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

Seeing Jia Xu once again proposed to move the capital, Cao Pi's heart instantly became tangled.

The purpose of letting Cao Zhen go to Nanyang was not to move the capital.

Unexpectedly, Luoyang was hit by heavy rain for days, and Nanyang was also affected by the rain for days. Cao Zhen was unable to retreat from the enemy, but instead damaged Cao Hong and lost Wancheng.

From the bottom of his heart, Cao Pi did not want to move the capital.

If we want to move the capital to Yecheng, why bother to come to Luoyang from Yecheng in the first place!
Wei inherited the Han Dynasty.

If the capital cannot be established in Luoyang, how can it be said to inherit the Han Dynasty?

My family knows their own affairs.

Cao Pi knew how the emperor came to be.

Only by establishing the capital in Luoyang could Cao Pi proudly say to the people of the world: I am ordered by Heaven to replace Han and establish Wei!

And now.

We have to move the capital to Yecheng again!
According to Jia Xu's opinion: moving the capital was just a strategic move, and Cao Pi, who had Qing Jiyou and Yan Xuyu around, did not suffer any injuries from this.

Liu Bei is old.

Liu Bei's capable veteran generals are also old.

Wait a few years.

After Liu Bei and all the capable generals are dead, what can he do to compare with Cao Pi who holds Qing Ji You and Yan Xu Yu?
National strength always needs the talents of the new generation to maintain it.

Cao Wei has a land and population that far exceeds that of Liu Bei and Sun Quan. As long as they have a truce and support their people, they will be invincible!

True.

Jia Xu's thoughts were more focused on Cao Wei's national interests.

however.

Cao Pi was not as open-minded as Jia Xu.

Moving the capital to Yecheng is equivalent to admitting that he is inferior to Liu Bei!

Cao Pi didn't want to be Gou Jian!
"Lieutenant, is there no other good strategy?" Cao Pi asked unwillingly.

Jia Xu sighed secretly again.

If you don't listen when there is good advice, what can I do?
If you had listened to me and told you not to go to Guanzhong, would Guanzhong be lost?

If Guanzhong is not lost, Guan Yu dares to use troops against Nanyang?
If Guan Yu didn't use troops in Nanyang, would there be today's disaster?

A single move can affect the whole body. National affairs should be cautious and prudent. If you don't have diamonds, you can't do porcelain work.

If it were in private, Jia Xu would just say so if he wasn't sure.

Now that all the officials in the hall are here, Jia Xu dare not say these heartfelt words in public.

Saying it would be a slap in Cao Pi's face!
"Your Majesty, when the late emperor was still here, he also had the intention of moving the capital."

"Yecheng is the core of His Majesty's business."

"To control the city of Ye and control the seven states, who in the world can resist?"

"Your Majesty, you are in your prime, why bother fighting with veterans!"

Jia Xu gave good advice and once again mentioned Cao Pi's age advantage.

Among the three parties, Cao Pi is the youngest.

As long as you cultivate your mind well, you will definitely live the longest.

Seeing that Jia Xu had no other good ideas, Cao Pi looked at Sima Yi and Chen Qun again.

however.

However, Sima Yi and Chen Qun lowered their heads in unison and avoided Cao Pi's sight.

The same is true for public ministers and officials.

Vow not to move the capital and be humiliated?

If Cao Zhen's soldiers and horses are still in Luoyang, the ministers may directly advise him in order to leave his name in history.

But now Cao Zhen's troops are trapped in Xudu, and Zhang He's troops are not enough to defend Luoyang.

If you stay in Luoyang, you have to be in constant fear every day, so why suffer from this!
All the ministers are here to enjoy glory and wealth with Cao Pi, not to seek death!

Qing Ji You and Yan Yu Xu Shang are here, why bother fighting with Liu Bei in Luoyang!

Seeing that the ministers were silent, Cao Pi stood there for a long time, with thousands of words in his heart, which finally turned into a sigh: "Pass on my order to move the capital to Yecheng soon; all the people of Luoyang will move with me."

All the ministers agreed.

The flood in Luoyang destroyed many fields and houses.

Many ministers' assets in Luoyang were severely damaged and they no longer wanted to stay in Luoyang.

Just now.

Jia Xu raised another objection: "Your Majesty, I believe that the people of Luoyang who want to move can move, and those who don't want to move can be allowed to stay."

“In this way, your Majesty’s benevolence can be demonstrated!”

The ministers were stunned.

Lieutenant Jia, you have gone too far.

You suggested moving the capital. Now His Majesty has decided to move the capital. We all agreed, but you came to oppose it again.

Jia Xu snorted secretly.

What I said at the beginning was, "If you are willing to follow, you can follow His Majesty to Yecheng to show your respect to God."

You people, but you agree with His Majesty, "All the people of Luoyang must migrate with Your Majesty." Is this not putting me on the fire?
When the people of Luoyang become resentful and unwilling to go, will you shirk the responsibility on me?

Although I am old, I am not so old that my eyesight is so dim that I cannot see.

Cao Pi frowned: "Captain, if we don't move by force, not many people will follow me to Yecheng."

Jia Xu argued hard and spoke conclusively: "Those who are unwilling to follow Your Majesty to Yecheng are disloyal to Your Majesty. Since they are all disloyal to Your Majesty, how can we allow them to go to Yecheng?"

"What Your Majesty needs are soldiers and people who are loyal to Your Majesty, not a group of soldiers and people who have different aspirations."

The ministers were even more surprised.

This old fox!
You can tell me all the good, bad and evil things.

Not only do those who come up with bad ideas not have a bad reputation, they actually gain a good reputation.

In terms of public affairs, Jia Xu's advice was for the benefit of the Wei Dynasty; in terms of private affairs, when Cao Pi wanted to forcibly relocate and the officials agreed, only Jia Xu was the one who tried to give his advice outright based on reason.

The officials glanced back and forth at Cao Pi and Jia Xu.

soon.

There was a debate in the court between two factions supporting Cao Pi's forcible relocation of scholars and those supporting Jia Xu's voluntary relocation.

Cao Pi had no choice but to agree to Jia Xu's advice.

Cao Pi didn't want to bear this bad reputation!

After the officials dispersed, Cao Pi summoned his confidants Wu Zhi and Zhu Shuo.

"In the current situation, I have to move the capital to Yecheng; for the sake of reputation, I cannot directly spread the word and force the people of Luoyang to move to Yecheng."

"But in order to repair Luoyang, the late emperor and I spent a lot of money, food and manpower, and moved a large number of Han soldiers and civilians into Luoyang."

"If Liu Bei captures Luoyang, those Han soldiers and civilians will definitely return to Liu Bei. This is something I cannot tolerate!"

"I will never give up Luoyang to Liu Bei so easily!"

"After I leave Luoyang with the soldiers and people who voluntarily followed me, you two will burn Luoyang for me."

Cao Pi became ruthless and wanted to imitate Dong Zhuo's act of burning Luoyang.

Wu Zhi and Zhu Shuo were shocked.

Burning Luoyang is not a good thing.

If you are not careful, your reputation will be ruined.

Cao Pi was also aware of the impact of burning Luoyang, and promised: "If this is done well, you two can serve as the governor of Youzhou and the governor of Qingzhou respectively."

"Don't feel any psychological pressure. Those who are unwilling to follow me to Yecheng are no longer loyal ministers and good citizens of the Wei Dynasty."

"I, why do you need to be kind to me?"

Wu Zhi and Zhu Shuo weighed the pros and cons in their minds.

It doesn't matter if you ruin your reputation, the important thing is that you can gain political achievements after becoming the governor.

With political achievements at your side, why care about a little bit of fame?

After careful weighing, Wu Zhi and Zhu Shuo responded with clasped fists: "I will obey your Majesty's order!"

Looking in the direction of Nanyang, Cao Pi swore again: "Zhuge Qiao, you won't be proud for long."

"I gave up Luoyang only because of the weather, not because of your defeat."

"You only dare to be so arrogant because Liu Bei and Guan Yu are still alive."

"When Liu Bei and Guan Yu grow old, that will be the day for my counterattack!"

"I must make you kneel down and surrender!"

Proposals to move the capital were quickly posted in the streets and alleys of Luoyang, causing an uproar in Luoyang in an instant.

For Cao Pi, this was a national policy that was beneficial to the interests of the Wei Dynasty.

To ordinary people, it was a disaster no less than the Yiluo Flood.

If you follow Cao Pi to Yecheng.

Then the main assets such as the fields and houses in Luoyang must be abandoned.

Not every scholar and citizen can be like the ministers and officials in the court, who can abandon them as easily as they say.

Even Jia Xu sold the land and houses in Luoyang in advance and then went to Yecheng to purchase the land and houses in advance.

How can we be reconciled to such an unexpected government order?
All of a sudden.

There was a lot of discussion among the people in Luoyang. Some were willing to follow Cao Pi, but many were unwilling to migrate with him.

"Three generations of my money have been used to buy fields and houses in Luoyang. Now when I go to Yecheng, don't I have to work as a farm slave?"

"Whoever wants to be a farm slave can be a slave. I shouldn't be a slave anyway. Why should I give my newly acquired wife to others?"

"I don't know who came up with the bad idea, but I have to let His Majesty move the capital to Yecheng."

"So what if we don't move the capital? I heard that Liu Bei fought outside Hangu Pass! Both the general and the general of the upper army were defeated."

"Hey, how about we vote for Liu Bei?"

"Shh, you're going to die! If you want to die, don't drag me with you!"

"If you don't go to Yecheng, who else can you vote for besides Liu Bei?"

"You idiot, since you want to vote, you can't call him by his name. You have to call him His Majesty!"

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Although it was voluntary, it was only for the people who had land and houses in Luoyang. These people had a certain status and were not ordinary tenant farmers in Guizhou.

For example, most of the Hanzhong people who migrated in the 20th year of Jian'an, the 50,000 households in Jizhou who migrated in the first year of Huangchu, and the families of military officers and soldiers were forcibly relocated by Cao Pi.

There are less than 10,000 households left in Luoyang.

Cao Pi had no mercy at all for these less than 10,000 households of scholars.

Wu Zhi and Zhu Shuo lit a raging fire in Luoyang City, with thick smoke billowing and the fire reaching into the sky.
The palaces and mansions that Cao Cao and Cao Pi spent more than 20 years rebuilding were once again burned down.

Hangu Pass.

Zhang He, who received the order to retreat, also burned Hangu Pass and led his troops to retreat to Yecheng.

Looking at the burning Hangu Pass, Liu Bei secretly thought something was wrong.

Cao Pi's response was more brutal than expected!
Burn the city if you can't defeat it. This tactic is as disgusting and helpless as solid walls and clearing the wilderness.

"Put out the fire quickly!"

"Yide, you lead the cavalry to quickly inquire about Luoyang's military situation."

Liu Bei issued several military orders.

Zhang Fei did not hesitate.

After passing Hangu Pass, we quickly rushed to Luoyang.

When he saw the raging fire in Luoyang City, Zhang Fei couldn't help but became angry: "Cao Pi, how dare you imitate Dong Zhuo!"

Luoyang is filled with fire.

It is no longer humanly possible to stop it.

In desperation, Zhang Fei could only return to Hangu Pass and report back to Liu Bei the military information about Cao Pi's burning of Luoyang.

To this. Liu Bei was also very angry: "Dong Zhuo burned Luoyang first, and Cao Pi burned Luoyang last."

"If I cannot destroy Cao Pi, I swear not to enter the ancestral temple!"

"My order is that if there are people in Luoyang who are affected by the disaster, they should not be embarrassed."

"Instruct the Prime Minister to quickly cross the Wei River to transport grain and rice to Luoyang for disaster relief."

In August of the third year of Zhangwu.

Cao Pi burned Luoyang and moved the people of Luoyang to Ye.

Heavy troops were also deployed in important checkpoints and cities such as Mengjin and Wenxian in Hanoi County, Xingyang, Zhongmu and Xinzheng in Henan Yin, Xiangcheng and Xuxian in Yingchuan.

Although Liu Bei won Luoyang, the number of civilians in Luoyang was less than 10,000, and most of the city was burned down.

If it hadn't been for a heavy rain in August, which extinguished the fire in Luoyang, the entire city of Luoyang would have been reduced to ruins.

Cao Pi's cruel move made it difficult for Liu Bei to move into Luoyang. He could only take the remaining Luoyang people back to Chang'an, and left some troops to guard Hangu Pass.

Liu Bei needed time to digest Hongnong and Hedong west of Hangu Pass.

Most of the entire Sizhou area became a buffer zone for the military conflict between Han and Wei.

Due to limited food, grass and transportation, Cao Pi was unable to go west and Liu Bei was unable to go east.

In October of the third year of Zhangwu.

Liu Bei ordered General Guan Yu and Prince Liu Chan to enter Chang'an and discussed Zhuge Qiao's military exploits.

He was promoted to the position of general who assisted the Han Dynasty with the same position as the Four Expeditions. Dong was in charge of Jingzhou affairs and Jiajie Yue. He appointed and removed the governor of Jingzhou and the prefect of various counties to replace Guan Yu in guarding Jingzhou.

Liu Bei's edict fully demonstrated his favor and trust in Zhuge Qiao.

The title of "General to Assist the Han" is the same as that of the Four Expeditions, which means that Zhuge Qiao's "General to Assist the Han" is unique and is a special military position that is not permanent.

As long as Liu Bei is willing, the lower limit can be a miscellaneous general, and the upper limit can be raised to be tied with the three generals.

With Zhuge Qiao's military exploits, no one was unconvinced.

Killing the puppet Wei Right General Xu Huang, defeating the puppet Wei General Cao Ren, defeating the puppet Wei Shanjun General Cao Zhen, and designing to kill the puppet Wei Hussar General Cao Hong, plus the accumulation of large and small military exploits in this battle.

If Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, and Ma Chao were not still there, it would not be an exaggeration to let Zhuge Qiao be the commander-in-chief of all Chinese and foreign military forces like Cao Zhen.

In order to show his favor, Liu Bei asked Zhuge Qiao to take over Guan Yu's authority in Jingzhou as "Dong Supervisor of Jingzhou Affairs and False Festival Yue".

He also granted Zhuge Qiao the "right to appoint and remove the governor of Jingzhou and the governor of various counties."

Although Liu Bei did not set up Jingzhou Mu, Zhuge Qiao's power was equivalent to that of Jingzhou Mu.

Standing above the county governor, he holds the military and political power of a state.

If Zhuge Qiao has different intentions, he can use this to become the fourth force besides Liu Bei, Cao Pi, and Sun Quan!

When Guo Youzhi announced the decree in Wancheng, not only the generals were frightened, but even Zhuge Qiao himself was shocked.

"Shizhong Guo, who gave His Majesty the idea?"

"Although I have merit, it is not enough to shoulder this important responsibility!"

Zhuge Qiao did not accept the order immediately.

This reward was so big that Zhuge Qiao was a little frightened.

Guo You said: "Marquis Yangdu, don't be alarmed."

"This edict was prepared by Your Majesty alone and then notified to the Prime Minister and the Minister to seal it."

"No one interferes with His Majesty's decision!"

"Your Majesty said: If the Marquis of Yangdu is unwilling to shoulder this important task, we will have no choice but to let the general control Jingzhou forever."

"The general has been fighting for the country for half his life. When he gets old, he doesn't even have the chance to return home in glory. It's really a pity!"

"Ugh."

Zhuge Qiao's cheeks trembled slightly.

The words spoken by Guo Youzhi seemed euphemistic, but in fact they were a bit more resentful.

Zhuge Qiao seemed to hear Liu Bei whispering in his ear: I finally have a chance to bring Yunchang back to Chang'an for reunion, and then go to Jie County with Yunchang and Yide; as Yunchang's son-in-law, not only can you You don’t support it, but you still oppose it?
Guan Yu laughed when he heard this: "Bosong, don't belittle yourself."

"I've taught you everything I can, and your performance in the past few years has proven your talent."

"You need to completely put aside my prestige in Jingzhou before you can truly stand alone."

"After the Battle of Xiangfan, I wanted you to guard Jingzhou, but you went to Yongliang for training on the grounds of lack of ability."

"This time, you can't shirk it anymore!"

"There is no one more suitable than you to guard Jingzhou!"

Although Guan Xing has always wanted to replace Guan Yu in guarding Jingzhou, but now Guan Xing is fine as the prefect of a county, but it is too far to replace Guan Yu.

Zhuge Qiao hesitated.

Too much power is not a good thing.

Zhuge Qiao became the de facto shepherd of Jingzhou, and Zhuge Liang was the prime minister. The involvement was not small.

Guan Yu saw Zhuge Qiao's worry and calmly said, "Bosong, you and Adou are sworn brothers. Are you still worried that Adou will be suspicious of you in the future?"

Liu Chan is no longer a ignorant boy.

Hearing Guan Yu say this, he immediately understood Zhuge Qiao's worries about hesitating to accept the order.

"Brother Aqiao, I will kill anyone who dares to slander you in front of me!" Liu Chan grinned, and instead of using a formal title, he used the exclusive title for Zhuge Qiao.

Zhuge Qiao suddenly woke up, and the hesitation and worry in his heart were swept away: "I am too worried."

"I have a clear conscience, so why should I be afraid of slander from others?"

It was just a temporary confusion.

At this moment, the confusion disappeared, and Zhuge Qiao once again regained the momentum of the Han auxiliary general who gradually had the tendency to swallow up mountains and rivers.

"My lord, Zhuge Qiao, accept the order!"

Zhuge Qiao accepted the order with awe, and his temperament became more vigorous at this moment.

Guo Youzhi asked again: "Does the Marquis of Yangdu have a list of appointments and removals of the governor of Jingzhou and the governors of various counties, which I need to bring back to Chang'an?"

Zhuge Qiao shook his head: "I need to carefully consider the deployment of personnel in various counties in Jingzhou before sending them to Chang'an. I won't bother Guo Shizhong."

On the day.

A banquet was held in Wancheng, not only to entertain the angels, but also to congratulate Zhuge Qiao on his promotion, and to bid farewell to Guan Yu.

Three days later.

Guan Yu, Liu Chan, Zhang Bao, Dong Yun, Fei Yi and other civil and military officials who followed Liu Chan went to Chang'an.

Only Huo Yi stayed in Wancheng.

Huo Yi didn't have any relatives in Chang'an and just wanted to stay with Zhuge Qiao for training.

Zhuge Qiao personally led the civil and military forces of Wancheng and sent Guan Yu and his men into the Jishui River.

"Father-in-law, take care along the way!" Zhuge Qiao said solemnly.

Plans can't keep up with changes.

Originally, Zhuge Qiao was planning to accompany Guan Yu to Hedong after the war.

Unexpectedly, Liu Bei directly asked Zhuge Qiao to replace Guan Yu in guarding Jingzhou.

Now that we are apart, Zhuge Qiao doesn't know when he will see Guan Yu again.

Guan Yu smiled boldly: "Bosong, there is no need to be so postured!"

"I'm just going back to Chang'an, it's not like we won't see each other again."

"Now that I have relieved myself of the heavy responsibility in Jingzhou, there won't be too many cumbersome things when I return to the court."

"When I have free time, I will come to Jingzhou to supervise and inspect you to see if you are slacking off in Jingzhou."

Zhuge Qiao was affected and laughed: "If I am lazy and neglect my government, won't I bring shame to my father-in-law?"

Zhuge Qiao looked at Liu Chan again: "Adou, after returning to Chang'an, you should share the government affairs for His Majesty; don't make Your Majesty too busy."

Liu Chan Su Rong: "Brother's kind words, I will definitely remember them."

start sailing.

Looking at the ships gradually moving away, Zhuge Qiao took a deep breath, spurred his horse and turned around: "Xiao Yi, go back to the city."

Huo Yi responded and followed Zhuge Qiao on horseback.

Jingzhou today.

From north to south, there are Nanyang County, Nanxiang County, Xiangyang County, Jiangxia County, Nan County, Yidu County, Wuling County, Lingling County and Guiyang County.

In addition to the co-governance of Changsha County, Zhuge Qiao was in charge of nine counties in Jingzhou.

The prefects and generals of these nine counties had to be carefully considered and appointed.

After thinking carefully for three days, Zhuge Qiao summoned the generals.

"Deng Zhi."

"exist!"

Zhuge Qiao looked at Deng Zhi who was out of the queue and spoke slowly:
"You were once the governor of Guanghan, and you were honest and rigorous. His Majesty should have called you to serve as minister in the court; but because of the changeable situation, you were allowed to serve as the governor of Yidu."

"When you served as the governor of Yidu, you governed with integrity and had no complaints. You also made many military exploits during the Northern Expedition."

"I intend to make you the governor of Nanjun. Are you willing to take on this important task?"

Among the nine counties in Jingzhou controlled by Zhuge Qiao, the four counties of Nanyang, Xiangyang, Nanjun and Jiangxia were the most important.

Now there is Zhao Lei in Jiangxia County and Guan Xing in Xiangyang County. Zhuge Qiao does not need to be appointed or dismissed in these two places.

Nanyang County and Nan County must have talented people with both civil and military skills in charge.

Deng Zhi was the governor of Nanjun selected by Zhuge Qiao.

Hearing the inquiry, Deng Zhi was startled: "If I am the prefect of Nanjun, what should I do to the prefect Mi?"

Zhuge Qiao said: "Prefect Mi is old and has long wanted to step down."

"The answer I want is not that you are worried about Prefect Mi's future, but that you are willing to take on this important task!"

Zhuge Qiao had already considered Mi Fang's arrangement.

After being confirmed by the governor of Nanjun, Zhuge Qiao will present Mi Fang as Sikong.

Sikong, in charge of water and earth affairs. Whenever the city is built, the ditches are dug, the tombs are built to prevent accidents, the benefits will be discussed and merits will be built; whenever the water and soil work is done in the four directions, at the end of the year, the most important person in the palace will be reported and rewards and punishments will be given.

Although most of the Sikong jobs are now vacant, they still need to have some abilities.

With Mi Fang's talent, even if it is to gild, she will not be overwhelmed by the interlacing of lines.

Mi Fang has been in Nanjun for many years, and her roots are intertwined.

If you want Mi Fang to do her best to transfer power and influence overtly and covertly in Nan County, you must be given enough benefits.

Seeing that Zhuge Qiao had made arrangements, Deng Zhi readily agreed: "Thanks to the general's favor, I would like to serve as the prefect of Nanjun and help the general control Jingzhou."

Zhuge Qiao nodded with satisfaction and looked at Wang Ping: "Zijun, I intend to let you serve as the prefect of Nanyang County. Are you willing?"

Wang Ping raised his head in astonishment and quickly declined: "General, I can only command troops, not be a governor."

Zhuge Qiao laughed and said, "Zijun, don't belittle yourself. With your current talent and knowledge, you are qualified for the post of governor."

"Du Zhen and Liu Yin, you two are the Prime Minister and the Commander-in-Chief of Nanyang County respectively, and your assistants are both guarding Nanyang County."

"If Nanyang is not managed well, the three of you will go to farm from now on."

Du Zhen and Liu Yin's expressions changed.

Farming?

If Nanyang is not managed well and goes to work in the fields, you will be laughed to death!

"I will obey the general's orders!" Du Zhen and Liu Yin expressed their stance that they would help Wang Ping manage Nanyang County well.

Zhuge Qiao also sent three generals, Fu Xu, Zong Yu and Fu Kuang, to stay in Xiangyang to help Guan Xing;
Wu Dang was changed to the governor of Guiyang and assisted by Zeng Xia;
Change Deng Kai to be the governor of Yidu, assisted by Wen Bu;
Guo Mu was appointed as the governor of Nanxiang, and Fan You assisted.

Xi Zhen continued to serve as the prefect of Lingling, and Samoko returned to Wuling.

Su Fei, Liao Hua, Wang Fu, Ma Zhong, Ju Fu, Zhang Ni, Yao Min, Liu Shen, Zhuge Wang, and Mi Zhao temporarily returned to Zhuge Qiao's command and were stationed in Jingcheng and guarded Hanjinkou.

All other civil and military levels have awards and appointments.

In less than a month, Jingzhou's official administration took on a new look.

Han River.

A sixty-year-old man went down the river and handed over his name card at Hanjinkou.

"I'd like to report that Yingchuan Shide wants to pay homage to Yang Duhou's family." (End of this chapter)