19. Take success from small details, seek wealth and insurance from ancient times
After returning to the embassy, Wang Zheng immediately summoned Wang Xiong, Zhou Tai and others to discuss the matter and discuss countermeasures. There was also one person, Qiao Wan, who came uninvited.
"As the general expected, there is no one in Yuan Shu's tent."
Wang Xiong said: "As his number one conspirator, Yang Hong was able to discover the general's intentions in just a few days. His reaction is extremely fast, but..."
"It's just that this man not only reacted very quickly, but also had a very decisive character. He immediately advised Yuan Shu to kill the general in the way of the Hongmen Banquet, and also came up with the follow-up ending. His decision-making in killing was far from comparable to that of the scholar on the side, but he was a clever man.
figure."
Everyone on the side, including Wang Zheng, nodded in agreement.
His own family knew his own affairs, and Wang Zheng knew that his success relied on the riding and slashing system on the one hand, and on the other hand the foresight of time travel. In terms of political ability, even if he had been proficient for several years, he was still only average. Therefore, he
Never be complacent or arrogant because of your current achievements.
Because of this self-knowledge, he never expected to be able to coax everyone in Shouchun with just one trick. Sooner or later, someone would discover his plot against Jiangdong and Yuan Shu.
If Lu Ji's resignation was an unexpected surprise, then Yang Hong's quick reaction was expected.
It's just that Yang Hong was so decisive, giving up "using other coping methods", going straight to the point, and directly persuading Yuan Shu to capture and kill Wang Zheng, which is actually a bit shocking.
Although the other party also used the so-called "remnants of the grandson's thieves" as the target of taking the blame, hoping to resolve the backlash of Xuzhou forces after "once Wang Zheng was killed", in fact this was purely whimsical. With Guo Jia, Xu Fang, and Huang
With the ingenuity of Zhong and others, if something happens to Wang Zheng, it won't take long for them to discover the truth!
Wang Zheng believed that Yang Hong knew in his heart that his move "Li Daitao Zhan" might not have much effect, but he didn't say it clearly in front of Yuan Shu, and the other party still made such a decision despite knowing it clearly. It should be noted that Xuzhou and Yangzhou are
It is a neighboring country. It is extremely easy to enter Jiujiang by land and water. Moreover, Xuzhou has developed rapidly in the past two years. It has gained Beihai, Taishan, a large commercial county, and a source of soldiers from all over the world. Most knowledgeable people can deduce that Wang Zheng's troops are now at least close to ten.
Ten thousand.
It's just that Xuzhou's own terrain requires guarding from all sides, and most of it is involved, so it often happens that it is stretched thin and its troops are insufficient during foreign wars.
But if Wang Zheng, the commander-in-chief, is really killed by Yuan Shu, then these 100,000 tiger soldiers will no longer consider Yuan Tan in the north and Cao Cao in the west. Once the three armies are in peace, the generals will gather their troops and move south from the state to attack Shouchun.
The threat is definitely far greater than the previous Sun Ce rebellion!
In addition, Xiahou Dun is still eyeing the Runan border, and the Yangzhou army is very likely to fall into the danger of fighting on two fronts. However, Yang Hong also made the decision to capture Wang Zheng...
To put it bluntly, compared to his resourcefulness, Wang Zheng was even more frightened by his boldness and decisiveness.
"But I underestimated him." Wang Zheng was very straightforward and directly admitted his mistake.
"Zhou Mu, Shouchun is no longer a good place, we can't stay here for a long time!"
At this time, Zhou Tai said in a deep voice: "Yuan Shu is also a powerful prince after all. A woman's words can persuade him once, but she may not be able to persuade him a second time. What if Yuan Shu is persuaded by Yang Hong next time and has murderous intentions?
Is that good? Why don’t you accept it when you see it and return to Xuzhou first?”
Wang Xiong also echoed: "Brother Zhou's words are true. General Yimo, I think the Lord of Yangzhou is mediocre and weak. Even if we face the enemy head-on, it will be difficult for our heavenly army to rush forward! Why don't we go back first?"
Pi, we have strengthened our troops and horses, reorganized our forces, and will go south in a big way in the spring of next year. Taking this place is like searching for something in a bag!"
Although Qiao Wan did not speak, she looked at Wang Zheng with approval in her eyes.
Seeing that everyone was speaking in unison, Wang Zheng's mind changed rapidly and he kept weighing the pros and cons.
After pondering for a while, he looked around, a smile full of charm emerged from the corner of his mouth, shook his head and said: "When a man acts, he should act in accordance with the law, start well and end well, how can he give up halfway?"
"General..." After hearing this, Wang Xiong felt anxious. He was about to persuade him again, but was cut off by Wang Zheng with a wave of his hand: "If we retreat now, there will be three disadvantages!"
"First, taking advantage of the opportunity of quelling Sun Ce's rebellion, our army moved almost unimpeded on its way from Jiujiang to Lujiang. Now Wu Sheng and Huang Zhong have occupied Lu'an, not to mention the two important places of Anfeng, and the various ferries in Lujiang.
The waterway is also under our control. If we return to Yangzhou and attack Jiangdong next year, should we give up or stay in Lujiang during this period? Yuan Shu, who stays behind, will naturally not agree. What if we give up? "
He said one word at a time: "It means that all the previous efforts have been wasted, which means that this general has really become a stupid young man who wants to get married. He actually used the precious lives of his own soldiers to protect the safety of Yuan's highway and the people. Hey, does Yuan Shu think of me as his father?"
Is that why I, Wang Zheng, have no regrets?"
"Secondly, our army of nearly ten thousand tiger soldiers has penetrated into the enemy's territory almost without the enemy's precautions and occupied key areas. Especially since our general and Tianzhu camp are now in Shouchun City, this opportunity is once in a lifetime.
If we suddenly return to Xuzhou, Yuan Shu, who is not suspicious at first, will also notice the abnormality and will be very vigilant. If we attack in the spring next year, although we have nearly half a year to prepare, it will not actually give the Yangzhou army to recuperate and recuperate.
Is there any chance to improve the defense?"
"As for the third point, it is actually the most critical!"
At this point, Wang Zheng's expression became more solemn: "I am not the only one who covets the land of Jiangdong. Cao Cao of Xudu and Liu Biao of Jingzhou all have this intention. Compared with our army, the two of them have fought less frequently in recent years and have prepared their troops.
Rui, we have enough money and food, what should we do if we leave but give them the opportunity to take the lead?"
"Especially Cao Cao, with the help of the emperor's righteousness, he has taken Yingchuan and Henan Yin into his pocket this year. This guy and this general have always been at odds with each other. He and I both tacitly agree that talks are only temporary and there will be a battle sooner or later.
If he is allowed to capture Runan and Yangzhou again, won't it become more and more difficult to control?"
Wang Zheng's opinion was based on overall consideration from a higher level. Everyone agreed deeply and had no words to refute. Wang Xiong then asked: "What does the general mean?"
"Hey, Yang Hong is still determined to give it a try. As the commander-in-chief of the armed forces, don't I have the guts to risk everything?"
Wang Zhengzhen stood up, stood upright with his hands behind his back, looked around the crowd, his tiger eyes flashed, and said solemnly: "Success has always been obtained from the subtle, and wealth has been sought from the dangerous since ancient times! If this general is a cowardly person, how can he come to this place?"
Are you in high spirits today?"
In Wang Zheng's view, at this critical juncture, he must not take a step back. There are still more than ten thousand heavenly troops in Lujiang, and there are thousands of third-order soldiers guarding the left and right sides of Shouchun City. Moreover, Mi Fang has worked hard since he was appointed as Benmingsi, and there are also the entire Mi family.
The business channels of the Xuzhou family and the role of Xuzhou sentry detectives have already penetrated into all aspects of Shouchun. What if Yuan Shu really has murderous intentions?
If there are fewer people and horses, there will be no shortage of people in the palace compound and the prime minister's headquarters. Wang Zheng will not have no chance to break out of the encirclement. If there are more people and horses, there will be no less movement. How can it be hidden from the eyes and ears of Benmingsi?
Not to say there are no risks, but these risks are far from threatening his own life. In that case, what is Wang Zheng afraid of?
As soon as he said these words, Wang Xiong and Zhou Tai were awe-inspiring, not daring to say anything, and immediately expressed their loyalty: "The general (Zhou Mu) has a rich body, but he does not care about the danger. How can the general dare to stay behind in the battle? I am willing to fight to the death!"
Qiao Wan on the side looked at Wang Zheng blankly. From the first sentence Wang Zheng spoke, Qiao Wan's eyes flashed with excitement, and she looked like she was listening in ecstasy. What she admired most was Wang Zheng, an incomparable hero.
spirit.
Because of this spontaneous admiration, even though they were not Wang Zheng's ministers, the two of them did not have any established relationship. Once Wang Zheng encountered trouble, Qiao Wan immediately tried to help him solve it, sparing no effort.
After a moment of silence, Qiao Wan suddenly said softly: "Actually, in my opinion, although Yang Hong's character is decisive, he is not intimidating."
"Oh?" Wang Zheng looked sideways at Qiao Wan when he heard this, and said with a smile: "What do you think Miss Qiao said? Zheng is willing to hear the details."
"Although Yang Hong is decisive and strong, he is just a minister after all, and the final decision-maker is always Yuan Shu."
Seeing Wang Zheng looking at her intently, Qiao Wan felt a little uncomfortable, lowered her head slightly, pretended to be reserved and moved the scattered hair on her forehead, and then continued: "Didn't Wang Zhoumu make comments about Yuan Shu before?
If a person has no definite plan in his mind and the city is too shallow, he will inevitably be indecisive. If the city is not deep, he will probably see things too late, and Yang Hong’s meeting with Yuan Shu last night proved this."
"He was moved by Yang Hong's advice and immediately flew into a rage. He wanted to kill Zhou Mu and then quickly. However, the words of a boudoir woman easily convinced him? In this case, even if Yang Hong persuaded Yuan Shu again to commit murder,
, Wangzhou Mu can also find someone close to him to persuade him to change his mind. As long as Zhou Mu makes arrangements in advance, a suitable person can appear next to Yuan Shu to speak for you at critical moments every time. Not to mention Yang Hong is not something to be afraid of.
What’s the point of just two or three?”
"Miss Qiao is right."
Wang Zheng nodded. He did not explain to everyone who helped him turn the corner this time. He only said that he had bought one of Yuan Shu's wives and concubines in advance. This was not because he could not trust Wang Xiong, Qiao Wan and others, but because of his cautious nature.
"Wang Xiong, Zhou Tai, among the people you two have made friends with recently, are there any people you can talk to in front of Yuan Shu?"
Zhou Taidao: "Zhouzhou Mu, I have been dealing with some local generals in Yangzhou recently, and their positions are not high, but for the time being, there are none."
Wang Zheng looked at Wang Xiong again. Wang Xiong frowned and thought for a while, and said with some uncertainty: "There are two candidates for the final general."
"Which two?" Wang Zheng asked.
"One is Feng Feng who destroyed Xiahou Dun's thousand-mile raid in Runan not long ago, and the other is Gan Ning, the rebel general from Jingzhou who just came to Shouchun."
Wang Xiong said: "The former is a veteran of the Runan clan. He has followed Yuan Shu for a long time. Regardless of his seniority, merit, or even closeness, he can be said to be talkative. The latter is a young and heroic young man with a reputation for bravery. He has been quite popular recently.
He is valued by Yuan Shu, which can be seen from the fact that he was appointed Zhonglang General soon after his new attachment."
Wang Zheng was thoughtful after hearing this.
Feng Feng and Gan Ning were both attendees at the last Hongxiu Tower banquet. Wang Xiong had already reported it before, so he was naturally somewhat impressed, but at that time, more attention was paid to the people who had already left notes in the history of another time and space.
Gan Ning didn't pay much attention to Feng Feng.
"Feng Feng..." he recalled for a while and asked: "But was it the person who told you that if you wanted to surprise Xudu and please the emperor, you should invite Liu Bei to participate?"
"Exactly." Wang Xiong said: "General, since this person has a close relationship with Liu Xuande, it seems that it is not appropriate to have too close acquaintance, so as not to reveal his flaws and do more harm than good."
Wang Zheng knew what Wang Xiong meant. Liu Bei was driven out of Xuzhou by him. Speaking of which, the hatred between him and him was no less than that of Cao Cao. In the eyes of people like Wang Xiong, Liu Bei might even be more hateful than Cao Cao.
After all, Cao Cao's threats have always been provoked but not made. The several conflicts with the Heavenly Army were all about the opponent suffering losses, but Liu Bei was different. The two sides fought head-on. Not only ordinary Heavenly Army soldiers were killed and injured, but also the general Zhang Rao died.
Under the knife of his sworn brother Guan Yu!
However, Wang Zheng had a different view.
"Liu Bei is currently stationing troops in the Chen State. The Chen State is located northeast of Yingchuan. If the general really has plans to attack Xudu by surprise, it would be a good idea to form an alliance with him." Wang Zhengdao: "So Feng Feng's suggestion does not necessarily mean that he is leaning towards Liu Bei.
Already."
"So what if he makes friends with Liu Bei? How good is his friendship with Liu Bei? How loyal is this person to Yuan Shu now? If he has secretly joined Liu Bei, wouldn't that be good?"
"We can promise to give him and Liu Bei benefits when things are done, so that he can speak kindly to Yuan Shu and help us."
Hearing this, Wang Xiong was startled and couldn't help but hesitated: "General, if he has taken refuge with Liu Bei, he will naturally obey his orders. Will Liu Bei be willing to help us?"
"Why not?"
Wang Zheng smiled and said: "I was an enemy of Liu Bei at first, but the situation dictated it. Speaking of driving him away from Xuzhou, it was me and Yuan Shu who jointly did it. Now that the enemy is fighting among themselves, shouldn't he be there to add fuel to the flames? And just now
Didn't I say that if I can occupy Jiangdong, I can share some of the benefits with him?"
"Anyway, let's test it out first. I'll leave this matter to you. Remember, you need to be cautious. The first thing is to find out what he really wants. If there is really room for fighting, then you can win over him. Be quick,
But don’t be impatient.”
"Here!" Wang Xiong bowed in response and asked, "Where is Gan Ning?"
"Didn't you say that this person is unruly by nature?" Wang Zheng smiled and said, "Isn't Lu Ji a lesson learned from the past? If we want to bring this person back to his heart, I'm afraid it won't be very effective if you step in."
Wang Xiong understood and understood that Wang Zheng was going to conquer Gan Ning himself.
At this time, Qiao Wan said again: "Wangzhou Mu, now that Yang Hong is alert, in my opinion, your previous plan should also make some changes. Before, it was better to be slow than to rush, but not too slow, so as not to avoid long nights and dreams!"
"Miss Qiao is right." Wang Zheng nodded and asked Wang Xiong and Zhou Tai: "How is the progress of your friendship with the prominent families in the city?"
Wang Xiong said: "Most of the Shouchun princes are very welcoming to the general. Many of them are from prominent families, and they took the initiative to offer their services without even being tested by the general."
Zhou Tai also said: "The people I have made friends with at the moment are all uncles and junior officials, but many of them have soldiers from the same country. If one person submits, it is like the whole team submits. I haven't made it clear yet, but
What we see on a daily basis is that the local generals in Jiangdong are quite dissatisfied with Yuan Shu and have turned away from him, but they praise Zhou Mu all the time. Everyone admires him and he is very confident in instigating rebellion."
"Great good."
With the addition of Lu Ji and Li Shu's side, Wang Zheng was certain of the change of court. He immediately said in a deep voice: "It seems that the initial progress of the military advisor's plan is quite smooth, so the next step is the second step."
He summoned his soldiers and ordered: "Immediately send an order to Mi Li and ask him to arrange for people to go to Xiapi to inform Guo's military advisor. Immediately send envoys to Xudu, Linzi, Xiangyang and other places!"
"promise!"
In order to complete the plan of embezzling Jiangdong in a short period of time, Wang Zheng and Guo Jia never thought of using pure military operations to solve the problem from the beginning. After all, the territory of Jiangdong is far greater than that of Beihai. No matter how mediocre Yuan Shu is, he is still more difficult to deal with than a corrupt scholar like Kong Rong.
many!
In order to defeat such an enemy country, the first is military strength, and the second is strategy and diplomacy. Both are indispensable. Only with the help of advisers and strategists, and the bravery of soldiers and the whole army, can we achieve a complete victory!