Wei Ni

"What two things do I need to decide? It doesn't matter if I just say it."

After experiencing the Battle of Shiting and Cao Zhen's expedition to Shu, Emperor Cao Rui has become very cautious and good at listening to others in dealing with war in recent years. Therefore, when Xia Houhui mentioned the prerequisite preparations for the expedition to Liaodong, he could not help but wave to the imperial driver to walk slower, and motioned Xia Houhui to explain in detail.

"only."

Xia Houhui, who spoke respectfully and knew that Guanqiu Jian was a little too hasty, in order not to let himself suffer a defeat, no longer tabooed other things, and asked directly, "May I ask your majesty, there are four camps under the supervision of Chen Hui, and now there are only four camps guarding Yue. We have an organization but no soldiers. I wonder how your Majesty will arrange this battalion? I am not asking Your Majesty to increase the number of troops, but that the whole army needs to cooperate and work together in order to be able to fight together skillfully."

"Haha~ I don't want to mention this matter. I will make arrangements in a few days."

Hearing this, Cao Rui chuckled and explained in detail, "I use this camp as a defense, because it is the reason why we are mobilized in time for war. After three generations of Liaodong Gongsun, there are few people who admire the Central Plains, so I want to guard Gongsun. After the thieves were captured, some bureaucrats and powerful families in Liaodong were relocated to Jizhou or the capital, and they were not recruited to garrison. In accordance with Zhi Quan's early advice and imitating the old Qin law, they could be redeemed by guarding for five years. If one of the family members joins the army and is given land as a reward, they will be able to defend the border areas with all their strength. However, the fighting strength is worrisome, so I still want to recruit two thousand soldiers from Yecheng to serve as guards. The person who leads the camp, huh."

After saying this, he pondered for a moment before continuing, "The land of Liaodong is far and dangerous, and it is separated from the Central Plains by the sea. It is very easy for people to feel dissatisfied and have a disobedient heart. Therefore, I want to promote Qiao Pei's ancient past. Who should I choose to go to town? I want Wen Qin, what do you think of Zhi Quan?"

You have already thought about comfort after the war~
Sure enough, compared to the late emperor, today's emperor's thoughts and considerations are really comprehensive and far-reaching.

He couldn't help but praise in his heart, but Xia Houhui didn't reply for a long time.

Because he felt that the emperor's chosen candidate was inappropriate.

Although Wen Qin was a general, brave in battle, and was previously impeached by Wang Ling and returned to the court to be idle. Now that the emperor has resurrected him and entrusted him with important tasks, he will definitely be able to serve him to the best of his ability, but his character is not good!
Don't say that he is arrogant and arrogant. I heard that Xia Houhui actually cheated the soldiers when he was in Huainan!

Such a person would never be able to force his subordinates to death.

It is even less likely that Jing'an will be safe.

Let him stay in Liaodong after the war, and maybe he will force the four counties of Liaodong to rebel!

The most important thing is that Xia Houhui feels that Wen Qin will not obey his instructions obediently. If he makes a fuss about beheading him to clarify the military law, wouldn't that mean that he should kill himself and become an old friend~
"Your Majesty is far-sighted and considerate, and there are few wise rulers in history who can match him."

Xia Houhui, who had been considering his words for a long time, first flattered, and then said politely, "It's just that Chen Hui secretly thought that although Wen Zhongruo was brave and loyal in battle, he was not a good choice for Jingan on the edge of the town."

After saying that, without waiting for Cao Rui to ask, he told what Wen Qin did when he was serving as the governor of Lujiang in Huainan, and then he confessed, "Everything that Chen Hui said is true, your majesty can send people to Huainan to investigate "If Chen Hui has even half a sentence to frame Wen Zhongruo, I hope your Majesty will kill Chen Hui!"

"Hey, I still don't believe in Zhiquanxie?"

Waving his hand, Cao Rui said with a hint of melancholy in his tone, "I know what kind of person Wen Zhongruo is. It's just that there are not many descendants of Qiao Pei who have made great contributions in the capital now."

There is no one in Luoyang, the capital, so focus on the local area and select from the local area!
The Wei State is so big, it would be useless without Wen Qin~
Xia Houhui muttered in his heart.

Immediately, something suddenly occurred to him, and he tried to suggest something, "After your majesty reminded me, Chen Hui thought of someone who might be qualified. However, your majesty must first promise not to commit any crime before Chen Hui dares to take action."

Who is so mysterious?
Besides, with your arrogant temperament, there are still things you dare not say!
Cao Rui, who was a little curious and a little amused in his heart, nodded gently and said, "Well, I promise not to sin. By the way, who are you?"

"Thank you for your magnanimity, Your Majesty." He bowed his head first to express his thanks, then Xia Houhui said with a smile, "Your Majesty, I do not shy away from relatives when I appoint people. This person is Brother Chen Hui Zhong."

"Shuzi!"

Cao Rui couldn't help laughing and cursed immediately, "Since you are raising Zhongquan, what is there to apologize for!"

After he finished cursing, he lowered his eyes, twirled his beard, and pondered carefully.

His expression seemed a little moved.

In fact, what Xiahou Hui didn't know was that Emperor Cao Rui had already thought about Xiahou Ba when he was considering choosing the temporary master of Huyue Camp.

The reason why Xiahou Ba was not chosen instead of Wen Qin was because Guanzhong Chang'an was also very important.

There must be a reliable leader to lead the army.

Just like in the early years when Emperor Wen Cao Pi was on the throne, Xiahou Mao was used as a garrison in Chang'an. Later, Shu soldiers invaded and Cao Zhen was sent out to control Yongliang before he was brought back. This is the reason.

Moreover, Cao Zhen has died of illness a long time ago. Xiahou Ba has always been at odds with Guo Huai and others, and Emperor Cao Rui also knows this. And knowing that Xiahou Ba would have difficulty establishing achievements in Guanzhong, but still keeping him in Chang'an was out of considerations of checks and balances~
However, now that he heard Xia Houhui mention it, Cao Rui couldn't help but rethink the feasibility.

Because now that Sima Yi has been transferred to the rank of Taiwei, he will be transferred back to the imperial court in a while. Moreover, Yongliang is next to Sili's school captain. Whether Xiahou Ba stays or not will have little impact on the temple's control of Yongliang. .

At most, he can send another general to serve in Guanzhong in the future.

But the choice of Liaodong is a top priority.

And the possibility of unrest is far greater than that of Yongliang.

With this thought, Cao Rui opened his eyes again and looked at Xia Houhui, jokingly saying, "I seem to have heard that when Zhi Quan refuted the late Sima's attack on Shu, Zhong Quan often threatened to use a stick. With the addition of Zhiquan, are you not afraid of being promoted to your brother now?”

"Haha~ Brothers Chenhui are at odds with each other, which makes His Majesty laugh."

After a few smiles, Xiahou Hui replied solemnly, "Your Majesty, when you are working for the country, you should not be selfish. Although I am not liked by you, I know that you are a good choice for the current situation. Moreover, I am much more senior than you now, and I cannot bear to see you serving in the army for more than ten years and doing nothing when the war comes, and still being limited to a general. Therefore, I promoted you out of personal preference, but I hope Your Majesty will not punish me."

"Well, let me think about this for a few more days."

Cao Rui nodded slightly, without commenting, and instead asked, "Zhiquan continued, I need to decide between the two, why?"

Do you need to think about this?
In what way is my brother Zhong inferior to Wen Qin?
Feeling a little resentful in his heart, Xia Houhui quickly replied, "Replying to your majesty, I would like to ask your majesty to expel Chen Hui from the capital and demote me to serve in Liaoxi County in the future." (End of this chapter)