Since receiving this imperial edict, Guo Da has been unable to sleep at night. He understands another layer of meaning in the imperial edict. After joining the Han court, he was only named an inconspicuous general, but the general of Zhonglang was different.
In today's war period, the Zhonglang generals recognized by the Han court still have certain real power.
"General, please see me!"
Guo Da nodded and said: "Let him in!" Since taking possession of Yingchuan County in Runan, the Yellow Turbans' strength has greatly increased. Although the people under their rule still live in hardship, it is much better than living in exile, and Guo Da is also
He likes his soldiers to call him general. Such a title makes him feel extremely comfortable. It is not easy to go from a yellow turban rebel who everyone shouts and beat to the general of the Han Dynasty today. I am afraid only he can know the hardships involved. Guo
Da Neng has been able to dominate the Han Dynasty for many years, and his own strength cannot be underestimated.
"Sir, you came here late at night and don't know why?"
Yu Shan cupped his hands and said, "I'm here for what is in the general's heart!"
"Oh, let's take a look."
Yu Dan paused for a moment and said slowly: "The general has been able to rule the land throughout his life as a soldier. As the saying goes, it is not right in name. Cao's army is elite. At this time, it has occupied the land of Qingzhou, and its strength has increased again. Looking at our army,
There are only two counties in Yuzhou, and the people under their rule are suffering. Even if Cao Cao does not raise an army to invade, I am afraid that our army will not be able to last long. Now the general is a Han official. If he disobeys the imperial order and changes the order overnight, I am afraid that it will cause the world to rebuke him."
"What nonsense! What do the people of the world mean? The Yellow Turbans are just rebels that everyone shouts to beat, and now they are also the Han army, huh." Guo Da said angrily, no matter who has worked hard for others to deny the results, it will not be good.
Moodful.
"General, calm down and listen to what I have to say!" Yu Shan continued: "The generals in our army have been at war with the Han army for many years, and both sides have suffered greatly. But if the general surrenders to the Han court, he will no longer worry about his future life.
, Cao Cao is a man of great talent and strategy, and the general is also a strong general on the battlefield. He can also be reused under his command, and the generals in the army can also have a legitimate title and become generals of the Han army. Some generals will strongly oppose it, but
In the future, they will also understand the profound meaning of the general's actions, and they will definitely be grateful to the general."
Guo Da had a look of deep thought on his face. Although what Yu Shan said before was not pleasant to listen to, if you think about it carefully, it still makes sense. Who doesn't want to think about what happens after his death? Guo Da, the one who joined the imperial court, did not want the descendants of future generations to be able to live without him.
Carrying the reputation of being a traitor and traitor.
"My lord, just imagine, with the land of two counties, is it safe to fight against Cao's army?" Yu Shan asked.
Guo Da shook his head feebly. The soldiers' combat effectiveness was not as good as the other's, and the general's combat ability was inferior to Cao's army. Otherwise, Guo Da would not have been chased by Cao Cao and Yuan Shao from Qingzhou and other places to Yuzhou.
"The envoy who came from the court made it clear that he would confer the title of General Zhonglang." Yu Dan changed his tone and said: "If the general does not want to surrender to Cao's army, he can only defend the city and take his time. Cao Cao captured Yuan Shao's Qingzhou and used Yuan Shao's
Character, the two sides will definitely have a fight to the death. After Cao's army has been fighting continuously, there will be insufficient food and grass, and the two sides will inevitably have a stalemate. At that time, the general can also lead his men who are good at fighting and fight everywhere. It is not a bad idea. Think of General Jia Rong, who was in the past
They are just a small soldier under Dong Zhuo's account."
Guo Da said slowly: "This matter is of great importance. Let me think about it for a few days and entertain the angels of the imperial court."
"No!" Yu Shan said goodbye and left.
When he walked out of Guo Da's mansion, Yu Dan didn't look very good. He pointed out two paths for Guo Da. The first was to join Cao Cao and live the rest of his life peacefully without having to be wary of enemies from all directions at all times.
, live the rest of his life in peace, and the second one is to conquer the world. Obviously Guo Da is a little moved by the first one. No matter what, he and Guo Da are masters and servants, and he doesn’t want Guo Da to suffer bad consequences in the end.
In the end, no matter what Guo Da chooses, he will never abandon him. A soldier will die for his confidant. Yu Shan thinks that his talent is not high and his strategies have many omissions. Being able to shoulder heavy responsibilities in the army is entirely due to Guo Da's trust.
Guo Da finally chose to join Cao Cao. Years of fighting made him a little tired of this kind of life. When Yu Shan learned about Guo Da's choice, he did not show much surprise, as if everything was expected, and his expression was carefree and joyless.
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Guo Da's decision caused a lot of controversy among the top leaders of the Yellow Turban Army. Since Guo Da led the Yellow Turban Army, it can be said to be invincible. Now he has two counties in Yuzhou, and he has enough strength to compete with Cao Cao and occupy the entire Yuzhou.
It's not difficult. Why did they surrender to Cao Cao? They really couldn't figure it out. In troubled times, having soldiers in hand is the greatest asset. What can a powerful family do? After breaking the city, they can't just let the mercenaries eat their flesh.
"It has been nearly ten years since the Yellow Turbans raised their armies. What have you gained? Seeing countless relatives, Paoze, fall one by one, fleeing in panic under the pursuit of the Han army, and then developing again. Such resistance completely goes against the principles of Daoism.
The good and wise teacher wanted to build a country where the people could live and work in peace and contentment, and where the people would no longer be oppressed. Looking back at what we have done, whenever we go to a place, we continue to plunder and then suffer.
The suffering people joined the Yellow Turbans again, causing the Yellow Turbans' strength to grow again, followed by endless fighting. You must be a little tired of this kind of life, right?" Guo Da said in a low voice.
Guo Da has a prestige among the Yellow Turbans that is difficult for ordinary people to match. The Yellow Turbans in Montenegro support hundreds of thousands of troops, which can be said to be powerful. However, compared with Guo Da's achievements, they are nothing compared to the big witches. Zongheng Qingyou Jiyan Yuyang, Zhang Yan
We can only lead a group of Yellow Turban coalition troops to station in Black Mountain and attack Yuan Shao when he is unprepared.
All the Yellow Turban generals in the tent were silent. Although Guo Da's words severely damaged the morale of the Yellow Turban Army, they were telling the truth. From an ordinary commoner to this step, for what reason? In the final analysis, he just wanted to make a good life.
If they could get all this without war, they would never take up swords and guns to fight against the elite Han army. The people are simple. As long as they can live by tightening their belts and having enough to eat, they would never put their heads on the line.
They put it on their belts to rebel, and they followed the Great Master out of helplessness. There was no food at home, and they watched their relatives starve to death one after another. Their decision was, to a certain extent, the ruler who forced them to this point.
"After you all go back, think about it carefully and make a decision before we discuss it. If anyone is unwilling to surrender to the Han court, I, Guo Da, will never force you, but you can't force the soldiers under my command. Brothers, I don't want to fight.
In the end, swords and guns were exchanged." After Guo Da finished speaking, he stood up and left the tent.
Zhang Han followed Guo Da to the prefect's mansion on a single road, and couldn't help but ask: "Could it be that my lord has decided to surrender to Cao Cao?"
Yu Shan glared at Zhang Han and said: "Among the princes in the world, there are seven major forces: Jia Rong of Xiliang Army, Cao Cao Army, Liu Biao of Jingzhou, Liu Yan of Yizhou, Yuan Shu of Yangzhou, Yuan Shao of Jizhou, and Tao Qian of Xuzhou. These seven
The big force is the strongest among the princes today, and the rest are not of concern. The Xiliang army is powerful, and its bravery is famous all over the world. It defeated Xianbei and conquered the Xiongnu. Which battle is not exciting? Cao Cao of Yanzhou had a reputation in his early years, and he assassinated alone.
Dong Zhuo issued a proclamation, crusaded against Dong Zhuo, and achieved great success. Now he owns Qingzhou, Yanzhou and half of Xuzhou. He is very powerful. Yuan Shao of Jizhou is the fourth generation and three princes. The disciples of the Yuan family are all over the world. Yuan Shao is also a virtuous corporal, and his subordinates are good at fighting.
There are countless people who are good at planning. Gongsun Zan of Youzhou has repeatedly defeated him and is one of the strongest armies. Liu Biao of Jingzhou is not enterprising enough. Yuan Shu of Yangzhou only knows how to conquer violently. Liu Yan of Yizhou has been hiding in Yizhou.
We have plenty of food but no ambition, so among the seven major forces, only Yuan Shao, Cao Cao, and Jia Rong are the strongest."
After listening to Yu Shan's analysis, Guo Daodao said: "Mr. Yu's words are reasonable, but the emperor is in Yanzhou, and Cao Cao is thirsty for talents. If you submit, you can also be useful. Chang'an Jiarong is too far away from here, and I
The army has no contact with him, so he may disdain to accept the Yellow Turban. Although he has a virtuous reputation among the people, he will not be considered."
Zhang Han was surprised: "My lord has decided to submit to Cao Cao?"
Guo Dadao: "I haven't thought about it yet!" In fact, he prefers Cao Cao in his heart, otherwise he would not have said such words in the previous big tent. Cao Cao has the emperor in his hands, and it seems more justifiable to surrender to him. Moreover, Cao Cao has the emperor in his hands.
The elite troops are unstoppable. Guo Da has never fought against the Xiliang army, but he thinks that Cao's army is definitely not much weaker than the world-famous Xiliang army.
"My lord, although Chang'an Jiarong is relatively far away from here, I have a way to get in touch with them." Zhang Han said slowly.
Guo Da was shocked, but he calmed down after thinking about the previous decision in the big tent. Now the Yellow Turban's choice is which force to join, and it is not a matter of investigating who the generals under his command have contacts with. "You tell me."
"My lord, military advisor, be careful that the walls have ears." Zhang Han said cautiously, half of the land in Yuzhou belongs to Cao Cao, and there may be Cao Cao's spies in the current army.
The three of them returned to Guo Da's camp. The soldiers guarding this place were the soldiers who had followed Guo Da for many years and were trustworthy.
Zhang Han said: "My lord, have you ever heard of Xianlian Pavilion?"
"Xianlian Pavilion must have a great relationship with the Xiliang Army, otherwise it would not have set up its headquarters in Jincheng first, and then followed Jia Rong to Chang'an. As long as we discuss it with the people in Xianlian Pavilion, we will definitely be able to establish an alliance with the Xiliang Army
Get in touch.”
Guo Da thought for a long time and said: "General Zhang, leave this matter to you, don't let any news leak." Zhang Han's words made his original decision to seek refuge with Cao Cao ripple again. Although Cao Cao was powerful,
But it is not as numerous as the Xiliang Army, and Jia Rong's strategy of governing the people is very similar to the original intention of the Great Xian Liangshi's uprising. If he joins the Xiliang Army, his generals will not have much resistance, which makes Guo even more worried.
What matters most is that Jia Rong was born a commoner and has similarities with him.
