"Li Jue and Guo Si returned from outside the Guan and seized Chang'an to hold the emperor hostage. They want to continue Dong's rebellion. Now they have sent Tai Fu Ma Rixi and Tai Servant Zhao Qi as envoys to Guandong to appease the princes."
"However, Jin Shang said that the emperor's edict appointed him as the governor of Yanzhou. He wanted to enter Yanzhou to collect the lands and return them to the Han court. This must be a false edict."
At the meeting, Cao Cao explained the current situation straight to the point.
Many people present glanced at each other, roughly understanding what it meant but not saying it clearly.
Xun Yu, who was in the first place on Cao Cao's left, bowed his head slightly and said nothing, not wanting to answer.
Everyone knows that it doesn't matter whether the edict in Jin Shang's hand is true or not, but it is absolutely impossible for him to enter Yanzhou.
In this meeting, he should be treated as an invading enemy. Xun Yu was born in a prominent family in Yingchuan, and his family has a century-old reputation. He asked himself that he did not dare and could not get involved in such discussions, so he should keep silent. So he chose to remain silent.
After a long moment of silence, Xi Zhi then handed over his hand and said: "Even if it is not Li Jue, there must be someone else plotting Yanzhou. Now the people of Yanzhou have just settled down, and the millions of Qingxu people we have resettled are also waiting for the harvest to return home. At this time When Yanzhou is in ruins and waiting to be revitalized, it would be wrong to send the governor here at this moment."
"In my opinion, we should immediately send troops to stop him and not allow him to cross the border of Yanzhou."
Xi Zhicai's eyes were firm, his hands were folded and he bowed deeply, and his concise words could be said to be a starting point.
The tone of the discussion must be set first. If the main battle is not welcomed, then the discussion can be continued. As for the method of marching and military strategy, it must be discussed in the long term, but everything starts from the tone.
As long as no one objects on the spot, there is no need to discuss and argue, and everyone will accept it by default.
At this time, Zhang Han quickly stood up from one side, with a serious face, folded his hands, bowed slightly, and said: "I second my opinion."
Cheng Yu: "???"
Gee, I saw you going out in a menacing manner, and the suggestion made my blood boil.
He unexpectedly glanced at Zhang Han's side face, and quickly stood up and followed with his hands raised: "I also second the proposal!"
"Seconded!"
All the civil and military officials in the hall seconded the proposal, but Xun Yu was the only one who stood still, solemn and solemn, as if he was offering condolences to someone, with a sad face and a difficult expression.
But with the support of these people, it is enough.
Cao Cao waved his hand, nodded and made the decision, and then said: "According to the military report, Jin Shang passed through Yingchuan, Yuzhou. He was supported by Huang Wan's old troops, and was also joined by Li Jue and Guo Si's Xiliang soldiers to supervise the army. Such a march Where do you think the route will be?”
"Fengqiu," Zhang Han said immediately and looked at Cao Cao, "If you take the road from Yingchuan, you can go north to the waterway to Puyang and enter Dongjun, or you can go south to Chenliu and go around Fengqiu, and then arrive at East County.”
"Although the north road is close, there is no connection along the way. If you take the south road towards Chenliu, Zhang Miao was originally a famous scholar and close friend of the scholars, and also had the reputation of the Eighth Chef. Now that Jin Yuanxiu comes, he will definitely welcome him and everything will be done." The etiquette should have been prepared."
"So it is best to intercept them at Fengqiu, south of Chenliu! I think we can lead the elite cavalry to go straight to Fengqiu. When they meet, we can expell them in the name of Jiao Zhao, and attack them head-on with elite troops to make them retreat."
"At that time, we will see if he dares to return to the Han court, and we will know whether the edict is true or false! If it is true, he will definitely go west to Chang'an to return the order, and ask the emperor to send an envoy to make a decision!"
Eh? Makes sense! ?
Cao Cao's eyes lit up after hearing this, and the corners of his mouth suddenly rose.
Zhang Han's words were more beautiful, but he understood the implication instantly: after defeating Jin Shang, he would definitely not dare to return to Chang'an. Then he could use this to show that he was guilty, which would be a lie.
Why, because Chang'an was under the control of Li Jue and Guo Si, the generals of Dong's thief tribe. In addition to gathering Dong Zhuo's remnant troops, they also invited Yi foreign invaders to Chang'an for protection many times. They were brutal and unruly and difficult to get along with.
They can't be reasonable. People like Cao Cao who were looked down upon by the nobles because they were educated, knew etiquette, and would always greet people with a smile. What they did was ugly, but they were beautiful on the surface and in words. .
Those ferocious warriors are different. If they say something wrong, they will raise their hand and strike with a knife.
Jin Shang finally managed to gain access to the upper and lower places, and when he had the opportunity to escape from Chang'an, how could he return to prison and shackles?
And it was still after the defeat, so Zhang Han was also indirectly saying that it was the best choice not to accept him in the first place.
Bo Chang, you are indeed good and bad, and I, Cao, like you.
The three secrets of success are persistence, shamelessness, and persistence without shame.
Facing the current emperor's edict, you can also have three choices: I don't know the truth, I don't believe it, and the emperor must be coerced!
"What Bo Chang said is absolutely true. Do you think that a great victory can be achieved by using soldiers with speed and surprise?"
Zhang Han cupped his hands and said: "Yes, I can go with the army and go to the battlefield with my lord."
"Okay." Cao Cao was very happy and nodded: "Since you are the one who proposed the idea, you should go with me."
Cao Cao immediately ordered Cao Chun and Cao Xiu to lead the tiger and leopard cavalry, while the other generals remained stationary.
In this way, he has a conscientious strategist who can discuss with him at all times, and he can also have three powerful generals at his side at any time. Zhang Han has never led an army, but if you give him a hundred cavalry, he will be a sharp army!
Cheng Yu tilted his head slightly and said impassionedly as he went to the battlefield with him. If Ren was the marching chief, wouldn't he also have to accompany him?
If you say that, I can't learn from you!
This is clearly a state of "obedience". Either he really has great power in the lord's heart, or he is deliberately trying to build a relationship with him.
…
After the meeting was over.
Cheng Yu folded his hands in his sleeves and walked down the steps with Zhang Han. There were some things that he couldn't understand, "Bo Chang, why were you able to win the favor of the Lord with just a few words? Those generals didn't even refute it. ?”
"This is because my lord is pragmatic in his use of troops, and the clan members have long wanted to start a war. Perhaps the Cao family has had a long-standing grudge against the scholars, or the fact that the Chang'an court sent Jin Shang as the governor this time is a bit unreasonable."
Zhang Han smiled sincerely.
Cheng Yu nodded as he walked. Not long after, a voice came from behind him, "That's not the case."
The two looked back, and Xun Yu also came down with him, but his face was still serious and serious, "Ming Gong wants to fight with this battle to show off the power of his elite cavalry. Jin Shang has many soldiers and horses and lacks the training of many battles, so he is the best." The best choice for military training. To become an elite army, you need to build up your strength. You need to build up your strength in both big and small battles. Once your strength is established, you will become an ever-victorious army."
Once the victory is constant and the momentum is like a rainbow, coupled with day and night drills and careful military tactics, it is no problem to defeat ten with one.
For example, this is true for the Flying Bear Army and the White Horse Yi Cong.
However, the military power has its ups and downs, and it will not always be strong.
"What you said is absolutely true."
Zhang Han and Cheng Yu both raised their hands and saluted.
However, Zhang Han found it interesting in his heart. Boss Cao must have had both. He wanted to declare war, but also wanted to show off the elite tiger and leopard cavalry to build up the army for future wars.
It's like getting rich and buying the best clothes. Surely it's impossible to go shopping at night when no one is around, right?
However, Xun Yu only mentioned the military strength and did not mention the wishes of the nobles. He might have had a lot of luck in his heart.
"I don't understand the art of war," Xun Yu returned the courtesy and said modestly, "I'm just guessing, Bochang, the lord has asked you to come in for discussion."
"good."
Zhang Han took advantage of the situation and entered the hall again. At this time, there was only Cao Cao, sitting cross-legged with his hands on the side of his face, and a scroll of letters spread out on his lap.
"Bo Chang, this march must be preceded by scouts and we must reach Fengqiu quickly. In addition to driving away Jin Shang, there is another section. I want Meng Zhuo to make a good decision."
He raised his head and looked at Zhang Han.
Wanting to see his reaction, Zhang Han showed a surprised expression, and it was half-smiling.
"My lord, do you want to avoid communicating with Prefect Zhang and let him greet Jin Shang on his own, while we march straight in to meet Jin Shang?"
"Yes," Cao Cao nodded, "it will be clear how Meng Zhuo makes his decision."
"What do you think, Bo Chang?" Cao Cao looked at him with a half-smile.
Sure enough! Zhang Han and Cheng Yu asked each other on the field last time. Cheng Yu said, "If there is such a hidden danger, we should force it to reveal itself." Now the lord's approach is to win over each other, so he can only go to the other extreme. After all, he can't be careless when starting an incident. Leaving hidden dangers may lead to the destruction of a clan.
"I think so too," Zhang Han handed over his hand, "It's just hard to say clearly."
After all, Zhang Miao is indeed a big hidden danger. Even if Cao Cao is not moved, Zhang Han will guide him to pay close attention to Chen Liu in the future.
Zhang Han vaguely remembered that the rebellion of Zhang Miao and Chen Gong attracted a tiger and wolf, which almost led to the destruction of Cao Cao.
But we can’t explain this clearly, otherwise it would be too shocking and Boss Cao would be overly concerned. You can’t just say “Don’t ask me why” to prevaricate it, right?
We can only hint, guide, and come up with reasonable reasons for suspicion, while secretly paying attention to Zhang Miao and other parties.
"Hehehe," Cao Cao's face became obviously more relaxed, "Is there anything you can't say clearly?"
"I am afraid that my lord, generals and gentlemen will misunderstand me as despicable and cunning, so I am determined to be a gentleman."
Zhang Han cupped his hands and bowed, upright and awe-inspiring.
Cao Cao: "..."
