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Chapter 835 Plan on Puyang!

"My lord, a city that lacks food cannot be defended. This is the common sense of military strategists..." As soon as Ma Chao opened his mouth, Chen Gong immediately retorted, but after seeing Ma Chao's expression, he said in a worried and slow voice: "What's more, at this time Zhang Miao of Chenliu Commandery has already communicated with Cao Cao about the composition of the song, even if the lord intends to transport food, no matter whether he is traveling from Sili or Yuzhou, he must pass through Chenliu Commandery..."

"I know this, of course." Ma Chao looked back at Chen Gong, then turned his back to everyone, and said leisurely, "Everyone, who do you think Cao Cao is?"

Lu Bu, Chen Gong and all the generals were taken aback when they heard the words, and they were all at a loss.They really couldn't figure it out, at this moment, why did Ma Chao suddenly say that he didn't do trivial matters of military strategy?
However, Chen Gong knew that Ma Chao's question must have his deep meaning.Therefore, after thinking about it for a while, he said: "I think Cao Cao's actions can be viewed from two aspects. On the one hand, he is very successful, enforces the law harshly, has a bloodthirsty nature, and has extremely ruthless methods—a few years ago. , he relied on the local nobles in Yanzhou and grasped the power of Yanzhou. Not long after, he turned around and tried his best to attack the local powerful forces. More than a thousand people were executed together, and the atrocities are heinous!"

Back then, Chen Gong was completely disappointed in Cao Cao because of this matter, and he saw Chen Liu and Zhang Miao's loopholes in a desperate situation, and persuaded Zhang Miao to unite with Lu Bu to turn against Cao Cao in one fell swoop.Saying these things at this time, his chest still heaved, and it was obvious that he still hated Cao Cao deeply.

However, after hearing this, Ma Chao just turned around and smiled contemptuously, noncommittal.

When Chen Gong saw this, he knew that what he had said was too extreme, and after calming down for a while, he continued: "Naturally, I also think that Cao Cao has an incomparable side to others. He is good at fighting. Yanzhou is in the place of four wars. He can keep one side safe, but he also has impressive records - Cao Cao repelled the Heishan bandits who invaded Dongjun earlier; The troops were stationed in the hills, with the intention of encroaching on Yanzhou, but they were attacked by Cao Cao in a series of attacks. They lost their souls and fled south for five hundred miles. They did not finally gain a firm foothold until Jiujiang. Cao Mengde’s reputation as a good fighter, he did his part, spread far and wide!"

"That's right, it's interesting..." After hearing this, a smile appeared on the corner of Ma Chao's mouth.He glanced at Chen Gong approvingly and thoughtfully, and said again: "You know, why did I suddenly ask this question at this time?"

"This?..." Chen Gong said naively, unable to speak for a while.He looked at Ma Chao humbly, but he didn't think so in his heart: the world is not a roundworm in other people's stomachs, so how can they guess other people's thoughts.What's more, Ma Mengqi, you are a dragon and a phoenix, you are a monster-like figure who has already been endowed with the peak of the princes' mind at a young age, and even touched the heart of the emperor, how can I understand your mind?
But then, Ma Chao's words suddenly caused waves in Chen Gong's heart!
"I know from the public platform, why you were able to capture the counties of Yanzhou in the early stage like fire and thunder, and also attracted the response of the entire Yanzhou county?!"

"It's because of Cao Cao's perverse actions, he slaughtered the people in a frenzy..."

"Wrong!" Ma Chao interrupted Chen Gong decisively, and said unquestionably: "Don't talk about those big righteousness, I, Ma Chao, never believe in it!"

"Let me tell you the most essential reason, although you may not be willing to accept it in your heart!" Unconsciously raising his voice again, Ma Chao said coldly: "First of all, the Han Central Plains are all controlled by powerful landlords and noble families. Second, here in Yanzhou, those wealthy scholar-bureaucrats want to use Cao Cao, but they also feel that it is a danger. Everyone is in danger. They always want to get rid of Cao Cao, but they dare not act rashly."

Speaking of this, Ma Chao couldn't help showing a look of contempt on his face.This kind of look, since he saw through the hypocrisy of the scholar-officials in the Chang'an court, he has been hiding in his heart and rarely showed it.But now, after thinking that these big Han scholar-bureaucrats are really as black as crows in the world, he inadvertently revealed it again.

"As a result, the turbulent undercurrent in Yanzhou has been lurking and brewing. It was not until Feng Xiangong appeared in Chenliu that a great change occurred." Ma Chao smiled coldly, staring into Lu Bu's eyes and said slowly, "'Flying General 's reputation is no less than that of Cao Cao. If you can welcome the ancestors into Yanzhou, on the one hand, you can keep the place safe, and on the other hand, the local forces can also get more benefits. Therefore, once the princes broke out, Yanzhou Counties and counties have responded in groups, and this is the key!"

After Chen Gong and Lu Bu heard this, they really showed displeasure and astonishment.But immediately, the faces of the two of them darkened.Because they had to admit that what Ma Chao said was absolutely correct!

Especially Chen Gong, at this moment, he vaguely felt that he was about to guess the reason why Ma Chao said so much.Reminiscent of what he said about attacking Puyang before, Chen Gong immediately felt a flash of lightning across his mind, and blurted out: "My lord is saying that we are going all out to capture Puyang in order to win back the support of these powerful gentry, so as to gather Those powerful nobles in Yanzhou who control the roots?"

"That's right!" Ma Chao nodded, but his face was still gloomy and said: "Although those powerful gentry don't understand military affairs, they can see the situation clearly. Duke Feng Xian's roots in Yanzhou are not deep. Landlords and gentry officials are not from the direct line of Feng Xiangong, let alone loyal. Although they appear to be submissive, they are actually waiting to see the outcome of the rivalry between the two powers."

"After abandoning Puyang, they all began to doubt whether Feng Xiangong could defeat Cao Cao, so many neutral factions began to obey Cao Cao secretly. Otherwise, where do you think Cao Cao's rapid recovery of 10 horses came from? Where did you come from?!"

"Puyang is the eye of the entire Yanzhou formation, and it is the weathervane of people's dissatisfaction." After saying this, Ma Chao couldn't help flashing a trace of remorse on his face. It's not just a matter of military food and soldiers' morale, but also a series of chain reactions caused by people's discord. This made Feng Xiangong's situation turn from victory to defeat, and finally fell into the stalemate and passive state at this time!"

"My lord, my lord..." Chen Gong listened in a daze. At this moment, he sincerely admired the young prince in front of him.Looking at that resolute and handsome young face, Chen Gong seemed to see the eyes of a wise man with vicissitudes of life on it.He couldn't help opening his mouth and said: "The one who wins the hearts of the people since ancient times wins the world. My lord's words really talked about the origin of war..."

"But, Meng Qi!..." After hearing this, Lu Bu suddenly understood Ma Chao's meaning, but he still said in doubt: "Even if we put all our eggs in one basket and attack Puyang with all our strength, the magistrates and powerful men in Yanzhou will still place their bets. For us, this will not solve the fact that we are currently short of food and soldiers!"

"Who said that?" Ma Chao looked at Lu Bu now, smiled strangely and brilliantly, and said, "As long as you dare to gamble like this, you might get something unexpected. Feng Xiangong didn't hear clearly just now, I said Is it the matter of Cao Cao’s food supply and quick recovery of [-] soldiers and horses? Do you think Yuan Shao will help Cao Cao with all his money so that he can recover to such a level in one go?”

"That's right! Lord Fengxian, my lord is right. As long as we can get those powerful nobles to support us again, they will naturally offer food and grass to recruit soldiers!" The person who said this was not someone else, but he was always on the sidelines, listening carefully and never There is Liu Xiu who speaks.

After hearing this, Lu Bu's expression moved.However, at this moment, Ma Chao suddenly said again: "In Sizhou and Yuzhou, the Ma family does need to pass through Chenliu County to transport food and grass, but if Feng Xiangong attacks Puyang, the Ma family may also transfer some from Bingzhou. !"

This sentence, Ma Chao is not just talking about it.Don't forget that Li Zihao from the Ma Family Consortium grew up in his hometown in Bingzhou.Let him dump some grain and grass to Shanyang, which is difficult to get across Dongjun.But if it is said to be sent to Puyang, East County, there is absolutely no problem!

Therefore, with such a guarantee, Lu Bu clenched his fist and said generously: "Okay, I, Lu, have never been timid to bet with our lives! This time, we will gamble all our money on this Puyang city." !"

"No, no..." Ma Chao waved his hand, avoiding Lu Bu's fiery eyes, and said, "It was Feng Xiangong who bet his blood on Puyang City, but I will never go to Puyang again... ..."

(End of this chapter)