Five hundred and eighty-first chapter lofty aspirations
"When the five armies come together, they must have their own strength. This is the way to attack with strength." [Wu Zi·Response]
"Would it be better for me to betray others than for others to betray me?" Guo Jia washed his hands and face and stood quietly behind Cao Cao. The rain outside was noisy, and he knew that Cao Cao must be very uneasy in his heart: "Now Mr. Cao is a little quiet.
Are you okay?"
"My husband, there is nothing I can't handle." Cao Cao still looked at Yu and said calmly: "Since I surrendered anyway, I knew that this day would come sooner or later."
People unite for benefit and divide for benefit. Cao Cao has been able to calmly accept these things a long time ago. The passionate sensibility in his early years will always dissipate with age. What's more, this is an indispensable pain. Reason and calmness are the key to success.
The necessary qualities for a qualified politician. Not long after Cao Cao was looking at the rain, he suddenly said: "How does the imperial court plan the next march and use of troops?"
Guo Jia stretched out his hand to catch a few drops of rain under the eaves and said seriously: "Zhang Liao has already taken Zhang He, Fazheng and his troops to the north following the imperial edict. Their troops, including the soldiers surrendered by Yecheng, number at least 20,000.
.When we arrive at Boling and join Liu Yu’s remaining troops, we can attack Yixian directly.”
"Yixian? The location here is perfect. If you cut off this road, the Yuan family and his son will be separated from each other. It is indeed a clever move." Cao Cao actually had something to say. The focus of the final battle between Yuan Shao and Gongsun Zan was Yixian. Now Yuan
The final battle of life and death was also in Yixian, and the coincidence makes people sigh.
Cao Cao said: "It's just that Yuan Benchu rested in Bohai for a whole winter and spring, and he should have developed some vigor. In times of crisis, he will not watch Youzhou suffer."
"Does Mr. Cao mean the leading move?" Guo Jia nodded and said easily, "It's funny. Yuan Shao, who once had countless elite soldiers and generals, only had one leading move that was of great use."
He took back the hand that was stretched out to catch the rain, casually shook the cold raindrops on it, and then said: "Does Mr. Cao know that Liu Bei and Chang He Shuo, the young master of Qianzhao, are heroes who share the same contract, and they are friends who cut their necks? Emperor Zhaozhao
Liu Bei's visit to Qinghe was not without reason. No matter whether the imperial court had such a plan or not, with Zhou Gongjin, Taishi Ziyi and others in front of him, Liu Bei would take the initiative to surrender."
"Liu Xuande prides himself on benevolence and righteousness. This is what he will do." Cao Cao sneered.
"When the time comes to recruit thousands of fine cavalry under his command, how can An not lead them to surrender?" Guo Jia seemed to find it very boring. He didn't know whether he had seen through this or felt that he couldn't have a more exciting fight: "As for Yuan Shao,
The nephew who was sent to Hejian to take charge of the military affairs is a high-ranking cadre. He is really not a big figure and is insignificant."
Not everyone will blindly support Yuan Shao based on the "righteousness of emperor and minister". Ever since Yuan Shao arbitrarily established Liu Shuo as emperor, many people around him have criticized it. When he was strong, he naturally did not have these voices, but when he fell.
Now that the situation is like this, a group of people who are dissatisfied with his perverse behavior and do not want to be buried with the Yuan family gradually become bolder. What's more, the emperor is the true orthodoxy of the Han family. Nowadays, justice and the situation are all on the emperor's side. Not everyone is like him.
Shen Pei is so focused on being a rebel.
For example, various places in Jizhou rebelled and showed their favor to the emperor. For example, the Yuan family generals in various counties surrendered and turned against them. The building was about to collapse. Naturally, they wanted to disperse. The same was true for Qianzhao. The problem he originally faced was that he had something on his head.
Yuan Xi and Gao Gan are bound by two Yuan clan relatives. Now that Liu Bei is the recommender and Zhang Liao's army is pressing down on the border, it is a matter of course to create opportunities and attract honest people.
What's more, Cao Cao knew that the emperor had sent Yue cavalry for this purpose, and two battalions of Changshui cavalry went over to help Zhang Liao: "With Zhang Liao's courage and Fa Zheng's plan, the battle between Yan and Zhao can be decided in just a few battles. Ten months later,
It’s time to surround Nanpi and work together to defeat Yuan."
"It can't be so fast." Guo Jia shook his head and denied: "After subduing Yuan Xi, we still have to guard against the Wuhuan, Xianbei and other tribes who invade Youzhou. And Yuan Shao has been building up for a long time, and he will definitely take advantage of the opportunity to cause chaos, and wait and see the emperor
Just by moving to Wuyi without making any further progress, you will know that the Northern and Southern armies not only have to cope with the war between Yan and Zhao, but also have to keep an eye on Yongliang."
Cao Cao thought for a while and understood that if Yongliang was in chaos, the morale of the Northern and Southern armies, all of whom were in Guanzhong, would be greatly demoralized, their morale would be unstable, and mutiny would be possible if they were not careful. Therefore, the emperor only sent Zhang Liao to lead his troops.
The soldiers and horses met Yuan Xi, but he did not lead all the soldiers and horses to cooperate with Zhang Liao and attack at the same time to wipe out the Yuan family. But what puzzled him was that since Han Sui could threaten Guanzhong, why hadn't the emperor's Northern and Southern armies yet?
Any bad news?
"The Northern and Southern Army is the elite of the imperial court, and it is also a force used by the emperor to deal with unexpected events. Wuyi can reach the Bohai Sea to the east and Yixian to the north. This can deter Yuan Shao from taking rash actions." Guo Jia saw that Cao Cao did not dare to act rashly.
With doubts in his eyes, he chuckled and said: "As for why the army is not in chaos, in addition to the emperor's kindness and power in running the army, which is highly popular among people, we will know the reason when Cao Gong personally joins the Northern and Southern Army one day and sees the so-called 'night school'
.”
He was able to introduce Cao Cao so lightly. In fact, he met the emperor once at a close distance, and he was amazed at that time. It was at that time that he concluded that the Northern and Southern armies were unstoppable in sweeping the world, no matter who it was.
No general could replace the emperor's position in the hearts of the Northern and Southern armies.
Cao Cao couldn't help but be curious about this. Just by looking at Guo Jia's mysterious tone, he knew that this must be the emperor's handiwork. He sighed more than once: "I only regret that I couldn't meet your majesty earlier. If God hadn't blessed the Han Dynasty, what would have happened?"
How can we have such a graceful master? Now that I think about it, when I was pregnant with the queen, I took strong medicine many times but the fetus was still stable. I also dreamed of walking against the sun several times. It can be seen that sincerity is a gift from God."
The origin of this story is unknown. At first, people thought it was a joke, but now, more and more people believe it to be true.
Guo Jia slightly sighed and said as if unintentionally: "When Emperor Xiaowu was not born, Empress Xiaojing Wang also fell into his arms in a dream."
Cao Cao shook his eyebrows in surprise and said nothing.
Anping State, Wuyi.
Just after Cao Cao Shangshu requested to send more Le Jin to accompany the army to the west and was approved by the emperor, he immediately organized his troops and led his troops westward along the Yellow River. After meeting Xiahou Dun at Qinghe River, he headed west at full speed. During this period, Xun You also saw
When they arrived, Guo Jia, who claimed to be helpless, came to ask for shelter.
"The emperor suddenly made such an appointment, which was beyond my expectation, but in retrospect, it makes sense. A vassal like him in a separatist regime should learn to accept what the court gives and take. Look at Liu Bei and Sun Ce.
, once everything is over, who dares to miss Xuzhou, Jiangdong and the old troops? Liu Bei even issued an edict to seal off the treasury and only take Zhang Fei and other old troops with him. The rest will stay and wait for orders, without any hesitation.
After a moment of delay, although Sun Ce is still in Huainan, he is not far away." Xun You breathed out slowly and looked at the letter written by Cao Cao: "The strong troops in Yanzhou and Qingzhou are all Cao Mengde's hard work, far from it.
Liu Bei, Sun Ce can compare, it is not easy to let go. But he did not hesitate at all, this is what convinces me, this man is truly worthy of his heroic appearance."
"Your Majesty sent Duke Cao to go deep into Bingzhou to aid the Qiang rebellion. This is your majesty's trust in Duke Cao. There are good and bad things in this, which cannot be explained in detail. They are all in your majesty's heart." Guo Jia laughed in a low voice. Among the many scholars,
Apart from Jia Xu, he was the only one who dared to joke with the serious Xun: "The same goes for Mr.
Xun You couldn't help but look serious, shook his head slightly and said: "After all, I am your Majesty's minister, and I should work for your Majesty. Although Cao Mengde has great talents, he is now in danger. With our help, he has successfully returned to the country and is able to make a living on his own.
heart. Then how far he can go from now on depends on himself."
Guo Jia raised his eyebrows and glanced at Xun You with some meaning. He felt that many people would become less and less impersonal after being involved in the court for a long time, especially in this court that would be more intense than before. A calm and shrewd person
Computing will be a necessary trait for more and more people.
But this is not what Guo Jia likes, so he is casual and casual, appreciating Cao Cao who is calm and sharp in his military use, appreciating Cao Cao who is generous and bold when he is drunk and reciting poems, and appreciating Cao Cao who is melancholy alone because he misses his old friends. Only such people are complicated.
, being multi-faceted will make the indifferent court a little more warm.
"Since Mr. Cao has chosen to go to the northwest, all he has to do is wait for His Majesty's victory and triumph there." Guo Jia tapped his fingers rhythmically on the table and said in a light voice: "I think His Majesty has high hopes for it. The way forward is
It will definitely get wider and wider... As I said, this person can no longer have the same intentions as driving a fierce horse. Forming an alliance with each other is the long-term solution."
Xun You picked up the tea bowl and took a sip, and said calmly: "I understand this truth." He seemed not to want to talk too much about this future topic. Even he, who had a far-reaching plan, was deeply troubled by this matter and couldn't fight it.
, and dare not fight, so they can only seek compromise as much as possible.
He sighed softly, and suddenly looked at Guo Jia, who was so bored that he used the table as a musical instrument, and said: "You neither went to Bingzhou with the army, nor stayed to look after Zang Ba for Cao Cao, so you acted as a messenger and ran to the army.
do what?"
"What can I do against Yu Jin and them? My body is weak and I can't stand the bumps, so I have to come to Xun Jun's place to hide and relax." Guo Jia curled his lips. In fact, as a military advisor, he is still very capable of commanding Yu Jin and others.
This group of people. Even after the new supervisory envoy arrived, he had to give him some face. But he was half dodging, and half wanted to completely disassociate himself from this place for Cao Cao, so he left this stall to Taishi Ci.
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"You are so casual, others can accuse you of leaving your post without permission and delaying the military aircraft." Xun You was a little unhappy with the other party's attitude of not taking anything to heart. Even if he was always completely sure, it would make people feel that
His attitude was casual. Xun You, because he was older than him, couldn't help but apologize: "If Taishi Ci can't suppress Zang Ba, something will happen to Yu Jin's generals..."
"The most thorny one, Le Jin, has gone with Duke Cao. Those who stayed in the plain are all eager to perform meritorious service. Taishi Ci is brave and good at fighting. Who would be dissatisfied with him?" Guo Jia shook his head disapprovingly, not at all.
Keeping the consequences of this matter in mind: "Furthermore, the new envoy to oversee the army is Lu Su, the Yulin Lang in front of the palace. Didn't Jun Xun mention that this man is resourceful, wise and good at pacifying people's hearts? Nothing will happen to Pingyuan.
of……"
After the emperor defeated Yuan Shao, Lu Su took advantage of the victory and rode into Hebei alone. He successively offered to surrender to Qinghe and Anping counties, and the neighboring Julu County also looked at him. The emperor admired his talents very much. This time
He was sent to serve as an envoy to oversee the army as a reward for his service, and no one else said anything.
Guo Jia thought for a moment and then said: "Let's not talk about Yuan Shao. If he had the courage, I would not have escaped from his service back then."
At this time, although Yuan Shao was huddled in the two counties of Hejian and Bohai, he still had 20,000 to 30,000 soldiers and horses. Including the soldiers and horses under Yuan Xi's command, the mixed army of 50,000 to 60,000 good and bad could barely compete with the emperor. However, the emperor had the superior force at this time, so
With an elite team and an upright battle, there is no doubt that the only way to break the situation is to find another way.
According to Xun You and Guo Jia's deductions, if Yuan Shao wanted to overturn the situation, he had to make a desperate move and take advantage of the battle between Zhang Liao, Yuan Xi, and Gao Gan to attack Pingyuan by surprise. At that time, the general Cao Cao was sending elite troops to the west, and Taishi Ci
It is a weak moment when prestige has not yet been established. As long as Yuan Shao successfully defeats Tai Shici's more than 10,000 troops, he can once again capture the newly recovered Qingzhou and take advantage of it to disrupt Xuzhou and Yanzhou.
As long as chaos breaks out again in the place that has finally settled down, Yuan Shao can break through the blockade, disrupt the layout, and have the opportunity to fish in troubled waters and gain a glimmer of hope.
"Regardless of whether Yuan Shao has such courage or not, Liu Bei's generals such as Guan Yu and Zhang Fei have been dispatched to the plains. The emperor led a large army to personally suppress Wuyi and stay stationary just to prevent such an unexpected event." Xun You snorted coldly, although this was
They deduced Yuan Shao's last chance, but he still didn't feel that this tactic was feasible.
As if just to refute Xun You, Guo Jia couldn't help but said: "It's not impossible. If Cao Gong has a little bit..."
"Okay!" Xun You suddenly became impatient and shouted: "Do you really think that the Northern and Southern Army was just for defense against the Yuan family?"
Guo Jia only shrank his neck, but there was no fear in his eyes. He stared at Xun You carefully, as if he had discovered something interesting: "Since your majesty can rest assured that Duke Cao will lead his troops through the hinterland behind him, he must take precautions."
How could I not know what Fan Chou’s intention was when he stationed himself in Zhao State and the former general was still between Yan and Xu? It’s just..."
He paused and looked at Xun You very uncomfortable: "Mr. Xun, are you really only working for His Majesty?"
Xun You's expression suddenly changed. He was shocked and angry when he saw Guo Jia's joking expression.
That's right. After succeeding in teasing, Guo Jia lowered his head and just smiled. He couldn't help but wonder, can a person who has always been calm and gentle still be considered a human being? He has known Xun You for a long time, but he has never known the other person's true nature.
If his thoughts and true feelings were really against the emperor's innermost plan, it would not work to seek concessions with the purpose of compromise, but Xun You didn't want to be cruel.
It can be seen that no matter who you are, even if you are a high-ranking emperor, you must have some feelings after knowing each other for a long time.