Under the gaze of everyone in the hall, Wang Zheng coughed dryly and said with a look of embarrassment on his face: "Mr. Yuan, this matter is very closely related. If Gu Yun is not secretive to you, you will lose your ministers; if you are not secretive to your ministers, you will lose your virginity.
Will it cause harm at this banquet? "
Yuan Shu was slightly surprised, then laughed loudly and looked down at the hall: "Why would the imperial invaders have such concerns?"
"The people who came to the banquet today are either my confidants or your confidants. Although they are talkative, they are not mixed. How can there be any possibility of leaking secrets? But there is no harm in saying so."
Wang Zheng pretended to be hesitant, but in fact he was thinking quickly and trying hard to think of a reasonable excuse. When he saw Yuan Shu waiting for a long time and even showing an impatient look on his face, he looked reluctant and sighed:
"Forget it, Mr. Yuan is not an outsider, so Zheng told him directly and took care of the matter here. Zheng did not want to return to Xuzhou immediately, but planned to continue northward from Lujiang River."
"Continue to go north?" Yuan Shu asked in surprise: "Are you going to Runan?"
Wang Zheng shook his head, pointed his halberd upward, and said seriously: "Runan is just a passing place, we have to go further north."
"More to the north..." Yuan Shu happened to take a sip of wine, and something flashed in his mind. He almost spit it out without swallowing it. He looked at Wang Zhengshi again with a look of disbelief on his face: "Yu Kou,
Could it be that what you are plotting is Xu Du?"
"Mr. Yuan is indeed wise." Wang Zheng nodded: "Exactly, the government wants to surprise Xu Du and welcome back the emperor."
"What?!"
Yuan Shu stared at Wang Zheng intently, as if he wanted to see the truth from his face, but Wang Zheng's face was calm and unimpressed, but there was really no clue.
After a while, he leaned on the couch and said in a deep voice: "From Lujiang to Xudu, we must first pass through Runan and Yingchuan counties. Runan is not a big problem. I can naturally order all counties to let us pass.
, and even cover up your voice, but..."
He lowered his voice and continued: "It's just that Xiahou Dun and Li Dian are currently stationing troops in Kunyang and Yancheng. These two cities are the north and south gateways of Yingchuan County, the only way to enter the county. How can you hide it from the imperial invaders?
How about them?"
"There is nothing impossible in the world." Wang Zheng said with an enigmatic look: "Since it was a surprise attack, Zheng naturally thought of a way!"
"Cao Cao is a eunuch, and he is the same as the Shichang Shi. If the emperor controls him, great harm will happen. Since the government is a Han official, how can he just sit back and ignore it? He should raise his troops and go north to save the young emperor!"
As for the method, he didn't think of it, so naturally he would never say it again. Besides, if he really thought of it, how could he inform Yuan Shu? And for this reason, if Yuan Shu still wanted to ask questions, Wang Zheng would
It makes sense not to mention it. After all, it is a military aircraft emergency.
Yuan Shu also realized this time. In fact, when Wang Zheng told him about the surprise attack on Xudu, he regretted it a little. Not only was this matter very important, but if it could be accomplished, it could be said to have changed the situation in the world.
Nowadays, Cao Cao's power to control the emperor and control the princes has actually begun to show. Among other things, talents and nobles from all over the world are flocking to Yingchuan County where Xu Du is located. This trend is not only seen in Yangzhou and Xuzhou, but also in Jingzhou, which is further away.
The great influence of Han Dynasty Zhengshuo can be seen.
After Sun Ce's rebellion, Yuan Shu temporarily gave up on his previous ambition to overstep his bounds and become emperor, thinking that perhaps he should follow what his brother Yuan Shao had done before, not recognizing the legitimacy of Liu Xie's throne and choosing another clan as the emperor.
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The reason why there has been no action for a while is that we haven't found a suitable candidate like Youzhou Liu Yu. Even if he is a puppet, he must at least have some reputation, right?
Currently, there is really no such clan in Yuan Shu's territory. Now that he heard Wang Zheng's idea, Yuan Shu's heart was moved.
Even if he did not want to admit that Dong Zhuo had established Emperor Xian and was now controlled by Cao Cao and Yuan Shao, Yuan Shu had to admit that no matter what, the legitimacy of Liu Xie, who had been the emperor for seven years, and even his status in the hearts of the Han subjects,
It is already somewhat stable and difficult to shake.
If you can control it in your own hands, it is naturally the most reasonable choice. When the time comes in the future, just let him take the Zen position.
After pondering for a long time, Yuan Shu slowly said: "The imperial bandits are commendable for their loyalty and bravery, but the chances of winning this matter are not high and we need to consider the long term."
Wang Zheng smiled and said: "This matter is actually not as difficult as Mr. Yuan thought. If Cao Cao's rear is stable and the defense is tight, it will be extremely difficult to attack Xudu by surprise. But what if he is stretched thin and has no time to look around?"
Yuan Shu heard something in Wang Zheng's words, immediately turned his head, stared at him deeply, then leaned over and asked: "Yu Kou, how do you say this?"
Wang Zhengdao: "Who does Mr. Yuan think Cao Mengde is?"
"An extraneous eunuch who leaves an ugly body has no virtue at all." Yuan Shu snorted coldly after hearing this: "But his nature is cunning, and he is quite good at deceit."
"Who is Yuan Benchu?"
Hearing this, Yuan Shu was even more disdainful. He raised his eyebrows, waved his hands, and said contemptuously: "You are the son of my little maid. I am my slave. I am lucky enough to succeed."
Forehead...
Wang Zheng was speechless. He knew that Yuan Shu had always hated Cao and Yuan, but it was really stupid for his prejudice to go so deep that he even completely denied them.
The more powerful the enemy is, the more we should face up to all the advantages and disadvantages of the opponent?
If you don't face the enemy squarely, how can you make a targeted strategy? And if you don't target your strategy, how can you defeat the enemy?
However, he did not want to argue with Yuan Shu on this matter. He just smiled and said: "In terms of noble birth, these two people are not as good as Yuan Gongyuan, but now the emperor is in their control. If they want to surprise Xu
They are two obstacles to the capital's return to the emperor, so Yuan Gong just thought it was impossible. It was also because he considered that Cao Cao and Yuan Shao would stand in their way, right?"
Yuan Shu nodded in approval.
Wang Zheng asked again: "Does Mr. Yuan want to hear what I think of the two of them?"
Yuan Shu glanced at Wang Zheng and said, "Let me tell you what the imperial guards have to say."
"Haha, I can't talk about it."
Wang Zhengdao: "Let's talk about Yuan Shao first. He inherited the kindness of his uncle and received help from his family. He has four generations and three princes, and many old officials. Only then can he have the foundation he has today. Today, the tiger is in the land of Jizhou. There are many capable subordinates. If
In terms of strength and military strength, there is no one in the world today who can resist us."
"Although Zheng has never met him, I have learned a little from his life deeds. He is fierce and timid, loves to make plans without making any decisions, does great things but cherishes his own life, and forgets his life when he sees small profits. He is not a hero."
At this point, Wang Zheng raised his hands to Yuan Shu and smiled and said: "Yuan Gong said that he was lucky, which is indeed true. From what Zheng can see, this person can occasionally achieve great things, but it is difficult for him to achieve great things!"
Hearing Wang Zheng's words, Yuan Shu was quite satisfied. He couldn't help stroking the thin beard under his lips, squinting his eyes slightly, and happily agreed: "The imperial guard really knows people."
"As for Cao Cao..."
At the mention of this name, Wang Zheng's expression became solemn: "Although this man is an eunuch and an ugly man, he is capable of making good decisions. He has conquered the east and west, and has rarely suffered a defeat since he started his army. Many princes have been destroyed by him, such as
Tao Qian of Xuzhou, Marquis of Wen Lu Bu and others, this person deserves to be evaluated as a hero and should not be underestimated."
"Of course, Cao Mengde now has a fatal flaw. Does Mr. Yuan know what it is?"
Yuan Shu shook his head to express his ignorance.
Wang Zheng said word by word: "Even now, in the eyes of the world, he is still clinging to others and relying on Yuan Shao for his breath!"
"Cao Cao's family background is not as good as that of Yuan Shao, his military force is not as good as Yuan Shao's, and his reputation is even worse. Even his original title of state pastor was due to Yuan Shao's efforts. Now that he has just established his power, and the emperor Zhengshuo is in hand, he is still among the people in the world.
In the eyes, he is just Yuan Shao’s younger brother and follower!”
"It's very, very true." Yuan Shu nodded repeatedly and agreed: "Cao Ah Man actually became my slave and became an enemy of this prince. He is really stupid!"
What you really want to say is that your slaves will not obey you, right?
Wang Zheng glanced at Yuan Shu, secretly complained, then smiled and continued: "But how can Cao Mengde be a person who has been under others for a long time?"
"Even if we take a step back, our lord is willing to spend his whole life being attached to others and relying on others. Would his relatives Xiahou and the Cao family be willing? And the Yingchuan family group that supports Cao Cao behind the scenes would be willing?"
Hearing this, Yuan Shu already understood the meaning and couldn't help but look greatly moved: "Yu Kou, what do you mean..."
"At the beginning of this year, Emperor Xian issued two edicts, conferring Yuan Shao the title of Taiwei, and conferring Cao Cao the title of General."
Wang Zheng looked at Yuan Shu with a playful expression: "What do you think, Mr. Yuan?"
"Haha, is this happening?"
Yuan Shu laughed loudly when he heard this and said excitedly: "According to the Han system, the Taiwei was ranked above the Three Dukes, and was originally ranked above the General. However, after Dou Xian became the General during the reign of Emperor He, the General was ranked above the Three Dukes.
, has more real power than a Taiwei, how could Yuan Benchu endure it when he heard about this?"
"exactly."
Wang Zheng laughed and said: "I heard that Yuan Shao was furious when he learned about this incident. He once shouted loudly in front of the ministers and said angrily: Cao Cao is destined to die, and I tried to save him. Now I have betrayed my kindness and blackmailed the emperor to order me?"
"Then what?"
"What else can be done?" Wang Zheng said calmly: "Cao Cao is not as powerful as Yuan Shao at this time. His arms can't hold his thighs. Naturally, he can only pinch his nose and let the emperor issue another edict. Not only will Yuan Shao be named a general, but also a general.
Yehou."
Hearing that Cao Cao gave in so simply, Yuan Shu was greatly disappointed, his face suddenly darkened, and he snorted coldly: "This guy is really a courageous gangster!"
"I'm just holding back for now."
Wang Zheng shook his head and said: "After this incident, Zheng felt that no matter how flexible and flexible Cao Cao was, he would never be willing to be Yuan Shao's younger brother. He would definitely have the idea of establishing his own business."
"The day when Yuan and Cao will split is not far away, but if Cao Cao becomes independent, what will be the outcome, Duke Yuan?"
Although Yuan Shu was arrogant, he was still a prince after all. He had his own experience and judgment. After hearing the words, he pondered for a long time and said slowly: "The areas under the jurisdiction of Yuan Shao and Cao Cao are intertwined. Yuan Shao has completely defeated Gongsun Zan of Youzhou this year.
We have obtained the land of Youyan and even occupied most of Qingzhou. If we want to expand our territory and power, we must either go west or go south."
"Although Bingzhou is large, it is a poor and desolate land. If I were Yuan Shao, I would choose to go south. If I go south, I will take either Xu or Yan, which will create a conflict of interest with Cao Cao!"
"Yu Kou, you said that Cao Cao is unwilling. In fact, in my opinion, Yuan Benchu is probably even more dissatisfied. This kid has been arrogant and indulgent since he was a child. How can he be willing to be on an equal footing with Cao A'Mao? Once Cao Cao shows signs of independence, he will definitely
Attack with anger!"
"See you soon, Mr. Yuan." Wang Zheng pressed the eucalyptus table with a determined expression and said resolutely: "From what Zheng has seen, it could take a few months or a year, and there must be internal strife between these two people!"
Before he deceived Yuan Shu, he had secretly activated his "persuasion" talent. At this time, his words and deeds were seen as dazzling and heroic in the eyes of others. At this moment, Yuan Shu was entranced when he heard it and turned away. Mrs. Feng on the side happened to look at him.
Now that he was so confident and confident, his pretty face couldn't help but feel dizzy, and his heart was beating fast.
After hearing this, without waiting for Wang Zheng to continue, Yuan Shu said excitedly: "On the day when the two of them were having internal strife, Zheng took the opportunity to capture Xudu!"
At this point, Yuan Shu reacted and said with a puzzled face: "Even if it is as you expected, it will be at least several months later. Where can we take advantage of it now?"
"Mr. Yuan, this is a wise man who will surely make mistakes after all his considerations."
Wang Zhengdao: "Once Yuan Shao launches an army, the scale will be large. It will be a few months later. At this time, Cao Cao may have felt the pressure from the north. How dare he slack off? He must prepare in advance and move all the generals' troops to the north of Yingchuan and even Yanzhou."
, This political arrangement was reported before Yanyu’s sentries, and this was the only way to consolidate the government. "
"I see."
The more Yuan Shu heard, the more reliable he became, so he made a surprise attack on Xudu, and he was sure that he would please Emperor Xian.
As a result, just as he was about to open his mouth, he heard several heavy coughs coming from below. Yuan Shu looked around, only to see Yang Hong sternly winking at him, clearly indicating that he should not promise lightly.
Although Yuan Shu was puzzled, he swallowed his words again, thought for a while and said: "This matter is of great importance. We will wait until I arrange for people to investigate before making any further calculations."
Wang Zheng acquiesced and said: "It should be so, but this matter will change if it is delayed. Mr. Yuan must do it as soon as possible."
"I know the importance of this."
Wang Zheng nodded and asked again: "I wonder if the elite men under Mr. Yuan's command will be able to find out the whole story within a few days?"
"this..."
Just now, Yangzhou was questioning how many days the Xuzhou troops could solve Sun Ce's territory, but now it was Wang Zheng questioning how many days Yangzhou could find out the news. The situation was turned upside down in the blink of an eye.
Yuan Shu didn't know how to answer for a while, so he had to look at Yang Hong in the hall. Yang Hong gave a long laugh, stood up and said: "It is not appropriate to discuss matters at a banquet, let alone such important matters, Wangzhou Mu, I will allow them to be discussed later."
"What Mr. Yang said is true."
Wang Zheng smiled, said no more, and raised his glass to Yuan Shu: "Today, all the wise men have gathered together, and we have a heart-to-heart talk with Mr. Yuan. I am really overjoyed. Mr. Yuan, let's have another drink!"
Yuan Shu didn't know what he thought of, and his expression returned to his previous calmness. He also raised his glass with a smile, and the atmosphere became gentle again.
The female musicians sang and danced with melodious music until the moon went up to the atrium, where they spread out on the banquet. This chapter has been completed!