Chapter 156 Whoever takes the initiative will lose!
"Simple!"
The Alliance of Military Advisors said with great confidence: "We only need to convince Sun Jian that the person who really calls the shots in Nanyang is you, Mr. Bian, and Zhang Zi, the governor of Nanyang County, has already been executed for colluding with Dong Zhuo."
"This is a fact!"
Liu Bian frowned slightly, very curious that the expert would give such a simple solution: "Sun Jian is not a fool. There are so many villages outside Nanyang City. If you just pick two people and ask them, wouldn't you know?"
"So it's easy!"
The tone of the Military Advisor Alliance seemed to be dealing with it.
"Well......"
Liu Bian sweated profusely.
For a moment, I didn't know how to answer the call.
Isn't this kind of thing easy for those who are marching and fighting?
The Alliance of Military Advisors smiled and said: "Master Bian, in fact, the matter is really that simple. Once Sun Jian confirms that Nanyang has changed hands, his plan to kill Zhang Zi and occupy Jingzhou will be ruined."
"Next, he will inevitably face a choice. Should he follow Mr. Bian to ask for Dong? Or should he return to Changsha and continue to be his governor?"
"Obviously..."
The Alliance of Military Advisors continued their analysis: "The road back to Changsha has been cut off by the Jingxiang gentry. Sun Jian can only stay in Nanyang, but he doesn't have much food and grass in his hands. How can he do it without finding a strong force to rely on?"
"Looking at the forces around Nanyang, is there anyone more attractive than you, Mr. Bian? As long as Sun Jian is not a charlatan, he will 100% rely on you."
"The only thing worth talking about now is at best Sun Jian's own reluctance. After all, in history, Yuan Shu only really got together by showing Sun Jian to be the general of Polu and the governor of Yuzhou."
Hiss~~
Liu Bian took a breath.
After careful consideration, it seems that this is indeed the case.
Compared with Yuan Shu, he is superior to him in both status and abilities.
But now Sun Jian is in a desperate situation.
It seems that apart from myself, I really have no better choice!
Liu Bian asked tentatively: "Then let's listen to the experts and wait in Wancheng?"
Military Advisor Alliance: "That's right, if you take the initiative, you will be at a disadvantage! This is equivalent to telling Sun Jian that you need his help. Sun Jian is worried that he can't negotiate terms with you, Mr. Bian. Didn't you take the initiative to help?"
"Negotiation experts warmly remind you that under the premise of having an absolute advantage, you must be patient and wait for the other party to come to you. This way you can take the initiative in the negotiation and take the opportunity to bargain."
Liu Bianshen nodded in agreement: "Well, that makes sense."
Netizens in the live broadcast room were even more excited, and they all echoed:
"Perhaps Yuan Shu in history just didn't hold back, so he gave Sun Jian the opportunity to defeat the generals, plus a blank check from the governor of Yuzhou."
"Well, it makes sense. Of course, I think the more important thing is that Yuan Shu was also in need of helpers at that time, which is why he acted like this."
"Anyway, the current Bian Ye is definitely not comparable to the original Yuan Shu."
"That's right! Under the guidance of experts, Bian Ye can be said to have completely replaced Yuan Shu, and he has done a better job than Yuan Shu."
"..."
Ta! Ta! Ta!
At this moment, there was a sound of footsteps coming downstairs.
Liu Bian looked back and raised the corners of his lips slightly: "Wen Ruo, you're here."
Xun Yu climbed up the stairs and bowed his head: "Your Highness, facts have proven that Sun Jian is indeed ambitious."
"Um."
Liu Bian nodded, with a calm expression on his face: "I know."
Xun Yu was curious about Liu Bian's reaction and asked tentatively: "Your Highness, the road back to Jingxiang has been cut off, and Sun Jian's army has no food and grass. If he stays outside the city for a long time, there may be changes."
"you mean......"
Liu Bian paused and turned to look at Xun Yu: "Will Sun Jian attack the Nanyang nobles for food and grass?"
Xun Yu took a deep breath and nodded: "This person dares to kill even the Langya Wang family. How can these nobles in Nanyang take him seriously? If he really attacks the Nanyang nobles, His Highness may not be able to stay out of it."
Liu Bian shrugged: "Isn't that just right? Firstly, we can use Sun Jian's hand to beat the Nanyang nobles; secondly, we can also let Sun Jian know our strength."
"Don't forget."
The corners of Liu Bian's lips raised slightly: "Sun Jian is a fierce tiger, but he has been beaten all the way. He only relies on his identity as King Hongnong to recruit him. I'm afraid it will be difficult to convince him."
"A dissatisfied tiger may not be able to use it very well even with a sharp knife. It would be even worse if one day its bestial nature comes out and bites its owner."
Xun Yu understood what Liu Bian meant.
Think long term.
Naturally, it is best to convince the other party orally.
Phew~~
Xun Yu took a long breath and said softly: "This time I can only watch Wenyuan's."
Liu Bian smiled faintly: "Commanding is not about bravery, but about strategy! I believe in Wen Yuan's strength. Fighting never relies on brute force, but on wisdom. In this regard, Wen Yuan is much stronger than that tiger."
"this......"
Xun Yu nodded in agreement: "That's true."
*****
Outside Wancheng.
Sun Jian's camp.
Central army, big tent.
Sun Jian sat at the head, and under him were civil and military officials, who were arranged on both sides.
Everyone was actually surprised by what happened in Wancheng today.
Although Sun Jian finally left Wancheng, those words still attracted everyone's attention.
General Huang Gai frowned, with a look of disbelief on his face: "Is it possible that after King Hongnong was dethroned, he did not return to Hongnong County? Instead, he came to Nanyang?"
"this......"
Huang Gai really couldn't figure out what happened in the middle: "How is this possible? According to common sense, King Hongnong should stay in his own kingdom. Why did he come to Nanyang?"
"How can this matter be based on common sense?"
Opposite him, the burly Han Dang spread his hands: "Shouldn't we come out of Changsha as usual? According to common sense, the county guard cannot leave the county without authorization."
"Alas~~"
Huang Gai sighed and held his fists in his arms: "If I had known this, I shouldn't have continued to fight north after taking Jiangling and seizing the military power of Jingzhou. Now it's a good thing, the food and grass are about to be exhausted, and there is even no way to retreat."
Han Dang frowned and winked quickly: "Gongfu, please stop saying a few words."
Huang Gai then shut up and remained silent.
certainly.
The one who regrets the most is Sun Jian.
I originally thought about taking Nanyang back, but who would have thought that the changes that happened in Nanyang were more interesting than my own personal experience.
He really couldn't believe that King Hongnong would replace Zhang Zi.
This time, all my plans were disrupted.
This time we are really in a dilemma!
"Lord~~~"
At this moment, a voice sounded outside the tent.
Sun Jian suddenly looked up.
But then, the curtain was raised and a burly man burst in from the outside.
This person's name is Cheng Pu.
Not only is he good at marching and forming formations, he is also very resourceful.
He was Sun Jian's most important right-hand man when he was marching and fighting.
"Demo, are you back?"
Sun Jian stood up and asked hurriedly: "How is the situation?"
Cheng Pu handed over his hand: "The scout who inquired about the news has returned. Wancheng is indeed in charge of King Hongnong now. Zhang Zi, the governor of Nanyang, colluded with Dong Zhuo to murder King Hongnong, but King Hongnong planned to kill him instead."
"now......"
At this point, Cheng Pu's eyes shone and he said loudly: "King Hongnong has issued a proclamation, calling on Ruying and the princes in Jingxiang to rush to Luyang to form an alliance to attack Dong Zhuo together."
"The general has heard that King Hongnong has sent a small team to Luyang to prepare for the camp Dong needs. Li Min, the prefect of Yingchuan, seems to have responded and sent people to help build the camp."
"Lord!"
Cheng Pu cupped his fists and handed over his hands: "Since the road back to Changsha has been cut off, why don't we join King Hongnong and join him in the crusade against Dong Zhuo? If we can be lucky enough to welcome the emperor back, there is no need to worry about not being promoted."
Anyway, Sun Jian's purpose of killing Wang Rui and entering Nanyang was just to expand his territory and influence. In this case, as long as he can achieve his goal, who cares which path he takes?
now......
Sun Jian is already the governor of Changsha. If he is promoted, he will probably be at least a state pastor. He may even be directly transferred back to the imperial court to serve as a nine-level minister.
For Cheng Pu, no matter which outcome it is, he can accept it. His lord is already in an invincible position. The key depends on how he chooses.
"Subordinate to King Hongnong?"
Unfortunately, Sun Jian hesitated at this moment.
It's not that he doesn't want to surrender.
It's just that he's had enough of being under someone else's roof, and he's just too frustrated.
During the Yellow Turban Rebellion, he was invited by Zhu Jun to become a military commander. Even though he worked exhaustingly, he was just an individual commander in the end. His efforts and rewards were completely out of proportion.
When Zhang Wen attacked Dong Zhuo, Sun Jian joined the army as a soldier. Even though he tried to let Zhang Wen kill Dong Zhuo, there was still no sound in the end.
Is it possible...
Now you have to rely on King Hongnong again?
His status is many times higher than Zhang Wen and Zhu Jun.
However, King Hongnong, who was born as a prince, is probably not as good as Zhu Jun and Zhang Wen in terms of leadership.
One can imagine.
To submit to King Hongnong would be ten thousand times more humiliating than to submit to Zhu Jun or Zhang Wen.
Is it child's play to challenge Dong? How can we win if we listen to a boy's command?
But what if you are the master of your own affairs?
I think back then, Ou Xing, a native of Changsha, rebelled. Zhou Dynasty, Guo Shi and others also revolted in Lingling and Guiyang, echoing Ou Xing.
Sun Jian, who was the master of his own country, crossed the county boundaries, went to conquer, pacified the three counties, and brought order.
result!
Instead of blaming him, the imperial court named him Marquis of Wucheng.
Sun Jian has since understood that working for others has no future.
Not only will they be constrained by their superiors, but they will also have their share of responsibility. Obviously, they are the ones who risk their own lives, but they are the ones who gain.
Why?
Is it just because you are from an aristocratic family?
Fuck!
This damn world.
If you want to be the master of your own country, you must climb high enough.
It's best to climb to a place that others can never reach.
Only in this way can we truly be in charge!
Now, after finally waiting for Dong Fengbo, I thought about continuing to climb up, but I never thought that before I could climb to the position of governor or state pastor, I would be reduced to the dilemma of having to submit to a child.
Sun Jian's heart was broken at this moment!
He could even think of the embarrassing scene of King Hongnong waving his little hand and giving random instructions.
It’s so frustrating!
"No!"
Sun Jian shook his head violently: "No!"
Cheng Pu hurriedly handed over his hand: "But lord, we have no way out. If we don't surrender to King Hongnong, we will be out of food in two days. By then, the morale of the army will be unstable, which may cause a mutiny!"
"That's right."
Another general, Huang Gai, quickly echoed: "Our army has been marching in a hurry for several days. The soldiers are exhausted both physically and mentally. They were already complaining. If we really run out of food now, the consequences will be disastrous."
"snort!"
Sun Jian snorted angrily and didn't take it seriously: "How can a living person be suffocated to death! If you don't surrender to King Hongnong, can't you find food? The Nanyang gentry is no less than the Jingxiang gentry. They just pick out some from between their teeth. , it’s enough for us to eat for several days.”
"Gentlemen?"
Cheng Pu frowned and sighed: "My lord, if we kill Wang Rui, the Jingxiang gentry will cut off our way back. Now if you attack the Nanyang gentry again, I am afraid that the whole of Nanyang will not be able to find a place for us." !”
"Lord~~"
Cheng Pu said with great sincerity: "Think twice!"
Han Dang raised his hand and said, "My lord, please think twice."
Huang Gai: "My lord, think twice!"
...
"rest assured."
Sun Jian waved his hand and said softly: "The attack on the nobles for food is actually just a cover. The most important thing for us is to force King Hongnong to take the initiative to resolve the issue so that we can take advantage of the situation and offer some conditions."
"Provide conditions?"
Huang Gai was slightly startled and curious: "What are the conditions?"
Cheng Pu seemed to have understood what Sun Jian meant: "My Lord, we can attack Dong Zhuo, but we must lead the army alone and not be restricted by anyone?"
Sun Jian smiled lightly: "It would be best for King Hongnong to sit in Nanyang to collect food and leave the frontline war to us. At the same time, let King Hongnong promise that once he welcomes back the emperor, he will be promoted to the governor of a state or the governor of a state. .”
Cheng Pu's eyes suddenly brightened and he nodded slowly: "Well, there is some truth to it. The Nanyang nobles must have supported King Hongnong, and once a fight starts here, we will definitely force King Hongnong to come forward and reconcile."
"That's right."
Sun Jian took over the conversation: "As long as King Hongnong is willing to take the initiative to sue for peace, then there is hope for this matter. In this case, even if he temporarily joins King Hongnong, it is not impossible to consider."
"And the princes are in full swing. Once they are assembled, it will be a matter of course to eliminate Dong Zhuo and bring back the Emperor!"
"By then..."
Sun Jian fantasized about the scene after the victory, and the corners of his lips curved into a smile: "King Hongnong's promise will naturally be fulfilled, and I will leave King Hongnong only then."
Everyone raised their hands in unison: "My lord is wise."
Sun Jian immediately ordered: "De Mou."
Cheng Pu took a step forward: "Here."
"I order you to send out your manpower immediately to inquire about the situation of the nobles in Wancheng. The louder the situation, the better. If King Hongnong learns about it, he will definitely think that we are going to attack the nobles. If he can take action as soon as possible, we can save some trouble. "
"promise."
"Public redress."
"exist."
"Pay close attention to the movements of Wancheng's defenders. Once there is news, be sure to report it promptly without any mistakes."
"promise."
"Yi Gong."
"exist."
"You will be responsible for the security of the military camp for the time being. King Hongnong has more than 10,000 soldiers and horses. You must not be careless here, otherwise problems will occur."
"promise."
Sun Jian took a deep breath and exhaled slowly.
His eyes became stern, flashing with a faint evil aura.