In the imperial palace, in the Xuanshi Hall, Liu Chan retreated to the left and right, leaving only him and Zhuge Liang. Since the national policy of the Northern Expedition to Cao Wei had been decided at the just-cai court meeting, Zhuge Liang had to explain to Liu Chan how to arrange the affairs of the court after he left Chengdu. lettuce
"My father-in-law is about to leave, and I have been working hard to conquer the north. Why am I reluctant to give up?" Liu Chan said with some distress as he looked at Zhuge Liang's pale temples.
Seeing his true feelings, Zhuge Liang felt quite happy in his heart. He cupped his hands and said, "Your Majesty, don't worry. I led the troops north to recover the Central Plains and get rid of the female gangsters. This is my duty and long-cherished wish. I look forward to this day." It has been a few years, and it must be a time when Your Majesty and your ministers are in high spirits!"
"After the prime minister leaves, who will be responsible for the affairs of the court?" Liu Chan nodded and continued to ask.
Zhuge Liang said: "Your Majesty, don't worry. Just as I said in my statement of departure, your Majesty will still leave matters in the palace to Guo Youzhi, Fei Yi and Dong Yun. The minister at the Prime Minister's Palace is ready to let Zhang Yi serve as the governor of the palace and join the army." Jiang Wan is also a director.
The central army is led by Xiang Chong. He is proficient in military affairs and has a pure and loyal mind. He will definitely be able to protect His Majesty and Chengdu. As for other government offices, Your Majesty only needs to let the civil and military bureaucrats, big and small, act in accordance with the rules. "
When Liu Chan heard this, he immediately felt relieved. Zhuge Liang had been assisting him since he stayed in Chengdu as the prince during the Zhangwu period. Over the years, he had almost never handled government affairs alone.
This time Zhuge Liang went north to attack Wei, and he would not leave as briefly as he did when he suppressed the rebellion in Nanzhong. The Wei state was so powerful that once the war started, it would probably be protracted and last for months. lettuce
Therefore, Liu Chan couldn't help but feel a little uneasy. Now that he heard that Zhuge Liang had arranged everything properly, he finally felt a lot more at ease.
Zhuge Liang saw Liu Chan's uneasiness and comforted him: "Your Majesty is talented and intelligent. In addition to appointing Zhang Yi, Jiang Wan and other wise ministers to handle matters in the court, it is also advisable to make your own plans and maintain dictatorship with a holy heart. This will wait until the Han Dynasty is revived. , so that my veteran can return to the mountains and forests with peace of mind!"
"My father-in-law, please don't say such things. How can I not have my father-in-law to help me?" Liu Chan said anxiously.
He has never had much interest in taking care of his own affairs. With a talented man like Zhuge Liang and a group of capable officials such as Zhang Yi and Jiang Wan by his side, he is naturally happy and relaxed.
Zhuge Liang smiled and said: "Your Majesty has passed the age of weakness. It is time to initiate the great cause of reviving the Han Dynasty. The old minister cannot always be with your Majesty. There will always be a time when your Majesty rules the world alone."
"Father..." Hearing Zhuge Liang's words was a bit sad. Liu Chan didn't know how to reply for a while, so he had to shout in emotion.
Zhuge Liang stayed in the palace and had lunch with Liu Chan before returning to the prime minister's mansion. As soon as he arrived at the mansion, he immediately ordered all the officials and generals in the mansion to gather together to listen to the order. After hearing the order, all the officials in the mansion quickly came to the hall, but the generals had to wait in their camps outside the mansion. lettuce
An hour later, all the generals arrived. Zhuge Liang immediately announced the list of personnel who would accompany the army in the Northern Expedition.
Chang Shi Xianglang, Yang Yi, Ma Su, Liao Hua, Li Miao, Junji Jiu Laimin, Yin Mo and other officials of the Prime Minister's Office were stationed in Hanzhong in the north. Of course, Yang Qing, the Prime Minister joined the army and was the prefect of Hanzhong, needless to say.
As for the Prime Minister's Mansion in Chengdu, the emperor was led by Shi Zhang Yi, who stayed in the palace, and Jiang Wan, who joined the army, to assist the emperor in the capital.
He also ordered the rear general Liu Yan, the Zhendong general Zhao Yun, the central supervisor Guan Xing, the northern expedition general Gao Xiang, the rebel general Wu Yi, the Yangwu general Deng Zhi, the Pi generals Zhang Xiu, Li Sheng, Huang Xi and other generals to take charge of their headquarters. Troops and horses set off for the Northern Expedition.
"Everyone, you have made all the arrangements for your home and delivery in the past few days. When the emperor's edict is issued, we will go north immediately." After all matters were assigned, Zhuge Liang said loudly.
Everyone responded in unison: "I respectfully obey Prime Minister Jun's order."
After everyone dispersed, Yang Qing stayed and reported to Zhuge Liang: "Prime Minister, should I take a step forward and go to Hanzhong in advance to prepare for the Northern Expedition army?" Lettuce
Zhuge Liang said: "No, you and I can set off together. Since the camps and food in Hanzhong have been prepared, it doesn't matter if you mention it in advance. I will deal with trivial matters in Chengdu these days to avoid having no leisure later. .”
"yes."
Before the edict for the Northern Expedition was issued, Yang Qing and others stepped up to deal with their own trivial matters. Taking advantage of this gap, Yang Qing also gave Zhou Xing and others a holiday. It was rare for him to return to Chengdu, and he
I want them all to go home and see.
In the inner hall of the Zhuge family residence, Zhuge Liang, Zhuge Qiao and others were gathered together outside the house. They all looked very nervous, especially Zhuge Liang who was the most anxious.
If others were here, they would secretly be surprised. They didn't expect that the usually calm Prime Minister Zhuge would also have a panic expression on his face.
In fact, we can't blame Zhuge Liang for being in a panic. No one's wife will look calm when giving birth in the house.
Zhuge Liang was pacing back and forth in the courtyard, and the swaying of the feather fan in his hand was not as light as usual, but sometimes fast and sometimes heavy, which showed that the master's heart was in chaos. lettuce
As he was about to go north to Hanzhong, Zhuge Liang was worried about missing Huang Yueying's delivery. Unexpectedly, God showed mercy and allowed him to witness the birth of his child before leaving. This really made Zhuge Liang feel a rare blessing from God.
A baby's cry was heard, and a graceful woman ran out of the house happily, rushed to Zhuge Liang and shouted happily: "Sir, my mother has given birth, my mother has given birth!"
It turned out that this woman was Zhuge Guo. She had been waiting in the house. At this moment, Huang Yueying successfully gave birth and hurried out to announce the good news.
Zhuge Liang was a little stunned for a moment after hearing this, but Zhuge Qiao on the side reacted and asked: "Did Mom give birth to us a sister or a brother?"
"It's a little brother." Zhuge Guo asked happily.
As if he had just come to his senses, Zhuge Liang happened to hear this and smiled happily: "Okay, okay!"
"Congratulations, Prime Minister!" The servants on the side congratulated in unison. lettuce
"Okay." Zhuge Liang smiled and said to Zhuge Qiao: "Qiaoer, tell the kitchen to cook a meal for noon so that everyone can enjoy it."
"Yes, sir."
In the inner room, Zhuge Liang looked at the sleeping baby lying next to Huang Yueying and whispered: "Xijun, thank you for your hard work."
Huang Yueying stretched out her right hand for Zhuge Liang to hold, and said softly: "It's not bitter. With this child, I can finally give you an explanation."
Zhuge Liang shook his head and patted his wife's hand lovingly: "You know, I never cared about this."
"It's time to give this child a name. What do you think we should call him?" Huang Yueying didn't want to dwell on this topic any more, so she changed her subject.
Zhuge Liang said: "I have already thought about it, let's call him Zhuge Zhan." Lettuce
"Zhan'er." Huang Yueying thought this name was very good after hearing it. She touched Zhuge Zhan's face lovingly and called softly.
Three days later, Emperor Liu Chan officially issued an edict for the Northern Expedition to Cao Wei. The edict was sent to the Prime Minister's Mansion, where Dong Yun read it to the civil and military officials below Zhuge Liang.
"The imperial edict said: I have heard that the way of heaven and earth benefits benevolence and brings disaster. Those who accumulate good things will prosper, and those who accumulate bad things will suffer. This is the constant in ancient and modern times. Therefore, Tang and Wu cultivated virtue and became kings, and Jie and Zhou died violently.
In the past, Han Zuo was in a weak position, but the network was leaking and fierce. Dong Zhuo created difficulties and shocked the capital. Cao Cao's calamity caused him to steal the balance of heaven and destroy the people in the sea, and he had no intention of being a king. Zi Pi stood alone, dared to find chaos, stole artifacts, changed surnames and objects, and helped the world's evildoers.
At this time, the emperor is extremely obscure and the world has no master, so my emperor's destiny will be overthrown. Emperor Zhaolie embodies the virtues of wisdom and wisdom, and his civil and military performance is in line with the destiny of the universe. He comes from a humble background and manages the world. Man and ghost are complicit, and the common people are capable.
The Zhao people admired it, obeyed the prophecies, established the throne and changed the name, inherited the heavenly order, corrected the shortcomings of the rise and fall, preserved the ancestral inheritance, established the imperial outline, and did not fall to the ground.
All nations are not yet at peace, and their early lives are lost. As a child, I succeeded to the throne of Hongji. I did not practice the teachings of Baofu, but the importance of the infant ancestors. Whether the Liuhe is blocked or not, the country will not be built, and it will always remain so. I am thinking of saving you, and I only carry forward the foresight, but there is no help. I am very afraid. lettuce
Therefore, he works hard and sleeps day and night, not daring to rest on his own laurels. Every time he dedicates a small sum of money to benefit the country, he encourages people to divide their duties and use the wealth of the people, appoints talents and appoints them to listen to them, and puts aside selfish intentions to support the soldiers.
I wanted to use my sword to drive forward, pointing out the evil and rebellion, but the red flag was not raised, and Pi died again. This is what the saying goes, otherwise I will lose my salary. The remnant remains are ugly, and they are causing natural disasters. They wanton Suihe and Luo, and the blocking troops have not been eliminated.
Prime Minister Zhuge was resolute, loyal and strong, forgetting himself and worrying about the country. The late emperor entrusted the world to bow to Xu Zhen. Now he is given the weight of a yue and axes, and is given the power of exclusive command. He can command 200,000 people on foot and cavalry. Dong oversees Yuan Rong, and goes on a march to conquer the country. He eliminates troubles, conquers chaos, and restores the old capital.
This trip is also.
In the past, Xiang Ji had a powerful people, who crossed the state and occupied the territory, and had a big task. However, he was defeated in Gaixia and died in the east city. The clan was burned like this. It was a joke for thousands of years, but they were not righteous, so they abused the people on the mausoleum. Today, the thief is imitating you, and the gods and humans are complaining. It is advisable to do it quickly. With the blessing of the flame spirit and the powerful spirit of the ancestors, the common people will defeat whatever they want.
Sun Quan, the king of Wu, sympathized with the disaster, hid in the army, and conspired to follow him. The kings of Liangzhou each sent more than 20 people including Yuezhi, Kangju Huhou, Zhifu, and Kangzhi to accept the festival. When the army marches out from the north, it wants to lead its soldiers and horses to fight in the vanguard. With the destiny gathered, the personnel and personnel arrived, and the divisions and forces combined, they will be invincible.
The king's soldiers are in battle but not in battle. They are respectful and righteous, and no one dares to resist. Therefore, the troops in the battle of Mingtiao did not fight with blood, and the merchants of Makino's division switched sides. Now I am on the first road, and wherever I go, I don't want to use the most forceful troops.
Those who are able to abandon their evil ways and eat the milk from the pot to welcome the king's master will be given a state-owned canon, and they will be granted favors, big or small, with their own limits. As for the clans, branches and branches of Wei, both at home and abroad, there are those who can judge the pros and cons, judge the pros and cons, and those who come to surrender will be eliminated. lettuce
Xi Fuguo was definitely related to the Zhi family and was blessed by the whole clan; Wei Zi left the Yin Dynasty and Xiang Bo returned to the Han Dynasty, and both were celebrated by Mao Tu. This is a clear experience from previous lives. If he does not return from his obsession, he will help the troublemakers and will kill his wife and children without complying with the king's orders without any amnesty. He widely proclaimed his kindness and power, lent his marshal, and mourned his remnant people. He is like an edict and a decree, and the prime minister reveals it to the world, so that he can say what I mean. "
"I accept the edict." Zhuge Liang fell down and bowed to receive the edict.
This edict to attack Wei was nominally issued by Liu Chan, but in fact the main content was still written by Zhuge Liang himself.
The edict first enumerated the various crimes committed by Cao Cao and his son, especially expressing his great indignation at Cao Pi's usurpation of the throne. Then he stated that Ji Han was determined to fulfill the late emperor's legacy, get rid of the evil and rebellious people, and revive the Han Dynasty. At the same time, he also gave advice. Those who blindly followed Cao Wei abandoned the dark side and surrendered to Ji Han as soon as possible.
Of course, in order to bluff, the edict first exaggerated the strength of the Han army, saying that it had 200,000 infantry and cavalry. In fact, only 60,000 to 70,000 troops could actually be dispatched.
Then he said that King Wu Sun Quan, Liangzhou and even the barbarians in the Western Regions also obeyed the emperor's edict and sent troops to help. This is naturally an exaggeration. Soochow is just an alliance, and there is strategic cooperation in attacking Wei. But asking Sun Quan to accept Ji Han's control is overthinking.
As for Liangzhou and the Hu kings to the west, there is almost no chance of sending troops to respond. There are many Qiang and Hu in the Longxi area of Liangzhou who secretly obey Ji Han's orders, but their number is not large and they will not be able to make a difference for the time being. lettuce
However, the imperial edict to defeat the Wei Dynasty was equivalent to a pre-war appeal. It was originally used to inspire one's own people and dampen local morale. It is normal to combine falsehood with reality and exaggerate. If the bureaucrats and soldiers listen to it and boost their morale, they will achieve their goals.
After receiving the imperial edict, Zhuge Liang chose an auspicious day to gather civil and military soldiers at the school grounds and formally announced his departure to the north. Liu Chan personally led all the officials and people to send him off ten miles outside the north gate of Chengdu.
I saw 40,000 Northern Expedition troops covering the field with banners, guns and halberds like a forest, their momentum was overwhelming, and their morale was like a rainbow. They looked forward to Hanzhong's meandering march.
