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

Chapter 84: Fa Zheng follows Zhuge Qiao’s backup plan (725)

"Who is it?" Liu Bei's eyes were slightly stern.

Zhuge Liang said in a concentrated voice: "Shang Shuling, the general guarding the army, the law is filial and upright!"

Liu Bei hesitated: "Xiaozhi fell ill in Hanzhong and is currently recuperating in the mansion. Isn't it inappropriate to ask Xiaozhi to go to Yong'an with him at this time?"

Fazheng knew little about Liu Bei's layout in Jingzhou.

It wasn't that Liu Bei didn't trust Fa Zheng, but that Liu Bei didn't want Fa Zheng to work too hard, so he let Fa Zheng rest at home to recuperate.

Even the official duties that Shangshu Ling was responsible for were not formally handed over to Fa Zheng for fear of exhausting Fa Zheng.

When he was in Hanzhong, Liu Bei became red-eyed and refused to go to the battlefield.

In order to admonish Liu Bei, Fazheng stood directly in front of Liu Bei, turned his back on Cao Bing's bow and arrow, and even said, "If my lord wants to die, please let me die first."

Therefore, in Liu Bei's heart, Fa Zheng's status is very high.

Zhuge Liang is like Xiao He by Liu Bang's side, allowing Liu Bei to go on an expedition without worries; Fa is like Zhang Liang by Liu Bang's side, allowing Liu Bei to have someone who can make informed decisions when he is out on an expedition.

Zhuge Liang said tactfully: "Your Majesty, I also know that allowing Xiaozhi to go into battle while sick is against the friendship between the king and his ministers."

"However, the changes in Jingzhou are complicated. Except for Xiaozhi, no one can help the king make decisions in Yong'an."

"Xiaozhi is on good terms with Meng Da again. With Xiaozhi in Yong'an, Meng Da will definitely help Yun Chang with all his heart."

Liu Bei frowned and understood Zhuge Liang's metaphor: "What the military advisor means is that Meng Da will not listen to Yunchang's orders?"

Zhuge Liang considered his words: "Although Meng Da has general talents, he relies on his talents and skills. Now that he has become mediocre and arrogant, he may not be convinced by Yun Chang."

"Yun Chang is a man, and he has always only respected humble sages and heroic heroes. He may not look down on Meng Da."

"The most taboo thing in military service is disputes between generals. If you have filial piety and go to Yong'an together, you may be able to avoid disputes."

"Normally, nothing happens to each town, but now the situation in Jingzhou is complicated and there is no room for any omissions."

"Your Majesty, please think carefully!"

Liu Bei frowned even more.

Zhuge Liang seemed to be evenly matched, neither favoring Meng Da nor Guan Yu, and only told Liu Bei the overall situation.

However, what he said was a distrust of Meng Da.

Liu Bei has already arrived in Yong'an, but Meng Daru still has a dispute with Guan Yu. Does Meng Da look down on Liu Bei?

"Although the military advisor didn't say it clearly, are you still a little bit upset about Kuai Qi's death?"

"Aqiao also said that he was worried that Feng'er would have a dispute with Meng Da, so he suggested that Feng'er go to Zigui."

"Mengda is such a person, he has a headache."

Liu Bei suddenly felt a headache.

As this family's business grows, it becomes increasingly difficult to reconcile the interests of everyone under its command.

Liu Bei also wanted to select talented people with extraordinary virtues and abilities, so that all his subordinates, both civil and military, could live in harmony.

However, the fact is that Liu Bei is short of people and has no choice.

Therefore, when Liao Li made a big mistake in Changsha, Liu Bei still appointed Liao Li as the governor of Bajun.

It's not that Liu Bei didn't want to punish Liao Li, but if he punished Liao Li, there would be fewer talented people willing to serve Liu Bei.

There are only so many big cats and kittens, they are good if they are useful, but why are you picky?

If Mi Zhu, Mi Fang, and Zhuge Qiao had not jointly signed a letter to impeach Pan Jun, and the situation in Jingzhou did not allow for mistakes, Liu Bei would not even want to replace Pan Jun.

Ma Liang is talented, but now that he has gone to Jingzhou, Liu Bei will have one less available talent around him.

After all, there is still a shortage of people!

Think about it for a long time.

Liu Bei decided to ask Fazheng what he thought before making a decision, so he sent Chen to ask Fazheng.

Zhuge Liang also knew that this matter could not be rushed and waited for the arrival of Fa Zheng.

Fa Zheng came very quickly. When he heard that Liu Bei was summoning him, Fazheng didn't even bother to enjoy his concubine's singing and dancing.

"Your Majesty!"

"Huh? The military advisor is here too?"

Fazheng bowed to Liu Bei and was surprised to see Zhuge Liang was also present. He couldn't help but exclaimed.

Sensing the unusual Dharma rectification, his face became serious.

Liu Bei looked at Zhuge Liang with some embarrassment. Liu Bei couldn't say anything about letting Fazheng go to war while sick.

Zhuge Liang secretly sighed: "Be filial and upright, your Majesty wants to raise your troops to live in peace forever."

"Yong'an?" Fazheng was stunned for a moment, and soon figured out the reason: "Does the king want to raise troops to Yong'an to suppress Jiangling?"

"I can't hide it from Xiaozhi, I do have this intention." Liu Bei winked at Zhuge Liang frequently.

Military advisor, it was you who proposed to let Xiaozhi go to Yong'an despite his illness. If you don't say it, why are you still waiting for me to say it?
  Seeing the difference in the atmosphere, Fazheng suddenly felt confused: "Your Majesty, military advisor, what kind of riddle are you trying to solve?"

Zhuge Liang deliberately pretended not to see Liu Bei's eyes: "I want to stay in Chengdu to raise money and food. The king lacks counselors who can make wise decisions."

"I wonder if Xiaozhi is in Chengdu. Is there anyone familiar with the talent who can recommend it to the king?"

Fazheng put his hands on his hands and said: "Your Majesty is short of counselors, why not just tell me! I will accompany your Majesty to Yong'an, why bother recommending others!"

Zhuge Liang said worriedly: "Xiao Zhi, you are now the minister, how can you leave lightly? What's more, you are still sick."

Zhuge Liang said this beautifully, first talk about public matters, then talk about personal matters.

Shangshu Ling cannot take care of people in front of them, and stay behind if they are sick. Once this order is changed, the feeling will be different.

Fazheng said smoothly: "Military advisor, you also know that I am ill, so you can't hand over the official duties of the minister to me now, right?"

"I heard that Yong'an has beautiful scenery and beautiful mountains and clear waters. It is a good place for recuperation."

"This official business will not be delayed, and this recuperation will not be delayed. I can also make decisions for the king."

“The best of all three!”

Liu Bei looked at Zhuge Liang in shock, is it that simple?
  Zhuge Liang smiled back.

There was a pause.

Fazheng said again: "The king wants to raise troops for Yong'an, so we can't tell the outside world directly, otherwise Xu Wangfu and others will definitely object."

"It is better to secretly mobilize troops to Yong'an first, and the king will leave Chengdu on the pretext of inspecting the counties. When the deal is done, King Xu and others will not be able to oppose it."

Fa Zheng is a very shrewd person.

Although Liu Bei and Zhuge Liang spoke tactfully, Fazheng had already guessed Liu Bei's true intention of going to Yong'an.

Raising troops to suppress Jiangling is superficial, but worrying about the war in Xiangfan is the core.

"Xiaozhi, I'm worried about the boat fare from Chengdu to Yong'an." Liu Bei was moved, but also worried about Fa Zheng's health.

Fazheng didn't wait for Liu Bei to finish, and said with emotion: "A good horse can only become a bad horse when it meets a mediocre master, but it can only become a thousand-mile horse when it meets Bole."

"Meeting the great king is like a good horse meeting Bole. It was the great king who made me a famous thousand-mile horse in the world."

"How can I ruin the king's official affairs because of my personal affairs?"

"Don't worry, Your Majesty, I am in my prime, a few minor illnesses will not cause any serious problems."

"If you miss the great cause of the great king because of me, what face will I have in the world?"

Liu Bei said awe-inspiringly: "filial piety and outspokenness are serious words! Not to mention that filial piety and outspokenness consider me in everything, and you have made outstanding contributions."

"Even if Xiao Nao really made a mistake, I won't blame Xiao Nao."

"Xiao Zhi and I are both monarch and minister, and also close friends."

Fa Zheng felt like there was a fire burning in his heart.

This is the Ming Lord recognized by our Fa Xiaozhi. Only such a Ming Lord can make our Fa Xiaozhi famous in the world.

How lucky it is to be able to establish hegemony with the king!
  (End of this chapter)