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Chapter 339 Tigers of the Western Regions ([-]) First Change

Dong Bi can't remember exactly which year Cao Cao's attack on Xuzhou happened in the novel.

That may be a real thing, or it may just be a fictional story made up by Mr. Luo.But one thing is for sure, Lord Luo fabricated many things in the novel, such as that Xiapi, which is clearly the seat of Xuzhou, but in the novel of Lord Luo, he just said that there is a city of Xuzhou, which really made Dong Bi feel that And confused for a long time.

There are many such things.

Another example, Jingzhou's administrative office...

After Liu Bei captured Jingzhou, whether he built another city called Jingzhou City, Dong Bi didn't know very well.

But he knew that the current Jingzhou government was in Xiangyang, and there was no such thing as Jingzhou City.

Therefore, the statement in the Romance that Zhuge Liang went all out with Zhou Yu to seek Xiangyang and other places is naturally not true.

It is also for this reason, did Cao Cao really attack Xuzhou in history?
Dong Bi is not too sure!

If it is true, then we really have to admire the powerful correction power of history.In the Romance, when Cao Cao attacked Xuzhou, it was because Lu Bu sent troops to disrupt the situation in Yanzhou.But now, Lu Bu is in Youzhou, and there is a border chaos.

Maybe Jia Xu and others can't feel this interesting thing, but Dong Bi really finds it very interesting.

With a shake of the information in his hand, "Cao Cao's withdrawal, I'm afraid there will be no countermeasures... What does the military adviser think he will do?"

It was already Xu time, and it was already dark.

The tallow candle as thick as a child's arm was lit, and the palm-length flame danced wildly.

More than a dozen tallow candles illuminate the meeting hall transparently.Li Rufa is upright, Jia Xu and Zhuge Jin are sitting in the hall.

Jia Xu waved his folding fan and sneered, "It's nothing more than two tigers competing for food. There is a saying that one mountain cannot accommodate two tigers, and Tao Qian is not a kind person. Is it possible that Liu Bei and others will really let Liu Bei and others settle down in Xuzhou? Cao Cao is easy to calculate, once he retreats from Xuzhou, he may not be able to go south in a short time, and Tao Qian and Liu Bei will inevitably fight."

"Two dogs fight, play off!"

Li Ru said: "We are bystanders, and they are fans of the authorities. Often the simplest and most old-fashioned strategy is the most useful and practical strategy. From the moment Liu Bei set foot in Xuzhou, Xuzhou was doomed to be restless."

Fazheng nodded, "Just look at Liu Xuande's abilities."

On the contrary, Zhuge Jin kept his head down in thought, without speaking.

On the one hand, Zhuge Jin has low qualifications and young age, and most of the time he participates in discussions with a learning attitude; on the other hand, he also knows how to hide his strength and bide his time. The people in this hall are not simple characters and cannot be easily offended.

Dong Yu said, "What's Ziyu's opinion?"

Zhuge Jin raised her head and said softly: "Recently, I have been reading about Liu Bei's information. This person has a persevering personality, he can keep his face under several setbacks, and he knows how to endure. He is indeed a person not to be underestimated. But Based on this alone, I'm afraid he is not Tao Qian's opponent... Don't forget, my lord, he also bears the name of a traitor on his back."

Jia Xu and Li Ru were startled when they heard this, and then nodded.

Several pairs of eyes looked at Dong Biao in unison. It's no wonder that Liu Bei's today is all thanks to Dong Biao alone.

Regardless of whether Dong Bi was intentional or unintentional, in short, Liu Bei had participated in the killing of the king.This is indeed a weakness for him.To defend one side, one must either have strong military force, or occupy righteousness, otherwise it will be very troublesome.

Dong Bi frowned, "What does this have to do with me? Whether he can gain a foothold in Xuzhou depends on his own ability. I have already given him the opportunity, and the rest is up to him...I just want to He caused some troubles for Cao Cao, is it possible that he really wants to support him? If Tao Qian can't even fight against him, how can he confront Cao Mengde?"

"That's right, my lord's words make sense."

Dong Bi got up and said, "By the way, how is his old lady doing now?"

Jia Xu hurriedly replied: "The old lady is now placed in Dichi, and Zeng Ci sent someone to take care of her. It's just...it's not easy to serve. I heard from Zeng Ci that the old lady cursed the lord all day long, and her words were vicious. , the end is outrageous."

"Let her scold, keep her, and when it's not complete, it will be useful!"

Dong Bi thought for a while, explained to Li Ru and Jia Xu, and then everyone dispersed.

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As Jia Xu said, the scale of the Bian Zhao Rebellion was beyond Cao Cao's imagination.

More than half of Yanzhou was caught in the flames of war, and there was chaos, which was likely to intensify.Fortunately, Cao Cao returned to the army in time, otherwise it would be difficult for Dong Afan County to hold on.When Cao Cao returned to Yanzhou, Bian Zhao saw that the situation was not good, so he immediately withdrew his troops and stood firm.Although Cao Cao took back some places, Puyang, Chenliu and other places, which are the most important places in Yanzhou, could not be taken back in a short while.Moreover, due to the war, most of the crops were destroyed, and the autumn grain harvest failed.

Just one level of food and grass will make Cao Cao's 10,000+ troops face the danger of food shortage after entering autumn.

However, due to the bumper harvest in Donghai County, Zaozhi sent people to bring grain and grass for the winter, which made Cao Cao barely overcome the difficulties.

Even so, it was difficult for Cao Cao to regain Yanzhou for a while, and began a long recuperation.

The cold winter has come, and Gaochangbi is covered with white snow. Before you know it, the first year of Xingping will soon pass.

The royal city has begun to take shape, showing a great momentum.

Liu Bian had moved to Gaochangbi since October, and changed his title to the King of the Western Han Dynasty, which means the king of the Han family of the fifty countries in the Western Regions.

From this, it was also officially announced to the world that the Western Regions did not recognize the Han emperor Liu Xie in Chang'an, so he changed his title to the king and established himself as the king.

No one can fault Liu Bian as king.

After all, as a former emperor, to a certain extent, Liu Bian also represented the imperial line of the Han Dynasty, not to mention the empress dowager sitting in charge.

After Liu Bian became king, Dong Bi also announced that he would resign from the post of Hushi General.

In his words: "I disdain to be with the rats."

Who are the rats referring to?

There is no doubt that it is Chang'an's Hussar General Guo Si.For Li Guo, Dong Bi hated him deeply. Apart from retaining the title of Marquis of Martial Arts, he no longer served as the General of Hussars, just because Guo Si also proclaimed himself such an official position.

To a certain extent, Dong Bi's resignation from the position of Hussar General undoubtedly showed his attitude.

Emperor Han of Chang'an was not orthodox.

On the contrary, it was Liu Bian who appointed him the Protector of the Western Regions and the Governor of the Han'an Army, but Dong Pi readily accepted it.

The Han'an army evolved from the Han'an Dufu, embodying the hard work of Dong Zhuo and Dong Bi, so naturally they would not refuse.

The position of the chief guardian of the Western Regions officially established Dong Pi's status in the Western Regions.

Now that he has an identity, Dong Bi also occupies the name of righteousness.After taking over the position of Daduhu, he set out to recapture Gancheng.

Where is it Gancheng?
This starts with the origin of the Protector of the Western Regions.

The Protector of the Western Regions was the highest official in the Western Regions in the Han Dynasty.

In the earliest days, the post of Protector of the Western Regions was established in the second year of Shenjue, Emperor Xuandi of the Western Han Dynasty. The Protectorate was located in Wulei City and supervised the Western Regions.

But in the new dynasty, that is, when Wang Mang usurped the throne, the Protectorate of the Western Regions was abolished, and it was not re-established even after Emperor Guangwu of the Han Dynasty Xinghan.During this period of time, the Northern Xiongnu occupied the Western Regions and invaded the borders of the Han Dynasty one after another.

Later, the eighteen countries in the Western Regions, including Shanshan Jingjue and other countries that had been occupied by Dong Yu, asked the Han Dynasty to restore the Dufu.At this time, Emperor Guangwu Liu Xiu had passed away, and his son ascended the throne as emperor, that is, Emperor Hanhe.

After Emperor He accepted the hostages of the Eighteen Kingdoms, he sent Ban Chao generals to the Western Regions to serve as the guardian of the Western Regions.

After Banchao pacified the Western Regions, in order to frighten the countries in the Western Regions, he moved the Duhufu from Wulei City to the west and located it in Gancheng.

However, the Protectorate of the Western Regions has only been established for 26 years.

After Ban Chao returned to Luoyang, riots broke out in the Western Regions in the first year of Yongchu (AD 107), and the post of protector was no longer set up.Afterwards, although Ban Yong quelled the chaos again, the post of Protector of the Western Regions has since been vacant.

There are many reasons for this, which cannot be explained clearly in one sentence.

However, as the Han army withdrew from the Western Regions, its Gancheng was occupied by Qiuci.

Dong Bi is now the guardian of the Western Regions. If he wants to be truly righteous, he must take it back.

But the question is, will Qiuci willingly hand over it to Gancheng and obey Dong Pi's command?

"Kuci is centered on Kuqa, resting on the Tianshan Mountains in the north, and deserted in the south... It is connected to Shule in the west and Yanqi in the east. It is located in the valley of Dawan and Wusun, and it is surrounded by the middle. I'm afraid it's inappropriate for my lord to take it to dry the city."

Ban Zhi talked loudly in the secret room, pointed at the map, and introduced the situation of Kucha to Dong Bi.

In the secret room, besides Dong Pi, there were Jia Xu and Li Ru, Huang Zhongdian and Wei Huaxiong were also there, Lu Zhi and He Qi Hao Zhao were also listening.

In terms of familiarity with the Western Regions, apart from the people from the Western Regions, the people from Lao Ban's family know best.

Although the Lao Ban family has declined, the summary of the Western Regions passed down through generations is not comparable to ordinary people.When it comes to the fifty countries in the Western Regions, I am afraid that even the natives of the Western Regions are not as familiar as the people from Lao Ban's family.

Ban Zhi said while paying attention to Dong Bi's expression.

He is a very clever person, ever since he arrived in the Western Regions, Ban Zhi knew that his early days were coming.

From Dong Bi's face, nothing could be seen.

Ban Zhi hesitated for a moment, and decided to add another fire to burn it up.

"Khotan (tian, second tone), Qiuci, Dawan, Wusun, and Yanqi, these five countries have been said to have a five-nation alliance since Emperor He. Khotan and Yanqi are the two wings. Qiuci is in the middle, and Dawan Wu Sun and Hou formed a defensive posture. Even the fierce force of the Northern Huns back then was no match for the Five-Nation Alliance. And these five countries are located in the center of the Western Regions. The north and south are also affected by the five-nation alliance."

Jia Xu said: "Yuan Jin, if you have something to say, just say it, don't hesitate."

Ban Zhi's heart skipped a beat, and he quickly said: "Military adviser, the young general thinks that to occupy the Western Regions, one must first occupy its dry cities. To deter the Western Regions, one must also capture its dry cities. However, the power of the five-nation alliance should not be underestimated, and one should proceed with caution. Only then."

Is not this nonsensical?

Jia Xu frowned, glanced at Ban Zhi, and stopped talking.

Li Ru's face was even more gloomy, "According to what you said, is it difficult to take back the city?"

"My lord, it's not that the young general raised the prestige of others and destroyed his own spirit. During the Yongchu period, Kucha had a population of 17 households, about 10,000 people. Khotan Yanqi also had a combined population of 20+. Wan Wusun, in the five-nation alliance, there are more than one million people, and the number of soldiers and horses should be more than [-], which is indeed a very powerful force."

Dong Bi spoke at this time!

"Go on."

"Speaking of Kucha, it has been naturalized as early as the Yuan and Kang Dynasties of the former Han Dynasty, but it has experienced many wars during this period. Today's Kucha is no longer the Kucha of the past. In the seventh year of the founding, King Shule and King Kucha The family ancestors saw through the plot to rebel...the later family ancestors killed King Shule, deposed King Yuliduo of Kucha, and made Baiba the king, hence the surname of Bai in Kucha."

Lu Zhi said: "I've heard about this matter. Ban Dingyuan's great martial arts in the past, shocking the Western Regions, is indeed an extraordinary achievement. According to your statement, since the current King of Kucha was established by your ancestors, if you go to persuade him to surrender ,how?"

Ban Zhi shook his head lightly, "Grand Lu doesn't know something, Qiuci's lineage... capricious, the whole country is a villain, so don't trust it. If the Han Dynasty is prosperous, the young general will be able to deter the turtle. This is King Baishan. But now..."

Ban Zhi didn't dare to say any more, because if he continued, he would be accused of treason.

But the meaning in the words was understood by everyone present.That is to say, now that the Han Dynasty is in decline, Bai Shan will not surrender.

Think about it too, there is Dawan Wusun behind, and Yanqi Khotan on the left and right.

With the Tianshan Mountains as a barrier, and the desert as a barrier... With a large army in hand, ha, the people in this room would not surrender easily.

Dong Bi felt a little pain in the root of his tooth. After taking a breath of cool air, he put his arm on the armrest and flicked his cheek with his fingers.

I'm good at war, so don't ask me about this kind of thing.

Ban Zhi said so many things, Dong Bi listened to it as a story at most.

But it is really difficult for him to come up with any policy and strategy.The best way at this time is to remain silent, the more silent you are, the more difficult it is for others to see through his thoughts.At the same time, Dong Bi was also thinking about how to break this alliance.

Jia Xu raised his head suddenly, "It must be taken back, and Kucha must be destroyed. Not only must it be destroyed, but it must be fast, ruthless, and fierce."

Li Ru said: "I have already sent people to contact the Da Yuezhi and Wuge Shanli. Ever since Zhang Jian opened up the Silk Road, the Da Yuezhi Kingdom still has a deep affection for the Han Dynasty. They expressed their willingness to help us and contain the Han Dynasty. Dawan troops."

Dong Yu laughed and said, "Why is Da Yueshi so kind?"

"Good intentions?"

Li Ru shook his head and said with a smile: "They are too busy to take care of themselves now. The Guishuang Kingdom is now in a state of disintegration, which is quite similar to us. There are several princes among them who are already eyeing the Dayue Clan. The King of the Dayue Clan said , wants to be married to the king of the Western Han Dynasty... I want Princess Da Yueshi to be the king of the Western Han Dynasty, and ask to share Dawan equally with us."

Lu Zhi frowned, "The King of the Dayue Clan is quite calculating."

Dong Bi thought for a while, "I can agree to the matter of sharing Dawan equally. Anyway, there is no shadow... As for his daughter marrying His Highness the King of the Western Han Dynasty, this is not something I can decide. But I will send someone to the West King City to report to His Highness. .”

The meaning in the words is: I agreed, but the king of the Western Han Dynasty may not agree.At that time, I will not admit it and annoy me, so I will eat you Da Yueshi together.Ha, anyway, the big Yue clan of this bird is also hard to protect himself now.

Jia Xu and the others nodded knowingly and smiled.

Dong Yu said: "Since Dawan is difficult to escape, the power of the Five-Nation Alliance will be reduced by one-third. Wusun is left...Brother, you immediately turn back to Dongqiemi, mobilize the begging army, and start from Tianshan North Road Launch an attack on Wusun."

"Here!"

Dian Wei also held back for half a year, hearing this, he immediately agreed excitedly.

"Wait!"

Lu Zhi got up and said: "Junming is brave, and there are few enemies in the world. However, you need to be cautious when marching and fighting...My lord, I have someone to recommend to assist Junming."

"Who?"

Lu Zhi pulled He Qi over, "Gong Miao has been with me since Zhongping for four years, and now he is an adult, and he is willing to make contributions with the master."

(End of this chapter)