"Sir, the enemy troops are surrounding us!"
Liu Yu was shocked and came to the middle of many people. He bowed his hands deeply and said comfortingly, "Everyone! The enemy is about to attack. Please go back quickly!"
"Sir, I am not afraid of death, but I am afraid that this wonderful homeland will be taken over by thieves!"
"Yes, sir, let's all do our part!" A group of people were furious and shouted.
Liu Yu was worried. Once these people came to the city to help defend, Gongsun Zan would definitely treat them as soldiers. Watching the people die tragically under his rule was something Liu Yu did not want to see.
Tian Chou and Qi Zhou also looked at Qian anxiously. Liu Yu was too kind, but they didn't know that governing the people could implement benevolent government. Once military strife was involved, Liu Yu would most likely be the second Song Xianggong.
"Everyone, go back, I beg you!" Liu Yu gritted his teeth, knelt down, and said gratefully, "Please believe me, Liu Yu, this is for your own good!"
The few people in front quickly helped Liu Yu up, and everyone else present was moved. In these troubled times, there are very few officials who can think about them like this. It is a rare blessing for them to meet one like them.
However, this kind of kindness is cruel to oneself and irresponsible to all living beings. In private, he is a good gentleman, but in public and national affairs, he is not a minister who does practical things.
So I would rather follow the bastard protagonist Yuan Xi or Cao Cao than follow people like Liu Yu and Liu Bei.
"Everyone put down your things and go back." The Confucian scholar shouted: "Everyone, please don't make things difficult for me."
From time to time, several feather arrows flew to the edge of the city. Under the protection of his personal guards, Liu Yu watched the people disperse. Qi Zhou and others directed the soldiers to deliver the materials on the ground to the city wall. Tian Chou looked at the busy soldiers on the city wall and shook his head secretly. Liu Yu rolled up his sleeves, picked up a large can of oil and was about to go up the city wall.
"Sir, you can't risk the bow and arrow yourself!" Xian Yuyin stopped Liu Yu and said in a deep voice, "Leave it to the general."
After saying that, Xian Yuyin picked up the oil tank and shouted: "Burn the oil pan and burn those bastards to death!"
Liu Yu wanted to say something, but he was picked up by Qi Zhou and his guards and pulled to a safe place behind the city gate.
"You will be rewarded with a hundred gold coins for capturing Liu Yu alive!" "He will be rewarded for being the first to climb the city wall!"
After half an hour of fierce fighting, the faint shouts of killing Gongsun Zan's soldiers could be heard, which shocked Liu Yu, Tian Chou and others.
"Sir, the enemy has attacked the city wall. General Xianyu wants you to go to the north of the city first." The soldier, covered in blood, knelt down and said.
Liu Yu broke away everyone's hands and pulled out the sword of a guard next to him, "I'm not going anywhere. There are so many people behind us watching us. Tell Xian Yuyin that I will stay here and let you He was holding on from the front!"
Tian Chou also pulled out his sword and said to the more than 30 followers beside him: "You did not avoid hardships and went with me to Chang'an to meet His Majesty, and you have done a great service. But now, do you dare to follow me up to kill the enemy?"
More than thirty people, as well as Liu Yu's personal guards, drew their weapons and shouted: "Kill the enemy! Kill the enemy!"
Liu Yu's eyes couldn't help but moisten as he looked at Tian Chou and others who were climbing up the city wall, "This is the real man from Youzhou, this is the real hero of Yan and Zhao!"
Two quarters of an hour later, the shouts of killing gradually stopped, and then a burst of cheers erupted from the city wall. Tian Chou and Xian Yuyin were covered in blood, and they didn't know whether it was their own blood or the enemy's blood.
Liu Yu excitedly held their hands and asked, "Have the enemy soldiers retreated?"
"The enemy soldiers have retreated. Sir, please take a step to speak." Regardless of his fatigue, Tian Chou made a gesture of invitation and whispered, "I have a strategy to defeat the enemy."
Liu Yu asked Xian Yuyin to strengthen his defense, and at the same time brought Tian Chou and Qi Zhou back to the Prefectural Mufu.
"Sir, you can't defeat Gongsun Zan just by standing firm. The soldiers in various places are scattered and unable to gather together, so they are easy to be defeated by Gongsun Zan one by one. Yuan Shao can't be counted on. There is still a strategy available for now. There should be a 70-80% chance of defeating Gongsun Zan." Tian Chou. said.
"Although you are young, Zitai, your knowledge and courage are extraordinary. Please tell me what you have learned!" A middle-aged civil servant walked into the hall.
"Xianyu is engaged!" Tian Chou saluted. The civil servant who came was none other than Liu Yu's other official, Xianyufu.
"Sir, I have already inspected the whole city of Ji County and done everything I can." Xian Yufu said to Tian Chou again: "Zitai, you have a good strategy to defeat the enemy, why don't you elaborate on it!"
"It is necessary to stand firm and wait for reinforcements, but the reinforcements I am talking about will never be used unless we reach the current critical situation." Tian Chou himself hesitated and said, "Master Zhou Mu treats the Wuhuan and Xianbei people kindly. I'm very grateful. If you can send someone to explain the situation, they will definitely organize an elite cavalry force to rush to our aid."
"Okay, this is an excellent strategy. Zitai, why didn't you say it can't be used in a critical situation?" Xian Yufu asked, "I just don't know if the barbarians like Xianbei and Wuhuan will take my lord's kindness into account."
"Master Xian Yu, what I am worried about is not whether they are willing to come, but how to send Yuan Shaojun away after they arrive." Tian Chou said worriedly: "Hu Bing is brave, but he lacks education and improper control can easily lead to looting, burning and killing. The consequences are harmful to the people of one place."
"Sir, there is no news from the troops stationed in various places. They must have been annihilated or defected." Qi Zhou urged: "Zitai's suggestion is very good. Your reputation is so high among the barbarians, they must be willing to listen to you. Commander-in-Chief."
Liu Yu thought hard for a while, and finally ordered Xian Yufu: "Send people to Wuhuan and Xianbei and ask them to send troops to help."
At the end of the Western Jin Dynasty, Liu Kun, like Liu Yu, did something that would be hated forever. He attracted foreigners to enter the country, which indirectly contributed to the prelude to the subsequent Five Husties in China.
Watching Xian Yufu leave, Tian Chou thought of something and carefully took out two silk books from his arms. He handed it to Liu Yu and said, "Sir, one part of this is a secret letter from Taiwei Yang, and the other part is an edict from His Majesty."
Liu Yu was stunned and quickly knelt down respectfully to receive the edict from Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty. He removed the paint and looked at it carefully. Only Liu Yu frowned and read Yang Biao's secret letter again.
"This is an edict summoning the world's heroes to crusade against Guo Si, Li Jue and other remnants of Xiliang." Liu Yu pointed to the letter and said, "Lieutenant Yang asked us to join forces with Yuan Benchu, Cao Mengde and others to crusade against the alliance again and rush into Guanzhong to help Sheji.”
"Sir, this matter can be exploited!" Qi Zhou suddenly said: "Your Majesty has asked you to take the lead in organizing a crusade. The fourth and third princes of the Yuan family claim to be loyal ministers of the Han Dynasty, and they will not dare to disobey His Majesty's will. You will obey our orders, so you don’t have to worry about Yuan Benchu plotting to seize Youzhou."
"As long as Yuan Benchu sincerely supports our Han Dynasty, what's the point of giving up this Youzhou?" Liu Yu put the edict away and worriedly said: "Yuan Benchu still refuses to recognize it because his Majesty was established by Dong Zhuo. I'm afraid of him. They don’t even acknowledge this edict!”
"Since your Excellency has decided to summon Hu soldiers to deal with Gongsun Zan together with Yuan Shao's army, I may not be able to defend Ji County for long." Tian Chou suggested: "It is better to prepare to retreat to Juyong and avoid Gongsun Zan's attack first."
"I'm just worried that if he gathers his soldiers and retreats to Juyong, I wonder if Gongsun Zan will harm the people of Ji County." Liu Yu hesitated.
"Sir, if we retreat voluntarily, how could Gongsun Zan harm the people?"
Liu Yu agreed and asked everyone to prepare to go. But at this moment, a loud "Boom!" came from the southern tower, followed by the faint sounds of war horses neighing and shouts of killing.
Liu Yu and others didn't know why, but their expressions changed greatly. They took their personal guards out of the Prefecture Mufu again, wanting to find out what was going on.
Once Liu Yu and others went outside, they realized that the situation in the city had suddenly become very chaotic. There were scattered soldiers and people who organized themselves everywhere.
Xian Yuyin galloped to Liu Yu's place, clasped his fists and said, "My lord, the general is incompetent. Gongsun Zan dug tunnels and destroyed the city wall. Enemy soldiers swarmed in, and the gap cannot be blocked."
The shouts of killing gradually came closer, and Liu Yu was horrified to find that many people in the city had organized themselves to cooperate with the defenders to resist the enemy soldiers. The enemy soldiers were not polite and would kill anyone who stood in the way, regardless of whether they were dressed as civilians or not.
"It's broken! Now Jixian County cannot escape its bad luck." Liu Yu said dejectedly.
Tian Chou and others had no choice but to attack. The enemy soldiers arrived. They supported Liu Yu and gradually retreated to the north of the city.
If Liu Yu and Liu Biao were in a time of peace, they would be able to serve as Situ and transform the world with virtue. However, this is a troubled time. Huan Wen once commented on Yin Hao. In a world of strife, it will harm the country. This is what Liu Yu is like.
Xian Yuyin took hundreds of elite soldiers to escort Liu Yu, while Tian Chou and others led Liu Yu to escape. But when they came to the Zhou Mufu in the center of the city, they heard shouts of killing from the north. Gongsun Zan's soldiers detoured and surrounded the four gates of the city, cutting off their retreat.
Xian Yuyin wielded his spear and stabbed more than ten enemy soldiers to death with his own hands, but more and more enemy soldiers surrounded him. The soldiers around him fell one by one. The hoes and clubs of the organized people were no match for the enemy soldiers, and they gradually retreated to the vicinity of the Zhou Mufu in the city.
Liu Yu was completely desperate. Although he still had more than a thousand soldiers and nearly two thousand people guarding him, more and more soldiers from Gongsun Zan's army entered the city, and their strength was not comparable to that of the Youzhou soldiers and those people.
"Swear to the death to live and die with Jixian!" "Protect Mr. Liu!" The people shouted. Although the enemy was powerful and brutal, for that belief and to repay Liu Yu's kindness, they still did not put down their hoes and other equipment.
Gongsun Zan's army grew larger and larger, and Liu Yu and his troops and civilians were besieged in the center of the city.
The sound of horse kicking came, and the infantry stepped out of the way. The high-spirited Gongsun Zan appeared in front of Liu Yu with hundreds of horsemen.
"Haha, Mr. Liu, I never thought you would be here today!" Gongsun Zan said with a smile.
"Gongsun Zan, you villain!" Qi Zhou scolded: "You attacked Shangguan and slaughtered the soldiers who were appointed officials by the imperial court. You have committed an unpardonable death penalty!"
"It belongs to me, doesn't it?" Gongsun Zan waved his riding whip and pointed at Liu Yu, "Sir Liu, I have guarded Youzhou for so many years and driven out countless barbarians. But as soon as you came to Youzhou, instead of praising my merits, you actually enforced That bullshit strategy of kissing Hu."
Gongsun Zan took out the long spear and said in a deep voice, "Liu Yu, that's all, but you are close to the Hu people and are suspicious of me, a hero, and hinder me in every way. A few days ago, you colluded with Yuan Shao and wanted to sneak attack on me. Today Let the world know the consequences of opposing me, Gongsun Zan! These untouchables are all turning against you, right? Well, all the troops will obey the order, and all living creatures in the city will be killed without mercy!"
"Woo! Woo!" "Kill!"
Liu Yu's hands and feet were trembling, but he still pushed away the entourage beside him and said loudly: "General Gongsun, this matter is all my fault, Liu Yu's. I asked them to put down their weapons and willingly accept your disposal. Please let this city go." of soldiers and civilians.”
"Haha!" Gongsun Zan laughed wildly, "Liu Yu, if you really give up Youzhou and dare to die, it doesn't matter if I spare them."
Koto.
Facing the aggressive Sun Jian, all forces in Jiangdong were very nervous. The most nervous among them was naturally Kuaiji County. After all, if Sun Jian captured the entire Wu County, then his next target would definitely be Kuaiji. Kuaiji is the rear area of Wu County. If the rear was unstable, Sun Jian would not be able to conquer other lands.
Kuaiji County, Shanyin, County Sheriff's Mansion.
In the lobby, Guo Yi was sitting on his knees with a serious expression. Guo Yi was an elegant middle-aged man in his fifties, with slightly white temples and good spirits. His eyes were somewhat narrow and pointed.
There was another person sitting next to him. It was Wang Lang, now the commander of Kuaiji County. He was about thirty years old and in his prime.
"Jing Xing, do you think Yan Xing and Xu Sheng can stop Sun Wentai?" Guo Yi asked in a deep voice.
"Sir, Yan Baihu is at best a wolf, and Xu Gong is just a timid tiger. The tiger is unstoppable, and they are not comparable. They will definitely lose." Wang Lang shook his head and said with a sneer.
"What if I send troops to rescue him?" Guo Yi's eyes condensed, and a cold light flashed across his eyes.
"Sir, you must not!"
Wang Lang still shook his head, with a hint of fighting spirit in his expression, and said: "Although we will have to compete with Sun Jian sooner or later, the county soldiers in Kuaiji have yet to be trained and are not enough to fight against the elite soldiers and horses under Sun Jian's command. If we advance in advance Sending troops may not help Yanxing them, but will give Sun Jian an excuse to attack Kuaiji."
"He won't come if there is no excuse? Now that Sun Wentai's army is in hand and sitting in Wu County, how can we let a certain family go?" Guo Yi sneered bitterly. He and Sun Jian served in Kuaiji County at the same time and formed many friendships. He knew very well that he and Sun Jian were enemies.
"At least we can let him come later. As long as we give Lang half a year, we will definitely be able to improve the combat effectiveness of the Kuaiji soldiers and horses. Only then will we be able to compete with Sun Jian." Wang Lang said confidently.
"Jingxing, it's up to you!" Guo Yi sighed helplessly. He also understood that although he had the support of many powerful local families and recruited tens of thousands of soldiers, the Kuaiji County soldiers now have to fight against him. Sun Jian's elite troops and horses were still insufficient to start the battle.
Cheng Pu and others in Wu County were not idle either. Gao Dai was busy preparing military supplies, while Cheng Pu was reviewing the accounts, and at the same time, in order to prevent anyone from stumbling upon him.
Cheng Pu looked at the account book, his face suddenly darkened, and he became a little gloomy. The records were very clear, but there was a huge gap between the tax income and the final figures put into the treasury.
"Okay, okay, what a bunch of moths! They really regard the Sheriff's Mansion as their home. Not to mention other tax money, only half of the tax food they received was put into the treasury. Where did the rest go?" Cheng Pu After just flipping through a few pages, I couldn't stand it anymore. I burst out with anger and slapped the desk with a heavy palm: "Gao Juncheng, see for yourself!"
Gao Dai took the account book, and his expression suddenly changed after just one glance. The more he looked at it, the more panicked he became. He thought that he had extraordinary abilities and was responsible for the people's livelihood and finance of Wu County, but it was the records on it that made him feel Due to his incompetence and the greed of his subordinates, he said with a livid face, "This is Dai's dereliction of duty. When the lord returns, Dai will definitely apologize to the lord!"
"How do you think the people recorded here should be dealt with?" Cheng Pu didn't blame Gao Dai. If it weren't for Zhou Yu's intervention, he might not have been able to see these problems from the account books. Gao Dai should have no problems.
"This is a moth. It will definitely erode my Jiangdong foundation in the future. Kill! Kill them all." Gao Dai stared at the names in the account book. Many of them were his confidants. He still said coldly.
"No!"
Zhu Zhi picked up the account book and looked at it, then said: "Most of the names on this are the children of some local powerful and noble families. If we attack directly, we may cause a backlash from the Jiangdong family. Now that the lord is no longer here, we We cannot let Wu County become unstable."
"Gong Jin, what do you think?" Cheng Pu took a deep breath, calmed down the anger in his heart, and said, "If you don't kill, they will definitely feel lucky. I'm afraid it will be the same in the future. If you kill, it will be difficult to compete with these powerful people in the world." Tell me, give your uncle an idea!"
"You can't kill. After all, my uncle is in Wu County, and Jiangdong is not yet stable. If we kill him directly, there will definitely be trouble. Not to mention the reaction of these powerful families, this number is a bit large. The law will not blame everyone. If we are tough If we capture these people, I'm afraid the government agencies everywhere will be unstable, but it would be a bit rash to let them go like this."
Zhou Yu was silent for a moment, and a cold gleam flashed across his eyes, and he said: "Let's do this, uncle, you gather all these people, and then show them all the account books one by one, to scare them. They understand that as long as they embezzle money from the county magistrate's office, we can find out and burn all the ledgers in front of them.
Finally, tell them that we can write off the past, and the official position will still be theirs, but in the future, if anyone is found out, we will kill him, and there will definitely be no tolerance! "
"Is this okay?" Upon hearing this, Cheng Pu's eyes sparkled and he was ready to make a move.
After all, if they were to be taken by force, the managers in these county governors' offices and the counties would probably fall into chaos in several counties under their control.
Zhou Yu's method can not only teach them a lesson, but also allow them to settle down and continue management. This is also a temporary measure, not surprising but in line with the current actual situation.
"Wouldn't this be too advantageous for us?" Gao Dai said angrily.
"The new ruler will have a new system. Why should we hold on to the front? As long as we can make their hands and feet cleaner in the future, that will be fine." Zhou Yu said with a calm smile on the corner of his mouth, still as elegant, but as if There is a slight chill.
It's a pity that Zhou Yu, a genius like this, finally died in the battle between Yuan and Sun after the Battle of Chibi. In order to preserve the fire for the Sun family, he used his body as a bait to delay the battle. In the end, he died without surrender. Zhou Yu was buried with ceremony, and his integrity was comparable to that of Yan Zhenqing in the Tang Dynasty and Wen Tianxiang in the Song Dynasty. It was sad, lamentable, respectable and magnificent.
