Chapter 178 Liu Feng Offers Suggestions
In fact, what Xu Shao said about the two counties in Jiangbei giving in to each other is actually very watery.
Aren’t Lujiang and Jiujiang in Yuan Shu’s hands at this time?
But the reason why it is water, not empty words, has a lot to do with the special circumstances of the late Han Dynasty.
At the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty, although warlords from all over the country were actively attacking each other for territory, they all liked to do it in the name of supporting the Han Dynasty.
This is not because the warlords miss the glory of our great Han Dynasty, but it has practical benefits.
After all, the Han Dynasty has experienced two dynasties for more than four hundred years. There are many nobles and powerful people in the Han Dynasty who have feelings for the Han Dynasty. Moreover, the special political framework of the Han Dynasty with counties as the country made local people very disgusted with outsiders, unless the outsiders were certified by the Han Dynasty.
Although Yuan Shu conquered Jiujiang and Lujiang by force and claimed to be Yangzhou Shepherd, when Liu Yao, the official governor of Yangzhou in the imperial court, came, Yuan Shu's first reaction was not to kill Liu Yao, but to eat delicious food. Treat yourself to something delicious.
Is this because Yuan Shu is soft-hearted and honest?
Ma Rixi, the envoy of the central court of the Han Dynasty, who had been under house arrest by Yuan Shu for three or four years and was angry to death, had something to say.
Didn't Yuan Shu think that Liu Yao's genuine title of Yangzhou Governor was more useful and more acceptable to the powerful Yangzhou nobles than his own performance as Yangzhou Mu?
It’s just that Yuan Shu’s plan to use chickens to lay eggs was overturned, causing Liu Yao to return to Jiangbei.
Therefore, if Liu Yao is really willing to cede the two counties of Jiangbei, nothing else is needed. As long as he is willing to help Liu Bei report to the governors of Lujiang and Jiujiang, the difficulty of Liu Bei's attack on these two counties will be reduced by two grade.
This is the real benefit.
Under Liu Feng’s drooped eyelids, his eyes kept rolling.
It has to be said that Xu Shao's condition is considered to be above Liu Bei's bottom line.
For Xuzhou, Jiangbei is obviously more important than Jiangdong. Taking all of Jiangbei can connect it with Peiguo. The thickness and size of Xuzhou are by no means comparable to the small Xuzhou in history. More importantly, when the time comes to continue heading south to Jiangdong, there will no longer be any worries.
But there is also a problem, that is, how to deal with Liu Yao after getting the benefits.
Because Liu Feng always believed that to destroy Yuan Shu, he had to wait for the drought the year after next, and that was the best time.
Originally, it was a better time in history for Yuan Shu to proclaim himself emperor, but the problem is that the situation has changed now, and it has undergone earth-shaking changes.
Yuan Shu became emperor not because the time had come, but because of his territory and strength.
In the original time and space, the reason why Yuan Shu dared to proclaim himself emperor was because Sun Ce swept across Jiangdong within two years and directly captured the entire Yangzhou except part of Yuzhang County.
At the same time, he also sent Wu Jing to occupy Guangling in Xuzhou and part of Xiapi. Basically, he and Lu Bu took the Huaihe River as the dividing line and occupied all Xuzhou cities south of the Huaihe River.
He sent Shu Shao to occupy the state of Pei in Yuzhou, and Sun Ce's brother Sun Xiang was appointed as the prefect of Runan and took control of Runan. Assassinating Chen Wang Liu Chong and Luo Jun, occupying Chen State, and sending Yuan Huan to attack Liang State, more or less territories in these counties fell into Yuan Shu's hands.
Lü Bu, who nominally owned Xiapi, Donghai, Langya, Pengcheng and Lu, was an ally of Yuan Shu.
This means that Yuan Shu owned three states and ten counties at that time, and with his ally Lu Bu, he felt that his influence was as high as fifteen counties.
At the same time, Yuan Shu also negotiated peace with Liu Biao through Zhuge Xuan and drove Liu Yao to Yuzhang.
On the surface, it can be said that Yuan Shu at that time had no opponent in the southeast. He could fully deal with the enemies in the Central Plains. The situation was extremely advantageous.
This is the confidence and main reason why Yuan Shu is confused and wants to become emperor.
But now Yuan Shu still only has territory in Jiujiang and Lujiang counties. Although he has a certain influence on Runan, he is still far from controlling it.
In the state of Pei, he and Liu Bei shared a part equally, and the title of Prime Minister Pei was also in Liu Bei's hands.
As for Jiangdong, although Sun Ce, who had just landed, defeated Liu Yao in the Battle of Xiangxiang River, he had only captured half of Wu County so far.
Wu Jing is still fighting fiercely under Wu County City, and has not yet been able to break the city.
Yuan Shu only has so little territory in his hands, can you still expect him to become emperor?
Although Yuan Shu is very fond of achievements and has great ambitions and talents, he is not purely mentally retarded after all. There is no difference between becoming emperor with this little strength and committing suicide.
Therefore, Liu Feng concluded that Yuan Shu proclaimed himself emperor would never happen again. The drought in Huainan the following year was the best time to attack Yuan Shu.
What Xuzhou has to do now is to maintain the current balance, restrict Sun Ce, and delay the current situation until two years later.
At that time, the Xuzhou army's military garrison will be completed and the newly recruited soldiers will be trained. It will be the time for heroes to become brave.
Liu Feng's thoughts changed, but the main hall fell into silence.
Chen Deng and others lowered their heads and pondered whether Xu Shao's condition was suitable.
After all, everyone knows that these two counties are still under Yuan Shu's control, and they are the two counties that Yuan Shu has ruled most completely and for the longest time.
"I was in Guangling, Lu Su, and I met Mr. Xu."
Suddenly, Lu Su stood up and spoke: "I am confused, I hope Mr. Xu can explain it to me."
Xu Shao cupped his hands and said: "I wonder what Mr. Lu is confused about?"
Lu Su said seriously: "Xu Gong mentioned before that he wanted to make me Xuzhou Yuanyang, Su is stupid, and I would like to ask Xu for advice. Sir, how can Guizhou ask for help from me, Xuzhou?”
As soon as Lu Su said this, Liu Bei and his son, Chen Deng, Liu Ye and others all expressed their admiration.
Lu Su’s words can be said to have captured the key point.
As the saying goes, you get what you pay for. Regardless of whether the remuneration is suitable or not, at least it is given, but the request is too general.
Help Liu Yao destroy Yuan Shu and Sun Ce, this is called Yuanyang.
He can help Liu Yao protect the northern part of Danyang. This is also called supporting Yang.
But the strength Xuzhou exerted was completely different.
Xu Shao's face changed slightly. He didn't expect that there were so many difficult people in Xuzhou.
I have heard of Chen Deng and Chen Yuanlong before, and I also know that Chen Changwen is a rising star of the Chen family in Yingchuan. I have also seen Liu Ye's talents with my own eyes.
But who is this Lu Su?
Where did it come from?
Look at Guan, Zhang, Gan, and Dong on the opposite side. How can there be so many talented and brave people in Xuzhou?
Xu Shao didn't want to answer Lu Su's question, but it just didn't work if he didn't answer this question.
Liu Bei had already looked over, obviously he was also very concerned about this issue. How could he be allowed to shirk it, let alone Xu Shao could not find a reason to shirk it.
In desperation, Xu Shao could only bite the bullet and said: "The soldiers of Xuzhou are strong and powerful, and the soldiers of our state are far inferior. Sun Ce is the son of Sun Wentai, the tiger from the east of the Yangtze River in the past. He inherited his father's fierceness and bravery. Very. Therefore, our state hopes that Duke Xuande can help me to eliminate Sun Bofu in one fell swoop, or even drive him out of Jiangdong."
"I am in Xia Beihai."
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Shi Yi stood up and saluted Xu Shao, and then asked: "Mr. Xu, will your side replenish the manpower, weapons, and food for our Xuzhou Army fighting in Jiangdong?"
Xu Shao and Teng Zhou were It was very uncomfortable to choke.
Xu Shao suddenly coughed violently. On the one hand, he was indeed feeling unwell, and on the other hand, he wanted to take the opportunity to delay.
Liu Bei called for someone to bring Xu Shao new hot soup, and said with concern: "Mr. Zijiang is all right. Otherwise, we should stop here today. We should send someone to ask Mr. Hua to diagnose and treat you." Two?”
Xu Shao raised his hand to stop him and said, “Liu Shijun is well-deserved for his kindness, but this is an old problem of mine, so it won’t bother me.”
Liu Bei glanced at Xu Shao worriedly. After realizing that the other party insisted, he could only sigh: "In that case, after the meeting ends today, sir, you can rest in the guest house and prepare to ask Mr. Hua Tuo to go to your place to see a doctor for you." "
Xu Shao felt warm in his heart and said thank you, Mr. Liu."
Liu Bei Houpu smiled: "Why should Mr. Xu be so polite?"
Xu. Shao lowered his head and drank the hot soup. After resting for a while, he raised his head and answered Shi Yi's question: "My lord now only has half of Danyang County. He really cannot afford the consumption of Xuzhou's army. I ask everyone in Xuzhou for your understanding."
Chen Deng said: "If this is the case, then our Xuzhou Army cannot cross the river easily."
"Xu Gong, The Art of War says: If a country is poorer than its teachers, it will lose far, and if it loses far, the people will be poor."
Chen Deng talked eloquently: "Xuzhou is already exhausted, how can it still afford to go up? Ten thousand troops are stationed far away from the prefecture and county? In my opinion, our army can be stationed across the river to respond to Danyang. If Sun Ce advances westward, our Guangling army can cross the river to support him at any time. In this way, we can save food. It also ensured Liu Yangzhou's safety. ""What Yuan Long said makes sense."
After receiving the hint from Liu Feng's eyes, Mi Zhu also spoke in support: "Wait for me. Xuzhou has rested for two or three years, regained its strength, and accumulated food and grass. It will be possible to carry 20,000 to 30,000 tiger soldiers south to Jiangdong to eliminate the threat to Liu Yangzhou."
Xu Shao and Teng Zhou could not hide their disappointment.
But Xuzhou has no choice but to let its people starve to death and cross the river to help you fight.
Xu Shao, Liu Yao and others have not considered Jingzhou, but they still feel that the other party is far less reliable than Xuzhou.
First, Liu Biao's methods after entering Jingzhou were too ruthless, and he had a history of inciting rebellion in Shuzhong. No matter how you look at it, he has bad intentions. In contrast, Liu Bei not only has a reputation for benevolence, but also has a reputation for helping the weak and strong enemies several times.
Secondly, if Liu Biao wants to support Danyang, he must first cross the Lujiang River, and the waterway is easily cut off by Yuan Shu, which is far less convenient than the Xuzhou army supporting Yangzhou.
Third, naturally the Jingzhou Army is not as good at fighting as the Xuzhou Army. Even if you have to hug the thigh, you have to hug the one who is the most capable of fighting.
Seeing that the situation was unfavorable, Xu Shao could only stand up and face Liu Bei and said: "Sun Ce's son is like a raven boy, and he is murderous. He is exactly the same as Sun Wentai. In the past, Lu Kang, a famous scholar in Wu, was forced to death by him. Now Sun Ce is rampant in Wu. In the county, the people of Wu are miserable, as if they are in dire straits, and they are eagerly waiting for Liu Shijun to save them. "
Liu Bei looked troubled.
On the one hand, he is not a fool. There are so many resourceful people under his command who have figured out Xu Shao's thoughts thoroughly and provided the best solution.
That is to provide reinforcements across the river. If Sun Ce is bullied, the Xuzhou Army can help Liu Yao.
But if they don't come to the door, how can the Xuzhou Army cross the river and take the initiative to attack because they are short of money and food?
Moreover, the first one relies on city defense, but the other one takes the initiative to attack. The difficulty is more than several times different?
Can Liu Yao and Xu Shao compensate for the deaths and injuries of the Xuzhou Army?
But on the other hand, Liu Bei is indeed not very good at resisting celebrities. The person he is asking for help is Xu Shao and Xu Zijiang.
Back then, I was not even qualified to attend the Yingchuan Yuedan Review.
At that time, I never dreamed that Xu Shao would be so condescending to me.
At this time, Liu Feng suddenly stood up and said to Liu Bei: "Father, I think I have a plan."
Xuzhou Civil and Military Affairs had long been accustomed to Liu Feng's words.
Seeing this scene, Xu Shao and Teng Zhou looked at each other in surprise. They had already thought highly of Liu Feng, but they didn't expect that Liu Feng already had suggestions on Xuzhou Temple. right.
Liu Bei glanced at Liu Feng slightly, nodded and said: "What do you think, my son?"
Teng Zhou complained softly: "It's a national event, a teenage boy What do you know? If Liu Shijun loves his children so much, what will happen in the future?"
Xu Shao was also dissatisfied, but he slowly shook his head: "Listen to what he said."
With Liu Bei's permission, Liu Feng said: "Now that Duke Zhengli is asking for help from his father, it is both emotional and reasonable. , I, Xuzhou, have no shirk.”
Liu Feng’s first words won the favor of Xu Shao and Teng Zhou.
Especially Teng Zhou, the slander he just felt immediately disappeared, and he praised in a low voice: "Although Xuande Gong's son is not old, his knowledge is already outstanding. No wonder he is so doted on by Xuande Gong. . ”
Although Xu Shao was also happy, he was not as optimistic as Teng Zhou.
After all, Liu Feng is just a young man. Even if he agrees, but can't come up with a solution to solve the problem of food, it is just empty joy.
Liu Bei, a hero, how could he ignore his foundation and forcibly support his son just because of a word he said? Moreover, Liu Feng may not be promoting first and then suppressing, you still have to listen to what he says later.
Sure enough, Liu Feng changed the topic immediately: "But it is true that Xuzhou is short of food, and the food surplus in Yangzhou is not enough to support the actions of our army."
"Therefore, the key point of the matter is food."
Liu Feng deliberately showed a little lack of confidence, and then said: "I heard that His Royal Highness King Chen of Yuzhou and Prime Minister Luo were in Chen Guo to stabilize people's hearts and encourage production. , to gather the refugees, so that the hearts of the Chen people will return, the harvest will be abundant, and the warehouses will be full of food. ”
"His Royal Highness King Chen is the prince of the clan. Why doesn't Mr. General Zi ask His Highness King Chen and Prime Minister Luo to borrow food?"
Liu Feng calculated it very seriously: "If we count an army of ten thousand people, one month We need 30,000 to 40,000 shi of grain. If we can borrow 100,000 shi of grain, we can counterattack Qu Adantu's front line, which may relieve Prefect Xu's danger."
As soon as Liu Feng came up with this plan, he was in the main hall. Everyone was surprised, and then started discussing in low voices.
The hall was filled with people.
Liu Feng glanced across the hall. Most people nodded while discussing, and a few people shook their heads.
However, even those who shook their heads did not doubt Liu Feng's idea itself, but were not optimistic about Chen Wang Liu Chong's willingness to borrow food, especially such a large amount of food.
Liu Feng continued to speak, and came up with another idea: "In addition, Jingzhou Jingshenggong has been ruling Jingzhou for five years. It is said that he has won the service of Jingzhou's scholars and people, and his treasury is rich. Jingzhou is a major grain-producing land. If we can With the help of Duke Jingsheng, the crisis of Duke Zhengli can be easily solved."
Xu Shao and Tengzhou looked at each other in shock.
How did Liu Xuande teach his children? How could Liu Feng have such great vision?
Everyone present was only thinking about the relationship between Xu and Yang. Even if a wise man could see this, he would not be able to bring it up because he was concerned about the interests of the state and county.
After all, Yangzhou was able to grant the two counties of Jiangbei to Xuzhou in the hope that Xuzhou could help solve the problem.
If Xuzhou brings other people into the game, wouldn’t some of the benefits have to be shared with others?
But at such a young age, Liu Feng was able to suppress his desire for profit. The scale of the situation was shocking.
Liu Bei allowed everyone in the hall to discuss, and only after the noise subsided a little, did he ask: "Gentlemen, what do you think of the dog's discussion?"
The name of the dog, It's not that he is really humble and his son is a dog, but it's derived from Sima Xiangru's nickname.
It expresses the parents' best wishes for their son, hoping that he can grow up healthily like Sima Xiangru and become a person with Sima Xiangru's talents.
Liu Bei called Liu Feng Quanzi at this time, obviously he was extremely satisfied with him.
I, Liu Bei’s son, gave two suggestions in one breath to the problems that many wise men in the hall failed to solve.
My old Liu has a successor.
After hearing Liu Bei's question, Chen Deng was the first to speak: "Young Master, I think both of the two strategies are good strategies and can be implemented quickly. To be safe, you can use a two-pronged approach, no matter which way is the best. The sound can solve the current dilemma. ”
Mi Zhu and others all agreed.
Jingzhou Liu Biao's Office is lucky to say that Liu Biao's envoy has arrived in Tancheng and will receive them later.
But who should be sent to King Chen Liu Chong?
The most suitable person is naturally Xu Shao.
Firstly, he knows the crisis situation in Yangzhou best. Secondly, he is a well-known celebrity in Yuzhou. His persuasion to King Chen and Luo Jun is not ordinary. Thirdly, this is Yangzhou's matter. .
At this time, Liu Feng reminded Liu Bei in a low voice: "Father, if Mr. Xu and Mr. Teng have no objections, it is better to wait until you meet the envoy from Jingzhou before deciding on the person to send the envoy to Chen."
When Liu Bei heard this, he felt it made sense.
So, Liu Bei said to Xu Shao: "Mr. Xu, why don't we stop here today. Please go back to the Yingbin Hotel to rest. I will ask Mr. Hua Tuo to go to the Yingbin Hotel to treat you later."< br>
Xu Shao was helpless. He had tried his best, but the cards in his hand were too few to influence Liu Bei's thoughts.
Besides, Liu Bei's ability to do this has given him and Liu Yao a lot of face, and he felt more grateful than helpless in his heart.
So Xu Shao stood up and prepared to leave.
But he saw Liu Bei also getting up at the same time, walking down the steps, coming to Xu Shao's side, holding his hand and saying: "Xu Gong is a famous person in the world. Nowadays, there are many rebellious officials and separatist regimes. It is exactly what Xu Shao does. Mr. Hua Tuo is a famous doctor in Xuzhou who has outstanding medical skills and extraordinary medical ethics. Mr. Xu should follow Mr. Hua Tuo's advice and take good care of his body. , Only then can we help the world."
Liu Bei's words were sincere, even though Xu Shao was well-informed, he was also moved by him.
Xu Shao immediately returned the gift, thanked him and said, "My lord, you don't want Shao to be old, so he first gave you medicine, and then asked for help. Shao Shao was very grateful."
Afterwards, Liu Bei personally supported Xu Shao. Shao, send him out of the main hall.
(End of this chapter)