After successfully occupying Jizhou, the losses of the Xiliang army were not big, but they consumed a lot of grain and grass supplies transported back and forth. Compared with Jizhou being captured so easily, this loss was nothing. Jizhou was defeated too quickly.
, so that before Yuan Shao had time to consume more, what he gained far outweighed his losses.
After Jizhou was pacified, Jia Rong did not take any further measures to take Jizhou into his hands, which meant he had more chances of winning. Jizhou developed very quickly due to its geographical location and heritage. Moreover, there were many merchant families in Jizhou who were willing to join Jia Rong.
There are also many scholars, especially under the leadership of Xu You, the Zhen family and other big families in Xindu City began to move closer to the Xiliang army. At this time, they had no choice. Yuan Shao was dead, and the trees fell and the hozens scattered.
Even if I remember his family, I can only keep that memory in the deepest part of my heart, and cooperate with the Xiliang Army in order to continue living.
The Zhen family started out as a businessman, so they naturally didn't pay much attention to the practices of other aristocratic families. Moreover, the Zhen family had many contacts with Chang'an before and benefited a lot. After the Xiliang army occupied Jizhou, they did not engage in militancy as reported by Yuan Shao.
, exploiting aristocratic families and businessmen, the Zhen family accepted all this in their hearts and recognized the dominance of the Xiliang Army.
However, the status of the Xiliang Army in the entire world is becoming more and more important. As a big family in Jizhou, the Zhen family plays a vital role in the Xiliang Army's better rule of Jizhou. It is far more important than Xu You. When Yuan Shao was there,
Xu You relied on flattery to continuously gain Yuan Shao's trust, while the Zhen family relied on their own efforts to become one of the giants in Jizhou.
Naturally, there are many contacts with other businessmen, and they also have family businesses in other states and counties in the Central Plains, which is no small matter.
The news that the Xiliang Army occupied Jizhou spread throughout the world in January. People all over the world seemed to be used to some of the big tricks often used by the Xiliang Army, and were not too surprised. From the Xiliang Army's campaign to the present,
There were very few defeats, and this was obvious to all. Even the elite Cao army had lost important places like Luoyang. What shocked the world was that the navy of the Xiliang army was the main force in the attack on Jizhou this time.
, as if they were the ones who made a surprise attack from the ocean, leaving Yuan Shao unprepared, all his letters were lost, the 80,000-strong army lost their food and grass, and suffered a huge defeat. The Xiliang navy began to enter the world's attention, no matter how good the combat effectiveness of this navy was,
His glorious record cannot be erased.
Outside Jiangling City, Cao Cao was in a bad mood after hearing the news. Without him, he sent 100,000 troops. The campaign had been going on for several months, and all he got was the land of Nanyang County. Jiangling was a hard bone that he couldn't chew no matter how hard he tried.
, Liu Bei and Liu Pan were determined to defend the city, and with sufficient food and grass in the city, they could sustain the siege for another three months. As Liu Bei's chief adviser, Zhuge Liang played a vital role in this battle.
, Although Zhuge Liang seemed to be farming when he was in Longzhong, in fact, he knew all the big news in the world, and the Xiliang army's attack on the city and defense was the top priority. Those endless means were used by Zhuge Liang.
After thinking about it, the power became even greater. Cao Cao suffered a lot for this. Successive attacks on the city had no effect at all. The Jingzhou Army attached great importance to the defense of the city gate and the security of the city, and the hidden elements in the city were of no use.
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"My lord, now the Xiliang army has occupied Jizhou, the military front is in full swing, and Zhao Yun is eyeing Luoyang. If the Xiliang army takes advantage of this to attack the Central Plains," Xun Yu said in a low tone.
Not only him, anyone with some brains can think of this. How could Cao Cao not know that he only raised 100,000 troops and spent countless grain and supplies to capture Nanyang County. Cao Cao was really unwilling to accept it. After capturing Jiangling
, Cao Cao has enough confidence to pacify the entire Jingzhou within three months. If he captures Jingzhou, he will have a greater chance of winning against the Xiliang army.
Jiangling was the last fig leaf for Xiangyang. Without such an important place as Jiangling, not to mention Jingzhou's army, even the daily expenses of the army would be difficult for Liu Biao to pay.
Liu Biao was not completely dazzled by these two charming words of "Sheng". Under the advice of his advisers, and after understanding the importance of Jiangling, he sent reinforcements one after another. However, his own cavalry was not as good as others, and was repeatedly broken through by Cao's army, resulting in losses.
It was quite heavy, and one after another, a lot of food and supplies were consumed, but supporting Jiangling was an empty talk. Liu Biao couldn't bear such losses, so he stood still and waited for Cao's army to run out of food. The food and grass in Jiangling City were carefully calculated by his counselors.
down, enough to last another three months.
"No, when we attack Jingzhou, our soldiers died on the battlefield, and countless materials were consumed. How can we give up halfway? We will never give up until Jingzhou is pacified." Cao Cao said firmly. The more at such a time, the more the general will behave.
Be firm and cannot shake the morale of the army.
"My lord, the general's city is tall and the defenders are cunning. If we attack from the front, we won't be able to capture it until March." Xi Zhicai analyzed briefly.
Cao Cao nodded and said, "That's right. The Yu family in the city has sent people to the army."
Xi Zhicai and other counselors were overjoyed when they heard this. As long as there was support in the city, it would not be difficult to capture Jiangling with Cao's elite troops after opening the city gate.
"Lord, if this is the case, we can go down to Jiangling." Xi Zhicai couldn't hide his joy in his tone.
"Well, I'll leave this matter to you. Make sure not to let the defenders in the city notice it." Cao Cao warned.
The Yu family in Jiangling City is also an old family in Jingzhou. After Liu Biao ruled Jingzhou, he promoted the Cai family and the Kuai family. Other aristocratic families were more or less suppressed. The Yu family was the first to bear the brunt. At the beginning, Liu Biao was not
Not very convinced, after becoming the shepherd of Jingzhou, the first thing Liu Biao suppressed was the Jiangling Yu family and other well-established families in Jingzhou.
Relying on the foundation of the Yu family, they managed to persevere. However, after a few years, the family was not as prosperous as before. It was only after they came in to obtain commodity transactions with Chang'an through special channels that the Yu family gradually established a foothold in Jingzhou.
However, he hated Liu Biao in his heart. Cao Cao raised a hundred thousand troops to attack Jingzhou with great momentum. The head of the Yu family was also an old fox. If he had gone to seek refuge with Cao Cao before, he would definitely not have received much attention. But after Cao Cao was frustrated, he went to seek refuge with him.
The more benefits you get.
Facts have proved that the vision of the head of the Yu family is correct, and Xi Zhicai promised many benefits to the Yu family, provided that the city gate can be opened unnoticed and Cao Jun can enter the city.
After the head of the Yu family got the exact news, he began to make secret moves. As a family with great foundation, the Yu family has great influence in the city. However, in the past, it was suppressed by Liu Biao and did not dare to make any changes. Now it has Cao Cao's permission.
Xu Nuo, full of fighting spirit, brought together the heads of the old aristocratic families who had known each other in the past to secretly discuss countermeasures.
The people who can be invited by Patriarch Yu are all trustworthy people. After living for most of his life, Patriarch Yu thinks that he has a good ability to judge people.
"Everyone, everyone in the world knows that Duke Cao is famous, but after Liu Biao, the herdsman of Jingzhou, became emperor, he did not think about progress, built palaces, and was extravagant and wasteful. Jingzhou is getting worse and worse. I believe everyone present knows that I have decided to surrender to Cao's army outside the city.
If you have the same ambition, you can stay. If you don't want to, I will not force you to leave now." The head of the Yu family glanced at the people in the room from the top position and said slowly, at this moment, it seems that
It has returned to the time when the Yu family had a decisive position in Jingzhou. With just one word, the entire Jiangling City would tremble.
"Master Yu, I have known you for decades. Don't worry about what you have chosen." Family Master Zhao hurriedly expressed his determination. From the look of Master Yu who was determined to win, if he didn't agree to today's matter, he would easily walk out.
, I’m afraid it’s not that simple.
The head of the Zhao family was the first to express his position, which stopped everyone in the room from discussing.
Patriarch Yu nodded with a smile and said: "Thanks to Patriarch Zhao, after Cao Jun entered the city, he promised many benefits. The Yu family will never eat alone. When the time comes, everyone can enjoy it together. Wouldn't it be fun."
"Okay, we will follow the head of the Yu family, Liu Bei and Liu Pan. I have long disliked them." The person who spoke was the head of the Li family. He was only in his thirties and had a bold personality. The interactions between the heads of the family in the house
He has suffered a lot, and he is also a shrewd person. After the words of the head of the Yu family, he also realized that something was wrong.
When the Jingzhou army was defending the city, it was inevitable that they would conflict with the aristocratic families in the city, and Liu Pan's strategy was the main source of conflict. Cao's army was powerful, and everyone knew that Liu Pan wanted to mobilize the private soldiers of the aristocratic families in the city.
To defend the city, in this way, not only the problem of troops can be solved, but also the problem of food and fodder for these soldiers. The family's background is not as simple as it seems on the surface. It can still be easily done by paying for the food and fodder of some soldiers, and Liu
Pan Ye believed that he had not touched the bottom line of the family, and Yi Ji and Liu Bei had no objection to this.
Such a decision, to a certain extent, naturally conflicts with the interests of aristocratic families. Some people will not allow their own interests to be damaged in the slightest, especially the aristocratic families in Jiangling City who were suppressed by Liu Biao.
"Okay, I will follow the Yu family leader, but after Cao Jun enters the city, don't forget everyone."
Seeing that the emotions of everyone in the room were completely aroused, the head of the Yu family showed a smile. This power was mobilized by himself. With this, Cao Cao's reward will be higher, and the possibility of dedicating Jiangling will be higher.
Bigger, in order to further the family's business, it is still worth taking risks. Instead of being exploited by Liu Biao, it is better to make timely decisions.
