Becoming stronger from cutting Hu and Cao Cao

To say the least, this Gongsun Zan is really stupid.This is sending troops to fight against Yuan Shao. For such a big matter, he can give Chen Qun an answer within three days.

At this time, Gongsun Zan had actually made a decision.However, he had to notify Liu Yu no matter what.

After Chen Qun was invited to rest, Gongsun Zan's brother, Gongsun Fan, said, "Brother, I'm afraid Liu Zhoumu will not agree to this matter."

Liu Yu is old and very conservative.He had been blocking Gongsun Zan from sending troops before, and even when Gongsun Zan helped Liu Bei before, he could only lend troops to Liu Bei on a small scale.It was because Liu Yu was standing in front of him.

Although it is true that the military power in Youzhou is in the hands of Gongsun Zan, the dispatch of troops is not just a matter of having soldiers in hand.To send troops to fight, there must be food and grass, armaments, and military pay.

Gongsun Zan wanted to fight, but the food and logistics were all in Liu Yu's hands.Therefore, if Liu Yu disagreed, Gongsun Zan could do a small-scale mobilization of troops, but a large-scale mobilization was really not possible.

"Humph."

"If he, Liu Yu, disagrees, we'll break up." Gongsun Zan said coldly.

You know, the current Gongsun Zan is not what it used to be.In the past, Liu Yu was the shepherd of the state, and Gongsun Zan was still Liu Yu's subordinate.However, Gongsun Zan is the King of Yan now, and Youzhou is his fiefdom.On the imperial decree covered with gold and jade seals, it was clearly written in black and white.Now, Gongsun Zan has the final say in Youzhou, even if he wants to take off Liu Yu's official robe, it is very simple.

The main reason is that Liu Yu has carried out benevolent government in Youzhou these years, managed Youzhou's internal affairs in an orderly manner, and is quite famous among the common people.If it weren't for the fear that letting Liu Yu go would affect the people's livelihood in Youzhou, Gongsun Zan would have let Liu Yu go a long time ago.

Youzhou, State Shepherd's Mansion.

"His Royal Highness, I don't know what's the matter?" Liu Yu asked cautiously, looking at Gongsun Zan who led the troops straight in.

Ever since Gongsun Zan became the king of Yan, Liu Yu is now walking on thin ice.In Liu Yu's heart, he scolded the little emperor Liu Xie a lot.From Liu Yu's point of view, Liu Xie is a typical bully who doesn't care about Tian Xin, who is able to use such stupid tricks as Feng Wang.

But then again, the imperial decree was written in black and white, making Gongsun Zan the King of Yan, and it was covered with the gold inlaid jade seal.Since Gongsun Zan accepted the imperial decree, Liu Yu could not help but deny it. If Liu Yu did not recognize Gongsun Zan as the King of Yan, he would be resisting the decree.

Therefore, even though Liu Yu was in conflict, he still had to call Gongsun Zan His Royal Highness King Yan.

"I'm going to send troops to attack Yuan Shao. I'll give you half a month to prepare my weapons and food." Gongsun Zan said to Liu Yu.

"what?"

"Send troops to attack Yuan Shao?"

"His Royal Highness, we have agreed that we will not use weapons in Youzhou?" Liu Yu said looking at Gongsun Zan.

When Gongsun Zan called the King of Yan, he agreed to Liu Yu and only guarded the frontier for the great Han and defended against the Huns.Unless it is absolutely necessary, never use weapons.

"Lord Liu, I'm not going to hide it from you. Wei Wang Cao Cao promised me five thousand white horses, and invited me to send troops to support him. I plan to attack Yuan Shao from the rear, and I will definitely catch Yuan Shao by surprise."

"Master Liu, don't you always say that our Youzhou is poor and the population is scarce, so we can't fight a big war? We are poor, but Yuan Shao's territory is rich. If I conquer some of Yuan Shao's territory, then we will be able to fight a big war It's a battle." Gongsun Zan said seriously.

"Is it absolutely impossible for the King of Yan?"

"Yuan Shao is the descendant of the fourth generation and the third prince. Wouldn't it be a shame for us to beat him?" Liu Yu objected.

"Four generations and three princes, to beat him is to risk the disgrace of the world."

"When Yuan Shao accepted the title of king, he had already risked the displeasure of the world. What's the matter, Mr. Liu thought that his Yuan family was a loyal minister of the great man, but if his Yuan family was a loyal minister of the great man, now there are two more princes? "Gongsun Zan mocked mercilessly.

Chapter 253 Youzhou Shepherd Liu Yu

Gongsun Zan's taunt made Liu Yu unable to say a word.There is indeed nothing wrong with what Gongsun Zan said. It is true that Yuan Shao is the fourth generation and three fathers, and the prestige of the Yuan family is not false.

But is the Yuan family loyal to the Han Dynasty?This is obviously not the case, the only ones Yuan Shi is loyal to are Yuan Shi himself.If the Yuan family, the fourth generation and the third prince, were really loyal to the Han family, then when the imperial decree of the king was sent to Yuan Shao and Yuan Shu.These two brothers should throw these two imperial edicts into the brazier and burn them, instead of the two extra princes coming out of the Yuan family now.

Liu Yu was speechless by Gongsun Zan, and Gongsun Zan continued to press: "Master Liu, do you know what is the reason why this king can deter the frontiers and prevent the foreigners from stepping out of the grassland?"

Gongsun Zan asked Liu Yu, and when Liu Yu listened to Gongsun Zan's question, he pondered for a moment and then replied, "His Royal Highness Yan's white horse righteousness is famous all over the world, but relying on the white horse righteousness to deter other races?"

Gongsun Zan nodded, and said, "That's right, even if this king's White Horse Yi Cong is among the world's cavalry, he can be dispatched as the number one. Only with the White Horse Yi Cong can he deter the alien race in Youzhou."

"White horse righteousness, the most important thing is to be with the white horse. To be honest, Mr. Liu, the white horses in my army are already old. For some reason, these years, the white horses and white horses in my army often give birth to black horses and red horses. , he just doesn’t give birth to white horses?”

"Nowadays there is a shortage of white horses in the army. King Wei promised me [-] white horses, so I have to fight Yuan Shao. If Master Liu doesn't want me to send troops, it's fine, but I have a way not to send troops."

"A way not to send troops?" Liu Yu thought to himself, it would be great if there was a way not to send troops. As long as Gongsun Zan can stop the idea of ​​sending troops, then mysterious matters can be discussed.

"King Yan, what is the way to not send troops? Let me tell you, for the sake of the people of Youzhou, if we can not send troops, it is better not to send troops." Liu Yu said to Gongsun Zan.

"A way not to send troops?"

"It's easy to say that I don't want the king to send troops. Lord Liu will help me find five thousand white horses. As long as Lord Liu can find them, the king is willing to pay ten times the price to buy them, no matter what the price is." Gongsun Zan said to Liu Yu.

Liu Yu: "???"

As soon as Gongsun Zan said this, Liu Yu was a little confused.Looking for a white horse?Returning the five thousand horses, Gongsun Zan deliberately made things difficult for him.Not to mention five thousand white horses, even five hundred white horses, Liu Yu couldn't find them.

There is no white horse, but there is a white tiger in Liu Yu's family. That's right, it is the concubine Liu Yu just took in. It is white and white, with a temper like a tiger, and can eat people.

"White horse? Five thousand horses? His Royal Highness, I can't find it." Liu Yu shook his head and said.

Gongsun Zan thought, since you can't find it, then don't bb.

"Since Mr. Liu can't find these five thousand white horses, it seems that this king must cooperate with King Wei to send troops." Gongsun Zan said to Liu Yu.

Seeing Gongsun Zan's appearance, Liu Yu knew that Gongsun Zan might have made up his mind.Just now the so-called asking myself to find [-] white horses and not send troops is just a bet on my mouth because I know I can't find them.

Today, Gongsun Zan is the King of Yan conferred by the emperor, and this Youzhou is Gongsun Zan's fiefdom.He Liu Yu also became Gongsun Zan's subordinate official, as the saying goes, people have to bow their heads under the eaves.He, Liu Yu, is under the eaves now, and those who should bow their heads must bow their heads.

If there were legitimate reasons, he could have stopped Gongsun Zan from sending troops, but now he couldn't say why, and it was obviously impossible to stop Gongsun Zan from sending troops.

Liu Yu wanted to understand this point, and knew that it was impossible to stop Gongsun Zan from sending troops, so he could only try his best to move things in a direction that was beneficial to Youzhou.

Liu Yu has been an official in Youzhou for many years, and Youzhou can be said to be Liu Yu's second hometown.He played benevolent government in Youzhou, so the people in Youzhou loved Liu Yu very much.

But then again.Liu Yu really did his best for the development of Youzhou, and he was not the kind of corrupt official who hugged the ground three feet deep when he went to a place.Liu Yu is definitely a good official who loves the people like a son.

"King Yan, you can send troops to the Yuan family, but His Royal Highness, you have to promise me one thing." Liu Yu said solemnly to Gongsun Zan.

Liu Yu thought to himself, this Yuan Shao, who has four generations and three princes, is not a good guy either.As long as Yuan Shao was grateful for the kindness of the Han family and wanted to save the face of the fourth generation and the third prince, he could not accept the imperial edict of being king.Now that Yuan Shao accepted the imperial decree to become king, it means that he has no loyalty to the Han Dynasty.It was understandable for Gongsun Zan to beat him at this time.

When Gongsun Zan heard this, Liu Yu actually agreed with him to send troops.And he didn't waste much time talking, this monster really came out from the west, Liu Yu, this old boy, could it be that his sex has changed.

"Master Liu, please tell me, this king has been saying it all the time. Although Youzhou is my fiefdom, but this political affairs is still managed by Lord Liu, I am very relieved." Gongsun Zan said with a smile.

Gongsun Zan is very self-aware, he knows how much money he has.If it's about leading troops to fight and training the army, then he, Gongsun Zan, is the one.However, when it comes to managing people's livelihood, he is not the material.

In the history of the previous life, after Gongsun Zan and Liu Yu had a conflict, a few years after Gongsun Zan killed Liu Yu.The people's livelihood in Youzhou was messed up by Gongsun Zan. Within a few years, Gongsun Zan lost to Yuan Shao in the Battle of Jieqiao.In the end Gongsun Zan died in his loft in the sky.

As the saying goes, there is specialization in art, and Gongsun Zan is not suitable for governing people's livelihood, so it can be seen that the main reason for Gongsun Zan's defeat in the previous life.It was because he had a conflict with Liu Yu and cut off his right arm and right arm.

They only focus on developing the military and don't pay attention to the development of people's livelihood. How can they walk fast and go far with this one leg.

After Liu Yu pondered for a moment, he said to Gongsun Zan, "Your Highness King Yan, we can send troops, but we cannot send troops first. If my guess is correct, the lobbyists of King Wei must be anxious to let us send troops."

Prohibit transcoding, prohibit reading mode, the following content is hidden, please exit reading mode!

"Master Liu, the matter is like this. Chen Qun, the subordinate of the King of Wei, said that he would give two thousand white horses first, and then give three thousand horses when the king sends troops. A thousand white horses are safe to hold in your hands." Gongsun Zan said to Liu Yu.

Hearing this, Liu Yu immediately became anxious, and he said to Gongsun Zan, "No, King Yan. If you send troops like this, you have fallen into Cao Cao's trick."

"Trick, what kind of trick?" Gongsun Zan asked in confusion.

Chapter 253 Finalizing the dispatch of troops

Gongsun Zan is a battle-tested general, he understands military tactics, but he really doesn't understand the human heart as deeply as Liu Yu.People in the army don't have so many fancy heads, so Gongsun Zan thinks things are not that complicated.

Gongsun Zan's scheming is not deep, which can be clearly seen.Since Gongsun Zan was tricked by Liu Bei to help Liu Bei again and again, he was tricked by Liu Bei not to mention many soldiers, but also Zhao Yun, the only one under Gongsun Zan who could take a shot.From these things, it can be seen that this Gongsun Zan is not very smart.

"King Yan, Cao is trying to hide this man's tricks. These five thousand white horses are a bait he gave you. He gave you two thousand horses first to attract you to send troops. If you send troops, you will fall into Cao's hands." It's a trick to hide."

"King Yan, let's take a look at the current situation in Wei. It's clear that this Cao Man is only fighting Ma Teng. Although Yuan Shu and Yuan Shao have made moves, they haven't fought."

"At this time, if you send troops to fight Yuan Shao first. Yuan Shao is a man who wants to save face. At that time, Yuan Shao will definitely send troops to fight us in Youzhou first, and then fight Cao Cao. In this way, you will take the thunder for Cao Cao." Liu Yu shared the power of this with Gongsun Zan.

Gongsun Zan just said that Liu Bei's scheming is not as deep as Cao Cao's.But he is not a fool. After Liu Yu's analysis, he also understood that what Liu Yu said was very reasonable.

If he really sent troops regardless, he would really have taken the thunder for Cao Cao.Moreover, it was Yuan Shao, the biggest man, who replaced Cao Cao.

Gongsun Zan thought to himself, everyone in the world said that Cao was hiding and cunning, and it was true.

Although he understood this point, the attraction of these five thousand white horses to Gongsun Zan was not small. If he did not send troops, the five thousand white horses would be ruined.

Thinking of this, Gongsun Zan was somewhat unsure about paying attention, and asked Liu Yu, "What should I do, Lord Liu, please pay attention."

As the saying goes, ginger is still old and spicy, and foxes are still old and slippery.Liu Yu is an old boy, he is a complete old fox.

"We can send troops, but we must not send troops first."

"His Royal Highness, let's do this. Let's accept the two thousand horses Cao Cao sent, and then tell Chen Qun that when Yuan Shao and King Wei fight, we will attack Yuan Shao from the rear and follow the example of the siege of Wei and rescue of Zhao in the Spring and Autumn and Warring States Periods." .”

"If the king of Wei agrees, we will control them to take three thousand horses when we send troops. If the king of Wei disagrees, we will not return the two thousand horses. At this time, Cao Cao is full of enemies. If we don't return the thousand horses, I don't think Cao Cao will dare to say anything." Liu Yu said to Gongsun Zan.

When Gongsun Zan heard Liu Yu's attention, he thought to himself, this attention is good.If it is done, there is no need to take risks, and the five thousand horses will be in hand.Even if it doesn't work out, it means they have prostituted two thousand horses for nothing.

"Okay, pay attention to this, let's do it like this," Gongsun Zan said.

"King Yan, remember this must be the case. We can take advantage of the chaos to occupy Yuan Shao's territory by sending troops later, and we can also take the opportunity to attract refugees to our Youzhou."

"The advantage of sending troops later is ours. If we send troops first, we will be the ones who will contribute at that time, and Cao Cao will be the one who will benefit from this." Liu Yu Zaisan urged.

Liu Yu felt that if Gongsun Zan could listen to what he said and act.Then this battle is not impossible. Youzhou is too poor, and the people are few. In some places, there is not even a single family.

These years, in order to supplement the population of Youzhou.Liu Yu even attracted foreigners from the prairie to settle in Youzhou, but even so, it did not increase the population of Youzhou.Liu Yu knew very well that if you want Youzhou to develop, you must first have more entrances to Youzhou.

If this battle can bring hundreds of thousands or millions of people to Youzhou, it will be worth fighting.

"Lord Liu, don't worry, I know, I know." Gongsun Zan said with a smile.

Today, it can be said that Liu Yu and Gongsun Zan had the happiest day together, and it was also the first time that Gongsun Zan felt that Liu Yu was really a good helper when he didn't make things difficult for him.

"Second brother, don't tell me, this Liu Yu is really capable." After leaving the state pastoral mansion, Gongsun Zan said to his second brother, Gongsun Fan.

"Brother, thanks to you taking the title of King Yan, you can overwhelm this Liu Yu. Otherwise, with this old boy's means, we might have to be suppressed by him." Gongsun Fan said.

A few years ago, although Gongsun Zan held military power.But all the supplies of food, grass and armaments depended on Liu Yu. In those years, Gongsun Zan could be said to have been very aggrieved, and any military action had to be approved by Liu Yu.But Gongsun Zan couldn't do anything that Liu Yu disagreed with.

"Ha ha!"

"As the saying goes, 30 years in Hedong and 30 years in Hexi. Now we are the King of Yan, and no matter how powerful he is, Liu Yu has to serve us." Gongsun Zan laughed loudly.

With Liu Yu's attention, Gongsun Zan had a solid foundation in his mind.After returning to his hometown of Beiping, Gongsun Zan immediately set up a banquet in Yan Wang's mansion to entertain Chen Qun.

At the banquet, after three rounds of wine and five flavors of food.Gongsun Zan raised his wine glass and said to Chen Qun, "Mr. Chen, I have accepted these two thousand horses, and I have also agreed to send troops."

After hearing this, Chen Qun was overjoyed.Since Gongsun Zan agreed to send troops, his mission was considered complete. —еńxúе1二cо

Chen Qun suppressed the joy on his face, and asked Gongsun Zan, "Then I don't know when King Yan will send troops."

"When will the troops be dispatched?" Gongsun Zan took a sip of his drink, and then said slowly, "When Yuan Shao dispatches troops to attack the King of Wei, it will be the time when this King will attack the city of Ye."

Anti-collection, automatic loading fails, click to load manually, reading mode is not supported!

Prohibit transcoding, prohibit reading mode, the following content is hidden, please exit reading mode!

Chen Qun is a smart person, as soon as Gongsun Zan said this, Chen Qun immediately understood.From the looks of it, Gongsun Zan had received advice from an expert.Now, it is obviously impossible for him to send troops first to attract Yuan Shao's firepower.

Of course, when Chen Qun came, Guo Jia had already explained everything.The firepower that can let Gongsun Zan send troops first and attract Yuan Shao is the best.If Gongsun Zan was unwilling to send troops first, then as long as Gongsun Zan was willing to stab Yuan Shao in the back at a critical moment, that would be acceptable.

At this time, Cao Cao was in a state of being attacked from both sides, and he was naturally at a disadvantage when negotiating, because others could delay it, but Cao Cao could not.Therefore, Chen Qun did not bargain, since Gongsun Zan was willing to send troops, so it was settled.

Chapter 254 The Persimmon Picks Softly

What is the purpose of Chen Qun coming to Gongsun Zan? Chen Qun's purpose is to persuade Gongsun Zan to form an alliance with Cao Cao.But now that Cao Cao was at a natural disadvantage, Chen Qun obviously couldn't forcefully ask Gongsun Zan to send troops first.

Apart from the fact that Gongsun Zan muttered to Gongsun Zan a few times behind him, there was an expert pointing out that this kid was not that easy to deal with, Chen Qun obviously had nothing to do.

However, it doesn't matter whether you send troops first or send troops later.Gongsun Zan finally agreed to send troops, no, the alliance was finally concluded.This is undoubtedly a good thing for Cao Cao, because now he finally has an ally and is no longer fighting alone.

Of course, for Cao Cao, the best ally is actually Li Chen.If Li Chen sent troops head-on, then Yuan Shao's so-called coalition forces would be absolutely vulnerable with the joint efforts of Li Chen and Cao Cao.

However, Li Chen's current goal is Jiangdong, and he has no intention of plotting against the Central Plains. Cao Cao can't force it, so he can only retreat and form an alliance with Gongsun Zan.

After a banquet, Chen Qun left Beiping Mansion overnight, and went back to report the news to Wei Wang Cao Cao.

Xudu, Wei Wangfu.

When Cao Cao heard the news, he couldn't help feeling a little sorry.Since Gongsun Zan didn't want to send troops first, they could only fight in the front.I hope Gongsun Zan will give some strength when he sneaks up on Yuan Shao.

Knowing that Gongsun Zan would not send troops first, all the pressure came to Cao Cao's side.Cao Cao knew in his heart that if he was not careful, they might lose before Gongsun Zan sent troops.

Cao Cao stood in front of the military map, unable to speak for a long time.

At this time, the two brothers Yuan Shao and Yuan Shu had already moved.Yuan Shu's army of [-] went straight to Yingchuan, and Yuan Shao was just about to move these days.