Chapter 342: Killing Two Birds with One Stone
Xuzhou, Xiapi County. Pen fun and pavilion www.biquge.info
As the seat of Xuzhou, Xiapi is the political and economic center of Xuzhou. Tao Qian has governed Xuzhou for many years, although Tao Qian is old, but he is also making great efforts, Xuzhou is in the hands of Tao Qian, but it is also rich and powerful.
Governor's Mansion!
Tao Qian's generals, Cao Bao, Chen Qi, and Chen Deng are all there.
In the hall, there was also a Confucian scholar.
This person's name is Deng Fang, and he is a scribe selected by Mi Zhu to negotiate.
Deng Fang said: "Deng Fang came to Xuzhou on the order of King Jing and met Taozhou Mu. ”
Tao Qian said: "Why did you come? ”
Deng Fang replied: "In the past two months, Donglai County has been attacked one after another. After King Jing caught the enemy and interrogated him, he learned that it was actually Xuzhou's army. It's just that I don't know who assigned it? King Jing sent down, that is, to ask Taozhou Mu to give an explanation. ”
"Bastard!"
As soon as Cao Bao heard Deng Fang's words, he immediately became angry.
Cao Bao pulled out his sword and said murderously: "My lord, Liu Xuan has no evidence and wanton slander, and the last general implores to kill this person to correct the law and discipline." ”
When Deng Fang heard this, his face did not change at all.
Before coming, Deng Fang was ready to be killed.
After he died, his wife, children, and parents could be taken care of, so he had no worries.
Tao Qian stretched out his hand to stop it, and said: "Deng Fang, as Cao Bao said, there is no evidence, King Jing should not slander his own official. ”
Deng Fang said: "Taozhou Mu, King Jing said, do you want to give an explanation, full screen Taozhou Mu." But if Taozhou Mu turns a deaf ear, then King Jing will be unkind. ”
"You're welcome?"
Tao Qian's eyes flashed with a cold look.
Although Tao Qian is already over sixty years old, his spirit is not bad. Although people are old, they are not old.
Tiger old ambition is here!
This is Tao Qian's most appropriate description.
In the face of Tao Qian, Deng Fang was neither humble nor arrogant, and said: "If Taozhou Mu ignores it, then the army of Donglai County will go south to Xuzhou." Since his debut, King Jing has gone through several major wars and small battles, and has never been defeated. Taozhou Mu, are you ready? ”
"Hahaha......"
Tao Qian laughed, his eyes even more disdainful.
It's a joke to think that he Tao Qian has governed Xuzhou for several years, but he was threatened by a county guard.
Cao Bao said: "My lord, let the lowly kill this person and sacrifice the flag with his head." ”
Tao Qian shook his head and said: "The two armies will not fight each other, since Liu Xuan is the one who wrote the war letter, the old man should admit that he is." Deng Fang, go back and tell Liu Xuan that this official is waiting for his army. ”
Deng Fangdao: "Since Tao Zhoumu has made a decision, he will leave in the next place. ”
With a flick of his sleeves, Deng Fang left.
Tao Qian looked at the back of Deng Fang's departure, his eyes became unprecedentedly gloomy, and he said coldly: "Huangkou Xiaoer, Liu Xuanzhen thought that after two days of jumping in Donglai County, he would be invincible. Hmph, it's really overwhelming. ”
Chen Deng said: "According to Deng Fang's statement, Liu Xuan will definitely send troops to attack, how does the state pastor plan to deal with it?" ”
Cao Bao took the initiative to say: "My lord, the last general will ask for battle." ”
For attacking Liu Xuan, Cao Bao is looking forward to it.
In Cao Bao's opinion, Liu Xuan is just a child, who looks powerful, but in fact he is vulnerable. Once Liu Xuan is defeated, he can take advantage of the situation to enter Donglai County, and when the time comes, he can scavenge again.
Tao Qian pondered for a moment, but looked at Chen Qi and said, "Han Yu, what do you think?" ”
Chen Jue, the word Hanyu, a native of Xiapi, is the grandson of the late Guanghan Taishou Chen Yan, the nephew of Taiwei Chen Qiu, the brother of Chen Cong of Wujun Taishou Chen Yu and Ruyin Taishou Chen Cong, and the father of Chen Deng.
The Chen family in Xiapi is the same as the Cao family where Cao Bao is located, they are both wealthy families.
Comparatively speaking, the Chen family has deeper roots.
When Tao Qian came to Xuzhou, he was also able to gain a firm foothold quickly with the help of Chen Qi.
Chen Qi said: "Liu Xuan has openly declared war, and the state pastor can only face the battle, otherwise Liu Xuan will go south and Xuzhou will not resist, then it will confirm the fact that the lord sent troops to attack Donglai County." Moreover, Liu Xuan is quite ambitious, and once Liu Xuan sits big, he will also pose a threat to Xuzhou. Therefore, this battle not only had to hurt Liu Xuan, but also had to fight so that Liu Xuan no longer had the strength to send troops. ”
Tao Qian smiled slightly and said, "Those who know me, Han Yu also!" ”
Tao Qian said again: "How to send troops?" ”
Chen Qi said: "It's all up to the lord. ”
Tao Qian smiled slightly, but looked at Chen Deng and asked, "Yuanlong, what do you think?" ”
Historically, Chen Deng's reputation far surpassed that of his father.
Liu Biao commented on Chen Deng: "Yuanlong is famous in the world!" ”
Liu Bei commented on Chen Deng: "If Yuanlong is brave in civil and military affairs, he should seek it from Guer, and it is difficult to compare with it." ”
This person is not only good at strategic governance, but also good at marching and fighting, and is an all-round talent.
Facing Tao Qian's inquiry, Chen Deng smiled slightly, and said unhurriedly: "My lord, I think the most suitable general for this battle is Zang Ba of Kaiyang County. Although Zang Ba was attached to the lord, he led the army to be stationed in Kaiyang County, Langya State, and his tail was not lost. Liu Xuan wanted to go south, and the first thing to bear the brunt of was Langya Kingdom, and Zang Ba was difficult to avoid. Therefore, the lord can order Zang Ba to lead the troops into battle and stop Liu Xuan. In addition, he ordered Xiao Jian, the minister of Langya State, to let him fully cooperate with Zang Ba. ”
Tao Qian bowed his head, and his eyes showed appreciation without hesitation.
Chen Deng's suggestion is exactly the same as his vision.
With the opportunity of Liu Xuan going south, one is to use Zang Ba to resist Liu Xuan, and the other is to weaken Zang Ba's power.
Kill two birds with one stone!
Tao Qian looked at Chen Qi and ordered: "Han Yu, you immediately draw up an edict, and then quickly spread it to Langya Kingdom, and order Zang Ba to lead his troops north and prepare to fight Liu Xuan." ”
"No!"
Chen Jue gave up.
Tao Qian rubbed his sour temples and waved his hand to let everyone retreat.
Cao Bao, Chen Qi and Chen Deng withdrew from the Prefecture Pastoral Mansion, and when they came to the outside of the mansion, Cao Bao looked at Chen Deng and said, "Yuan Long, although the strategy of using Zang Ba to resist Liu Xuan is good, I still think you shouldn't be like this. Let Ben lead the troops to battle, then you and I can both benefit from it. Zang Ba led his troops to fight Liu Xuan, then we won't get anything. ”
Chen Deng smiled: "General Cao, do you really think this battle will go so smoothly?" ”
Cao Bao said: "Liu Xuan's yellow mouth is a child, don't be afraid. ”
Chen Deng shook his head and said, "Liu Xuan has gone through big and small battles all the way, and it is not so easy to fight. Let Zang Ba go, and also let him explore Liu Xuan's ability first. Let Zang Ba take the lead, and we'll follow up later. ”
Cao Bao's eyes were overjoyed, and he said: "What does Yuanlong mean, Zang Ba will be defeated?" ”
Chen Deng said: "It's not much! ”
Cao Bao grinned and said, "If that's the case, that's not bad." Yuanlong, you are the military advisor of our Xia Pi family, you have to worry a lot. ”
Chen Deng said with a smile: "General Cao, don't worry, there will be no loss of benefits for the Cao family." ”
"That's good, that's good!"
Cao Bao bowed his hand and turned to leave.
Chen Qi and Chen Deng got into the carriage and also rode back home.