"Those who are virtuous and behave respectfully will be honored." [Han Shi Wai Zhuan]
Under the rising sun, Mu Shun picked up a plate of grapes still stained with water drops and carefully placed them on the table. The emperor held a book in his hand and while reading, he picked a grape and put it into his mouth.
While eating, Prince Liu sat across from him politely, holding a book in both hands, but his eyes were quietly staring at the plate of grapes as deep purple as ink jade.
"Why did you stop?" The emperor's simple words shocked Liu? He hurriedly started reading from the beginning. The poem "Dingzhi Fangzhong" in the "Book of Songs" made him read intermittently, and he was completely lost in the poem.
The emperor frowned at the grand momentum expressed.
Just at this time, Mu Shun reported that Cao Cao was coming, and the emperor's attention was diverted. Liu? secretly breathed a sigh of relief and glanced at Mu Shun gratefully.
"The chariots, generals and ministers Cao Cao bow to Your Majesty. May Your Majesty live forever and have everlasting happiness." Cao Cao finished the ceremony step by step and bowed to Liu Yu: "Kowtow to His Highness the Crown Prince."
"Get up." The emperor said softly. He couldn't help but glance at Liu?, stood up and sat down, put down his book, reached out and pushed the plate of grapes towards Liu? After doing this, he said to Cao Cao: "It's Ke."
News about Bineng has arrived?”
"Zhang Liao sent a memorial, saying that Ke Bineng had recently appeared in Xuantu County. Guan Yu, the prefect of Canghai, could have completely expanded the land of Goguryeo and Woju into Han territory, but Ke Bineng suddenly led his troops to help the old king of Goguryeo.
, causing Guan Yu to be unable to defeat Jing Jing." Seeing that the emperor had no intention of letting the prince evade, Cao Cao took out a memorandum and said: "Zhang Liao requested war again based on this, and wanted to send troops from east to west with Tai Shi Ci to attack Ke Bineng."
"Will Ke Bineng ignore the war situation in Fuluohan and lead troops to Xuantu?" The emperor frowned, a little puzzled and more disbelieving: "Did Zhang Su, the governor of Jizhou, submit the military information?
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"There is a memorial jointly signed by Zhang Su and Sima Yi. They did find traces of Ke Bineng." Cao Cao said in a low voice: "I also thought that there was something fishy. Maybe Ke Bineng deliberately induced our army to send troops to Liaodong. It's easy to explain.
Help Luohan’s urgent needs.”
"Ke Bi was too concerned about helping Luo Han. I have always been worried that he might have other plans. Zhang Liao should be more prepared." The emperor said, seeming to still intend to let Zhang Liao rein in the troops in Youzhou.
Not out.
Cao Cao had always had the idea of showing goodwill to Zhang Liao. At this time, seeing that the emperor's intention was not clear, he expressed a different opinion and said: "I think it is better to defend than to attack. Instead of guarding and watching in the Great Wall day and night, it is better to take advantage of Liaodong."
When something happened, he gathered the surrendered Wuhuan and other troops and marched outside the fortress to see how Kebi could deal with it. If he was in Liaodong, Zhang Liao could attack his rear, or he could attack him with Taishi Ci, Guan Yu and other troops in Liaodong; if he was not in Liaodong, it was just an excuse.
To build momentum, his plan will be exposed, and he will fight Zhang Liao. Now Xu Huang has been looking for support for Luo Han's army for a long time, but he has been unable to do so. If Zhang Liao defeats Ke Bineng's sharpness first, the situation may be easily solved."
"Tai Shi Ci got cold in Liaodong. I'm afraid he won't be able to lead troops this time." The emperor looked at the book in his hand and said casually.
Cao Cao still insisted: "Sima Yi, the general of Diannong Lang in Jizhou, knows the art of war. Guan Yu was also a war general in the past. If he just used his troops as a partial force..."
"Let's wait for a few days." The emperor interrupted decisively. He glanced at Cao Cao and said solemnly: "It took a lot of time to control Xu Huang. If we still can't open up the situation, let's discuss Zhang Liao's strategy.
Sooner or later, if the war breaks out in two places, how much food and fodder will the court have at its disposal? Don’t forget, this war is for Princess Xiangguo and Fa Zheng and the other angels, and it is for the crusade against Fuluo Han! Today I
I was just about to ask you whether the grain and grass in the warehouse are sufficient."
Cao Cao was scolded by the emperor and did not dare to talk anymore. He could only talk about the grain stored in warehouses in various places and this year's harvest.
The emperor immediately dealt with a lot of government affairs brought by Cao Cao. Before Cao Cao left, he finally said: "Let Duke Zhao send the military affairs in the future, and Duke Cao will just take care of the recent new policies." He also said ""
Cao Gong'.
Cao Cao didn't know what to think and retreated with a mix of joy and sorrow.
The emperor looked up and found that half of the grapes on the table had been eaten by Liu? He pursed his lips and asked, "After listening to these words just now, do you have anything to say?"
Liu Yu usually stayed with the courtiers in the East Palace, including many wise men like Huan Ye and Lou Gui. He often heard them discuss the war in the north. Although they were not very thorough, they still had something to say: "
My ministers thought that as the empire has not long been revived, although the warehouses are plentiful and the people's strength is exhausted, it is best to fight quickly and win quickly."
The emperor knew that someone had said these words in his ears, so he said nothing and asked: "What if we can't fight quickly and achieve a lasting trend?"
Liu? paused for a moment, remembered what Cao Cao said just now, and said subconsciously: "Then maybe we can only find another way to find fighters from Youzhou."
Seeing that the emperor's face was gloomy, Liu? secretly thought that he had said the wrong thing. While he was worried, he suddenly thought of some words to make up for it, and immediately thanked him and said, "I know that my father wants to complete his work in one battle and leave me with a peaceful world.
But how can a son and minister have the right to sit back and enjoy the fruits of his father's hard work? Everything can be postponed or left until the son and minister grow up. It is not too late to accomplish this feat for the father."
"This is what you want to say." The emperor finally became happy and pushed the whole plate of grapes over and handed it to him: "Take it back to the East Palace and eat it. Learn more from the masters and listen more to the words of the courtiers.
Of course it is true, but you must first be firm in your opinions in everything, otherwise, you will not be successful."
Liu? He breathed a sigh of relief and happily returned to the East Palace with grapes in his hands. Originally, East Palace was the name of Changle Palace, which was often used by the Queen Mother in the Western Han Dynasty. Now only the ruins of Changle Palace remain, and the emperor has no intention of spending national resources to restore them, so he just
Several palaces on the southeast side of Weiyang Palace were circled and used as the Prince's East Palace.
The prince's family magistrate Fu Dian, the prince's servant Huan Ye, the prince Xima Heqia and others who were on duty in the East Palace were all delighted and praised when they heard that the prince's edict was in agreement and that the emperor had given the grapes.
He distributed it to everyone, saying that they wanted to taste it together.
"This fruit is a famous tribute species from the Western Regions. It was planted in the Grape Palace in Shanglin not long ago. It has matured this year. Only San Gong and other senior ministers have it. We all rely on His Highness for his blessing." Fu Dian is the prince's younger uncle, and he is from Taipei.
After graduating from school, he worked as a county magistrate for several years, and easily reached the position of the prince's family magistrate. His official career was easier than that of his eldest brother Fu De. Naturally, he respected his nephew more than anyone else and set up a tree for him.
Virtue wins over people's hearts.
Everyone also consciously thanked the prince.
"Your Highness answered correctly today." Cao Chong, the prince's servant, twisted the grapes in his hands and said softly: "It not only shows the 'filial piety', but also highlights the 'virtue'. From now on, if word spreads, the prince's reputation will be praised by others."
"Is this the answer? I couldn't think of anything better to say at the time." Liu Xi thought about it for a while, and seeing that the smartest Cao Chong said this, he felt that he had answered it appropriately: "But what will happen to this war?"
Is that good? I think my father is also worried about this matter."
Zhou Xun, the prince's family member, said: "Since my father entered the desert, I haven't heard from you for a long time. I wonder if there is any news from your majesty?"
Liu? shook his head, maybe he hadn't heard from his uncle Zhou Yu for a long time.
Cao Chong also thought of his eldest brother, and couldn't help but feel a little worried, but he still said with relief: "When Emperor Xiaowu defeated the Huns, he also went on several expeditions. This time, he only dealt with Fulohan alone, and he will surely be able to report success soon.
Come." As he said that, he looked at Zhou Xun, Qin Lang, Kong Yu and others of the same age: "We are all young, and we can share your worries with you. The matter of stabilizing the world will be done in the future."
Sun Li, the official of the Prince's Gate, interjected: "Actually, we only need to send General Zhengbei to send troops according to Cao Gong's proposal. Now that General Right has not made any achievements in Bingzhou and the veterans of the division are tired, it is not an option in the long run."
Sun Li once came from Zhang Liao's command in Youzhou, so he couldn't help but speak for Zhang Liao.
When Huan Ye saw this, he immediately said: "What Sheren said is exactly right. Your Highness is still focused on studying at this time. It is not the time to discuss matters in the court yet."
Sun Li seemed to want to say something else, but seeing Huan Ye's attitude, he had to hold it back.