Zhang Xi played Zhuge Liang under the eaves for a long time, but the result was that General Guan and Zhang didn't believe him at all.
Not only did they not believe it, they also felt that Zhang Xi was exaggerating, which made them worry about Zhuge Liang's true ability.
Literary men all like to brag and elevate others, and Generals Guan and Zhang both understand this.
But bragging is bragging, and it would be bad if you believe it.
If this Zhuge Liang really has high ambitions and low ambitions, and really thinks that he can compare with the three outstanding figures of the early Han Dynasty, then that would be a really fatal thing.
It doesn't matter if a person talks about military affairs on paper and can talk casually behind closed doors at home, but if he really takes charge of the army...well, Zhao Kuo's example is right in front of him.
Guan and Zhang were blown away by Zhang Xi, but they became a little worried about Zhuge Liang's true ability.
But since it was their eldest brother who came to invite someone, they couldn't be too presumptuous. In addition, before they had truly examined Zhuge Liang's ability, the two of them would not completely deny someone because of Zhang Xi's few words, so they Still polite enough.
About two hours later, Liu Bei and Zhuge Liang came out.
Liu Bei looked happy because Zhuge Liang finally agreed to help.
Thinking of what Zhuge Liang had just talked to him about in the back room, Liu Bei sighed that the trip was indeed worthwhile.
After coming out, he saw the two brothers who looked worried and a little impatient. Liu Bei also showed an apologetic smile, then comforted Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, and Zhang Xi with a few words, and then said goodbye to Zhuge Liang.
Although Zhuge Liang had agreed to serve Liu Bei, he did not follow Liu Bei back immediately. He still needed a few days to arrange family affairs.
Of course, it's not the things in his thatched cottage, which can be ended with just a few casual explanations.
Zhuge Liang's main purpose is to accompany his wife to Xiangyang to talk to the Huang family in Jingzhou about his relationship with Liu Shijun and the future of Jiangxia.
Now that Zhuge Liang has decided to help Liu Bei, if he considers the problem from Liu Bei's perspective, Zhuge Liang finds that he really needs to control Jiangxia just in case.
The four counties in Jingnan are too far away to be considered for the time being.
Xiangyang and Nanjun are under Liu Biao's control, and there is currently no room for intervention.
Not to mention Nanyang, it was Cao Cao's territory. If he really had the ability to take back Nanyang, Liu Bei wouldn't be trapped in a new city.
After much deliberation, the entire Jingzhou is suitable as a place where Liu Bei's basic base and development can be established, that is, Jiangxia County.
Although Jiangxia County also has problems of one kind or another, and it is opposite Jiangdong, and Jiangdong has long wanted to take a peek... But do you need to choose between going against Jiangdong or going against Cao Cao? !
The Jiangdong navy is indeed unparalleled in the world... But once these navy troops go ashore, their combat effectiveness is so good that even the Jingzhou soldiers look down upon them.
In any case, at this time, Zhuge Liang began to make suggestions for Liu Bei, and his first thing was to persuade the Huang family in Jingxiang to cooperate completely with Liu Bei.
As for Liu Bei... he took Guan Yu, Zhang Fei and Zhang Xi back to Xinye.
Yes, Guan Yu also returned to Xinye.
Liu Bei hadn't seen Guan Yu for a long time, so he took Guan Yu back to Xinye to reunite the brothers.
These three brothers can finally get together and go out for an outing to enjoy flowers. They don't have to let Zhang Fei continue to trouble those rabbits who don't have enough to eat.
After Zhang Xi returned to Xinye, he continued to teach Deng Ai to study the "Book of Rites". After teaching the "Book of Rites" for about ten days, Xu Shu came again.
This time I came because Zhuge Liang came to Xinye from Xiangyang. Liu Bei personally led the civil and military officers and soldiers out of Xinye City to greet him... It really gave Zhuge Liang enough face.
Not only did he personally welcome him, Liu Bei even created his own official position for Zhuge Liang on the spot - Military Advisor General.
Although there is no rank in this official position, Liu Bei sealed it personally in front of the civil and military officers. Who can treat him as a minor official? !
In fact, this also has the advantage of saving the elderly people under Liu Bei's account, such as Mi Zhu, Jian, Yong, Sun Qian and others, from complaining about Liu Bei's unfair treatment.
If Zhuge Liang were to directly appoint a newcomer as Shi or Sima of General Zuo's Mansion, his official position would be above that of many old people, which would definitely make some old people dissatisfied.
This military advisor general was created by Liu Bei himself, which not only showed his respect and closeness to Zhuge Liang, but also did not make the old man feel any comparison.
Later, when Zhuge Liang showed his talents, Liu Bei would find a way to increase his rank and rank, so that everyone would have nothing to say.
To a certain extent, Liu Bei really understands people's hearts and knows how to control his subordinates.
And Zhuge Liang officially joined Liu Beijun's camp - a full year earlier than in any timeline.
In one year, Zhang Xi didn't know what Zhuge Liang could do, but to be sure, Xu Shu and Zhang Xi were much more relaxed than before.
Xu Shu's relaxation can be said to be that the spring plowing work arrangements have been completed and he has finished his work, so he is relaxed.
But Zhang Xi's relaxation can be said to be entirely thanks to Zhuge Liang.
Zhuge Liang was worshiped as Military Advisor General. This official position was regarded as a military position. In addition, Liu Bei and Zhuge Liang were now on good terms with each other, so Zhuge Liang also had the authority to manage military affairs.
Zhuge Liang was not polite. As soon as he took office in Xinye, he held the spring parade of that year under the auspices of Liu Bei.
After all, this is the army he will command in the future, and Zhuge Liang also needs to know what the current combat effectiveness of the army is.
After Zhuge Liang finished reading the drill, he was very surprised. He first glanced at Zhang Xi, then asked Liu Bei some questions, and then began to fully take over the military drill work.
Zhang Xi, the marching Sima in Zhang Fei's camp, wouldn't it be able to have some free time?
Although Zhang Fei was not satisfied with this, he felt that Zhuge Liang was a bit too presumptuous to interfere with military power when he first arrived, so he was somewhat wary of Zhuge Liang.
At this time, Zhang Xi has to be responsible for enlightening Zhang Fei.
Zhuge Liang just made improvements based on the existing military training plans, and then handed them over to each army for implementation. The most important thing he did was to ask the military supervisor Xia Houlan to increase the number of inspections and encounter military camps that did not strictly train. Just punishing.
This is because it involves military orders and military training, and it cannot be regarded as intervening in military power. After all, military power is still firmly in Zhang Fei's hands, and Zhuge Liang has not even appeared in the military camp a few times.
Without even showing your face, how can you establish prestige in this era and how can you interfere with military power? !
Zhang Fei listened, but he just refused to accept it.
"Drilling in the military is a big deal. If there is any problem with the drill, the brothers will lose their lives in vain on the battlefield... How can I hand over such a big thing to a white-faced scholar with no experience in the military?!"
This is Zhang Fei’s reason one.
It is true that Zhuge Liang did not have any military or political experience before leaving the thatched cottage, but there is a saying that this does not mean that he does not have enough knowledge.
This black guy's favorite article, "The Art of War", was borrowed from Zhuge Liang.
Today's era is not about future generations. It is about future generations because education has become popular and people are qualified to choose between academic qualifications and experience.
In this era, having a degree is everything. At least people know how to do things. However, some people have been generals for their entire lives, but in the end they still have to fall into the hands of scholar generals.
Besides, Zhuge Liang didn't take over the military power like Zhao Kuo did. He just put forward training suggestions, and finally accepted them. The person who put him in charge of the training was Liu Bei.
You, Zhang San, can't question your eldest brother's vision, right? !
"But as soon as this guy came, he took away the right to practice. If the practice is successful, wouldn't it be his own contribution? In this way, wouldn't Chief Yuan be wronged?!"
This is Zhang Fei’s second reason.
This made Zhang Xi a little touched.
It's not in vain to get along with this gangster, at least he knows how to clear his name and claim credit.
But then again, you, a black man, know that I laid the foundation for the training of these soldiers. Zhuge Liang did not completely deny Zhang Xi's military training method, but only improved some regulations. How can you say that? Is it because he is greedy for credit? !
Furthermore, even if Zhuge Liang wants to be greedy for credit, doesn't his master Liu Bei not know this clearly? !
Our soldiers are just as good as Cao Ren's so-called elite soldiers. The lord also sees it. If these elite soldiers are trained in the future, you and I will have to take credit for it.
As for whether Liu Bei will not remember this credit...just kidding, that was Emperor Zhaolie.
You can question Liu Bei's military command level, but you can't question Liu Bei's unique eye for seeing and employing people.
If he is the kind of person who easily forgets the credit of others, why should Chen Deng, Chen Qun, Tian Yu and others in Cao Ying all praise him? !
"But...but no matter what, this person has just arrived and I don't know what he is capable of. Big brother treats him too well!"
This is Zhang Fei’s reason three.
This is a bit unreasonable.
If you want to talk about government affairs, it may indeed need to be based on seniority, but in the military, the most capable are always promoted and the mediocre are promoted.
Another thing, I've only been here a few days, and I haven't been able to show off my abilities yet. Isn't it tiring for you to start questioning now? !
At any rate, you have to wait a few months to see the results of your soldiers training according to Zhuge Liang's rules before you say anything against it.
I jumped out now and thought you were jealous of Zhuge Liang.
