Xuchang harem.

Cao Rui was sitting in front of the desk and frowned, and suddenly heard the report from the close ministers, and Situ Dongzhao asked to see him. Dong Zhao is the third duke, a veteran of the Three Dynasties, the founding father, and insightful. Although Cao Rui was upset at the moment, he still sent a message to the audience.

As soon as Dong Zhao entered the door and knelt down, Cao Rui asked coldly: "Aiqing is here to advise on the matter of my relatives?" I have made up my mind, and I can't admonish again! ”

Dong Zhao raised his head and said: "No, the minister agrees with His Majesty's personal conquest." Our army has been defeated several times in a row, the world is shaken, and now when the country's survival is in danger, His Majesty will drive the expedition in person, and the princes of the General Assembly will use their lives to retreat from the enemy. ”

Cao Rui was overjoyed and said: "Mr. Jiuwen has excellent strategy, and it is really extraordinary when I see it today." Sir knows me, can there be a good way to retreat from the enemy? ”

Dong Zhao avoided answering, and said with a smile: "Your Majesty thinks that Wu Luo is better than Zhuge Liang? “

Cao Rui replied: "It's not too much." ”

Dong Zhao asked again, saying: "Your Majesty thinks that the elite soldiers are compared to the Shu Kingdom?" ”

Cao Rui replied: "No." ”

Dong Zhaozuo said: "Your Majesty's military strategy is beyond the reach of today, and the soldiers are not as good as Shu Jing, and if you want to recruit troops in person, stealing is in danger for Your Majesty." ”

Cao Rui was shocked: "As Mr. said, what should I do? ”

Dong Zhao smiled and said: "Your Majesty's personal expedition is just to motivate the soldiers, and it is not appropriate to come to the battle in person." Xiang, our army has been defeated repeatedly, not because the soldiers are not proficient, but because Zhuge Liang has repeatedly deceived his ears. Now I need to choose a man with far-reaching wisdom and far-reaching, entrust him with an important task, go out with the army, participate in the drawing of military aircraft, and then match him with a general who commands the army, then I will be able to fight the enemy with a slight army. ”

Cao Rui smiled and said: "Mr. has outstanding insight and strategy, and he can take on this responsibility." ”

Dong Zhao shook his head and said, "The old minister is old and overwhelmed by his heavy responsibilities. The minister can raise one person and retire the Shu soldiers. Unknown Divine Will or Not? ”

Cao Rui hurriedly said: "Mr. is the Yuanchen of the Great Wei, what kind of wise man has been summoned to share his worries with me early." ”

Dong Zhao said: "Xiang, Emperor Taizu Wu has many ministers, especially Guo Jia, Xun Yu, Xun You, Jia Xu, Cheng Yu, Sima Yi, Jiang Ji, Liu Ye, etc. Now everyone is gone, but this person is the only one who lives. This person is courageous, planning and planning everything, leveling Zhang Lu, breaking Liu Bei, often able to anticipate the enemy's opportunities, known as Wang Zuozhicai. With this person, Zhuge Liang will not be able to take advantage of it, and he will retreat. ”

Cao Rui hurriedly asked who it was.

Dong Zhao said: "Da Honglu, Liu Ye also." ”

Cao Rui lowered his head and pondered, and said in a half-loud voice: "I also know that this person is talented, but he is a person of bad character, a person who is bent to welcome him, and he is a descendant of the Liu family, I am afraid it will be difficult to take on a big responsibility." ”

Dong Zhao said: "Eavesdropping on Emperor Taizu Wu, knowing people and making good use of them, regardless of character, only talents, is a gathering of people of insight from all over the world." Emperor Wen inherited the unification, but also humbly accepted the Magi, Huang Quan, Meng Da and other enemy countries surrendered to the future. At a time when the country is in danger, it is an opportunity to use people, how can we abandon our talents because of our conduct and family background, so that the country will lose a pillar and Your Majesty will lose an arm? Liu Ye is idle at home today, I hope that Your Majesty will follow the example of the two saints, regardless of the past suspicions, and reuse Liu Ye, Your Majesty will be very lucky, and the country will be very lucky! ”

Cao Rui sighed and said, "Mr. is reasonable. I know that my virtue is weak, and it is difficult to reach the two saints. If the measure of open-mindedness is not enough, how can you inherit the foundation of Dawei. Recently, I have often thought about Jiang Ji, knowing that he is contrary to his advice and good intentions. If we had done it earlier, why would we be today? It's really regretful. I have made up my mind! worship Liu Ye as a military advisor, and send a decree to summon him to the palace to meet him. ”