Three Kingdoms: Prosper Han from the beginning of brushing favorability

Chapter 377 Zhuge Liang’s Worries

"What do you think Bo Yue will do after our army captures Longyou?" Zhuge Liang asked condescendingly, sitting on the war elephant sent by King Pu of Kunming to pay tribute.

Jiang Wei was very flattered by Zhuge Liang's unexpected favor.

Although the Jiang family in Tianshui has been officials for three generations, they are not big officials and are far from being called a famous family.

And since his father died trying to save the old lady, even though the government offered compensation, the Jiang family without its backbone has inevitably begun to face difficulties.

As a grassroots official these days, if you are not greedy and greedy, your salary is really not enough to support your family's daily life, and you won't be able to save much money.

It is precisely for this reason that Liu Chan implemented salary reforms, cutting the salaries of senior officials such as the three public servants, subsidizing the grassroots, and narrowing the gap.

But Cao Wei did not have such a policy, and Jiang Wei did not live a wealthy life since his father's death.

Although he was very talented and talented, he was often looked down upon due to his family background since he was a child. This situation did not gradually improve until he also became a minor official in Tianshui.

But even though he became an official, he just changed his circle and continued to be shunned with contempt...

Since he joined Liu Han, not only did the prince trust him and value him for some reason, and his majesty gave him gentle encouragement, but Prime Minister Zhuge also seemed to attach great importance to him. He kept talking to him along the way, which seemed to be a test.

Taking the exam, that is the premise that I want to use you. How could Jiang Wei not understand this truth?

"Well..." Jiang Wei pondered for a moment, "Now the morale of our army is at its peak. Since His Majesty's troops left Hanzhong, we have won consecutive battles in Jingzhou, Ping Sanjun, and Annanzhong. Now the counties in Longyou are looking at the wind and Cao Pi is leading the army. Outside, just make progress!

"We can take Longxi County first to guard against the possible incoming Liangzhou frontier army. Then we can concentrate our forces and go straight into Guanzhong to coordinate with the troops of General Zhang San and General Zilong. Qinchuan will be decided in one battle!"

As he talked, the young and passionate Jiang Wei had forgotten about the so-called school entrance examination, and became more and more excited as he talked about it.

"If we take Qin, we will not only add a large granary, but it will be easier to transport grain from Guanzhong to Longyou, and the students and warriors in Qin will also be at my disposal. By then, I will regain Liangzhou, advance into the Central Plains, and restore Han rule..."

"Ahem!" Zhuge Liang coughed, and even the smart war elephant who sat down raised his nose and roared.

Jiang Wei just woke up from a dream, stopped scolding Fang Qiu, blushed and looked a little embarrassed.

Zhuge Liang didn't take it seriously, but felt a little friendly. Prince Liu Chan often looked like this when he took him to talk about everything.

Perhaps it was also because of this that the prince thought he was compatible, so he valued this person so much.

"Bo Yue knows how many troops Cao Wei still has in Guanzhong and the Central Plains? Even if our army invades Guanzhong, if Cao's army sticks to Chencang, Xixian, Chang'an and other cities, and then attacks with elite cavalry...

"How should our army respond to the Guanzhong Plain?"

"This..." Jiang Wei was just like every passionate young man, imagining a beautiful blueprint without thinking about these details.

"If the war in Guanzhong lasts for a long time, our army's food and grass will need to be transferred from Yizhou. The journey is long and consumes a lot of money. How many days can the government's food stock last for the army?"

Jiang Wei: "..."

"Summer has already entered, and autumn will be the busy farming season. If the army is out and the people are short of labor, which will affect the autumn harvest plan, how should we deal with it?"

"Prime Minister!" Jiang Wei, who had been hit hard repeatedly, couldn't help but interrupt, clasping his fists and saying, "Prime Minister, this is the last general who didn't think well."

Zhuge Liang smiled at this time and said: "When I was young, I was determined to make progress. This is due to nature. But you should carefully consider before acting to make up for the shortcomings."

"Yes, the general has learned a lesson."

"For example, you led the troops out of the city to hunt down Guo Huai. Although you have made great contributions to our army..." Zhuge Liang's expression gradually became serious, "But if Guo Huai's spy hadn't been removed by our army, he would have realized that you were just a lone soldier and turned around to fight. ...Isn’t it dangerous?”

After experiencing a series of blows, Jiang Wei now began to face himself. Listening to what Zhuge Liang said again, I felt that he was indeed a bit reckless. I have to say that his victory was a lot of luck.

"Jiang Wei almost lost important land in Ji County and was willing to be punished."

Zhuge Liang waved his hands and said: "No matter what the process is, merit is merit, fault is fault, and merit is rewarded. Is there any reason to punish generals who have merit? If Ji County is lost, my army can just retrieve it. Guo Huai can take it. Can't hold on.

"It's just that Bo Yue is talented and talented, and if he can train himself with an open mind, his future will be limitless. Wouldn't it be a pity if his life was wasted?"

Jiang Wei looked at Zhuge Liang's gentle and concerned eyes and was completely smitten.

Under the turns of the three "Han Succubi", he suddenly felt that the most correct choice in his life was to surrender to the prince and join the army of the Han.

"Jiang Wei, the last general, has so much virtue and ability that he is so loved by Your Majesty, the Crown Prince, and the Prime Minister..." With tears in his eyes, Jiang Wei clasped his fists and bowed his head on the horse, "In order to help the Han Dynasty, repay Your Majesty, the Crown Prince, and the Prime Minister's long-cherished wish, Wei, why do you regret this body!"

Zhuge Liang nodded with a smile: "Okay, okay, if Bo Yue can be humble and self-restraint, and study hard, he will definitely be able to help His Majesty the Crown Prince. If you have any questions in the future, you can ask me, don't worry."

Jiang Wei was overjoyed, Prime Minister Zhuge meant to teach him!

The current generation Wolong personally gave him some advice. This was an adventure that he had never dared to imagine in the past.

"Thank you, Prime Minister!"

If Jiang Wei had commented on his shortcomings in this battle from the beginning, it would have been difficult for the young man to accept it, and he might have misunderstood him as a threat from Zhuge Liang.

First, let Jiang Wei understand the difficulties on the Northern Expedition, then affirm his enterprising spirit and achievements, and finally bring the topic back to accept it.

Now it seems that the effect is good, it has not affected the self-confidence of young people, but also achieved the effect of encouragement.

The reason why Zhuge Liang was so interested in Jiang Wei when he met him for the first time was naturally because of Prince Liu Chan.

The prince always had a good eye for people, so he said that Ding Feng had made many military exploits since he joined the army. Yu Fan, who was sent to the three counties, also managed the area in an orderly manner. Although he was not a king's assistant, he was still worthy of being a state and county talent.

Now, although Jiang Wei is young and not well-known, one can tell from a few cursory remarks that he has real talent and learning.

This is especially rare in a place like Tianshui. Watching him march and fight, he is quite organized. With a little polish, he will definitely be a good minister in the future.

and……

Zhuge Liang looked toward the northeast with a slightly worried expression, and suddenly lost interest in talking.

What he said to Jiang Wei just now was probably due to his inner worries about Prince Liu Chan.

Since the prince led the army, he has almost never suffered a defeat. He only suffered some small losses in the three counties, but finally won.

It's a good thing for young people to have high aspirations. He also knew that Liu Chan was quite mature and not like ordinary teenagers.

But he watched Liu Chan grow up since he was a child and put in countless efforts, so his feelings for Liu Chan were naturally extraordinary.

Now we are just one step away from completing the first and most critical step of the Northern Expedition - Duanlong.

In this situation... can the prince remain calm?

"Now that the rear has been decided, there is no need to work hard to delay Zhang He. We only need to hold on for a while... I have personally commanded a large army to come to my aid. Prince, please do not be impatient."

(End of this chapter)