Xiaoqi

In the previous battle of Jizhou, General Gongsun sacrificed his life to save my lord and generously went to righteousness. Afterwards, my lord felt deeply guilty for this.Not only did he bury General Gongsun generously with the ceremonies of princes and kings, but he also personally carried his coffin to guard his spirit, built a large royal tomb, and brought his children into the mansion to raise him.Such a benevolent and righteous king is really rare in the world; throughout the past and present, there is only one person, my lord! "

What Fazheng said was true and not exaggerated. The story of Gongsun Zan's death to save Li Li has already spread throughout the world and is widely known.It is precisely because of Gongsun Zan's heroic sacrifice that not only did not damage Li Li's prestige, but also achieved Li Li's reputation for benevolence and righteousness, and also gave him a bit of magic.

After all, everyone knows that Gongsun Zan and Li Li used to be opposing forces fighting for world hegemony, and Li Li even took away Gongsun Zan's Youzhou foundation, so they should be enemies.However, when Gongsun Zan surrendered to Li Li, he was deeply trusted by Li Li, held real power, and acted alone. He followed Li Li in battle for a long time, and sacrificed his life to save Li Li when his life and death were hanging by a thread.Therefore, after Gongsun Zan's death, his generosity to righteousness is highly respected, but he was willing to die for Li Li, which invisibly added a lot of legend to Li Li, and confirmed Li Li's name of benevolence and righteousness.

Let me ask, if Li Li hadn't treated Gongsun Zan sincerely and kindly, how could he have risked his life to save him?

Therefore, the deeds of Gongsun Zan sacrificing his life for the Savior have been widely circulated and highly praised by the world. It is indeed a popular story and a model of loyalty.

Zhang Song naturally heard about the deeds of Gongsun Zan's heroic savior, not only he knew, but almost all civil, military and common people in Yizhou knew about it.Because after this incident was introduced to Yizhou, Liu Zhang ordered people to write a notice for the first time, and posted it all over the country to publicize it.

"Brother Yu can rest assured." Zhang Song heaved a long sigh and nodded happily.

After all these problems were resolved, Fazheng and Zhang Song got together to discuss specific matters in a low voice.

The two discussed for a long time, from noon to evening.However, when night fell, Fazheng left Zhang Song's mansion quietly, and quickly disappeared into the darkness with two followers.

In April 200 AD, that is, the early summer of the fifth year of Jian'an.The governor of Yizhou and the general of Zhengdong Zhonglang Zhao Wei secretly contacted the famous families in Yizhou, brazenly launched a rebellion, led a large army under his tent to capture most of Berkshire, and then entered Fuling, approaching Chengdu, Shu County.

For a long time, relying on Liu Zhang's trust, Zhao Wei, the governor of Yizhou, vigorously promoted his disciples and old officials, and secretly colluded with the local forces in Yizhou, cleverly taking advantage of the great dissatisfaction of Yizhou aristocratic families and gentry against Liu Zhang, and launched a rebellion.

At the beginning of the uprising, Zhao Wei held heavy troops in his hands and stationed troops in Bazhong, and had close contacts with the generals in the army.Therefore, after Zhao Wei led the army to unleash the rebellion, more than half of the counties and counties in Yizhou responded to it, so that the rebels attacked the city and pulled out the village all the way, like a broken bamboo.

As Zhao Wei's army marched westward, the momentum became more and more powerful. Counties and counties followed suit, and the rebel army quickly approached Shu County, and they could attack the city of Chengdu in a short time.All of a sudden, the people of Shu County were in panic, and all the bureaucrats in the state government were horrified and shocked when they heard about it.

It wasn't until it was confirmed that Zhao Wei's rebels had captured Bajun and other counties followed suit, that Liu Zhang woke up and cursed Zhao Wei for being ungrateful and repaying favors.However, no matter how angry and furious he was, things had already happened. The rebel army is now in full swing and their soldiers are strong, so that the situation in Shu County is critical and Chengdu is in danger.The facts were all there, and Zhao Wei's conspiracy had been confirmed, so Liu Zhang had to hastily mobilize troops to the front line to support the resistance, in order to block the rebels' offensive pace and buy time for the follow-up reinforcements to assemble the whole army.

It is precisely because of the fact that Zhao Wei conspired to rebel that many vacillating middle forces had to make a choice and completely fell to Liu Zhang's side.Until this moment, many old ministers who loyally followed Liu Yan, the old state herdsman of Yizhou, told Liu Zhang the truth and formally exposed Zhao Wei's sinful crimes.

It turned out that as early as when Liu Yan was seriously ill and lying on the bed, he had spent a lot of time thinking about the selection of the heir, so he asked his confidantes for their opinions.At that time, there were three candidates who were eligible to withdraw Yizhou: the first choice was the third son Liu Mao who stayed with Liu Yan; the second was the three brothers Liu Fan, Liu Dan and Liu Zhang who stayed in Chang'an as hostages; the last was The son of Bo Ji, Liu Yan's favorite, Liu Yan's fake son, is also the third brother of Zhang Lu in Hanzhong.

When Liu Yan asked Zhao Wei, Wu Yi and other close confidants, Wu Yi, Huang Quan, Zhang Su and others recommended Liu Yan's eldest son, Liu Fan, while others recommended his second son, Liu Dan. There are not a few, but no one recommends Liu Zhang.At first, because everyone held their own opinions and disagreed, the matter was shelved and delayed again and again.However, news came from Chang'an that the brothers Liu Fan and Liu Dan were beheaded in front of Li Li's hall for treason.As a result, his subordinates had to gather together urgently to discuss the matter of Yi Li's son, but this time the long history Zhao Wei made a clear statement that Liu Zhang should succeed him as the governor of the state, and he listed many rhetoric for this. Praise Liu Zhang a lot.

While Liu Yan was hesitating, his third son, Liu Mao, suddenly fell ill and died.Liu Yan, who suffered the pain of bereavement again and again, finally couldn't take it anymore, and then let go, dying.Before he died, he agreed to Zhao Wei's recommendation, and officially announced that Liu Zhang would succeed him as the governor of the state.

In fact, when Liu Zhang returned to Yizhou to take over the prefecture's throne, Zhao Wei really made great contributions and spared no effort to help him sit on the prefectural post.However, Liu Zhang never knew that the reason why Zhao Wei elected him as the son and successor to the state shepherd was because Zhao Wei had known for a long time that he was weak and tolerant by nature, but also greedy for wine and sex. Ambitious.Therefore, in order to control the situation in Yizhou in the future, Zhao Wei tried his best to recommend Liu Zhang as his successor, and made every effort to eradicate Bo Ji's mother and son who tried to usurp the throne, thus forcefully pushing Liu Zhang to the state animal husbandry throne.

As a result, for more than six years in charge of Yizhou, Liu Zhang has always respected and trusted Zhao Wei, and handed over all military affairs to Zhao Wei, while he indulged in drinking and painting all day long.During this period, whenever major events occurred in the counties and counties under his rule, he relied heavily on Zhao Wei, so that Zhao Wei's power became stronger and stronger, almost covering the sky with one hand.Over time, Yizhou formed a situation in which the monarch was weak and the ministers were strong, and the military and political power fell into Zhao Wei's hands, which invisibly emptied Liu Zhang and reduced him to a puppet.

It is precisely because of Liu Zhang's repeated connivance and lack of vigilance against Zhao Wei that it eventually caused a catastrophe and led to today's rebellion.

Don't you hear that the disaster of the country is all caused by the weak ruler and the strong minister?

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Chapter 129 The wind and thunder move, a heroine

Wuchen Palace, Bamboo Forest Bieyuan.

From Fang to early summer, the bamboo forest is green and shady.

Deep in the bamboo forest, there is warmth in the courtyard.The weeping willows by the lotus pond are luxuriant and leafy, blowing gently in the wind, and the soft dancing posture of the green willows is reflected in the water, accompanied by the upright and upright bamboo forest, just like the beautiful figure of a beautiful woman dancing under the water.

Unknowingly, time passed by, and the years flew by. Up to this time, Li Li had stayed in Wuchen Palace for nearly half a year.

For him, this is the most peaceful and leisurely time he has spent in many years of fighting, carefree, warm and comfortable.

However, the happy time is often short-lived.Especially in the troubled times, this kind of leisurely and peaceful life becomes more and more rare and precious.

Just after breakfast, when Li Li and Mengxin, He Ying, Xiao Qiao, Ren Hongchang, Ma Yunluo and other five girls were walking hand in hand in the bamboo forest, Zhuge Liang, who was in a hurry, came into their sight again and walked straight towards Li Li come.

"It seems that something really important is going to happen this time, and my husband is probably going to leave." Seeing Zhuge Liang walking quickly, Meng Xin frowned slightly, holding Li Li's left arm, and sighed softly.

The four daughters Ren Hongchang and Xiao Qiao followed the footsteps and saw Zhuge Liang's figure, and then nodded their heads in unison to express their agreement.At this moment, their pretty faces showed a feeling of reluctance, and they looked at the bamboo-lined bamboo garden with nostalgia, their eyes were blurred, and they suddenly recalled the bits and pieces of this good time.

During this period of time, the five sisters got along very happily and respected each other as guests.Talk about everything, intimate, like sisters.What intoxicated them most was the intimacy with Li Li day and night.Passion burst out again and again, wanting to live and die again and again, flying to the clouds again and again, and soaring in the sky again and again, like dreams and illusions. In this huge bamboo garden, it is full of imprints of their love with their husband Li Li, carrying with their fondest memories.Leave them with indelible memories.

In the past six months, Ma Yunluo and Xiao Qiao got pregnant again as they wished.Therefore, in the previous two months, they spent the most time sharing the same bed with Li Li.And after she became pregnant, she had to give up Yin.As a result, Mengxin, Ren Hongchang, He Ying and Li Li get tired of being together all day long, and occasionally make extremely bold and absurd acts, and the three of them serve one husband together.Big quilt sleeps together.but.But the three of them were not seen to be pregnant. Presumably they had reached a tacit agreement and took measures (contraception) in private. After each had two children, they would no longer have children.

After hearing Mengxin's words, Li Li noticed the change in their expressions, and immediately shook his head with a helpless smile, but did not explain.After all, in his current position.In many cases, it is involuntary, unable to indulge in the gentle countryside for a long time.Unless the world is unified.Otherwise, this kind of temporary parting is inevitable and happens from time to time.

At this point, Li Li smiled and said to Mengxin: "Listen to what you said, you already know the purpose of Kong Ming's visit, so why don't you tell me in advance, so that I can prepare early so that I won't be caught off guard?" At first glance, Li Li's words seemed to be reproachful, but in fact they were not.The reason why he asked Mengxin in this tone was to divert the attention of the girls and bring them out of their sadness.

Mengxin is extremely intelligent, and when her beautiful eyes move around, she understands Li Li's intentions.Then she said in a very obedient and soft voice: "Forgive me, my husband, I didn't intend to hide it, but I think that the time has not come now, so there is no need to rush."

"Oh?" Li Li was stunned and asked in surprise, "Could it be that you really know what happened and have your own judgment?"

Mengxin nodded slightly, and said: "It's natural. Husband, did you forget that Wuchen Palace is only two hundred miles away from Chengdu, and this concubine has established a sect here for more than ten years?"

After a pause, Mengxin smiled, and continued: "It is undeniable that my husband has deployed many spies and spies in various counties and counties in Yizhou, the number of which is still greater than the total number of my disciples. However, these spies and spies are extremely important. Scattered, covering almost all counties and counties in Yizhou, even if the news is inquired, it cannot be sent out immediately. In contrast, my disciples from the outer sect of Wuchen Palace are not limited to the mountain gate. They are in Shu County, Yizhou County, There are outer disciples in Berkshire and other surrounding counties, and many of them are ladies from official families and wives and concubines of officials in Yizhou. Therefore, as long as concubines want to know something about Yizhou, they can be distributed in various places. The outer disciples of the county will send the news back as soon as possible."

Speaking of this, Mengxin had a confident smile on her face, she seemed to enjoy the feeling of getting the news before Li Li did, and she felt a sense of accomplishment.And this is the embodiment of her strong nature.

In fact, Mengxin is not complacent, nor is she pretending to be mysterious, but she wants to let her man know that she is not a "vase" that wins his favor by virtue of her beauty alone, but is capable of helping him and sharing his worries and labors "Good wife".

After a short pause, Mengxin suppressed her smile and said calmly: "According to a secret report from my disciples, five days ago, the Governor of Yizhou and General Zhao Wei of Zhengdong Zhonglang launched a rebellion and gathered [-] troops to attack southwest from Bazhong. In the past few days, the rebels have successively captured most of the cities in Bajun, Guanghan and Shujun counties, and are currently shrinking their forces to attack Shujun. If things go on like this, half of Shujun should be captured within half a month The city, the soldiers approached the city of Chengdu.

In view of this, I believe that the current rebellion has just begun, and Liu Zhang is mobilizing troops from various counties to rush to Shu County to resist the rebels.Since then, the Yizhou army guarding the Shu Road must have not received the order to return to the army for rescue, and the defenders at various passes are still defending steadily as usual, and their strength has not changed much.In this case, the husband should not move lightly for the time being, and the army gathered in Hanzhong should stay still for the time being, continue to wait for the opportunity, and pay close attention to the movements of the defenders at various passes along the Shu Road.Until the defenders are forced to divide their troops back to Chengdu, it is not too late for the Hanzhong army to send troops again, so as to avoid storming the pass and causing many unnecessary casualties.

In addition, the concubine also suggested that it is necessary for the husband to inform the generals in command of Hanzhong in advance. After the troops are dispatched, they should focus on sneak attacks and supplement them with strong attacks, but they should not act recklessly and forcefully tackle key problems.The specific measures are: after it is determined that there is a change in the Yizhou defenders, the whole army should not attack, but a small group of elite soldiers should be dispatched first, approaching the pass in advance, and then suddenly attack, trying to capture the city gate in one fell swoop; this is the best policy.I don't know what my husband wants? "

Just when Mengxin explained her battle strategy in detail, Zhuge Liang had already walked to Li Li's side, listening quietly to Mengxin's advice.When Ren Hongchang, He Ying and other four girls saw this situation, they looked at each other and nodded in understanding; then they bowed to Li Li, Meng Xin and Zhuge Liang, but did not intervene, and walked away quietly.

The reason why the four daughters Ren Hongchang and Xiao Qiao left was not that they were not interested in the issues that Mengxin and Li Li were discussing, but that they had to follow the rules left by their ancestors: women are not allowed to participate in politics.This is an inherent rule that has been formed since the founding of the Han Dynasty more than 400 years ago, and it is also the etiquette that the Han women must abide by from generation to generation.

In the past, the great ancestor Liu Bang established the Western Han Dynasty, during which Empress Lu interfered in the government affairs without authorization, which led to increasingly fierce struggles in the palace, and then extended to the court and the field, causing many ministers who followed Liu Bang to fight the world to be affected, and they were implicated and died.After the death of the great ancestor Liu Bang, Liu Ying came to the throne, but the power of the government was in the hands of his mother, Empress Lu (Lu Pheasant).Since then, Empress Lv has become the first woman who was appointed by the feudal king to rule in the court, thus opening the precedent for the dictatorship of foreign relatives in the Han Dynasty, and is also the No. 1 dictatorship of the queen mother in Chinese history.

Although Empress Lv made remarkable achievements during her administration and laid a solid foundation for the later rule of Wenjing, her dictatorship by relatives was not recognized by the world, and led to a bloody struggle between the Liu royal family group and the relatives group.As a result, after the death of Empress Lu, when the royal family chose the heir to the throne, the first consideration was their mother, and they must not have a powerful natal family.

Since Empress Lv came to the court and proclaimed the system, the ancient saying "women should not interfere in politics" has been widely circulated among officials, gentry and folk, and has been passed down for more than [-] years since then, until the current turbulent times.

Nowadays, Li Li is extremely powerful, and as his wives and concubines, Ren Hongchang and Xiao Qiao should follow the way of women and must not interfere in military and political affairs.Compared with them, Mengxin's status is extremely special.After all, although Mengxin has followed Li Li for many years and gave birth to a son and a daughter for him, she has never had a status, and she has not held any wedding ceremony.So, to put it bluntly, if Lily didn't regard her as his wife, or leave her behind, then she was nothing.Many years later, no one would even associate her with Li Li, as if they were strangers and had nothing to do with each other.

It is precisely because of the special status that Mengxin can talk about the current situation with Li Li without any scruples, but the four girls, Ren Hongchang, He Ying, and Xiao Qiao, cannot participate in it, otherwise, if they are caught in the future, they will definitely be caught. Get into big trouble.Therefore, they naturally choose to avoid, even if they are very curious, they will not participate in military and political affairs, and this is not because they are timid, but because they are extremely intelligent and compassionate.

After listening to Mengxin's words, Li Li squinted his eyes and fell silent.

At this moment, Zhuge Liang, who was standing behind him, said: "Everything Mrs. Mengxin said is reasonable, I think it is true, I beg my lord to accept it."

Li Li turned his head when he heard the sound, looked at Zhuge Liang, then nodded slightly, and said: "Since this is the case, my virtuous brother hastened to pass down the order, ordering the Hanzhong army to act according to the circumstances, and if they don't move, they will hit every time, and the thunder is like a thunderbolt. Be sure to conquer the road of Shu in one fell swoop." .”

"Promise!" Zhuge Liang responded, turned and left immediately.He came here to report the civil strife in Yizhou and asked Li Li to issue orders. He didn't admit that Mengxin had already reported the matter and proposed a very safe countermeasure.Seeing this, Zhuge Liang was naturally happy to see the success, and happily took his orders and left.

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Chapter 130 The wind and thunder are moving, the palace is suppressing the government

"No!" Zhuge Liang accepted the order gladly, turned and left immediately.