"Shouldn't we attack the enemy general if he is released privately?"
Huang Yueying advised: "My lord, Zhao Yun has been rescued by Ma Yunlu. Letting go of Ma Yunlu, a three-legged cat, is really no big deal."
"If Zhao Yun is let go, twenty military staffs will not be able to do anything. No matter how trivial Ma Yunlu is, he is still an enemy general."
"There is no need to persuade everyone. Yinping thanks you all." Guan Yinping bowed to Liu Zhang and said, "My lord, it was Yinping who let the enemy general secretly and was willing to be punished."
"Even if you are punished, you don't need twenty military sticks." Gao Pei looked at Guan Yinping and tsked: "Such a pretty girl, if twenty military sticks are used, her beautiful little butt will not bloom."
"What are you talking about?" Lei Tong glared at Gao Pei.
"Since you are a general, there is no distinction between men and women. If you drag him down and beat him, you can't lose even a stick."
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Under the cover of Zhao Yun, the remnants of the Liang army retreated into Qinchuan. Zhuge Liang no longer dared to abandon the Qinchuan barrier and relied on the dangerous terrain to strictly deploy Qinchuan defense.
In the battle of Jieting, the Liang army retreated in time at the main entrance of the Fifth Road and killed more than 30,000 people in direct combat. They were captured and escaped by the Sichuan army in pursuit, and more than 90,000 people were killed. Less than 40,000 people were left to guard Qinchuan.
The Sichuan army had 150,000 soldiers at the front.
The Liang army is gone.
The Battle of Weishui, the Battle of Jingshui, and the Battle of Jieting. After the three battles, the enemy was killed by 1,000 and 800 were lost. The Sichuan army was reduced by half. A large number of lightly and seriously injured soldiers were sent back to Tianshui, prisoners were reorganized, and the entire army went into rest.
Qinchuan is a dangerous place, easy to defend but difficult to attack. Fifteen thousand Sichuan troops set up camp at the Qinchuan crossing to confront the Liang army.
Shicheng, since Liu Bei occupied Guanzhong and Xiliang, Chang'an and Wuwei have become two prefectures. However, Shicheng has been in operation for two years and is the place where Liu Bei made his fortune in Yongliang. It has begun to take shape, and Liu Bei has not given up its status as a governor.
Liu Bei held a letter in his hand and read the words on it line by line. His face was cloudy and his fingers were clawed. He inadvertently tore off a piece of the letter paper, revealing a striking gap on the side of the letter paper.
Liu Feng, the adopted son who passed by Jingzhou, was beating Liu Bei's back. He glanced sideways at part of the letter and roughly understood the content on it. He put his head around and asked, "Father, what is written on it?"
"Kong Ming lost." Liu Bei spat out four words mixed with turbid air, his eyes flashed with anger, and he pressed the letter firmly on the table with his palms.
The letter is Zhuge Liang's apology letter to Liu Bei for his defeat at Jieting. He requested that he be dismissed from the post of military advisor and be fined two years' salary, etc.
"Zhuge Liang was defeated? Oh my god." Liu Feng exclaimed, and then said: "I'm just talking about this guy. He usually talks big words. In fact, Zhuge Liang's little ability can be used to deal with the unpopular warlords in Guanzhong, but he can't deal with Han Sui.
He also let Han Sui run away. Zhuge Liang still lacks some skills to deal with a cunning and violent master like Liu Zhang."
"Well?" Liu Bei seemed to have recovered from his anger and glanced sideways at Liu Feng: "Kong Ming can't deal with Liu Zhang, can you?"
"How dare I. How dare I, but Zhuge Liang really doesn't have much ability. Just because the kid can't do it, it doesn't mean he can do it."
"Forget it. The defeat at Kongming Street Pavilion was not due to strategy. Huang Yueying, who was already crazy, suddenly returned to normal. She was prepared as unprepared. It's not surprising that she failed. It's just..."
Liu Bei clenched his fists and squeezed out his words with a chill from between his teeth: "I had an army of three hundred thousand, three hundred thousand. After the two battles at Weishui and Jieting, there were only forty thousand left. Forty thousand, now we are facing Liu Zhang."
How can the butcher's 150,000 troops fight against the enemy? Even if Liu Zhang is defeated, I, Yongliang, will be unable to recover. Kong Ming has mistaken me."
Liu Bei's heart was bleeding. The land of Liangzhou and Sanqin had always produced strong armies, but Liangzhou's population was originally small. The so-called 300,000 cavalrymen in Liangzhou were almost the same as those in Xianbei, the Xiongnu. Every household had a small population.
Guanzhong used to be densely populated, but after the move from Dong Zhuo to Chang'an, there was constant turmoil. By the time of Li Jue and Guo Si, the people were in dire straits, not to mention the dozens of warlords who followed. The rich land of Guanzhong was plowed over and over again, and most of the people died.
Due to the war, the rest either fled to the Central Plains or went south to Jingyi. Ten houses were empty.
With such a small population under his control and the loss of more than 200,000 troops, Liu Bei could not bear the pain.
"I think that I, Liu Bei, started from scratch, resisted the Yellow Turbans, fought against Dong in Hulao Pass, lived in exile, endured many hardships, and dedicated himself to achieving great things. Why is God so unfair to me?"
Liu Bei let out a long sigh, feeling a little desolate and mixed with resentment. He didn't know whether it was towards God or towards the defeated Zhuge Liang.
Liu Feng probed his head and said: "That's right, father, you have managed to save this family fortune, but you can't let it be destroyed by Zhuge Liang. Although Zhuge Liang was defeated by Huang Yueying's surprise, it was not because of his arrogance that he seemed to be the only one in the world.
The smartest person, if he was cautious in everything, how would he be today?"
"Kong Ming wholeheartedly thinks about our army. Feng'er, don't talk behind your back. If you have any suggestions, just tell me."
"Father, the child is only thinking about his father. No matter whether Zhuge Liang is defeated by arrogance or for other reasons, people cannot hang themselves on a tree. The father should send someone to accompany the army to dissuade Zhuge Liang when he is arrogant. In this way, the people in the Weishui Street Pavilion
If you fail, you won’t make the same mistake again.”
"Who do you think is more suitable to go?" Liu Bei thought for a while and asked.
"Pang Tong." Liu Feng said without thinking.
"Shi Yuan? His injury should be healed." Liu Bei frowned and thought for a moment: "Shi Yuan's talents are not inferior to Kong Ming's, but his actions are quite low-key. Well, it seems appropriate."
"It couldn't be more appropriate. Mr. Pang Tong keeps a low profile. That's because Zhuge Liang is arbitrary and authoritarian, and Mr. Pang Tong has to retreat. This is a sign of having an overall view. It's a pity that such a wise and sensible person is not used."
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Pang Tong took Jiang Yin to Qinchuan, and Liu Feng saw them off ten miles away. He raised his wine glass to Pang Tong in the pavilion and said: "Sir, Zhuge Liang relied on his talent and arrogance, and misled his army and his master. Mr. Zhuge Liang is a talented man, modest and prudent, and he will be able to turn the tide."
As he spoke, Liu Feng leaned forward and whispered in Pang Tong's ear: "Sir, Zhuge Liang was defeated at Jieting. This is the best time to strip him of his power. Sir, gather your troops in front and Feng mediates behind to control the world."
Liu Feng was the adopted son of Liu Bei. After Liu Bei captured Chang'an, in order to stabilize his rule, he married a woman from the wealthy Yang family. Mrs. Yang was born with a prosperous husband and gave birth to a child earlier than Mrs. Gan's wife, Mrs. Mi, who was named Liu Chan.
The birth of Liu Chan suddenly aggravated Liu Feng's crisis. How could an adopted son be as competitive as his parents and children? If Liu Bei died in the future and his parents and children succeeded him, he might become a thorn in his side.
Liu Feng had to find a way out, but Zhuge Liang was obviously a blockhead. It was impossible for him to persuade him to support him, so he had to cultivate his own power.
Liu Feng valued Pang Tong, who had always been low-key. Only Feng Chu, who was as famous as Wolong, could decentralize power from Zhuge Liang. As long as Pang Tong supported him, he could expand his strength.
"Don't worry, young master, Kong Ming is a great talent, far superior to Pang Tong, but Pang Tong will do his best. As long as it doesn't hinder Kong Ming, he will be worthy of the Lord's kindness."
"Okay, with these words from Mr. Liu Feng, Liu Feng can rest assured and do it."
"Dry."
"Sir, go slow."
"Young Master, please stay."
Pang Tong and Jiang Yin said goodbye to Liu Feng. Jiang Yin said to Pang Tong: "Sir, isn't it good for us to get involved in the dispute over Liu Bei's heirs like this? This goes against your usual style."
After Pang Tong was burned, his face had been disfigured, his hair was sparse, and his beard could not grow. At this time, he still touched his scarred chin and smiled.
"Jiang Yin, you can't accept death in everything. One principle cannot be applied to everything. We should act cautiously. If you don't stand out in anything, you won't be too sharp. If you attract attention, you know, dancing around will easily reveal your tail.
But if we get involved in the dispute between Liu Bei's heirs, what will Liu Bei and Zhuge Liang think? Maybe they will think that I, Pang Tong, don't know how to be a minister, or maybe I, Pang Tong, don't have the knowledge or vision to see Liu Feng, who is so narrow-minded and has no ambition.
Guy.
But they will definitely think that I, Pang Tong, am totally determined to follow Liu Bei to conquer the world, is that right?"
"Sir, you are really tall." Jiang Yin frowned and thought for a moment, suddenly realized, and thought: "Sir, the Lord of Shu is heading north. Now that the two armies are fighting, shouldn't we do something?"
"You must be careful." Pang Tong said seriously: "We must not be careless at any time, even if the Lord of Shu is right in front of us, we must look like Liu Bei's loyal ministers.
Zhuge Liang's eyes have a demonic aura. They can discern the secrets of heaven and earth, and they can see through the derangements of people's hearts. Not to mention you, even if I make some small moves, it will be difficult to hide them from him. After we go to Qinchuan, we don't have to do anything.
.
Whatever Zhuge Liang tells us, we will do it. We must not communicate with Shu. If Shu attacks in a small scale, we must not secretly help but resist with all our strength.
Jiang Yin, remember, when facing Zhuge Liang, if you don't take action, if you do, you will pierce his heart and make it impossible for him to stand up, do you understand?"
"Students understand."
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Liu Zhang walked into Guan Yinping's tent. Guan Yinping was lying on the bed motionless, holding a scimitar in both hands and making random gestures on the ground, bored.
"Does it still hurt?"
When Liu Zhang's voice came, Guan Yinping was startled and was about to stand up to pay his respects. Liu Zhang quickly stepped forward and held him down.
"Yinping, I gave you twenty military sticks, do you blame me?" Liu Zhang sat on the small stool in front of Guan Yinping's head.
"No, I released my sister privately. When I released her, I already knew that I would be punished. You are the master. If you don't punish me, the reward and punishment will be unclear."
"Do you know why I ordered you to be beaten?"
"Isn't it because of my sister?"
Liu Zhang shook his head, and Guan Yinping looked at Liu Zhang in confusion with a pretty face.
Liu Zhang said seriously: "Yinping, have you thought about your situation? You are Guan Yu's daughter. You have many familiar people in Liu Bei's army. Are you just Ma Yunlu?"
Guan Yinping's color changed instantly. Liu Zhang's words touched her heart. Ever since the expedition to Yongliang, she had been worried, afraid of meeting old friends, and even more afraid of encountering Guan Ping, Guan Xing, Guan Suo and Guan Yu.
He didn't dare to think about it, and he deliberately avoided it before it happened, but Guan Yinping knew that he couldn't avoid it in the end.
During the Battle of the Weishui River, when facing Zhang Fei, he struggled in his heart and kept reminding himself of his identity as a general of the Sichuan Army. But when facing Guan Yu and his brothers, could he still do this?
The tip of the scimitar gently scratched the stone ground. Guan Yinping bit her lip tightly, lowered her head and remained silent.
"Yinping." Liu Zhang said softly: "Those twenty military staffs, I am telling you that military law is merciless. Ma Yunlu's incident is just the beginning. If you let others go at critical moments in the war in the future, I will not be able to protect you.
You are the kindest girl I have ever seen. You truly care about the people. You will feel sorry for the people when they are harmed. A girl like you is not suitable to live in troubled times, let alone be a general in troubled times.
Although I have made you a general and fulfilled your wish, you are afraid of seeing your old friend in trouble, and I am also afraid of being in trouble when you violate military law, do you know?"
"Lord..." Guan Yinping really didn't expect Liu Zhang to think so much about him at that time. She thought Liu Zhang was just selfless and she didn't blame him. How dare you take it.
But Liu Zhang did it to prevent her from making bigger mistakes in the future.
Guan Yinping felt a little moved in her heart. She raised her head and looked at Liu Zhang with clear eyes: "My lord, don't worry. I will know my identity in the future. If, if I really make an unforgivable mistake, my lord, please kill me."
If you leave me, there will never be a single complaint on the screen."
"Yinping." Liu Zhang sighed and said, "I came to see you not because you are my general. Have you forgotten our agreement? You said you would monitor me, Liu Zhang, for the rest of my life. Let me, Liu Zhang, for the rest of my life,
Regardless of hardships, happiness, glory, or adversity, never forget your original intention.
Every drop of blood I have paid today, whether of the soldiers, the people, or myself, is for the people. If I forget, you will use this scimitar to admonish me."
Liu Zhang took the scimitar from Guan Yinping's hand and said: "Yinping, I took you to the northern expedition because the Liang army's cavalry was too powerful. The swordsman under your command is a restrained force of the cavalry. In order to increase the chance of victory, I had to take you with me.
But now that the Liang army has been defeated and Yueying has recovered her health, there is a huge disparity in strength between the Liang army and our Sichuan army, and we are sure of victory. You can go back to Chengdu."
"Lord, do you want to drive me away?" Guan Yinping suddenly got up from the bed, feeling a pain in his buttocks, and threw himself down again.
"Can you face your father's death?" Liu Zhang said in silence for a long time, and Guan Yinping was stunned for a moment.
Liu Zhang let out a sigh of relief: "Your father is unparalleled in his loyalty. Back then, Cao Cao gave him a red rabbit, a BMW, a beautiful Diao Chan, gold and silver jewelry, and granted him titles. The prime minister treated him with great courtesy and shared all the good things with him.
There is no blame for killing six generals in five levels.
The favor is unparalleled and the courtesy is unprecedented, but as soon as your father heard that Liu Bei was in Hebei, he immediately abandoned all congeniality. Do you think a person like your father would seek refuge with me?"
Guan Yinping was silent.
"Guan Yu has a thousand-mile red rabbit horse on his crotch, and a green dragon and moon knife in his hand. He is invincible. He cannot surrender to me. He is a serious problem for our Sichuan army. If he encounters it, I will not show any mercy. I will kill him quickly. Yinping, can you face it?