The revival of Shu Han

Chapter 368 Had to Send Troops ([-])

For the Central Committee of the Jin State, the remaining veins of Cao and Wei raised their flags in Weixing County, and they had no choice: they must send troops to suppress them!

Both Jin and Wu are not Ji Han, who was ruled by the traversers.From the bottom of their hearts, the rulers of the two countries do not believe that ordinary people are the country's reliance, nor do they realize the power of mud-legged people.Therefore, when Guan Yi resisted all opinions and took advantage of the opportunity of investigating and punishing corrupt officials six years ago, he sent his envoys to give lectures in the main counties of Jihan to report major events at home and abroad.The rulers of both countries responded with contempt and ridicule to his actions: After all, he was a lowly embryo from a jujube dealer's background, and he didn't understand etiquette at all.Actually trying to reason with Mudlegzi.

But under the current situation, Sima Yan realized that this preaching is actually beneficial.

For Guan Yi, due to the implementation of large-scale propaganda, the power of public opinion in Jihan's country does not belong to the aristocratic family, but to the Da Sima Mansion.With regard to this incident of raising the flag of Cao Wei, Guan Yi can fully admit to the people of Yongliang, Yizhou, and the three prefectures: Yes, before Cao Wei usurped the Han, but now we support the remnants of Cao Wei to become king.Why, this moment and that moment.Our biggest enemy now is the state of Jin, and the only one that can threaten the survival of our great Han is the state of Jin.We will support anyone who can cause trouble for Jin.Otherwise, wait for Jin to accumulate strength to destroy us?The state of Jin wiped out the big Han, what good do you ordinary people do?The policy of "thirty taxes and one tax" has changed to a tax ceiling of fifty acres, minors will be taxed more, corrupt officials, local tyrants and evil gentry will come to oppress you, the nine-rank Zhongzheng system will return, and you will be slaves forever... So, we can't let the state of Jin eliminate us, we have to keep making trouble for the state of Jin.

After four or five years of persistent propaganda, at least the people in Yizhou have long had a blind obedience to the Da Sima Mansion.The state of Jin was completely demonized.Therefore, this time, the Ji Han government changed its previous description of Cao Wei as a heinous usurper and thief, and instead publicly recognized the Kingdom of Wei for the first time.The people of Ji Han didn't find it difficult to accept it at all.

As for the Ji Han government, there must be some officials with ulterior motives, or nerds who are stupid in reading, still scolding Guan Yi for being unprincipled and bottomless.But their voices, who cares?How many people can hear it?

But when the same problem came to Jin, it was completely different.

The people of Jin State are only responsible for plowing the fields and paying taxes to protect the livestock that the lords live and dream of.They can't understand human speech, and they can't speak human speech.So don't comment on anything.

Those who can be called human beings can only be the scholar-bureaucrats of the state of Jin.

There are three kinds of scholar-bureaucrats in Jin.

First, eat five stones when you have nothing to do, and talk when you are free.Speaking of which, when Li Mi went to Luoyang as an envoy, he talked about "no matter what is expensive" for a while.At this time, the chattering celebrities are all biased toward the noble and the non-government—the ones who don’t talk about practical matters are all sluts.So, it's none of our business whether Cao Wei raises the flag or not?vulgar!Let's choose a topic for today's talk.

Second, a hypocrite who opens his mouth to be loyal and filial, but keeps his mouth shut.These people shouted the loudest after hearing Cao Wei raising the flag.

Third, pragmatists.Pei Xiu, Jia Chong, Du Yu, Ma Long and others are all.In the eyes of these people, whether Cao Ti is called king or not, he can only occupy the three counties of Shangyong.Because of the undulating mountains there, it would be very difficult for Cao Ti not to say that Wang Jin would destroy it.Also because of the barren land and poor people there, Cao Ti would not be able to fight even if he became king.So, it's best to ignore him - it's only been a year since the country's defeat in Yongliang, and we still have a lot of business to do!

And this group of pragmatists now controls the administrative power, financial power, military power and even intelligence power of the Jin Empire.Therefore, although the group of hypocrites shouted loudly, it is not too difficult to suppress these guys alone.

Unfortunately, Jin is different from many dynasties in that its clan is very powerful!
In the battles of the year before last and last year, Sima Liang's indiscriminate command led to the fall of Xiangyang because Sima Wang's blunt troops did not move forward to delay the battle.So at that time, Sima Yan recalled all the princes who were sitting in the town at one go, and the clans did not dare to say a word: At that time, they were also afraid that if they failed everywhere on the battlefield, what would happen if the Jin Kingdom was wiped out all at once.

But now a year has passed, and the clans with a large territory and population are dissatisfied: What's going on, is this country surnamed Sima or Niu?How can our graceful and talented clansmen stand aside for so long?
As soon as the news of Cao Wei's flag-raising incident spread, the clan members, especially the young people in the clan clan, became excited: send troops!Flatten the rebellion!It is not only the responsibility that must be fulfilled as a member of the Sima family, but also a good time to seize power!
Zhao Wang Sima Lun headed, Yiyang King, Runan King, Pingyuan King, Langya King, etc., dozens of princes collectively wrote a letter, asking the court to launch a large army to crusade against rebellion, otherwise it would not be able to show the righteousness of the Jin Empire.Such a strong pressure easily destroyed all the efforts of Pei Xiu and others to suppress this matter.

Therefore, at the Great Court Meeting that was held immediately, there was no discussion on whether to send troops or not.

"Your Majesty, the rebellion against Cao Ti and his absconding from Yecheng was due to my lack of strict supervision. Therefore, I deeply feel the heavy responsibility and are willing to take the blame and make meritorious service. Please give me five thousand soldiers and horses, and I will go to Shangyong to capture the traitor and hand it over to Your Majesty." Get lost!"

As Sima Yi's youngest son, Sima Lun didn't need to bear as much responsibility as his older brother for supporting the Sima family in the future.In addition, Sima Yi's health had completely collapsed when he was growing up, and he didn't have much energy to educate him.Therefore, the character of Prince Zhao has always been very frivolous.This time, he actually used his ineffectiveness as an excuse to directly ask his nephew for the command.

"Shut up, King Zhao." Sima Yan, who has suffered setbacks since he ascended the throne, actually knows very well what his ninth uncle is like.No matter what, he would not let this uncle be the commander in chief.However, he is also clear about the clan's desire to regain military power.Therefore, at this time, he rarely spoke to Sima You.

"King Qi is the Grand Marshal of the world's soldiers and horses. Who is suitable to lead the army this time? Is there anyone for King Qi?"

"Your Majesty, Wei Ni raising the flag is a major event that affects the foundation of the country. I would like to personally lead the troops there."

"Hey, King Qi is in Luoyang to assist me in handling state affairs, and I can't leave King Qi for a moment. So don't talk about King Qi personally taking command."

Hey, my elder brother seems to be very wary of me.But apart from himself, who else in the Sima family is suitable for commanding troops?
Sima Fu?The old man is already ninety years old, and now he will be nestled at home every day waiting to die, and he will not be able to go to court.Sima Wang?This person's health has also been extremely bad in recent years, and standing in the hall now is just breathing more than a dead person.How to fight?

But apart from these two, the Sima family really has no one to fight!Relatively speaking, Sima You has more confidence in himself: I know that I am not good at military affairs, if I come to lead the army, I will find a general as his deputy, and then provide him with logistical support.If I go, it's better than those stupid princes who think highly of themselves but don't know anything about soldiers, and just give orders blindly!

However, Sima You is also very clear: first, the clan's backlash against regaining power is so strong, and this suppression of the rebellion is a so-called national struggle.Therefore, the commander-in-chief must be named Sima no matter what.Second, Sima Yan also refused to send Zhao Wang Sima Lun.At this time, asking myself to come out to recommend candidates is actually asking myself to offend Sima Lun.

With a long sigh, Sima You bowed to Sima Yan: "Your Majesty Qi Zuo, I recommend Sima Jun, King of Ruyin, as the Commander-in-Chief."

As soon as this remark came out, there was a buzz of discussion in the court hall.

Sima Jun, king of Ruyin, is the seventh son of Sima Yi.The prince's mother is Sima Yi's concubine Mrs. Fu.He was a child prodigy when he was a child, and his enlightenment was very early.When he grew up, because the Sima family had already controlled the power of Cao Wei, he also had many positions.He also served in many military positions.But these military positions are basically false titles of inland states and counties. In a word, he has never been on a real battlefield.

In fact, it was mainly the traversers who changed history.This Sima Jun still has some military merits in the historical plane: the bald Xianbei rebellion was suppressed for the first time, and it was Wen Yang who took action.And behind Wen Yang, it was Sima Jun who shielded him from the wind and rain.In the "Book of Jin" compiled by the Tang Dynasty, Fang Xuanling criticized the Western Jin clan for a while, and only recognized three people, including Sima Jun.

All in all, this prince has an excellent reputation, but he lacks practical experience.So everyone is a little hesitant about Sima You's recommendation.

"Hehehe, King Qi is always able to share my worries. So, Uncle Seven, may he take on this role?"

"I would like to serve Your Majesty and go to Shangyong to fight against the rebels. It's just that although I have held many military positions over the years, I have never actually been on the battlefield. Therefore, I also ask Your Majesty to pull out an old general to serve as a counselor."

"Well, Uncle Qi made a good point. Then, fellow ministers, do you have any suitable candidates to recommend?"

(End of this chapter)