Chapter 619: Cheng Yu was counted as a tiger before he died
The deaths of Cheng Pu, Huang Gai, and Han Dang were like throwing a pebble into a calm lake. There were only a few ripples and then there was no sound. 《》%网(_《》) Qiwudan
Everyone in Chunqi Jiangdong is preparing to send troops to attack Liu Zhang. How can anyone care about a few old generals who no longer have military power? Of course, these old generals also have friends, but their friends have either been transferred to another place by Sun Quan and are too far away to come, or they are too far away to come.
I have to go on an expedition with the army and I am very busy with things at hand, so I can only come and go in a hurry!
Under Sun Quan's deliberate action, the residences of several old generals were deserted, but the generals in Jiangdong did not forget these veterans. The generals may not be able to be present, or they may come and go in a hurry, but they are at home or in the army.
The old generals set up memorial tablets for the purpose of offering sacrifices to their ancestors, especially those who had received favors from several old generals and those who had followed several old generals. Only the so-called scribes, the great Confucians, disdained the deaths of several old generals.
When the news of Cheng Pu's death was sent to Liu Zhang along with the battle report from Xiakou, Liu Zhang was filled with emotion. He immediately ordered Lu to send Cheng Pu's body to Chang'an. But just before the body was shipped, the Intelligence Department received another report from Huang
Regarding the news of Gai Han Dang's death, Liu Zhang reluctantly sent the information back to Chang'an!
To Jiangdong, Cheng Pu and the others were just generals, but to the Sun family, the three of them were like family members. When the intelligence arrived in Chang'an, Sun Ce, Sun Shangxiang, and Sun Lang were extremely sad. Even Mrs. Sun fainted from grief.
On the contrary, Sun Ce and the other three juniors have deep feelings for these three old generals who are like teachers and fathers, especially Sun Ce who once conquered the world with the three of them!
Thinking of the love that the three old generals had for them, the Sun brothers and sisters decided to hold a grand memorial ceremony, and they would wear mourning as the children of the three old generals! Although the three old generals were not under Liu Zhang's command, Sun Shangxiang was a member of the Qin Dynasty.
Princess, she held a funeral as a filial daughter, who among the officials in Chang'an would dare not to give her face? Cheng Pu's body has not been transported yet, and the first round of sacrifices has passed!
The Sun Mansion in Chang'an is covered with white cloths, and Dou Da's memorial inscriptions are posted on the door. Compared with the few people in Jiangdong, the Sun Mansion can be described as a crowded place. Sun Shangxiang and her youngest son knelt in front of the tomb. On the altar table in front of her were the memorials of three old generals.
The monument. When Cheng Pu's body arrived, it was carried directly into the hall. Sun Ce and Sun Lang cleaned Cheng Pu and put on new armor before they began to keep vigil. This vigil was seventy-seven forty.
Nine days later, fortunately the weather has started to get cooler, otherwise the body would have stunk!
During this period, Jiangdong also sent an envoy to ask Liu Zhang for Cheng Pu's body, but Liu Zhang didn't say anything and sent the envoy directly to Chang'an.
Seeing the memorial ceremony at Sun Mansion in Chang'an, the envoy was so ashamed that he was too embarrassed to speak again, so he could only run back to Jiangdong in despair and tell Sun Quan what he saw and heard.
When the envoy returned to Jiangdong, it happened that Sun Quan was holding a meeting. Seeing that he could not get the body back, Sun Quan wanted to use this matter to make a fuss, so he asked the envoy to report the situation of the envoy in public. The envoy really didn't want to say it, but after Sun Quan
With his insistence, he had to report truthfully. When he finished speaking, Sun Quan's face turned green!
In the strange eyes of Jiangdong ministers, the envoy revealed Sun Quan's murderous intention, and his legs were trembling. Fortunately, Sun Quan did not make things difficult for him, but only told him not to mention what he had seen in Chang'an. As for Cheng Pu's body, since there
Sun Lang and Sun Shangxiang paid homage to Sun Quan, but Sun Quan no longer asked for it. Of course, this was because the envoy was smart and did not mention Sun Ce's affairs in Chang'an. However, in a battle not long after, the envoy was accidentally hit by a stray arrow and died.
Man-made or accidental!
The uproar caused by the death of Jiangdong veteran ended here. Jiangdong ministers never mentioned the matter again, and Sun Quan was happy to play dumb. Only in Chang'an, there was still a trace of sadness. In order to appease Sun Shangxiang's
In pain, Liu Zhang allowed Cheng Pu to be buried with the courtesy of a county prince, and built a burial mound for Huang Gai and Han Dang to offer sacrifices and mourn for future generations at all times! However, the death of the veteran, which seemed to have no impact, was actually already in the hearts of Jiangdong officials.
A seed has been planted, but I don’t know when it will sprout!
Just when Jiangdong was slightly turbulent due to the death of the veteran general, Sima Yi had already retreated to Runan with his army. In order to show his trust in Sima Yi, Cao Cao led everyone to welcome him in person, and Sima Yi also showed sincerity and fear. The two of them - deputy monarchs and ministers
This appearance made many people sigh with relief. Only those close to the center of power knew that all this was an illusion!
Hand in hand, they entered the meeting hall. When Cao Cao sat down at the top, Sima Yi took the initiative to sit in the second seat from the left, even though the first seat was empty. Seeing this, Cao Cao couldn't help but smile and said: "Zhongda, Zhongde is ill now.
Just take your seat!"
Sima Yi said in a deep voice: "Your Majesty, sitting above the two Masters Xun, I am already very frightened, so how can I dare to sit in the first position? Besides, Master Cheng is a veteran of our army, so of course I and other juniors should respect him.
Now, he is just ill and will recover one day, so how can I occupy his position? Let’s wait for Mr. Cheng to take this first position!”
"Ahem... A series of coughs sounded. With the support of several chamberlains, Cheng Yu walked into the meeting hall. He smiled and said: "Zhongda, I am weak. It has been a long time. I don't know when.
Just go. Ran you should take over this position!"
"Master Cheng, it's just a temporary illness, so why are you so discouraged? I heard that Huang Zhong, Liu Zhang's general, is nearly sixty years old. He still refuses to accept old age and can still pull four stones. You are only sixty, so you still can't do it."
How can he be inferior to that Huang Zhong? If you rest quietly for a few days, you will definitely recover!" Looking at the haggard Cheng Yu, Sima Yi had long seen that he was approaching the end of his life, so he could only offer words of comfort!
Cheng Yu waved his hand and said: "Zhongda doesn't need to comfort me, I naturally know my situation! Now, our army is in a critical situation, and we need Zhongda's wisdom to help the king pacify the world. Since I am no longer able to make suggestions for the king, I can't
Take your seat. Zhongda, sit down!"
"Yuan... Sima Yi hesitated. He looked around at the generals and Cao Cao. He gritted his teeth and said, "How can I be so virtuous and capable as to dare to hold such a high position? Mr. Cheng, please don't embarrass me!"
Cheng Yu was furious when he heard this. He pushed the waiter beside him away and asked in a deep voice: "Sima Yi, do you have different intentions?"
"Sir, why did you say that?" Sima Yi was shocked. When Cheng Yu said this, he felt that the temperature in the hall had dropped a lot. The generals around him looked at him with cold eyes.
Even Wei Yan-Wenpin, who was standing behind him, was a little out of breath!
"If there are no different intentions, does it mean that the king is not worthy of your assistance?" Cheng Yu would not let Sima Yi go, so he asked another question that made Sima Yi sweat.
"Your Majesty is one of the few bright masters in the world. It is a great honor to serve under him. How can I say that I am unworthy of it? Mr. Cheng, please stop playing tricks on me!" I noticed that there was a cold light in Cao Cao's eyes.
Sima Yi quickly begged for mercy. He was in Cao's camp, and he didn't want to be killed by everyone's eyes.
"Since the king is the master of the world, Zhongda should take the first place!" Cheng Yu pointed to the seat with a smile of successful conspiracy on his face, which made Sima Yi quite unhappy.
Not willing to be tricked like this, Sima Yi smiled and asked: "Master Cheng, I really don't understand, what does being in the first place have to do with assisting the king?"
Cheng Yu did not answer, but asked with a smile: "Zhongda, do you know what the first one on the left represents?"
"This... Sima Yi was stunned and said: "This is the most noble position besides the king, symbolizing status and glory!"
"Wrong! This position represents unparalleled trust!" Cheng Yu raised his hand to Cao Cao and said with pride: "Everyone here, when it comes to military strategy, I am not as good as Gongda; when it comes to internal affairs, I am not as good as Wen Ruo. I can
Being higher than them is not only because I am older than them, but also because I am loyal to the king! Maybe you will say, who under the king is disloyal? But I want to say that my loyalty is definitely higher than theirs, because I
I will support the king unconditionally, even if the king wants to destroy the world! Zhongda, you are an all-rounder, but with your character, you are also prone to jealousy. I let you take the first place on the left because I want you to take over my loyalty and become the king.
An indispensable arm, I wonder if you would like it?"
"I... Sima Yi opened his mouth. He really didn't expect Cheng Yu to be waiting here. If he says he is willing, he will not be able to betray him again, otherwise he will be despised by everyone in the world. If he says he is not willing, death will be waiting for him.
There is no burial place, Cao Cao’s sword is not a vegetarian!
"What? You don't want to?" Cheng Yu gritted his teeth and looked at Sima Yi coldly. The expression on his face was even more sinister than when he came up with the "human breast" strategy!
"I...will...swallow the water," Sima Yi agreed with difficulty.
He recognized Shiwu Che as a hero, but he didn't want to die yet! Cheng Yu was just forcing him, but behind Cheng Yu stood Cao Cao, who was sharpening his sword!
"That's great!" Cheng Yu's face turned red, and he said with a smile: "Since you are willing to take over my place and continue to be loyal to the king, then make an oath!"
"Just follow what Duke Cheng said!" Sima Yi sighed helplessly. He stood up, closed his eyes, raised his right hand, stretched out three fingers, and shouted loudly: "Huang Tian is above, and the soil behind us can serve as a lesson. I, Sima Yi,
I will be loyal to King Cao Cao of Wei as long as I live. If I violate this oath, I will die by a random sword!"
"Okay!" Cheng Yu pointed to the first person on the left and yelled: "Zhongda, please take a seat!"
"Young masters, I won't be polite!" At this point, Sima Yi no longer refused. He sat at the top of the left column, as if he were the leader of all the counselors! But he was extremely unhappy in his heart, and he looked at Cheng Yu with a look in his eyes.
He secretly gritted his teeth in his heart and said: Old guy, if you dare to scheme against me, sooner or later you will die in an ugly way, and your whole family will die in an ugly way!
As people grow older, how could Cheng Yu not see the resentment in Sima Yi's eyes, but he didn't care, because he knew that his body couldn't resist for much longer. Death is like a lamp going out, and future generations will be blessed. Cheng Yu has already
How could he not look away when he was over sixty years old? If he had any regrets in his heart, it was that he could not see Cao Cao rule the world!
"Your Majesty, I have resigned!" Turning around and looking at Cao Cao, Cheng Yu's eyes showed a trace of care and warmth. This is not only the relationship between master and servant, but also the relationship between brothers. In ancient times, any wise king and holy lord would be around him.
There are two ministers who are like brothers, but no one may know it!
"Zhongde...Cao Cao suddenly felt a little uncomfortable in his heart, as if he was about to lose something. He stood up suddenly, as if he was reluctant to let Cheng Yu leave. But he stretched out his hand, but didn't know what to say, and could only look at Cheng Yu blankly.
His old face held back the tears in his eyes!
"Your Majesty, I'm just going back to recuperate, why do you have to act like a girl? Don't make people laugh!" Seeing Cao Cao's excited expression, Cheng Yu was also very moved. After more than 20 years together, he couldn't bear to leave Cao Cao, but he was old, sick, and died.
Who can avoid it? Cheng Yu rubbed his red eyes and showed a smile!
"Zhongde, go and rest first!" Knowing that Cheng Yu was in poor health, Cao Cao would not let him continue to work. Although the doctor had made a diagnosis, Cao Cao still hoped that he would get better!
"Your Majesty, I'm waiting for your good news!" Cheng Yu cupped his hands and walked out of the hall with the help of the waiter, but Cao Cao felt that he was walking further and further away. After opening his mouth, Cao Cao didn't stop him anymore.
he!
The hall fell into silence. Everyone was moved by Cheng Yu's loyalty. Only Sima Yi was moved on the face, but cursed secretly in his heart.
However, Sima Yi's attitude is not important. What is important is that Cao Cao remembers Cheng Yu's contribution! After being pressed for a long time, Cao Cao came back and said: "Everyone, Zhongde is weak and has gone back to recuperate. We can't waste too much time for him.
. Now Zhongda has arrived, and the Qin army is also approaching the city. Tell me, how should we resist the Qin army's attack?"
"Resist?" Sima Yi frowned and said, "Your Majesty, I'm new here. Could you please ask an adult to explain to me the situation of the battle?"
"Of course! Zitong, tell Zhongda the current situation!" He smiled and nodded. Although he was still a little wary of Sima Yi, with the oath, Cao Cao dared to use him with confidence. Jiang Ji carefully explained the situation of the battle.
Once again, Sima Yi suddenly fell into deep thought!
"Your Majesty, although the weapons of the Qin army are powerful, they are not invincible. I have a plan that may be able to postpone the crisis!" Sima Yi held his chin thoughtfully, but his words made everyone happy!
"Does Zhong have any other clever ideas? Come on!" Cao Cao was already out of breath from the Qin army's weapons. He was overjoyed to hear that Sima Yi had a countermeasure!
Sima Yi smiled and said: "It's actually very simple. It's just that you all want to perfectly solve the Qin army's equipment, so you ignore this method! Your Majesty can build a military stronghold outside the city and build a large stronghold at the four corners to echo. If
If the Qin army wants to continue attacking the city with weapons, it must be within a range of 400 steps. Our army's strongholds are connected into one piece, and the distance of 400 steps outside the city is included in the attack and defense range. Then, the Qin army's weapons can only
Attacking our army's stronghold will not harm the city. As long as the city is there, we can build as many strongholds as we want, right?"
"Zhongda is indeed a great talent!" Cao Cao was overjoyed when he heard this. As for the Qin army's attack on Dazhai, few of Cao's soldiers would die, so no one cared about it. The most important thing now is to block the Qin army's weapons!
Since it was Sima Yi's suggestion, he naturally carried it out. Outside Runan City, Cao Jun established five strongholds. Encircling the city, Cao Jun stationed 200,000 troops, led by Cao Ren, Cao Hong, Xiahou Dun and Xiahou Yuan. The southern stronghold was led by Wei Yan and Wenpin.
Defense. In the West Village, Yan Liang and Wen Chou were stationed. In the North Village, Lu Bu and Chen Gong did their part. In the East Village, due to the ban, Gao Shun guarded the road to Shouchun! - At that time, Runan City was like an iron barrel.
Liu Zhang's siege equipment can no longer reach the top of the city. Unless the strongholds guarding the four corners are removed, these siege equipment can only attack the military stronghold below the city!
"Wonderful!" Standing on the top of the city and looking at the surrounding military strongholds, Cao Cao beamed. The depression of the past few months seemed to be gone. Now, the Qin army's siege equipment could no longer pose a threat to Runan City, and he also
He was able to sleep peacefully. However, God seemed to have played a joke on him. Just when he was happiest, a basin of cold water drenched him all over!
"Your Majesty, Master Cheng is critically ill!" A junior high school officer rushed to the city and told Cao Cao a piece of news that made Cao Cao shiver!
"Zhongde?!" Cao Cao was just stunned and immediately ran down the city to Cheng Yu's bedroom. At this time, Cheng Yu was already dying. He went to the hall to plot against Sima Yi and had exhausted his last strength.
"Your Majesty, are you here?" As if he had a premonition, Cheng Yu opened his eyes slightly. He looked at Cao Cao with a sad face, but showed a bright smile!
"Zhongde, how are you? Nothing happens to you!" Holding Cheng Yu's withered hand, Cao Cao finally couldn't hold back the tears in his eyes.
"Your Majesty, you are a hero, how can you shed tears!" He stretched out his trembling hand and wiped away the tears on Cao Cao's face. Cheng Yu said with a smile: "If you are over fifty, it is not considered a day. I am nearly seventy years old, which is considered a long life."
.Even if I go today, there is no regret at all. It’s just a little regretful that I can’t watch the king rule the world!”
"Zhongde, you must get better. How can you not watch me rule the world? How can I not be with you when I rule the world?" Holding Cheng Yu's hand, Cao Cao burst into tears. Heroes are also human beings.
, also has feelings. Maybe Cao Cao is usually very cold, even a little heartless, but he still can't let go of his own people!
Cheng Yu said with a smile on his face: "Your Majesty, I really don't want to leave at this time, but I have no choice. God won't let me wait any longer! Now, I can leave with peace of mind! With Sima Yi's help, if
Even if you are defeated, it will be useless even if I am alive. However, if you are defeated, you must be careful of Sima Yi. When he swore, he played a trick. If you are gone, he will usurp the Cao family...
Seeing that Cheng Yu was dying after finishing speaking, Cao Cao yelled: "Zhongde, you can't leave me! As long as you live, I have the confidence to defeat Liu Zhang."
"Your Majesty, farewell..." Cheng Yu shook his head, tears fell from the corners of his eyes, and his hands hung down feebly.
"No..." Thinking of the miserable howl, Cao Cao could only hug Cheng Yu's body and cry loudly.