Chapter 11 The North of the Central Plains looks like a mountain
Gongsun Xun did not know that an old friend of his had drowned in the Sui River.
In fact, with the chaos in the Central Plains like that, this news will probably be sealed locally for a long time. Then, when the situation stabilizes one day, people will know that there once was such a great nation through the external exchanges between the locals of Chen State.
Fu, he once did such a thing.
Then, we need to wait until the whole world settles down before literati can record the events and let future generations know.
But back to the present, at the end of March this year, which was the last moment of spring, in the entire situation in the Central Plains, there was only one thing that really concerned Gongsun Xun, and that was the joint petition between Sun Jian and Cao Cao.
The two men expressed their recognition and respect for Liu Bei as the governor of Yuzhou in the memorial sent by the fast horse at Sheyuan Pass. They also took the initiative to say that the title of governor of Yuzhou on the two of them was a temporary measure to fight against Dong's current situation. Now Dong Zhuo
Now that he has been executed, he asks for his removal.
However, Sun Jian also asked that since his position as governor of Yuzhou was invalidated, would his title of General Polu also be invalidated? Moreover, what about his previous position as governor of Changsha? Can he return to Changsha at this time?
The subtext is very simple. After all, he is a hero who made a positive contribution to the fight against Dong. Now that he is so aware of current affairs, he must retain the title of general as a statement, right? And since the governor of Yuzhou has been abolished, the corresponding post of Changsha governor is
His political qualifications for allowing him to go south became even more unquestionable.
Cao Cao also defended himself accordingly in the memorial, but he seemed a lot more cunning and helpless. He only said that he did not stop in his hometown as the governor of Yuzhou, but that he was fighting against Dong later as General Fenwu.
When recruiting soldiers and horses again, most of the people from Yanyu were recruited... Anyway, it was impossible to really abandon the territory. Anyway, he was in an awkward position and couldn't really rebel against Yuan Shao.
This guy was obviously trying to be a rogue, but he was really helpless.
Of course, regardless of Sun Jian's bargaining and Cao Cao's awkward position of being unable to truly deviate from Yuan Shao behind him, in any case, the situation in the Central Plains has suddenly become clearer at this time.
Facts have proved that Gongsun Xun's decision to bet on Cao Sun and Liu for the chaos in the Central Plains that day was not only extremely correct, but the reactions and actions of people like Sun Jian and Cao Cao were faster, more violent, and more unscrupulous than he imagined.
At this point, we can only say that people are really different, as if Yuan Shu is really a "dry bone in the grave" (Kong Rong's evaluation in history was stolen by Cao Cao). Liu Bei will not mention it for the time being.
At least Cao and Sun are really capable, courageous, and decisive... They were originally just vassals of the powerful warlords behind them, and were forced into a military confrontation. However, once they made up their mind to join forces, they immediately had a vague following.
Yuan Shu's confrontational momentum.
Only...
"Only one thing." In the main hall of the General's Mansion, Jia Xu stood up and spoke seriously. "Have you ever thought about it? Sun Wentai is a tiger from the east of the Yangtze River. He has been victorious and defeated for half his life, but he has been indomitable and brave. Cao Mengde has advanced in both civil and military affairs and is well-versed in world affairs.
The future is limitless... If these two people join forces, with Sun Jian leading the troops from the front, and Cao Cao from behind controlling people's hearts and supplying military supplies, and we continue to let it go, will they become bigger in the future and become more powerful than Yuan Shu? Nanyang,
The two counties of Runan have a total population of more than three million. Whether it is local talents, local arsenals, craftsmen, or even agriculture, they are the best in the world and must be guarded against."
Gongsun Xun, who was sitting in the main seat in the hall, slowly shook his head, then stood up again and looked around: "What Wen He said is absolutely right, and I actually understand this truth... But things have to be urgent. The current situation is that, once...
Our army is still resting and dispersed. If there is no autumn harvest in Guanzhong, I am afraid that the people will not be at peace, and I am even more worried that we will not be able to send the elite troops from Guanzhong to Hebei for a decisive battle, so we really cannot move lightly."
Having said this, Wang Xiu, who was sitting first on the left hand side, couldn't help but nod.
"Secondly, no matter from the situation or from a general perspective, Hebei must always be put first in everything. The Central Plains just must not fall into the quagmire."
As soon as this statement came out, Tian Feng and Xi Zhong also made gestures to express their agreement.
"Thirdly, Yuan Shu only knows how to plunder and destroy, but does not know how to appease the people's livelihood. And no matter how bad Sun Wentai is, he is still stronger than the evil spirit Yuan Gongdao, right?" Gongsun Xun came to Jia Xu and suddenly laughed.
Not to mention Cao Cao, who has already started to imitate our farming in the spring this year. Therefore, let Sun Wentai go to Nanyang and Runan, and let Cao Cao go to Chen State and Yingchuan. The local scholars and people can also take a breath. This is to try to get as many people as possible.
The meaning of preserving a bit of vitality... In short, we are now the center and the place where people in the world hope. We cannot only distinguish between ourselves and the enemy in everything. We must have the awareness to take the world as our own responsibility and act from a high position."
"The king's eyes are lofty, and his subordinates are ashamed." Jia Xu quickly bowed his head.
"I'm not talking about you." Gongsun Xun waved his hand and said. "In the final analysis, if Hebei can win, no matter how much these people struggle in the Central Plains, how will it affect the overall situation? Unless they can completely eliminate the barriers and become a family, this will
Only some people can see...but if this is the case, just having a drink and meeting each other to support each other's wives is not enough."
At this moment, everyone burst into laughter.
"Moreover." Amidst the laughter, Gongsun Xun suddenly became serious again. "Although even Kong Wenju knew that Yuan Gongdao was a withered bone in the grave, in Runan and Nanyang, places where the Yuan family has been entrenched for four or five generations.
, there are still some foundations, and the treasury of the two places has not been exhausted yet, I always feel that defeat will not be imminent... Actually, I am curious about your opinions, what do you think the outcome of the Central Plains is?"
"There are too many variables." Tian Yuanhao took his duty. "We have to look at the surrounding situation as well as the people... It is true that Yuan Jiujiu is a greedy and extravagant person, and Sun Wentai is brave and brave. We also know it, but who are Cao Mengde and Liu Xuande?
We have to make a little observation and wonder what will happen to Tao Gongzu and Liu Jingsheng. We are also just dreaming... But in any case, once this sparse is achieved, the Central Plains will be safe, and we should be optimistic about its success."
Everyone around them nodded, but Gongsun Xun wanted to praise Cao Cao, Sun Jian and Liu Bei, and say how great the heroes are in the world, but in the end he didn't say anything... because for him, the excellence of these three people did not need to be expressed in words.
What is more important is that facing these three people, Gongsun Xun unexpectedly lost any sense of fear and curiosity.
On the contrary, now he suddenly has a wonderful sense of control over these three people - he knows how strong these people are, knows that the winner in the Central Plains must be one or more of the three of them, and even knows these
People may go beyond the limitations of the Central Plains to master Jiangdong and Jingxiang, but they are not afraid of them.
Why should we be afraid of them?
If General Wei Gongsun Xun was afraid of Cao, Sun, and Liu, everyone in the world, from Yuan Benchu to Liu Bei himself, would probably not be able to help but laugh out loud.
"Who do you think Tao Qian and Liu Biao are?" After thinking about this, Gongsun Xun naturally asked about two people he was not familiar with, but in fact they would have a significant impact on the situation in the Central Plains and even the general trend of the world.
"Tao and Liu each occupy a large state. They are powerful and must be defended." Tian Feng was still the most daring person in the hall. "But the general doesn't know who they are, so how can we know? We need to see it with our own eyes.
Only if you meet or ask knowledgeable people who have seen these two people with your own eyes will you know."
"And the key is that people's hearts are fickle." The dramatist next to him interjected. "For example, at that time, the king and his subordinates did have a relationship with Liu Biao in the army, but what was the situation at that time? Everyone in the world was still counting on it.
How can a general kill eunuchs and reorganize the government? How could he imagine that in the past, a Northern Army lieutenant suddenly rode into Xiangyang alone and calmly separated a state?"
"In that case, let's go and have a look, or find someone to ask." Xun You, who had always been silent, suddenly suggested. "I heard that Wang Lang and Wang Jingxing, the old friends of the former monarchs and ministers, are now engaged in Weizhou in Xuzhou. Why not just come from
The Chancellor issued a document, recruiting him to come to Chang'an as an official... Firstly, he would keep it for his own use, and secondly, he would ask Tao Qian about his true and false status. Anyway, with Sun Jian and Cao Cao's current attitude, the road is naturally smooth. As for Liu Biao,
Yuan Shu was so careless that the road to the west of Mian River is still open now. All he needs to do is send a wise man who can understand people's hearts to meet Liu Biao in Xiangyang..."
Gongsun Xun nodded slowly, but remained silent for a moment.
"My subordinates, please come down." Jia Xu suddenly stepped forward amidst the hesitation of several military advisors. "My subordinates, please go and see what kind of person Liu Jingsheng is on your behalf."
"Thank you for your hard work, Wen He." Gongsun Xun immediately responded. "But there is no wiser person in the world than Wen He, so I can only rely on you for this matter. By the way, ask me what Liu Xuande who is the farthest away is doing, and then tell me something.
The situation in Nanyang and Runan is as long as I come back safely before the autumn harvest... Do you have any requirements?"
Jia Xu nodded immediately and solemnly made two requests: "Jingxiang Duoluo is old, please write a few private letters for me to introduce me; and then, please do not give me a scepter."
Gongsun Xun did not hesitate and immediately nodded in agreement.
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Just when Gongsun Xun breathed a sigh of relief because of the sudden merger between Sun Wentai and Cao Cao, and decided to continue to wait and see about the Central Plains, little did he know that the situation in Hebei that he cared about most had already caused waves!
In other words, the reason why Gongsun Zan went to court to express Yuan Shao's crimes that day was because Yuan Shao had actually taken action against Gongsun Zan that day - Pingyuan, the largest county in Qingzhou, was divided into two parts by the Yellow River due to its historical management of the Yellow River.
, and what Yuan Shao did at that time was to take advantage of the cold flood season to suddenly send a small number of elite guards to drive away Gongsun Zan's officials south of the Yellow River, and appointed officials sent by the Chariot and Cavalry General's Palace.
Gongsun Zan had no idea at all... He was not a fool, and he had no defense against Yuan Shao, so it was impossible for him to place the main army in the southern part of the plain. If he really did, Yuan Shao would not just take advantage of the spring plowing period to suddenly expel the officials.
, but when it snows in winter, he directly eats Gongsun Zan’s troops.
As a result, there were the quarrels during the spring plowing period, and the battle between the generals of Wei and the generals of chariots and cavalry caused turmoil in the world. Naturally, after the spring plowing, Yuan Benchu crossed the Yellow River in large numbers and took the initiative to attack Gongsun Zan.
However, although Gongsun Bogui had known that Yuan Shao was coming, he was still caught off guard and was at a loss.
There are three reasons:
First, Yuan Shao crossed the river from Cangting, Dongjun, Yanzhou, and then majestically crossed Han Fu's territory, Qinghe State, and then pointed directly at the Bohai Sea and the plains. This move was a big detour, a big side attack, and the scale and breadth of it made it possible for Yuan Shao to cross the river.
The defense arrangement along the river that Gongsun Zan had worked so hard to build from winter to spring suddenly came to nothing;
Secondly, Yuan Shao had too many soldiers and horses. He personally led 40,000 Yanzhou troops (including 20,000 auxiliary troops), claiming to be 50,000, and marched straight out of Dongjun and Qinghe to force Gongsun Zan. On the other side, there were also soldiers and horses from the five counties of Qingzhou.
Arrangement along the Yellow River, in Le'an, the plain area is eyeing the enemy, ready to cross the river at any time to form a two-sided attack with Yuan Shao;
Finally, Yuan Shao came from Qinghe. Gongsun Zan could not help but worry that Han Fu had surrendered to Yuan Shao. If this was the case, there might be troops crossing the Zhang River in the north to attack his back at any time.
As a result, Gongsun Bogui had 20,000 troops, including four to five thousand cavalry, but he had to be trapped in the corner of Pingyuan County in Pingyuan State, so that he could barely maintain the Yellow River defense line and also face Yuan Shao's army in Qinghe to the west...
…The situation can be said to be extremely bad from the beginning.
It is worth mentioning that the strategy that gave Yuan Shao the advantage in one move, including the previous plan to contact Yuan Shu, was actually all the work of Chen Gong of Dongjun... In fact, Yuan Benchu was so surprised that he had already appointed him
Chen Gongtai is the long history of the general's palace of chariots and cavalry, the so-called "general" shogunate.
The situation was getting worse and worse, but what is interesting is that at the end of March, the war suddenly broke out, but it happened at the Jieqiao in the west of Qinghe County, and the people fighting turned out to be Han Fu and Yuan Shao.
It turned out that Yuan Shao entered Qinghe without any permission from Han Fu. Once he occupied a large country in Qinghe, he immediately expelled Yao Gong, the Prime Minister of Qinghe, and appointed cavalrymen from local noble families in the name of being unable to handle food.
Captain Cui Yan was temporarily in charge of state affairs. Not only that, he also immediately recruited a large number of local talents. Cui Zhong, Cui Juye of the Cui family in Qinghe, and Ji Yong, who was born in a powerful family, were all selected as generals... Anyway, there was no return.
I mean to go back.
Now, no matter how stupid Han Fu is, he understands that it is not only the Gongsun brothers who want to annex his Jizhou, Yuan Shao has also made up his mind to do so, and Yuan Shao has already bitten the doorstep, and he is the most dangerous one!
The clay figurines still have a certain amount of fire. How could Han Fu have failed Yuan Shao since he took office? Now he is suffering from it.
So, under the advice of Liu Hui, Geng Wu, Min Chun and other loyal subordinates, the Jizhou shepherd finally decided to give it a try! He first sent an envoy to Yuan Shao's men, trying to recall Zhang Jia, Gao Lan and other old Jizhou troops, and then
They also gathered troops from Wei and Anping to the boundary bridge, and sent people to contact Gongsun Zan in an attempt to attack from both sides.
However, I don't know whether it was because Yuan Shao was so good at predicting things, or because Han Fu's side was already full of holes, and Jizhou had just gathered troops, but over there Yuan Benchu suddenly sent Wen Chou, Li Jin, Yu Jin and other appropriate generals to counterattack.
Crossing the boundary bridge, they raided Han Fu's army... The timing and calculation of the troops were precise, perfect!
The sneak attack failed and was counterattacked, and Han Jizhou suffered a complete defeat.
And now, in Pingyuan City, north of the Yellow River, less than twenty miles away from the border of Qinghe River, Gongsun Bogui was finally forced by the situation to a point where he had to make a choice.
————I am the dividing line with great advantages————
"At the end of the Han Dynasty, when Yuan Shaoping was young, he entered the Qinghe River. He led Gongsun Zan on his left and defeated Han Fu on his right. His reputation was greatly enhanced. Shaonai proudly looked around and said: 'Gongsun has worked hard for ten years to manage the north, and I will have one autumn and one spring.
"Well, what's the matter?" Chen Gong stood aside and said to him sternly: "The Yuan family has worked hard for five generations. Starting from Shao Gong (Yuan An), every one has been a three-gong for a hundred years, and the general Wei has been leveled for ten years. What's the matter?" Shao was shocked and sweated.
, covered his face and retreated, and the people in the hall were silent for a long time." - "Shishuo Xinyu", "Gui Zhen" chapter
ps: I was wrong. I didn’t ask for leave, but I just wanted to have fun during the holiday. I didn’t have time to update. Please come and spray it during the eight-hour limit tomorrow!
