Three Kingdoms: Ancestors of the Han Dynasty

Chapter 417 Cao Wei Reaction
In 234 A.D., the second year of Wei Emperor Cao Rui Qinglong.

In April, when Liu Xie, Duke of Shanyang, died, Cao Rui led his officials to cry and sacrifice, wearing plain clothes to mourn.

Dressed in plain clothes, Cao Rui knelt on the couch, wiped away his tears, and said: "Back then, the emperor fell to the Later Han. Dong Zhuo, the rebel, ravaged the injustice, burned the capital, and robbed the emperor's car. Therefore, there were turmoil in the country, and traitors arose everywhere. Seeking stability, I returned to Luoyang from Xijing, and soon drove to Xuchang, so I have a deep relationship with Emperor Wu."

"Han Emperor lived in Xuchang for [-] years. The emperor's teachers were invincible and wiped out bandits, and the world tended to be peaceful. Han Emperor knew the merits of Emperor Wu, so he established a country and named him king. After Emperor Wen succeeded to the throne, Emperor Han thought of Emperor Wen's benevolence. Virtue, then obey the will of heaven, let Emperor Wen succeed to the Datong. The matter of the Zen throne is suitable for the Han and Wei worlds, in line with the etiquette and law, and the hearts of the people's expectations!"

Cao Rui wiped away his tears, looked at the courtiers, and said: "The virtues of Emperor Han are unforgettable for both me and Wei. I think that I will be awarded the posthumous posthumous posthumous title to praise the achievements of Emperor Han!"

I have to praise Cao Rui for doing a good job in this face-saving project. You must know that when his father Cao Pi died, Cao Rui thought it was hot and was unwilling to bury Cao Pi.

Sun Zili took care of the plain clothes on his body, held a wat board, and went out to the queue, saying: "In the past, Confucius praised Yao and Shun's abdication, and compared the abdication of Yao and Shun to the beauty of great sages. Today, Emperor Han's merit is not inferior to that of Yao and Shun, and the officials thought that he could "offer" him as a sacrifice. Its posthumous title. The husband who offers, the sage, and the sage. "Shangshu" said: "Consciousness is the strategy, and wisdom is the sage." "Yi Zhou Shu" said: "Smart and sage said dedication. Therefore, the emperor thought that Emperor Han could be the emperor of filial piety. .”

Cao Rui looked at the crowd through the crown and asked, "What do you think?"

"I think you can follow what Sun Zhongshu said." Liu Fang agreed.

"In this case, follow the wishes of the ministers. Bury the emperor with the rites of the emperor, and send envoys to guard the funeral." Cao Rui said in a deep voice.

"Your Majesty benevolent!" Everyone echoed.

Liu Xie's posthumous title of "xian" is a beautiful posthumous title. During the Spring and Autumn Period and Warring States Period, there were Jin Xiangong, Qin Xiangong, Wei Xiangong, Zhao Xianhou and others who used "xian" as their posthumous titles.

The ancient prose connotes sages and sages, which is different from what later generations think that Cao Rui satirized Liu Xie for giving up the throne. Instead, he praised Liu Xie for imitating the abdication of the sages Yao and Shun, and abdicating the throne to Cao Pi.It's just that there is also the meaning of giving, whether Cao Rui has the intention of insinuating Liu Xie may not be known.

After dealing with the funeral of Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty, Cao Rui sat upright, looked around the ministers, and asked: "Today the Great Wei is being attacked from east to west. The soldiers invaded Jingzhou in the north, took Zhu Ran as the vanguard, cut off the Han River with boats, and besieged Xiangyang. I want to conquer myself, but what do you think?"

Sanqi's regular attendant Liu Shao pondered a little, and said, "Your Majesty, I think that Sun Quan's crimes against border affairs are minor, while Zhuge Liang's crimes against Guanzhong are serious. Guanzhong is the barrier of the capital of the country, and it is a battleground for military strategists. If it is lost, the world will be in trouble. If your majesty I want to conquer in person, and enter Guanzhong from the west to help the governor of Guanzhong."

Liu Fang, who knew what Cao Rui meant, retorted: "Liu Changshi's statement is wrong. Guanzhong is guarded by Sima Dudu with heavy troops, and Zhuge Liang's army was blocked by Sima Dudu in Guanzhong, making it difficult for Zhuge Liang to make progress. But Sun Quan is different. Jingzhou is empty. There are generals in charge, and the governor Hu has few military strategies. If the enemy in Jingzhou is not retreated quickly, there is a danger of Xiangfan being taken."

As he said that, Liu Fang cupped his hands and said to Cao Rui: "Your Majesty, the governor of Guanzhong said a few days ago that the thieves in Xishu are powerful in combat and their bows and crossbows are extremely sharp. They are the strongest in the world. They also merged the land of Lianglong and rebuilt it Cavalry pawns. The number of thieves has been fighting for many years, and they are very brave and invincible, so defense should be the top priority!"

"What the soldiers of the Eastern Wu rely on is nothing more than the advantage of the navy, but the battle is short. Going ashore now is like a turtle out of the water. How can you be brave? If your majesty leads the army to the south and supervises the generals everywhere, Sun Quan will be defeated!"

Cao Rui nodded slightly, and said: "Liu Qing's words are true. The people of Shu rely on fighting on foot. Today, the general led his troops to block Zhuge Liang from the Wei River, and Qin Xiao rode to block Zhuge Liang's way to the east. Our army can't avoid the battle. Zhuge Liang Restricted by Weinan, we will be poor now, and only Chen Cang can worry about it."

"The general is in trouble, but I am only worried about the lack of troops in Guanzhong. I think I can send a general to lead the soldiers in the Guandong to support the general, so as to retreat from the enemy of Chencang in Western Shu. I will go south and retreat to Wu to resist Sun Quan's invasion in the north. Once the Wu people withdraw their troops, Zhuge Liang will be alone and helpless, and it will be difficult, and I will have no worries!"

Cao Rui didn't say another point, that is, the persimmons are soft.Compared with the combat effectiveness of the Shu army, the combat effectiveness of the Wu army is vastly different.The Wu people's bows, crossbows, halberds, and cavalry are not as good as those of China, and what they rely on is nothing more than water warfare. The Wu people go ashore, which is what Cao Rui wants to see.

"Your Majesty is wise!" the crowd shouted.

Cao Rui looked at the officials in the ranks of generals and asked, "Who can relieve my worries?"

With his head held high and his chest held high, Xia Houru strode forward, clasped his hands, and said, "My minister, Xia Houru, is willing to relieve His Majesty's worries in order to avenge Zhuge Liang's night attack!"

Since Xia Houru lost the war against Shu, he hated himself for causing Xiahou Hui to be plundered by the Shu people, and the false emperor forced him to marry him as his concubine, so he deeply hated him, and often thought of revenge.

When Cao Rui saw Xia Houru standing up, he couldn't help hesitating. The last time Xia Houru led an army alone and was defeated by Zhuge Liang, it would be difficult for him to fight against the enemy this time.It's just that Xia Houru is not appointed now, and there are not many people in the court who can take up this position!

Seeing Cao Rui's hesitation, Xia Houru knew that Cao Rui was worried about his ability, and said in a loud voice: "I will lead the army to support Guanzhong this time, and follow the general's order. Your Majesty can send another warlord to rescue Chencang. This time, I must Think twice!"

Seeing Xia Houru's words, Cao Rui agreed to his request, and said with a smile: "I have no doubts about the heart of the handsome forest, but I just wanted you to follow me to the south. Now it is possible to fight, and there is nothing wrong with it. Xia Houru listened to the order, I entrust you with the conquest of the Shu army, and lead the Chinese army of 30,000 people to rush to the Guanzhong!"

Xia Houru was overjoyed and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Cao Rui pondered for a while, looked at Senior Sinonong Zhao Yan, and said: "The battle in Guanzhong is urgent, and Senior Sinonong is familiar with the military strategy in the Northwest, so I will trouble you to go west with Junlin."

Zhao Yan was originally the military adviser of Da Sima. After the Gaoping War, he was transferred from the northwest to Luoyang to serve because of his health.

Cao Rui's appointment of Zhao Yan to assist Xiahou Ruxi can also be said to be painstaking.Zhao Yan went through the three dynasties of Cao Cao, Cao Pi, and Cao Rui, and participated in military affairs in various places.

Along with Cao Cao in the battle against Chibi, he supervised and led the seven armies of Yu Jin, Zhang Liao, Zhang He, Zhu Ling, Li Dian, Lu Zhao, and Feng Kai.After Cao Cao defeated the [-]th Route Coalition Army in Poguanzhong, he appointed Zhao Yan as the Guanzhong Guard Army and commanded all the troops in Guanzhong.

The pinnacle of Zhao Yan's life was when Guan Yu flooded the Seventh Army, General Xu Huang of the Peace Corps led troops to rescue Cao Ren, and finally adopted his strategy to force Guan Yu to retreat.

After Cao Cao's death, as a military adviser, he followed Cao Xiu and led the five states to defend against Sun Quan's invasion.When Cao Rui served as a military adviser, he served in the Northwest, following Cao Zhen to resist Zhuge Liang's army.

Zhao Yan has rich experience, good at military affairs, shrewd and capable.It can be said that Cao Rui asked him to assist Xia Houru on the west tour, which can be said to be well-intentioned.

Zhao Yan, who was over [-] years old, was in good spirits, cupped his hands and said: "The country is in trouble, how dare the old minister postpone it!"

"Good. Qing also serves as the military governor, participates in the military affairs of Guanzhong, and travels westward with the Shu guards."

"promise!"

After the court meeting, Cao Rui commanded the prefectures of Hebei and Henan and the [-] soldiers of the Chinese army went south to defend Sun Quan.Xia Houru led the Chinese army with [-] soldiers and horses to help Guanzhong.

(End of this chapter)