Chapter 248 The Battle of Sizhou
But at this time, Cao Cao took action and directly participated in Han Xian's arrogance, doing whatever he wanted, disrupting the government, and wanted to remove Han Xian from the post of Si Li Xiaowei.
Han Xian almost raised an army to attack Dong Cheng, almost confirming the charges Cao Cao had charged him with.
This means that Han Xian is really a country bumpkin. He comes from a strong family and has a history of being a rebel. He has never been in the officialdom at all. You must know that he is a Sili school captain.
As long as a veteran in the officialdom sits in the position of Sili Xiaowei, there are a hundred ways to play Dong Cheng to death, and he does it openly and honestly, even the emperor can't find any fault. Trouble comes.
Lieutenant Sili was such a sharp and powerful magic weapon in the center of the imperial court. It was precisely because of this that Cao Cao set his sights on this position so quickly.
But Han Siam was so stupid, and he was indeed lawless. He was so domineering that he even wanted to raise an army to attack Dong Cheng at the feet of the emperor.
Based on emotion and reason, it would be no problem even if Han Siam was chopped off.
Cao Cao's family of officials was very familiar with this routine, and it was too easy to handle Han Xian.
Dong Cheng was originally very ambitious, and now Cao Cao was behind him to encourage him to cause trouble, and promised to keep him in check.
Why hesitate? Dong Cheng gave Cao Cao a perfect answer in just three or five days.
After Han Xian learned that he had been personally participated in by the general Cao Cao, he was immediately panicked and suddenly changed from a domineering general to a frightened deserter.
Historically, although Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty absolved Han Xian of his guilt and issued an edict to ensure his innocence, Han Xian still abandoned his army and official position and fled to Liang County to join Yang Feng. This shows that he was also very Know the gap in strength between yourself and Cao Cao.
But fortunately in this time and space, because Yang Feng climbed to the high branches of Xuzhou, he was not deceived by Dong Zhao and left Luoyang for Liang County. Now he is still staying in Luoyang city.
At the same time, although Yang Feng failed to continue his promotion, he still retained the title of Recorder of Secretariat, which allowed Yang Feng to use this status to block Cao Cao's participation.
This is also the reason why Liu Feng chose Yang Feng and Zhang Yang and alienated Han Xian and Dong Cheng.
Han Xian was stupid, reckless, and domineering. It was his first time entering officialdom. Liu Feng really didn’t want to be a nanny, and he didn’t have much time to stay in Luoyang to wipe his ass.
As for Dong Cheng, he is vicious, extremely ambitious, good at getting into trouble, and very courageous.
If Liu Feng chooses Dong Cheng to cooperate, he may have to fight Cao Cao within this year.
With Dong Cheng’s courage and ambition, he would definitely devise a trap to pull Xuzhou into the water, so that he could fish in troubled waters and climb up. Liu Feng even felt that even if he made Dong Cheng a general, he would still cause trouble. He was not a peaceful master at all.
It doesn't matter that he is ambitious and restless.
But if this affects Xuzhou's overall plan, the impact will be quite bad.
Compared with Han Xian and Dong Cheng, Yang Feng and Zhang Yang are much more suitable. They don't have much ambition, and they have all been in the officialdom. They are relatively content and understand right and wrong.
Supporting people like this are allies, not pig teammates who cause trouble for themselves every day.
Han Xian was plotted by Cao Cao this time. Yang Feng and Zhang Yang were both very nervous, feeling quite like a rabbit dying and a fox grieving for its own kind.
Things have been delayed for the time being, but they cannot continue to be delayed forever.
Yang Feng and Zhang Yang came this time to ask Liu Feng for help in finding a way to solve this matter.
Even if it cannot be solved, as long as Liu Feng comes forward, Han Xian's life can be saved at least.
This time Yang Feng and Zhang Yang were really afraid, worried that Han Xian would die in Cao Cao's hands.
Faced with the pleas of Yang Feng and Zhang Yang, Liu Feng actually agreed immediately.
Yang Feng and Zhang Yang were immediately overjoyed. It seemed that at least half of the heavy pressure on their shoulders had dissipated just because of Liu Feng's nod.
Immediately, Yang Feng and Zhang Yang toasted frequently, with obvious respect and flattery in their attitudes.
These two three male generals actually acted like subordinates in front of a general like Liu Feng. If word spreads about this, the imperial censor will be guilty of not taking part in Liu Feng, but bullying the superior officials. It's a waste of money to eat the rice distributed by the court.
The banquet lasted for two hours, until after dark, before Yang Feng and Zhang Yang returned home happily.
Liu Feng took a bath and lay on the couch thinking.
The situation in the DPRK was stabilized. Han Xian was originally attached to win over Yang Fengshi, so it didn't matter even if he was dismissed from office. What's more, Liu Feng clearly remembered that in history, Liu Xie took action to protect Han Siam, and Han Siam did not even lose his official position.
If Han Xian was not afraid of death and ran away in the end, it would be really difficult for Cao Cao to get the official position of Sili Xiaowei.
Judging from the current situation, Emperor Liu Xie is still likely to pardon Han Xian. After all, he still needs the Baibo Army to continue to check and balance Cao Cao's Yanzhou Army.
At this point, you can take advantage of the information gap to dig a hole for Cao Cao.
This time when he went south to Yingchuan, Liu Feng had an extremely profound feeling.
That is to serve the emperor to order the princes, which is simply one of the biggest lies in the late Eastern Han Dynasty.
This sentence should be changed to serve the emperor to make the nobles powerful.
The emperor had no way to make Yuan Shao, Liu Biao, or even Liu Zhang willingly surrender and obey the court's orders.
Then who is this person?
The ones that the emperor can really make moves and be obedient are the powerful nobles in those places.
Take Liu Feng's southward march to Yingchuan as an example. Except for the counties controlled by the Yellow Turban Army such as Yangzhai, Yingyang, Yingyin, Changshe, and Xu County, other counties controlled by the Yellow Turban Army, whether controlled by the government or the local gentry of Yingchuan, The counties controlled by the powerful can almost be regarded as surrendering.
Not only did he surrender, he also rewarded the laborers with money, food, wine and meat.
This is what the emperor can really do.
This made Liu Feng very emotional. From this point of view, Yuan Shao's idea was completely correct, but he took a different path.
Based on the original history, even if Yuan Shao did not welcome the emperor, as long as he could defeat Guandu, wouldn't the entire Central Plains just surrender?
Yuan Shao's reputation is much higher than that of Cao Cao, and he is not as hated by the people of the Central Plains as Cao Cao.
As long as Guandu can be defeated, it will take another seven years to pacify the Central Plains.
Xun Yu saw this much more clearly than Cao Cao himself, so he tried every means to persuade Cao Cao not to retreat.
Xun Yu is probably still scolding his mother, don’t you know what Cao Cao’s reputation is?
The Central Plains, which was subdued by violence, must be maintained by violence.
If you retreat, you will be violently bankrupt. Once everyone is no longer afraid of you, believe it or not, the whole Yanzhou and Yuzhou will perform a show with the surname Yuan for you one night?
In the Battle of Guandu, Yuan Shao received several carts full of letters informing him of surrender. This fully proved that the loyal nobles and powerful men recruited by the princes under the orders of Emperor Feng were not loyal to Cao Cao himself.
Guess how many of the people who wrote letters to Yuan Shao to surrender were powerful nobles who were recruited by the emperor to order the princes.
From this point of view, Xun Yu is indeed a loyal minister of the Han Dynasty, and his methods are also very clever.
The next day, Cao Cao handled government affairs in the mansion.
After he became the general, he focused on promoting several personnel plans.
The first one was to transfer Xun Yu to Luoyang to serve as a minister, record ministerial affairs, and participate in state affairs. This was accomplished smoothly.
Yang Feng, Zhang Yang and others are military generals after all and are not sensitive to political matters.
Dong Zhao felt that Xun Yu's entry into Luo was not necessarily a bad thing, and it was quite difficult to stop him. Moreover, even if he blocked it once, he would not be able to stop it the second time, so he simply gave in.
The second thing is a local matter in Yanzhou. This matter can be regarded as Cao Cao's "private matter". It is to promote Cheng Yu to the rank of Dongzhonglang General, to lead the prefect of Jiyin and the governor of Yanzhou. thing.
Cao Cao can decide this matter with one word, and there will be no resistance from the DPRK or China.
The third thing is to promote Xiahou Dun to enter Beijing and serve as the Yin of Henan.
Sili was originally a territory that Cao Liu had secretly negotiated to allocate to Cao Cao. Naturally Xuzhou would not have any resistance to this, but it was the emperor Liu Xie who had a problem here.
Perhaps Cao Cao was too strong, and the emperor actually wanted to hand over the position of Yin in Henan to Che Zhou, a scholar in Guanzhong.
At this time, the Guanzhong scholars were an important force supporting Liu Xie, and they were also a powerful means used by Liu Xie to check and balance Cao Cao in history.
The scholars in Guanzhong mainly belong to the four subordinate counties of Jingzhao Yin, You Fufeng, Zuo Fengyi, and Hongnong County, among which Jing Zhaoyin is especially the core.
Because Dong Zhuo moved the capital to Chang'an, a large number of Guanzhong scholars came to Liu Xie's side, and gained Liu Xie's trust in the subsequent turmoil.
Historically, before the Battle of Guandu, the Guanzhong scholars who were able to serve as princes, in addition to Che Zhou, Yan Xiang, a native of Jingzhao, Sizhou, served as the governor of Yangzhou, and Jin Shang, a native of Jingzhao, Sizhou, served as Yanzhou Wei Duan and his son, who were born in Jingzhao, Sizhou, were appointed as the governor of Liangzhou.
Half of these almost all Guanzhong people were even recommended by Xun Yu himself.
It is a pity that they were not able to truly grow up and support Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty.
Che Zhou was killed by Liu Bei, Jin Shang was killed by Yuan Shu, Yan Xiang was killed by Sun Ce, and Wei Duan and his son were killed by Liangzhou warriors. Almost all of them were killed by local princes. Cao Cao's strategy of killing people with borrowed swords was simply perfect.
But in this time and space, Cao Cao was not in such a good mood.
After the chariot was pushed out, Xiahou Dun's qualifications and reputation were completely incomparable with his opponent.
To put it bluntly, Xiahou Dun is a warrior in the eyes of scholars, and he is also a relative of Cao Cao. Doesn't this show nepotism?
Suddenly, people in the government and the public were slandering Xiahou Dun and recommending chariots. Cao Cao was very angry.
This is also one of the important reasons why Cao Cao wanted to take the power of Sili Xiaowei into his own hands.
“Zhong De is indeed a man of great talent.”
Looking at the letter sent by Cheng Yu, within a month after he took office, he successively visited major universities in Jiyin County. In some counties and cities, they also contacted the other seven prefectures, governors and prime ministers, and even Zang Ba, the prime minister of the city and state, was not left behind.
Cheng Yu focused on three points. First, calm the people's hearts. Second, make preparations for spring plowing. Third, send officers and soldiers to eliminate rebels and bandits.
According to Cheng Yu's report, these three measures are progressing smoothly. There should be a good harvest this year. By then, 300,000 to 500,000 shi of grain can be raised to support Cao Cao in Luozhong.
The reason why Cao Cao handed over the affairs of Yanzhou to Cheng Yu was actually out of necessity. His reputation in Yanzhou is now almost comparable to his reputation in Xuzhou.
In order to appease the people, he could only leave the affairs of Yanzhou to Cheng Yu, a Yanzhou native, in an attempt to appease the powerful nobles and the people. So far, the effect of this move is quite good, at least there have been fewer civil riots.
"With Zhongde's help, Yanzhou is stable, and Duke Ming can breathe a sigh of relief."
Xun Yu sat opposite Cao Cao, nodded in agreement when he heard this, and at the same time continued: " Ming Gong, it is already February, and we need to pay close attention to matters in Yingchuan. If the harvest in Yingchuan this year is affected by the war, the court's expenses will be even tighter."
As a general, Cao Cao was naturally responsible for the court's expenses.
Of course, as an important major shareholder, Xuzhou will also contribute according to the capital, and there will always be a sum of money and food provided to the court every year.
There is nothing that can be done about this. Historically, Liu Biao has not gained much benefit, but he has caused a lot of blood. He not only sent troops and people, but also transported a large amount of supplies.
Xuzhou has gained the greatest benefit from this Qinwang. If he does not provide money and food in the future, it is really unjustifiable. Secondly, it will affect the good relationship with the emperor's important ministers. Thirdly, it will easily allow Cao Cao to lose power. .
No matter which one of them, it will seriously affect Xuzhou's interests, so the money and food must still be paid.
It's just that Liu Feng and Cao Cao had already agreed that the money and food Liu Feng handed over, except for the salary as tribute to the emperor and hundreds of officials, would be used by Yang Feng, Zhang Yang, and Han Xian to support their troops.
This is also the agreement he made to Yang Feng and Zhang Yang in private, and it can be considered a success in playing the trick of one woman marrying two husbands.
Cao Cao couldn't object to this. Xuzhou was very loyal if he could help him share part of the daily expenses of the emperor and officials. Not to mention that the quasi-big Sima in the north had already sent three thousand shi of grain. ?
"The top priority is still the matter of Henan Yin and Sili Xiaowei."
When Cao Cao thought of these two things, his face was filled with anger: "Yang Feng and Zhang Yang are just border warriors. , How dare you interfere without authorization and hinder my administration, it is really abominable.”
Xun Yu sat in front of the case as steady as an old dog, letting Cao Cao lose his temper.
After Cao Cao vented his anger, he saw that Xun Yu didn't talk to him at all, so he had no choice but to stop.
After sighing, Cao Cao took the initiative to ask Xun Yu's opinion: "Wen Ruo, this matter can't be delayed for too long. Besides, this is my first time in power. If I can't get what I want, how will I govern in the future? . ”
Cao Cao’s words were very serious and very reasonable.
Cao Cao has just assumed the post of general. If he cannot even promote this personnel appointment, then what prestige will his future ruling orders have?
Xun Yu actually had a plan in mind, but he still pretended to be thoughtful.
Although Cao Cao was anxious, he could only wait quietly.
After a long time, Xun Yu slowly said: "Henan Yin has been unable to pass. It is because the people in the court are talkative and the emperor prefers the Guandong scholars, which leads to a stalemate with the general."
After a pause, Xun Yu continued in Cao Cao's expectant eyes: "In that case, why doesn't the general find another way."
"Find another way?"
Cao Cao thought about it for a while and said puzzledly: "How should I find another way? Please ask Wen Ruo to teach me."
The position of Sizhou Prefect is easily obtained by Henan Yin."
After hearing Xun Yu's words, Cao Cao's eyes were full of disappointment.
Because Sizhou Zhoumu has a special title, called Sili Xiaowei.
I also know that Sili Xiaowei is a good official position. Isn’t it impossible to get it?
"Report to the general, Jianzhong General Liu Feng is outside the house asking for an audience!"
At this time, Liu Feng came to ask for an audience.
Xun Yu looked surprised, and then laughed: "General, aren't Lieutenant Sili coming soon?"
Cao Cao was surprised at first, and then slowly replied After thinking about it, he finally burst out laughing: "It is indeed Colonel Sili who is here."
Immediately, Xun Yu temporarily resigned, and Cao Cao personally came out of the house to greet him.
Of course, Cao Cao's concierge couldn't really ask Liu Feng to stand outside and wait. Instead, he asked him to take a seat in the entrance room and wait.
But Liu Feng declined the kindness and waited outside the door.
Soon, Cao Cao came out laughing and shouted from a distance: "Zi Sheng worked hard to quell the rebellion, and he has made great contributions to the imperial court's recovery of Yingchuan."
When they got closer, Cao Cao took Liu Feng's hand and said, "Thank you for your hard work, Zisheng."
Liu Feng was naturally humble and followed Cao Cao into the mansion.
After sitting down, Cao Cao became concerned about the situation in Yingchuan.
In fact, Cao Cao has always been concerned about the situation in Yingchuan, but it is definitely not as comprehensive as Liu Feng's reward.
Liu Feng was easy to talk to. He directly explained the whole process of marching to Yingchuan, and Cao Cao kept nodding as he listened.
"The Battle of Yingyang fully demonstrated the characteristics of Zi Sheng's military use. He was dignified and illustrious. Xuzhou's elite soldiers were so good at fighting?"
Never mind how much later generations belittled Cao Cao's military capabilities. But in the late Eastern Han Dynasty, he was indeed an unprecedented genius. In this era of novices pecking each other, he was the top military genius.
As the old saying goes, the Three Kingdoms were a battle between gods and novices.
Just because everyone is a warlord for the first time and lacks experience, they can only rely on talent.
Cao Cao's comments were quite accurate. He could see through the victor in the Battle of Yingyang - Pan Zhang's troops based only on Liu Feng's introduction to the battlefield.
It was Pan Zhang's troops who were able to separate the inside and outside of Yingyang City, withstand the pressure from both sides at the same time, and force He Luan to change his formation, giving Taishi Ci and other knights greater room for raids. , is undoubtedly the first achievement of this battle.
After listening to Liu Feng's introduction, he smiled heartily, and then said politely: "In this case, I will ask the imperial court for credit as Zisheng and the other generals."
Since Cao Cao said he wanted to take credit, a reward would definitely be indispensable.
Even if the court has difficulty in spending money, MG can make it full.
With Cao Cao speaking personally, and the emperor Liu Xie's favorable impression of Xuzhou, it is possible that this group of Qinwang soldiers could even acquire a Tinghou.
After all, in history, Xu Huang followed Yang Feng and became a Marquis of Guannei.
After considering this, Liu Feng thought it was acceptable.
His subordinates don't have the kind of boss who can't tell the difference between his boss and his boss. Having a famous noble and raising his official position will also help him control the place in the future.
"In that case, I would like to thank you, General, for your kindness."
Liu Feng expressed his gratitude politely.
But immediately afterwards, Liu Feng's expression changed, and he said with a little resentment that he inadvertently revealed: "General, there is one more thing. I would like to ask the general for advice."
< br>Cao Cao was shocked and instinctively felt that there might be something wrong with Liu Feng's next words.
Sure enough, Liu Feng went on to say: "When I was suppressing the rebellion in Yingchuan, I actually encountered the remnants of the Yellow Turbans from Qingzhou. These remnants of the Yellow Turbans from Qingzhou not only wanted to incite the Yingchuan Yellow Turbans to surrender their troops and cause trouble, but also attempted to assassinate me."
Cao Cao's heart suddenly tightened and he secretly screamed, "It's terrible."
Where do these remnants of the Yellow Turbans from Qingzhou come from? Who knows better than him?
Aren't these the men he sent to recruit the Yingchuan Yellow Turbans?
(End of this chapter)