Chapter 378: Zhuge Liang is on top
The news that Lu Bu and Guan Yu stopped moving forward was also quickly fed back to Liu Yu. At first, Liu Yu was very worried that one of Lu Bu and Guan Yu would fall into Xu Shu's plan, which would have tens of thousands of lives. Liu Yu felt distressed when he thought about it. Although Liu Yu had many soldiers, none of them was redundant.
The vanguard of Cao Cao's army in Romance in the previous life was Zhuge Liang's plot, which was a great blow to the morale of the army. Liu Bei in Romance was even more difficult than the current situation, but because of this victory, it greatly boosted morale, so that Liu Bei could believe that his lord was able to compete with Cao Cao.
Although the Romance has the effect of exaggeration and text modification, Liu Yu really dared not risk increasing morale to others and causing himself to increase his losses.
Liu Yu secretly sent the strongest elites from the "Ancient Ministry" to inquire, and the final result was just as Zhuge Liang and Pang Tong discovered that Liu Bei's troops did move on Bowangpo. The "Ancient Ministry" did not alarm anyone. They secretly returned to Liu Yu and reported this fact to Liu Yu.
"This Xu Shu was really ambushed in Bowangpo. I thought that only Zhuge Liang would set up an ambush on Bowangpo, but I didn't expect that this plan would be thought of by Xu Shu. Is this the necessity of history? Without Cao Cao's southern expedition, I would have encountered such a situation when I went south? If this is the case, will the next thing happen like history? It's impossible, I have changed history, and will it still be like Cao Cao?" Liu Yu kept thinking in his heart.
Since Yu Ji's death, Liu Yu has suspected that there is a master in this world who is operating everything. Liu Yu is very worried that he will fail. If he fails, the general trend of the whole world will become very serious.
"I don't allow such things to happen. Regardless of whether he will happen to me or not, I will not fail like Cao Cao this time. If I fail, I will live for two lifetimes in vain." Liu Yu cheered himself up in his heart.
Liu Yu called Zhuge Liang and Pang Tong to continue to give advice, after all, they discovered this.
Zhuge Liang had already thought about this situation and said, "Your Majesty, for such a situation, it is actually very simple. Our army can concentrate all its forces in one place and go south with unstoppable power. Any conspiracy is in vain."
Liu Yu highly recognized Zhuge Liang's statement. Judging from the battle reports of Lu Bu and Guan Yu, his military strength and power have now formed an overwhelming advantage over Nanyang County. Instead of dispersing his troops, it is better to attack with all your strength.
"Kong Ming's words are deeply loved by me. I wonder if you have any supplements for Shi Yuan?" Pang Tong was famously liked to go against the odds. Liu Yu wanted to know if Pang Tong had unexpected plans.
"I think Kong Ming's plan is very correct, but I have another plan. This plan is based on what Kong Ming just said." Pang Tong naturally thought differently from Zhuge Liang, but he thought that Zhuge Liang's method was the best method. As a subordinate, he had to consider his own master.
Liu Yu became interested and asked, "I just knew you had some supplements. Tell me, where is Kong Ming's plan missing."
Zhuge Liang also wanted to see what aspects Pang Tong felt were not perfect.
"Kong Ming's plan was not missed, but Your Majesty, we seem to have forgotten Liu Xuande!" Pang Tong said seriously: "Liu Xuande is not the kind of person who is waiting to die. I guess Liu Xuande may be running for his life now. Should we divide some of the troops to block Liu Xuande so as not to escape for this guy?"
"Yes, why did I forget that Liu Xuande is the best person to escape." Liu Yu immediately slapped his thigh. "Sir, according to Shi Yuan's plan, let Zhang Liao lead 8,000 cavalry to take a detour to attack Liu Xuande and block his way."
"Your Majesty is wise! The martial arts fortune is long!" Pang Tong and Zhuge Liang immediately flattered Liu Yu.
"Don't ask me about the long-term martial arts fortune in front of me in the future, do you understand?" Liu Yu was dissatisfied with this "long-term martial arts fortune" was something that the Japanese in later generations often said, and what he hated the Japanese the most was the Japanese, which was not what he wanted to hear.
Pang Tong and Zhuge Liang didn't know why Liu Yu's expression changed. It seemed that he was too talkative, and the saying of "Parent Jun Ru and Hu" was really correct.
"Your Majesty, I want to attack with General Zhang." Pang Tong felt that he had few opportunities to perform around Liu Yu, and it would be better to attack with Zhang Liao, so that he might have more military achievements.
"Accurate. Remember, you must kill Liu Bei, but Liu Yu's subordinates can capture them alive." Liu Yu agreed immediately. With Pang Tong together, Zhang Liao would be safer.
Liu Yu's order was exactly what Pang Tong's appetite, and Pang Tong smiled and said, "I understand!"
Liu Yu gave Pang Tong a military order and asked him to find Zhang Liao. The commander of the 8,000 soldiers was Zhang Liao, and Pang Tong was the military staff officer.
When Zhang Liao received Liu Yu's military order, he immediately transferred 8,000 troops. As for Pang Tong's army, Zhang Liao was willing to do it. He had heard Lu Bu say that Pang Tong had incomparable abilities and had such a staff member, so why worry about not having any military achievements?
Pang Tong made sufficient preparations this time and promised Zhang Liao that he would definitely make great contributions.
Zhang Liao set out with Pang Tong with joy.
After Pang Tong left, Liu Yu said to Zhuge Liang: "Kong Ming, now I will hand over all the military strategies of this southern expedition to you!"
Zhuge Liang was nervous. Liu Yu's decision was very sudden. Zhuge Liang was a little frightened and hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, I am still young now and cannot take on this great responsibility!"
Zhuge Liang dared not follow suit. This time, Liu Yu brought not only Pang Tong and him, but also Ju Su and others. Zhuge Liang was a junior in front of them. Zhuge Liang was a little worried that he would be hit by Ju Su and others.
"I have always been the only one! Do you want to resist the order? Or do you mean that you don't have confidence to satisfy me? I have great expectations for you!" Liu Yu said lightly.
If you resist the order, Liu Yu's words can make Zhuge Liang fall into a place of no return. And no young man has great ambitions in his heart? Now that such a good opportunity is placed in front of him, Zhuge Liang feels that if he gives up, he will regret it for the rest of his life.
Zhuge Liang's eyes became firm.
"I am willing to take on important responsibilities!" Zhuge Liang said affirmatively.
"Okay, I did not see the wrong person!" Liu Yu just liked Zhuge Liang's extremely confident look.
Since Zhuge Liang joined Liu Yu's army, he has been in the Military Affairs Office for a while. Although Zhuge Liang's various abilities have been trained, Zhuge Liang has also seen his shortcomings. Zhuge Liang's personality is proud, but there are too many talents on Liu Yu's side. Not to mention the existence of Ju Su, Tian Feng, Chen Gong and others, there are strong opponents like Sima Yi among his peers. Zhuge Liang's pride was constantly hit, and finally Zhuge Liang slowly became low-key. He adopted the same method as Sima Yi, constantly training his strength, and finally made a big splash.
This result is something that Liu Yu doesn't want to see. A genius actually becomes low-key. As a leader, only by using all the talents under his command is the decisive factor for the long-term prosperity of a force. Liu Yu will not let Zhuge Liang continue to be low-key. If Zhuge Liang wants to be low-key, then Liu Yu will push him out and put him in the forefront to see if Zhuge Liang can be low-key anymore.
Now that Zhuge Liang accepted Liu Yu's order, Liu Yu felt very relieved.
Liu Yu was very efficient, so he immediately summoned all the generals and strategists to discuss matters.
Liu Yu summoned everyone, so there must be something very important. All the generals and strategists who were still in the central army quickly came to Liu Yu's central army tent.
After everyone came to Qi, Liu Yu issued the previous order: "After careful consideration, I have now appointed Zhuge Kongming as the chief military advisor. The matters of the southern expedition were fully arranged by Zhuge Kongming!"
Liu Yu asked Zhuge Liang to stand in front of everyone, and Liu Yu gave Zhuge Liang another tiger talisman that symbolized military power, expressing his recognition of Zhuge Liang.
All the generals had no expression on their faces. They obeyed Liu Yu's orders and were completely obedient. No matter who they were military advisors or what they were, they would be fine as long as they could win the battle.
Ju Su and other civil officials were a little surprised. They knew that Liu Yu wanted to promote Zhuge Liang and other younger generations, but they didn't expect it to be so soon. Ju Su and the others had no problem. Zhuge Liang had already shown his ability to do so, and the matter of the Southern Expedition had been arranged long ago. Now Zhuge Liang had no major problems. What's more, they thought that Liu Yu would not joke with the army of more than 100,000. When they saw Liu Yu giving Zhuge Liang the tiger talisman, they knew that Liu Yu was not discussing with them, but announced directly to the public. Even if they had any opinions, they could only swallow it into their hearts.
"I am obeying the order! I have met the Military Advisor Zhuge!" Everyone said respectfully.
The moment he took the tiger talisman, Zhuge Liang was full of passion. When he saw everyone saluting him respectfully, Zhuge Liang seemed to remember his dream back then, and he had a good dream of planning and making a plan, and above ten thousand people.
It was realized at this moment, and it was the most powerful Emperor Shenwu who was under the command of the civil and military officials to salute him. Zhuge Liang himself doubted whether he was dreaming today.
Whether this dream can last depends on whether Zhuge Liang can grasp it himself.
Zhuge Liang turned around and bowed respectfully to Liu Yu, and Liu Yu stretched out his hand to show that he delegated power to him.
Zhuge Liang began to issue orders.
"According to Your Majesty's order, I will temporarily lead the position of military advisor. The civil and military under my command obey the order!" Zhuge Liang still understood the right measure and made the word "temporary advisor" very seriously, which means to tell everyone that although he is the chief military advisor now, he has disappeared after the southern expedition.
Zhuge Liang's implicit voice, and smart people like Ju Su understand, and they praise Zhuge Liang for being really sensible. So Ju Su and others all showed a smile that they understood.
After receiving the recognition of several big bosses, Zhuge Liang also smiled slightly, and then his face became serious, and he ordered: "Our spies found out that Liu Bei's military advisor Xu Shu set up an ambush on Bowangpo, intending to annihilate the two vanguard troops on our left and right. Now Your Majesty has sent orders Lu and Guan to stand by on the spot. The enemy ambushed, and our army must make changes. Your Majesty's orders to gather the entire army in one place to attack Nanyang City! He also ordered General Zhang Wenyuan and Pang Shiyuan to lead eight thousand elite troops to detour to block Liu Xuande's escape route. Tian Feng, Ju Su, general in charge of all the logistics matters of the entire army, and the entire army will immediately set off, no mistakes shall be made, and those who violate the violation shall be killed!"
"The last general (the second official) received the order!" Everyone gave the order.
After Zhuge Liang finished his order, he respectfully bowed to Liu Yu and said, "Your Majesty can be supplemented!"
Zhuge Liang finally asked Liu Yu for permission. After all, Liu Yu is the boss now, and he is at most a job.
Liu Yu sat behind Zhuge Liang and watched Zhuge Liang's performance. His energetic look made Liu Yu very satisfied.
"Kong Ming, you just made the arrangement. I have no objection! The whole army will set off!" Liu Yu said with satisfaction.
Everyone did things according to Zhuge Liang's arrangements. They knew that Zhuge Liang was now the chief military advisor and all military arrangements were decided by him.
Chen Gong was a little sad. He had followed Liu Yu for so many years, but now he was brought to power by a young man, and he felt like the younger generation pushed the older generation.
Liu Yu noticed the subtle changes of Chen Gong, so after everyone left, Liu Yu deliberately left Chen Gong. Zhuge Liang saw Liu Yu leaving Chen Gong, and understood the reason. He originally had something to discuss with Liu Yu, so he couldn't continue to stay here now.
"Public platform, do you feel that Kong Ming has taken over the position and your status has been threatened?" Liu Yu said bluntly.
Chen Gong was so scared that his face turned pale. He knelt down and said, "I don't dare!"
Liu Yu glanced at Chen Gong and finally said, "Official platform, no matter who is in a high position, the friendship between you and me is irreplaceable. What I want is the foundation for generations. Isn't this what you and I pursue back then?"
"Damn it!" Chen Gong felt ashamed.
"Don't live or die, it's almost time to unify the world. I and you will have to work harder for a while. At that time, you and I can drink and sing." Liu Yu promised a bright future for Chen Gong.
Chen Gong was very moved. Liu Yu could notice it first, just a little change. It seemed that Liu Yu really took him in his heart.
"I hope that day will come soon!" Chen Gong also felt relieved. Liu Yu had never violated his promise to him. It is normal for young people to take office. What should Chen Gong care about? No one can shake his relationship with Liu Yu for so many years unless Chen Gong himself commits suicide.
Chen Gong opened his heart, chatted with Liu Yu for a while and then left.
Not long after Chen Gong walked out of the tent, he saw Zhuge Liang. Zhuge Liang bowed to Chen Gong. Chen Gong took it with a calm look on his face and nodded with a smile, indicating that he had already recognized Zhuge Liang's advance.
Chapter completed!