Three Kingdoms: Cao Cao and Liu Bei help me to ascend the throne

Chapter 286 Nailed to the Pillar of Shame Eternally
——Secrets?
Qiao Xuan's eyes were dim.

As if, he knew more secrets about the "famous" Northern Expedition to Xianbei three years ago.

Liu Yu didn't speak, he looked at Qiao Xuan silently, waiting for his insight.

"The world only knows that three years ago, it was His Majesty who fought against all opinions and sent Xia Yu, Tian Yan, and Zang Min each with 1 soldiers and horses, together with [-] soldiers from the Huns, making a total of [-] troops to attack Xianbei in the north. But in fact, the people of the world How would they know who is behind Xia Yu? Who is behind Tian Yan? Who is behind Zang Min?"

When Qiao Xuan said this, Liu Yu understood...

Daringly, these three coaches are not of the same mind!
Liu Yu couldn't help recalling, in historical records, the famous "Battle of Monan" during the reign of the Ling Emperor...

In terms of combat preparations, there are [-] Han troops and [-] Wuhuan troops, both cavalry and well-equipped.

In terms of fame, both Xia Yu and Tian Yan were generals who fought for more than ten years, and they even studied under Duan Jiong, one of the Three Mings of Liangzhou. He has repeatedly made military exploits, and even suppressed the uprising of Xu Zhaozai, a native of Kuaiji, in Juzhang, and captured the rebel father and son alive.

Besides, in terms of tactics, Xia Yu on the east road gave birth to tall willows, Tian Yan on the west road came out of the clouds, Zang Min and the southern Xiongnu Shanyu on the middle road came out of Yanmen, and the army of the three routes went straight to the hinterland of the grassland with their luggage interspersed for two thousand miles.

It seems that, at first glance... there is nothing wrong with such a small general and such an arrangement of troops.

But after a little scrutiny, the problem is too big.

"Let me guess..." Liu Yu tapped his fingers on the table, "Duan Jiong originally belonged to the eunuch's party, and Tian Yan was his disciple. He committed a capital crime just before the expedition, and he was also the King of Zhongchang at that time when he went to the expedition. The one who just proposed to "make meritorious deeds for crimes", therefore, he should belong to the eunuch party."

"Not bad!" Qiao Xuan nodded.

"Zang Minneng started his career in Xuzhou at the bottom. During Emperor Huan's reign, the Situ Mansion was established, and the order of Yongnu was removed. During Emperor Ling's reign, he was the prefect of Wujun. At the beginning of Xiping, he worshiped the governor of Yangzhou, moved the Xiongnu Zhonglang, and recruited Yilang. Zhuan Changshui Xiaowei, successively served as the prefect of Zhongshan and Taiyuan, how can such a means of promotion be without the support of aristocratic family, think about it, he belongs to a certain clan."

"It seems that Liu Xiaoyou knows the history of these characters very well!" Qiao Xuan stroked his beard, and continued: "In Emperor Huan's dynasty, Situ's mansion was established, and the order of slavery was removed, and the Situ's surname in that dynasty was Yuan! "

Oh…

Liu Yu scratched his head, he understood.

call…

Gently exhaled, and finally Xia Yu, this Liu Yu couldn't understand.

Qiao Xuan seemed to see Liu Yu's suspicion, and reminded: "Xia Yu is from Gu Zang of Wuwei County!"

"General Kansai?" Liu Yu blurted out subconsciously.

The Kanto will go out, and the Kansai will go out...

If it is the general who is supported by General Kansai, then it is no wonder...he was able to rise to the top and was even entrusted with important tasks by Liu Hong.

"Have you found out where the problem is?" Qiao Xuan continued to guide Liu Yu.

Liu Yu blinked her eyes, "Why did Your Majesty send such three people to lead the army?"

Here lies the crux of the problem!
The generals of the Kansai, the Kanto clan, and the eunuch... the generals selected by these three forces, are they going out to fight others?Your Majesty is sure, the three of them won't fight by themselves?

"What does Xiaoyou Liu think?" Qiao Xuan threw the question back to Liu Yu.

This…

Liu Yu pouted, but still couldn't figure it out.

Qiao Xuan stroked his beard, and said slowly: "Your Majesty was only 23 years old that year, what a youthful and energetic age, and a daring age!"

"At that time, Your Majesty was determined to relive the glory of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty. Those who offend me will be punished even if they are far away, and those who are my people will be rescued even if they are far away. Since His Majesty succeeded to the throne, Xianbei has been going south every winter. Looting, His Majesty can't bear it!"

Qiao Xuan's eloquence... made Liu Yu even more confused and perplexed.

"Even so, that Duan Jiong is still there, and Zhang Huan is also there. Why didn't His Majesty use Sanming in Liangzhou, and instead used the people recommended by these three forces? Although I know that His Majesty is good at checks and balances, the battlefield is not a child's play. Isn't it so checks and balances?" Mess around?"

Yes…

When Liu Yu read this period of history before, she always felt a little silly.

Liu Hong originally wanted to make the Northern Expedition, but Cai Yong put forward four suggestions. The first is that they cannot afford it, the second is that there are no talents, the third is that it is not worth it, and the fourth is that it is not worthwhile.

It was precisely because of these four points that Liu Hong once gave up the idea of ​​the Northern Expedition.

However, what is recorded in the literature is that after some remonstrance from Wang Fu, he hit him, really hit him!
Wang Fu is just a regular attendant, an eunuch, why should he play such a decisive role?

Liu Yu didn't understand.

I didn't know it before, and I don't know it now...

"Ah..." It was Qiao Xuan who let out a long sigh, the sound of "Ah" seemed incompatible with the festivities of the banquet.

Finally, he told the truth, "Because, three years ago, neither the generals, the eunuchs, or the aristocratic families, any party was capable of organizing such a Northern Expedition!"

Oh…

When Qiao Xuan reminded him here, Liu Yu completely understood.

Yes, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty attacked the brothers in the north because of the rich national power and financial resources left by Emperor Jing of the Han Dynasty... Even so, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty's Northern Expedition also emptied the national power of the Han Empire.

But what about Your Majesty?Before him was Emperor Huan... When mentioning Emperor Huan, what he subconsciously thought of was "Being a teacher" - "I don't think Huanling sighs!"

It would be nice if Emperor Huan didn't defeat the big man, and counting on him to save up the capital for the future dynasty, dammit, this is a beautiful imagination.

Fighting wars... especially fighting against giants like Xianbei, you don't just fight soldiers, it's money... Chi Guoguo's money!

What about food?
What about military supplies?
What about military pay?
These are big problems...

It is also necessary to unite the generals, eunuchs, and clans to be able to barely prepare it. As a price... the three armies of the Northern Expedition will inevitably need to be dyed in the colors of each faction.

The emperor is also a helpless move, a compromise!
call…

From Liu Yu's expression, Qiao Xuan could feel that he realized...

And Qiao Xuan's purpose is not just this.

"Liu Xiaoyou, you are now a great grand scorpion at a young age, in charge of the affairs of the nation and the princes of the county, with unlimited scenery and unlimited future."

"The "big man, disdainful to the nations" you wrote, "the red sand is the ink, the white silk is the book, and you want to carry the coffin to welcome the heroes" are really domineering and majestic, and the "Wuhuan's sorrow is for me Congratulations, Xianbei's death is for my prosperity', 'In the north of northern Xinjiang, the flames of war are raging, the ground is covered with minced meat, and the blood turns into red silk'. Which man doesn't want to be a champion, and doesn't want to reshape the demeanor of "Feng Lang Ju Xu", you are like this... Your Majesty three years ago is also the same! What your majesty wants to do is not a champion, but Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty... But what is the final result? ? You also know! One hundred thousand heroic bones were buried in Monan, and the three generals each brought more than ten riders back to the Han! What awaited them was a chariot, deposed as a commoner, and eternally nailed to the pillar of shame!"

Speaking of here…

Qiao Xuan's tone became dignified again: "I said this not to pour cold water, but to ask you to think clearly. A decisive battle with Xianbei is not a child's play, and several issues must be carefully considered."

"Can you afford to fight? Can you win? Can you afford to lose?"

In the end, Qiao Xuan's words were resounding.

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(End of this chapter)