The application of heavy canons in troubled times is understood by Cao Cao, and it is also understood by Xun.

A large part of the reason for the decline of the Later Han Dynasty was that the laws and regulations were too lax and often did not follow the laws - of course, this was mainly for the bureaucrats and doctors, not for the common people. So later, Guo Chong said in the five things that Zhuge Liang ruled Shu, "the criminal law is urgent", Fa Zheng went to persuade him, but Zhuge Liang said: "...... Liu Zhang is weak, he has been blessed with the grace of the world, the grammar is fettered, he supports each other, he does not raise morality and politics, and he does not punish him. The people of Shu soil, the autocratic power, the way of the monarch and the minister, gradually replaced by the tomb; Favor is in place, the extreme is cheap, follow it with grace, and exhaust it is slow. So it's a bad thing, it's really because of this......"

When Pei Songzhi was sparse in "Three Kingdoms", he refuted all the five things about Guo Chong, but this matter may not be true, but the truth in the words is good, and it is not only applicable to Shuzhong, the entire Han Dynasty, east, west, north and south, all of which are this kind of situation of "not raising morality and politics" for the people and "not punishing the scholars". Cao Cao was able to rise in the Central Plains, and Zhuge Liang was able to stabilize Shu later, a big factor was to rely on the rectification of law and discipline and the use of heavy codes. If they are like Yuan Shao, they can't even restrain the main strategists around them, so if they annex the land and loot the people's wealth, Cao Wei and Shu Han will not be able to stand up, and the Cao family and the Liu family will also be the fate of the Yuan family.

After the Yanzhou turmoil, Shi Xun once persuaded Cao Cao to take the opportunity to rectify the local clan, so in terms of "Ming Law", he was quite close to Cao Cao's governance philosophy, so he proposed to affirm military discipline, and Cao Cao accepted it all - although it was a little crooked, but how to go the right way, Shi Xun himself was not very clear.

Cao Cao is engaged in "spy politics". In fact, in special contexts, spies also have their use. Even "spy politics" has its purpose. For Cao Cao, who has always been suspicious and sick, since he picked up this sharp blade, he will definitely not let it go. So Shi Xun has always talked about things, just talking about Sun Wen, and there is no resentment about the school affairs system, and there is no word pointing at Zhao Da - but seeing that Cao Cao is already on fire, even if he only wants to save Sun Wen, how can he continue to persuade?

Shixun took a long breath. Cheer yourself up in your heart: Come on, you can do it, as long as you calm down, you will definitely be able to save Sun Yunan's life...... Your mouth has already spoken about heroes all over the world, and it's not the first time you've lobbied Cao Cao, what's so scary?!

So he suddenly restrained his nervous and anxious expression, and first pretended to be relaxed and gave Cao Cao a deep look: "The power of the monarch cannot be exercised by the subordinates, so it should be assigned separately, and it should be used in general." It is so Xun who is not presumptuous. If you want to ask for the lord's pardon, military law cannot be abolished. Therefore, forgiveness can only go up. The rest can be killed, but the only grandson Wen cannot be killed. ”

The first few words he said were all Cao Cao's favorite words, so Cao Cao put down the brochure in his hand and raised his eyebrows slightly: "It's just a military official, but he has an old relationship with Hongfu and is recommended by Hongfu, why can't he be killed?" ”

Shi Xun had already thought of the reason, and replied calmly: "If his crime is true, it will not be forgiven, but now that the evidence is insufficient and it is difficult to convict, it cannot be killed because of three things: first, his uncle Sun Binshi (Sun Song) saw that he was in Xiangyang, as Xun said when he returned from the envoy the day before yesterday, his heart was to the court, and if he killed Wen, he was afraid of the hearts of Binshi and others; Second, Sun Wen has the grace of saving his life in Zhao Weiqing (Zhao Qi), and Suiqing is famous all over the world, and this sincerity is irreversible; Third, Dian Duwei is also in Yuanmen, please pardon Sun Wen, the war is imminent, don't spoil the fighting spirit of the general...... "He knew that Dian Wei was Cao Cao's favorite general, so he deliberately took it out to talk about it, as for whether it would make Cao Cao complain or even suspect Dian Wei...... The fire burns the eyebrows, and takes care of the present, and takes care of himself, and he can't care about others.

Cao Cao furrowed his eyebrows: "If I kill Sun Wen, will Hongfu be dissatisfied?" ”

Yes Xun hesitated for a moment - it's hard to answer this, saying that he won't be dissatisfied? Too obvious lies will definitely not deceive Cao Cao; Say you're dissatisfied? Then the method of taking Dian Wei out of the top bar just now will be completely ineffective, and in the end, Cao Cao will still be suspicious of himself. He thought about it, and then he was bold and replied in a circle: "In the past, Gaozu punished Han Xin, and I didn't hear that Xiao Xiangguo was dissatisfied. ”

Han Xin is the general, Xiao He is the phase, and the positions of the two are very different, so although Han Xin was chased back by Xiao He and recommended to Liu Bang, the most decisive killing of Han Xin was instead used by Xiao He's strategy. Yes Xun means this, although I have the virtue of recommendation and the friendship of old people with Sun Wen, so I want to save him, but if I really can't save him, then I won't be dissatisfied with you. Han Xin is resentful when he dies, but I haven't heard of Xiao He, Zhang Liang, and Chen Ping's resentment - the subtext is, you have to be careful that Dian Wei's resentment is true, and I am innocent.

Cao Cao listened and pouted: "What a sharp mouth!" He stared at Shixun tightly, and he didn't say forgiveness, nor did he say no-forgiveness, he was so cautious that he saw that Xun's spine was full of cold sweat. At this critical juncture, someone suddenly reported outside the door: "Shouchun has an envoy coming, and he wants to surrender!" ”

Cao's army forced to Shouchun City, and before the attack, it is said that Yuan Shu abandoned the city and fled south, leaving only Li Feng and Le to lead 5,000 troops to defend it. Shi Huiqu, the Yangzhou assassin of Yuan Shu, was also in the city, so he sent a secret envoy to Cao Yingzhong, asking for surrender, and was willing to respond internally.

This is a big deal, so Cao Cao didn't have time to talk nonsense with Shi Xun anymore, and ordered Sun Wen to be temporarily detained, and then disposed of later, and then summoned the strategists to discuss. Cheng Yu first said: "Yuan Shu has escaped, and he should chase after him." Cao Cao pointed to Xun: "Hongfu is destined immediately, Miaocai does not have to go to Lujiang, that is, he leads his troops to pursue Yuan Shu." ”

Shixun didn't dare to slack off, so he quickly took the secretary's slip and pen, and listened to everyone's deliberations while drafting orders. I heard Xun You say: "If Yuan Shu goes to become virtuous, he will die by himself; If you go to Hefei, you are afraid that Zixiao, Wenqian and others will be in danger, that is, General Miaocai will chase after you, and you are afraid that you will cut off the back road. We must rush to take Shouchun! ”

So Cao Cao asked: "How is Huiqu like a person?" Who knows? Guo Jia was engaged in intelligence analysis, and immediately explained: "Hui Qu is Hongda, Lang is also an evil person, and he is a former official of Yuan Shu, and he has a political voice, but he is not familiar with military affairs." Cao Cao asked again: "Is it credible that he came to surrender?" ”

Guo Jia held the letter in his hand and said in a deep voice: "According to the letter, Li Feng and Le will guard the north and east gates, and the south and west gates are empty. Between the words, it does not seem to be a hypocrisy, but ......"

Mao Jue hurriedly said: "The opportunity must not be lost, the time cannot be indulged, if you can enter the longevity spring tonight, then the foundation of Yuan Shu will be lost, and there will be no day." If you are not allowed to enter, you are afraid that Zixiao and Wenqian are in danger, and it is difficult for Miaocai to chase after him. Please make a quick decision! ”

In just a moment, Shi Xun had already drafted the military order and presented it to Cao Cao. Cao Cao looked down at the military order and asked him, "What does Hongfu think?" Shi Xun frowned and replied: "But I am afraid of fraud, how to deal with it?" He said this as if he didn't say it, but fortunately Cao Cao didn't ask questions, but just closed the plate, added a seal, and ordered someone to pass it to Xiahou Yuan immediately. When all this was done, Cao Cao also had an opinion in his heart - "Zilian guards the camp, serves filial piety, filial piety first assists, bluffs, and builds siege equipment to confuse Li Feng and others." I will be five thousand elites, and I will enter the city overnight, and Zihe (Cao Chun) will be the queen of His Palace. ”

Shi Xun was taken aback when he heard this: "I'm afraid that it is deceitful, how can the lord take the risk himself?" Cao Cao smiled slightly: "Li Feng, Le, guinea pig, what can I do?" It is because I am afraid that it will be deceitful, so I will deal with it in person, and the son is brave, but he is not good at plotting, and he must not enter the city first. ”

Cheng Yu was also beside him to persuade him, but Cao Cao didn't listen, and glanced at Shi Xun intentionally or unintentionally: "I have Dian Wei's guard, and I will be worry-free." "So, Yu will go with the lord." "No need," Cao Cao smiled slightly, "Gongda, Zhongde, Hongfu and Xiangzhu Zihe, Qing and others can be divided into three, one of them will enter the city with me, and the second will be prepared for the south and the east two gates, and Li and Le Erkou must be captured alive." ”

So on the evening of the same day, the Cao army brigade quietly left the camp and went straight to Shouchun City. Shouchun four gates, outside the north gate is the Cao army camp, Cao Hong led 15,000 troops to stay; In addition, Li Cheng led 8,000 troops to sneak outside the east gate, and Xu Huang led 8,000 troops to sneak outside the south gate; Cao Cao personally led 5,000 soldiers and horses, broke into from the West Gate in advance, and Cao Chun and other more than 10,000 soldiers combined.

Yesun also followed Cao Chunjun behind the palace. He was a little unhappy in his heart, and said in his heart that I don't know how to fight, why are you taking me? I've been busy all day, and I can't imagine that I can't sleep at night, and I have to go out for a night trip...... Okay, Mao Jue is in charge of logistics, Guo Jia is not in good health, it is logical for you to let them stay in the camp, but it would be good for you to bring Cheng Yu and Xun You, who have the ability to change in the formation, so it would be good for me to rest in the camp. Thinking of this, I couldn't help but yawn big.

Xun You saw it on the side, and he couldn't help but smile and whispered: "The lord is very Hongfu, so he took Qing into battle." With the talent of Hongfu and more experience, I can't wait. Shi Xun hurriedly waved his hand and said, "Xun Gong laughed. "But I thought in my heart, I must have been angry with Cao Cao during the day, so he found an opportunity to clean me up and didn't let me sleep well!

Cao Jun came to the west gate of Shouchun, lurked more than two miles away, and stared nervously at the city like a giant beast in the dark night. Sure enough, at midnight, he suddenly saw a fire shaking on the head of the city, Cao Cao gave an order, led the army to sneak approaching, and then heard the sound of "squeak and dumbness", the drawbridge was put down first, and then the city gate was slowly opened. Cao Cao kept an eye on it, sent a team of soldiers to raise a fire to roast the iron chains on the suspension bridge, but they were all broken, and then rushed straight into the city under the arch of the army.

Cao Chun and the others were still hiding in the dark to observe the situation, just waiting for Cao Cao to occupy the city gate and send a signal, they would fight together and win Shouchun. But it was not long for Xun to see the former army entering the city, and he was still slandering Cao Cao with him to take himself into battle, and suddenly the fire at the city gate broke out, and then countless rolling logs and stones were thrown down, firmly blocking the city gate!

"Ahh (To be continued......)