"Lord, a city short of food cannot be defended.
This is common sense among military strategists."
As soon as Ma Chao spoke suddenly, Chen Gong immediately retorted, but after seeing Ma Chao's face, he said worriedly and slowly: "What's more, at this time, Chen Liujun Zhang Miao has secretly communicated with Cao Cao.
Even if the lord intends to transport grain, whether he is traveling from Sili or Yuzhou, he must pass through Chenliu County."
"Of course I know this."
Ma Chao looked back at Chen Gong, then turned his back to everyone and said leisurely: "You guys, who do you think Cao Cao is?"
Lu Bu, Chen Gong and the generals were stunned when they heard this and were all confused.
They really couldn't figure out why Ma Chao suddenly talked about trivial matters such as military strategy at this time.
However, Chen Gong knew that Ma Chao's question must have deep meaning.
Therefore, after Wei Wei thought about it, he said: "I see what Cao Cao does from two aspects.
On the one hand, he is very happy with his achievements, enforces the law harshly, is murderous, and his methods are extremely ruthless.
In the past few years, he Relying on the local wealthy families in Yanzhou, we have grasped the Not long after the power of Yanzhou had passed, he turned around and tried his best to attack the local wealthy forces.
When he massacred Xuzhou in a frenzied manner, he even killed the famous scholar Chen Liu and his whole family, implicating them and executing more than a thousand people together.
The atrocities were appalling.”
At that time, Chen Gong was completely disappointed with Cao Cao because of this incident.
After breaking all ties, he spotted Chen Liu and Zhang Miao's loophole, and persuaded Zhang Miao to join forces with Lu Bu to rebel against Cao Cao.
When he said this, his chest was still heaving, and he obviously still hated Cao Cao deeply.
However, after hearing this, Ma Chao just turned around and smiled contemptuously, without comment.
When Chen Gong saw this, he knew that what he said was more extreme.
After calming down for a while, he continued: "Of course, I also think that Cao Cao has an incomparable side.
He is determined, decisive, talented, and brave.
Good at fighting.
Yanzhou is in a place where there are four battles.
He can keep one side safe, but he also has an impressive record.
The thieves invaded Dongjun, but Cao Cao repulsed them; the Qingzhou Yellow Turbans, who were known as millions, were also defeated and incorporated by him; Yuan Shu went north to station troops in Fengqiu, intending to get involved in Yanzhou, but Cao Cao attacked him one after another, and was beaten to pieces.
He fled south for five hundred miles in despair, until Jiujiang has finally gained a firm foothold.
Cao Mengde's reputation for being good at fighting has spread far and wide."
"Yes, this is interesting."
After hearing this, Ma Chao showed a smile.
He glanced at Chen Gong with approval and consideration, and then said again: "Then you know why I suddenly asked this question at this time?"
"This" Chen Gong said quietly, unable to explain for a moment.
He looked at Ma Chao respectfully with his eyes, but he didn't think so in his heart: We are not roundworms in other people's stomachs, so how can we guess other people's thoughts.
What's more, Ma Mengqi, you are a dragon and a phoenix among people.
At a young age, you have already reached the peak of the minds of the princes, and you have even touched the monster-like characters.
How can I understand your thoughts?
But then, Ma Chao's words suddenly caused a wave of waves in Chen Gong's heart.
"I wonder why you were able to capture several counties in Yanzhou like fire and thunder in the early stage, and also attracted the response from all the counties in Yanzhou."
"It's because Cao Cao went against the grain and slaughtered the people in a frenzy."
"Wrong" Ma Chao interrupted Chen Gong categorically and said without any doubt: "Don't talk about those righteous and false things.
I, Ma Chao, never believe in these."
"Let me tell you the most essential reason, although you may not be willing to accept it in your heart."
Unconsciously, Ma Chao raised his voice again and said coldly: "First of all, the Central Plains of Han Dynasty are controlled by powerful landlords and noble families.
Lifeline resources.
Secondly, here in Yanzhou, the wealthy scholar-bureaucrats want to use Cao Cao, but they are deeply worried about it, and everyone wants to get rid of it, but they dare not act rashly. " Speaking of this, Ma Chao couldn't help but show a hint of contempt on his face.
This look has been hidden in his heart and rarely shown since he saw through the hypocrisy of the scholar-bureaucrats in the Chang'an court.
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But now, thinking that these big Han scholar-bureaucrats were as dark as crows in the world, he inadvertently revealed it again.
"From this, Yanzhou's undercurrent has been brewing.
It wasn't until Fengxian Gong appeared in Chenliu that a great change occurred."
Ma Chao smiled coldly, stared into Lu Bu's eyes and said slowly, "Flying General's Famous and prestigious, not Less than Cao Cao, if we can welcome the late Duke to take control of Yanzhou, on the one hand, we can ensure local peace, and on the other hand, local forces can also get more benefits.
Therefore, once the princes attack, all the counties and counties in Yanzhou respond, which is the key.
Right here” After hearing this, Chen Gong and Lu Bu looked unhappy and shocked.
But immediately, their faces darkened.
Because they had to admit that what Ma Chao said was absolutely correct.
Especially Chen Gong.
At this time, he vaguely felt that he was about to guess the reason why Ma Chao said so much.
Thinking back to what he had said before about attacking Puyang, Chen Gong immediately felt a bolt of lightning flash across his mind, and blurted out: "My lord is saying that we are going all out to capture Puyang in order to win back the support of these powerful nobles and gather them together."
The hearts of those powerful gentry who control their roots in Yanzhou" "That's right."
Ma Chao nodded, but his face was still gloomy and said: "Although those powerful nobles do not understand military affairs, they can see the situation clearly.
Feng Xiangong's roots in Yanzhou are not deep, and those county chiefs and powerful landlords , the noble officials are not direct descendants of Duke Fengxian, let alone have any loyalty.
Although they appear to be surrendering, they are actually waiting to see the outcome of the struggle between the two powers. " "After abandoning the defense of Puyang, they all began to doubt whether Feng Xiangong could defeat Cao Cao, so many neutral factions began to secretly side with Cao Cao.
Otherwise, where do you think Cao Cao's rapid recovery of 100,000 troops came from?
Come from everywhere” "Puyang is the eye of the entire Yanzhou formation and a weathervane of people's rebellion."
After saying this, a trace of regret flashed across Ma Chao's face.
After a moment of confusion, he continued: "On the way, I thought of the previous failure.
It was not just a matter of military supplies and soldier morale, but also a series of chain reactions caused by the conflict between people's hearts, which turned Fengxian Gong's situation from victory to defeat, and finally fell into a stalemate and passive state at this time."
"Lord, lord" Chen Gong listened blankly.
At this time, he truly admired the young prince in front of him.
Looking at that resolute and handsome young face, Chen Gong seemed to see the eyes of a wise man with vicissitudes of life.
He couldn't help but said: "Since ancient times, those who win the hearts of the people win the world.
My lord's words really talked about the origin of war."
"But Meng Qi."
After hearing this, Lu Bu suddenly understood what Ma Chao meant, but he was still confused and said: "Even if we make a desperate move and attack Puyang with all our strength, the magistrates and powerful men in Yanzhou will still bet on us. , this cannot solve the fact that we are currently short of food and soldiers."
"Who said that?"
Ma Chao looked at Lu Bu now, smiled strangely and brightly, and said: "As long as you dare to gamble like this, you might get an unexpected gain.
Mr.
Feng Xian didn't hear clearly just now, I said to Cao Cao Do you think that Yuan Shao would be so generous in helping Cao Cao to recover enough food and grass and quickly restore one hundred thousand soldiers and horses?"
"Yes, my lord, what I said makes sense.
As long as we can get those powerful nobles to support us again, they will naturally take the initiative to donate food and grass and recruit soldiers."
The person who said this was none other than someone who had been standing by, listening carefully but rarely speaking.
Liu Xiu.
After hearing this, Lu Bu's expression changed.
However, at this moment, Ma Chao suddenly spoke again: "Over Sizhou and Yuzhou, the Ma family does need to pass through Chenliu County to transport grain and grass, but if Fengxian Gong attacks Puyang, the Ma family may also transport some from Bingzhou. " Ma Chao didn't just say this.
Don’t forget that Li Zihao, a member of the Ma family conglomerate, grew up in his hometown in Bingzhou.
Let him move some food and grass to Shanyang, which is difficult to do across Dongjun.
But if it is sent to Puyang, Dongjun, there is absolutely no problem.
Therefore, with such protection, Lu Bu clenched his fist and said with emotion: "Okay, I, Mr.
Lu, have never been timid enough to gamble with my life.
This time, we will bet all our money on Puyang City."
"No, no" Ma Chao waved his hand, avoiding Lu Bu's burning eyes, and said: "Fengxian Gong bet all his money on Puyang City, but I will never go to Puyang in person again." s: Chapter 3, sorry everyone, the update is a bit slow, and the ideas are a bit constipated: