Three Kingdoms: Heir of Wolong, my father-in-law is Guan Gong

Chapter 43: Cherish your life when doing big things, forget your righteousness when you see small gains

Zhuge Qiao then informed Guan Yu of the arrival of the four generals from Xichuan at Jiangling City: "General Zuo sent four generals to Jiangling City."

"They are Zong Yu, Deng Zhi, Fu Xu, and Wang Ping, a newly recruited man from Brazil County in Hanzhong."

"Before I came to Shuizhai, I had reached an agreement with Grand Administrator Mi: Fu Wei would stay in Jiangling City to assist Grand Administrator Mi in commanding the troops; Zong Yu would go to Gong'an City to assist General Shi in commanding the troops."

"Although Wang Ping surrendered for the first time, he is cautious and knowledgeable about military affairs, so I asked him to accompany me on the Northern Expedition."

"Deng Zhi once served as the governor of Guanghan. During his tenure, he was honest, rigorous, and accomplished in governance. He also followed General Zuo and participated in the Battle of Hanzhong. He was brave and knowledgeable in military affairs."

"I intend to let Deng Zhi replace Fan You, the prefect of Yidu, and join Yidu generals Zhan Yan and Chen Feng to garrison the three counties of Yidu."

Guan Yu couldn't help but frown: "The governor of Yidu was originally Meng Da. After Meng Da was ordered to go north to Fangling, he recommended Fan You to temporarily act as the governor of Yidu. Guan also agreed to this."

"If Fan You is replaced at this time, Meng Da may become suspicious. It is better to let Deng Zhi go to Yidu County to assist Fan You in organizing the troops."

"Does Aqiao think that Fan You is useless?"

Zhuge Qiao nodded: "When I passed through Yidu County, I met Fan You once."

"Fan You is the same as Liao Li. He is fierce in appearance but weak in heart. He lacks courage. He cherishes his life when doing big things and forgets his righteousness when he sees small gains."

"If there is a sudden crisis, Fan You will most likely abandon the city and flee like Liao Li."

"General Zuo established Yidu County in the past, which governed the three counties of Yidao, Xiling and Yishan. In addition to appeasing the Yi people, it was also because Yidu County was the only place where Nanjun entered Sichuan."

"As long as Yidu County is there, even if Sun Quan uses all his national power to steal Jingzhou, General Zuo will still be able to hear the news and send troops to Jingzhou to help."

"If Fan You neglects Yidu County's defense just because he was recommended by Meng Da, I privately think this is not prudent enough."

Lü Meng crossed the river in white clothes, took Nanjun first, then Yidu, and quickly captured Fangling and Nanxiang counties, directly blocking all Guan Yu's retreat routes.

Zhuge Qiao naturally would not let this happen again.

Whether it is Jiangling City and Gong'an City in Nanjun, or the three counties of Yidu, they must be garrisoned by capable generals.

The reason why Liu Feng was allowed to garrison his troops in Zigui was to help Yidu County quickly.

When it comes to specific defense, Zhuge Qiao has never fought in a war and has no experience in military affairs. Even if he has read the art of war, he can only talk about it on paper.

If a defensive strategy is formulated, Zhuge Qiao can deploy Jingzhou's defense to be airtight as long as he has available generals.

When a scholar leads an army, he does not need to personally lead the army in battle. He only needs to use generals reasonably, and that is enough.

Zhuge Qiao's views on Jingzhou's defense deployment were so logical and rigorous that even Guan Yu, who had experienced many battles, couldn't help but be a little more amazed.

"Aqiao's understanding of military strategy is somewhat like that of a military advisor."

"In that case, according to Aqiao's advice, Deng Zhi is ordered to go to Yidu County and temporarily act as the governor of Yidu."

"Fan You transferred him to Jiangling City for his use."

"Guan gave Fan You the opportunity to make meritorious deeds. Even Meng Da had nothing to say."

Guan Yu quickly made a decision.

When Meng Da recommended Fan You, Guan Yu did not know Fan You as a person. He only agreed to let Fan You temporarily act as the governor of Yidu based on his trust in Meng Da.

Zhuge Qiao also said that Fan You was fierce in appearance and weak in appearance, and lacked courage, so he was not suitable to be the governor of Yidu.

Relatively speaking, Guan Yu trusted Zhuge Qiao more.

Seeing that Guan Yu agreed to the exchange of Yidu governor, Zhuge Qiao also breathed a sigh of relief.

As soon as Liu Feng's troops arrived in Zigui and Zhuge Qiao went to Zigui to lobby Liu Feng, Jingzhou's defense was basically ready.

"As long as Nanjun and Yidu can be defended, even if Cao Cao and Sun Quan come with all their strength, General Zuo can go south from the Han River and the Yangtze River respectively." "This Jingzhou cannot be given up!"

"Not only must we not give it away, but the counties and counties in Jingzhou occupied by Cao Cao and Sun Quan must also be returned!"

Zhuge Qiao raised the corners of his mouth slightly.

there is always a solution to a problem.

It is actually difficult for Zhuge Qiao to predict how far the Jingzhou game will progress.

perhaps.

This will become a great melee comparable to Guandu and Chibi since the late Han Dynasty.

"Ah Qiao, if you are free today, you can come to the house for a family banquet." Guan Yu interrupted Zhuge Qiao's thoughts: "You have been in Jiangling City not long ago, and Feng Ji and you have not met before. Today Just in time to meet."

Zhuge Qiao was slightly startled: "Your Majesty, is there something wrong with this? It's too early to meet and it's against etiquette."

Before Zhuge Qiao finished speaking, Guan Yu Danfeng's eyes suddenly opened, and he half-smiled: "Ah Qiao, when you asked Zhang Bao to deliver the letter, did you ever think about whether it was against etiquette and law?"

During the recent period, Zhang Bao would run to Guan Yu's inner courtyard almost every day.

At the beginning, Guan Yu didn't think there was any problem.

After all, Zhang Bao had a good relationship with Guan Xing, so Zhang Bao had to call Guan Yu second uncle. It was normal for Zhang Bao to go to the inner courtyard to greet Guan Yu's wife, Mrs. Hu.

But after a long time, Guan Yu noticed the clues.

Zhang Bao doesn't look like someone who greets him every day, and given the relationship between the two families, there is no need to be so formal.

Guan Yu asked Mrs. Hu and found out that Zhang Bao sent letters to Guan Feng for Zhuge Qiao every day, and Guan Feng would prepare the reply letters in advance for Zhang Bao to bring to Zhuge Qiao.

Zhuge Qiao and Guan Feng, the soon-to-be couple, are almost becoming pen pals.

Guan Yu originally wanted to reprimand Zhuge Qiao, but then he thought about it, a war was about to break out in Jingzhou.

With the war going on, it can take as little as three months or as long as six months, so it is difficult to determine the wedding date.

Zhuge Qiao was about to go on an expedition with the army again, so it seemed inappropriate to be too formal.

So after discussing with Mrs. Hu, Guan Yu decided to invite Zhuge Qiao to a family dinner so that Zhuge Qiao and Guan Feng could meet officially.

When Zhuge Qiao heard Guan Yu talk about delivering the letter, he suddenly felt embarrassed that his father-in-law had caught him on a private date.

"There is a rumor in the public that I am at odds with you, so I privately thought..." Zhuge Qiao subconsciously took two steps back after being glared at by Guan Yu's Danfeng eyes.

"You know it's private, who can know?" Guan Yu interrupted Zhuge Qiao's excuse again and shouted softly: "This matter is settled, you come to the banquet tonight. If you don't come, don't come again in the future. .”

Zhuge Qiao stood upright instantly.

Can’t go anymore?

How can this work!
  "Your Majesty, my nephew is just joking." Zhuge Qiao changed his tone in an instant. My father-in-law was about to get angry. You must praise him!
  "Go and prepare yourself, and dress decently." Guan Yu closed his red phoenix eyes and waved his hand.

If the person in front of him was not Zhuge Qiao, Guan Yu would have beaten him with such a change of expression.

Zhuge Qiao bowed and quickly left the commander's tent.

Thinking of tonight's banquet, Zhuge Qiao couldn't help but feel a little hotter.

That was my soon-to-be daughter-in-law, my pen pal who had corresponded with her for many days, and I finally had a chance to meet.

(End of this chapter)