The Most Romantic of the Three Kingdoms

Everyone saw that the person who spoke was Jia Xu.

Xun Zhen asked, "Gong Jia, what's your best plan?"

Jia Xu stood up, bowed first to Xun Zhen, then bowed slightly to everyone present, and then stroked his beard to answer Xun Zhen, saying, "Xu's foolishness, the solution to this difficulty lies in his people."

"Who is it?"

"Ming Gong, after Yuan Shu is defeated, choose a suitable person to serve as the prefect of Nanyang, and you can solve this problem."

Xun Zhen woke up and said, "What is the public's intention?"

"If anyone who can be accepted by both Liu Jingsheng and Duke Ming is appointed as the prefect of Nanyang, wouldn't this be difficult?" Jia Xu paused and said, "I heard about it, I went to Hajj last year to see it. Cai Mao, who has the credit of Liu Jingsheng, also has a deep relationship with Ming Gong. He and Liu Jingsheng and Ming Gong are in-laws, so this person seems to be quite suitable. Of course, this is just a foolish opinion of Xu, if Ming Gong has other ideas , it is only the order of the public that obeys.”

Xun Zhen consulted all the people in the hall and said, "Duke Jia's policy, why do you think it's the same?"

Everyone agrees.

Xun Yu nodded and said, "Brother, Duke Jia's strategy can indeed solve this problem! Cai Mao, Yu thought, was quite useful."

Cai Mao was able to use it, not only because Jia Xu said that he was Liu Biao's capable general and won Liu Biao's trust. At the same time, he had a deep friendship with Xun Zhen, and both Liu Biao and Xun Zhen were in-laws. His second sister is now Liu Biao's successor, he and Liu Biao were a real family of in-laws, and he had sent two younger sisters to Xun Zhen as concubines, because Xun Zhen and he were also in-laws, and there was one more important thing.

That is, Cai Mao's family is a noble family in Jingzhou, and there are surnames in Xiangyang. In modern times, there is no one who has prospered Cai. The relationship between him and Liu Biao, who "ridden alone into Jing", is not a simple relationship of "dependence and being dependent". , he is actually a "cooperative" relationship between the two. Yes, Cai Mao is Liu Biao's subordinate. He needs Liu Biao's ouster to gain the corresponding power, but Liu Biao also needs the support of Cai Mao and his family very much. Otherwise, Liu Biao would not marry Cai Mao's family.

In this way, if Cai Mao was appointed as the prefect of Nanyang after the eradication of Yuanhou, Xun Zhen and Liu Biao could agree to the first one; Cai Mao himself is not a foolish and loyal person, but a heroic person, so no matter whether it is out of his own fame or for the interests of his family, Nanyang can maintain relative independence and will not rely entirely on him. Xiang Liu Biao and Xun Zhen could write some articles in the meantime, grant some official positions, win over, etc. through the imperial court. In the worst case, they could also turn Nanyang County into the same as Hanoi County, making it the Nan County and Ying County where Xiangyang is located. A buffer zone between Chuan County—I believe this result is acceptable to Liu Biao.

Xun Zhen then made a decision and said, "Duke Jia's strategy, I also think it's a good strategy! That's it, after Nanyang is conquered, I will meet Degui first, and then I will follow up on the decision between Duke Jia and Duke Jia. I want to show you the court and ask Bai Degui to be the prefect of Nanyang."

After the matter was settled, Xun Zhen didn't say more, he touched his chin and short mustache, smiled and said to everyone, "I haven't used Nanyang yet, and I haven't started an offensive against Yuan Gonggong. Can Nanyang be defeated? Between the two, and we are discussing the capture of Nanyang, anyone should be the prefect of Nanyang, everyone, is this arrogant?"

Up to now, the military discussion has almost all been agreed upon. According to the agreed actions, as long as the Nanyang battle starts, Yuan Shu will definitely lose. Everyone knows that Xun Zhen’s remarks seem modest, but they are actually joking. Forget it, they all laughed.

Cheng Jia said sternly: "Ming Gong, Jia Zhi's ignorance, this is not arrogance."

Xun Zhen said, "Isn't it arrogant?"

"Jia thought it was self-confidence."

Xun Zhen laughed.

Xi Zhicai said: "Ming Gong, apart from these three things, there is one more thing, Zhong believes that we should also make some plans."

Xun Zhen asked, "What's the matter?"

"Duke Ming, this matter is Lv Bu. Now, although Lv Bu has been involved in Duke Ming's alienation plan and is at odds with Yuan Shu, but if Yuan Shu dies, Lv Bu will be alone. If so, will Lv Bu be frightened by this after the army of Ming invades Nanyang. And it actually changed? I honestly thought it was inevitable."

Xun Zhen said, "Zhicai, are you worried that after Lu Bu attacked Nanyang, he might help Yuan Gonggong instead?"

"Ming Gong, Zhong's stupid opinion, this point must be taken into account."

Fighting Yuan Shu and not fighting Yuan Shu are two different scenarios.

In the latter scene, there is no direct threat of war, such as stewing frogs in warm water, then the tactic of alienation can work; but if the scene changes to the latter scene, the war starts, and the warm water turns into boiling water, will Lu Bu be punished for this? Awakened from fantasy?

This possibility cannot be ruled out.

Xun Zhen said, "When facing the enemy, when using troops, you should always focus on prudence and talent. You are very concerned about this. So, do you have any countermeasures for this?"

"Ming Gong, Zhong believes that we can continue to use Ming Gong's alienation plan to further paralyze Lv Bu."

Xun Zhen pondered deeply, and based on Xi Zhicai's suggestion, she came up with two solutions.

One was that the imperial court decreed that Lü Bu was officially named General Pingnan; the other was that he succeeded Zhao Wen and sent a letter to Lü Bu himself.

But on second thought, neither of these two strategies can be used.

"Only the name and the weapon are not given to others." The official position of the court cannot be granted casually. If the position of "General Pingnan" is really granted to Lu Bu, it means that the court really wants to accept him. After Yuan Shu was finished, how could he attack Lu Bu in the blink of an eye?

When he wrote to Lv Bu, Xun Zhen's identity was different from others. He is currently ruling in the DPRK, and the Heavenly Family has no selfish affairs. As the ruling party in the DPRK, he has no selfish affairs. Even a private letter is very valuable in politics. But it was different from Zhao Wen who could send a private message to Lu Bu.

Neither method could be used, but Xun Zhen couldn't think of any other good plan for a while, so she asked Xi Zhicai, and said, "Zhi Cai, what do you think should be done to further paralyze Lv Bu?"

Xi Zhicai shook the feather fan lightly, stroked his beard and said, "Duke Ming, Zhongyu thinks that before the deployment of troops to Nanyang, he can ask the imperial court to issue a decree to pay respect to the generals of Gaoshun, the generals of Zhonglang and other officials."

Xun Zhen immediately understood what Xi Zhicai meant, and said with a smile, "This is a wonderful strategy, sir."

Xi Zhicai's method is wonderful in two ways.

First, give Gao Shun and others the positions of general and general, then it is possible to use this to make Gao Shun and other generals in the future when they use troops against Lu Bu, especially when Lu Bu is at a disadvantage. Centrifugal with Lu Bu.

Second, Gao Shun and others were Lv Bu's generals, and they had already been appointed by the court as generals, Zhonglang generals, etc. So Zhao Wen said in his letter that the court would appoint Lü Bu as "Pingnan General", Lu Bu would definitely be even more convinced, and not only believing, but also deeply hopeful, to use an inappropriate analogy, it was like hanging a carrot in front of a donkey, which made him feel unbearable. In this way, driven by anticipation and longing, even if Xun Zhen suddenly heard that Yuan Shu was using an army, there is a high probability that he would not help Yuan Shu.

……

As time went on, on the 30th day of the first lunar month, Xun Zhen was about to send troops to Nanyang, ten days before Xun Zhen was about to send troops to Lv Bu's army.

Lü Bu gathered Gao Shun and others together, listened to the angel reading the imperial edict, told Gao Shun and the others to receive the decree to give thanks, and then asked the angel to go down to rest, and then said to Gao Shun and others, "Zixiang, you also said that Situ Zhao Gong In the letter to me, it said that the court wants to worship me, General Pingnan, etc. These are all tactics to divide the chariots. What about now? He even banned you as Tinghou! Zixiang, do you still think this is a tactic of alienation?"

When he said "I worship you and others as generals", Lu Bu's tone unconsciously brought out a little envy.

"Duke Ming, the imperial court is now controlled by chariots and cavalry, and the imperial decree of the general or the middle general is the solemn decree of the general or the general. Wouldn't the court come down with his petition? It’s not enough to conclude that Situ Zhao’s previous promises, etc., are not a tactic of alienation!”

Lu Bu frowned and said dissatisfiedly: "Zixiang, why are you so stubborn? You have to doubt the chariots! Or do you think that with my skills against Dong Zhuo and my unparalleled courage, it is not worthy of the chariots to be reused? "

Gao Shun was still suspicious, but Lu Bu had already said that, and he didn't dare to say anything more.

The rest of the generals who received the imperial edict were all overjoyed, and the hall was full of joy.

Lu Bu ordered and said, "I will hold a banquet in the mansion in the evening, and I will have a good drink. Let's not get drunk or leave!"

However, Wei Xu noticed that although Lü Bu was happy, he seemed hesitant, so he asked Lü Bu and said, "Ming Gong seems to have something on his mind? Dare to ask Ming Gong, what are you worried about?"

"I don't have anything to worry about! It's a great event for Qing and others to be honored by the court. I'm not too happy, so what's there to worry about! It's just that I'm thinking that since Duke Zhao told me, the court wants to worship me. General Pingnan, why are there no words in this imperial edict?"

Wei Xu smiled and said, "Ming Gong, what's so suspicious about this! The angel came from the court, and he might know the truth. Why doesn't Ming Gong ask him?"

"Yes! You're right! You can ask the angel. But he has a long journey, and I just asked him to rest, but it's not good to ask him now, otherwise it will seem that I am not friendly. I will wait for now. The dinner party is over, and wait until tomorrow, I will invite him to ask again!"

Wei Xu praised: "Ming Gong is considerate and considerate of others. He is truly a man of benevolence and righteousness."

Lu Bu also felt that he was very benevolent, stroked his beard, smiled complacently, looked into the hall, and coughed.

The generals in the hall fell silent and looked at him.

"It's a good thing that you have the honor of the court, but why did you get the honor of the court? Do you know the reason?"

How come the generals still don't know what Lu Bu's words mean? They all got up and left the table, and in the hall of worship, they said in unison: "The reason why the last generals and others can be honored by the court is because of Duke Ming!"

Lu Bu became more and more complacent, stroked his beard and smiled, and said, "Okay, good, it's good for you to know about it. I don't need a reward from you. I and I are brothers. You can be valued by the imperial court and gain fame and wealth. I will share with you. There is honor and satisfaction."

If you don't want to repay, Lu Bu is not a lie.

When the upper strategist was appointed as the magistrate of Xinxi by the imperial court, Lv Bu, in his letter to him, let the upper strategist know why he was considered by the court to be the Xinxi magistrate, and now let the generals know. Where did their generals and generals come from, if they were seen by people who didn't know Lu Bu, they might think that Lu Bu was seeking favor and retribution in the city, but that was not the case.

Lü Bu really didn't want Gao Shun, Wei Xu and other generals to repay their kindness. His words were nothing but uttered because of his light-hearted temperament. It can be understood that he was showing off his worth to the generals.

It was just a banquet that night, and everyone was very drunk.

Lu Bu slept until the afternoon before waking up. After waking up, he remembered what Wei Xu had said yesterday, so he asked the angel to meet him.

When the angel arrived, Lü Bu greeted him with a few words, and then asked him, "Situ Zhao Gong told me in his letter to me that the imperial court wanted to worship me as the general of Pingnan, but the imperial decree of the imperial court has arrived, why? Are there any words in it?"

Speaking of which, this angel could be singled out by the imperial court to deliver decrees to the generals under Lu Bu’s tent. He was also a well-informed person. However, Lu Bu’s remarks made him feel astonished. He had never seen such a person before. People, to ask the court why they didn't give him any official, not only has no subtlety, but it's so naked and unacceptable.

This angel couldn't help but feel a little contempt for Lu Bu, but his face was calm. Before he came, he had been summoned by Xi Zhicai and had been taught by Xi Zhicai. If Lu Bu asked about this, how should he answer him? He told Lv Bu what Xi Zhicai had taught him, and said, "The imperial court's decree this time was originally just like what Duke Zhao said in his book to the general, that he wanted to worship the general as General Pingnan, but..."

Lu Bu said, "But?" His expression became tense.

"But the DPRK has another opinion now."

"What opinion?"

"Liu Jingzhou has always been a royal family at heart, and if he grants General Pingnan the post and general, it may make Liu Jingzhou suspicious and cause unnecessary trouble. Therefore, many ministers in the court think that it is appropriate to use another general title. Honor the General."

"General Pingnan", as the name suggests, means to pacify the south. Who is the South now? It was Yuan Shu and it was Liu Biao. Then, if Lu Bu was given the general title of "General Pingnan", it might indeed arouse Liu Biao's suspicion. This explanation is reasonable.

Lü Bu accepted this explanation and asked, "Give me the title of another general?"

"Yes."

"What general?"

The angel said, "The imperial court is discussing now that they want to grant the general's appointment to the general."

Lu Bu's expression suddenly changed, surprised and happy, and said, "Former general?"

The former general is a heavy general, General Pingnan or something, there is absolutely no way to compare it.

"Of course."

"But, but, isn't the former general currently in charge of Gongsun Zan?"

The angel replied: "Gongsun Zan is rebellious and tyrannical~www.wuxiaspot.com~ Killing Liu Yu, the old Youzhou Mu, has long been a traitor, and the court hates it and can't deal with it, so how could he still be the former general? The court thought that it should be replaced by this appointment to the general, in order to reward the general for killing Dong Zhuo before, continuing to defend Chang'an, and for the general's loyalty to the court. But the general also knows that the former general is also a general with a heavy name. Unlike generals with miscellaneous numbers, there is still controversy about this in the DPRK, such as Grand Lieutenant Yang Gong and others do not agree with it."

Lu Bu frowned and said, "Does the Grand Commander Yang Gong disagree?"

The angel said: "However, Qi Qi and Situ Zhao Gong, etc. have persuaded the sage several times, and the sage has moved on this. Just before I came to Jiangxia this time, the sage specially recruited me and told me to see After arriving at the general, the contemporary sage praised the general’s sincerity and loyalty to the court.” Having said that, he looked at Lv Bu, noticed his expression, and smiled, “So please don’t worry about the general, the former general’s worship may be In a few days, the imperial court will issue a decree."

Lu Bu was overjoyed, rubbed his hands together and said, "The sage asked you to praise me for my loyalty? Good, good, good! Good!" He waved his hand and said, "No hurry, no hurry! I, Lu Bu's loyalty to the court, as long as the sage Knowing that, I am satisfied."

If he can worship the former general, then he will be at the top of the court, and he will become second only to the chariot general Xun Zhen and the Wei general Sun Ce. Looking at the domestic and overseas, only Yuan Shu, Yuan Shao, and Cao Cao can stand shoulder to shoulder with this official position.

Lu Bu is full of expectations for his bright future.

……

Yingchuan County, Xu County.

On the thirteenth day of February, Xun Yue accompanied Liu Xie on the high-rise building to look at the military camp from afar.

Xun Zhen personally led his troops from the barracks to Nanyang.