Late at night, the noisy Prime Minister's Mansion had quieted down. Zhuge Liang put his hands behind his back, pacing back and forth in the house, thinking. ashamed
A piece of writing has been spread out on the desk, and the ink has been ground in the inkstone. He will write a memorial to the emperor tonight, inviting him to go on the Northern Expedition.
The flickering lights touched Zhuge Liang's heartstrings. He wanted to think about his words while walking, but for some reason, he recalled the past.
His parents died early when he was young. When he was young, he had to follow his uncle Zhuge Xuan to Yuzhang to avoid trouble due to the war in Xuzhou, and later moved to Jingzhou to settle down.
People left their hometown and were humble, so the life of my family in Jingzhou was not as prosperous as in their hometown in Langya. Fortunately, my uncle had some friendship with Liu Biao, the herdsman of Jingzhou, so he would not have to wander around the world. But even so, he and his siblings were often ridiculed by the local nobles.
In order to establish a relationship with the Jingzhou gentry, the uncle made a lot of efforts. First, he went to great lengths to marry the eldest sister into the Kuai family. Later, before his death, the uncle arranged for the second sister to marry into the Pang family.
"Second sister." Thinking of that ***'s chic figure, Zhuge Liang couldn't help but read out softly.
He and his second sister are the closest and have the best relationship. When they were young, they always read, practiced calligraphy and played together. ashamed
When he arrived in Jingzhou, he made good friends with Cui Jun, Shi Tao, Meng Jian, and Xu Shu, who were also from the north. They often discussed the general situation of the world together. At that time, his second sister often also participated.
Over the years, he has already seen that the second sister and Xu Shu have mutual affection. One is his biological sister and the other is his good friend. If they can be a perfect match, he will be sincerely happy.
Who knew that the second sister would turn out to be her?
"Ah Liang, the second sister doesn't want to see you suffer cynicism every time you go to the Pang family to study."
"Second sister, you are worrying too much. Mr. Pang De treated me very well. Even if one or two of the Pang family members made rude remarks, Liang would not care at all."
"We, Ah Liang, have always had great ambitions. We will definitely become a pillar of the great nation in the future and bring hope of peace to the people of the world. Second sister does not want you to worry about your studies and livelihood."
"Second sister, I can handle all these things. You and Yuan Zhi are in love, so don't give up your life's happiness for me."
"Second sister knows that we, A Liang, are the most talented people in the world, but sometimes to do great things requires more than just talent and learning. You also need a high platform to display your ambitions. Second sister is gone, Yuan Zhi will take over I said sorry."
"Second sister..."
On the day when the second sister got married, he and Yuan Zhi drank until late at night. It was the first time in his life and the only time he got drunk.
"Second sister, Yuan Zhi, are you okay?" Zhuge Liang stood in front of the window, with tears in his eyes.
Zhuge Liang smiled bitterly and murmured to himself: "Aren't you thinking about the text? Why do you think of these again?" Even so, his thoughts continued to think of Longzhong.
The second sister doesn't want to be distracted by her studies and livelihood and marry someone she doesn't like, but how can she accept the security in exchange for her second sister's happiness with peace of mind?
So he and his younger brother moved to Longzhong outside Xiangyang City, where they worked in the fields and studied in seclusion. During this period, they gained love and finally met the Ming Dynasty. ashamed
The late emperor, who was a world-famous hero, visited the thatched cottage three times and asked a young man like himself for advice on world affairs. What kind of kindness was this? I was grateful for the courtesy of the late emperor, so I came out to help and support the Han Dynasty. Now, twenty-one years have passed.
In the past twenty-one years, after many hardships and obstacles, he finally assisted the late emperor from a county in Xinye to the present Yizhou foundation.
In the past twenty-one years, many like-minded old friends have passed away, leaving only myself and a few others.
The vivid faces of the late emperor, Yunchang, Yide, Zizhong, Gongyou, Xianhe and Ji Chang are flying in front of our eyes, as if they were yesterday, which is nostalgic.
"Late Emperor, and other gentlemen, your legacy will be realized by Liang!" Zhuge Liang looked up at the deep and endless starry sky, his eyes full of determination.
Returning to the case, he wrote three big characters on the right side of the memorial table - "departure". He stared at the word "departure" for a long time, and then continued
He wrote: I made it clear that the late emperor died halfway through his career...
The next day, Emperor Liu Chan ascended to the throne and gathered civil and military officials to discuss national affairs. The Prime Minister of the Han Dynasty recorded the affairs of the Shangshu, led the Sili Xiaowei, Yizhou Mu, Jiejie, and Wuxiang Marquis Zhuge Liang and went out to report: "Your Majesty, I have a memorial to express." I am ashamed.
"Accurate performance."
Zhuge Liang spread out his writings and read slowly: "The late emperor was not halfway through his business, but the middle path collapsed. Today, Yizhou is exhausted. This is the autumn when the sincerity's survival is in danger. However, the ministers of the bodyguard are unremitting, and the loyal people are loyal." Those who forget themselves outside are those who seek to repay His Majesty the special treatment they received from the late Emperor.
It is sincerely appropriate to open Zhang Shengting to honor the legacy of the late emperor and to magnify the spirit of the people with lofty ideals. It is not appropriate to belittle oneself, to use metaphors that are unjust, and to block the road of loyalty and admonishment.
The palace and the mansion are all integrated into one body, and there should be no differences or similarities between them. If there is a woman who commits crimes and is loyal and good, she should be punished and rewarded by a judge to show your majesty's common sense. It is not appropriate to be partial and to make different laws internally and externally.
The ministers, such as Guo Youzhi, Fei Yi, Dong Yun, etc., are all good and honest, with loyal and pure aspirations. Therefore, the late emperor simply removed them and left them to Your Majesty. If a fool thinks that all matters in the palace are no matter how big or small, if he consults them carefully and then implements them, he will surely make up for the defects and benefit a lot.
The general Xiang Chong was of good character and well-versed in military affairs. He tried it out in the past and the late emperor called him Neng. Those who are foolish enough to think that if they know everything about the camp and consult it, they will be able to make the formation harmonious and gain the advantage and disadvantage.
Being close to virtuous ministers and staying away from villains is why the early Han Dynasty prospered; being close to villains and being distant from virtuous ministers is why the Han Dynasty has declined since then. When the late emperor was still alive, whenever he discussed this matter with his ministers, he would always sigh and hate Huan and Lingye. ashamed
The ministers, ministers, chief historians, and soldiers who have joined the army are all ministers who have learned about the death of Zhenliang. I hope your majesty will trust them, and the prosperity of the Han Dynasty will be calculated in the coming days.
I am a commoner, working hard in Nanyang, surviving in troubled times, and not seeking to be heard by the princes. The late emperor did not think that his ministers were despicable, and he was in vain. He paid close attention to his ministers in the thatched cottage three times. The counselors were grateful for the affairs of the world, so they allowed the late emperor to drive away. Later, when the army was overthrown, I was appointed to the position when the army was defeated, and I was ordered to be in danger. You have been here for twenty-one years.
The late emperor was cautious in informing his ministers, so he sent his ministers important information when he was about to die. Since receiving the order, I have been lamenting all night, fearing that the entrustment would not be effective and would harm the late emperor's wisdom. Therefore, I crossed Lu in May and went deep into the barren area.
Now that the south has been secured and the troops are sufficient, it is time to lead the three armies to the north to secure the central plains. The common people are exhausted and the slaves are dull, the female gangsters are eliminated, the Han Dynasty is restored, and the old capital is restored. The reason why this minister owes his duty to the late Emperor and to be loyal to His Majesty is..."
In the court class, Yang Qing watched with a smile as Zhuge Liang read out the famous "Lecture Notes" that has been passed down through the ages. Even though he already knew the content, but at this moment when he heard this famous minister read it out in person, he couldn't help but feel sad again. I was moved by the loyalty and the ambition of the country contained in the expression.
He believed that the Northern Expedition in this life would never blow the autumn wind of Wuzhangyuan again, and the Northern Expedition would definitely succeed.
After hearing this touching confession, Yang Qing's performance was actually quite good, and many ministers in the palace had already shed tears. ashamed
Emperor Liu Chan was also deeply moved. Tears almost fell from his eyes when he recalled his father. Fortunately, he still remembered to maintain the dignity of the emperor and secretly took the silk handkerchief from the chamberlain and wiped it.
"As for considering profits and losses, and giving good advice, then you, yi, and yun are left to their own devices.
May your Majesty ask your ministers to bring the thieves back to life, and if that doesn't work, then you will be punished for their crimes, so as to appeal to the spirit of the late emperor. If there are no words to promote virtue, then blame You Zhi, Yi, Yun, etc. for their arrogance to show their fault.
It is also advisable for Your Majesty to make your own plans, to consult on the good ways, to listen to the elegant words, and to follow the late emperor's edicts deeply. I am deeply grateful for your kindness. Now I should stay away. I am in tears and don’t know what to say. "
After reciting the instructions for his departure in one breath, Zhuge Liang lay on the ground and could not get up for a long time. Upon seeing this, Liu Chan went down the imperial steps and went over to help Zhuge Liang up in person: "Father, please get up."
"Your Majesty." Zhuge Liang looked at Liu Chan lovingly and handed over his confession. Liu Chan took it and nodded, then returned to the throne.
"I know your father's wishes. What do you think?"
Taichang Lai Gong, the leader of the Nine Qing Dynasties, came out and said: "Your Majesty, the Prime Minister's words moved the heaven and the earth. Cao Pi is dead, Cao Rui, the new master, has a weak foundation. It is God who has given me a good opportunity to attack Wei. Now I, the great Han Dynasty, have no worries. , we have enough soldiers and armor, and at this time to annihilate the pseudo-Wei and revive the Han Dynasty, I agree to send troops for the Northern Expedition."
"Your Majesty, I also agree with the Northern Expedition of Cao Wei." Wang Mou, the Young Master, also sent out a report: "The Puppet Wei has occupied the Central Plains for several years. If we don't launch an expedition to the North to fight against the female rebels, I am afraid that the people of the Central Plains who yearn for the Han Dynasty will become increasingly weak. Decrease. Now the good opportunity has arrived. It is God's will to revitalize the Han Dynasty. Your Majesty should follow it quickly."
They were two of the most prominent leaders in the court, and one was from Jingzhou and the other was from Yizhou. Both of them agreed with the Northern Expedition, which showed the hope of the government and the public.
General Liu Yan, the boss of the Xiang army here, also agreed: "Your Majesty, our Han army's soldiers have recovered their strength after several years of rest and recuperation. In addition, the Prime Minister's military training, armor and weapons repair, the Han army's combat power has been greatly strengthened. , enough to compete with the Wei thieves. Moreover, the officers and soldiers are all determined to restore the Central Plains for Your Majesty, and I hope that Your Majesty will issue an edict to attack Wei in order to satisfy people's hearts."
Yang Qing saw that there were ministers in the court and the army who supported the attack on Wei, and he wondered if he, the only local official in the court, should also support it.
While he was hesitating, he suddenly saw Zhuge Liang seeming to glance towards him. He understood clearly in his heart and immediately went out to the squad and said: "Your Majesty, I also agree with the Prime Minister's move to attack Wei. As the governor of Hanzhong, I have known the people of Guanlong on the border for a long time. heart of.
Although the puppet Wei Dynasty had occupied the north for several years, its government was cruel and harsh, and the people suffered deeply. As a result, there were still many people in the north who yearned for the Han Dynasty. I believe that as long as the king of the Han family goes north, the people will respond in large numbers and prepare pots of food and drink to welcome us. "ashamed
After hearing this, Liu Chan nodded. The ministers also expressed their approval one after another. Although there were still a few people who did not say a word, it was the consensus of the government and the public to send troops to the Northern Expedition. Even if one or two people opposed it, it would not help.
Seeing that most of the ministers supported the Northern Expedition, Liu Chan finally made up his mind, stood up and shouted loudly: "Come here, prepare an edict, and set out for the Northern Expedition!"
