Ji Han Da Sima

Chapter 590 Going to Jianghuai
The first month of the first year of Jianxing.

Liu Bei died of illness last year and the reign name was not allowed to be changed. Today is the first month of the year. In order to show his determination to make contributions to the Han Dynasty, Liu Chan took Jianxing as his reign name.

In the palace in Wuhan, Liu Chan and his ministers studied the current situation in Jianghuai.

Guan Xing pointed to the map and said: "Since General Chaoqi led his troops to Jianghuai and defeated the bandit army for the first time, allowing Cao Pi to besiege Zhongli and Xiapi is not a long-term strategy."

Liu Chan frowned slightly and said: "Da Sima Yan, Cao Pi led the Chinese people to go south. The morale of his army is very high, so it is not suitable to fight with him. If you want to defeat the rebel army, you can only wear out the enemy with fortified cities. Wait until the enemy's morale is exhausted and the morale of the army is weakened. Then, with the power of thunder, he struck a fatal blow."

"Zhongli and Xiapi have been holding on for nearly five months, and I'm afraid they don't know how long they can hold on. The situation in Xiapi is acceptable, but Xiahou is still flooded, and it took a lot of time to build the equipment."

Guan Xing was a little helpless and said: "Zhongli City was facing the front of the Wei army. Cao Xiu filled in the outer trench, then broke through the city with his chargers, and then built mountains. If it hadn't been for General Xu's brave strategy, Zhongli City would have been taken by the enemy. Today. The chariot and cavalry generals are standing still. I wonder if they have other strategies or are afraid of the enemy and refuse to fight! "

Lu Xun stood still for a long time. Apart from the lieutenant generals who thought he was incompetent, many armchair strategists in the capital believed that Lu Xun was as afraid of the enemy as a rat and did not dare to fight.

Liao Li looked at a group of young ministers and said proudly: "Your Majesty, the generals of chariots and cavalry are cowardly, how can they use them to block the army by themselves? If Zhongli and Xiapi are defeated by the bandits today, Jianghuai may no longer belong to our army."

"Wait a moment!"

Liu Chan glanced at Liao Li and said calmly: "The situation is not clear yet. When Da Sima chooses a chariot and cavalry general to go on an expedition, he must have some regard for his ability. Let's take a look at Jianghuai for now~"

Before Liu Chan could finish speaking, Zhou Buyi came with a memorial and said, "Your Majesty, the Jianghuai generals have submitted a memorial!"

"Memorial?"

"But what about the war?" Liu Chan asked curiously.

"Exactly!"

Liu Chan opened the memorial and read it carefully. The more he looked at it, the more he frowned and his expression became less good-looking.

"Your Majesty, the situation in Jianghuai is not optimistic?" Guan Xing asked.

Liu Chan handed the memorial to everyone and said in a low voice: "Huo Zhendong and the generals jointly submitted the memorial to impeach the general Chariot and Cavalry, saying that his efforts were ineffective. A few days ago, troops were raised to seize the Shaoyangzhou pontoon bridge again, but the enemy used fire ships again. When the army was defeated, a strong wind suddenly rose. General Deng Xian was defeated and killed, and thousands of soldiers were killed and injured. "

"what!"

Several ministers on the left and right began to whisper among themselves, analyzing the memorial, or discussing Lu Xun's military talents.

When Liao Li saw that the situation was as he said, his expression became more and more proud, and he smiled and said: "The land chariots and cavalry are timid. In the battle of Hanzhong in the past, they made great achievements because they defended the city and did not leave. Now when we are fighting against a strong enemy with a small number, how dare we go out easily. Now all the soldiers The general is well aware that land, chariots and cavalry are insufficient, so he has sent his Majesty the message. How could Your Majesty not accept your words of wisdom?"

"Shizhong Liao, how can it be wrong that the Grand Sima will order the land chariots and cavalry today?" Guan Xing retorted.

How dare Da Sima say that his troops are used correctly? "

Liao Li stroked his beard and sneered, and said: "In the past, Your Majesty took Shouchun from the words of Da Sima, but the army retreated due to an epidemic, and even lost the generals. If it were not for the enemy's faulty arrangements, Da Sima would have been trapped in Huaibei in the north and would not be able to return south. As young gentlemen, you need to know that no one is perfect and no general is invincible.”

Since Liu Chan came to the throne, many old ministers have been promoted. For example, Wang Can was the Secretary Supervisor, responsible for drafting edicts issued by the emperor and the Shangshutai. Although Ma Liang was a servant, he was appointed as a minister, and he and Fei Guan were in charge of the Shangshutai. Today, Follow Zhuge Liang on his western expedition.

Liao Liyi is a servant, his official position has not been promoted, and his title has not changed. In addition, Liao Li served Liu Chan together with Zhuge Qiao, Huo Yi, Zhou Buyi and other second generation officials.

Sometimes Liao Li saw that he was not as favored as the younger second generation, and it became increasingly difficult for his heart to accept this. Although he did not dare to say anything blatantly, he often taught young servants a lesson because he was an elder. Due to Liao Li's identity, the young attendant dared to be angry but did not dare to speak.

Liao Li cupped his hands to Liu Chan and encouraged: "Your Majesty, there is a military emergency today, so we should make a decision quickly!"

Liu Chan ignored Liao Li, but looked at Zhou Buji and asked, "Has Grand Sima ever known about this?"

Zhou Buqi replied: "Your Majesty, the Chancellor has reported this matter to Da Sima, but I don't know why Da Sima ignored it and went to the river to fish."

"Fishing on the river?"

Liu Chan looked thoughtful and asked, "Does Grand Sima have any words about when to send troops to fight?"

"Never!"

Zhou Busuo thought for a while and replied: "Da Sima is the same as in the past. He consults with Shangshu Ling about the government and General Zuo about the army."

Liu Chan became increasingly anxious and couldn't help but ask: "Did Grand Sima know that Zhongli's arrows were about to be wiped out, and that Cao Pi, with his troops in Huainan, wanted to defeat Zhongli with all his strength?"

"Da Sima knows all these military information!" Zhou Buji said.

Liu Chan wanted to ask something more, but in order to keep his expression, he stopped talking.

Liao Li saw that Liu Chan was hesitant to speak and said: "Your Majesty, the Grand Sima ignores military affairs and indulges in fishing instead. I might be disgracing the late emperor's entrustment!"

As he said this, Liao Li made a malicious guess and said, "Could it be that the Great Sima was afraid of Cao Pi's soldiers and was afraid of damaging his reputation, so he refused to fight in his former residence in Beijing!"

"Shizhong Liao, be careful what you say!"

Zhuge Qiao said in a deep voice: "Da Sima is not afraid of Cao Cao, how can he be afraid of Cao Pi's military strength now?"

Liu Chan paced slightly and asked, "Where is the commander of Sili School today?"

"In the mansion!"

"good!"

Liu Chan stopped and said, "Let me tell the general to ride with me to the riverside to look for the traces of the great commander. Please stay in the palace. If there is an urgent report from the military and the country, you should follow me." "Nuo. !”

Liu Chan left immediately and asked Zhang Shao to prepare the car, leaving Liao Li, Zhuge Qiao, and Zhou Buyi waiting in the palace.

After Liu Chan left, Liao Li thought he was in a higher position and found a seat to sit down alone. Zhou, Ge and Guan had a close relationship and sat together to discuss matters.

Guan Xing glanced at Liao Li who was not far away, and said with disgust: "Liao Li thinks he is respectful, but he treats us with contempt. Now because of the Lu chariot incident, and then he slandered the great Sima. He relies on his own talent, no wonder he is not favored by all the ministers. Courtesy.”

Zhou Buyi seemed to have some ideas and said with a smile: "Liao Li relies on his talent, why not ask him about his strategy to defeat the enemy. If Da Sima defeats the enemy and wins, contrary to what he said, Liao Li will be shameless and dare to see us from now on. !”

"it is good!"

Zhuge Qiao's eyes lit up and he said: "If I can make him humiliate himself, Liao Li will not dare to speak nonsense again in the future."

The three of them achieved their goal and deliberately went to meet Liao Li with a humble attitude.

"Mr. Liao, we have something that we don't understand. I wonder if you can help us solve it!" Zhuge Qiao lowered his attitude and said respectfully.

Seeing the respectful attitude of the three people, Liao Li felt a little proud and said: "But it doesn't matter, I know everything I know."

Zhuge Qiao asked deliberately: "Given the current situation in Jianghuai, I wonder what Mr. Liao has to say?"

Liao Li said without thinking: "The generals are impeaching Lu Boyan for his excessive use of troops, which shows that he is timid in the face of battle and is as afraid of the enemy as a rat. If he wants to change the situation in Jianghuai, he will send another general to replace him."

"Liao Gong thought Grand Sima made a mistake in choosing Lu Chaqi as his general? Or did he choose someone else as his general?" Zhou Buyi said in a trick.

Liao Li stroked his beard and thought about it and said: "The affairs of today's land chariots and cavalry fully demonstrate the great Sima's ability to recognize people. For example, although his secretary Wang Can has excellent literary talent, he is mostly empty and empty; although Sima Zhi of Wuhan Yin can manage the people peacefully, he can't. Dislike business and focus on agriculture.”

"Looking at Xiang Lang, a mediocre person, he was lucky enough to advance because he worshiped Ma Liang as a saint. However, Ma Liang, a servant, has no great talents and obeys orders without any opinions. When he is reincarnated, he is accompanied by Ma, Wang and Sima. , it will be difficult to prosper the Han Dynasty!”

Liao Li saw that the three people looked respectful and had a humble attitude. The more he spoke, the more energetic he became. Not only did he criticize Lu Xun for his lack of talent, he also criticized Wang Can, Sima Zhi and others. He even criticized Zhuge Liang's appointment of Ma Liang and Xiang Lang for their lack of talent, implicitly criticizing Zhuge Liang's employment level.

Zhuge Qiao sounded more and more angry, but he endured it.

"Liao Gong is outstanding and should be regarded as a great talent in the country!" Guan Xing praised.

"Don't dare!"

Liao Li looked proud, leaned back on the bench, and said: "In the past, Your Majesty used me to govern the county. The people of the county were healthy and bandits were eliminated."

Guan Xing really didn't want to communicate with Liao Liduo, so he found an excuse and retreated with Ge and Tuesday.

After leaving the palace, Zhuge Qiao rolled down his sleeves and said angrily: "Although Liao Lipifu has talent, he has no virtue. The two princes do not use him to govern, not because they are jealous of talents, but because they have no respect for superiors."

They chatted with Liao Li occasionally, and Liao Li often lamented that it was difficult to develop his talent. When Liu Chan first came to the throne, he had a good temper and directly blocked Liao Li's complaints. Liu Chan only listened to Liao Li's words when his words were meaningful.

"Liao Li is so arrogant that he should report it to His Majesty and Grand Sima." Zhou Buyi encouraged.

Zhou Buyi was young and smart, and entered the court at an early age because of his uncle Liu Xian. At first he served Liu Bei, and then he served Liu Chan. I have long been familiar with these political maneuvers.

At Zhou Buyi's instigation, Guan and Ge followed him and decided to report Liao Li to Liu Chan and Huo Jun.

Let’s not talk about the three people causing trouble, now Huo Jun is fishing with a fishing rod.

The river flows slowly eastward. Huo Jun is sitting on the bank of the river, fishing alone. It is very pleasant!

After asking everyone, Liu Chan and his father-in-law Zhang Fei drove to the riverside to look for Huo Jun who was fishing.

After preventing others from disturbing others, Liu Chan took Zhang Fei to the riverside. When he saw Huo Jun fishing in the river, he smiled and said, "Father Zhong is so elegant!"

Huo Jun went out in search of fame. When he saw Liu Chan and Zhang Fei, he immediately abandoned his pole and stood up, saying, "Jun didn't know that your Majesty is here. I am not welcoming you, so I beg your Majesty's forgiveness."

"Uncle Zhong, please excuse me. If I bother you, please don't blame me!"

Liu Chan rushed forward to meet Huo Jun, supported Huo Jun with his hands, and said: "The situation in Zhongli is critical today. The generals of chariots and cavalry sent troops to destroy the bridge, and many soldiers and horses were damaged. Then the generals impeached the generals of chariots and cavalry for this, and wanted to order the court to replace the generals. I don't know. Why didn’t Father Zhong give the reply?”

"hehe!"

Huo Jun smiled a few times and asked, "I wonder what your Majesty thinks Lu Chaqi is capable of?"

Liu Chan pondered for a while and then said: "The land, chariots and cavalry may have military strategies, but they have been stationary for several months, sitting back and watching Cao Pi besiege Zhongli. Many ministers in the court now say that they are as afraid of the enemy as rats, and it is difficult to shoulder the heavy responsibility of holding the enemy."

Huo Jun walked along the bank of the river, looking at the boats passing by in the river, and said with a smile: "Mortal people only know that Lu Boyan is a Confucian scholar, with a scroll in his hand and a gentle face on the outside. But they don't know that he has a ravine in his chest, his mind is as strong as iron, and he knows how to fight. Your Majesty cannot take it lightly."

After saying that, Huo Jun took out the memorial and handed it to Liu Chan, saying: "The reason why I ignore the memorial of the Jianghuai generals now is that Boyan has submitted to me the details of the military use. In addition, there is no need to prepare the memorial of the generals, so I am here. Leave it alone."

"Oh?"

Liu Chan held the memorial in his hand and asked in surprise: "Why did Father Zhong say that there is no need to cook?"

Huo Jun looked at the river and smiled, saying: "The time has come. I will send troops to Jianghuai, so there is no need to cook!"

(End of this chapter)