Wei Ni

Emperor Cao Rui knew what Xia Houhui meant.

It's nothing more than wanting to know the enemy and know yourself so that you can fight without danger.

After all, neither Guanqiu Jian nor Xia Houhui had ever set foot east of the Liao River, and their understanding of Liaodong and Gongsun Yuan was limited to hearsay and word of mouth.

On the premise that preparations for the war only took one year, Xia Houhui did not dare to talk about war on paper and asked himself to go to Liaoxi County for an in-depth field inspection to understand the situation east of the Liao River, which was also a sign of caution.

Your diligence is commendable!
But what puzzled Cao Rui was, was Liaodong Gongsun so difficult to seek justice?
Previously, they had secretly sent spies to collude with local nobles to stockpile grain in advance. When Guanqiu Jian rushed to Youzhou, he also claimed that he would first transfer the grain needed by the army to Western Liaoning for stockpiling, and asked Zhang Hu and Gongsun Yi, who were serving in Western Liaoning, to The two secretly explored the march route and so on. In this way, when the Wei army marches out, won't Gongsun Yuan sit back and wait to be killed?

There is no need for Xia Houhui to go there in person in advance, right?
Well, maybe it's because the battle against Liaodong was his first time to supervise the troops as a general.

After searching for such a reason in his heart, Cao Rui still asked, "I know what Zhiquan wants. But I don't know why Zhiquan is so eager?"

"Your Majesty, the great affairs of the country lie in the sacrifice and military affairs."

Xia Houhui looked solemn and said, "Brother Zhong Gong is an old friend of your Majesty's East Palace, and Chen Hui is a person who was promoted by your Majesty. Now they are all used to attack Liaodong Gongsun, in order to live up to your majesty's trust and prevent the government and the public from questioning your majesty's knowledge of people." Ming, I don’t dare to be careless. Furthermore, your Majesty still remembers Zhang Hu, who killed Xianbei Kebineng and is now serving in Liaoxi?"

"Yes, I remember."

Nodding slightly, Cao Rui turned to listen. He knew that Xia Houhui would not act without aim.

As expected, Xia Houhui started to talk eloquently after seeing him nod.

"Your Majesty, after Chen Hui returned to the capital, he agreed with what Brother Zhong Gong said. The two countries of Shu and Wu are in dire straits, and we, the State of Wei, can use troops in Liaodong to fight against Buchen. Therefore, Chen Hui also wrote a letter and went to western Liaoning to ask questions. Zhang Hu wants to know the situation in Liaodong in advance so that he can give his humble opinion when the temple raises troops in the future, so that his majesty and the ministers can consult for details. "

"At that time, Zhang Hu wrote a letter to reply to Chen Hui. He also appended the words of Baima Yicong Gongsun Yi, claiming that the temple intends to conquer Liaodong and needs to plan two things in advance."

"The first one is the remnants of Wuhuan. Previously, Yuan Shang and Yuan Xi went to Liucheng to attach themselves to Wuhuan in the three counties. When Emperor Wu rushed thousands of miles to attack Tadun, Yuan Shang and others then went to Liaodong, where they were killed by Gongsun Kang and spread to the Central Plains. They also joined Yuan Although many years have passed, these Wuhuan tribes still live in the upper reaches of the Liao River between Liaodong and Western Liaoning. They are the eyes and ears of Gongsun's traitors. In the past, Chen Hui was in the rear hall of Chonghua. The basis for the plan we have drawn is to recruit these Wuhuan tribes to the Wei Kingdom in advance. If they do not join us, we will make plans first.

"The two are the Liao Ze formed by the flooding of Liao River."

"Brother Zhong Gong had not yet visited Youzhou in person when he reported that Liaodong could be conquered, so he didn't know anything about it. To the west of the Liao River is the Liao Ze, which spreads for more than two hundred miles and is composed of swamps, large and small lakes and streams. The land is covered with mud, deep and shallow. No, no man or horse has ever passed through. This is why Chen Hui once said that Gongsun's thieves could stand up, and it was because of the Liao River. Now Chen Hui seeks to find a way for the army to cross Liaoze and collect the planks. Wood, reeds, horse leather, felt and other materials can be used to pave the way."

It’s fine that Guanqiu Jian didn’t know about the favorable and dangerous location, but since you knew about it, why didn’t you tell him about it in the apse that day? !
After hearing the reason, Cao Rui couldn't help but criticize in his heart.

But he soon realized that when Xia Houhui was asked to debate with Wei Zhen and Jiang Ji, he had already approved Guan Qiujian's proposal. Under such circumstances, for the sake of his authority, Xia Houhui would certainly not mention these, so as not to provide more favorable reasons for Wei Zhen and Jiang Ji to dissuade them from attacking Liaodong.

"Well, that's it."

Cao Rui, who had calmed down, saw the imperial driver approaching the gate of the guard camp. He first asked the imperial driver to stop the car, and then asked Xia Houhui, "If this is the case, the traitor Gongsun has natural danger to rely on. Maybe Zhong Gong can conquer Liaodong when he is one year old." Zhiyan is a little anxious, what do you think Zhiquan is?"

I'm a little anxious, but I can't say impatient~
Because the person who is really anxious is not Guanqiu Jian, but you~
"Replying to your majesty, I think I shouldn't rush to kill Brother Zhong Gong."

After thinking about his words for a while, Xia Houhui answered like this, "It is said that to consolidate the country, it is not necessary to rely on the dangers of mountains and rivers, and to dominate the world, it is not necessary to rely on the benefits of military revolution. Even though Gongsun's traitors have natural dangers to rely on, the people they occupy in the bitter cold land are only more than 300,000. , and has been at war with Goguryeo, Fuyu, Wuhuan and other foreign people all year round. Regardless of their military and material resources, they are not enemies of the Central Plains. Natural obstacles can be overcome in a single battle. The only problem is that the traitor escapes before the battle, which will only increase the time and expense of our Wei army. "

"Zhiquan's words are a great kindness!"

Cao Rui raised his palms in praise, put aside the hesitation in his heart, and asked with a smile, "If I agree to Zhiquan's request, when should I go to western Liaoning?"

Hey, did you agree?

Feeling secretly happy in his heart, Xia Houhui's face remained as usual and he said slowly, "Returning to Your Majesty, Chen Hui secretly thinks that the best time is when autumn comes. March of this late spring is coming to an end. Chen Hui needs one month to reorganize the defense department and two months to reorganize it. The newly established Guarding Camp is as your Majesty said. The Guarding Camp was selected from Jizhou scholars and soldiers from Yecheng. I sincerely request your Majesty to gather all the generals in the Guarding Department and transfer the Guarding Department to Jizhou for military exercises. In order to stay out of the public eye, I will go north to Youzhou in secret to fight against the thieves."

"Yes. I agree with all the requests from Zhiquan."

After hearing this this time, Cao Rui no longer hesitated, but showed his decisive style, "Well, the choice of Sima of the Zhiquan Department is Chen Qian, the second son of the minister Chen Qing and the current minister. When you take office in the future, you can choose Zhonglang. Zhiquan will inform me within five days at the latest. If there is really no one available, I will choose a good choice for you. As for the choice of the general of Huyue Camp, I will do the same as Zhiquan asked. stop."

After saying this, he did not wait for Xiahou Hui to express his gratitude, and directly waved his hand for the charioteer to move on, "Zhi Quan, please stop here, I will return home."

"only."

Xia Houhui, who followed the instructions and stayed behind, saluted the imperial chariot who was slowly walking away, "I would like to send you off to the imperial chariot, General Hui."

Then he straightened up, and after the emperor's guard of honor disappeared from sight, Xia Houhui turned around and returned to the main tent. From the brisk walking pace, it can be seen that he is in a very happy mood.

Not only because the emperor agreed to his request, but also because he never expected that the emperor would ask Chen Qian to be the Sima of the Guarding Department.

Although Huan Yu was lost, Chen Qian was regained, which is really not a loss~
I just don’t know if Chen Qian will be of the same mind as him in the future?
After his mood calmed down for a while, Xia Houhui suddenly remembered what Ding Mi had said when he came back to the military camp five days ago.

Relying on his previous friendship, he went to congratulate Master Sima who was marrying his wife for the third time.

As expected, he met Wu Ying during the wedding banquet.

The two took the opportunity to chat for a few words when no one was paying attention, but they broke up unhappy.

Although Ding Mi was brought to him, and Xia Houhui agreed to settle the feud with him, Wu Ying was not asked to tell him who the "slingshot holder" was. Wu Ying still insisted that he would tell the truth only after Xia Houhui personally swore in person that he would change his posthumous title for his father Wu Zhi.

This made Xia Houhui a little angry.

He also directly told Ding Mi not to have any further contact with him.

When asking for help, you should have the attitude of asking for help!
Xia Houhui didn't want to continue talking nonsense with someone as arrogant as Wu Ying.

Moreover, he had long regarded the Sima family as his imaginary enemies in the future. In this way, no matter who the "slingshot wielder" was, it would be insignificant. After all, in the current state of Wei, apart from the emperor Cao Rui, who is more difficult to deal with than Sima Yi, Sima Shi and his son?
Wu Ying still wants to wait for the price and wants him to be the first to condescend?

Just dream.

Moreover, the so-called desirelessness is strong.

As long as he is not anxious and has no intention of reconciling with him, Wu Ying should be the one who should be anxious.

The status of the two of them is not on the same level. If Wu Ying continues to be ignorant, he will have to consider whether he can afford the punishment.

It can be regarded as playing hard to get.

When Ding Mi mentioned this, Xia Houhui specifically asked who were the guests who came to congratulate Master Sima.

Among them was Chen Qian, who also became the master of ceremonies.

Although it is said that there are many intersections among the nephews and nephews of high officials and important ministers in Luoyang, this incident can also be seen that the fact that Chen Qian has always had a good relationship with Sima Shi and Sima Zhao is not a myth.

Now, he is about to serve in his army. If things change in the future, will Chen Qian side with Sima Division or himself?

Besides, should I confide in him?
Alas, it would be great if the emperor chose Chen Tai instead of Chen Qian~
Xia Houhui couldn't help but sigh secretly when he recalled that Chen Qian, whom he had only met once, and was only accepted as a guest at Chen Tai's wedding because of Chen Tai's affection.

Of course, the done deal is useless to lament.

What he can do now is to think carefully about how to get along with Chen Qian in the future, and strive to make him someone who is of the same mind and heart as him, or even become his confidant.

When he returned to the big tent, Huan Yu had been waiting for him for a long time.

Seeing him walking in, he couldn't help but bow down and apologize, "General, I think highly of him and have recruited him into the army for use. I am also willing to serve. Today, I have given him his position, and I dare not resign. It is also a shame." The general has good intentions. I hope he won’t do anything wrong.”

"What is Wenhua doing?"

Xia Houhui hurriedly came over to help him up, and Xia Houhui said with a gurgling smile, "Wenhua and I are in a family of in-laws, so we should support each other and benefit each other. Now that Wenhua has been favored by His Majesty, it's too late for me to rejoice, so how can I blame him?" "It's just a relief. He paused and added a joke, "Besides, if Wenhua doesn't serve in our army, he won't be kind to me!"

"Don't dare."

Huan Yu couldn't help but laugh out loud, nodded repeatedly and said, "If the general needs to be here in the future, please feel free to ask me."

"It's easy to say. Wen Hua's words are still obvious~haha"

"Haha~" (End of this chapter)