Great Han Empire

Chapter 679
Xun You's words immediately aroused strong opposition in the big tent.

The reasons for opposition mainly focus on two aspects, one is the issue of wealth.According to Xun You's method, the Northern Xinjiang Army will simultaneously launch a major battle in the four battlefields of Youzhou, Yanzhou, Qingzhou, and Kansai, and all the troops of the Northern Xinjiang Army will have to go into battle. This scale is too large, and Hebei cannot afford it. heavy financial burden.

Youzhou is the main battlefield. There will be wars in the early winter of this year and next spring. However, the terrain of Youzhou is complicated, and there are thousands of miles between the east and the west. The war will definitely not end in a short time.Next is the Yanzhou and Qingzhou battlefields. It is indeed easy for the northern army to take advantage of the freezing of the Yellow River to capture Qingzhou Plain County and the northern part of Yanzhou East County, but who can guarantee that Tian Kai and Cao Cao will not counterattack tomorrow spring?Then there is the Kansai battlefield.In order to ensure that the northern border army can take Youzhou, it is necessary to use Xu Rong's army to contain Yuan Shao's army in Kansai, but at the same time it increases the burden on Hebei's wealth.

The war is very happy, but the people are very miserable. The people of Youzhou, the people of Yanzhou and Qingzhou who live on the north bank of the Yellow River, and the people of Kansai, many of them will become homeless refugees.The prefectures in Hebei cannot turn a blind eye, and have to invest huge sums of money in relief and resettlement.However, more than half of the refugees in Jizhou have not yet been resettled. Tomorrow, hundreds of thousands of people in the northern frontier counties will move south. With such a large population concentrated in Jizhou at once, the pressure on the Hebei provinces can be imagined.

Although Jizhou is very rich, it has been overwhelmed by Han Fu, Yuan Shao, and Gongsun Zan in the past few years. After the general entered Jizhou this year, he increased the relief efforts and expanded the scale of farmland. Even if Jizhou has golden mountains and grain seas , was also spent and eaten up.What Jizhou needs most now is recuperation, two to three years of recuperation, otherwise, it will be completely destroyed by the huge population and endless wars.

Northern Xinjiang is still hopeless now.Although the south of the Great Wall has been farming for five years, and the north of the Great Wall has been farming for three years, the population of border counties is also gradually moving south, and the main force of the Northern Xinjiang Army has also entered Jizhou. The wealth crisis and refugee crisis in Northern Xinjiang have been greatly relieved. However, northern Xinjiang can only achieve self-sufficiency at best.The desert in northern Xinjiang and Hedong and Kansai in the Gyeonggi area are two places where wars may break out at any time. These two places are very important to northern Xinjiang and require continuous investment. This investment is not a small amount. It is obviously unrealistic to expect Beijiang to support itself.

Xie Ming, Yu Peng, Tang Yun, Liu Fan, Sima Lang and others from Da Sima's Mansion listed a series of figures and a series of urgently needed money for agriculture, industry, military and business, and finally concluded that wars must be fought, but not So fight.If this fight continues, Hebei's wealth will collapse, and the scale of the war must be reduced.In comparison, sticking to the north bank of the Yellow River and reconciling with Youzhou is the best strategy. This will not only ensure the stability of Jizhou, but also accumulate strength. After tomorrow's autumn harvest, the battle in Youzhou can be fought.

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The second question is the reason for attacking Youzhou.Youzhou is currently in charge of the military and government affairs is Tai Fu Liu Yu.The Taifu is Shangqing above the Sangong, and Li Hong, the great Sima and General, is only on the same level as the Sangong, and is a little worse than Liu Yu.Mr. Taifu is not a big man who is rebellious now, nor has he committed any heinous crimes, so why beat him?Just because he didn't want to listen to Li Hong's orders?Liu Yu is the Grand Tutor, and Youzhou Mu is just a post he holds concurrently. Of course, he doesn't have to listen to Li Hong's orders.In addition, Liu Yu is the most famous minister in the clan, famous all over the world, he is also Li Hong's old master, and he is kind to Li Hong.

Based on these points alone, if Li Hong had no convincing reasons, he would not dare to attack Youzhou at all.After taking down Youzhou, offending a large area, and bearing a bad fate, what prestige will he have to lead the army in the future?To put it bluntly, as long as Li Hong said that I wanted to beat Liu Yu, several officials from the three governments in the big tent would run away on the spot.The former Youzhou family members must leave.It is estimated that Lu Zhi will leave Handan in a fit of anger. Once Lu Zhi leaves, a large number of famous scholars and scholars who were invited by him will probably flee in a swarm, and the former Youzhou generals such as Xian Yufu, Yan Rou, Yu Shi, and Xian Yuyin will leave even if they do not leave. It is estimated that the northern border army will not be as loyal to Li Hong as before.What kind of loyalty is there for a person who can even kill his own master?The most serious thing is the eldest princess.The eldest princess was very concerned about Liu Yu. After she knew it, she would most likely stop Li Hong from attacking Liu Yu.If Li Hong was determined not to follow, and she took people to Youzhou to follow Liu Yu, then the matter would not be troublesome, but out of hand.

Li Hong's reason for beating Gongsun Zan in the first place was insufficient, so none of the generals he brought to Jizhou was borrowed from Youzhou, not even a junior officer. But even so, he still offended Liu Yu. The relationship between the two It is still in a state of rupture, which is actually of no benefit to Li Hong, so Li Hong will never take the initiative to attack Youzhou now, he will continue to follow the method he imagined in the past, and drive Gongsun Zan to a dead end step by step. Gongsun Zan gave himself a reason to attack Youzhou.

Sure enough, Gongsun Zan attacked Longcou again, which gave Li Hong a reason to barely attack Youzhou.The general Gongsun Zan was under the restraint of Tai Fu Liu Yu, and he had to obey Liu Yu's military orders.This time Gongsun Zan suddenly attacked Longkou again, most people would naturally think that it was Liu Yu's intention.Liu Yu had already negotiated peace with Li Hong, and Li Hong had no intention of attacking Youzhou again, but Liu Yu insisted on fighting, and Li Hong had no choice but to meet the enemy.

This reason was too forced and unconvincing, so many officials in the three prefectures expressed their opposition, especially Liu Fang, Liu Fan and other former Youzhou prefectures. They insisted that it was Gongsun Zan's own idea to attack the dragon again.

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However, Xun You's speculation left everyone dumbfounded.

Xun You said that in Youzhou, it is Tai Tuo who has the final say, and it is impossible for Gongsun Zan to do whatever he wants like in Jizhou.If Gongsun Zan wants to attack Jizhou, there are only two ways. One is to get the consent of Master Liu Yu, and the other is to send troops without authorization. But Gongsun Zan sent troops without authorization. Where did he get his food and grass?With the character of Lord Taifu, since he negotiated peace with the general, he would not go back on his word. Therefore, there is only one possibility for Gongsun Zan to attack Jizhou again, and that is that Gongsun Zan kidnapped Lord Taifu.

We immediately reported to all the prefectures in Hebei, enumerating Gongsun Zan's crimes, and letting everyone in the world know that Master Taifu has been held hostage by Gongsun Zan, and his life is at stake. , To rescue Master Tai Tuo, let everyone in the world see the great general's deep kindness to the old master.

There was a sudden silence in the big tent.If Xun You's conjecture is correct, then Master Taifu is indeed in danger.Gongsun Zan dared to do such a thing?Li Hong didn't believe it, and neither did many officials in the three mansions.

Liu Fang blushed, and said anxiously: "If Gongsun Zan hadn't held Master Tai Tuo hostage, wouldn't we have reminded Gongsun Zan that Master Tai Tuo is safe..."

Xun You smiled faintly, "There is no reason we can make up reasons, and making the fabricated reasons become facts and become true reasons is exactly the purpose of our making up reasons. It doesn't really matter to us whether Gongsun Zan is holding Master Tai Tuo hostage or not. The important thing is that we have the most sufficient reason to immediately enter Youzhou, occupy Youzhou, and kill Gongsun Zan. We only need a reason."

"You..." Liu Fang suddenly understood Xun You's original intention. He stood up angrily, pointed at Xun You and cursed loudly, "Master Xun, you are going too far. If you do this, you will put Master Taifu to death." of."

Sima Lang clapped his hands again and again, laughing loudly, "Soldiers are cunning, Master Xun is indeed a master of this way. If everyone is as upright as Master Liu, then how could Dong Zhuo die? I think Master Liu followed Taifu After my lord, my knowledge has improved a lot, but like my lord Taifu, it is too pedantic." Then he pointed at Xun You and joked, "Master Xun was imprisoned by Dong Zhuo to Meiwu after he failed to assassinate Dong Zhuo in Luoyang. In the prison, thinking about it all day long, this knowledge is really getting deeper and deeper."

Xun You smiled modestly, calmly.Sima Lang was too young, and his words were very flamboyant. This sentence was a bit harsh, but he was too lazy to argue with this kind of person. After all, he and his father Sima Fang were ministers in the same palace, so he still had to give some face.

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Li Hong was restless.He didn't think there was anything wrong with Xun You's idea, but he was really worried about Liu Yu's safety.How to deal with Liu Yu's problem has always been a heart problem for him, but he can't let Liu Yu die anyway.The moment when Liu Yu raised the banner and marched into Lulongsai with reinforcements is still deeply engraved in his mind, and he will never forget it until his death.This fatherly old man, brave and upright, could not let him die.

"We immediately drafted a statement. Regardless of whether there is evidence or not, we must put all the blame on Gongsun Zan, and push the Taifu Liu Yu into a helpless position. Not only do we want people in Jizhou and Northern Xinjiang to hate Gongsun Zan, What's more, we must make the people of Youzhou hate Gongsun Zan, so that we can get firm support from the top and bottom, so that when we invade Youzhou, we can get the support of the people of Youzhou, and we can occupy Youzhou at the lowest cost."

Li Hong looked at Xun You who looked calm, and felt chills in his heart.His move not only pushed Gongsun Zan and Liu Yu to a desperate situation, but also pushed the northern army to the Youzhou battlefield, and even pushed himself on the difficult road to pacify the world.

Li Hong thought of the audition.Xun You, like Shen Pei, is a person with rich experience and profound knowledge. I admire their vision and insights.Young people like Li Wei, Zhu Mu, and Xie Ming are inferior to them not only in knowledge, but also in experience.

Li Hong is now very grateful that he can get the help of Zhang Wen and Lu Zhi, the veterans. Without their help, Beijiang would not be able to get out of the crisis so quickly, and it would be difficult for him to shoulder the responsibility of revitalizing the country.Looking at the piles of papers piled up on the side of the case, Li Hong was very moved.These are the restructuring suggestions of the veterans, and they are also the cornerstone of the future revitalization of the Great Han. Without these things, without these ministers who are loyal to the Great Han, what can I do?At most, it is nothing more than guarding a piece of territory, setting up a few fields, and feeding a million people. Compared with the great cause of Zhongxing Sheji, the difference is so different.

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The debate became more and more intense, but the opinions of Xun You, Zhang Fan, Cui Jun, Sima Lang, Chen Qun, Yuan Huan, Xing Yong, Sun Zi and others gradually gained the absolute upper hand.

If you want to rejuvenate the country and advance westward, you must have strength, and if you want strength, you must have a solid foundation.If the three prefectures of Hebei cannot be stabilized for a long time, and if their own strength cannot be developed for a long time, when can we cross the Yellow River south to calm the world?When can we go west to Guanzhong to save the emperor?It is true that Jizhou is currently facing many difficulties. The refugee crisis and wealth crisis are very serious, but compared with the many crises in northern Xinjiang in the past few years, what is this?Northern Xinjiang can persist, so after we occupy Jizhou, can't we persist?

Zhu Mu, Xie Ming, Tian Chou, Yu Peng, Zheng Yan, Tang Yun and others were cautious.In the past few years, the officials in northern Xinjiang have been walking on thin ice, as if facing an abyss, trembling, lest they take a wrong step and fall into a land of eternal doom. They must ensure safety every step they take. They have overcome unimaginable difficulties and finally got to where they are today, so None of them wanted to take any more risks, and none of them wanted to go back to the old days of fear.

Later in the debate, both sides began to blame each other.Zhang Fan accused the officials in northern Xinjiang of sticking to the rules and being timid and fearful. In the past few years, they have been ignoring the danger of the emperor's disaster and the imminent overthrow of the country. It's just a burden, and the country is even more insignificant, you only want your own northern border, and you only want your own wealth."

Zhu Mu, Xie Ming and others were very wronged, and they were all flushed with anger.Who doesn't want the country to be peaceful?Who doesn't want the people to live and work in peace and contentment?But revitalizing the country is not a matter of talking on paper. It requires strength, and it takes time to develop strength, and it cannot be accomplished overnight.In the past few years, if Beijiang hadn't been patient everywhere and recharged its energy, would it have the scale it is today?If you all do what you do, Northern Xinjiang will be over long ago.

Xun You said that it is precisely because of the scale of northern Xinjiang that we need to change our strategy. We cannot continue this passive strategy of tolerance, but must launch active attacks, use offense as defense, and use offense to buy time for our sustainable development. , otherwise, we are strong, and the enemy is also strong, and the revitalization of the country will become an elusive thing.

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Li Hong knew all the ups and downs of the ups and downs in the northern Xinjiang step by step to today. Like the officials in northern Xinjiang, he did not have much confidence in calming the world in the face of the tide of refugees.

Such a large-scale use of troops, Jizhou's wealth is difficult to bear.Should we rescue the refugees first, or conquer Youzhou and stabilize the three Hebei provinces first?
Li Hong didn't make a decision immediately, he ordered Fu Gan to rush to Handan City with his letter, and asked the eldest princess and many elders to go back to Xingyuan immediately to discuss sending troops.This matter is of great importance. Even if troops are to be dispatched, support from all levels must be obtained as much as possible.The more people you support, the greater the chance of success.Now those who oppose are all the officials in northern Xinjiang. If the attitude of these people cannot be changed, one can imagine what the battle will be like.

The opinions of the veterans are not very unified, especially Zhao Qi, Wang Han, and Wang Rou, who are big officials in northern Xinjiang, firmly oppose the hasty use of troops, especially this large-scale use of troops.

The eldest princess spoke, and she supported sending troops.The reason is very simple, she wants to rescue Liu Yu, she wants to quickly stabilize the three states of Hebei, she wants to go west to Guanzhong to rescue the emperor as soon as possible, and calm the world.

The voice of the eldest princess overwhelmed the voices of all opponents. The eldest princess insisted on sending troops, and these officials in northern Xinjiang could only obey. No one was willing to be a person who hindered the great cause of revitalizing the country.

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Li Hong hurriedly summoned Li Wei to Handan with a fast ride of [-] miles to preside over the affairs of the Da Sima Mansion and raise food, grass and supplies for the army.

Li Hong urgently ordered Zhu Mu to gather all the officials of the General's Mansion to discuss the specific strategy of dispatching troops, and at the same time ordered Qu Yi, Zhang Yan, Yan Liang, Zhao Yun, Wen Chou, Zhang He, Gao Lan, Wang Dang, Sun Qin, Xu Huang, and Gao Shun eleven The general in charge of the army immediately returned to Xingyuan to discuss matters.

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(End of this chapter)