In the first military meeting after the victory, Wang Yu's first words made the generals jump up in shock.
"My lord, you should think twice. Cao Cao is not an ordinary person. He is very different from the two generals Gongsun, Gao, Yuan, Ma, and Chen. This man has great ambitions and is good at winning people's hearts. Now he has the hope of the world's nobles. , and he is also good at combining vertical and horizontal methods If this person really goes out to control the border, I am afraid it will be counterproductive and the war will continue!"
Zhuge Liang reacted the fastest. After thinking about it, he organized his thoughts and gave his advice in a serious and thoughtful way.
"Kong Ming is right, that guy is evil-minded and ruthless, and he is definitely not a good person! To deal with such a person, you should chase him and beat him hard, without leaving him any chance to breathe, and chop him into a pulp directly. This is appropriate! "Tai Shi Ci said immediately.
He and Dian Wei had never known each other before, and they were quite sympathetic to each other. He agreed very much with Wang Yu's decision to let Dian Wei go, but Cao Cao He even had some doubts that his lord was getting carried away by the victory. Otherwise, what happened? Would you come up with such an idea?
Even Wei Yan, who had always been rude to others and opposed Zhuge Liang, did not agree with Wang Yu's proposal. He said with a dark face: "Don't say that Cao Cao may not be able to see the situation clearly. Even if he does, he can honestly understand their hatred." What should we do? Should we let them die in vain? On the other hand, a lot of Cao Cao's brothers and nephews died in this battle, how can he not take it to heart at all? "
Perhaps this is the time when Wang Yu has been questioned the most by his subordinates since Qingzhou formed the army. He didn't feel annoyed. This idea originally came to him when he was facing Dian Wei. Even he found it baffling, let alone others?
Everyone¡¯s rebuttals are also very reasonable.
Wei Yan held the theory of hatred, and his unfulfilled intention was to remind Wang Yu to let Cao Cao go. I'm afraid it will be difficult for Lu Bu to explain. Perhaps the sudden change in the war situation in the Central Plains left a deep impression on him, so Taishi Ci had an unusually high evaluation of Cao Cao and believed that he could not give the other side the slightest chance, otherwise there would be huge hidden dangers.
Zhuge Liang analyzed Cao Cao purely in terms of ambition and talent, distinguishing Cao Cao from the existing princes.
The five princes currently established have their own similarities and differences. But the common feature is that the pattern is limited.
Needless to say about Youzhou and Liaodong, Gongsun Zan was more than strong but not flexible enough, while Gongsun Du was focused on the three-acre land in Liaodong; Ma Chao, Gao and Yuan were all defeated, and the former still fought with Wang Yu is related by marriage, as long as Wang Yu is alive. They shouldn't cause any trouble.
The Chen family has a deeper foundation than the other four families, but the father and son are not ambitious people. As long as they can see tangible benefits in their overseas development, there will be no recurrence.
But Cao Cao is different, he is a real hero. Setbacks will only make him grow, and time will bring him new strength. If we really treat him like Gongsun Zan, we might be able to spare less blood and fight fewer battles, but what will happen in a few years, or more than ten years? Maybe he will unite a group of princes to counterattack the Central Plains and cause chaos in the world?
Wang Yu did not refute, and could not refute. He listened patiently for a while, and when he saw that there was no more representative opinion, he raised his hand. When everyone calmed down, he said slowly: "Everyone's opinions are correct, but you don't seem to understand what I mean. , What I mean by recruiting him to surrender is not to give him the status of a prince, but to take him under his command and serve as a minister of government."
There was silence.
Even Zhuge Liang was stunned. Speechless, everyone else looked at each other.
This proposal is more bizarre than the previous one, but it solves most of the objections raised by everyone.
Qingzhou implemented a policy of absolute separation of military and political affairs. Even in the most tense stage of the war, there was no situation where Tian Feng or Guoyuan had military power. The reverse is also true. It is unique for military generals to interfere in internal affairs. If Cao Cao is really allowed to serve in the internal affairs system, the risk will suddenly be reduced to an acceptable level.
The benefits of defeating Cao Cao go beyond this. As Zhuge Liang said, Cao Cao is the anti-Qingzhou nobles' favorite. If he resists to the end or dies in battle, it is likely to encourage the anti-Qingzhou forces to continue fighting. However, if he surrenders, even if there are still die-hards, the entire rebellion will be destroyed. The noble camp in Qingzhou will also fall apart.
Of course, given the current situation, these nobles cannot afford to make any big waves, and the iron-blooded elimination will only take more time. But if we look to the future, the gains outweigh the losses.
Qingzhou¡¯s expansion has always been rapid, and the upcoming major expansion will be unprecedented in scale. When Yuan Shao was defeated and the counties in southern Hebei were captured, there was a shortage of talents. It was only because Wang Yu adjusted his policy and incorporated some nobles that the problem was solved. The next expansion will require more talents than simply several times the number. The Qingzhou Army will soon be able toWe want to take all the Central Plains!
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In short, if Cao Cao can be recruited and surrendered, the advantages will definitely outweigh the disadvantages.
Tai Shici muttered: "That guy Cao Cao I'm afraid he won't give in easily, right?"
"Whether he surrenders or not is his business. As long as we show our attitude, make a good scene and tell the world that the Lord is tolerant, it is enough." Zhao Yun suddenly interjected: "Of course, we must continue to fight when it is time to fight. We cannot give him the opportunity to use delaying tactics. When he is at the end of his rope, he will not have much choice as to where to go."
"So that's it!" Zhuge Liang's eyes lit up. He was obviously reminded by Zhao Yun and remembered something: "What the Lord wants to eliminate is just the various privileges of the nobles monopolizing the court. It is not that the aristocratic family is not allowed to exist, but due to the past, it is inevitable that the world will misunderstand As far as Ryo himself is concerned, he also misunderstood the Lord back then."
He laughed at himself and continued: "With the help of this surrender negotiation, we can promote the New Deal and pave the way in advance. It is the best of both worlds. The lord has a long-term vision, and it is beyond the reach of others."
"Forget it, don't do this." Wang Yu raised his finger and pointed at Zhuge Liang and said with a smile: "Kong Ming, flattery is not suitable for you. You should do your job as an iron-faced military advisor."
All the generals also laughed, and the atmosphere suddenly became relaxed.
"Now that it's decided, we should make arrangements as soon as possible. Kong Ming, you will go back to Gaotang to repair the book, and Zheng Ping will come to the tent as soon as possible to listen to it."
"I'll do it now." Zhuge Liang responded and left.
Wang Yu turned to Fang Yue and ordered: "Wuji, please work harder and lead people to the east to greet them. Let's see when Wen He and Tan Zhi can arrive and whether they need reinforcements."
"Don't worry, my lord!" Fang Yue stood up and answered. Although she answered loudly, her eyes looked a little hesitant.
Wang Yu waved his hand and scolded: "What? If you have something to say, just say it, what does it mean to be such a mother-in-law?"
"The general is just thinking about it. Gaotang's side" Fang Yue seemed hesitant.
The last suspense of this war lies on the Eastern Front. The remaining troops on the eastern front have limited strength, but they face very strong opponents. If something goes wrong, whether Gaotang falls, or Xia Houyuan looks for an opportunity to capture Taishan Road and attack Qingzhou. It will have a considerable impact on the world situation.
The cavalry was unable to reinforce in time. From Taiyuan to Hanoi, it was almost non-stop. The final battle was extremely fierce, and the soldiers' physical strength had reached its limit. If you want to make a long-distance attack to rescue Gaotang, then you really have to comply with the saying: Those who travel hundreds of miles to make a profit. I must defeat the general.
From the perspective of distance, it is safest to let Jia Xu and Zhou Cang go hand in hand by water and rush back for reinforcements. But Wang Yu's order was to ask Jia Xu to come and join him and then besiege Luoyang.
"Wen Yuan and Zijing are there in Gaotang. They are not afraid of not being able to deal with Sun Ce and Xia Houyuan. Even if they really can't win, they won't be completely defeated. With the stability of Zijing and Shuzhi, if there is really any trouble, please send us a letter for help early. almost there."
Wang Yu is not worried, but Gaotang is so far away. What's the use of worrying? It was really a huge defeat, so dividing the troops and returning reinforcements became a fueling tactic. Instead of wasting time and rushing, it would be better to concentrate all our efforts to capture Luoyang first.
Luoyang today has not experienced that tragic catastrophe in history. If Cao Cao sets up a defense line in Luoyang, it will be troublesome to block Nanyang and Jingzhou. It is better to take advantage of your illness and kill you, and grab this bargaining chip first.
On his way to practice martial arts, Jia Xu was blocked by Li Dian's five thousand elites. Wang Yu planned to eat this living force and completely isolate Luoyang.
After giving instructions to Fang Yue, Wang Yu called Li Shiyi and asked him to pass the order to the Forbidden Army. First, they should surround Li Dian, and then the three armies would advance together to capture Luoyang.
After the war, there were still a lot of aftermath matters. Zhao Yun and Tai Shici also received military orders to go to work, but Wei Yan lingered and refused to leave. When no one was around, he came over to remind him: "My lord wants to surrender." Cao Cao, Marquis Wen¡¯s side"
"Well, I will go and tell my father-in-law. Wen Chang is interested." Wang Yu nodded and stood up to leave, but saw that Wei Yan was still hesitant to speak. He became a little impatient and scolded: "I said the article is long, what do you want to do in such a sneaky way? Can't you just finish it in one go?"
Wei Yan touched the back of his head and said humbly: "I just have an idea Lord, don't you think our Hidden Mist Army still has some shortcomings?"
"Huh?" Wang Yu stopped, turned to look at Wei Yan, and smiled thoughtfully.??¡°You keep talking.¡±
"Everything else is fine, the lurking is covert enough, the raids are sharp enough, and the spying is very effective" Wei Yan observed the change in Wang Yu's expression and said slowly: "It's just that, well, my ability to fight tough battles is a bit lacking. .¡±
Wang Yu did not feel dissatisfied and asked: "Chang Wen, it is your responsibility to take charge of the Hidden Mist Army. What suggestions do you have?"
Wei Yan scratched his scalp, a little worried: "Hey, my lord, why don't you understand? That's right Well, Xunyi is very good at training troops, and the tactics of trapping in the camp are also very suitable for our Yinwu Army. Tiao, so, so"
His complexion was already dark, but his anger turned purple and red, which made Wang Yu feel funny.
As expected of Wei Yan, he really can¡¯t afford to be early if there is no profit. The Allies have just suffered heavy losses, so now they are thinking about the assets of their allies, and combine the Trap camp and the Hidden Mist Army into one? Don't tell me, it's a great idea, I like it!
"Well, I got it." He thought in his heart, but Wang Yu's face remained calm, he nodded, hummed, and then walked away, leaving Wei Yan scratching his head and scratching his head, feeling very depressed.
Although it is a bit unjust, the idea itself is a good one. With Gao Shun and Zhen in the camp, the Hidden Mist Army will be no worse than the Gale Wind Army. It will definitely be first-rate if it takes the credit in the next war. .
"Why can't the Lord give accurate information on such a crucial issue?" This is really frustrating.