Chapter 232: The lesser of two evils

Liu Xuan surrendered 10,000 Youzhou soldiers, and did not rush to counterattack Beihai Kingdom, but stopped to rectify. The pen "Fun" Pavilion www.biquge.info only when the affairs of the 10,000 Youzhou soldiers were properly handled, Liu Xuan had no worries.

Barracks, the big tent of the Chinese army.

Liu Xuan, Jia Xu, Guo Jia, Xu Huang and others, all there.

Liu Xuan's gaze swept over everyone, and he said slowly: "The 10,000 Youzhou soldiers under Tian Zhao's command have all been controlled, and there are two things that need to be dealt with next." First, what should I do with the 10,000 captured Youzhou soldiers? Whether to kill or stay, it has to be decided. Second, Tian Zhao's army was defeated, how can we counterattack Beihai State. These two issues need to be resolved urgently, and if you have any ideas, you can speak freely and without restraint. ”

Xu Huang had already considered this problem, and he said without thinking: "The Youzhou soldiers are from the bitter cold land of eastern Liaodong, the soldiers can endure hardships, can fight, have a strong spirit, and are all elite with a little training. The problem is how to control so many Youzhou soldiers so that they don't mutiny, and even how to supply food for 10,000 Youzhou soldiers. But in general, the last general thinks that it is not appropriate to kill. ”

Kong Rong said: "As long as the Beihai Kingdom is reoccupied, the strength of the Beihai Kingdom is enough to ensure the food supply of 10,000 Youzhou soldiers and 10,000 Guanyang County soldiers. Benxiang believes that the most critical place lies in whether the Youzhou soldiers are reliable or not, which is the most difficult to weigh. ”

Guan Hai was full of murder and replied: "The last general thinks, you should be killed!" 10,000 people are not easy to control, and 100 people are killed. It's not that we don't have no soldiers, and it's not that there are no people in Beihai Country, so why do we have to leave 10,000 Youzhou soldiers? Once the Youzhou soldiers lose control, they will bring danger to themselves. ”

Zhou Cang nodded solemnly and echoed: "I agree with Lao Guan's suggestion, it's best to kill, don't bother to bother." ”

There were disagreements among the personnel, and they were divided into different opinions.

Liu Xuan saw it in his eyes, not anxious, but very expectant. The reason is not clear, and it is beneficial to make a choice after discussion.

Xu Huang objected: "I don't agree with the killing of Youzhou soldiers. ”

Guan Hai frowned and asked, "Why?" ”

Xu Huang replied: "There are two reasons for my objection. ”

Guan Hai pressed forward step by step and asked, "What are the two reasons?" ”

Xu Huang said: "First, the Youzhou soldiers are trained soldiers, battle-hardened, and an elite force. After recruiting the Youzhou soldiers, they can quickly adapt to the situation in the army. If it is a new recruit, although the recruit is at his disposal, the recruit has never killed anyone, has not been on the battlefield, lacks courage, and needs constant training to grow up, which will consume too much energy.

"Second, killing 10,000 people is not killing 1 or 200 people. One or two hundred captives, kill and kill. But the lord killed 10,000 Youzhou soldiers and prisoners, and he must have a reputation for murder. After the news came out, it damaged the prestige and reputation of the lord. ”

"Third, kill the prisoners now, and then attack the city again in the future, and the other party will know that the lord is fond of killing, and he will think of the news that the lord killed the prisoners. At that time, it will definitely be impossible to surrender the army without a fight, and the other party will fight to the death. ”

Xu Huang's face was serious, and he said in a deep voice: "It is reasonable to be reasonable, the last general thinks that it is inappropriate to kill the prisoners. More than 10,000 human lives, this is not 10,000 animals, they are living lives. ”

Guan Hai didn't give an inch, and said: "Everyone understands the big truth, and they all know it." But the threat of 10,000 Youzhou soldiers, you should be very clear. Once the Youzhou soldiers mutinied, the consequences would be unimaginable. ”

Xu Huang chuckled: "If there is a problem to solve, what we need to do now is to stabilize the morale of the army and let them not mutiny." ”

Guan Hai was aggressive: "The hearts of 10,000 people are not three or five hundred, not one or two thousand. With so many soldiers, it is not so easy to submit. ”

The conversation between the two gradually became angry and began to compete with each other.

"Ahem! Cough! ”

Liu Xuan coughed lightly, Xu Huang and Guan Hai both stopped and stopped arguing.

It's just that neither side is convinced.

Liu Xuan's face was calm, not anxious, and asked, "What other opinions do the others have?" ”

If you listen to both, you will be clear, and if you listen partially, you will be dark.

Liu Xuan has his own ideas and plans, but he needs to consider the ideas of his subordinates. It is a good habit to ask the opinions of the military officials under your command, and it is a small skill to give full play to the talents of your subordinates.

If Liu Xuandu is dictatorial in everything and does not ask the opinions of his subordinates, after a long period of time, the subordinates under his command will no longer offer advice, which will dampen their initiative.

Therefore, no matter whether the opinion is good or bad, Liu Xuan must ask.

As for whether to adopt it, that is Liu Xuan's consideration.

Mi Fang thought for a while, and said, "Lord, I agree with Xu Huang's suggestion. Killing prisoners is ominous, and the killing of sins is not in line with the identity of the lord and the emperor's uncle. ”

Liu Xuan bowed slightly, and looked at the others under his command.

The generals and officials have their own opinions, some support Xu Huang, and some support Guan Hai.

The public says that the public is reasonable, and the mother-in-law says that the mother-in-law is reasonable.

On the contrary, it was Guo Jia and Jia Xu, and the two did not speak for the time being.

Liu Xuan said: "What does Master Guo think? ”

Guo Jia bowed his hand and replied, "Back to the lord, I think I can leave the lives of the Youzhou soldiers." The lord has even cleaned up Tian Zhao, are you still worried about 10,000 Youzhou soldiers? ”

Liu Xuan asked again: "What does Wen He think?" ”

Jia Xu replied: "Regarding this matter, the old man didn't weigh it for a while. Both have benefits and both have drawbacks. Pick left and right, it is difficult for the old man to make a choice. ”

A few words pushed the responsibility away.

Liu Xuan secretly scolded Jia Xu for the old fox, this was to not offend Xu Huang and Guan Hai.

After everyone finished speaking, their eyes fell on Liu Xuan.

The final decision depends on Liu Xuan.

Liu glanced around at everyone, and said in a deep voice: "To kill or not to kill, each has its own advantages and disadvantages, but the lesser of two evils." Leaving the Youzhou soldiers, we will add 10,000 combat power, and killing the Youzhou soldiers will not only lose 10,000 combat power, but also stimulate Tian Kai and even Gongsun Zhan. For now, this is not necessary, and I have decided to leave the Youzhou soldiers. ”

Once the decision was made, the people were no longer talking.

Everything is based on Liu Xuan's decision.

Liu Xuan's words changed, and he said: "If you want to keep the Youzhou soldiers, then the problem is clear, now what we have to consider is how to make the Youzhou soldiers return to their hearts, and you all say what to do?" ”

In Liu Xuan's mind, the idea is very clear.

Only by discussing one issue at a time can the people under his command implement the decision. If Liu Xuan didn't say it thoroughly and directly arranged not to kill the Youzhou soldiers, Xu Huang would support it, but Guan Hai would have a pimple.

Now take it out and make it clear, so that everyone can have one mind.

Liu Xuan's question, Guan Hai couldn't answer it. He is good at fighting, and he is good at fighting the battlefield, but this kind of thing that makes the Youzhou soldiers return to their hearts is not what he is good at.