Three Kingdoms

Some people said that Cao Cao was cruel and killed people indiscriminately.

Cao Cao was indeed cruel and killed many people, but he was called a hero and he did not kill people randomly.

While Cao Cao was teaching Cao Pi, Li Pan and others also started their actions.

Li Pan planned to unify the gentry in Jizhou and contact all the gentry children in "Jizhou" in the name of his fellow villagers. However, in fact, although Li Pan used Cui Yan's name, there was actually a relationship between Cui Yan and Li Pan. Some gaps.

Of course, neither Cui Yan nor Li Pan wanted to show this kind of gap, and at least on the surface they respected each other.

At the beginning, Li Pan first summoned a group of officials from Jizhou Township who had close relations with them and had good personal relations with them. They gathered in Li Pan's house and talked in secret for about half an hour. No one knew that they were in this period. What exactly were discussed during the time.

After the secret talks, Li Pan formally contacted officials from Jizhou around Xu County, and then used the name of the Wenhui to gather at a manor on the outskirts of Xu County.

People with a discerning eye can see that Kong Rong's downfall is imminent, and the entire Kong family has even given up resistance on their own initiative, so the cohesion within the Kong family alone is almost equivalent to a complete dissipation. Under such circumstances, the old landowners, big and small, began to make preparations. After receiving Li Pan's invitation, they all came one after another after thinking about it, and not many were absent.

On the one hand, the silent attitude of Xun Yu, the Xun clan of Yingchuan in Yuzhou, is disappointing. On the other hand, Li Pan is quite prestigious and popular among the children of Jizhou, so under Li Pan's invitation, more or less Sell ​​a face. At the same time, these noble officials were basically smart people, and they all vaguely guessed Cao Cao's thoughts. In order to protect their own interests, they also wanted a new leader.

In the manor on the outskirts of Xu County, because Cui Yan said that he was ill, he only sent a son of the Cui family to represent him. Therefore, as the director, Li Pan naturally sat at the top and became the host of the party. .

When everyone arrived, Li Pan looked serious and did not use too many polite words. Instead, he went straight to the topic and said to everyone: "You must also know the current situation." Kong Wenju is now in prison and may not be around for long. We all have learned the teachings of Confucius and Sheng. Although we don’t have much friendship with Kong Wenju, we still owe a certain amount of friendship..."

The so-called friendship is actually just that. Friendship can only exist when there are benefits. Friendship without benefits is empty talk.

As soon as Li Pan finished speaking, he saw an official from Jizhou standing up and said, "Mr. Li Lang has always had a reputation for being anxious for public service and being righteous, and he also has a sense of chivalry and courage!" Even Cui Gong praised Mr. Li Lang a lot and discussed strategies from time to time. Now that Mr. Li Lang has summoned us, he must have some concerns in his heart. Why don't you speak out and let everyone listen? If there is a good way out, then we will definitely We are advancing and retreating together with Kururo-kun! 』

As the man finished speaking, a response suddenly echoed in the hall.

Seeing everyone looking at him expectantly, Li Pan shook his head slightly and said: "Actually, this strategy is not what the next person thinks. I think you may have the same idea... To say something very unethical, In the past there was the Chenliubian family, and today there is the Kong family of Lu. Who will they be tomorrow? Everyone must also know that if we don't unite together, we will only be defeated by each one. The people of Yuzhou can't count on us, now we have to rely on ourselves! If we continue to stand by and watch, I am afraid that when the knife hits our own heads, others will also sit back and watch indifferently! 』

Li Pan was actually right, that was the situation.

Because each family only cares about its own affairs, so in history, Cao Cao first killed Bian Rang of Yanzhou, and the people of Yuzhou did not help to speak. Therefore, when Cao Cao killed Xu You, the people of Lu did not help to speak. , when they killed Kong Rong, the people of Jizhou didn't say anything. When they killed Cui Yan later, the friends were shocked, and then they hurriedly found Yang Biao. Yang Biao stood up and spoke. As a result, Cao Cao did not dare to kill Yang Biao. Biao, later killed Yang Xiu with military law, and then went to show off to Yang Biao...

The above may be slightly biased, but it has some meaning.

Li Pan looked around and said in a deep voice, "As long as we advance and retreat together without distinguishing between each other, there will be no worries. However, if each has his own thoughts and is defeated by each, then I will naturally bear the brunt of it and suffer the consequences. I think it will be difficult for you." Escape from the poisonous hand! This statement is by no means alarmist. You may wish to think deeply about it! 』

After a pause, Li Pan continued, "Today, Prime Minister Cao is inferior to one person and superior to ten thousand people. His status is even higher than that of Dong Zhongying in the past!" Even with such wealth and honor, Prime Minister Cao still refused to stop. Why? ! The Han family's inheritance has been passed down for four hundred years, how can it be stopped here? ! This is the autumn of life and death, and it is the time for us to work together to survive! What do you think? 』

Although there is a conflict between Li Pan and Cui Yan, the main conflict is not about whether to save Kong Rong or not, but Cui Yan's unwillingness to take risks and come forward. So since Li Pan is willing to stand up, Cui Yan will go along with the flow. There was a "tacit consent", or so it seemed on the surface.

Therefore, after Li Pan finished speaking, everyone saw that the children of the Cui family who represented Cui Yan did not object, so they generally believed that Cui Yan also agreed to this matter.

However, even when most people responded, some remained silent. The silence of these people is different from the silence of the Cui family's children who represent Cui Yan. This group of people does not express acquiescence, but has other ideas.

After everyone's comments and voices of agreement had subsided a little, someone suddenly said on one side: "What Lilang-kun said is certainly exciting, but there are pros and cons at stake here. I'm afraid Lilang-kun still has something to hide?" 』

When everyone heard this, they were surprised and suspicious, and the scene suddenly turned cold.

Li Pan's expression remained unchanged and he just asked: "Why do you say this?" 』

The man stood up and said in a deep voice, "I just have to speak out!" Everyone knows what Kong Wenju's character is. Now he is in danger and cannot be saved. Not to mention whether he can snatch someone from the tiger's mouth, and even if he is rescued, he may not get any benefits! To put it harshly, I don’t believe that Prime Minister Cao would be defenseless and waiting for us to fall into his trap! Don't be unable to save Kong Wenju when the time comes, and instead get yourself involved! 』

The man sneered again and again, "After all, in the eyes of some people, we people are just chess pieces or goods used for trading!" 』

After hearing what the man said, everyone in the hall felt somewhat depressed.

After all, no one wants to be a pawn at the mercy of others, trading goods, and being disposed of at will.

At this moment, another person spoke.

"Brother, this is wrong!" 』

Later people shook their heads and said: "Brother's words seem to make sense at first, but in fact they are not entirely true." In today's world, who dares to say that he is not someone else's chess piece? Even above Prime Minister Cao, there is also the Emperor of Han! Now, if Kong Wenju is guilty, then he will naturally be punished for his crime, whether his home will be confiscated, or his clan will be exterminated, all because of his crime. Of course, we will have nothing to say! But now even if Kong Wenju is guilty, what is his son's crime? Kong Wenju's name for treason is simply the most ridiculous thing in the world! If it is possible to do this without having to do it, then who can’t do it without having to do it? ! At that time, as long as three or five jailers come to the door, will you be able to escape? Helping Kong Wenju is not helping others, it is helping ourselves! 』

Everyone felt that the words of the later people seemed to be reasonable, and they started talking again, but they did not notice the playful look in Li Pan's eyes. In fact, the fact that these two people came forward one after another was not a coincidence or an expression of true feelings, but Li Pan had already made arrangements...

On the surface, it looks like they are fighting, but in fact, they firmly control everyone's thinking in their own hands. If they want to go east, they go east, and if they want to go west, they go west.

For people like them, profit is the most important thing, and it is also the fundamental reason why they want to listen to Li Pan's idea. Compared with this, things like being betrayed and allowed to be traded, although it makes people feel a little bit. Embarrassing, but still acceptable.

The man from before looked gloomy and sarcastic, "Oh, even if that's the case, what if we want to rescue Kong Wenju?" Could it be that my brother wants to rob the prison? Or are you going to... haha, take risks? So wouldn't it be a sure way to seek death? ! 』

"What's so difficult about this?" ! Since we are the disciples of Confucius, we should naturally do things upright and upright. How can we take risks and be like the wandering wanderers? "The person behind said loudly, "The reason why Kong Wenju was trapped was because he was framed. If Kong Wenju was not charged with these crimes, could he be killed by force? If someone violates the etiquette and laws and forcibly kills someone, wouldn't it mean that the imperial court is ruined and the universe is out of balance? I'm afraid even the Prime Minister can't bear this responsibility! 』

After hearing the two people's arguments, everyone started talking again, and for a while there was a constant buzz in the hall.

Li Pan, who was sitting at the top, was stroking his beard slightly, with a hint of color in his eyes.

His own reputation, qualifications and status are still low, and he had some disputes with Cui Yan not long ago. Although it was revealed at the moment, he really wanted to replace Cui Yan as the leader of Jizhou, and even included Lu and other places. It is still somewhat difficult for the noble clan leader. If he tells the plan first, and then someone stands up to object, then even if he can convince that person in the end, he will have somewhat lost his identity and face.

So it is better to arrange people to fight. Anyway, Li Pan generally knows what everyone is thinking about. Let a few of his own people support this suggestion, and let some people oppose this suggestion, and have a fierce debate among them.

In this way, whether they are supporters or opponents, their own people will take the lead and set the pace. Supporters are their own people, opponents are also their own people, and Li Pan himself will act as the host and judge. The players, referees, rules, and venue are all his own. In this way, Li Pan can naturally guide everyone's thinking to a large extent and control the process and outcome of this debate.

For example, now, everyone's attention has gradually changed from the fear of being implicated by Kong Rong to how to save Kong Rong. Moreover, during this process, Li Pan did not say a word. Everything was argued by the people below. , so once a conclusion is formed, it will inevitably make everyone feel that this result was negotiated by everyone themselves and was not forced on them by Li Pan...

Under Li Pan's suggestion, some people successively discussed and elaborated on the pros and cons of rescuing Kong Rong, and the debate was fierce. It seemed that there were comings and goings, one after another, but in fact, how should the conceptual arguments of both sides be expressed? , how to refute the other party's point of view, which issues should be focused on, and which issues should be deliberately avoided. These things have been arranged by Li Pan in advance, so despite the heated debate between the two sides in the venue, the blushing and thick-necked debate seems fierce, but It's just following the script.

At the same time, because most people are used to silence, their thoughts are guided by these speakers, and their original thoughts are gradually changed without knowing it. The previous mentality of worrying about gains and losses seems to be reflected in the enthusiastic comments of others. Be inspired...

As if prearranged, the debate was ultimately won by the side that insisted on rescuing Kong Rong.

Such a result made the expressions of everyone present somewhat changeable.

Then, everyone was conflicted and finally remembered the host of this party, but they all focused their attention on Li Pan.

Humans are social animals and are most likely to follow the crowd.

Li Pan said in a deep voice: "Since everyone agrees that we want to rescue Kong Wenju, we should take action, but we must also pay attention to some strategies. We must not act blindly, causing the person not to be rescued, but to help ourselves. This is not The result we want..."

Of course, everyone agreed with Li Pan's words.

Before I knew it, this matter had been finalized and turned into a specific action strategy.

Of course, achieving this step is half done, and the other half depends on subsequent operations.

At this time, someone else, well, "one of our own" stood up and spoke, "Since Kururo-kun said this, I must have made a decision. You might as well ask Kururo-kun to give you advice. We will all follow it!" 』

The rest of the people were also mobilized and expressed their willingness to obey Li Pan's instructions.

Li Pan said slowly: "The thing about Prime Minister Cao is that he is powerful and scheming, but because he is so strong, we don't have too many more, and we don't have too many less. After we surrender to him, we may not be affected." Pay attention to. In addition, haha... To put it bluntly, Prime Minister Cao may be a thorn in His Majesty's side and a thorn in his flesh. In the future, Your Majesty... If we take refuge in Prime Minister Cao now, we will only be safe for a while. When the time comes... this big man will be three to four hundred Years ago, how many families were finally implicated because they were vassalists? The most important thing is that now the powerful officials of the Han Dynasty are not only Prime Minister Cao, don’t forget there is also..."

Li Pan pointed in the direction, and everyone nodded or seemed stunned.

Over the years, the battle between the emperor and Cao Cao, Cao Cao and Fei Qian, in fact, everyone has seen it to some extent. Of course, most of the time these people do not want to participate, and as Li Pan said, although powerful officials can Covering the sky with one hand, the scenery is illustrious, but basically it cannot last long. The second generation and the third generation are finished.

At the same time, so far, the biggest hidden danger on Cao Cao's side is Guanzhong Feiqian, and everyone with a discerning eye can see this.

While everyone was contemplating, Li Pan said: "A certain strategy, it may be a bit sensational to say, but it actually makes sense... Since we can't compete with Prime Minister Cao, why should we compete head-on?" 』

Everyone was naturally surprised and looked at each other.

Could it be that he wants to defect to Guanzhong?

This is not a good idea...

However, Li Pan had already anticipated everyone's reaction and had already made arrangements.

Then someone stood up and said, "Actually, this matter is nothing... Not to mention others, this Yingchuan Xun family... isn't there people on both sides?" I haven't heard of the prime minister or the hussar, so he killed the Xun family or abandoned them? 』

"Um? ! ” Everyone’s eyes lit up, it seemed that this was indeed the case!

Li Pan looked thoughtful and said slowly: "The Hussars have insufficient background and very few clan members. Although they have become powerful, they are short of manpower... Therefore, we are doing this to provide help in times of need." With this reason, the hussar must do something to show courtesy to the virtuous corporal. Wouldn't this matter be simpler if the Qiusi entered the game? 』

Seeing that everyone had thoughtful expressions on their faces, as if they were considering it seriously, Li Pan remained calm and continued, "The Hussars are also known for being generous to their subordinates... I won't say much more at this time. You all know it." ...In addition, if the hussar is still hesitant, I have a second strategy that can prompt him to do so..."

When it comes to the welfare benefits of the hussar, everyone's eyes can't help but shine a little. After Li Pan's reminder, they suddenly discovered that they could still wait for the price. Maybe even if they left Cao Cao and joined Fei Qian, there would be more benefits? !

Compared with the interests and advantages, the original position is not important, Fei Qian's qualifications and age are equally unimportant, not to mention the face, it is just the same thing, so everyone urged Li Pan to say the second thing. Come here.

"Haha... Is this the second strategy?" Li Pan said with a smile, "It's not convenient to explain it clearly. After all, if you say it, there may be some variables... What we have to do now is actually very simple, that is The above table invites East and West to review Confucius and Wenju together! 』

"On the table?" "Everyone was a little surprised, and then hesitant. Isn't this the same as reporting with a real name? How can you work like this? If Cao Cao doesn't solve the problem, but instead solves the person who caused the problem, wouldn't it be a big trouble?

Li Pan smiled and said: "I have to ask you to go to the table... aren't there great sages in this countryside?" Is it possible that now that chaos is approaching and disputes are about to arise, this country wise man is still indifferent? 』

Everyone was stunned for a moment, and then shouted, "Wonderful..."