In the early morning, the sun rises.
The sun in May shines on the earth, and under the scorching sun, it is so hot that people feel a little panicked. During this period of time, it has not rained in Nanyang County. Under the strong sun, it feels like everyone is on fire.
Lu Xuan had breakfast in the morning and went to the camp to inspect the resting army under the scorching sun.
When Lu Xuan was inspecting, Huang Zhong came to Lu Xuan and reported: "My lord, the sentry has detected part of Liu Bei's situation. Liu Bei has more than ten thousand elites who entered Nanyang County from Yanzhou in the north. Where did he come from? For the time being, Not found. In addition, Cao Cao and Liu Bei retreated to the rear to station in Pheasant County."
Lu Xuandao: "I know."
He looked approvingly and said, "Han Sheng, thanks to your timely arrival during the battle yesterday."
Huang Zhong said: "It would have been better if the general arrived earlier. Unfortunately, the general arrived a little late, allowing Cao Cao to escape."
Lu Xuan encouraged him again and ordered: "Reorganize the army well, there will be many battles that will require you in the future. At present, we have only captured Cai Mao, and Jingzhou has not been captured yet."
Huang Zhong cupped his fists and said, "I will finally understand."
After Lu Xuan inspected the area, he returned to the Chinese army's tent and immediately arranged for Lu Xun to invite Lu Su, Zhou Yu, Lu Meng and Jia Xu to discuss the matter.
Zhang Xiu surrendered, Wancheng was under Lu Xuan's control, and Jia Xu also came to Lu Xuan's side to consult on military affairs.
Jia Xu's position was also that of military advisor, the same as Lu Su's.
Lu Xuan looked around at the people and said directly: "Cao Cao escaped yesterday because of Liu Bei's help. According to current information, Liu Bei has more than 10,000 people, but I don't know where Liu Bei came from."
"I thought about it. Liu Bei suddenly rushed to Cao Cao's aid. This shows that there is no relationship between Liu Bei and Cao Cao."
"Liu Bei has no foothold in Yanzhou and Guanzhong. The most likely reason is that he came from Yuan Shao."
Lu Xuan said in a deep voice: "Liu Bei and Cao Cao retreated to the Pheasant County in the rear to garrison and defend the city. Under this premise, tell us how we should deal with it? In addition, there must be a charter for how Jingzhou should arrange it."
Lu Meng was eager to give it a try, with a fighting spirit in his eyes, and said: "My lord, I have an idea about Jingzhou's arrangements."
Lu Xuan asked: "What do you think?"
Lu Meng said urgently: "Cai Mao was captured and 40,000 Jingzhou soldiers were defeated. When the news reaches Xiangyang, Jingzhou, there will definitely be an uproar and popular sentiment. I think I can take this opportunity to instigate rebellion against the people in Jingzhou."
"Especially this time, Cai Mao was captured alive, and he also expressed his willingness to surrender. In this case, the Cai family will be willing to cooperate. In addition, the Kuai family is alienated by Liu Biao, and they can also incite rebellion against the Kuai family."
"As long as the two major families take action, there will be a chance to instigate rebellion from Xiangyang and sideline Liu Biao."
Lu Meng looked expectantly and said: "I am a civil and military official who is willing to sneak into Xiangyang and instigate rebellion against Liu Biao on behalf of my lord."
Lu Xuan smiled softly upon hearing this.
This kid Lu Meng has become a special expert in instigating rebellion. Yuzhang County had never been pacified before, and it was Lu Meng who led the army to instigate rebellion.
Now, I am going to Xiangyang again.
Historically, Lu Meng's battle to seize Jingzhou and destroy Guan Yu also relied on instigating rebellion. Even Mi Fang at the time instigated rebellion, pulling many people in Jingzhou to the Soochow side.
Lu Meng is a master of instigating rebellion in the Three Kingdoms. Now he wants to go to Xiangyang, which is also an instinctive method.
Lu Xuan was willing to support Lu Meng, nodded and said: "You are going to Xiangyang to implement the rebellion plan, and I agree. Then let's discuss the situation in Jingzhou first. You can't be the only one to instigate rebellion, but there must be more matching methods. To implement the rebellion plan Strategy also requires the cooperation of the general environment.”
"I humble my duty and obey my orders."
Lu Meng answered immediately.
He was happy in his heart, and the work of instigating rebellion was far more comfortable than doing things in Shu County. In the duty room of the engineer, I was faced with complicated documents all day long, which was overwhelming. Although the matter of instigating rebellion requires consulting countless information and is very complicated, it is something he is willing to do.
Lu Su thought for a while and said sternly: "My lord, we are instigating rebellion against Liu Biao's officials. I suggest that only Cai Mao and Wenpin, as well as the main Jingzhou soldiers and generals, be detained. All other Jingzhou soldiers should be released."
"These soldiers have been defeated and have lost their fighting spirit. They dare not continue to fight with the lord. There is not much threat. Especially after Cai Mao's defeat, the people of Jingzhou are panicked. After these Jingzhou soldiers leave, most of them will flee back. If I go to my hometown, I won’t help Liu Biao anymore.”
"These people will spread the news and publicize the power of the lord. At the same time, they will also publicize Cao Cao's defeat and Zhang Xiu's submission to the lord."
"These circumstances will further make the hearts of Xiangyang City flustered and the public opinion in an uproar. They all believe that Liu Biao will be defeated."
"Finally, I suggested that Cai Mao write a letter and ask the Cai family to cooperate. Lu Meng has Cai Mao's letter and goes to Xiangyang to negotiate with the Cai family. This way, things will be easier."
Lu Su looked wise and said: "This is a humble suggestion. Please be aware of it, my lord."
Lu Xuandao: "Zijing's analysis is feasible."
Jia Xu stroked his beard. He said calmly: "Lord, I have a suggestion."
Lu Xuan asked: "What suggestions?"
Jia Xu replied: "Please, my lord, arrange for more people to declare to Xiangyang. As long as Liu Biao surrenders, he will still serve as the shepherd of Jingzhou, and the official positions of officials in Jingzhou will remain unchanged. If Liu Biao continues to resist, break the day of Xiangyang and kill all the civil and military officials who follow Liu Biao." Official."
As soon as these words came out, everyone was thoughtful.
Lu Meng took the lead and asked: "Mr. Jia, will your arrangement cause everyone to resist the lord and further resolutely resist?"
Jia Xu shook his head firmly and said: "I will not resist, but will support my lord and force Liu Biao to surrender."
Lu Meng asked: "Why?"
Jia Xu explained: "The vast majority of officials in Jingzhou are from Jingzhou's wealthy families, which was the basis for Liu Biao to enter Jingzhou in the first place. What these people care about is not loyalty to Liu Biao, but their own interests."
"My lord promised that everyone's official positions will remain unchanged, which means that the interests of most local wealthy families in Jingzhou will not be affected."
"That brings these people over."
"As for Liu Biao's surrender, he will still serve as the shepherd of Jingzhou, but it is only temporary. When the lord takes over Jingzhou, a long history will be arranged to oust Liu Biao. Then, give Liu Biao a false title, and he will be promoted and secretly demoted, and Liu Biao will be transferred away from Jingzhou. "
"If we want to further adjust Jingzhou, we can naturally proceed slowly after the lord has appointed a new governor of Jingzhou."
Jia Xu smiled slightly and said: "If Liu Biao does not surrender and insists on resisting, then he will resist alone, and the people below will not agree. Because if the fight continues, the interests of the Jingzhou clan will inevitably be damaged."
"If Liu Biao wants to fight, these people will come forward and persuade Liu Biao to give up."
"If it hadn't been for my lord to win this battle against Cai Mao, it would not have been easy to instigate rebellion, nor would it have been easy to threaten the Jingzhou clan. Now that the Jingzhou army has been defeated, people's hearts have been dispersed. My lord's surrender can scare people and win them over."
"If Liu Biao surrenders without dignity, then the people below are likely to help Liu Biao show his dignity."
Jia Xu said confidently: "Especially since Lü Meng is in Xiangyang, with Lü Meng instigating rebellion on behalf of the lord, it will be easy to capture Jingzhou without spending much troops."
Lu Xuan's eyes lit up.
As expected of Jia Xu.
The plan was very simple, but in fact it went straight to the root. From the perspective of people's hearts and interests, it made Liu Biao conflict with the interests of the Jingzhou clan, thus isolating Liu Biao.
This is a clever method.
Lu Xuan looked at Lu Meng and asked, "Lu Meng, do you understand?"
"I understand the humble position!"
Lu Meng nodded hurriedly and answered.
He was looking forward to it in his heart. After summarizing many suggestions, his action plan in Xiangyang became clearer and everything became simple and easy.
Lu Meng stood up, cupped his hands and said, "My lord, I'm going to clean up my post and ask Cai Hao to write a letter, and then prepare to go south."
Lu Xuandao: "Go."
Yesterday, Cai Hao expressed his attitude of surrender, and it would not be difficult for Cai Hao to cooperate.
After Lu Xuan watched Lu Meng leave, he withdrew his gaze and continued: "The problems in Jingzhou are mainly to release prisoners, create public opinion, and instigate rebellion. Under this premise, we will not go south for the time being, and we will do our best to solve Liu Bei and Cao Cao who are stationed in Pheasant County. , tell me, how to destroy them?"
