Three Kingdoms: Heir of Wolong, my father-in-law is Guan Gong

Chapter 161 Liu Bei proclaimed himself emperor and conquered the four seas, Sun Quan proclaimed himself king and led three states (seeking pursuit)

"enough!"

Liu Bei's face turned gloomy.

Fei Shi and Liu Ba would speak out against it, that's because Fei Shi and Liu Ba have such personalities.

With their status, reputation and merit, they are also qualified to object.

Even if Liu Bei was unhappy, he still had to be patient.

But what is Yongmao?
A small official in charge of documents actually dared to be so unscrupulous.

Is it because I'm usually too kind and make you think you can do whatever you want?

"Today is a day to entertain the envoys of Marquis Wu. We will not talk about state affairs."

"Anyone else who dares to behave inappropriately before a banquet and discuss state affairs will be punished as a serious crime!"

With these more than a thousand righteous cavalry in hand, Liu Bei was able to fight for a place in troubled times. This was what Tao Qian took a fancy to in the past.

The banquet broke up unhappy.

Warriors generally have a straightforward personality and don't have so many twists and turns.

"But Yongmao, as the chief registrar in the palace of the great king, did not know how to share the worries of the great king. Instead, he only wanted to gain favor and gain fame by grandstanding. It is really abominable."

"If the general trend of the world is that the Han Dynasty will fall and the Wei Dynasty will be established, if there is no emperor of the Han Dynasty to continue the Yan Han Dynasty, it will take at most three years, Cao Wei will become the orthodoxy of the world."

Liu Bei pondered for a moment, acquiesced to Yang Yi's proposal, and warned: "Don't implicate innocent people."

Yang Yi secretly sneered and said: "Fei Shi and Liu Ba are both famous officials in Jingyi. Although they cannot clearly judge the general trend, they are sincerely thinking for the king."

In the past, when he was under Gongsun Zan, Liu Bei recruited more than a thousand Hu people as righteous cavalry.

"When can Xiaozhi return to Chengdu?" Liu Bei asked again.

"A fool does not know the general trend and only knows how to stick to the old ways. Don't he know that the world is constantly changing? If he cannot adapt to the times, how can he determine the general trend of the world?"

Liu Bei knew it well.

"After you practice for a few more years, you will naturally understand my intentions. This is why, whenever I go on an expedition, I always leave military advisors behind."

Liu Bei shook his head: "Now is the time to employ people. Yang Yi is talented and dares to bear the notoriety. If I just use him without rewarding him, who else will be willing to work for me in the future?"

If there is no benefit, how many people will try their best?
Talking about ideals without talking about benefits is no different from capitalists trying to exploit and exploit workers.

Liu Bei's face soothed: "Wei Gong's words are reasonable, but everyone opposes them. How can I proclaim the emperor and continue the Han Dynasty if people's hearts are divided?"

When Yang Yi saw this situation, he suddenly had a suspicion in his mind, and then stepped forward and said: "Is your Majesty worried that everyone is opposed to proclaiming himself emperor and continuing the Han Dynasty?"

People are selfish, and the purpose of working with Liu Bei is to gain money, power, fame and wealth.

Liu Bei likes to use Yi Cong very much.

Yang Yi has a very keen sense of politics. Even if Zhuge Qiao knows that Yang Yi is not useful, he cannot touch Yang Yi for the time being.

Yang Yi was overjoyed and took the order and left.

Liu Bei said with a gloomy face: "Does Mr. Wei have a good plan?"

"In the past, there were endless voices of opposition from the Qin State to Shang Yang's reforms. However, Qin Xiaogong always supported Shang Yang. This was the sixth generation of the Qin State's prosperity."

"If we punish these two people, it will inevitably make Jingyi people mistakenly think that the king is blocking the way of speech."

Liu Bei hesitated: "If we punish Yong Mao severely because of Yong Mao's advice, it will also misunderstand everyone."

Zhuge Qiao carefully calculated the time and said, "If there are no delays on the way, Prefect Fa will be able to arrive in Chengdu within three days."

Zhuge Qiao sighed secretly.

Seeing the strange look on Zhuge Qiao's face, Liu Bei suggested: "Bosong is still young and his understanding of government affairs is not deep enough. People should make full use of their talents and cannot just rely on preference."

"If Yong Mao is not punished severely, there will definitely be trouble in Shu. I thought I could punish Yong Mao severely to police everyone!"

The literati have dirty minds, and there is no lower limit for their efforts.

Everyone can see that Liu Bei is very angry now.

After Yang Yi left, Zhuge Qiao tactfully advised: "Your Majesty, Yang Yi is a narrow-minded man. It would not be a good thing for him to be in a high position."

Liu Bei stopped the quarrel between Yang Yi and Yong Mao, and also stopped everyone's attempts to persuade them.

"Bosson thinks it's possible?"

When the banquet was over, Liu Bei left Zhuge Qiao and Yang Yi behind.

Liu Bei was very happy: "It has been nearly a year since Xiaozhi went to Yuexi. It not only greatly alleviated the conflict between Han and Yi in Yuexi, but also moved more than 10,000 Yi people into Shu County."

"I intend to promise to use money, silk houses, farmland and generous profits to select 5,000 young Yi people who are good at fighting and dare to fight from these more than 10,000 households to form an army."

After settling in Xichuan, Liu Bei formed the White Guards with Qiang and Hu Qingzhuang from western Shu.

Yang Yi glanced at Zhuge Qiao and saw that Zhuge Qiao didn't speak. She was even more happy and said, "As the saying goes, those who achieve great things don't seek help from others!"

Although Zhuge Qiao was not proficient in this art, he also understood Liu Bei's difficulties.

The meaning of yi Congtai, Gui Yi and Obedience to Life, mostly refers to Ding Zhuang from the Qiang and Hu tribes who submitted to the Han Dynasty.

Yang Yi smiled and said: "If you want to deal with a villain like Yong Mao, what's the difficulty in finding an excuse? I'm willing to share your worries for the king."

There must be brave men under heavy rewards, and those who are good at fighting must be those who seek profit.

Compared with the young Han people in Shu who would fight for righteousness, Yi Cong, who had just surrendered, was more willing to fight for profit.

Yi Cong did not receive much kindness from the Han Dynasty, so it would be difficult for them to fight for justice.

On the contrary, as long as they are given enough benefits, this group of newly attached followers will cherish the rare benefits and fight bravely to kill the enemy.

Zhuge Qiao naturally agreed: "Your Majesty is wise!"

Liu Bei added: "Although it is Xiaozhi who implements the South China policy, it is Bosong who proposes the South China policy."

"Although Bo Song participated in military affairs in Jingzhou, he always acted as the chief secretary."

"This time the military advisor is the commander-in-chief of the Northern Expedition, and Bo Songruo is only acting as a civil servant in the army, so it is difficult for him to grow much."

"Therefore, I intend to let Bosong command these five thousand people."

Zhuge Qiao's breath tightened: "Your Majesty, do you really want me to lead you?"

This is equivalent to handing over the future Wudang Feijun directly to Zhuge Qiao!

That is the unworthy flying army who "does nothing before and is called the flying army"!
Wudang Fei's army fought for profit at first, and later for righteousness. In the last battle, they fought against Cao's soldiers who were several times their own. In the end, the entire army, including the leader Zhang Yi, was wiped out!

Liu Bei's eyes were full of concern and encouragement for his younger generation: "If Bo Song is to take charge of the military in the future, he must have an elite army at his disposal, so that he can convince all the generals in the army."

"Although these Yi Cong currently need to be lured with money, silk, houses and land, but Yi Cong is generally straightforward. As long as you can treat each other with sincerity, they will repay you with death."

Liu Bei is quite experienced in winning over the military.

The reason why Bai Jie Bing was loyal to Liu Bei was not only because he followed justice for profit, it was also the result of Liu Bei's sincerity towards Bai Jie Bing.

Zhuge Qiao suppressed his inner excitement and clasped his fists in response: "I will not dishonor the king's love!"

Liu Bei stroked his beard and smiled, with deep appreciation in his eyes: "Bosong has been reviewing official documents for several months, and he must be quite familiar with the civil and military affairs of Yizhou counties. If necessary, you can recruit talented people to serve as military commanders at will. General officials and civil servants.”

Zhuge Qiao said with joy: "Recruitment at will? Is your Majesty serious about this?"

Liu Bei smiled and said: "It seems that Bo Song already has a candidate in mind. I don't know where the talent is, but I can do some research for you."

Zhuge Qiao thought for a while and said, "Since the king has agreed, I won't be polite."

"I need to recruit Zhang Yi from Yizhou, Shu Zuo Yao from Yizhou, Gong Lu from Brazil County, Ma Zhong from Hanchang in Brazil County, Gufu from Brazil County, Wei Liuyin from Chengdu, Du Zhen, son of Du Qiong from Yicao County, Liu Shen, the governor of Chengdu's palace."

After hearing the names of eight people in a row, Liu Bei quickly stopped: "Bosong, that's enough, that's enough. I let you recruit at will, but I didn't ask you to recruit in large quantities."

Zhuge Qiao felt a little regretful: "Your Majesty, there are only eight of them. Isn't it inappropriate to use a large number to describe them?"

Liu Bei glared: "Including Wang Ping, there are nine!"

Zhuge Qiao blinked: "How about adding one more to make ten."

Liu Bei was a little helpless: "Who else do you want?"

Zhuge Qiao recruits a local talent, and Liu Bei has to select another talented person to fill the vacancy.

If there are too many recruits, Liu Bei will also have a headache.

Zhuge Qiao smiled and said: "General Anhan, Commander Sun Mizhao!"

If possible, Zhuge Qiao is planning to transfer all the younger generation of Ji Han who are famous in history and of the right age into the Wudang Fei Army. However, looking at Liu Bei's pained expression, Zhuge Qiao can only give up this idea with regret. .

It was Zhuge Qiao's luck to be able to transfer ten people, including Wang Ping, Zhang Yi, Yao Min, Gong Lu, Ma Zhong, Gou Fu, Liu Yin, Du Zhen, Liu Shen and Mizhao, into the Wudang Flying Army.

In particular, Wang Ping, Zhang Yi, Ma Zhong, and Ju Fu were the backbone generals in the late Jihan period.

Although the reputation of the remaining people is not as good as the first four, they are all figures who can leave their names in history, so they are not too bad.

Seeing Zhuge Qiao mention Mi Zhao, Liu Bei immediately hesitated: "Bosong, this Northern Expedition is dangerous, and Zizhong is the only grandson."

Zhuge Qiao said nothing.

Liu Bei immediately came to his senses and asked, "Did Mi Zhao look for you personally?"

Zhuge Qiao smiled and said: "Your Majesty, Mi Zhao is about the same age as me. If he hadn't taken the initiative to look for me, how could I have dared to recruit Mi Zhao?"

"Mi Zhao is skilled in bow and horse, but he doesn't want to study literature and do business. If he can achieve military success, it will be a blessing for the Mi family."

"If your Majesty doesn't want Mi Zhao to follow me in the Northern Expedition, and Mi Zhao comes to look for me in the future, I can only say that it is your will."

Liu Bei laughed and scolded: "You asked me to cover up what you promised yourself. Forget it, I will ask Zizhong first. If Zizhong is willing to let Mi Zhao go to the army, I will let him come to find you."

"You want to command five thousand righteous followers, even if you don't have a military position. Based on your military exploits in Jingzhou and Yizhou's political achievements, I will make you an auxiliary Han general and command the five righteous followers."

"When Xiao Nao returns, you will hand over your official duties to Xiao Nao and concentrate on military affairs."

Fu Han, which means to help the Han Dynasty and the world, is one of the miscellaneous generals who command the army. It is mostly used to add officials, that is, to hold other official positions on the basis of the original official positions.

Liu Bei did not appoint Zhuge Qiao with other general titles, but only appointed him as General to assist the Han Dynasty. His expectations for Zhuge Qiao are self-evident.

Zhuge Qiao thanks you.

General Fu Han is Zhuge Qiao's first official title. It is neither the temporary military chief appointed by Guan Yu, nor the temporary military advisor general specially appointed by Liu Bei.

With the military post of General Fu Han and five subordinates, Zhuge Qiao has officially embarked on the road of commanding the army.

Yang Yi's work efficiency is very fast.

It only took three days to find out Yong Mao's past crimes against Shuke, and he was even involved in a murder case.

Yong Mao never thought that just trying to take advantage of Liu Ba's traffic would lead to death.

Although Yong Mao's death violated the regulations of Shu, it would not lead to death if Yong Mao's past achievements were used to make up for it.

However, Liu Bei acquiesced to Yang Yi's severe punishment of Yong Mao, which made the officials in Shu feel a little more awe-inspiring: Liu Bei was using Yong Mao's death to beat the officials. With less opposition, Liu Bei once again summoned his ministers.

finally.

The ministers unanimously agreed to Liu Bei's decision to proclaim himself emperor. Even Liu Ba, who had the strongest objections, did not say anything more and personally drafted various prayers, edicts, and documents required for his ascension to the throne.

April.

Chengdu, south of Wudan Mountain.

Liu Bei led his ministers to offer sacrifices to heaven and earth, held an enthronement ceremony, and read out prayers.

"On Bingwu in April of the 26th year of Jian'an, the emperor dared to use Xuan Mu to tell the emperor, heaven, God, queen and earth gods:"

"The Han Dynasty has the world and has no borders. The former king Mang usurped and robbed, Emperor Guangwu was so angry that he executed him, and the state of the country was restored."

"Today, Cao Cao prevents his troops from being patient, kills the queen, and consumes the sky, ignoring the heavenly manifestations. Cao Cao, carrying his evil rebellion, steals the sacred artifact."

"The ministers and soldiers thought that the country was in ruins and it was time to repair it. They succeeded the Second Ancestor Wu and carried out heaven's punishment."

"Being prepared is not virtuous, and you are afraid of the throne."

"When I asked the common people, as well as the barbarian rulers, I said, 'The destiny of heaven cannot be ignored, the ancestral inheritance cannot be replaced for a long time, and the world cannot be without its owner.'"

"I'm looking forward to it, I'm preparing someone!"

"Afraid of the fate of the day, and also afraid that the Han Dynasty will be buried in the ground, I would like to choose the first day to go to the altar with Bailiao and receive the emperor's seal and ribbon!"

"Cultivation of the burnt body will be reported to the gods of heaven, but the gods will be honored by the Han family and will live forever in the world!"

The solemn enthronement ceremony reached a climax amidst vocal music.

Liu Bei re-established the country's name as Han, denied Cao Pi's change of the reign name "Yankang", and then changed the reign name to "Zhangwu".

Simultaneously.

Liu Bei appointed Zhuge Liang as prime minister, minister of peace affairs, general in expedition to the north, and commander of Yongliang military affairs.

Xu Jing was appointed as the Situ, and Fa Zheng was appointed as the Minister. He ordered to record the affairs of the Minister, appointed hundreds of officials, established ancestral temples, and offered sacrifices to the previous emperors.

He made Guan Yu a general, gave him a false ax, led the herding of Yuzhou, and increased the number of households by 5,000.

Zhang Fei was granted the title of General of Chariots and Cavalry. During the holidays, he was given the title of Lieutenant of Sili School and was granted the title of Marquis of Xixiang.

Ma Chao was granted the title of General of Hussars and led as a herdsman in Liangzhou. During the holidays, he was granted the title of Marquis of Zhuxiang.

Huang Zhong was granted the title of General of the Guard, led by Yongzhou Mu, Jiajie, and Dong Tinghou.

Wei Yan was granted the title of General Zhenbei.

Zhuge Qiao was granted the title of General to assist the Han Dynasty.

Liu Bei's reward is interesting. Guan Yu leads the herdsman of Yuzhou, Ma Chao leads the herdsman of Liangzhou, and Huang Zhong leads the herdsman of Yongzhou.

These three states are currently not controlled by Liu Bei, but they still use the three states to seal Guan Yu, Ma Chao, Zhang Fei and the others. The purpose is self-evident.

The rest of the civil and military professions are also rewarded.

Liu Bei made his wife Wu the queen, Liu Chan was the crown prince, and Dong Yun and Fei Yi were the crown prince's relatives.

Same month.

Liu Bei fulfilled the agreement with Sun Quan and gave Sun Quan nine tins, canonized him as King of Wu, led Yangzhou Mu, and supervised the military affairs of Xu, Yang, and Jiao three states. He also gave Sun Quan Xuzhou Mu seal ribbon and blank documents.

Xuzhou is not in Sun Quan's hands, but Liu Bei still nominally gave Sun Quan the power to supervise the military in Xuzhou. He just had to directly shout to Sun Quan, "Xuzhou is yours, hurry up and send troops to take it!"

Although some among the ministers objected based on the teachings of Emperor Gaozu, they were refuted by Zhuge Qiao on the grounds that "the age of great strife is inherently volatile, how can we just stick to the old ways and ruin the great affairs of the country".

Sun Quan also heard the elegant meaning of Xiange and spread it to the counties in the three states, claiming that the three states were all the territory of the Han Dynasty.

Especially in Xuzhou, Sun Quan even appointed a famous official as the pastor of Xuzhou to take over Xuzhou.

And during this period.

Zhuge Qiao also recruited ten people, Wang Ping, Zhang Yi, Yao Min, Gong Lu, Ma Zhong, Gufu, Liu Yin, Du Zhen, Liu Shen and Mi Zhao, and selected five thousand from the Yi people who migrated from Nanzhong. People become an army.

Wudang Feijun was named Feijun, and he asked Liu Bei to issue an edict, officially using Wudang Feijun as his banner.

This is the second unit under Liu Bei's command, besides Bai Jianbing, to have a special banner.

Chengdu, Imperial Palace.

Liu Bei, Zhuge Liang, Fazheng, Zhuge Qiao, Ma Chao, Zhao Yun, Huang Zhong and other civil and military officials gathered together.

It is now the beginning of May of the first year of Zhangwu, and more than a year has passed since the demarcation of the Han River.

With Zhuge Qiao's intervention, Yizhou suspended its troops to support the people this year, and achieved good results whether it was the exchange of goods or the promotion of farming and mulberry farming.

Liu Bei could no longer suppress the passion in his heart and gathered a crowd to discuss the Northern Expedition.

And this time.

Neither Ma Chao, Zhao Yun, Huang Zhong, nor Huang Quan and Liu Bafeishi raised any objections.

As long as Liu Bei did not mention personal conquest, all civil and military officials enthusiastically supported it.

Liu Bei also knew it very well.

If a personal expedition is proposed, then there is no need to discuss the Northern Expedition. It can be said that everyone is opposed to it.

therefore.

Liu Bei only mentioned those who would follow the Northern Expedition this time.

Huang Zhong was the first to go out: "Your Majesty, I have heard this all the time. Since ancient times, the most regrettable thing for a famous general is to die on his bed, and then be buried in a coffin by his descendants; the most proud thing is to die on the battlefield and be wrapped in horse leather. Bring the body back and bury it.”

"I have spent half my life in vain. I thought I would regretfully die on my bed, but I never expected that I would be lucky enough to meet His Majesty, and then I would have the opportunity to kill the enemy and make meritorious deeds."

"My virtue and talent are shallow, but thanks to His Majesty's kindness, I was granted the title of General of Guard, Marquis of Dong Ting, and also the Shepherd of Yongzhou. How lucky I am to have this honor!"

"To repay His Majesty's kindness, I request you to follow the Prime Minister in the Northern Expedition!"

Liu Bei couldn't bear it: "Old General, you are now over seventy, and you have lived in Nanzhou for a long time. The climate in the north is different from Jingyi. If there is an accident, wouldn't it mean that you have lost the reputation of the old general?"

Huang Zhong laughed: "If God's will is like this, I can only sigh with regret. If I am lucky enough to be favored by God and capture Guanzhong for Your Majesty, I will die without regret!"

Liu Bei was moved: "The old general has such bold words, how can I chill the old general's ambition and passion?"

Huang Zhong was overjoyed and bowed: "Old minister, thank you, Your Majesty!"

Infected by Huang Zhong's hot blood, Ma Chao refused to lag behind: "Your Majesty, it has been several years since I entered Xichuan. Although I am ranked as a hussar general, I have no merit as a hussar general."

"Please allow me to go with the Prime Minister during this Northern Expedition. I am willing to capture Liangzhou for Your Majesty!"

Liu Bei smiled and said: "Meng Qi is brave, familiar with the local customs of Liangzhou, and is a mighty general in the eyes of the Qiang and Hu people. If I want to launch the Northern Expedition, how can I miss Meng Qi!"

Ma Chao secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

Although he had Zhuge Qiao's promise and was married to Liu Bei, Ma Chao felt uncertain that he would not be able to follow the army in the Northern Expedition.

After Ma Chao asked for orders, Zhao Yun also came out: "I have been fighting for half my life, but I have achieved very little. Thanks to your majesty's love, you don't think I am vulgar and let me stay in the guard. Please allow me to go with the prime minister. Although I am a mess, I still can't do it." I will repay His Majesty’s kindness.”

Although Zhao Yun was brave, he spent most of his time either staying behind or staying with Liu Bei, and rarely took on dangerous tasks such as being the first to fall into battle.

Zhao Yun is not greedy for merit and often likes to share it with his subordinates.

For example, when he rushed to Jiangling City last time, Zhao Yun conveniently shot and killed Xie Jing, a ten thousand enemy in Soochow, but he thought that Xie Jing could not be killed without Chen Feng to lure the enemy, so he gave the credit directly to Chen Feng.

Therefore, Zhao Yun's military exploits are relatively few. Until now, he is only a general of the Ling Army, not as good as the rising star Wei Yan, who was awarded the title of General Zhenbei.

In this regard.

Liu Bei also felt very guilty.

After all, Zhao Yun had already followed Liu Bei when he was in Hebei. He had always worked hard and refused to complain, and he would not give up his life when Liu Bei was in the most danger.

Without Zhao Yun, Liu Chan would have died twice.

Thinking that Zhao Yun, the old brother who was following him now, had the worst official position, Liu Bei was a little more partial to Zhao Yun: "Since Zilong has this intention, he can go with the Prime Minister."

Zhao Yun was overjoyed: "Thank you, Your Majesty!"

At this moment, Fazheng put forward a different opinion: "Your Majesty, all the tiger generals are going to the Northern Expedition. What if something happens in Chengdu?"

The Northern Expedition is important, and the rear is equally important.

Ma Chao, Huang Zhong and Zhao Yun's hearts suddenly rose to their throats.

He was afraid that Liu Bei would let one of the three people stay behind.

Liu Bei laughed when he saw this: "Don't worry about being filial! With me in Chengdu, who dares to cause trouble? What's more, with you helping me in Chengdu, how can anything happen?"

This heroic laugh is full of confidence.

Ma Chao, Huang Zhong and Zhao Yun's hearts dropped, and their expressions became more excited.

After careful discussion.

Liu Bei implemented the specific list for the Northern Expedition.

Those who were elected were elated, while those who were defeated were regretful but had no complaints.

There must be some capable generals left in Chengdu, and they cannot all go to the Northern Expedition.

What's more, Liu Bei is also in Chengdu!

After the generals left, Fa Zheng stayed alone.

Fazheng clenched his fists: "Your Majesty, why do you want to keep me in Chengdu? The minister ordered me to give it to Liu Zichu, but I only ask that your Majesty let me go with the Prime Minister. I will capture Meng Da myself!"

How much I loved Meng Da before, but now how much I hate Meng Da.

After agreeing that we should never forget each other even if we are rich and noble, we turned around and gave Fa Zheng a blow.

If Liu Bei had not believed deeply in Fazheng and had given Fazheng the opportunity to go to Nanzhong to make meritorious deeds, Fazheng would not have known how long he could have survived under the verbal and written criticism of the officials.

When he was in Yuexi, in addition to resolving the conflict between Han and Yi and implementing Zhuge Qiao's southern strategy, Fazheng was always thinking about how to capture Guanzhong and capture Mengda alive.

And now.

However, Liu Bei deliberately left Fazheng in Chengdu, which made Fazheng quite distressed and aggrieved.

Seeing Fa Zheng like this, Liu Bei was also heartbroken: "Filial piety, don't be blinded by hatred."

"I know that you and Meng Da have been friends since childhood, so I cannot tolerate Meng Da's betrayal of you."

"It's just that the Northern Expedition cannot be completed overnight. I promised Bo Song to give Prime Minister complete autonomy during the Northern Expedition."

"If you follow the Prime Minister's Northern Expedition and want to capture Guanzhong and capture Mengda alive, you will ruin the Prime Minister's plan."

(End of this chapter)