Volume IV Enthronement Chapter 10 Statecraft
Adou's enthronement in the fourth volume of the tenth chapter of statecraft
Dou didn't expect it. β The UC e-book Chinese website was updated quickly, and when it was complete β , he turned a page of "Lu Gong's Secret Record". It turned out to be a wooden cow and a horse.
This wooden ox and flowing horse are for the Central Plains. The effect may only be mediocre. But for Bashu. The effect of the wooden ox and the horse is not a big one.
Shu Road is difficult. Therefore, if the Shu army wants to get out of Shu. Grain and grass are a big problem. Bashu is rich in resources. People often say that Shu is the land of Longxing, but if these resources do not come out, it is equivalent to nothing. Before the Three Kingdoms. It was after the Qin State captured Ba. Only then did the national strength begin to be greatly enhanced. And Liu Bei, the ancestor of the Han Dynasty, also stayed in Bashu for several years. Sufficient capital has been accumulated. and then out of Bashu to win the world.
But there's a premise to all of this. It's Longdi.
There is a saying called Shu Wanglong. This refers to the vast territory west of Hangu Pass. Attacked by Hanzhong. There are many paths. Including the slope valley, the meridian valley, the Qishan Sanguan. But these roads all share a common characteristic. It is very inconvenient to transport grain and grass.
So Zhuge Liang according to Lu's idea. The wooden ox and the flowing horse were invented. Transport of grain and grass. And now the drawings of this wooden ox and flowing horse in Adou's hands. Although it is not as good as Zhuge Liang's later invention. But it's also much better than any other mode of transportation today.
Adou then flipped backwards. A wide variety of different tools are all over it. There are civilian ones. There are also military ones. Those civilian water mills and waterwheels and the like. Adou has also seen it. But those siege engines. Adou is unheard of.
This siege weapon in the "Secret Record of Lu Gong". All of them were divided in great detail, and Adou could see it. Many siege weapons must be used in conjunction with each other. Arguably. How to combine the siege weapons in "Lu Gong's Secret Record". A three-dimensional offensive will be formed. It's hard to guard against.
"Little friend. Don't look at it. Let's come and sit down. This old bald man has something to ask you! Tong Yuan's voice came.
Adou looked up. It was found that Tong Yuan and the three of them were already sitting in the pavilion. Now there is another position in the pavilion, Tong Chong is facing that position one. Motioned for Adou to come and sit down.
Adou hurriedly put away the "Lu Gong Secret Record". In the past, he sat next to Tong Yuan. Next to him, Wang Yue opened his mouth and asked, "I think your swordsmanship should be a Taoist swordsmanship!" β
Adou nodded. And Wang Yue looked at Zuo Ci next to him meaningfully. Zuo Ci immediately shook his head. opened his mouth and said: "Don't look at the poor road, the poor road has never seen this sword technique." β
"Zuo Ci. This world is a Taoist priest. And you don't know the ground? Hugh will hide it from me! β
Zuo Ci shook his head again: "Tao never lies. Although the poor road knows a little about the celestial phenomena. But not everything is known. Something like that. You should ask this little friend who is. β
"Doll. I ask you. Who is the master. Is it a Taoist priest? Wang Yue asked with a big grin.
"Yes, the master of the younger generation is indeed a man of the Tao. However, it is inconvenient to disclose his life. Adou said.
Wang Yue had to ask again. But he heard Tong Yuan next to him relieve the siege and say, "Okay." Old bald. There are many talented people in this world! People want to say. Don't embarrass this little friend. β
"Humph!" Wang Yue snorted coldly. No more talking.
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Yingchuan.
After a rain. The weather is getting warmer. At noon. You can already see a little water flowing through the mountains. There are also a few grains of sparkling crushed ice in the warm sun. Glowing with colorful light
Although the plant has not yet germinated. But those animals that are gradually awake in hibernation. It has brought a touch of vitality to the land of China.
The sun shines on the earth. The ground is set off in gold. It's in the midst of this gold. There was a deep green ocean, and when you walked in, you realized that it was a large pine forest.
A small squirrel poked its head out of a tree hole. Looking out curiously, everything was not going to be fast. The squirrel heard a distant "da-da-da" sound, and the little squirrel panicked. Hurried into the hollow of the tree.
A few fast horses passed by in front of the pine trees. Brought up a speck of dust. Head straight to the inside of the pine forest. Finally, we came to a large house in the middle of the pine forest.
There is a large open space in front of the house. It's all bluestone paved floors. Vermilion gate above. The nails made of brass casting are polished. In front of the door. There are two rows of weapon racks. There are seventeen kinds of weapons on it. Except for the sword. And next to the weapon rack. There are also a few spare weapon racks.
Sima got off his horse. Got to the door. I just wanted to send someone up to call the door. But suddenly something came to mind. So he looked back at some of his men. It was found that these people were all carrying waist knives. So Sima Yi opened his mouth and said, "A few of you." Remove all the knives. Put it on this side of the armory rack. β
Several people immediately removed their sabers. Put it on the armory rack. And one of them came to Sima Yi's approach. He asked, "My lord." This sword at your waist. Do you want to take it off for you? β
Sima smiled: "Yes." The owner of this house has the most ancient temper. No one is allowed to bring weapons in. But there is one exception. It's a sword! Whoever bears a sword. You don't need to unload your weapon. So you see. There are all kinds of weapons on this weapon rack. There is just no sword. β
Right now. The door opened suddenly. Out of it came a middle-aged man with slightly dark skin. The middle-aged man is nearly eight feet tall. Some are on the skinny side. The two mustaches on his mouth are slightly upturned. With a long sword at his waist.
This dark-skinned middle-aged man saw Sima Yi after that. Immediately greeted him. smiled at Sima Yi: "It turned out that Zhongda was here." Come in! β
Sima Yi bowed to the middle-aged man. Said very respectfully: "I've seen senior brother." β
"Alright. What do we both need all this red tape for? Come on in! The middle-aged man pulled Sima Yi and walked inside.
"Senior brother. I don't know how to learn from his old man
Sima asked
"The master went out a few days ago. He said he was going to get together with a few old friends. It seems that I went to some kind of Tongbai Mountain......" the middle-aged man replied.
The two of them walked to the front of the hall, only to see three more people coming out of the hall. The one on the far left is wearing a brocade robe. The hair is very long. Just draped over your shoulders. The corners of his mouth are slightly upturned. A sullen look. The man nodded slightly at Sima. Count as saying hello.
The two on the right are twins. The two of them look exactly the same, and they are not tall. Dark skin. And the body is also very thin. It's just a gleam in his eyes.
These three people plus the middle-aged man who opened the land before. is Wang Yue's four sons. And this big mansion in the pine forest. Naturally, it is Wang Yue's home.
The first to open the door was called Wang Qiong, the oldest; And the sullen man with long hair and brocade robe is called Wang Chao. is a fellow villager with this Wang Qiong; The twins are named Wang Kai. One is named Wang Peng. These four people are all the righteous sons of Wang Yue. It is said that it has arrived at the true biography of Wang Yuedi.
Sima Yi used to come here when he was young. I hope to worship under Wang Yuemen. However, Wang Yue saw that Sima's qualifications were mediocre. And the utilitarian heart is too heavy. I didn't want to accept Sima Yi as an apprentice. But Sima Yi's family background is prominent, and he looks at the ground of Sima's family. Wang Yue still accepted Sima Yi as a registered disciple. So Sima Yi called the four senior brothers in front of him. It is precisely because Sima is very familiar with Wang Yue and his disciples. At that time, Wang Yue was recommended to Cao Cao to hunt down Adou.
After a few people took their seats in the hall. Senior Brother Wang Qiong was the first to ask, "Zhongda." You are now a senior official under the account of King Wei. said that the army of King Wei was still in Jingzhou. How did you run back to Yingchuan? β
The senior brother laughed. In fact, this time I came here on the orders of His Royal Highness King Wei. There are requests for the master and the senior brothers. Sima said modestly.
"Our senior brother is still polite. If there is something, you can say it! β
I saw Sima Yi take out a document from his arms and hand it over with a portrait of Adoudi. At the same time, he said: "His Royal Highness King Wei hopes that the master will go out of the mountain. Capture this person. If you can't catch it. Killable! Since the master is not there. This matter is still annoying, and you brothers come out. β
"Liu Chan!" Wang Qiong pursed her lips: "Zhongda." We can't agree to this matter, Liu Chan is the son of Liu Bei, and he is far away in Chengdu. Even if we have the ability to reach the sky, it is impossible for us to take Liu Chan's life in the heavily guarded Hanzhong Mansion in the capital. And even if I succeed, I won't be able to come back! β
Next to him, Wang Kai interjected: "Zhongda." What the elder brother said is. Even if there is an internal response in this Hanzhong royal palace. This matter is also extremely difficult. Don't do it! β
"Hehehe. Several divisions misunderstood. This Liu Chan is not in Chengdu. If I expected it to be good. This Liu Chan should be in the vicinity of Nanyang, which is Runan. β
"Jingzhou? Runan? Zhongda. What the hell is going on? β
"Here's how it happened...... Sima Yi explained what happened to the four brothers of the Wang family. Only then did the four of them come to their senses. No wonder Sima Yi would find his own people. It turns out that this Liu Chan is also a ranger. The people who face this. If you want to run. The regular army really didn't necessarily be able to catch him.
Many of them in the Three Kingdoms era were mostly rangers. It's like Guan Yu at the beginning. Killed someone in his hometown. It is also a wandering river. At that time, Guan Yu's wanted notices were also flying all over the sky. Guan Yu is still alive and well. What's more, Adoudi's experience in rivers and lakes is still above Guan Yu. By virtue of the government. It's really hard to be able to catch Adou. It's like Chen Gong grabbed Cao Cao's one. It is purely that Cao Cao has no experience and consciousness as a fugitive. was caught by Chen Gong.
The four brothers of the Wang family thought about it. They looked at each other a few times. In the end, it was the boss Wang Qiong who said: "Since this is the case. Then the four of us will help you walk. β
"Thank you four senior brothers!" Sima Yi said. He pulled out another piece of paperwork from his bosom. Hand it over. He said, "Four senior brothers. This is written by His Royal Highness the King of Wei. There is also the large seal of His Royal Highness King Wei on it. The four senior brothers can rely on this to ask the local government to cooperate. β
In the middle of nowhere. It's not easy to find someone. However, if there is the cooperation of the government, it will be different. At least with the cooperation of the government. I can get to the approximate location of Adou. It's much easier to find again.
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All.
Jia Xu came to Cao Jin. opened his mouth and said, "His Royal Highness the Crown Prince." There is already news from Wang Chang's side. It has been verified. That Caiyang County ordered Li Dong to indeed have a private iron mine. The weapon colluded with that Wei Wei. This Cai Yang ordered Li Dong to be arrested. has been killed on the spot. β
Cao nodded. Like this, Wei Sarcasm finally cleaned himself up. Cao also had one less thing on his mind. Wang did a good job. Didn't live up to their expectations.
"His Royal Highness the Prince. Wang Chang also sent back an important piece of news, that is, Zai Caiyang found a trace of Liu Chan! β
"Liu Chan?" Cao Li took out the map. Placed on the table. Cai Yang's location was quickly found. frowned and said, "It's Cai Yang." It was Liu Chan who went all the way to the east. Extrapolated from time. Liu Chan should be about to enter Yu'. If he goes north. It should be near Wancheng now. β
Cao lowered his head and thought for a while before speaking, "Immediately order Xiahou Ba to take people to Runan to stand by." Once Liu Chan's whereabouts are discovered. Hunt for it now. Summoned Guan Gu Guan Wu Guan Hu Prison Guan Heyang. Anyone under the age of 20. No exit! β
Cao's order. and so on, the division was blocked. These passes are the first three checkpoints, which are the only way for Sili to go to Yongzhou, and two are the roads from Sili to Yanzhou. That's what Cao did. Even Adou went north to Nanyang. I can't get out of the Sili area.
After Jia Xu left. From the back hall came a man in a short robe. knelt in front of Cao.
Cao looked at the man. opened his mouth and said: "Has there been any change on the fourth child's side recently?" β
"Hui Tai
Childe drinks all day long. There was no change. β
Cao nodded. I only heard the short-robed man continue: "I just received a secret report from Lord Sima, and he has already said that the four sons of Wang Yuedi will go to chase Liu Chan. β
"Good. Tell this to Beren at once. Let him keep an eye on the whereabouts of Wang Yue's righteous sons at any time! Cao said.
Cao's mouth is in Xiahou Shang. Xiahou Shang is a native of Cao Qiandi. So take the credit of Liu Chan. Cao Zi hoped that his own people would take it.
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These days. Adou has been staying on Mount Tongbai. Talking about martial arts with Tong Yuan and the four people. Hungry for their own food in the Huai Temple. I was thirsty, and there was spring water on this mountain. When you are tired, go to the Huai Temple to lie down for a while.
The four of them are all martial arts masters. In the past few days, Adoujue's understanding of martial arts has been updated again.
Among the three of Tong Yuan, Zuoci and Wang Yue. Tong Yuandi is the oldest. It's over 100 years old. Although Tong Yuan is from Xiangyang. But lived in the north for decades. They are very familiar with the Xianbei Qiang people and tribes in the north. So Tong Yuan has a kind of arrogant habit of a grassland person.
And Wang Yue, although he looks rough on the outside, when he interacts, he finds that Wang is a polite person, whether it is behavior or conversation. All with the air of a scribe. Wang Yuecong was the emperor's teacher. Even if you teach martial arts, you won't be a big boss.
Among the three. Adou's most incomprehensible thing is Zuo Ci.
Zuo Ci's feeling to Adou is not just unfathomable. - Talking to Zuo Ci. Adou would always involuntarily flash Zhuge Liangdi's figure in his mind. This Zuo Ci. It's like an enhanced version of Zhuge Liang.
Astronomy, geography, medicine, mathematics, poetry, poetry, alchemy, and health preservation are divination. None of them can live in Zuo Ci. Zuo Ci gives people the impression that he is a jack of all trades.
Late at night. A Dou Tong Yuan and Wang Yue sat in the small pavilion. In the middle of the pavilion is a small charcoal stove. A jug of wine was boiling on the stove. It's steaming. The smell of wine is thick and wafting. Got into the noses of several people. It's refreshing. Adou felt it. Haven't drunk it yet. It's a little intoxicated.
On a high slope in the distance, Zuo Ci stood on it. Look up at the sky. In Zuo Ci's left hand. Hold a quick parchment. In his right hand, he holds a pen. Zuo Ci would bow his head from time to time. Draw two strokes on parchment.
"Two seniors. The wine has been cooked. I'll call Zuo Ci's seniors to come over! Adou said.
"No need. This bull's nose is watching the sky. At this time, he disliked it the most when people disturbed him. We drink ours. Leave it alone. Wang Yue said.
"yes. In the past, this bull's nose spent three days and five days to look at the sky. Now it took more than ten days to take a look. It's a rarity! You just ignore him and let him see enough! Tong Yuan said.
Adou nodded. It's winter now. The sky is not as clear as in summer. But just don't be cloudy. The stars in the sky can be seen very clearly.
At this time. Zuo Ci in the distance looked at the sky in a daze. He muttered to himself, "What's going on?" How the heavens have changed again"
At this time. Zuo Ci's mind fell into deep thought. Thoughts involuntarily drifted to the third year of the Spirit Emperor Guanghe.
Zuo Ci still remembers. When the Spirit Emperor Guanghe was three years old. It's also a winter day. At that time, Zuo Ci's master saw Zhangjiao disciples everywhere. Watching the sky at night is calculated. The Han Dynasty will die, the world will be divided into three, and there will be a hundred years of chaos in China. Eleven years of Jian'an. Master Zuo Cidi sat down according to the last hexagram of the celestial phenomena. That is, Allah will be born in thirty years.
But just a year later, the twelfth year of Jian'an. Suddenly there was a great chaos in the sky. Since then, the emperor star has flickered and dimmed. Even Zuo Ci couldn't understand it. Wait until the sky is stable. Zuo Ci appeared. This Emperor Star has already been born! This is completely different from the thirty years calculated by my teacher.
And now. This emperor star pointed to the earth, and this Zuo Ci's heart was full of surprise. Now there are only a few people in this Tongbai Mountain. Could it be that among these people, there is a person of destiny?
Zuo Ci looked back at the few people who were drinking. Wang Yue and Tong Yuan will definitely not be the people of destiny. It seems that this is destiny. It's only that Liu Chan's boy!
Suddenly, Zuo Ci thought. Isn't Liu Bei's son called Liu Chan? And this year should also be fifteen or sixteen years old. Although there are many people with the same name and surname in this world. But now three points are a foregone conclusion. The future can win the world. Ken is only the descendants of Cao Cao, Liu Bei and Sun Quan.
It seems that this teenager in front of him. It was Liu Bei's son Liu Chan.
Come to think of it. Zuo Ci couldn't help but start thinking about it in his heart. Cao Cao's son, Cao. Zuo Ci has seen it. It's a very good talent, but it depends on his face. Utilitarianism is too heavy. It doesn't look like a loyal man; Sun Quan's son, Sun Deng. It's good. It should be a benevolent gentleman. However, Zuo Ci also secretly met Sun Deng. This Sun Deng is not a long-lived man.
And this Liu Chan. In Zuo Ci's opinion. It's longevity. It's just that he doesn't have the breath of a superior person, but has the air of a hero. This made Zuo Ci unable to connect with the majestic aura of the Son of Heaven.
This emperor paid attention to civil governance and martial arts. Now it seems. This Liu Chan kung fu is not bad. As for Bunji. No matter how you look at it, this Adou doesn't look like a material that can govern the country.
Could it be that this is the future Son of Heaven?
Zuo Ci frowned. I'll teach him some of the ways of the emperor later!
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In the early morning, a heavy fog rose from this Taibai Peak, and the entire Taibai Peak was shrouded in this fog. Around the Huai Temple, a wisp of white mist soaked the stone steps in front of the door. The sun is rising. But the fog shows no signs of dissipating.
Adou habitually got up when the sun came out, and then came to the open space in front of the Huai Temple. Start practicing. Decades
Dou has developed a habit. Every morning, I will practice Tai Chi swordsmanship. 'Extreme Fist.
Adou practiced Tai Chi. Soothed the muscles. I was just about to prepare for sword practice. I felt that someone was approaching. Adou hurriedly turned around. I saw Zuo Ci coming over from afar.
Zuo Ci still had a smile on his face. Walk up to Adou. He said, "Young man. Is it hard to get up so early and practice? β
"Seniors. I'm used to it. β
Zuo Ci nodded. A mist in the air. He said, "Although this Taibai Peak is not very high. But the fog was very thick. Such a dense fog. I'm afraid it won't be dispersed until noon. β
Adou nodded. Is it difficult for Zuo Ci to come over early in the morning and chat with himself about this fog?
I only heard Zuo Ci continue: "Don't underestimate this fog. Back then, Zhuge Liang used this fog to be able to borrow 100,000 arrows from Cao Mengde! For the handsome. When the heavens dawn. Geography. Friend or foe. Divide the lot. This is the only way to ensure invincibility. Rather than defeating the enemy! β
Zuo Ci said. I looked at Adou. He asked, "Do you know what it means to defeat the enemy?" β
Adou shook his head: "Please advise your seniors!" β
"Soldiers. A major event of the country! The two countries are fighting each other. The number of troops is strong and weak. Win on the battlefield. The number of soldiers is insufficient. Morale is low. Not well prepared. Weak constitution. Invincible; The commander is mediocre. Should not enter. It should be refunded or not. Invincible; The supply of grain and grass is insufficient. It's hard to win! However, these are all trivia of victory and defeat...... Zuo Ci asked.
"Seniors. So what is the road to victory and defeat? Adou asked.
"The way to a strong country. is the road to victory and defeat! Zuo Ci said. Pointed to the West. Then he said, "I said the way to strengthen the country. It is the real way to become a strong country! The Great Qin of the First Emperor of the past. Swept Liuhe. Eminence. Then the second died; Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty expeditions to the grasslands. The Huns were driven thousands of miles away. Soldiers sent to the Western Regions. The countries of the Western Regions are all born without hope. But the Han Dynasty declined since Emperor Wu. None of this is the true way to become a strong country! β
"So what is the real way to become a strong country?"
"Hehehe......" Zuo smiled. There was no positive answer. Instead, he said: "In the past, there were hundreds of families. Each has its own way of curing. Taoism says that there should be no action. Confucianism says that the country should be governed by benevolence. Legalists say that the law should be respected in governing the country. Technique gravity. There is a place to go in all three. β
Adou nodded. The inaction of the Tao is to ask the ruler to do nothing. Imitate nature. Let the people develop freely; Governing the country with benevolence is the way of Confucius and Mencius. Ask the ruler to be merciful to the people. Require everyone to abide by loyalty, filial piety, and righteousness; As for the "law" proposed by the Legalists. Naturally, it's the laws and regulations. "It's political power. The way of the emperor and the way of being an official. "Potential" refers to the majesty of the monarch. The order is like a mountain.
I only heard Zuo Ci continue: "Wuwei." then there is no fault. The king of a country. That is, Xiaozhi. If it is a peaceful and prosperous world. Inaction. It can keep the world peaceful. Social stability. However, it is not the way to rule; Govern the country with benevolence and righteousness. It can benefit the people. so that the people will not be resentful. If there are no rebel ministers in it. There are no strong enemies outside. This will lead to long-term peace and stability. But if you are surrounded by strong enemies. Righteousness is the way to destroy the country......"
Said here. Zuo Ci looked at Adou. I found that Adou was listening carefully. So he continued: "The way of the Legalist. It's like a double-edged sword. If it is used for the right way. It can be rich and strong. Establish a prosperous era for thousands of years. For generations to come. But if it doesn't work well. It's like the death of Qin. It's just a matter of time! Therefore, the way of Legalism is desirable. But you have to take it in the right way. β
"As the trend of three thirds is achieved today. If you go alone, you can't do anything. or a hundred years; If you walk alone in the way of righteousness. Twenty-year limit; If you practice the Dharma alone. Thirty or forty years may be able to dominate the world. But it won't last long! β
After speaking. Zuo Ci turned his head to look at Adou. Then he said solemnly: "The way to govern the country." There is no such thing as good or bad. There is only right and wrong. Taoism is also good. Confucianism is also good. It's okay for a Legalist act. As long as the country can be rich and the people strong. Defend against strong enemies. The people can be benefited. Political communication and people. The people are rejoicing. It's the way to go! β
Adou nodded knowingly. Adou had never been in contact with politics before. At the beginning, "Mengde's New Book" above. Although there is something about statecraft. But most of them are talking about Tuntian. Now Zuo Ci said. It's something that Adou has never thought about before. For Adou. It's a whole new field.
Seeing Adou's thoughtful look. Zuo took out a book from his bosom. Hand it to Adou. He said: "This is the classic book that I have read for decades. Summed up some thoughts about statecraft. In for you. It may be useful in the future. β
Adou took it. I found that there were three big characters written on it: "Hundred Schools of Thought", dragons flying and phoenixes dancing. And at this time. Zuo Ci gradually went away
Adou couldn't wait to open it. I searched for a long time. The discoveries are all theories about the hundred schools of thought and comments on what is desirable. There is nothing to do with martial arts.
Adou sighed helplessly. originally thought that Zuo Ci was such a master. Not to mention, give yourself something like this martial arts cheats. Or maybe this is written with some of Zuo Ci's heart for martial arts. But I didn't expect it. There is no mention of learning above.
For how to govern the country. Adou is not interested at all. Or maybe the current Adou doesn't have that consciousness in his heart.
This book "Hundred Schools of Thought". The suction power of Adou is not as big as a martial arts cheats. But after all, this is Zuo Ci's hard work. So Adou still carefully put away this "Hundred Schools". As for whether to look at it or not. That's another story.
Excuse me. Half an hour late. This chapter is 7,000 words. Ask for a commuter pass and recommendation.