Since the battle report of Xiahou Dun's death reached Xiangyang City, Cao Cao pretended to issue combat orders and locked himself in the general's office.
For ten days, no one came.
Not to mention that Jingxiang has just changed its master, Cai Mao, Zhang Yun, Kuai Yue and other local civil servants and generals need to report and decide many things with Cao Cao. Just after the news of Xiahou Dun's death spread like wildfire, the turmoil of all parties is also needed. He came out to comfort me.
But Cao Cao closed himself up. No matter the local civil servants and generals, Yingchuan counselors, or even Xia Houyuan came to see Cao Cao.
Of course, the good news is that Jing Xiang's troops never really moved north. After knowing this situation, Xun You and Guo Jia breathed a sigh of relief in their hearts. Sikong was finally stable.
It's okay not to see anyone now. After all, there are many things that I really don't know how to explain once he talks about it, such as his own back-and-forth, and whether Cai Hao, Zhang Yun and others will test him.
It is also possible that he was really sad and unable to control himself because of Xiahou Dun's death.
In any case, at this time, it is actually wise to close the door and thank guests.
During these ten days, no one knew what Cao Cao was thinking or doing in the house. They only knew that after he received the information from the scouts on this day, the messengers rushed to summon Xun You and Guo Jia to come over.
The two of them guessed that he was almost done adjusting and wanted to discuss ideas with them.
Now, whether it's Beiguo or Jingxiang, things are actually quite chaotic. You can rest for a few days, but you can't really let it go. Ten days is still controllable.
The two of them passed through the door guarded by Dian Wei and Xu Chu and entered the inner hall. They saw a map about one foot long and wide spread on the ground. Cao Cao sat in the main seat and squinted at the map.
"Sikong." The two of them bowed and saluted, already anticipating the scene before them.
"I said, you listen."
Cao Cao's voice was low and a little hasty, as if he didn't want to say any more nonsense, "After Lu Bu got the northern kingdom, according to Lin Mo's past habits, he would spend some time rectifying the internal affairs to stabilize the rear. It is estimated that this time will be at least Within half a year to a year.
In other words, I have less than a year left.
In this year, I will not only fully absorb Jingzhou, but also prepare for a life and death battle with Lu Bu.
Judging from the map, when Lu Lin rests and regroups and then sends his troops south, the front line stretching thousands of miles from Guandong to Yandong can be fought. Once he attacks from multiple directions, I will not be able to take care of the beginning and the end, so I intend to consolidate the foundation of Yanzhou. As for the Western Front battlefield, recruitment may be possible. "
After speaking in one breath about the strategic plan for the future battle with Lu Bu, Cao Cao glanced at Xun You and Guo Jia.
The two looked at each other first, and then Guo Jia spoke first: "Does Sikong plan to invite the ten tribes of Guanzhong to enter Guandong?"
Cao Cao took a deep breath and nodded slowly, "Xun Yu has been running it for two full years, and the Guandong region has begun to take shape. It is a pity to hand it over at this time, but only in this way can Lu Lin's attention be diverted."
Guo Jia and Xun You looked at the map in trance, wondering what Cao Cao's plan was.
The so-called ten tribes in Guanzhong are actually the forces of Liangzhou and Sizhou that rebelled in the Guanzhong area in the past.
They are Ma Teng, Han Sui, Hou Xuan, Yang Qiu, Li Kan, Zhang Heng, Cheng Yi, Ma Wan, Liang Xing and Cheng Yin.
Among these people, except for Ma Teng and Han Sui whose basic base is in Xiliang, the rest of them are all in Guanzhong, and even half of them were born in Hedong County of Sizhou.
It's just that after Zhong Yao entered Chang'an, he adopted a gentle policy towards them. Coupled with Zhong Yao's own status, he was able to reluctantly pacify these people.
In later novels or film and television dramas, among the ten Guanzhong films, except for Ma Teng and Han Sui who are more famous, the other eight films seem to have the feeling of being a passerby.
In fact, in history, Cao Cao's opponents in the Tongguan War when he seized ships to avoid arrows, cut off his beard and abandoned his robes were the ten tribes in Guanzhong. If Ma Chao and Han Sui alone were not enough to challenge Cao Cao.
Their team included a large number of brave and militant Qiang and Hu tribesmen, especially Han Sui, because he himself was a leader supported by the Qiang and Hu. It was very feasible to use them to counter Lu Lin's son-in-law.
After all, these guys come from rough backgrounds and have launched various robberies and rebellions for years for money and food. Now the emperor has issued an edict to appease them and to give them the three already large-scale counties of Hedong, Hongnong and Hanoi in Guandong. Even though they know that there is a certain risk, They also can't help but bite the hook.
And as long as this force is properly utilized, even if Lu Lin's target is the Central Plains instead of Guandong, the ten troops will be able to take the opportunity to counterattack Bingzhou and share Cao Cao's pressure.
After completely sorting out these situations, Xun You and Guo Jia looked at each other with firmness in their eyes. It was obvious that they highly admired this strategy, but Guo Jia couldn't help but add: "The trap we deployed in Hanoi what to do?"
"I have also thought about this section. Since Lin Mo is cunning, he may not jump into this pit. Moreover, even if he is really plotted against him, it will not hurt their vitality. In this case, it is better to send this hidden thread away. To Guanzhong Shibu."
At this point, the two of them fully understood that Cao Cao had taken into account a series of things. The reason for calling them here today was just to hear if there was anything that needed to be corrected.
A purely strategic deployment based on the world is the only controllable and feasible confrontation layout at the moment.
In any case, facing the ten tribes in Guanzhong is always better than facing Lu Linweng's son-in-law. If the Northern Kingdom is defeated in this final battle, I believe it will not be too difficult to expel the ten tribes.
Cao Cao rubbed his wrists and continued without hearing the two people's opinions: "This morning I received reports from Jiaozhou and Xiangnan scouts. Sun Ce led his troops to Cangwu, and Zhuge Liang, Liu Bei's new military advisor, went south alone.
On the surface, it seems that he is trying to persuade Sun Ce to let Wu Ju live, but how can such things be hidden from my eyes?
If I guessed correctly, he was worried that once I sent troops to southern Hunan, Liu Bei's navy would be no match for Cai Hao and Zhang Yun, so he wanted to use the Jiangdong navy to compete with me. The name was to protect Wu Ju, but in reality it was an alliance between the two parties. Act as a lobbyist. "
Cao Cao only learned this news in the morning, and Xun You and Guo Jia learned about the situation in the south from his mouth.
Even if I think about it carefully, I agree with Cao Cao's view. Who is Zhuge Liang? After all, after entering Xiangyang, I can finally hear some legends, such as the Crouching Dragon and the Phoenix can settle down the world.
But for such statements, in their view, they do not believe or spread rumors.
But it also reflects from the side that Zhuge Liang's status in Liu Bei's army should be second only to Liu, Guan, and Zhang. How could a person of such weight go to Jiaozhou for a Wu Ju, thinking it was for the alliance.
From this perspective, it is indeed no longer possible to use troops against Shonan at this time.
"Bingzhou changes hands, and the hearts of people in Jingxiang are unstable. Therefore, we must either not fight, or we must win if we start a war, otherwise we will die without a burial place.
Under the alliance between the two parties, even the Jingzhou Navy is not sure of victory, but! "
Cao Cao's eyes were stern. He stood up and stepped on the map where Jiang Xia was marked. He raised his head and said, "He probably forgot whose hands Sun Jian died in. In times of disaster, we may be able to put aside our grudges temporarily, but I If we ignore Xiangnan and watch the fire from the other side, I would like to see if Sun Ce can let go of his hatred of Huang Zu for killing his father."
"Sun Quan died in Guangling. Sun Ce and Lu Bu were also incompatible with each other and could indeed be used by Sikong." Xun You added.
Cao Cao's face was calm. Obviously, even if Xun You didn't remind him, he had already thought of all this.
In their view, not only would Sun Ce not be recruited as a reinforcement by Liu Bei, but he might also be a mortal enemy that would become a force of fire and water.
Now, all you need to do is watch with cold eyes. Liu Bei's troops can protect themselves, but it is absolutely impossible to cross the Xiang River to use troops. As for Sun Ce, if he occupies Jiaozhou, he can indeed think about Lingling and Wuling, but Cao Cao believes that Huang Zu will be more attractive. his.
The little overlord of Jiangdong, Cao Cao, snorted coldly.
"Sikong's first move is to invite the ten tribes from Guanzhong to enter the east of Guandong to check and balance Lu Bu, reduce the pressure on our army's western front, and concentrate our forces on the Central Plains for a desperate battle; his second move is to watch the fire from across the bank, sit on the mountain and watch the tigers fight, and wait for Huang Zu and Sun Ce started fighting, and our army was waiting for the opportunity to move."
Guo Jia concentrated on the map at Cao Cao's feet and said in a deep voice: "If I guessed correctly, the third move should be to pry open Hanzhong, the gateway to Yizhou, the land of abundance."
Cao Cao stood on the map motionless as a mountain, looking far into the distance, his face as if sinking into the water and said: "Zhang Lu confuses people with his Five Pecks of Rice teaching. Over the years, he and Liu Zhang have been fighting to the death, and they have attacked from time to time.
If I use troops against Zhang Lu, Liu Zhang will not help him. To the north is Qinchuan, which is eight hundred miles away, and a corner of Hanzhong has become a dead place. He has no way to compete with me.
This battle will not only help me settle the morale of the Jingxiang army, but also open the door to Yizhou, making people in Sichuan and Sichuan panic. When the time is right, I can capture the Kingdom of Tianfu and connect Jingxiang with enough troops to support 500,000 troops. "
Each step of the three-move chess was the most rational and feasible strategic deployment based on Cao Cao's current situation. In some places, even Xun You and Guo Jia didn't see clearly, but after listening to it, they couldn't find any problems at all. Both of them were inspired by Cao Cao's arrangements.
In fact, Cao Cao himself is an outstanding military strategist, which Guo Jia and Xun You have always known.
What made them happy was that Cao Cao's counter-business could be so strong. After suffering such a blow, he did not close the door and feel sad in secret, but planned the overall situation alone, just like Lin Mo used the world as a chessboard to play with the wind and clouds.
This is the hero Cao Mengde they respect.
"Sikong Mingjian, I think this strategy is the only feasible strategy at the moment!" Xun You was the first to express his stance.
"I second the proposal." Guo Jia bowed his hands.
With the support of both of them, Cao Cao finally slowly closed his eyes and listened attentively.
He heard that the defenders in Jinyang City were fighting to the death and asking for help, Zhao Yun and Yan Liang Wenchou were attacking fiercely, and Man Chong and Cao Zhenhan entered the battle in person without fear of death.
Over the years, although his strength has been growing, his battles with Lu Lin have always ended in failure. This incident has almost become Cao Cao's inner demon.
Every time I close my eyes, I can't help but think of the tragic defeats of the past, involving Xiahou Dun, Li Tong, Cao Chun, Cao Xiu, Gao Lan, Le Jin, and Che Zhou.
It's heartbreaking.
If there is a will, things will come true. If the cauldron sinks the boat, the hundred and two Qin passes will eventually belong to Chu;
A man who works hard, but God will not let him down. He will eat his courage even though he is working hard. Three thousand Yue Jia can devour Wu.
I only hope that these sad sorrows are inherent sacrifices in the grand plan of hegemony. If one day I reach the top of the mountain, I will not forget your names and will definitely invite them one by one to the Ancestral Temple.
"Go down and ask Cai Hao, Zhang Yun and the Kuai brothers to come over." Cao Cao waved his hand and sat back on the main seat.
After the two bowed their hands, they turned around and left to deliver the order.
As local civil servants and military generals, the four of them came to report a lot of matters, such as the reorganization of soldiers and horses, the issue of organization, and the need to replace some of the county magistrates and county magistrates left behind by Liu Biao.
To this, Cao Cao readily agreed.
In fact, he knew like a mirror in his heart that there was no need to report these things in detail. In the final analysis, they just wanted to test whether they would go north.
Probably, they just pointed themselves to the north so that they could choose a new master for Jingzhou and sell it at a good price, right?
In fact, if I had arrived so late, I might not be able to enter Xiangyang City.
Cao Cao knew very well that these people were sanctimonious, but he could only turn a blind eye at the moment, especially since he would use troops against Hanzhong next, so he should stabilize them first.
There is one thing that Cao Cao did much better than in history, that is, he made great achievements in uniting the hearts of the soldiers and people in Jingxiang.
In history, Cao Cao devoured the Northern Kingdom and took the Central Plains into his pocket. Hundreds of thousands of troops pressed on the border. Liu Cong and Cai Hao simply surrendered. However, after entering Jingzhou, the oppression of the locals by Cao Cao's sergeants was unparalleled. Bandit level.
He bossed around the Jingzhou army and used force to plunder the people of Jingzhou, which made the soldiers and people of Jingzhou dissatisfied with Cao's army.
In fact, the defeat of Chibi and the disunity of people in Jingzhou are also a reason that cannot be ignored.
The Cao Cao in front of him had suffered numerous defeats at the hands of Lu Lin, and his troops, horses, and strength were far inferior to his own on the track of history. Because of this, he would have stronger restraints on his sergeants.
After sending the four people away, Cao Cao felt that he could finally have a solid sleep.
Ten days, a whole ten days, I can't say that he never slept a wink, but he really didn't sleep well, and he was often woken up. Therefore, after taking care of these things, he looked very tired and his eyes were full. Bloodshot.
I originally thought I would fall asleep on the bed, but I still tossed and turned after falling asleep.
Finally, he sat up helplessly and rubbed his temples to relieve the headache. Why was he so upset? It must be that the comfort to Jingzhou was not enough.
"Zhongkang, go and find Mr. Cai to sleep with you!"
After a hearty "hey" came from outside the house, Cao Cao sighed heavily.
If you want to appease Jingzhou, you must first establish a relationship with the Cai family.
Facts have proved that Cao Cao's guess was correct. Cai was well versed in all kinds of martial arts and practiced them thoroughly, which relaxed Cao Cao's tense nerves.
Cai himself was quite happy, after all, that bad old man Liu Biao was obviously not as brave and good at fighting as Cao Cao.
In addition, now that Xiangyang has welcomed Cao Cao into the city, Liu Cong's future is in Cao Cao's hands. You can't go wrong by trying to please him.
Outside Jinyang City, Yan Liang and Wen Chou had already taken over the counties of Xihe, Yunzhong and Yanmen. With their prestige, they almost never made a move and simply surrendered.
Considering the problem of border defense, Yanmen needs to arrange some troops. Earlier, Yuan Shao deployed 20,000 people in Yanmen County to resist the Xianbei plunder. After the Central Plains War, Cao Cao invaded Bingzhou, and the high-ranking officials took the people here away. Got transferred.
Now that they have taken over, they have to consider the people on the border.
He came back and told Zhao Yun that he didn't have any objections. Now he only deployed 8,000 troops in Yanmen. He might need more troops later.
But these decisions have to be left to Lu Bu and Lin Mo.
What troubled Zhao Yun was that he never thought of a way to break Jinyang City.
This made Zhao Yun scratch his head and scratch his head anxiously. He did not think of any other methods, such as digging tunnels, using thunderbolt chariots to attack, or even having someone shoot a secret message, pretending that Cao Cao's reinforcements had arrived, and besieged them inside and outside, and made a riot in the rear. look.
Even if all kinds of strategies are exhausted, people will not be fooled if they are full of favors. What can be done?
Zhao Yun even began to admire Yu Manchong in his heart. After breaking the city, he must capture this guy to be his lieutenant. He is both capable and smart.
"Cao Cao's city is very deep. If I guess correctly, there should be special marks in the letters between Cao Cao's army to distinguish them." Guo Tu analyzed it with a look of wisdom.
Yan Liangwen Chou heard it, and it made sense. If it was not Cao's army that came to the rescue, but other princes' troops, this method might be able to lure Man Chong out.
But Zhao Yun really didn't admire Guo Tu, perhaps because Lin Mo privately called him the dog-headed military counselor, and he also felt the same contempt as Lu Bu.
Of course, the main reason was that he was sent by Lin Mo, but when he arrived at the Jinyang front line, he did not provide any strategy. He only claimed that at the critical moment, Jinyang City would collapse without attack.
A few times Yan Liang Wen Chou even suggested that we should attack again, but Guo Tu rejected it. This time he came as a supervisor to control the army. Without his approval, you really can't do it. Attack with force.
"Sir, if the delay continues, I'm worried that Cao Cao's reinforcements are about to arrive. If there is any way to defeat the enemy, I hope you can tell me." Zhao Yun asked patiently.
This was the third time he said this. Guo Tu counted the days with his fingers and said with a calm smile: "Okay, as Marquis Lanling said, just ask General Zilong to continue the siege. Cao Jun will not go north to rescue. of."
As soon as this statement came out, Zhao Yun, Yan Liang and Wen Chou looked at each other, "Why?"
"First, Cao Cao was worried that Marquis Lanling was encircling the area to seek reinforcements and ambushed him, so he would not be able to defeat him if he was far away from his troops; second, Jingxiang's new base was not popular, and Cao Cao did not dare to leave hastily; as for third, he had to defend the city The army defended Jinyang, but it was full of strength, weakened again, and exhausted three times; if we knew that Cao Cao had no reinforcements arriving, the morale of the troops in the city would instantly collapse, and we could even capture Jinyang City without a single blow."
It's that simple?
Yan Liangwen Chou looked surprised. He thought it was some clever trick, but it turned out to be just to cut off their thoughts?
Zhao Yun laughed at himself and shook his head helplessly.
"I understand, I understand, I have betrayed Yunwen's trust."
After Guo Tu explained the actual situation clearly, Zhao Yun immediately understood.
No wonder this guy has always been calm and composed, because he knew that Cao Cao would not come to the rescue. Yunwen asked him to take the position of military supervisor to prevent me from attacking Jinyang City. Yunwen deliberately sharpened my ability to be independent.
From the beginning to the end, Yunwen looked at the battlefield from the perspective of the overall strategic situation. He could accurately judge that Cao Jun would not rescue him, but he fell into the misunderstanding that he had to capture Jinyang before Cao Jun rescued him.
It seems that in the future, the use of troops will not only be within the battle situation, but also need to calculate everything outside the battle situation. Only in this way can we gain insight into opportunities and make accurate decisions.
Zhao Yun, who had figured out all this, was not excited about the imminent destruction of Jinyang City. Instead, he felt ashamed that he had not been able to give Lin Mo a satisfactory answer.
He knew very well that whether it was to take advantage of Zhang Yan, to encircle and suppress Xiahou Dun, or even to conquer Bingzhou, these were all things that Lin Mo had planned long ago and would not cause any accidents. He only deliberately gave this opportunity to himself so that he could be able to do so in the future. Carrying a heavier burden.
Zhao Yun let out a breath, that's all. He could only think more about it later. It would be best to win over Man Chong, which could be regarded as a kind of compensation for Lin Mo.
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