Xun Yu stood up and cupped his hands and said: "My lord, your general strategic direction has already been decided, first north and then south.
The imperial court just ended the Mobei War last year.
Although this war did not use too much money and materials, it actually made a lot of money.
A big sum, but they lost more than 20,000 elite cavalry.
If the more than 20,000 elite cavalry were placed with the Kanto princes, they would be a force that cannot be ignored.
The losses of elite soldiers and horses were too serious.
The subordinates believed that within one or two years, if there is no need or no reason to send troops, it would be inappropriate for the imperial court to proactively send out troops on a large scale.
Instead, it should focus on diligently repairing internal affairs, even if it has to send troops. , it is still necessary to focus on the north.
As for the south, try to use other means.
It is not advisable to put too much energy on the south and ignore the north."
Fighting these days consumes too much property and food.
Without enough food, grass and property, we can't even set off.
Only with enough property and food can we have the confidence to fight.
Liu Cheng also knew this very well, and he said: "Wen Ruo's words are reasonable.
I am considering this matter, but Yuan Shu should give him some warning before doing so.
Jia Xu, in my name, gave the order to Zhang Jia, Let him send troops to capture Yang'an and give Yuan Shu a show of strength.
Send someone to send a message to Yuan Shu.
If he doesn't withdraw the troops deployed by the river, the imperial court will seize all his territory."
"Follow your orders" In the next few days, Zhang Hong visited officials and friends in Chang'an City.
However, the people he visited were old acquaintances.
They were all scholars.
There were not many officials he knew well.
After Liu Cheng heard the report, Just laugh it off.
A few days later, Liu Cheng convened his counselors here to discuss Jiangdong affairs and said: "I have decided to accept Sun Ce's plea in the name of the imperial court, warn him, and let him stay in Yuzhang and accept Liu Yao's offer.
Supervisor, if you dare to use troops casually again, you will not be spared lightly.
Liu Biao did not withdraw his order to attack Sun Ce.
He would attack if he could, and withdraw if he could not.
But this Zhang Xian made me very unhappy.
The court's order was not as good as Sun Ce's several boxes of treasures.
What else could such a person have?
Loyalty can be said, what do you think should be done at this time?"
Li Ru stood up and offered advice: "Gentlemen, no force can be monolithic.
There must be people under Zhang Xian who want to replace him, and there must be people who are dissatisfied with him.
The imperial court only needs to find these people and support an obedient one.
With this person's support and Liu Biao putting pressure on Zhang Xian from the outside, it will not be difficult to defeat Zhang Xian."
Liu Cheng agreed: "Okay, let Wen You take charge of this matter."
Li Ru agreed: "I will obey my order."
Liu Cheng mentioned another matter and said: "There is also Sun Ce's envoy Zhang Hong.
Should he be sent back or should he be kept in Chang'an?
If he stays in Chang'an, he must be given an official position.
If he is sent back, let him follow.
The envoys who announced the decree are leaving together.
What do you think?"
Xun You stood up and cupped his hands and said: "My lord, this Zhang Hong is still talented.
My subordinates suggested that he stay in Chang'an and give him an official position.
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If he is allowed to go back, not only will the court lose a talented person, but Sun Ce will also send someone away."
In addition, the imperial court sometimes needs to deliver some false news to the princes.
If the princes of Guandong have no spies in Chang'an, how can the imperial court achieve its goal?"
Liu Cheng asked: "What official position do you think should be given to him?"
Xun You thought for a moment and then raised his hand and suggested: "Why don't you give him the official position of serving as a censor?"
At this time, Li Ru stood up and objected loudly: "My lord, my subordinates do not agree to arrange an official position for Zhang Hong, and they are even more opposed to keeping him in Chang'an."
"Oh."
Zhao Junsheng was very surprised.
This was the first time Li Ru had raised such an obvious objection, "Tell me your reasons."
Li Rudao: "My lord, since a person like Zhang Hong has chosen a lord, he will never change his mind easily.
Even if he is left in front of him in Chang'an, his heart will probably fly back to Sun Ce long ago.
If he can stay, His people can't keep his heart.
Besides, he can't be killed.
The court can't smear his face.
Wouldn't it be a waste of salary to arrange an official position for him?
Moreover, this document is very broad.
If he is left in Chang'an, someone will have to keep an eye on him to prevent him from spying on the secrets of the imperial court and tipping off Sun Ce or waiting for opportunities.
If he has bad intentions by wooing and bribing officials and ministers from the DPRK and China, the damage he will cause will only be much greater than the effect he will produce."
Liu Cheng got up and walked back and forth in the lobby for a few times, and said: "With the current strength of the imperial court, it is not afraid of any princes blatantly rebelling.
In order to understand the trends of the imperial court in time, the princes of Guandong will definitely find ways to send people one after another.
There is no way to stop Chang'an from settling down to inquire about the news.
The imperial court might as well take advantage of the situation and put these people in a position where they can.
Within the scope of monitoring, there will be no problems.
If necessary, some false news can be spread through the informants of these princes.
However, if we leave Zhang Hong in Chang'an, it will be too deliberate, which is not good.
Record all the people Zhang Hong has been in contact with in the past few days, and keep an eye on them.
As for Zhang Hong, let him go back to Jiangdong."
"yes" Half a month later, Huainan, Shouchun, Houjiang Mansion.
An official looked at Yuan Shu angrily and said: "General Hou, now Yang'an has been captured by General Zhang Jia, and has not yet attacked other surrounding counties.
The Protector of the Country asked his subordinate to bring a message to General Yuan, Liu Yao is a Han Shi Zongqin is the governor of Yangzhou appointed by the imperial court.
If you want to send troops to attack, you will send troops.
You simply don’t care about the imperial court.
If you continue to randomly appoint officials to serve in other counties, especially Yangzhou, the imperial court will declare you a traitor and order all the princes in the world to attack you.
Also, they will station you by the river.
Bring back all the troops and horses, otherwise General Zhang Jaw will capture more than one Yang'an city."
Yuan Shu was so angry at this warning that he cursed: "Liu Cheng is so brave, he humiliated me, Yuan Jiujiu, how can I be willing to let him go and drag this pretentious, fake and powerful thing down and chop it down?"
Several soldiers rushed towards the court envoy like wolves and tigers.
Counselor Yuan Yin hurriedly stopped him: "Wait a minute."
The soldiers stopped and looked at Yuan Yin, then at Yuan Shu, but made no other moves.
Yuan Yin hurriedly raised his hand to Yuan Shu and said: "My lord, you cannot kill the envoy.
If you kill him, there will be no room for easing the relationship between my lord and the imperial court."
Yuan Shu said angrily: "Then Liu Cheng bullies me like this, why should I ease my relationship with him?"
"My lord, it's not Liu Cheng that you have to worry about, but the imperial court.
Although the princes in the world all do their own thing in their own territory, they still regard themselves as Han ministers.
If they openly disobey the imperial court, the imperial court can order others.
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When the princes come to attack, the Lord will become the target of public criticism.
After all, there are always some people who wish for the misfortune of the lord, so why should the lord be angry with Liu Cheng, a child with a yellow mouth?
Wan, then you don’t have to listen to the court’s orders.”
Yuan Shu was only a rear general, with neither the official position of governor, nor the official position of prefect, nor the official position of state pastor.
The territories he occupied in Runan, Huainan and Jianghuai were not large, but there were large populations in these territories.
Rich in products, in Without the consent of the imperial court, he took the title of Yangzhou Shepherd by himself and had the name of governing the place.
However, this name was not actually recognized by the people.
Unfortunately, he had soldiers and guns in his hands, and the officials and the people had no choice but to do so.
Let it drive you.
Yuan Shu's territory is not large, but the population is large, so he can raise more than 100,000 troops through forced conscription.
I'm afraid even he himself doesn't know how powerful these troops are.
This also caused a strong conflict in his self-confidence, thinking that he There are many soldiers and horses, so no one needs to be afraid and no one will be taken seriously.
Yuan Shu listened to Yuan Yin's advice and calmed down.
At this time, counselor Yang Hong whispered a few words in his ear.
Yuan Shu nodded repeatedly after hearing this, waved his hand to ask the soldiers to retreat, and said to the court envoy: "Go back and tell Liu Cheng that the general agrees to withdraw the soldiers and horses stationed by the river, and will no longer appoint Yangzhou officials casually, but he must I ordered Zhang Zha to withdraw from Yang'an.
This general is not giving him face.
It is to give the emperor face, do you understand?
Also, Liu Bei from Xuzhou has repeatedly sent troops to harass our border recently, which is intolerable.
I am determined to send troops to attack Liu Bei.
I am not going to fight without telling you.
If the court does not allow it, , I am not passively beaten, there is no such reason in this world."
The envoy sneered in his heart, Liu Bei sent troops to harass Huainan.
Liu Bei had just taken over Xuzhou.
How could he have such thoughts?
This is just an excuse for you, Yuan Shu, to bite off a piece of fat from Xuzhou.
The envoy immediately said: "There is no need to report this matter to the imperial court and the Lord Protector.
I can reply to you now.
When setting off from Chang'an, the Lord Protector had already told me that if he heard that Liu Bei sent troops to attack Yuan Shu and Yuan Shu wanted to fight back, He said that I, on behalf of the imperial court, approved the Lord Protector, and said that Liu Bei was not a good bird either. , he usually pretends to be benevolent, righteous and moral, but in fact he is very evil.
Furthermore, Liu Bei took over the leadership of Xuzhou Mu, which was given to him privately by Tao Qian without the consent of the court.
The imperial court would not recognize Liu Bei's identity as Xuzhou Mu.
How did Yuan Shu want to fight?
Just fight it as it is, my mission has been completed, I have to go back and report to the court, bid farewell."
Yuan Shu looked at the envoy's leaving figure.
His face was full of surprise and uncertainty.
He looked at Yang Hong and asked, "Sir, is it possible that this kid Liu Cheng has extraordinary powers and can actually predict the current events?"
Yang Hong stroked his long beard and said with a smile: "Master, don't scare yourself.
How can Liu Cheng be so powerful?
The counselors around him should be somewhat capable and can predict that we are interested in Xuzhou.
In addition, Liu Cheng may I want to use my lord’s help to deal with Liu Bei and prevent Liu Bei from getting Xuzhou so easily.”
Yuan Shu was shocked and angry: "This kid Liu Cheng actually treats me as a pawn.
He wants to use my hands to get rid of Liu Bei.
I'm not stupid.
Why should I obey his orders and not do it?
I can't do this.
I want to see it."
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Look at the look of disappointment on his face when his plan failed
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