three kings

Chapter 245 Entering the Central Plains and Provoking Xiao Qiang ([-])

Tian Feng made a big point, and then turned around to refute Xin Ping, saying: "Cao Cao's use of troops and governance of the country can be compared with only a few people. In addition, he recruited talents, sat in the treasured land of the Central Plains and threatened the emperor and made the princes , the strength should not be underestimated. How can you say such big words. Don’t you know that those who rely on the size of the country and the people who want to see the prestige of the enemy are called arrogant soldiers, and those who are arrogant are destroyed. Do you want the lord to count All [-] troops will be lost in the Central Plains, so Huangkou Xiaoer, how intentional it is.”

Xin Ping's face blushed and turned pale after being taught by Tian Feng, his eyes were burning with anger, and he was about to refute, but seeing Tian Feng standing in front of the hall, he immediately lost the courage to argue with him.

This Tian Feng has a lot of knowledge and a lot of power. He once served as a royal censor in the court.When Yuan Shao launched an army against Dong Zhuo, he heard that Tian Feng was a great talent and had a great reputation, so he invited him to come out of the mountain to help and serve as an assistant.He is the head of Yuan Shao's civilian officials and the oldest counselor.In addition, he is too upright, relying on his status as a veteran, often relying on the old to sell the old, reprimanding them, civil servants who often fight among themselves.Due to the situation, I can only think in my heart: "Old man, the dog is relying on others, he will fall into my hands, and I want you to look good."

Of course, not everyone is afraid of Tian Feng, at least not every time.Feng Ji became an official of Yuan Shao earlier than Tian Feng, and he is also a veteran counselor. Because his intelligence is not as good as Tian Feng, Tian Feng often puts him on the head. Big and small tricks let the two of them go out.

Feng Ji himself seemed to be a substitute, useless.What's even more exasperating is that Tian Feng treats Jushou, Qu Yi, Zhang He, Gao Lan and others very nicely, but when they meet, they are furious and can't get used to it.

He had a plan in mind, and said aggressively with a straight face: "My lord, don't listen to Yuan Hao's nonsense. He is trying to grow Cao's thief's ambition and destroy his own prestige. How can Cao Mengde, a mere eunuch and hypocrite, compare with the lord?" No matter the battle, strategy, mind, or courage, Cao Cao can only hold his own. The Lord is above Cao Cao, and the soldiers are also above Cao Cao. How can the Lord be invincible by attacking the weak with the strong?"

Tian Feng glared at Feng Ji, and said bluntly: "In terms of strategic strategy and the way of leading the army, Sun Can is the only one among the princes who can compare with Cao Cao. Although the lord possesses strategic strategies, he is inferior to Cao Cao. Urgently dispatching troops is right in the middle of Cao Cao's plan, my lord must be careful."

Originally, Tian Feng intended to persuade Yuan Shao not to underestimate Cao Cao.After gathering all the strength, go south to fight.

However, Yuan Shao is very dissatisfied with what he said. What does it mean to be inferior? That kid Cao Cao has few major generals and a small territory. What qualifications does he have to rank above me? To occupy that tiny tiny space?Immediately said angrily: "Yuan Haoxiu is talking nonsense, if I am not as good as Cao Cao. Why does Cao Cao ask me for help again and again?"

Seeing that Feng Ji was helping, and Yuan Shao was on his side, Guo Tu also remembered that he had accepted the benefits of Mi Zhu, so he raised his tone of voice and said: "I wish to follow the words of Staff Officer Xin, and wipe out the Cao bandits, and achieve great success." His hegemony is in line with the will of heaven above and in response to the sentiments of the people below, so please send troops to attack Cao."

Tian Feng and Ju Shou argued again, Feng Ji and Guo Tu also confronted each other, and quarreled.

Yuan Shao felt that everyone's words made sense, and when he listened to it, his mind was in a mess, like countless bees buzzing in his ears.He was always scheming, and although he had plans, he didn't know which one was the most suitable for him.

The four of them argued endlessly, and when Yuan Shao hesitated, the guards came to report: "Xu You and Xun Chen are seeking an audience outside the residence."

When Yuan Shao heard this, he was immediately overjoyed. Xu You and Xun Chen were well-informed and talented, and they were also one of his highly valued counselors. He immediately decided to listen to their opinions, and whoever had good reason would listen to them.If it still doesn't work, just put it aside and go back home and think about it slowly.He nodded happily to let Xu You and Xun Chen come in, not at all realizing how much his thinking would delay the opportunity at the critical moment.

Xu You and Xun Chen walked in from the door.

Yuan Shao asked them bluntly: "Cao Cao's traitors framed me as a rebellious minister, and Yuan wants to send troops to attack Xuchang. Do you think the time is right to send troops?"

Xu You and Xun Chen looked at the crowd and looked at each other, and they replied in unison: "My lord, it is an act of righteousness to seek help from the Han thieves to help the royal family; More victories than few, just conforming to the current situation, we should raise troops, and we must not question it!"

"Haha, the two gentlemen coincided with me. It is indeed the best time to raise troops at this moment. Send the order, and the three armies will gather." Yuan Shao thought he had chosen a correct decision, and issued orders happily.

Tian Feng knew that even if he could defeat Cao Cao, he would not be able to escape the attack of Sun Can's army, and he would be defeated in the end. In desperation, Tian Feng immediately knocked his head on the ground and shouted loudly: "If you don't listen to the words of the good minister, It is bound to be disadvantageous to be a teacher."

Yuan Shao was originally dissatisfied with what Tian Feng said earlier that he was not as good as Cao Cao. Seeing him crying like a mourner and saying that he was unfavorable, he was furious and shouted: "Tian Feng, you disturbed our army before the battle, what should you do? ? Someone, let him drag it down and wait for what to do." Yuan Shao announced angrily.

As soon as this remark came out, the atmosphere in the hall suddenly became more serious. They all knew that Yuan Shao was really angry, so they all shut their mouths and stopped touching Yuan Shao's bad luck.

Jushou felt that it was useless for him to argue. If he was also imprisoned, it would be even more troublesome, so he had to let Yuan Shaohu do it.

Without Tian Feng's and Jushou's objections, the discussion on future matters was very fast.

Guo Tu suggested that Chen Lin write a letter to attack Cao Cao.

Chen Lin, courtesy name Kong Zhang, was talented in writing. She served as the master book of Emperor Ling of the Han Dynasty. After the Dong Zhuo Rebellion, she took refuge in Jizhou.Yuan Shao saw that he was not the role of strategizing and planning, so he made him a county prefect.

Chen Lin's literary talent is really good, with more than 700 words, not only scolded Cao Cao back and forth, but even his grandfather Cao Teng was scolded.

Yuan Shao applauded loudly after seeing it, and immediately promoted Chen Lin's official position.

Finally, before preparing to send troops.

Xu You suddenly proposed to Yuan Shao to reuse Liu Bei, saying that Liu Bei is a hero in the world, and it is a pity to let him go.

Yuan Shao also felt that what Xu You said was reasonable, so despite Jushou's objection, he appointed Liu Bei as his guest minister to advise him.He felt that it didn't matter that Liu Bei was by his side, and he had the ability to watch over him.

However, he overestimated himself too much, and it can be said that he underestimated Liu Bei.

Liu Bei has an affinity that ordinary people don't have. With his excellent diplomatic skills, he quickly gained Yuan Shao's trust.Under Liu Bei's persuasion, Yuan Shao released Tian Feng who was imprisoned, and did not punish him, but demoted his position.

However, Tian Feng was not moved by this, but instead regretted not beheading Liu Bei according to Ju Shou's proposal.Looking at Liu Bei who is in a mess like a fish in water, Tian Feng can only sigh.

Jian'an four years ([-] AD) August [-]th.

Counting from the first military meeting that was determined to conquer Cao Cao, it took about nine full months.In other words, Yuan Shao spent nine months actively preparing for the battle, and has initially completed the preparations for the Southern Expedition Army.

Before the army left, Yuan Shao held another military meeting, this time all civil servants and generals attended.

Everyone gave their suggestions.

Finally, Yuan Shao asked Liu Bei, "What is Xuande's opinion?"

Liu Bei got up and walked on the map beside him, and said, "The main target of this southern expedition is undoubtedly the capital of the country, Xudu. The distance from Yecheng to Xudu is about [-] miles. Even if there is no disturbance, the army will have to travel more than half of it. Therefore, Bei felt that it was necessary to set up an outpost near the Yellow River battlefield as a temporary command post for the entire army. Since there were two fronts across the river, namely Baima and Yanjin, the temporary command post had to be in the middle of these two places , according to the map, the most suitable place is Liyang.

After thinking about it again and again, I feel that the most direct and powerful marching route is to cross the Yellow River from Baima or Yanjin, pass Suanzao, cross Yingou Water and Beiji River to Yangwu, and then cross Guandu and Qushui, and then go all the way south. Xu all.

This route of advance is also Cao Jun's main frontal line of defense.In this way, Hanoi County and Qingzhou in Sili District became the auxiliary fronts on the left and right wings of the main battlefield.If Cao Cao sticks to the front.Then the auxiliary corps on the left and right wings could go directly south, forcing Cao Cao to divide his troops to meet the enemy on three sides.

In this way, Cao Cao's frontal defense force will inevitably be weak, and our army will attack the enemy's weak force with a strong force, so why worry about Cao Cao's invincibility. "

"Miao, Miao, Miao..." Yuan Shao said three wonderful words in succession.

The tactics mentioned by Liu Bei are the most direct, most effective, and the most suitable for Cao Cao's weaknesses. Even Tian Feng and Jushou, who wanted to challenge Liu Bei, had nothing to say.

Liu Bei returned to his seat, looked around, and breathed a sigh of relief. His strength lies in employing people, and he is not good at marching tactics. This strategy was designed by his second brother Guan Yu and his good friend Tian Yu.It seems to have been approved by the public.

Tian Yu was originally the number one adviser under Gongsun Zan.He has outstanding resourcefulness, and it was he who came up with the plan when Gongsun Zan's 40 elite soldiers stepped into Yuan Shao's [-] army barracks.After Gongsun Zan failed, he was captured alive by Yuan Shao and put under Yuan Shao's command, but he had no ambitions. After Liu Bei knew about it, Tian Yu soon became his confidant counselor by virtue of his past relationship.

Seeing that everyone agrees with Liu Bei's suggestion, Yuan Shao ordered: "Yan Liang and Wen Chou, you two will lead [-] troops each, and station in Baima and Yanjin, waiting for orders."

"My lord, how can we let two reckless men fight in such a big event, the last general is willing to be the vanguard, and he will definitely defeat Yanjin's Yujin troops for the lord!" An arrogant voice came from the hall. (To be continued, if you want to know what happens next, please visit www.CMFU.COM, more chapters, support the author, support genuine reading!)
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