"Liang Zhi makes you unwilling to accept it." Zhuge Liang sighed: "If Chu Nan only dominates the north, Liang does have a countermeasure. Just like Cao Cao and Yuan Shao in the past, if any one of them can gain Chu Nan's current territory, they will be as powerful as Duke
As Wei said, the world is undecided, but Chu Nan is different."
"What's the difference?" Liu Bei asked.
"First, whether Cao Cao or Yuan Shao controls the north, there must be many internal contradictions. New forces that rely on military exploits, old noble families, talented people from poor families, and local tyrants. These forces, no matter how well they are controlled by Yuan Shao or Cao Cao, will not be able to control them.
There will definitely be mutual strife, there will be great internal friction, and some people may even be dissatisfied and deliberately restrictive."
"In fact, this problem will always be the same no matter who is sitting in the land of Kyushu. However, Chunan is different. The Xuzhou butcher in the past was not a wise move at first glance. It can be said that he offended the scholars of the world. If all the heroes of the world had joined forces at that time, they would have defeated them first.
Lu Bu may not be as powerful as he is today."
After a pause, Zhuge Liang looked at Liu Bei and said with a smile: "However, Chu Nan's original intention was not to slaughter people, but to sort out the rule. Killing people was just the result, but its real purpose was to implement the New Deal. If the nobles are willing to follow it,
His new policies will not involve massacres."
"Sir, are you saying that Chu Nan's move is not wrong?" Liu Bei looked at Zhuge Liang and asked.
Zhuge Liang glanced at the silent Meng Gongwei, sighed in his heart, shook his head and said: "No matter what is right or wrong today, we only focus on the general situation. Although Chu Nan's actions have offended the world's scholars, it is also difficult for any prince to win because of this."
The benefits of comparison.”
Liu Bei sat upright and listened attentively.
Zhuge Liang smiled and said: "If you have been paying attention to Chu Nan's administration, you will know that Chu Nan's administration is not just about killing, but also to win over some people. There are many poor families and common people under Chu Nan's command. This person makes plans and then moves."
, not only good at employing people, but also good at cultivating talents. Today, almost all officials in the Central Plains are promoted by this person. On the one hand, he broke the old system through the butcher, but on the other hand, he quickly established a new system for those who followed him.
It is profitable for people."
Speaking of this, Zhuge Liang said with some emotion: "Actually, this approach is somewhat similar to that of Wang Mang back then, but after careful consideration, it is fundamentally different. Chu Nan's goal is quite firm. From the beginning, he has stood on the side of the poor and the common people.
Knowing this, and looking at Chu Nan's administrative orders over the years, you will find that he has always followed this path and has never deviated from it. It is precisely because of this that he can attract a large number of civilian talents, and secondly, the people have benefited. So now
The land of Kyushu is supported by all the people, even if Chu Nan is defeated now, it will not be able to shake its foundation."
As if remembering something, Zhuge Liang's eyes were complicated and he said: "Last year when the weather changed, Liang traveled to Guanzhong. Five years ago, Liang also went there once, but at that time Guanzhong suffered from Li Guo's cholera, and there were constant wars. At that time, Guanzhong
, the white bones are exposed in the wild, thousands of miles away from people, and the occasional people have pale faces. When I went there last year, although there were still few people, the people I saw had red faces, and the people respected Chu Nan very much and regarded him as
He is like a god and does not allow others to say that he is not good at all. The counties in Guanzhong have good governance and people, and except for the sparse population, they are quite a scene of a prosperous age."
Liu Bei remained silent. If it were any one person in charge, it would be difficult for him to reach the height of Chu Nan.
Seeing that he was silent, Zhuge Liang thought for a while and continued:
"The second is character. People are always arrogant and arrogant when they gain power. However, looking at Chu Nan, after he defeated Cao Cao and got Lu Bu to give up power, he did not show any arrogance and arrogance, but ended up immediately.
Be good to Yuan Shao and appease the princes. Whenever something big happens, you will take advantage of the great righteousness first."
"Just like when the war with Yuan Shao started, in fact, from a bright perspective, Chu Nan was already ready to fight Yuan Shao, and judging from various signs at the time, Chu Nan was even faintly stronger than Yuan Shao. However, Chu Nan was still
Waiting or even forcing Yuan Shao to take action may seem useless, but in fact it holds great justice firmly in hand."
"What's the explanation for this?" Guan Yu asked puzzledly.
"Chu Nan has the emperor in his hands. If he takes action first, he will inevitably be suspected of taking advantage of the situation to deceive others. Both parties can be regarded as rebellious ministers and traitors. But if Yuan Shao takes action first, he will use his ministers to rebel against the emperor. If Chu Nan takes action again, it will be justified.
, and it is precisely because of this that after Yuan Shao's defeat, Yuan Tan's surrender did not encounter much opposition, and there were no major disturbances in various places in Hebei."
Zhuge Liang shook his feather fan and said with a smile: "Liang Liang watched Chu Nan use troops several times. This person is quite strange."
"What's so strange?" Meng Jian said disdainfully.
"Do you still remember when Cao Cao conquered Zhang Xiu and Zhang Xiu surrendered and rebelled again?" Zhuge Liang asked with a smile.
This was considered one of the more famous defeats in Cao Cao's life, and everyone was naturally deeply impressed.
Now that Cao Cao has been dead for a long time, many things that were regarded as secrets no longer need to be concealed.
"It is said to be related to Chu Nan." Liu Bei nodded. When he attacked Nanyang, countless Nanyang scholars came to join him, including some from Wancheng.
"Yes, at that time, Chu Nan had just helped Lu Bu secure Xuzhou, and immediately sent an envoy to Xuchang to ask for the position of Xuzhou Mu. He had a very far-sighted vision at that time, but what surprised Liang even more was that this person learned about Cao Cao in Xuchang
After the crusade against Zhang Xiu, he made the decisive move to Nanyang. Zhang Xiu surrendered and then rebelled again. Although Cao Cao was the reason, and Chu Nan was only a auxiliary factor, the decisiveness of his actions is amazing."
"But looking at every time he uses troops and every time he starts a war, he must first establish himself in an invincible position. And looking at his actions along the way, he has been quite steady. After defeating Chen Deng, he immediately made friends with his neighbors and defeated Cao Cao.
After that, he immediately befriended Yuan Shao and appeased the princes. His attitude could be called humility, but it was precisely because of this that he had a chance to recuperate."
"It would be fine if it were just like this, but the key is that after defeating Yuan Shao, Chu Nan has already controlled the territory of Jiuzhou and has gained most of the world. According to common sense, he should be satisfied at this moment and send his troops southward with the intention of sweeping Jingzhou with a great victory.
, Jiangdong, to pacify the world, but what is he doing?"
do what?
When Liu Bei recalled Chu Nan's behavior in the past few years, he suddenly felt an unspeakable sense of powerlessness.
Chu Nan was touring the world, resolving disputes in various places, cultivating people's livelihood, training soldiers and horses, and developing the economy. Anyway, there was no sign of any signs of drifting. He was still so stable that others were anxious for him.
"He is realizing the world in his heart step by step according to his own plan, and is not in a hurry to unify the world." Zhuge Liang sighed: "It's not that Liang doesn't want to help you, but he is just acting like this person. When he goes south, I'm afraid
Even when you are fully prepared, it is difficult to see the flaw, and it is meaningless whether Liang helps you or not."
After Liu Bei was silent for a moment, he looked at Zhuge Liang and said: "Sir, everything in the world will always be disrupted. Just like the Chunan butcher who dared to risk the world's disapproval. How many people at that time would have thought that he would be able to get to where he is today? Now he has.
This is a general trend, and I want to give it a try.”
"Then let's talk to the envoy about the third point, food!" Zhuge Liang looked at Liu Bei and said helplessly.
Liu Bei was startled and looked at Zhuge Liang in confusion.
"Food and grass are the key to victory or defeat. I can even guess how Chu Nan will attack. As long as Jingzhou has the upper hand and a foothold, with Chu Nan's character, he will not attack again, but will defend firmly and consume the enemy.
, at this time, the competition is not about the strength of soldiers and horses, but about money and food!"
Zhuge Liang looked at the crowd and said: "This is also the biggest advantage of Chu Nan. You should know that Chu Nan is a low-tax policy, so it is quite supported and loved by the people. But you should also know that under Chu Nan's rule, not only has the country lost a lot of money in recent years.
The harvest is abundant every year, and thanks to Chu Nan’s magical improvements, the grains in the Central Plains can be harvested in four seasons, and the grain and grass harvested in each season is more than that in Jingzhou, or even twice as much.”
"Liang didn't believe this either, so he personally traveled to the Central Plains. However, what he saw was indeed as rumored, and even more so."
Having said this, Zhuge Liang looked at Liu Bei and Guan Yu and said, "Both of you have experienced hundreds of battles. You should know what Liang means by this matter."
Liu Bei and Guan Yu nodded silently, they naturally knew this.
"So as long as Chu Nan attacks with this method, it won't take long, at most two years, and it will be difficult for Jingzhou and Jiangdong to compete with it." Zhuge Liang sighed: "And even if Chu Nan is defeated, it will be difficult.
Damaging its foundation will only give Jingzhou Jiangdong a moment of respite, and the general trend will not change unless you can make Chu Nan lose three times in a row, or there may be hope."
These three times were not small victories, but big victories similar to the decisive battle between Chu Nan and Yuan Shao.
Liu Bei and Guan Yu were speechless. They had a feud with Chu Nan. They hated Chu Nan to the core. However, they also knew that Chu Nan was not an easy person. He used troops and personnel very well. They fought several battles without losing a single one. They wanted to
Defeating Chu Nan once is not easy, let alone losing three times in a row is almost impossible.
After Zhuge Liang said this, he stopped talking and just drank water silently, letting the two of them digest it.
After a long time, Liu Bei sighed. Knowing Zhuge Liang's intentions, he bowed to Zhuge Liang and said, "Thank you sir for your advice."
"Your Majesty, you still want to fight?" Zhuge Liang looked at Liu Bei.
"If you give up on the affairs of the world because of difficulties, then there won't be so many eternal masterpieces in this world?" Liu Bei took a deep breath and said: "Although Bei is despicable, his heart to help the Han Dynasty has never changed, and it will not change in the future.
It will not change, and even if I die, I will have no regrets."
"Is this true for Gongwei?" Zhuge Liang looked at Meng Jiandao.
"The hatred of destroying the family is irreconcilable. How can we survive as a human being? If Mr. Xuande does not give up, I am willing to help Mr. Xuande!" After Meng Jian finished speaking, he looked at Liu Bei and said, Runan Meng family,
When Chu Nan entered Runan many years ago, he was almost massacred. He and Chu Nan also had an sworn hatred.
Liu Bei did not expect that he could not invite Zhuge Liang, but he got Meng Gongwei. He had no reason to refuse, so he quickly agreed.
Meng Jian looked at Zhuge Liang and said: "Kong Ming, although our lord only has one city in Xinye now, as an imperial uncle, he has visited several times, which shows his sincerity, and he cannot return empty-handed!"
Zhuge Liang nodded, looked at Liu Bei and said: "I fell in love with you by mistake and came here several times to find him. I am very grateful. I am willing to help Mr. Xuande three times to repay his kindness."
Liu Bei was a little confused. Three times?
Although there is a theory of Crouching Dragon, in the final analysis, Zhuge Liang is just an unproven talent. After three attacks, this...
"Lord, that's enough!" Meng Jian saw that Liu Bei was confused, pulled Liu Bei, and then looked at Zhuge Liang and said: "Okay, this is the first time, my lord wants to ask Kong Ming to point out a way for us, my lord's future
How should we go?"
Zhuge Liang did not answer, but looked at Liu Bei with a smile.
After Liu Bei pondered for a moment, he bowed to Zhuge Liang and said, "How dare you, sir, teach me!"
Zhuge Liang nodded and said: "I have indeed thought about this matter, but it may not be useful when facing Chu Nan. Is Mr. Xuande willing to listen?"
"Sir, please clarify!" This chapter has been completed!