Shuhan

Chapter 238: Yundong Xiapi, a strategy to control chaos!
Outside the city of Xiapi stands a thick and heavy city wall, majestic and solemn like an indestructible iron wall.Above the city wall, there are dense arrow towers, like a forest, ready to suppress any possible threat at any time.

"This is really a strong city!"

Looking at Xiapi from the outside of the city, we can understand why Xiapi is a battleground for military strategists.

Xiapi County was called Xiapi County in the Qin Dynasty. In the Han Dynasty, Xiapi County was once the capital of Chu, and Han Xin was stationed here when he was the king of Chu.

In the Eastern Han Dynasty, Xiapi State was set up and governed seventeen cities. Its area was quite large, extending to the south of Shandong in the north, Jiashan in Anhui in the south, Tongshan in Jiangsu in the west, and Lianshui in the east. It was the time when Xiapi had the widest territory.

As an important town in the east of the Han Dynasty, Xiapi had a well-developed economy and culture.

It is close to Surabaya in the south, Yishui and Wushui in the north to circle the city and meet Surabaya in the north. It not only takes advantage of water transportation, but also facilitates irrigation, fishing and hunting. The soil is fertile and the products are rich.

Its human history is even richer.

Not to mention the previous dynasties, just talking about the Three Kingdoms, there are countless stories happened here: Liu Bei's army, Cao Cao's capture of cloth, Guan Yu's three appointments, and even this is the place where Sun Quan was born.

While Jiang Gan was feeling the cultural history of Xiapi, the expressionless Li Xu came slowly.

"Jiang Gong, Yili is not in the city, but in the barracks."

Barracks?

"Oh? This is strange. Instead of enjoying the blessings in the city, he ran outside the city to suffer."

The barracks was where Mudlegs lived, and the smell of sweat in the camp could kill people.

Like the beauty Maggie, that is invisible.

Accompanying him is only the smelly Qiu Ba.

"In troubled times, only the military can survive. Yi Li is one of the four thieves of Mount Tai. He still understands this truth."

"Then go to the barracks and meet Yi Li."

A group of people turned from outside the city to the military camp outside the city.

Outside the city wall, military camps were scattered in a patchwork manner. After revealing their identities, Jiang Gan and his party headed towards the camp.

At this moment, in the middle school field of the army, the flags were unfurled, the sergeants stood upright, and the atmosphere of bravery permeated it.

The soldiers are wearing armor and holding sharp knives, their eyes are firm, their spirits are full, and they are ready to fight at any time.

"kill!"

"kill!"

"kill!"

Xuzhou soldiers performed martial arts calmly and orderly, with swords, guns, swords and halberds intertwined, like a steel-like army, with high fighting spirit and fearless march forward.

"It's really a strong army! If Yili is willing to set things right, why worry about Xuzhou's uncertainties?"

In the barracks, the soldiers on the training ground are undergoing intense and high-intensity training.

clang clang ~
Between swords, swords and shadows, the sound of weapons colliding can be heard endlessly, and every movement is full of strength and speed, showing their superb combat skills and outstanding skills.

Jiang Gan compared the soldiers in Pengcheng and the barracks outside Xiapi City, and found that compared with the soldiers here, the defenders in Pengcheng were just new soldiers.

If the army of Xiapi confronts the defenders of Shangpengcheng, they can be destroyed with a snap of their fingers!

"Keep the envoy waiting for a long time."

I saw a big shirtless man walking in front of the army formation in the school field.

This shirtless burly man exudes a strong masculine aura. His muscles are tight and firm, and the lines of every muscle seem to be sculpted.Sweat drenched his skin, condensed into crystal drops, and rolled down from his forehead, cheeks, and chest.

Although the hair is slightly white, showing that he is not young, but the face is masculine and powerful, with deep lines, resolute and sharp eyes, really like a general who has fought a hundred battles, making people daunting.

"Meet the Sheriff."

Jiang Gan bowed to Yi Li, and the latter took the handkerchief handed over by the guard, simply wiped off his sweat, and casually put on a robe.

"Jiang Gong, please!"

"Please."

The two walked into the main tent of the Chinese army together.

"The general's soldiers are brave, and they are really heroes in a hundred battles. With this soldier, it is easy to cross Xuzhou."

Jiang Gan had a smile on his face, but other than his words, he seemed to be referring to something else.

"Ha ha."

Yi Li smiled lightly and said, "Compared to the elite of Wei, what are these soldiers under my command?"

Kneeling on the main seat, Yi Li adjusted his sitting posture, looked at Jiang Gan, and asked, "Jiang Gong is not in Pengcheng, but he came to me to go to the Pi, what can I tell you?"

Jiang Gan touched his short white beard, and a flattering smile appeared on his old bark-like face.

"The general's reputation is far and wide, and he can be called a generation of famous generals. Now that Xuzhou is in turmoil and Zang Ai is openly rebelling, our country of Wei needs the help of a hero like a general. As long as the general is willing to be used by our country of Wei, the governor of Xuzhou in the future must be you. "

Jiang Gan didn't play tricks, and straight to the point with Yi Li.

After hearing Jiang Gan's words, Yi Li was taken aback for a moment, a trace of hesitation flashed across his face, but he immediately regained his composure, raised his chin, and met Jiang Gan's gaze.

"Zang Ai is a wolf with ambition. After the news of Zang Ba's death, he dared to betray the state of Wei. Now he controls Xuzhou, and the threat is not small. General, as long as he is willing to lead the soldiers to rebel against Zang, then Zang Ai will surely fall into internal and external troubles. Among them, there is only one dead end."

Jiang Gan's voice gradually became heavier, and his eyes were sharp. He knew that this was a critical moment, and he couldn't have the slightest hesitation, so he immediately added another fire.

"This is a once-in-a-lifetime strategy. The main force of Wei's army has not yet arrived, and we have enough time to reverse the situation in Xuzhou. As long as the general is willing to send troops, Xuzhou will be captured and he will be a Marquis. If the main force of the Wei army arrives, the general There is no opportunity to make meritorious deeds, such an opportunity should not be missed, and the time is running out."

Yi Li tapped the table with his fingers, his eyes sparkled with excitement, as if he could already see himself becoming the governor of Xuzhou.

Seeing that things are about to happen, Jiang Gan showed an expression of worrying about the country and the people.

"The general doesn't think about himself, why should he also think about the people of Xuzhou? Xuzhou finally regained some popularity, don't want a big battle to kill the people again."

Cao Cao’s two expeditions to Xuzhou did not leave any dogs or chickens behind. Xuzhou can still provide population, money and food, only the narrow strip along the river from Tanxian County to Xiapi, and from Xiapi to Guangling. several counties.

There is no human habitation for a thousand miles, and there is no rooster crowing for a hundred miles, this is not just talk.

Cao Cao's knives are very sharp, and he spared no effort in massacring the city.

hiss~
Yi Li took a deep breath, frowning slightly, his heart was struggling, and bad memories from the past flooded his mind.

Wei Jun
If that Wei army came back then, wouldn't I, Xuzhou, be slaughtered again?

"If I agree to Jiang Gong's request, what should I do?"

Seeing Yili let go, Jiang Gan's face was overjoyed, and he hurriedly said: "I will immediately ask General Da Wangbiao to act as the governor of Xuzhou, and allow you to take charge of the soldiers in all counties of Xuzhou. level, the code name of this generation of governor of Xuzhou will also be removed, and the merits of stabilizing Xuzhou must not be a problem."

It's that simple?
Yi Li thought about it and asked, "Then Wei Jun, do you have reinforcements?"

Jiang Gan mentioned it in his heart, but he still pretended to be calm and said: "The main force of our Wei army will come after we finish cleaning up the dissidents. At the latest, we will arrive within a month!"

a month?

Yi Li frowned slightly, and after careful consideration, he nodded.

"If that's the case, I would like to be a loyal minister of Wei!"

"it is good!"

Jiang Gan was sent as an envoy to Xuzhou for many days, and he finally saw signs of meritorious service, and his nerves that had been tense for many days were relieved.

"In the past few days since I entered Xuzhou, the governor of Langya and the governor of Donghai have communicated with me, so I will write to them and ask them to gather an army to fight against the evil Zang Ai!"

"Then I will be in trouble, Duke Jiang."

After another discussion with Jiang Gan, Yi Li sent his cronies to send Jiang Gan into the city.

Just when Yi Li was about to summon the generals to discuss major issues, another soldier came to report.

"Report~"

"General Qi, the envoy who stayed behind, and the envoy of the Crown Prince of Hanzhong, are asking to see you outside the camp."

It's okay to stay behind the messenger.

The prince of Hanzhong also sent envoys?

"General, we have already defected to the State of Wei. How about capturing these people and offering them to the envoy of the King of Wei?"

"Do not!"

Yi Li waved his hand and said, "After seeing them, let's talk about other things."

Shop around and decide.

Raising an army is a matter of life, wealth and glory, and should not be decided lightly.

perhaps
The benefits they gave may be more practical than those given by Jiang Gan.

Anyway
He only follows the winning side, whoever wins he will help!
"Bring them in."

"promise!"

at the same time.

Runan County, hundreds of miles away.

Xinxi city.

A gust of evil wind came from unknown sources, making the inside and outside of Xinxi City jittery.

The news that the main force of the Wei army was about to come to Runan was like a boulder thrown into a calm pond, causing ripples. People in the city were uneasy, and rumors spread everywhere, which made the gentry people in the city worried and at a loss as to what to do.

On the wall at the top of the city, the eyes of the defenders became more and more tense. They couldn't see through the rays of the sun in the distance. The flocks of birds returning from the south in the distance, chirping, made them think that the main force of the Wei army was coming, which made people feel palpitating.

The defenders are a little bit like soldiers.

In the streets and alleys, the people gathered together and discussed in low voices. Someone said: "I heard that Wei Wang Cao Pi said that as long as he surrenders, he can be exempted from the death penalty."

Another person added worryingly: "But if you are obsessed with obsession, you will destroy the three races!"

These words hit the hearts of the people in the city like a bolt from the blue.

In the tea houses and restaurants in the city, the discussion was even more heated.

Some people argued: "The King of Wei came with hundreds of thousands of troops. No matter how cunning the Crown Prince of Hanzhong is, he is definitely not an opponent. Should we surrender, or continue to follow the Crown Prince of Hanzhong, Liu Gongsi?"

Others spread various news one after another, increasing the degree of chaos in the city.

Some people rumored that the Wei army had arrived at the city, some said that Cao Pi's army was coming, and some people said that people had fled outside the city.

The uneasy atmosphere in the city is becoming more and more pervasive.

The owners of the shops in the city also felt the uneasiness from the outside world, and they began to act cautiously, for fear of causing trouble because of a temporary decision.

In the past few days, many defectors appeared in the city. Some took the opportunity to escape on the grounds of the safety of their families, and some people believed the rumors and dared not stay in the city.

In this atmosphere of anxiety and fear, the situation in the city gradually got out of control.

Some people began to worry that surrendering would be regarded as a traitor, and that defending the city would bring the threat of genocide.

There are also some people who resolutely follow Liu Chan and are not afraid of the main force of the Wei army coming.

Of course, those who support Liu Chan are, after all, a minority.

After all, Liu Chan's policy of pacifying the people has only been implemented for a few days.

Xinxi City Government Office Lobby.

The atmosphere in the meeting hall was very dull.

"Your Highness, the rumors are spreading, and there are rioters in the city!"

Facing the chaotic situation in Xinxi City, Liu Chan's advisers and generals felt increasingly anxious and angry.

Seeing the unrest in the city continue to spread, everyone knows that measures must be taken quickly to stabilize the situation.

Otherwise, Xinxi's heart will be in turmoil, and how can he defend the city in the face of Wei's main force?

"Your Highness, the matter of raising food and grass is not going very smoothly. Those powerful nobles are full of perfunctory words and have not offered any food and grass."

Fei Yi hurried forward to report the situation of raising food and grass.

"The recruitment of soldiers has almost come to a standstill."

After all, Xinxi City has not been occupied for a long time, and Liu Chan plundered Runan before. Even with Zhao Yun's guarantee, it is easy to lose things like people's hearts, but it is difficult to get them back.

Zhang Bao stood in the center of the meeting hall with a frown, his eyes flashing with murderous intent.

"Such defectors and rioters should be arrested and beheaded immediately as a warning to others! Now that rumors are spreading in the city, and there are more and more defectors, we must use severe measures to deter them and let them know The price of betrayal."

His voice was firm and powerful, as if he was pronouncing the life and death of those captured people.

There is a military camp outside Xinxi City. As soon as the rumors surfaced, Liu Chan mobilized the army.

The people who escaped from Xinxi were basically arrested and imprisoned in the military camp outside the city.

Uncle Zong Hui looked at Liu Chan's expression and found that His Royal Highness was very calm, and there was no sign of agreement or disapproval of what Zhang Bao said on his face.

After thinking about it for a while, he got up and bowed to Liu Chan, and said, "What General Zhang said is true. But I think about it, maybe we can use stricter methods to prevent defection. We can organize the people in the city into Squadron, if there is one person in the squadron who defectes or causes chaos, then the others will join him and behead him together, so as to force everyone to supervise each other and prevent defection and chaos."

Good guy!
Qin Shi even took out the sitting system.

On the spot, many people agreed.

"In extraordinary times, we must adopt extraordinary methods. Once this method is released, I will see who dares to cause chaos!"

The counselors and generals, you said something to each other, and each proposed a cruel strategy.

In their eyes, they did not treat the people as human beings at all, as if they were cattle and sheep.

For Cao Pi or Sun Quan, their suggestions may be adopted. After all, at this critical juncture, there seems to be no other choice.

But Liu Chan is not Cao Pi, nor Sun Quan.

He is Liu Gongsi!

"Your methods may cure the symptoms, but not the root cause."

Originally, the Han army had a bad impression in the eyes of the people in Runan. The repeated looting and relocation of the people easily reminded them of the Cao army who slaughtered the city many years ago.

If the strict method is used again, the various decrees issued by Liu Chan in the past few days, and the people's hearts that have been so hard to gather will all be dissipated.

If he just makes a fortune in Runan and leaves, this method can be used.

However.
He, Liu Chan, wants to control Runan.

He Liu Chan would not do such a way of cutting off the way out.

"Your Highness, do you already have a plan?" Dong Yun looked at Liu Chan's calm expression and couldn't help asking.

Liu Chan smiled lightly and said, "Actually, the plan has already been made."

As soon as this remark came out, all eyes in the meeting hall were fixed on Liu Chan.

(End of this chapter)