In the first military meeting after the great victory, Wang Yu's first words made all the generals jump up in surprise.
"My lord, you should think twice. Cao Cao is not an ordinary person. He is very different from the two generals Gongsun, Gao, Yuan, Ma, and Chen. This man has great ambitions and is good at attracting people's hearts. Now he has the hope of the world's nobles.
, and he is good at combining vertical and horizontal methods... If this person really goes out to control the border, I am afraid it will be counterproductive and the war will continue!"
Zhuge Liang reacted the fastest. After thinking about it, he sorted out his thoughts and gave his advice in a serious and thoughtful way.
"Kong Ming is right, that guy is evil-minded and ruthless, and he is definitely not a good person! To deal with such a person, you should chase him and beat him hard, without leaving him any chance to breathe, and chop him into a pulp directly. This is the right way!
"Tai Shi Ci said immediately.
He and Dian Wei had never known each other before, and they were quite sympathetic to each other. He agreed very much with Wang Yu's decision to let Dian Wei go, but Cao Cao... He even doubted whether his lord was carried away by the victory. Otherwise, what happened?
How could you come up with such an idea?
Even Wei Yan, who had always been rude to others and opposed Zhuge Liang, did not agree with Wang Yu's proposal. He said with a dark face: "Don't say that Cao Cao may not be able to see the situation clearly. Even if he does, he can honestly understand their hatred."
What should we do? Should we let them die in vain? On the other hand, a lot of Cao Cao's brothers and nephews died in this battle, how can he not take it to heart at all?"
Perhaps this was the time when Wang Yu was questioned the most by his subordinates since the formation of the Qingzhou army. He was not annoyed at all. This idea was originally a whim he had when facing Dian Wei. Even he himself found it inexplicable, let alone
other people?
Everyone’s rebuttals are also very reasonable.
Wei Yan held the theory of hatred, and his unfulfilled intention was to remind Wang Yu to let Cao Cao go. Lu Bu was afraid that it would be difficult to explain. Perhaps the sudden change in the war situation in the Central Plains left a deep impression on him, so Taishi Ci
Cao Cao's evaluation was extremely high and he believed that the opponent should not be given the slightest chance, otherwise there would be huge hidden dangers.
Zhuge Liang analyzed Cao Cao purely based on ambition and talent, distinguishing Cao Cao from the existing princes.
The five princes currently determined have their own similarities and differences, but the common feature is that the layout is limited.
Needless to say, there are two people in Youzhou and Liaodong. Gongsun Zan is more than strong but not flexible enough, while Gongsun Du is focused on the three-acre land in Liaodong. Ma Chao, Gao and Yuan were both defeated, and the former still fought with
Wang Yu is related by marriage, and as long as Wang Yu is healthy, they won't cause any trouble.
The Chen family has a deeper foundation than the other four families, but the father and son are not ambitious people. As long as they can see tangible benefits in overseas development, they will probably not repeat it again.
But Cao Cao is different. He is a real hero. Setbacks will only make him grow, and time will bring him new strength. If we really treat him like Gongsun Zan, we may be able to save less blood and fight fewer battles, but in a few years
, or what will happen in more than ten years? Maybe he will unite a group of princes to counterattack the Central Plains and cause chaos in the world?
Wang Yu did not refute, and could not refute. He listened patiently for a while, and when he saw that there was no more representative opinion, he raised his hand. When everyone calmed down, he said slowly: "Everyone's opinions are correct.
But none of you seem to understand what I mean. When I say surrender, I don’t mean to give him the status of a prince, but to take him under his command and make him a minister of government."
There was silence.
Even Zhuge Liang was stunned and speechless, and everyone else looked at each other in shock.
This proposal is more bizarre than the previous one, but it solves most of the objections raised by everyone.
Qingzhou implements a policy of absolute separation of military and political affairs. Even in the most tense stage of the war, there was no situation where Tian Feng or Guoyuan took control of the military. The reverse is also the same. It is unique for military generals to interfere in internal affairs. If Cao Cao is really allowed to
Working in the internal affairs system, the risk is suddenly reduced to an acceptable level.
The benefits of defeating Cao Cao are far more than these. As Zhuge Liang said, Cao Cao is the anti-Qingzhou nobles' favorite. If he resists to the end or dies in battle, it is likely to encourage the anti-Qingzhou forces to continue fighting. But if he surrenders,
Even if there are still die-hard elements, the entire anti-Qingzhou gentry camp will fall apart.
Of course, given the current situation, these nobles cannot make any big waves, and the iron-blooded elimination will only take more time. But if we look to the future, this will not be worth the gain.
Qingzhou's expansion has always been rapid, and the upcoming expansion will be unprecedented in scale. When they defeated Yuan Shao and seized the counties in southern Hebei, there was a shortage of talent. It was all due to Wang Yu's adjustment of policies and the recruitment of some gentry talents.
Solve the problem. And for the next expansion, the number of talents required will not be as simple as several times. The Qingzhou Army is about to take over the Central Plains!
If most of the noble clans can be resolved peacefully without using too drastic measures, the inheritance of those noble families can be completely obtained - whether it is documents, technology, or other things. These are the things that are most easily destroyed by war.
In short, if Cao Cao can be recruited and surrendered, the advantages will definitely outweigh the disadvantages.
Taishi Ci muttered: "That guy Cao Cao... I'm afraid he won't give in easily, right?"
"Whether he surrenders or not is his business. As long as we show our attitude, make a good scene and tell the world that the Lord has tolerance, it is enough." Zhao Yun suddenly interjected: "Of course, we must continue to fight when it is time to fight.
We cannot give him the opportunity to use delaying tactics. When he is at the end of his rope, he will not have much choice as to where to go."
"So that's it!" Zhuge Liang's eyes lit up. He was obviously reminded by Zhao Yun and remembered something: "What my lord wants to eliminate is just the various privileges of the nobles monopolizing the court. It is not that the aristocratic family is not allowed to exist, but due to the past, it is inevitable that the world will misunderstand
...As far as Liang himself is concerned, he also misunderstood the Lord back then."
He laughed at himself and continued: "With the help of this surrender negotiation, we can promote the New Deal and pave the way in advance. It is the best of both worlds. The lord has a long-term vision, and it is beyond the reach of others."
"Forget it, don't do this." Wang Yu pointed at Zhuge Liang and said with a smile: "Kong Ming, flattery is not suitable for you, you should do your job as an iron-faced military advisor."
All the generals also laughed, and the atmosphere suddenly became relaxed.
"Now that it's decided, we should make arrangements as soon as possible. Kong Ming, you will go back to Gaotang to write books and write essays. Zheng Ping will come to the tent to listen to you."
"I'll do it now." Zhuge Liang responded and left.
Wang Yu turned to Fang Yue and ordered: "Wuji, please work harder and take people to the east to greet them. Check with Wen He to see when they will arrive and whether they need reinforcements."
"Lord, don't worry!" Fang Yue stood up and answered. Although she answered loudly, her eyes looked a little hesitant.
Wang Yu waved his hands and scolded: "What? If you have something to say, just say it. What does it mean to be such a mother-in-law?"
"The general is thinking about Gaotang's side..." Fang Yue seemed a little hesitant.
The last suspense of this war lies on the eastern front. The remaining troops on the eastern front have limited strength, but they face very strong opponents. Once something goes wrong, whether it is the fall of Gaotang, or Xiahou Yuan looking for an opportunity to capture Taishan Road and attack Qingzhou
.will have a considerable impact on the world situation.
The cavalry could not reinforce in time. From Taiyuan to Hanoi, it was almost non-stop. The final battle was extremely fierce. The soldiers' physical strength had reached the limit. If they had to make a long-distance attack to rescue Gaotang, they would really have to respond.
That sentence: Anyone who travels hundreds of miles to make a profit will surely defeat the general.
In terms of distance, it would be safest to let Jia Xu and Zhou Cang go hand in hand by water and rush back for reinforcements. However, Wang Yu's order was to ask Jia Xu to come and join them, and then besiege Luoyang.
"There is Wenyuan in Gaotang, and Zijing and the others are here. They are not afraid that they will not be able to deal with Sun Ce and Xia Houyuan. Even if they really cannot win, they will not be completely defeated. With the stability of Zijing and Shuzhi, if there is really any trouble, please send a letter for help as soon as possible
almost there."
Wang Yu is not worried, but Gaotang is so far away. What's the use of worrying? It's really a huge defeat, so dividing the troops and returning reinforcements becomes a fuel tactic. Instead of wasting time and rushing, it's better to concentrate on taking Luoyang first.
Today's Luoyang has not experienced that tragic catastrophe in history. If Cao Cao sets up a defense line in Luoyang to shield Nanyang, Jingzhou will also be a problem. He might as well take advantage of your illness and kill you, so he can grab this bargaining chip first.
On his way to practice martial arts, Jia Xu was blocked by Li Dian's 5,000 elite troops. Wang Yu planned to eat this living force and completely isolate Luoyang.
After giving instructions to Fang Yue, Wang Yu called Li Shiyi and asked him to pass the order to the Imperial Army. First, they should surround Li Dian, and then the three armies would advance together to capture Luoyang.
After the war, there were still a lot of aftermath matters. Zhao Yun and Tai Shici also received military orders and went to work, but Wei Yan lingered and refused to leave. When no one was around, he came over to remind him: "My lord wants to surrender."
Cao Cao, Marquis Wen’s side..."
"Well, I'll tell my father-in-law, I'll tell you, Chang Wen is interested." Wang Yu nodded and stood up to leave, but saw that Wei Yan was still hesitant to speak. He became a little impatient and scolded:
"I said the article is long, what do you want to do in such a sneaky way? Can't you just finish it in one go?"
Wei Yan touched the back of his head and said humbly: "I just have an idea... Lord, don't you think our Hidden Mist Army still has some shortcomings?"
"Huh?" Wang Yu stopped, turned to look at Wei Yan, and smiled thoughtfully: "You continue."
"Everything else is fine, the lurking is covert enough, the raids are sharp enough, and the intelligence is very effective..." Wei Yan observed the change in Wang Yu's expression and said slowly: "It's just that, well, my ability to fight tough battles is a bit lacking.
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Wang Yu did not feel dissatisfied and asked: "Chang Wen, you are responsible for the Hidden Mist Army. What suggestions do you have?"
Wei Yan scratched his scalp, a little worried: "Hey, my lord, why don't you understand? That's right, that's it... Well, Xunyi is very good at training troops, and the tactics of trapping in the camp are also very suitable for our Yinwu Army.
Tiao, so, so..."
His complexion was already dark, but his anger turned purple and red, which made Wang Yu feel funny.
As expected of Wei Yan, he really couldn't afford to do it early. The allies had just suffered heavy losses, so they were thinking about the assets of their allies. Combine the trapped camp and the Hidden Mist Army into one? Don't tell me, it's a great idea.
,I like!
"Well, I got it." He thought in his heart, but Wang Yu's face remained calm, he nodded, said yes, and then walked away, leaving Wei Yan scratching his head and scratching his head, feeling very depressed.
Although it is a bit unjust, the idea itself is a good one. With Gao Shun and Zhen in the camp, the Hidden Mist Army will be no worse than the Gale Wind Army. If they take the credit in the next war, they will definitely be first-class.
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Why can't the Lord give accurate information on such a critical issue? This is really frustrating.