In the attic side hall of the General's Mansion, people were discussing for a while, expressing their opinions on the military situation in Huainan.
Qin Liang's attention was distracted for a while. He heard the chirping of birds outside the door. He couldn't help but look up at a wooden window, trying to find what bird was chirping.
At this moment, he suddenly remembered the small window in the courtyard of He Mansion.
As soon as he entered the door, he noticed that there was a window in the back room. He didn't pay much attention to it at first. Because the window was high and small, no one could come in, and there was a wall outside. Later, Qin Liang discovered that there was someone on the wall.
A small hole opened!
The wall was still not close to the house, but Qin Liang's eyesight was very good. After all, no electronic products affected his vision. As soon as the hole in the wall appeared, Qin Liang noticed it. But at that time, someone was sitting in his arms.
, he kept silent so as not to disturb his mood when he was not getting up or down. Qin Liang could only vaguely see the eyes in the hole in the wall, but could not see the person and could not be sure who it was.
Qin Liang never said anything, nor did he tell Princess Jinxiang. He just paid attention not to let Princess Jinxiang face the window to avoid walking too much. After all, he could not be sure. Snoopers??????????
?????? Is it a boy or a girl? For a while, Qin Liang knelt down behind Princess Jinxiang, also facing the small window with his back to pay attention to the situation outside, which made him very unfocused and affected his mood.
Behind the wall was the He family's mansion. Qin Liang recalled the look of that eye again and couldn't help but guess that it might be He Jun.
Qin Liang remembered that Lu said that He Jun didn't care about her that much. What he really cared about was Princess Jinxiang. Originally, Princess Jinxiang was a widow, so Qin Liang's private tryst with her was not too shameful; now
When Qin Liang thought that He Jun might be watching on the spot, he felt that the process was a bit weird.
Of course, Qin Liang didn't care too much. He did a lot of things as a gentleman, so he never felt that he was noble, let alone a gentleman, not that much anyway!
Especially under long-term mental pressure, he would sometimes feel an inexplicable pleasure in doing strange and evil things.
Thinking about what happened back then, although it was not Qin Liang's experience now, it was still considered a "personal" experience. He Jun, with his good background, forcibly took away the Lu family from Qin Liang's hands, and later did it many times.
Humiliating Qin Liang in public is an understatement.
It stands to reason that after Qin Liang turned over, he should take revenge and vent his anger, but most of the time he had a sense of crisis and did not care about this matter. Now He Jun came to take the blame himself, and Qin Liang had no sympathy for him at all, and it was just his own fault.
Maybe people are like this. When they are most angry and want revenge, it is because they can't do it. When they have the strength and means, and too much time has passed, they often lose their passion for revenge. Just like when people don't get it, they
That's what I long for most.
"General!" someone called, causing Qin Liang's mind to return to the meeting table.
He followed the sound and saw that it was Jia Chong who was speaking to him with his hands raised.
Qin Liang just looked at him without saying a word in order to cover up his predicament of being distracted. After all, he was silent for a while.
Jia Chong said: "As I just said, I ask the general to think twice and not rush to use troops against Dongwu." Qin Liang didn't know what he just said, but now at least he knew that Jia Chong's opinion was not in favor of attacking Dongguan.
Qin Liang's previous proposal was that regardless of whether the Wu army invaded during the summer and autumn, he wanted to launch a winter offensive against Dongguan! Jia Chong suddenly remembered something and said: "The generals of chariots and cavalry also think so."
When Qin Liang heard this, he finally said: "I understand."
Today, the leading general Linghu Yu was also present. At this time, Linghu Yu said: "It is not unreasonable for Gonglu (Jia Chong) to worry about the failure of the Wei army. However, the general's views on battle formations are far superior to mine. I am willing to listen to the general." Dispatch."
Qin Liang pondered for a moment and nodded in response.
Judging from the tone of voice, Linghuyu didn't seem to agree with the offensive, but he probably supported deposing Cao Fang. The first person to speak out was Linghuyu.
Now Qin Liang has reconsidered the matter and believes that in order to depose Cao Fang, it is best to have another external victory.
The general is in charge of all military affairs at home and abroad, and is the commander-in-chief of the entire Wei army. Although the general now has both military and political power, the outcome of the war is still the basis for judging the quality of the general.
At that time, the attention of the world will be distracted, and the dissatisfaction caused by deposing the emperor will be suppressed; at the same time, after Qin Liang becomes a general, he will make merit first and then depose, which will be relatively easier???????? ?????????can convince the public.
All of this really has nothing to do with likes and dislikes, nor does it have anything to do with Qin Liang's personal grudges! Although he is indeed very dissatisfied and even hates Cao Fang, in the face of success or failure, personal feelings should be restrained. The same is true for powerful officials such as Sima Yi , as long as he thought the time was not ripe, no matter how much Sima Yi felt aggrieved, he could only endure it.
Qin Liang wants to depose Cao Fang, mainly to eliminate a huge hidden danger. Beware of some people finding an opportunity and clamoring for Cao Fang to take charge. With the hostility shown by Cao Fang, Qin Liang will definitely not agree!
Qin Liang just wanted to make plans before something happened.
The emperor Cao Fang had no real power, but his status was more upright than any other clan. After all, he was the crown prince established before the death of Emperor Wei Ming. Qin Liang did not do this immediately because he took this into consideration, but he could not delay it. It's been too long.
Chang Shi Yang Hu didn't say anything. He didn't seem to like Jia Chong very much. Qin Liang's eyes swept across Yang Hu's face.
Yang Hu finally handed over and said: "Wu soldiers are good at using shipping and water warfare. If they want to launch a battle in Huainan, they will definitely choose it when the water rises in summer and autumn; but if the general wants to attack Dongguan, it will be during the low water season in winter." .So we can first prepare for summer and autumn to prevent disasters."
Qin Liang said: "There are still a few months, so it's not a bad thing to prepare early."
Linghu Yu said: "The general has captured Hanzhong, how dare the water thieves attack?"
If it weren't for Ma Mao's secret report, not only Linghu Yu might have had this question among the people present. Compared with the Great Wei Dynasty, the gentry of the Wu State were indeed more powerful, and the gentry of the Wu State tended to hold on to their family business. It is the family that will be passed down to us. Jia Chong said: "Because the Wei court has changed its generals, and General Qin has just come to power, the people of Wu thought they had an opportunity."
Qin Liang pretended to be relaxed and said: "The King of Wei and Wu, the Supreme Lord of Soochow, are you looking down on me?"
Everyone laughed along with him.
After all, it's still spring, so Qin Liang is not in a hurry to make a decision. It's better to talk about the matter among his own circle first, think about it, and see how it goes.
Linghu Yu was about to leave soon, so Qin Liang and Yang Hu saw him off in person.
The leading general was also one of the most important positions in the political structure of the Wei Dynasty. Moreover, Linghuyu was a relative and elder, so Qin Liang's etiquette had to be more thorough.
A group of people walked on the long corridor, Linghu Yu and Qin Liang walked side by side in front. Without talking about business, Qin Liang said casually: "Next month, I will entertain guests and have a drink with my cousin."
Linghuyu said: "I don't like drinking very much, but your third uncle is addicted to alcohol. But he is in mourning, so I'm afraid he won't be able to come."
Everyone talked together and said goodbye to the carriage. Jia Chong also said goodbye together.
Only Shi Yanghu, the chief of the general's office, was left, following Qin Liang back to the attic. At this time, Yang Hu said: "Actually, I don't agree very much. The general will use troops against Soochow this year, but Jia Gonglu persuaded me before.
I didn’t say much."
Qin Liang said calmly: "Before the Battle of Jiangling, our original plan was to attack Dongguan. My uncle, Du Yuankai and others also tried to dissuade us, which made sense."
Yang Hu said: "The situation now is indeed different from before."
After a short pause, Yang Hu suddenly asked: "General, what is the use of the fuel prepared by the secret book?"
Qin Liang did not conceal the history of the general, "That thing is gunpowder. The examination room is still making related weapons. Let's give it a try first. There should be some results this year."
Yang Hu was silent for a moment and continued: "Nowadays, generals are in power, and generals are better at using troops. However, when you appoint a general, you must consider the risk of defeat."
Qin Liang thought to himself: As long as it is a war, how can there be no risk? But he did not refute, and still responded: "You are thinking about me."
Yang Hu glanced at Qin Liang, nodded and said no more.
In fact, how could Qin Liang not think of the consequences? However, Qin Liang did not tell Yang Hu about deposing the emperor, and Yang Hu seemed unwilling to mention it, so he could only fulfill his duty of reminder.
From a certain point of view, it is indeed a way for Qin Liang to first seek stability in his position as general, not seeking merit but seeking no faults, and build up prestige over a period of time.
But if you want stability, you must first have conditions! The relationship between monarch and minister is very fragile now, and we can't wait any longer.
If the emperor is suddenly dethroned like this, he is still making a big deal, which also goes against the strategy of seeking stability. Since it is all a matter of trivial matters, trying to make a breakthrough on the battlefield is also one of the options. And Qin Liang is more capable in fighting wars.
Have some confidence.
What's more, Qin Liang wanted to capture Dongguan regardless of whether he deposed the emperor or not. Since the three families of Wang, Qin, and Linghu came to power, that place was like a fish bone stuck in people's throats. If it is not removed, it will not be enough to show the ruler.
prestige!
When Zhuge Ke first ran to the north of the Yangtze River and settled in Wancheng, he was quickly driven away by Sima Yi. Now Zhuge Ke has been building a city in Dongguan for two or three years, but the Wei State has nothing to do with him.
There was a huge defeat and nearly 20,000 people died.
If that place is not eradicated, wouldn’t it mean that the current rulers are no match for Sima Yi in the face of Soochow? The apparent reason for overthrowing Sima Yi is that Sima Yi conspired to rebel, and King Qin was revolting, but in essence it was to expose and replace him.
Being better than our predecessors is also one of the rationalities in itself.
However, Qin Liang can decide later on whether to launch the Dongguan Offensive this year or not. Let's first see how effective the gunpowder can be and how effective the targeted training of the Chinese army's officers and soldiers is.