Chapter 92 The ninety-first round of offering sacrifices to Lushui, the Han Prime Minister's troupe attacked the Wuhou of the Central Plains on the table

But it is said that when Kongming's troops returned home, Meng Huo led the big and small cave masters and chiefs and Luo Bai of all tribes to send them off. The former army arrived at Lushui in the autumn of September, when suddenly the clouds covered and a strong wind rose;Kong Ming then asked Meng Huo.Obtained said: "This water is originally a rampant god that caused disasters, and those who come and go must sacrifice to it."Kongming said: "What to use for offering sacrifices?"Huan said: In the old days, because of rampant gods in the middle of the country, seven to forty-nine human heads, black cattle and white sheep were sacrificed to them.Kongming said: "I have settled down the matter now, how can I kill one person indiscriminately?"So I went to the bank of Lushui to watch.Seeing that the wind was blowing up and the waves were choppy, everyone was shocked.Kong Ming was very suspicious, so he asked the natives who were looking for him.The native said: Since the prime minister passed by, every night I can only hear the ghosts crying by the water.From dusk until dawn, the cries continued.Within the miasma, there are countless ghosts.Because of this, no one dares to cross if it is a disaster.Kongming said: "This is my crime: the former Ma Dai led more than a thousand soldiers from Shu, all of whom died in the water; he also killed the southerners and abandoned them here: crazy souls complaining about ghosts can't be explained.I will go to sacrifice in person tonight.The natives said: "It must be the same as before, kill forty-nine human heads as a sacrifice, and the grieving ghosts will disperse by themselves."Kongming said: "It was originally a ghost that complained about the death of a human being. How can it be possible to kill a living person again?"I have my own ideas.Call the chef to slaughter cattle and horses, knead noodles as a medicine, mold human heads, and replace them with beef, sheep and other meat, which are called steamed buns.On the bank of Lu River that night, set up an incense table, lay out sacrifices, set up forty-nine lamps, raise flags to call for souls, and display steamed buns and other things on the ground.At three o'clock, Kong Ming, with a golden crown and a crane cloak, came to sacrifice in person and asked Dong Jue to read the sacrificial text.The text says:

On the first day of September in the autumn of the third year of Jianxing in the Great Han Dynasty of Wei Dynasty, Zhuge Liang, the Prime Minister of Yizhou, who was led by the Marquis of Wumeng, would like to present a sacrificial ceremony, and enjoy it with the dead king Shi Shuzhong and the ghosts of the southerners who died, saying: I am the emperor of the Han Dynasty, the mighty wins the five tyrants, and the Ming succeeds the three kings.Yesterday, they invaded the country from afar, and raised troops from different customs;I was ordered by the king to question the sinners and desolate people; I raised a large number of wild animals to wipe out all the ants;But the soldiers and soldiers are all heroes of Kyushu; the bureaucrats and generals are all heroes of the world: they practice martial arts and join the army, and they serve the masters of the Ming Dynasty.When will you lose your military opportunity by accident, and you will fall into a treacherous scheme: or you will be hit by a stray arrow, and your soul will hide in the spring;Today, the triumphant song wants to be returned, and the prisoners will be offered.You and other heroic spirits are still there, and you must hear your prayers.Follow my banner, follow my trilogy, and return to the country together, each recognizes his own family, receives the steaming of his own flesh and blood, and leads the sacrifices of his family; don't be the ghost of other people, but the soul of a foreign land.I will play the son of heaven, so that you and other families can enjoy the dew of kindness, clothing and food every year, and salary every month: use this reward to comfort your heart.As for the earth gods in this realm, the dead ghosts in the south, they have constant blood and food, and their refuge is not far away.The living will stand up to the majesty of the sky, and the dead will also return to the king.If you want to post in Yining, don't cry.Talk about showing sincerity, respecting Chen and offering sacrifices.Woohoo, alas!Fu Wei Shang Dian!

After reading the sacrificial text, Kong Ming burst into tears, extremely distressed, and moved the three armies with emotion, and all of them shed tears.Meng Huo and others all wept.I saw thousands of ghosts looming in the cloud of sorrow and resentment, all of which scattered with the wind.So Kongming ordered the left and right to discard all the sacrifices in Lushui. The next day, Kongming led all his troops to the south bank of Lushui River, but the clouds gathered and the fog dispersed, the wind was calm and the sea was calm.The soldiers of Shu crossed Lushui safely.Sure enough, the whip knocked on the golden stirrup, and people sang triumphant songs to return.Traveling to Yongchang, Kongming stayed with the king and his wife, and Lu Kai guarded the four counties; Fafu Menghuo led the people to return, and asked him to be diligent in governing, care for the residents, and not lose agricultural work.Meng Huo wept and left.Kong Ming led his army back to Chengdu.Later, the master Pailuan drove out of Guosanli to meet him, and he got down and stood beside the road to wait for Kongming.Kong Ming got out of the car in a hurry and said, "I can't pacify the south quickly, which makes the Lord worry: it's my crime."The queen helped Kongming up, and returned with the chariot, held a Taiping banquet, and rewarded the three armies.Since then, more than 200 people from distant countries have paid tribute to the court.Kong Ming played the quasi-empress master, who will die in the family of the king, and he will be honored one by one.The hearts of the people are happy, and the government and the opposition are peaceful.

But it is said that Cao Pi, the Lord of Wei, reigned for seven years, which was the fourth year of Jianxing in the Shu Han Dynasty.Pi Xianna's wife Zhen Shi, the wife of Yuan Shao's second son Yuan Xi, was acquired when the city of Ye was destroyed.He gave birth to a son named Rui and named Yuan Zhong. He was smart since he was a child, and Pi loved him very much.Later Pi also accepted the daughter of Guo Yong, a native of Anping Guangzong, as a noble concubine, which was very colorful.His father said: "My daughter is the king of girls."Hence the name Queen.Since Pi Na became a noble concubine, because Mrs. Zhen fell out of favor, Guo Guifei wanted to become a queen, but she discussed with the lucky minister Zhang Tao.When Pi was ill, Tao falsely claimed that he had dug up a paulownia puppet in Mrs. Zhen's palace, and wrote to the emperor that it was a matter of Nightmare Town.Pi was furious, so he bestowed the death of Mrs. Zhen and made Concubine Guo the queen.Because he had no way out, he raised Cao Rui as his son; although he loved him very much, he did not make him his heir.From the age of Rui Rui to fifteen years old, he is skilled in bowing and horse riding.In the spring and February of that year, Pi took Rui out hunting.Walking between the hills and docks, he drove out the two deer, mother and son, and shot down the female deer with an arrow. Looking back, the fawn galloped in front of Cao Rui's horse.Pi shouted, "Why don't my son shoot it?"Rui cried and said at once, "Your Majesty has killed his mother. How can he bear to kill his son again?"When Pi heard this, he threw his bow to the ground and said: "My son is truly the Lord of Benevolence and Virtue!"So Feng Rui was made King of Pingyuan.

In the fifth month of summer, Pi caught cold and was unable to heal himself, so he summoned Cao Zhen, General of the Chinese Army, Chen Qun, General of the Zhen Army, and Sima Yi, General of the Fujun Army, into his bedroom.Pi called Cao Ruizhi, referring to Cao Zhen and others, and said: "Now I am seriously ill and cannot come back to life."This son is young, Qing and other three people can help him well, don't let me down.All three said, "Why did your majesty say this?"The ministers are willing to do their best to serve His Majesty, and live forever.Pi said: "This year, the city gate of Xuchang collapsed for no reason, which is an ominous sign, so I know that I must die."In the middle of the speech, Cao Xiu, the general of Zhengdong, entered the palace to greet him.Pi Zhaoru said: "Qing and others are the pillars of the country. If you can help my son with one heart, I will die in peace!"After speaking, she shed tears and died.He was forty years old and had been in power for seven years.So Cao Zhen, Chen Qun, Sima Yi, Cao Xiu, etc. mourned while supporting Cao Rui as the emperor of Wei.His posthumous father Pi was Emperor Wen, and his posthumous mother Zhen was Empress Wen Zhao.Feng Zhongyou was named Taifu, Cao Zhen was named General, Cao Xiu was named Grand Sima, Hua Xin was named Taiwei, Wang Lang was named Situ, Chen Qun was named Sikong, and Sima Yi was named General Hushi.The rest of the civil and military bureaucrats were granted gifts.Amnesty to the world.At that time, Yongzhou and Liangzhou lacked guards, so Sima Yi begged to guard Xiliang and other places.Cao Rui followed him, and then appointed Yi to supervise the troops of Yong and Liang.Receive the edict and go.

There have been secret reports flying into Sichuan.Kong Ming was shocked and said: "Cao Pi is dead, and the child Cao Rui is on the throne, and the rest are not worth worrying about: Sima Yi has a deep strategy. If the current governor of Yong and Liang's soldiers and horses are trained well, it will be a serious disaster in Sichuan."It is better to attack it first.Ma Di, who joined the army, said: "Now that the prime minister is returning to Pingnan, the army and horses are exhausted, so we should only save shirts. How can we resume expeditions?"There is a plan to make Sima Yi die at the hands of Cao Rui. I don't know if Prime Minister Jun agrees?Kong Ming asked what the plan was.Ma Di said: "Although Sima Yi is a minister of Wei, Cao Ruisu is suspicious."Why don't you secretly send people to Luoyang, Ye County and other places to spread rumors that this person wants to rebel; and make Sima Yi's notice to the world, posting it everywhere, making Cao Rui suspicious, and he must kill this person.Kongming followed it and sent people to carry out this plan secretly.

But on the gate of Yecheng, suddenly a notice was posted one day.The gatekeeper uncovered it and played Cao Rui.Watching it wisely, the text says: Sima Yi, general of the hussars generals Yong and Liang, who are in charge of military and horse affairs, would like to announce to the world with faith: the former Taizu Emperor Wu established a foundation, and originally wanted to make Prince Chen Si the owner of the country;Cao Rui, the emperor's grandson, has no virtue, presumptuously claims to be respectful, and bears the will of the great ancestor.Today, I should obey the heavens and obey the people, so as to comfort the hope of all people.When the notice arrives, everyone should return to the new king.If it doesn't go well, the Nine Clans will be destroyed!Let me tell you this first, I want to know.

After reading it, Cao Rui turned pale with fright, and hurriedly asked the officials.Taiwei Huaxin said: "Sima Yi begged to guard Yong and Liang, and that's exactly why."In the early days, Emperor Taizu Wudi once said to his ministers: "Sima Yi looks down on a wolf like an eagle, so he cannot be given military power; it will be a catastrophe for the country for a long time."Today's anti-love has sprouted, and it can be punished quickly.Wang Langzuo said: Sima Yi has a deep understanding of strategy, is good at military tactics, and has great ambitions; if he doesn't get rid of it early, it will be a disaster in the long run.Rui Nai issued a decree, wanting to raise troops and conquer in person.Suddenly the general Cao Zhen came out of the squadron and said: "No way: Emperor Wen asked Gu Yuchen and several others to know that Sima Zhongda had no different ambitions."It is unknown what is true and false, and the sudden addition of troops will force them to rebel.Perhaps the spies of Shu and Wu resorted to countermeasures to make our monarchs and ministers mess up, but they took advantage of the vacancy and attacked. It is unknown: Your Majesty is fortunate to observe it.Rui said: "If Sima Yi rebels, what will he do?"Zhen said: If your Majesty is suspicious, you can imitate Han Gao's plan of You Yunmeng.The royal driver is lucky to be in Anyi, and Sima Yi will come to meet him; watch his movements, and capture him in front of the car, that's okay.Rui followed him, so he ordered Cao Zhen to supervise the country, and personally led the Yulin army of 100,000 to Anyi.

Sima Yi didn't know why, but wanted to let the emperor know his majesty, so he assembled his army and led tens of thousands of soldiers to meet him.A close minister said: "Sima Yiguo led more than 100,000 troops and came to resist. He is really rebellious."Rui panicked and ordered Cao Xiu to lead his troops to meet him first.When Sima Yi saw soldiers and horses approaching, he only suspected that the chariots would be there in person, so he bowed down the road to meet him.Cao Xiu came out and said: "Zhongda was entrusted by the late emperor with great care, so why did he rebel against him?"Yi turned pale with shock and was sweating all over his body, so he asked why.Don't say anything beforehand.Yi said: "The spies of Wu and Shu have plotted against each other, intending to make our monarch and his ministers harm each other, but they took advantage of the vacancy to attack."A certain person should see himself and argue with the Son of Heaven.Then he hurriedly withdrew his army and horses, fell down in front of Rui's chariot and wept, and said: "I have been entrusted by the late emperor, how dare you have a different heart?"It must be the trick of Wu and Shu.I would like to propose a brigade of divisions, first defeat Shu, then attack Wu, and report to the late emperor and His Majesty, so as to understand my heart.Rui has unresolved doubts.Hua Xin said: "Irresponsible military power."But go back to the field.According to Rui's words, Sima Yi was removed from his post and returned to Mao, and Cao Xiu was ordered to governor Yong and Liang Junma.Cao Rui drove back to Luoyang.

But he said that he would find out about it carefully and report it to Sichuan.Kong Ming was overjoyed when he heard that, and said: I want to attack Wei for a long time, but there are soldiers from Yong and Liang led by Sima Yi.What worries do I have if my plan is demoted today?The next day, the post-lord's early court, the bureaucrats.Kong Ming came out of the class "List of Teachers".The table said: The minister said: the first emperor did not start his business halfway, but the middle way collapsed; today, three points down, Yizhou will be dismissed, this is really a critical autumn of survival.However, the ministers of the bodyguards are relentless in the inside; the loyal men are the ones who forget themselves outside; the special encounter of chasing the first emperor wants to repay his majesty.Sincerely, it is advisable to open Zhang Shengting, to honor the legacy of the late emperor, and to magnify the morale of the people;The palace, the mansion, and the palace ③ are all integrated into one; whether the punishment is fine or not, there should be no similarities and differences: if there is an adulterer who commits crimes and is a loyal person, it should be paid to a department, and the punishment and reward should be discussed, so as to show your Majesty's peaceful governance; also.The servants, the servants Guo Youzhi, Fei Yi, Dong Yun, etc., are all good and honest, and they are loyal and pure. They are passed down by the former emperor to his majesty: I am foolish to think that the affairs of the palace are not big or small. To make up for the gaps and leaks will benefit a lot.General Xiang Chong, well-disciplined in nature, knowledgeable in military affairs, tried it out in the old days, the late emperor called it able, and he was supervised by the favor of all the people. He thought that the affairs in the camp were not big or small. If he consulted him, he would be able to make him Xingzhen and Mu have their own advantages and disadvantages.To be close to virtuous ministers and far away from villains is the reason why the Han Dynasty prospered;When the first emperor was there, whenever he discussed this matter with his ministers, he would sigh and hate Yu Huan and Ling Ye!Shizhong, Shangshu, Changshi, and joining the army ④, this is also the minister of Zhenliang's death festival.May your majesty kiss and believe in it, and the prosperity of the Han Dynasty can be counted and waited for.

The minister was originally a commoner, and he devoted himself to farming Nanyang. Gou Quan lived in troubled times, and did not seek to be known to the princes.The first emperor didn't think his ministers were despicable, he was obscene and self-defeating, he paid three visits to his ministers in the thatched hut, and the counselors were grateful for the affairs of the world, so Xu Xiandi drove him away.After the time of overthrow, when he was appointed to the defeat of the army, he was ordered to be in danger: it has been twenty years since Erlai.The late emperor's adjudicators were sincere, so he sent his ministers to make important matters before the collapse.Since he was ordered, Suye has been worried, fearing that the entrustment will not work, so as to hurt the emperor's bright: so cross Lu in May, and go deep into the barren.Now that the south has been settled, and the armored soldiers are sufficient, it is time to reward and command the three armies, set the central plains in the north, wipe out the culprits, revive the Han Dynasty, and return to the old capital: this is why this minister repays the late emperor and is loyal to his majesty.As for the consideration of profit and loss, it is up to you, you, and you to do your best.May your Majesty call on the king's spirit to bring the thief back to life, but if he does not, then he will be punished. If there is no word of revival, then you, yi, yun, etc. are to be blamed for their slowness.Your Majesty should also seek for himself, to consult the good way, to examine the elegant words, and to pursue the late emperor's edict.Thank you very much!Now stay away, and weep before the table, not knowing what to say. Later, the master read the table and said: "Xiangfu's southern expedition was a long and difficult journey; he had just returned to the capital, and he had not sat down; now he wants to march north again, and he is afraid of exhausting his mind."Kongming said: "The minister was entrusted by the first emperor to be lonely, so he was not lazy at night; now that the south is flat, there is no need to worry about internal concerns; don't we just hunt for thieves at this time and restore the Central Plains, when will we wait?"Qiao Zhou, the Taishi of the Huban Department, made a memorial and said: "I watch the sky at night, the north is full of vitality, and the stars are brighter, so I can't picture it."It is said that Kongming said: "The prime minister is deeply aware of civilization, why is he so strong?"Kongming said: "The way of heaven is changing and not constant, so how can it be restrained?"I will now garrison troops and horses in Hanzhong, watch their movement and move forward.Qiao Zhou was bitter and refused to follow.So Kongming left Guo Youzhi, Dong Yun, Fei Yi and others as servants to take charge of the affairs of the palace.He also left Xiang Chong as a general, the governor of the Yulin army, Jiang Wan as a member of the army; Zhang Yi as a long history, in charge of the prime minister's affairs; Du Qiong as an admonishing doctor; Du Wei and Yang Hong as ministers; Liquor; Yin Mo and Li Zhuan are doctors; Que Zheng and Fei Shi are secretaries; Kong Ming was ordered to return to the mansion and called the generals to listen to the order: the former governor of Zhenbei led the prime minister Sima Liangzhou governor Wei Yan, the governor of Fufeng Zhang Yi, the former governor of Fufeng, the general of Yamen Wang Ping, and the leader of the rear army. General Anhan leads Jianning prefect Li Hui, deputy general Dingyuan leads Hanzhong prefect Lu Yi, and is also in charge of grain transportation. Fenwei General Boyang Tinghou Ma Zhong, Furong General Guannei Hou Zhang Yi, Zhongjun Division Cheqi General Duyu Liuyan, Central Supervision Army Yangwu General Deng Zhi, Central Canning Army Anyuan General Ma Di, former General Dutinghou Yuan Wei, left general Gaoyanghou Wu Yi, right general Xuandu Hou Gaoxiang, rear general Anle Hou Wuban, leader Shi Suijun general Yang Yi, former general Zhengnan general Liu Ba, former guard general Hancheng Tinghou Xu Yun, left guard Believe in the Zhonglang General Ding Xian, the Right Guard General Liu Min, the rear guard Dian Army Zhonglang General Guan Yong, join the Army Zhaowu Zhonglang General Hu Ji, join the Army Admonish General Yan Yan, join the Army Partial General Cuan Xi, Joining the army is the general Du Yi, the general of Wulue Zhonglang Du Qi, the capital of Suirong Weisheng (Bo Yan), the general of Wulue Zhonglang Fan Qi, the secretary of the Dianjun Fan Jian, the prime minister Lingshi Dong Jue, and the left guard in front of the tent General Guan Xing, General Longxiang, and General Zhang Bao, the right guard, and General Zhang Bao, the right guard, followed Zhuge Liang, the governor of Pingbei, the prime minister Wu Yuhou, to lead Yizhou Mu to know the internal and external affairs.The allocation has been decided, and Li Yan and others are called to guard Chuankou to refuse Soochow.On the day of Bingyin in the spring of March in the fifth year of Jianxing, he was selected to attack Wei.Suddenly, a veteran under the tent came in sharply and said: "Although I am old, I still have the courage of incorruptibility and the hero of Ma Yuan."Neither of these two ancients refused to obey the old, so why not use me?Everyone looked at it: it was Zhao Yun.Kongming said: "I went back to the capital from Pingnan, and Ma Mengqi died of illness. I feel sorry for him, thinking that an arm was broken."Today's general is very old, if there is a slight difference, it will shake his reputation for a lifetime and reduce the spirit of Sichuan.Yun said sharply: "Since I followed the late emperor, I have never retreated before the battle, and I will be the first to meet the enemy."It's fortunate that a man has to die on the battlefield, why do I hate it?Willing to be the pioneer.Kong Ming couldn't persuade him again and again.Yun said: If you don't teach me to be a pioneer, you will be bumped to death at the bottom of the steps!Kongming said: "General, if you want to be a vanguard, you must have one person to go with you. Before you can finish your speech, one person replied: "Although a certain person is not talented, I would like to help the old general lead an army to defeat the enemy first.Kongming looked at it: it was Deng Zhiye.Kongming was overjoyed, so he dispatched five thousand elite soldiers and ten lieutenants to go with Zhao Yun and Deng Zhi.Kongming left the army, and the master led hundreds of officials to send him ten miles outside the north gate.Kong Ming resigned from the post-lord, covered the fields with banners and spears like a forest, and led his army to look forward to the meandering advance of Hanzhong. But he said that the court found out about it and reported it to Luoyang.On the day when Cao Rui set up the court, the ministers said: "The frontier officials reported that Zhuge Liang led more than 300,000 soldiers out of Hanzhong, and ordered Zhao Yun and Deng Zhi to lead the troops into the front.Rui was shocked, and asked the ministers, "Who can be the general to retreat the Shu soldiers?"Suddenly a person came out in response and said: "My father died in Hanzhong, and the hatred of gnashing of teeth has not been repaid."Now that the soldiers from Shu have invaded the territory, I would like to lead the strong generals of my department, and I beg Your Majesty to send the soldiers of Guanxi to go to break Shu: serve the country at the top, and report to the father at the bottom. I will never hate to die!Everyone looked at him as Xia Houmao, the son of Xiahou Yuan.The word 楙 is Zixiu; he is the most anxious and stingy; he has been the son of Xiahou Dun since childhood.After Xia Houyuan was beheaded by Huang Zhong, Cao Cao took pity on him and took Zhaomao, the daughter of Princess Qinghe, as his son-in-law, so he was respected by the court.Although in charge of military power, he has never been in battle.At that time, he invited himself to go to the expedition, and Cao Rui was ordered to be the governor of the general, and he dispatched all the troops and horses in the west of the Kansai to meet the enemy.Situ Wang Lang remonstrated: "No: Xiahou's son-in-law has never fought before, and it is not appropriate to be entrusted with a big task now."In addition, Zhuge Liang is resourceful and resourceful, and he has a deep understanding of strategy, so he should not underestimate the enemy.Xia Houmao scolded and said: "Could it be that Situ connected with Zhuge Liang and wanted to be an internal response?"I have learned strategy from my father since I was a child, and I have a deep understanding of the art of war.Why did you deceive me when I was young?If I don't capture Zhuge Liang alive, I swear I won't see the Son of Heaven again!Wang Lang and others dare not speak.Xia Houmao resigned from the Lord of Wei, and went to Chang'an in the starry night. He transferred more than 200,000 troops and horses from the west of the Guanxi to attack Kongming.It's exactly: wanting to hold Bai Yan's generals, but teaching Huang Ki to take control of the army.It is unknown how the outcome will be, let's see the breakdown below. ① A harmful witchcraft in Nightmare Town. ② Han Gao's trick of traveling to Yunmeng in a false way: Han Gaozu used Chen Ping's trick to pretend to go to Yunmeng to play, and tricked Han Xin into welcoming him, so he captured Han Xin. ③ Gongzhong and Fuzhong Gongzhong refer to the imperial palace.Fuzhong refers to the prime minister's mansion. ④ Shizhong, Shangshu, Changshi, and Joining the Army are all official names.Here: Shizhong refers to Guo Youzhi, Fei Yi, etc.; Shangshu refers to Chen Zhen; Chang Shi refers to Zhang Yi; joining the army refers to Jiang Wan.