Chapter 8 Seeing Cao Cao for the First Time, Clever Schemes
Tian Jing was taken back to Cao Cao's camp by Yu Ban, which was equivalent to forbidding Cao Cao to report the capture of Tian Jing to Cao Cao, but Cao Cao and Guo Jia did not expect it. Pen @ fun @ pavilion wWw. ο½ο½ο½Uο½Eγ ο½ο½ο½ο½
Guo Jia said to Cao Cao, "My lord, this is an unexpected joy. On the same day in Xuzhou, we also said that if we had the opportunity to persuade this son to come down, it would be a great help. I don't want to think that in less than two months, this son will be delivered to the door by himself. β
Cao Cao touched his beard, "It's just that this time is different from the past, and now we are in a dangerous place, so I'm afraid that it will be a little difficult to descend this person." Wen Ze, how did you capture this man, and what did he say to you? β
Yu Ban hurriedly replied, "My subordinates were raising food in Pei County, but they suddenly heard the sound of cavalry, so they led the team to ambush on both sides of Daze, and Tian Jing fell into an ambush. Then he took the man captive. β
"I don't know how many casualties our army has?" Guo Jia asked.
There were no casualties, Tian Jing saw that he had been ambushed by our army, so he ordered his cavalry to dismount and abandon the country. He was captured by our army. Yu Ban said.
"It's weird, what did he say?" Guo Jia asked.
"He saw that our army was short of food, and he couldn't hold on to Lu Bu, he said that there was a plan to help the lord retreat Lu Bu, so I brought him." Yu Ban said.
"It's kind of interesting, so let's bring him up." After Cao Cao finished speaking, he motioned for Guo Jia to hide behind him, and then secretly observed.
After a while, Yu Ban sent someone to invite Tian Jing into Cao Cao's military tent. Tian Jing was very cooperative, and Cao Cao ordered people to loosen their ties and watch the seats. Tian Jing was not polite, and sat down on the seat with a big grin, looking at Cao Cao.
The hero of the Three Kingdoms era, Cao Cao is a well-deserved first person. Tian Jing was still very interested in Cao Cao. Cao Cao's stature is not high, and his appearance is not mighty, but there is a domineering spirit in his gestures. His eyes are very sharp, and he seems to be able to read people's hearts. Tian Jing knew that when he was looking at Cao Cao, he must also be observing himself. And for such a smart person, Tian Jing knew that he couldn't deceive Cao Cao by telling any lies, so he decided to simply confess and meet him.
Tian Jing originally wanted to take advantage of Yanzhou, go west to Chang'an, and then choose the opportunity to go back to Youzhou. I didn't want to set off not long ago, but I ran into General Yu Ban and Yu Wenze. In the next book, he had several encounters with General Yu, and he was invited by General Yu to see Ming Gong, and he really didn't dare to refuse. I don't know what Ming Gong has to say about me? Tian Jing said with a big grin.
Cao Cao was almost angry when he heard it, he was obviously a prisoner of the stairs, but he still came to play something. "Lone listened to Yu Wen and said that you helped me to retreat from Lu Bu's plan, and Lone listened here. If this plan is really useful, you can consider ignoring the affairs of Xuzhou and letting you live. β
"Ming Gong made fun of it, this plan to retreat Lu Bu, it is estimated that Cao Gong and Mr. Guo Fengxiao already have a good plan, why ask me a mountain boy?" Tian Jing said.
Cao Cao's brows became tighter and tighter, and he felt that the kid in front of him was very slippery, and he didn't want to speak anymore, "Since General Tian doesn't want to say it, then let's go to the lonely prisoner camp to rest!" Cao Cao waved his hand and was about to go out.
Tian Jing saw that the heat was almost over, and it was important to cut to the chase, "Ming Gong should be really anxious, Tian Jing originally thought that if Cao Gong and Mr. Fengxiao had a good plan, they would not get an axe." In that case, I had to reluctantly make it difficult. There are two plans to retreat Lu Bu, one is urgent, and the other is slow, I don't know which plan Ming Gong is willing to listen to? β
Cao Cao's face did not change, "You might as well say both of them, and I'll listen to them." β
Tian Jing smiled, "Although this first plan is slow, it can be said to be a plan once and for all." Now the Ming Duke retreated from Xuzhou to Yanzhou with 100,000 troops, and the people were sleepy and the horses were scarce, and the grain and grass were scarce. The city that Yanzhou can defend is only Zhencheng, Dong'e, and Fanxian. If you compete with Lu Bu, you are afraid that you will lose more and win less, and the longer it drags on, the more unfavorable it will be for Ming Gong. It is better for the Ming Duke to stick to the three cities, and then send troops to Liangguo, Chen County, and Yingchuan County in Yuzhou to eliminate the remnants of the Yellow Turbans such as Liu Pi and Gong Du who are entrenched there, which can not only collect grain and grass, but also have a stable rear where the soldiers can rest. I believe that by next year, the Yanzhou scholars will see through Lu Bu's true face, such as rebelling against Lu Bu and welcoming Cao Gong, when Lu Bu fights a decisive battle, why fight hard today? β
After Tian Jing finished speaking, Guo Jia, who was hidden in the slow tent behind Cao Cao, gasped, this is not really my plan to offer to Ming Gong, if I didn't hear it with my own ears, how would I know that there are still people in the world who have the same strategic vision as me, this son is really good.
Cao Cao was also taken aback when he heard it, it seems that he underestimated this Tian Jing, and it turned out to be the same as Guo Jia's scheme. Looks like he's going to have to listen to his other plan. "Although this plan is good, it's a pity that it's too slow, and I can't kill Lu Bupifu right now to vent the hatred in my heart."
Tian Jing knew that Cao Cao would ask this: "If you are in a hurry, I suggest that Duke Ming let General Xiahou Yuan lead the division to make a detour to attack Chenliu and Zhang Miao." If LΓΌ Buruo sent troops to rescue, then Ming Gong led an army to attack Puyang; If Lu Bu does not save him, he will benefit the army of General Xiahou Yuan and attack Chen Liu. If the victory is in Chen's hand, Lu Bu will suffer from the enemy on his back; If he loses, it will also drive a wedge between Zhang Miao and Lu Bu. β
Cao Cao frowned after hearing this, "I'm afraid that the casualties will be too large, and there are many thoughtful things in the middle?" Let's ask, Puyang City is as solid as a rock, how to attack? β
"Puyang was originally governed by the state of Dongjun, and the city sergeants are strong and strong, and there are many old Ming princes, if they are used, they should be outside, and Puyang can be broken." Tian Jing said.
"It's easy to say, if Puyang City insists on not opening the city gate, how can it send people into the city to contact?" Cao Cao asked.
"This is exactly the purpose of my coming, Tian Jing is willing to pretend to be Tao Qian's envoy and form an alliance with Lu Bu. Duke Ming can mix messengers into my entourage, and when the time comes, I can secretly contact the city sergeant clan Haoqiang, and naturally succeed? "Tian Jing.
"Are you willing to be involved? Why? Could it be that you are really Tao Qian's envoy, and you can't unite with Lu Bu?" Cao Cao asked.
"Ming Gong laughed, you asked Yu Wenze, can you find Tao Qian's letter or any token from me? Tian Jingben followed General Tian Kai to rescue Xuzhou, and we should have returned to Youzhou when Cao Gong retreated. It's just that I didn't expect General Tian Kai to be killed by Yuan Tan, Qingzhou changed hands, and Tian Jing and others had no way back to Youzhou. That's why I decided to go west to Chang'an, and then go around to the outside of the Saiwai and back to Youzhou. Tian Jing went to Lu Bu, and he would find a way to go west again. Tian Jing said.
"Walking in Chang'an, it is impossible to complete it around the outside of the plug, how can you believe you?" Cao Cao asked.
"My father is Tian Chou, who is the right Beiping Wuzhi, and Liu Yu, the assassin of Youzhou, met the Son of Heaven in person, and walked the road outside the Saiwai." Tian Jing said.
"I see, I don't want General Tian to be the son of Tian Chou. It's really disrespectful. So if Lu Bu doesn't come out of Puyang, the strategy just now might work? Cao Cao asked.
"Absolutely not, Lu Bu has the courage of ten thousand people, if he is in Puyang, he should only be afraid of futility." Tian Jing's tone was resolute.
"If Lu Bu doesn't save Chen Liu, how can Xiahou Yuan capture Chen Liu?" Cao Cao asked.
"The general will not be subject to the orders of the foreign monarch, and besides, how can everything be expected from the changes in the battlefield? However, if General Xiahou seeks an opportunity to fight with Zhang Chao and capture this person alive, Chen Liu's will be easy to take. Tian Jing said.
After hearing this, Cao Cao felt that Tian Jing's strategy was very likely to succeed, and hugged Tian Jing, "Thank you General Tian for this wonderful plan." It's just that I still need to discuss it with the generals. General Tian, please go down and rest, and I will definitely order someone to entertain General Tian and your subordinates. β
After Tian Jing left, Guo Jia walked out from behind the tent. Cao Cao asked, "What does Feng Xiao think?" β
"This son is not smart under Jia, why doesn't the prime minister recruit him?" Guo Jia said with a smile.
"Yo, I've forgotten this section, so it's better to ask Tian Jing to come back and persuade me in person." Cao Cao said.
Guo Jia hurriedly stopped, "It's not in a hurry, I heard that Xia Zhoulan was desperate in Qingzhou and went to Fan County to vote for Xiahoudun." It's better to send someone to invite him, they are all colleagues in Youzhou, they should be able to communicate, ask Ming Tian Jing's heart, and it will not be too late for Ming Gong to recruit this person. β
"It's still thoughtful." Cao Cao paused, "So what about Tian Jing's plan just now?" β
Guo Jia also knew that Cao Cao was asking about an urgent plan, because he had already told Cao Cao about it, but it was not recognized, Guo Jia pondered for a while and said, "If it is carefully planned, this plan is feasible." β
Tian Jing left Cao Cao's tent and did not return to the place where the prisoners were held. Instead, another military tent was arranged, and after a while, the guards brought wine and food. Tian Jing asked his subordinates, and the guards said that they had already arranged meals and did not need to worry.
In the evening, Xiahoulan came from Fan County. When Guo Jia saw Xiahoulan say that Cao Cao was preparing to recruit Tian Jing, Xiahoulan was also a little surprised. He did not expect that Tian Jing would arrive in Yanzhou and then be captured by Cao's army. But Tian Jing, who was thinking about it, and he was a friend who had been born and died together many times, so he decided to give it a try.
When Xiahou Lan met Tian Jing, he was thinking about how to get away with it after meeting Lu Bu, because he believed that Cao Cao would definitely adopt his strategy. Seeing Xiahoulan coming in, Tian Jing immediately knew his intention. But it is very rare for the two to have the opportunity to meet here. The two told each other about the situation after the farewell in Xuzhou that day, and Xiahoulan knew why Tian Jing ran to Yanzhou.
"Tian Jing, I have a sentence, I don't know whether to say it or not, Gongsun Zan is mean and unkind, and you also know how to treat your master and how to treat you that day, why do you have to go all the way back to Youzhou?" Xia Houlan said.
Tian Jing smiled, "I've thought about this question too." Sooner or later, Gongsun Chan will be defeated by Yuan Shao. The reason why I went back was because now I am a soldier and horse in Youzhou, and it is difficult for me to erase the influence of Bai Ma Yi from Zhonggong Sun Zan with this reputation on my back. If you can successfully return to Youzhou from outside the Saiwai, then the fame will spread, unlike just a small role that no one knows about today. Moreover, Youzhou is the homeland and the place where the cavalry grew up, and I can only have the opportunity to carry forward the cavalry when I get to Youzhou. β
After listening to Tian Jing, Xia Houlan knew that she couldn't persuade Tian Jing. His ideals and ambitions are much more ambitious than his own, and they are not understandable to people like him who find a master to take refuge and be satisfied.
Xiahou Lan said to Tian Jing, "Actually, you have already guessed my intention, and Duke Cao asked me to persuade you to submit to Duke Cao, and now I already know the result." We have also been born and died together many times, and I don't know when we will meet next time, what can I do to help you? β
"If Guo Jia asks you, you will say that I really want to help Cao Gong deal with Lu Bu, that's enough." Tian Jing said.
"Okay! How difficult and dangerous along the way, take care all the way! Xia Houlan said goodbye, got up and said goodbye.
"If you see me in the future, tell him that I miss him very much." Tian Jing said a sentence without a beginning or an end, Xia Houlan didn't know why. In fact, only Tian Jing knew that Xiahou Lan would be captured by Zhao Yunsheng in Xinye in the future and switch to Liu Bei. But that's another story.