Chapter 184: Cheng Yu's Scheme
After having the intention of continuing to cooperate, the next conversation will be much smoother, and Ji Ling will follow Yang Hong to leave.
Yanzhou has jurisdiction over Shanyang County, Renchengguo, Dongpingguo, Dongjun, Jiyin County, Chenliu County, Jibei County, Chenliu County, Jiyin County and Dongjun, accounting for more than half of Yanzhou.
This time, the two sides cooperated to attack Yanzhou, so that the alliance broke down, if the war dragged on for too long, it would not be beneficial to both sides, and it was the best policy to stabilize the rule as soon as possible and recuperate.
Yang Hong is the chief strategist under Yuan Shu's account, so he can naturally see all this clearly, and if the suspicion between Yuan Shu and Lu Bu cannot be eliminated, the two sides will inevitably break out into war in the future.
After Cao Cao and Liu Dai disappeared in Yanzhou, Lü Bu's land and Yuan Shu's land had too many borders, and it was expected that the two sides would definitely hoard troops and horses in the important cities bordering each other.
After Yang Hong left, Guo Jia said, "Wenhou, now it seems that Yuan Shu will not invade Yanzhou and Xuzhou in a short period of time. ”
"Being able to achieve such a victory in Yanzhou this time has a great relationship with the efforts of all of you and the officers and men in the army. Lu Bu said with a smile.
After there was no threat from Yuan Shu for the time being, Lu Bu was a lot relieved, as long as Yanzhou and Xuzhou made great development, when he faced off with Yuan Shu in the future, he would have greater capital.
After Yang Hong and Ji Ling returned to the army, they persuaded Yuan Shu, and finally Yuan Shu agreed to Lü Bu's request, and the two sides continued to maintain the alliance relationship and attacked Cao Cao in Dongjun.
Han Yin scolded Yuan Shu for the blood, and Yuan Shu still trusted Ji Ling, the number one fierce general under his command.
Cao Cao, who had been paying attention to the situation in Changyi, learned that there was no war outside Changyi, and the secret way was not good, at this time he was in Dongjun, and he was already embarrassed, would Lu Bu and Yuan Shu let him go.
If a war broke out between Yuan Shu and Lü Bu, Cao Cao would still have a chance to recapture the city of Yanzhou, and it would be basically impossible for the two sides to unite and fight with Cao's current strength.
Since the defeat of Yanzhou, the soldiers in the army were panicked, and Cao Cao relied on extraordinary means to stabilize the morale of the army, which avoided more situations.
In charge of Yanzhou, Cao Cao's troops surged, but the strength of the soldiers in the army was also uneven, the most elite tiger and leopard cavalry, in the process of clash with the Xuzhou army cavalry battalion, lost more than half, on the way to Dongjun, many soldiers fled, at this time Cao Cao only had more than 5,000 troops.
Cao Cao's process of taking charge of Yanzhou can be described as a big ups and downs.
"Lord, Yuan Shu sent the general Ji Ling to lead 20,000 troops to Dongjun, and Lu Bu sent 3,000 soldiers to follow Yuan Shu's army, and the map must be the land of Dongjun." Cheng Yu's words were full of worry.
Cao Cao pondered for a long time and said, "In Zhongde's opinion, what should I do?" ”
Cheng Yu said, "At present, the people of Dongjun are panicked, and the people's hearts are unstable, and after the arrival of Yuan Shu's army, there will definitely be people who secretly take refuge in Yuan Shu, and Lu Bu sent a large army to help Yuan Shu, which shows that the two sides are reconciled, so Dongjun is in danger." ”
At this time, Cao Cao was not the former Dongjun Taishou, but temporarily took the position of Yanzhou pastor, the key is that Cao Cao failed on the battlefield in Yanzhou, and the defeat of the war will bring more officials to betray secretly.
"In the opinion of his subordinates, it is better for the lord to directly cede the land of Dongjun to Lu Bu secretly and lead him to Jingzhou."
Cao Cao's eyes narrowed slightly, Cheng Yu's words touched him, and if he gave Dongjun to Lu Bu, it meant that his rise in Yanzhou had become a thing of the past, and there would be no place for him in Yanzhou in the future.
Will Lu Bu sit back and watch the land of Dongjun fall into the hands of Yuan Shu, the princes are all ambitious, and if you don't want the benefits in hand, it is the strangest thing, and Dongjun is connected to Jibei, Dongping, Jiyin, and Chenliu, and occupying Dongjun can not only ensure the stability of Dongping and Jibei, but also threaten Chenliu and Jiyin occupied by Yuan Shu, which is a temptation that is difficult to refuse.
Once Lü Bu occupies the land of Dongjun, new contradictions will definitely break out between Lü Bu and Yuan Shu, and Cao Cao will have a chance to calmly get out of Yanzhou.
"Jingzhou is rich, there are not many wars, after the lord arrives in Jingzhou, there is no chance, Jingzhou Mu Liu Biao and Yuan Shu have many discords, Liu Biao will not refuse the lord's dependence." Cheng Yu analyzed.
The two monarchs and ministers talked at night.
Cheng Yu and Cao Cao are both resourceful people, and through conversation, Cao Cao saw new hope, even if he left Yanzhou, he could also have a chance to make a comeback.
"As far as Zhongde said, give up Dongjun and prepare for this matter as soon as possible." Cao Cao said.
If it was possible, Cao Cao was reluctant to leave, but the officers and men in the army had no will to fight, and continued to persevere, in exchange for more losses.
With Lu Bu's help, Yuan Shu felt a lot more relieved, and the two sides continued to maintain an alliance relationship, so when attacking Dongjun, there was no need to worry about Lu Bu making small moves in secret.
The location of Dongjun is important, after controlling Dongjun, Chenliu and Jiyin, Yuan Shu can threaten the stability of Yanzhou at any time, after recuperation, with the heritage of Yangzhou and Yuzhou, Yuan Shu can suppress Lu Bu breathlessly, a military general, luckily got the land of Xuzhou, and wants to fight with the dignified children of the Yuan family, it is simply a fool's dream.
Just as Ji Ling was leading the army to Dongjun, Lu Bu got a mysterious letter from Dongjun.
"Cao Cao wants to give up the land of Dongjun?" Lu Bu was surprised that the reason why Cao Cao lost control of Yanzhou had a lot to do with the dispatch of the Xuzhou army, if the Xuzhou army did not participate in the war in Yanzhou, with Cao Cao's means, it was basically impossible for Yuan Shu to break through Yanzhou.
From the battle of Dingtao, the tenacity of Cao's army can be seen, but he was attacked on both sides, and Cao Cao had no better way to deal with it, so he could only choose to face one side.
The room fell silent, and such news was also a big shock to the strategists under Lu Bu's tent.
Guo Jia took the lead in breaking the tranquility, got up and said, "Cao Cao's strategy is to get out." ”
Chen Gong nodded slightly, and agreed with Guo Jia's statement, although Guo Jia is young, he has a strong ability to plan and control the overall situation, even Chen Gong also recognizes Guo Jia.
"Tell me more." Lu Bu showed interest, he knew the meaning of getting Dongjun, but it was not easy to break through Dongjun, so Lu Bu retreated and gave Dongjun to Yuan Shu, consuming Yuan Shu's strength.