Shuhan

Sima Yi was actually mentally prepared for the emperor's intention to take action against Liaodong.

Among the ministers present, Sima Yi was probably the only one who truly gained the emperor's trust and gained his heart.

It's not possible to pull a move.

Neither can Zhang Liao.

They are all pure warriors and do not understand the ways of the world.

For politics, many aspects of understanding are not thorough enough.

Sima Yi was able to bend and stretch, and could solve the emperor's problems. What emperor wouldn't love a minister like him, and what monarch wouldn't put him in high esteem?
That is to say, the late emperor believed the damn rumors about Liu Gongsi's three-horse trough, so he stayed away from him.

Otherwise, with his ability, Sima Yi would have reached a high position long ago.

How many more years do we need to wait?

"What do you think, my dear friends, how can we capture Liaodong quickly and at the minimum cost?"

Hearing the words, Qianzhao immediately stepped forward and said: "Although the Gongsun family has been in Liaodong for two generations, Liaodong is a bitter cold place after all, and there are not many people. When our army of Wei comes down, I don't think Gongsun Gong dares to The only way to resist is to sacrifice the land and the city!”

As the captain who protects Xianbei, Qianzhao still has some understanding of Liaodong, and Cao Pi still has to listen to his words.

But after listening to what Qianzhao said, Cao Pi showed a thoughtful look on his face, and his brows wrinkled unconsciously.

Sending troops to attack and overwhelming others with momentum. If Gongsun Gong had known better, he would indeed have surrendered. But with the power in hand, is it better to be a local emperor in one place than to be someone else's slave?

Rabbits will bite when they are anxious.

What if Gongsun Gong is unwilling to surrender?
Qianzhao's answer did not satisfy Cao Pi.

"Your Majesty, maybe you can mobilize the Xianbei, Wuhuan, Xiongnu and various tribes of Hu people around Liaodong and let them use their troops to attack Liaodong. We, the Wei Dynasty, will send 10,000 troops. With these servants, we can also capture Liaodong. With the sacrifice The price is nothing more than a little money and silk, and it is not the Wei people who are dying, but the barbarians."

Zhang Liao still had some understanding of Cao Pi's thoughts.

The original purpose of attacking Liaodong was to strengthen Wei. If attacking Liaodong not only failed to make Wei strong, but also made Wei weak, then why would Cao Pi attack Liaodong?
Zhang Liao gave Cao Pi a cheaper option.

really!

After listening to Zhang Liao's words, Cao Pi's frown relaxed slightly.

"The Gongsun family's management of Liaodong is like a piece of iron. The surrounding Huns, Xianbei and Wuhuan, are afraid of their majesty and may not dare to send troops to help."

The Gongsun family was able to gain a foothold in Liaodong not because of any prefecture, but because of actual fighting with weapons.

The people around him were so subdued that even Cao Wei had to admit his status.

Even Cao Cao had to recommend Gongsun Du as General Wuwei and the title of Marquis of Yongning Township to appease his people.

"Besides, the road to Liaodong is difficult to walk, and it is difficult for the army to pass. Do you have any ideas?"

There are many natural barriers between Liaodong and the Korean Peninsula and the Central Plains. The first is the Western Liaoning Corridor.

The Western Liaoning Corridor is sandwiched between the Mongolian Plateau and the Bohai Sea. It is about 200 kilometers long and 10 kilometers wide. It is the main thoroughfare from the Central Plains to the outside world.

But the problem is that this path was much more difficult to walk during the Three Kingdoms period than later.

Due to the different climate environment at that time and the lack of development in eastern Liaoning, the corridor in western Liaoning was in a muddy state for a long time during the summer and autumn rainy seasons, making it difficult for vehicles and horses to pass through.

And because the water is not deep enough, boats cannot pass through it, making passage and logistical support for the army a problem.

When Cao Cao was marching north to Karasuma, the enemy was guarding this road and the army could not move forward, so he felt extremely troubled.

In the end, local people Tian Chou was asked to lead the way, bypassing the Liaoxi Corridor from Lulongsai, and marching along the mountain road for 500 miles before reaching the enemy's base camp Liucheng. Tian Chou was also granted a 500-household title for his merits.

At that time, Xun You and Le Jin under Cao Cao's command only had 700 households, Cao Chun only had 300 households, and Xia Houyuan did not even have a record of the number of households.

Even after entering the Lower Liao River Plain, it does not mean that you can breathe a sigh of relief. During the Han Dynasty, the Liao River often flooded and was known as the "Liao River".

Under its perennial erosion, a large swamp with a width of more than 200 miles from east to west was formed to the west of the Liao River, which was called Liaoze. Although the scope of Liaoze has been shrinking due to environmental changes, it was not until the Republic of China that a large number of immigrants entered the Guandong area. development and disappear completely.

When Li Shimin, Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty, was conquering Goguryeo, he passed through Liaoze on the way back and forth. In order to pass through this area, he asked the general Yan Lide and the prince Taishi Sun Wuji to carry out large-scale road filling and bridge construction. They personally inspected it and the army was able to pass. .

Moreover, Liaoze is not the only swamp in this area. There is also a large swamp at the mouth of the Liao River flowing into the Bohai Sea. Therefore, the army usually can only choose to march through the Liao Tunnel in the middle.

If the Wei State wanted to attack Liaodong, the Gongsun family would naturally know this very well, and they would definitely build dozens of miles of fortifications around the Liao Tunnel and repulse the Wei army's attack here.

The method Zhang Liao mentioned was only rough, but the details were not stated clearly.

Cao Pi was not a monarch who did not know how to fight, and Zhang Liao's words obviously did not satisfy Cao Pi completely.

"This"

After all, Zhang Liao has been guarding the Jianghuai area all year round. He is not familiar with the terrain of Liaodong. If he is asked to tell the details this time, how can he say it?
At this moment, he could only blush, and every pore on his body showed he was at a loss.

"Zhongda, do you have a plan?"

Cao Pi could only place his hope on Sima Yi now that there was something that a warrior could not do.

Opportunities are for those who are prepared.

As for Wei's attack on Liaodong, Sima Yi had already planned it with the assistance of his wife Zhang Chunhua.

"Your Majesty, if you want to deal with the enemy, you must first understand the enemy. Similarly, if you want to conquer Liaodong, you still have to conquer Liaodong at the minimum cost, and you must have a good strategy. Not only how to defeat Gongsun, but also how to defeat Gongsun. How to control Liaodong, and after controlling Liaodong, make Goguryeo and other countries surrender and make them willing to drive for the Wei Dynasty. These are the most important things."

Zhang Liao knew Cao Pi, but his understanding of Cao Pi was only superficial.

Cao Pi felt sorry for the losses caused by attacking Liaodong, and wanted to win Liaodong at the minimum cost.

But what happens after that?

It is even more important to grab the maximum benefits from Liaodong.

After all, Wei's original intention of sending troops to Liaodong was to enhance its national power.

Attacking Liaodong is just a tool and process to enhance national power.

"good!"

Cao Pi's frown finally relaxed.

Not only did he stretch out, he even smiled.

"Please Zhongda speak!"

Sima Yi bowed solemnly to Cao Pi, and while Qianzhao and Zhang Liao looked at each other with envy and hatred, he slowly said: "How the Gongsun family can separate its rule in Liaodong, we must first talk about Gongsun Du."

When he was young, Gongsun Du lived with his father in Xuantu County and was appointed as a county official. In the second year of Jianning, he was appointed as Shangshulang and moved to Jizhou as governor. He was later dismissed from the official position.

In the sixth year of Zhongping, Xu Rong was recommended by fellow Zhonglang general and appointed as the prefect of Liaodong.

After Gongsun Du took office, he imposed strict punishments and laws, cracked down on the powerful forces, and made the administration smooth.

After establishing a foothold in Liaodong, he attacked Goguryeo in the east, Wuhuan in the west, captured the Liaodong Peninsula in the south, and crossed the sea to capture the Donglai counties in the northern part of the Jiaodong Peninsula. He opened up the territory and expanded the territory. He also married his daughter-in-law, Wang Yuqiutai, and recruited talented people. He set up a museum and opened schools, recruited refugees, spread his influence overseas, and established himself as Marquis of Liaodong and Mu of Pingzhou. In the ninth year of Jian'an, Gongsun Du died of illness.

"Gongsun Du's determination and painstaking efforts brought temporary peace to the Liaodong region. During this period, the Liaodong region "does not bully the weak when it is strong, does not bully the minority when it comes to the masses, and merchants do not sell at the same price", which is quite a sign of peace. .

At the same time, the Central Plains was in turmoil and wars continued, and many people from the Central Plains took refuge in Liaodong.

Therefore, Liaodong was originally a bitter cold land, but the Gongsun family has a solid foundation. If we want Liaodong to be included in our Wei Dynasty, none of the officials appointed by the Gongsun family can be left behind. They must all be killed and replaced with officials from our Wei Dynasty. "

After talking about history, Sima Yi began to analyze.

"A strong city is difficult to break from the outside, but if the city gate is opened from the inside, no matter how strong the city is, it won't take much trouble to capture it.

After Gongsun Du's death, the governor of Liaodong was Gongsun Kang. Gongsun Kang died early and his two sons were young at the time, so the power in Liaodong was seized by Gongsun Kang's younger brother Gongsun Gong.

It would be fine if it had always been like this. As a result, due to an accident, Gongsun Gong was inhumane and had no heirs. The forces that were originally close to Gongsun Gong gradually moved closer to Gongsun Yuan, the son of Gongsun Kang who was growing up."

Before Sima Yi finished speaking, Cao Pi's eyes lit up.

"What Zhongda means is that now that the Gongsun family is in civil strife, we can use the opportunity of the Gongsun family's civil strife to capture Liaodong without a fight?"

Sima Yi thought for a while, nodded, and then shook his head.

"If you want Liaodong to obey, you can just not send troops, but if you want to control Liaodong, you have to send troops."

Cao Pi's originally soothing expression suddenly became serious again.

"Why?"

"I just said it before. The reason why the Gongsun family in Liaodong has a solid foundation is because of those people who belong to the Gongsun family. Those nobles are officials in Liaodong. They are loyal to the Gongsun family, not to Your Majesty. With these people here, Liaodong will not be our great empire." Wei’s Liaodong, but Gongsun’s Liaodong.”

Sima Yi said later: "The power of Liaodong is so strong that the entire northern part of Korea is controlled by it. Fuyu and Wusun in the north are all surrendered, and Goguryeo in the east is also forced to be controlled by Liaodong. With such a foundation, how can we control Liaodong without sending troops to conquer it?" ?”

If he wanted to capture Liaodong without spending a single soldier, Sima Yi said bluntly that it was impossible.

"In Zhongda's opinion, how should we plan for Liaodong?"

Cao Pi was not a monarch who couldn't listen to suggestions. The reason why Sima Yi was valued by him was not only because he was a man, but also because he knew how to do things.

This time Sima Yi poured cold water on Cao Pi entirely from the perspective of the Wei Dynasty. This is something only officials who are loyal to the country would do.

"Instigating the relationship between Gongsun Gong and Gongsun Yuan will cause Liaodong to be in chaos. At that time, I, the Wei Dynasty, will station in Liaodong on the grounds of rescuing one of them!"

When two tigers fight, one of them will lose.

And if the defeated person wants to make a comeback, he has to rely on the power of Wei.

At that time, it was time for Wei to exert its strength.

"Do you have any strategy?"

Sima Yi nodded and said: "I have three ways to deal with it, the upper, middle and lower."

How to deal with the top, middle and bottom?
On the dragon chair, Cao Pi's sitting posture straightened unconsciously.

"Zhongda, come quickly."

Sima Yi said slowly: "The plan is to wait until both Gongsun Gong and Gongsun Yuan of Liaodong are harmed, then we will send our troops into Liaodong, take advantage of the contradiction between the two sides, quickly control Liaodong, and eliminate the power of the Gongsun family of Liaodong.

Later, he used the puppets of the Gongsun family to control the forces of various countries around Liaodong. This was the method with the least loss and the greatest gain. "

"What's the trick?"

"If the Liaodong side is defeated too quickly, Liaodong will be controlled by one of the parties before the Wei Dynasty can intervene. In this case, troops will be sent to attack it, and it will take at least half a year to capture Liaodong.

However, the civil strife in the east of Liao Dynasty and attacking it will not consume much of the Wei army. As for getting Fuyu, Wusun, and Goguryeo to surrender, it will take more time. "

"What's your plan?"

Cao Pi was very cooperative and continued to ask.

"The next plan is that Gongsun Gong and Gongsun Yuan will not fight for power, but will put on a show to earn the troops of the Wei Dynasty. In this case, I have also prepared a countermeasure. They can use the plan to break through Liaodong. But if this is the case, The casualties will be much greater than the above two strategies.”

Seeing Cao Pi frown slightly, Sima Yi said from behind: "Your Majesty, don't worry, there is no room for two tigers in one mountain. There cannot be two Liaodong kings in the land of Liaodong. The Wei Dynasty will not be able to use this plan."

Hearing the words "King of Liaodong", Cao Pi's murderous aura obviously became stronger.

As for why it is said that Gongsun Gong and Gongsun Yuan are the kings of Liaodong.

The root cause is still because of Gongsun Du.

Gongsundu divided Liaodong County into Liaoxi and Zhongliao counties, and assigned the post of governor respectively. He crossed the sea to collect the counties in Donglai and established the governor of Yingzhou.

He proclaimed himself the Marquis of Liaodong and the Mu of Pingzhou, and posthumously named his father Gongsun Yan the Marquis of Jianyi.

A temple was built for the two ancestors of the Han Dynasty. An altar was set up in the south of Xiangping City according to the ancient system. He worshiped heaven and earth in the suburbs. He plowed the fields and managed the army. When traveling, he sat on a chariot that could only be used by emperors. Nine jade strings hung from his hat. The Yulin Army is composed of cavalrymen wearing hats.

Cao Cao conscripted Gongsun Du as a mighty general and granted him the title of Marquis of Yongning Township. Gongsun Du said, "I am king in Liaodong. What do I want from Yongning?"

Then he hid the seal and ribbon in the weapons arsenal.

The disobedience of the Gongsun family is evident.

"According to the school affairs office, Liaodong has connections with Han and Wu. If we want to deal with Liaodong, we have to consider these two factors."

Sun Quan bought horses in Liaodong, and the Han merchant alliance came from the grassland to Liaodong and communicated with Liaodong.

This is what was announced by the school affairs office.

This time in Liaodong, the situation will definitely not be simple.

After all, the situation in Xuzhou was hindered by the Han State. Otherwise, how could the Wei Dynasty be dragged down by Xuzhou for several years?
Suddenly, he went from being the strongest in the Three Kingdoms to being the second best now.

Cao Pi snorted lightly and said again:
"Also, if Zhongda wants to attack Liaodong, does Zhongda have a specific strategy?"

When it came to asking about the details, Sima Yi was slightly happy. He already understood in his heart that the task of attacking Liaodong was already in his hands.

"The elite troops of the Wei Dynasty are not comparable to those of Liaodong, and the Liaodong Army in the field is no match for the heavenly troops of the Wei Dynasty.

I know a lot about the soldiers of the Liaodong army. There are many cavalry in the army. If I go to attack them, I will dig trenches in every battle. The Gongsun family's cavalry will not be able to exert their fighting power and they will be defeated.

If they can't fight in the field, they can only defend the city.

I have obtained the defense plan of Liao Tunnel City. The granaries in the city are too small and cannot store much food and grass. If they dare to hold on to the city, we, the Wei Dynasty, will dig trenches to surround the city and build high earth slopes and high walls so that archers can attack the city. Soon the city will be destroyed. When food is exhausted and people eat each other, how can Liaodong not be defeated? "

This is preparation!

Qianzhao and Zhang Liao knew in their hearts that they had lost.

And lost too much.

Leading troops to attack Liaodong, what could they use to fight against Sima Yi? (End of chapter)