Three Kingdoms

Liao Hua and Zhuge Liang checked Xu Yu's injuries. Although Xu Yu repeatedly emphasized that his injuries were trivial and would not prevent him from going into battle to kill the enemy, but in fact, it was like the kind of bloody wounds all over his body, and then it was a fight to the death. It's basically only once in a lifetime. Under the secretion of adrenaline, it is indeed possible to have such an effect. However, even if you don't die after the war, the human body will be left with many sequelae when it relaxes, and you will basically be disabled.

Zhou Tai, the so-called immortal general of the Three Kingdoms, had injuries all over his body that were not caused at once, but accumulated from various battles. Otherwise, he would have been in hell long ago.

Fortunately, Jin Chuang's treatment and doctors have become a standard under the general's command. Xu Yu and other injured soldiers and horses were quickly debrided and bandaged. As long as Xu Yu and others could safely survive the infection period, basically speaking, they were more likely to recover.

"Cao's army is approaching..." Zhuge Liang looked around worriedly.

If these refugees and civilians were the first bait to attract Cao Jun, then Xu Yu, who returned injured, was undoubtedly the second bait. Cao Jun, whose confidence has been strengthened, will inevitably organize his soldiers to approach Zhuyang as soon as possible. On the one hand, he can plunder more refugees to supplement the labor force. On the other hand, he can also invade Xu Huang's retreat and threaten the flanks of the general.

"Come on, come on!" Just hit it! ” Xu Yu shook his arms nonchalantly, ignoring that his wound was still bleeding. Even to a certain extent, Xu Yu was even more eager to fight Cao Jun again to wash away the shame of previous defeat.

Zhuge Liang glanced at Xu Yu and said nothing.

Liao Hua said from the side: "Kong Ming is worried about...these refugees..."

"ah? ” Xu Yu was stunned for a moment, “What? 』

"If we follow the original plan and meet the enemy here..." Liao Hua also looked at the refugees in the distance, "I'm afraid there will be many losses..."

"No..." Xu Yu scratched his head, "I didn't quite understand... What does this have to do with refugees?" "In Xu Yu's heart, victory is the most important, but what about the refugees? When were there no refugees?

Zhuge Liang said: "The original strategy was to fight at Wubao and lure Cao's army to burn it... However, if the current people follow this strategy, it may affect innocent people..."

"No... wait..." Xu Yu became a little impatient, and then his eyes widened, "This... what is this innocent?" These are not, uh... my mind is a little messy, you guys go ahead and I want to sort it out..."

Although Xu Yu didn't finish speaking, the general meaning can still be guessed. For Xu Yu, these common people in Jingzhou who are refugees are certainly not considered their own people, or in other words, they have not yet reached the standard of their own people, so even if they are affected, so what? Not having these people as human shields or cannon fodder is already considered a very privileged treatment. Now what are you thinking about whether it will hurt innocent people?

But the problem is that Zhuge Liang thinks more.

It is indeed simple if you only focus on the present, but when you are alive, you can't just stare at the tip of your nose. You also need to look up and look into the distance.

General Fei Qian sent troops to Jingzhou to lure the people of Jingzhou into Guanzhong. Apart from the superficial replenishment of the population and the reclamation of wasteland, could it be said that he had no other intention?

When did General Fei Qian's strategy become so simple?

This time, the refugees in Jingzhou took two routes, one went to Guanzhong and the other went to Sichuan and Shu. According to Zhuge Liang, their main purposes had three aspects. The first aspect was naturally to replenish the population. There is nothing to say about this. The second aspect is that the Central Plains is empty, making it difficult for Cao Cao to obtain a large amount of supplements from Jingzhou. This is complementary to the previous aspect, and it is not difficult to understand, but what about the third aspect...

It's a bit obscure.

In a sense, the population base represents the various dividends extended from the population, from taxes to talents, from production to the market, all of which are very important.

Before these Jingxiang population supplements, the population sources under Fei Qian's rule were mainly divided into three parts. One part was the local people from Guanzhong, Hanzhong, Sichuan, and Longyou. This part of the population accounted for at least half of the total population. , the other part is the refugees who migrated from Heluo, Yanzhou, and Yuzhou areas, as well as the Baibo Heishan people. Most of them are allocated to the Yinshan area in the north. The last part is the surrounding Hu people who have surrendered to the Han culture, such as the Southern Xiongnu, Baishi Qiang, etc. Wait, these people are relatively the smallest in number.

So here's the problem.

Now under Fei Qian's tent, basically the people from the Jingxiang faction occupy the top positions, while the gentry from Guanzhong, Shanxi, control the place. Now these Jingxiang refugees will be a very important means to break this inertial confinement!

It is also the indispensable basis for political reconciliation!

Judging from the current situation, it is indeed Xunchen, Pangtong, Xu Shu, Xunyou and others headed by Fei Qian who control the highest power of the Xijing political group. But the problem is that whether it is Fei Qian or others, for Guanzhong and the Guanzhong gentry, They are all foreigners...

In the long run, if this group of people in Jingxiang did not receive enough population support, then in ten or twenty years, even if the impact on Fei Qian is not taken into account, only Pang Tong and others who were originally in high positions will , they had to face the impact and siege of the Guanzhong gentry who had risen from the grassroots level. If you want to have a more stable political structure in the next ten or twenty years, you will of course need to add a large number of Jingzhou people in Guanzhong.

But the problem is, Zhuge Liang certainly couldn't discuss this aspect with Xu Yu, or even with Liao Hua. Of course, from another perspective, why did a large number of people in Jingzhou refuse to stay in Jingzhou after Cao Cao came, but chose to run away? In addition to the influence of Fei Qian's previous political moves, there is another very important factor: The important reason is that the living environment under Cao Cao's rule is not as good as they claim.

"The order of the Hussar is to attract more refugees..." Zhuge Liang said slowly, "Now there are many refugees in Wubao. If Cao's army comes, there will be a lot of losses... We need to find another way... Don't ask for anything." Win, but seek delay..."

Xu Yu looked at Zhuge Liang, then at Liao Hua, and finally sighed, "Forget it, Kong Ming, please tell me..."

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Xu County.

The city is heavily guarded both above and below it. Although there were banners flying everywhere, every Cao Jun soldier had a solemn look on his face, with a hint of uneasiness.

News just came from the front line. Taishi Ci once again came to Yangcheng, claiming that Cao Cao killed Liu Biao and invaded Jingzhou, which was unfaithful and unjust. Then Liu Qi did not get the compensation he deserved, which was not in line with the benevolence and filial piety of the great Han Dynasty. Your Majesty thought again and issued the edict again...

For the justice of the great man!

For the sake of fairness to the big man!

The shocking slogans accompanied by the raised swords and guns stung the hearts of everyone inside and outside Xu County.

This matter is very troublesome, very troublesome.

Even ordinary soldiers understand this.

When the trouble is someone else's, you can still gloat and watch the fun, but when the trouble is your own, can you still be happy?

Before Hanoi Lejin marched into Heluo, he originally wanted to involve Taishi Ci, but he didn't expect to be defeated by Taishi Ci in the blink of an eye. This kind of devastating news almost immediately diluted Cao Cao's previous victory in Jiangdong. of joy. Who are the Kodong people? It's just the southern barbarians, the hussars are the biggest problem!

Many people knew that the emperor's edict to Liu Qi was the maximum limit of compromise. It was impossible to make a more favorable judgment for Liu Qi. Even though everyone knew that Liu Qi was pitiful, what could be done? ? In this world, are Liu Qi’s family the most pitiable?

If the emperor really vindicates Liu Qi, does that mean that so-and-so in Xuzhou, so-and-so in Jizhou, and even He Yan, the son of General He Jin, can shout loudly, "I want to sue you" when he is unhappy. Imperial status! 』

Even in the countryside, deprived households are common. Even in the later generations known as civilization, if there is no younger generation of elderly people in the family, most people still have to swallow their anger when they encounter trouble? There is also a chain of contempt between the same aging people in nursing homes, and bullying is not limited to schools.

When there are classes and interests, there is no such thing as fairness and justice in this world, but more compromise.

However, even so, some people in Xu County would still choose to stand by and watch. Anyway, it was a matter between Cao Cao and the Emperor. The meat was still eaten, the wine was still drunk, and the banquet continued without any delay.

Just like Xun Pei.

Xun Pei has a new son, so he should naturally celebrate. Even if it is not held on a large scale, a small family dinner must be held, otherwise some people will think that there is something wrong with Xun Pei.

During the banquet, Xun Pei was somewhat absent-minded. Fortunately, under the influence of the swaying lights and the delicious food and wine, not many people noticed or cared about Xun Pei's slight gaffe.

When the singers sang the ballad "Xiaoya Lu Ming" with their graceful voices, the atmosphere reached a climax, as if the threat in Yangcheng had disappeared...

In recent times, news about Cao Cao's victory has always spread throughout the city immediately. In comparison, most of the other news is relatively hidden. The official media said nothing. Of course, Xun Pi also did this. It’s understandable, after all, it’s necessary to boost morale, but the problem is that when most of the nobles in the city have received some news one after another, and even ordinary soldiers know it, and they haven’t officially acknowledged and announced it, is it really good to do this? ?

For most Shandong nobles, General Fei Qian is not a good person to be loyal to. Judging from the current situation, many of the policies of General Fei Qian have major conflicts with the interests of the Shandong nobles, especially In terms of Tianzheng, it seems that one needs military merit to gain the title of land, which is simply a stab in the heart of the Shandong nobles...

When Shandong sends a prime minister and Shanxi sends a general, doesn't this mean that the Shandong gentry are not given a way to survive?

There was little resistance for the Qiaoqi to implement this new land policy in Shanxi, because since the founding of the Han Dynasty, people in the northwest had been accustomed to exchanging military courage for meritorious honors. Even during the period of Emperor Ling of the Han Dynasty, they were still among the "Three Heroes of Liangzhou", and there were no I heard about the "Four Heroes of Yuzhou". In Jizhou, Yuzhou and other Shandong areas, there are more names like "Eight Gus, Eight Chefs and Eight Horses", which have nothing to do with bravery and military exploits.

So in a sense, if Fei Qian really hits Xu County one day...

In other words, in the coming days, if the hussar generals become more persuasive, will Cao Cao and the Shandong nobles cooperate more?

Using the cover of the wine prince, Xun Pi had an idea in his mind, and he was immediately disturbed by this idea and became more and more uneasy...

Could it be...

Did General Fei Qian do this on purpose?

In Xun Pei's view, the cavalry general Fei Qian promoted the New Deal in such a big way, and even raised his sword and gun several times to force the gentry in Jizhou and Yuzhou. This is not a sign of political maturity. You need to know what politics is? It is "the drum, harp, drum and harp, harmonious and exquisite!" 』

If there is no harmony with the harp, how can there be joy?

Therefore, the new land policy implemented by the Cavalry General Fei Qian, which seemed a bit barbaric, really caused headaches for many Shandong nobles. However, it was precisely this kind of political immaturity that made the Cavalry General Fei Qian even more terrifying. As the saying goes, don't be afraid of the bold, just be afraid of the stupid. This kind of stupid young man who doesn't know the depth is the easiest to do things that you don't expect. For example, Dong Zhuo back then...

The current hussar general is even more terrifying than Dong Zhuo back then. Among other things, he now has at least 50,000 to 60,000 elite cavalry under his command, distributed all over the country. Not only that, it is said that new soldiers are constantly arriving in Chang'an and Yinshan every day. Practice, how can one sleep peacefully?

When Xun Pei was thinking wildly, a servant suddenly came over from the side and whispered a few words in Xun Pei's ear, which made Xun Pei stunned.

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Cao Cao gently placed the battle report on the table with a gloomy look and clasped his hands. Only in this way could his hands not tremble. Although Cao Cao's face still looked calm, there was inevitably some strange disappointment in his eyes.

Dong Zhao stood aside without saying a word, his head lowered, waiting for Cao Cao's instructions. He knew very well how depressed or angry Cao Cao would be at this moment...

Originally, Xia Houyuan's strange troops raided Wancheng, and there were also spies sent in advance to mix among the refugees. They attacked Wancheng. Since Wancheng didn't have much defense, it was originally a plan with a high success rate. But once Wancheng was captured, City, Cao Cao will undoubtedly gain greater freedom and be more relaxed between advance and retreat.

Others may not be very clear about it, but Dong Zhao understands in his heart that even though Cao Cao seems to have maintained the entire court as impregnable, there are actually many loopholes. These loopholes are not not clear to Cao Cao or Dong Zhao, but to them. It's a problem that comes from the roots of the Han Dynasty. Neither Cao Cao nor Dong Zhao can do anything about it.

Just like a patient with advanced cancer who kills cancer cells through a large number of means, he will also kill a large number of healthy cells. If he does not attack the cancer cells, he will not be able to prevent the spread of the cancer cells. At the same time, even if he is ruthless, he will not be able to prevent the spread of cancer cells. Treatment may not be able to save everyone...

What's more, there are still two knives gesticulating at Cao Cao's throat, chest and abdomen.

The last knife was naturally Taishi Ci's, but Taishi Ci's queue was backed by Hangu Pass, and all of them were cavalry. If Cao Cao's army pressed forward, Taishi Ci retreated into Hangu Pass, then when the Qin Dynasty It happened again, and Cao Cao could only retreat without success.

So the one that is easier to deal with is naturally the knife in Jingzhou, but now...

The Wancheng that was supposed to be obtained, the sure-fire strategy, actually failed like this. The failure was in the hands of Huang Zhong, who was previously unknown and had no reputation at all!

Now Cao Cao is in a dilemma, and Xiahou Dun in Xiangyang has no good news. How should Cao Cao make a decision? How to prove to the nobles in Jizhou and Yuzhou that it is still strong, still correct, and still reliable?

As the war situation dragged on and reached a stalemate, some not-so-good rumors gradually began to spread in Xu County in the rear. They probably said that Cao Cao was determined to have his own way and relied on nepotism. He would rather use the incompetent members of the Cao family and the Xiahou family than to Distributing power to other promising people, so that in the confrontation with the hussar general Fei Qian, he lost more than he won. Look at the generals under the Hussars. From south to north, from east to west, who is named "Fei"? Although the policy of Hussar is not very good, the way of appointing people is still worth learning from...

Anyway, taking quotes out of context and making complete connections is the specialty of scholars, so it is normal for Qiao Qi to be a good guy sometimes and a bad guy sometimes. Anyway, it’s just talk, and you don’t have to take responsibility. What’s more, aren’t these clear talks unreasonable?

What made Cao Cao even more embarrassed was that some people in Xu County began to suggest that they could negotiate peace with the Qiaoqi. They didn't have to fight Jingzhou. If the Qiaoqi wanted to take Jingzhou, wouldn't they just give it to the Qiaoqi? Anyway, the land of Jingzhou, Jizhou, and Yuzhou cannot be planted or harvested, so it will not hurt them at all.

If Xia Houyuan could successfully capture Wancheng, everything would be easy to say, but now...

If someone else had failed, that would be fine. However, the one who failed now was the Xiahou family of the Cao family, whom Cao Cao used as a barrier. This was undoubtedly another heavy slap in the face, extremely loud, very hurtful, and very insulting.

The most resounding response at the moment is naturally to defeat Xu Huang in front of him, and then capture Wancheng and even the entire Jingzhou in one fell swoop. This will further clarify the power of the Hussars General Fei Qian and Jiangdong Sun Quan, and demonstrate Cao Cao's own strength with his outstanding military exploits. Proving one's correctness, but the problem is, it's difficult...

Dong Zhao stood aside with his hands hanging down.

Cao Cao glanced at Dong Zhao and then lowered his gaze. If Guo Jia were here, Cao Cao would discuss it with him, but now Cao Cao doesn't even have anyone he can discuss with.

Cao Cao thought for a while, then loosened his hands, pressed them on the table, took a breath, "Here comes someone!" Summon the generals! 』

There is only one way to plan for now!