The Most Romantic of the Three Kingdoms

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Yuan Shu had repeatedly compared and carefully considered the two different strategies proposed by Yang Hong and Li Ye, namely, "map Yangzhou in the east" and "take Guanzhong in the west."

The result of his consideration was that he believed that Li Ye's strategy was better than Yang Hong's suggestion.

Good for two reasons.

First of all, as he said to Yang Hong, it would be too difficult to fight Yangzhou, but to take Guanzhong, as Li Ye said, there is emptiness in Guanzhong. It would be a lot easier to think about.

Secondly, Chang'an was the capital of the previous dynasty and the Xijing of the current dynasty. It is well known that Guanzhong's excellent geographical environment is the foundation of the king. If Guanzhong and Chang'an can be successfully won, the next development can be imagined. It must be a thousand miles in a day, no matter in the political sense or in terms of actual geographical factors, it is definitely not comparable to the southeast corner of Yangzhou.

As for the separatist forces in Guanzhong, including Han Sui, Ma Teng, etc. in Liangzhou, will they resist Yuan Shu, that is, when Yuan Shu is advancing in Guanzhong and Chang'an, will they raise troops to resist?

Yuan Shu also thought about this, and he thought that some of them might resist.

But Yuan Shu also believed that even if some of them really resisted, it would not be difficult to deal with.

Yuan Shu had this confidence for two reasons.

Yuan Shao and Yuan Shu’s brothers now occupy Jizhou and Nanyang respectively, and each has strong troops. There is no more prestigious clan in the sea than the Yuan clan. , Yuan Shu believed that, with his clan and his own reputation, when this pass was empty, he would definitely be able to recruit and draw most of the separatist forces in the pass to his account, and that's why.

Taking a step back, if the separatist forces are still stubborn and insist on opposing him, he has Guo Si and Lu Bu, two outstanding generals, so what is there to be afraid of? -Guo Si and Lu Bu are not only fierce, but also familiar with the situation in Chang'an and Guanzhong. When Li Jue and Guo Si fled to Nanyang, they did not bring all their parts with them, so far There are also some Liangzhou generals scattered in Chang'an, Sanfu and other places. Once Guo Si leads his troops to Chang'an, these Liangzhou generals who remain in Chang'an, Sanfu and other places are bound to respond to Guo Si, and indirectly, to Yuan Shu. In other words, this is also a help. These two reasons are also.

Compared with the two good places of "taking Yangzhou in the east" and "taking Guanzhong in the west", if the first good place is defined as "operability", then the second good place is to help Yuan Shu Realize the great value of its "big ambition".

Comparing the two benefits, the latter is most appealing to Yuan Shu.

Since Dong Zhongshu of the former Han Dynasty introduced Yin-Yang and the Five Elements into Confucianism and came up with the theory of "induction between heaven and man", the theory of Prophecy Wei developed vigorously. The emperor was attached to the prophecy, and Emperor Guangwu was convinced of the prophecy, and the study of prophecy, so it became more and more flooded in this dynasty, as if it had become a state religion.

In the early years of the Yellow Turban Uprising, Zhang Jiao's slogan "The sky is dead, the yellow sky stands up" is not only based on the Taiping Sutra, but also has a theological color of prophecy.

From the uprising of the Yellow Turbans to the present, the world has been in chaos for many years, and various prophecies have long since appeared. Just like the communication between the two Hans, they are popular again everywhere. Among them, the most influential sentence is "The generation of Han , when painted high/also".

This sentence comes from "Spring and Autumn Prophecy". "Spring and Autumn Prophecy" is a long-standing prophecy book, which existed long before Qin and Han dynasties. Han Wudi once mentioned it.

So, what exactly does this phrase mean?

The meaning of "generation of Han" is clear, and there is no need to interpret it. The key is what does "dang Tu Gao / Ye" mean?

There is an explanation, "Tu", "Tu" also, "Tu" means "road". "Tu Gao" means "road, tall". That is, the person who "replaced the Han family" was related to "road" and "tall".

Yuan Shu's famous art, the word highway.

Art, "the way in the city", the original meaning of art refers to the road in the city. The so-called tactics, Taoism, and spells, the "shu" in these words are used to extend the meaning of the art, the meaning of the number of ways, the number of ways to fight, the number of ways of the way, and the number of ways of the law.

Art is a road, and there are roads in the highway, so it is assumed that "Tu Gao" refers to Yuan Shu?

No one knows what others think, Yuan Shu is convinced of this.

It is also because Yuan Shu was unable to win even though he fought against Liu Biao for several years. Today, there are only one county in Nanyang and half of Jiangxia. Now that Xun Zhen welcomes Liu Xie and the court arrives at Yingchuan, it can be said that his career is not only a There has been no progress for many years. On the contrary, the situation he is facing now is getting worse and worse, but the "big ambition" hidden in his heart has become stronger and stronger as he grows older.

The grand plan and hegemony are hidden in the chest, and if he takes the pass and obtains the foundation of the king, there is no doubt that it will be a great help for his "big ambition", and maybe even his imperial career can be determined from this. !

From this aspect alone, it is not surprising that he prefers Li Ye's suggestions.

- The reason why the ambition could not be realized before, maybe because the time has not come? Why did Xun Zhen welcome Liu Xie and the imperial court to Xu County at this time, thus making Chang'an and Guanzhong suddenly empty? Does this mean that the time has come?

Perhaps the realization of the prophecy is now?

Yuan Shu then said to Li Ye, "I've been thinking about it for a long time, and I thought it was a good policy for you to do this. However, if you do it, there is a problem."

Li Ye asked, "Dare to ask Duke Ming, why is it so difficult?"

Yuan Shu said: "Although it is not difficult to take Chang'an, after taking Chang'an, I need to take charge of it myself. At that time, if Xun Zhen and Liu Biao take the opportunity to invade Nanyang, how should they deal with it?"

Li Ye had a plan for this, and he answered Yuan Shu, saying: "Duke Ming, Yang Hong is a man of wisdom and wisdom. After Duke Ming has settled in Chang'an, he can leave Yang Hong to guard Nanyang for Duke Ming."

Yuan Shu said, "Only relying on Yang Hong, it is difficult to protect Nanyang's integrity."

Li Ye said: "Ming Gong, even if the worst consequences are considered, Nanyang is really not guaranteed in the end, but at that time, Ming Gong had already won Chang'an, and was in Guanzhong. , what's the harm?"

"...What you said makes sense."

Motivated by his emotions, Li Ye's face turned even redder, and he said generously: "Ming Gong, look at the past and present, all those who can achieve great things must act decisively, and do not be suspicious! In Nanyang, a county, how can you have a relationship with King Ye of Guanzhong? Compare? If you miss the great opportunity to take advantage of the emptiness of Guanzhong and make progress in Guanzhong because you are worried about the loss of Nanyang, you will be worried that Duke Ming will regret it later! Also, now if Duke Ming can decisively send troops, quickly enter the military pass, and occupy Chang'an, Duke Ming will be the first to experience the hometown of Long Qian, and he will take advantage of the resources to accomplish things. Why not worry!"

Li Ye, as Yuan Shu's confidant, of course knew Yuan Shu's belief in the phrase "the one who replaces the Han should be Tu Gao/ye" and Yuan Shu's "big ambition" hidden in his chest. karma", obviously alluding to the karma of emperors.

Yuan Shu was stunned, no longer hesitated, made a decision, and said, "Okay! Then after Deye returns from Jiangxia, I will recruit Deye and Zhang Xun, and we will discuss this matter together with soldiers."

Li Ye said: "If Duke Ming has made up his mind to advance in Guanzhong and follow the foolish views of the officials, it would be better sooner rather than later. After Guanzhong and the group of snakes have no heads, Ma Teng and Han Sui have quite a few people with bad intentions. If it is delayed for a long time, they may take the lead in Chang'an, and at that time, if the Duke of Ming wants to take Chang'an again, it may be more difficult."

Yuan Shu asked Li Ye, and said, "In this case, according to your high opinion, when is the best time to use troops in Guanzhong?"

Li Ye said: "Duke Ming, in my humble opinion, it is best to start preparations after the morning congratulations on Zhengdan next year, and strive to enter the military pass in the spring of next year. At that time, the sky was not very hot, It is also suitable for military use.”

The imperial court has the greetings on Zhengdan, and the local prefectures and counties also have the greetings on Zhengdan every year. "After the morning congratulations on next year's Zhengdan", this "morning congratulations" refers to Yuan Shu's congratulations to Yuan Shu during the next year's Zhengdan.

Using Bingguanzhong is also a big battle, and it is necessary to place the guards of Nanyang beforehand, which requires a certain amount of time to prepare. Next year, we will start preparing after the celebration of the Zhengdan Festival. In two to three months, we will probably be able to make preparations.

Yuan Shu pondered and said, "After the spring of next year."

Li Ye said: "Duke Ming, the foolish view of this industry is also appropriate. I still ask Duke Ming to make the decision."

"...Appropriate, very appropriate! Well, when Deye returns from Jiangxia, I will call everyone to discuss and settle the matter."

This plan of taking Guanzhong from the west is successful, and Li Ye's status as Yuan Shu's number one advisor and the most popular person can't be shaken, and if Yuan Shu can really successfully and finally achieve the emperor's career, then the new dynasty will be in the future. The position of Yuan Xun and the first powerful minister of the new dynasty is none other than Li Ye. The bright prospect seemed to be waving to Li Ye in front of Li Ye's face.

Li Ye couldn't hide his excitement, and he was overjoyed. He got up and went down to the hall, bowed down to the ground, and said, "Duke Ming follows good deeds like a stream, and the Lord is the true master! Looking at the past and present, if you look at Duke Ming, only Yao and Shun can be compared!"

This has already begun to compare Yao and Shun.

Eunuch Zhao felt that he heard something he shouldn't have heard, which was different from Li Ye's excitement and joy. He was trembling with fear, and he was sweating profusely, but he was swept away by Yuan Shu out of the corner of his eye, but he could only bow down to the ground, and also said: "Master is really good. Master Ming!"

Yuan Shu stroked his beard and smiled. He was very happy. He praised Li Ye and said, "Your Excellency is also my Zhang Liang! Your strategy of taking Guanzhong is indeed the strategy of kings and hegemons!"

Li Ye got up and returned to the table. He asked Yuan Shu today, and his purpose was to offer Yuan Shu the strategy of "taking Guanzhong from the west" again, hoping to persuade Yuan Shu to obey. Now that the purpose has been achieved, it is known that Yang Hong will go to Jiangxia. It was to see Lu Bu, so after talking with Yuan Shu for a while, he turned the topic to this point and said, "Ming Gong, Chang Shi went to Jiangxia to meet Lu Bu, but to persuade Lu Bu not to attend the Chao He on Zhengdan next year? "

Hearing Lu Bu's name, Yuan Shu's anger surged up again, and he said, "Yes, that's what it's for! Lu Bu is really outrageous. He eats mine, uses mine, but eats inside and out!"

Li Ye said: "Duke Ming, it's still what Ye said just now, Lv Bu is short-sighted, and Duke Ming can't be angry with him, but Lv Bu Ruoguo was born with the idea of ​​going to the court and participating in the great court meeting..., Duke Ming, still I really need to pay more attention, it is necessary to stop it.”

Yuan Shu nodded and said, "That's why I bothered Chang Shi to make this trip to Jiangxia for me."

Li Ye said, "But I don't know if Chang Shi can accomplish this for Duke Ming?"

"What, are you worried?"

It doesn't matter whether you have this concern or not, the important thing is to play chess or not, and it's just eye drops. UU reading www.uukanshu. com said the last sentence at this time, if Yang Hong really didn't finish this matter in the future, Li Ye could repeat what he said today, showing that he had the knowledge of people and foresight, thus attacking Yang Hong in Yuan Shu's mind. It doesn't matter if Yuan Hong really does it, what I said today can only show that Li Ye was worried because of his loyalty to Yuan Shu.

Since it's idle chess and eye drops, why are you worried about it? Li Ye didn't say much since he couldn't say that he was ugly. He only said, "I hope Changshi can do this for Duke Ming!"

As the sun was setting, the officials came in from outside the hall and asked Yuan Shu if he wanted to stay with Li Ye for dinner at night?

Yuan Shu smiled and said, "Ziwu said that he hasn't seen me for a few days, and he misses me very much, and I miss him very much! Today, he has recovered a little from his illness. Now that he is here, I will have two drinks with him in the evening. Good wine out."

However, Li Ye got up and declined, saying, "Thank you for the gift of Duke Ming, but I'm afraid I won't be able to drink this wine tonight."

Yuan Shu asked, "Why, what other important things did you fail to accomplish?"

Li Ye coughed a few times and said, "Back to Duke Ming's words, Ye Zheng has other important things to do."

These words were beyond Yuan Shu's expectations, Yuan Shu was slightly unhappy, and said, "What's the important thing?"

Li Yezheng answered Yuan Shu seriously, and said, "Returning to Duke Ming's words, as Duke Ming said, the weather is cold, and Ye is eager to do this important thing, of course, to pick up the daughter of the Chen family for Duke Ming earlier. Warm your feet for Duke Ming."

Yuan Shu was stunned for a moment, then laughed.

A pair of chief ministers are very well matched, and they can be said to be loyal to the chief ministers, so there is no need to say more.

But a few days later, the weather suddenly cooled down again, the north wind howled, and on this day, a guest came to Zhang Liao's house.