Liu Qi went to Jiangdong to meet Sun Quan, and ordered Xun Yu to be in charge of political affairs, Zhuge Liang to govern the Central Plains, and to be in charge of military and political affairs.

In order to avoid Wolong and overwork, Ma Liang, Fei Yi, Dong Yun, Zhang Cheng, and Gu Tan were transferred to assist, not only to share the pressure, but also to cultivate talents.

On this day, Zhuge Liang was discussing with Liu Ye to improve the thunderbolt car, develop a new type of bed crossbow ordnance, combine the advantages of the original Qin crossbow and chariot, and use the mechanism to fire crossbow arrows, specifically to deal with the northern cavalry.

Ma Tan asked to see the report: "Military advisor, Hanoi has come to report that Sima Yi took his post due to illness and left the barracks for Luhun Mountain, but his whereabouts are unknown. ”

"Oh?" Zhuge Liang put down the crossbow arrow with the thick handle of the gun in his hand, shook the feather fan lightly, and was silent.

Liu Ye stroked his beard and said: "Sima Zhongda's city is very deep, and his family is ruined today, and he is bent on finding Ma Chao for revenge. ”

Ma Tan nodded and said: "Sima Yi is in Hanoi, if it weren't for the will of heaven, General Ma would have died a long time ago, and now Xiliang put down the rebellion, could it be that he also went to Xiliang?" ”

Zhuge Liang sighed lightly, shook his head and said, "In this way, the Xiliang Rebellion may be related to Sima. ”

Liu Ye is also a very smart person, he immediately thought of this, and hurriedly said: "If this person goes to Xiliang, I am afraid that Ma Mengqi and the civil and military forces will be difficult to hostile, so send a military division as soon as possible, just in case." ”

Zhuge Liang instructed the two: "This matter must not be leaked, so as not to shake people's hearts, I have my own arrangements." ”

First let Liu Ye arrange to make equipment, and send people to invite Guan Yu, Fa Zheng, Pang Tong and others to discuss matters.

Guan Yu hugged his fists and said: "A certain confrontation with Xiahoudun across the river, this thief is arrogant, the river has frozen recently, and the military division has to use troops to go north?" ”

Zhuge Liang shook his head slightly, and said: "I have been watching the sky at night recently, and I have seen that the light is moving westward, and the stars in the northwest are dim, and I am afraid that there will be changes in the pass. ”

Guan Yu Danfeng's eyes opened, and he stroked his beard and said, "Is the military advisor worried that Ma Mengqi will not be able to quell the rebellion?" ”

"No, the chaos everywhere in Xiliang is just a small person, so don't worry about it!" Zhuge Liang said: "However, the sky has changed, and I am uneasy, so I only go to Guanzhong to prevent trouble." ”

Pang Tong tugged at his beard and said with a smile: "Kong Ming was entrusted by the king to sit in the Central Plains and manage political affairs, how can the commander of the three armies leave lightly?" Why don't you let me go! ”

Zhuge Liang said: "The Central Plains has been decided, with Yun Chang in charge, the two of them are planning and strategizing, and you are enough to assist in political affairs!" Now Longyou has a slight development, and then suffer a big chaos, will be thousands of miles away, a hundred years will not be prosperous, such as breaking the arm of the court, I am entrusted by the King of Han to Guanzhong, must not be prevented. ”

Pang Tong raised his eyebrows and sighed: "Kong Ming, Kong Ming, you are still too cautious!" ”

Guan Yu hugged his fists and said: "Today, the Central Plains is in ruins, there are military advisers to plan, the military and politics are smooth, and the people are happy." Guan is just a martial artist, he can only govern the army comfortably, and the people can govern the government comfortably, and he is afraid that he will not be able to catch it. ”

Zhuge Liang looked around at everyone, hugged his fists and said: "On the strategy in the curtain, I might as well be filial piety and Shiyuan!" On the drum training, the general military formation, I am not as good as Yun Chang and Yide; On governing the local area and appeasing the people, I am not as good as Ji Chang and Wenwei. As long as all the princes work together, the Central Plains will be on the right track next year. ”

Pang Tong looked up to the sky and laughed: "King Han once said: excessive modesty is pride. Kong Ming's words seem to be modest, but in fact, he boasts of all-round talents, all of them are impossible, and I can't wait for one capable talent. ”

"Shiyuan has to be canceled!" Zhuge Liang said: "What has been discussed recently is not only a national event, but also a heartfelt statement. ”

Fa Zheng shook his head and laughed when he heard this, he never spoke, Guan Yu stroked his beard and frowned, Fei Yi and others were even more inexplicable, just because the stars had changed, Zhuge Liang left the Chinese army lightly, and it was inevitable to make a big fuss.

Pang Tong has been familiar with Zhuge Liang since he was a child, and he is used to bickering freely, so he no longer argues with him, and arches his hand: "Kong Ming has always had ideas for doing things, and since he has made decisions, I will obey my fate." ”

Zhuge Liang instructed Guan Yu again: "I will go to Guanzhong this time, it will be a few months, and I will return after a year, and many years will be passed, lest the world be unpredictable." Now the king of the Han Dynasty goes down to Jiangdong, you can ask Xun Wenruo if you are indecisive about internal affairs, and if you are indecisive about foreign affairs, you can be determined by filial piety, if there is a major event, you can report to the king of Han, you don't need to discuss with me, you miss the opportunity. ”

Guan Yu hugged his fists and said: "There is no war in the Central Plains for the time being, but Guan Ping can go to Guanzhong with the military division, and there will be a response along the way." ”

Zhuge Liang said with a smile: "The war in Hebei is about to start, it is the time when the man makes contributions, Guan Ping is with the prince and the marquis, there is a place for use, the generals in Guanzhong, I have my own arrangements." ”

Everyone saw that Zhuge Liang had made a decision, so they didn't say much, and they dispersed to prepare, Pang Tong originally wanted to say something, but when he saw that Fa was sitting still, he patted his ass and took a step ahead.

Fa Zheng asked: "The major affairs of the country are often related to the survival of the country, and the people of Li are dead, can they really be judged by astrological signs?" Kong Ming insisted on going to Guanzhong, could it be that there was something else hidden? ”

"I know that I can't hide filial piety from this!" Zhuge Liang sighed helplessly, and told him about guessing that Sima Yi went to Xiliang.

Hearing this, Fa Zheng scolded: "The rise and fall of the country, the success of the king and the defeat of the king, life and death have their own destiny, the Sima clan has been an official eunuch in the past dynasties, but because of personal grievances to provoke chaos in the world, such a thief who has brought disaster to the country and the people, it is not an exaggeration to cut it with a thousand knives." ”

Zhuge Liang said: "I am afraid that Meng Qi will be harmed by him, and I will also protect the people of Longshang, so I have to take the first step to prevent trouble." ”

"Such a heavy task is not up to the task!" Fa Zheng nodded slightly, and suddenly smiled again: "But the land of Xiliang is bitter cold and barbaric, and it is thousands of miles away, and the war may last for many years, and you will suffer from old sins!" ”

Zhuge Liang shook the feather fan lightly and said lightly: "Liang was born in troubled times, I thought that there was no way to serve the country, so I just sent my love to the mountains and forests." Fortunately, the lord is heavy, and he looks at the thatched house, and now he is happy to see that the Han family will be prosperous, how can he tolerate treachery? Liang did his best to show his ability, deeply felt the kindness of the King of Han, although the liver and brain were smeared with nothing to repay, I am willing to do my best, and then die! ”

"True Warriors!" Fa Zheng saw that Zhuge Liang was serious, so he had to get back to the truth and offer advice: "Guanzhong is stable, all in Longyou, and the key to Longyou is all in Jincheng." Today's Xiliang Rebellion is due to the disobedience of the wealthy families in various counties to obey the government decree, and they are bewitched by others, each seeking personal gain. And Ma Chao has been subduing the Qiang people for a long time, and the rebellion of the Qiang people is really due to the danger of the distant mountains, and the situation is unknown! If the public can base Jincheng, Huairou Qiang people, deter them with force, soothe them with reason, and make them return to their hearts, then the rebellion of the Hao clan is not to be feared. Even if Sima Yi arrives at him, it is also difficult for a good woman to cook without rice. ”

Zhuge Liang hugged his fists and said: "Filial piety is high, and Liang has been taught." ”

Fa Zheng also knew Zhuge Liang's ability, so he finished speaking, and left, Zhuge Liang was writing to Liu Qi, and Ma Jian came to visit again.

He said: "The military adviser went to Xiliang to quell the chaos, and Ma Jian was not talented, so he was willing to follow the left and right, and listen to the teachings sooner or later." ”

Zhuge Liang has always admired Ma Tan, and asked with a smile: "What is the best plan for young people?" ”

Ma Yan replied: "The people of Xiliang are fierce, and the heroes are far from convinced, and it is not difficult to quell the rebellion, but if it is broken today, the army will rebel tomorrow, and it will be difficult to cure the root cause." I have heard the way of using soldiers, attacking the heart is the top, and attacking the city is the bottom; Psychological warfare is the top, and military warfare is the bottom. Now the Han Dynasty will be prosperous, and if the military advisor can obey his heart, he can ensure the stability of Xiliang for a hundred years. ”

"Heroes see the same thing!" Zhuge Liang laughed when he heard this, and saw that he coincided with Fa Zheng, so he decided to take it with him and counsel the military plane.