The three countries are very nuclear

Chapter 578 Gaoyang Alcoholics
"Who is Er Nai?"

Yuan Shao looked at the man who was brought in, he was dressed as a Xiliang warrior, about 30 years old.At this time, there were still bloodstains on his body, and his expression was extremely tired, as if he had just experienced a fight.

Facing Yuan Shao's question, the man hurriedly clasped his fists and replied: "The villain is the head of the village under General Ma. On the order of my general, please Yuan Gong go out of the city to repel the Xuzhou army, so that 50 stones of grain and grass can enter the city smoothly."

"50 stones of grain and grass!"

Hearing this, Yuan Shao couldn't help but exclaimed.

It's no wonder that Yuan Shao is excited, it's because he is too sensitive to the word food and grass now, and the figure of 50 is indeed too tempting, which caused his attention to be attracted immediately.

If he has 50 stones of food and grass in his hands, not to mention ten days and a half months, even if Liu Bei besieges the city for three months, he can still defend the city!

"That's right. The general sent out 50 stones of grain and grass before, and my general led the troops to escort them. But now that the city is full of enemy troops, the baggage carts can only stay fifty miles outside the city. As long as Yuan Gong can repel the enemy, my general will Then food and grass can be sent to the city.”

After hearing this person's words, Yuan Shao, who was originally a little excited, suddenly became sober, and even looked at this person suspiciously.

Although 50 shi of grain and grass is tempting, Yuan Shao will not believe it.

Everyone in the world knows that Lin Zichu is the best at plotting and scheming, so whether this person in front of him is Ma Teng's, or whether there is food and grass outside the city, are still unknown.

If this is a trick of the enemy army, but he really leads the troops out of the city, it is tantamount to a sheep entering the tiger's mouth.

In the current situation, I can't allow myself to choose wrong again.

Not even once!

Therefore, the most urgent task is to check the authenticity of this person's identity.

Yuan Shao fixed his eyes on this person, as if he wanted to see through him completely, and said in his mouth: "You said that you are under the command of General Ma Shoucheng, do you have proof?"

But facing Yuan Shao's gaze, this person just lowered his head slightly, but immediately took out a letter from his bosom.

"Mr. Yuan, please take a look!"

On the side, Xin Pi immediately took the letter and handed it to Yuan Shao.

After opening the blood-stained letter, Yuan Shao read it carefully.

Naturally, there is nothing wrong with the content, as this person said, the key is the inscription at the end, or the seal on the inscription.

Yuan Shao naturally didn't recognize Ma Teng's handwriting, and even if this letter was genuine, it was probably written by military clerks.So the only thing that can tell the truth from the fake is the seal on the signature.

In the past, when Ma Teng led the army to join the alliance, he was a partial general.As for rewards for meritorious deeds after discussing Dong, although Lin Chao had a lot of bad checks, he only settled for some relatively important positions.

For example, Yuan Shu's Great General, Liu Bei's Taiwei, and Yuan Shao's Hussar General.

As for their heroes, Lin Chao graciously threw out the empty promise.

At that time, Yuan Shu, who was full of ambition, waved his hand and gave Ma Teng the title of General Fubo, which also allowed him to inherit the glory of his ancestors.

At this time, the inscription on the letter in Yuan Shao's hand was exactly the silver seal and green ribbon of General Fubo, which was exactly the same!
Even if Lin Zichu wanted to plot against someone, it must be a temporary idea, and it is impossible to immediately create an identical seal.

Yuan Shao thought in his heart, and believed in the identity of this person, but he was still a little worried, so he simply handed the letter over, and said to the Xin brothers: "Zhong Zhi, Zuo Zhi, what do you two think?"

Hearing this, Xin Ping hurried up, took the letter and read it with his younger brother Xin Pi.

The two brothers frowned and observed for a while, and finally returned the letter to Yuan Shao, but Xin Ping said, "My lord, this matter is still not credible, why don't I ask this person."

"Okay, Zhong Zhi can do what he can."

Yuan Shao nodded, and at the same time expressed his appreciation for Xin Ping's cautious attitude.

After getting permission, Xin Ping turned around and asked a series of questions to the village head who delivered the letter.

Such as the appearance of Ma Teng and his son, the daily diet of the army, and even the climate and customs of the Xiliang frontier...

These questions are very simple and trivial, even a little too plain, but they opened Yuan Shao's eyes.

It's true that most of Ma Teng's soldiers were from Liangzhou, and this person was also dressed in Xiliang. As long as these questions can be answered, it will be more reliable than checking seals.

Zhongzhi is really talented!

To Yuan Shao's surprise and surprise, Xin Ping's answers to these questions were fluent, without even the slightest pause.

Now, Yuan Shao believed in [-]% of his heart.

After the questioning, Yuan Shao waved his hand and ordered someone to take this person down to entertain him.

After this person left, Yuan Shao couldn't wait to ask: "How, is this person's identity credible?"

Xin Ping cupped his hands and said, "My lord, I think that this person is indeed under Ma Shoucheng's command, and the food and grass should be fifty miles south of the city. It's just..."

"Just what?" Yuan Shao frowned.

Xin Ping smiled wryly and said, "It's just that Xuzhou's army is around outside the city. Even if the food and grass are right in front of us, it's hard for us to get into the city."

"This……"

Hearing this, Yuan Shao's expression froze, revealing a bitter expression, and the excitement that he had just learned of the arrival of the food and grass disappeared immediately.

"What Zhongzhi means is that a certain cannot lead an army out of the city?"

Xin Ping shook his head calmly and said: "No, it's just that this matter is of great importance, I dare not speak nonsense, and the lord has to make a clear decision."

This is very clear. I have already helped you determine the identity of the person who came. As for whether to leave the city, it is up to you to decide.

After all, now is the critical moment of life and death, and one cannot take a wrong step.

Hearing this, Yuan Shao couldn't help laughing wryly.

Xin Ping couldn't make a decision, so why couldn't he, Yuan Benchu?
Even if there is food and grass outside the city, it is not yet known whether it can be brought back to the city in the face of the wolf-like Xuzhou army.

But if you don't go out of the city to meet the grain and grass and wait for yourself, you will be doomed to lose.

One is a life of nine deaths, and the other is a life of ten deaths...

Just as Yuan Shao was struggling hard in his heart, Xin Pi, who was behind Xin Ping, stood up and said to Yuan Shao, "My lord, I think that we should use all the elites in the city to go out and beat Liu Bei, and take back the food and grass!"

"Oh, Zhongzhi thinks this way is feasible?" Yuan Shao asked in surprise.

"No, I thought that even if we went out of the city to seize food, the outcome would not be known. But..."

As Xin Pi spoke, the expression on his face gradually became serious, he saluted Yuan Shao to the end, and said in a deep voice:
"My lord, instead of sitting still and waiting to die, it's better to fight hard. Now, we have no other choice."

Hearing this, Yuan Shao was silent again, his complexion pale.

"This matter... let me think about it again."

……

Taoqiu City.

After releasing the bait, everyone in Xuzhou was not idle.

With Lin Chao's character, he naturally had to make two preparations.

If Yuan Shao is willing to lead the army out of the city, then everything will be fine, and there is no need to talk about the follow-up matters.According to the current combat strength of both the enemy and the enemy, a battle outside the city will be able to complete the battle.

But if Yuan Shao refused to leave the city and made up his mind to be a turtle, he could only forcefully attack the city.Fortunately, there are internal responses in the city that can cooperate with the internal response and the external response. Breaking the city should not be a problem, but it will take more time.

In the county yamen, Liu Beigao took the chief seat, took a sip from the teacup in his hand, but there was some anxiety between his brows.

That's right, Liu Bei is drinking tea now.

Right now is the most critical juncture of the war. After yesterday's barbecue meeting ended, Lin Chao brought out the prohibition order again.Although Liu Bei was somewhat reluctant about this, he could only nod in agreement.

"Zichu, do you think Yuan Shao's old thief will leave the city?"

Compared to Liu Bei's urgency, Lin Chao is an old god, with a calm appearance, sitting at the bottom left seat at the moment, taking out a pen and paper, writing something intently.

Seeing Lin Chao immersed in the joy of practicing calligraphy, Liu Bei couldn't help but yelled again.

But Lin Chao still didn't respond, Liu Bei was a little curious, so he got up and walked to Lin Chao and bent down to look at the paper.

I saw four large characters on the paper - Gaoyang Alcoholics!
"Zi Chu, Zi Chu..."

Lin Chao finally came to his senses, quickly put down the pen in his hand, and asked, "What's the matter with Mr. Xuan De?"

Liu Bei smiled: "Zi Chu, thanks to the fact that you have been studying since childhood and are still a well-educated person, why is your handwriting so poor that it is even worse than a certain one. If Duke Kang Cheng saw this handwriting, he would probably kick you out of the court on the spot. "

"Ha ha ha ha……"

Liu Bei's joke immediately drew roars of laughter from the crowd.

Especially Xun Chen, who had the happiest smile.

It is rare to see something that Lin Chao is not good at, so how could everyone miss this opportunity.

Lin Chao: ...

Liu Daer, why are you mocking me when you have something to say?

"What's wrong with Mr. Xuande?"

Seeing that Lin Chao was showing some signs of becoming angry, Liu Bei stopped teasing him, but said, "A certain just asked you whether the old thief Yuan Shao will leave the city."

"I don't know about this matter..."

Lin Chao spread his hands and said helplessly: "But regardless of whether Yuan Benchu ​​has taken the bait or not, with the food and grass robbed the day before yesterday, we will surely win this battle. Why should Duke Xuande be anxious?"

Man proposes, God disposes.

If Yuan Shao really wants to be a tortoise, you can only rush in and smash his tortoise shell, but it is impossible to force him out.

Of course Liu Bei also understands this truth, but it is inevitable to be anxious when things come to an end.After hearing Lin Chao's words, he immediately shook his head and smiled, but his whole body relaxed a lot.

"Then what were you writing about?"

Liu Bei knew that Lin Chao never did useless work, let alone temper his calligraphy at this critical moment, so he asked curiously.

As soon as this remark came out, several people in the field looked at each other in blank dismay, all showing suspicion.

Could it be... something like that?

In the inner circle of Xuzhou, there has always been a legend: Lin Zichu had a pamphlet, which specifically recorded the names of some people.

However, those who are recorded above have only two endings.

First, he knelt down and sang Conquer, and was earned by Lin Zichu to be a cow and horse.

Second, the ending is clearly arranged.

Rumor has it that before the feudal lords formed an alliance, the names of Liu Dai, Qiao Mao, Sun Jian and others were on this pamphlet.

That's why their fate was so tragic.

Lin Chao didn't know about this rumor, otherwise he would definitely curse out of anger.

You are pure slander!
However, seeing that everyone was curious, Lin Chao simply made his writing public.

After seeing the four big characters above, everyone's expressions immediately divided into two factions.

One group is the skeptical group headed by San Xun. Of course they know what these four characters mean, but they don't understand why Lin Chao wrote these four characters at this time.

The other faction is the Wubi faction headed by Zhang Liao.They don't know what it means, but they think this title is quite interesting.

"Who is the drunkard Gao Yang?"

Liu Bei is worthy of being a cultural desert, and he asked the questions that the generals wanted to ask but were afraid of embarrassment on the spot.

Lin Chao answered with a smile: "Mr. Guangye, Li Shiqi, is called Gaoyang Drunkard."

Hearing this, Liu Bei nodded as if waking up from a dream.

Gaoyang alcoholic Liu Bei didn't know, but it's impossible for Liu Bei not to know about Li Shiqi. After all, he was a great hero under Liu Bang's command when Chu and Han fought for hegemony.

As for Li Shiqi, he was also a generation of eccentrics.

There are many strange things about him, and many amazing deeds.

The first is his background: he loved reading in his early years, and later served as an official of Chenliu's family until he met Liu Bang, a pedicure expert and foot care expert, during the Chu-Han struggle for hegemony, and he volunteered to join him.

The strange thing was that Li Shiqi was already over sixty at this time.

In ancient times, there was a Taigong Wang who was eighty years old and fished in the Weishui River. Later, when Li Shi was in his sixtieth year, he watched Gaozu wash his feet and returned to Han...

What's even more strange is that Liu Bang refused to receive this old Confucian at that time, and even prepared to have him driven away.

But Li Shiqi pulled out his sword on the spot and shouted to the people sent by Liu Bang: What Confucian scholars, I am a Gaoyang alcoholic, go in and report, or I will cut you off!
The soldier was shocked, and Liu Bang was also shocked, and he was even more curious.

A sixty-year-old man still has such a lot of anger, I have to see.

Therefore, Li Shiqi got his wish and met Liu Bang.

But at this time, Liu Bang was still doing pedicure...

So Li Shiqi was angry again, and he expressed his point of view to Liu Bang: You Hanwang has the style of an elder and has great plans.And although I am down and out, I can also be called an elder.Today I came to visit. This is a meeting between elders and elders. You can't chat with me while having a pedicure.

Liu Bang was shocked when he heard this, and hurriedly changed into formal clothes to meet Li Shiqi.

Li Shiqi's arrogance can be seen!
Of course, his ability is also worthy of such an arrogant attitude, and even more worthy of Liu Bang's courtesy to him.

Later, he fought all the way with Liu Bang, lobbied the countries, and even helped Liu Bang win the Qi State without bloodshed with his three-inch tongue. He made great contributions and reached the pinnacle of his life as a lobbyist!
But who ever thought that Han Xin didn't talk about martial arts, and secretly attacked the Qi State that had already surrendered, causing King Qi to think that Li Shiqi had tricked him, so he cooked Li Shiqi directly.

Poor Gaoyang's drunken Li Shiqi, turned into a pot of chicken soup in the end...

Liu Bei understood Li Shiqi as a person, but like San Xun, he still didn't understand Lin Chao's intention in writing these four characters.

Lin Chao smiled and said, "Mr. Xuande thinks, what about Li Shi?"

"Li Sheng said Qi, the soldiers did not go down to the Qi country, and naturally they deserve the greatest credit. It's a pity that the Marquis of Huaiyin..."

Liu Bei said with regret on his face, he didn't know whether he was pitying Li Shiqi or sighing Han Xin.

Lin Chao continued: "Li Shi is just a strategist, but he can make great achievements with his three-inch tongue. But some people, even if they fight for a lifetime, they will end up doing nothing. What do you think?"

But Liu Bei shook his head and said: "Zi Chu's words are wrong. As long as you don't do dirty things, your achievements will be your achievements. There is no difference between what you say and what you do immediately."

"Since that's the case, Duke Xuande thinks, how are the Xin brothers in the city compared to Li Sheng?"

Hearing this, Liu Bei was taken aback for a moment, and then couldn't help laughing.

After talking about allusions and metaphors for a long time, Liu Bei finally understood what Lin Chao meant.

Xin Ping and Xin Pi brothers, as internal support, often misled Yuan Shao's decision-making at the most critical time, and by adding fuel to the flames, they did play a key role in the victory of this battle.

Although it is not as good as Li Shiqi's contribution to lobbying the Qi country, the essence is the same, and they all make contributions with one mouth.

I saw Liu Bei waved his sleeves and said with a smile: "Don't worry, Zichu, a certain reward and punishment are always clear!"

Lin Chao shook his head and said with a smile, "Mr. Xuande is a sage, and I'm only afraid that others will criticize him."

After all, this is an era when faith is greater than the sky. Although the Xin brothers have made great achievements, it is inevitable that they will be regarded as villains.

Especially Xuzhou's gang of arrogant soldiers who lick blood at the knife edge, they rushed to kill bravely, but in the end they were rewarded for their merits, but they were not as good as those who talked, so they would inevitably group together to exclude the Xin brothers.

These two were recruited by Xun Yu under Lin Chao's instruction, so Lin Chao had to be responsible to the end.

Especially since the two of them completed the task excellently in the end, Lin Chao is even more obliged to integrate them into the Xuzhou Group, rather than just sit and watch them being criticized.

Furthermore, if these two people can be isolated today, others will be isolated later.

This is not a good sign.

If this battle is won, Liu Bei's territory will expand several times in an instant.At the same time, more manpower and middle-level organizations are needed.

How to get these elite talents from all over the world to work together has become the biggest problem after the war.

And this issue will eventually be handed over to Lin Chao by Liu Bei to deal with.

But once these people cannot be perfectly stitched together, signs of party struggle will emerge, and endless internal friction will begin.

That's why Lin Chao used Li Shiqi's allusion to inoculate Liu Bei and let him understand the seriousness of the matter.

But judging from the results, Liu Bei expressed his opinion, but he didn't seem to understand its importance.

But what Lin Chao wants is for Liu Bei to express his opinion, so that he can set up the Xin brothers as a model and start to stitch together the middle-level factions.

Those who are willing to obey and serve are their own people. From now on, everyone will drink and eat meat together, and work hard to help the big man.

And for those who are still stubborn and think about making small moves all day long, Lin Chao will not be polite.

Go straight to the front and let them know what decent is!

If you want to play tricks and tricks, now is not the time.

While Lin Chao was thinking, Zhang Xiu walked in quickly from outside, clasped his fists to Liu Bei and said, "My lord, the last general just received a report from the former army, and Yuan Benchu ​​led the army out of the city!"

Hearing this, Liu Bei's face was ecstatic, and he said loudly: "Zi Chu really has a clever plan, since the old thief Yuan Shao has come out this time, don't even think about going back!"

　There is no black Han Xin in this chapter, but people have different situations and naturally have different ideas.

　　After all, things in this world are not black and white.

　　To be honest, Han Xin didn't do it properly.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)