Chapter 250: There Are Two Joes in Lujiang, Zhen Miqiao, Hebei
Jiangdong, Wu County, in the government office.
A piece of writing, a pot of wine on it, two wine bottles...
Two men sit opposite each other.
From a distance, both of them look quite handsome, one of them is more elegant, while the other is much more heroic.
"Gong Jin, now I have captured all the six counties in Jiangdong, and the military is at its peak... Next, will we be able to take revenge?"
The one who spoke was the heroic man, nicknamed Sun Ben, the Little Overlord of Jiangdong, ah no...it was Sun Ce, Sun Bofu, the Little Overlord of Jiangdong!
And the Gong Jin he spoke of was naturally Zhou Yu and Zhou Gong Jin!
As for the revenge Sun Ce mentioned, it was to avenge his father Sun Jian, who was killed by Huang Zu of Jiangxia...
Sun Ce and Huang Zu of Jiangxia are not at odds with each other, but...
There is also a buffer zone like the Lujiang River between Jiangdong and Jiangxia.
If you want to conquer Huang Zu, you must first capture Lujiang.
On the surface, Sun Ce and Yuan Shu had broken up, and he had a hostile relationship with Liu Xun who was stationed in Lujiang.
What Sun Ce claimed to the outside world was to wipe out the Han traitors and launch an attack on Liu Xun in Lujiang, but in fact, he wanted to eliminate the middle ground so that he could attack Huang Zu in Jiangxia and avenge his father's death.
"Bo Fu, we have to walk step by step. Don't be impatient." Zhou Yu took a sip of his drink and said, "Be aware that if our army rushes to attack Liu Xun in Lujiang, Huang Zu will definitely come to his aid. This battle will not be good.
beat!"
"Then..." Sun Ce frowned.
"Haha..." Zhou Yu said with a smile. "Why did Bo Fu forget the four key points I proposed again?"
Sun Ce thought for a moment and then spoke. "How could you forget? It is the support of the people at the bottom, the construction of the middle-level organization, and the sacred value of strict military discipline and the emperor!"
…These four points proposed by Sun Ce are the key to his ability to sweep Jiangdong in the past few years.
And these were all planned and arranged by Zhou Yu for him.
"Bo Fu, at the beginning of your journey south to Jiangdong, you were very similar to Cao Cao when he was still in Yanzhou. The only ones left under your command were the loyal and brave warriors left behind by the former lord."
"But... firstly, there is a lack of soldiers, and secondly, there is a lack of territory, so... I ask you to maintain strict military discipline. Whenever you attack a city or seize the ground, you will do nothing to the people. This is to capture the support of the people at the bottom..."
"Yuan Shu used his status as the fourth and third prince of the Yuan family to recruit talents on the surface, but in fact, all important positions under his command were given to former disciples of the Yuan family. For this reason, as long as the lord actively recruits and entrusts them with important tasks, Jiangdong
Talented people will definitely come to vote!"
Zhou Yu's words are three of the four major strategies he has formulated for Sun Ce over the years.
Sun Ce always regarded the words of Zhou Yu, his good brother, as if they were gods.
Zhou Yu asked him to enforce strict military discipline. Someone in Sun Ce's army committed an offense and fled to the stables in Yuan Shu's military camp. Who would have thought that Sun Ce would bring the deserter to justice in Yuan Shu's military camp with the ancient ingot sword in hand.
.
As soon as this incident came out, no one in the entire Jiangdong Army dared to commit any crime.
In addition, Zhou Yu also pointed out that whenever Sun Ce's army attacks a city, it must do no harm to the people. This is even more difficult.
In this war-torn era, it has been quite difficult to get the military to obey orders...
Not to mention doing no harm to the common people, it is undoubtedly even more difficult!
And because of the previous foundation of strict military discipline, Sun Ce really did it.
The people of Jiangdong were grateful for his kindness, and they welcomed everyone who came to the army!
besides.
Zhou Yu was keenly aware that Yuan Shu valued his disciples and old officials and despised Jiangdong's talents, so he suggested that Sun Ce actively recruit them.
then…
Dongcheng Lu Su, Xiyang Lu Fan, Pengcheng Zhang Zhao, and Guangling Zhang Hong all came to invest, which helped Sun Ce establish an efficient team of counselors. Together with the loyal and brave warriors left behind by his father, the middle-level organization was completed.
!
It was precisely because of "strict military discipline", "the support of the people at the bottom", "the efficiency of the middle-level civil and military personnel", coupled with Sun Ce's unstoppable bravery.
This allowed Sun Ce to capture six counties in Jiangdong in just two years.
And as Zhou Yu said, the formulation of these plans is simply a replica of the rise of Cao Cao in Yanzhou.
Cao Cao worked for Yuan Shao at the beginning, and Sun Ce also worked as a worker at the beginning. He was conquering the six counties of Jiangdong for his boss Yuan Shu!
Lu Yu suggested that Cao Cao absorb the Yellow Turbans;
Zhou Yu suggested that Sun Ce should do no harm to the people. This is all bottom-level governance!
Lu Yu suggested that Cao Cao recruit talents from Yingchuan and entrust them with important tasks;
Zhou Yu suggested that Sun Ce recruit talents from Jiangdong to take up important positions. This is Zhongtong Civil and Military Affairs!
Coupled with the fact that Cao Cao and Sun Ce both insisted on strict military discipline and the use of heavy codes in troubled times, it can be said that Sun Ce's entire rise in Jiangdong in recent years has Cao Cao's shadow everywhere.
And this... is the brilliance of Zhou Yu.
Other princes often marveled at Cao Cao's rise, but only Zhou Yu saw the essence through the phenomenon and dug out the core.
A set of perfectly replicated rise strategies has been formulated based on local conditions, which is nothing short of superb.
Of course, the more he repeated it, the more Zhou Yu felt that this strategic plan was simply terrifying...
And Cao Cao executed this strategy...
It was before the Yingchuan talents met, that is to say, there was a terrible think tank beside Cao Cao, who lived in seclusion behind the curtain.
According to Zhou Yu's analysis, and the existing intelligence...
This think tank is the newly promoted Grand Secretary, Lu Yu, the chief of the Imperial Academy appointed by His Majesty!
And he most likely has another identity, that is, the legendary Yinlin!
Of course, these are not important.
But Zhou Yu is still very good at copying Yinlin's "homework".
"Bo Fu, of the four strategic plans now, the other three have been completed. The last one... is the sacred existence of the Emperor. It's just that Cao Cao got there first. We can only show our loyalty to the imperial court and try to profit from it."
Zhou Yu continued...
However, Sun Ce didn't understand what he said. "It's natural to be loyal to the imperial court, but how... can you profit from it?"
"Ha ha…"
Hearing this person, Zhou Yu smiled lightly and said, "Has Bo Fu forgotten how Yuan Shu captured the First Lord's troops in the past?"
this…
Sun Ce frowned slightly. It was the spring of the third year of Chuping, when his father Sun Jian and Liu Biao had a falling out and led troops to attack!
He fought with Liu Biao's general Huang Zu and was about to reach Xiangyang, but was accidentally killed by a stray arrow.
It was for this reason that the Jiangdong soldiers who were in chaos were instigated by people with intentions, and they were absorbed by Yuan Shu.
"Gong Jin, what do you mean..." Sun Ce thought of something.
Zhou Yu reminded him carefully: "Today's lord, isn't he the same Yuan Shu of the past? Just as Yuan Shu absorbed the soldiers and horses of the former lord in the past, so my lord will absorb the 50,000 Yuan army in Lujiang today!"
Speaking of this, Zhou Yu's eyes narrowed slightly.
"Urgent report from the front, Yuan Shu's Shouchun City has been surrounded by Cao Cao. I predict that Yuan Shu will be defeated!"
When it comes to Yuan Shu's inevitable defeat.
Zhou Yu's tone was extremely firm, yes, Yinlin helped Cao... There was also a fake Yinlin on Yuan Shu's side, who was more emotional than rational, more moral and more humane? How could he be undefeated?
Zhou Yu paused and continued:
"The so-called rabbit dies and the monkey disperses. Once Yuan Shu is defeated, our opportunity will come. Liu Xun loves money, so let's... Bo Fu only needs to act according to my plan... then we can seize Lujiang City without any blood and take the fifty thousand
Yuan Jun pocketed it."
Speaking of which…
Zhou Yu grinned, adding a bit of smile to his tone. "Is this your first happiness?"
First joy?
Sun Ce was slightly startled... "Is there anything more worthy of congratulations than capturing Lujiang and absorbing 50,000 Yuan's troops?"
"Yes!" Zhou Yu's tone became even more certain. "Bo Fu, you are now in your first trimester, but you are not yet married. I heard that there is a gate on Wuzhou Mountain to the north of Dantu's Changshan Mountain in Lujiang, called 'Qiao Family Gate'
, there is an old man named 'Old Qiao', and..."
At the end of the story, Zhou Yu paused and his tone became a little more serious. "And under Mr. Qiao's knees, there are two beauties like flowers and jade, named 'Da Qiao' and 'Xiao Qiao'!"
"There are rumors in the market - 'There are Erqiao in Lujiang, and Zhenmi in Hebei is pretty. Zhenmi in Hebei is too far away. Why don't you, my brother, be the first to pick these Erqiao in Lujiang? It will be a good story for a lifetime.'
Huo…
As soon as these words came out, Sun Ce felt a different kind of mood.
——Since ancient times, heroes have loved beauties!
——The dewy beauty makes people pity...
In an instant, he yearned for Lujiang even more.
However, what Sun Ce doesn't know is...
Who is also interested in Lujiang and the "people" in Lujiang, and he is not the only one who is interested in Zhou Yu and Sun Ce?
"Gong Jin, please tell me in detail... how to defeat the Lujiang River, how to capture Yuan Jun, and how to marry a beautiful lady?"
Sun Ce opened his mouth and said...
"Ha ha…"
Zhou Yu replied with a smile. "Bo Fu, are you panicking? I have never seen you so panicked in front of thousands of troops?"
…
…
Under Shouchun City, there is Cao Ying's stronghold and the Chinese army's tent.
Cao Cao and Xi Zhicai were discussing military affairs.
Suddenly, outside the account, footsteps could be heard. It turned out to be the grain officer.
This grain officer's name was Wang Jie, and he was an honest man specially selected by Cao Song for Cao Cao.
In the past, Cao Song embezzled too much money and food when he was the chief agricultural officer. He knew all the tricks...
It is precisely for this reason that he is particularly careful in selecting grain officials. They must be both good in character and academics, ah no... they must be honest and honest.
Wang Ge is a model here.
"Cao Sikong, Xi military advisor..."
Wang Jie bowed his hands and then tucked them away. "Our army's food can only last for three days, but I heard that... the slopes along the way have been frozen, making it difficult for people to pass, let alone food trucks.
I hope Cao Sikong will prepare early."
To put it bluntly, Wang Ge was euphemistically saying, retreat as soon as possible... while there is still food, it is not too late to come back after the rainy season.
only…
Now has reached the most critical period. Cao Cao and Yuan Shu are competing for one breath. Whoever is discouraged first will surely suffer a huge loss.
call…
Cao Cao exhaled a long breath.
"Playing as a military advisor? What's your advice?"
"This..." Xi Zhicai rolled his eyes again and again before finally deciding. "If we use some extraordinary means, maybe... we can delay the three days of food supply."
Xi Zhicai didn't speak so plainly...
It's funny, how could Cao Cao not understand this?
"That's what I think too." Cao Cao nodded and put his head in front of Wang He. "You do as I say and change the large dendrobium originally distributed to small dendrobium! It's a temporary emergency!"
this…
Wang Jie was an honest man after all, so he immediately asked, "But... but if this is the case, the soldiers will complain? What should we do?"
"Don't worry, I will certainly have a solution when the time comes." Cao Cao patted Wang Jie on the shoulder and added meaningfully. "Wang Liangguan? It's been some time since you went on an expedition. Are you homesick? How many people are there at home?
"
This... Wang E still didn't understand. He nodded and replied truthfully: "Who doesn't want to go home? I'd like to thank Cao Sikong for thinking about me. There are five people in the family, father, mother, wife and children!"
"Oh... Hahaha..." Cao Cao remembered silently at first, and then laughed out loud. "It's okay to be homesick. Once this battle is won, your family, both young and old, will be able to live a good life, haha.
Go and share the grain with Dendrobium."
Wang Jie was stupid and naive and thought that Cao Cao wanted to reward him after the war...
I was immediately overjoyed.
"Thank you Cao Sikong, thank you Cao Sikong..." He jumped out of the big tent and went to carry out the task of sharing grains with Xiaohu as mentioned by Cao Sikong!
In his opinion, although the morale of the army will be unstable, Cao Sikong must have a way.
Watching his leaving figure...
"Alas..." Xi Zhicai shook his head helplessly.
He didn't say anything. In this troubled world, many things cannot be done without mercy. How can we achieve great things if we are not cruel?
The so-called non-toxic and non-husband...
Just then.
"Da da da... da da da..." the sound of horse hooves resounded throughout the camp.
You know, Cao Cao had previously ordered that unless it was urgent about food, he could ride his horse directly to the Chinese army's tent, but now...the sound of horse hooves.
Immediately, Cao Cao raised his eyebrows and ran out quickly, taking three steps at a time and two steps at a time.
Xi Zhicai also hurriedly followed out...
But what is in front of me is not food, but...Cao Anmin, Cao Cao's nephew - Cao Anmin.
"My nephew pays homage to his uncle and pays homage to his military advisor!"
As Cao Anmin finished speaking, Cao Cao asked urgently, "Where is the food? Is there any way from the Chen State to send food?"
this…
Cao Anmin took out a small bag from his back and handed it to Cao Cao.
The bags were full of grain, which was not allowed. The cavalry were sent back and forth between Chen and Shouchun, carrying a small amount of grain with them.
only…
In terms of the food and fodder consumption of an army of more than 100,000 people... this is simply a drop in the bucket.
Seeing this grain bag, Cao Cao was immediately disappointed, and his heart felt even colder.
Who would have thought that Cao Anmin's next words would give him endless hope.
"Uncle, Lu Sinong has arrived in Chen Kingdom... He asked the boy to bring a message to his uncle."
"What words?"
Upon hearing what Lu Yu said, Cao Cao immediately became 20% more energetic.
Xi Zhicai also pricked up his ears.
Lu Yu, this name can be almost completely associated with words like "miracle" and "incredible" in Cao Ying.
"Lu Sinong said, let Cao Sikong persist for ten more days... put off the attack, and he will find a way to deliver food within ten days!" Cao Anmin said firmly.
call…
After saying this, Cao Cao breathed a sigh of relief and looked back at Xi Zhicai.
And Xi Zhicai was also surprised, because... just before the arrival of grain officer Wang He, Cao Cao and Xi Zhicai were discussing the final strategy - a strong attack.
There is no technical content, just a strong attack based on the collision of hard power.
As a result, many people may die, but... the matter has come to this, there is no choice!
But...
Did Lu Yu predict this idea of a strong attack?
Cao Cao's eyes narrowed slightly.
This is not the point. The point is that Yu'er proposed... that within ten days, he would deliver the food and grass.
this…
"Gudong."
Is there any way?
Cao Cao's mind was like a mirror. If he could really transport food and avoid a strong attack, what would that mean to him and to hundreds of thousands of soldiers and horses?
A siege...that's what it is, people outside want to get in, and people inside want to get out.
As long as it can be delayed for one more day, then... the probability of winning without a fight can be increased by one point.
Now...the most critical time has come.
"I understand." Cao Cao nodded... "Where is Zhong Kang?"
"The end will be here." Xu Chu stepped forward quickly.
"Tell Wang Wei to try his best to survive until the tenth day!"
"Here!" Xu Chu agreed and hurried to make arrangements.
On the 10th…
Is this a gamble? Of course, Cao Cao made two preparations...
If Yu'er can deliver the food within ten days, everyone will be happy, but... if he can't, then... the butcher's knife hanging above Wang's head will have to fall!
The lives of hundreds of thousands of soldiers cannot be saved!
At this moment, Cao Cao's eyes narrowed. How much he hoped that Yu'er could create a miracle like before this time.
…
…
On the mountain road from Chen State to Shouchun.
More than a hundred wooden oxen and stray horses were walking quickly.
Speaking of which, Shouchun City is indeed a depression, but... this depression is a bit deep.
It’s not inconsistent at all to say it’s a huge basin!
It should be noted that if you want to transport food from Chen State, you must first climb several continuous mountains.
Then, follow the mountain path down the mountain again.
As the saying goes - it is easy to go up the mountain, but difficult to go down...
In this season of continuous rain, it is not easy to go up and down the mountain. The mountain road is too slippery.
Even people can't stand firmly and fall down frequently...
But what is incredible is that for some reason, the wooden cow and the horse's wheels seem to be able to firmly grasp the ground. No matter how steep the hillside is, as long as the cow's tongue or the horse's tongue is twisted...the wooden cow and the horse will panic.
brake!
No matter how hard you try, you can't push it.
The extremely steep hillside is as still as Mount Tai.
And this... seems to have become a secret weapon for passing steep slopes, and can even help soldiers transporting food to gain a firm foothold.
The most amazing thing is that this wooden cow and Liuma don’t know what principle it uses!
Even from bottom to top...it's effortless to push, extremely light!
This made the soldiers transporting food feel extremely relaxed for the first time!
hiss…
Naturally, these things cannot escape the eyes of Dian Wei and Huang Zhong.
"Xu'er? Did you really make this wooden cow and flowing horse?" Huang Zhong was a little incredible. His son, who had been frail and sick since childhood, could actually make such a masterpiece of miraculous craftsmanship?
Huang Zhong couldn't help but smile like an old father. He also wanted to know what Xu'er had experienced in Taixue?
"It's not just me..." Huang Xu pointed to Dian Man not far away, speaking very modestly. "If Director Lu had left the guidance of the book, there would be no Brother Dian, Brother Xu... no Young Master Ang, no Brother Kong Ming... how could the child be independent?
It’s done!”
"Actually, it was Kong Ming who figured out the principle. If it weren't for him, it wouldn't be until the year of the monkey and the month of the horse that the wooden ox and the stray horse are made!"
Huo... modest, not proud.
Huang Zhong was extremely pleased and praised repeatedly: "Hahaha, Xu'er, great, I, Huang Zhong, gave birth to a good son!"
My condolences...
Not far away, Dian Wei also patted Dian Man on the shoulder. "You boy, for a while, I was thinking that except for your mother-in-law, our Lao Dian family are all rough people! They can't go to Taixue, and they can't understand."
The principles of those teachers."
"But, Man'er, what you did is really good. Hehe, I never thought that after going to Taixue, your brain would be so much smarter! Better than your father!"
"This will be the case from now on. Learn more from Mr. Lu. This will be of great benefit to you, my dear mother."
Hearing this, Noriman scratched his head, is this a compliment?
My father’s exaggeration is really unique!
Just then...
The grain team passed a mountain range.
Far away on the mountain, one can already see Shouchun City in the depression, and...below Shouchun City, the dense and dark mass of figures surrounding Shouchun City.
"Dad, look...it's almost here!"
call…
As soon as these words came out, Dian Wei breathed out quickly and his eyes suddenly narrowed.
He looked at the sky, spread his fingers and counted, it was ten days... today was exactly ten days!
Haha, I finally fulfilled my mission and am about to arrive!
The time calculated by the young master is just right, it is very extreme!