Shu Chen

Chapter 349
Let Zheng Pu go to inspect the military affairs of Hanzhong County, naturally he was worried about Sun Quan's lack of courage.

According to Sun Quan's past achievements, after the prime minister learned that the troops from Guanzhong had left Jingzhou, he was worried that Sun Quan would strike again and go back, which led to the gathering of countless troops in Jingzhou, and Wei Guohui diverted to attack Hanzhong.

For example, Cao Rui sent the Luoyang Central Army to come from the three eastern counties, and Sima Yi entered from Baoxie Valley.

After all, the big man who still maintains the Hexi war does not have many troops to make the defense line impregnable.As far as Wei Guo is concerned, since the army has been dispatched, it is all right to take this opportunity to attack the big man.

Everything is forewarned.

Although the left generals Wu Yi and Guan Xing were stationed in Hanzhong, the Prime Minister felt that it would be more reassuring to ask Zheng Pu, who had nothing to do for the time being, to go and make an inspection on his behalf to see if there were any benefits to make up for the shortcomings.

As for why the emperor Liu Chan sent Qiao Zhou to look for Zheng Pu, it was because he wrote a letter to the emperor before saying that he was filial and honest to select scholars, and his reputation should be reformed. Qiao Zhou promoted "policy theory" in Yizhou Academy.

The right should be a supplement to the selection of scholars for changing the country.

Everything is gradual.

It is the fashion of the world to use fame and talent, and changing it suddenly will cause criticism and turmoil in the government and the opposition.

In this way, it is better to make the best use of the situation.

Qiao Zhou can be ordered to promote "policy theory" among young scholars to determine goodness, and the emperor Liu Chan or court ministers occasionally participate in it to make propositions, which arouses the attention of the government and the public, and makes people with lofty ideals compete to participate in order to win the favor of the emperor and ministers.

Since everyone in the world is keen on raising fame, let's just go with the flow.

And how can the fame gained from mutual support and momentum among scholars compare with the personal praise of the emperor and the minister?
Topics on policy and discussion, such as water conservancy, farming, taking people's capital, collecting corvee, resting with the people, overcoming corruption, stopping extravagance, whether it can be closed without hindrance, etc., are all ordered by the current court's practical work, in order to broaden the way of speaking and guide the pragmatism. imaginary.

If there is a good strategy to advise, the emperor will not hesitate to praise it and promote it by leapfrogging.

In this way, all the scholars will be able to seek practical ability!

In the long run, it can also promote changes in the world!

No matter how bad it is, it's better than Wei Guo's nine-rank official system to select scholars by family status.

Naturally, Zheng Pu first discussed this matter with the prime minister in detail.

After listening to the prime minister at that time, he immediately said with emotion, "Zijin's thoughts and deeds are worthy of the emperor's love!" Then he smiled again and waved his hand in agreement, "Since Zijin's words are convincing, I will show my respect to the emperor." Let's do it."

Yes, promoting the policy is also a move that benefits the emperor.

A scholar dies for a confidant.

In the era when aristocratic families ruled over filial piety and honesty to select scholars, and virtuous people had nowhere to advance, those who were unappreciated were affirmed or recommended by high-ranking people, and they would often be grateful in the future, and even repay them with death.

There is no shortage of examples of such things.

For example, when Wei Wu Cao Cao was young, he was a chivalrous man who was dissolute and did not manage his career.

Only when Taiwei Qiaoxuan saw it differently, he said: "The world will be chaotic, and the world will not be able to save it, and the one who can make it safe depends on the king!"

This remark made Cao Cao remember for a lifetime.

In the future, regardless of the military governor or other affairs, he would pay homage to Qiaoxuan's tomb every time he passed by. Even Cao Pi and Cao Rui followed the old tradition to pay homage.

Not to mention the prime minister.

The former emperor paid three visits to the thatched cottage, and now the prime minister is devoted to it.
And Zheng Pu's move to promote the policy, let the emperor participate in it and select the good ones to promote them, is to embrace the kindness of the scholars.

Well, more or less.

As wise as a prime minister, he knows the relationship clearly, and he is happy to let Zheng Pu implement it.

And also wrote another book to explain the pros and cons to the emperor.It is not surprising that the emperor, who has always respected the prime minister, ordered Qiao Zhou to come here in person after receiving the letter.

Late autumn September, early ten days.

Even with the Qinling Mountains blocking the north wind from raging, Hanzhong County is still a little bit chilly.

Zheng Pu, who entered the Zuo General's Mansion and reported to Wu Yi, was accompanied by Guan Xing on horseback to inspect the military affairs of the garrisons in various counties and passes.

In fact, there is nothing to inspect.

Hanzhong County, which has a closed terrain, has been known for its proper defense since Wei Yan became the prefect. After the beginning of the Northern Expedition, Hanzhong was used as a town, a place for hoarding grain and fodder, and a place for soldiers to live and perform martial arts. It is not an exaggeration to call it impregnable.

Therefore, all the way from Baokou in Baozhong County to the golden siege of Longting, Zheng Pu had nothing to say.

However, by carefully observing the emotions and demeanor of the guarding soldiers, the food and supplies reserves of each garrison point, and asking the soldiers how long they have been in the army, where they came from, and where their families are now settled, etc., Zheng Zheng was surprised. Pu had a vague understanding of the prime minister's intention to send him here.

Now the prime minister's mind has already begun to prepare for the future march into Guanzhong.

Because today's Hanzhong County has [-] soldiers stationed all the year round, although they are mainly recruited and farmed, but don't forget that there are more than [-] households of Li and Shu in Hanzhong County today!Half of them are the military registrations of soldiers from various places, and the other half are the Liangzhou Qianghu who were forcibly relocated and settled down, the only tenants who were attached to Wei Haoyou, and the Bashu poor who were attracted by the stalls.

When the war is in danger, if the imperial court conscripts these young and strong households into the army, they can suddenly get another [-] troops.

And their combat power is quite impressive.Because they have always been used by the imperial court as a source of prepared soldiers, the county governments in Hanzhong have to teach Li Shu how to fight every year.

That is to say, even if the rebellion against Wei invades aggressively, the prime minister does not need to worry about the loss of Hanzhong.

The reason why Zheng Pu came here was to see the possibility of sending troops from Hanzhong in the future.

For example, Wei Yan's Ziwu Valley plot earlier.

It's not what it used to be.

In the past, Wei Yan's mention of surprise attacking Chang'an from the Ziwu Valley was an unrealistic assumption.

But now that Longyou and Hexi are in the hands of the great Han, if the main force of the Han army enters Anding County from Xiaoguan and enters Chencang from Dasanguan respectively, forcing the main force of the Wei army to confront each other, at this time an elite partial division suddenly bursts out from Ziwu Valley, Whether it is going to Chang'an or attacking Wugong County to break the back of the Wei army, he will be confused if he opposes the Wei army!
Naturally, if you want to realize the wonder of Ziwu Valley, the Han army will first occupy Xunkou Shuwei (Wei Anyang County).

But now the army of Wei State is fighting Sun Wu in Jiangxia, which is a good opportunity to win the siege.

As for why the Prime Minister eagerly began to prepare for the Battle of Guanzhong at a time when grain and fodder are in short supply in the Han Dynasty and the imperial court is insufficient.
It's time to wait for me!
When he came to Hanzhong to meet Wu Yi this time, Zheng Pu noticed that he had many age spots on his face and hands.

It suddenly occurred to him that the prime minister's beard and hair had become thinner and he had to rely on plain clothes for travel.

The old ones are really old; the old ones are also showing signs of aging.

That's why they all hoped that the banner of the great man would fly on the wall of Chang'an city as soon as possible.

Not only for my own regrets, but also to say to those who have passed away under Jiuquan: live up to expectations
(End of this chapter)