This meeting lasted for almost half a month, but the disputes were fierce. No one could convince anyone, and a clear conclusion could not be reached.
For this reason, little fat Liu Chan was a little anxious.
This is the first battle after the Han Dynasty moved its capital to Chang'an. It must show prestige and achievements. The little fat man still has this political consciousness.
Therefore, no matter how playful the little fat man is, he is still very concerned about the direction of this strategic meeting.
Even in the small circle around the little fat man, they were discussing whether they should go south or east.
Although they don't care what they say, they all have this awareness, so it's okay to get together and discuss it.
This small circle includes Jiang Wei, Wen Qin, Guanqiu Jian, Chen Zhi, Huo Yi, Fu Qian and others. Ever since the little fat man moved the capital to Chang'an, Chen Zhi has become very popular with Liu Chan through some unknown means. They all got into this small decision-making group.
Neither Zhuge Liang, who was in Luoyang, nor Pang Tong, who was in charge of Chang'an, seemed surprised by this.
After all, Chen Zhi in this time and space did not let Zhuge Liang, Pang Tong and others see anything bad.
Chen Zhi comes from a famous family, he can bend down to work in places like Nanzhong, and he can also lead troops to fight at critical moments. His own talents are also very outstanding, and he was sneaked out from Zhang Xi's hands. The last one has played a role quite important role.
After all, although the people who can serve under Zhang Xi have different abilities, they are definitely talented people.
Furthermore, whether it is the team Liu Bei left for Liu Chan or the assistants Zhuge Liang arranged for Liu Chan, there are indeed too many generals. Having a pure civilian official like Chen Zhi to help Liu Chan better understand the government is, for Zhuge Liang , is also happy to see the success.
In this way, Chen Zhi relied on his own ability and Zhuge Liang's acquiescence to get into Liu Chan's small circle, and with his high emotional intelligence, he became prosperous.
This group of people gathered together to discuss whether they should march south or east. Only Chen Zhi reminded Liu Chan in time that this was a good time for Liu Chan to increase his prestige.
To participate in the formulation of this national policy as much as possible, from a bystander to become a decision-making participant as much as possible, for Liu Chan, there are only advantages and no disadvantages.
If the national policy succeeds in the future, it can at least be said to be the wise leadership of the emperor. But if the national policy fails, it will be Zhuge Liang and others who take the blame.
As for whether Liu Chan's joining will affect the national policy decision? Well, even the little fat man knows this, this is impossible.
With the shrewdness and strategy of Zhuge Liang and others, the national policies they formulated must have been discussed and verified in detail. Even if Liu Chan's opinions were contrary to the results of the national policy, Zhuge Liang and others would only persuade Liu Chan to change his own ideas instead of following Liu Chan's advice. I meant to do it.
It seems that this means that he does not respect the imperial power very much. If it were a narrow-minded emperor, he would definitely hold a grudge. But Liu Chan would not.
Although Liu Chan is not a wise man, he has his own advantages and is very self-aware.
If there are problems even with the decisions made by Xiangfu and the others, then if we formulate national policies according to our own ideas, there will definitely be bigger problems.
Others may worry about the loss of imperial power, but Liu Chan really doesn't feel this way.
In this way, Liu Chan accepted Chen Zhi's suggestion and sent people to ask Zhuge Liang about the progress of the matter every three days. Sometimes he even went to the Prime Minister's Mansion in person to observe the discussion process. He showed a very concerned attitude about the formulation of national policies.
Internally, in fact, Zhuge Liang, Zhang Xi and others knew that Liu Chan was here, but he only listened and did not speak.
But externally, in the eyes of other courtiers, Zhuge Liang and others were discussing the formulation of national policies under the auspices of Liu Chan. This was at least a diligent monarch.
In this way, people in Guanzhong and even the Central Plains region who heard rumors about Emperor Ji Han for the first time had a very good impression and evaluation of the little fat man.
The little fat man's reputation has improved a lot, and he seems to have a considerable presence, but the little fat man can't hold on anymore.
He himself is not a very capable lord, but at the same time, he is also a very playful lord. If you ask him to patiently listen to Zhuge Liang, Zhang Xi, Pang Tong, Xu Shu and others discuss it for a whole day, you will suffer.
Therefore, the little fat man often asks his father-in-law in private. It is not a problem to keep arguing like this. For matters related to national policy, it is better to decide early.
With the emperor's words, Zhuge Liang and others discussed and compromised again and finally decided on the southern expedition.
There are many, many reasons!
But the most important reasons are two.
First, Soochow is a soft persimmon, easy to pinch.
After all, Cao Wei has a rich foundation, and now it is recruiting troops aggressively. Once the war starts, even Zhuge Liang himself is not sure how many reinforcements will arrive in Yanzhou.
The situation around Luoyang is not too stable. As Zhang Xi said, Hedong and Hanoi counties are real threats, and Guo Huai and Chen Tai of Yingchuan are not easy to deal with. They are stationed in Hulao Sima Yi, who was in Guan Dynasty, used a blitzkrieg in the last war to completely become famous.
Going east to Yanzhou was difficult to fight, and the first battle after the Han Dynasty moved the capital had to be won. This caused Zhuge Liang to carefully consider whether to compromise.
There is no way, Soochow is indeed easier to fight than Cao Wei.
Although the comparison of the military power of the Three Kingdoms will change from time to time, as for the individual combat power of the infantry of the Three Kingdoms, it goes without saying that Soochow is definitely at the bottom.
The Soochow Navy was invincible in the world, but the incompetence of the Soochow Army was also known to the world.
Another thing, this time Zhang Xi advocated the recovery of the four counties in Jingnan first. It is hard to say about Changsha and Guiyang counties, but in Wuling and Lingling counties, whether it is the common people or the Wuxi barbarians in Wuling, their recognition of the Han Dynasty is far away. Higher than recognition of Soochow.
Attacking these two places is much less difficult than attacking Yanzhou.
The second reason lies in the opponent.
When attacking Yanzhou, Zhuge Liang will face not only Sima Yi and his son, Qin Lang, Chen Tai, Guo Huai and others, but he may even be intercepted and threatened by Dongwu Lu Xun.
When attacking Yanzhou, it is difficult to break through directly in the direction of Hulao Pass. After all, it is a male pass and is guarded by Sima Yi himself, so it is not easy to fight.
Therefore, the focus of the breakthrough in attacking Yanzhou must be Yingchuan County, passing through Yingchuan County to enter Chenliu County and other places, and directly attack Yanzhou.
But there is a problem. If you want to enter Yanzhou from Yingchuan County, Runan County to the south of Yingchuan County is a real threat.
This place is now occupied by Soochow.
After the last war, Jiang Ji sent an envoy to Jiangdong and exchanged the ownership of the entire Runan County for the six counties that Soochow secretly occupied in the southeast of Yanzhou. Now Runan County is completely ruled by Soochow, and the new governor of Runan County is Zhu according to.
Therefore, when entering Chenliu County through Yingchuan County, you must always be prepared to see if the Soochow Army in Runan County will send troops to threaten the Han Army's rear flank. Once the Soochow Army sends troops, it will not be Zhu Ju alone. Lu Xun, who was in Shouchun, might even join the battlefield.
Even if Zhuge Liang had the help of Zhang Xi's leadership, he might not be able to face the two countries' leading generals at the same time.
In contrast, Zhang Xi advocated the southern expedition to attack the four counties in Jingnan. The only opponents he had to face were Zhu Ran, Zhuge Ke, Lu Dai, Lu Kai and others.
This level dropped instantly.
Under Zhang Xi's command, there are Wang Ji, Shi Bao, Zhou Tai, Zong Yu, and Yang Di. These people alone are enough to deal with the group of Soochow generals in the four counties of Jingnan, let alone once the Southern Expedition is determined. According to the national policy, Chen Dao of Badong County, Pang Tong of Chang'an, Jiang Wei, Wen Qin, Guanqiu Jian and others of the Southern Army may all lead troops to Jiangling to help in the battle.
Is it very difficult for so many people to deal with a group of Soochow locals? !
In this way, after a fierce debate, Zhang Xi and Pang Tong finally decided by a ratio of three to one on the strategy of conquering Jingnan first by convincing Xu Shu to defect.
This national policy discussion that lasted for twenty days was finally over for the time being.
After the little fat man gained a reputation, he no longer had to suffer this pain and could happily return to the harem to accompany his wife.
It can be seen that although Queen Da Zhang has been childless, the relationship between the little fat man and Queen Da Zhang was still very good.
Zhang Xi actually wants to go back to his mansion in Chang'an to be with his wife. After all, once he decides to march south, Zhang Xi won't have much time to spend with his wife in the future.
But, even if Zhang Xi brought his wife to Chang'an for personal gain, Zhuge Liang had no intention of letting Zhang Xi go back and relax before the official business was over.
Whose family has nothing good going on, and Zhuge Liang still wants to go home and amuse his grandson? Isn't this the state's priority?
Well, the grandson of Zhuge Liang here is not Zhuge Shang, the son of Zhuge Zhan, but the son of Zhuge Qiao.
Yes, Zhuge Qiao and Xiao Xuan'er have been married for three years, and finally gave birth to their eldest grandson to Zhuge Liang last year.
Of course Zhuge Liang was very happy, but Zhuge Zhan was a little embarrassed that his nephew was only five years younger than him.
However, Zhuge Zhan, who is only six years old now, should not feel this kind of embarrassment.
(End of chapter)
