Yuan Shao, the father of Fanghua in the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 811 Capricious

Chang Xi, a Chang Ba, was a native of Taishan County and one of the Taishan bandits. Later he surrendered to Cao Cao and worshiped the governor of Donghai. He was capricious and rebelled many times, and was eventually killed by Cao Cao.

"Later's Discipline": Cao Cao failed to defeat Changba after five attacks, and failed to cross Chaohu four times.

Chang Xi was an interesting person in later generations. He initially caused rebellion in the Pengcheng Kingdom of Xuzhou, forcing King Pengcheng to seek refuge in Yanzhou. Later, he returned to Chang Xi and surrendered to Lu Bu. Lu Bu was defeated by Cao Cao, and Chang Xi surrendered to Cao Cao. In the fifth year of Jian'an, he followed Liu Bei to rebel against Cao Cao. Cao Cao sent Liu Dai Wang Zhong to attack but failed, so Cao Cao personally defeated Chang Xi and ordered him to surrender.

After Yuan Shao was defeated in the Battle of Guandu, Changxi rebelled against Cao Cao again. After being surrounded by Zhang Liao and Xia Houyuan, Zhang Liao persuaded him to surrender. After that, Cao Cao captured Jizhou. Changxi rebelled again and Yu Jin was attacked by Xia Houyuan. Changxi and Yu Jin were old acquaintances, so they surrendered. However, he was beheaded by Yu Jin privately and died.

Throughout his life experience, we can see that this person surrendered to Lu Bu, Liu Bei, Yuan Shao, and Cao Cao, but he refused to obey Cao Cao and rebelled several times. Although the reason is unknown, he can be called the most stubborn person who rebelled against Cao Cao after surrendering. That batch.

Many people rebelled after surrendering to Cao Cao. As close friends who rebelled, Chen Gong and Zhang Miao were among the leaders, and could rebel several times. Chang Xi and Bingzhou Governor Gao Gan were typical examples. In fact, Cao Cao was not unkind to them. It can even be said that it is a preferential treatment, but they just don't appreciate it, and they will rebel even if they die.

For Yuan Xi, there was naturally something he could use. It took a lot of effort to recruit Zang Ba, but it was relatively easy for Chang Xi. After all, he had long been in private contact with Liu Bei and Yuan Shao, so Yuan Xi sent Zhang Xun When I went to deliver the letter to him, Chang Xi readily agreed, and it was so smooth that Yuan Xi couldn't believe it.

Zhuge Liang guessed that Cao Cao must have offended Chang Xi for something. After all, the second massacre of Xuzhou was not just Xuzhou, but the neighboring Taishan County also suffered a lot of abuse. Yu Jindacheng, who was also born in Taishan County, He was always shaken, let alone others.

In Yuan Xi's view, Yu Jin was in an embarrassing situation that was difficult to solve. The tradition of loyalty to the emperor during the Han Dynasty prevented him from betraying Cao Cao. However, Cao Cao had to obey the military order that asked him to lead soldiers to attack his hometown city. Yu Jin You must be extremely confused inside.

Yu Jin was born as a local landlord, and his rural background was very strong, so he struggled with conflicts. In this regard, he was obviously not as decisive as Cheng Yulai, who was born in Dong'a.

However, it is true that the thieves from Taishan County formed a deep hatred with Cao Cao. After Yuan Xi surrendered Chang Xi and Zang Ba, he smiled and joked to Zhuge Liang that he now looks more like Zhang Jiao.

Zhuge Liang thought for a while and warned Yuan Xi: "Although the world is in rebellion, the people's hearts miss the Han."

Yuan Xi was startled and said in confusion: "I don't understand, please give me some advice, sir."

"If most of the Yellow Turban Army were ordinary people, and if the people were worried about Han, why would they rise up?"

Zhuge Liang smiled slightly, "Actually, I didn't fully think it through at first, and it wasn't until recently that I gradually figured it out."

"What I mean by the people's thoughts on the Han Dynasty is what they think of the Han Dynasty."

"If the country is in chaos, the emperor is dishonest, the government is ruthless, and the people are in dire straits, will they still be thinking about the Han people they see before them?"

Yuan Xi had a flash of inspiration and said, "I understand."

"Sir, what you mean is that the people think of strong men!"

"If the world is peaceful, the country is strong, life is prosperous, and he lives and works in peace and contentment, he will naturally be the ideal man in the hearts of the people."

"But if the people don't have enough to eat and can't survive, they will think that the emperor has lost his way and that he can no longer represent the Han Dynasty!"

Zhuge Liang nodded approvingly, "Yes, you have indeed figured it out."

Yuan Xi sighed: "The people are really realistic."

"It's like praying to gods and worshiping Buddhas. If the gods and Buddhas don't work, there will naturally be no incense and they will eventually be swept away into ruins."

Zhuge Liang smiled and said, "Your Majesty's words are quite straightforward. The emperor's responsibility is to protect the people. If the people of the world cannot survive but still enjoy themselves, it will be regarded as unjust."

Yuan Xi asked again: "What if the world is in chaos due to the invasion of foreign enemies?"

"Under the military disaster, the people cannot survive. Will they think this is the result of the emperor's injustice?"

Zhuge Liang sighed: "It's a good question for you."

"When I was young, when I got into fights, even if I was beaten up, I would beat up the one who provoked me in the first place. I would try not to hit the one who broke up the fight, let alone the one who helped me."

"The same is true for foreign invasions. The people naturally hate the foreign bandits the most. Even if they and the village chief usually have quarrels at this time, if the village chief leads them to resist foreign enemies, they will temporarily put aside their previous discord."

Yuan Xi laughed out loud immediately, "The military advisors are still fighting?"

"With your status, would anyone dare to mess with you?"

Zhuge Liang smiled bitterly and said: "What do children know about status? They don't listen to whoever is stronger."

He immediately sighed: "In fact, fighting for the world is often like this, but only the final winner is qualified to speak." "Sometimes pure power is the most effective way to persuade people."

"Just like the punch the military advisor gave Jia Xu?" Yuan Xi said while suppressing laughter.

Zhuge Liang said seriously: "That was my most proud punch in recent years."

"At that time, did I have any other choice?"

"No," Yuan Xi couldn't help laughing, "That punch was a miracle in the Wancheng battle."

The two were silent for a moment, then laughed at each other.

In any case, Yuan Xi took pictures of Changxi Zangba and thus integrated the Taishan bandits. Although they are not as good as his direct subordinates, they still have many advantages, such as their familiarity with local connections and environmental terrain. Yuan Xi This outsider is far inferior to this.

Yuan Xi wants to seize the world with minimal trouble. Of course, it is impossible to kill everyone he meets. This is unrealistic and beyond his ability, but he must at least restrain these noble clans and separatist forces. Slowly change them while making them work for you.

Therefore, the battle in Qingzhou was a difficult attempt by Yuan Xi to see if the forces that were previously bandits could walk on the same path as him for a common goal.

Two days later, Zhang Liao, Xu Huang, Chang Xi and others returned to the army, saying that although Lei Bo and Chen Lan had lost most of their sergeants, they still entered with the remaining soldiers and fled north from Mount Tai.

Because the mountain road was steep and they were familiar with the road as bandits, most of Zhang Liao and Xu Huang were cavalry, so they could only return in vain after chasing them to the mountain. Therefore, as soon as Zhang and Xu came back, they apologized to Yuan Xi's camp.

Yuan Xi said: "It doesn't matter. This is not the fault of the two generals. It is easy to repair now. When we enter Qingzhou, there are plains over there, which is a good place for the cavalry to show off."

The two of them followed the order and left, but Yuan Xi waited for a long time before Chang Xi came back with a dull head, saying that it was difficult to recover from the deep mountains and that he had tried his best.

Yuan Xi comforted him a few words, and after Chang Xi left, he smiled and said: "This person is quite magnanimous and doesn't say anything in the situation."

Zhuge Liang smiled and said, "Indeed, but this kind of person is good. It is troublesome to worry too much about the general or even be infatuated with him."

Yuan Xi knew that Zhuge Liang was admonishing him, so he immediately replied: "I have written down what the military advisor said."

"What to do next?"

Zhuge Liang said: "Judging from the location, Qijun is blocked by the Taishan Mountains, making it extremely difficult to march. In contrast, entering Qingzhou from Beihai, which borders Langya, is a route that balances safety and speed."

Yuan Xi nodded in agreement, and Zhuge Liang changed the topic, "Langya is an important supply area for the rear. Although it has been newly surrendered, the situation is unstable. Who do you want to use to take charge of the overall situation?"

Yuan Xi thought about it and said, "There are many big families in Langya. Who does the military advisor think is suitable?"

Zhuge Liang was startled, "Isn't it that the envoy is not prepared to rely on the noble family, so he can't lose his tail?"

Yuan Xi shook his head and said: "It's impossible to want the nobles to contribute but not to benefit from it. You have to give them some sweetness, otherwise their backlash will be even more severe in the future."

He was referring to the attitude of the three kingdoms of Wei, Shu, and Wu in later generations towards fullness. In fact, the attitudes of the monarchs of the three kingdoms were almost surprisingly consistent, which was to suppress and divide the noble clans and make their own family the largest and most powerful one, gradually transitioning to royal power and imperial power. .

This is actually a conspiracy, but also a right way. If the imperial power wants to concentrate power, it must suppress the gentry, but it must rely on the power of the gentry to exercise imperial power, so it has to transfer part of its power. This is the contradiction of imperial power.

For thousands of years, countless emperors have tried to completely solve this dilemma, but none of them has failed, because what they are facing is the people's hearts, interests, and historical laws, which cannot be changed by a few decrees.

Among the three kingdoms, the Wu Kingdom was the most direct and brutal in killing the nobles, while the Shu Kingdom was the gentlest. It ceded a lot of power to the nobles and had the most relaxed and stable political environment. However, it is undeniable that capitulation factions were spawned at the same time. Therefore, Shu was the first to perish.

Wei State's methods were concealed, but the degree of control was not sure. When Cao Cao was there, he could still suppress them, but after Cao Pi came to power, for some unknown reason, he not only eliminated many nobles who had some ideas, but also suppressed Cao Cao. The Xiahou clan was engaged in internal purges and used foreign surnames such as the Sima family to create checks and balances, but they failed.

The way of an emperor often involves walking a tightrope on a mountain of swords and a sea of ​​fire. The person walking cannot predict in advance when the tightrope will break, but if he does not walk, he will fall sooner or later. This is the dilemma faced by the superior.

Yuan Xi has already vaguely been able to come into contact with this level, so of course he must prepare for a rainy day. He smiled at Zhuge Liang and said: "Don't avoid relatives in internal promotions, and don't avoid suspicion in external promotions. As long as you have talent and virtue, anyone can use it."

"As for how to make him abide by the law in the future, that is my responsibility as the lord. I hope the military advisor will help me."

Zhuge Liang's mind went back and forth, did it fall on me?

As a military advisor, I don't care about anything, and I'm only eighteen years old. As the lord, how dare you rest assured?

(End of this chapter)