Chapter 16 Section 6 Prosperity with one word

The thing is like this: Xindu now has 4,000 soldiers and horses, and Herong prefect Pi Tong has brought another 2,000 fine cavalry, which adds up to 6,000 troops, and it might as well lie about 10,000 to the outside world.Liu Xiu's subordinates were still fleeing all over the world yesterday, and suddenly they had so many soldiers and horses in their hands overnight, and they suddenly felt a little bit rich.Since he was an upstart, he inevitably began to cherish his life, so they all suggested to Liu Xiu that there was nothing he could do about Hebei, and if he took a step back, it would be better to use these 6,000 soldiers to escort him back to the Luoyang court in the south, and then make plans.

Liu Xiu listened quietly, shaking her head inwardly—he would never leave Hebei, he would die in Hebei—but her face remained calm, and she didn't say anything to refute.These people have been with him through life and death, and they are qualified to put forward such an opinion to him. Even if this opinion does not suit his wishes, their motivation is out of loyalty to him. However, Ren Guang, Li Zhong, Wan Xiu and others were all disappointed after listening to the generals' suggestions, and they didn't want to hide their disappointment at all.As for Pi Tong's reaction, it was much more intense. He stood up, pointed at the generals' noses and asked loudly, "You guys are clean now. What about Credible Capital and Herong County?"

The generals took advantage of Liu Xiu's position, they didn't pay much attention to Pi Tong, seeing Pi Tong's rude words, how would they show weakness, they were about to retort, but Liu Xiu stretched out her hand to stop, and smiled at Pi Tong: "Please go on. " When Wang Mang was still in the new dynasty, Pi Tong had served as prefect of Herong. He was a veteran bureaucrat with richer political experience than anyone present. How difficult it is to hold on and not surrender, and to hold on until now! When the princes came, the people of the two counties all rejoiced and cheered, shouting long live, thinking that they had finally hoped for a savior. Who knows, all the princes are thinking about is how to save their lives. Luoyang, abandoning the people of the two prefectures and disregarding them is so chilling! In vain I still have high hopes for the lords! If I knew this, I might as well surrender to Wang Lang!"

The generals also showed shame when they were reprimanded by Pi Tong.Pi Tong looked at Liu Xiu, and said again: "Duke of the Ming Dynasty fought against Kunyang with 3,000 strong men, and defeated a million troops in Wangyi. Since ancient times, no famous general can surpass this. It is just a mob, and it is far from being able to compare with Wang Yi's million-strong army. Today, there are 6,000 soldiers in the two counties, which is more than when Ming Gong was in Kunyang. What are you talking about! If you attack, there will be no city that cannot be conquered, and if there is war, there will be no army that will not be disobedient! To flatten Hebei is only at the fingertips! If you abandon this place and go back, you will not only lose Hebei, but will also alarm Sanfu and lose your prestige. Heaviness is not a person who is good at calculation.”

Pi Tong flattered Liu Xiu so much, but Liu Xiu himself was fine, but the generals became more and more ashamed, feeling that they were greedy for life and afraid of death, which not only ruined Liu Xiu's reputation, but also hindered Liu Xiu's hind legs. Pi Tong said again: "If Duke Ming has no intention of conquering and insists on escorting the six thousand soldiers back to Luoyang, I can say responsibly that the six thousand soldiers will never obey Duke Ming. The reason is very simple. , Minggong can leave Hebei, these six thousand soldiers cannot leave Hebei, their parents and brothers are all here, their homes and fields are all here. Since Minggong is unwilling to protect their parents, brothers, homes and fields, if they care about each other, they will rely on Why leave your hometown and escort Minggong thousands of miles away?"

Although Pi Tong's words are harsh, the truth is easy to understand: Although you, Liu Xiu, are the chief minister and have higher officials than us, the six thousand soldiers originally belonged to me and Ren Guang, Li Zhong, Wan Xiu and others. The 6,000 soldiers will be transferred to your command, but it is by no means unconditional.Since you want to lead these 6,000 soldiers, you must fulfill your leadership responsibilities and lead these 6,000 soldiers to defend your homeland, instead of just thinking about how to cash out. Liu Xiu applauded the goodness with his palm, and sighed: "If the prefect of Wupi speaks bluntly, we are almost criminals." After finishing speaking, he drew his sword and cut the case, and said, "From now on, there will be no one who dares to speak south to Luoyang and ignores the elders in Hebei. The case is similar to this case!"

Regarding this moment and this place, brother Dongpo commented: "This is the decision of the rise and fall of the Eastern Han Dynasty, and Pi Tong can be called the prime minister of the Han Dynasty." From my point of view, Liu Xiu had no intention of returning to Luoyang. Once Pi Tong offered his advice, Liu Xiu Just borrow the slope to go down the donkey.If there is no Pi Tong, there must be people like Zhang Tong and Li Tong who will rise up and persuade Liu Xiu to stay in Hebei - the vast world has great potential! We know the sound of two palms clapping together, but what about the sound of clapping with one hand?