason to criticize Sima Yi.

Having lost the mood to stay in Xuchang Palace, he could only return to the capital, Luoyang, with melancholy and sadness.

After returning to Luoyang, Xi Zuo found out the news from Shu, which cheered up his mood a little.

When Shu retreated, civil strife broke out.

Wei Yan, the general of Qiancheng who had guarded the country for Bashu for many years, was killed, and Yang Yi privately annihilated the three tribes.

For the Wei State, this news means that from now on, the Luoyang Chinese Army will no longer need to rush to aid Yongliang, and it can also allow the Yongliang ministries to reduce their troops, disarm and engage in farming.

Yes, from now on, Shu soldiers no longer have the strength and possibility to "return to the old capital".

It is worth mentioning that after the war was over, there was an episode.

After learning that Zhuge Liang, the prime minister of Shu, had passed away, Sun Quan also sent more troops to Baqiu, more than 10,000 men. When Shu learned that, he also sent more troops to Yong'an. Afterwards, Jiangdong claimed that the increase in troops was because he was worried that Wei would take the opportunity to send troops to attack Shu; and Shu responded in the same way to Jiangdong.

The seemingly incompatible relationship between them was revealed to the eyes of Wei again.

Therefore, the monarchs and ministers of the Wei State are all aware of it. From now on, the Wei State no longer has to worry about Wu and Shu raising troops at the same time like this year, and it no longer needs to worry about the financial difficulties of fighting on two fronts!

It was with this understanding that Emperor Cao Rui made adjustments to the southeastern front.

"Jihe Lun" was implemented, and Man Chong was old and energetic, so Wang Linglai, the governor of Yangzhou, took charge of its implementation.

This is also to be expected.

After all, everyone in the Wei State knew that once Man Chong reached the point where it became difficult to govern, Wang Ling would be the best choice to succeed General Zhengdong, regardless of status or qualifications.

Authority should have been granted in advance.

Huan Fan, the general of Dong Zhonglang, was transferred to the governor of Yanzhou, and Zhang Ying, the general who guarded the new city of Hefei, was promoted to the post of general Zhenwei and transferred to the military governor of Xuzhou to make up for the general who died in the war. His deputy Le Yang took over as the defender of Hefei.

The three new soldiers of the Shijia family were dispersed and filled into the backbone of the expansion.

Deng Ai, the governor of thousands of people who wrote "Jihe Lun", was commended by the temple, and his official position was changed from the original Yamen General to a partial general. He led his headquarters to garrison on the north bank of Huaishui River in Xuzhou, and was controlled by General Zhang Ying.

Also going to Xuzhou was Gou Quan, who was transferred to Ya goalkeeper as Deng Ai's deputy.

The two of them were granted authority by Emperor Cao Rui to expand the new army of Shijia to 4,000 people, aiming to cultivate fields, accumulate grain, and practice martial arts in preparation for war, with a view to entering Guangling County in the future and reviving Chen Deng's old plan. Jiao Yi, the thousand-man governor who still stayed in Huainan, was converted into a Yamen general and also wanted to expand the new army of scholars to four thousand men.

Returned to the control of the governor Wang Ling, he led Jiangdong prisoners and county soldiers to become the main force in implementing "Jihe Lun".

As a commoner, Wu Gang also received promotion from the emperor.

Not only did he serve as Jiao Yi's deputy as a school lieutenant, he also served as the director of the Yangzhou Governor's Office, becoming a bridge between Wang Ling and the new army of the Shi family.

At this point, Xia Houhui, as the commander-in-chief of the new Shijia army, has resigned.

However, Emperor Cao Rui only called him back to Luoyang without granting him any responsibilities, and there was no change in his official position. If nothing unexpected happens, Xia Houhui should be allowed to rest for a while in disguise, and then be given new responsibilities next year.

He is about to return to the capital, and Le Liang, who has been appointed as the Huainan Cavalry Commander, will naturally follow him.

There are also no changes in official positions or responsibilities.

He was just asked to lead five hundred horses to Luoyang and then directly enter the Luoyang Chinese Army's garrison.

Therefore, Jiang Ban, the deputy of the Cavalry Qu, who had always been in bad luck, finally ushered in the time when his daughter-in-law became a mother-in-law - taking up the post of general, serving as the Cavalry Superintendent, and supervising the Huainan Cavalry Qu.

OK, it means trial.

But no matter what, he is a general with actual authority.

In other words, those who had previously served under Xia Houhui had all experienced changes in their official positions, and they had been promoted significantly.

Therefore, they all came to say goodbye and express their gratitude before Xia Houhui returned to the capital.

Among them, Deng Ai and Gou Quan, who rushed to Xuzhou early, were the fastest.

Gou Quan needless to say.

As a descendant of Xia Houhui, he didn't even have to say thank you, but he frequently raised a cup to invite Xia Houhui for a cup, without saying anything.

Deng Ai expressed his sincere thanks again.

During the farewell banquet, when she talked about her emotions, she even choked up.

Because Xia Houhui also followed the advice of Ding Mi, who had just arrived in Huainan, and wrote a letter to Emperor Cao Rui to promote Deng Zhongbao, the son of Deng Ai, to the Imperial Academy.

This is too learned~
Although his influence is no greater than that of the Pre-Han Dynasty, what is Deng Ai's identity?

Based on his humble background, even if he becomes a general with a high title or a prominent official position in the future, he may not be qualified to allow his children and nephews to enter the Imperial Academy!

Therefore, it is not surprising that he choked up in tears when he said goodbye in the face of Zhiyu and his great kindness to help him establish his family.

"Shizai, I know that you are more talented than others, and I don't doubt that you will be able to hold an official position in the future. Therefore, before leaving today, I have only one word to say to you. But after I hope that Shizai will take office in Xuzhou, don't forget it. Due to my own background and difficulties in my early years, I should be more kind to the new army of the scholar family, and do not change my previous policy towards the new army of the scholar family. "

Xia Houhui didn't say much about his true feelings.

He just told him to restrain his Jiji Yingying in his bones and not to treat his subordinates as stupid dogs for his own achievements.

Naturally, Deng Ai vowed to leave after being taught.

He didn't notice that Xia Houhui looked at his retreating back with hesitation in his eyes.

He also didn't notice that Gou Quan, who was by his side, nodded and chuckled at Xia Houhui in a very subtle way, conveying some words that could not be spoken.

"Zhiquan, we will set off back to the capital the next day."

After saying goodbye to everyone, Xia Houhui stood alone in front of the Shijia Piwu. He looked with some emotion at the old man rowing a boat to pull the net in the rain. He slowly came to Ding Mi beside him and called him softly.

He arrived in Huainan ten days ago.

When Xia Houhui got the approval of Emperor Cao Rui, he wrote a letter and sent someone to Qiaojun to inform him and let him settle his family affairs before going to Luoyang to meet him.

But the day after he got the book, he left for Huainan.

It wasn't that he was anxious, but that he was angry.

Because Cao Shuang, under the persuasion of Xia Houxuan and He Yan, finally let go of the previous incident and planned to make peace with him and renew their relationship.

However, Cao Shuang trusted others.

He Yan, who volunteered for the job, was actually asked to come to Qiao County to look for Ding Mi.

After He Yan, who had bad intentions, arrived in Qiao County, after reminiscing about the old relationship with Ding Mi, he truthfully told Cao Shuang what Cao Shuang meant, but his posture and tone were very bad.

Well, how should I put it?

It's roughly like "Hey! Come and eat!"

Scholars can be killed but not humiliated.

The results naturally need no elaboration.

Ding Mi was humiliated and directly threatened to be strangers to Cao Shuang forever.

He also secretly held a breath and vowed to make Cao Shuang pay the price for his arrogance and rudeness in the future. Therefore, after getting Xia Houhui's letter, he rushed here without stopping.

Alas, Cao Shuang is actually quite aggrieved and pitiful.

"Okay, as Yan Jing said."

Xia Houhui nodded and extinguished the slight reluctance in his heart. His eyes turned to the direction of Yongliang for a moment, and finally landed in the direction of the capital, Luoyang.

With that person's departure, the world's pattern will also be rewritten. (End of chapter)