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"Situ Wang Yun, a veteran minister of the three dynasties, has high virtue and high respect. The protector returns to the court and is respected by the world. If Wang Situ carries the imperial edict and persuades Liu Ming to stop the army, then Liu Ming calls himself a loyal minister of the Han Dynasty and will not refuse.
." Man Chong said bluntly.
Wang Yun? Cao Cao had a question mark in his heart.
To be honest, Cao Cao previously approved of Man Chong's speech but looked down upon him at the same time. But now, he is somewhat disappointed with Man Chong.
If nothing else, in fact, Cao Cao had already thought through the matter before he said anything. At that time, Cao Cao had already realized that this matter could be resolved through diplomatic means. So Cao Cao regretted it at the time.
And it almost made my intestines turn green.
Cao Cao felt extremely regretful: Why didn't he settle the matter in a low profile when Liu Mingxing was questioning his guilt? Although Sili was not a wealthy man, those settlement points were all his hard work over the years.
, now everything is gone. Even if Sili comes back again, he will have to raise grain and grass in Yanzhou and Xuzhou to support Sili. The gain outweighs the loss.
However, although Cao Cao regretted just now, Cao Cao is a person who does great things, and his superficial efforts must not be leaked. Therefore, Cao Cao kept his head and remained silent at that time.
Later, everyone under Cao Cao came up with suggestions one after another, and Cao Cao was very pleased with this. Although what these people said was not necessarily correct, they were all on the sidelines.
And Man Chong's proposal was even more approved by Cao Cao. According to Man Chong's strategic proposal, there is definitely more than 80% certainty that Liu Ming will withdraw his troops. After all, Liu Ming had already conquered Guandu the year before last.
After receiving the imperial edict, he still retreated. If there is one, there are two. Therefore, there is absolutely no problem with the possibility of Liu Ming retreating this time.
However, Cao Cao looked down upon Man Chong's inference that Liu Ming sent troops because he was assassinated.
Although Cao Cao and Liu Ming did not have a deep friendship, after all, Cao Cao got along with Liu Ming for a long time when he was putting down the Yellow Turban Rebellion. The first time Liu Ming bought and sold slaves, it was Cao Cao who succeeded.
I still have a certain understanding of Liu Ming. It is absolutely impossible for Liu Ming to fight against him for some vain honor or disgrace. As the saying goes: If there is no benefit, you can’t afford it. Then Liu Ming must be driven by some interests.
They would go to war in such a big way.
Therefore, Cao Cao still recognized Xi Zhicai's analysis on Liu Ming's purpose of sending troops.
After all, in today's world structure, the places adjacent to Liu Ming and me, except for Guandu, are Sili and Qingzhou. And that Sili is, to put it bluntly, a trap. Apart from being of some use to myself and Dong Zhuo, it's all for nothing.
Liu Ming, Liu Ming would never want it. And
Guandu, which he had built, was like an iron barrel. Liu Ming's attack there would definitely be more than worth the loss. Therefore, only Qingzhou could provide Liu Ming with some benefits. Therefore, Liu Ming's purpose of attacking from the east to the west was
, that must be to get Qingzhou.
However, although Cao Cao fully understood Liu Ming's strategic vision, Cao Cao was helpless.
Qingzhou was not a territory that Cao Cao conquered with a single blow. It was a territory that Liu Bei and other officials from the original Qingzhou returned to the imperial court when they came to congratulate the emperor. Cao Cao's rule there was not recognized by the local wealthy families.
Although Cao Cao also sent the current celebrity Zhong Ray to Qingzhou to receive him, and that Zhong Ray was one of the best sages in terms of talent and conduct. And Zhong Ray was indeed developing well in Qingzhou. However, Qingzhou still has Beihai.
Kong Rong.
Kong Rong of Beihai is a direct descendant of Saint Kong. Today's famous celebrities are enough to offset Zhonglu's reputation. Moreover, Kong Rong has been operating in Beihai for many years. The local people and wealthy families have benefited from him.
He was grateful to Kong Rong and followed his lead.
And Kong Rong refused his recruitment and defected to Liu Ming. Today, one-third of the strong forces in Qingzhou support Kong Rong's defection to Liu Ming, while only one-third of the weak forces support him.
Zhong Ray, took refuge in himself. But the rest of the people were still waiting and watching.
It's not like Cao Cao didn't think about sending troops to kill Kong Rong and occupy Qingzhou in one fell swoop. But when Cao Cao thought about the consequences, Cao Cao didn't dare to act rashly. Kong Rong in Beihai followed Liu Ming under a clear banner. Cao Cao sent troops to destroy him.
Kong Rong, then just follow Liu
Ming was in trouble. It might lead to a decisive battle between Liu Ming and Cao Cao. Cao Cao would never dare to take this risk if he was not sure. Moreover, Cao Cao was in Yanzhou and Xuzhou and things kept going on, and Cao Cao had no time.
Come and solve Qingzhou.
Therefore, the unification of Qingzhou has been dragging on for a long time, with Zhong Lei and Kong Rong competing with each other to show off their magical powers. It has become a buffer zone between Cao Cao and Liu Ming.
But now, Liu Ming took the lead in saying that he would take it back. Cao Cao felt a little guilty.
As the saying goes: Know yourself and the enemy, and you can fight a hundred battles without danger. The number of Liu Ming's troops has always been the biggest suspense in Cao Cao's mind. Although Liu Ming has repeatedly claimed that his troops are only 500,000, there are no signs of mobilization of troops.
It can be this number. Especially when Liu Ming conquered Guandu with a force of 500,000 troops the year before last, Guan Yu under Liu Ming also defeated the coalition forces of Dong Zhuo and others at Shouyang Mountain with a force of 500,000 troops. Then
This illustrates this issue even more.
Therefore, after Cao Cao knew that Liu Ming wanted to seize Qingzhou, Cao Cao really did not dare to judge how many troops and horses Liu Ming would use to implement this plan. Moreover, it was exactly what Dong Zhao said. Although Liu Ming was now using the strategy of seducing the east and attacking the west.
, but it absolutely cannot be ignored.
The soldiers and horses gathered in Guandu and Sili may turn from false to real at any time. If the soldiers and horses in Sili are ignored, now that Hulao Pass has been breached, those soldiers and horses can definitely cut off Yanzhou and Yanzhou.
Guandu's connection. When the time comes, Liu Ming will attack Guandu's defenders with his troops and horses, and Guandu's defense will be against
The outside is not the inside. Therefore, there is a possibility that Liu Ming can easily break through it. And as long as Guandu is broken, Liu Ming will drive straight in, Chenliu and Xudu will be left to their own devices. When the time comes, then,
It's not just a problem in Qingzhou. It's a big problem in which all Cao Cao's forces are destroyed.
And Cao Cao's own family knows his own affairs. His own military strength is really only more than 550,000 soldiers and horses. Now there is no need to consider using the 200,000 soldiers and horses defending Guandu. Xuzhou is tough.
It's impossible to overwhelm the 100,000 soldiers and horses there.
They can be used casually. There should be 50,000 soldiers and horses scattered in various places. In order to supervise the local settlements and maintain local security, they cannot be taken back. Among them, the 20,000 people who stayed in Sili area
, there is no need to consider it. It will definitely be reimbursed. And defense
The 50,000 troops and horses guarding Zhang Xiu and Yuan Shu cannot be moved. Who can guarantee that those unjust people will not take the opportunity to embarrass themselves. In this way, I only have 150,000 troops and horses left.
To deal with Sili, one hundred thousand soldiers and horses are necessary. In this way,
There are only 50,000 people left in Xudu. And these 50,000 people cannot be moved at all. Not to mention that Xudu is the foundation and absolutely needs soldiers and horses to stay behind. Just those who have just been conquered from Ma Chao
If the remnants of the Yellow Turbans had not been suppressed by tens of thousands of direct descendants, they would have turned upside down.
Therefore, how could Cao Cao not feel guilty for this.
Therefore, Cao Cao will be very happy when Man Chong offers advice. He can't wait to look at the immediate situation first. Anyway, Qingzhou has never been under Cao Cao's control. Of course, Cao Cao wants to solve the immediate crisis first, and then stabilize it later.
Then think of a way to solve Qingzhou.
However, Man Chong proposed Wang Yun, the official who delivered the order, which made Cao Cao extremely dissatisfied. Although Man Chong proposed that Wang Yun persuade Liu Ming, which was very reasonable and correct, but this Wang Yun
But it made Cao Cao extremely worried
Alone. Although Wang Yun's performance in the court in recent years was very ordinary, but just looking at Wang Yun was also so ordinary when Dong Zhuo controlled the emperor, but in the end it was Wang Yun who got the emperor out. This makes
Cao Cao had to be careful about Wang Yun.
Cao Cao thought to himself: Nowadays, except for his confidants, all the officials in the court, large and small, are unreliable. Although those officials have been evaded and controlled by him, their official positions are still there.
Their influence is still somewhat certain. If Wang
Yun gained the limelight because of this, which was a big blow to his monopoly on Chao Gang. Moreover, it is now clear that as long as he gives Liu Ming a step up and gives up Qingzhou to Liu Ming, then Liu Ming will definitely retreat.
It’s the same whether Wang Yun is used or not. So why use Wang Yun?
Thinking of this, Cao Cao sighed even more: He still lacks a person who can plan the overall situation. Among the people under him now, Cheng Yu is good at strategy and can see Liu Ming's strategy of seizing the east and attacking the west. Dong Zhao is good at political strategy and can see
If there is no undue harm, then
Xi Zhicai is good at calculation and can see that Liu Ming is actually taking Qingzhou. Na Man Chong is good at diplomacy and can think of ways to force him to retreat with righteousness. They are all outstanding people, but they all only see it.
At one point, my grasp of the overall situation is still a bit poor.
Cao Cao secretly sighed, but on the surface he showed a satisfied smile and said: "All the gentlemen are indeed unparalleled talents. Under the eyes of the wise, Liu Ming's tricks are invisible. I just tried to dissuade Liu Ming, but there was no need to bother.
Mr. Dong Wang. Zixiao has dealt with Liu Ming and has some friendship. He persuaded Liu Ming. Zixiao is qualified for the job. Moreover, we all know Liu Ming's tricks. But we can't make Liu Ming feel better.