Three Kingdoms: Ancestors of the Han Dynasty

Chapter 619 Leader
Everyone looked around, only to see that this person was Xin Hong from Longxi.

Xin Hong, courtesy name Bo Shuo.At the beginning, he served under Wang Ping's tent and accompanied the army to attack Zhang He.In order to defeat Zhang He, Wang Ping took Xin Hong as his envoy's arrogance to Zhang He, attacked and defeated him at night, and decided Liangzhou.

Later, he was recommended by Wang Ping to Zhuge Liang. During the Battle of Guanzhong, Xin Hong sent an envoy to the camp of the Wei army to send troops to provoke the Wei army. His words were quite sharp, which made Xia Houru furious and deeply ashamed.In facing Sima Yi's temptation, Xin Hong used his excellent answers to prevent Sima Yi from knowing the real situation inside the Han army.

Xin Hong bowed his hands and saluted, and said: "Your Majesty, although Hong is not good at civil and military skills, he is eloquent in eloquence. Now I am willing to send Pu Zhong as an envoy to persuade him to resist the Wu army."

Liu Chan raised his eyebrows slightly and asked, "Does Xin Qing know how difficult this trip is?"

Xin Hong said neither humble nor overbearing: "How can Hong not know. The current crisis is related to whether we, a big man, can conquer Jingbei. I think that Pu Zhong is a general of Wei. If he is good at making meritorious service or gaining fame, I should say it based on his merit. The detailed words, When it changes with time, it changes with events.”

Liu Chan nodded, and said in a deep voice: "You are willing to recommend yourself, how can I not allow it. You should go to Xiangfan as an envoy. I don't know what you want. Now I should say it, and I will promise it together."

"I am a Confucian student in Longxi, and my family has no relatives. If I unfortunately die in Xiangyang City, I hope that Your Majesty will treat my family well, so that I will have no worries." Xin Hong asked.

When Liu Chan heard the words and saw that Xin Hong had entered the city with the intention of dying, he couldn't help being respectful, and said, "Your words, I should remember them. Everyone here testifies that I will raise your wife, so don't worry about it."

After a pause, Liu Chan continued: "Now that Xin Hong is going to Xiangfan as an envoy, I Baqing will enter the city as the captain of cavalry."

"Thank you, Your Majesty. The situation is urgent, and I will leave immediately." Xin Hong replied.

After speaking, Xin Hong saluted Liu Chan and everyone in the tent, then turned around and left the tent.

Pan Jun, who was thinking about the situation, asked, "Your Majesty, now that Xin Hong is going to Pu Zhong as an envoy, what general should he send to attack Luoyang and force Cao Rui to return to the army?"

Liu Chan didn't answer, but looked at Zhuge Liang and asked, "Who does the Prime Minister think can take on this important task?"

Zhuge Liang pondered for a long time, and said slowly: "The only general in the army is the former general (Wang Ping) in the army. The current battle is not as good as sending the former general to lead the army to cross the Funiu Mountain and attack Luoyang down the Luo River. Your Majesty and your ministers sit in the town. The army, observe how the military affairs are going, and decide the strategy of the army."

Liu Chan got up and paced, analyzed and said: "Yiyang is the name of the county, but it is actually a county. Attacking Yiyang and marching into Luoyang, the mountains are high and the road is far away, this must be a big battle. If the soldiers don't fight to the death, they will not be able to overcome it. Although Zijun He is a famous general of the Han Dynasty, but in terms of prestige, he is quite lacking. The cavalry of the Hu tribe dared to die while looking at my white banner, but it would not be so effective if they followed me."

Yiyang City seems to be a county, but in fact, Yiyang is prosperous in business and economically developed in peacetime, so it can be called a county.Today's Yiyang City in the Han Dynasty is Yiyang, the old capital of South Korea during the Warring States Period.

However, with the war at the end of the Han Dynasty, Yiyang was not as rich as it used to be, and it was located in the interior for a long time, and it did not become a dangerous place for military strategists.Now, as the Han invaded Nanyang, Yiyang served as a barrier for Luoyang, and its military status also rose.

As he spoke, Liu Chan stopped, looked at the crowd, and said, "Therefore, if you attack Yiyang and march into Luoyang, you can't go there unless you are there."

As soon as this remark came out, there was a lot of discussion among the people.

Pan Jun remonstrated directly, "Your Majesty, the army is overrunning the cattle and attacking Luochuan. This army is dangerous. Your Majesty is the lord of ten thousand chariots. You must not go there in person. You should send your generals to him. How can you take the risk alone?"

"Exactly, I think what Pan Gong said is very true, Your Majesty should put the overall situation first." Yang Yi also advised.

For everyone, due to Wu Guo's backstab, there is little hope of victory in this battle, so we can't take an emperor for a glimmer of hope.It doesn't matter if it's a waste emperor, but this emperor is Ji Han's hope to rule the world.

Liu Chan shook his head and said, "Do you know what this battle is about for my big man?"

Knocking on the map hanging on the wall, Liu Chan said in a deep voice: "The land of Hanyi, Qin, and Liangzhou is surrounded by Wuguan and dangerous mountains and rivers. Wu Zhanyang, Jing, and Jiaozhou are solidified by the great river and the Han River. Wei ruled the seven states in the Central Plains, and the fertile soil is the foundation of the country."

"Therefore, if our army is defeated in this battle, the world will be divided into three parts. Nanyang forces are intertwined and cannot be taken again. The great Han can only go east to take Hedong and occupy Bingzhou, so that there is hope of destroying Wei. The offensive and defensive of the east of the river can be seen from the Spring and Autumn Qin and Jin Dynasties. If there is no right time and people, it will be extremely difficult to drive the Wei people out of the river east."

Liu Chan looked around at the crowd and said, "At that time, the Three Kingdoms will be in a stalemate. If there is no century or decades, the world will be uncertain."

Yang Yi, Pan Jun and other old men were silent, but the young handsome man did not dare to say more.

Liu Chan sighed when he saw this. Under this crisis, the political shortcomings of the elders of Shu Han were fully displayed.In the officialdom of the big man, or in the army, there are too many old people left by Old Liu.In the past, they had a wealth of experience and were able to handle a lot of affairs, but in times of crisis, their conservatism was revealed.

If you are young, it may bring passion and aggressiveness.Of course, young people also have shortcomings. The most suitable combination is the combination of the old and the middle. There are old people who are stable and conservative, and young people who are radical.

Big men need to be younger and need fresh blood!

Liu Chan put his hands behind his waist and sighed, "Sending troops to Luoyang is a dangerous move, but for the country, it is as important as the attack on Longyou. If we lose at that time, the Wei people will be prepared. We should blockade Yizhou. I am a big man." How could the Northern Expedition have what it is today. It is the same today, if the attack on Nanyang is defeated, only the east of the river can be attacked, and the battle on the east of the east is so difficult."

"Whether the big man can revive the Han Dynasty in my lifetime, I will fight here. The Prime Minister is sick and sits in the army. If I don't go there in person, who can take on this important task?"

Lu Zhi took the lead, cupped his hands and said: "Your Majesty's words are very true, and I think it is the same. Funiu is dangerous, but it is owned by Deng Ai. The enemy of Luoshui is only Xiahouba. How can there be such dangers. And Our army sticks to Wuguan North Road, so Your Majesty will be able to return to the army, so what is there to worry about?"

As the governor of Jingzhou, if Lu Zhi fails to go east to Nanyang, then his job as governor of Jingzhou will be ruined.Not to mention that he is also a trusted aide who was personally promoted by Liu Chan.At this critical juncture, it is even more important to support His Majesty.

"Your Majesty is leading the army, and I am willing to lead the horses and pedals for His Majesty." Wang Ping said, cupping his hands.

"I also think so." Huo Yi squeezed out and said.

As more and more people responded, those who originally opposed it also looked at Zhuge Liang, wanting to know his opinion.

Zhuge Liang, who didn't say a word, thought for a long time before speaking, and said: "Your Majesty's words are reasonable. Today's battle is about the gains and losses of the Central Plains. The rejuvenation of the Han Dynasty must be fought. It's just that His Majesty led the army northward to Luochuan. Say. How?"

"Please!"

"Your Majesty leads the army, remember not to fight suddenly, if there is danger, be careful first." Zhuge Liang exhorted.

Liu Chan nodded slightly and said, "I will follow your advice."

Zhuge Liang saluted with a feather fan in his hand, and asked, "How many soldiers and horses should your Majesty lead northward to help Deng Ai and enter Luoyang with troops?"

Liu Chan pondered a little, and said: "If it is too little, it is useless, if it is too much, the Nanyang army may be in danger. I have [-] elite soldiers. I don't know what the prime minister thinks?"

"I have no objection." Zhuge Liang replied.

(End of this chapter)