Baidi Chunshen

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But Liu Bei continued: "...The loss of Jingzhou is the loss of Yunchang. The defeat of the Eastern Expedition is my fault. Only by connecting Wu against Cao can we protect the country. The prime minister's right is always right. Yes Yun Chang and I did not listen to the prime minister's heartfelt words, which led to defeat. But today's situation, even Wu is still inevitable..." Liu Bei said, smiling at Zhuge Liang: "If the prime minister sends people to Soochow, you might as well learn from me. , to see if anyone recommends himself. Those who come here by themselves will definitely be able to complete the mission well."

Zhuge Liang nodded with a smile, and said to Li Hui, "Go on, De Ang."

Li Hui continued: "If you can Ping Nanzhong, you can endow old people, Pu farming cattle, war horses, gold and silver, and rhinoceros leather, which can be used to supplement military funds and make the country not lacking in expenses."

Liu Bei nodded and turned to Zhuge Liang: "Can such military resources be used for the Northern Expedition?"

Zhuge Liang shook his head: "In the past, Wang Changshi was more profitable than salt and iron, and the profit was very large. Nanzhong's gold and silver taxes, farming cattle and horses should be helpful to the country. But it is not enough to enrich the country and strengthen the army. It is foolish to think that the people are poor When the country is in vain, the only way to defeat the enemy is to rely on Jin Er."

When Liu Bei heard about it, he nodded, "Salt comes from Huojing in Linqiong, iron comes from Jinniu Mountain, and gold and silver horses come from Nanzhong. But only Jinguan City is the heart of this country." He smiled and pointed at Zhuge Liang's heart: "It's all in the prime minister's heart." heart."

All the officials present were full of suspicion when they heard the word "Northern Expedition".Liu Bei laughed again and said, "Speaking of the Huojing in Linqiong County, the prosperity of the Han Dynasty was extremely inflamed. At the time of Huan Ling, the fire gradually faded. Who knows that it became more prosperous because of the prime minister's glance. After I left, Those who rejuvenate the Han Dynasty must have a bright future!"

Zhuge Liang smiled and shook his head: "Your Majesty, that's just what people say."

Linqiong Huojing has already declined.After Zhuge Liang entered Sichuan, he went to inspect and saw the fire in the well, and hid it in a bamboo tube to hold the light, so that it could be pulled all day long.He then improved his technique, cutting mottled bamboos to guide Qi, draw out the well fire, and make it flourish.Put dozens of pots and stoves.After trial, it is proved that this method is feasible, and boiling salt can make a profit of more than ten thousand.Later, most of the local people invested in well salt producers, and their lives were much richer.Naturally, I am grateful and worshipful to Zhuge Liang.So that there is such a legend.

Liu Bei sighed, held the hand of his own prime minister, and sighed lovingly: "Wizards in the world are more familiar than this. Kong Ming deserves it."

Li Hui finally couldn't bear it any longer, knelt down and asked, "Your Majesty just said that you want the Northern Expedition?"

Liu Bei smiled: "Yes, my dears. I not only entrusted the country to the prime minister, but also entrusted Kong Ming with the task of recovering the thieves. From now on, the prime minister will go out and enter the prime minister. Let’s build an unrivaled feat together!”

Zhao Yun and Chen Dao couldn't help but feel heroic and magnificent when they heard this.Seeing that he and Liu Bei are both old, and most of the old people who made their way into the world have withered, I can't help but feel sad.But Zhuge Liang and Liu Bei clasped their hands tightly.Zhao Yun and Chen Dao looked at each other: neither of them gave up, so how dare he back down?

But seeing Zhuge Liang's word for word, he firmly said: "I inherit your majesty's ambition, even though he died nine times, he still has no regrets."

Some of the ministers looked surprised and looked at each other.At this time, when the country is in crisis, there are internal and external turmoil.Most of the national power was consumed in the battle of Yiling, Nanzhong was in turmoil, and Huang Yuan attacked Chengdu, and the rebellion just subsided.I am also worried that the commanders of Nanzhong Zhuqu and Dongwu will join forces, and Cao Wei will carve up the already small territory of the Han Kingdom...

At this critical time of life and death, what about the Northern Expedition?Rejuvenating the Han Dynasty, still in the old capital, has long since passed away yesterday...

However, the pair of fish and water monarchs and ministers, the confidants of the high mountains and flowing waters, seem to have no ambitions yet.In the old age of the martyr Liu Bei, Zhuge Liang's ambition is a thousand miles away.

Seeing this, the officials were moved.However, the fact of internal and external difficulties is in front of them, and they have to face it squarely.

Liu Bei looked at the minister who looked confused or worried, and smiled faintly.And to Li Hui: "De'ang, there is a big problem in the south, you should come back immediately."

When Li Hui heard this, he burst into tears and came forward with tears in his eyes.Liu Bei knew that his monarch and his ministers were farewell, and he was afraid that they would never see each other again, so he was reluctant to part.So Liu Bei said: "De'ang, don't be sad. My gods will always accompany you. You should regard the prime minister as your elder teacher and friend, and help him with all your strength. Don't disappoint me."

Li Hui bid farewell to the emperor with tears in his eyes and hurried out of the palace.

All the ministers in the sleeping hall were silent for a moment, they were all thinking about the Northern Expedition, and they were all full of doubts.But no one asked first.

Liu Bei smiled slightly: "What? Do you think I'm crazy? Wen Wei, Gong Yan, and She Qing, feel free to speak up if you have something to say."

The officials were silent, thinking that not only His Majesty, but also the Prime Minister were crazy.They can believe that Zhuge Liang has the ability to turn the precarious Han Dynasty into safety.But it is beyond their imagination to attack the upper country with such a small country with few people.

Sheyuan simply believed that the heart of the king and prime minister was beyond the reach of officials.Therefore, as the saying goes, the king's heart is all over the world, and the prime minister's belly can punt a boat.What's more, what he met was a rare sage king and virtuous figure.So he didn't think much about it.

Jiang Wan sat on the ground, somewhat unable to recover.He thought that although Zhuge Liang had the ability to lead the army to gallop in Qinchuan.However, there is a huge disparity in national power, and it is difficult to transport food and grass... Everything is really unknown.If the world changes, it may turn Cao Wei from prosperity to decline... At that time, he must help Zhuge Liang with all his strength.

Fei Yi saw that the two men who shot and aided Jiang Wan were silent, so he got up and said, "Your Majesty, what I worry about is that Cao Wei Fang should be strong. Its national strength, population, and military strength are all five times mine. Besides, the Qinling Mountains are naturally dangerous, and apes and birds are also difficult. Climbing, not to mention the transfer of food and grass. Even if there is Han Xin's plan, the talent of the father of the city, and the resurrection of the grandson, we should worry about it."

Liu Bei smiled slightly: "Wen Wei's words are true. All gentlemen... are you afraid?"

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"The prime minister's temperament is the most prudent. You ask him, is he afraid?" Liu Bei asked again.

The officials turned to look at Zhuge Liang.Fei Yi also bowed deeply to the prime minister for instructions.

Zhuge Liang was silent for a moment, and smiled slightly: "Soldiers are unpredictable, and water is unpredictable. Victory or defeat is unpredictable. Before sending troops, I thought that there is no need to be too pessimistic." He said, turned to Fei Yi, smiled and asked: "Wen Wei thought, Are goods, population, and soldiers equal to the entire national power?"

"The hearts of the people, the spirit of the army, the strength of the army, the unity of the monarch and his ministers, and the planning of the temple, are all national strength."

"Wealth and wealth have never been the soul of national power. You don't see that Xiang Chu is strong, and he was defeated by Gaozu. Qin was weak. After the reform, the monarch and the people were united, so they defeated the powerful Wei State, recovered Hexi, fought for hegemony in the Central Plains, and finally won the world. .In the old Han Dynasty, we only occupied the land of the four counties, and Cao Cao already occupied half of the country in the north. We were able to enter Xichuan, go north to Hanzhong, Jingbei defected, shocked the Central Plains, and pushed Xudu. Why? The country is rich and the army is strong?"

When all the ministers heard this, they all secretly agreed, and they were refreshed.Liu Bei looked warmly at Zhuge Liang: "The soul of the national power is rooted in the common people, and the soul is in the temple. My Han can be strong, first of all because I have a prime minister who is good at planning, governing the country and the people, and training the army. Mu, the civil servants put their hearts into it, the generals obeyed their orders, and only then did the country be established."

Zhuge Liang saluted Liu Bei.Sitting civil and military, looking at the two of them, the king and the prime minister, feel relieved.Like fish in water, it has not changed in the past 17 years, and the relationship between the two monarchs and ministers has always been the same.Liu Bei has always trusted and relied on him. Zhuge Liang has also proved that his talent is enough to make a weak country rich and strong.The king is trustworthy and the minister is heavy.And now Liu Bei is undoubtedly going to hand over all the trust and weight to Prime Minister Zhuge.

Now, he wants his subjects to have complete confidence in the prime minister.It's like trusting him.

The Prime Minister of the Han Dynasty turned back to face the ministers again, and said slowly: "I am not victorious, but the enemy is victorious. If the eight battles are completed, our three armies will be invincible!"

"It's easy to protect the country and protect yourself. However, if this is the case, it is tantamount to telling the world that your Majesty and the prince will be taken under the prestige of the Cao family and let the community lightly. Lift, and take with strength."

"Thinking of today's world, there are elite soldiers and strong generals, great officials in the frontier, never tire of too many soldiers, never tire of great power, all kinds of desires, but only too few. Even the heart of rebellion and usurpation has existed since ancient times. Wang Mang's regent, filial piety and surrender to the country , the cycle continues...the minister fears the world, and there will never be a peaceful day from now on."

"...!!"

All the ministers were shocked by Zhuge Liang's words, and they all could foresee that if Wei was not attacked, Han would eventually fall.But since then, rituals have collapsed and music has been destroyed, and rebellion has become commonplace.Perhaps within a hundred years or so, the world will still be in turmoil.When will the chaos end?Emperors and generals are hard to protect themselves, or live among the people, or are killed by powerful officials and generals.Not to mention tens of thousands of people, who died in war and famine, tens of thousands at every turn...

Thinking of this, who can shudder?Even if the Northern Expedition is difficult...as long as there is a glimmer of hope, why not do it?

Fei Yi sighed lowly: "The prime minister has far-sightedness, and the minister is not as good as waiting."

Liu Bei smiled slightly: "The Prime Minister's words are true. I foresaw this chaos earlier than him, so I started in the grass, and I have won many victories and defeats, and I will never give up...Gongyan, what do you think?"

Jiang Wan bowed and said, "I should do my best to help the prime minister."

Liu Bei stared at him for a moment, then laughed: "Hehe... okay. You don't have any ideas. However, Kong Ming saved your life, and he has the grace to support and teach you. You will take his wish and your own. Wish. Gong Yan is simple and simple, I can trust you." He said, pointing at Jiang Wan, smiling at Zhuge Liang: "Teach me well. This son can become a useful talent."

Zhuge Liang smiled and nodded.

Liu Bei turned to Sheyuan again: "What does Sheqing think?"

Sheyuan bowed and bowed: "I will obey His Majesty's order."

Liu Bei and Zhuge Liang looked at each other silently.Most of the ministers were surprised when they heard the theory of the Northern Expedition.Jingzhou has been lost, and now Jihan, not to mention the internal and external strife at this moment.Even after the internal and external troubles are settled, a small country with few people is used to contend against the northern power, and it is almost knowing that it cannot be done.

Fei Yi and Li Hui expressed their inner thoughts very frankly.She Yuan and Jiang Wan also think so in their hearts.but they