Great Wei Overlord

Chapter 218 Above the Three Dukes (Subscribe for the third watch)

Chapter 222

"Huan Wen must have understood the trick, and returned to the army to support Xiangyang. Xinye is the only way from Nanyang to Xiangyang. As long as Huan Wen returns to the army, the west cavalry will immediately go north from Yicheng. , Huanwen will be defeated. Huanwen loses his main force, Jingzhou can be taken lightly. If Jingzhou is not taken, Jin will also be afraid of Wei, and even take back Jingzhou at all costs, and will also fall into a protracted war!"

Ran Min said: "The low strategy is dangerous, the middle strategy is two tigers fighting, neither is advisable! I don't know what the best strategy is for Jinglue?"

Ran Min still had feelings for the Jin Dynasty in his heart, and he didn't want to do anything to the Jin Dynasty.If it wasn't for Ran Ming's persuasive persuasion, he wouldn't even want to touch Cui Tong and Wei Tong, the feudal towns that belonged to the Jin Dynasty in name but actually belonged to them!

What is certain is that Wang Meng, like Zhuge Liang, had a pattern in his mind when he did not leave the mountain. He used Guanzhong as his foundation and used the four passes as his enemy. When you have a bad head and are exhausted, you can sweep the world just like the Qin Dynasty leaving the customs!

In the parallel history, Huan Wen and Wang Meng caught lice and talked about the world. Wang Meng proposed the idea of ​​taking Guanzhong and the world, but Huan Wen did not agree, and ended up missing out on this great talent.If Ran Min was willing to take Xu Yang or Jing Xiang, Wang Meng would probably not continue talking, but because Ran Min cared about the deep feelings of the Jin Dynasty, he did not choose to be an enemy of Jin.On the contrary, it met Wang Meng's appetite.

Unconcealable excitement appeared on Wang Meng's face, he calmed down a bit, and said calmly: "In Meng's humble opinion, no matter whether your Majesty takes Xu Yang or Jingxiang, there are advantages and disadvantages, so don't worry about it, but there are better ones." choice, that is..."

The baton in Wang Meng's hand was fixed at Guanzhong on the sand table: "In the Guanzhong Plain for eight hundred miles, there is Xiaoguan in the north that can be guarded against danger, Dashan Pass in the west, Hangu Pass in the south, and Tongguan and Jinsuo in the east. As a barrier, Guanzhong has fertile land, criss-crossing rivers, mild climate, and rich products. It is the best place to use as a base. Moreover, the war has not spread to Guanzhong for more than ten years. There are still nearly a million Han people in Guanzhong. It is not popular among the people, if your Majesty takes Guanzhong, as long as the master of the king arrives, there will be a hundred responses. Besides, His Royal Highness King Jiaodong has already obtained Hangu Pass and Tongguan, and now the Great Wei occupies an innate advantage. Di Qin has already taken possession of Guanzhong, and only then can he win in one battle and achieve eternal supremacy!"

Hearing this, Ran Min was very moved, and at the same time was amazed at Wang Meng's intelligence.

"Mr. is a great talent. If Li Nong is not as good as Mr. Saiwu!" Ran Min stepped forward and bowed deeply to Wang Meng.

Ran Min's actions startled Wang Meng. Who is Ran Min? He is the emperor of the Wei Kingdom. hero.If it is said that Shi Le is the second person who regarded slaves as emperors through the ages, then Ran Min is the second person who regarded them as emperors. He lost his father at the age of 11 and joined the army at the age of 12.It is said that today's achievements are absolutely dependent on one's own ability.

Wang Meng hurriedly dodged and said: "Your Majesty, what virtue can Wang Meng do, how can this be done, kill the humble minister!"

Ran Min was in one body in the imperial study room, separated from the bookshelves and sand table exhibition hall outside by only a screen. It happened that at this time, Ran Ming also woke up.Hearing Ran Min's words suddenly, his head cleared up.

"What's going on? Does Ran Min want to cut it off?" Ran Ming lost all sleepiness at this moment, and jumped up all of a sudden.Ran Ming squeezed his hands and feet, came to the screen, and listened attentively.

Ran Min went on to say: "With Mr.'s talent, it's too much for the Prime Minister of Jiaodong. There is still a vacancy for You Pushe (Deputy Prime Minister) in the Great Wei Shangshu. I wonder if Mr. can give in?"

Hearing this, Wang Meng's heart skipped a beat.But then I thought about it, but it was difficult.

Let's not say that Ran Ming is kind to him, and he treats him according to the etiquette of his teacher.In addition, although Ran Ming treated him well, he also used the gentry. There is still a big gap between Ran Min and Ran Ming in terms of governance philosophy.

In terms of background, Wang Meng is only from a poor family, if he is a general, it is nothing.Anyway, most of the military generals are from poor families, and everyone has the same background. The eldest brother doesn't laugh at the second brother, and no one talks about anyone.

But civil servants are different. Liu Qun is a first-class wealthy family in Zhongshan Liu family, which can be compared with Taiyuan Wang family in this era.There are also Boling Cui family, Qinghe Cui family, Taiyuan Wen family, Fanyang Lu family, Wenxi Pei family, Xingyang Zheng family, Zhaojun Li family, Guanzhong Zhang family and other first-class gentry descendants filled the court.

Wang Meng entered the post as a servant from a poor family, and I am afraid that he will be tolerated by these gentry officials.

Don't talk about doing things, I'm afraid it will be difficult to protect yourself in the future.

Thinking of this, Wang Meng had no choice but to decline Ran Min.

Ran Min was inevitably disappointed when he saw that Wang Meng was not shot by the minister.

However, Ran Ming who was behind the screen was greatly relieved.

With Ran Min's kung fu, it's not difficult to hear that Ran Ming behind the screen has woken up, but he didn't break it.

But Ran Min was even more entangled at this time.

He is an upright person, and the strategy put forward by Ran Ming solved the problem of seizing the gentry that troubled him, and Wang Meng gave his strategic layout of Wei State.As long as Guanzhong is obtained, Wei will truly unite the north, regardless of Yan, Dai, Qin, and Liang.

But Ran Ming was sent to Jiankang as a proton for Ran Min.as a father.Ran Min felt very ashamed of Ran Ming.As an emperor, Ran Ming made such great contributions to Wei Guo.Ran Min inevitably has the suspicion that the birds are exhausted and the good bow is hidden.

Not to mention caring about what the world thinks of him, even if it is a test of his own conscience, Ran Min can't pass it!

Ran Min thought in his heart, how should he compensate Ran Ming?According to Ran Min's idea, he wanted to add Jiaodong Kingdom to Changguang County and most of Qi County to build Qi Kingdom and make Qi King.

But thinking of the attitude of the ministers in the court, Ran Min had to hesitate.

Adding a title will definitely be resisted by all the officials. If you don't do anything, Ran Min will feel sorry for Ran Ming.

Ran Min thought for a long time but couldn't figure out how to compensate Ran Ming.He had no choice but to say: "Ming'er, you have made great military exploits for our Great Wei. Although Ming'er is my son, you must be rewarded if you have meritorious service, so that you can stop everyone from talking. Regarding rewards, what's your opinion?"

"This is His Majesty's family matter, and it should be decided by His Majesty!" Because Wang Meng was Ran Ming's teacher, it was hard for him to say anything.

Ran Min thought for a while and said, "Jiaodong Kingdom is newly built, while Wei Kingdom's treasury is empty and rewards, even if I want to, I can't do it. However, I can take a compromise method. Come out tomorrow, I know you are awake!"

Ran Ming was like a kid who was stealing food. When an adult found out, he said embarrassedly: "Father!"

"Jiaodong Wang Ranming listens to the order!"

Ran Ming and Wang Meng knelt down immediately.

Ran Ming said: "My son accepts the order!"

"Emperor Wei said: Here is Ran Ming, king of Jiaodong, who first defeated the strong brigade with weak troops and defeated the tiger and wolf divisions of Yan State. Then light soldiers killed Duan's bandits and settled Qingzhou, fought Diqin and Luoyang, and captured Hangu Pass and Tongguan , Opening Henan, Luo, and defeating Huanwen, a great contribution to Sheji. The King of Jiaodong was specially moved to be the Great General of the Great Wei Guozhu."

"General Zhu Guo!" Ran Ming was stunned when he heard this.He knew very well that in this era, there was no official title of General Zhu Guo.In the parallel history, Emperor Murong Chuiyan of Later Yan was established in the first year (384), and since then, the General of the Zhu Kingdom has become the political stage of chaos in the Southern and Northern Dynasties for 200 years.

Since the general of the Zhu Kingdom is a high-ranking official, he is above the Sangong, and he is in charge of the army and the people.The power is great, and there are no checks and balances. Since then, many ambitious people have been born because of this position.

Er Zhurong, Yuwentai, Gao Huan, Er Zhuzhao, anyone who became a general of the Zhu Kingdom is a person with a prominent reputation in history.Ever since there was General Zhu Guo, the so-called Jiuxi became worthless!
Ran Min also thought that Ran Ming didn't understand the important position of the General of the Zhu Kingdom, so he explained: "The General of the Zhu Kingdom is the pillar of the country. From the rank of first rank, he ranks above the three princes and nine ministers. In name, he can control the soldiers and horses of the world. .”

Ran Min went on to say: "I was promoted to Jiaodong Wang Ranming to open the Zhu Kingdom's General's Mansion, which is the practice of the three divisions. You can recruit 3000 soldiers and horses. The military expenses will be allocated from the salary."

Ran Min raised this point mainly because of Prince Ran Zhi's attitude, since the dirty water about Ran Ming's 57 concubines began.All kinds of impeachment and coercion happened, and it is undeniable that there is a shadow of Ran Zhi in it.

Ran Min also understood what the prince was thinking, and he was deeply afraid of Ran Ming.To maintain such a fear of a person, there is no reason for Ran Zhi not to follow the example of the Eight Kings Rebellion in the Jin Dynasty, killing brothers and sisters for power and position.Let Ran Ming keep three thousand soldiers and generals. With Ran Ming's ability, even if Ran Zhi wants to take Ran Ming's life, Ran Ming can rely on these soldiers and horses to escape and ascend to heaven.

Of course, what made Ran Min very uncomfortable was that the prince was too rampant, a bit arrogant.

Ran Min was in his prime, so he started to step out to cultivate his confidantes and win over all the officials. If things went on like this, Ran Min couldn't bear it.It was precisely because of this that Ran Min began to feel dissatisfied with the prince.In comparison, Ran Ming is more sensible than Ran Zhi, and Xiao advances and retreats much more.

It was precisely because Ran Zhi desperately wanted to weaken Ran Ming, and further wanted to put Ran Ming to death, that made Ran Min want to use Ran Ming to check and balance Ran Zhi.Since Ran Ming has no intention of going to court or meddling in political affairs, he just wants to be a simple soldier.Ran Min did a favor.

If you want to use words to describe the function of Zhu Guo's general, it is different from Murong Chui's Zhu Guo's general, this Zhu's general's function is similar to the high-ranking officials of the later republic, directly commanding the soldiers and horses of the world.

Ran Ming never thought that Ran Min would have such courage and trust in him.

At this moment, Ran Min changed the subject, "The Prime Minister of Jiaodong is commendable for his loyalty, both civil and military. He assisted the King of Jiaodong to establish Qingzhou, overcome Yan and restore Hebei, and made great contributions to the community. , three hundred households in the food town, and a mansion in Dong'anfang, and ten beautiful maidservants!"

(End of this chapter)