Yecheng, Hebei Province, the General's Mansion, the inner study room.
Yuan Xi summoned Zhang Hong and Liu Ye, the heads of his two most important departments, to discuss matters.
"Okay, tell me how the farming work in Youzhou is going?" Yuan Xi went directly to the topic and asked Liu Ye.
Liu Ye gently cupped his hands and said: "Since the Lord conquered Jicheng and recuperated, Tian Chou has been taking an overview of the agriculture in Youzhou. The soil in Youzhou is special. Although it is cold, it is rich in grain. Now it has become my The large Aocang that is indispensable to the rear of the army is really a blessing."
Yuan Xi nodded, then paused and asked, "My third brother, are you doing pretty well there?"
Liu Ye nodded and replied: "It's not bad. It's just a rich man's life with wine and meat."
Yuan Xi nodded and said, "Well, that's good."
Zhang Hong also nodded and said: "Lord... be kind."
Yuan Xi tapped the table gently and said slowly: "Now that all the troubles in my rear have been eliminated, the troops and horses have been trained, the field operations in various places are also going very smoothly, the warehouses are full, and the land in Hebei has been restored. It has surpassed the heyday before the Battle of White Horse, and is even worse... Mr. Zigang, is it not time for us to raise our troops and go south?"
This time Zhang Hong is here, so Yuan Xi hopes to get the support of his teacher Zhang Hong so that he can feel more confident.
Hearing this, Zhang Hong's eyes flashed, and he nodded: "That's right! Now our army is fully trained, and its combat power is definitely not what it was back then! It's the right time to go south in one fell swoop, eliminate Cao Cao, welcome back the Emperor, and create the immortal Yuan Family hegemony!"
"When is the right time to raise troops?" Yuan Xi raised his head and asked him.
Zhang Hong thought for a while and said: "At the beginning of spring, we will gather troops and horses, formulate strategies, and collect food and baggage. If it is prudent, it is most appropriate to start the army after the beginning of spring... and during this period, I thought that I should write a petition against the thieves first. One article, published to the world, in order to uphold the justice of our army in conquering Cao Cao, to spit on Cao Cao’s thieves, and to win over the people’s will!”
Yuan Xi clapped his hands gently and said: "That's right. It's a good idea to write an appeal and scold Cao Cao... Who should write it better?"
Zhang Hong smiled when he heard this and said, "I think Chen Lin is the best."
Yuan Xi thought for a while and said: "Although Chen Lin's writing skills are good, it's a pity that swearing is too elegant and not enjoyable enough... Let's let Chen Lin write an essay to criticize the thieves, and I will write one myself. This article will tell the world, and it will also let the world see my Yuan Xi’s writing power!"
Seeing that his teacher Zhang Hong's opinions were roughly the same as those of Guo Jia, Jia Xu, Sima Yi and others, Yuan Xi had some confidence in his mind.
So Yuan Xi took advantage of the situation and said, "Teacher, how about I write it?"
Zhang Hong was shocked when he heard this and hurriedly shook his head and said: "Xianyi? Are you writing a message? Never, never!"
"It has to be, this matter is settled!" Yuan Xi said willfully and decisively.
Next, Zhang Hong and Liu Ye's secret guard and shadow guard systems also moved randomly, all for the decisive battle with Yuan Cao.
The storm in the world was all over the Central Plains of Hebei Province. The princes of the world stood with bated breath, not daring to cause trouble.
Under Zhang Hong's urging, Yuan Xi adopted a compromise approach, dictating it himself and letting Chen Lin, the chief bookkeeper, write.
Chen Lin's writing skills are best known in Hebei, and even if you look at the whole world, they are almost unmatched. I think back then, before Yuan Shao wanted to launch an army to conquer Cao Cao, he asked Chen Lin to write and use ink to criticize Cao Cao. attack.
It happened that Cao Cao was suffering from a headache. After reading Chen Lin's article, he suddenly broke out in a cold sweat. His whole body was full of energy and the disease was completely gone.
He quickly jumped up from the bed and started praising her. He was full of praises, but it was also a strange thing at the time.
Now many years have passed, the ancients have passed away with the wind, and the newcomers have come back, but the techniques they use are still the same as retreating, and the method of proselytizing against thieves. Even the author is Chen Lin. The only difference is that Yuan Shao was there back then. It was Cao Cao who was denounced, but now his son Yuan Xi takes over. Everything is still as if it started yesterday.
When Jin King Li Cunxu attacked Zhu Wen, Taizu of Liang Dynasty, there would be no such article to criticize the thief, otherwise it would be really good-looking.
The message was quickly published and spread all over the world from north to south. Naturally, Xudu, as an important town in the capital, was naturally within the scope of this spread.
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When the message reached Prime Minister Xu Du's Mansion, Cao Cao and his ministers were holding a military meeting to discuss the large-scale military and political actions currently underway in Hebei.
When the scout's report reached everyone's ears along with the sound of footsteps, Cao Cao couldn't help but smile.
"As expected, Yuan Xi is here, but his behavior and routine are not much different from his father's. He just hits him, and he even makes some kind of propaganda. Haha, the wealthy family of the fourth generation and the three princes are willing to do these useless things... ...Open the message and read it out for me to listen to." Cao Cao said disdainfully.
In a few years, Cao Cao has changed a lot. His hair, which was just a little silvery at the time, has now turned into mostly white silk, and the wrinkles on his face seem to be a generation older than before. But it's no wonder, now Cao Cao was already old enough. In this era, he was old enough to be a master.
However, the only thing that remains unchanged is his spirit and restrained domineering, which are still better than before.
Older and stronger. He really deserves to be the hero who wrote "The Turtle Has Longevity". It’s okay not to accept it.
Following Cao Cao's words, the spy immediately unfolded Chen Lin's article and read the contents carefully.
Then, with a clear and hearty voice that was neither high nor low, he read out the above message word for word.
The content of the memorandum is nothing more than repeating old tunes, angrily blaming Cao Cao for bullying the emperor, persecuting the loyal, unfaithful, unjust, unkind, unfilial and other evil deeds. There is nothing surprising about it.
Although Cao Cao and his generals and counselors have heard these words countless times, Chen Lin's writing and diction still make people feel as if they have entered a new realm. The words are so gorgeous and sharp, I feel repeatedly that this article is really insurmountable and incomparable.
Cao Cao was calm and calm, and listened to the spy reading the last word of the appeal with a blank expression. He couldn't help but stretched out his hand to touch his beard, and sighed with emotion: "A few years ago, when I heard Chen Lin's first appeal, , I have a feeling of spring breeze. Now, after many years, reading his articles again, this feeling is not weak, but more intense. Chen Lin is really a literary giant in the world. If I can conquer Hebei one day , I must accept this person and his subordinates for entertainment!"
At this point, Cao Cao turned his head and looked at the main conspirators around him. All the conspirators nodded, seeming to appreciate Chen Lin's peerless elegance.
In the hall, the spy who was reading the message for Cao Cao seemed to be hesitant and glanced at Cao Cao carefully.
After a pause, he said softly: "Lord, there is another paragraph below this slogan. Do you want to read it?"
Cao Cao half-drowsed his eyes, stroking his beard with one hand, and tapping the table with the other, as if he was still immersed in Chen Lin's culture. Hearing this, he didn't seem to doubt anything, and gently waved his big sleeves, boldly Said: "Read it, what can't you say! Such a wonderful article, I should read it to the end and read it out loud!"
"No~!" The spy followed Cao Cao's order, unfolded the message, took a look at the next paragraph, and continued to read aloud.
"Uncle Cao Shi, long time no see. How are you doing lately? Can you still eat?"
After hearing this sentence, everyone in the room was stunned.
Cao Cao was stunned and looked at the embarrassed spy, as if he didn't know what to say.
Cao Cao continued stroking his beard as if it was nothing, waved his hand at the spy, and said, "Read it."
The spy nodded, lowered his head and continued to read aloud: "My nephew thinks that Uncle Shi must have a bad life. After listening to Chen Lin's confession, although you are full of resentment, you will definitely pretend to be calm."
"Cough, cough, cough!" When Cao Cao heard this, he couldn't help coughing, and the hand stroking his beard hurriedly withdrew. He took a deep breath, calmed down, and continued to the spy: "Read it again! Finish reading!"
The spy glanced at Cao Cao from the bottom of his heart and continued reading: "I, Yuan Xi, the lord of Hebei, are about to raise an overwhelming army to attack Henan! Uncle Shi, how many years have you been supporting the emperor and commanding the princes? The so-called thirty years in Hedong, Thirty years in Hexi! The emperor of the Han family is the common ruler of the world, how can he get it? It's my turn to support him, right? My nephew will hunt for the Central Plains with Uncle Shi. "
When Cao Cao heard this, he became furious. He slammed the table and shouted angrily at the civil and military officials on both sides.
Said: "Listen, you guys listen! This bastard, what bastard words did he say? It's his turn? What does he think of the emperor?"
Everyone: "…………"
Cao Cao's face was livid, he looked at everyone coldly and said, "Masters, what do you think?"
Xiahou Dun's face was full of righteous indignation, he waved his fist and stood up angrily: "Asshole! What an asshole! He was asked to write this article, it is simply vulgar! Is such a bastard worthy of being the leader of a party? I will definitely wait for our army to win. Kill him!"
Cao Cao gently rubbed his temples and sighed with a desolate look on his face: "I just asked what I thought about Yuan Xi's sending troops, and I didn't ask you this."
Among the civil servants' team, Xun You came out and said: "My lord, the most urgent task is to find a way to stop Yuan Xi's offensive as soon as possible. At a certain time, the four states of Hebei have a vast territory and a large number of people. Jizhou has a dense population, and the people of Bingzhou are strong and quiet. The state has excellent horses and rich resources in Qingzhou. In addition, Yuan Xi has been recuperating for two years, and his power has reached its peak. It is even more powerful than when Yuan Shao was at his peak. With Yuan Xi's character, he dared to boast about the southern expedition to Haikou. He must have made sufficient preparations... It is certain that Yuan Xi will not imitate Yuan Shao's direct attack method. He must take advantage of his large number of soldiers and wide food supplies to divide his troops into the army from various directions, all the way. Take Xuzhou, take Chenliu Zhongzhou all the way, take Puyang all the way, and take Pingjin all the way to show your advantage. The lord should immediately organize troops and horses, arrange troops and formations at these places, and set up camps and strategies to prevent Yuan's army from pressing the border! "
After hearing this, Cao Cao pondered for a long time, then nodded. He looked up at the sky, as if deep in thought. After a long time, he finally sighed and said: "It's like giving birth to a son, what else can I ask for! Originally, your son will come on your behalf. I'm looking for a debt collector..."
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In the spring of Han Dynasty (199 AD).
Although Yanzhou issued an order to prepare for war, in this year's plan, the villagers still have to start spring sowing and farming again and again. It was late spring and early summer, the weather was gradually warming up, and the wilderness of Qilu was full of green vitality.
Although the territory of the Lu State was small, it had created a splendid culture in history. The battle of Qi and Lu's Changshao made Qi Huangong, the overlord of the generation, hateful.
Mount Tai, Daxian Mountain and Liangfu Mountain are natural dangers in the south of Qi, and the plain between the two mountains is the thoroughfare between Qi and Lu. The Qingzhou Army occupying Mount Tai and Fenggao can rely on the danger to defend. It is undoubtedly in a position where they can advance, attack, retreat and defend. advantageous position.
The Qingzhou Army, which was riding more than one pace, crossed the Changshao ancient battlefield and quickly marched towards Lu County.
Lu County is not big, but after more than two years of management by Cao Ren, it has become a bridgehead for the Yanzhou Army to fight against the invasion of the Qingzhou Army.
"General, we found that the Qingzhou Army, numbering in the thousands, is less than ten miles away from Lu County!" The scout quickly ran into the garrison.
Cao Ren and Cao Xiu who were receiving guests were shocked. Although they had prepared for war since the beginning of the year, the spring sowing had just finished and the people outside the city had not evacuated.
"Uncle Zixiao, let the last general lead a group of elite troops to intercept them!" Cao Xiu asked for orders.
"At this time, it is too late to take advantage of the danger. There is Zhu River in the northeast of Lu County, which is an important water source for the two armies. Wen Lie, you lead two thousand elite troops to occupy the high ground next to Zhu River, and form a horn with the county seat to jointly fight against Qingzhou. The army attacks the city!" Cao Ren ordered.
Cao Xiu, who was still young, readily accepted the order and hurried down to gather his troops.
The two thousand cavalrymen of the Qingzhou Army quickly marched outside Lu County. A red-faced and black-bearded general rode to the front.
He holds a long axe. With a tough appearance and an extraordinary bearing, he is none other than Xu Huang, the Anton general whom Yuan Xi worships.
Xu Huang said to the generals behind him: "The Zhu River flows from the north of Lu County. The river is not deep enough to swim across. But it is an important water source in Lu County. As long as you occupy the upper reaches, you control the key to winning this battle. The river bank is not conducive to cavalry operations, so you lead your troops along the river and shoot arrows to harass the enemy soldiers. Wait for the infantry to catch up and seize the upper reaches of the high ground!"
"Here!" Several people accepted the order in excitement, and they immediately led their troops forward.
More than two thousand Yanzhou soldiers had already marched out of the city, and the Qingzhou cavalry fired arrows at the other side to harass them.
"Whoosh! Whoosh!" The Qingzhou cavalry is not bad at riding and shooting, especially this Qingzhou military pioneer, they are the elite of the army.
"Stand up the shield! Stand up the shield!" Cao Xiu kept shouting. Although the Yanzhou soldiers were equipped with shields, they were disrupted by constant cavalry shooting.
Although there was a burst of Yanzhou troops
They were in a hurry, but with Cao Xiu gathering them, they gradually formed a queue. ===
"Shoot the front half-crosser!" Zhang ordered.
The Qingzhou cavalry received the order, and half of them waded to the center of the river. At close range, they opened their bows and shot arrows again.
"Okay, how dare you attack like this!" Cao Xiu sneered.
"First song, go into the water and kill the enemy!"
"Crash!" More than 600 Yanzhou Army infantry rushed down the Zhu River. They were not afraid of the cavalry in the river.
"Retreat!" Xu Huang gave the order, and the flags waved, and the cavalry in the river also ran ashore one after another.
"Whoosh! Whoosh!" The remaining cavalrymen on the river bank, relying on their superb archery skills, all shot towards the sky.
"I can't stand it!" "If you can't catch up, don't go up!" The Yanzhou soldiers who were going down the river were intercepted by this volley, and more than a hundred soldiers were injured or killed.
Looking at the Yanzhou soldiers retreating to the shore, Xu Huang ordered the attack again, and the archers from both sides started shooting at each other based on their skills.
