Ji Han Da Sima

Chapter 498: How are the two emperors of Gao Shi?
Under the warm reception of Zhuge Liang, the envoy Pang Rou stayed in Wuhan for nearly half a month before returning to Wudu from Wuhan. During this period, although Pang Rou was not incited to rebel by the Southern Han Dynasty, she still received a lot of money and was quite pro-Han in her speech and attitude.

Pang Rou completed the task entrusted by Ma Chao and received a large amount of money from the trip, so she returned happily to resume her life.

According to Ma Chao, after returning from Luoyang, he often led his elite cavalry to drill in the name of hunting and stepped up preparations for the uprising. Therefore, when Pang Rou returned to Wudu, Ma Chao immediately summoned him and asked about the results of his trip and what he had seen.

Wudu County, in the government office.

Pang Rou handed over the letter written by Liu Bei and said: "Liu Gong is generous and benevolent, and Liu Gong agrees to all the requests made by the envoy. He worships the envoy as the general of chariots and cavalry, and also as the shepherd of Yongzhou. In order to help our army in the attack, Pang Rou handed over the letter written by Liu Bei. In Guanzhong, Liu Gong has ordered Bashu to allocate grain and grass to the envoy."

Ma Chao browsed Liu Bei's letters and couldn't help but smile and said: "Liu Xuande can give up money and food for high-ranking officials. He is indeed a man with great ambitions. However, except for money and food, most of the other things are useless."

Pang Rou spoke appropriately, raised her hands and said: "Your Majesty, Mr. Liu has promised to order the general to garrison Huaili. If he can go down to Guanlong, Yongzhou Mu should do as he says!"

Ma Chao looked slightly disdainful. If Liu Bei really captured Guanlong, would he allow him to occupy Guanzhong? Most of the official positions he has been worshiped by now are just because Liu Bei wanted to use his strength to conquer Guanzhong.

Ma Chao put down the letter and asked: "Cao Cao's soldiers were like gods and commanded the world. Liu Xuande was defeated by Cao Cao several times and went into exile. However, Liu Xuande was only an old soldier from Zhuo County. How could he seize control of the south and fulfill the duties of Emperor Shizu? "

Pang Rou pondered for a while and said: "Rou went to Wuhan, and Liu Gong gathered his close friends to greet him. Every time he went to a banquet, from evening to dawn, his words were pleasant and could make people follow him. He was open and honest, had nothing to hide, had no pedantic etiquette, and was broad-minded. There is a degree, which is the same as that of Emperor Gao. Therefore, people often say that Liu Gong has the legacy of Emperor Gao and can win people's hearts."

"I report to you that Liu Gong was defeated and went into exile. When he rushed to the new countryside, he had only a few thousand soldiers. However, he fiercely attacked Guan, Zhang, and Zhao without abandoning them. The two military governors were willing to follow him. This should be the case when the dragon is shallow on the beach and is trapped for a while. ”

Liu Bang raised troops in Peixian County, defeated the Qin army in Henan, and then defeated Han Dynasty. At present, Nanyang has less than 10,000 soldiers. Liu Bang single-handedly broke through Xianyang from Wuguan and had 100,000 soldiers, becoming second only to Xiang Yu. If Liu Bang couldn't fight, where would the king of Han come from?

Ma Chao looked displeased and asked: "As you said, Liu Xuande was supposed to establish the Han Dynasty, so why did he waste his time in Wuhan?"

In Ma Chao's view, being able to fight is the most important thing for a monarch. In the eyes of literati, Liu Bang was able to bring peace to the world because of Han Xin. But in Ma Chao's eyes, Liu Bang could still fight without Han Xin.

"Emperor Gao raised his army in his twilight years and fought hard for eight years to dominate the world; Emperor Shizu prospered the Han Dynasty in his prime, and became emperor in his forties. If Liu Xuande had the ability of his two ancestors, why did he live in Wu and Chu in his sixties?"

"So when it comes to generals, Liu Xuande is not as good as Cao Cao, let alone the two ancestors Gao and Shi. Why do you have such a high reputation?"

Pang Rou praised: "Liu Gong sent his troops to Wu and Yue. He defeated Wu and Yue in every battle, and his reputation increased greatly. All the heroes from Jianghuai and Jianghuai followed him. When Liu Qi died of illness, all the officials welcomed Liu Gong as the leader, which was a great event for the ancestors to rise in Hebei."

"How to prove it?" Ma Chao asked with a frown.

"Although Emperor Gaozu conquered the world because of Han Xin, when he raised his army, he defeated Wei, went to Nanyang, advanced and occupied the Pass and Han, and overthrew the Qin Dynasty. The ancestors rose up in Hebei, wiped out all the heroes in the world, promoted the Han Dynasty, quelled the chaos, and re-established the Han Dynasty. Liu Xuande would have been almost captured by Cao Cao if Huo Jun had not defeated him at Jinkou."

Pang Rou gritted her teeth and said: "Emperors Gao and Shi are both extraordinary people. Emperor Shizu is brilliant and brave, and he is outstanding in the world. Even Emperor Gao has shortcomings compared with him. Emperor Gao has a broad-minded and open-minded nature, and he can win people's hearts. The three heroes, Han and Xiao, brought peace to the world."

"Liu Gong has the legacy of Emperor Gao, but does not have the civil and military talents of the ancestors, and is also weaker than Emperor Gao. Therefore, Emperor Gao can conquer the world with three heroes, but Liu Gong can only rule the south with Ge, Huo and Fa."

This answer satisfied Ma Chao. Liu Bei could win people's hearts, but his civil and military skills were not as good as those of Liu Bang. Therefore, he was able to gain half of the country instead of restoring the Han Dynasty. Ma Chao stroked his beard and groaned, asking: "How do Huo, Ge, and Fa compare with the three great heroes?"

"Huo Jungai had Han and Bai Zhitao, and he used his own strength to raise the navy, and he would divert the army to expand Wuhuai. Rou came to see him, and instead of discussing military affairs, Huo Du knew it well, and all the generals in the capital respected him. You know The political ability to govern the people is unparalleled by Han and Bai, and has the ability of Wu and Shang."

Pang Rou told what he saw when he entered the capital and praised: "Prime Minister Ge is a man of control and Xiao's style. Rewards should not be far away, and punishments should not be close. No titles should be given without merit, and punishments should not be avoided by high power. That's right. But if you have a plan, you will know how to change, you will manage the officials and the people will be safe, the country will be rich but the punishment will be clear, and you will not be able to live up to your expectations."

"The Hou Hou of Liu is planning and winning, and he is invisible. He has high ambitions and tranquility, and possesses both talents and virtues. The Dharma Lord is greedy for fame and only cares about merit. His virtue is like Chen Ping but not as good as that of the Hou Hou. He has wonderful strategies and strategies, but it is difficult to win a victory thousands of miles away. It seems possible to be Chen Ping, but it is difficult to be Liuhou."

In today's Southern Han Dynasty, some people say that Liu Bei has the legacy of the great ancestor, and some people use the hero of the early Western Han Dynasty to replace him as a minister, as a joke. Huo and Gebi are Han and Xiao, and many scholars agree with them. However, when Fazheng is compared to Zhang Liang, people often criticize him, and instead compare him to Chen Ping.

Ma Chao stood up and walked around, sighing and saying: "As Ruo Qing said, Liu Xuande supported Wu and Chu because he won Huo and Ge. If one person is lost, Liu Xuande's arm will be broken. If you want to win the world, you need outstanding people. Cao Cao won two Xun and Guo Jia Yi brought peace to China, Liu Xuande conquered Huo and Ge and conquered the south. But where are my heroes?"

Pang Rou hesitated a little and said: "Looking at the current situation, it may be difficult for you to take advantage of the chaos. Liu Gong can win people's hearts, so it is better to serve him for the time being. If you can prosper the Han Dynasty, you will not lose the position of making a prince and dividing the country. "

Ma Chao sneered a few times and said: "If Emperor Gaozu was still alive, I would hold the whip for Han Peng. When I meet Emperor Shizu, I should be like the Dou family who returned to the west of the river. When I meet Cao Mengde and Liu Xuande now, I should compete with them and break up. Wouldn’t it be nice to have the land sealed?”

Pang Rou was silent. Cao and Liu were not very kind to him, but Ma Chao treated him as a confidant. Now Ma Chao wants to take the opportunity to break the ground and become king, so he can only assist Ma Chao and hope that Ma Chao can succeed.

"Ge Xianglin said goodbye, please make an appointment with Lu Xun to raise troops as soon as possible to avoid being noticed by the Cao family. If you are asked to raise troops, Liu Gong will raise his troops out of Xiangfan and go to Wancheng soon. Then he will raise his troops to Wuguan and enter. Guanzhong, the three armies gather together in Guanzhong," Pang Rou said.

"Not urgent!"

Ma Chao paced and thought, and said: "In the depth of winter, the rivers have dried up and it is difficult to transport water, and the grain supplies from Bashu have not yet arrived, so it is not suitable to start an uprising for the time being. Let me write to Lu Xun and discuss in detail the matter of soldiers, food and horses. By spring and summer When the troops are strong and the horses are strong, the food and supplies are abundant, and the river transportation is accessible, we will start the war at the scheduled time."

Pang Rou asked worriedly: "The envoy wants to take Longyou, but Liu Gong orders the envoy to leave Chencang. How should we deal with it now?"

"It's easy!"

Ma Chao laughed softly and said, "When I went to Luoyang, I told Lu Xun that he was planning to launch an expedition to the north, which would attract Cao Zhen's movements. At that time, our army raised troops to march north and pretended to leave Chencang with a partial army. I led my elite infantry and cavalry to march westward and quickly raided the upper reaches. K'ien, surrender the three counties on the right side of Long and blockade the Long Road."

Pang Rou frowned and thought, and asked: "As the general said, Lu Xun's troops will be intercepted by the Wei army. What should we do when our army conquers Longyou?"

Ma Chao was full of confidence, walked with his hands behind his hands, and said with a smile: "Let's take a look at the situation in Guanzhong at that time."

"promise!"

(End of this chapter)