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Chapter 18: Bo Wen is the sharp sword that can defeat Cao Cao, how can he show it to others easily!

Xiao He finally got on the boat.

Everyone felt relieved and breathed a sigh of relief.

Liu Bei was overjoyed and hurried forward to support Xiao He, laughing and saying:

"First I got Sleeping Dragon, and now I have Bo Wen. Why should I worry about not being able to support the Han Dynasty and revive the Han Dynasty?"

Everyone laughed.

Xiao He's joining the gang was finalized.

Next is the celebration banquet.

Zhuge Liang, Zhang Fei and other civil and military officials drank with Xiao He one by one.

Even Guan Yu, who was rarely happy today, toasted Xiao He with a glass.

The atmosphere at the banquet was joyful and exciting.

After three rounds of drinks, Zhuge Liang coughed lightly and gave Liu Bei a hint with his eyes.

Liu Bei understood, put down his wine glass, and said with a smile:

"Bo Wen, regarding your official position, I have this idea: the original position of military advisor will be divided into left and right military advisors."

"Military Advisor Kong Ming will be the left military advisor, and you, Bo Wen, will be the right military advisor. What do you think?"

When Xiao He heard this, his brows furrowed slightly.

In order to make himself feel valued, Liu Bei deliberately split his military advisors into left and right, which shows that he took great pains.

Although the Han Dynasty respected the right, the left was respected in the army.

Zhuge Liang was older than himself, so it was natural for him to be the left military advisor.

The key point is that Xiao He doesn't really want to be the right military advisor.

It’s not that he thinks his official position is slightly lower than Zhuge Liang’s, but he thinks it is too high.

The Right Military Advisor is the second most important person in the advisory group.

You can imagine how much pressure you are under, how heavy the burden you are carrying, and how much stress and worry you will have in the future.

Xiao He was used to working from nine to five. Although he didn't want to lie down and do nothing, he didn't want to put too much pressure on himself.

He still prefers a more relaxed position.

Seeing that Xiao He did not express his opinion, Liu Bei and Zhuge Liang frowned again and looked at each other secretly.

Could it be that Xiao Bowen was dissatisfied because he thought the position of Right Military Advisor was too low?
After a quick glance, Zhuge Liang hurriedly bowed to Liu Bei:

"My lord, Bowen's talent is ten times greater than Liang's. How can he be inferior to Liang?"

"I think Bowen can be the left military advisor, and I can be the right military advisor."

Zhuge Liang was also magnanimous and immediately willing to give up the position of chief military advisor and be under Xiao He.

When Xiao He heard this, he hurriedly shook his hands and said:
"Military Advisor Kong Ming has misunderstood. I don't complain that my position is too low. I think the position the lord has given me is a bit too high."

Liu Bei was stunned.

Zhuge Liang was stunned.

All the counselors and generals around were stunned.

People have always complained about low-ranking officials, but I have never heard of anyone complaining about high-ranking officials.

He is indeed an otherworldly expert, his ideas are completely different from those of us ordinary mortals...

Everyone felt this way in their hearts.

"Bo Wen, you're being modest again. I think your abilities are definitely worthy of the position of Right Military Advisor. Don't refuse."

Zhang Fei smashed the wine glass, jumped up and shouted.

Obviously he thought Xiao He was being modest.

Everyone suddenly realized and followed Zhang Fei's lead, persuading Xiao He not to decline.

Xiao He secretly groaned inwardly, thinking, how could I be so humble when declining this position? I really don't want to be the right military advisor...

"It's not that I'm being modest, but I've always been unknown. This position of military advisor is so important. If Cao Cao knew that the lord actually appointed a country dweller as his military advisor, I'd be so scared..."

Xiao He was halfway through the circle and didn't know how to continue, so he pinched his forehead with his fingertips.

Zhuge Liang's eyes flashed, as if he had realized something.

"I understand Bowen's deep meaning."

"Bo Wen is a hermit, unknown to the world. If the lord appoints him as military advisor, and word gets to Cao Cao, it will surely alert him and draw his attention." "Bo Wen is the lord's sharp sword against Cao Cao. How can we show him off so easily and put him on guard?"

"This is why you, Bowen, don't want to be the right military advisor. I wonder if what I said is right or not?"

Zhuge Liang gently waved his feather fan and came up with an excuse for Xiao He.

Xiao He was pleasantly surprised to find that Zhuge Liang's imagination was so smooth and reasonable, without any flaws.

"Yes, yes, military advisor Kong Ming is right. This is exactly what peace means."

Of course Xiao He nodded in agreement.

Liu Bei suddenly understood, stroked his thin beard and nodded slightly:

"You are indeed a thoughtful person, Bowen. You are a sharp sword in my hand, and you should not show it to the enemy lightly."

After a moment's hesitation, he changed his words:

"In that case, I'll have you, Bowen, take over as assistant for the time being. After we defeat Cao Cao, you can be promoted to Right Military Advisor. What do you think?"

Xiao He was overjoyed and nodded happily:
"Good, good, good, I will do my best. Thank you, my lord."

Xiao He's position and salary issues were finalized.

Liu Bei also breathed a sigh of relief, and then took advantage of the gathering of everyone to discuss the plan to fight against Cao Cao.

Everyone expressed their own opinions.

Xiao He missed breakfast and was now starving. While others were vying to offer suggestions, he was busy eating and drinking.

After all, Xiangyang has been captured, and with the natural barrier of Han River in hand, it is enough to fight against Cao Cao with people like Zhuge Liang and Guan Yu, and there is no need to worry about it.

"Cao's army is composed of northerners, unaccustomed to naval warfare. Their lack of a navy is their greatest weakness."

"Our military strategy is to use the natural barrier of the Han River as a barrier, relying on our naval superiority to block Cao Cao north of the Han River."

"However, the Han River is not as long as the Yangtze River. During the dry season, the water level drops significantly. Cao's army does not need a navy. With only rafts and bamboo rafts, they can quickly cross the river and land and threaten our Xiangyang City."

"Therefore, Fancheng must not be abandoned. We must retain a great general to defend it."

"As long as Fancheng is in hand, Cao Cao can command a million-strong army, and not a single sail can be launched. Xiangyang City will be as stable as Mount Tai."

Zhuge Liang summarized the discussion and pointed his feather fan to the north:
"The maximum number of troops we can use to defend Fancheng is around 10,000, but we need to resist the fierce attack of Cao's army of over 100,000. You can imagine the pressure."

"So Liang believed that the important task of defending Fancheng belonged to none other than General Yunchang."

Guan Yu looked proud and bowed to Liu Bei:

"Don't worry, brother. I'm here in Fancheng. Even if Cao Cao has a million-strong army, we have nothing to fear!"

Liu Bei nodded slightly, he still trusted Guan Yu's ability.

Zhuge Liang pointed his feather fan south again and said:

"Once Cao's troops reach Fancheng, they will certainly order Liu Cong to lead his army north from Jiangling, attacking Xiangfan from both the north and the south. Therefore, we also need a general to command the southern direction."

"So General Yide should lead 7,000 troops south to seize Yicheng, in order to prevent Liu Cong's troops from advancing north to recapture Xiangyang."

"My lord, you should stay in Xiangyang, take care of both the north and the south, and lead the army to reinforce at any time."

Zhuge Liang explained the overall strategy in detail.

Zhang Fei also jumped up, patted his chest and swore a military order to defend Yicheng as solid as an iron wall.

Liu Bei thought about it for a long time and nodded in approval.

Just as he was about to make a decision, Zhuge Liang winked at him and glanced at Xiao He.

Liu Bei understood and asked with a smile:
"Bo Wen, what do you think of the strategy proposed by Military Advisor Kong Ming: defend Fancheng in the north and occupy Yicheng in the south?"

Xiao He burped and then raised his head.

Originally he had no opinion.

After all, with everyone's brainstorming and Wolong's support, the strategy is naturally foolproof.

There is no need to worry about Yicheng. There is also the example of the Southern Song Dynasty defending Fancheng. It is said that Xiang and Fan are one, and to defend Xiang, one must also defend Fan.

"The strategy that Military Advisor Kong Ming proposed is a true reflection of the art of war. I have no objection to it."

Xiao He just said that when he suddenly thought of something, he blurted out:
"However, as far as I know, among all the generals under my lord's command, only General Yunchang is proficient in naval warfare."

"If the lord orders General Yunchang to defend Fancheng, who will command our navy?"

This statement came out.

Liu Bei and everyone present all changed their expressions.

(End of this chapter)