Shu Chen

Chapter 423
Indeed, the war in Huainan disappeared.

Although Cao Rui was very unwilling, he had to strike back and return to Luoyang.

After the Jiangdong army returned to Nanfeishui and relied on the old and new cities of Hefei to hold the guard, he was not superior in military strength. After several attempts to attack with no hope of breaking the game, he had to accept Man Chong's proposal of "using Shouchun City as a barrier against thieves Wu" planning.

After all, the soldiers of the State of Wei marched several times a year.

For example, Wuhuan Tuqi, who had not long formed an army, and whose soldiers were mainly from the Donghu tribe.

Since the beginning of summer, he came from Jizhou to Jingzhou to fight, and then went thousands of miles to Hexi to fight fiercely for several months. Now he came to Huainan again, and there was almost no time to unload his saddle.

War weariness was strong, and Lawton was full of complaints.

If you don't go back to rest, I'm afraid it won't be as simple as low morale!

In fact, Qianhong and Xia Houxian, who commanded Wuhuan Tuqi, both reported to Cao Rui in private, claiming that the soldiers under their command could not afford to fight any longer, otherwise they would induce a mutiny.

Cao Rui felt helpless about this, but he could understand it.

Even the tiger and leopard cavalry, who are the son of heaven's pro-army and treated favorably by the state of Wei, can't help complaining, let alone Hu Luhu!

Under many factors, Cao Rui had no choice but to follow the trend.

Since the strike back to Luoyang, Wuhuan tuqi was left in Yuzhou to rest, and Xiahouba's troops were transferred to Yangzhou to be controlled by Manchong.

For the rest, iron chains and iron cones were used to cross the entrance of Shaopi into Huaihe River and Dongfei River into Shaopi, and hidden piles were erected on the river bed; the Chengde garrison point was rebuilt to be used as an outpost for imperial Wu in the future; the defense of soldiers and horses in Lu'an County was strengthened, etc. Let Man Chong prepare for everything.

Gein will not come to rescue the next time Wu Guo comes to invade the bandits.

This is the remonstrance of Man Chong.

According to Jiangdong's habit of using troops, the next attack will be at the turn of summer and autumn when the river is swollen.

Man Chong felt that with Wuhuan Tuqi's proficiency in fighting and the fortification of Shouchun City, if only for defense, he would be able to ensure that the thief Wu would not be able to enter the Huai River without the help of the Luoyang Central Army.Moreover, in his plan to use Shouchun City as a barrier, he originally intended to lure the enemy deep, causing Jiangdong to use weapons frequently and damage the country's strength, so that when the time is right, he will defeat it in one battle.

Therefore, he remonstrated that within one or two years, Cao Rui would let the Luoyang Central Army rest in Luoyang peacefully.

In order to reduce the loss of the national treasury and store up energy for future decisive battles.

Cao Rui has no doubts about Man Chong's military strategy.

Or in other words, until now, he has no better strategy to resist Wu except to act according to Man Chong's words.

This military information spread to Chang'an in Guanzhong, and Sima Yi made a move to look at the Qinling Mountains.

With his wisdom, he can guess without Cao Rui issuing an edict. In the next few years, all states and counties in Wei State will implement the national policy of resting with the people and repairing the armored soldiers.

Moreover, he also knew that now that Nishu has occupied Longyou and Hexi, and the thief Wu has seized Hefei New City, the situation in the world seems to have returned to the three-legged confrontation after the Hanzhong War.
The real three-legged confrontation!
The difference is that against Shu, Jingnan was lost and Longyou and Hexi were made up, and the thief Wu was stronger than before.

So he is also thinking, if Wei, whose strength is no longer one against two, will have a chance to repeat the old story of Wei and Wu joining hands to fight Bashu if they usher in a fierce battle in Guanzhong similar to the "Battle of Xiangfan".

With the dispositions of Wu Lord Sun Quan and Jiangdong's ministers, they should be able to, right?

If you act according to Ziyuan's words.

Yes, this inference was made by his eldest son, Sima Shi.

During the discussion between father and son when they learned about the Huainan War.

Sima Shi's visit to Chang'an this time is because the influence of the previous "Fashion Case" has finally passed. Relying on his father's meritorious deeds and his own reputation, he was elected by the temple princes as a regular servant of Sanqi, and was sent by his mother to listen to him on the eve of his appointment. The teaching and exhortation of the parents.

But Sima Yi didn't say a word of advice.

For this eldest son who is in his thirties, Sima Yi feels that he has nothing to say.In particular, he recently learned from Sima Fu's letters that the "sudden death" of the eldest son's wife Xia Houhui was artificial!

Therefore, he, who was thinking for himself, felt more and more that the eldest son's words were feasible.

Gently patting off the thin snow on his shoulders, Sima Yi walked slowly down the city wall and returned to the governor's office. He asked people to summon Sima Shi, and said softly: "Ziyuan will go back to Luoyang the next day. What I said the day before yesterday If it happens, you can find an opportunity to remonstrate with the emperor. If it happens, it will be a step for you to enter the decision-making center of the temple in the future; I will make a show for you."

After saying that, he couldn't help but waved Sima Shi back.

Because he also planned to personally inspect the situation of various ministries in Guanzhong the next day, and also went to the south of Helan Mountain.

At the end of November in midwinter, after the Southern Xiongnu Liu Bao returned to Shuofang County and settled down, Deng Ai and Fei Yao, who were stationed south of Helan Mountain, jointly wrote a book and presented a very dangerous strategy.

At that time, he thought that the battle in Huainan had not been resolved, so he put it aside for the time being and did not make a decision.

But now he feels that this strategy is worth going to the field to investigate in person, so as to measure the pros and cons of whether it can be implemented.

In any case, if he invaded against Shu in the future, he would definitely take the lead in marching south of Helan Mountain.

It is always better to be proactive than to passively defend.

Luomen in Jixian County gathered together, and Lu's other courtyard.

In the pavilion by the creek, Zheng Pu was teaching Xiao Jingji calligraphy, and Zhang Bao, who had received news from Ji County, walked in excitedly, "Zijin, just now Ma Youchang sent someone to report, saying that the Prime Minister has agreed to our invitation! But , the date is set after Yuewang, and you need to meet a Jizhou scholar who abandoned Wei Touming first."

Someone who abandoned Wei came to run?
Zheng Pu raised his eyebrows slightly, and first corrected Xiao Jingji's pen-holding posture and told her to be good at copying, before getting up and coming out, "Can the person sent by Brother Youchang bring any documents?"

"Naturally there is."

Taking out a piece of silk from his sleeve and handing it over, Zhang Bao glanced at the little Jingji who was sitting in the pavilion, then lowered his voice and said, "I just saw that the person who abandoned Wei and joined us as a great man was actually captured by Guan Anguo." Recommended, and praised for his strategy of managing the country."

uh~
Zheng Pu's eyes lit up, showing a lot of interest.

After taking over the silk and taking a closer look, I found that it was all Guan Xing's praise and the prime minister's instructions. As for the Jizhou scholar?
Not even a name was mentioned.

But the time for him to come to Ji County is roughly determined.

Faster is the beginning of the middle ten days, and late is the day of the moon, because the wind and snow along the way are not sure.

"Brother Wen Rong, are you interested in meeting the rushing person with me?"

Putting the silk into his sleeves, Zheng Puang asked with his hair, "Since he came from Guanzhong, he must know how to rule against the Wei Dynasty, and he may be able to fight for you in the future."

"No."

But before he finished speaking, he was interrupted by Zhang Bao.

And he turned around impatiently and left, throwing away the prevarication reason with his back, "It's not good for me to participate in what the prime minister asked you to do. Well, I have other things, so I left first."

It also made Zheng Pu angry for a while.

This brother-in-law acted more and more lightly.

After his intention to propose a marriage was rejected, he who had been revolving around Xiao Jingji, turned his attention to Zhang Zun, as if he suddenly remembered the responsibility of being a father.

Now that he made a prevarication and left in a hurry, he was also rushing to teach Zhang Zunzong the skill of using a horse to make a spear.

There was nothing wrong with that.

But the steed that Zhang Zun is riding now was originally Zheng Pu's mount, but it was "gifted" by Zhang Bao privately by Zhang Yan.

And get the benefits, but don't know how to restrain yourself!
He actually claimed that Zheng Pu's military strength is not good, and even if he is going to fight in the future, he will not fight with his horse. It is better to give the mount to his nephew, so don't waste such a handsome horse.What makes Zheng Pu even more uneasy is that his son, Xiaohutou, is not close to him, and even cries when he hugs him, but when Zhang Bao hugs him, he dances happily.

What is this called!

Zheng Pu, who had been at home for several months, suddenly felt that life was a bit boring.
The month is full on the [-]th, and it faces the sun in the west.

Yuewang refers to the fifteenth day of the month.

The Jizhou scholars recommended by Guan Xing arrived in Jixian County one day before Yuewang.

It was Shi Baoshi Zhongrong, a small official in the Wei State Tuntian who died in Hanzhong County from Ziwu Valley.

After hearing the news, Zheng Pu rushed to the Prime Minister's office in Jixian County to meet him. As soon as he heard the name, he was amazed. Know?
Especially Shi Bao's handsome appearance and majestic bearing, one can tell by looking at her that she is not an ordinary person.

Could it be another "hidden Tibetan"?
Shi Bao, who had been informed a long time ago and was waiting in the house, immediately bowed to salute Zheng Pu when he saw Zheng Pu entering, "Shi Bao, Shi Zhongrong, a native of Bohai, Jizhou, former Wei Tuntian small official, met Zheng Sizhi."

The attitude is very respectful.

There is no way, the name of "Scar Pu" is now very popular in Wei State.

At least for Shi Bao, who has yet to complete his achievements, the current Zheng Pu is an existence that he cannot hold a candle to.

"No need to be polite."

He walked straight up to the head and took his seat. Zheng Pu smiled and stretched out his hand to help him, "Your abandoning Wei Wei, not avoiding the hardships of the journey, and not fearing the disaster of killing yourself, you are indeed a righteous man! Take your seat."

"Xie Sizhi."

Shi Bao straightened up according to his words, sang promises and sat down.

But Zheng Pu's questioning came immediately, "Your appearance is dignified, and you behave freely, you are very human! Why did you stop at the small officials in the fields when you rebelled against Wei?"

This question made Shi Bao feel disappointed.

From a humble background, he started his official career with the idea of ​​a weak crown. Although he has a lot of talents and learned from all over the world, he has been wandering around for more than ten years, but he has never been able to meet him. Can you generalize?
After a while of silence, he laughed at himself and cupped his hands to answer, "Bao's talents are sparse, his virtues are not well-known, he has no family background to help him, and he has no noble person to support him. It is inevitable to live in a humble place. Now Bao abandoned Wei and came here, not seeking to be prominent. My job is to see the people from Jizhou Sangzi emigrate to Guanzhong and live in hard labor and mourn their livelihood. I really can't bear to look at it, so I look for opportunities to enter Hanzhong from Ziwu Valley, and don't get along with the same people."

"good!"

Zheng Pu clapped his palms and praised, "Sorrow over the hardships of the people's lives, take a long breath to cover your tears. You deserve this."

After finishing speaking, he pondered for a while, and continued, "Since the prime minister opened the government, I have never asked about family background, regardless of background, and those who are loyal to the time will surely win the position. Uh, do you know Jiang Boyue?"

"Go back to Sizhi, you know."

Shi Bao nodded, but smiled, "Bao has been in Guanzhong Jingzhao for several years, and often hangs around in the market, and has heard a little about all the generals of the Han Dynasty."

"Ah."

Zheng Pu also nodded, and said softly, "Bo Yue was a general of Wei at the beginning, and later he entered Han. Our great man now only has two prefectures, Yizhou and Liangzhou, and Bo Yue supervised one prefecture, which shows the style of our great man's use of scholars. There is no doubt that you have abandoned the rebellion against Wei, and Guan Anguo praised you for your strategy of managing the country. If you have to stand up and be loyal, I, a great man, will surely enable you to use your talents and learning, and you will be given a prominent position and a good name for your family!"

Shi Bao, who was so excited when he heard it, was about to speak out, but his throat was blocked.

After Gein finished speaking, Zheng Pu changed the topic without waiting for him to speak, and asked, "Do you know Yang Yi and Yang Weigong?"

Yang Yi Yang Weigong?
Since the Han and Wei dynasties, this person seems to have never made any achievements~
Shi Bao, who has only been in Guanzhong for a few years, was a little dazed, bowed his head and thought for a while, and then replied truthfully, "Back to Zheng Sizhi, Bao doesn't have many friends, and I have never heard of this person."

"Duke Yang Wei used to be the master of Jingzhou who rebelled against Wei Wei. Before the battle of Xiangfan, he rushed to our big man."

After Zheng Pu gave a general account of Yang Yi's past after entering the Han Dynasty, he admonished him solemnly, "Wei Gong is a man who is known for his ability and talent in his affairs. He has contributed to the Northern Expedition of the imperial court. He is arrogant, self-respecting, and complains a lot, and now he has been deposed as a commoner and moved to the frontier county!"

Yes, Yang Yi was convicted and moved to Wenshan County to be with Liao Li.

Since he was relegated to the local area, he still didn't know how to repent after taking the post of Qian as the prefect. He complained endlessly.

Li Yan has nothing to do with him, let alone think about his hard work in the past.

After hearing about it and making it known that it was true, Liu Chan, the emperor of the court, discussed with all the people in the court that he should be abolished as a commoner according to the law, and his family moved to Wenshan County.

Zheng Pu, who was in Longyou, learned of this, and the reason was that the successor Qianwei prefect happened to be his elder brother Zheng Yan.
"I am a great man who knows how to use people well and has no doubts about employing them, but those who break the law and neglect will be punished even if they are relatives. If you are appointed by the court to serve, you should obey the law, cultivate virtue and accumulate goodness, so that you can show it in the future. You also need to take Yang Weigong as a warning. "

After talking about Yang Yi, Zheng Pu said it with a serious tone.

He completely forgot that he himself is a person with a stubborn temperament, who is always vindictive, and who is not known for virtue.

However, this does not hinder the beating of stone buds.

As soon as Zheng Pu's words fell, Shi Bao's expression froze immediately.

He hurriedly got up to salute, and said in an agitated voice, "Sizhi's instruction, I will keep it in my heart, and I dare not forget it in the future! If the imperial court does not award officials with stupidity, I will be diligent and diligent, self-cultivating and moral, and I will never do ignorant actions to make me laugh. .”

"good!"

Zheng Pu nodded and smiled, and laid his hands on him to sit down, "There is no need for that, sit down, sit down. I am just discussing the matter, and I have no intention of doubting your character. Looking at your appearance, you can get praises for righteousness, and it is by no means a virtue. people."

After a few polite words, he restrained his face and stroked his beard, and finally reached the step of observing his talents and asking his abilities.

Asked:

"Today, the four seas are divided, and there is a three-legged confrontation. Against the Wei Dynasty, the world is rich and prosperous, with a dense population and abundant products, while our Han Dynasty only occupies two states, with few people and few resources. In fact, there is a huge gap between the enemy and us. Wei, you have traveled a lot in other places, I wonder if there is a strategy that will benefit me as a big man?"

(End of this chapter)