Baidi Chunshen

He smiled to himself: "There are many generals and divisions compared to Xiao Xiangguo. But Xiao He has been terrified all his life because of Emperor Gao's suspicion of him. The military division is different. The lord trusts you wholeheartedly. A monarch and a minister are like fish and water. This water, Whether it's high mountains and flowing waters or rushing rivers and seas, you can show your talents and be fearless. How enviable is this friend of the monarch and his ministers!"

Zhuge Liang shook his head: "Okay. Even if a gentleman is worried but not afraid, Liang shouldn't be afraid. However, worry can hurt people, and Liang is also in a state of hesitation at this time. It is a dilemma between reason and reason. I need Xiaozhi to help me make up my mind and persuade the lord Temporarily dispel the idea of ​​the Eastern Expedition."

"Military division, what's the reason? Why is it so difficult? I'm the one to persuade you what the military division cannot persuade. Shouldn't you put Zheng on the fire?" Fazheng laughed.

"Xiao Zhi..." Zhuge Liang sighed with a smile: "Xiao Zhi is such a smart person, does he have to explain it clearly?"

"It's rare to see Hongyi's decisive strategist fall into the mud... I just want to hear what the strategist has to say."

In fact, he already understood why Zhuge Liang came here.And in what kind of dilemma.

First of all, regarding the Eastern Expedition, just as people say, Zhuge Liang originally advocated the Jing and Yi two routes to divide the troops into the Northern Expedition to the Central Plains.The loss of Jingzhou today has directly destroyed Longzhong's plan for it.How could Zhuge Liang not want to take back Jingzhou?However, from the perspective of a strategist, he clearly understood that sending troops to attack Wu at this time, not only was he not sure of destroying Wu, but even if he could win, it would be a tragic victory for both sides with heavy losses.The result of the struggle between the weak in Wu and Shu must be that the fishermen of Cao and Wei in the north will benefit.

However, if Jingzhou is not recaptured, the Northern Expedition will be very difficult with a weak state.Where is he going to set up his battle in Longzhong?

He needs Fazheng, an outsider, to make up his mind for him, and needs Fazheng to wake him up.

Secondly, the matter of persuading Liu Bei is exactly what Zhuge Liang cannot persuade.The brotherhood of Liu Bei and Guan Yu is beyond grief.If a close relative like Zhuge strongly opposes his Eastern Expedition again, it will only make Liu Bei more depressed, and it will be like adding insult to injury.On the other hand, Fazheng and Liu Bei are admonishing friends. Although they are monarchs and ministers, they have no scruples like friends when arguing about things in private.Therefore, when fighting for Hanzhong, the battle situation was unfavorable, and when Liu Bei was furious and refused to retreat, Fazheng could ride his horse and rush to Liu Bei to remonstrate with Liu Bei when the arrows were raining down, and successfully ordered Liu Bei to retreat.This way of getting along is mostly a habit.It is most appropriate for Fazheng to dissuade the Eastern Expedition.Even if it fails, it will only make Liu Bei angry for a while, and will not be chilled.

Zhuge Liang is different.He holds a lot of power in domestic affairs.He who is the most important thing in the country, how can he put the country's safety at the back of his mind and make his own life and death admonishment?And as a prime minister, his duty is to stabilize the government.No matter how reasonable the views advocated are, how can the government disagree with the main views and argue with reason?The war has not yet begun, and the strife within the court, sir, what do the officials think of this?How can it not make the people of the group panic, and then form cliques?Nowadays, many scholars in Jingzhou advocate retaking their homeland, and people in Yizhou advise Liu Bei not to march eastward.If Zhuge Liang fights with Liu Bei again, it will only make the Jing and Yi factions more conflicted.

Fazheng could see it clearly, but he smiled and said nothing, asking Zhuge Liang to tell it himself.Seeing that Fazheng looked determined to watch the fun, Zhuge Liang couldn't laugh or cry.Fang wanted to explain, but a waiter suddenly came in and reported: "Lingjun, military advisor... Your Majesty has arrived outside the gate of the residence."

Zhuge Liang was taken aback.I wonder why today is such a coincidence.He came to see Fazheng early in the morning without notifying anyone in advance.And Liu Bei wanted to visit Fazheng at this time...

He stood up, hesitating whether he should go or not.Unexpectedly, Fazheng said: "If the military commander wants to leave, he can only go through the back door. The servants may not have told the lord that you are here." He paused, and said with a smile: "I will try hard today to persuade the lord to suspend the idea of ​​the Eastern Expedition. .Military division can watch here."

Zhuge Liang had no choice but to sit down again and said in a low voice, "Xiaozhi...do you want to say it now?"

Fazheng said: "If you don't say it now, I'm afraid you won't have a chance in the future."

Zhuge Liang's heart sank: "... If so, there will be labor and filial piety."

"Zhengzheng should do his best for the country." Fazheng said with a smile.Even though he was ill, he still had a sense of pride.Zhuge Liang couldn't help feeling warm, and held Fazheng's hands.

***

As soon as Liu Beifang stepped into the bedroom, what he saw was this: his two thighs, one was leaning on the couch, the other was sitting on the edge of the couch, with their hands clasped.That method is clear and handsome and uninhibited, while Zhuge Liang is more elegant and peaceful.The former is like wine, strong and fragrant, which makes people drunk.The latter is like tea, mellow and sweet, which makes people want to stop.This is a very pleasing picture.But it was at this juncture of discussing the Eastern Expedition that it made him feel a sharp pain in his heart.

Zhuge Liang got up and saluted with his fan, Fang wanted to help Fazheng up.Liu Bei waved his hand: "Okay. Xiaozhi is lying down."

The three maintained an awkward silence.The sound of pattering rain outside the window became more and more ear-piercing.

Liu Bei no longer went to see Zhuge Liang.You don't need to look to know that the person will just lower his eyes quietly at this moment, without saying a word.At the moment, he just stared at Fazheng, carefully watching his complexion, he was indeed very pale and weak.Seems worse than it was a few days ago.

Liu Bei sighed, feeling really worried and panicked, went to sit on the side of Fazheng's couch, reached out his hand to touch his forehead, but felt the high heat coming from his palm, he couldn't help being shocked again.In a blink of an eye, he saw the copper basin filled with clear water and the towel beside him, so he soaked the kerchief with his own hands, wrung it out a little and put it on Fa Zheng's forehead, and said in a low voice, "Gu told you to rest well and don't bother yourself anymore. Why? On the contrary, it is heavier?"

Fazheng shook his head: "How can I relax."

Zhuge Liang was standing aside.Liu Bei sat on the couch, so he sat down on the table next to him.He was also worried in his heart, and couldn't help but look straight at him.It just so happened that Fazheng was also looking this way, and nodded slightly as if to reassure him.

Liu Bei noticed this little move, and felt it was even more glaring. He said, "You just rest at ease and recuperate, don't think about anything. When you recover, Gu will take you to the battle." He held Fazheng's equally hot hand, He sighed again: "If Xiaozhi doesn't get better, it will be considered that he is going to die alone."

Zhuge Liang shook his head and sighed, "Why did Your Majesty say such ominous words?"

Fazheng smiled: "If it is not right, there are still good doctors who can heal the country, and the great cause will not be in jeopardy. It's just that this sick person should not try his best to fight with a weak body, otherwise no matter how good the doctor is, it will be difficult to cure him. "

Zhuge Liang was at the side, and his heart felt warm when he heard it, and he felt bitter again.A good doctor heals people, a good man heals the country...filial piety and straightness, it's absurdly praised...If it wasn't for Liang's negligence, how could there be Jingzhou's failure.Liang Ning is not a good looker now, but a good doctor... If you are not good, Liang really can't support it alone...

Liu Bei heard Fazheng's pun, he was angry and funny, and couldn't help but said: "I just want to save you trouble and let you both recover from your illness, why are you both ungrateful?!"

Fazheng said solemnly: "Your Majesty wants to save trouble for the two of us. But the two of us dare not worry about the country!"

"Okay." Although Liu Bei was displeased, he has always been known for his kindness and patience, not to mention the person in front of him is Fazheng: "Tell me, how can I make you feel at ease."

Fazheng sat up straight, and bowed to Liu Bei on the couch: "My great Han national power has been injured, just like a sick person, and cannot go on an expedition. I implore your majesty to temporarily stop thinking about the Eastern Expedition. Rest and recuperate, and rest your arms until there are changes in the north. The Northern Expedition If it succeeds, the national strength will be restored. Soochow broke the contract and broke the alliance, it is indeed hateful, but I hope that the king will plan for the general situation of the world, and it is not too late to plan for the next year."

"Oh?" Liu Bei said coldly, "At that time, I will lead the soldiers from Yizhou to leave Qinchuan. Who will lead the soldiers from Jingzhou to Xiangwan and Luo?"

"Your Majesty," Fazheng shook his head, "Since Jingzhou has been lost, this plan is useless. Now that we are fighting against Soochow, it will only benefit the north. It is difficult to go north alone, let alone facing enemies on both sides! Therefore, I am looking forward to your majesty's plan slowly. Wait for changes in the north."

"Waiting for changes in the north? How many years will it take? Ten years? Twenty years? Wait until the lonely old man dies in the middle of the river and achieves nothing, and then go to the Nine Springs to meet my Yun Chang, who was once powerful in China, and tell him that the Han Dynasty has not yet been restored, and Didn't Gu Lian revenge for him?!" Although Liu Bei tried his best to restrain himself, his tone became agitated.

"Your Majesty is a hero, how can you say that you have achieved nothing!" Fazheng also raised his voice: "Wu people are famous for their treachery and deceit. In the way of cutting and making friends, the enemy and friends are capricious. This is even more so when using soldiers! Your Majesty always treats people with benevolence and justice. But Sun Quan cheats everywhere. How dangerous it is for a gentleman to fight against a villain! If there is a slight mistake, has your majesty thought about who will bear the consequences!"

Liu Bei glanced back at Zhuge Liang, turned to Fazheng and said coldly: "Very good. You only think about him, but you think about Gu? You think it's not good for you to be alone, and you will lose this battle!"

"Your Majesty should not think about the world, but should also think about the military division!"

"That's enough." Liu Bei was choked by him, and his tone became more serious: "Don't mention the three of us, but mention the current situation in the world! Bi Yan'er won Jingzhou, but he never forgets to occupy the Yangtze River! Zhou Tai has been appointed as Hanzhong Prefect, you want to try again in Sichuan! You tell Gu Bu to attack Wu, do you want to wait for Bi Yaner to come to knock on the pass!"

"Your Majesty, if the two weak ones fight against each other, there will be no gain at all! If Sun Quan dares to attack me, he will definitely get no benefit, and in the end he will have to ask for a reunion. Your Majesty, it is better to station in Hanzhong in the north and wait for the opportunity for the Northern Expedition!"

"Reconciliation?" Liu Bei sneered: "Wu people are capricious, and the reconciliation alliance is credible? What's more, Jingzhou is lost, and the danger of the Three Gorges has been shared with me. Gu Bei is stationed in Hanzhong, and Kong Ming is guarding the country. Can I not leave more troops for him? If more troops are left to prepare for Wu, then the Northern Expedition will have insufficient troops, and victory will be far away!"

"That's the case. So the king can't take the risk of attacking Wu first!"

"..." Liu Bei was so choked by him that he couldn't speak for a moment.Suppressing his anger, he pondered for a while, then changed his mind and said: "Most of the people in the court hall are Jingzhou scholars, and the bones must be buried in the hometown. Kuang Zu's tomb family shack