Mi Han

Chapter 698: Zhou Qian, a loyal minister, was given a posthumous title by his power

Chapter 698: Zhou Qian, a loyal minister, was given a posthumous title by his power

Ma Chao's falling body was caught by Mi Yang who stood up in time.

At the same time, the crying in the courtyard was getting louder and louder.

Perhaps no matter how loud the crying in the courtyard was, it could not be as loud as when Ma Chao's grandfather died, but at least everyone in the courtyard at this moment was crying sincerely for Ma Chao's death.

This is probably what Ma Chao really values.

There was also mist in Mi Yang's eyes.

Looking at Ma Chao in his arms, whose eyes were closed but with a slight smile on his face, Mi Yang felt mixed emotions.

Soon after, Mi Yang signaled Ma Dai, who was kneeling on the ground, to take Ma Chao's body from his arms.

When Ma Dai was trembling and was about to take Ma Chao's body into the room to rest and adjust his appearance, Mi Yang said:

“The room is too small, the General of the Cavalry would not like to stay in it.

The rest and burial can be carried out in the spacious courtyard."

After hearing Mi Yang's words, Ma Dai was obviously stunned.

Although he knew that it was inappropriate to disobey Mi Yang's order given his status, Ma Dai still reminded him with tears in his eyes:

"This may be against etiquette."

Facing Ma Dai's concerns, Mi Yang said nonchalantly:

"Ma men have their own demeanor, so why should we care about the world's opinions?

Just do as I say."

Mi Yang knew that if Ma Chao were still alive, he would like his arrangement.

Then Mi Yang said to Ma Dai:

"General Huoqi was very kind to you when he was alive, you must take good care of his funeral.

As for the posthumous name of the General of the Cavalry

Don't worry, I'm here. "

After saying this, Mi Yang bent down and picked up the body of the goshawk on the ground.

The goshawk's feathers are like needles and its claws are like knives. It truly deserves the reputation of being the king of the sky.

After staring at the goshawk's corpse for a long time, perhaps not wanting to be too immersed in the sad atmosphere, Mi Yang paced out of the courtyard.

Seeing Mi Yang leaving, Jiang Wei, who had just witnessed everything, hurriedly followed behind Mi Yang.

The courtyard was not very big, but it took Mi Yang a long time to walk out of the courtyard.

After walking out of the courtyard, Mi Yang stopped.

Mi Yang raised his head and looked at the blue sky above, with a look of remembrance in his eyes.

Seeing that Mi Yang was in a bad mood and hadn't said a word, Jiang Wei could only stand behind him silently, feeling the sadness emanating from Mi Yang.

After a long while, Mi Yang finally spoke to Jiang Wei:

"Does Bojo know?

I have personally seen many people off in my life.

Among those people, there was my mentor, Master Fa, who brought me up, my King of Xiangyang, Guan Jun, who taught me everything he knew, and the late emperor, who treated me like his own son and with the utmost affection.

These three people were all heroes of the time when they were alive, and I have a deep relationship with all of them.

But no matter how great a hero is, there will come a day when he leaves.

No matter how deep the feelings are, I can't keep them.

If there is a way, I really want to keep them.

People envy me because I am young, but sometimes I feel that being young is not necessarily a good thing.

Because I can't predict when and which of my loved ones will leave me.

When will I experience the huge regret that I can’t help but feel again? ”

As he spoke, the mist in Mi Yang's eyes finally turned into tears, which slid down his face drop by drop.

After listening to Mi Yang's words, Jiang Wei wanted to comfort him, but he didn't know where to start.

Jiang Wei knew that there was no deep personal relationship between Mi Yang and Ma Chao.

If it was just because of Ma Chao's departure, Mi Yang would be sad, but he would never say the above words.

Just as Mi Yang said, Ma Chao's death today reminded him of Fa Zheng, Guan Yu, Liu Bei and others.

More importantly, even if Mi Yang didn't say it, Jiang Wei knew that Mi Yang was actually secretly worried about the day when Zhang Fei and Zhuge Liang would pass away.

Relatives are dying one after another.

At this moment, Jiang Wei seemed to have become Mi Yang just now and could only be a patient listener.

He didn't know how much time had passed, Jiang Wei only saw many servants from Ma Chao's mansion running past him.

In the end, even the messenger carrying Liu Chan's order hurriedly passed by him.

Given Ma Chao's status, the news of his death would inevitably spread throughout the entire Chang'an City at the fastest speed.

Just when Jiang Wei was thinking about what changes Ma Chao's death would bring to the current world situation, Mi Yang's voice reached his ears again.

"I have another purpose for leaving you in Chang'an besides asking you to teach Ji Yang.

After I leave Chang'an, the villains who rebel against Wei will inevitably have their eyes on Guanzhong.

With the general and the prime minister here, I am generally relieved about the situation in Guanzhong.

But no matter how far-sighted the general and the prime minister are, they still need one or two capable generals to serve them.

You are from the north, not good at water battles but good at cavalry battles. Keeping you in Chang'an is to maximize your strengths.

I will report to Your Majesty tomorrow and ask Your Majesty to transfer the Qiang and Di cavalry that the General of Cavalry commanded during his lifetime to your command.

I trust you will take good care of them.”

When Mi Yang finished speaking, Jiang Wei seemed unable to follow Mi Yang's train of thought for a moment and was visibly stunned.

Jiang Wei didn't expect that Mi Yang, who was inexplicably sad just now, could quickly adjust his mood and directly shift the topic to military and national affairs.

Mi Yang could not hide Jiang Wei's strange behavior, and Mi Yang also knew why Jiang Wei was like this.

Seeing this, Mi Yang turned around, patted Jiang Wei on the shoulder and said:

“I miss my ancestors very much.

But I know even more clearly that my ancestors handed the Han Dynasty into my hands in the hope that I would be able to reunite the country one day.

It is not wrong to commemorate our ancestors, but it is unacceptable if we do so and delay the great cause of national unification.

When I go down there someday, I will be severely beaten by my ancestors when they see that I have failed to live up to their expectations."

Jiang Wei didn't expect Mi Yang to be able to adjust his emotions so quickly, but by then Jiang Wei also realized that Mi Yang was carrying a heavy burden.

It is this heavy burden that prevents Mi Yang from spending too much time venting his personal emotions.

Thinking of this, Jiang Wei admired Mi Yang more and more.

"The Grand Marshal is truly the hope of the country!"

Jiang Wei praised Mi Yang out of habit.

Mi Yang didn't care when he heard Jiang Wei's praise. He waved his hand and asked Jiang Wei:

"Bo Yue, what do you think? If the Wei rebels have any intentions towards Guanzhong in the future, which place should our army focus on defending?"

In Mi Yang's opinion, once the news of his arrival in Jingzhou spreads, Sima Yi will not just stay in Luoyang City.

Firstly, Sima Yi had not yet suffered a severe beating from Zhuge Liang, so his military strategy would not change so quickly.

Secondly, from the intelligence we received before, it is obvious that Cao Rui's intention is to make Luoyang or Jingzhou a bargaining chip to tie him down so that he cannot concentrate on one thing.

In order to achieve this goal, once there is a war in Jingzhou, Luoyang cannot sit idly by.

Mi Yang's question also made Jiang Wei fall into deep thought.

However, the clever Jiang Wei quickly gave his own ideas.

“I think that if the rebels against Wei want to attack Guanzhong, they might imitate Cao Cao’s surprise attack on Guanzhong.

Therefore, our army should strengthen the defense of the Yellow River!"

Jiang Wei's answer made Mi Yang nod in satisfaction.

"Bo Yue has such insight. I will no longer have to worry about the west!"

Just when Mi Yang was about to leave for Jingzhou, a piece of breaking news spread in Chang'an City.

Ma Chao, the Han cavalry general, died.

Perhaps Ma Chao did not have a good reputation during his lifetime, but Ma Chao's talents and status were unique in the Han Dynasty.

The death of such an important figure was a huge loss to the Han Dynasty and was mourned by many people.

In the Han Dynasty, which attached great importance to the study of prophecies and divination, a great general suddenly died when the Western and Eastern Expeditions were about to begin. This was considered a bad omen.

Fortunately, the Han Dynasty's national strength is now thriving, and although similar remarks have been made, they have not caused any big waves.

Mi Yang did not disappoint Ma Dai's expectations. Although he had been busy with the Eastern Expedition, he still found time to submit a memorial to the emperor, requesting Liu Chan to bestow the posthumous title of "Wei" on Ma Chao.

Originally according to the current etiquette, since the King of Xiangyang, double posthumous title has become one of the highest honors for a minister after his death.

But just as Mi Yang said before Ma Chao's death, Mi Yang would not go out of his way to cover up his past mistakes.

However, given his past mistakes, unless Ma Chao made contributions to rebuilding the Han Dynasty, he would not be rewarded with double posthumous titles.

However, although he did not receive both posthumous titles, Ma Chao's achievements should also be fairly evaluated.

"To be strong and resolute is called power; to subdue the rebels and win the hearts of the distant is called power; to lead the barbarians to submit is called power; to have a loud and powerful voice is called power."

Judging from the meaning of the posthumous title "Wei", this posthumous title is very suitable for Ma Chao.

And no matter which dynasty or era, the posthumous title "Wei" is always of the highest value.

I think if Ma Chao were still alive, he would be extremely satisfied with this posthumous title.

Because it was Mi Yang's suggestion, Liu Chan quickly issued an official decree to posthumously confer the title of "Marquis Wei" on Ma Chao.

As the heir to Ma Chao's political legacy, Ma Dai was filled with gratitude towards Mi Yang when he received this imperial edict.

Ma Dai originally wanted to visit Mi Yang in person to express his gratitude after taking care of Ma Chao's funeral.

But before that day came, Ma Dai received a message.

"The Grand Marshal led 60,000 Tiance troops and marched out from Bacheng Gate."

Upon hearing this news, Ma Dai, even though he was in deep mourning and could not go out to see Mi Yang off in person, still performed the ritual of three bows and nine kowtows towards the east in Ma Chao's mourning hall:

"I wish the Grand Marshal a speedy return!"

There is no wall that is impenetrable in the world, let alone such an important matter as Mi Yang's personal expedition.

Although in name, Mi Yang was under the banner of "going to Jingzhou".

However, when the spies of Wu State learned that Mi Yang brought 60,000 elite troops to Jingzhou this time, they subconsciously understood "leaving the town" as going on an expedition.

If it wasn't for the purpose of conquering Jiangdong, why did Mi Yang bring so many elite troops?

When this shocking news, sent by Wu's spies in a frantic hurry, reached Sun Quan's desk, Sun Quan felt devastated.

Mi Yang, do you like Jiangdong so much?

Before any definite news arrived, many people in the Wu court and the country, including Sun Quan, thought that even if the Han Dynasty wanted to use military force next, Mi Yang's first target should be Luoyang.

Politically, Luoyang is the ancient capital of China and has extraordinary significance.

Militarily, Luoyang controlled the main route for the Han army to enter the Central Plains.

Economically, Luoyang was surrounded by wealthy counties such as Hedong and Henei.

From any perspective, Mi Yang should have made Luoyang his first target.

Why did he suddenly have the urge to come to Jingzhou with a large army?

Some people in the Wu court and the public also believed that Mi Yang led a large army to Jingzhou, perhaps not to attack Jiangdong, but also to march north to Wancheng and attack Yuzhou.

But such an idea seemed ridiculous to Sun Quan.

Let’s not talk about whether Mi Yang can replicate the miracle of attacking Chang’an and capture Wancheng in a short time.

At least if he wanted to attack a strong city like Wancheng, Mi Yang had to transfer most of Jingzhou's military forces to Yiyang County.

You have to know that the situation is different now. Cao Wei is no longer attacked from two sides. They have enough military strength to defend Wancheng alone.

And with Mi Yang's military strategy, would he rashly transfer most of Jingzhou's military forces to Yiyang County and ignore the heart of Jingzhou?

That is absolutely impossible.

After eliminating this point, it is crystal clear what Mi Yang's intention is when he dances with the sword.

Sun Quan immediately convened a grand court meeting in Jianye City to discuss Mi Yang's eastern expedition.

When all the civil and military officials in Jianye City gathered in the newly built hall, Sun Quan saw on their faces that they looked even more uneasy than himself.

this.

Sun Quan couldn't help but stroke his head.

But as the saying goes, within three rooms, there must be loyalty and trustworthiness.

Aren't there one or two ministers in the Wu court who dare to fight?

That is of course impossible.

After seeing the gloomy expressions on the faces of his colleagues around him, Zhou Qian, who had just returned from a diplomatic mission in Chang'an, walked out of the class with his head held high:

"Mi thief, is he a god or a ghost?

In my opinion, they are just like us, mortals with flesh and blood.

Since we are just mortals, why are we so afraid?

Not to mention the navy in the world, our dynasty is the best.

Let’s say that our dynasty and the Northern Wei are an alliance of life and death. If our dynasty is in trouble, the Northern Wei will never sit idly by and wait for death.

"By combining the strength of our dynasty and Northern Wei, even though the Han army is strong, it is not impossible to fight!"

Zhou Qian expressed his views in a powerful word.

If we analyze Zhou Qian's words one by one, it is not difficult to conclude that most of what he said is of no practical use.

Because what he said was known to everyone.

But sometimes, it doesn’t matter whether what you say is nutritious or not, what matters is that you express an attitude.

No matter what, when all the civil and military officials in the Wu court were silent, Zhou Cang was the first to stand up and issued the first unyielding cry against Mi Yang!

Sun Quan, who was originally stroking his head, was overjoyed after hearing Zhou Cang's words.

Zhou Cang is really a great Wu Zhongchen!

“What Zhou Qing said is very true.

When Cao Cao led more than 200,000 elite troops to the south, didn't he also fail at the Battle of Red Cliff?

If Mi Yang is bold and reckless today and intends to invade our territory, Cao Cao's death at Red Cliff will serve as a lesson for him!"

As the monarch, Sun Quan immediately took over Zhou Qian's words and personally encouraged people.

Compared with Zhou Yu's words, Sun Quan's words are more meaningful.

Jiangdong had indeed fought tough battles.

But the reason Jiangdong was able to win the Battle of Red Cliff was because of Zhou Yu.

Where is Zhou Yu in Jiangdong now?

Thinking of this, everyone turned their eyes to a minister standing in the first row.

Lu Boyan, can you fight?

(End of this chapter)