Chapter 541: People's Heart and Prescribing the Right Medicine (Part 1)
The attack on Anping City - or Xindu County - is to surround three buildings.
This tactic has been used by people since ancient times. It has long been out of date, but it is useful.
People always have a sense of luck and always feel that they can escape. They are not in a rational state. This is the key to the effectiveness of such tactics.
Beginning on September 25th, the siege officially entered the critical stage, with each department taking turns to launch one round of offensives towards Anping County.
Shao Xun took Yu Chen, Zhang Bin and other staff to Nangong County to discuss countermeasures.
Even Wang Yan did not return to Luoyang and stayed to attend the meeting.
“Several Wubao commanders ran away last night. Although we have sent people to recover them, this is a bad sign. What do you think?” In a manor outside the city, everyone was sitting By the bamboo forest, while drinking tea and discussing matters, Shao Xun started talking.
To put it simply, someone doesn’t want to continue working hard and leaves without saying goodbye.
The people have been recovered, and the officer who led the team away was executed. A total of two thousand people were arranged as cannon fodder for the first wave of siege as a punishment.
But as Shao Xun said, this sign is very bad.
"Taibai, this is because people's hearts are not attached to them." Wang Yan said with some worry.
Lao Deng has a very clear positioning of himself. He will not speak on specific military tactics. He does not understand. He doesn't even understand some strategic issues very well, and he won't expose his shortcomings. He only gives advice on the parts he is good at.
“The human heart is not attached to it” is nonsense, but it is also extremely correct.
What are the leaders in Hebei fighting for you for? This can be analyzed in detail.
Wang Yan said this. As the specific implementer of the united front in Hebei, Yu Chen had to speak. He only heard him say: "Ming Gong, in the past few months, I have received more than a hundred scholars, Chiefs, generals, and powerful men all have different desires."
"Some people are declining and want to revive their family."
"Some people are from a humble background and want to take advantage of the situation to rise. ."
"Some people don't like the Hu people, so they return to Jin to serve."
"Some people have no choice but to go to the dark side out of hatred."
"There are still people who have no choice but to give birth to food."
Yu Chen mentioned five types of people in one breath, which basically included all kinds of people in Hebei.
"Which one has the most?" Shao Xun asked.
“The most people are those who have no choice but to do so.” Yu Chen said.
This is the crux.
Shao Xun defeated Shi Le, and Wang Jun didn't look like he could succeed, so many people had no choice but to follow the trend and support Shao Xun in launching a war.
The question is, how far are they willing to support it?
I have no choice but to do it. I mean, are you serious about it? Hebei has already been in difficulty this year, but you have gathered so many people to fight against the Huns. Who will die? Whose money is consumed?
When this consumption of people, money and food exceeds their fear of Shao Xun, things will change.
Everyone has limits. You can't ask people to do this or that endlessly. After all, the Huns are not that excessive.
If the oppression is worse than that of the Huns, why should we vote for you? Isn’t it okay to switch to the Huns?
The above is a general guideline. When it comes to a specific person, the situation is different.
Some people have a strong background and have a high tolerance threshold; some people have a weak background and have a low threshold.
Some people are timid and fearful, and they will endure it for a while longer if they can't bear it any longer. Some people have a violent temperament, and they can't bear it any longer.
Some people have more feelings for their country and the debate between China and Yi, and are more tolerant, while some people are indifferent and can't bear it much.
It is normal for people to have different faces.
Yu Chen quickly told these things and related them to everyone.
After hearing this, Shao Xun praised: "Captain Yu is thoughtful and helped me a lot."
"It's just a matter of responsibility." Yu Chen said modestly.
How can you not do your best for your son-in-law’s great cause?
The Yu family's status in Henan has always been that way, but now it has surpassed the Xun family, an established family. The family is booming and has a tendency to develop into the first family in Henan.
After he came to Hebei, he also accumulated a lot of favors, received a lot of benefits, and promoted and helped many people. These are the foundation of the family and will play a big role in the future.
He is not only helping Mr. Chen, but also busy with the Yu family.
The Yu and Shao families have the same interests, so how can they differentiate between them?
"Meng Sun..." Shao Xun looked at Zhang Bin again, a little unhappy.
Why is this person like an abacus bead?
"Ming Gong, please don't find it troublesome." Zhang Bin cupped his hands and said, "Summon them one by one and prescribe the right medicine."
"This is a prudent view." Shao Xun nodded slowly, Then he said: "Then summon them one by one."
After that, he looked at Wang Yan and said: "Please also ask the Taiwei to help."
Wang Yan pondered for a while, smiled and said: "Okay."
Yu Chen only looked at the tea bowl and said nothing.
Chen Gong also relied on Wang Yan's reputation to persuade the Hebei scholars to be patient.
To put it bluntly, it is still not strong enough to annex the entire Hebei.
The 60,000 to 70,000 troops brought over were divided into four groups to guard the four areas, but only over 40,000 were brought to Yecheng to fight against Shi Le.
After the battle, the defenses were adjusted. Now there are only 20,000 people stationed in Yecheng.
With this small number of troops, Hebei will definitely not be able to be conquered. It will not even be enough to break through Anping City. He can only rely on the leaders of Hebei.
This is a typical case of a small person being a big person. He can see it, and others can also see it.
As for the people from Hebei, we should mainly win over them and not overly exploit them.
But in war, it is inevitable to squeeze, and the degree of this is not easy to control.
Inadvertently, these people surrendered to the Huns again. With Liu Yao's troops pressing down on the border, the situation was quite unfavorable and Yecheng might not be able to hold it.
After all, where does your food come from? It used to be transported by Henan, but now it is provided by wealthy families in Hebei.
Where do the soldiers come from? Most of those who besieged Anping were soldiers from the wealthy families of Hebei.
Where do the talents for local governance come from? They are still the children of a wealthy family in Hebei. They are local snakes, have soldiers, money and food, and are very efficient in doing things.
I have offended all the people, and it is a complete political failure. If the Huns did not intervene, that would be fine. They could also use force to intimidate, but now that the Huns are watching, intimidation cannot intimidate.
This is the time when wallflowers are most prosperous and easiest to raise prices.
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After the discussion was over, everyone took action immediately without saying much.
Liu Mi of the Liu family in Pingyuan happened to be visiting, so Shao Xun summoned him first.
On this occasion, the most famous member of the Pingyuan Liu family should be Liu Shi, who passed away four years ago.
Liu Shi was born in a "cold and miserable" family.
Of course, just listen to this. Although he was not from the main branch of the Liu family, Liu Guang, Liu Shi's father, was still a county magistrate. Liu Shi was a little older, a county inspector, a filial piety and a scholar in the state.
In other words, both the county and state levels recommended Liu Shi as an official, a double recommendation!
If you say that there is no Pingyuan Liu family exerting their clan influence to act for Liu Shi, that is impossible. Liu Shi refused the double recommendation from his hometown and refused to serve as an official.
But it doesn’t matter, don’t use these two methods, there are other ways.
Liu Shi soon entered Luoyang as an official and served as Henan Cheng, the deputy to Henan Yin, the chief official of Henan County.
Deputy to the "mayor" of the capital, is this something that ordinary people can do? Stop being funny.
After Liu Shi was promoted step by step, he began to support the clan again. In particular, he served as an official for many years. Among them, the more famous ones are Sima Zhao's army, Du Yu's military department, Prince Minhuai's division, Shizhong, Jizhou governor, Sikong, Taifu, Taiwei, etc., and Kaifuyi. Tongsansi is holding on to it.
In addition, he also served successively as Shaofu, Taichang, Guozi Jijiu, Sanqi Changshi, Dasinong, Prince Taibao and other positions. He has held almost all official positions. Death at the age of ninety-one is even more powerful.
With his explicit or covert help, the Pingyuan Liu family became bigger and stronger and became a well-deserved wealthy family in Pingyuan County. They married another large family, the Pingyuan Hua family, and jointly controlled this southernmost county in Jizhou. .
The descendants of Liu Shi and his younger brother Liu Zhi all moved south to build Ye. Now the Liu family's momentum has weakened, but its position in the plains is still unshakable.
Liu Bi is the elder brother of Princess Liu of Nanyang, and was awarded the post of Gaotang County Magistrate by Shao Xun - to be honest, the old house of the Liu family ancestral hall in Pingyuan is in Gaotang County, so it is easy for outsiders to serve as county magistrates. Not turning.
Liu Mi's clan uncle Liu Jian was appointed as the internal historian of Pingyuan.
When troubled times come, some aristocratic families are ruined, while others rise rapidly, with different situations.
The Liu family is still very clear about how their family's status came from, but how should I put it, they are more or less selfish. After all, their family is really deep-rooted in Pingyuan Country.
"I have heard that Dunzheng is famous in the countryside for his talent and talent. When I see him today, he is really extraordinary." Shao Xun said with a smile.
"Ming Gong has given you too much praise." Liu Bi bowed and saluted.
Shao Xun returned the favor and invited him to sit down.
He guessed Liu Bi’s reason for coming. In fact, he was defeated by the Xiongnu first, and then looted by Cao Yi, so he withdrew his troops and returned to his hometown to protect himself.
Maybe he felt something was wrong after he returned, so he sent Liu Bi over to say good things to avoid being angered.
"Quan Quanzi went to Nanyang to visit his aunt." Seeing that there were no other people waiting in the field, Liu Bi said softly: "The princess is cute and cute, and she also wants to ride a horse..."
mentioning this The daughter, Shao Thief, who has always been impersonal, also had a warm smile on his face.
I miss my daughter a little bit. I really want to hold her to pick mulberries, play horseback riding with her, and then watch her sleep.
He kind of understood what Liu Bi meant. He played the family card first. How should I put it, it was a bit rash.
For another person who likes to show off, he might have to "get horny".
He was not that boring and did not hide it. He asked directly: "How is Xiaohe?"
"It's not convenient for me to be pregnant. I let Quanzi stay. Help her over there." Liu Bi said.
Shao Xun nodded slightly.
"Do you know that Liu Yao has been besieging She County for many days?" he asked.
“Have heard a little bit.”
"There was a military report last night that the barracks outside Shexian County have been destroyed, and the Huns were able to attack the city with all their strength." Shao Xun said: "Now I am still besieging Anping. The troops are not unified and hesitate to advance. It is difficult."
Liu Bi frowned and asked tentatively: "Is there anything you want me to do?"
Shao Xun glanced at him and said to himself, just bring the soldiers back, why are you talking so much? ?
"The Pingyuan Liu family must set an example." He said.
"Ming Gong is short of food?" Liu Mi said to himself: "This matter is not difficult -"
Shao Xun stretched out his hand to stop Liu Mi's words and said: " What difference do we have between our families? If the Huns come, can your family continue to be the internal history of the plains?"
Liu Bi was speechless.
Shi Le and Liu Cong don’t know what happened between my sister and you. But - it's hard to say. So many people in Nanyang Kingdom have seen Mr. Chen staying in the palace overnight, so it is inevitable that the news will spread to Hebei.
Thinking of this, Liu Bi became a little nervous again.
Seeing the expression on his face, Shao Xun secretly thought that just one Liu Shi had used up all the talents that the Liu family had accumulated for many years. What kind of crooked person is the leader now?
"There are so many counties in Hebei, how can I manage them one by one?" After testing Liu Bi's level, Shao Xun was not polite and said directly: "At that time, I will not have to rely on my own people to help me look after Hebei. ? How can it be appropriate to hesitate and hesitate in doing things? Dunzheng, tell me, I don’t need my own people, why can’t I use outsiders? ”
Liu Mi blushed at this.
Indeed, as Chen Gong said, it is impossible for him to control all the counties in Hebei now. He can only choose a few key areas to operate, such as Wei County and Ji County under the jurisdiction of Sili Colonel Yu Chen.
Don’t we have to appoint other counties?
"Ming Gong..." Liu Bi bowed his hands and said, "I will go back to persuade my uncle."
"I heard that the Hua family is married to your family and they have a close relationship. They are both from the same plain. Rich people, why don't you send troops and provide food? "Shao Xun said again: "If you want to maintain your family business, can you do it without eating?"
"Stop talking about it? "Ming Gong, I know I was wrong," Liu Bi said with a bitter smile.
Seeing his bearish look, Shao Xun laughed angrily and said, "Sit down and drink tea."
Liu Bi sat down.
“Someone recommended me to be a disciple of the old Hua Shizhong.” Shao Xun added: “He avoided chaos in Guangchengze and had a high reputation. I also heard about him and wanted to make him the governor of Yangping. , but I have no connection with Fahrenheit, so I hesitate to make a decision.”
The Pingyuan Fahrenheit family is quite magical.
Hua Yi was once the governor of Jiangzhou, but he did not respect the orders of Sima Rui, the military commander of several states in the south of the Yangtze River, and was attacked and killed by Wang Dun, Gan Zhuo, Zhou Fang and others.
This is very emotional.
Hua Yi respected the Luoyang court very much and made endless offerings, but was unwilling to obey Sima Rui's orders, so he died.
You know, Hua Yi was once Sima Yue's staff, and he had an unusual relationship with many people around Sima Rui. If he turned to Sima Rui, he would definitely get a high position in the Jianye shogunate.
But he did not do so for many reasons, one of which is unavoidable is the dispute between the North and the South.
Sima Rui first attacked Shouchun Zhoufu, and then attacked Huayi in Jiangzhou. He killed all Wu officials appointed by the northern court. Who was behind it? Needless to say, it’s just a big family in Jiangdong.
In these two matters, both parties actually have common interests.
No one from Pingyuan Fahrenheit has crossed south yet. Pei Kang recommended Hua Chang and Hua Heng to serve as officials. Shao Xun thought they could consider it. However, Fahrenheit himself did not take the initiative and actively sent money and food to soldiers. I met Liu Mi today and brought up old matters again, asking him to go back and deliver a message to Hua.
Pull these two families together again and tie them to your own chariot. The role of example is still very important. It can lead a group of nobles to continue to work for him, Shao: Don't run away, come to me!
After Liu Bi was sent away, on the 26th, Shao Yi, the son of Shao Xu, the prefect of Leling, came to visit.
Coming with him were local snakes from Leling and Bohai counties.
One of them impressed him a bit: Shi Xi, Shi Chao's younger brother.
There is also a Bohai man named Gao, who I heard is a local rich man and is good at bowing, horse riding and shooting.
Shao Xun continued to meet the two people at the same place, this time bringing Yu Chen, Wang Yan, Hu Wufuzhi and others with him.
At the same time, he received two pieces of news: First, "hundreds of Xiongnu cavalry" appeared in the Fukou Spring area; second, on Liu Yao's order, Shi Hu led his Jie cavalry south to Jijun and looted everywhere. , Liu Runzhong, Liu Bo and others acted as vanguards. Liu Yao obviously didn't trust the Liu family and deliberately consumed them.
(End of this chapter)