Uncle Emperor, I am really not Wolong Zhuge!

Chapter 79 Is it really Zhuge Ming?Is this old man blind?Shui Jing’s regret!

In Shuijing Villa.

"He seeks and then obtains, works for it and then achieves it, accumulates it and then becomes high, and exhausts it and then becomes holy. Therefore, saints are what people accumulate."

"Does anyone know which saint from ancient times made this statement?"

Sima Hui looked at the students in white clothes and robes in the school below, smiled and asked.

He had never said this to students before.

Now the sudden question is a test of the students' accumulation of talent and learning.

All the students locked their heads and thought hard.

In the latter position, a gray-haired man in gray robes suddenly stood up and Lang Lang said:

"Sir, this is what the ancient sage Xunzi said!"

Sima Hui raised his eyebrows slightly, looking a little surprised that a student could answer.

Because, in today's war-torn world, there are many people among the gentry who study "Sun Tzu's Art of War" and "Shang Jun Shu".

However, there are very few young people studying Xunzi.

Sima Hui was very satisfied that there was someone among the students who knew Xunzi.

He followed the call and found that the person who answered had gray hair and gray robes, and his appearance was slightly slovenly.

The satisfaction in my heart was gone.

It's just because the student who spoke is a descendant of the noble family, and his family is poor and weak.

The gray robe on his body also faded because he had no other scribe's robe to replace it and had only worn this one all year round.

Sima Hui frowned and glanced at the other students.

I found that the other students were a little confused.

The children of the main lineage of the gentry are no better than the descendants of the shabby sidelines. Doesn’t this violate the Confucian patriarchal ethics?
He wanted to save face for his disciples, and deliberately made things difficult:

"Very good, then do you know what Xunzi means by this?"

I thought I would be able to stump the other party in this way, but unexpectedly, the gray-robed student smiled confidently and started talking:

"Only when people continue to seek and learn can they gain something! Only when they continue to practice can they achieve something. Only through continuous accumulation can they improve. Only those who can achieve perfection in these can become saints!"

What this student said is absolutely correct.

Even the words have their own unique understanding.

Such talent really impressed Sima Hui.

However, there was also a bit of confusion on his face.

He opened his mouth and said:
"What you said is very good, just come back to study in the future and tidy up your appearance!"

As soon as these words came out, the other students who were still keeping a straight face laughed loudly.

Unexpectedly, the gray-robed student refuted:

"Sir, you are wrong! The ancient language is as good as it can be, and the heart is open and people know the etiquette."

"My family is poor, and the appearance I show today is the best. Sir, you should know, why are you blaming me?"

Sima Hui frowned slightly and said:
"As an old saying goes, the elders are virtuous, and it is also treason to contradict the teacher! Go back and punish the disciples by copying the rules thirty times!"

After the words fell, Sima Hui had an illusion in a daze.

The same scene, the same conversation, the same refutation and punishment have happened before.

After thinking about it carefully, Sima Hui remembered.

Back then, several brothers from the Zhuge family were studying here.

There was also a mediocre person who contradicted me in this way.

That man is none other than Zhuge Ming, one of Zhuge Eryong!

Sima Hui couldn't help but be stunned by the sudden trance.

Then, he waved his hands and dismissed the students.

Soon, Sima Hui was the only one left in the school.

He sighed softly and took out the letter sent by Cai Mao from the table hall.

He had read this letter countless times.

The letter said that Liu Bei’s military advisor was Zhuge Ming!

However, no matter how many times, Sima Hui still didn't believe it.

How could a mediocre person hold an important position in Xuande Public Camp!
What's more, he can also come up with strategies to defeat the enemy one after another!
This is absolutely impossible!
If it is his younger brother Zhuge Dan or clan brother Zhuge Liang, it is somewhat possible.

But Zhuge Ming?

Impossible!

Back then, the brothers of the Zhuge family were studying in the school.

Zhuge Ming also wore a gray robe to show off his appearance.

When asked, he said that talent, learning and conduct are what people should focus on, not external things such as fine clothes, luxury houses, cars and horses.

It is also said that people born between heaven and earth are born alone.

Whether the clothes are gorgeous or not, whether the house is spacious or not, actually has nothing to do with oneself.

These rebellious and unethical remarks seriously deviate from Confucian ethics and morals, and violate the gentleman system built through the ages.

What impressed Sima Hui the most was Zhuge Ming's fallacy in the concept of "people"!
Zhuge Ming actually thinks that a white-skinned person who has no family, no education, and even no words can be counted as a citizen!
Those people can only be regarded as common people!Just uncivilized people!

The people are those who are educated and understand ethical principles.

And the obligation of these people is to lead the uncivilized people!

This is their bounden duty!
But Zhuge Ming believes that it doesn't matter whether he has talent or knowledge, whether he has a family, or even whether he has a name.

Everyone is equal.

The king and his ministers are equal, the princes and families are equal, and the people and their servants are also equal!

The princes and generals are quite kind.

Even Zhuge Ming, who was ignorant, dared to say that in future generations there would be beggars who took over the country and became emperors!

It is simply the greatest absurdity in the world and the greatest absurdity in the world!
It is precisely because Zhuge Ming is so disobedient to the ethical principles that heaven cannot allow him to think about it.

Only then did Sima Hui give him a "mediocre" rating.

Later, he was ridiculed by Cai Mao unscrupulously, Zhuge Yong, Zhuge Yu!
It became the talk of the Jingzhou clan after dinner.

He lowered his head again and looked at Cai Mao's letter.

Sima Hui couldn't help but feel a little self-doubt in his heart.

Could it be that I made a mistake?

As Xunzi said, saints are the accumulation of people.

During the years when he was expelled from Xiangyang, Zhuge Ming accumulated talents and became a wizard who could rival Zhuge Wolong?

However, as soon as this idea appeared, Sima Hui rejected it.

Do not!impossible!
Impossible!

I, Sima Hui, have taught countless disciples throughout my life. I can tell who has great achievements at a glance.

Zhuge Wolong has extraordinary abilities!Be famous forever!
And Zhuge Ming, a mediocre person, has no chance of leaving his name in history!
Liu Bei's military advisor cannot be Zhuge Ming!
Impossible!

……

However, even though Mr. Shui Jing thought so, he was still afraid in his heart.

If Zhuge Yong really became Liu Bei's mastermind, what about these shocking plots?Was it also made by him?
Then calling him Zhuge Yong, wouldn't it be short-sighted?

...............

On Xiangyang City, Zhuge Ming stood with his hands behind his back.

He looked far away in the direction of Xuchang, with a calm expression and a calm expression, showing no trace of joy or sorrow.

Now, it is the turn of winter and spring, and the spring breeze is suddenly warm and then cold.

Zhuge Ming wore a white feather cloak to protect him from the cold.

He closed his eyes lightly and took a deep breath.

The cold air entered his lungs, making his whole body feel "alive".

Along the way, he experienced too many ups and downs.

Now, the pain is finally over.

The chess game he has paved has begun, and all the princes have entered the game.

And now, he is waiting for this very important chess piece in his hand.

Zhuge Ming held a letter in his hand.

On the signature line of the letter, there is a name clearly written:
Cao Pi!

Xuchang, the Prime Minister's residence.

Cao Cao was sitting on the throne in the middle hall, with the maid behind him leaning over to assist him.

On the table, there is a table of vegetarian dishes and a bowl of soup.

Prime Minister Cao held the bowl in one hand and chopsticks in the other, eating slowly.

Although it is an ordinary meal of soup.

But the atmosphere in the entire nave was extremely depressing.

"Clap."

There was a crisp sound, and the rice grains in the chopsticks fell onto the table.

Prime Minister Cao used chopsticks to put the rice balls that fell on the table back into the bowl.

In the peaceful and prosperous times, rice was still expensive.

What's more, in today's troubled times.

Even in a prosperous and peaceful backland place like Xuchang, not all families have access to rice.

Put down the rice bowl in your hand.

The bowls and tables collided. Although there was a slight sound, it made the two people waiting in the central hall feel anxious!
"How are the preparations for the army's food and salary matters going?"

Cao Cao asked in a calm tone.

In the central hall, the official responsible for raising military rations hurriedly laughed and handed over his hands:

"Reporting to the Prime Minister, we have already raised more than half of the funds. In... more than a month, we will be able to raise the entire amount."

Seemingly feeling that the estimated time was too long, the governor temporarily changed his words to more than a month.

However, Cao Cao was still dissatisfied with this progress.

He raised his eyebrows slightly and said nothing, just looked indifferently.

However, it was this plain, emotionless look that scared the fushi to the point where he broke out in a cold sweat.

He repeatedly handed over his hands and changed his words in a hurry:

"One more half month! Half a month must be raised!"

The prime minister then picked up the bowl and continued eating. "Food and salary are the foundation of the army. It's better to be more cautious in raising funds. Let's go down."

The officials of the government, as if they had been pardoned, quickly bowed their hands.

He bowed and exited the central hall, then took out the brocade silk from his sleeve pocket and wiped the sweat on his forehead.

You wouldn't know it if you didn't wipe it, but once you wipe it, the sweat will completely wet the brocade silk!

Fearing in his heart, the official could not help but sigh secretly.

Companion is like a tiger!
Shortly after the palace officials withdrew, the messengers suddenly broke into the prime minister's palace.

"Urgent report from [-] miles away! Urgent report from [-] miles away!"

Hoarse shouts echoed throughout the Prime Minister's Mansion.

The messengers held the tokens and the journey was smooth.

When they reached the middle hall, the messenger said in a hoarse voice:

"I inform you, Prime Minister, that Liu Bei's five troops have taken Guiyang! The territory of Jingzhou is like leaves falling in the autumn wind!"

what? !

Cao Cao's eyebrows widened!

He took the letter presented by the messenger's hands.

After tearing open the seal, it was clearly written on the letter:

"Liu Bei's troops divided into five groups to engulf Jingzhou, and Guan Yu led a hundred thousand Jingzhou navy to contain Zhou Yu."

On the letter paper, the pen strokes are vertical and horizontal.

Between every stroke, the anxiety in the heart of the person writing the letter is revealed.

Cao Cao frowned and clenched the letter in his hand.

Damn Liu Daer, he sent troops so quickly!
The Jingzhou nobles just watched helplessly?

What a bunch of trash!
I think my army of millions has not yet been organized!
If a million-strong army were approaching Jingzhou at this moment, what would happen to Liu Xuande?

All the nobles in Jingzhou opened the city and surrendered!
Liu Daer, Liu Daer!You are so fast!

Cao Cao hated Xuchang so much that it was so far away from Jingzhou that it was difficult for soldiers and horses to get there!

Liu Bei occupied Jingzhou and sent fewer troops, which would not help. If he could not win Jingzhou in one fell swoop, it would actually increase Liu Bei's momentum!
If you want the army to go south, there are many soldiers and horses, and the hierarchical relationships are complicated.

It’s hard to get it together in the short term!

I thought that Liu Bei's timid temperament and occupying the land in Jingzhou could only do his best to mediate among the Jingzhou nobles.

Even if you really have the courage to send troops, you will never be so quick!
wrong!

It’s not Liu Da’er who is brave!
But the strategist behind him!

Suddenly, an idea flashed in Cao Cao's mind.

He once drank wine with Liu Bei and discussed heroes. He knew that Liu Bei was ambitious, but he also knew that Liu Bei was timid and cautious.

Such a radical move is definitely not what Liu Bei would have thought of!

Guan Yu and Zhang Fei are even more impossible!

Then there are only Liu Bei’s military advisors!
Okay, okay, I am alone in Xuchang raising troops and horses to release the news, hoping to scare the Jingzhou nobles.

But I can't bear to think that you, a little strategist, took advantage of the loophole and took the advantage!
Thinking of this, Prime Minister Cao felt both hatred and admiration.

I hate that people like this can't be used for themselves.

What I admire is Zhuge Ming's ruthless vision in assessing the situation and his bold decision-making that dares to take action!

When I think about it, Liu Bei can still use this person's hand to mediate with him in the future.

Cao Cao couldn't help but have a headache.

He raised his hand to his forehead and ordered:

"Inform Xun You, Jia Xu and others of this matter!"

………………

Xuchang, Military Advisor's Mansion.

After receiving the news from the prime minister, Xun You immediately summoned all the military advisors to gather together.

Now is the time for them to make plans and solve problems for the Prime Minister.

Xun You unfolded the letter sent by the messenger and read it with several people.

When they read what the letter said clearly, everyone's eyes widened in shock and they gasped!
"This Liu Bei is so brave, he actually swallowed Jingzhou!"

"Isn't he afraid that the Jingzhou nobles will unite to fight against him?"

"The gentry in Jingzhou have been entrenched for many years, and each family has raised soldiers and armor. Taken together, there are between [-] and [-]!"

"Liu Bei sent troops, it was really unexpected!"

Zhong Yao was shocked again and again. He really didn't expect Liu Bei to send troops so quickly!
In this situation, in this situation, all anyone wants to do is to establish a firm foothold first, and then recharge their batteries before planning a war!
Liu Bei had only been stationed in Jingzhou for a short time before he immediately sent out troops.

This is not brave at all, this is clearly gambling!

Cheng Yu shook his head and sighed:

"Look at Liu Bei's route of sending troops. Five armies and horses advance in parallel. At the same time, he also sent out [-] Jingzhou navy to delay Zhou Yu!"

"Using troops like this solves Zhou Yu's worries in Changsha. The five-pronged army can advance quickly without giving others time to react!"

"Soldiers are valuable and quick, this is like using soldiers like a god!"

Chen Qun also agreed with Cheng Yu's point of view.

He opened his mouth and said:
"There is no doubt that the formation and the intention of sending out troops were all done by Zhuge!"

"I really can't believe what kind of person can have such vision and means!"

"If you don't move, you will be done. If you move, you will definitely pick the fruit. It will never be empty!"

"If you don't make a song, you're done, it's a blockbuster!"

"It's really impressive!"

Xun You glanced at Jia Xu and found that this guy still looked like he was refusing to speak.

After punching Jia Xu on the shoulder, Xun You said:
"Wen He, stop holding it in your arms and talk about it."

After spending many days together, Jia Xu also let down his guard a little.

He frowned at first, then relaxed, then frowned again.

"Oh, Wen He, what do you mean, you made me wait so impatiently!"

Zhong Yao couldn't wait, Jia Xu didn't speak, as if Zhong Yao had a breath in his chest that couldn't be released.

After being urged, Jia Xu slowly spoke:
"I'm thinking that no matter how fast Liu Bei's troops are, the Jingzhou nobles should also respond."

"But right now, all the Jingzhou nobles are pretending to be dead and turning a blind eye!"

"I think Liu Bei must have reached some kind of alliance with the Jingzhou nobles."

"Or maybe the Jingzhou nobles have collectively chosen to support Liu Bei!"

"And the driving force behind all this is that Zhuge Military Advisor!"

"If that's the case, then Liu Bei doesn't just have these armors on the surface. He actually owns the entire Jingzhou!"

"If we want to swallow up the three counties occupied by Cai Hao and Zhang Yun again!"

"The six most prosperous counties among the nine counties in Jingxiang and Jingxiang all fell into the hands of Liu Bei!"

"By then, Liu Bei will no longer be a lost dog running around! He will become a great prince who can be equal to the Prime Minister!"

After hearing what Jia Xu said, everyone came back to their senses!

Yes, this war is over, Liu Bei completely controls Jingxiang!

As it develops, its strength will be incomparable!

For a long time, the five people sighed in unison.

"Hey……"

"I'm afraid this time going south, it will be another battle no less than Guandu!"

“It’s even more difficult than Guandu!”

………………

Xuchang, the imperial palace.

The little emperor Liu Xie sat on the dragon bed, his face as sinking as water.

The personal supervisor beside him was kneeling on the ground, not daring to make a sound.

The maids and palace servants all bowed to the ground.

Everyone knows that His Majesty the Emperor is really in a bad mood.

At the court, Prime Minister Cao Cao's words made him extremely angry.

Liu Xie is not a fool. How could he not see Cao Cao's ambition?
This world belongs to our Liu family!

Cao Cao!Cao Mengde!Cao thief!
You traitor with the heart of a second minister!
Why is there no real hero in the world who can defeat you!
Why is there no powerful person in our country to help?
However, even though he was extremely angry with Cao Cao in his heart.

In the court, he still had to pretend to be well-behaved and moved in order to relax Cao Cao's defense.

Liu Xie knew that he, the emperor, existed in name only!
If he dares to be disobedient, Cao Cao will not show mercy!
At the beginning, the clothing edict was an example!

His own imperial brother, the young emperor Liu Bian who was used as a pawn by Dong Zhuo, is also an example!
I want to live, I must live!

As long as I am still alive, there is still hope for the big man!

There must be someone capable in this world who can defeat Cao Cao and defeat his Cao family!
"Your Majesty... Your Majesty, please calm down and pay attention to the dragon body..."

The personal supervisor felt sorry for Long Ti and whispered comfort.

When Liu Xie heard this, he forced a smile:

"When do I get angry? Why do I get angry?"

"I'm not angry, how can I be angry?"

In order to survive, in order to keep hope for the Han family.

Liu Xie still had to pretend to be well-behaved even though he was behind the curtains in the palace.

Even if your anger reaches the extreme, you must suppress it.

Because he didn't know who in this palace could be trusted and who could be trusted.

When the personal eunuch saw that His Majesty was so frightened by the Prime Minister, he burst into tears:

"Your Majesty! Your Majesty...!"

Liu Xie put his hands on the dragon bed, spread his legs and looked up at the dome with carved dragons and phoenixes.

"Your Majesty...hehehe, what a wonderful Majesty..."

Liu Xie had great ambitions in his heart.

Uncle Emperor!I hope you defeat Cao Cao in Jingzhou!

Give me back my great man!

Uncle Emperor, a big man, I’m all relying on you!

(End of this chapter)