Three Kingdoms: Liu Bei seeks the master and seeks to conquer the world

Chapter 156 Zhao Yun's suggestion, the choice of Changshan Kingdom
And the other side.

Gongsun Zan, who was stationed in Handan City, finally sensed that something was wrong.

"Han Fu" in Yecheng has been looking for various reasons to delay, but he just refuses to give up Yecheng.

Seeing that the army's rations were about to run out, Gongsun Zan sent General Shan Jing to lead Qingqi to the south of Yecheng.

But before Shan Jing entered Wei County, he was stopped by a soldier.

"Yan Liang? Why are you in Wei County?" Looking at the brave general who was slashing his sword in front of him, Shan Jing was filled with fear.

Yan Liang pointed at Shan Jing coldly and arrogantly: "I was ordered by Jizhou Mu to station here. Are you here for war, or for peace?"

"Jizhou Mu?" Shan Jing suddenly felt bad: "Yan Liang, when did you work for Han Fu?"

Yan Liang snorted coldly: "Han Fu? Is he worthy?"

Shan Jing's pupils constricted, and he exclaimed, "Isn't the Jizhou Mu you're talking about Han Fu?"

Yan Liang had already received the order, and at this moment he was not afraid of Shan Jing knowing the changes in Yecheng, he shouted: "This general will only be loyal to Yuan Shijun, but Han Fu has already given up Jizhou to Yuan Shijun!"

Shan Jing was furious: "It is said that General Gongsun will be in charge of Wei County, how dare Yuan Benchu ​​break the covenant?"

Yan Liang grinned ferociously: "What covenant? When you were allowed to enter Jizhou, it was General Gongsun who said he wanted to go south to seek Dong, so he used Jizhou."

"But I never thought that General Gongsun wanted to attack Yecheng?"

"Han Fu is in trouble, how can Yuan Shijun not save him? The condition for Han Fu to let go of Jizhou Mu is to defeat the invading enemy, why did he break the covenant?"

Shan Jing was so angry that his lips trembled a little: "Shameless! Yuan Benchu ​​was born in the Yuan family of Runan, the fourth and third prince, how can he not keep his word?"

Yan Liang sneered: "Single Sutra! You said that Mr. Yuan did not believe what he said, so at least he should show evidence. If there is no evidence, if he spouts blood, he will lose the face of General Gongsun."

"I don't want to talk nonsense with you anymore. If you don't return to Youzhou, you don't have enough food and grass to go back, right?"

Shan Jing clenched the spear in his hand.

If he could beat him, Shan Jing would surely have shot Yan Liang in front of him.

"Yan Liang, wait for me!" Shan Jing reined in his horse and turned around, leading the team towards Handan City.

Yan Liang squinted his eyes and called his cavalry to return to Yecheng to deliver the letter.

Knowing that Yuan Shao became the shepherd of Jizhou and wanted to retreat back to Youzhou by himself, Gongsun Zan immediately became furious.

"Yuan Benchu, the dog thief, how dare you lie to me!" Gongsun Zan stared angrily.

After working so hard to go south, he fell into Yuan Shao's trick instead.

The sweet dream when he came here has now been shattered like a bubble, and he will be ridiculed by Yuan Shao for a while, Gongsun Zan can't bear this anger!
"Pass down the general's order and send troops to Yecheng immediately."

"Yuan Benchu, I'm going to let you know the price of cheating!"

Gongsun Zan brandished his horse spear, his anger couldn't be contained.

"Wait a minute, general!" Tian Kai urged hastily, "Yuan Shao had captured Yecheng long ago, but deliberately used the name 'Han Fu' to deceive others, just to consume our army's food and grass."

"Yecheng is high and deep, so it's difficult to capture it in a hurry. If the food and grass are exhausted, and Yuan Shao sends troops from other cities to surround it, I won't be able to go back to Youzhou!"

"It's better to endure the anger for a while, and go back to Youzhou to collect soldiers and horses, and then come to revenge!"

Yan Gang also persuaded: "General, the army is short of rations and morale is low, so don't move lightly!"

Gongsun Fan also rushed to persuade: "Brother, beware of Yuan Shao joining forces with Liu Yu, cut off our way back!"

Gongsun Zan gritted his teeth.

Although he wished to attack Yecheng immediately, Gongsun Zan had to listen to the persuasion of the generals.

There was not enough food and grass, and Liu Yu was staring at the rear again.

In case Yuan Shao really cut off his way back with Liu Yu, he, the prefect of Youbeiping, would not be able to return to Youzhou.

"Withdraw—soldiers—!" Gongsun Zan seemed to be gnashing his teeth.

Knowing that Gongsun Zan had withdrawn his troops, Yuan Shaoxuan finally felt at ease.

"Gongze has a clever plan to retire Gongsun!" Yuan Shao praised without hesitation.

Guo Tu was overwhelmed with complacency, and said, "Gongsun Zan, I just made a small plan and let him go back to Youzhou."

Xun Chen, Xin Ping, Xin Pi and other Yingchuan factions were equally happy.

After all, the more important Guo Tu is, the more favored Yuan Shao will be the Yingchuan faction headed by Guo Tu.

"The villain's success!" Feng Ji cursed secretly, and stepped forward to remonstrate: "Ming Gong, Gongsun Zan retreated because the army ran out, and he will definitely raise another army in the future."

"Gongsun Zan has [-] elite infantry and cavalry, but Jizhou's army is not well-organized. Duke Ming must clean up the three armies as soon as possible, so as to resist Gongsun Zan's troops going south."

"Wei county officials are judged and appointed, loyal and generous, proficient in the art of war, and able to command the three armies. The Duke of Ming can be engaged in the administration and take the responsibility of the shogunate."

Guo Tu was taken aback.

Since entering Yecheng, although everyone has received rewards, the two positions of Biejia and Zhizhong have always been vacant.

After all, to be in the middle of the country, you have to be recommended by someone, and you can't recommend yourself and say that you can be in it if you want.

Feng Ji originally wanted these two positions, but after thinking about it later, if he wanted to grab these two positions, Xu You, Guo Tu and others would probably object.

So Fengji changed his routine and directly recommended an outsider to be the judge and assistant.

Not only to serve as the ruling center, but also to serve as the general shogunate.

When the ancient generals went out to fight, the government office set up in the tent was called the shogunate. Although most of the shogunate officials were in military positions, military and political affairs were all foreseen.

Feng Ji is going to use the hand of the judge to start fighting for power.

But unfortunately, no one could object to Feng Ji's recommendation.

Neither Xu You nor Guo Tu are good at commanding the three armies!

Xun Chen, Xin Ping, Xin Pi and others are also good at internal affairs.

"The villain is rampant!"

Xu You and Guo Tu cursed secretly, but did not object.

When Yuan Shao heard that there are still people in Ye City who are proficient in military tactics and are good at commanding the three armies, he was immediately happy: "Since Yuan Tu knows a talented person, why didn't he recommend him early?"

Feng Ji opened his mouth to lie: "Because the youngest son is sick, Zhengnan has been taking care of the youngest son at home recently. I couldn't bear to bother him, so I didn't recommend it."

"Today, I am worried that Gongsun Zan will go south again, so I recommend to judge Zhengnan and purge the three armies."

Yuan Shao clapped his hands and laughed loudly: "Good! With the help of Shen Zhengnan, why worry about Gongsun Zan."

Guo Tu and Feng Ji offered strategies one after another, and Xu You couldn't hold back anymore: "There is a saying in the art of war: attacking the mind is the first, and attacking the war is the bottom. You have a strategy to keep Jizhou safe!"

Yuan Shao squinted his eyes slightly, feeling a little proud in his heart: It seems that there are more talents under his command, and Ziyuan has become more diligent in offering advice. Well, as long as this balance is maintained, the more advice the better.

"What clever plan does Ziyuan have, come quickly." Yuan Shao said with a big laugh.

Xu You still had his eyes above his head: "Gongsun Zan's retreat this time is due to the exhaustion of military rations and the fear that the Great Sima will stop him from returning."

"When the military rations are exhausted, Gongsun Zan can raise rations to attack Jizhou again; but at the Grand Sima's office, Gongsun Zan has nothing to do."

"At the beginning, you can send envoys to Zhuojun to report to Da Sima Ju about Han Fu letting Jizhou shepherd, and at the same time sue Gongsun Zan for falsely asking Dong to attack Yecheng."

"Please Grand Sima deal with it impartially, restrain Gongsun Zan, and let him stop coming to Jizhou to rob the soldiers and people."

"If Gongsun Zan insists on attacking Jizhou, then ask Da Sima to send troops to cut his way back. We can work together with Da Sima to wipe out this scourge of pride."

Yuan Shao hesitated: "Great Sima doesn't focus on military affairs, so he may not be able to defeat Gongsun Zan."

Xu You smiled and said, "Don't forget at the beginning, there is Liu Bei in Qingzhou! If Liu Bei helps Gongsun Zan, he will be a usurper, and Da Sima will severely condemn him."

"If Liu Bei helps Da Sima, it means he has chosen to break with Gongsun Zan."

"Based on the interests of Qingzhou, Liu Bei can only choose to persuade peace!"

"In this way, Jizhou can avoid the flames of war, and there will be enough time to appease the counties and states of Jizhou at the beginning."

Yuan Shao laughed when he heard the words: "Ziyuan's brilliant plan! I need time, and Liu Bei also needs time. I guess he never thought that Gongsun Zan would go south to attack Jizhou, right?"

Xu You sneered: "Liu Bei chose to be friends with someone like Gongsun Zan, which was the biggest mistake in his life. When Gongsun Zan and Liu Bei have a rift, You can still secretly try to get Gongsun Zan to send troops to Qingzhou."

Yuan Shao's eyes froze: "Youzhou doesn't border Qingzhou, how can Gongsun Zan drive troops to Qingzhou?"

Xu You stroked his short beard, and smiled proudly: "This plan still needs time. When the time is right, You will have a way to make Gongsun Zan's forces border Qingzhou!"

"Now that Gongsun Zan has withdrawn his troops, he can send a message to Zhao, Changshan, Zhongshan, and Julu County, so that the prefects and ministers of the four counties will come to Ye City to have an audience."

Yuan Shao nodded.

After a pause, Yuan Shao asked again: "Ziyuan, I have visited Duke Ju three times, but Duke Ju has been avoiding him all the time. Do you have a good strategy to teach me?"

Seeing that Yuan Shao was still thinking about Jushou, Xu You felt a little helpless.

There are so many talents, why bother to miss Shangjushou.

Seeing Xu You's distressed face, Feng Ji offered advice based on the principle that an enemy's enemy is a friend: "Ming Gong Ke led the civil and military forces of Yecheng to invite you in front of the gate of Jushou's mansion. Please Jushou be appointed as Jizhou, and preside over the affairs of Jizhou. Spring plowing is a big event."

"From morning to night, Jushou can't get out, and Ming Gong won't leave."

"Unless Jushou doesn't want to stay in Yecheng anymore, he can only become an official."

"Even if Ju Shou is still unwilling to become an official, Ming Gong's name of seeking talents must resound throughout Jizhou!"

Good guy!
Whether it was Xu You, Guo Tu, Xun Chen or the others, they were taken aback by Feng Ji's proposal.

Feng Ji's strategy is too poisonous!

This is to roast Jushou on the fire.

Not only to lead civil and military invitations, but also to let Jushou preside over the major events of spring plowing.

Just say it directly: The spring plowing event in Jizhou was delayed, not because Gongsun Zan sent troops to the south or Yuan Shao seized power in Jizhou, but Jushou's fault!

"Is this going to be too much?" Yuan Shao was a little embarrassed: "Let's think about it in the long run."

Feng Ji sighed secretly, and offered advice: "Then we can only send soldiers to monitor Jushou in the name of guards, and Duke Ming will invite you regularly, so as to establish a good reputation as a thirsty for talents."

Yuan Shao nodded.

It's just that, but it's acceptable.

The call to action soon spread to Changshan Kingdom.

Sun Jin, Prime Minister of Changshan, got the news and quickly summoned Zhao Yun, Zhang Yi, Zhang Zan, and Tian Feng who lived here to discuss.

"Korean Festival really gave up Jizhou!" Tian Feng was a little annoyed.

I thought going to Yecheng to remind Jushou would turn the situation around, but I didn't expect that Yecheng would still be captured by Yuan Shao.

Sun Jin sighed: "Now that Yuan Shao has officially become the shepherd of Jizhou, Changshan Kingdom no longer knows how to make a choice."

Zhang Yi and Zhang Zan also looked at each other helplessly.

In the past, it was possible to oppose Yuan Shao because Yuan Shao was just the prefect of Bohai Sea.

Everyone is at the same level, so naturally you can ignore it.

But now, Yuan Shao is the shepherd of Jizhou, and he can govern Changshan Kingdom in name.

Zhao Yunning said: "President Sun, we have just reached a peace agreement with Zhang Yan. We wanted to send troops to Luoyang to support Lu Shangshu in attacking Dong Zhuo. But now we have to stay in Changshan because of Yuan Shao's plot to snatch Jizhou."

"Those who only think about fighting for power and profit but disregarding the righteousness of the country, Yun will never submit!"

Seeing that Zhao Yun had already expressed his attitude, Zhang Yi and Zhang Zan were unwilling to submit.

Sun Jin asked: "If you don't submit to Yuan Shao, how should you choose?"

Zhao Yun pondered and said, "Emissary Liu of Qingzhou has always been benevolent and loyal, and he loves the people. I think we can form an alliance with Qingzhou to protect the safety of Changshan."

Since meeting Liu Bei last time, Zhao Yun has been thinking about Liu Bei in his heart.

After all, in this world, there are not many good officials who can serve the people wholeheartedly.

And Liu Bei is one of the best!
Thinking that Liu Bei paid for the food and housing of 50 hungry people in Qingzhou, Zhao Yun was quite emotional.

Therefore, when Sun Jin was hesitant about the choice of Changshan Kingdom, Zhao Yun was the first to think of Liu Bei.

Sun Jin hesitated: "But Qingzhou is too far away after all. If Yuan Shao raises troops to attack, how can Changshan Kingdom resist? What's more, Qingzhou may not offend Yuan Shao for Changshan Kingdom."

Zhang Yidao: "Don't worry about it. If you want to form an alliance with Qingzhou, my subordinates are willing to go to Qingzhou to ask your mentor for help! Seeing the face of your mentor, Liu Shijun will definitely agree."

Zhang Yi of Changshan, a native of Gaomi, Beihai, not only studied under Zheng Xuan, but also married Zheng Xuan's younger sister.

Now Zheng Xuan is the official school of literature in Linzi City, and Zheng Ping is Qingzhou, Zhang Yi thought about going to Qingzhou to find Zheng Xuan, which should make Qingzhou form an alliance with Changshan Kingdom.

Tian Feng said with a smile: "With this level of relationship, it is not a bad idea to go to Qingzhou to form an alliance. But I think that Changshan Kingdom can be attached to Da Sima again."

"With Da Sima and Qingzhou Mu to protect him, even Yuan Shao would not dare to send troops to Chang Shan!"

"Unless Yuan Shao can obtain the Jizhou Shepherd who was conferred by the emperor's decree, Changshan Kingdom does not need to obey Yuan Shao's decree."

"Great Sima is highly respected, and Changshan Kingdom's attachment to Da Sima will not be realized."

Sun Jin felt relieved: "If we can form an alliance with Qingzhou and attach to Da Sima at the same time, then Changshan Kingdom won't have to be afraid of Yuan Shao."

Tian Feng suddenly looked at Zhao Yun: "Would Lieutenant Zhao be willing to go with me to Zhuo County?"

Zhao Yun was taken aback: "Me?"

Tian Feng nodded: "I have heard that Lieutenant Zhao is very brave and good at commanding troops. He was awarded a thousand-li horse jade lion by the Great Sima. If Lieutenant Zhao goes with him, we will be more confident in the matter of making Chang Shan Kingdom attached to the Great Sima."

Sun Jin also said: "Lieutenant Zhao, since you can't go to Luoyang anymore, why don't you go to Zhuo County with Brother Yuan Hao, the safety of Changshan Kingdom is entrusted to you."

Zhao Yun hurriedly said: "Ms. Chang is serious, we are all for Changshan Country, why should we divide each other!"

Zhang Yi also said: "Then I will leave for Qingzhou immediately, and I will also go back to visit my teacher."

(End of this chapter)