Episode 252. A competent commander saves more soldiers than a lawmaker
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“I haven’t seen you in a long time. Lord sober.”
“Yeah, it’s been a really long time. Suddenly, the winds of war blew here too, and I didn’t even know you came.”
Eulji learned the capabilities and insights of the Zhuge brothers through the fireman, so they were not easily seen because of their young age and shabby appearance. On the contrary, he was treated with utmost respect as an honored guest.
“Looking at it on the way, it seems that Ye-ju will attack Seo-ju soon.”
“Since Do-gyeom, the daughter of Xu Zhou, posted an auspicious letter to the imperial palace to give the royal family seat of Ye Zu to her brother-in-law Liu Bei, there is no way that the princess of Ye Zu Zhao could not be alone.”
“Seoju was already devastated by the war with Jojo and couldn’t afford to fight any more, so why did Dokyeom make such a provocation?”
“I don’t even know what the hell he believed in. Even though Cao Cao has withdrawn, he is gnashing his teeth to take revenge, and it is not a situation where Gong Rong of Beihai or Gong Son Zan of Yu Ju can help more. I don’t know what kind of plan it is.”
“Couldn’t Liu Bei’s sworn brother not be to your liking?”
“Things like that happen, too. Liu Bei’s brother-in-law came as an aid, but he didn’t return and was stationed in Shaopai, so it could be his ulterior motive to get rid of him with the help of Ye Zhu.”
At least it was the most plausible of all the guesses.
“But judging from the movement and scale of Yeju’s soldiers, it doesn’t seem like they are simply preparing for a fight against Sopae Fortress.”
“Isn’t it possible that the princesses are not fools and play only as DK intended? If you can tie up only Liu Bei’s sworn brother in Sopaeseong, you’d think it wouldn’t be difficult to take the position of Xuzhou.”
“well. Even if Liu Bei’s brother-in-law is tied up, Xuzhou is not an easy place.”
“I think so too, but the princess itself seems to have a different opinion.”
“It is very unfortunate. When a war breaks out, no matter who wins, it becomes difficult for the common people to survive…” “
By the way, you seem to have fled, but why did you come here instead of going down to Yangju where your brother is?”
“I was thinking of meeting Congressman Hwa and asking him what he meant.”
“What do you mean, Senator? What are you curious about?”
“He said he wanted to confirm whether he would continue to wait and see or if he was thinking of a future succession. After that, I think I should tell my brother what to do.”
“Your brother’s actions? What do you mean? Could it be that Sun Ce is overtaking Xu Zhou?”
“Sun Ce hasn’t even taken Yang Zhu yet, so how can he surpass Xu Zhu?”
“Then what course of action do you mean?”
“I want my brother to move Sun Ce’s soldiers and pretend to attack Xuzhou. Then wouldn’t the soldiers to protect Xuzhou be dispersed?”
“Ho! That’s a good trick. But do you think the congressman will wait and see or will he take a dip?”
“Looks like you’ll take a dip.”
“Do you have any reason to expect that?”
“Unlike before, isn’t the life and death of the base and the family at stake this time?”
Eulji looked at Zhuge Liang with surprised eyes.
When the fireman said that the Zhuge brothers had great insight and resourcefulness in the past, I honestly couldn’t believe it, but seeing it today, they looked like a guru who used the art of sitting and seeing a thousand li.
“By the way, the councilor is not a feudal lord. So even if you help, you won’t be able to provide much practical help.”
“It’s not a feudal lord, but at least 3,000 soldiers from Chohyeon can be commanded by the councilor, right?”
“With only 3,000 soldiers, can you influence the fighting of tens of thousands of large armies?”
“You can’t usually give it away, but depending on how things change, it might have an impact.”
“Well, but… do you have any special tricks?”
“It’s not like I have a sharp edge right now. However, if a war breaks out, I am confident that I will take a look at the situation and bring out the best possible direction for the congressman.”
“This is a favorable direction. Then, what is the advantageous direction in your opinion?”
As Eulji secretly showed anticipation, Zhuge Liang thought for a moment before opening his mouth.
“Currently, the best course of action is to avoid fighting with the sworn brother of Liu Bei, who is stationed in Shaopai.”
“I know that much, and the congressman knows it too. Unfortunately, however, the defeated 3rd Army and soldiers from both countries are the closest to Sopae Castle, so if a fight breaks out, they will have no choice but to fight first.”
“Then you will have a very difficult fight.”
“So I’m worried now.”
“Ryang-ah. Long time no see.”
At that time, Hwabu and Lee Dang-ji entered the inn and pretended to know, and the two had no choice but to stop talking.
“I haven’t seen you in a long time. Hearing that Congressman Hwa is in Chohyeon…”
Zhuge Liang asked Hwabu about his current situation and then told him why he had come here.
The fireman also worried about the war after asking about Zhuge Liang’s current situation and talking about it.
After a while, Zhuge Liang was startled to the point of being astonished when he heard who the captains of the fireman’s escort were.
“Wenhu Lüpo, who was said to have been forced to retreat by the three brothers of Liu Bi, Guan Yu, and Zhang Ji, and General Wu Geum, who is said to be the strongest in Jebuk, are the chiefs of Congressman Hwa’s escort?”
“Somehow, I became connected with them, and thankfully, they escort me now.”
“I don’t think many of the guard commanders I’ve met in the past were lower than my brother… If the guard commanders lead soldiers, I won’t be afraid of Liu Bei’s sworn brothers stationed in Sopae Castle.”
“Because of that, I plan to go with Chohyeon’s Hyeonwigun to join the defeated army and meet Jinkyu-sang.”
“Come to think of it, Congressman, did you have a relationship with Jin-Gyu-sang?”
“yes. Jin Kyu-san will also want to win this war, so to put it plainly, I intend to suggest that my guards take over the soldiers of the defeated country.”
Zhuge Liang, who had been listening to the fireman’s words, thought for a moment and then tilted his head.
“Your intention is good, but it is questionable whether Jin-Kyu-sang will follow suit. I don’t think he will entrust the soldiers to the chiefs of the congressman’s escort rather than let his generals take charge of the soldiers.”
“I don’t care much, but if I tell you the careers of Guard Captain Yeo and Guard Guard Wu, will you entrust us with soldiers?”
The painter spoke with anticipation, but Zhuge Liang shook his head violently.
“I’m sorry, Senator, but people in high positions try to take other people’s things and make them their own, not give their own things to others. No matter what the congressman says, he probably won’t easily hand over control of the soldiers to the guard commanders.”
“okay? Then what should I do? Judging from the flow, it seems that the 3rd defeated army and soldiers from both countries will have to fight against the bloody brother of Liu Bei in Xiaopai Castle.”
“Speech is a law that must be spoken at the right time to be eaten. I know how urgent you are, but Jin Kyu-sang won’t listen to anything you say right now.”
“Then when will you listen to me?”
“I will only listen to you when Jin Kyu-sang loses the war and doesn’t have the energy to measure this and that.”
“If I lose the war, even if my guards lead the soldiers, it will be after they have already suffered great damage, so isn’t that meaningless?”
“We need to seize the opportunity before we suffer catastrophic damage. And in the meantime, I need to establish an appropriate major so that I can trust Jin Kyu-sang and Congressman Hwa’s guards. When Jin Gyu-sang is cornered and full of earnest hearts, we must let him know the identities of the guards and take over the command.”
“I heard that you are right. Jin Kyu-sang has a relationship with me, but entrusting soldiers is a different matter.”
“First of all, Congressman’s escort commander should command Chohyeon’s soldiers, and Congressman should become a soldier with me and control the generals.”
“I get it.”
After the fireman finished talking with Zhuge Liang, he went to the prefectural office and took over the command of the ultra-hyeon soldiers to his brother.
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Warlords such as Flower Pot, Hyeonwi, and Sama and Gyowi welcomed them with open arms when Yeopo and Woogeum, the chief escort of Hwabu, offered to serve as Chohyeon’s Hyeonwi.
From their point of view, it would be a good thing for Yeo Po and Woo Geum, who had already commanded more than 100,000 troops, to take charge of only 3,000 troops.
As soon as Yeo Bu and Woo Geum took over as commanders, Hwabu was amazed to see how they took control of the troops and controlled the soldiers in an orderly manner.
“I was worried about what would happen if there was friction with the existing military commanders… but I was worried for nothing.”
Zhuge Liang, who was beside him, nodded as if agreeing with the fireman’s words.
“Not only commanders, but also soldiers instinctively know who is most likely to survive in charge of them.”
“Well, few commanders are as capable as Guards Yeo and Guards Wu.”
“By the way, Congressman, no matter how much I think about it, I don’t think Jin-Gyu-Sang will give the command to your generals… How about slowing down the pace a bit?”
“You want to go late? Is there any special reason?”
“Even if we go quickly, would you stand outside the vanguard?”
“Are you trying to avoid the vanguard?”
“Many soldiers will take damage, but they will not lose. What is the reason why the princess company divided the soldiers of Yuzhou into three? Isn’t it the intention to occupy several castles in Xuzhou and even capture Dokyeom while the three defeated armies and the soldiers of both countries tie up Liu Bei’s bloody brother in Sopae Castle? The 3 defeated armies and the soldiers of both countries did everything they had to do, even if they took the time without necessarily capturing Sopae Castle.”
Zhuge Liang was already predicting how the Gongju company would operate the soldiers of Jin Gyu-sang.
The fireman nodded in admiration for his insight and foresight.
“But don’t you think you can occupy the back end just because you go late?”
“You have to come up with a good excuse. Coincidentally, Congressman has a deep relationship with Jin Kyu-sang, so please say first that you will treat the injured in the rear and protect the military food. Then he probably won’t be able to refuse your request.”
“I get it. don’t do that However, I am worried that if we wait like that, the time will come when we can take over the command.”
“If the time does not come, we must force it to come.”
“Forcibly making time?”
As the painter tilted his head, as if he did not understand, Zhuge Liang said firmly.
“Having a competent person as a commander is the best way to save soldiers on the battlefield.”
For a moment, the fireman made an expression as if he had been hit in the back of the head with a hammer.
When I heard it, it was very true.
How many more would you save if you saved the wounded you were about to die? It was better to win the fight in the first place and not die too many times.
“I see. The best way to save many soldiers is for a competent person to become a commander. I have learned a lot from you.”
“Do you talk about learning what is so great about taking it for granted? Anyway, first look at the atmosphere with Jin-Gyu-sang and try to bring up the story of the command. Of course I know it won’t work, but if he allows it, I don’t have to go the hard way.”
“I get it.”
As Zhuge Liang said, the fireman deliberately delayed the road and arrived at the military barracks a day later than the day they were supposed to gather.
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