Riding and cutting the imperial pirates of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 556
"In the Battle of Beihai, General Xu Fang was the commander-in-chief of the three armies, and he took the lead in pacifying Sun Ce. Although he did not personally participate in the battle, he was waiting in full force in Pengcheng to deter the Yanzhou army from acting rashly, and to ensure that the lord and our soldiers have no worries. It is indispensable, not to mention the recovery of Yangzhou, Yuan Shu was beheaded when he defeated Pingyu, so General Xu and Pengcheng generals should be divided into three, and the rest of the ministries can get two."

Speaking of this, Ni Heng bowed to Wang Zheng and said, "This is the foolish idea of ​​the minister, whether it is feasible or not. It is up to the Lord to judge."

Wang Zheng smiled, and said lightly: "The basis of Zhengping's civil and military division of merit is reasonable, but what Han Sheng said just now is not wrong. It would have been possible to be what it is today, thanks to the bravery of the soldiers of the three armies. This year's battles are over. The casualties are already tens of thousands, I'm afraid it's biased, how about this, and how about Wen Si Wu Liu?"

In fact, when Mi Heng just used Liu Bang's theory of "a meritorious man and a meritorious dog" as an example, Wang Zheng had already made a decision, because the example Liu Bang gave was exactly a negative case.

When did Liu Bangding and Xiao He make the first contribution?
That was the beginning of the Han Dynasty when Xiang Yu was dead and the world was set, not the end of Qin when Chu and Han were fighting for supremacy!
Xiao He's contribution is certainly great, but Liu Bang's words have many deeper meanings. One is to show a change in his own political concepts, that is, he emphasizes martial arts when he competes, and emphasizes martial arts when he governs the world. A kind of suppression by generals, after all, once a person's heart is big, it is easy to be restless, and generals with military power are naturally more threatening than civil servants.

The current situation Wang Zheng is in is a stage where he should pay more attention to generals. What's more, for him who has the cavalry and slashing system, "whether military power" is no longer the key to weighing the threat. Which aspect is more involved in the system? Loyalty locks in more, which determines the true attitude of Wang Zheng.

And on this point, excluding the newly joined Jiangdong forces, among the middle and high-level generals under the Tianjun's command, there are only a few people who are not in the system, but the civil servants are the other way around, and only a handful of people are in the system.

Therefore, there is no need to consider which side Wang Zheng values ​​more.

If Huang Zhong had just said "Twenty-eight separate", he would even dare to say "March seven" now.

"This year's long battle, Xu Fang and Yu Jin sit in Xuzhou and gather people to dispatch. Although they have made great achievements, Wu Sheng and Huang Zhong and others who went to the front in person also have outstanding military achievements. It is not suitable for Pengcheng to be rewarded only by generals."

Speaking of this, Wang Zheng pondered for a moment, Humu toured the audience, and finally fell on Lu Ji: "Gongji just made a very insightful speech on the reward system, so let's wait for the troops to hand over the credit books, At that time, Prime Minister Zhang Guoyuan came to Shouchun, you, Sima and him, discussed with you about how to reward you, and drew up a list to present to the general."

Lu Ji was overjoyed at once, this errand can be regarded as representing Wang Zheng's great importance to him, he quickly bowed and said: "I obey."

"Let's do it first!"

I don't know why, Wang Zheng suddenly seemed to have something on his mind, and he explained the matters that should be discussed in detail in a few sentences, and without waiting for everyone to leave, he got up and went to the back hall.

Huang Zhong, Mi Heng and others dispersed respectively, but Guo Jia did not leave immediately. Although he joined Wang Zheng's tent later than Mi Heng, but because of his unrestrained personality, Wang Zheng now likes having such a person by his side the most. The conversation was quite frequent, and now it has become a relationship between a monarch, a minister and a friend, but after a while, he chased after him.

Not long after, when Guo Jia came to the corridor of the apse, he saw Wang Zheng standing proudly in the pavilion next to the corridor with his hands behind his back, gazing at the autumn scenery of the imperial garden at dusk, with a majestic demeanor.

Hearing the guard's report, Wang Zheng waved his hands without looking back, and said calmly: "Follow your filial piety and come to talk."

Guo Jia stepped forward slowly, moved to his left and stood a little later, without saying a word, as if he was enjoying the scenery with Wang Zheng, Wang Zheng turned his head away at this time, glanced at him slightly, then turned back , followed by a sigh.

Guo Jia asked in surprise, "Is there something on your mind, my lord?"

Wang Zheng nodded first, then shook his head lightly, and then said in a deep voice, "What's on my mind, Feng Xiao might as well guess?"

Although Wang Zheng and Guo Jia had a close relationship, most of them used the title of "General" in private. When he suddenly used such a personal and approachable tone, Guo Jia was taken aback, only to feel that the distance between the two suddenly disappeared. Pulling in a lot, the heart lake was full of waves, suddenly understood what Wang Zheng was thinking, couldn't help but imitated Wang Zheng and sighed, and said slowly:
"If Jia's expectation is not bad, my lord's worry is not for me, but for You Zhengping."

As for why I worry about you, I don't need to say much, it is natural that my words and deeds are unscrupulous, and I have made too many enemies.

Counting the current generals under Wang Zheng's command, the closest relatives are naturally Xu Fang, Wu Sheng and Yu Jin. Of course, Huang Zhong, who only joined last year, is now on the rise. Many people in Xuzhou privately said that after Pan Zhang died, he was vacant. General Zhenwu is probably none other than this person.

And among these four people alone, except for one Xu Fang, Wu Sheng needless to say, the two belonged to each other and both looked down on each other, and Mi Heng sneered at each other several times, completely offending Yu Jin to death, a map in the palace today Pao, it can be regarded as a complete enmity with a group of generals including Huang Zhong.
If this continues, if one day he really arouses public outrage, I'm afraid Wang Zheng may not be able to keep him.

It's not that he doesn't have this ability, but that sometimes Wang Zheng himself feels that Mi Heng is constantly trying to die.

"Let's not talk about him."

Wang Zheng directly changed the topic: "Just now, Your Majesty, you just kept silent and watched with cold eyes, can you gain something?"

"The lord is talking about Gu Yong and other Yangzhou old ministers?"

Guo Jia said: "Brother Zhengping asked me for whom this battle was fought for, I also noticed that Gu Yong and some people were quite eager to try, but General Gan Ning took the initiative to divert the topic later, so he gave up. , the lord is worried about this, what do you think?"

Wang Zheng nodded. At that time, Gu Yong wanted to speak, but was stopped by Lu Ji. As for why Lu Ji wanted to hold Gu Yong, Wang Zheng could guess a thing or two.

Lu Ji is quite wise. He blocked Gu Yong on the one hand because he was afraid that the other party would say something inappropriate. After all, although the reasons for their surrender were different, Lu Ji had changed families long before the fall of Shouchun, but Gu Yong It was a helpless move due to the situation, but now they are all regarded as a faction of the local Jiangdong forces. If Gu Yong dissatisfied Wang Zheng, he may take his anger on him.

On the other hand, it is also Lu Ji who doesn't know whether what Mi Heng said is Wang Zheng's meaning or his own meaning. In this case, it is better to be quiet than to move. He is unwilling to speak rashly, and he does not want everyone in Jiangdong forces to speak rashly. .

But Gan Ning turned the topic away not because he opposed the meaning in Ni Heng's words. If Wang Zheng has ambitions, sooner or later he will be self-reliant. Woolen cloth?
The key is that self-reliance is not suitable at this time!
One must know that Wang Zheng just snatched Shouchun from Yuan Shu on the charge of "rebellious officials and thieves".
Not only did Gan Ning think this way, but most of the people in the hall thought this way at that time, even if Gan Ning didn't say anything, Guo Jia and Huang Zhong would always have to come forward to object.

It's just that although Gan Ning is a newly attached person, he has a bit of confidence not to treat himself as an outsider, so he showed his face when he participated in such an official meeting for the first time.

So, as far as Wang Zheng is concerned, does he agree with Mi Heng or Gan Ning?
Does Wang Zheng want to be self-reliant, or want to be emperor?

Of course I do!
From this point of view, he did not escape the thinking evolution of most peasant uprising leaders in the Duotian Dynasty.

Most of the so-called uprisings really just wanted to find a way to survive at the beginning.

But as the soldiers and horses under his command grow bigger and bigger, and after one victory after another, people's thoughts will naturally change. What they want is not only to live, but also to live well. Live freely.
In the end, not only is it necessary to live a comfortable and unrestrained life, but also to be able to decide whether others can live a comfortable and unrestrained life.

From Wang Zheng's point of view, if he wanted to be an emperor, he had to be self-reliant first, and he had to be self-reliant as soon as possible!

Otherwise, how to fight against Wei Wudi Cao Cao who controlled Xiandi in terms of famous utensils?

The Three Kingdoms in the previous life has fully proved that Cao Cao, under the great righteousness, will have no disadvantages in the future. Even if he suffers an unprecedented fiasco like the Battle of Chibi, he can always maintain himself as the strongest party.

But this self-reliance must be done as soon as possible, but it must not be too hasty, otherwise it will be handed over to others. Wang Zheng did not swell after occupying the second county of Yangzhou, so even if he couldn't wait to be self-reliant in his heart, he wanted to get rid of "Xiandi". Although he was extremely suppressed, his rationality at the moment still allowed him to agree with Gan Ning and most of the others.

It is too early to speak of self-reliance at this time.

However, these Wang Zhengs are not willing to tell outsiders. Even though Guo Jia is highly appreciated and valued by him, even if Guo Jia has entered the system, Wang Zheng does not want to be completely honest in his heart.

So after hearing Guo Jia's question, Wang Zheng just shook his head and didn't answer directly.

"What is the lord thinking?"

What Wang Zheng thinks is naturally Mi Heng's theory of division of merit.

It is understandable for Mi Heng to suggest that civil and martial arts should be divided into half and half, and it is also understandable to suggest that Zhang Zhao should take the lead, but in the end it is a bit too selfish to attribute most of the credit to Xu Fang.

You must know that the Celestial Army has fought several battles this year. Although the battle to destroy the country in the North Sea used the largest force, if you want to talk about the most important one, it was actually the defeat of Sun Ce.

This battle not only wiped out a large and powerful enemy, but also made the future Soochow aborted, and then captured Jiujiang and Lujiang counties so smoothly. Nail has gained Yuan Shu's trust.

Even if other people don't know about Sun Ce's future achievements, I believe they can see the great value of Jiujiang. Not only the size of the territory, but also the prosperity of the people's livelihood is better than Beihai, and the strategic significance of the location is even more incomparable!

Can't Mi Heng see this at all?
Doesn't Mi Heng know that Xu Fang's role in this battle is actually not that big?

How convincing would Xu Fang be for this year's military commander's first achievement?

If it is said that Mi Heng did not mention Wu Sheng because of the discord between the two, why not recommend Huang Zhong?Not only did Huang Zhong participate in all three battles, but he also made outstanding contributions in the battle of Sun Ce?
This point really made Wang Zheng very puzzled. Before thinking about it, Mi Heng suggested that Wang Zheng marry Mi Zhen as his wife. Although it seemed to suit his wishes, it was actually very abrupt that this person came from Mi Heng's mouth.

Thinking of this, Wang Zheng looked up at the sky, his emotions were mixed, and his expression became solemn.

Mi Heng has also entered the system, so there must be no problem with loyalty, but Pan Zhang’s incident has long proved that loyalty does not mean selflessness. It is inevitable, even involuntarily, that the king’s government will hold power for a long time. He will be suspicious and wary of all the troubles of his subordinates.

This is what power does.

Or rather.
corrupt.

the other side.

After leaving the palace, Mi Heng, Lu Ji, Huang Zhong and others parted ways.

Speaking of it, it has been a long time since Ni Heng came to Shouchun, and he and Huang Zhong, Lu Ji and others looked up and down, and they were not strangers to each other, but he thought he was an old minister of the king's government, and he had made great contributions. Facing the protagonists like Wu Sheng and other protagonists with contempt, naturally they look down on Lu Ji's demoted officials even more.

He looked down on Lu Ji and Gu Yong, and in fact they didn't want to talk to him. Lu Ji and others had just joined Wang Zheng's command. Suspicious, so I also respect Mi Heng at a distance.

As for generals such as Huang Zhong, Wei Yan, etc., they would politely call out "Mr. You" or "You Sima" when they met before, but today they no longer bother to show any good looks. Go away with a whip.

They can be so casual, but Lu Ji can't. When he left the gate of the palace, he didn't forget to bow to You Heng: "I've heard about your name for a long time, and I've discussed the affairs in the palace today, and I saw that you are extraordinary. The words are eloquent and the actions are pertinent, which is really suitable for the moment, and I admire it very much."

Hearing this, You Heng glanced at him, bowed his hands reservedly, and bowed back: "Since you are a minister, you should take care of your lord's worries and problems. This is a matter of balance. Why do you praise me so much?" ?”

He looked up at the sky, and said: "It's almost noon, I still have some business to deal with, so I will go ahead."

After speaking, he didn't look at Lu Ji's words any more, but took a deep look at Gu Yong and the others behind him, and immediately straddled his horse and raised his whip.

"Go slowly, sir."

It wasn't until Mi Heng's figure gradually walked away that Lu Ji stood up again with his slightly bowed body. At this time, Gu Yong couldn't bear it any longer. His father, Quanxia, ​​knows how to treat such Confucians with such courtesy, so he doesn't know what to think."

The others waited to see each other, but they dared not answer.

When Yuan Shu was in Shouchun before, Gu Yong was Yang Hong's second person among civil servants, and now he has become the leader of the lowered officials in Shouchun City. As for Lu Ji, although he was just a small city gate school before. Wei, but now he has become the prefect of Jiujiang, the highest official among the local people.
There was a disagreement between the two big bosses, one former and one old, how could the others dare to stand in line rashly.

Lu Ji smiled when he heard the words, "Brother Yuan Tan, why bother to ask knowingly, who is the one who is being treated with courtesy, and who is doing it? Don't you really know?"

Of course Gu Yong knew that Lu Ji was being so polite to Mi Heng, a Kuangsheng from a small family, for Wang Zheng's face and to show Wang Zheng, but he was still a little bit upset, and he groaned again: "It's not good at all. Call this person too proud!"

Lu Ji didn't answer these words, but turned his head and took a deep look at the direction Mi Heng was going away, and murmured in his heart: The city of Mi Heng is too shallow, moody and angry, there is nothing to worry about
On the contrary, Guo Fengxiao from Yingchuan is far-sighted and wise, but he should not be underestimated.

(End of this chapter)