Before the war, there had been no rain and no sunshine in Bingzhou. The dark clouds covered the sun and the gloomy scene was as if God was frightened by the strong murderous aura on the earth and had to wait until the war was over before he dared to show his face.
.Now that the battle is over, the weather has returned to normal. As if to make up for it, it rained several times in succession.
This morning, it was the first clear day after the rain. Clouds and mist rose up over the vast Zhaoyu Ze. When illuminated by the morning sun, it looked misty and misty, like a legendary fairyland. It was extremely beautiful. The rolling mountains in the distance were also
It is a lush and vibrant scene.
Being immersed in such beautiful scenery, one can almost completely forget about the bloody battle three days ago, and also forget that one is in the harshest troubled times and has to struggle for survival at all times.
Wang Yu stood by the lake, overlooking the magnificent mountains and lakes. His face was calm, like an old monk in meditation, but his mind was ups and downs and it was difficult to calm down.
He knew that this was due to the nervousness of the coming war. He was obviously expecting his opponent to make a move later and made preparations, but because he couldn't bear the pain of waiting, he instead expected his opponent to make a move earlier so that the outcome could be decided as soon as possible.
Wang Yu's mind was racing with thoughts. On the one hand, he was considering what Cao Cao was planning and whether he would act in concert with Sun Ce. He was also considering the possibility of ending the Bingzhou war as soon as possible. Of course, he was more concerned about staying behind.
Whether the generals can deal with it calmly.
As his heart surged, his breath began to become turbulent.
Wang Yu took a deep breath and told himself to calm down.
From the moment he made the decision to go for the assassination in the Heyang camp, determined to dominate the world and change history, he should have known that this road was full of thorns. After all, the opponent was no small matter. No matter how fully prepared he was,
There is no guarantee that the other party will not find a flaw.
Since the opponents are heroes like Cao Cao, Sun Ce, and Liu Bei, they cannot take it lightly. The challenges that have arisen one after another are also being dealt with.
The truth is correct, but my heart is full of emotions, so how can it be said that everything is normal?
The harder you suppress yourself, the stronger your rebound will be.
With the ups and downs of his heart, Wang Yu simply took the Changshan in his hand and started practicing martial arts.
In the past few years, the number of times he has participated in battles in person has been reduced, but his martial arts has become more and more refined. Even if he is not on the court, the battles he often observes are all top-notch duels.
For Wang Yu, what he lacks is not ordinary martial arts routines, but to learn from each other's strong points and form his own unique style. His fighting skills are originally based on flexibility, speed, and variety, and are similar to those of Zhao Yun and Taishi Ci.
Their styles are somewhat similar. I watched the battle between Ma Chao and Zhao Yun a few days ago and got a lot of inspiration.
At this moment, I recall in my mind the demeanor of the top masters in the world, follow my heart, execute each move steadily, my internal energy travels among the meridians, and my state of mind gradually calms down.
The Mohist method is not the most powerful in terms of power, but in terms of cultivating the mind and cultivating the nature, it is unparalleled in the world. The philosophy of Mohism is not like Taoism, which only pursues one's own freedom, but also emphasizes the detached state of mind in which all things are like a cud dog.
Unlike Confucianism and Legalism, which are too deeply involved in the world and become clichéd, Mohism emphasizes sticking to one's original intention.
As long as you adhere to principles, you will not be affected by external objects. Therefore, although it is a martial art, there are many fierce killing moves, but when you use them, you can't see the murderous intention exposed at all. At the same time, it can make people feel calmer.
Suddenly, a thought flashed through his mind. Wang Yu felt something in his heart, shouted loudly, and stabbed out the long branch like a swimming dragon, swiping across a big poplar tree by the lake.
The big tree didn't move at all and didn't look abnormal. Wang Yu didn't say anything, just stared at the big tree.
After a while, a gust of lake wind blew by, and the big tree suddenly swayed, and the branches and leaves made a rustling sound. The whole trunk was split into two, and then it fell over. It was actually cut into two by Wang Yu.
end.
Wang Yu collected his straw and stood up, looking up to the sky and shouting: "The sea is filled with hundreds of rivers, and it can be as big as it is. There are thousands of walls standing on it. If you don't have desires, you will be strong!"
"It's good to be strong without desire!" Before the whistle stopped, a cheer came from behind.
"In recent years, I have been thinking about how to sum up our new policy in Qingzhou in one sentence, but I can't figure it out. Today, when I heard my lord's new words, I felt like I had a sudden enlightenment. Without desire, you are strong, so you can stand up to a thousand people.
It doesn’t fall, it’s wonderful, it’s really wonderful! Could it be that this time it also comes from the Mohist scriptures?”
Wang Yu was not surprised and asked without looking back: "Kong Ming, when did you learn to talk so well?"
Zhuge Liang chuckled and said, "My lord, I have learned from you. Every word I say comes from the bottom of my heart. I can learn from it in the future."
"Okay, don't make jokes. This kind of thing is not suitable for you." Wang Yu waved his hand and asked: "I don't go to the Three Treasures Hall for nothing. Now you come to me. It's obviously not Yuan Zhi's business. Could it be?
Is there any news in Yanzhou?"
Wang Yu felt like a mirror in his mind. Zhuge Liang's character was not old-fashioned, but he had a tendency to be a workaholic in his bones. If there was nothing important, he would definitely not come to watch him practice martial arts early in the morning.
Coupled with the fact that Zhuge Liang came here and was suspected of deliberately changing the topic, it was obvious that the news he brought was not the kind that would make people feel happy.
"My lord is wise." Zhuge Liang walked a few steps, stood beside Wang Yu, and whispered: "It's the eight hundred miles sent by Shi Yuan to rush!"
He paused briefly to allow Wang Yu time to digest and think before continuing: "After Zhou Yu left the city, Liu Bei did not consolidate his territory in Shouchun as expected, but left secretly. Just ten days ago, I
The military's detailed operations in Jiangdong Army saw someone suspected of Liu Bei appearing in Sun Quan's army..."
"In other words, he has arrived in Pei State? But he did not show up at the battle array?" Wang Yu pondered for a moment and asked.
"That's very likely." Zhuge Liang nodded with a solemn expression.
"Wen He really fell into his trap." Wang Yu sneered.
Liu Bei obviously did not go to Pei to help in the war. Based on the intelligence from Pang Tong, Liu Bei had secretly collaborated in the past two years to recruit a group of troops again, but the loyalty and combat effectiveness of these troops were not guaranteed.
Think about it, what Liu Bei is best at is winning people's hearts and showing off his benevolence and righteousness. Military is not his specialty. Without Guan and Zhang as his two helpers, even if he can pull out an army, it will be difficult to train him into an elite soldier.
Taking such troops to Pei State would be more of a burden than assisting in the war. On the contrary, keeping them in Huainan to maintain law and order would at least have some positive effects.
Therefore, when Liu Bei appeared in Pei State, he was probably heading to Gaotang.
Zhuge Liang reminded in a deep voice: "Lord, Gaotang's side... make a decision immediately!"
Chen Dao's career as an official was actually quite strange.
Before and after he was captured, he had always behaved like a dead soldier, first breaking off and then fighting to the death. After being captured, he never showed any intention of surrendering, and he did not show any gratitude when he was finally released.
As a result, when Wang Mo came to the door and gave him some casual advice, he actually changed his previous stubbornness and became an official.
In the two years after he became an official, Chen Dao's performance can only be described as average. Although he did not show a strong ambition, his work was meticulous. Whether it was maintaining law and order or training militiamen, he completed everything
outstanding.
In the military assessment, Gaotang's militia performed the best among all the places. Even the militia of Wei County, which Xu Shu had been responsible for, was slightly inferior. But compared with the means of military training, among the Qingzhou generals, only
Yu Jin can definitely defeat Chen Dao.
It is indeed very strange to have such a talent but show no corresponding ambition or ambition. He is usually taciturn and seldom socializes with his colleagues.
Before Liu Bei appeared, the staff in Qingzhou didn't pay much attention to it. They just thought that Chen Dao's character was so weird. Anyway, in terms of military and political affairs, the higher you go up, the fewer positions you have. If he keeps a low profile, who would go out of his way to promote him?
Can't make it?
But now that Liu Bei shows up, it's obvious that he came with bad intentions. Wouldn't it be bad if Chen found out that those strange behaviors were not just due to his personality, but because he was harboring his old master?
Although the journey from Peiguo to Gaotang is long, the defenses along the road are far from rigorous.
Shanyang, Rencheng, and Dongping are all newly occupied areas. Under Cao Cao's instigation, they are not stable to begin with. If Liu Bei only brings a small number of elite troops and breaks them into parts, it will be very easy to pass.
After passing Dongping, if you want to go to Gaotang, you only need to pass through Jibei Kingdom. Jibei Kingdom has been occupied by Bao Xin and Qingzhou Yellow Turbans. The Qingzhou Army did not take over this place for a long time. There is no guarantee that Bao Xin is not lurking.
The remaining parties, or other hostile forces.
In other words, the contact between Liu Bei and Chen Dao is entirely possible!
The small number of soldiers and horses Liu Bei led was certainly not enough to conquer Gaotang. Even if Chen Dao had different intentions, he had no ability to instigate a rebellion. But if the two colluded, a bluff attack, and a tacit understanding of the general's random command and deployment of the army, what would happen?
That's very bad.
This was not the first time that Zhuge Liang came to remind Wang Yu. He believed that Chen Dao should be relieved of his post as soon as possible and placed under house arrest until the alarm was lifted before dealing with him.
It is not only Zhuge Liang who has this idea, but also the consensus reached by many staff members.
Wang Yu understood what Zhuge Liang and others were thinking.
In the final analysis, Chen Dao had too little contact with his colleagues and seemed too mysterious. Moreover, his position in Qingzhou was not very important and irreplaceable. Therefore, both Zhuge Liang and other aides advocated using the most drastic measures.
Come and deal with him. The only difference is Jia Xu.
Although the old fox was the first to give a hint, he did not make a final decision on how to deal with Chen Dao. He only said: be careful and sail the ship for ten thousand years, but he still has the same face that refuses to take responsibility.
"Removing house arrest for unfounded charges? It would be a bit unfair to Shu Zhi." Wang Yu shook his head noncommittally and sighed softly.
"Submit authority when the situation arises!" Zhuge Liang had no intention of giving in, and said in a more serious tone: "It's better than trying to make up for it!"
Wang Yu suddenly changed the subject and said, "But Kong Ming, have you ever thought about it, maybe Cao Cao wants us to do this."
"This..." Zhuge Liang hesitated for a moment, this possibility indeed existed.
At present, Yanzhou's defense is divided into three parts, Yu Jin is in the west, Guan Ping is in the middle, Zhang Liao and Huang Zhong are in the east. If Cao Cao launches a frontal attack, the remaining troops only need to act according to the plan, but if Cao Cao has other plans,
Things are hard to say.
If Cao Cao can mobilize Zhang Liao's troops and confirms that Gaotang is empty, then it only takes a day or two for Xiahou Yuan's remaining troops or Sun Ce's troops to pass through the eastern defense line and take Gaotang directly.
Under normal circumstances, this kind of desperate behavior is suicidal. As long as militiamen from all over the country organize and resist for three to five days, Cao's army or Jiangdong's army will be doomed if they go deep alone.
However, if Wang Yu replaced Chen Dao with a piece of paper, the problem would be serious.
Changing generals before the battle is a taboo for military strategists. As soon as Chen Daogong was captured, Cao's army had already arrived, and the people of Gaotang were bound to be in turmoil. By then, could Gaotang's defense be organized smoothly? Will there be internal and external troubles?
What? You must know that both Xiahou Yuan and Sun Ce's military tactics are based on speed. Dealing with Chen Dao rashly may bring danger.
Zhuge Liang was characterized by his meticulous thinking. He had never thought of this before, just because he had full confidence in the defense of the remaining troops. But now after hearing what Wang Yu said, he suddenly felt shaken.
He hesitated and said: "General Wenyuan is not so easy to fall into the trap, right? Or the lord has issued an order requiring General Wenyuan to defend the battle line and not to move lightly?"
Wang Yu shook his head and raised new concerns: "In that case, Cao Cao can let Sun Ce contain Tanzhi and deal with Wenze personally. Although Wenze uses troops steadily, his troops are limited after all, and he alone can withstand the siege of Cao's army.
, it’s too dangerous.”
"And Marquis Wen! General Wen Ze defends the front, while Marquis Wen leads his troops in a surprise attack. One attack and the other defends. Don't they complement each other?"
Zhuge Liang did not expect to face such a debate, and he was thinking hard for a while, with sweat on his forehead. It is true that he was young and precocious, but in such a war, there were many involved, and it was impossible to figure it out clearly at the moment.
"It's okay if the Puyang army doesn't move, but if he moves, it will make people even more worried." Wang Yu said with a bitter smile.
Lu Bu is the biggest variable in this war. No matter in history or now, Lu Bu's label is unruly and unruly. People who want him to be obedient probably do not exist in this world.
Although the Puyang army is strong, Lu Bu is not good at strategy. It would be okay if he faced an enemy like the Xiliang army, but it would be quite dangerous to face an opponent like Cao Cao.
Therefore, Wang Yu's arrangement before leaving was to have Lu Bu on standby on the second line. On the surface, he asked Lu Bu to coordinate all parties, but in fact, he was not given the chance to go berserk, at least before he returned, and he could not be allowed to act on his own.
After hearing Wang Yu's concerns, Zhuge Liang became silent, not speechless, but thinking and deducing the battle situation.
Wang Yu did not rush, but waited quietly. He also wanted to hear Zhuge Liang's thoughts after thinking carefully.
After waiting for less than half an hour, the brighter sunlight shone on the clear lake water, reflecting colorful rays of light. Wang Yu was a little distracted for a moment. At this moment, Zhuge Liang suddenly raised his head and said: "I understand.
Got it!"
"Huh?" Wang Yu looked up and saw Zhuge Liang's face glowing with a strange light. It should be the reflection of the lake water, but Wang Yu always felt that it was the light of wisdom.
"If what I expected is correct, Cao Cao's plan should be like this..."
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At the same time in Junyi City, the civil and military personnel of Cao's army also gathered in the city guard's mansion because of a letter sent by a flying pigeon.
"The Xiliang army was defeated unexpectedly, and defeated so miserably... Pengju, Pengju, you are indeed my biggest opponent in my life! It's good that Gaozu defeated such a powerful enemy as Xiang Ji in the past, and he was able to achieve the four great achievements of the Han Dynasty.
A century-old country, if I defeat Pengju today, my achievements may not be as good as those of Gaozu!"
Listening to Cao Cao's murmur, everyone in the tent looked at each other.
The whereabouts of the former emperor are unknown, and the latter emperor came to power through political transactions. Anyone with a discerning eye can see that the fate of the Han Dynasty is like a candle in the wind, which will be extinguished at any time.
After this battle that determines the fate of the world, no matter which side comes on the stage, the results should be similar. Under reasonable circumstances, the Han Dynasty will withdraw from the stage of history.
However, I know that before the establishment of the new dynasty, everyone still has to do some superficial work and pretend to be loyal ministers and righteous men. In the future, it will be easier to win the world and revise the history books.
But at this moment, the Lord was holding Xun Gongda's letter with a slightly trembling hand, while comparing himself to Emperor Gaozu. This scene was really evil.
If you guessed it correctly, the lord was greatly stimulated this time, even beyond his ability to bear.
To outsiders, Xiliang's army marched eastward, and in the eyes of outsiders, it was Ma Teng and Han Sui's whim and head-heating. But in fact, only those here know how much thought and resources our camp spent on this!
Only a layman would think that the achievement of a vertical and horizontal alliance only requires Zhang Yi and Su Qin's sharp tongue. Political friendship and breakdown are destined to be accompanied by a large amount of benefits. This is the truth.
It is no exaggeration to say that without the alliance with the Xiliang Army, Cao Jun could use the saved supplies to recruit and arm an army of 100,000 people. Even elites selected with high standards can be trained.
Fifty thousand troops came.
Of course, without this covenant, Cao Cao would have to defend against the Xiliang Army while fighting against the Qingzhou Army. Or he could pay a slightly lower price and wait until the Qingzhou Army invades Hedong before contacting the Xiliang Army to jointly fight the enemy.
However, a huge amount of materials were invested, but in the end they failed to even contain the Qingzhou Army. The result was really tragic.
At the moment when they heard the news, who among the people present was not like being struck by a thunderbolt from the blue. First, everything inside was burned, their minds went blank, and then they were ready to cry without tears.
It is not surprising that the Lord lost his composure to this extent when he used himself to save others.
"Since the Xiliang army was defeated like this, even if Ma Chao wanted to fight to the death, there was no way he could make a comeback. The most pessimistic consideration is that Wang Yu may be able to lead his cavalry back to the Central Plains around the middle of the year... Lord, where should I go? I should be born early.
Decision!" The first person to recover from the shock was Guo Jia. Faced with a decision as heavy as a mountain, the young man showed amazing calmness.
Everyone looked at Cao Cao.
Now there are only two choices left for Cao Cao: give up Yanzhou or give up this war, reduce the strength of the army in an all-round way, and use the passes to resist the pursuit of the Qingzhou army.
The advantage of this is that it can drag the war into a protracted war.
Although Wang Yu defeated the Xiliang Army, the casualties were not small. Compared with the beginning of the war, the size of the Western Front Army was less than half. The war had been going on for so long, and a lot of food and grass had been consumed. After taking Yanzhou, there may not be any more.
The force continues to pursue.
Although the current territory of Cao Jun is not as large as Qingzhou, Jingzhou is already in his pocket. After the Xiliang army came out in full force, the Yongliang area has become a talking point. Coupled with the alliance with Yizhou, as long as we can stabilize our position.
, after a few years of steady operation, there is still a lot to be done.
What's more, even without the Xiliang Army, Cao's army was not fighting alone. Sun Ce's Jiangdong Army was not seriously damaged and could retreat to Huainan. The three armies thus formed a tripartite force.
If you don't retreat, you can only continue to implement the established strategy, which is a strategy with considerable risks!
With the Xiliang Army in check, this strategy is a good strategy to advance and attack, and to retreat and defend. But now that the Xiliang Army has been defeated, if we continue to do this, we will embark on an extremely dangerous path.
If you win, you will be completely victorious! If you lose, you will be completely destroyed!
Just last night, the Lord held a military meeting to discuss the specific details of this strategy. An urgent letter from Xun You completely changed the situation. Although Guo Jia's speech had no obvious tendency, he was obedient. The chief military advisor was obviously
He is more inclined to seek stability, but he is worried about irritating the lord, so he expresses it more vaguely.
Now, it depends on the Lord's decision.
"Half a month, half a month!" Cao Cao's face was livid, and he repeated it several times, and his voice became louder and louder. Finally, he roared in a roar-like voice: "I have made up my mind! Just bet this half
Moon, the winner is a prince and the loser is a bandit!" (To be continued. Please search Piao Tian Literature, the novel will be better and updated faster!)