Zhuge Liang said and bowed to Huang Yi.
Huang Yi's eyes lit up, and he secretly thought that this boy is really not simple.
Anyone with a discerning eye knows that if you stay, you will be a hostage.
Not only was this boy not afraid, he actually stood up on his own initiative. Although he is young, he is a courageous and responsible young man.
And what surprised Huang Yi the most was that Zhuge Liang's words were also said very cleverly. In the name of studying, he not only proactively expressed his willingness to stay, but also avoided the sensitive topic of being a hostage, so that the scene did not have to be embarrassing in the end.
Not only is he courageous and responsible, he is also a mature and mature person.
Especially the last sentence, asking himself to take care of him in the future, it seems that he already knows that the play he sang today is just for him.
Zhuge Xuan looked at Zhuge Liang who stepped forward, his face full of guilt: "Liang'er...what should I tell my uncle..."
"Since you want to stay...study, then you have to be extremely careful from now on!"
Huang's eyes shed tears again, but she did not dare to look at Zhuge Liang.
"My brother Zhuge Jun, and my two sisters, please stay here with me; the four of us brothers and sisters depend on each other. General Yuan must be able to provide enough food for us because we have no father or mother, right?"
Zhuge Liang looked at Huang Yi with cunning eyes.
The corner of Huang Yi's mouth twitched. Sure enough, this kid saw everything.
At night, Huang Yi told Yuan Yao everything that happened during the day.
"This guy is so smart that in the end I didn't dare to look into his eyes; it seemed that if I looked at him longer, he would see through everything I was thinking!"
At this time, when Huang Yi mentioned Zhuge Liang again, his expression was already different.
"How can I describe the feeling of seeing him? Hey, it's like seeing a... what?"
"A monster!" Yuan Yao said the word for him.
Huang Yi nodded fiercely: "Yes, yes, he is a monster! This boy is completely a monster!"
Yuan Yao: "Hahaha, that means your eyesight is not bad, and you can still see what's special about him."
Huang Yi: "But having said that, you let all three of Zhuge Xuan's family go, leaving only his nephews and nieces as hostages. Aren't you afraid that he will collude with Liu Biao again when he turns around?"
"Luling is a big city, don't you want to establish Luling County? That place is very important!"
Yuan Yao shook his head: "Although this person has no real material, he is still a person who values family ties and will not ignore his nephews and nieces."
"Besides, after going through these things, he still can't learn from it, so there's nothing to say. Anyway, I have done my best."
"..."
"Oh, by the way, what else did Zhuge Liang tell you? He really wants to study with Zheng Hun and He Kui?"
"Then let him go. Send more capable people to protect him. If he gets a few bruises, I will blame you!"
After Huang Yi left, Yuan Yao couldn't help but praise: "He is my idol after all!"
"No matter what kind of adversity you face, you can accept it calmly and turn passivity into initiative. This is called realm!"
A month later, a secret report came from Poyang: Zuo Rong held a banquet to ambush Zhu Hao, seize his seal and ribbon, annex his tribesmen, and make himself the governor of Yuzhang.
It was Chen Li who came to report the news to Yuan Yao.
Chen Li raised his hands in a gesture of congratulation and said: "Congratulations, general, congratulations, general!"
Yuan Yao glanced at Chen Li: "Why are you so happy?"
Chen Li said with a smile on his face: "Zhu Hao is dead, and Zuo Rong, the governor of Yuzhang, is just a self-proclaimed governor and can't count."
"General, you have the title of Yangzhou Mu, and from now on you are the only legitimate leader of Yuzhang!"
At this time, several more people entered the hall, all wearing narrow-sleeved uniforms.
They are Zheng Bao, Huang Zhong and Lu Dai.
Chen Li greeted him hurriedly: "How do you do, generals?"
Huang Zhong was the first to speak: "I heard that Zhu Hao is dead. Is this true?"
Chen Li smiled and nodded: "This is absolutely true. The flags hanging at the Poyang City Gate have now been replaced by Zuo Rong's monk flag. I am here to report this to the Major General."
Huang Zhong and others looked at each other, and then they all knelt in front of Yuan Yao.
"The young master has a wonderful plan, I will admire him!"
I remember that on that day, they also advised Yuan Yao to pursue Zhu Hao. But Yuan Yao did not listen to their suggestions and asserted that Zhu Hao's life was not long.
Unexpectedly, only one month later, Zhu Hao was killed by his own people.
Yuan Yao waved his hand: "What does this mean? Get up!"
Seeing that the expression on Yuan Yao's face was very calm, it seemed that everything was as he expected.
Huang Zhong looked at Yuan Yao as if he were a weirdo: "Could it be that the rumors are true? The young master survived the thunder tribulation and was reborn. He is the chosen one and has the ability to predict the future?"
Yuan Yao was stunned, where did Huang Zhong hear this?
"This is just a rumor. How can I predict the future?"
"As I said, this is just a retreat to advance."
Seeing that Huang Zhong and others still didn't believe it, they regarded themselves as ghosts and gods, looking at themselves with fearful eyes.
Yuan Yao had no choice but to explain: "Ze Rong is greedy and cruel, and no one like Zhu Hao can control him. I just calculated that Zhu Hao would be killed by Ze Rong."
"This can at best be considered as my understanding of people's hearts, but it doesn't mean that I have any ghost or god powers."
Although most people in this era believe in ghosts and gods, mythologizing themselves as the "chosen son" can make their image mysterious.
But as a leader, how can he rely on superstition to confuse his subordinates? It would be better to say that you have insight into people's hearts and improve your own image.
As he spoke, Yuan Yao looked at Lu Dai: "Ding Gong, you are from Guangling and have been a county official. You should know how Zhao Yu, your former prefect of Guangling, died, right?"
Lu Dai nodded, seeming to know what Yuan Yao was going to say: "I have known what Zuo Rong did many years ago. This man was once valued by Tao Qian, the Mu of Xuzhou, and served as the Prime Minister of Xiapi. He was also responsible for Tao Qian transported money and grain to the three counties of Xiapi, Pengcheng and Guangling."
"But this man was almost crazy about worshiping Buddhism. In order to build temples and build Buddha statues, he took the money, food and tribute from the three counties as his own. He was hated by Tao Qian. Later, Cao Cao conquered Xuzhou, and Zuo Rong led his followers and monk soldiers southward. Guangling, received warm hospitality by the prefect Zhao Yu."
"As the young master said, this man was greedy and cruel, and even more cruel. When he saw that the people of Guangling were wealthy, he killed the prefect Zhao and plundered the counties. After that, he fled to Jiangdong and defected to Xue Li, the Prime Minister of Pengcheng. It’s Liu Yao.”
Yuan Yao continued what Lu Dai said: "Zei Rong and Xue Li surrendered to Liu Yao, but they acted honestly for a while. They also guarded Moling City for Liu Yao to resist Sun Ce's attack."
"However, although Xue Li and Zuo Rong defended Moling City, Liu Yao lost all of Jiangdong. So I heard that when Zuo Rong withdrew, he attacked and killed Xue Li and annexed his subordinates before coming. We’ve arrived at Yuzhang.”
"If there are one and two, then it will be much easier to do it again and again. That's why I speculated that this person also has the intention of plotting against Zhu Hao!"
Someone asked doubtfully: "But this person stabbed two people in the back one after another, wouldn't Zhu Hao be able to guard against him?"
Yuan Yao shook his head: "So, Zhu Hao brought this upon himself. If he didn't join Liu Yao, how could Liu Yao send Zhe Rong to help him?"
"Furthermore, Zhu Haoshan believed in sincerity and believed in others. No one can blame him for his death. He can only blame him for thinking that if he treats others kindly, others will treat him sincerely. It is natural that he died because of his self-righteousness."
Having said this, everyone also understood.
Lu Dai: "Xue Li was also harmed by this person? If Zhu Hao was included, three prefects and ministers worth two thousand dan would have died in his hands!"
Zheng Bao: "This man specializes in killing the chiefs of counties and states. I would like to call him the 'Prefect Killer'!"
Huang Zhong: "I didn't expect that this Zuo Rong would be such an ungrateful and capricious person. He can be called the second to Lu Bu!"
Chen Li: "The general really has an insight into people's hearts. Chen was so impressed that he fell to the ground. But what does the general mean by retreating in order to advance?"
Yuan Yao: "If after the Battle of Yuhan, I pursue his army too hard and push him too hard, then Zhu Hao and Zuo Rong will definitely rely on each other and hold together to resist."
"But if I stop my troops and return to the army, these two people will naturally have other thoughts while they relax."
"Zhu Hao's vitality is severely damaged, and naturally Zuo Rong will not be willing to live under him. Then Zhu Hao's death is not far away."
Only then did everyone realize that this strategy of retreating in order to advance was so true.
If Chen Li just said it in words, this time he really said it literally: "General, this can't even be called insight into people's hearts. It can be called controlling people's hearts!"
Yuan Yao enjoyed the praise from everyone and felt a little elated.
However, at this moment, Huang Zhong poured another basin of cold water on him.
"Although the great enemy Zhu Hao is dead, Zuo Rong is still there, and the eastern part of Yuzhang has not been captured yet. Doesn't it count as an 'advance'?"
"Besides, if Liu Yao recognizes Zuo Rong as the new governor of Yuzhang, what will happen if they join forces again?"
Although Huang Zhong's words are straightforward, they go to the core of the problem.
Even if you let Zuo Rong kill Zhu Hao, then you Yuan Yao still don't have full control of Yuzhang County!
Yuan Yao: "Ah this..."
…
At the same time, Pengze County.
Liu Yao took the water route and finally led some of the defeated soldiers to Yuzhang County.
However, after landing, the first news his subordinates brought him was that Zhu Hao was dead.
In front of a hastily piled tomb, Liu Yao, with a white headband on his head, fell to the ground and cried bitterly: "I regret that I didn't listen to the general's words and used that guy Zuo Rong by mistake!"
"I was the one who harmed Governor Zhu! I really deserve death!"
Liu Yao didn't cry fakely, but he felt real feelings and regretted it.
The scribe whom Liu Yao called "Zijiang" also dragged his sick body to the tomb.
If this scribe appeared anywhere in the Central Plains, he would definitely attract people from the world to flock to him. No matter which prince he goes to seek refuge with, he will be treated as a guest.
He is Xu Shao, a famous scholar and critic in the late Han Dynasty who was known as Pingyu Erlong and presided over the "Yuedan Commentary".
Xu Shao is good at recognizing and evaluating people. After he took refuge with Liu Yao, he often told Liu Yao to be on guard against Zuo Rong. Liu Yao also followed his advice and treated Zuo Rong with caution.
A few months ago, after learning that Liu Yao had sent Zhe Rong to assist Zhu Hao, Xu Shao persuaded Liu Yao to send a secret envoy to warn Zhu Hao so that Zhu Hao should be on guard against Zhe Rong.
Unexpectedly, his words came true. Zhe Rong only escaped Liu Yao's sight for a short time and then killed Xue Li and Zhu Hao one after another.
In October, the weather turned cold, and a cold wind blew from the riverside. Liu Yao and Xu Shao both coughed violently.
Xu Shao had a sad look on his face: "Ahem... Now the plan is to think about how to deal with this Zuo Rong... Ahem..."
Liu Yao: "Sir, do you have any good ideas?"
Xu Shao nodded: "Ahem...I have two strategies to remedy the situation."
Liu Yao: "Sir, please tell me."
Xu Shao: "The best strategy is to send a secret envoy to recognize him as the governor of Yuzhang, so that he can attack Nanchang and unite with Yuan Yaohuo."
"When both sides are hurt, Duke Ming will attack again. In this way, I can not only avenge Xue Li and Zhu Hao, but also win this county."
"Cough cough cough..."
"The next best strategy is to gather generals and revive the morale of the army; it is best to contact Liu Biao and borrow troops from him."
"After reorganizing our troops, we will go to all the counties to publicize his crimes and send troops to attack them!"
Liu Yao: "If Zhu Hao Jiuquan knew that I secretly promised Zuo Rong the position of prefect, he would not be able to rest in peace!"
Xu Shao: "This is an expedient measure, and it only gives him the post of county guard in secret. There is no need to advertise it widely."
Liu Yao still shook his head: "The prefect is the head of a county. Without the emperor's edict or the court's order, how can he be granted this position privately?"
"Besides, I am a clan member of the Han Dynasty, and I should set an example for the world. How can I ignore the patriarchal laws and regulations? If everyone goes their own way like Yuan and Cao Cao, the world will no longer belong to the Liu family!"
Xu Shao sighed in his heart and said that Liu Yao was simply pedantic.
Sir, the world has changed a long time ago!
After I recovered from the cold this time, I took a boat to join Liu Biao in Jingzhou.
They are both genuine state pastors appointed by the imperial court, so why is there such a big gap? Liu Biao was able to ride into Jingzhou alone, drive Yuan Shu to the north, and defeat the Jingman tribes in the south. Not only did you Liu Yao avoid Yuan Shu to Jiangdong, but you couldn't even control Xu Gong, the prefect of Wu County, and Wang Lang, the prefect of Kuaiji, who were supposed to be your subordinates.
Liu Yao waved his hand: "Zuo Rong has a human face and a beast's heart. I judge that I cannot allow him to continue to do evil. There is no need for me to say anything."
"I will send troops to attack him tomorrow to punish him!"
…
When Liu Yao's message to avenge Zhu Hao reached Nanchang, and news immediately came of the war between Liu Yao and Zuo Rong, Huang Zhong and others were completely convinced by Yuan Yao.
Just because Yuan Yao made a prediction that day in order to justify his theory, saying that Liu Yao would definitely question Zuo Rongxing's army.
Thanks to Chen Shou for his "Three Kingdoms" and to Fan Ye for his "Book of the Later Han Dynasty"!
At that time, most people did not believe that Liu Yao would lose his mind and start a snipe-clam fight with Zuo Rong while Yuan Yao, a powerful enemy, was waiting outside.
But history is so unreasonable.
Zuo Rong didn't believe that Liu Yao would fall out with him so easily, especially that Liu Yao would lead his troops to attack him before he even established himself in Yuzhang County!
After sending an envoy to seek peace and being rejected, Zuo Rong became heartbroken and the two parties started a war.
Yuan Jun also took action intensively.
Although Liu Yao's master was famous, many of Zuo Rong's subordinates came to annex Xue Li and Zhu Hao, and they were alienated from them. However, because Liu Yao acted too hastily and started the battle without gathering enough troops, he lost the first battle.
Liu Yao was not discouraged, and then gathered all his generals. The second time, he finally defeated Zuo Rong, and only a few hundred of his men fled into the mountains.
The two went back and forth, but they gave Yuan Yao enough time to mobilize his troops and make a profit!
