In the city of Liang Dynasty, senior officials of the Yuan army gathered together. Although Gongsun released a large number of captured civil servants and officers, making the place overcrowded, the atmosphere was even worse than after returning from defeat a few days ago.
"This is what happened." Beside Yuan Shao in the hall, Xin Ping held a file with a gloomy face, presiding over the military meeting on behalf of Feng Ji, who was still in Anping. "In this time of crisis, we have three things to do.
The matter had to be dealt with... One was that the White Horse Thieves sent troops to two wings, and they actually wanted to wrap up the entire Wei County and swallow us up together; the other was that Ju Yi suddenly repeated himself and occupied Ye City; the last one was an extension of the two previous ones.
What happened, our army was newly defeated, and people were depressed, so how could we regroup? And if we didn’t regroup, how could we deal with the first two things?"
"It is said that the strong wind knows the strong grass, and the loyal ministers are seen in times of crisis. Let's talk about it!" The cavalry general Yuan Shao was neatly and gorgeously dressed, looking quite energetic, but for some reason he slightly raised his forehead. At this time, when Xin Pingfu said something
After that, the person simply urged him, as if he was impatient.
It is said that the words "The strong wind knows the strong grass" were spoken by Emperor Guangwu Liu Xiu, the ancestor of the Han Dynasty. They were his words of praise for the hero Wang Ba. At that time, Liu Xiu was ostracized after the Battle of Kunyang and went north to Hebei alone, with Yingchuan by his side.
The old generals left one after another. Deng Yu, Feng Yi and others either set off in advance to explore the way, or they had not yet followed. Liu Xiu looked around, and his side was extremely desolate. Only Wang Ba was recuperating at home. At this time
Instead, he abandoned his family and his father and came to follow him alone. Guangwu was moved and said these words to the latter.
Later, as a jailer, Wang Ba was ranked among the founding heroes of the Later Han Dynasty. According to the public opinion, he just relied on his "sincerity to serve the Lord and loyalty to the Lord".
As for Yuan Shao's use of this allusion at this time, one is to compare himself to his prowess and not lose his ambition, to remind everyone that he still has capital and strength, and to remind everyone that there is still a long way to go in the future, and he may not be able to make a comeback; the other is to encourage everyone, at this time
This is the time when he is most in danger, and he will never forget it as a person who keeps his integrity. Of course, there is also a layer of warning, so there is no need to say more... In short, this allusion is extremely useful at this time.
appropriate.
And sure enough, as soon as these words came out, everyone in the originally dull lobby stopped talking, and the first few people even hesitated for a moment before preparing to leave.
"Everything has its own sequence, every action has its weight." At this moment, a man sitting in the corner in front of the hall, outside the queue, suddenly answered directly. "These three things have cause and effect and weight, and the order cannot be messed up.
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Everyone looked around and saw that it was Xu You.
"Ziyuan might as well speak frankly." Yuan Shao closed his eyes and raised his forehead, speaking directly... He didn't need to look to hear the voice of this 'running friend' who had been with him for sixteen years.
"The first thing is Gongsun Wenqi's massive outflanking move. We actually have no way to deal with it at this time. This is because the officers and soldiers are all frightened, the military morale is depressed, morale is low, and there is no way to send troops; and it is
If you want to send troops to deal with it, you can't avoid Yecheng behind you as the foundation for a turnaround!" Xu You didn't go out or get up, but just said to himself. "So, this matter is really a last resort, so I can only leave it behind...
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"What about the latter two?" Xin Pi, who was standing not far from Xu You, suddenly turned around and asked after receiving a signal from his brother. "I dare to ask Brother Ziyuan, who comes first and who comes last?"
"The last two things are actually a dead end that is entangled with each other." Xu You glanced at Xin Pi coldly and continued. "If you want to deal with Ju Yi and recapture Ye City, whether it is war or intimidation, you must boost morale.
Just send a large army to accompany them! However, let alone the demoralization of our army due to the current defeat, let me just say one thing. Most of the officers in the army and the family members of the chariot general and the shogunate have been living in Yecheng for a long time. After the Poison Rebellion,
Although it was once moved to the Liang period, only one of Yuan Cheqi's family members stayed, and the rest were returned... In other words, Ju Yi not only occupied the strong city, but also held hostages. General Cheqi's own family was intact, but he forced his subordinates to ignore it
When the family gains and loses and seizes the city, doesn’t it mean that all the generals in the army are forced to follow Ju Yi’s example and find their own way out?”
The hall was deserted, Yuan Shao held his forehead and remained silent, while the rest of the civil and military officials had their own thoughts.
Xu You continued to speak rudely in the corner: "As for not taking Ye City, it is even more ridiculous... Ye City is the largest city in Hebei, the capital of Wei County, and the seat of Jizhou's state government. If we don't have Ye City in our hands, what's the point?
Stand firm and counterattack? Not to mention that at this time, tens of thousands of defeated soldiers are gathered here, surrounded by Yecheng and Handan, unable to advance or retreat. If Yecheng is not taken back, will the entire army die in this Liangqi city? Regardless of these
, the third major thing that Xin Zhongzhi just mentioned is to restore morale and prepare the military morale... How to prepare and how to recover? At the very least, the generals and subordinates can see their families and prepare with peace of mind, and the disabled soldiers can return.
Is it possible to recover properly after rural rotation?!"
"If Xu Ziyuan and you speak like this, isn't there only one way to go?" Guo Tu asked sternly. "You want my lord to bow to a sinner whose entire family was exiled in the past, a rebellious warrior with no loyalty at all?
Are you really going to grant him the title of Marquis of Pingyuan, Prime Minister of Pingyuan, and General of Zhendong?"
"In troubled times, etiquette breaks down..." Yuan Shao was silent for a moment, then suddenly closed his eyes and spoke. "Han Xin still had the humiliation of his crotch, so how could I not bear it? And Ju Yi also had his own version of this matter. That day
I promised him the position of Marquis, but before he could succeed, Gongsun suddenly arrived, and then we hurriedly fought, leading to a complete defeat. His worry that I would not be able to fulfill the contract after the defeat was probably true. Moreover, I am afraid that there were too many soldiers killed and injured, and he was restrained in the rout.
Because of the constant plundering, I decided not to stop doing anything and simply merged with Xue Fang's troops and captured Ye City to threaten me... Actually, if it really doesn't work, why not allow him to do it for a while?"
Guo Tu chatted and retreated, but the civil and military officials in the hall felt relieved.
"No!" At this moment, Xu You raised his voice to object again, but he still did not come out and just spoke from behind everyone. "I cannot agree to Ju Yi under any circumstances... First, Ju Yi is a martial artist, ignorant and fearless.
, but the plain connects Qingzhou and Jizhou, with a population of one million. It is the most important town on the east side of our army. He really captured it temporarily with his soldiers. How can he easily recapture it in the future? Secondly, our army was severely defeated.
, the world is paying attention, and there are selfish interests inside and outside. Once you show weakness at this time, it will be difficult to control people's hearts... And if this doesn't work, then I will just ask Yuan Cheqi again, okay?"
"You ask!" Yuan Shao still closed his eyes and held his forehead.
"If a robber like Ju Yi can get General Zhendong, Prime Minister Pingyuan, and Pingyuan Marquis..." Xu You sneered in the corner. "How dare you ask Yuan Cheqi? Li Tuizhi fought diligently and had better armor.
Sheng, and his family's power is spread all over Jiyin and Shanyang. His brother Li Qian even killed his eldest son for you Yuan Cheqi. In the current situation, do you have to give Li Tuizhi the title of General Zhennan?
Would it be enough to reassure his brother Li Qian that he would be appointed as the governor of Jiyin and the governor of Qingzhou? And then give his brother Li Qian three appointments to show his efforts? But if this is the case, Captain Cheng Wu should also have a Cangting marquis, right? The rear is responsible for deployment
General Cheng Yu, who is responsible for the military rations, should also have a prefect of Dongjun to join him, right?"
Yuan Shao opened his eyes slightly, Li Jin and Cheng Wu even hesitated to speak.
"There is also Ju Gongyu!" Before Yuan Shao and Li Jin could react, Xu You spoke sternly again. "Compared to our territory south of the Yellow River, which is now defeated in one battle, Hebei is the first to bear the brunt and is extremely critical... This
At that time, if you agree to the request of a person like Ju Yi, I dare to ask where will General Ju, whose own son is about to die and who still worked hard to support your retreat for Yuan Cheqi in that day's war, be put? How can he deal with being killed within a year?
The soldiers and people of Yecheng who have been plundered twice? It is easy for Yuan Cheqi to agree to Ju Yi, but by doing so, isn't he afraid that the people in the army will be dissatisfied?!"
Yuan Shao closed his eyes again.
"Xu Ziyuan." Xin Ping finally spoke directly to Xu You. "It's easy to criticize as you do, because no one is at fault in a defeat... But is this a difficult time? You have to go.
When doing things, you have to make choices, right?! It’s true as you said, are we just waiting to die in Liangqicheng?!"
Xu You sneered, but had no intention of defending Xin Ping. However, Guo Tu, Xin Pi and others took the opportunity to start loudly discussing whether to make peace with Ju Yi... However, as the powerful generals of the Yanzhou faction remained silent
, Jushu, the leader of the Hebei faction, said nothing, but their discussions always seemed to be scratching the surface, and it was difficult to make a decision at all.
"Ziyuan!" I don't know how long it took, but Yuan Shao suddenly opened his eyes and released his hand on his forehead. Immediately, the hall became silent.
However, it may be that the quarrel had not stopped when this call was made, and Xu You did not hear it, so he did not respond to the greeting.
Yuan Shao was startled for a moment, then he simply stood up and walked forward slowly amidst the solemnity of the civil and military officials in the hall. He came directly to the corner in front of the hall, but he actually bowed to Xu You and said, "Ziyuan, what did you say?"
Of course... Ju Yi's domineering and rebellious behavior as a warrior is not worth mentioning, but at this time we cannot ignore the people's hearts... Yuan Tu has not returned yet, and Gongtai died in the battle again. Please tell me, really there is no
Is there a solution?"
Xu You sat in the corner, rolled up his sleeves and turned sideways to look at the short-haired man in front of him who was saluting him. He remained silent for a long time, but Yuan Shao actually kept bending over with his hands raised.
There was silence in the hall.
"Benchu shouldn't have worshiped me." After an unknown amount of time, Xu Youfang took a long breath, and then his tone trembled slightly. "There are only three people who can solve this matter for Benchu. I just said...
…Those are Ju Shou, Li Jin and Cheng Wu.”
Yuan Shao did not straighten his back, but he was slightly startled, raised his head, and became slightly awakened.
"At this time, we are newly defeated. Only Jugong and this local man can appease the people of Yecheng, but Li Tuizhi has special soldiers and horses... His core tribe are all affiliated with the clan and are his people. At this time
Although the defeat has caused some damage, as long as they are not forced to face the sudden cavalry in the north, they can rarely fight again immediately." Xu You sat there and explained hastily. "As for Captain Cheng Wu, his father Cheng Zhongde is the
The people of Dong'a are so popular that Xue Fang's subordinates will definitely be shaken when they see Cheng Wu. Therefore, Benchu should go to pay homage to these three people now and ask Duke Ju to go to Yecheng with the seals of General Zhendong and Marquis Pingyuan.
Pretend to promise Ju Yi, and let him take the opportunity to take over Yecheng, and then lead the troops to follow and attack; then let Li Tuizhi set up an ambush on the road east of Yecheng; then let Captain Cheng Wu accompany him, and wait for the war to recruit Ju Yi's troops
The Xue Fang Department that has just been annexed by China... attack from the front and the back, and if the three of us work together, we will definitely succeed!"
Yuan Shao did not hesitate, turned around and bowed to the nearest Cheng Wu. Cheng Wu turned pale with fright and saluted directly on the ground. As for Li Jin and Ju Shou, they each sighed and glanced at the man sitting in the corner.
Xu You, however, hurriedly bowed down before Yuan Shao could.
The great discussion in the hall ended here, not to mention that Yuan Shao, who saw a glimmer of hope, did not hesitate and took action immediately. It is only said that that night, as the chief secretary of the Chariot and Cavalry General's Mansion, Guo Tu, who had great power in the army,
Alone, carrying a pot of turbid wine, he came to see Xin Ping, the actual manager of the Liang period city.
Of course, after the defeat, there was chaos inside and outside Liang Qi City... Although this place had many preparations and stores as the former base camp of Yuan's army, the placement of injured and defeated troops, the restoration of establishment and organization were all troublesome. Not to mention Gongsun's army at this time.
The outflanking from left and right, and Ju Yi's chaos in Yecheng were all done openly and could not be concealed at all, so that the panic in the city became more and more obvious.
Therefore, Xin Ping was busy until midnight before returning to his residence in the city, exhausted.
However, Guo Tu seemed to know that this was the only time he could see Xin Ping in private, so he kept calm. He drank up a pot of turbid wine and four bowls of rotten meat noodles for two meals, leaving Xin Ping sitting next to him.
Pi was somewhat uneasy.
"Is there something going on here, Gongze?" Xin Ping saw Guo Tu, but he just didn't take it seriously. He went to wash his hands first, then slowly ate a bowl of rotten meat noodles, and sorted them again.
After being clean, he took off the bowls and chopsticks, and then calmly faced the other party across the table in the back hall.
Simpi, on the other hand, sat down to the side to accompany him.
"I just came here to look for my old friend because I had nothing to do... Speaking of which, we have been friends for almost 20 or 30 years since we met at Duke Chen's place in the county when we were teenagers. In these troubled times, we have been friends for more than 20 years.
We are old acquaintances and we are strangers in a foreign land, does Zhongzhi want to drive me away?" Guo Tu's face was full of jest.
Xin Ping also sighed after hearing this: "Young Master can come to see me at any time, but in extraordinary times, military affairs are busy, and you are the chief clerk of the General's Palace of Chariots and Cavalry. Instead of sitting here all night, you might as well come with me at that time."
Let me straighten out the military affairs together... and save myself from being gossiped about!"
"What nonsense are you talking about?" Guo Tu, who was smiling while twirling his beard, suddenly became serious. "Xu Ziyuan was in the hall today, and he almost said that all of us in Yingchuan are trash according to the current situation! This is the situation.
Come on, are you still afraid of people gossiping?! And what’s the point of you working around here? Aren’t you making wedding dresses for others?!”
Xin Ping responded with silence. Xin Pi originally wanted to speak, but when he saw his brother was silent, he had no choice but to swallow his words.
"Xin Zhongzhi, stop pretending!" Guo Tu became more and more angry. "Everyone knows that under the current situation, in Wei County, we Yingchuan people have no place to use! You have worked so hard today,
It is absolutely impossible to really seize the power of being in charge... Fengji is useless and is destined to be unable to take charge of the overall situation. The Lord is just using him to silence the people of Yanzhou. After Yecheng is recaptured, Jusheng must have made great achievements and
Hebei himself takes over the post of general shogunate!"
Xin Ping finally spoke, but he remained calm: "Jugong is extremely talented, loyal, and ambitious. And as you said, he is the natural leader of the local people in Hebei, and he should be responsible for this. So if he
I am here to take charge of the Minggong Shogunate, and I am convinced of it."
"One less reason." When Guo Tu saw the other party speaking, he sneered again after feeling reassured. "They still have Chen Gongtai's 'edict' before his death! Not only people from Hebei, but people from Yanzhou also recognize him! It's just Chen Gongtai.
The 'edict' also said that you, Xin Zhongzhi, are just like me and Guo Tu, you are a waste that is not worthy of entrusting you with important tasks!"
Xin Ping finally clenched his fists and looked moved.
"Zhongzhi." Guo Tu regained his normal composure and said with emotion. "When things have reached this point, we really shouldn't make excuses... The current situation is that we Yingchuan people have worked hard for our lord for several years.
You have even worked hard for more than ten years, taking credit and hard work, but today you are being squeezed out by these locals! It is said that Jushou is a talented person with both morality and intelligence, and he can also do a lot of work.
I don't deny the ambition of your career, but aren't you Xin Zhongzhi exactly the same? Don't you have less ambition and want to make a career? Zhongzhi, let me tell you bluntly, I think you will never be willing to do it! Just as I will never
I will be willing to do the same!"
"So what if you are not willing to give in?" Xin Ping finally showed his emotions and spoke frankly. "How can this situation be reversed? Now it is true that we are useless to Duke Ming. Only Duke Ju, Li Tuizhi and others are useful!"
"Then turn things upside down and make them useless and we can be useful..."
"What are you talking about?!"
You can’t be a person who betrays your master, right?! You call me lord all day long, and I’m just an Ming Gong, but everyone in the world knows that Yuan Cheqi is our king, and we are Yuan Cheqi’s ministers... a scholar... we have been since childhood
Reading, "The Book of Rites" says that if you cultivate yourself, manage your family, govern the country, and bring peace to the world, if you become a person who betrays your master, you will be ruined from the foundation of self-cultivation! And our family is also in Yecheng, if it really ruins their affairs.
, even the Qi family started to laugh!"
"Why should I let you take the lead?!" Guo Tu also responded sternly. "I just thought of a clever plan that can restore the master's glory and give us Yingchuan people the power...and why should you tell me
What "Book of Rites"?! We, the Guo family of Yingchuan, have "Xiao Du Lv" passed down in our family, which talks about the Legalist power, techniques, and methods! It is a crooked way, but it is unique. Do you want to listen to it?"
"Come on!" Xin Ping looked at the other person carefully, then sat back down again.
"It's a simple matter..." Guo Tu calmed down, smiled relaxedly at Xin Pi, who had been uneasy, and then said calmly. "In fact, it's not that we are useless in Hebei, but that we are useless in Wei County, or Jizhou. This
It was the cause and effect that we Yingchuan people planted when they planned Han Fu for General Chariot and Cavalry."
Xin Ping was slightly startled, but he nodded and said, "Young Master, continue."
"The reason why Jushu can be used has actually been explained very clearly by Xu Ziyuan. It is not only because of his ability, but also because he is a leader of local scholars and is well-respected in the local area..."
"Brother Gongze, are you talking about changing places?" Before Xin Ping could say anything, Xin Pi beside him had already woken up. "Just where to go? Yecheng is the capital of Hebei and a natural important town. As long as he fights with Gongsun in Hebei,
We shouldn't give up lightly, right? And if we abandon Hebei, not to mention the overall situation, and really retreat to Yanzhou to confront Gongsun Wenqi across the river, can those people in Yanzhou make our life better? Forgive me for saying it bluntly, Ju Gongyu is a talented person after all.
Gentlemen with morals and ambitions, but if those people in Yanzhou have someone like Chen Gongtai, we will really have no place to stand!"
"Of course we can't go to Yanzhou. According to what Chen Gongtai said before his death, we are asking for death if we go there!" Guo Tu couldn't help rolling his eyes. "We can't give up on Yecheng easily... But we can go to Qinghe or Pingyuan, and the opportunity is right in front of us.
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The Xin brothers were stunned on the spot.
"Let me tell you four things." Guo Tu said seriously. "First, Xu Ziyuan's strategy today is indeed powerful. Ju Sue, Li Jin, and Cheng Wu will definitely be able to destroy Ju Yi and recapture Ye City. Do you think so?
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The Xin brothers nodded together.
"Secondly, due to the delay in this matter, when Yecheng is recaptured and the army takes a breather and regains its mobility, I am afraid that Gongsun's army has completed the package. At least Guan Yu in the west leads 30,000 elites, and will definitely be able to connect with the upper party.
, Insert back to Chaoge!" Guo Tu saw the two of them nodding, and couldn't help but be elated. "Thirdly, compared to Guan Yu in the west, there is Bingzhou to rely on, but Shenpei in the east is obviously blocked by the Zhang River, which makes logistics inconvenient.
, and after he crossed the Zhang River, there was no support, and he was faced with enemies on three sides. Therefore, I estimate that with Gongsun’s wisdom, he would never invest too many troops on this road, lest he suffer great disaster in the event of a great victory...
At most 10,000 weak soldiers can occupy the key city of Guangzong to hold our waist and abdomen..."
"Stay here." Xin Ping was suddenly curious. "I agree with these three things, but these military information are so detailed. How did you know that there are 30,000 elite soldiers and 10,000 weak soldiers? Liang Chicheng is now
It's obviously a lonely city, a dead city? The officers who came back just knew that this was the case."
"I have my own intelligence sources... Zhongzhi doesn't need to ask any more questions." Guo Tu spread his hands and answered. "Anyway, in a few days, you will sooner or later find out these military information, right?"
Xin Ping was thoughtful, but said no more.
"Then I dare to ask Brother Gongze, what is the fourth thing?" Xinpi asked curiously.
"The fourth thing is that our lord Yuan Cheqi, on the surface, is calm and sincere, but in fact he has been frightened by Gongsun! He is stunned! In his heart, he is afraid of the general guard from Handan in the north.
Like a tiger!" Guo Tu said sternly. "Therefore, after Yecheng is recaptured, we take the opportunity to persuade him not to defend here personally, but to ask Duke Ju to take charge of the shogunate and sit in Yecheng, and then ask him, Yuan Cheqi, to attack in the Ming Dynasty.
Guangzong, to break the situation, actually move to the plains as a retreat! He will definitely agree! Of course, this cannot be said directly, just ask him to personally send troops to the east to attack Guangzong in order to revive the military power...
And once he goes out and reaches the junction of the three counties of Guangzong, he will not move the town, but also move the town. By then Jushou will stay in Wei County, isn't it really you, Xin Zhongzhi, who has the final say in the overall situation?"
Xin Pi suddenly felt enlightened, but he always felt that something was strange. When he looked at his brother, Xin Ping just remained silent.
"Brother Zhongzhi, let me say one more thing..." Guo Tu stood up with emotion and said. "This is not a villain's move, but it kills two birds with one stone... We have been in business for two years and were once defeated. Now under this situation, it is time to turn around and
A safe place, carefully manage your rear, and then try to counterattack. Compared with Yecheng, the plain has the Bohai Sea in the north, Qinghe and Weijun in the west, and Anping and Hejian in the northwest. It is the natural foundation of Hebei on the defensive.
Land! With that said, take my leave!"
Xin Pingku sat back and didn't respond, but Guo Tu didn't take it seriously and left alone. Only Xinpi hurriedly saw him off.
A moment later, Xinpi hurried back and saw his brother still sitting under the light, with a serious and indifferent expression, but he couldn't help but suppress the doubts in his mind.
"If you have anything you want to ask, just ask directly." As if aware of his own brother's doubts, Xin Ping took the initiative to speak after a while.
"What Guo Gongze said is very good, but I always feel that there is something wrong with this plan." Xin Pi asked seriously. "Brother, please clarify my doubts."
"Of course not." In front of his brother, Xin Ping gave a rare sneer. "In doing so, he wants to sell Wei Jun and Duke Ju... If the army is defending the cities of Wei Jun, Ming Gong will also be here.
Under the mourning army, with a fortified city and stronghold, General Wei may not be able to win quickly. He may be able to wear out the opponent until his strength is exhausted, or the overall situation of the world changes. But if the main force goes to attack Guangzong, our Ming Gong will also be able to escape.
After leaving the encirclement of Wei County and going to the east of Guangzong...then whether it is going to the plains or Qinghe, or really wasting time under Guangzong City, Wei County is essentially an abandoned son! Let me ask you, between Ju Gong and
Is he a god? Give him a Wei Commandery and he can withstand the outflanking of ninety thousand northern troops?!"
Xin Pi suddenly realized, but he quickly asked again: "There is also the matter that my brother asked just now... Where does Guo Gongze's military intelligence come from?"
"Where can it come from? It must be that his brother Guo Jia asked the returned officers to send it here specially."
; Ju Gong and his younger brother Ju Gong are simply former generals of Wei; Shen Zhengnan only broke his nephew's leg, but instead allowed Shen Rong to gain a foothold in Wei County; and Xu Ziyuan himself, I think he can actually rely on him.
General Wei's old love persuaded the enemy to let him go on the battlefield, which is simply unbelievable... Each of these people has arranged their escape! As the saying goes, if you cultivate yourself without neglecting your family, you can naturally bring peace to the world by governing the country... But we are hardworking
Sir, you were quite honest before."
Xinpi finally understood, and although he still had the intention to ask his brother whether he was prepared to accept Guo Tu's move to move the town, he felt that the question was too sensitive for a moment, so he couldn't help but fell silent.
"Xu You's plan is really amazing. Yecheng will definitely be defeated." After waiting for a long time, Xin Ping suddenly took the initiative to speak again. "At that time, Brother Yu will recommend you to Duke Ming, George, as the defender of Liang Qicheng. You will lead half of the clan.
The family members are staying here to serve the public sincerely... But when things cannot be done, you might as well surrender with dignity and seek a chance for our Xin family with General Wei... The family inheritance has been passed down for hundreds of years and cannot be destroyed in the hands of our brothers. But
You must remember that the overall situation of Wei County must have collapsed and there is really no way out before you can surrender. Before that, you must try your best to defend yourself. After showing your own ability, you must not let go of Yuan Gong easily, so as not to make generosity laugh. "
Xin Pi's heart was shaken, and then he slowly stood up and saluted Xin Ping.
Xin Ping was in an extremely bad mood and was extremely tired. After raising his head and closing his eyes, he accepted the other person's salute and waved his hand to drive them away.
Xinpi said goodbye carefully, and finally did not ask his brother whether he had accepted Guo Tu's suggestion... because his brother's choice was already self-evident.
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The night is deep and the autumn wind is howling. Gongsun is writing an obituary in the camp below Handan City, or a death notice these days... Of course, although it is a great victory, it is impossible to avoid death, injury and maiming in Gongsun's army, and although
Most of the time, the origin of the soldiers' lives cannot be verified. However, after the First World War in Western Liaoning, if Gongsun could do it, he would always let himself do it, and then try to personally participate as much as possible.
"What's going on Gongda?" He finally stopped writing temporarily and was about to take a rest. When Gongsun raised his head, he realized that there was someone who had been waiting for him for a long time. It was Xun You who was qualified to enter the account without notification.
"I suddenly remembered something, so I came to ask Duke Ming." Xun You quickly stepped forward seriously.
"Tell me."
"Ming Gong, Shen Zhengnan is using Guangzong as a bait. Although it looks tempting, will Yuan Shao definitely fall into the trap? If he stays in Wei County and defends it, will our army really be able to attack the city and fight a tough battle?"
"Of course not. Unless it's a matter of life or death, I won't do it if I can't do it." Gongsun replied calmly.
"Then Ming Gong must have a plan to let Yuan Shaodong go to Guangzong?" Xun You was rarely confused.
Gongsun couldn't help laughing when he saw this: "Is there a time when Gongda doesn't know?"
"How can man know everything if he is not divine?".
"You are just in darkness under the lamp." Gongsun pointed at the candle on the table and smiled. "Let me ask Gongda, do you know who Guo Tu is?"
Xun You was half awakened and half chuckled, but still had a trace of doubt.
"Do you know who Xin Ping is?" Gongsun continued to ask.
Xun You still smiled and nodded: "To be honest with you, these are old people in the county, and Guo Gongze also served in the county government at the same time as me... However, if the lord uses counterintuitive tactics, then Guo Gongze may be able to mobilize a little.
, Xin Zhongzhi is somewhat of a scholar after all, and Jugong Yu, I heard from Tian Yuanhao, is a real man with both talent and virtue."
"Not only are you talented and virtuous, but you also have great ambitions." Gongsun sighed, and laughed more and more. "Like Yuan Hao and Gongda, you are both worthy of the title of national scholar... Speaking of which, Gongda still remembers our early days.
When we meet?"
"In front of Weiyang Palace, Ming Gong looked majestic and heroic, whipping the world, and his subordinates dare not forget it."
"Then do you know why I know that all the talented people in the world come from a noble family, but I still want to scold them in public and blame them for the collapse of the world?"
"..."
"Because that's the truth." Gongsun sat behind the case, ignoring Jia Kui, Yang Xiu, Fazheng and others who were writing documents next to him, peeking at him, and ignoring Xun You standing in front of him, he raised his voice and said, "This world has fallen.
Today's situation, the Han Dynasty has fallen into today's situation, it is the evil they, the emperor, and the powerful have done... I actually know what you mean, you want to say that there are moral models in the family, just like you, Xun Gongda, don't you?
Is that so? They are no more ignorant than the Ling Emperor, who is known to all the world, nor are they more lawless than the powerful. But have you ever thought about it, the world belongs to your family, the powerful, and the emperor. It is not their fault that the world is so bad.
Damn it, could it be done by these common people who even have names like brothers, uncles, and uncles, chosen randomly?"
"..."
At this point, Gongsun couldn't help but shake his head: "I don't deny that the handsome men in the world come from the family, but the biggest problem of their generation is that Ming Ming is the master of the state and county like the powerful, and the emperor and the powerful are the master of the world. In Ming Ming's heart
I still feel that both the local government and the central government should make the final decision on their own, and strive for power and profit consistently. But when something happens, they say that the local government was only damaged by powerful men, and the central government was damaged by the emperor and the powerful, and that I have no responsibility! Isn't this ridiculous?
?"
Xun Gongda reluctantly leaned over to plead guilty.
"I'm not talking about you." Gongsun continued to smile. "I admire your Xun Gongda's morality to the extreme...I'm not talking about a specific person. Your fellow countrymen Xin Ping, Guo Tu, and the previous Chen Gong, who seemed to be Qing
They are different, they seem to have different virtues, and they seem to have clear temperaments, but they are actually the same thing! Everyone in the local area feels that they should make the decision in this place; everyone around Yuan Shao feels that this central matter should be in charge
Do it yourself!”
Xun You sighed: "I understand... now that Chen Gong is dead, Yuan Shao's power and responsibility are vacant. The factions in Yanzhou, Jizhou, Nanyang, and Yingchuan have to fight even if they don't have to fight. This has nothing to do with whether their leaders can value it."
It has nothing to do with the situation; this is just like what happened with Ju Yi. After the defeat, the morale of the army was weakened. Even without Ju Yi, it was difficult for the warriors to control it, and other generals gradually lost their fear. In short, since the army was defeated, Yuan's army would lose control and disperse. This
Naturally, there is a gap for countermeasures."
"Yes, before I heard about Ju Yi's activities in Yecheng, I had someone send our military arrangements to Guo Tu in the name of Gongda." Gongsun looked at Xun You who was obviously stunned and smiled slightly. "Because I know
, whenever there is a gap within the Yuan Army, no matter who has the upper hand, the bad guy must be Guo Gongze, who will definitely help me... I hope Gongda will not blame me for handling it without authorization."
Xun You came to his senses and smiled bitterly for a moment.
"How many people's obituaries are still unfinished?" Gongsun suddenly turned to ask the boys who were also in a daze over there.
"There are still six hundred people left, and the writing can be completed tomorrow." Yang Xiu blurted out.
"Give one hundred to Gongda." Gongsun sighed quietly. "Gongda's writing style is beyond your comparison..."
Xun You leaned over and said his order.
I am the dividing line that bows to my destiny
"At the end of the Han Dynasty, when Taizu of this dynasty killed Wei Yue, he was thinking about the past and was depressed. At that time, Jia Kui, Yang Xiu, and Fa Zheng were all in the army, and they discussed the matter privately. Kui said: 'The prince is the one who has important matters.
Also, do not show favoritism based on personal feelings, but regard heavy rewards as favors and prestige.' He said directly to him: 'The prince is indeed a person of great importance, but it may not be based on emotion. A hundred thousand troops have gathered together, and the generals are on the side. There will be no punishment today.
General Wei, how can we save all the generals in the future?' Xiu Si said: 'That's ridiculous. Yesterday I reported to the army and saw that the prince personally wrote a letter of condolence to Jiao Xiaowei's family. If he did not kill General Wei, why should he target Jiao Xiaowei?' Everyone was silent. It was late.
Just as he was making the first announcement to repair the military book, Taizu was angry and flogged him ten times, ordering the whole army to express condolences." Shi Shuo Xin Yu, Slander and Danger Chapter
ps: Thanks to the 109th Alliance, Ma Treading on Blue Wind Children's Shoes...Today's Three Kingdoms War...I'm actually a little excited.
