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

Chapter 179 The difference between governance and chaos, Cao Yiyu uses benevolence

"Yun Chang, you must not have the heart to harm others, and you must not have the heart to guard against others. What's more, soldiers are a major matter for the country. The place of death and life, the way of survival, must be investigated."

"As a general, I have to anticipate the possible next move of my allies and take targeted precautions."

"A general who leads an army should not just act with faith. Wisdom, faith, benevolence, courage, and strictness are indispensable. There will be five dangers, and six defeats for soldiers. You must keep in mind."

Lu Zhi's past teachings are vivid in his ears, and Guan Yu will always remember them in his heart.

However, even as experienced as Lu Zhi, he did not expect that Sun Jian would withdraw his troops under such circumstances.

In troubled times.

Allies are the most untrustworthy!

After experiencing so many things, Guan Yu also gradually agreed with Zheng Ping's strategy of dealing with things: the world is prosperous, it is all for profit; the world is crowded, it is all for profit.

If you want to avoid Zhang Miao's secret affair with Yuan Shu, you have to give Zhang Miao an undeniable benefit.

And Yanzhou Inspector is an undeniable benefit that Guan Yu prepared for Zhang Miao!

Why did Zhang Miao confront Liu Dai?
The reason for this has been carefully analyzed by Chen Deng and Zhang Hong.

The world is in chaos, and heroes rise together.

Zhang Miao has a crowd of thousands of miles, and sits on the land of the Four Wars.

Holding the sword Gu Kun can also rule one side, but how can he be willing to be controlled by others?
Based on the analysis of Zhang Miao by Chen Deng and Zhang Hong, and seeing Chen Gong going south, Guan Yu had the idea of ​​letting Zhang Miao or someone recommended by Zhang Miao be the governor of Yanzhou.

Only by giving Zhang Miao an undeniable benefit, will Zhang Miao really break off the ties with Yuan Shu.

Only Guan Yu can fully deal with Yuan Shu in Fengqiu City!

Chen Gong looked at Guan Yu even more surprised.

"Using the governor of Yanzhou to lure Meng Zhuo, is this really something a military commander can come up with?"

"Looking at the reactions of Chen Yuanlong and Zhang Zigang, this is not an idea I had in advance, but Guan Yu's impromptu thought."

"Because I have a close relationship with Meng Zhuo, you are going to ask me to lobby Meng Zhuo?"

"Under Liu Bei's command, there are not only resourceful men like Chen Yuanlong and Zhang Zigang, but also extraordinary generals like Guan Yu. Don't be an enemy easily!"

"Also in the city of Linzi, Zheng Xianmou, who is thousands of miles away, can control the general situation of the world. I underestimated Liu Bei and the people in this world."

Since ancient times, there is no first in literature and no second in martial arts, but no great talent will easily convince others.

Chen Gong has a great talent and is from a rich family in Yanzhou, so he naturally has the conceit of a great talent.

But now, after seeing the civil and military men under Liu Bei's command, Chen Gong put away his underestimation.

Although apart from Guan Yu, Zhang Hong and Chen Deng, Zhang Fei, Qu Yi, Tai Shici and Tian Yu did not speak.

But these four people can participate in such an important military meeting, regardless of their status or talent, they will not be too bad.

How can someone who can participate in the council with Guan Yu, Zhang Hong and Chen Deng not have special talents?
There are so many outstanding people under Qingzhou Mu's command!

While feeling emotional, Chen Gong took a deep breath and said, "Although I don't know Meng Zhuo's intentions, I will try my best!"

Chen Gong did not stay in Yangxia City, but followed Mi Heng to Chenliu City after a hasty meal.

"Second brother, do you really want Zhang Miao to recommend someone to be the governor of Yanzhou?" Zhang Fei endured for a long time, and then asked the doubts in his heart: "Why didn't you come to be the governor of Yanzhou?"

"In this way, the eldest brother is in Qingzhou, the second brother you are in Yanzhou, and Tao Cishi and Chen Wang are friends with me again. After defeating Yuan, we can use the power of the four states to challenge Dong Zhuo again!"

Guan Yu shook his head: "Yide, the situation in Yanzhou is complicated, and my elder brother can't intervene yet."

"If the eldest brother sits in the land of Qingyan and Yanzhou, it will break the balance. Even Yuan Shao and Yuan Shu who have feuds may join forces because of this."

"Even Tao Inspector, who is allied with Qingzhou, will definitely not be happy in his heart."

Zhang Fei was stunned: "Could it be that Tao Cishi will renege on the alliance?"

Zhang Hong said: "Xuzhou is the southern gateway of Qingzhou. If someone slanders Tao Inspector, saying that the envoy uses General Guan as Yanzhou Shepherd and intends to annex the world. The next step is to annex Xuzhou and make Yide the Xuzhou Inspector."

"Yide thinks, Tao Cishi will be afraid of the envoy because of this?"

Zhang Fei hesitated to speak.

Although Tao Qian is now an ally, no one can tell whether Tao Qian will betray the alliance because of other interests.

After all, Yuan Shu was also an ally of Qingzhou before he abandoned the alliance.

When Guan Yu became the governor of Yanzhou and Qing and Yan were integrated, would Tao Qian really have no fear?

Chen Deng admired: "General Guan's strategy is very clever."

"Zhang Miao already had a rift with Yuan Shao. If the person recommended by Zhang Miao becomes the governor of Yanzhou, Yuan Shao's influence in Yanzhou will be expelled by Zhang Miao."

"And Qingzhou and Yanzhou will also conclude an alliance because of their common interests. Compared with Liu Dai being the governor of Yanzhou, the territory of Qingzhou will be more stable."

"Although Yuan Shao was born in the Yuan family of Runan, the fourth generation and third father, and has many disciples and former officials, as long as Yuan Shao's pace of merging prefectures and counties can be stopped, Qingzhou will have enough time to make up for the gap in family background!"

Guan Yu stroked his beard: "Guan is just imitating Mr. Xianmou and making the person in charge of Yanzhou more beneficial to Qingzhou."

Everyone laughed.

Guan Yu's role as governor of Yanzhou will make Liu Bei a target of public criticism.

But if the governor of Yanzhou is used as a favor, it will be beneficial and harmless to Qingzhou.

When Chen Gong told Zhang Miao about Guan Yu's proposal, Zhang Miao stood up in shock: "Gongtai, are you serious? Guan Yu really said that? Can he represent Liu Qingzhou?"

Zhang Miao's tone was a little hasty.

Although you can't be the governor of Yanzhou, you can recommend your best friend to be the governor of Yanzhou!
As long as the interests are the same, there is no difference in essence whether Zhang Miao is the governor of Yanzhou or not.

Just like Yuan Shu is from Runan and cannot be the governor of Yuzhou, but he can recommend Sun Jian as the governor of Yuzhou.

As for Chen Wang and Liu Chong's Yuzhou Mu, it was Dong Zhuo who purposely came to disgust Yuan Shu!
rule?

Will the fierce people who abolished the young emperor, killed the young emperor, slept on the dragon bed, and occupied the concubine follow this kind of rule?
But Dong Zhuo didn't follow the rules, and the ministers in Kanto had to follow the rules.

Chen Gong nodded and said: "Guan Yu is Liu Qingzhou's brother-in-law, since he has opened his mouth, it is impossible for him to break his promise. Otherwise, this would be to tarnish Liu Qingzhou's reputation of benevolence and righteousness, and the gain outweighs the loss."

"What's more, given the favor to Meng Zhuo, Yanzhou will form a friendship with Qingzhou in the future, which is beneficial and harmless to Qingzhou."

"On the contrary, if Liu Dai continues to be the governor of Yanzhou, I am afraid that even Liu Qingzhou will worry that Liu Dai will add chaos to Qingzhou."

"After all, the money and food that Yanzhou originally wanted to send to Qingzhou was never sent to Qingzhou because of Liu Dai. Liu Qingzhou must have complained about Liu Dai."

Zhang Miao became excited, walked away from the table and said, "Son Liu Dai, he thinks that by making an in-law agreement with Yuan Shao, he can show off his might in Yanzhou."

"It's not enough to kill Qiao Mao, Zheng Sui, Cui Yan and others. They also want to kill Ying Shao and me. How can those who kill wantonly be qualified to rule Yanzhou?"

"I intend to ask Guangling Zang Ziyuan to be the governor of Yanzhou, what does Gongtai think?"

Chen Gong said awe-inspiringly: "Zang Ziyuan, a man of integrity in Guangling, is quite proficient in administrative education, rewards and punishments. In the old Suanzao League, Zang Ziyuan swore the oath of blood alliance, from the assassins to the soldiers and servants, everyone was moved and excited."

"If Zang Ziyuan is appointed governor of Yanzhou, it will be a blessing for Yanzhou!"

Zhang Miao laughed loudly, and his tone turned cold: "Since this is the case, there is no need for Yuan Shu to let him stay in Yanzhou. I will immediately send people to inform Chen Liu of various passes to welcome Guan Yu soldiers to the north."

"Destroy Yuan Shu first, then destroy Liu Dai!"

"In addition, during the time when you went south, Meng De also sent troops from Dongwuyang."

"Yuan Shao recommended Meng De to be the prefect of Dongjun, and ordered him to send troops to attack the black mountain bandit Bai Rao."

"You go back to Puyang to rectify the civil and military affairs first, and then welcome Mengde to Dongjun."

"If the black mountain bandit Bai Rao is defeated, Yuan Shu will have no reinforcements in Fengqiu City."

Chen Gong was taken aback: "Cao Mengde is the prefect of Dongjun, will he support Zang Ziyuan as the governor of Yanzhou?"

Zhang Miao was silent for a moment, and said in a concentrated voice: "Don't worry! I will persuade Meng De. This Yanzhou can no longer have someone inserted by Yuan Shaoan to take charge of the military and government."

"After repelling Yuan, Yuan Yi, the prefect of Shanyang County, and Yuan Xu, the prefect of Jiyin County, must be expelled."

"Otherwise, it will be difficult for Yanzhou to be stable!"

Seeing that Zhang Miao had made up his mind, Chen Gong stopped trying to persuade him.

Zhang Miao, Cao Cao, and Yuan Shao were old acquaintances, but because of the conflict between Zhang Miao and Yuan Shao, Cao Cao has been doing his best to mediate.

Whether Cao Cao can be persuaded to support Zang Hong as the governor of Yanzhou, Chen Gong can only trust Zhang Miao.

Chen Gong asked Ni Heng to return to Chen Guo to inform Guan Yu and others, and then returned to Puyang alone to meet Cao Cao.

Cao Cao has been in Dongwuyang for a long time, and has been waiting for this opportunity.

After receiving Yuan Shao's order, Cao Cao used Dongwuyang's soldiers and horses and marched overnight to Puyang City.

When Chen Gong returned, Cao Cao had already been stationed in Puyang City for two days.

As soon as he heard that Chen Gong, the Prime Minister of Dongjun County, had returned, Cao Cao hurriedly drove to see Chen Gong, and he was very courteous.

Looking at Zhang Miao, Chen Gong was also very polite to Cao Cao.

Cao Cao introduced Xun Yu and Xi Zhicai to Chen Gong.

Seeing that the Xun family in Yingchuan and Xun Yu who was named Wang Zuo also joined Cao Cao's command, Chen Gong couldn't help being surprised.

With Xun Yu's family background, fame and talent, he would choose Cao Cao instead of Yuan Shao!

As soon as he talked with Xun Yu and Xi Zhicai, the arrogance in Chen Gong's heart dropped by another three points.

I was amazed at Zheng Ping's strategizing because of Mi Heng's arrival, but in Yangxia City, I was shocked by the strategies of Chen Deng and Zhang Hong, two talented people, and was shocked by Guan Yu's power strategy.

Now that he met Xun Yu and Xi Zhicai, two Yingchuan heroes, Chen Gong couldn't be prouder than he wanted to!

When Chen Gong mentioned that Guan Yu and others in Chen State would lead troops north to join forces with Yuan Shu, Cao Cao's narrow eyes were obviously more surprised: "Yuan Shu knew that Guan Yu and others were in Chen State, so why didn't he send people to restrain them?"

Chen Gongdao: "Yuan Shu originally sent his general Sun Jian to lead the army to attack Chen, but because Liu Biao invaded Nanyang, Sun Jian was transferred back to defend Liu Biao, and Guan Yu's advisers Chen Deng and Zhang Hong also saw through Yuan Shu's suspicious tactics."

Cao Cao was taken aback: "Where are Chen Deng and Zhang Hong the sages?"

Chen Gongdao: "Zhang Hong, styled Zigang, is from Guangling County. Together with Pengcheng Zhang Zhao, Zhang Zibu, Langya, Zhao Yu, and Zhao Yuanda, they responded to Liu Qingzhou's seeking talents."

"Zhang Zibu and Zhao Yuanda are good at internal affairs and stayed in Linzi City, while Zhang Zigang is good at military strategy and also understands internal affairs. Since he went south with Liu Qingzhou's righteous brother Zhang Fei, he has also served as a marching army adviser."

"Chen Deng, whose alias is Yuanlong, is from Xiapi. He is the son of Peixiang Chen Gui and a Lieutenant of Diannong in Xuzhou. He is also good at military strategy. This time he went to Chen Guo to help Guan Yu in the name of vacation."

Cao Cao was both surprised and envious: "There are so many civil and military heroes under Liu Xuande's command?"

Chen Gong also introduced Tai Shici, Qu Yi and Tian Yu who were under Guan Yu's command.

Hearing that Liu Bei had seven civil and military heroes, Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, Tai Shici, Qu Yi, Tian Yu, Zhang Hong, and Chen Deng, helping each other in Chen Guo, Cao Cao felt even more envious.

Although Cao Cao already had the help of Xun Yu and Xi Zhicai, as well as Xia Houyuan, Xia Houdun, Cao Ren, Cao Hongle, Han Hao, Li Dian and others as minions, this did not affect Cao Cao's admiration for Liu Bei's talents in the slightest.

"We must defeat the Black Mountain bandit Bai Rao as soon as possible, and then go to Fengqiu City."

"Although Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, Tai Shici and others follow Liu Bei now, as long as I show kindness, I may not be able to let these civil and military heroes choose the master in the future!"

Cao Cao pondered secretly.

Cao Cao thought that he would not be inferior to anyone in his pursuit of talents. Even Wang Zuozhi's talent, Xun Yu, was willing to give up Yuan Shao and join him. It is not impossible for several of Liu Bei's subordinates to give up Liu Bei.

"Zhicai, immediately formulate a tactic to defeat Bai Rao!" Cao Cao suddenly burst out with pride: "Yuan Shu has many generals, but General Guan can't support him alone. I have to defeat Bai Rao and go to help!"

Xi Zhicai had been with Cao Cao for a long time, and he had already guessed Cao Cao's thoughts, and said without hesitation: "The black mountain bandits are fierce and good at fighting in groups. Bai Rao is also a man who has a deep understanding of the art of war. Don't underestimate the enemy."

"But the black bandits have the same weaknesses as the yellow turban bandits in the past. Even when they go out for an expedition, they don't forget to bring their families with them. The families of these bandits are prone to confusion when encountering a surprise attack!"

"If you want to destroy the Black Mountain Bandits, you can follow the old strategy of Sun Bin's killing Pang Juan. First attack and harass the Black Mountain Bandits' family members, and then wait for work at the critical point where the bandits return in vain. In this way, the bandits can be defeated!"

If Xi Zhicai was under Liu Bei's command, this strategy of harassing the families of Heishan bandits would never work.

Whether it is for self-protection or for the survival of the family, as long as the black mountain thief picks up the knife, he is a thief and an enemy.

You live and die, each according to his own ability.

But most of the family members of the Black Bandits are old, weak, women and children. These people are poor refugees who can't survive, and they don't have the ability to kill with a knife.

Let Liu Bei drive his troops to kill a group of unarmed old and weak women and children, Liu Bei will not be able to do so.

But whether it is Cao Cao or Xun Yu and Chen Gong, they all appreciate Xi Zhicai's strategy.

In the eyes of the three, the black mountain bandits are all bandits no matter whether they are family members or bandit soldiers, there is no difference.

Since Bai Rao could be defeated by harassing the family of the Black Mountain bandit, why not choose?
Mercy does not control soldiers, and justice does not control wealth.

Chaos first, governance later is the most reasonable thing.

As long as the thief can be broken, the method is not reused, and the result is the only thing to consider.

"It's a brilliant plan!" Cao Cao clapped his palms and laughed, "Just follow this plan and immediately send someone to find out the location of the Heishan bandit's family camp."

(End of this chapter)