Chapter 106: Guandu Confrontation
Xiao Qiao grinned and said, "Little sister hasn't remembered it yet." Pen, fun, pavilion www. biquge。 infoWhen I remember, sister, don't forget what I said today. ”
Although the matter of marriage is big, Liu Yong has no relatives in Xudu when he comes, and he doesn't want to alarm Cao Cao, so he only tells Dong Xi and a few other people to know, and asks the soldiers to practice crossbow arrows more in case of emergency.
Suddenly, Cao Cao suddenly sent someone to recruit Liu Yong into the mansion, saying that there was something important to discuss. This was the first time Cao Cao summoned Liu Yong to discuss political affairs after Guan Yu left, and Liu Yong was also a little surprised. Cao Cao asked, "Chongru must have known that Sun Ce was dead?" Liu Yong nodded, and said in his heart, how can anyone in my family hide it from you, and listened to Cao Cao continue: "I adopt Chongru's strategy, befriend Liu Biao and Sun Ce, and go all out to Yuan Shao." Now that Sun Ce is dead, Jiangdong is unstable, and now Sun Quan has sent an envoy to the court, Chongru thinks that it is better to deal with Lonely? ”
Liu Yong said: "Prime Minister, last year Sun Ce sent Zhang Hong as an envoy, and the Prime Minister loved his talent and kept it, and was named the imperial history. Zhang Hong insisted on accepting Sun Ce's kindness because of his knowledge. It is better for the prime minister to send Zhang Hong to spread the word with Jiangdong, saying that after Sun Ce's death, Jiangdong thieves are everywhere, and the people's grievances are boiling, and the prime minister will send a large army to conquer to calm the people's hearts. ”
Xun Yu said: "It's a big mistake to worship such a plan! Although Sun Quan is young, there are many ministers of Sun Cetuo, such as Zhang Zhao and Gu Yong, and Zhou Yu and Cheng Pu, all of whom are loyal, wise and brave people, and they are unbreakable. In addition, Jiangdong and I are separated by the Yangtze River, which is difficult to cross. Now Yuan Shao's army Chen Bing Wuyang, looking at Guandu, the situation is not in my favor, if I divide my troops and attack Sun Quan, I will suffer from the enemy on my back, and this will bring about my own destruction! ”
Xun Yu also said: "How did Chong say this." If you attack and do not win, then the oath is broken and the grudge is deep, there is no peace in Jiangbei, how can the prime minister concentrate on Yuan Shao. According to the following opinion, Cheng should take this opportunity to treat Sun Quan favorably in order to reassure him. ”
The other advisers all nodded yes, but Guo Jia smiled silently. Cao Cao looked at it in his eyes and smiled: "Feng Xiao must know Liu Yong's deep meaning, let's listen to it." ”
Guo Jia arched his hand and said: "If the prime minister wants to raise troops to recruit Sun Quan, why do you need to tell Zhang Hong first, what preparations does Jiangdong have?" This is a combination of Liu Yong's enwei plan. First suppress it with force, and then use high-ranking officials to soothe it, Sun Quan will be grateful to Dade, and the prime minister will have no trouble, just deal with Yuan Shao. ”
The ministers suddenly realized and agreed. Cao Cao smiled and said, "It seems that Feng Xiao knows Liu Yong's intentions." Haha, that's a great plan. In this way, Lone went to the table to seal Sun Quan as a general to capture and comprehend Ji Taishou. Liu Yong and Guo Jia cherished each other and smiled.
Cheng Yuyu said: "Prime Minister, Liu Bei is gathering people in Runan, so he must prepare early. ”
Cao Cao smiled slightly and said: "There is no need for Zhongde to worry, Gu has ordered Cao Ren to be the general and lead the army to clear Liu Bei." Cao Cao deliberately looked at Liu Yong, only to see Liu Yong sitting precariously and deaf. Cao Cao said, Liu Yong has a strategic mind, hidden scheming, his talent is not under Guo Jia, when Gu defeats Yuan Shao, he will marry you, why worry if you don't surrender to me, so he said: "Chongru will go down here, and accompany your family with peace of mind in the future, and you don't have to go to the house to accompany your son." Liu Yong bowed down to say goodbye, and Cao Cao discussed with the strategists a strategy to fight against Yuan Shao.
A month later, Liu Yong got the news that Liu Bei was defeated by Cao Ren, so he had to surrender to Liu Biao and temporarily settle in Xinye. Liu Yong was speechless, the heart of the emperor had sprouted, if he got this news, he was afraid that his previous efforts would be wasted, so he had to hide it temporarily; Thinking that the battle of Guandu was about to break out, and the outcome was unpredictable, Liu Yong wanted to let Qiao Xuan take everyone to move to Fuyi first, and then find a good opportunity to meet again.
Qiao Xuan said worriedly: "The big war is imminent, Chongru will settle his family first, I am afraid that Cao Cao will be blamed for disturbing the morale of the army, how is it good?" ”
Liu Yong said: "Lord Yuezhang, Liu Yong has already thought about this matter. It will take time for the war to break out, and Cao Cao doesn't know about the eldest lady and me, so he will not stop his father-in-law and the two young ladies from returning to Anhui City. Tomorrow, I will offer a plan first, Cao Cao will be overjoyed, I will tell this matter again, Cao Cao will definitely agree. ”
Qiao Xuan nodded, and asked again, "Then what about Miss Dong?" Would Cao Cao agree? ”
"I don't know about this, but I'll act tomorrow." Liu Yong sighed and said, "It's just that Diao Chan girl can't leave Xu Du, first, Cao Cao will not be at ease, and second, with Diao Chan here, Cai Yan can also rest assured." ”
The next day, Liu Yong entered the prime minister's mansion to ask for a meeting. Cao Cao smiled: "What is the matter with Chong? ”
"Prime Minister, as the saying goes: the soldiers and horses have not moved, and the grain and grass go first. The grain and grass of the battle of Guandu are crucial, and it is necessary to plan early. ”
Cao Cao nodded and said, "Lone is worried about this matter. Last year, Gu adopted Han Hao's strategy and implemented Tuntian in Xudu, but the time was short and did not achieve miraculous results. ”
Liu Yong said: "In fact, there is a land with a lot of grain and grass, can the prime minister know? ”
Cao Cao exclaimed: "There is still such a place? I don't know. Chongru said it quickly. ”
Liu Yong arched his hand and said: "Prime Minister can remember Liu Yong's Tuntian in Luoyang and other places the year before last?" ”
Cao Cao was surprised: "Remember." Chongru used this strategy to write and lonely, listing the benefits of Chen Tuntian. That's the case, Lone Cai ignored the opposition of the ministers and tried Tuntian in Xudu. However, before that, Lone had asked Luoyang Taishou Han Fu, and he said that this year was only the same as last year, and he also wrote a letter to implore for tax reduction and exemption in Luoyang. ”
"The prime minister doesn't know, then Han Fu and the powerful people in Luoyang have collusion of interests, and what he said is not true."
Cao Cao was a little suspicious: "Han Fu has died at the hands of Guan Yu, and now Cao Hong is acting as the Taishou of Luoyang, doesn't he know?" ”
"General Cao Hong is well versed in military affairs, died in government affairs, and has just taken over Luoyang political affairs, so it is not clear. If the prime minister wants to ask, he can ask Luoyang Lingwei. ”
Cao Cao was overjoyed, and suddenly his heart moved, and asked: "How can Liu Yong know about the harvest in Luoyang, but he has correspondence with Wei Qi?" ”
Liu Yong knew that Cao Cao hated the private correspondence between his courtiers the most and formed a comradeship, and this information was actually transmitted through the intelligence station in Luoyang, so he explained: "Since the farewell in Luoyang, Liu Yong and Wei Bojiao have no contacts. It's just that Liu Yong pushed Tuntian in the Luoyang area, and he was very worried. But Mi Zizhong's stores are all over the world and well-informed, so Liu Yong asked him. Zi Zhongdao, after taking over the Luoyang Order, he was diligent in government and loved the people, built more ditches, and met the favor of God, and the grain was harvested. ”
Cao Cao's doubts disappeared in his heart, and he was overjoyed: "I am lonely, and I am so worshipful." He hated again, "Lone was deceived by others, and he actually transferred Han Fu back to Luoyang to serve as Taishou, ranking above Wei Qian, which is a mistake." Now that Han Fu was killed by Yun Chang, he really died innocently. ”
Liu Yong saw Cao Cao blaming himself, and didn't dare to respond, only to hear Cao Cao say again: "Lone is to pass the edict to move Wei to Luoyang Taishou, and requisition grain and grass to help Xu Du." Chongru, you first advocated Tuntian, and strongly recommended Wei Qi, this is a great achievement. ”
"Don't dare." Liu Yong bowed down and bowed, and when he saw Cao Cao's happy face, he took the opportunity to say: "Prime Minister, Qiao Gong's relocation has been delayed for a long time, and there is no one to take care of him at home. ”
Cao Cao really said: "Such a trivial matter, Chongru doesn't have to report it to me." ”
Liu Yong bowed again: "It's just that Qiao Gong has already recognized Dong Yun as a righteous daughter, although Liu Yong and Dong Yun have a marriage contract, but they are not yet married, if they stay in the house, I am afraid that there will be criticism, can you let Qiao Gong go back to Anhui City first?" ”
Cao Cao thought for a moment and said, "Okay." When Gu defeated Yuan Shao and pacified Jizhou, Chongru went to Anhui City to welcome back Dong Yun, and this blind date was your main marriage. ”
In July, Hebei wheat harvest, grain and grass worry-free, Yuan Shao did not listen to Tian Feng's dissuasion, personally led an army of 700,000 to Yangwu, forced Guandu, and camped for dozens of miles, and the momentum shook the sky. Cao Cao received Xiahou Dun's urgent document, did not dare to slack off, left Xun Yu to guard Xudu, raised an army of 70,000, and went to meet the enemy. The two armies fought each other, Cao Cao had few people, and he was defeated, so he had to occupy the pass, the deep ditch and high base, the strong wall did not come out, and waited for the fighters.
The trial offered a plan for Yuan Shao, piled up a mountain of earth in front of Cao Cao's camp, and ordered the soldiers to stay on top and shoot arrows into the village, once Cao Cao could not resist, he could take the opportunity to seize the pass, and Xu Du would be broken soon. Yuan Shao was overjoyed, immediately mobilized 100,000 elite soldiers, and built more than 50 earthen mountains within ten days, which were covered with crossbowmen, condescending, not only to see the military strength of the Cao battalion, but also to shoot and kill the soldiers of the Cao army. And Cao Bing wanted to counter, but it was even more difficult, the range from low to high was greatly reduced, not to mention that there was a building on the dirt mountain, and it was impossible to shoot into it at all. Therefore, Cao Cao's soldiers will be beaten everywhere, and they have to cover their heads with rattan cards on weekdays, and they dare not go out lightly, which is the case, only a few days of work, there are not a few people in the Cao army who were shot to death, and the people in Cao's camp are panicked and frightened.
Cao Cao was restless, anxious, and asked the strategist, "Do you have a clever plan?" ”
The strategists were silent, and after a long time, Guo Jia suddenly said: "I protect one person, and I can solve the prime minister's dilemma, but it's just ......"
Cheng Yu said: "Feng Xiao said, but Liu Yong? ”
Guo Jia said: "Exactly. Liu Yong is proficient in mechanism design, and he is extremely whimsical. It's just that Xiaochen is worried that Liu Yong will make this great achievement, so he will follow Guan Yu and leave the prime minister. ”
Xun Yu said: "It's not too late to talk about things in the future, now that the situation is imminent, please make a decision as soon as possible." ”
Cao Cao pondered for a moment, made up his mind, and said loudly after a few cases: "Pass the order of the lonely general, and urgently transfer Liu Yong to Guandu." ”
Liu Yong had a plan in his heart, and after arriving at the scene, he pretended to observe it, and then said to Cao Cao: "Prime Minister, this matter is extremely easy, Liu Yong has a way to discipline Yuan Shao's crossbowmen and have no place to bury them." ”
Cao Cao was overjoyed and asked, "What is Chongru's clever plan, hurry up and tell Gu about it." ”
"The truth of my method is actually extremely simple." Liu Yong explained, first put a pen holder on the table, then put a chopstick on it, make a seesaw shape, and then put a small pebble on one end, press the other end, the small pebble will bounce into the air and fall straight ahead. "This device Liu Yong used to use when he was in Fuyi to suppress bandits, but it used to be bamboo, and now it is wood.
Cao Cao and the strategists were extremely intelligent people, and they understood it at a glance. Cao Cao said happily: "Chongru supervised the craftsmen to rush out overnight. Liu Yong offered another strategy to build a high platform in the camp, which could be deployed in Yuan Shao's army, and Cao Cao happily agreed.
In a few days, the craftsmen built hundreds of stone throwing trucks. Liu Yong organized the sergeant to push the cart outside of Yuan Shaojun's firing range, and then loaded it with stones. Yuan Shao's generals had never seen such a thing, and they all opened their eyes wide in curiosity, poked their necks, and looked at it without blinking. After the preparations, Liu Yong asked Cao Cao to stand on the high platform, handed a small red flag to him, and asked him to give an order.
Cao Cao held the small flag high and waved it down, and as soon as the sergeants saw the flag order, dozens of sergeants in each car pulled the launch rope together, and those stones flew up to the sky like raindrops, and fell down like Mount Tai. Even if some of the cars can't shoot accurately, just adjust the angle and range slightly, anyway, the Yuan army crossbowmen on the mountain have nowhere to hide, and can't leave, this stone rain down, some of their heads are broken and bleeding, some of their noses are blue and their faces are swollen, some are smashed to the point that their brains burst, and some are so frightened that they jump down directly, and after a while, there are many dead and injured.
Liu Yong saw that Cao Cao was overjoyed, so he asked him to give the chariot a name. Cao Cao laughed and said, "The sound of this car firing stones is like thunder, so let's call it a thunderbolt." ”
Seeing that the thunderbolt broke himself, Yuan Shao was furious. The judge offered another plan and said: "Lord, do you remember how you broke Gongsun Zhan's camp in the first place? (To be continued.) )