But in Liu Bei's mind, Zhuge Liang's position is in the internal affairs, but in combat, Liu Bei never really trusted Zhuge Liang; For example, after getting Pang Tong, Liu Bei thought highly of Pang Tong, and appointed him Zhizhong, which was less considerate than Zhuge Liang. However, although they are all military commanders, Liu Bei took Pang Tong with him when he attacked Shu. It's a pity that Pang Tong died in Luocheng.
However, it can't be said that Pang Tong's position in Liu Bei's heart is higher than Pang Tong's, but the next thing to mention is a person who Zhuge Liang is not as good as himself, and this person is Fa Zheng. Fa Zheng was originally a subordinate of Liu Zhang, but Liu Zhang was not a man who was good at employing people. After a long time, Fa Zheng became the magistrate of Xindu County, and was later appointed as the captain of the military council. Fazheng's talent was not satisfied and was slandered by people in the government. He was very upset, so he betrayed Liu Zhang with Zhang Song, who was also dissatisfied with Liu Zhang.
Originally, Zhang Song was going to dedicate Shu to Cao Cao, but he was disappointed because he was ridiculed and snubbed by Cao Cao. When passing through Jingzhou, I was warmly received by Liu Bei, so I chose to take refuge in Liu Bei. Soon after, Cao Cao was defeated in Chibi, and Liu Bei's power was strengthened. Liu Zhang then asked who should be sent to see Liu Bei, and Zhang Song recommended Fa Zheng. Fa Zheng resigned at first, and then he had to leave. After seeing Fazheng, Liu Bei "gladly accepted and tried his best".
Fazheng thinks that Liu Bei is a clever man who can help him. After returning to Yizhou, he conspired with Zhang Song to make rules and decided to serve Liu Bei secretly. Later, with the help of Zhang Song and Fazheng, Liu Bei finally entered Shu. After Liu Bei occupied Yizhou, he was in urgent need of good relations with powerful families in Shu, so his ministers advised Liu Bei to marry Wu, the sister of Wu Yi, an old general in Liu Zhangzhong, but Wu was the wife of Liu Xie, the late brother of Liu Zhangzhong, and Liu Bei thought that he was related to Liu Xie by blood, which was against etiquette.
Fa Zheng remonstrated: "As for his relatives, what is the difference with Jin Wen and his son?" When Jin Wengong fled to the State of Qin, he married his nephew Huai Bo, the wife of Duke Huai. Fazheng thinks that Jin Wengong can still marry his nephew's wife without being hit by etiquette, not to mention that Liu Bei and Liu Xie are not related by blood. Liu Bei accepted Wu as his wife. Fa Zheng is the prefect of Shu County, and Yang Wu is the general.
At that time, the law held the administrative power of Shu county, the capital of Yizhou, and he still often advised Liu Bei inside and outside, and was Liu Bei's main counselor. Fazheng's character is very clear and resentful, and he must avenge himself. After he came to power, everyone who helped him a little was taken care of by him, and those who had minor contradictions were retaliated, killing and injuring several people. Someone reported to Zhuge Liang, hoping that he could report to Liu Bei and not let Fa Zheng bully others.
But Zhuge Liang knew that Fa was the most prized minister of humerus, and he worked hard, so he didn't ask much. Why didn't Zhuge Liang ask? Because he knows it's no use asking questions. With Liu Bei's concealment, even Zhuge Liang could do nothing. In addition, the mistakes made by Fazheng are all minor mistakes, and those who are retaliated by him deserve it. When Liu Bei visited Hanzhong, Fa Zheng worked hard to give Liu Bei advice.
However, Fa died of illness at the age of forty-five. The death of Fazheng made Liu Bei very sad and cried for several days. Later, he was named Yong Hou, and his son Fa Ying was named Guan Neihou. Fa Zheng is four years older than Zhu Geliang, and both of them are elbows of Liu Bei ("Biography of the First Master" says: Zhuge Liang is the elbow, and Fa Zheng is seeking the Lord). Although their personalities and interests are different, both sides can always focus on official business, and Premier Zhuge Liang's rear affairs are well-fed; Legally follow the army to crusade and make suggestions.
The two can cooperate closely and learn from each other's strengths. Later, Liu Beidong levied Sun Quan to avenge Guan Yu, but most ministers remonstrated and refused to listen. Later, in 222 AD, due to the death of Guan Yu, the battle of Yiling broke out between Shu and Wu, and the Shu army was defeated and returned to Bai Di. Zhuge Liang sighed: "if filial piety is still there, we can stop the master from advancing eastward;" Even if you can't stop it, you will not be defeated if you follow the crusade. "
Why does Zhuge Liang have such feelings? Because he knows that in Liu Bei's mind, if it is about politics, Liu Bei will definitely listen to him, but if it is about military affairs, Liu Bei will definitely listen to Fa Zheng; Therefore, there is a saying that Zhuge Liang is the thigh and the law is the master. One thing Zhuge Liang understood, and Liu Bei also understood, was that it was best to separate military and political affairs. But after Liu Bei's death, no one can restrain Zhuge Liang, who can control the military and political power and become a generation of powerful ministers; In fact, this is very dangerous.