Baidi Chunshen

About His Majesty who has experienced many battles?What's more, if he didn't take advantage of the chaos to take Wu, he would miss a good opportunity, and he didn't know how to conquer Wu.If he also raises troops to attack Wu while I am conquering the whole country, then Wu will perish, I will get the inside, and Wei will get the outside.One-third of the world is no longer there, and the northern bandits are getting stronger. I can hardly fight against them alone. The general trend of the world can be seen... This is Cao Cao's original intention: take Wu first, then attack me, and win the world.Your Majesty calls every operation a function.When Cao Pi came to the throne, it was not filial piety, and it was very unwise to change his father's government. "

Hearing this, the officials all nodded secretly.Zhuge Liang said again: "Your Majesty's fault is not in defeating Wu. If we just sit back and watch Jingzhou lose and ignore it, our country will be weak and weak, and the Northern Expedition will not be able to fully accomplish it."

"The loss of Yiling is due to Feng Xi's fault. Zhang Nan's second general arrogantly underestimated the enemy. He neither carefully studied the formation, nor neglected the defense, so the whole army was in danger."

Ma Di looked at Zhuge Liang, thinking that the prime minister really could speak, and immediately put all the blame on the dead man.His Majesty sent generals to choose without a choice, so there is no fault at all?Prime Minister, how do you want to cover up your mistakes for His Majesty?

However, what Zhuge Liang said next surprised him even more——

"When choosing generals and appointments, we did not think carefully about the candidates, and advised His Majesty, causing His Majesty to take a dangerous path... You and I also made mistakes, so why don't we try our best to make up for it and restore the national power of the Han Dynasty!"

Zhuge Liang's words were sonorous and forceful, knocking into the hearts of everyone in the hall.Although all the ministers knew that Liu Bei was determined to go eastward at that time, when he dispatched generals, he also acted arbitrarily.However, the officials knew that General Feng and Zhang were not good generals in commanding the army, and they did not perform their duty of admonishing and persuading them. They thought that His Majesty had already experienced many battles, and with Shang Shu Ling Liu Ba by his side, even if he won, he would not be defeated. …

But after hearing what Zhuge Liang said: "The one who is at fault the most is Liang." He said in a deep voice: "After Xiao Zhi died, I will not judge this. I will not worry about my son's illness and force him to go out with the army. I will leave Suppressing Chengdu, but not willing to go out with His Majesty. Putting Your Majesty in such a dangerous situation is almost overthrowing... Liang's crime is too great!"

All the ministers were surprised to see this, and they all persuaded: "Why did the prime minister say that! Nanzhong has never been stable, and northern bandits may invade from time to time. If there is no prime minister to control the country, how can it be safe?"

Seeing this, Ma Di sighed secretly.Zhuge Liang wanted to take all the emperor's faults on himself.The defeat of Yiling was due to the cause of the war first.Today, the Han and Wu countries are both weak, and the two weak contend with each other, and there will be no gain.It shouldn't be the first to set up the thieves who usurped the Han in the north, and start the war with Soochow.If your majesty can take Yongliang first to enrich the army and strengthen the national strength, wouldn't it be more confident to attack Wu at that time?

Furthermore, Liu Bei, who has a sense of people, must know what Feng and Zhang are capable of.Why use two people as generals?However, Liu Bei cannot be blamed for this.At that time, the generals of the five tigers, Guan Zhang and Huang Zhong, all died, and Ma Chao was seriously ill.Zhao Yun was governor of Jiangzhou, and Wei Yan was in charge of Hanzhong.Where else is the Admiral available?As a result, mediocre talents are in charge of the Chinese army.This is not a big problem in the first place, because there is still Liu Ba who is strategizing.

Unexpectedly, Liu Ba's condition suddenly deteriorated, and he fell ill and fell into a coma for several days in the camp.As a result, there were defensive loopholes in the company's formation, allowing Lu Xun to take advantage of the gap.

Everything seems to be destined.

Then Zhuge Liang wanted to take all the blame without hesitation.It made all the officials feel guilty.

Just when the officials silently looked at the prime minister who blamed himself, they heard the footsteps of Piandian.

Liu Bei, supported by a waiter, walked slowly.The officials hurriedly stood up to greet him.Zhuge Liang also stood up and knelt down on the ground: "...Please punish the crime of the minister!"

Liu Bei looked at him with a sad smile: "Prime Minister, I depend on you to govern the country and the people. You are apologizing for my dismissal, so that I will lose my right hand and right arm, the minister of the arm and arm? Prime Minister, where do you want to put the foundation of the great man? ?”

Zhuge Liang was silent for a moment, then said sternly: "Your Majesty will punish my minister severely. I will never complain."

"You can't punish a doctor."

"Your Majesty, please punish the minister's salary..."

Liu Bei said coldly: "Zhengfang, help me with the prime minister."

Li Yan stood up in response and went to help Zhuge Liang up.And Liu Bei, supported by the attendants, came to the middle of the meeting hall, in front of the emperor's seat, but did not sit down.He only ordered Zhuge Liang to return to the position of prime minister on the left and sit quietly.

Zhuge Liang and the officials all dared not sit down, and asked Liu Bei to sit down one after another.However, Liu Bei said: "I now apologize to all the ministers, the prime minister and the people of the big man, the emperor and the empress. I must stand up and say these words. Please sit down and listen to me."

All the ministers were terrified when they heard this, and kept silent.Under Liu Bei's strict order, Zhuge Liang returned to the prime minister's seat and sat down first, and everyone sat down uncomfortably.

But listen to Liu Bei said: "Prime Minister Xiangzhe said that the Northern Expedition can only be taken back to Jingzhou. It is not an absolute theory. As Xiaozhi and Zilong said, the two weaks compete with each other, and there is no benefit at all. The northern thieves should not be set, Let’s fight Wu first. Regardless of the dissuasion of the prime minister and all your lovers, I insisted on going east. I even forgot what my grandson said, and used anger to revive the teacher. That’s why I was defeated. This is my fault.”

"His Majesty!"

Liu Bei looked around at the ministers and continued: "Generals Feng and Zhang are inherently negligent. However, the blame lies in the fact that the generals of our faction have no way to choose talents. Put Zilong in Jiangzhou and release Gongheng in Jiangbei Zichu fell ill, but I forced him to go out with the army. I vainly claimed to be wise, but committed such a foolish act. As a result, [-] soldiers died in other places. Parents and wives mourned. , so far it is difficult. I have committed two crimes.”

"...Although I will die ten thousand times, I can't redeem my faults! I am ashamed of all the people, of the great Han emperors, and even more of you! You...have been with me for many years, either wearing armor and suffering wounds, fighting on the battlefield. Or exhausting your energy and worrying day and night. But because of my fault, you have been unable to rise to the top and share peace with me."

Liu Bei's words and sentences were clear and firm, and his regret and blame were beyond words.This is something he has never had before, who is always calm and dignified.The ministers stared at him blankly for a moment.But Liu Bei pushed the waiter away, and then bowed and bowed unsteadily.

Facing the courtiers, facing the world, the sick emperor pulled up all his strength and apologized with the deepest regret.

The ministers were shocked.Li Yan and Zhuge Liang hurriedly got up and came forward to help each other.Liu Bei held Zhuge Liang's hand firmly, and said softly, "Prime Minister, why do you blame yourself?"

Zhuge Liang resolutely said: "I have the responsibility of negligence and non-remonstrance, please punish me by Your Majesty."

Liu Bei stared at him, smiled for a moment and said, "Prime Minister has always been stubborn... well, since you are so persistent, I will punish you. Prime Minister, you will clean up the mess I left behind. Eat. All the ministers sleep, you can’t sleep. At night, the lights of thousands of houses in Chengdu must be the last to go out in the prime minister’s mansion. The prime minister worries about the country all night, sleeps restlessly, and eats unwillingly. ?”

Zhuge Liang had mixed feelings in his heart, his eyes turned red, and he said: "This is the responsibility of this minister, why does Your Majesty say this?"

"Prime Minister, you and I are guilty of the same crime, okay?" Liu Bei said softly, although the voice was not loud, the officials in the hall could hear it clearly.

"..." Ma Di knew in his heart that Liu Bei deliberately wanted the ministers to hear what he said.In the past, Zhuge Liang also deliberately took the blame and blamed himself, and then attracted Liu Bei to come out, take the blame together, openly and honestly with the officials, admit their mistakes together, and make it known to the world.All the ministers are intelligent people. Although they knew that Liu Gejun and his ministers did this intentionally, seeing this scene, they still couldn't help but feel moved: such a monarch and ministers respect each other, and the masters are wise and virtuous. Even if there is a fault, why is it difficult to recover?Even if there is a fall, why worry about not being able to recover?

Thinking of this, the officials couldn't help but cheer up, as if a lamp of hope had been lit in the midst of the storm.And Zhuge Liang's eyes were like sparks starting a prairie fire at this time, he burst into tears, and said: "Your Majesty, dare I not share the responsibility with Your Majesty, exhaust my strength, and die!"

Liu Bei sighed softly: "The prime minister should be in his prime, why should he say he is dead? You bear the foundation of a great man, the most important thing in the world, and you have a long way to go. How can you not take good care of your health and prolong your life?"

Zhuge Liang nodded with tears in his eyes.

Therefore, the ministers saw the prime minister supporting the sick emperor, and the emperor was holding the prime minister's hand tightly: "Masters! I have committed a heinous crime, and I am punished by the heavens. I am about to die. The crown prince is weak, and the foundation of a great man depends on the support of the prime minister. The prime minister is entrusted by me to bear the weight of the world, and I hope that all the ministers will do their best to assist the prime minister, so that I can feel at ease under the nine springs."

All the officials stood up and agreed, and advised Liu Bei to protect the body of the dragon and prolong his life for thousands of years.

So Liu Bei walked back to the bedroom slowly with the help of the attendant.Zhuge Liang, Li Yan and the officials got up and saw them off.

22. There is a beauty

That night, Zhuge Liang returned to Liu Bei's bedroom after finishing handling state affairs.I saw that the emperor was half lying on the couch, waiting for him with a smile: "Prime Minister, today's discussion is such a nonsense! You can break the crooked into a straight one! It seems that I have no fault at all. The prime minister's lips and tongues can defeat thousands of troops. No worries!"

Zhuge Liang shook his head: "Your Majesty knows people well, and has the wisdom of a high emperor. However, this heroic spirit, emphasizing affection and promise, is more like Xiang Yu. It combines the most precious spirits of two heroes. He is sincerely convinced by the people and respects His Majesty. Think hard. How can you blame His Majesty for a mere defeat."

"Hey! You can't say that in front of them. In front of outsiders, you have always scolded Xiang Yu." Liu Bei laughed and said, "The prime minister loves King Xiang and knows how to fencing, but he never shows me how to dance the sword... Kong Ming, where did you put Zhang Wu?"

"..." Zhuge Liang knew very well that he could never speak out against his majesty in this joke.The best thing to do is to ignore him.So I went to get a pen, inkstone and paperweight, planning to continue copying Han Feizi for Liu Chan.

Just copying and copying, but my thoughts can't help but wander off.When he was in Xinye in the past, he got up early in the morning, and his favorite thing to do was to watch Liu Bei practice his sword.The majestic middle-aged general held two swords and danced in the courtyard into a riot of colors.Zhuge Liang is always watching from the sidelines.