Baidi Chunshen

He laughed and said, "Many Confucian generals like to wear Lun scarves. But I think Zichu must look good wearing this Lun scarf."

"Hmph. Duplicity." Liu Bei sneered, "The prime minister clearly said: Seeing this Lun scarf is like seeing a bright face. Your Majesty dare not listen to Zichu's attempt!"

"Your Majesty's lesson." Zhuge Liang said with a smile.

"It's so courageous." Liu Bei said lightly, "If I don't listen, what will you do?"

"Your Majesty, don't let the minister know." Zhuge Liang smiled: "Otherwise, the minister will order no food and grass. Your Majesty will have to return to the court."

"Bastard!" Liu Bei scolded, "You are the only one who dares to threaten me in this way!"

Zhuge Liang smiled: "I dare not. Your Majesty returns to court, and he can punish his negligence."

"You wait." Liu Bei smiled and said, "Wait for Zhen to come back and treat you!"

Zhuge Liang raised his eyebrows, and under the sun, he really looked like a heavenly man.He turned around and jumped out of the car, turned around and bowed: "Your Majesty, take care and use your troops well! The ministers and all the officials prayed for the king's teacher day and night, and hope that your majesty will return victorious as soon as possible!"

Under the golden light of the rising sun, the sixty-year-old emperor is still as brave as a god of war.He looked back at his young prime minister with a smile.As in the past when going out.

The trumpets sounded, the war drums sounded, and the three armies set out.The morning light coated the entire city of Chengdu with majestic pale gold.The [-] warriors with Xuanjia shining in the sun greet each other brilliantly.They sang military songs, walked neatly, and walked hand in hand.Parents and wives wept and saw each other off on the road.However, they knew that their warriors were fighting for the great man, for a king who was as benevolent as Emperor Guangwu and would rejuvenate the great man.Return home when you are born.It is an honor to die in battle.

Zhuge Liang led a hundred officials to bow to send off the emperor who was personally conquered by Yujia.At this time, because he bowed his head and stood at the forefront again, no one knew that every time Liu Bei went out to fight, he would have indescribable reluctance and worries in his chest.When there is enough food and soldiers, he is also worried every day.He always looks so indifferent, calm and strong.Because he bears the high expectations of the parents and wives of so many fighters, he has to assure them that the fighters are well fed and clothed on the front line.

In the eyes of him and all the officials, Liu Bei, who is over [-] years old, can still go to war immediately, which is a blessing for a big man, and it also makes them worry in their hearts, like worrying about an elderly father at home who is going to war.Liu Bei is like a king like a father, majestic and loving, he is a rare sage king in a hundred years.Even if the Eastern Expedition was not entirely appropriate, they prayed with all their hearts for his complete victory and safe return.

However, perhaps except for Liu Bei and his Shang Shuling, no one knows how Zhuge Liang put pressure on Liu Ba while taking on huge worries and heavy responsibilities.At this time, Shangshu ordered Liu Ba to sit behind the emperor Luanyu, and when he was thinking about the candidates for the expedition in the car, Zhuge Liang ignored his resignation due to illness and urged him to go with the army.Afterwards, after Zhao Yun, Huang Quan, Ma Liang, Feng Xi, Zhang Nan and others withdrew, Zhuge Liang left Liu Ba alone in the palace.With a majestic attitude that he had never seen before, he asked him: "Zichu, since you returned to the Han Dynasty, you have not made any extraordinary achievements. I am a big man who has no meritorious service. I will not be rewarded. How can you be in the position of Shang Shuling?"

Liu Ba said: "Ba steals this position, and I think it's wrong. I can't do it because I'm old and sick, so I try my best to do it."

"Presumptuous!" Zhuge Liang was furious when he heard this, and said sternly, "Your Majesty has appointed the emperor as Minister of State, and it is the king of Han worshiping the general Han Xin! Don't you really know?"

Surprised, Liu Ba stood up and apologized.He is arrogant by nature, self-reliant on his talents, and he is not fake to Liu Bei.If there is anyone else who can convince him, only his immediate superior Zhuge Liang.

But seeing Liu Bei shaking his head, he said softly, "Prime Minister calm down." He smiled and said, "It's not easy to see Kong Ming get angry. How many years can you lose your temper like this once?"

Zhuge Liang stepped forward to support Liu Ba.But when Liu Ba raised his head, seeing Zhuge Liang's eyes full of worry and pain, he couldn't help but feel unbearable.Just listen to Zhuge Liang's words: "Zichu, I know that you have always respected scholars and looked down on warriors. But I want to tell you again, Your Majesty is not a veteran. The usefulness of ancient heroes in the world, there are those who can do things but can't. The same kindness makes people feel, the same prestige makes people fear, the same merit makes people famous, and the same position makes people admire. There must be people who are not famous in their careers. There are virtues and reputations. Talent and clear hope...Although repeated battles and defeats, but at that time the treacherous heroes feared him, the heroes admired him, and those who followed him seemed to return to the market. Is this someone who can be forced? He is comparable to King Wu of Zhou, and he can even imitate Yao and Shun Ordinary people don’t recognize heroes with the naked eye. Do you want to do the same?”

Liu Ba was startled by his rebuke, so he could only shake his head.Liu Bei sighed: "I am a fool. I can't teach my son to be convinced. I am a real warrior, so why do I need the prime minister to defend me? Yao and Shun's reputation, how dare you take it."

Zhuge Liang said coldly: "Your Majesty, listen to the minister." He took Liu Ba's hand, walked up to Liu Bei, and handed Liu Ba's hand into the emperor's.Liu Ba was startled, looked at Zhuge Liang, and saw him saying in a deep voice: "Zi Chu, I hope you will use all your strength to assist Your Majesty and win a decisive victory thousands of miles away. If Your Majesty has any problems, you will kill Liang!"

Zhuge Liang's words are extremely bold.Liu Ba broke out in cold sweat, and was about to kowtow to agree, but Liu Bei held his hand tightly to prevent him from bowing down, and chuckled lightly: "Zi Chu, did you see that? If Zhuge Kongming is not angry, that's all. You have to be afraid of him three points."

"..." Liu Ba had no idea how to react.Zhuge Liang looked back and smiled at Liu Bei: "I don't dare. If Zichu is like this, Liang is really worried. Zichu, you can feed me enough soldiers for me. Liang should go out with the army, so as not to worry and become ill in Chengdu."

"Prime Minister," Liu Ba said in a deep voice, "Ba Ding will go all out to live up to the prime minister's trust."

Hearing this, Zhuge Liang looked at him for a long time, as if he wanted to confirm again and again.Seeing that Liu Ba's eyes were always firm, he finally felt relieved, he relaxed his brows, and said with a smile: "If Zichu can do this, he will be bright and worry-free."

***

Baidigao is the town of Sanxia, ​​and Qutang is dangerously close to Bailao Pass.

Surrounded by water on three sides, the Baidi City leans against the Gao Gorge and faces the Qutang Gorge of the Yangtze River in front.Although the mountain city is small, it is a dangerous place.Since the loss of Jingzhou, it has become the gate of the Han Dynasty.Zhuge Liang immediately sent heavy troops to defend.

And Baidi City, a small mountain city, ushered in their emperor and [-] Han troops for the first time today.Under the guidance of Prime Minister Zhuge and other generals, the [-] soldiers who are about to march to the east will conduct their camps well and dignifiedly. They will camp in the city according to law and will not disturb the people.The people were so excited that they ran around to spread the word, and came out one after another to watch the magnificent military scene.Even more curious, I want to see Long Yan.

At this moment, in the meeting hall of Baidi City, Liu Bei, his generals Feng Xi, Zhang Nan, and his servant Ma Liang were sitting around.I saw Feng, Xi and Zhang Nan, two young generals, born mighty and majestic, about the same age as Ma Liang.Ma Liang, like their mentor, carefully explained to them the method of forming troops on the drawings.Liu Bei, who is over [-] years old and has gray hair on the temples, smiles and looks on, like their kind elders.Shang Shuling Liu Ba should have been here too, but he was ill, and his face was even paler when he marched bumpily all the way from Chengdu. When he entered Baidi City, he was driven to rest by Liu Bei.The task of reviewing the formations for Feng Xi and Zhang Nan fell on Ma Liang.

"Sixteen heavenly formations, the outer square and the inner circle, the four are the wind and the wind, which resembles the sky, is the master of the formation, and the leader of the soldiers. Make good use of the three armies, and its shape is not biased. The large formation surrounds the small formation, and the large camp surrounds the small camp. The corners are hooked together, twists and turns facing each other. Can you understand the method of changing the sky-covering formation?" Ma Liang said, moving the small flags in the sand table, and motioned for Feng Xi and Zhang Nan to see.Feng Xi frowned, and Zhang Nan's forehead was sweating.Although it is late autumn, he still seems to be steamed by the scorching heat in summer.Ma Liang looked at it and couldn't help smiling: "Don't worry. When the prime minister explained the eight formations to General Zhang Yide, he didn't understand for a while, so he jumped up in a hurry..."

Liu Bei smiled and shook his head: "As Han Xin predicts generals, there is a difference between superiority and inferiority. Yunchang Yide can have tens of thousands of soldiers. Among the eight prime ministers, they can command more than three formations at the same time. They can set up camps without making mistakes. And You guys, the prime minister and Zichu both said that you have a maximum of [-] soldiers. It would be great if you can learn one of the eight formations well. Now...even Han Sheng is gone, Meng Qi is sick, and Zilong is stationed in Jiangzhou. You It’s hard work to have to be pushed away by me.”

"The prime minister's eight formations are infinitely subtle and changeable, which can make the three armies invincible. The only disadvantage is that it is difficult to learn. So your majesty said that the prime minister is a genius in the world. Liang can command two formations at most at the same time. After learning, the world will be overwhelmed." If you are in battle, your brain will not be enough." Ma Liang said to Feng Xi and Zhang Nan with a smile.

Liu Bei smiled: "Kong Ming himself hasn't finished studying the eight formations. He said that only the first six formations are perfect now. Ji Chang, when Kong Ming took down Baidi City back then, didn't he leave behind the top formation 64 bases? You take them there Take a look, maybe you can understand something."

"Yes." Ma Liang agreed with a long bow.Take Feng Xi and Zhang Nan to get up and leave.Fang wanted to step out of the door, but saw a personal guard holding the letter of credence in his hand, claiming that the Soochow sent an envoy to ask for peace and to see His Majesty.

Ma Liang and Feng Zhang stopped immediately and looked at Liu Bei.The emperor stood up slowly and sneered: "Since Yunchang passed away, Jingzhou fell. Bi Yaner was busy flattering Cao Pi, but she was silent for several months. Why did she think of asking for peace at this time? Are you really afraid that I will kill the envoy?!"

"It can't be cut." Ma Liang said softly, "Let's see who wrote the book."

"An Guo. Read it." Liu Bei ordered.He knew every personal guard around him, and he could call each of them by name.There has never been an emperor who loved his subordinates so kindly.Therefore, from the top to the elite of the white scorpion, down to the soldiers of the three armies, everyone is devoted to Liu Bei and wants to do their best.

The young guard named Anguo responded and opened the Soochow Kingdom Book.Seeing the signature, he couldn't help but look up at Liu Bei, with a perplexed look on his face: "Your Majesty, it's Zhuge Ziyu who wrote the letter.