The Shuhan Empire of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 69
Deputy Ma Su
As soon as Liu Bei gave an order, the hall immediately began to discuss, "Your Majesty thinks that Zhuge's guard can be named as a general who promotes martial arts, and Zhuge's guard deserves to be famous in the first battle." Ma Liang was the first to speak;
"Your Majesty thinks that Zhuge's bodyguard can be appointed to join the army, so that he can learn about the left and right military." Chen Zhen also gave his suggestion;

However, when they didn't realize their proposal, the generals behind them frowned and looked deep; after all, they were the ones who followed Liu Bei to conquer the north and the south, and now Zhuge Qiao only captured a few cities, but he was going to be given such a big reward , How can we convince these people who have been born and died for the Shu Han.

Zhuge Qiao was surprised when he heard the proposal of the two of them, and felt the fierce eyes behind him gathered on his back, and was about to speak to Liu Bei... The position that has been vacant for a long time, now wants to be conferred on Bosong, I don't know if there is any objection from the family," Liu Bei said slowly;
But Zhuge Qiao was very anxious, after all, the eyes behind him became more and more fierce; even if he got a high position in the army, he might not be convinced, this is not what he wants to see;
"What is your Majesty's job?" Ma Liang stepped forward and echoed.

"Lieutenant Yao Yao," Liu Bei said slowly, word by word.

There was a sudden silence in the hall, and no one in the Han Dynasty knew anything about it. Lieutenant Huo Yao was the official position once held by Hou Huo Qubing, the champion of Emperor Xiaowu, but today he was awarded to Zhuge Qiao by Liu Bei. No wonder he would say that the Han Dynasty The position has been vacant for a long time; but for the current Shu Han, Captain Yaoyao still has the glory left by the former champion Hou, but he does not have any real power. still short;
Zhuge Qiao breathed a sigh of relief, and his eyes gradually retracted; after all, Zhuge Qiao was just a miscellaneous captain who didn't even have real power, and had only symbolic meaning;

"Your Majesty is wise, Captain Yaoyao is not competent without Zhuge's guards," Chen Zhen echoed Liu Bei; Captain Yaoyao represented the past glory of the Han Dynasty, and now Liu Bei has awarded this position to Zhuge Qiao, who has the most potential in the army at this time He is also announcing his determination to restore the Han Dynasty to everyone, and even the whole world; he is also telling Sun Quan that Zhuge Qiao is the champion of Shu Han. Chen Zhen sees this very clearly, and is proud of his lord's ambition.

"Zhuge Qiao stepped forward to listen to the seal" Zhuge Qiao knelt down in the center of the hall.

"Today, I entrust you with the title of Lieutenant Yaoyao, and you will go to Jiangdong as an envoy," Liu Bei appointed with the air of a king;
"The last general takes the order, thank you Your Majesty" Zhuge Qiao replied, with a bit of confidence in his voice; Lieutenant Yaoyao was a position beyond his expectations. He originally thought that Liu Bei would let him be a partial general or a lieutenant general. The official position with real power, I never thought that I would be given the position that Hou Huo Qubing, the champion of the enemy country, once held. You can trust me so much. I will try my best to give you a brand new Han Dynasty, Zhuge Qiao said silently in his heart.

"Your Majesty, I have another proposal. At this time, the situation on the battlefield is biased towards us, and it was Sun Quan who first attacked me in Jingzhou to kill my lord. I thought that I could ask Sun Quan for [-] stones of grain and [-] silver for our military supplies." Ma Liang Admonish the way;

"Your Majesty, if this is the case, I am afraid that Sun Quan will not compromise and continue to raise troops to fight," Chen Zhen retorted.

"What does Bo Song think?" Liu Bei didn't answer, but kicked the question to the envoy Zhuge Qiao;

"Your Majesty, I think it is reasonable to ask Sun Quan for money and food, and I should do my best." Zhuge Qiao didn't think for a moment. Impossible, it depends on the attitude of both sides on the truce.

After the discussion was over, Zhuge Qiao led the soldiers and walked towards Ma Di's temporary residence, intending to test this complicated and tragic character.

When he was approaching the house where Ma Di lived, Zhuge Qiao saw a person waiting at the door from a distance, who else could it be besides Ma Di; There is already a banquet at home, come in and talk with me soon"

"Brother Youchang, how did you know that I would come?" Zhuge Qiao asked in amazement, feeling that Ma Di was really not simple.

"Tomorrow, you and I will go to Jiangdong. Before that, we didn't have much communication, so I dare to say that Bo Song will definitely come to investigate."

"I don't want to be an investigator, I just want to talk to Brother Youchang about this trip to Jiangdong," Zhuge Qiao excused, and felt that Ma Liang must have a good mind and is suitable for such a position as joining the army.

After entering the banquet, Ma Di and Zhuge Qiao sat opposite each other; "I toast Bosong to congratulate Bosong on becoming another Lieutenant of Yaoyao in our Han Dynasty." Ma Di took up the wine glass as soon as he sat down.

"Please," Zhuge Qiao also picked up the wine glass on the table as he said.

"I have something to ask, please answer the truth, Brother Xiaochang." After drinking a glass of wine, Zhuge Qiao got to the point.

"Please show me Bosong," Ma Di replied with a face full of doubts.

"You Chang thinks that His Majesty's attack on Wu is right or wrong?" Zhuge Qiao asked, and looked at Ma Di to know how he would answer. After all, Zhuge Liang had gained great trust, so he was also full of expectations for Ma Di's answer.

Ma Di drank another glass of wine, "Your Majesty's move is really a mistake; my Shu Han has just been established and has not yet been consolidated. Your Majesty will lead an army to attack Wu, which will definitely have an impact on politics; besides, our number one enemy is Cao Wei. However, His Majesty abandoning Wei and attacking Wu will definitely cause damage to the strength of the two countries, which is equivalent to giving Cao Wei a chance; fortunately, this battle is about to end, otherwise it will definitely bring huge losses to Shu Han. After all, we Shu Han only occupy one state. The recovery is also extremely slow." Ma Liang sighed, although Ma Liang did not support Liu Bei's attack on Wu, but Zhuge Qiao still saw the sincerity in his eyes.

Zhuge Qiao analyzed Ma Di's answer. Although there were only two points, he got to the point; "Your Majesty proposed to ask Sun Quan for 10 shi of grain and [-] taels of silver. Brother Xiaochang thinks how should we ask for it?"

Ma Di thought for a while; "Although we said that we initiated the Jingzhou battlefield this time, it was because Soochow broke the covenant and attacked Jingzhou in a sneak attack. Sun Quan couldn't justify it, and we gained a strategic advantage in Jingzhou. As long as we have a firm attitude, Sun Quan will definitely be able to come up with 10 stones of grain and [-] taels of silver," Ma Su said very confidently.

(End of this chapter)