Shuhan

Chapter 239 To be Cao Wei's dog, or to be the minister of the big man?

In the Xinxi meeting hall, everyone fixed their eyes on Liu Chan.

Facing everyone's scorching eyes that seemed to be condensed into reality, Liu Chan's mouth curled slightly, and he said in a relaxed and freehand way: "Even if the harsh law can be suppressed for a while, it will not be suppressed forever. When the Wei army is really suppressed, Runan If the hearts of the people are not used by us, we will surely lose!"

Taking a breath, Liu Chan looked around at the people in the hall and asked, "Why is there such chaos in the city? Are these rumors coming out?"

How did this rumor come out?
When Liu Chan asked this question, it made everyone in the hall ponder.

No wind, no wave.

The news that the main force of the Wei army was about to arrive in Runan was only known to them not long ago. According to common sense, it is impossible for the people in the city to know the news so early.

It's Wei Guoxi's work!

Guan Xing's eyes lit up, and he hurried forward and said, "Your Highness means that the rumors spread by Wei Guoxie."

Liu Chan nodded heavily, and said: "There are countless advisers in the Wei army, and they have indeed caught the pain points of our Han army. They robbed Runan before and left a very bad impression on the people of Runan. In addition, we have not gained a foothold in Runan. Stability, people's hearts are uncertain, and rumors are spreading everywhere, if we do something unpopular again, then the Wei army can take Runan again without any effort, this plan is a poisonous plan!"

Liu Chan snorted coldly, he had such an accurate grasp of people's hearts, perhaps it was the trick of the poisonous Jia Xu.

of course
Maybe Sima Yi's.

This person held grudges very much. I heard that when Wei Guojun and his ministers were discussing whether to attack Runan or Jiangdong, this guy strongly advocated attacking Runan.

As for?
It was just telling the story of the three-horse trough in front of Boss Cao.

"Since it's a poisonous plan, the Wei State's poisonous plan has been completed. What's your Highness's plan to break his plan?"

Zhang Bao knew that if it went according to what he envisioned, he would have fallen into the trick of Wei Guo directly.

But if there is no harsh method, what method should be used?
He scratched his head and scratched his head, unable to find a way to deal with it for a while.

"The trouble should end it."

Uncle Zong Hui's eyes lit up.

"Your Highness means to dispel the rumors? It's just... how to start this matter?"

Liu Chan sat in the main seat of the meeting hall, his eyes were firm and calm.

"It's easy."

Seeing everyone's curious appearance, Liu Chan continued: "We can catch Wei Guo's spies in the city, cut off the source of Wei Guo's spreading rumors, and at the same time, let some rangers, beggars, gangsters and others spread stable news.

For example, Zang Ba has regrouped troops in Xuzhou, Jiangdong is about to capture Hefei, it is difficult for the main force of the Wei army to reach Runan, and so on.

In this way, we can use rumors to reverse the mood in the city and let Runan regain confidence. "

There was a brief silence in the meeting hall.

Everyone was thinking about Liu Chan's words, and gradually realized the rationality of his thoughts.

Using public opinion to fight rumors may be more effective than pure punishment.

After all, the spread of rumors is often through word of mouth, and if it can be stopped at the source, the spread of rumors can be curbed.

Fei Yi couldn't help but stepped forward and said: "Your Highness's words are quite reasonable. If we can stabilize people's hearts through public opinion, and then recruit and fight a group, and play the role of killing chickens and monkeys, the people's hearts in Runan will be stable." Living."

Fei Yi has followed Liu Chan for many years, and almost already knows Liu Chan's routines.

In order to keep the rumors from spreading and the hearts of the people in the city to be stable, it is necessary to win over a group of confidants, give them benefits, let them support the Han army, and then kill a group of Wei Guoxie, or directly Wei Guoxie People play the role of killing chickens and monkeys.

With all kinds of policies to appease the people, Wei Guo's poisonous plan this time will not achieve any good results.

"What Wen Wei said is absolutely true."

Liu Chan smiled slightly, he knew that his idea had been recognized by some people.

"Moreover, we can also use rangers, beggars, and gangsters to spread rumors that can be exposed.

For example: Liu Gongsi, the crown prince of Hanzhong, has died, the people who have been imprisoned have been massacred by the Han army, and the Han army will massacre the city tomorrow. Such outrageous rumors. "

As soon as Liu Chan said this, even Pang De was a little puzzled by Monk Zhang Er.

"Your Highness, didn't you say you want to break the rumors? Why are you helping Wei Guo to spread rumors?"

Dong Yun thought for a moment, his eyes gradually brightened.

"This is one of the methods His Highness uses to dispel rumors. His Highness spreads rumors that are easy to debunk. After the people find out that these rumors are false, they will naturally doubt them. After several times, the people will naturally not believe these rumors."

"Xiu Zhao's words are very true."

The way to defeat rumors is to create even more outrageous rumors.

When the people doubted the authenticity of the matter, the true also became false.

In the era of knowledge explosion in the later generations, when a sensitive hot event comes out, a certain traffic star will immediately come out to attract heat and divert attention.

Example: Yes, I have a child.

When Liu Chan made rumors, he was also diverting the attention of the people.

Liu Chan is too familiar with the manipulation of people's hearts and the guidance of public opinion.

"If His Highness uses this plan, then Wei Guo's poisonous plan will disappear invisibly."

Such a method, perhaps only His Highness can come up with it.

Fei Yi sighed in his heart.

He has followed Liu Chan for nearly a year, and he has learned much more and more vividly than what he learned in books.

perhaps
Is this a born saint?
His Highness has a dragon spirit, I really didn't just talk about it.

"Your Highness is wise!"

"This plan is very good, I admire it!"

All of a sudden, the rainbow farts of all the ministers in the hall came towards Liu Chan continuously.

The power of public opinion is enormous, as long as it can be guided in an appropriate way, it can affect people's thoughts and emotions.

Moreover, this method can also stabilize the situation in the city and maintain the peace of Runan without hurting innocent people too much.

After the crowd dispersed, Liu Chan left Zhang Bao, Guan Xing, Fei Yi, Dong Yun, Zong Huishu, and Pang De behind.

"Your Highness, I wonder if there is anything else to discuss?"

Zhang Bao observes the nose, the nose, the mouth and the heart.

The people left by His Highness include the Yuancong faction, Yizhou faction, Jingzhou faction, and Jiangjiang faction.

It can be said that Liu Chan's confidants Humerus knew that if they were to stay, there must be some important orders.

"I'm keeping you here now because I want to ask you how to solve the problem of disapproval of the people in Runan, or how to win the hearts of the nobles in Runan."

How to calm down?

Everyone was stunned.

This question is too complicated.

Seeing that no one said a word, Liu Chan looked at Fei Yi and asked, "How did you complete the task of raising food that I entrusted to you?"

Fei Yi looked bitter, shook his head, and said: "The local gentry are resistant to outsiders, there were some before, but in recent days, they have not been able to raise food and grass at all."

Liu Chan did not blame Fei Yi, but said: "The attitude of the Runan gentry towards us can be seen by raising food and grass. Just think about it, when we are waiting in Jingzhou to raise food, will it be so difficult?"

Jingzhou?

Guan Xing understood, and said: "That day in Jingzhou, the powerful gentry donated food enthusiastically, and the food and grass were safe, so our army could defeat the Wei army several times and get the whole state of Jingzhou."

Although it's a loan, at least people are willing to lend you the food, right?
"The same is true of the Nanyang gentry. Why are they willing to borrow and donate food, while the powerful Runan gentry are not willing? Have you ever thought about this problem?"

Seeing that Liu Chan wanted to test them, Fei Yi and the others also had the desire to win.

Your Highness, although you are unparalleled in resourcefulness, we are not fools who know nothing!
"The reason why the Runan gentry are unwilling to donate food to borrow food is because they don't trust His Highness. Runan is an important place in the Wei Kingdom. Wei Wang Cao Pi led hundreds of thousands of troops. Now he is not far from Runan. The Runan gentry don't believe that His Highness can Hold Runan firmly, that's why I don't want to take refuge."

Fei Yi talked eloquently, while Liu Chan also nodded at the side.

The aristocratic family is nothing but grass, obviously, in Runan, Liu Chan's prospects are not optimistic about them.

"Of course, His Highness's behavior of looting Runan before also made the Runan nobles not dare to trust His Highness easily."

"There is another big reason. I waited for new news, but it was just a sneak attack. When I entered Runan, there was no grand victory. The Runan gentry didn't know the strength of our army."

Dong Yun added a sentence aside.

The surprise attack on the city would indeed result in minimal losses.

But it also prevented the Runan gentry from seeing the strength of the Han army.

Why did the Nanyang gentry support Liu Chan?

In Nanyang, Liu Chan won several times!

Knowing Liu Chan's ability, the aristocratic family is willing to gamble with Liu Chan.

But now the gentry in Runan dare not bet lightly.

"If Your Highness can defeat the main force of the Wei State, then the Runan nobles will definitely surrender!"

After trying to understand the details, Zhang Bao also stepped forward to speak.

"Your Highness, why don't we wait for the vanguard of the Wei army to arrive, and then we will attack first and win a fierce battle. If this is the case, the Runan gentry should also know our strength, and they will certainly obey. The food and grass will worry about the food and the hearts of the people. It will be solved by itself!"

just
Without the support of the Runan gentry, what do you use to fight the main force of the Wei army?

Do you really think that I, Liu Gongsi, will cheat?
Seeing that Liu Chan hadn't opened his mouth yet, Zhang Bao took another step forward, half-knelt in front of Liu Chan, and said, "The final general is willing to be a pioneer to relieve His Highness's worries!"

"If you lose the battle, what should you do?"

How?
Zhang Bao was stunned for a moment, then his cheeks were bloodshot and red, and he almost said in a shouting tone: "Your Highness, the general wishes to issue a military order."

Liu Chan shook his head and said, "I'm not asking you, but myself."

"what?"

Zhang Bao was stunned, and he didn't know how to vent the emotions that had been brewing with great difficulty.

"Hahaha~"

Guan Xing held back his laughter, and finally couldn't help laughing out loud.

"Your Highness has his own plan, why use you to take risks?"

"What do you know kid?"

Guan Xing intervened, Zhang Bao stood up as if nothing had happened, and asked, "Your Highness, do you have a plan?"

Liu Chan didn't answer Zhang Bao's question directly, but threw out another question for everyone.

"Let me ask you, the Runan gentry, are they doing well in the court of Wei State?"

How are you?
Everyone was stunned and immediately understood what was going on.

"Nowadays, in the court of Wei State, there are almost no important ministers from the Runan gentry."

At the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty, Dong Zhuo took the opportunity to enter the palace and occupied the power that originally belonged to the emperor. This naturally aroused the dissatisfaction of other local tyrants, and at the same time gave other local tyrants a glimmer of "hope".

So there was an incident where the coalition of princes attacked Dong Zhuo. Among the coalition of princes, Yuan Shao from the Yuan family in Runan was the backbone of the coalition of princes. A very brutal suppression was carried out, and this suppression greatly damaged the foundation of the Runan region.

After Dong Zhuo was eliminated, Cao Cao rose up suddenly and became one of the most powerful princes in the late Eastern Han Dynasty.

In order to expand his power, Cao Cao began to fight everywhere, including the famous Battle of Guandu in history.

Although Cao Cao's power was not as powerful as Yuan Shao who was born in Runan before the war, Cao Cao defeated Yuan Shao with a surprise attack and completely unified the northern region. Soon after Yuan Shao died of illness, the Yuan family in Runan was completely shattered.

In order to ensure that the Yuan family would not revive in Runan, and at the same time to eliminate the power in Runan that was originally inclined to Yuan, Cao Cao also brutally suppressed the Runan area.

This time the suppression was relatively more thorough than that of Dong Zhuo. Cao Cao extended his spearhead to many big families in Runan, including the Yuan family. A large number of talents in Runan began to be forced to relocate. It has affected the talent output of the entire Runan.

Xu Jing, Chen Dao, Chen Zhi, and Zhang Tong were in Shu; Hu Zong, Lu Fan, Lu Meng, and Chen Hua were in Wu, and they never returned to their homeland.

The few Runan scholars who did not attach themselves to the Yuan brothers, such as Meng Jian who studied in Jingzhou with Zhuge Liang, did not make full use of them after returning to their hometown.

During Zhuge Liang's Northern Expedition, he heard about the official status of his former comrades in Wei, and he once lamented that "Wei Shu is a lot of scholars and evil".

In addition to the two suppressions, Xun Yu also had a great influence on the Runan area. After the Battle of Guandu, the Runan area had entered Cao Cao's territory, due to Yuan's previous prejudice against Cao Cao.

Therefore, Cao Cao has a prejudice against the Runan area, and this prejudice also affects the follow-up Caowei Group's talent mining in the Runan area.

The Cao Wei Group retained the policies of the Eastern Han Dynasty to a certain extent, including the selection of talents, because Cao Cao loved to use poor families (in order to resist the powerful families), so Cao Cao often asked his subordinates to recommend talents for him. Many talents in the Cao Cao camp came from Yu counselor Xun Yu.

Xun Yu was born in the Xun family of Yingchuan, and Yingchuan is close to Runan, so Cao Cao ordered Xun Yu to recommend Ruying talents many times.

But on the one hand, Xun Yu was born in Yingchuan, and on the other hand, Xun Yu also considered the gap between Runan and Cao Cao, so almost all the talents recommended came from Yingchuan area.

The talents in Runan were basically buried and lost the channels for upward promotion, which became the fuse of the complete desolation in Runan.

If a family or a region wants to grow, there must be a prerequisite: becoming an official.

It includes two systems of civil servants and generals, that is to say, there must be enough power to bless future generations in order for a region to develop rapidly, and the best representative of them is the Xiahou family.

Although Cao Cao's surname is not Xiahou, he comes from the Xiahou family after all. Therefore, after Cao Cao gained power, he used the talents of the Xiahou family on a large scale. The Xiahou family and surrounding areas developed rapidly, and more talents emerged.

In the same way, the emergence of talents in the Runan area is inseparable from the influence of the fourth generation and the third prince of the Yuan family. After all, before the emergence of the imperial examination system, the only way for talents to be promoted was "recommendation".

Therefore, after the fall of the Yuan family and the rise of Cao Cao, the whole of Runan fell into a very embarrassing situation: no one became an official, which not only directly restricted the growth of big and poor families in Runan, but also restricted the growth of talents in Runan.

This caused a devastating blow to the entire Runan area. Failure to become an official means that no one can provide enough talent breeding environment for the Runan area. At the same time, people of insight in Runan must make a choice: continue to wait or away from home.

Some people wait, and some people go far away.

Those who are waiting have a bad time in Wei State. How much loyalty do you expect them to have in Wei State?
"Your Highness means that the Runan gentry can fight for it?"

Liu Chan nodded.

"Of course we can fight for it, but we need to find a breakthrough."

To be Cao Wei's dog, or to be the minister of the big man.

Liu Chan thought, this choice is easy for them to make.

but.
How to let them know their own mind?
(End of this chapter)