Three Kingdoms: Ancestors of the Han Dynasty

Chapter 5 Zilong's Apprenticeship
Hao Jing: "Wang Ping Pulu has a strategy of a general. The tiger lies in the northern border, and the key closes the sword gate."
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Liu Chan was well aware of Wang Ping's excellence. Whether it was the second retreat of Zhang Yun, or the [-] troops that defeated Cao Shuang with [-] troops in the later period, all of them showed Wang Ping's excellent command ability. How difficult it is for the General Zhenbei to lead Hanzhong!

And he is not a powerful family, and he has no party members.It is worthy of reuse. In order to provide excellent generals for the Northern Expedition in the future, and to cultivate his right to speak when he ascends the throne in the future, he will support Wei Qing just like Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty supported Wei Qing.

Liu Chan took out the "Sun Tzu's Art of War" written in brocade silk and handed it to Wang Ping and said, "Zijun, choose a passage to recite every day, and take more notes when reading. I told Xiu Zhao that he should read it every day." Teach you how to read. You are very talented, although you don't know the art of war, what you do is already within the art of war."

Wang Ping took the book of war with trembling hands, with an expression of disbelief.In the Han Dynasty, a family of Confucian classics was formed, and it was difficult to obtain ordinary books, let alone such a precious military book as "Sun Tzu's Art of War"
Wang Ping knelt down on one knee, clasped his hands and said, "Your Highness's kindness will never be repaid by death."

Liu Chan held Wang Ping's hand and said to Wang Ping: "I knew your ability when I was in Chengdu. Although I can't read and write, but after a few days of getting along with you, I know that you know strategy, astronomy from the top, geography from the bottom, and how to manage the army. Yan Ming! The sons of my view all have the talents of generals, and I don’t want the pearl to be dusted today
The ancients said: "A hero with a sword, I will present the book of war to Zijun today, and I would like to tell a good story." "

The corners of Wang Ping's eyes were already wet with tears and he said excitedly: "How can Ping be so benevolent? His Highness treats him like this. From now on, Ping is willing to be His Highness's lackey, even if he dies nine times, he will never repay His Highness's kindness."

Liu Chan helped Wang Ping up with a bold smile and said, "How can a man be like this? A man should not be complacent in the world. From now on, you will be my minions, just help me to bring peace to the world!"

After Liu Chan finished speaking, he signaled Wang Ping to learn the art of war and go to Dong Yun to learn literacy.
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The governor of Jiangzhou marched to the camp
The summer is hot and the heat is pressing.

A ray of cool wind blew through the barracks, and the "Zhao" tooth flag was rolled up by the wind.

The officials who were waiting for Liu Chan at Yamen were a little tired and hot by the cool wind.In the Northern Song Dynasty, "it was close to the vulgar and favored martial arts, so it was called Yamen by Tonghu Gongfu and Gongmen, and it was called Yamen."

Everyone watched from a distance that the fine rider holding the "horse" tooth flag was in front, and the "Liu" banner was behind.The book of war says: "The ivory flag is the banner of the general. It is said that in ancient times, the Son of Heaven came out and built a big ivory flag, and the pole was decorated with ivory, so the cloud ivory flag."

At the head of the crowd was an old man with white hair and silver beard, but with a ruddy complexion and full of energy. He was dressed in a strong suit, wearing a pheasant crown on his head, and his arms were bulging. He led the crowd forward to meet Liu Chan.

Liu Chan walked slowly on his bridle and got off his horse ten meters away from Zhao Yun to show respect.

The officials in the army led by Zhao Yun gave military salutes, and Liu Chan returned the salutes to show respect for the respected people when they were young.

The officials who had been waiting for a long time in the summer saw Liu Chanxing return the salute, and their unhappiness dissipated. Everyone stood upright, with their left hands pressing on their right hands (the opposite is true for women), with their palms facing inward. Become a heavenly salute.

Seeing this, Liu Chan smiled inwardly, his face remained unchanged, he helped Zhao Yun up to show his closeness and whispered: "Thank you, General Zhao!"

Zhao Yunkou said he did not dare
Liu Chan, Zhao Yun and others immediately entered the tooth door
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Inside the tooth tent of Jiangzhou Governor's Eastern Expeditionary Army
Miwei, Huo Yi, and Dong Yun marched to pay homage to Zhao Yun, and the only king bowed to the sky, which was strange.

Zhao Yun bowed to the earth in return.

Liu Chan introduced everyone one by one, and when it came to Wang Ping, Zhao Yun laughed and said: "Zi Jun, I know it. In the battle of Hanzhong, Zi Jun came to me from a traitor anyway. Unexpectedly, Zi Jun was appreciated by His Highness, and his age gradually Chang, although I have forgotten many things, but Zijun, anyway, I have a deep memory!"

Wang Ping said gratefully, "Thank you, Commander Zhao, for your kindness."

Zhao Yun showed everyone to sit down.

Zhao Yun Fuxu asked: "Your Highness, the prime minister wrote to me to guard His Highness, and to Yiling where the labor force is marching eastward."

Liu Chan nodded and said, "Yes, but I'm more worried that your Majesty's camp under the tree will be taken advantage of by Lu Xun and attack our army with fire."

Zhao Yun pondered for a while and said: "Your Highness's words are justified. For a long time, Your Majesty has raised troops. I have repeatedly dissuaded and angered His Majesty, and asked me to supervise the food in Jiangzhou. I always pay attention to the battle ahead. Huang Quan dissuaded and was sent to Jiangbei to defend the bandits Going south, Ma Liang was sent by His Majesty to the Wuxi Man."

Liu Chan did not reveal the real purpose of his eastward journey to Wang Ping. Wang Ping asked curiously, "I'm afraid it will be difficult for Lu Xun to attack the camp with fire. At this time, there is a lot of north wind, and An Neng can burn to the entire camp of the army. Zhihui will burn to a corner of our army. Besides, our army relies on the great river in the north.?"

Dong Yun's family moved from Jingzhou to Shuzhong when their father was a child. They were puzzled by the wind direction in Jingzhou, and seemed to understand it. They were directly persuaded by Liu Chan without considering the wind direction.

Huo Yi, Mi Wei, Zhao Yun, and Liu Chan, who knew the wind direction in Jingchu, looked at each other and laughed.

Zhao Yun Fuxu said: "A general who does not know astronomy and geography can be a general. It is short-sighted to generalize the whole of Han from a single place in central Sichuan. In June, July and August in central Sichuan, the north wind blows, and the rest winds from the northeast. Wang Ping, do you know the direction of Jingchu wind?"

Wang Ping pondered: "Back then when our army and Sun Wu fought against the rebels in Chibi, the southeast wind was blowing in winter, and the southeast wind can be blown in summer now!"

Zhao Yun chuckled and said, "I only know one thing, but not the other. The wind in Jingchu is northwest in winter, and the wind is southeast in summer. At that time, Cao Cao relied on the wind direction of iron chains to connect his boats, but he didn't know that the wind in Jingchu was southeast for a few days in winter. He is a general. , When you are familiar with the sky, you can't see the land of the Great Han from a small corner of the land. You can't think too high of yourself and forget the details with the general. The Great Han reaches the sea in the east, the desert in the west, the high forest in the south, and the grassland in the north. see."

All the people bowed and said in unison: "Governor's advice!"

Wang Ping broke out in cold sweat after hearing this, his face flushed red and he cupped his hands and said, "Xie Dudu told me that Ping Yelang is arrogant.

Your Highness, please let me down! "

After hearing this, Liu Chan and Zhao Yun looked at each other and smiled. Liu Chan raised his eyebrows at Zhao Yun. Zhao Yun knew what he meant and Fuxu sighed to himself, "Yun has gone through hundreds of battles, and he is sixty years old. So far, he has no disciples to pass on. It's a pity, a pity!"

After listening to Wang Ping, he didn't know what Zhao Yun said, and accepted himself as an apprentice, Wang Ping couldn't believe it.

Only Liu Chan said calmly: "Zi Jun has not thanked General Zhao for his kindness."

Wang Ping looked up at Zhao Yun, seeing Zhao Yun looking at him with a smile, he fell to the ground and knelt down in front of Zhao Yun, sobbing, "Ping, I pay my respects to Master, please forgive me for not being prepared."

Kowtow three times to Zhao Yun, then turn to Liu Chan and kowtow three times.

Seeing Wang Ping's sincerity, Zhao Yun said, "Good boy, get up. From now on, just serve the country faithfully."

Wang Ping replied: "Nine deaths are hard to repay, Your Highness is kind enough to know you."

Seeing that Wang Ping knew that the apprentice was bestowed by the prince Liu Chan, Zhao Yun couldn't help sighing secretly that Wang Ping was very smart.

Originally, Zhao Yun received a letter from Liu Chan asking him to accept Wang Ping as his disciple, but knowing his background, he was unwilling. Now he feels that the disciple he accepted is not stupid, so he changed his mind a little.

Seeing this scene, everyone secretly sighed Wang Ping's good luck, and congratulated in unison: "Congratulations to Dudu Zhao for accepting a good student."

(End of this chapter)