Plan to cut off the nine states

Tang Weitian was right. When he woke up, he was full of energy. Xu Chu thought about who to find to win over the general's old team. His previous idea was wrong. There was obedience, fear, and friendship among the generals, but there was no admiration. , even when facing the general, they lacked respect from the bottom of their hearts.

Xu Chu called Guo Shifeng and asked him, "How is Fei Zhen?"

Guo Shifeng was very surprised, "Master Fei... is fair and selfless, open-minded, outspoken and dares to give advice. He is a rare and honest minister. Using him to govern the world will ensure the longevity of the country. It is a pity that Emperor Tiancheng does not know people and never reuse Master Fei. When the time comes, The world is in chaos - there is no use for a stubborn minister like Master Fei. If King Wu asks me what I think, I can keep him for future effects, but he is useless now. "

"Mr. Guo spent a few days in the officers' and soldiers' camp. What impression did the soldiers have of Fei Zhen?"

"At that time, they were all Jizhou soldiers, and now they are Luozhou soldiers. In terms of impression, no one cares too much, but many people know about him. They know that when all the dignitaries in the eastern capital fled, Master Fei was left alone to guard the lonely city. Everyone admired him very much. He, but..." Guo Shifeng smiled, "I think he is a bit stupid. As for what Luozhou soldiers think of him, I don't know."

"This person is of great use." Xu Chu sighed, regretting that he had not thought of Fei Zhen earlier.

"Now? Haha, what can King Wu use him for? If you want to be humiliated in public, you can go to him."

Xu Chu laughed, and then said seriously: "If you don't have one or two ministers who can govern the world, who will believe that you have the ambition of the world?"

Guo Shifeng also smiled, "The King of Wu's vision is beyond my reach."

"Mr. Guo, please find Mr. Fei."

Guo Shifeng resigned and came back after a long time. He said in surprise: "Master Fei is not in the city. I asked many people and they all said they have never seen him."

"He is a civil servant and he is old. Can he still escape?" Xu Chu was also surprised. He thought that Fei Zhen was captured and he would be found as soon as he was found.

Guo Shifeng patted his forehead lightly, "I know where Mr. Fei has gone. He must have followed the Queen Mother. He is a stubborn person. He is ordered to protect the Queen Mother. He must be loyal to his duty and will never abandon the Queen Mother."

"Where is the Queen Mother? She assassinated the general and was not hacked to death by the rebels?"

"It seems not. It is said that she was taken away by Ning Baoguan. I don't know whether it is true or not. King Wu, wait a moment, I will ask again."

This time the inquiry was quick, Guo Shifeng came back after a while, "Sure enough, the officers and soldiers said that after the general was killed, the Lou family's descendants and guards panicked and wanted to find a general to make the decision. They did not dare to kill the Queen Mother immediately and become the general. Revenge. Just then, Ning Baoguan came and kidnapped the Queen Mother along with the Lou family's children and grandchildren. No one saw Fei Zhen, but I think he must have gone after the Queen Mother, or he might have been willing to be captured. "

Xu Chu sighed.

Guo Shifeng had already guessed King Wu's intention and stepped forward: "Is King Wu worried that the Luozhou soldiers will not be loyal?"

"A little bit."

"Why doesn't King Wu appoint a general as soon as possible?"

"I have a general, the general who came to the world to be in charge of the entire army."

Guo Shifeng smiled and said: "At this time and that time, the purpose of using the Golden Saint was to appease the descending army. The descending army fought hard with the officers and soldiers for a long time. If the descending army is at ease, the officers and soldiers will feel uneasy..."

Xu Chu knew what Guo Shifeng wanted to say, "There is no need to mention that matter again. First, who can be the commander-in-chief of Luozhou soldiers?"

"In my opinion, there is no one better than the King of Eastern Hunan."

"Mr. Guo's trick, but I don't quite understand it..."

"The king of Eastern Hunan has a high position and is the uncle of the Emperor of All Things. He is appointed as the commander-in-chief to show that the King of Wu has no intention of seeking revenge. This will bring peace of mind to the soldiers in Luozhou and at the same time appease the people of Yecheng, killing two birds with one stone."

"If the King of Eastern Hunan gains military power, the Luozhou soldiers will not belong to me."

"So you can't just appoint one person. The King of Xiangdong is just a name. It's the same as the King of Wu wants to use your master. A lower reputation can be compensated by a higher name. The real person in charge of the army needs to be the confidant of the King of Wu. "

Xu Chu thought for a while, nodded and said, "Good views, Mr. Guo."

"Since I have chosen to stay with King Wu, of course I must do my best to think about King Wu, and I will not dare to slack off or hide anything for myself."

Xu Chu had to admit that it made sense for Guo Shifeng to be appreciated after changing his family several times.

"I also intend to use veterans such as Cao and Guan, but they... are not very willing."

"Haha, leave this little matter to me. With my sharp tongue, I need to convince the two old generals to be willing to be used by King Wu today."

"Things are not that simple. General Cao was at odds with the general, and General Guan's family was killed by Wu soldiers..."

"Wang Wang, do you want to hear how I can persuade him?"

"I would like to hear the details." Xu Chu was indeed curious. He also considered himself a counselor and wanted to know why Guo Shifeng's eloquence was better than his own.

Guo Shifeng adjusted his clothes a little, cupped his hands and said, "Start with General Cao first?"

Xu Chu nodded.

Guo Shifeng moved his eyes and said to "Cao Shenxi": "Emperor Tiancheng jumped eastward, the nine states were divided, and there is no common master in the four seas. Why doesn't General Cao switch to the Ming Dynasty and make more achievements?"

This piece of persuasion was too ordinary. Xu Chu replied on behalf of "Cao Shenxi": "As a minister of Tiancheng, I cannot die with Tiancheng. I already feel guilty, how can I switch to others? I can't die for Tiancheng, but I can never help others. Destroy Tiancheng.”

Guo Shifeng handed over his hand, "General Cao's loyalty is admirable. But outsiders say that Tiancheng's death was not caused by the emperor's childhood, nor by the struggle for power in the high sect, but by the incompetence of the generals. Twenty years ago, Tiancheng took advantage of the weakness of the five kingdoms to control the world in one fell swoop. At this time, the situation was not human. Twenty years later, Tiancheng's generals showed their true colors. Without it, the changing times would not be able to resist the human power. "

Xu Chu smiled and said, "Neither General Cao nor General Guan will accept such words."

"But the fact is that the officers and soldiers have changed, but the generals are still the same generals as before. Why is it that the five kingdoms were destroyed so easily and the rebels were defeated in repeated battles?"

"As time goes by, Tiancheng maintains peace, and the arrogant soldiers become lazy. Also, in General Cao's view, the first to do bad things is the Liang and Lan families, and the second is the general."

"In this case, why doesn't General Cao stand up and prove the rumors wrong? King Wu doesn't want you to fight against Tiancheng. He only wants you to quell the rebellion between Qin and Han. If you can win in one battle, everyone will naturally change their words and say that Tiancheng is dead. It has nothing to do with General Cao.”

Xu Chu nodded.

Guo Shifeng added: "The so-called reputation can only be determined by coffin sealing. It is a pity that the great general's great reputation was ruined in one day and could not be reversed after his death. General Cao was defeated and captured, and he governed the Eastern Capital for the rebels. His great reputation has long been gone, so he is only lucky. Although he still has a few years to live, it would be unwise for General Cao to seek retirement without benefiting himself or the world..."

"No need to say more." Xu Chu said with a smile, already sixty-seven percent convinced in his heart, "What about General Guan? He is in poor health and his family was killed by Wu soldiers. He is already heartbroken."

Guo Shifeng once again raised his hand, saluted "Guan Changling", pondered for a moment, and said to King Wu: "All members of General Guan's family are dead?"

"It's just the second daughter-in-law and others who stayed in the city. The eldest daughter-in-law and her grandson escaped. The two sons... I didn't ask."

"Okay, that's enough." Guo Shifeng saluted again, and then said to "Guan Changling": "Children and grandchildren are a burden. General Guan is now light-hearted. Congratulations."

"Haha, even if General Guan is seriously ill, he will still jump up and beat you. Besides, he at least has a grandson living outside."

"It would be great if General Guan is willing to stand up." Guo Shifeng turned his gaze back to the deserted place, "Although General Guan is well-known, he is not a noble family. His descendants are living in exile, can he rely on him? The Jiangdong Emperor has too much time to take care of himself, Liang and Lan are monopolizing power, and Ji The states of Jing and Jing are in charge of their own affairs, and Zhang and Xi are in charge. Can the generals and tigers be supported? "

"It's hard to say." Xu Chu replied for Guan Changling.

"So children and grandchildren are a drag. Doesn't General Guan want to turn 'unspeakable' into 'inevitable'? Now King Xiangdong will be the military leader of Luozhou, and General Cao will volunteer as his deputy to jointly lead the troops to the west to wipe out the Qin and Han rebels. General Guan only needs to follow the army to make conditions for his children and grandchildren, and the King of Wu will agree to them."

"Yes, I will agree." Xu Chu nodded.

Guo Shifeng raised his hand to King Wu, "What does King Wu think?"

"You can... give it a try." Xu Chu was actually eighty-nine percent confident.

"I'm going to persuade the second general, but King Xiangdong wants King Wu to come forward in person. King Wu also has to decide as soon as possible which of his confidants will be in charge of Luozhou's military generals."

"I have met almost everyone around me, Mr. Guo. Do you have any recommendations?"

Guo Shifeng smiled and said: "If I recommend it, King Wu will definitely think that I have selfish motives and that I have been bribed by others and harmed them. It is better not to say anything."

"I know Mr. Guo wants to recommend Prince Liang, but I just want to hear your reasons."

Guo Shifeng looked slightly embarrassed, "King Wu doesn't think I was bribed by King Liang?"

"With Mr. Guo's talent, he should be 'bought'. With Mr. Guo's wisdom, he will never be 'bought' for no reason. He must really feel that this person is worth recommending."

"Haha." Guo Shifeng laughed, and there was no longer any embarrassment on his face. "It feels like a breath of fresh air to advise King Wu. I want to recommend King Liang for no other reason. King Liang has the heart to be independent, but he has no ability to stand on his own. If you go to quell the chaos, you must try your best to win over the Luozhou soldiers, but it is not easy. With a little arrangement, the King of Wu can gain his strength without being harmed. "

"It is indeed a good reason. Mr. Guo, please go and persuade General Cao and Guan to take charge of the army. I want to think about it again."

Guo Shifeng resigned as soon as he saw the opportunity, and said goodbye with brisk steps, believing that he had gained the trust of King Wu.

Xu Chu did trust Guo Shifeng, at least his eloquence, and was even a little envious. The counselor could talk about anything, and Xu Chu could think of many of Guo Shifeng's words, but it was not suitable for him to say them as the king of Wu.

After all, the King of Xiangdong is the King of Xiangdong. He cannot be invited and needs to visit.

Even if King Wu came to visit him in person, King Xiangdong didn't want to see him. Who would have expected that King Wu's joke would come true. King Xiangdong returned to his home and stayed in a room. There were all strange soldiers outside the door.

But he had to meet the King of Wu because he was not in charge of the door.

King Xiangdong stood up in embarrassment and sighed: "Sun Yalu mistook me."

Xu Chu ordered the guards to stay outside the door and said with a smile: "If Mr. Sun hadn't brought His Highness to the Eastern Capital, I would have died on the way."

The eastern capital was not close to Yecheng, so it was impossible for the King of Eastern Hunan to get rid of the pursuers behind him, so he had no choice but to ask the King of Wu for help. He sighed again, "What does the King of Wu plan to do with me?"

"I would like to ask His Highness to serve as the commander-in-chief of the Luozhou Army and take charge of the army on behalf of the general."

King Xiangdong was stunned, and then said after a long while: "Are you kidding?"

"no."

King Xiangdong thought for a while and shook his head, "This time I will listen to my daughter."

"Princess did you expect that I would ask King Xiangdong to command the army?"

"That's not the case, but she said that if you assist someone as a counselor, you will be a strong enemy, and the Jizhou army needs to take shelter temporarily. If you claim to be the king, you will definitely give up halfway, and there is no need to worry. So I can't lead the army for you."

Xu Chu was furious, and he wanted to send troops to Yecheng immediately to pull Princess Huanyan out and prove to her in person that he would not give up halfway.