Silver Fox of the Three Kingdoms

It's already the end of December, and in a few days' time, on the first day of the second year of Jianxing, Liu Chan will be offering sacrifices in the southern suburbs.

In addition to the restructuring of officials, there are still some things that must be done right now.

For example, discussing Liu Bei's temple name and ranking meritorious deeds.

Since ancient times, it is easy to conquer the world and difficult to defend the world. Starting from the Western Han Dynasty, ranking the list of heroes who conquered the world is something that all dynasties will do.

For example, there are 24 heroes in the Western Han Dynasty, 28 generals in Yuntai in the Eastern Han Dynasty, 24 heroes in the Lingyan Pavilion in the Tang Dynasty, 24 heroes in the Zhaoxun Pavilion in the Song Dynasty, 21 heroes in the Temple of the Ming Dynasty, and Ziguang Pavilion in the Qing Dynasty.

Generally speaking, the ranking of meritorious officials will not be arranged immediately after the founding of the country. Even in the new era, it was only five years after the founding of the country, in 1955 AD, that the great honors were awarded.

But now that the new Han Dynasty has been established for almost nine years, Liu Bei ascended the throne after Cao Pi usurped Han in 220 AD and served as emperor for seven years.Even Adou Liu Chan has been on the throne for almost two years, and he is already the second generation king of the new Han Dynasty.

For example, in the second year after Liu Bang established the country, he began to reward all his ministers and arrange the list of meritorious officials.Although Yuntai 28 was not in the period of Liu Xiu, it was also established in the period of Liu Zhuang, the second emperor of the Eastern Han Dynasty.

So Liu Chan was very happy when he learned of the fall of Cao Wei in November, hoping to rank and commend the heroes of his father's time like Liu Zhuang.

It is mainly a question of sharing the Taimiao.

Because of the unification of the Han Dynasty, Liu Bei's temple name needs to be determined. After the temple name is determined, a temple will be established at the beginning of next year.

It's just that most of the heroes are still alive now, and they basically occupy high positions in the court. Liu Chan only ordered the ranking of the three provinces and departments, but forgot that the chiefs of the three provinces and departments are also one of the heroes.

It is obviously unfair to ask heroes to rank themselves.

It's not that they are afraid of Xu Shu and Pang Tong's use of power for personal gain, but because of their character, as a person who ranks heroes, it is very likely that they will lower their own credit, which is somewhat unfair to them.

Therefore, this task is entrusted to Sangong Jiuqing.

Most of the Sangong and Jiuqing are those with high prestige and status, and their actual combat achievements are relatively small. Among them, Zhou Lin has the most credit. He once helped Liu Bei deliver supplies and lead the army. The credit is not too big, and the credit is not too small Small, so there are not so many worries when negotiating.

However, ranking the meritorious officials is not that simple. Liu Bang entrusted the feudal princes to 143, starting from the selection of the first batch of 201 people in 70 BC, and it was not until 195 BC that all 143 meritorious officials were ranked.

Even after the founding of our country in later generations, it began in 1952 AD, and after three years of evaluation and ranking, it was finally awarded in 3.

Therefore, after more than a month of discussions among the Sangong and Jiuqing, the first batch of more than 20 meritorious persons has been listed.

The list was handed over to Zhuge Liang on December 27.

Inside the Shuoping Department.

Zhuge Liang sat on the main seat, and there were probably dozens of officials from the three provinces who came and went to carry official documents, browse official documents, and copy official documents in the left and right halls.

General government affairs do not need to be handled by Shangshuling, Menxiaqing, and Zhongshucheng. After all, there are more than 3000 million people in the country, and there are more than tens of thousands of government affairs to be handled every day. The three of them alone will be exhausted.

Therefore, most of the ordinary government affairs are basically handled by the officials below. Shangshutai is responsible for sorting out, Zhongshusheng is responsible for reviewing memorials, and Menxia Temple is responsible for reviewing imperial edicts.The specific decision-making is basically in the charge of Shangshu, Zhongshu, the left and right servants, and the left and right ministers under the door, and then the officials below implement it.

Pang Tong, Xu Shu, and Jiang Wan were in charge of important matters, such as national grain and grass, material reserves, the selection of officials in various states and counties, and other national strategic issues such as population migration arrangements, family liquidation, land surveying, population registration and statistics, etc. Work.

As the prime minister, Zhuge Liang is naturally responsible for the overall planning of the entire three provinces, ministries and stations.Even not only the three provinces, ministries and stations, but also the population reported by the states and counties, the number of acres of land planted, the harvest of grain and grass, the situation of natural disasters, and the death penalty review, etc.

Now, instead of only managing a few states in the south as before, it manages everything in the whole world.That is to say, the officials at all levels at the lower levels are progressively managed. If everything is entrusted to him, Zhuge Liang will be exhausted.

"Prime Minister, this is the first list of meritorious officials judged by the ministers."

At this moment, a minister came to Zhuge Liang with an official document in his hand.

Zhuge Liang was looking at the latest document issued by Hebei. Hearing his words, he raised his head in surprise and said, "The list of meritorious officials? What is it?"

Shangshu Langzhong said: "It was Your Majesty who heard that the prime minister had wiped out the state of Wei in November. He was overjoyed and asked the three provinces, ministries, and Taiwan to rule on the list of meritorious officials, so that when they worshiped the ancestral temple at the beginning of next year, they could share the Taimiao with all the officials. It's just that the Shangshu made it difficult for them to do so." If the decision is made, discuss it with the ministers and let them make the decision."

"Oh."

Zhuge Liang responded, he didn't know about this matter, but since he had already selected the list, he naturally wanted to take a look, after all, it was related to the welfare of many heroes.

After opening the list, the first thing that caught the eye was his name, Zhuge Liang.

Zhuge Liang frowned slightly, picked up a brush and crossed himself out, he is now a supreme minister, there is no need to lie on the credit book and show off his capital.

The second name is Shen Chen, the third is Guan Yu, and the fourth is Zhang Fei.Followed by Fazheng, Xu Shu, Pang Tong, Mi Zhu, Sun Qian, Jian Yong, Huang Zhong, Zhao Yun, Gan Ning, Tai Shici and more than [-] people.

Basically, they are the early Yuan Cong and those who made great contributions.

The selection list of the ministers is still very well-founded. Shen Chen has the highest military exploits, Liu Bei was able to capture Jingzhou, and Liu Chan was able to dominate the world. His credit is very great.

Guan Yu pacified Jiangdong, and Fazheng helped Liu Bei take Yizhou, both of which contributed to Liu Bei's expansion of territory and capture of states and counties.

Therefore, Shen Chen, Guan Yu and Fazheng ranked higher. Although Zhang Fei didn't seek states and counties that much, he was very brave as a warrior, and he was one of the earliest Yuan Congs starting from Youzhou. It is only natural that he ranked fourth.

Afterwards, the rankings of Xu Shu, Pang Tong, Mi Zhu, Jian Yong, Sun Qian and others were also based on their rankings.

Xu Shu and Pang Tong joined Jingzhou later, and now they seem to have more senior qualifications, and they are already deputy ministers of the country, but compared with Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, Mi Zhu, Sun Qian, Zhao Yun and others, their qualifications are much worse.

It's just that they made a lot of contributions, made suggestions, and helped Zhuge Liang stabilize the rear, so they ranked higher.

As for Mi Zhu, Sun Qian and Jian Yong, their role is actually not that great.

In the early days, they followed Liu Bei. First, they did not make suggestions, and second, they could not lead troops to fight. They basically helped manage counties and counties, or went out to be lobbyists, which played a relatively small role.

But they couldn't stand their seniority, they were all at the senior level, and they were deeply trusted by Liu Bei.

What's more, Mi Zhu also contributed money to help Liu Bei rebuild the army, and his sister is a noble concubine. Although the three of them have died of illness now, their merits will not be erased with their death.

Therefore, the credit status of these three people will not be lower than the top ten.

The rest of Tai Shici was followed by Xuzhou, and he was also one of the early warriors. Unfortunately, he died of illness earlier, and his ranking was a little lower.

Zhao Yun was also one of the early generals. Unfortunately, when he was in Xuzhou halfway, his brother died of illness, and he went back to take care of the funeral and separated from Liu Bei for a few years. Otherwise, the ranking would be higher.

The most junior in this list is Huang Zhong, but Huang Zhong has relatively great military exploits. As the main general in the Battle of Jingzhou, he has made outstanding achievements. After the war, he is already second only to Shen Chen, Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, and Ma Chao. Not low.

The qualifications of Gan Ning and Shen Chen are quite strange. Shen Chen first met Liu Bei in Xuzhou, but he hadn't joined yet.Later, Gan Ning and Shen Chen were together, and Shen Chen joined Liu Bei's group after Liu Bei came to Jingzhou.

So in terms of qualifications, if you start from Xuzhou, it doesn't count.But it's hard to say if you only joined from Jingzhou.However, their combat achievements are too high, and their merit rankings are definitely not too low.

As for the others, namely Xia Houzuan, Yuan Lin, Liu Yan, etc., their rankings are basically at the bottom.Only by virtue of their advanced qualifications can they be included in this list, otherwise they would not be able to enter.

Moreover, this list does not represent the final ranking. It is only for the time being that the first batch is determined based on seniority, just like Liu Bang's third batch of titles to Xiao He, Zhang Liang, Zhou Bo, Fan Kui and others, but it does not represent their military exploits, qualifications and rankings. The same as the previous two batches.

The final ranking is a protracted process. After all, the total number of heroes may exceed a hundred. Although it is not like the founding of the later generations with thousands of generals, it will take a period of time for selection and determination.

Zhuge Liang looked at the list, hesitated a little, and added Jia Xu and Shen Tao. The problem with these two people was that they were relatively junior, and they only joined after Liu Bei came to Jingzhou.

With low qualifications and military exploits not as exaggerated as Huang Zhong's, he must not be able to participate in the first batch of lists.

But Zhuge Liang knew the credit of the two.

Although Jia Xu followed Liu Biao for a while, he encouraged Liu Biao to proclaim himself emperor and finally helped Liu Bei win Jingzhou. Zhuge Liang was in the whirlpool, so how could he not see it.

It's just that Jia Xu did this matter too secretly and against morality, so the world doesn't know about it, but since he has died of illness, the court cannot forget his contribution.

Shen Tao's qualifications are low, and her military achievements are not too dazzling.However, as the leader of the Huangmen, he followed Shen Chen to go northward to attack Cao Cao several times.

In addition, Zhang Song made Zhuge Liang hesitate. Both Zhang Song and Fazheng contributed to Liu Bei's capture of Yizhou, but Zhang Song did not have as much credit as Fazheng. Not only did he help capture Yizhou, but he also took Hanzhong.

Later, Zhang Song became a public minister, and died of illness a few years ago, which is also due to a lot of credit.It’s just that Zhuge Liang still didn’t add his name in the end, and his seniority is still a big problem, so he can only be listed in the second batch.

Finally, after two people were added, Zhuge Liang confirmed the list, summoned Shangshu Langzhong, and asked him to send it to the palace for Liu Chan to review. After confirming the list, he would announce his entry into the Taimiao during the sacrifice.

Soon Shangshu Langzhong went to the palace with the list, but after about half an hour, he came back in a hurry and reported to Zhuge Liang: "Prime Minister, Your Majesty wants to add your name."

"I see."

Zhuge Liang smiled wryly, then got up and said, "I'll go and talk to Your Majesty."

He went all the way to the West Palace in the back garden.

Liu Chan was reading in the West Palace Garden. When Zhuge Liang was around, he would always read a little bit. After all, it was Liu Bei who asked him before he died.

Among them, Shen Chen's "Shen Shi Jing Ji" is the most fascinating. The class theory in it is very novel, especially when they are in their position, they have certain insights and ideas.

The emperor should stand on the side of the common people. If the common people in the world have a bad life, the emperor will suffer in the end. This is also in line with Liu Bei's people-oriented thinking.

So Liu Chan likes this book very much, and often laments that there are no people in Luoyang now. If there are people, he must often go to the people to understand the conditions of the people.

Knowing that Zhuge Liang was coming, Liu Chan summoned him immediately. Zhuge Liang came in and saluted Liu Chan first. After Liu Chan let him get up, he said: "Your Majesty, I have been appreciated by the late emperor. I am sending you important things. I am afraid that the entrustment will not work and hurt you." The genius of the late emperor, and now he has the power of the Grand Marshal and General Hussars to bring peace to the world, so why should he honor his ministers?"

Liu Chan hurriedly said: "Since the prime minister was appointed, he has been sleeping late at night. I and my father have seen these things. In Jingzhou, if it weren't for the prime minister, I am afraid that even the general Hussars would not be able to turn the tide. These merits are known to everyone. The prime minister can no longer refuse."

"Even if the minister is in the list, he can't be ranked first. In terms of marching and fighting, Xiaoqing's meritorious service is comparable to Han Xin's ability. In terms of meritorious service, both the generalissimo and the chariot general followed from Youzhou First Emperor."

Zhuge Liang tried his best to resign, saying: "The seniority is low, and the merits are not as good as them. How can you be above them? Please take back your order."

"This"

Liu Chan asked: "Then according to the prime minister's opinion, who should be the most meritorious?"

"Well"

Zhuge Liang hesitated.

Contributions are not just counted as military exploits, seniority, stability in the rear, opening up territories, and making suggestions are all indispensable.

Zhuge Liang, Xu Shu, and Pang Tong are all leaders in stabilizing the rear and making plans. Among them, Zhuge Liang has the most credit. Without him, Liu Bei would have lost all the battles in Jingzhou.

Shen Chen's military achievements are naturally the highest in opening up territories, conquering cities and lands. He has repeatedly defeated Cao Cao and Sun Quan, won Jingzhou, Guanzhong, and Bingzhou, and finally eliminated Cao Wei. He also contributed a lot to the elimination of Jiangdong .

If he hadn't wiped out Jiangdong's main force in the previous few battles, Guan Yu would not have been so easy to go directly to Jianye City and capture Sun Quan alive.

However, Guan Yu has the deepest qualifications, and he is the most experienced, the number two figure of the Liu Bei Group, and fought in Jingzhou, captured Jiangdong, Zhenhuainan, captured Sun Quan, and destroyed Cao Xiu. Zhang Liao and Xiahou Yuan were besieged to death by him. He was also the first to kill outside Yecheng.

Second only to Shen Chen in terms of military exploits, he is also a strong candidate for the number one meritorious service.

Zhuge Liang himself rejected the first place, so the rest can only choose between Shen Chen and Guan Yu.The key is to choose one of them, what will the other person think?
Liu Chan saw that he hesitated, so he smiled and said: "The prime minister has concerns, then I will choose, and I will choose General Hussars."

"Marshal has always been proud, Your Majesty is not afraid of his dissatisfaction?"

Zhuge Liang asked.

Liu Chan said: "Second Uncle is indeed proud, but he has served the Prime Minister and General Hussars all his life."

"Then follow His Majesty's orders."

Zhuge Liang agreed.

Because Shen Chen really deserved his name. Apart from being number one in military exploits, he also made suggestions, and at the same time he was able to stabilize the place and govern the people.It can be said that he can mount a horse and become a general, dismount a horse to calm the people, and hexagonal god of war.

The only flaw is that the qualifications are relatively shallow, and it is not Xuzhou who will follow Yuan Cong, otherwise, there will be basically no controversy.

The list of meritorious service was determined at the moment, and after a few days, it will be the end of the year, and the new year is coming.