Sima Yi's Three Kingdoms Collection Collection

Chapter 266 Zhuge Liang’s Attack (5)
Sun Zi listened to Liu Fang's words getting more and more outrageous, so he secretly tugged at the corner of his sleeve, coughed, interrupted Liu Fang's speech, and said, "Master Sima has a high position and authority, he I am a noble person, stand on my own feet, and look everywhere, so why do I need help from outsiders?"

Liu Fang was pulled by Sun Zi's sleeve, and he immediately came to his senses, his eyes turned, and he laughed and said, "Brother Sun is right! Sir Sima, Liu is just talking nonsense, and my lord will just listen to it." Can!"

"Where! Where!" Sima Yi stroked his long beard under his chin with the five fingers of his left hand, and laughed, "I don't believe the words 'great success' and 'longevity', but this 'noble person's help' is very accurate! Liu My lord, my lord Sun, aren't you two 'big nobles' who will do their best to help this old man do his best for the country without any worries? This old man is really grateful for the kindness and virtue of the two lords!"

When Sun and Liu heard this, they even said they dared not.While stroking his beard and talking, Sima Yi winked at his brother Sima standing beside him.Brother Sima understood, so he moved the two wooden boxes from the east corner of the study and put them under the feet of Sun and Liu.

Sun and Liu were a little puzzled, and looked at Sima Yi with puzzled eyes.But Sima Yi laughed and said, "My lords, these two wooden boxes contain some of the old man's thoughts, and I hope you can accept them."

While he was speaking, Brother Sima had already opened two wooden boxes silently.In an instant, two exquisite, crystal-clear purple jade coral trees appeared in front of Sun and Liu.Generally speaking, corals are usually vermilion in color, but the purple and dazzling corals in the wooden box are really rare in the world for hundreds of years, and they are naturally extremely rare.Sun and Liu looked at it carefully, and they couldn't help being a little dumbfounded. They were speechless for a moment.Sima Yi smiled and said: "These two gifts are the spoils that I captured from the enemy when I conquered Wu Kou in the East. If you two adults value them, please accept them!" Instruct Sima Shi and Sima Zhao brothers: "Move these two wooden boxes to the carriage that the two adults came in, and be careful and secure."

Brother Sima responded, each picked up a wooden box, and walked out lightly.

Only then did Sun and Liu come to their senses, and they declined for a long while, seeing that Sima Yi was so determined, they had no choice but to agree.Sun Zi said with emotion: "The great general loves you so much, it makes the two of us feel ashamed." Sima Yi waved his hands, and said: "I know that the two adults are addicted to books, and I always like to collect all kinds of strange books and secret books. Here are two more gifts for the two adults." As he spoke, he reached for the mahogany box on the desk, gently opened it, and took out four small silk books, saying: "This book Although there are four books, there are only two kinds: one is "Gui Guzi", which the two adults naturally know, it is the pioneering work of Gui Guzi, the founder of the Warring States strategists; the second... Can the two adults guess it? ?”

When Sun Zi and Liu Fang heard it, their hearts were already full of enthusiasm. They didn't have any thoughts to guess, and said anxiously: "Master Sima, don't tease us anymore, please tell us quickly." Sima Yi smiled and evaded for a while before he laughed He said: "This second book is the book "Jiangyuan" written by Zhuge Liang, our great enemy of the Great Wei and the prime minister of Shu!"

"Oh?" Sun Zi and Liu Fang were startled, "I have heard for a long time that Zhuge Liang is better than Guan Zhong and Wu Ruleyi, and is known as a Confucian scholar. His classics are naturally comparable to "Sun Tzu's Art of War"! But why didn't we Have you ever heard of when he actually wrote the book "General Garden"?"

Sima Yi laughed a little smugly, and said, "Yes, Zhuge Liang has never publicly published his closed book that condenses his lifelong wisdom and knowledge. Mr. Sun and Mr. Liu, there are only four copies of this book in the world: One book was kept by Zhuge Liang himself in the secret room of the prime minister's mansion, and it will be released to the world after his death; the other book was specially dedicated to the false emperor Liu Chan by Zhuge Liang, hoping that he could study it carefully and use it to govern the country; The next two books are in the old man's wooden box. The old man will give them to the two adults."

Liu Dafang was overjoyed and thanked him repeatedly.After hearing Sima Yi's words, Sun Zi's heart was shocked: This general Sima can even get such confidential and precious classics and materials as the head of the enemy country, he is really supernatural!At the same time, he already knew deeply in his heart: It seems that to Sima Yi, all the situations inside and outside of Shu, up and down, are like tattoos on the palm of his hand, and they are all in his field of vision!The ancients said: "Know yourself and know the enemy, and you will win a hundred battles." It can be seen that Sima Yi already has a well-thought-out idea of ​​how to defeat Shu.Then, he served as the coach of Guanzhong to fight against the Shu bandits in the west, and he really answered the old saying-"he deserves his name".Thinking of this, Sun Zi sighed, and said: "It seems that His Majesty's selection of Lord Sima as the coach of Guanzhong is really a wise move. Sun hereby congratulates Lord Sima in advance."

"Master Sun, why did you say that?" Sima Yi was overjoyed—he finally heard the good news, but he said calmly, "Your Majesty really chose this old man as the commander of Guanzhong to fight against Zhuge Liang? "

But Sun Zi didn't answer directly, his face straightened, and he asked solemnly: "Sun is bold and wants to ask Master Sima a question. If you are the commander of Guanzhong, what unique strategy will you have to fight against Shu?"

After hearing this, Sima Yi looked at Sun Zi with his eyes like lightning, and said slowly, "This old man has no extraordinary plan." Sun Zi was startled when he heard it, and said in surprise, "Why?"

Sima Yi saw the puzzled expression on his face, couldn't help being amused, laughed, and said, "Master Sun has already told the old man about the strategy of conquest of Shu, and didn't he know it?" Suddenly realized, he slapped his palms together, and said with a smile: "Lord Sima is really Sun's confidant! Thanks so much, Sun! Thank you, Lord Sima, for adopting Sun's strategy! Sun can't help but want to sing about it!" Sima Yi slightly With a smile, he stroked his beard and nodded in silence.

Seeing the two of them talking inexplicably like Zen, Liu Fang was also dumbfounded.It took a long time before the two of them recovered from their understanding smiles.Seeing Liu Fang's doubts, Sun Zi straightened his face and explained: "A year ago, Sun Mou presented a strategy of conquest of Shu to His Majesty. You can win. You can't win by yourself, but you can win by the enemy. Now Wei is strong, Wu and Shu are weak, so we must stick to the dangerous points, garrison the frontier, wait for work with ease, wait for opportunities, fight if you can fight, and defend if you don't fight. Several years Afterwards, the power of the Wei State was as stable as Mount Tai, and the bandits of Wu and Shu were exhausted, so there must be a gap to take advantage of. At that time, they will drive straight in and be invincible, and great things can be achieved. Unexpectedly, Master Sima would keep Sun’s insight in his heart and regard it as a wonderful strategy. I’m really ashamed and happy!”

Sima Yi laughed loudly: "Master Sun's strategy is a unparalleled strategy to defeat others without fighting. If I am the commander of Guanzhong, I will definitely implement it, and I am confident that it will be a complete success. When the time comes, I will personally submit it to you. Your Majesty has told the truth, and I will give credit to Lord Sun and Lord Liu for their ingenuity and secrets! At the same time, all the rewards that the old man received will be shared with the two adults. Heaven is above, if the old man violates this statement, he will be punished by heaven !"

Sun Zi and Liu Fang stood up in a hurry, Sun Zi thanked: "Master Sima has found a place for us to use our small plan, we are already very grateful, how dare you expect Lord Sima to ask for credit on your behalf? Reward? Lord Sima, just let go and implement this strategy of conquest of Shu in the front, and we will do our best to help in the rear, so that Lord Sima will not be hindered in any way." Liu Fang also nodded repeatedly.Although these words were extremely modest, they were really from the heart of the two of them, without any falsehood or selfishness.Now, Sun and Liu implicitly believe that Sima Yi's success is equal to their success.Naturally, helping Sima Yi succeed is equivalent to helping them succeed.

Sima Yi also stood up, and thanked you: "Since that's the case, I will thank the two adults on behalf of the common people in this world! Every battle is victorious, but it wastes people's money and kills countless people. Even if you win, it is not a joy; if you win without fighting, Since you can unify the world without laboring and disturbing the people, why not do it? Mr. Sun’s strategy, the merits of the country, benefit the people, isn’t it virtuous?” , Hearing Sima Yi's words, he couldn't help secretly delighting himself, feeling a little flustered, and pretending to say modestly: "Master Sima, don't praise Sun Mou any more, Sun Mou is ashamed." After a pause, he returned a few words Flattering words to Sima Yi: "If all the ministers of my great Wei group can be as loyal and diligent as Master Sima for the country and the people, then the emperor will be very fortunate! The people will be very fortunate!"

Liu Fang also echoed a few words of sweetness, and suddenly his heart moved, as if thinking of something, he lowered his voice and said to Sima Yi: "However, although Lord Sima can be called a highly respected minister of the community, he is also suitable for the court and Guangtong. Dust, following the square is better. Recently, Hua Taiwei, Chen Sikong and other adults seem to be quite opposed to the appointment of General Sima as the coach of Guanzhong, and they are trying their best to ensure that General Zhang He is promoted to the coach of Guanzhong. If it were not for Liu and Master Sun There are many admonitions and disputes, and I am afraid that Master Sima will rarely show his general plan for conquering Shu!" At this point, he hurriedly raised his eyes to look at Sima Yi's expression, and saw that his face was as still as water, and he didn't know the depth, and said: "Of course, today Liu Speaking of this matter, there is absolutely no intention of asking Lord Sima for credit. Liu hopes that Lord Sima will communicate with Taiwei Hua and Sikong Chen in private, break down prejudices, and work together to help the Wei family!"

Sima Yi listened to his words in silence, with a calm face as usual, and said with a faint smile: "Thank you, Master Liu, for reminding me. It's probably because the old man has been away with troops for many years and has lost communication with Captain Hua and Sikong Chen!" It's no wonder that Captain Hua and Chen Sikong are prejudiced against this old man! What Master Liu said is true, the old man will choose a day to meet with Captain Hua and Chen Sikong candidly, so as to clear up the past." Sun Zi also nodded in agreement, saying : "Lord Sima's move is very appropriate. However, Taiwei Hua and Chen Sikong will eventually realize the virtuous style of Lord Sima, who is vigorous and upright, and thus correct their one-sided views on Lord Sima."

Sima Yi just smiled faintly, but his eyes became as deep as a pool of water, and he couldn't see to the end.

At this time, Sun Zi suddenly winked at Liu Fang.Liu Fang understood, coughed, got up and walked to the door of the study to stand still, listening to the movement outside the door, as if he was watching out for others.Seeing this situation, Sima Yi couldn't help being a little surprised.He was about to ask a question, but Sun Zi turned his face straight and said solemnly: "General Sima may not know that a few days ago, Empress Dowager Guo summoned Hua Taiwei, Zhong Taifu, Dong Situ and other senior ministers in Yong'an Palace. She proposed to promote her younger brother, Zhongba General Guo Biao, to take over the position of Grand Sima vacated by the deceased General Cao. At the same time, she also asked to add the phrase "governing the country with filial piety" in the Chao Gang Guo Ji, so as to This is turbid and clear. I wonder what Master Sima has to say about this?"

(End of this chapter)