Chapter 156: Xinlong is right
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Jiangling was the capital of the Chu State, one of the five hegemons in the Spring and Autumn Period more than 800 years ago, Ying.
The origin of the name of "Dian Zhengtai" comes from the fact that King Cheng of Chu Xiong Yun attacked Song. The Qi State, which was the first to dominate at that time, was gradually declining due to the demise of Duke Huan's power. The monarch Xiang of the small country in the Central Plains, attempted to dominate Qi. This overestimating action immediately attracted the opposition of the southern power Chu State, and the two sides fought decisively in the Hongshui area.
The Battle of Hongshui ended with a great victory in Chu. The rules-abiding Duke Xiang of Song refused to obey the advice of General Gongsun Gu. When the Chu army was halfway through, he actually said that I was a ritual and righteous army and could not perform such strange actions. As a result, when the Chu army was assembled, the two armies would be defeated in the Song army. Duke Xiang himself was hit by a trap on his legs, and he was eventually seriously injured and died.
Eight hundred years later, on this high platform that boasts the glorious style of Jingchu, a tongue debate that is not as easy as a battle on the battlefield is reaching its climax step by step.
Wen Pin's angrily shouting did not scare Xu Shu away. Xu Shu, who was confident, had already seen the helplessness and depression hidden behind Wen Pin's angry face. After Liu Biao's death, Wen Pin suddenly lost his reliance on his calm temperament. He was promoted entirely by his talent and Cai Mao and Liu Bei.
At the moment when various factions in Jingzhou compete for power, Wen Pin did not want to participate and could not stay out of the matter. No one could give up such temptations as 20,000 elite soldiers and the important town of Jiangling. Before Xu Shu arrived, Cai Mao's envoy Deng Xian and Liu Bei's envoy Yi Ji arrived in Jiangling one after another. Their purpose was very clear and they tried to persuade Wen Pin to join his own side.
"The general has always been a general who was relied on by the first lord, so he naturally knew that the eldest son was the first and the youngest son was the last. Cai Mao deposed the eldest son and established the youngest son. Now the emperor of Liu is in line with the public's opinion to fight against injustice. I hope the general can respond positively." Yi Ji was ashamed of the people. As a fellow villager of Liu Biao, his words and deeds made many county prefects who were unsure of the county and county, and the chief of the chief chose Liu Bei's side.
"Liu Bei, who is a fake emperor, is hypocritical and can be with him. How can he be with him? Liu Cong succeeded as the governor of the state and was the last order of the first lord. He had written a letter from black and white. If the general holds a military force, he should focus on the overall situation and quickly lead troops to fight against Liu Bei." Deng was a famous scholar in Jingxiang, and his words were sharp.
These two people were advised first, so in Wen Pin's view, Xu Shu's attempt was the same as Deng Xian and Yi Ji, and he valued Jiangling's strategic position and 20,000 soldiers.
"I didn't expect that Wen Zhongye's courage was not as good as my Confucian scholar. Now you are as dangerous as a sagging egg, but you don't think of a safe plan. How could you just do this unnecessary act?" Xu Shu laughed and walked towards the oil cauldron calmly.
Wen Pin was stunned, waved his hand and shouted to his relatives, saying, "What is the preservation plan that sir?"
Xu Shu turned around, smiled slightly, and bowed and said, "I wonder General Wen, who is under the command of the besieged soldiers around Jiangling?"
Wen Pin said: "It goes without saying that it is the soldier of your lord, General Fenwei, General Gao Chong, the governor of Yangzhou."
"Since that's the case, if the general defected to Cai Mao and Liu Bei, I wonder what promises these two would resist the troops in Jiangdong?" Xu Shu asked.
Wen Pin laughed and said, "I have 20,000 soldiers from Jiangling, and they have sufficient food and supplies. I asked myself to defend for half a year without any worries. At that time, no matter whether it is Cai Mao or Liu Bei, whoever has obtained the rule of Jingzhou, I will submit to whom. Do you think I need any empty promises?"
"Half a year, the general is joking. Before Shu came, my favorite general had personally led an army of 20,000 to attack Jingling and Mianyang. If everything goes well, the soldiers in Jiangdong should be able to wash their feet in Jushui, Dangyang in the next two days. Jiangling will become an isolated city by then. No matter how strong the general is and how brave the soldiers are, what can Shu do?" Xu Shu said in a deep voice.
Wen Pin heard a little sarcastic in Xu Shu's tone. He slapped the table with a "slap", and suddenly stood up and shouted, "Sir, do you think Pin is incompetent?"
Xu Shu shook his head and said, "If the general is incompetent, why should I take the risk? Three days ago, Shu and my favorite generals discussed with the heroes of Jingzhou. General Zeng Yanwen's talent was beyond the reach of the generals in Jingzhou, and he admired him very much."
Xu Shu said this naughty and plainly honestly, echoing the previous sarcastic words, which made Wen Pin feel a little helpful. It was a very proud thing to be praised by a hero like Gao Chong.
Wen Pin was overjoyed and said, "Oh, Gao Chongguo said so!"
Xu Shu observed his words and expressions, and saw that Wen Pin was indeed trapped, so he took out a letter from his arms and presented it to him, "Shu is here to be entrusted by my favorite commander, sincerely advised the general to submit. People say: Birds choose good trees to live in, and the soldiers choose wise rulers to compete with each other. Now General Zhennan is dead. If the general can lead people to the east, tens of thousands of soldiers can be spared from military disasters. This is not only a blessing for you and me, but also a blessing for hundreds of thousands of Jiangling people."
Wen Pin silently opened the letter, and saw that it was covered with the seal of Yangzhou Mu Yin. When it was seen, it was just like Xu Shu advised him. Gao Chong praised Wen Pin's ability to lead troops, especially for Changsha and Parrot Island. In those two battles, Wen Pin did not let Gao Chong get it. The first time, the two sides fought hard under Changsha for several months, and the corpses were everywhere. The second time, Fu Tong, the pioneer of Parrot Island, killed Ding Feng and fled alone.
World War II was Wenpin's most proud battle and a heart-wrenching problem. In the current situation, Gao Chong's power has spread to most of Jingzhou. After Dangyang's retreat was cut off, Jiangling was like an isolated island that could not be supported for a long time. It was an unrealistic fantasy to expect Cai Mao or Liu Bei to counterattack.
Before Xu Shu came, Wen Pin had thought about the idea of Gao Chong from Dongtou, but after all, he was an opponent who fought against each other on the battlefield. Wen Pin was not sure whether Gao Chong would tolerate him. Even if he surrendered, could Gao Chong be able to use him with disregard for the past? Wen Pin was full of doubts.
"If the general is willing to surrender, the favorite general will say that Jiangling's soldiers and soldiers will be dispatched by the general, and all the generals in the army will still be appointed by the general. Of course, the premise is to withdraw from Jiangling City first." Xu Shu saw that Wen Pin was moved and continued.
"Are you serious?" Wen Pin asked in surprise.
If what Xu Shu said is true, then there is no need to worry about the army being subdued in a short period of time. As long as someone has weapons, he will not starve to death no matter where he goes.
"Pampering the general can make Shu surrender. Sincerely, please don't hesitate anymore and make a decision early!" Xu Shu said loudly.
Wen Pin walked back and forth in front of the station for a few times, and his expression changed from initial hesitation to firmness. Finally, he sighed and said, "Well, please report back to the beloved coach, and I said that Wen Pin has been demoted!"
Xu Shu was overjoyed: "It should be a joyful and congratulatory general who can make this decision. So he rushed back with a light boat and told him to the favored general!"
Just as Xu Shu and Wen Pin tried each other, Gao Chong's main force quickly followed the Mianshui River and headed northward on March 12th, the Jiangdong Army arrived in Dangyang and successfully occupied the Jushui Ferry, completely cutting off the water and land connection between Xiangyang and Jiangling. Gao Chong's strategic purpose in the first phase was successfully achieved.
By the Jushui River, the river water suddenly surged several times due to the impact of the spring flood. Gao Chong, who stopped drinking, once again summoned the generals to discuss the next action plan.
"Reported to the favorite general, Liu Bei sent the general Zhang Fei and Wei Yan to capture Yicheng two days ago, Zhang Yun was killed, and all the women and Rus were captured. Cai Mao and the prefect of Yicheng Xiang Lang had retreated towards Fancheng." At the meeting, the latest battle situation was found by the military staff and the scouts in the news reports.
"I didn't expect that Liu Bei was really quick to act. He killed Cai Mao so quickly that his armor was gone." Gao Chong sighed lightly.
Zhou Yu pondered for a while and suddenly realized: "So that's the case. Liu Bei was willing to take the risk and use Guan Yu's army to delay our northward speed. The purpose is to completely eliminate Cai Mao's power in a short period of time. Otherwise, he would not have even left the troops to reinforce Guan Yu. The favorite general, now we must seize the opportunity that the people of Jingxiang have not yet surrendered, and take advantage of the victory to pursue Liu Bei, and we can't leave him any more room for breath."
"However, the advice of Mr. Xu's army has no result. If our army marched north, if Wenpin rebels and attacks us from behind, the consequences will be unimaginable!" Taishi advised.
Gao Chong nodded and said, "Gong Jin, what Ziyi is thinking makes sense. For a comprehensive plan, I wanted Gong Jin to lead Xiu Mu's army to defend Dangyang and wait for an opportunity to capture the surrounding Linju counties. I led the generals and 15,000 soldiers to continue to march northward to strive to capture Xiangyang."
"It's great. This time, I attacked Xiangyang Zhong and volunteered to take the lead and guaranteed to take down the city within three days." Huang Zhong pulled his long beard under his jaw and asked for orders with a high spirit.
The attack on Jiangxia was a contribution of Taishi Ci. Although Huang Zhong had the share in the battle of Hanyang, it was a battle to defend the city after all. The feeling of being passively beaten made Huang Zhong feel resentful. Xiangyang is the most economical and populous city in Jingzhou. Being able to lead his troops to climb this city first is something that Huang Zhong thought about these days.
"Have the internal injuries suffered by the veteran general in the battle with Guan Yu at the entrance of Hulugu?" Gao Chong said with concern.
"Some minor injuries are so good!" Huang Zhong said, grabbed Yangyougong on his back, and pulled the bow for a full moon. He did not grow up or his face was not getting more lustful.
"Okay. The old general led an army from Dangyang to the north and led it as a pioneer. The general led a large army to follow him up." Gao Chong said.
After Huang Zhong took the order and left, Gao Chong called Taishi Ci and instructed: "Han Sheng was angry and was afraid of being impulsive. I wanted Ziyi to go with him just now, but considering that Han Sheng was upright, he would think that I was interested in favoritism. Now you can lead an army to follow Han Sheng, so that there would be one to take care of each other."
"No." Taishici nodded and left according to the order.
In Xiangyang, after the left general Liu Bei worshipped Guan Yu, he began to visit famous scholars in Jingxiang area one by one, such as Pang Degong, Huang Chengyan, Sima Hui, and other famous scholars who were not in harmony with the Cai family were moved by Liu Bei's friendship and recommended talented people to him. Yingchuan Shitao (named Guangyuan), Meng Chang (named Gongwei) and others who lived in seclusion in Xiangyi area were successively requisitioned by Liu Bei.
Longzhong, twenty miles west of Xiangyang.
Accompanied by Sima Hui, the emperor's uncle Liu Bei went to Longzhong to visit Zhuge Kongming, known as "Wolong".
When he arrived at Zhuge Liang's retreat, Liu Bei dismounted his horse early and handed the reins to his attendant. Then he walked to the door with Sima Hui. As his uncle, he did not have to do so, but now he was about to defeat and urgently needed to find a talented man, he had nothing but the sincerity of respecting the wise and humble.
At this time, a song came from the house: "Step out of Qi City Gate, look out of the yin. There are three tombs in it, and the trench is similar. Ask whose tomb is it? Tianjiang Guye family. It is capable of placing the Nanshan Mountains and literary can overcome the geography. Once he was slandered, two Taos killed three soldiers. Who can plan for this? The prime minister, Yan Zi, Qi."
Hearing this song, Liu Bei looked different and said, "Mr. Sima, Le Yi and Guan Zhong are all famous figures in history. Mr. Wolong has the meaning of comparing himself with these two people in the song. Guan, Le's talent is enough to help the country and build a country. I believe Mr. Wolong must be an elder who reads history books and is highly respected."
The artistic conception described in this song "The Song of the Liangfu" was originally lamenting the difficulty of knowing each other and meeting each other! Even with Le Yi and Guan Zhong's talent, one encounters one and the other does not meet. Guan Zhong met Duke Huan of Qi, and made great achievements in the world! Le Yi did not meet a wise king, and gave up his achievements in the middle of his achievements, avoiding disasters in other countries and living in other countries.
With Liu Bei's experience and insight, he naturally understood that Zhuge Liang was borrowing poetry to sigh that there was no wise master to appreciate him.
Sima Hui smiled and said, "The emperor's uncle knows the elegance when he hears the strings and songs, and he admires the virtues!"
When Liu Bei entered the house and saw Zhuge Liang, he realized that he was a big mistake. He saw that Kong Mingnian was about twenty years old, eight feet long, with a face like a crown and jade, wearing a silk scarf and a crane cloak, and was floating like a god.
Seeing Zhuge Liang so young, Liu Bei couldn't help but feel disappointed. He stared at Sima Hui next to him, intending to test whether the "Wolong" that was highly praised by celebrities in Jingxiang was true.
Liu Bei said straight to the point: "The Han Dynasty was in decline, and the treacherous ministers were stealing their lives. They were not capable of overcoming their power and wanted to extend their righteousness to the world, but their wisdom was shallow and short, and they had nothing to do. It is a blessing for the gentleman to open up his stupidity and save his misfortune!"
Hearing Liu Bei’s question, Zhuge Liang smiled slightly and said, “General, please drink a bottle of snow-fried red from the countryside, Rong Liang said slowly.”
After a brief career in Kuai Yue's army, Zhuge Liang lived in seclusion in his hometown and talked about drinking with Shi Tao and other friends. He seemed to be free and easy, but in fact he felt very depressed.
Pang Tong, who is known as "Feng Zhi", heard that he has been valued under Gao Chong's command and has served as an important position as a deputy military advisor. His talents are only above Pang Tong, but he cannot find a wise lord to rely on and play. Liu Biao's ability is at best just a successful lord, and he is dead. The successor Liu Cong is a doll who has just taken off his diapers. Although Cai Mao, who is in power, has a relative relationship with him, his ability is not as good as Liu Biao.
This time Liu Bei and Zhuge Liang met was actually a plan carefully planned by Zhuge Liang. In the number of heroes in Jingzhou, only the emperor's uncle Liu Bei could compete with Gao Chong.
First, it was recommended by friends such as Sima Hui, Huang Chengyan, Shi Tao to arouse Liu Bei's appetite, and then chose to appear when Liu Bei lost his most trusted general Guan Yu and was lacking in help. Zhuge Liang's scheming was incredible. However, his behavior was really a silly for Liu Bei, who always regarded himself as the emperor of the Han Dynasty, and was not worth mentioning.
Zhuge Liang cleared his throat and said loudly: "Today, the heroes and heroes are in danger. Sikong Cao Cao used the emperor to command the princes to occupy the Central Plains of Yan, Yu, Qing, Xu, and Sili, and the fertile land of thousands of miles. No scholars in the world can use it for him. This is indeed impossible to compete with him. Gao Chong, Yangzhou, was born in a rampant family, but he was able to dominate Jiangdong for five or six years. Sun Ce and Liu Biao were all heroes for a while, and he was defeated by Gao Chong, and he was defeated by Gao Chong for many years.
The dead clan is destroyed, and this overlord is resurrected. The method of Emperor Gaozu can only be defeated after his spirit is exhausted. Now the high horse is unstoppable. Jingzhou is deserted and the people are exhausted. There is Gaofeng in the east and Cao Cao in the north. The general is stuck in the middle, and it is difficult to achieve success. Yizhou is rich and powerful, with a household registration of one million, and four troops must have the treasures. Now we can use it to determine major events. This is why Liang is the general who is planning for the general. Only the general plans it."
When Liu Bei saw Zhuge Liang talking very well, he pointed out the country. If he had the full sense of sensation in his palm, his contempt in his heart would be eliminated. He pondered for a while and thought, "Yizhou is owned by my fellow clan Liu Zhang. If I attacked it with my own personal interests, wouldn't I lose my faith and righteousness in the world?"
Zhuge Liang smiled and said, "Yizhou is dangerous and fertile, and the country of Tianfu is fertile. Emperor Gaozu achieved the imperial career because of it. Now Liu Zhang is weak, and the people are rich and the country is rich, but he does not know how to keep it. A smart man thinks of a wise king. The general is a descendant of the imperial family, and his trust and righteousness are all over the world. He is a hero and thinks of a thirsty person. If he can occupy this state, he can take advantage of the danger and guard it, and cultivate political principles internally, farming and fighting, and the criminal law is neat. When Cao Cao and Gao Chong fight, both sides will be injured, the general can go out of Piling and take Jiangdong, and the other can follow Emperor Gaozu from Qinchuan to fight for Guanzhong, and then raise tens of thousands of infantry soldiers. He drank Mahe and Luo. If this is true, then great achievements can be achieved and the Han Dynasty can prosper."
Liu Bei was overjoyed and said, "Mr.'s words suddenly opened up, making it look like a clear view of the blue sky. Although Bei is famous for his poor virtue, I hope that Mr. Don't abandon his despicableness and come out to help him, and you should listen to his clear instructions!"
"The general will never give up on each other, and he is willing to work hard for everyone." Zhuge Liang was very happy to see Liu Bei valued him so much. After some arrangements, he finally achieved the expected results.
The next day, Zhuge Liang passed away his younger brother Zhuge Jun, and followed Liu Bei to Xiangyang, and officially took up the position of military advisor.
After taking office, Zhuge Liang, who was determined to make a difference, put forward a very tempting suggestion: before Gao Chong's army arrived, they would incite and threaten the people of Xiangyang to advance westward, and strive to use these people as human shields to block Gao Chong's pursuers. Liu Bei led the main force to advance to Shangyong, preparing to wait for an opportunity to march into Yizhou.
Chapter completed!