Chapter 355 Planning is far-reaching
Just as he was thinking, there was a sudden sound of iron armor outside the tent. The man walked very fast, from the sound to the footsteps stopping at the tent door, only a few breaths.
"The lord is here? If so, and with a certain pass. It can be heard that the person who came deliberately lowered his voice and was speaking, but the eagerness in his tone was overflowing, obviously there was something urgent.
Wang Yu knew who it was as soon as he heard it, and before the guards could report, he raised his voice and said, "Come in, Ziyi." ”
"Whoa!" As soon as the tent door was lifted, Tai Shici strode in, looking excited.
The two strategists are still thinking hard, but Wang Yu doesn't have so much trouble, his style of acting is like this, he will do what he has decided, and he will not repeatedly think about the pros and cons. Anyway, if there is a loophole, the two strategists will definitely remind themselves, why waste their energy? That's the perk of being the boss.
"What are you...... Happy event? He deliberately quipped: "Could it be that on the way back, I borrowed a place in a manor and met the woman I liked?" ”
"Uh...... Yes? Tai Shi Ci was stunned.
In fact, Wang Yu's attitude towards his subordinates varies from person to person.
Speaking with Tian Feng and Huang Zhong, who are square and serious people, he is meticulous, so that people can't find anything wrong; In front of hardcore descendants like Ban and Xu Huang, he behaved more casually; To Zhao Yun, what he showed was pure cordiality; is the most special to Tai Shici and Jia Xu, basically acting in their true colors.
In this regard, the reaction of all the civil and military forces is not bad.
There are many kinds of images in front of people, some show people to be square and solemn, some show them to be generous and benevolent, and some are open-minded and domineering to win, but it is fundamental. It's just a way to encircle and command subordinates. Which is the best and most reasonable, no one can say, but one thing is not wrong, as long as it works.
Wang Yu's method of different people gives everyone a new feeling, a feeling of being respected. If it is not out of respect, why should the ruler take the time and energy to understand each person's temperament and style? If it is not paid attention to a certain extent, why should the lord put down his body. To cater to everyone?
Since ancient times, only the courtiers have figured out their intentions, even if they are the ancient masters, how many of them will focus on cooperating with the ministers?
So, despite Wang Yu's way of treating people. It is different from the traditional concept, but even a person who pursues perfection like Tian Feng, or Huang Zhong, a person who advocates traditional concepts, has never raised any objections to this. On the contrary, in private, I have not felt less with my family or friends.
Of course, Tai Shici doesn't have any opinions, he is also a very casual person, let him behave properly. Acting as a monarch and a minister, it is really more uncomfortable than killing him.
It wasn't the first time Wang Yu made fun of him, and it wasn't the last, so there was nothing strange about it. What surprised him was Tian Feng and Jia Xu's expressions, which were too serious. The current situation is obviously very good, huh? Even if the two military advisors don't know the latest battle report yet, there's nothing to worry about, right?
"There was no delay on the way to the last general. After waiting for Brother Hansheng's messenger, he went back directly. ”
"Already done?" Wang Yu raised his eyebrows.
"Everything is as the lord expected......" said this. Tai Shi Ci put aside his doubts for the time being, and said with a fluttering eyebrow: "Liu Bei really fled into Luoyan Valley, Yan Liang did not doubt him, and the whole army chased after him, but was ambushed by the shooting battalion...... Brother Han Sheng beheaded Yan Liang in battle, and the rest of them either died or surrendered, and those who escaped by luck were just a few dozen people, this is a great victory! ”
Compared with the previous two battles against Cao Cao and Liu Dai, the scale of the battle to annihilate Yan Liang was not large, and the total annihilation was only 3,000 people. However, these 3,000 cavalry were cavalry that Yuan Shao spent a lot of time to rearm, and they were wiped out as soon as they went into battle, which dealt a heavy blow to the morale of the Jizhou army and Yuan Shao's confidence.
With the help of the Huns, the cavalry in Jizhou should be more than 3,000, but after such losses, the remaining cavalry can only match the cavalry in Qingzhou at most, and does not have an overwhelming advantage.
Of course, with the direct dispatch of troops by the Huns, the cavalry strength of the two major forces is still superior to Jizhou. However, the Huns were not Yuan Shao's direct forces after all, at most they were vassals, and they were also vassals with poor stability, and Yuan Shao could not directly command them.
In a large-scale battle, the slightest flaw can be exploited, let alone this overall command incoordination?
In short, the annihilation of Yan Liang was a battle of great significance. If you count the fact that Liu Bei has been solved, it will be even more gratifying, killing two birds with one stone.
The two strategists didn't react much, but their brows furrowed even tighter. This big victory was expected, and the three of them had been discussing it for a long time and planning so well, it would be really strange if they didn't win.
"It's hard work." Wang Yu was also very calm, and his tone was also light, which made Tai Shici a little disappointed, and when he heard the focus of Wang Yu's attention, his mood was even worse.
Liu ...... Uh, where is Xuande Gong now? ”
"As soon as the war began, he ran away and disappeared afterwards." The most perfect result of this battle was that Yan Liang killed Liu Bei, Huang Zhong killed Yan Liang again, Guan and Zhang were grateful, surrendered to the account, and took revenge on Yuan Shao. The second is to solve Liu Bei and Guan Yu together. Buying people's hearts is not the key to this plan, the key is to solve Liu Bei's hidden danger.
Now, Liu Bei can't pose any threat for a while, but letting this person go, and letting him go without tearing his face in secret, is somewhat imperfect. Tai Shici didn't like Liu Bei, but he also admitted that the latter did have some skills.
However, Mr. Wenhe's statement should be correct. When Qingyuan broke through, the last general witnessed Liu Bei's hidden strength with his own eyes! Those guards have white eyes embedded in their helmets, and when they rush into battle, they are not afraid of death, and one is ten, if it weren't for these people, Liu Bei wouldn't have been able to rush out at all. ”
"White?" Wang Yu was slightly moved. He knew that Liu Bei had a very famous white-eared soldier, but he always thought that this army was formed by Liu Bei in Jingzhou and even after entering Shu, who would have thought that there would be a prototype at this time.
But if you think about it carefully, Liu Bei's ambitions are so ambitious, and he has been fighting in Hebei for so long. Well-informed, you shouldn't be surprised to build a team that comes out. In his previous life, he may not have such an army, but in the process of losing Xuzhou twice, he suffered too many defeats, and even if he had, I am afraid that there would be no left.
Now, it is all wiped out in one go, even if Liu Bei escapes, he still wants to recover his vitality. I don't know when. This person can no longer consider it for the time being, the only regret is that the plan to solicit Guan and Zhang is considered bankrupt.
He sighed with regret.
"This man has great ambitions, and he is especially good at forbearance. And he is also good at giving grace and hope, if he gets the opportunity, given time, he is not the great enemy of my Qingzhou, and it is wise to eradicate it as soon as possible. Jia Xu also sighed.
There are many talented people in the world, and Liu Bei lost so badly this time. Almost toyed with applause, in the end, he just didn't have a chance. Although his strength has been greatly damaged this time, he may not make a comeback in the future. Thinking of having another opponent like this, Jia Xu also had a headache.
"Who's to say it isn't?" Tai Shi Ci was also so frustrated that he stomped his feet: "It's a pity that the lord refuses to say anything to Brother Han Sheng, and refuses to let a certain follower kill him, otherwise wouldn't it be simple?" ”
"You can't talk about this kind of thing to Hansheng. Otherwise, he will be very embarrassed. Wang Yu shook his head and denied Tai Shici's hypothesis.
Among the five generals under his command. Huang Zhong and Xu Huang are the most serious people, especially Huang Zhong, who can't rub sand in his eyes. Let the veteran charge into battle, there must be no second words, in the absence of substantive evidence, just relying on Jia Xu's inference, conspiring to plot allies, this kind of thing is definitely not in line with his values.
It is difficult to say whether it will be resisted, and what is particularly worrying is that the result of this may make Huang Zhong deviate from morality. In order to eliminate hidden dangers and create new hidden dangers, this transaction is not cost-effective.
That's right, Liu Bei is a hero, and in the history of his previous life, he fought for most of the Central Plains, and finally started from scratch and founded the Shu Han regime. If you can solve this person in advance, you may save a lot of effort when you dominate the world in the future.
But is it worth cutting off hidden dangers at the cost of Huang Zhong's loyalty? Wang Yu felt that it was not worth it.
In the great era, there are many heroes, and there are many heroes who have been buried, just like Jia Xu said, but there is no chance. If Liu Bei is solved in advance, someone will naturally fill his vacancy, and it is unknown whether he may be a stronger figure.
If Liu Biao didn't die, Liu Bei wouldn't be able to do anything in Jingzhou, didn't you see that Cao Cao launched a large-scale southern expedition after Liu Biao's death? If Sun Ce does not die, Sun Quan does not suspect Zhou Yu, Eastern Wu is united, and in the Battle of Chibi, Liu Bei has nothing to take advantage of; If Liu Yan doesn't die and Liu Bei is tired to death, he won't be able to enter Xishu.
Therefore, relying on foresight to get rid of Liu Bei in advance seems to eliminate hidden dangers, but in the long run, it may not be cost-effective, who knows what butterfly effect will be caused in the end?
As for the public settlement of Liu Bei, it is even more important not to think about it. In history, when Liu Bei was taken away by Lu Bu and was cornered and took refuge in Cao Cao, why did Cao Cao obviously see his ambition and ability, but refused to kill him, and Guo Jia and Xun Yu did not approve of killing him? It's just a consideration of the effect of buying horse bones.
If Cao Cao really killed Liu Bei, would Zhang Xiu, Zang Ba, Ma Teng, and Liu Cong surrender to him one after another? It is important to let go of a Liu Bei and fulfill his name of generosity; Or is it important to kill Liu Bei for the sake of unpredictable things in the future, and cut off the possibility of surrendering and rebelling in the future, do you need to think more?
In fact, this time the plan of killing two birds with one stone, Wang Yu's first consideration was to eliminate the current hidden dangers, and he was really worried that Liu Bei would take advantage of his lack of time to withdraw after the start of the war and go to Qingzhou to make trouble. Doing this kind of thing, he has a 'criminal record', although he did it in his previous life, it hasn't happened yet, but Wang Yu believes that if there is a chance, the other party will not let it go.
To eliminate this hidden danger, it is enough to eliminate Liu Bei's army, as long as there are no soldiers, he will not be able to make any waves in Qingzhou. Let him escape, the biggest impact is actually that he can't recruit Guan and Zhang, which is Wang Yu's only regret.
But this can't be helped, Wang Yu's subordinates are the most flexible is Tai Shici, so before leaving, he gave Tai Shici the bottom, and handed over the task of leading Liu Bei to break through and try to make him go north.
And Zhao Yun is not there, although Xu Huang is not as stubborn as Huang Zhong, but the righteousness he advocates in his bones is almost the same, let him carry out this kind of conspiracy plan, it will not be easier to persuade than Huang Zhong, and the hidden danger is smaller.
Yu Ban did not have much of a problem in enforcing the order. But the scale of this ambush was too small, and it couldn't be lined up in an array at all, and it couldn't play out of the forbidden strengths at all. Moreover, Yu Ban's martial arts are very ordinary, and it is already very reluctant to ambush Yan Liang, and if a fierce man like Guan Yu is also included in the scope of the attack, he may be devoured by a poor rat.
Therefore, Wang Yu can't help it, can't he lead the team himself, right?
In that way, it would be no problem to solve Yan Liang and Liu Bei. However, let a group of brave and warlike generals not need to run to an ambush by themselves? It's too unnatural, it's too easy to arouse suspicion from others.
Zhang Fei is not a fool, even if he can't figure out the trick for a while. Sooner or later, you can figure it out, and at that time, you will really turn against each other, but why bother?
Jia Xu understood Wang Yu's thoughts very well, and he also knew why the lord regretted it, but he didn't think there was any need to solicit Guan Zhang. On martial arts. Guan Zhang may not be above Tai Shici and Zhao Yun and Huang Zhong; In terms of generals, Xu Huang and Yu Ban are well-known generals; In terms of intimacy, including Huang Zhong, he and his lord have had the experience of living and dying together. Loyalty is unquestionable.
There are so many good generals, each with its own characteristics and strengths, in the current situation. It's just that I can't give everyone the opportunity to be independent, and I can't talk about the lack of people at all. Why bother?
Wang Yu insisted on this, of course Jia Xu would not speak out and advise, and it would be meaningless to entangle this topic again, at this time, it was the wisest choice to change the topic.
"The past is over, Liu Bei's threat has been eliminated, there is no need to think about it anymore, the big battle in front of me is the most important thing. Whether it is war or peace, or war to promote peace, or retreat as advance, please also ask the lord to make it clear. ”
"What, to make peace? With whom to make peace? Yuan Shao? Tai Shi Ci jumped up, pulled Jia Xu, and questioned one after another, like a legendary repeater, and Jia Xu was out of breath.
"That's what I was talking about." Jia Xu spread his hands, pointed at Tian Feng and said confidently: "Ziyi must know that it is not me who proposes to the lord, but Yuan Hao, if you want to ask, just look for him." ”
"......" Tai Shici turned his head to look at Tian Feng, who looked back expressionlessly, which made him a little discouraged. Tai Shi Ci knows Jia Xu's temperament, and it doesn't hurt to be a little offended, but Tian Feng's temper is better than Yu Ban, who is in charge of military law, and Tai Shi Ci has always been respectful of this kind of person.
"My lord?" couldn't provoke Tian Feng, so he had to turn to Wang Yu, who was still the most amiable of the lord.
"We have to see Yuan Shao's reaction before making a decision, and this matter will be discussed later." Wang Yu first threw a look at Tai Shici, then turned to the second strategist, and said with a smile: "In the next few days, you might as well make preparations first, send someone back to Qingzhou, and ask Wen Jugong and Zhengping to come over......"
The two strategists glanced at each other, and their hearts were full of surprise.
Qingzhou is responsible for the envoys, usually Kong Rong and You Heng.
The two of them will not go out at the same time, Kong Rong has a good family background, a great reputation, and a very stable person, and the goal of his envoys is usually to maintain a good relationship or enhance friendship. Before the war, he dealt with Xuzhou and Liaodong respectively, and after the war, he went to Langya again. If Wang Yu really intends to hold peace talks, Kong Rong is naturally the right choice.
And You Heng is the opposite, this person has a bad temper and a smelly mouth, except for Kong Rong and Wang Yu, I haven't heard anyone say good things about him. Let him send an envoy, no matter what the original purpose is, the final result will be the same, and the people who deal with him will definitely not be human, but gods.
Strictly speaking, God may not have such a good temper and can endure his foul mouth.
The lord transferred both of them at the same time, should he make preparations with both hands, or ...... Alas! The lord is good at everything, but he is too belligerent, and if he continues to fight, he really loses more than he loses.
Tian Feng has the heart to persuade again, but after thinking about it, forget it, anyway, it is not bad for this day or two, not to mention, wait to see Yuan Shao's reaction, it should be.
"The ministers are leaving." The second strategist left, and Wang Yu briefly explained the issues discussed to Tai Shici.
"Yuan Hao is also thinking about Qingzhou, the battle is like this, the original purpose has been achieved, if you continue to entangle, it is likely that both sides will lose, and appropriate concessions are not a good thing."
"That's right." Tai Shici is not very willing, but he also knows that Tian Feng has no malicious intentions, at most he can only be said to be a little conservative, but civil officials are not all like this? It would be strange for those who are in charge of internal affairs to support the war to the death.
"However, just to save food, I begged for peace with others, and I felt very aggrieved. Even if you want to make peace, you have to let Yuan Shao beg for it? It's us who have always won the war, so why should we seek peace first? Wen He is right, promote peace with war! Yuan Shao is not convinced, let's continue to fight and beat him hard! ”
"The one who seeks peace first will have no face?" Wang Yu scoffed at this statement, "If you become a king and lose a king, you go into battle to fight, what kind of face do you pay attention to?" Winning the battle is serious, and the losing side, no matter how much truth it says, it is in vain, otherwise why is Song Xianggong a laughing stock through the ages? He is obviously a very benevolent and generous good man. ”
"This is also ......" Tai Shici is the first time to hear someone comment on Song Xiangzhiren from this perspective, it sounds a little strange, but it can't be said that it is unreasonable, he scratched his head and said: "However, the party that seeks peace first is not passive?" ”
"Wrong again." Wang Yu smiled and said, "The one who seeks peace first has taken the lead!" Think about it, we just gave Yuan Shao a ruthless blow, and we still fought an ambush, and the envoy who was kind to the back foot came to the door, what would Yuan Shao think? What will those celebrities in Jizhou think? ”
"So...... Tai Shici's eyes gradually lit up, "will they be suspicious?" ”
"And then?" Wang Yu smiled and groaned.
"If you think too much, you may make wrong judgments and lead to wrong choices?" Tai Shici's eyes brightened.
"And then?"
"Then, the fighter plane appeared!" Taishi Cile, "Lord, you really have a clever plan again!" ”
"What's the trick, I can't talk about it yet, it's a mule or a horse, I have to pull it out and talk about it." Wang Yu's eyes narrowed slightly, and he said meaningfully: "Whether it is war or peace, it is the one who has the upper hand, and the conversion between war and peace is the same." ”