In the third year of Chuping, it came quietly amidst war and war.
Although it is a new year, the weather is still cold, and the northern land is completely white. On the streets, pedestrians wearing thick clothes, slightly hunched over, lowered their heads from time to time to warm their hands in the heat, and hurried on their way.
"诱辘! 诱辘!"
On the streets of Chang'an, a carriage drove quickly and finally stopped at the gate of the Grand Master's Mansion.
A middle-aged man got out of the carriage and walked to the Taishi Mansion.
Wearing a black official robe, a long crown, and a fur coat, he walked quickly to the gate with a hurried expression. When the soldiers guarding the door saw the middle-aged man approaching, they all looked respectful and straightened their bodies.
I dare not be disrespectful at all. This person is none other than Dong Zhuo's son-in-law Li Ru.
He received Dong Zhuo's order to summon him to discuss important matters, so he hurried to the Grand Master's Mansion.
In the hall, two copper basins burning charcoal were placed near the door. The red charcoal dissipated the cold air in the hall. When Li Ru entered the hall, he felt a wave of hot air blowing against his face.
He took off his fur coat and handed it to the attendant, then bowed respectfully and asked: "Grand Master, I have summoned the humble ministers to come here. Is there anything important you can do?"
Dong Zhuo waved his hand and said: "Sit!"
Li Ru cupped his hands in thanks, then lifted up his robe and sat down, waiting for Dong Zhuo to speak.
Dong Zhuo said in a deep voice: "Wen You, you sent news that Wang Can escaped from Yingchuan and finally went south to Jingzhou. After I got the news, I kept thinking about whether I could drive a wedge between Wang Can and Liu Biao, kill someone with a borrowed knife, and let Liu Biao
Kill Wang Can. Stir up the conflict between Yizhou and Jingzhou. Then Yizhou will use all its strength to attack Jingzhou. Both sides will lose. Gu can lead troops into Yizhou without spending a single soldier. What do you think?"
Li Ru cupped his hands and said, "The Grand Master is wise!"
Dong Zhuo laughed loudly, with a proud look on his face, and ordered: "Well, since you have agreed, go and implement it immediately."
Li Ru shook his head and said slowly: "Grand Master, your strategy is very ingenious. It can be called a stroke of genius, and I admire it. This strategy is better than Beizi sending people to attack Wang Can in Yingchuan, but it doesn't.
feasibility."
Dong Zhuohu was wide-eyed and asked: "Wen You, why is this?"
Li Ru sighed and said, "I'll report back to the Grand Master because it's already too late. News came from Jingzhou two days ago that Liu Biao and Wang Can have become allies and know each other. Liu Biao wants to use Wang Can's power to stabilize the situation in Jingzhou, and
With Yizhou as an ally, he will not be attacked by Wang Can. Now that the two sides have become allies, Liu Biao will not only not kill Wang Can, but will instead send soldiers to protect Wang Can. It is difficult to take advantage of this opportunity."
Dong Zhuo frowned, a little unhappy.
He thought about this strategy for a long time before he came up with it. It would be a pity not to use it.
Dong Zhuo thought about it and said: "Wen You, it doesn't matter if Liu Biao doesn't kill Wang Can. We can't kill Wang Can with Liu Biao's help, so we will send people to attack Wang Can and put the blame on Liu Biao. As long as the attack is successful, then we can
Wouldn't it be successful if people spread the false news that Liu Biao killed Wang Can in Yizhou?"
Having said this, Dong Zhuo paused and sighed: "It's a pity that Hui'er hasn't conceived a child yet after marrying Wang Can. Although she is neither a regular wife nor an ordinary wife, as long as she can conceive a child, even if
If Wang Can dies immediately, Yizhou can become my inheritance, Dong Zhuo, what a pity."
Li Ru rolled his eyes, Wang Can was so alive and kicking, how could he be dead?
He cupped his hands and said: "Master, it's not easy to kill Wang Can. Ever since Wang Can told Liu Biao in Jingzhou that the north of Liu Biao was threatened by the Xiliang army, Liu Biao has stepped up his vigilance. The checkpoints along the road are very strict. If someone is sent to Jingzhou to assassinate
Wang Can is very difficult. And the news just came back from Jingzhou that when Wang Can went to Yingchuan, he recruited a fierce general in Yingchuan who was unstoppable. With such a person protecting Wang Can, it is even more difficult to succeed."
Dong Zhuo looked helpless and said: "According to what you say, doesn't it mean that Wang Can can only be allowed to return to Yizhou?"
Li Ru nodded and said: "Master is wise, Wang Can's momentum has become overwhelming, and it is difficult to contain it. The most important thing now is to let Miss Hui'er receive more favors, and give birth to the eldest son before Wang Can marries a wife.
An opportunity to inherit Wang Can’s legacy.”
When Dong Zhuo heard this, his frowned brows relaxed again, and a bright smile appeared on his face.
Li Ru saw Dong Zhuo's smile and said: "Grand Master, I have recently heard that Lu Bu is getting close to Wang Yun and other senior court officials. Are you pushing him too hard? If someone like Lu Bu doesn't
Give him some sweetness, I'm afraid he will rebel sooner or later. In addition, Lu Bu was once attacked by Wang Can, and all his subordinates were killed or injured, so he is holding back a breath of anger."
Dong Zhuo smiled and asked: "Wen You, what do you think of Lu Bu?"
Li Ru thought for a while, then glanced at Dong Zhuo, and said: "Lü Bu is a wolf and a wolf who forgets his duty when he sees profit. He is not a loyal and reliable person. For such a person, the Grand Master should win over him for his own use. If he can
It's not good to be in a hurry and jump over the wall in a hurry. Please think again, Grand Master."
Dong Zhuo smoothed his beard under his chin and said with a smile: "Wen You is right, Gu also understands what you said. However, Gu is suppressing him everywhere to let him know that Gu is his master. Gu Neng
Giving him military power can also reduce his military power. If he can't figure it out, he can just stay idle like this. If he continues to get too close to Wang Yun and his gang, we can only suppress him completely."
Li Ru shook his head secretly in his heart. People like Lu Bu can only win over him, but suppressing him is not good.
After a pause, Li Ru suggested: "Grand Master, it's not good for Lu Bu to stay in Chang'an. I'd rather transfer him to Xiliang to eliminate Lu Bu's chance of trouble. What do you think?"
Dong Zhuo shook his head and said, "No need. With Lu Bu here, we can test Wang Yun's mind. Why not."
Li Ru had no choice but to follow Dong Zhuo's advice.
However, Li Ru had his thoughts on Lu Bu.
…
East County, County Sheriff's Mansion.
In the study, Cao Cao, Xi Zhicai and Xun Yu sat opposite each other. Cao Cao smiled and said: "Wang Can did not disappoint me. He escaped Li Ru's pursuit and went south to Jingzhou safely. Now he has formed an alliance with Liu Biao. What a move.
What a wonderful move!"
Xi Zhicai smiled and said: "Wang Can's move is indeed a wonderful move. With Liu Biao blocking the threat from the east, Wang Can can relax and govern Yizhou, and can send troops to the west.
Go out of Xiliang and attack Dong Zhuo's rear; or go south to Jiaozhou and occupy the vast south, there is a lot to do!"
Xun Yu snorted: "Wang Can is so ambitious that he must be the lord's formidable enemy."
Cao Cao and Xi Zhicai heard this and smiled at each other. They were both used to Xun Yu's hostility towards Wang Can.
Xun Yu changed the topic and said: "My lord, you have been busy purchasing grain during this period. Now, there are countless grains stored in the granary, enough to support this year's war."
After a pause, Xun Yu continued: "Yuan Shao was forced to retreat by Gongsun Zan last year. Now he has begun to fight back and won. Judging from Yu's point of view, Gongsun Zan is definitely no match for Yuan Shao and will be defeated sooner or later. If Yuan Shao secures control of Jizhou,
It will be very difficult for the lord to break away from Yuan Shao's command. Therefore, the lord must speed up, occupy a state as soon as possible, and break away from Yuan Shao's control, so that he can rise in troubled times."
Cao Cao also nodded and immediately asked: "Zhicai, what's your clever plan?"
Xi Zhicai said: "My lord, Dongjun is located in Yanzhou. Yuan Shao asked my lord to serve as the governor of Dongjun, so he wanted to annex Yanzhou. However, my lord can create an opportunity to enter Yanzhou and break away from Yuan Shao. After my lord captures Yanzhou, he can
Send troops out of Qingzhou and pacify the Yellow Turbans in Qingzhou. If you win another state, your strength will be greatly increased. No matter what, Yuan Shao must first pacify Gongsun Zan before he can go south. During this period, it is my lord's opportunity."
Cao Cao took a deep breath and said: "Zhicai's words are very reasonable. Now time is very tight. Wang Can has captured Yizhou, Yuan Shao has captured Jizhou, Sun Jian has captured Changsha, and Gongsun Zan has captured Youzhou. They are all developing rapidly.
, I, Cao Cao, cannot succumb to others. Zhicai, Gongda, you two plan well to capture Yanzhou as soon as possible and increase your strength."
"promise!"
Xun Yu and Xi Zhicai answered in unison, with confident expressions on their faces.
Yanzhou is nothing more than something in the pocket.
…
In the north, Gongsun Zan and Yuan Shao are still fighting to the death for the final decisive battle.
Liu Bei served under Gongsun Zan. Because he and Tian Kai, the governor of Qingzhou, attacked Yuan Shao and made many military exploits, he was appointed magistrate of Pingyuan County, so he had his own territory.
Compared with Cao Cao, Yuan Shao, Wang Can, Sun Jian and other princes, Liu Bei was still depressed. He only had Guan Yu and Zhang Fei as military commanders, and only his fellow countryman Jian Yong as civil servants. It can be said that he was weak. However, after Liu Bei gained a territory
, I am also very happy and try my best to manage Pingyuan County, making Pingyuan County prosperous, lively and prosperous.
In the county hall, Liu Bei was sitting on the main seat, and below him were Guan Yu, Zhang Fei and Jian Yong.
Liu Bei said: "Gongsun Zan and Yuan Shao are fighting, and wars are raging. If we stay in Pingyuan County, it will not be a long-term solution. Moreover, Gongsun Zan suppresses me everywhere and does not let me lead troops to fight. If we stay in Pingyuan County, there will definitely be no way out.
Let’s discuss what should be done?”
Guan Yu smoothed his long beard under his chin, narrowed his eyes slightly, and showed a thoughtful expression.
However, after a long time, Guan Yu remained silent.
Zhang Fei stared at Liu Bei and said angrily: "Brother, my second brother and I will listen to you. You have the final say. I will hit wherever you point, without even frowning."
Jian Yong sighed and said: "My lord, Gongsun Zan is retreating steadily and it is difficult to resist Yuan Shao. Why don't we go and join Yuan Shao? As my lord's royal family members, we will surely be put into great use by Yuan Shao."
Liu Bei shook his head and sighed.
He looked around at Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, Jian Yong and others, and sighed, feeling envious that Wang Can had a counselor like Guo Jia. It would be great if he had a counselor who was good at planning!
…
Jingzhou, Xiangyang.
Early the next morning, Wang Can said goodbye to Liu Biao and returned to Yizhou.
Wang Can chose to take the water route, not the land route.
Liu Biao originally wanted to send soldiers to protect Wang Can when he returned, but Wang Can directly rejected Liu Biao's good intentions. Seeing that Wang Can was protected by Dian Wei and Pei Yuanshao, Liu Biao did not insist and allowed Wang Can to leave.
Wang Can took Pei Yuanshao and Dian Wei by boat south from Xiangjiang River and returned to Yizhou.
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