In a few days it will be New Year's Eve, and the second year of Xuanhe will arrive as scheduled.
Chao Gai and others saw that the New Year was approaching, so they simply stayed in Qingzhou to celebrate the New Year together. Dozens of brothers drank together all day long, not wanting to go home.
On the fifth day of the lunar month, Cao Cao saw that the deadline for the transfer order was approaching, so he gathered everyone to his mansion to drink and discuss sending troops.
Hu Sanniang was reluctant to let go and said angrily: "This Fang La is also hateful, so he delayed his rebellion for several months, so what? At least I can spend more time with my husband."
In fact, how did Sanniang know that if Lao Cao hadn't penetrated Wuhan University and Fang La officially launched an army to rebel, it would have happened in October this year.
Edward Lorenz, a later Westerner, had the theory of "butterfly effect", which talked about the influence of accidental variables on the development of things. Please think about it, a small butterfly can do this, let alone the dignified old Cao Hu?
When Lao Cao was born, the situation in the world changed drastically. Wang Qing and Tian Hu were unlucky. Their fortunes had not reached their peak, but they were destroyed by Lao Cao. They were both one of the four big bandits. Isn't there any trouble in Fang La's heart?
In Fang La's view, once Wang and Tian died, the court's eyes would only focus on himself and Chao Gai. But who was Chao Gai? Hiding away in Liangshan, retreating to the water, neither attacking the state nor attacking the government, he is not like a king holding a tower, but like a bastard holding a stele. How can he be compared with this wise and wise Holy Duke?
He didn't believe that the princes in the court didn't know this.
From this inference, the next blow from the imperial court must be on his own head.
Therefore, Fang La stepped up the recruitment of troops and had people compile nursery rhymes to spread around. The saying goes, "Ten thousand plus a little, you will be honored at the end of winter. Across the Zhejiang River, you will show your signs in Wuxing."
Ten thousand equals ten thousand, add a few dots to form a square, and winter is full of wax, which means honoring the south side of Fang La. How can those farmers and women tell the truth from the false? Fangla, the people in the capital, had a destiny, and they were vying to follow him. Fangla thought he had won the hearts of the people, so he launched an army to rebel against the Song Dynasty. He took the title of "Yongle", granted a great civil and military title, and attacked everywhere.
How can the officers and soldiers in the south of the Yangtze River stop Fang La's soldiers if they have not heard of the golden drum for many years? He first conquered Qingxi, then attacked Mu and Shezhou, then attacked Quzhou in the south, swept Xincheng, Tonglu, and Fuyang counties in the north, and finally attacked Hangzhou in one fell swoop. His momentum was overwhelming. Within a few months, his prestige was greatly enhanced, and Jiangnan Heroes responded one after another, killing officials and seizing the city, plundering the people, and the situation was in a state of decay.
Seeing that Sanniang was unhappy, Lao Cao said with a smile: "He rebelled long ago, so he settled down early. It was just in time to stabilize the situation before the Jin Kingdom came."
As soon as these words came out, Li Kui was sitting not far away. He frowned with a rare pair of wild eyebrows and said eagerly: "Brother, Deng Yuanjue, Shi Bao and others are all good men, and that side... If you go to war with the imperial court, , don’t you want to be enemies with them?”
Cao Cao sighed, remembering the scene of drinking at night in the barren mountains and discussing martial arts. Just like now, he lowered his head and said nothing.
Li Kui's big eyes rolled, and he suddenly smiled and said: "I know that my brother doesn't want to embarrass a good man, but he has come up with a good plan and is about to sacrifice it to him."
When all the heroes heard this, their faces were full of surprise. Chao Gai laughed and said: "When I was on the mountain, I had heard for a long time that Tieniu had learned to compose poems. I thought there was nothing more wonderful in the world than this. Who knew that today, he would actually do it again? Come up with some advice! Scholar, I'm afraid your position as military advisor will be missed by this black guy."
Everyone laughed after hearing this. Li Kui became anxious and jumped up and shouted: "The King of Heaven must not underestimate others. Iron Bull is more than just an axe. I have a wonderful plan to discipline Fang La to become a minister!"
Chao Gai's smile faltered and he said curiously: "Ah, this guy really knows how to write poetry!"
He was born in Baozheng in the village. It cannot be said that he has no ideas. It is true that he only knows a few words. His appreciation of poetry is by no means better than that of Jiao Ting. Therefore, he was really surprised. Wu Yong smiled and said : "King of heaven, after three days of separation, you should look at each other with admiration. Since Tieniu has a plan, let him tell you. If it is really good, why not add a military advisor?"
Li Kui was overjoyed after hearing this, went to sit down next to Wu Yong, winked, hugged his shoulders tightly and said: "Sure enough, only military advisors and other literati can be sympathetic to each other. When these people don't believe it, when I tell you a clever plan, It startled them."
Wu Yong smiled and said: "I am all ears."
Li Kui was very proud and said: "Nowadays, in the world, who doesn't know that 'Southern Shenggong and Beitian King' are equally famous? Since Fang La has rebelled, according to Tieniu's plan, we will rebel against the imperial court and lead the troops from various states." , joined the Liangshan generals, rushed into Tokyo in one fell swoop, and seized the bird throne. Brother Wu Zhi will be the great emperor, brother Chao Gai will be the little emperor, and we all will be the generals, so we will ask my brother to write an imperial edict, and maybe Fang La will be a prince. Sitting, Tieniu went to Jiangnan to declare the decree for his brother, and brought Fang La to surrender to him."
As soon as these words came out, Liu Tang, Ruan Xiaoqi and others were happy, they all clapped and shouted: "Hurry up, hurry up, it's really a good plan!"
Wu Yong stood up with a smile, clasped his fists and said: "Brother, what Tieniu said is not rude. We have the Yellow River navy to launch a surprise attack with all our strength. We can defeat Bianjing with one drum. We have captured the great righteousness in our hands. Don't be afraid." That Fang La refused to obey."
However, Cao Cao sighed, waved his hands and said: "If we just talk about opposing the Song Dynasty, what's the difficulty? But brothers, listen to Brother Fool - if we talk about Zhao's talent and virtue, it is not enough to control China, but brothers I think, if we really raise an army at this time, and the north and the south rebel, all the heroes will definitely rise together, and there will really be a chaotic world there. When they attack each other, the only people who will suffer are the people. Therefore, Brother Yu has been thinking, He does not want to usurp the Song Dynasty, but wants to replace the Song Dynasty."
Wu Yong and Xia Houhu looked at each other, their eyes lighting up.
However, more brothers are at a loss. What's the difference between replacing the Song Dynasty and usurping the Song Dynasty?
Seeing that everyone didn't understand, Xia Houhu stood up and talked: "A usurper is a rebel, a substitute is a submissive, brothers, what Brother Wu means is that if we directly rebel, and there will be continuous military disasters, the common people will not be harmed. Pain? But if one day, God's will and the people's hearts belong to my brother, then the Zhao family will collapse without usurpation. In this way, there will be no serious damage to the country's power and people's livelihood, which is the best strategy."
After that, he solemnly clasped his fists at Cao Cao: "My brother cares about the common people in the world. He is truly a benevolent and righteous man."
However, Cao Cao was not happy. He waved his hand and said in a serious tone: "I still remember in the Han Dynasty, one Han could be like five barbarians, and those who dared to commit crimes would be punished no matter how far away. How majestic was that? However, at the end of the Han Dynasty, dragons and snakes appeared everywhere. The war between the heroes started from the time when the eighteen princes attacked Dong Zhuo, and later the three kingdoms stood side by side. The lives of the people were devastated, nine houses were empty, and the national power was exhausted. This was the disaster of the Jin Dynasty, when the five indiscriminate rulers destroyed China, and all the dignified Han people were reduced to the "two-legged sheep" of the alien race. 'Yes! I have read history books till this point, and I have often shed tears and sighed. I have experienced this unbearable thing once too many times, how can I do it again?"
Wu Yong and others were shocked when they heard this. Only then did they realize why Cao Cao was willing to fight for the Song Dynasty despite his disobedience.
Lao Cao said slowly: "It is said that heroes emerge in troubled times. Who is the hero? In fact, those who take advantage of the chaos are mostly tigers and wolves! When they gain power, they may be more tyrannical than today's weak kings and powerful ministers. Rather than letting those hungry tigers take advantage, it is better to let the full tigers live on their own, which will cause less harm. Now that the Jurchens are left alone, there will be a world of great strife in the blink of an eye. That is when we rise to protect the country and truly If I can respond to the time of the day, win the hearts and minds of the people, and abolish the establishment, I can decide it with just one word!"
Chao Gai and others thought so, and they all said in unison: "Brother Wu has a lot of trouble in his chest. We just have to listen to orders."
Seeing that everyone understood his intention, Lao Cao showed a smile and looked at Li Kui and said: "The Western Army is good at fighting. If I don't go, Fang La and others will definitely be defeated. All those good men will die in vain. If I go, I can get rid of it." Use tricks to keep heroes useful."
Li Kui smiled and said: "My brother's plan is definitely better than Tieniu's. There is only one thing, which is that my brother must definitely take Tieniu with him."
Cao Cao laughed and said: "The Kingdom of Jin kept me as a hostage and escaped privately, which is more or less an excuse. In my opinion, I will make Erlang of my family the main general this time, with brothers Lu and Du as assistants. I will also bring some brothers to serve as sideguards." Generals and lieutenants mingled in the army and did not meet Tong Guan and others."
When everyone heard this, they all rushed to go. Liu Tanggao shouted: "Brother, I am waiting on the mountain every day to either practice soldiers or martial arts. My life is so boring. How about taking my little brother with me to fight Fang La?"
Cao Cao waved his hands and said: "Brothers, listen to me, this matter does not require many people. Brothers who have been officials and generals know many people, but they cannot go. Brothers who come from rivers and lakes, if their whereabouts have not been exposed, they will You might as well go together and meet the people in Jiangnan."
Immediately ordered "Zhiduoxing" Wu Yong, "Bull Demon King" Bian Xiang, "Nine Patterns Dragon" Shi Jin, "Hunshi Demon King" Fan Rui, "Shenjuzi" Ma Ling, "Mountain Puller" Tang Bin, "Smashing Mountain" Shan Shi Qi, "Sword Rebellion" Yun Zongwu, "Prodigal Son" Yan Qing, "White Flower Snake" Yang Chun, "Leaping Stream Tiger" Chen Da, "Red-haired Ghost" Liu Tang, "Dangerous Dao God" Yu Baosi, "Li Di" Tai Sui" Ruan Xiaoer, "Short Life Erlang" Ruan Xiaowu, "Living Yama" Ruan Xiaoqi, "Black Wind Tiger" Niu Gao, "Black Whirlwind" Li Kui, "Xiao Wenhou" Lu Fang, "Sai Rengui" Guo Sheng , a total of twenty brothers were traveling together.
Those who were clicked were overjoyed, while those who were not clicked shook their heads and sighed.
Lao Cao had some concerns in his mind. For example, he did not bring Shi Wengong with him. Firstly, he accompanied him as an envoy on previous missions and it was difficult to travel. Secondly, he assassinated Cai Jing's son last year and showed his face in public, unlike Lu Fang and Guo Sheng. It's just a response, no one can recognize it.
Yang Zaixing was beaming with joy when he saw those who had been selected. He was filled with envy in his heart. He quietly approached Lao Cao and asked in a low voice: "Brother Wu, since you and your second brother are going, why don't you take your younger brother with you, so that you can hold the horse for your elder brother?" Son, it would be good to take a look around and gain some insights."
Cao Cao laughed softly and said, "Are you afraid that Zhang Qing will come again and steal your sister Qiongying?"
It turned out that Zhang Qing had lived in Qingzhou for a few days since he was captured, and got along well with a group of heroes. He did not return to Dongchang Mansion until he had eaten Zhou Tong's wedding wine.
Yang Zaixing refused to be intimidated, his eyes rolled around, and he said with a bad smile: "Brother, please don't try to trick me. The second brother wrote a letter a few days ago, asking Uncle Ye to come and take Qiongying back to Gaotangzhou quickly. Let's figure it out." The time will be up today and tomorrow. If Zhang Qing comes to Qingzhou now, it will be like a blind man lighting a lamp in vain. I don’t care what he does."
Seeing that he was not fooled, Cao Cao was about to make up another excuse when Wu Song said with a smile: "Brother, Zaixing's marksmanship has just reached its bottleneck. He needs to fight with many heroes before he can make further progress. If it's not too much trouble, take him to defeat him." Might as well.”
Naturally, Lao Cao would not refute Wu Song's face, and nodded: "Since the second brother said so, is there any reason not to take him? It's just that there are a few extravagant people under Fang La. You are young and energetic, but you are Never underestimate the enemy."
When Yang Zaixing saw that he was relieved, he was very happy. He listened to those instructions in one ear and out the other. He just put on a respectful and accepting attitude and kept nodding in agreement.
Youfenjiao: He can write poems and offer suggestions. He was once rude and now he is meticulous. Lao Cao read history and took pity on the people, and killed all the powerful Song Dynasty emperors.
(End of chapter)
