Chapter 363: God is also human
More than 100,000 Cao troops were beaten by Liu Bei and Zhuge Liang and were forced to give up Nanyang County.
However, Yang Ling didn't do anything, so he forced Liu Bei to retreat, what is this not a god?
"In fact, God is also a man, but God has done what man can't do, so he became a god!"
Yang Ling showed an unfathomable smile.
Everyone heard it in a fog, but they secretly said in their hearts, the military advisor is really very human.
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Although Liu Bei led the army to retreat, Wancheng was already in ruins.
If you want to rebuild, you need not only a lot of manpower and material resources, but also time.
Wancheng is close to Xinye, and Liu Bei will definitely not give them this opportunity.
Therefore, after some discussion with everyone, Yang Ling decided to give up Wancheng and Bowang, and directly retreated to Blockyang.
He planned to repair and strengthen Duyang as a forward position to resist Liu Bei.
So Cao Jun cleaned up a little and began to retreat again.
But at the same time of retreating, Yang Ling also ordered to relocate all the people in Nieyang, Xi'e, Pheasant County and other places around Wancheng, intending to create a no-man's land within a radius of 200 miles.
The world is different from modern society, and the people have a deep attachment to their homeland, but they are not willing to leave.
Looking at the people who were forcibly taken away and crying, Yang Ling had to harden his heart.
There is a way to be merciful, not to be in charge of soldiers.
In order to weaken Liu Bei and dominate the world as soon as possible, this must be done.
Cao Jun stayed in Duyang for a few days, and seeing that the city was almost repaired, Yang Ling planned to return to his division.
He left Cao Ren, who was good at defending the city, behind, and he himself led the army back to Xudu after a few days of trekking.
Cao Cao, who came back early to recuperate, immediately ordered to summon him after knowing that Yang Ling had returned.
"If there is no Ziyi this time, I am afraid that the situation will completely collapse."
Cao Cao sighed.
"Father-in-law is serious."
Yang Ling said with a smile.
"It's not serious at all!"
Cao Cao said seriously.
Don't look at Yang Ling's trip to Nanyang County, he didn't fight Liu Bei and Zhuge Liang.
But it was his appearance that made Cao Jun, who was panicked, settle down.
Others don't know that it was Yang Ling who was strategizing, and persuaded Liu Biao to withdraw from the army through Cai Yu, can Cao Cao still know?
The two sons-in-law exchanged pleasantries, and Cao Cao smiled bitterly again,
"Ziyi, in fact, there is still something for you to do today."
"Father-in-law, please tell me."
"A few days ago, the people from the school office sent a message from Liangzhou, saying that Han Sui contacted Qiang and other Hu tribes, and they were about to move."
This time Liu Bei attacked Wancheng, and he also knew in his heart that his strength alone was not enough to compete with Cao Cao.
So before sending troops, Liu Bei sent several messengers to contact Sun Quan, Liu Zhang, Zhang Lu, Han Sui, Ma Teng and other princes.
Not to mention others, just talk about the situation of Ma Teng and Han Sui.
Although Ma Teng said that he was ambitious, since Ma Yunlu was admitted to the house by Yang Ling, Ma Chao, Ma Xiu, Ma Tie, and Ma Dai entered the court as officials again, and after serving under Yang Ling's account, he also broke off this thought.
With his relationship with Yang Ling and his extreme deference to the imperial court, Cao Cao also appointed Ma Teng as the assassin of Liangzhou and was responsible for managing the affairs of Liangzhou.
But in this way, it made Han Sui a little jealous.
You must know that in the early years, although Ma Teng was Han Sui's sworn brother, Han Sui's strength was much stronger than him.
Seeing that Ma Teng was thriving and had completely become a little brother, this made Han Sui feel a little unhappy.
It didn't take long for their subordinates to have a fierce conflict of interests.
Because Ma Teng's power was flourishing, Han Sui's subordinates suffered losses, which made Han Sui furious.
even mobilized the army and fought with Ma Teng because of this!
Although Cao Cao finally sent someone to appease him, the two still formed a bond.
After receiving Liu Bei's letter, Han Sui did not hesitate and began to secretly mobilize troops and horses to contact the Hu people.
"This Han Sui is really restless."
Yang Ling frowned slightly,
"Father-in-law means ......"
"I want Ziyi to go to Xiliang and handle this matter properly."
Cao Cao was a little embarrassed.
When Yang Ling heard this, he immediately cried and laughed.
Boss Cao, Boss Cao, you can really do it.
I just came back from Nanyang County, and you want me to go to Xiliang again?
"All the previous things are lonely, it's not right, Ziyi, you don't have to take it to heart."
Cao Cao said apologetically,
"It's just that now that the court is up and down, Lone can only count on you."
He said this from the bottom of his heart.
Cao Pi's actions in Youzhou and Nanyang County have proved that he is a dou who cannot be supported in military affairs.
Cao Cao himself was angry and fell ill in the first battle of Nanyang County and had to recuperate.
There are many talents under his command, but Yang Ling is the only one who can take charge of himself and win his trust.
Get.
The old man was so low-voiced, no matter how angry he was in his heart, Yang Ling could only say,
"The son-in-law is the one who takes the order."
Hearing this, Cao Cao couldn't help but laugh with relief.
"In recent years, Ziyi has also worked hard, and he must promote you."
"Since you are going to Liangzhou for a trip, then you will be named the general of the expedition to the west, fake Jieyue!"
Due to the frequent wars, the princes of all parties rewarded their subordinates lavishly, so that the later miscellaneous generals were proliferated and the military system was chaotic.
So Cao Cao reformed the military system.
Originally, the general with the highest status and commanding the soldiers and horses of the whole country was no longer established after Yuan Shao's death.
The titles of Hussar General, Che Cavalry General, and Wei General below the general have gradually become false titles.
The ones who really control the soldiers and horses in various places are the generals of the Four Expeditions and the Four Towns.
Cao Cao named Yang Ling as the general of the expedition to the west, and the armies in Liangzhou, Sili and other places must obey Yang Ling's orders.
In addition, Yang Ling has a fake knot.
It also means that he has the ability to manage the military and politics in the western part of the Han Dynasty!
Such treatment is an incomparably honorable honor!
"Thank you Duke Wei for the reward."
Yang Ling wasn't too excited.
If you want the horse to run fast, give the horse more grass.
Since Boss Cao wants to make himself work, it is reasonable to promote himself more.
"The matter of Liangzhou is imminent, Ziyi, you go back to see Qing'er and them, and then set off quickly."
Cao Cao admonished.
"The son-in-law obeys."
Yang Ling bowed, then got up and retired.
Looking at his departing figure, Cao Cao sighed slightly, and his heart was also extremely conflicted.
On the one hand, he needs Yang Ling's talent to help him calm the world.
But on the other hand, he didn't want Yang Ling to be too powerful and affect Cao Pi's future succession.
It's a pity.
Or that sentence, if Ziyi was my son, how good would it be?
……
Yang Ling came out of the Wei Mansion, returned to his mansion non-stop, and told the daughters that Cao Cao had ordered him to go to Liangzhou.
"What? Father, this is too much, isn't it? The husband just came back, and before he could catch his breath, he was going to let him go out again? ”
Cao Qing was a little dissatisfied.
Yang Yuan leaned on her arms and was eating Xuezi.