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

Chapter 243 The three heroes gather, Cao Sunliu of Huailing City

Wang Lang was originally the governor of Xuzhou, and he had only been a prefect in Kuaiji for a few months.

Wang Lang also has a certain understanding of Qingzhou.

It is precisely because of his understanding that Wang Lang is afraid.

Knowing from Jushou's mouth that Lujiang County and Yuzhang County have also received orders, Wang Lang no longer shirks his excuses.

Liu Bei's right to fake festivals and the fact that the prefects of the three counties all recommended Tai Shici, even if Liu Yao was still alive, could not prevent Tai Shici from temporarily leading Yangzhou Mu.

But at this time, Cao Yufan questioned Wang Lang's meritorious service and said, "Ji Ninggong, the prefect of Lujiang, is a loyal general appointed by the imperial court, and his rank is higher than that of Jiuqing."

"Hua Ziyu, the prefect of Yuzhang, is also a famous official enlisted by the government, and the prefect of Yuzhang personally approved by the emperor."

"How can these two loyal people agree easily?"

"You can't let Wang Fujun violate the court's laws and damage his reputation with a few words of yours."

Yu Fan has a straightforward personality, a heart of loyalty, and a straight-talking person.

This has doubts and dislikes hiding in his heart, and he dares to speak out and remonstrate.

Yu Fan, who specializes in literature, has the stubbornness of a scholar, pays attention to etiquette, and especially advocates that one minister should not serve two monarchs.

"Zhongxiang, don't worry too much." Wang Lang quickly persuaded in a low voice.

Ju Shou didn't think he was annoyed, he chuckled lightly, and answered Yu Fan's question: "Lu Jiang Taishou Ji Ninggong's grandson Lu Yi is now married to Langya Zhuge Liang."

"Zhuge Jin, Zhuge Liang's brother, is also the sworn brother of Zheng Xianmou, Qingzhou Biejia."

"But Zhuge Liang not only studied under Duke Kang Cheng, but also was a common student of Liu Shijun and Zheng Biejia."

"Hua Xin, the prefect of Yuzhang, has been acquainted with Zheng Biejia in the early years. Hua Xin's younger brother, Hua Ji, is now the secretary of Biejia's mansion, and he also regards Zheng Biejia as his brother."

"Zheng Biejia only needs to send one person from China to arrest him, and he will be able to complete this matter."

Yu Fan stood there in a daze.

Liu Bei has the right to fake festivals, and Lu Kang and Hua Xin have a close relationship with Zheng Ping.

Both in public and in private, Lu Kang and Hua Xin would listen to Liu Bei's orders.

Seeing that Yu Fan was startled, Wang Lang laughed and said, "Zhongxiang, I said earlier that there should be no more trouble, but you just don't believe it."

"If it wasn't for Kong Beihai's sworn brother Sheng Xian, prefect of Wu County, who was forced to leave by Liu Yao, let alone three counties form an alliance, four counties can form an alliance!"

"There are still many disciples of Mr. Kang Cheng in Yangzhou. It doesn't take much effort for Zheng Biejia to decide Yangzhou."

"It's enough for him to defeat Yuan Shu and Sun Jian, who are self-reliant and brave enough to use troops in Jiangdong."

For Zheng Ping, it is not difficult to stabilize the nobles in Yangzhou.

The Zheng family in Beihai, Zheng Xuan alone, is enough to make a large number of Yangzhou scholars give Zheng Xuan a face.

The gentry is powerful, and the most important thing is the interests of the clan.

And Zheng Ping can give this group of gentry tyrants the benefits they want.

This is the difference between Zheng Ping and Sun Jian!
Although Sun Jian was brave and good at fighting, he didn't know how to cooperate with the gentry in Yangzhou for a win-win situation.

They are all on the ground in Yangzhou, so why do they have to listen to Sun Jian?
Just because Sun Jianbing has many generals and can fight widely?
The tyrants of the gentry cannot be subdued by force alone.

Temporary forbearance is just a helpless choice made due to the might of the soldiers.

If there are not enough benefits to make up for this humiliation, once the military power is gone, the gentry tyrants will rise up to resist.

It's the first time to be a human, who wants to be a dog for others.

Sima Qian saw through the hearts of the people, so he wrote the famous saying in the preface of "Huozhi Liezhuan" that "all the prosperity of the world is for profit; the world is all for profit" through the ages.

Unilateral oppression will only breed contradictions, and when the contradictions accumulate to the point of irreconcilability, resistance will emerge.

If you want to live in harmony, you have to distribute benefits.

As for the distribution of Zheng Ping's interests, whether it will make Yangzhou's gentry feel overwhelmed is not a question that Zheng Ping has to consider at the moment.

Killing all powerful families will not solve the fundamental contradictions in society.

For example, when the land and population are merged, the court tax is often too heavy, and the aristocratic family takes the opportunity to use the preferential policy of "slightly more favorable than the imperial government's decree" to let the people sell the land to the aristocratic tyrant and become the private slaves of the aristocratic tenant.

It's not that these people really want to be tenants and private slaves for the powerful family, but that in troubled times, the imperial court is worse than the powerful family.

In a rotten world, survival is the most important thing.

It is impossible to solve the fundamental contradictions in society by only destroying the aristocratic and powerful families without destroying the imperial power.

This is the definite number that the world must be divided for a long time, and the world must be divided for a long time.

Zheng Ping can't change this fate, but he can use his own intelligence and the reputation of the Zheng family in Beihai to assist a bright master with great ambition and benevolence, and end this troubled world as soon as possible.

Tai Shici and Ju Shou followed Wang Lang and Yu Fan into Shanyin City, and began to visit powerful families in Kuaiji.

Posting the invitation in the name of Zheng Ping, the second son of Duke Kangcheng of Beihai, who was sworn brother, this powerful family in Kuaiji County would not dare to let Tai Shici shut the door.

Letting Tai Shici shut the door is tantamount to letting Zheng Ping and Zheng Xuan shut the door.

Unless there is a deadly enmity with the Zheng family of Beihai, no one dares to lose courtesy easily.

Although Tai Shici was not good at lobbying, Ju Shou, as a famous official in Hebei and a first-class wise man in the world, was quite good at lobbying.

Outside Huai Ling City.

The soldiers and horses of Cao Cao and Sun Jian appeared one after another, forming horns with each other.

In the south of the Yellow River, the three strongest forces confront each other outside Huai Ling City in this way.

in the city.

Zheng Ping invited Yuan Shu to climb the tower.

The arrival of Sun Jian made Yuan Shu more confident: "Mr. Xianmou, I have already said that Sun Jian will not betray me."

"Now that Sun Jian has arrived, according to the agreement, as long as Sun Jian defeats Cao Cao alone, I can leave Huai Ling City and return to Shouchun."

"Mr. Xianmou, you won't break your promise, will you?"

Zheng Ping shook his fan and smiled: "I have sworn an oath in my father's name, how can I break my promise? If I break my promise, wouldn't my father's reputation be destroyed for the rest of his life."

"However, although Sun Jian is brave, Cao Cao is not good at it."

"Yuan Gong's [-] troops in Yicheng were easily defeated by Cao Cao, and Sun Jian may not be able to win!"

"It's better for Yuan Gong to retreat to the next best thing. You and I will work together to repel Cao Cao, and then Yuan Gong will go to Chang'an to plead guilty."

"There are many court officials who know Yuan Gong, so it should not be difficult to save Yuan Gong's life and make Yuan Gong a Marquis of Longevity."

"In this way, Lord Liu of Qingzhou has made meritorious service, and Duke Yuan can also become a marquis. At that time, Duke Yuan will help the emperor defeat the false emperor and make atonement. He is worthy of the name of loyalty to the Yuan family in Runan for a hundred years."

Zheng Ping played tricks on Yuan Shu.

If Sun Jian can defeat Cao Cao on his own, Yuan Shu can return to Huainan, and it will be a war or peace at that time, which is another matter.

If Sun Jian needed Guan Yu and Zhang Fei's assistance, Yuan Shu would have to go to Chang'an to plead guilty as promised, and Liu Bei would ask the emperor to handle it as appropriate to save Yuan Shu's life.

however.

It is impossible for Yuan Shu to choose to go to Chang'an to plead guilty, it would be better than committing suicide.

Therefore, Yuan Shu subconsciously chose to let Sun Jian defeat Cao Cao alone.

By the time Yuan Shu realized it, Zheng Ping had already sworn in the name of Zheng Xuan!
Yuan Shu suffered from being dumb, but because of his bad face, he got angry with Zheng Ping, so he could only praise Sun Jian for his bravery and loyalty, in order to regain the lost face.

Seeing that Zheng Ping proposed this plan again, Yuan Shu categorically vetoed it: "Mr. Xianmou, don't lie to me anymore. It is impossible for me to go to Chang'an to plead guilty!"

"A mere Cao Cao, you think you are invincible after defeating some of my stupid generals and weak soldiers?"

"Cao Cao is nothing more than a child in front of my general, Sun Jian."

"At most three days, Cao Bing will be defeated!"

Yuan Shu is full of confidence!

Zheng Ping shook his fan and smiled lightly: "Then let's wait and see whether Sun Jian is stronger or Cao Cao is stronger."

Sun Jian barracks.

As Zhou Yu expected, Huang Yi gave Sun Jian the order to attack Cao Cao.

Sun Jian deliberately asked: "General Huang, why didn't you attack Guan Yu directly, rescue Yuan Gong, and return to Shouchun to defend?"

Huang Yi felt guilty, but there were many reasons: "General Sun, I knew that you had an old relationship with Guan Yu, so I couldn't bear to let you attack Guan Yu's camp."

"As long as Cao Cao is defeated, General Sun will tell Guan Yu the old friendship, and maybe there is no need to fight."

Seeing that he couldn't get too much information, Sun Jian said with a smile: "General Huang is right. Why don't you go all the way and send a letter to Guan Yu for General Huang?"

At this time Huang Yi was also anxious to return to Huai Ling City to return to his command, and immediately agreed to Sun Jian's request.

After Huang Yi left, Sun Jian quickly summoned all the generals to discuss sending troops.

Because Zhou Yu had seen through the intention of the Twelve Army Order, Sun Jian also let Zhou Yu come here with the army.

"This is not the first time this general has confronted Cao Cao." Sun Jian stood with his sword in his hand and said in a deep voice, "When I was in Yingchuan, this general has fought Cao Cao several times."

"There are also many brave and skilled soldiers under this person's command, and they are not easy to defeat."

"If you want to defeat Cao Cao as soon as possible, you have to use another trick."

Sun Jian looked up at Zhou Yu.

Although Zhou Yu is young, his intelligence is not weak.

Zhou Yu thought for a moment and said, "Uncle, our army is exhausted from a long distance, but Cao Jun arrived two days earlier than our army."

"If I were Cao Cao, I would definitely rob the camp while our army was exhausted."

"It's better to stick to the plan, ambush the troops outside the camp, and defeat Cao Cao first."

Huang Gai clapped his hands and praised: "Although Ah Yu is young, she knows a lot about military skills."

"I can predict that Cao Cao will take the opportunity to rob the camp, which is already better than most generals in command."

Zhou Yu said humbly: "Uncle Huang is too famous. Yu is just guessing, which may not be accurate. If Cao Jun doesn't come, it will make the soldiers even more tired."

Sun Jian thought quietly.

In terms of battlefield experience, Sun Jian is richer than Zhou Yu, a young man who has only read military books and heard some battlefield examples, but has never actually been on the battlefield.

Not every battlefield is suitable for the examples in the book of war.

"Cao Cao is not a man who is short-sighted and short-witted. If he wants to rob the camp, he will not use such a direct method."

"Our army is exhausted and the enemy's army is excited. Fighting rashly is not good for our army."

"It's better to write a letter to Cao Cao and agree to a decisive battle in three days."

Sun Jian's tiger eyes were sharp, and he pointed out the advantages and disadvantages of the enemy's and our own military strength.

Zhou Yu doubted: "Cao Cao is treacherous. If he agrees to a decisive battle on the surface, but comes to rob the camp tonight, if our army is not prepared, won't Cao Cao succeed?"

Sun Jian's tone turned cold: "Ayu, even you guessed that Cao Cao would pretend to agree, so Cao soldiers will come to rob the camp tonight."

Zhou Yu was originally an astute person, but at this time he also reacted: "Using Cao Cao's treacherous nature, he deliberately set up a trap for Cao Cao to lure Cao's soldiers to rob the camp."

"In this way, we will be able to beat Cao Cao for a while tonight."

"Thank you uncle for your suggestion."

Sun Jian nodded: "Ayu is smart, but lacks battlefield experience. After a few battles with Cao Cao, Ayu will definitely be able to master the art of war learned in the book of war."

"Whether we can repel Cao Cao or not depends on Ayu's plan."

Zhou Yu was awe-inspiring.

Sun Jian's words have been made very clear, this is to accumulate battlefield experience for Zhou Yu.

Zhou Yu learned the art of war since he was a child, and he has studied all kinds of battles from ancient to modern times. The only thing he lacks is the actual combat application on the battlefield.

Sun Jian was creating such an opportunity for Zhou Yu to use it!

Zhou Yu said that he would set up an ambush against the camp, and Sun Jian gave Zhou Yu additional battlefield experience, so that Cao Cao had a higher probability of robbing the camp.

Sun Jian was very clear.

Fighting Cao Cao head-on, it is difficult to repel Cao Cao.

If you want to repel Cao Cao, you can only use a trick.

In Sun Jian's army, only Zhou Yu, who has read the most military books, has the ability to come up with extraordinary strategies.

"Yu will not let uncle down!" Zhou Yu was very touched.

You must know that every time Zhou Yu's plan fails, part of Sun Jian's troops will be lost.

Sun Jian is taking these [-] soldiers and horses to try Zhou Yu!
The letter of engagement was quickly delivered to Cao Cao's barracks.

Glancing at the book of engagement, Cao Cao waved his hand, wrote "Fight in three days" on the book of engagement, and asked Sun Jian's envoy to send it back.

Xi Zhicai asked: "Sun Jian is tired from afar and needs some time to rest. And our army has already recharged its batteries, why did we make an agreement with Sun Jian to fight again in three days?"

Cao Cao laughed: "The enemy army has come from afar, and it is a good time to rob the camp. I pretended to agree to a decisive battle in three days, but in fact, I will sneak attack on Sun Jian's camp tonight."

"The way of the art of war is false and true, and it is also a deceitful way!"

Xi Zhicai remonstrated: "Our army already has an advantage, so why take the risk of robbing the camp? Sun Jian has been in the field for a long time, so it is impossible not to be on guard."

"If Sun Jian ambushes an army outside the camp, wouldn't he fall into the ambush instead?"

Cao Cao laughed: "It is precisely because Sun Jian has been on the battlefield for a long time that he agreed to fight again in three days to support his army."

"There is no need to persuade Zhicai, I will personally lead the army to rob the camp tonight."

"If you are lucky, you may be able to defeat Sun Jian in a single battle. How can Guan Yu compete with me?"

Seeing Cao Cao's stubbornness, Xi Zhicai knew that he could not persuade him anymore, so he looked at the silent Guo Jia.

Since Yicheng dispatched troops, Guo Jia has been reticent, thinking whenever he has time.

"Feng Xiao, do you also think that Duke Ming is suitable for robbing the camp tonight?" Xi Zhicai rushed to Guo Jia's side and pushed.

Guo Jia raised his head, looked at Xi Zhicai in some confusion, and then looked at Cao Cao: "Who wants to rob the camp?"

Cao Cao was helpless: "Feng Xiao, what have you been thinking recently? You have always been out of your mind. It was Sun Jian who sent the letter of engagement, and the decisive battle will be held in about three days."

"I pretended to agree to a decisive battle and decided to rob the camp tonight."

Guo Jia was taken aback: "Why did Sun Jian make a contract?"

Cao Cao was also stunned: "Feng Xiao, with your wisdom, do you still need to ask me?"

Suddenly, Guo Jia slapped his thigh, stood up and said, "So that's the case, I finally figured it out!"

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