But he said that Yuan Shang accompanied Yuan Shao day and night. At this time, Feng Ji also felt that the storm was coming, so he took Yuan Shang to the side hall to discuss: "Third Young Master, I don't know what the eldest Young Master has been planning these days. I'm afraid he will get the upper hand. Third Young Master
We have to guard against it.”
Yuan Shang said angrily: "Does he dare to rebel?".
The judge was silent for a moment: "If I were the eldest son, I would definitely rebel. Now that the third son is serving the lord and Yuan Tan cannot enter the house, he will definitely think that there is no hope of succeeding him. He will jump over the wall in a hurry, not to mention that the eldest son still controls 40% of Yizhou's army and horses."
Yuan Shang was anxious for a moment: "If this is the case, what should we do?"
Shen Pei said: "The Third Young Master also has 40% of the army and horses in his hands. As long as he is prepared to get them, he will be able to rest easy. The most urgent task now is to win over Xu You. If you win over this person, you will be able to win."
Feng Ji shook his head: "I heard that the eldest son visited him not long ago, and Xu You complained of illness and closed the door to thank the guests. It seems that he is willing to sit on the mountain and watch the tigers fight, rather than get involved in it. Third Young Master
It’s better not to put your hopes in him.”
Yuan Shang frowned and said nothing. Xu You's character was indeed weird. He neither interfered in party strife nor asked for favors in front of Yuan Shao. What did he want?
Feng Ji said: "Third Young Master, why don't you go see someone..."
"Who?" Yuan Shang knew that Feng Ji had another idea, and he immediately became interested.
"Qu Yi!" Feng Ji said the man's name loudly.
Yuan Shang, the judge's eyes suddenly lit up, and they all applauded. In the rush, they almost forgot about this person. This Qu Yi also has a transcendent status in Yuan Shaojun. If anyone can win over him, a fight for the right to inherit the throne will begin.
Know the difference.
Speaking of Qu Yi, maybe not many people know about it, but when it comes to the thrilling Battle of Jieqiao in the late Han Dynasty, everyone must be familiar with it. The man who turned the tide in the Battle of Jieqiao and saved Yuan Shao from danger
, it was Qu Yi. However, his death was a bit confusing. He died at the hands of Yuan Shao, whom he had saved. His death also involved a mysterious case involving the historical competition between the various parties in the late Han Dynasty.
To talk about Qu Yi, we must first start with his surname. The surname Qu was originally the surname Ju. "There was Ju Tan in the Han Dynasty. He was born in Zhen. He took refuge in Huangzhong and lived in Xiping. He changed his surname to Qu." It can be seen from this that Qu Yi's surname was
The ancestor's surname was originally Ju, a surname from Liangzhou, which was the surname of a local wealthy family. The soldiers he commanded should have been his troops when he fought against the Qiang people.
War continued in the late Han Dynasty. Qu Yi came to the Central Plains from Liangzhou, where he had lived for a long time, and became a general of Han Fu, the governor of Jizhou at that time. However, in the second year of Emperor Xian's reign, Qu Yi and Han Fu turned against each other. Han Fu sent troops to conquer, but was defeated
Qu Yi was defeated. This was because Yuan Shao was trying to seize the opportunity to seize Jizhou. Qu Yi's rebellion gave Yuan Shao a rare opportunity. Through the alliance with Qu Yi, Yuan Shao had another brave and capable force in his hands, which also gave Yuan Shao an opportunity to seize Jizhou.
With heavy pressure from the cowardly and incompetent Han Fu, coupled with Gongsun Zan's strong military pressure on Jizhou, Han Fu had no choice but to hand over Jizhou. In the process of Yuan Shao's capture of Jizhou, the force of Qu Yi played an important role.
After Qu Yi took refuge with Yuan Shao, he quickly showed his value in the wars at the end of the Han Dynasty. In the second year of Emperor Xian's reign, Yu Fuluo, an ally of Yuan Shao's Southern Xiongnu Chanyu, betrayed Yuan Shao, kidnapped Zhang Yang, and stationed troops in Liyang.
Yuan Shao sent Qu Yi to defeat Fuluo south of Ye County.
In the third year of Emperor Xian's reign, Yuan Shao and Gongsun Zan broke out in the Battle of Jieqiao. Ju Yi was ordered by Yuan Shao to lead 800 soldiers as the vanguard. He also used more than a thousand powerful crossbows to fight against Gongsun Zan's troops. But Gongsun Zan, whom Qu Yi faced,
It is "more than 30,000 infantrymen, with cavalry as two wings, more than 5,000 horses on each side, and white horses as the backbone. They are also divided into two schools, shooting from the left to the right, and from the right to the left. They carry banners and armor, illuminating the heaven and earth." Although
Behind Qu Yi are tens of thousands of infantrymen led by Yuan Shao, but as the vanguard, Qu Yi faces a battle in which the enemy is outnumbered and we are outnumbered...
Sure enough, as soon as the battle started, Gongsun Zan discovered that Qu Yi's troops were few, so he attacked with cavalry. Qu Yi's troops lay on the ground, and when Gongsun Zan's cavalry was less than a dozen steps away from them, they jumped up at the same time and charged forward.
At the same time, thousands of strong crossbows were fired, and Gongsun Zan's troops were caught off guard. Yan Gang, the governor of Jizhou appointed by Gongsun Zan, and more than a thousand of his men were wiped out. Gongsun Zan was defeated and fled with his troops. Qu Yi took advantage of the victory to pursue him. During the pursuit, he was killed again.
Defeated Gongsun Zan, chased him all the way to Gongsun Zan's military camp, and pulled out the Yamen flag in the military camp. During the escape, Gongsun Zan's two thousand defeated army encountered Yuan Shao unexpectedly. At this time, Yuan Shao "only had dozens of strong crossbows under his tent."
"Zhang, more than a hundred Euphorbia soldiers will follow you", and the two sides started a fierce battle again. Fortunately, Qu Yi arrived in time and finally solved the siege of Yuan Shao. In the entire Battle of Jieqiao, Qu Yi almost relied on his own strength.
, and the battle was won.
Perhaps because of Qu Yi's outstanding performance in the Battle of Jieqiao, Qu Yi has since become Yuan Shao's main force against Gongsun Zan. After Youzhou Shepherd Liu Yu was killed by Gongsun Zan, it aroused strong resistance from various local forces in Youzhou. Emperor Xianxingping
In the second year, King Wuhuanqiao led 7,000 cavalry and Liu Yu's subordinate Xian Yufu to meet Liu Yu's son Liu He. Together with Qu Yi, he joined an army of 100,000 people and defeated Gongsun Zan in the Baoqiu area, beheading 20,000 people.
Gongsun Zan was forced to retreat to Yi Jing. Qu Yi led his troops to besiege him again. The two sides held a stalemate for nearly a year. Finally, they had to retreat because they ran out of rations. During the retreat, Qu Yi's army was attacked by Gongsun Zan.
All the vehicles and baggage were lost. This critical battle can be said to be the most disastrous defeat in Qu Yi's career. This battle was also the most important turning point in Qu Yi's fate.
However, Qu Yi also has weaknesses. He holds merit for himself and neglects Yuan Shaoduo. Because of this, Yuan Shao not only did not give him a reward, but deliberately alienated him. Qu Yi and his thousand dead men were there.
In Ye City, everyone is controlled by others.
But Yuan Shang and his two advisers knew that as long as they win over these thousands of people who have died first, Yuan Tan will definitely die.
Yuan Shang clapped his hands and said: "Qu Yi loves beauties. He can immediately find a few beauties to send to his house. In addition, he can also be appointed as the governor of Bingzhou." Yuan Shang had already made a plan at this time.
That senior official has always been at odds with each other. If he takes power, the first thing he will do is deal with his cousin.
Shen Pei said: "I'm going to look for Qu Yi. The third young master is waiting for good news."
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An inexplicable depression enveloped Yecheng, making people unable to breathe. A few days later, Yuan Tan suddenly led troops to surround Yuan Shao's residence. He claimed that his father was dead and that Yuan Shang, Shen Pei and others conspired to poison him.
kill.
At this time, Yuan Shangjun and Yuan Tan's army were fighting fiercely in the city. Yuan Tan personally brought a troop of troops and horses to break into Yuan Shao's residence. At this time, a group of troops suddenly came out, with more than a thousand people holding powerful crossbows, heading towards Yuan Shao.
Tan Jun shot indiscriminately.
Yuan Tan's army was defeated and was chased for dozens of miles by Yuan Shang's army. In desperation, Yuan Tan had no choice but to take the remaining army to Bingzhou to join Gao Gan.
However, they said that the senior officials had good relations with Yuan Tan and disliked Yuan Shang, so they took Yuan Tan in. Yuan Shang immediately took control of Yizhou's army and horses, and sent people to ask for Yuan Xi's support. Yuan Xi weighed the situation and stood by Yuan Shang's side.
aside.
Yuan Tan then discussed with Gao Gan: "Bingzhou is originally a desolate place. If things continue like this, you and I will be defeated by Yuan Shang. What should we do?"
Senior cadres are also worried. Yuan Shang has taken over the two states of Youzhou and is strong. Now Yuan Shang is still consolidating his position. Once he is free, he will definitely lead an army to attack. With the troops and horses of the merged states plus Yuan Tan's remnant army,
How can I defeat Yuan Shang...
Yuan Tan said: "It would be better to ask someone to attack Yuan Shang."
The senior official was shocked: "How can we attract outsiders to help when brothers are fighting? This will not only make people laugh, but may also attract wolves into the house."
Yuan Tan said: "I heard that Duke Cao is in Xuchang. He has well-equipped troops and has recently captured Xiangfan. He is very powerful. You can ask Cao Cao to go north to fight with Yuan Shang. You and I can sit on the mountain and watch the tiger fight. If Cao Cao wins, then
Attack Cao Cao. If Yuan Shang wins, how about attacking Yizhou?"
Gao Gan frowned and said nothing, hesitating for a moment and said: "Cao Cao is very powerful. If you invite him to go north, Hebei may fall into his hands. How about inviting Gao Jin? Gao Jin occupies the two states of Qingxu and does not have the strength to annex Hebei.
Just ask him to come to Hebei and spend time with Yuan Shang, what if you and I become fishermen again?"
Speaking of Gao Jin, Yuan Tan was not resentful. Although he was captured by Gao Jin, Gao Jin still treated him well, so he said: "This is very good. You can write a letter immediately and order someone to see Gao Jin."
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However, it was said that the two Yuan Dynasties in Hebei were fighting, and the news reached Xuchang. At this time, Cao Cao led his army and did not return. The person in charge of military affairs was Man Chong. When Man Chong was eighteen years old, he was appointed as the postal supervisor in the county. At that time, Li Shuo and others in the county
Everyone had their own tribes and harmed the people. The prefect Man Chong went to picket the people. After hearing the news, Li Shuo and others came to plead guilty and expressed that they did not dare to do evil again. Later, Man Chong was tried to be the magistrate of Gaoping County. The county governor posted Zhang
Bao took bribes and interfered with government affairs. Man Chong sent people to arrest him and interrogate him. Zhang Bao was tortured and died, so Man Chong abandoned his official position and returned.
In 192, when Cao Cao arrived in Yanzhou, Man Chong was appointed as an official. Later, Cao Cao moved the Han Dynasty to Xuxian County and made Man Chong the magistrate of Xuxian County. At that time, Cao Hong's relatives and guests broke the law many times in Xu County, and Man Chong became the magistrate of Xuxian County.
They arrested him. Cao Hong begged Man Chong, but Man Chong refused to let him go. Cao Hong asked Cao Cao to intercede, and Man Chong executed the offender in advance before Cao Cao came. When Cao Cao learned about it, he was not angry but was happy and praised him.
Man Chong enforces the law strictly.
After the celebrity Yang Biao was imprisoned, Man Chong was in charge of the interrogation. Xun Yu and Kong Rong came to intercede and asked not to torture Yang Biao, but Man Chong refused. Later, it was precisely because of the rigorous torture of Yang Biao that no evidence was obtained.
Cao Cao had to release him. Later, Yuan Shao dominated Hebei, and Runan County was Yuan Shao's hometown. His disciples and guests were distributed in various counties, supporting troops and refusing to defend. Cao Cao was very worried about this, and made Manchu the prefect of Runan.
Man Chong recruited 500 people, conquered more than 20 fortresses, and designed to trap and kill more than 10 leaders, and Runan was pacified. Man Chong captured more than 20,000 households and 2,000 soldiers, and ordered them to go home to farm.
Man Chong has always appeared as a cruel official in Cao's army, which also proves that he enforces the law strictly and does not show favoritism, so he has gained Cao Cao's trust. This time, Cao Cao asked him to take charge of military affairs because he knew that he could abide by his duties.
Man Chong was rewarded, and he was overjoyed. While reporting the news to Cao Cao, he brought Xun You for discussion. Xun You was from Yingyin, Yingchuan. He was born in a noble family, and he was kind, upright, and full of wisdom. Xun You lost his parents when he was young and followed his grandfather.
He grew up with his uncle. He looks dull and cowardly, but inside he is smart and brave.
When he was thirteen years old, his grandfather passed away. An official named Zhang Quan who worked under his grandfather took the initiative to ask him to protect his grandfather. Xun You said to his uncle: "The look on this man's face is abnormal. I guess he has done something cunning."
What happened!" The uncle seemed to understand, so he took the opportunity to interrogate him. It turned out that Zhang Quan was on the run because he had killed someone, and wanted to hide himself by guarding the tomb.
This incident spread, and everyone looked at Xun You in a different light. Later, Xun You became the Huangmen Minister in the imperial court. Dong Zhuo rebelled, and Xun You participated in the plot to kill Dong Zhuo and was imprisoned. After Dong Zhuo was eliminated, Xun You came out.
prison.
At that time, the world was in chaos, and he wanted to find a leader who could stabilize the world. After Cao Cao welcomed Emperor Xian and established Xu County as his capital, he tried his best to search for talents in the world. Hearing that Xun You was a very intelligent man, Cao Cao wrote a letter to Xun You. The letter said
"Today there is great chaos. This is a good time for wise people to show their talents! However, you stayed in Jingzhou to wait and see. You have been wasting too much time!" So he was appointed as the prefect of Runan, and later became the military advisor.
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Xun You saw that Cao Cao valued him so much, so he defected to Cao Cao and became the minister of the court.
Xun You felt that Cao Cao was someone he could work with, so he was willing to work for him. Cao Cao heard about Xun You's name for a long time and after talking with him, he was overjoyed and said to Xun You and Zhong Yao: "Gongda is not an ordinary person! I
If you can discuss matters with him, then there is nothing in the world to worry about!"
This shows Cao Cao's praise and trust in him.
Among Cao Cao's many counselors, Xun You's status is second only to Xun Yu, and he is also one of the greatest contributors.
In the third year of Jian'an, Xun You followed Cao Cao to conquer Zhang Xiu. Xun You saw that the situation at that time was very unfavorable to Cao Cao, so he said to Cao Cao: "Zhang Xiu and Liu Biao are united, and they are mutually powerful. However, Zhang Xiu relies on Liu Biao to provide troops. Over time,
, Liu Biao is unable to support his strength, and will inevitably split with Zhang Xiu. I might as well delay the attack and wait for him to change. If we attack urgently, Liu Biao will risk his life to rescue him, and it will be difficult for our army to get there. At that time, we will be in a dilemma."
Cao Cao did not listen to the advice and sent troops to fight Zhang Xiu. Liu Biao sent troops to rescue him. Cao Cao's army was defeated and Cao Cao almost died there.
Later, it was Cao Cao who said to Xun You: "I didn't use your strategy to get to this point." From then on, Cao Cao listened to Xun You's advice and relied heavily on him, and he never dared to deny his opinions easily.
Xun You had superhuman wisdom and strategy, which was not only reflected in political and military struggles, but also in settling down and establishing a career, handling interpersonal relationships, etc. He followed Cao Cao for many years and was able to calmly handle the complex relationships between up and down in the political whirlpool.
In the extremely cruel personnel strife, his position has always been stable and unbreakable.
During the Three Kingdoms era, heroes rose up, warlords separated themselves, ministers were used to seek masters, and things that stole the banner often happened. There were also some treacherous villains who specialized in gossiping and gaining favor from others. In this ever-changing political arena, Cao Cao
Although he is known for his love of talents, as a strong-armed figure, he never hesitates or shows mercy when eradicating those who have high achievements and those who are slightly centrifugal. However, Xun You can have both sides, which shows how powerful he is.
Xun You made many plans for Cao Cao. After he became an official, first after the death of Emperor Ling of the Han Dynasty in the sixth year of Zhongping, He Jin assisted the government. In order to fight against the power of Zhongguan, he selected court officials, reused the wealthy Yuan brothers, and recruited Zheng Tai and Hua.
Xin, Xun You and other more than 20 domestic celebrities. Xun You was named Huangmen Shilang until He Jin was defeated and Dong Zhuo took power. At that time, there were many wars in Guanzhong, and Dong Zhuo was cruel and inhumane. He burned the ancient capital Luoyang and moved to Chang'an, causing starvation and chaos in Si Li.
The world's celebrities and doctors were indignant, so Xun You conspired with Zheng Tai, He Yong and others to assassinate Dong Zhuo. Unexpectedly, the matter was exposed, and Xun You was arrested and imprisoned. After Dong Zhuo's death, he was released safely. Afterwards, he abandoned his official position and returned to his hometown.
, when Guo Si came to power, he was conquered again. He was granted the title of city minister but did not take office. However, he asked to be appointed as the prefect of Shu County. He was stranded in Jingzhou because of the blocked roads.
Man Chong naturally had the highest regard for Xun You. Now that Cao Cao was busy on an expedition and Guo Jia was in poor health, he could only seek out Xun You to discuss the matter.
After Xun You heard the news about Hebei, he immediately said: "Why is Boning still discussing with me? Just send troops to attack Hebei immediately."
Man Chong hesitated and said: "Gongda, I also know that this opportunity cannot be missed, but Duke Cao is leading an army in Xiangfan. There are only 40,000 to 50,000 troops and horses left behind. If we go north now, we may be too hasty and we will be at a disadvantage.
What's more, before Duke Cao issued an order, we made our own decisions, which may be inappropriate."
Xun You jumped to his feet and said: "If we wait for Duke Cao to come back, Hebei may be captured by Gao Jin. Now that brothers Yuan Tan and Yuan Shang are at odds, it is a good time to attack Hebei. Boning can send someone to Bingzhou to see Yuan Tan.
Befriended him, and then agreed to raise an army to attack Yuan Shang together. After capturing Yizhou, Cao Gong led his army back, and then sent a large army to attack Youzhou and attack Yuan Tan. In this way, Hebei is in my hands. If you hesitate again,
I’m afraid there won’t be another chance.”
Man Chong was still a little hesitant and did not dare to send troops easily. He was a capable official, but not a wise man. If Cao Gong came back and wanted to question him, it would be better for him to be conservative in his answer.
When Xun You saw Man Chong like this, his face was full of anger. He knew that he would miss the good opportunity. He sighed: "Shu Zi is not willing to cooperate with me." He stood up and left.
Man Chong was scolded for no reason, and felt very unhappy. He calculated in his mind that he had sent someone to Jingzhou to write a letter. It would only take one month for Cao Gong to hear back. Within three months, Cao Cao would receive a reply.
The Duke was able to lead the army back, but spring had not yet begun, so it was not suitable for an expedition. It was just a good time to wait for the opportunity, so he ignored Xun You's opinion and concentrated on waiting for Cao Cao's reply.