When Yuan Shao and Gongsun Zan started fighting again, the princes of South China sent envoys to each other, trying to figure out who was the enemy and who was the friend. According to common sense, Cao Cao was driven out of Yanzhou by Chen Gong and others. After making a comeback,
He must be the first to attack Yanzhou. But Cao Mengde did not really do that. Instead, he restrained his soldiers and reduced the frequency and intensity of invading Yanzhou.
Moreover, he also wrote letters to old friends such as Chen Gong, Zhang Miao, Zhang Chao, and Zang Hong in Yanzhou. In addition to recalling their friendship, he said that he had realized his original mistake. This move was very significant.
To a certain extent, the Yanzhou scholars were wary of Cao Cao.
After Xun Yu went to Hanoi as an envoy, he took people to Yanzhou and visited Chen Gong and others. He expressed that Cao Yuzhou now wanted to live in peace with Yanzhou and develop together. Of course Chen Gong and others would not believe that Cao Cao really
Hui changed his mind because the policies in Yuzhou are now more severe than those in Yanzhou. However, Chen Gong and others also believed that Cao Cao wanted to temporarily stabilize Yanzhou so that he could attack other places.
As for where to start, whether it is Jingzhou, Yangzhou, or Xuzhou, it has nothing to do with the Yanzhou people. Two years after Chen Gong came to power, the situation in Yanzhou was deteriorating, and the number of troops dropped from 200,000 at its peak to 3
With thousands of people, the combat effectiveness is much worse than before.
If they couldn't defeat Cao Cao, they could only hope that Cao Cao would attack others first, so that they could wait until the imperial reinforcements arrived. However, in addition to sending envoys to Yanzhou to express his intention of reconciliation, Cao Cao also went to Xuzhou,
Both Yangzhou and Jingzhou sent envoys and also expressed goodwill.
In Xuzhou, after receiving Cao Cao's envoy, Liu Bei summoned Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, Jian Yong, Sun Qian, Chen Deng and others to discuss together. He asked everyone: "What does Cao Mengde mean by this move?"
Zhang Fei shouted: "No matter what he means, let's just light up the troops and kill them! Let's vent our bad breath!"
Liu Bei smiled and said: "Yide is as brave as ever."
Chen Dengdao: "Although Cao Cao showed favor to the surrounding princes, the number of his troops increased instead of decreasing. I heard from merchants who came and went that in the blacksmith shops around Qiao County, the fires were burning all night long. The sound of training soldiers was also heard.
It has never stopped. All signs indicate that Cao Cao is about to use troops abroad!"
Liu Bei asked: "Does Cao Cao want to attack Xuzhou again?"
Guan Yu snorted coldly and said: "Today is different from the past. Now we are well prepared. If Cao Mengde dares to come again, we will take the opportunity to fight to Yuzhou!"
Chen Deng said: "I'm afraid Cao Cao wants to attack Yanzhou."
"Oh, why did Yuan Long say that? Is it because Cao Cao deeply hates Chen Gong and others?"
"How could Cao Cao, such a hero, harm public affairs because of personal vendetta? He would pick Yanzhou to attack, firstly because Yanzhou has the weakest military force now, and secondly, after all, he had been a state herdsman in Yanzhou for several years, even though he was betrayed by Chen Gong and others
, but how could there not be people who still love Cao Cao? From my perspective, Cao Cao will use troops against Yanzhou after the summer harvest at most."
Liu Bei frowned and asked, "Then do we want to warn the imperial court and Chen Gong?"
Jian Yong said: "Now Cao Cao has not done anything, what should we say?"
"Then what should we do? Send troops to the border to take precautions?"
Chen Deng said: "It is necessary to be prepared, but if Ming Gong wants to go further, he should do something."
"Yuanlong is saying that we take the initiative to attack?"
Zhang Fei shouted, "I said that I would lead troops to Yuzhou. If Cao Mengde can kill him, why can't we kill him?"
Liu Bei said: "Sun Ce from Jiangdong Province also sent people here before, saying that he would attack Cao Cao with me. Then I will write a reply to Sun Bofu right now?"
Chen Deng said with a smile: "Even if Cao Cao is defeated in the Four Battles of Yuzhou, it will be difficult to hold it. For the sake of public policy, it is better to take Qingzhou first and join forces with General Gongsun. Even if Yuan Shao leads a counterattack, he can still keep the Yellow River and beyond.
The land of the South.”
"Take Qingzhou first?" Liu Bei unfolded the map on the table. After looking at it for a while, he said, "This is a good strategy, but how should Sun Ce in Jiangdong respond?"
Chen Deng smiled and said: "Just tell Sun Boxu that we will defeat Cao Cao together!"
"This..." Liu Bei hesitated and said, "Isn't this cheating?"
Chen Dengdao: "Since ancient times, great things have been achieved regardless of trivial details. Only when the world is reunited can the people be freed from war and live and work in peace and contentment. Compared with such a cause, personal honor and disgrace are nothing? Has Ming Gong already forgotten the past few years?
The tragedy in Xuzhou? If this chaos continues, those things will definitely happen again!"
Sun Qian, Jian Yong, Guan Yu and others also advised Liu Bei: "My lord, you must not have the kindness of a woman. You should make up your mind as soon as possible!"
Liu Bei let out a long sigh and said: "It is only in the Spring and Autumn Period that I know that I have sinned! It doesn't matter, compared with the great justice of the world, I can bear the infamy by myself!"
So he ordered Jian Yong to go to Jiangdong as an envoy, and made an appointment with Sun Ce to attack Cao Cao, and then divide the land equally and become an alliance forever. After Jian Yong arrived, Sun Ce was very happy and entertained the envoy from Xuzhou with a banquet. Although Jian Yong felt that it was a secret
It is not appropriate to publicize such things as alliances, but due to certain considerations, we decided to accept such behavior.
After seeing off Jian Yong with great fanfare, Sun Ce immediately summoned Zhou Yu, Cheng Pu, Zhang Zhao and others to discuss sending troops to Jiangxia. Sun Ce's strategic goal has always been to "reach the extreme end of the Yangtze River", and Jiangxia and even Jingzhou are the
His next place to attack.
The alliance with Liu Bei is just to paralyze Liu Biao, and at the same time, it can rely on Liu Bei to attract Cao Cao's attention. This way, when Jiangdong's troops attack Jiangxia, they will not be attacked by Yuzhou.
Liu Bei and Sun Ce each had their own plans, so they made a big deal about the alliance that was supposed to be secret and made it almost everyone knew. After Cao Cao in Qiao County heard about this, he couldn't help laughing loudly. He told Cao Chun and Xun Yu
, Xiahou Dun and others said: "I have long known that the only great enemy in my life is Chen Cheng. People like Sun Ce and Liu Bei are not enough evidence! These small skills dare to do whatever they want, they really don't know how to live or die!"
After he finished speaking, he laughed loudly again, stopped after a while, and then said to Xiahou Dun and others with murderous intent: "We will send troops to the north immediately to get Yanzhou back!"
Xiahou Dun, Cao Chun, Xu Chu and other generals responded loudly: "Promise!"
They have been in Yuzhou for a long time, and it's time to repay the blood debt from those traitors!
Just after the summer harvest, Cao Cao's army in Yuzhou suddenly went north and entered Yanzhou with overwhelming force. Chen Gong and others in Yanzhou also heard about Liu Bei and Sun Ce's plan to attack Cao Cao from a flank. For this reason, they ridiculed Liu Xuande and Sun Bofu, saying
These old leather and ice skins just can't do it. They formed a secret alliance and made it known to everyone.
They thought that Cao Cao would be in a hurry when faced with an attack from two sides. Who knew that Cao Cao's army would directly attack Yanzhou? All the military households in Yanzhou have been moved to Sili, and even if there are some left, they have all been moved to Yanzhou.
The Ti scholars were powerful and became slaves. The Yanzhou army collapsed in front of Cao Jun, and the cities were lost one after another.
It only took Cao Jun just ten days to capture all the prefectures and counties in the southern part of Yanzhou. Wherever Cao Jun went, he almost fell into disgrace. Faced with this situation, Chen Gong panicked and didn't know what to do.
In addition to ordering the surrounding soldiers and food to be moved into the city, he kept writing letters asking for help.
It is certain to ask for help from the imperial court. Xu Rong is stationed near Luoyang with 15,000 elite soldiers and horses, and they can arrive in less than three days. Just the arrival of Xu Rong's army made Chen Gong feel that it was not safe, so he even asked for help.
The imperial court requested the general to personally lead troops to rescue. In addition, there were Liu Bei from Xuzhou next door, Liu Biao from Jingzhou, and Sun Ce from Yangzhou, all of whom were within Chen Gong's rescue range.
He is completely blind now. No matter who comes, they will be regarded as life-saving straw. However, Liu Bei has already sent troops to attack Qingzhou together with Zang Ba. Yangzhou Mu Sun Ce also personally led the troops after Cao Cao and Liu Bei took action.
The horses went to attack and surrender. The surrounding princes were all caught up in the battle, and Chen Gong could not count on anyone.
The celebrities in Yanzhou usually talked loudly, looking down on this one and looking down on that one. Zang was not a hero in the world. When Cao Jun came to kill, the state soldiers collapsed at the first touch. Zhang Miao, Zhang Chao, Zang Hong and others were no match for Cao Jun.
, they have absolutely no backhand power and can only defend the city by themselves.
Cao Cao recruited all the young and strong men into the army, and incorporated the old and weak into the transportation team. He personally led the troops to attack those cities that refused to open the city and surrender. He rode a yellow gelding and first sent a letter of persuasion to the city, saying
As long as you are willing to surrender, the past events will be wiped out. Otherwise, "after the city is broken, no chickens or dogs will be left behind!"
Zhang Miao knew that he had a great feud with Cao Cao and refused to surrender. He killed Cao Cao's envoy, tore up the letter urging him to surrender, stood on the top of the city, and cursed at Cao Cao: "Cao Ah Ma, you think you can deceive
Do I have to put down my weapons and let you slaughter me?"
Cao Cao pointed his riding whip at the city and laughed loudly: "Meng Zhuo, are you okay? Do you see how strong the army behind me is?"
The muscles on Zhang Miao's face twitched and he said loudly: "Cao Mengde, do you think I am afraid of you? If you have the guts, come and attack the city!"
Cao Cao smiled and said: "Meng Zhuo, when Yuan Benchu wanted to take your life, I saved you. You didn't want to repay me, but you rebelled against me along with Chen Gong and others. Is this how you repay the favor of saving your life?"
Zhang Miaocheng cursed loudly on his head: "Cao Ah Ma, you saved me just as a personal favor. But you massacred heroes in Yanzhou and treated the people harshly with cruel punishments. I rebelled against you because I obeyed the heaven and obeyed the people and punished the people."
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Cao Cao laughed at the foot of the city and said: "I see, I understand. Don't worry, after the city is broken, there will be many people with you, and you will never be lonely on the road to Huangquan."
After he hit the horse, he withdrew a distance. His smile suddenly disappeared. He said to his generals with a cold face: "Generals, listen to your orders!"
All the generals were awe-inspiring and said in unison: "Please give the order, my lord!"
Cao Cao was on horseback and said with an arrogant attitude: "In today's battle, if you advance or retreat, if the front team retreats, the rear team will kill them, and if the rear team retreats, the supervising team will kill them!"
He picked up his riding crop, pointed in the direction of the city wall, and shouted: "After breaking the city, kill everyone inside!"
