Chapter 2106 There is only one way to achieve this goal
Liao Hua and Zhuge Liang checked Xu Yu's injuries. Although Xu Yu repeatedly emphasized that his injuries were trivial and would not prevent him from going into battle to kill the enemy, but in fact, he was covered in bloody wounds, and then...
Fighting to the death is basically only once in a lifetime. Under the secretion of adrenaline, it is indeed possible to have such an effect. However, even if you don't die after the war, the body will be left with many sequelae when it relaxes and you will be basically disabled.
Zhou Tai, the so-called immortal general of the Three Kingdoms, had injuries all over his body that were not caused at once, but accumulated from various battles. Otherwise, he would have been in hell long ago.
Fortunately, the treatment and doctors of Jin's wounds have become a standard equipment under the general's command. Xu Yu and other injured soldiers and horses were quickly debrided and bandaged. As long as Xu Yu and others could be safe,
Once the infection period is over, the likelihood of recovery is basically higher.
"Cao's army is approaching..." Zhuge Liang looked around worriedly.
If these refugees are the first bait to attract Cao Jun, then Xu Yu who returned from injury is undoubtedly the second bait. Cao Jun, whose confidence has been strengthened, will inevitably organize his soldiers to approach Zhuyang as soon as possible.
On the one hand, more refugees can be captured to supplement the labor force; on the other hand, they can invade Xu Huang's retreat and threaten the flanks of the general who suppressed the army.
"Come here! Just fight!" Xu Yu shook his arms nonchalantly, ignoring that his wound was still bleeding. To a certain extent, Xu Yu even more eagerly hoped to fight Cao Jun again to cleanse himself.
The shame of previous defeats.
Zhuge Liang glanced at Xu Yu and said nothing.
Liao Hua said from the side: "Kong Ming is worried about...these refugees..."
"Ah?" Xu Yu was stunned for a moment, "What?"
"If we follow the original plan and meet the enemy here..." Liao Hua also looked at the refugees in the distance, "I'm afraid there will be many losses..."
"No..." Xu Yu scratched his head, "I didn't quite understand... what does this have to do with the refugees?" In Xu Yu's heart, victory is the most important. As for the refugees? When were there no refugees?
Zhuge Liang said: "The original strategy was to fight at Wubao and lure Cao's army to burn it... But now that the people are fleeing, if this strategy is followed, it may affect innocent people..."
"No... wait..." Xu Yu became a little impatient, and then his eyes widened, "This... what is this innocent? These are not, uh... my mind is a little messed up, you guys go ahead, I want to sort it out.
reason……"
Although Xu Yu did not finish speaking, the general meaning can still be guessed. For Xu Yu, these common people in Jingzhou are refugees. Of course they are not their own people, or in other words, they have not yet reached the standard of their own people, so
Even if it is affected, so what? Not having these people as human shields or cannon fodder is already considered a very preferential treatment. Now what are you thinking about whether it will hurt innocent people?
But the problem is that Zhuge Liang thinks more.
It is indeed simple if you only focus on the present, but when you are alive, you can't just stare at the tip of your nose. You also need to look up and look into the distance.
General Fei Qian sent troops to Jingzhou to lure the people of Jingzhou into Guanzhong. Apart from the superficial replenishment of the population and the reclamation of wasteland, could it be said that he had no other purpose?
When did General Fei Qian's strategy become so simple?
This time, the refugees in Jingzhou took two routes, one went to Guanzhong and the other went to Sichuan and Shu. According to Zhuge Liang, their main purposes had three aspects. The first aspect was naturally to replenish the population. There is nothing to say about this.
The second aspect is the emptiness of the Central Plains, which makes it difficult for Cao Cao to obtain a large amount of supplements from Jingzhou. This is complementary to the previous aspect, and it is not difficult to understand, but what about the third aspect...
It's a bit obscure.
In a sense, the population base represents the various dividends extended by the population, from taxes to talents, from production to the market, all of which are very important.
Before these Jingxiang population supplements, the population sources under Fei Qian's rule were mainly divided into three parts. One part was the local people from Guanzhong, Hanzhong, Sichuan, and Longyou. This part of the population accounted for at least half of the total population.
, the other part is the refugees who migrated from Heluo, Yanzhou, and Yuzhou areas, as well as the Baibo Heishan people. Most of them are allocated to the Yinshan area in the north. The last part is the surrounding Hu people who have surrendered to the Han culture, such as the Southern Xiongnu, Baishi Qiang, etc.
Wait, these people are relatively the smallest in number.
So the problem is here.
Now under Fei Qian's tent, basically the people from the Jingxiang faction occupy the top positions, while the gentry from Guanzhong, Shanxi, control the place, and now these Jingxiang refugees will be a very important means to break this inertial confinement!
It is also the indispensable basis for political reconciliation!
Judging from the current situation, it is indeed Xun Chen, Pang Tong, Xu Shu, Xun You and others headed by Fei Qian who control the highest power of the Xijing political group. But the problem is that whether it is Fei Qian or others, for Guanzhong and the Guanzhong gentry,
They are all foreigners...
In the long run, if this group of people in Jingxiang did not receive enough population support, then ten or twenty years later, even if the impact on Fei Qian is not taken into account, only Pang Tong and others who were originally in high positions will
, we had to face the impact and siege of the Guanzhong gentry who had risen from the grassroots. If we want to have a more stable political structure in the next ten or twenty years, of course we need to add a large number of Jingzhou people in Guanzhong.
But the problem is that of course Zhuge Liang would not discuss this aspect with Xu Yu, nor even with Liao Hua. Of course, from another perspective, why would a large number of people in Jingzhou be unwilling to continue when Cao Cao comes?
Instead of waiting, they chose to run away. In addition to the influence of Fei Qian's previous political moves, there was another very important reason. The living environment under Cao Cao's rule was not as good as they claimed.
"The order of the Hussar is to attract more refugees..." Zhuge Liang said slowly, "Now there are refugees in Wubao. If Cao's army comes, there will be a lot of losses... We need to find another way... Don't ask for anything."
Win, but seek delay..."
Xu Yu looked at Zhuge Liang, then at Liao Hua, and finally sighed, "Forget it, Kong Ming, please tell me..."
……щ(｀ω′щ)……
Xu County.
The city was heavily guarded both above and below it. Although there were banners flying everywhere, every Cao Jun soldier had a solemn look on his face, with a hint of uneasiness.
News just came from the front line. Taishi Ci once again came to Yangcheng, claiming that Cao Cao killed Liu Biao and invaded Jingzhou, which was unfaithful and unjust. Then Liu Qi did not get the compensation he deserved, which was not in line with the benevolence and filial piety of the great Han Dynasty.
Your Majesty thought again and issued the edict again...
For the justice of the great man!
For the sake of fairness to the big man!
The shocking slogans accompanied by the raised swords and guns stung the hearts of everyone inside and outside Xu County.
This matter is very troublesome, very troublesome.
Even ordinary soldiers understand this.
When the trouble is someone else's, you can still gloat and watch the fun, but when the trouble is your own, can you still be happy?
Before Hanoi Lejin marched into Heluo, he originally wanted to involve Taishi Ci, but he didn't expect to be defeated by Taishi Ci in the blink of an eye. This kind of devastating news almost immediately diluted Cao Cao's previous victory in Jiangdong.
The joy. Who are the people of Jiangdong? They are just southern barbarians, the Hussars are the most serious problem!
Many people knew that the emperor's edict to Liu Qi was the maximum compromise possible, and it was impossible to make a more favorable judgment for Liu Qi. Even though everyone knew that Liu Qi was pitiful, what could be done?
?Are Liu Qi’s family the most pitiable in this world?
If the emperor really vindicates Liu Qi, does that mean that so-and-so in Xuzhou, so-and-so in Jizhou, and even He Yan, the son of General He Jin, can shout loudly, "I want to sue you" when he is unhappy?
Imperial status!』
Even in the countryside, deprivation is common. Even in the later generations known as civilization, if there is no younger generation of elderly people in the family, most of them have to swallow their anger when they encounter trouble? There is also a chain of contempt among the same aging people in nursing homes.
Not surprisingly, bullying is not limited to schools.
When there are classes and interests, there is no such thing as fairness and justice in this world, but more compromise.
However, even so, some people in Xu County would still choose to stand by and watch. Anyway, it was a matter between Cao Cao and the Emperor. The meat was still eaten, the wine was still drunk, and the banquet continued without any delay.
Just like Xun Pei.
Xun Pei has a new son, so he should naturally celebrate. Even if it is not held on a large scale, a small family dinner must be held, otherwise some people will think that there is something wrong with Xun Pei.
During the banquet, Xun Pei was somewhat absent-minded. Fortunately, under the influence of the swaying lights and the delicious food and wine, not many people noticed or minded Xun Pei's slight gaffe.
When the singers sang the ballad "Xiaoya Lu Ming" with their graceful voices, the atmosphere reached a climax, as if the threat in Yangcheng had disappeared...
In recent times, news about Cao Cao's victory has always spread throughout the city immediately. In comparison, most of the other news is relatively hidden. The official media says nothing. Of course, Xun Pi also did this.
It is understandable, after all, it is necessary to boost morale, but the problem is that when most of the nobles in the city have received some news one after another, and even ordinary soldiers know it, and they have not officially acknowledged and announced it, is it really good to do this?
?
For most Shandong nobles, General Fei Qian is not a good person to be loyal to. Judging from the current situation, many of the policies of General Fei Qian have major conflicts with the interests of the Shandong nobles, especially
In terms of Tianzheng, it seems that one needs military merit to gain the title of land, which is simply a stab in the heart of the Shandong nobles...
Shandong sends out ministers and Shanxi sends out generals. Doesn't this mean that the Shandong gentry are not given a way to survive?
There was little resistance for the Qiaoqi to implement this new land policy in Shanxi, because since the founding of the Han Dynasty, people in the northwest had been accustomed to exchanging military courage for meritorious honors. Even during the period of Emperor Ling of the Han Dynasty, they were still among the "Three Heroes of Liangzhou", and there were no
I heard about the "Four Heroes of Yuzhou". In Jizhou, Yuzhou and other Shandong areas, there are more names like Eight Gus, Eight Chefs and Eight Horses, which have nothing to do with martial arts.
So in a sense, if Fei Qian really hits Xu County one day...
In other words, in the coming days, if the hussar generals are more persecuting, will Cao Cao and the Shandong nobles cooperate more?
Xun Pi used the cover of the wine prince to have an idea pop up in his mind, and he was immediately disturbed by this idea and became more and more uneasy...
Could it be...
Did General Fei Qian do this intentionally?
In Xun Pei's view, the Cavalry General Fei Qian promoted the New Deal in such a big way, and even raised his sword and gun several times to force the gentry in Jizhou and Yuzhou. This is not a sign of political maturity. If you want to know what politics is? It is "drums and drums"
The piano is harmonious and exquisite!"
If there is no harmony with the harp, how can there be joy?
Therefore, the new land policy implemented by the Cavalry General Fei Qian, which seemed a bit barbaric, really caused headaches for many Shandong nobles. However, it was precisely this kind of political immaturity that made the Cavalry General Fei Qian even more terrifying. As the saying goes
If you are good, you are not afraid of being aggressive, but afraid of being stunned. This kind of ignorant young man is most likely to do things that make you unexpected. For example, Dong Zhuo back then...
The current hussar general is even more terrifying than Dong Zhuo back then. Among other things, he now has at least 50,000 to 60,000 elite cavalry under his command, distributed all over the country. Not only that, it is said that new soldiers are constantly arriving in Chang'an and Yinshan every day.
Practice, how can one sleep peacefully?
When Xun Pei was thinking wildly, a servant suddenly came over from the side and whispered a few words in Xun Pei's ear, which made Xun Pei stunned.
……Σ(дlll)……
Cao Cao gently placed the battle report on the table with a gloomy look and clasped his hands. Only in this way could his hands not tremble. Although Cao Cao's face still looked calm, there was something strange in his eyes.
of loss.
Dong Zhao stood aside silently, with his head lowered, waiting for Cao Cao's instructions. He knew very well how depressed or angry Cao Cao would be at this moment...
Originally, Xia Houyuan's strange troops raided Wancheng, and there were also spies sent in advance to mix among the refugees. The attack on Wancheng was a plan with a high success rate without much defense in Wancheng. But once Wancheng was captured,
City, Cao Cao will undoubtedly gain greater freedom and be more at ease between advance and retreat.
Others may not know it clearly, but Dong Zhao understands in his heart that even though Cao Cao seems to have maintained the entire court as impregnable as a rock, there are actually many loopholes. These loopholes are not not clear to Cao Cao or Dong Zhao, but to them.
It's a problem that comes from the roots of the Han Dynasty. Neither Cao Cao nor Dong Zhao can do anything about it.
Just like a patient with advanced cancer who kills cancer cells through a large number of means, he will also kill a large number of healthy cells. If he does not attack the cancer cells, he will not be able to prevent the spread of the cancer cells. At the same time, even if he is ruthless, he will not be able to prevent the spread of cancer cells.
Treatment may not be able to save everyone...
What's more, there are still two knives gesticulating at Cao Cao's throat, chest and abdomen.
The last knife was naturally Taishi Ci's, but Taishi Ci's queue was backed by Hangu Pass, and all of them were cavalry. If Cao Cao's army pressed forward, Taishi Ci retreated into Hangu Pass, then when the Qin State
It happened again, and Cao Cao could only retreat without success.
So the one that is easier to deal with is naturally the knife in Jingzhou, but now...
The Wancheng that was supposed to be obtained, the sure-fire strategy, actually failed like this. The failure was in the hands of Huang Zhong, who was previously unknown and had no reputation at all!
Now Cao Cao is in a dilemma, and Xiahou Dun in Xiangyang has no good news. How should Cao Cao make a decision? How to prove to the nobles in Jizhou and Yuzhou that he is still strong, still correct, and still reliable?
As the war situation dragged on and reached a stalemate, some not-so-good rumors gradually began to spread in Xu County in the rear. They probably said that Cao Cao was determined to have his own way and relied on nepotism. He would rather use the incompetent members of the Cao family and the Xiahou family than to
Distribute authority to other promising people, so that in the confrontation with the Hussar General Fei Qian, he lost more and won less. Look at the generals under the Hussar, from south to north, from east to west, there are
Which one is named "Fei"? Although the policies of the Hussar are not very good, the way of appointing people is still worthy of reference...
Anyway, taking quotes out of context and drawing on the truth is the specialty of scholars, so it is normal for Qiao Qi to be a good guy sometimes, and a bad guy sometimes. Anyway, it is just a talk, and you don’t have to take responsibility. What’s more, don’t these clear comments make sense?
What made Cao Cao even more embarrassed was that some people in Xu County began to suggest that they could negotiate peace with Xiuqi. It was not necessary to conquer Jingzhou. If Xiuqi wanted to take Jingzhou, why not just give it to Xiuqi? Anyway, the land in Jingzhou would be over.
The crops in Jizhou and Yuzhou cannot be planted or harvested, so there is no harm to them at all.
If Xia Houyuan could successfully capture Wancheng, everything would be fine, but now...
If someone else had failed, that would be fine. However, the one who failed now was the Cao family and the Xiahou family, whom Cao Cao used as a barrier. This was undoubtedly another heavy slap in the face, extremely loud, not only hurtful, but also very insulting.
The most resounding response at the moment is naturally to defeat Xu Huang in front of him, and then capture Wancheng and even the entire Jingzhou in one fell swoop. This will further clarify the power of the Hussars General Fei Qian and Jiangdong Sun Quan, and demonstrate Cao Cao's own strength with his illustrious military exploits.
Proving one's correctness, but the problem is, it's difficult...
Dong Zhao stood aside and stood with his hands down.
Cao Cao glanced at Dong Zhao and then lowered his gaze. If Guo Jia were here, Cao Cao would discuss it with him, but now Cao Cao doesn't even have anyone he can discuss with.
Cao Cao pondered for a while, then loosened his hands and pressed them on the table. He took a breath and said, "Come here! Gather the generals!"
