Chapter One Hundred and Eleven: Sending out Troops
Yang Sen reported his name and then informed him of his intention. Guo Jia smiled and said: "There is no problem with Mrs. Cao going to Xiapi, but it is said that the lord of your family has already attacked Liu Bei?".
Yang Sen said: "Liu Bei secretly spread a false edict, which is an unforgivable crime. My Lord is asking Heaven to retaliate against him. I wonder what Mr. Guo thinks?"
Gao Jin's crusade against Liu Bei was in the name of a false edict. Cao Cao could not argue with this. It cannot be said that the edict was not a false edict. After all, the secret edict was directed at Cao Cao. Everyone knew this, and Guo Jia
He laughed, and felt that Gao Jin's excuse was really wonderful. Even if Cao Gong wanted to help Liu Bei to fight against Gao Jin, he probably couldn't do it openly. If the name is not right, the words will not be fair. If Cao Gong learns about this,
It's bound to be another headache.
Guo Jiadao: "It is natural for a righteous man to seek rebellion against heaven, but without the emperor's edict, Gao Jin is also to blame for his unauthorized assertion."
Yang Sen said: "How can we get rid of the emperor's edict to eradicate the national traitors? When Dong Zhuo was unruly and all the princes in the world came together, would there be an edict?" Regarding this difficulty, Yang Sen had already prepared it when he came, so it was smooth to say it now.
There were so many, even the last bit of nervousness disappeared.
This is actually a trap. It combines Gao Jin's affairs with the eighteenth princes' crusade against Dong Zhuo. At that time, there was no emperor's edict among the eighteenth princes. If the legitimacy of Gao Jin's crusade against Liu Bei was not recognized, then the eighteenth princes would
The legitimacy of the Lu princes will also be questioned, so this matter involves too much. Not only did Cao Cao do what Gao Jin is doing now, but Yuan Shu, Yuan Shao and others are also inseparable.
When Gao Jin sent troops to Liu Bei, what he feared most was that Cao Cao would use the name of the emperor to create troubles. The influence of the Han Dynasty is still there. If he does not get legal support, the resistance will also increase. No one is willing to betray a national traitor.
The name is not.
What's more, Gao Jin was regarded as a thorn in Cao Cao's side and had to take precautions.
Guo Jia smiled slightly and stopped lingering over this issue. He couldn't help but look at Yang Sen one more time: "Where is Shijun from? Why haven't you heard of Shijun's name before?" Guo Jia said this, showing his admiration for Yang Sen.
Meaning. (Note: Shijun has two meanings, one is the honorific title for the governor of the state and county, which is how Liu Bei calls him Liu Shijun, and the other is the honorific title for the other party's envoy or messenger.)
Yang Sen said: "I am just a small official, so it's not a big deal." He learned that Cao Cao was willing to let Mrs. Cao go to Xiapi, so he had already breathed a sigh of relief, and now he answered easily.
Guo Jia also said that he did not want to reveal his identity, and then said: "I wonder if you are a good drinker? Why don't you and I have a few drinks together?"
Yang Sen said: "Yes."
The two of them went to have a drink together. In fact, Guo Jia invited him to drink, not because he wanted to make acquaintance, but because he wanted to get some news from the side. As for Yang Sen, he could not refuse under the kindness, so he had to obey.
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But it was said that Gao Jin stayed in Xiapi for a few days and then sent out troops to conquer Liu Bei. He raised 15,000 Taishan troops and joined the enemy camp.
It was like a steamer, so hot that it made people breathless. On the march, the oncoming wind blew like a heat wave.
Gao Jin is also trying to buy time. Now is the gap where all the princes have no time to take care of. If Xuzhou cannot be captured within three months, it may be difficult to have such a great opportunity again. While urging the troops and horses to move quickly, he also urges the grain and grass.
, Fortunately, his physical strength was still good. At night, his face was soaked with hot sweat, and various armies and horses set up camps around a flat ground. The camps stretched for miles, and piles of bonfires were lit, as if half of the sky was covered.
Illuminated.
In the big tent, Tian Feng, Gao Shun, Yu Jin, Zang Ba, Sun Guan, Wu Dun, Qiao Rui, Li Feng and others gathered around Gao Jin. Gao Jin showed everyone the sketch drawn on the cloth and said: "This time we march into Pei State and Xiangcheng, we must defeat Liu Bei within three months, otherwise winter will come and it will be difficult to attack the city."….
Yu Jin said: "We can divide our troops into two groups, one to take Xiangcheng and the other to Peiguo. Liu Bei's army only has 3,000 troops stationed in Xiangcheng. Peiguo is the most important. If someone is not talented, he is willing to lead an army there. Xiangcheng, capture this place for my lord, then march from Xiangcheng to Pei State, and attack the city together."
Zang Ba also asked for orders: "It's a small Xiangcheng. I don't need General Jin to take action. I will lead an army forward. Within ten days, Xiangcheng will be taken and presented."
Gao Shun said unceremoniously: "A certain leader went to the camp and took down the city within three days."
At this time, everyone was eager to make a contribution. Qiao Rui, Li Feng, Sun Guan and others all requested orders.
Gao Jin laughed and said, "I'm very relieved that you guys are like this, but my idea is to attack Xiangcheng with all the troops."
The generals were stunned, and Zang Ba said: "Xiangcheng is of no importance, so why bother to go there in person?"
Tian Feng frowned and thought, and suddenly understood Gao Jin's intention, and said: "My lord, I might try this clever plan."
Everyone still didn't understand and asked Tian Feng one after another: "What is the clever plan?"
Tian Feng glanced at Gao Jin and saw Gao Jin nodding in acquiescence, so he said: "My lord, what I want is to surround Xiangcheng, attract Liu Bei's army from Peiguo County to rescue, and then attack halfway." He pointed at the map and said. "Everyone, please see, this Sui River connects the two cities of Xiaopei and Xiangcheng. Xiangcheng is upstream and Xiaopei is below. If I occupy Xiangcheng and if we store water to attack Xiaopei, within a few days, Xiaopei will be destroyed." Pei will turn into Zeguo. We understand this truth. Liu Bei will not be ignorant. It is hot summer and the Sui River is rising sharply. Liu Bei must send troops to rescue Xiangcheng. Let me ask you, is it easier to fight the main force of Liu Bei's army in the wilderness? , or is it easier to siege a city?”
All the generals praised him for his good deeds. Attacking the city was the last resort. Not only did it take a long time, but it also caused huge losses. If Liu Bei's army could be lured out, it would be great. Zang Ba said: "It's better to store water and flood the city. Wouldn’t it be more trouble-free?”
Gao Jin smiled slightly and said: "Pei State, Xiangcheng will belong to us sooner or later. If we flood it with water now, not only will the city suffer, but the crops in the countryside will also be affected. We will hurt the enemy by one thousand and lose eight hundred by ourselves. Unless it is absolutely necessary, There is no need to release water."
Zang Ba then said: "Since we are going to Xiangcheng, why don't you let me be the vanguard?"
Gao Jin looked at Yu Jin and said, "What do Wen Ze think?"
Yu Jin could only say: "I am following the army."
Gao Jin casually said: "Then Zang Ba led 3,000 people to go first." Then he ordered: "You must remember that you can only sweep away the remaining enemies outside the city, and you are not allowed to attack the city. You can make an siege posture to intimidate, but you must not seriously attack the city. Capture, if you capture the city, not only will it be a failure, but it will be a fault, do you understand?"
Zang Ba said dejectedly: "My lord said so, but I think this striker is not interesting."