Zhang He was shaken by Cao Cao's loyalty, which was definitely a fatal threat to Cao Cao at this time.
Although Guandu is small, it is a military important place. If Zhang He betrayed Cao Cao and surrendered to Liu Ming, it would be not to mention that the 50,000 elite troops led by Zhang He at this time would be a big main force at this subtle moment. Only Liu
Mingde 100,000 troops rushed in and suddenly attacked Cao Cao's army, which was exhausted due to the battle with Liu Bei, which would definitely cause a devastating blow to Cao Cao. And if Zhang He was loyal to his duties, defended Guandu, and delayed Liu Ming.
If you have to attack, Cao Cao may recover and dispatch enough troops to deal with it. In this way, under the psychological influence of Liu Ming's concern that he would hurt his own development and vitality and would not want to launch a large-scale battle, Cao Cao
This crisis can be passed safely.
Unfortunately, although Zhang He knew that his current position was very important, Zhang He still did not realize that his position had reached such an important point. In Zhang He's consciousness, Cao Cao and Liu Bei were fighting hard at this time, so he had no time to do so.
At that time, we sent troops to support our own. As the saying goes: an isolated city cannot be defended. Without the support of reinforcements and subsequent materials, no matter how good the defense is, it will be lost in a long-term attack. Although Guandu is in a small area, it is easy to defend but difficult to attack.
.But it will never resist the long-term attack of Liu Ming's army. Once Guandu falls, Liu Ming's army will advance straight in. With the 500,000 troops that Liu Ming has gathered now, it will definitely easily destroy Cao Cao who is fighting with Liu Bei, and that unknown
The so-called Liu Bei. At that time, the world can almost be said to be under the control of Liu Ming alone. It is not far from the unification of the world. Instead of losing a fate of failure at that time, it will not help at all.
Cao Cao, who was destined to be defeated by Liu Ming, would be better than surrendering to Liu Ming now, and would give him a good reputation of loyalty to the emperor and patriotism.
Thinking of this, Zhang He resolutely decided to abandon the secret and turn to the Ming Dynasty, abandon Cao Cao, and turn to Liu Ming. However, just as Zhang He was about to say nothing, outside the camp, a military academy suddenly reported: "Report to the general. There is an emergency letter."
Zhang He subconsciously withdrew his words and changed his mouth: "Come on."
The military academy sent a letter and retreated aside. As a result, Zhang He was shocked when he saw the signature on the envelope. He didn't care about socializing with Xun Chen. He quickly opened the letter to watch.
After Zhang He finished reading the letter, he pondered for a while and said to Xun Chen resolutely: "Sir, I am grateful. However, when a certain family was in a downturn, they defected to the Prime Minister and were highly valued and promoted by the Prime Minister. The Prime Minister treated him well.
The kindness of the Prime Minister's reputation has not been repaid. Now it is the time when the Prime Minister is in danger. How can a certain family betray the Lord and ask for honor?"
Xun Chen was stunned at the time. Why did Zhang He’s transformation be so big? Is there something wrong with the letter just now? Xun Chen refused to give up and advised: “Junyi must know that Cao Cao was named the Prime Minister of Han, but he was actually a thief of Han.
Junyi, don’t ruin his reputation for being a lifetime.”
Zhang He said calmly: "Sir. You and I were originally Yuan Benchu's subordinates and colleagues. You and I have always been to show our strengths, to assist the country, and to appease the people. How loyal and righteous can you and I have to this Han emperor?
Heart?"
Xun Chen really didn't expect Zhang He to say so directly. Changing dynasties and unifying the world was something that Yuan Shao's old ministers often talked about. But to the outside world, people like him have always been divided into names such as righteousness and loyalty.
It was covered. Now Zhang He was speaking so bluntly. Xun Chen could not find any trouble for a moment and turned his mouth around.
However, Xun Chen's eloquence was not given for nothing. Xun Chen immediately persuaded him with this sentence: "Well! You and I are all trying to show our strengths, to appease the people and the people of the world. But since that's the case, that's too
Since Lord Wei entered Youzhou, he has built water conservancy and cultivated farming and sericulture, so that the people under his rule can have sufficient food and clothing, attacked the Wuhuan outside, and promoted the power of our great Han Dynasty. He made foreign races dare not spy on it, and allowed our people to live in peace and worry-free places.
In this way, it can be seen that the Taiwei is a great wise ruler. Why don’t you and I work together to show our strengths in front of the Taiwei?”
Zhang He shook his head and said, "Sir, since the Prime Minister took over Yanzhou, he has also built water conservancy and cultivated land and raised troops. The people under his rule are also living and working in peace and contentment. What is the difference between this and Lord Taiwei? Sir, don't have to persuade me anymore.
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When Xun Chen saw that Zhang He was not soaked in oil and salt, he was determined and it was difficult to say anything at the moment. He had to retreat and return to the North Bank Camp.
Although this battle was only defined as a small-scale battle of more than 100,000 soldiers and horses. Even Guo Jia, Jia Xu and others did not establish an occupation because of Liu Ming's shortage of grassroots officials at this time, and controlled the specifics of Sili and Yanzhou.
The plan was to destroy the strength of Cao Cao and Liu Bei, and to set up several military strongholds in Sili and Yanzhou, waiting for the grassroots officials under Liu Ming to be trained again, and to specifically control Sili, Yanzhou and others.
Specific actions. However, in this battle, Liu Ming attached importance to heroes such as Cao Cao and Liu Bei. After Zhang Liao assembled the army, Liu Ming still brought Guo Jia, Zhang Fei, Dian Wei and others to the Guandu front for specific command.
He just kept Guan Yu in the military academy and replaced Liu Ming to train new grassroots officers.
At this time, Liu Ming was firmly sitting in the commander's position in the North Bank camp. Guo Jia, Zhang Fei, Dian Wei, Zhang Liao, Guan Hai and others were all on the side. They were all listening to Xun Chen's actions to instigate Zhang He this time.
After Xun Chen finished his detailed narration, Zhang Fei cursed: "What a ignorant Zhang He. Isn't he just a rotten wood among the four bad pillars in Hebei? My elder brother raised him, but he couldn't do it.
Come on. Yan Liang and Wen Chou, who were ahead of him, surrendered to his elder brother in a convincing manner. What else can he be fooled? If a person like this, the elder brother only gives me Lao Zhang a sentry horse. I Lao Zhang will definitely capture him
Let me and my elder brother. Let my elder brother deal with him.”
Liu Ming and others had already gotten used to Zhang Fei's anxious temper. Liu Ming waved his hand and said, "Third brother, please step back for now. There is no need to use you to do it." After that, Liu Ming looked at Guo who was standing beside him.
Jia.
Guo Jia sighed and said, "Lord, things may not be easy to handle. Zhang He's attitude changed before and after, and he must have some support. As Jia expected, it must be related to the letter Zhang He suddenly received.
If Xin either told Zhang He that reinforcements were coming, or the situation in Yanzhou had other changes. In this way, the plan we originally planned to destroy Cao Cao and Liu Bei's strength without damaging our strength would probably be
Not easy to achieve. And now our intelligence agencies are damaged. We don’t know much about the enemy’s situation. On the battlefield, military situation changes rapidly, and intelligence errors may lead to huge losses. Therefore, Jia believes that we are not as good as
Temporarily retreated. Anyway, in our plan, Sili was too barren and sparsely populated, while Yanzhou had many aristocratic families and local forces were mixed and difficult to control at all. These two places did not occupy much for us at the moment.
We don’t want value either. It’s better to let them build for a few years. After resting and taking over a large number of officials, we will take over the two places of Sili and Yanzhou in one fell swoop.”
Xun Chen also continued, "Master Guo Junshi said well. Please ask the Master Taiwei to withdraw the troops."
As a result, as soon as Xun Chen finished speaking, Zhang Fei roared: "You are so unreasonable. Our Youzhou army is invincible in the world. What is the point of Zhang He's mere men in Guandu?
You actually in vain speculation that you proposed to withdraw your troops with your words of nothingness. You are seeking death!"
When Guo Jia said he wanted to withdraw the army, Zhang Fei was worried that Guo Jia was his brother, and Guo Jia's wife and his younger siblings were very protective, so Zhang Fei could still restrain one or two. Now Xun Chen is just
When he was just arriving, Xun Chen's reputation was not as good as Cai Yong and others, so Zhang Fei naturally took Xun Chen to vent his anger.
Liu Ming glared at Zhang Fei and said, "How can you let noise be allowed in the military tent? Get out!"
Zhang Fei was awakened by Liu Ming's words. He apologized and clasped his fists at Xun Chen and said, "I'm old Zhang, don't blame me, sir." After that, Zhang Fei retreated back to his position.
It turns out that under Liu Ming's deliberate training, Zhang Fei has led his troops and has many opportunities to be the leader. With Zhang Fei's experience in leading the army, Zhang Fei's cultivation has long improved a lot. Zhang Fei was just unwilling to accept it.
He admitted his failure before fighting and withdrew from the battle. Therefore, he took Xun Chen out of anger. Now Liu Ming reminded him that Zhang Fei certainly knew what mistake he had made. The precious lives of the soldiers are far more important than meaningless battles.
Too much important.
Xun Chen saw Zhang Fei apologize, and Xun Chen knew what kind of temper Zhang Fei was, so Xun Chen didn't care at all. And Xun Chen even gave Zhang Fei a little greeting.
At this time, Liu Ming turned his gaze to other generals in the camp.
Zhang Liao stepped forward and said, "Lord, the army has gathered for a long time. If you fail to retreat after a battle, you may be detrimental to your reputation. Please order your attack."
Gan Ning came from Liaodong with passion and fighting spirit, and of course he was not willing to retreat without a fight. Therefore, Gan Ning also spoke: "Lord, the last general Gan Ning requested to fight. The last general was willing to be the vanguard officer,
Seize the Guandu for the lord.”
After a while, everyone in the tent expressed their opinions. They were basically divided into two factions, namely, retreating troops to seek rest and rest, and ready to go. They attack quickly and decide the outcome in one battle.
Liu Ming and others finished speaking. They said, "The opinions of everyone are all good. However, the military advisor is right. Nowadays, reinforcements must arrive in Zhang He's army, which makes Zhang He feel that he can defend Guandu. Therefore,
Only then did Zhang He flatly reject our rebellion. So our original plan was inconsistent with the current military situation. Our combat goal could not be achieved. Our combat plan should have changed."
Liu Ming's few words made Guo Jia and others more likely. Zhang Liao, Gan Ning and others had to accept it helplessly. Just when everyone thought that Liu Ming was going to make an order to withdraw his troops, Liu Ming's words suddenly changed, full of all the
He said enthusiastically: "That's right. However, Cao Cao and other troops can take Xuzhou in three days in a dilemma of certainty and get rid of the predicament. Our army's strength and quality are far better than Cao Cao's army and horses. Why are ours
The army cannot create miracles? As long as we occupy Guandu before Cao Cao's reinforcements arrive, our army can still seriously attack Cao Cao. Moreover, the navy led by our Ganning General has completely controlled the surface of the Yellow River.
There is no worries about retreating. Even if the situation is not good, we can retreat safely with the help of the navy. In this way, we will not suffer too much losses. Instead, we can allow the new recruits gathered by General Zhang Liao to be tempered by the war.
”
Then, Liu Ming stood up and said, "Cao Cao! It is our whetstone. Our newly built army must be tempered to become a sharp steel knife. This battle is the trial battle of our new army.
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Everyone present was very proud. Those simple-minded generals thought at that time: What is Cao Cao? It's just a target for us to train new recruits. Sili, what is Yanzhou? It's just a place where we place whetstones. It's not that we can't
Taking down Sili and Yanzhou. It’s just that Cao Cao who stayed in Sili and Yanzhou is still useful to us. It can play a role in training our new recruits. Therefore, Cao Cao was kept.
After calculating the gains and losses of the war, those flexible officials, such as Guo Jia and others, really felt that even if there were any adverse changes in the situation, Liu Ming's army could retreat safely with the assistance of the navy.
Once Liu Ming's army made a breakthrough, the blow to Cao Cao and Liu Bei would be too great. After weighing interests and risks, they all felt that Liu Ming's wise move was indeed full of correctness.
After a certain plan, Liu Ming's army immediately started to operate.
First, Ganning's navy lined up along the river and controlled the safe range two miles south of the river bank. Then, Ganning's troops quickly traveled back and forth between the two sides, transporting the troops gathered by Zhang Liao across the river.
After landing, the troops did not advance quickly. Instead, they laid down their antlers, set up defensive formations, and waited for the battle to cover the landing of the subsequent troops.
The actions of Liu Ming's army were all seen in Zhang He's eyes. However, the impeccable actions of Liu Ming's troops and Zhang He's troops all determined that Zhang He could not take the risk. He could only stay in the camp and use Guandu Pass.
The narrowness of the army was blocked above the road and prevented Liu Ming's army from advancing.
As Liu Ming's entire army was over, the war was about to break out.