Soldiers come to the world

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The news that Zhao Yun led the army to conquer Taiyuan also spread to the Han army camp. The Han army was full of joy, and the soldiers were all ecstatic. Liu Jing then ordered to reward the three armies, killing pigs and sheep, and rewarding everyone with a bottle of wine. Satisfied and morale soared, the generals came forward one after another, demanding to attack Cao Ying and make new achievements, but Liu Jing just laughed and refused.

This morning, Liu Jing and Sima Yi were discussing how to deal with Cao Jun in the big tent. Sima Yi smiled and said, "Cao Cao probably also learned about the Bingzhou incident. He should understand our real intentions. Make concessions and restore the current predicament, I guess Cao Cao will send someone to sue for peace soon."

Liu Jing also sighed: "My original intention was to exchange Bingzhou for Guanlong. I didn't want Bingzhou. I didn't expect that the county governments in Bingzhou expressed their support for my Han army. This made me a little embarrassed. If I give up Bingzhou, Wouldn't it disappoint them and hurt them too."

Sima Yi persuaded Liu Jing: "Cao Cao's problem is that he occupies too much territory, but he doesn't have the corresponding strength to control, which leads to being passive everywhere today. , most of them are inextricably related to the local aristocratic family, they may not support the state shepherd, but they are dissatisfied with Cao Cao. Bingzhou's aristocratic family has stabilized the officialdom, and the state pastor doesn't have to feel sorry for them."

Liu Jing also knows that he has not yet annexed the strength of Hedong, and his haste has made him passive. It makes me feel guilty, it's human nature."

Sima Yi thought for a while and then said: "If Zhou Mu feels sorry, you can ask General Zhao to talk to them and ask them to understand that it is not to abandon them, so that they can be convinced."

"Well said, it's a good idea."

While the two were talking, a guard reported at the door of the big tent: "Report to Zhou Mu, Cao Cao sent an envoy, who seems to be Cheng Yu."

Liu Jing and Sima Yi looked at each other, Liu Jing couldn't help laughing, "It seems that Cao Cao is really in a hurry to send a military division here to negotiate."

Sima Yi hastily said: "Let this minister talk to him!"

Liu Jing nodded and said with a smile: "But etiquette is still required. Cheng Yu is someone I respect, and I will go to greet him in person."

Cheng Yu brought only one entourage over the pontoon bridge. He stood with his hands behind his back, looking at the snow-capped world in the distance. The snow was a foot thick. How could the two armies fight in such weather?Liu Jing obviously had no intention of attacking the Central Plains, but only exerting pressure.

At this time, the gate of the camp was wide open, and the drums and music were playing. Cheng Yu was slightly startled. Looking back, he saw groups of ceremonial soldiers coming out in two rows. Dozens of generals surrounded Liu Jing and walked out of the camp. After walking out, Cheng Yu hurriedly stepped forward to salute, "Zhou Mu came out to greet him in person, Cheng Yu can't afford it!"

Liu Jing bowed his hands to him and said with a smile: "Mr. Zhongde is a celebrity in the world, he is famous far and wide, and Liu Jing has admired him for a long time. Mr. came here in person today. How dare Liu Jing be rude. Please follow me into the camp, sir."

Although Liu Jing was very polite, his meaning was very clear. He went out to greet him in person, not because Cheng Yu was Cao Cao's military adviser, but because he respected Cheng Yu's reputation. : "The state shepherd is so polite, Cheng Yu would rather be respectful than obedient."

Cheng Yu followed Liu Jing into the camp of the Han army, and saw that the tents in the camp were neat, the ground was clean, the soldiers walked in an orderly manner, two people lined up, three people lined up, and there was absolutely no single marcher. From these details, it can be seen that It can be seen that the Han army is well-trained, and it is worthy of being a strong enemy of Cao army.

Cheng Yu nodded secretly, and walked into the big tent of the Chinese army with Liu Jing. The two sat down as guest and host, and Sima Yi and Gan Ning accompanied each other. Before Cheng Yu could speak, Liu Jing diverted the topic and said with a smile: "I heard that after the Battle of Chibi, sir, he stopped pursuing military affairs and has been assisting government affairs. I also feel that it's a pity. Sir, military strategy is the director's strength."

Cheng Yu didn't understand the meaning of these words, so he forced a smile and said, "The Prime Minister is getting old, and the daily government affairs have been handed over to Mr. Pi, and I have been assisting Mr. Pi for the past few years."

"I see!"

Liu Jing asked again: "Sir, who do you think is more suitable for the crown prince, Mr. Pi or Mr. Zhi?"

Cheng Yu was startled, and then realized that Liu Jing wanted to talk to him about Cao Cao's successor, perhaps he wanted to convey something to Cao Cao through his own mouth. He smiled lightly and said quietly: "This is As for the prime minister's family affairs, it is not advisable for a minister to ask too much."

"No, the prime minister's son, how can it be a family matter related to the rise and fall of the Wei state? Besides, didn't the master arrange for Mr. Pi to conquer Liaodong? How can you say you didn't ask?"

Speaking of this, Liu Jing looked at Cheng Yu with a half-smile, and Cheng Yu secretly exclaimed that this matter was actually seen through by Liu Jing. Cheng Yu neither admitted nor denied it, and asked with a slight smile. He said: "I heard from the Prime Minister that Zhou Mu persuaded the Prime Minister to establish Young Master Zhi as his son when we met last time. Why?"

"In fact, Mr. Cheng knows better than me what kind of person Cao Pi is. He won't just be willing to be a little Wei Gong. From the perspective of my interests, I wish he would abolish the current emperor and establish Wei Daihan, and then we You can justifiably inherit the Han Dynasty, but in that way, the Cao family is not far away from the Miemen. I admire Prime Minister Cao for unifying the north and contributing to the country, so I persuade him not to take another step forward, just one more step. In the deep abyss, Mr. Cheng is the prime minister's confidant and bosom friend, and he should always persuade the prime minister to cherish his reputation after death, so that he can be worthy of the prime minister's kindness, what do you think?"

Liu Jing said these words very sincerely, which made Cheng Yu feel a little ashamed. He really didn't consider the reputation of the prime minister, and he strongly supported Cao Pi for his own benefit. In this point, he is not as good as Xun You, Xun You Always refused to participate in the Pizhi dispute.

Cheng Yu sighed and said, "I will tell the Prime Minister about Zhou Mu Jinyu's words. This time I came to the camp of the Han Army to talk about the strike of the two families. I don't know."

Before Cheng Yu could finish speaking, Liu Jing interrupted him, waved his hands and said with a smile, "We'll talk about the business in the afternoon. It's almost noon now. I want to entertain Mr. first, as a landlord."

After lunch, Cheng Yu rested for a while, and then someone came to invite Cheng Yu to talk about business. Cheng Yu walked into the big tent, but Liu Jing was not there. Only Sima Yi was in the tent. Talking to him, but Sima Yi negotiating with him, he couldn't help laughing wryly, he was really confused, Liu Jing already wanted to see him on an equal footing with the prime minister, how could he negotiate with himself?

Cheng Yu understood this point, and let go of his heart. At least Liu Jing was willing to talk to him. This was a good start. He hurriedly stepped forward, cupped his hands and said with a smile: "Mr. Sima has been waiting for a long time."

At dusk, Cheng Yu returned to Cao Ying. Cao Cao immediately ordered the guards to invite him into his tent. When they sat down, Cao Cao asked impatiently, "How is it?"

"Generally speaking, the prime minister has not been disappointed. At least we guessed well. Liu Jing is going to end the battle through negotiations, but the details need to be considered by both parties. Especially some of his conditions, I am worried that the prime minister will find it difficult to accept."

"Tell me, what conditions does he have?" Cao Cao asked calmly.

"One is Bingzhou. Liu Jing doesn't want to withdraw his troops. Second, Cao Jun withdrew from Guanlong, using Tongguan as the boundary."

Cao Cao's face darkened obviously, he couldn't accept the first condition, Liu Jing actually wanted to occupy Bingzhou, how could that be possible?After a while, he asked coldly, "What else?"

"There are also political and economic conditions. There are three conditions. The first is to ask the emperor to make him king of Han; clear water, dredging the channel between the Ru River and the Yu River."

Cao Cao was pacing slowly in the big tent with his hands behind his back. At this time, he had completely calmed down. Liu Jing's last three conditions, the first two were not a problem at all. The first one was the last time he asked his son Cao Zhi to go to Chengdu. He stated that he was willing to canonize Liu Jing as king, but Liu Jing himself did not agree; as for the second point, to ensure the safety of Empress Fu, he also promised Liu Jing when Jingzhou withdrew last time. The first two are just to cover up the third.

Cao Cao is well aware of the situation after the liberalization of trade, and the consequences of Jingzhou's money circulating in the north. Wasn't that how Jiangdong was exploited by Jingzhou at the beginning, absorbing a lot of materials, especially iron ore, most of the high-quality iron ore flowed into Jingzhou, If you open up trade yourself, I am afraid that you will also encounter the same exploitation.

Cao Cao remained silent for a long time. At this time, Cheng Yu persuaded: "In fact, the prime minister doesn't have to worry too much about trade. The north is not Jiangdong, and it is not so easy to be exploited. Moreover, opening up trade is a matter for both parties, and the same is true for the supplies of the south. It will flow to the north, and Liu Jing has already occupied the land of Guanlong, so he is no longer a southern prince, and he has to consider the north, so I feel that Liu Jing's third point is not to exploit the north."

"Then what does he mean?" Cao Cao asked back.

"Sima Yi and I discussed this matter. What Sima Yi meant was that Liu Jing wanted to increase North-South exchanges through trade, expand exchanges between North and South, and lay the foundation for the true unification and integration of the world in the future."

"So that's how it is!" Cao Cao suddenly realized that this Liu Jing really had a great talent and general plan. Knowing this, Cao Cao's worries disappeared, and he also supported the exchange and integration of the North and the South, which was in line with his world thinking, in terms of the unification of the North and the South. , Cao Cao has always been an active advocate, no matter who will rule the world in the future, Cao Cao's political philosophy will not change.

Cao Cao pondered for a moment and said: "I can agree to the last three conditions, but he must evacuate Bingzhou. This point cannot be ambiguous. The two sides use the Yellow River and Tongguan as the boundary. The soldiers return to the treasury and rest with the people."

"Wei Chen understands, I will go to negotiate with Liu Jing tomorrow."

After three rounds of negotiations, Liu Jing and Cao Cao finally reached a compromise. Cao Cao admitted Liu Jing's occupation of Guanlong, while the Han army withdrew from Bingzhou. The two sides were bounded by the Yellow River and Tongguan. Liu Jing is the king of Han, ensuring the safety of Empress Fu. At the same time, the Cao and Liu families will open up trade. As for the dredging of the river between the Yu River and the Ru River, the two parties can negotiate in detail.

On the third day after the two sides reached an agreement, Liu Jing and Cao Cao signed the settlement agreement respectively, temporarily ending the nearly ten-year-long war between the two sides. They each retreated and began to recuperate. , the relationship between Jingzhou and Jiangdong began to crack.

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