Chapter 17 of the main text: The Seventh Army of Yuan Gaodao, led by Cao Mengde, meets with three generals

 Chapter 17 of the main text: The Seventh Army of Yuan Gaodao, led by Cao Mengde, meets with three generals

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But it was said that Yuan Shu was in Huainan, with vast land and abundant grain, and also had a jade seal pledged by Sun Ce, so he thought of arrogating himself as emperor; The conference group discussed and said, "Xihao

Ancestor is not just a long pavilion on the Si River, but has the world; Over the past four hundred years, the momentum has run out and the sea is boiling. My family has four generations and three dukes, and the people

Return; I am a Tian Shun person with a rank of 95. What do people think? ”The chief clerk's pavilion said, "No, it's not allowed. In the past, after the Zhou dynasty, the state accumulated virtue and exhaustion

As for King Wen, there are two out of three in the world, yet he still serves Yin. Although Ming Gong's family background was noble, he did not achieve the prosperity of Zhou; Although the Han Dynasty is small,

Not like the tyranny of Yin and Zhou. This matter is absolutely not feasible. ”Shu Nu said, "My surname Yuan comes from Chen. Chen is the descendant of Da Shun. He inherited fire from earth,

It is in line with its operation. Another prophecy says: Those who represent the Han Dynasty should be appointed as high-ranking officials. My character 'highway' is in accordance with its prophecy. There is also a national jade seal. If not for you,

Back to the Heavenly Way. My decision has been made, those who speak too much will be beheaded! ”So he established the name Zhong Shi, appointed officials from Taiwan Province, rode on dragon and phoenix chariots, worshipped the southern and northern suburbs, and established Feng

Fang N ü became the queen, and Li Zi became the east palace. Due to the order to urge the daughter of Lu Bu to become the Eastern Palace Concubine, it was learned that Bu had already sent Han Yin to Xudu to become Cao Cao

The beheading is a great anger; He then appointed Zhang Xun as the Grand General, commanding a large army of over 200000 and dividing it into seven routes to conquer Xuzhou: the first route was led by General Zhang Xun

In the middle, General Qiao Rui on the second route is on the left, General Chen Ji on the third route is on the right, Vice General Lei Bo on the fourth route is on the left, and Vice General Chen Lanju on the fifth route is on the left

On the right, the surrendered general of the sixth route, Han Xian, resides on the left, and the surrendered general of the seventh route, Yang Feng, resides on the right. The brave generals of each leader set out on a fast journey. Order Yanzhou to assassinate Shi Jin

Still serving as a Grand Commandant, overseeing the transportation of seven routes of money and grain. Not yet obeyed, kill him with the technique. Ji Ling was appointed as the commander of the seven routes for rescue. Shu led 30000 troops and sent Li

Feng, Liang Gang, and Le were appointed as expeditionary envoys to receive the seven armies.

Lu Bu sent someone to inquire about Zhang Xun's army taking Xuzhou from the main road, Qiao Rui's army taking Xiaopei, Chen Ji's army taking Yidu, and Lei Bo's army taking

Langya, Chen Lan's army captured Jieshi, Han Xian's army captured Pi, Yang Feng's army captured Junshan: Seven routes of military horses, traveling fifty miles a day, on the road

Plundering the future. He urgently summoned all the strategists to discuss, and Chen Gong and his son Chen Gui arrived. Chen Gong said, "The disaster in Xuzhou was caused by Chen Gui and his son

Recruiting and pleasing the court in order to obtain titles and salaries, today the general will be blamed. Cut off the heads of the two and offer Yuan Shu, causing their army to retreat. ”Bu listened to his words, that is

Capture Chen Gui and Chen Deng. Chen Deng laughed heartily and said, "Why is it so cowardly? Looking at the soldiers of the seven routes, they are like seven piles of rotten grass. Why bother

Bu said, "If you have a plan to defeat the enemy, you will not be sentenced to death." Chen Deng said, "General, if you use my words, Xuzhou will be safe and sound.

”Bu said, "Let me test my words." Deng said, "Although there are many skilled soldiers, they are all disorganized and not trusted. I will guard them with regular soldiers and send out surprise troops

Victory is always successful. Another plan is not only to protect Xuzhou, but also to capture Yuan Shu alive. ”Bu said, "Is it safe for the general to leave?" Deng said

Han Xian and Yang Feng were former Han officials who left due to fear of Cao Cao and had no family to rely on, so they temporarily returned to Yuan Shu. Shu must be taken lightly, and they were not happy with it

Use it. If we rely on the ruler and book to form an internal alliance, and even connect Liu Bei to form an external alliance, we will surely capture Yuan Shu. ”Bu said, "You must personally visit Han Xian and Yang Feng

Next book. ”Chen Deng promised. Bu Nai submitted a memorial to Xu Du and sent a letter to Yuzhou, then ordered Chen Deng to lead a number of riders and wait on the Xiapi Road ahead of him

Han Xian. Retreat and lead the troops to the stronghold. See you when you log in. Xian asked, "You are from Lu Bu, why are you here?" Deng smiled and said, "Someone

As a Grand Duke of Han, what does it mean to be a person of Lu Bu? If a general was once a Han minister, now he is a traitor's minister, and he has made great contributions to the defense of Guanzhong in the past

Turning it into nothingness, stealing it as a general without taking it. And Yuan Shu is the most suspicious person, and he will surely harm the generals. If you don't plan early today, there will be no regrets

Xian sighed and said, "I want to return to Han, but I hate having no one to listen to. After reading the book, Xian said, "I know it. Please return first.

I rebelled against General Yang. But seeing the fire as a signal, Marquis Wen responded with his troops. ”Deng resigned from Xian and urgently reported to Lu Bu.

Bu Nai divided his troops into five routes, Gao Shun led an army into Xiaopei, and the enemy was Qiao Rui; Chen Gong led an army into Yidu, opposing Chen Ji; Zhang Liao and Zang Bayin

The army marched out of Langya, but the enemy's thunder was thin; Song Xian and Wei Xu led an army out of Jieshi to confront Chen Lan; L ü Bu led his own army out of the main road to confront Zhang Xun. each

Leading ten thousand troops, the rest guarding the city. L ü Bu left the city and went to the village thirty miles away. Zhang Xun's army arrived, but it was expected that the enemy would not be able to defeat Lu Bu. They retreated twenty miles and settled there,

Wait for four troops to respond.

At the second watch of the night, Han Xian and Yang Feng divided their troops and set fire everywhere to welcome the Lv family army into the camp. The Xun army is in chaos. L ü Bu took advantage of the situation to cover up and kill, Zhang

Xun was defeated and left. Lu Bu rushed to Tianming and collided with Ji Ling to receive him. The two armies welcomed each other, and just as they were about to engage in battle, Han Xian and Yang Feng attacked from both sides. Ji Ling

After a major defeat, Lu Bu led his troops to pursue and kill. A large army arrived behind the mountain, and at the opening of the gate flag, a group of military horses were seen fighting dragon, phoenix, sun, moon, flags, and banners,

Four dou and five fang banners, golden melon and silver axe, yellow yue and white spear, yellow luo selling under the golden umbrella, Yuan Shu wearing golden armor, hanging two swords on his wrist, standing tall

Before the battle, he cursed loudly, "Lv Bu, a slave of the master's family!" Bu was angry and pulled his spear forward. General Li Feng brandished his gun to welcome; Unable to fight three times, being defeated

Stabbing his hand, Feng abandoned his gun and walked away. L ü Bu's troops charged and killed, causing chaos in the Shu army. L ü Bu led his army to chase after from behind, snatching countless horses, clothes, and armor

Yuan Shu led the defeated army and within a few miles, a fierce army emerged from behind the mountain, blocking their way. When the first general, Guan Yunchang, shouted loudly:

Anti thief! "Still not dying! ”Yuan Shu fled in panic, and the remaining troops scattered in all directions, but were killed by Yun Chang for a while. Yuan Shu tidied up the defeated army and ran away

I went back to Huainan. L ü Bu emerged victorious and invited Captain Yun, along with Yang Feng, Han Xian, and a group of others, to Xuzhou on horseback. They held a grand banquet to oversee the affairs of the soldiers

There is a reward. The next day, Yun Chang resigned. Bubao Han Xian was appointed as the governor of Yidu, and Yang Feng was appointed as the governor of Langya. They discussed whether to keep the two in Xuzhou. Chen Gui

He said, "No. If Han and Yang occupy Shandong for less than a year, then the city of Shandong will belong to the general." Bu Ranzhi then sent two generals

Temporarily stationed in Yidu and Langya to await your favor. Chen Deng privately asked his father, 'Why don't you keep the two in Xuzhou as the root of killing Lu Bu?'

Yue said, "If the two of them assist Lu Bu, it would be adding more minions to the tiger." Deng Naifu accepted his father's high opinion.

But Yuan Shu was defeated and returned to Huainan, sending people to Jiangdong to ask Sun Ce to borrow troops for revenge. Ce Nu said, "You have relied on my jade seal, arrogantly claimed the imperial title, and turned your back

Han Shi, you are a great traitor! We want to increase our troops to hold the rebels accountable, how can we resist and assist them! ”So he wrote a book to cut it off. Messenger Yun Shu returns to Yuan Shu

After finishing the examination, he angrily said, "Huang Kou Ru Zi, how dare you be such an expert! I will attack him first!" General Yang, the chief historian, strongly advised Fang Zhi. But Sun Ce said it himself

After issuing the letter, the anti Yuan Shu troops arrived and ordered troops to guard the mouth of the river. Suddenly, Cao Cao sent an envoy and appointed Ce as the governor of Kuaiji, ordering a rebellion against Yuan Shu. plan

It's a discussion. Intending to start an army. Chang Shi Zhang Zhao said, "Although Shu has suffered a new defeat, with a large army and sufficient food, we cannot underestimate the enemy. It is better to write a farewell letter to Cao Cao and advise him

Southern Expedition, I am the Rear Response: The two armies will support each other, and the tactical army will inevitably be defeated. In case of any loss, we also hope for rescue operations. ”According to his words, dispatch envoys with this intention

Da Cao Cao.

But when Cao Cao arrived in Xudu, he thought of the curtains and placed sacrifices for him; Confer the title of Zhonglang to his son Dianman and adopt him in the mansion. Suddenly reporting that Sun Ce sent an envoy to write a letter

After reading the book; Someone reported that Yuan Shu was short of food and plundered Chen Liu. To seize the opportunity to attack, he launched a southern expedition. Commanding Cao Ren to guard Xudu

Yu all joined the expedition: 170000 cavalry and infantry, and over a thousand carts of food and supplies. On one hand, the first person will meet Sun Ce, Liu Bei, and Lv Bu. Soldier to Yuzhou

In the world, Xuande has already led troops to welcome him. Please enter the camp with your command. After meeting each other, Xuande presented two heads. Cao Jing said, "Who is this

Grade? ”Xuande said, "This is the head of Han Xian and Yang Feng." Cao said, "How did you get it?" Xuande said, "L ü Bu ordered the two of them

Quan resides in Yidu and Langya counties. Unexpectedly, the two of them led troops to plunder the people, causing everyone to lament. Therefore, Bei Nai held a banquet and pretended to invite the meeting: 'Drinking alcohol.'

During the ceremony, he threw a cup as a signal and ordered Guan and Zhang's two younger brothers to kill him and surrender all his followers. I am here to plead guilty today. ”Cao said, "You have eliminated evil for the country

It's a great achievement, how can we say we're guilty? ”Then, with great care and dedication, Xuande joined forces and arrived at the border of Xuzhou. L ü Bu greeted him with kind words of comfort and was appointed as the Left General,

When Xu returned to the capital, he was given the seal ribbon. Bu Xixi. Cao divided the army of Lu Bu on the left, the army of Xuande on the right, and the army of Zitong in the center,

Make Xiahou Dun and Yu Jian pioneers.

Yuan Shu knew how to lead troops and ordered General Qiao Rui to lead 50000 soldiers as the vanguard. The two armies will meet at the Shouchun border. Qiao Rui should take the lead and join forces with Xiahou Dun

Unable to fight three times, he was killed by Xiahou Dun. The army suffered a major defeat and rushed back to the city. Suddenly, Sun Ce sent a ship to attack the west bank of the river, while Lv Bu led his troops to attack the east

Liu Bei, Guan, and Zhang led troops to attack the south, while Cao Zi led 170000 troops to attack the north. Shu was greatly shocked and urgently gathered a group of people to discuss civil and military matters. General Yang

He said, "In Shouchun, there have been years of water and drought, and everyone is short of food. Now, we are mobilizing troops to disturb the people, causing resentment among the people and making it difficult to resist the enemy. It is better to keep the army in Shouchun

Spring, no need to fight; When their soldiers run out of food, there will inevitably be changes. Your Majesty, lead the imperial forest army across the Huai River. One is familiar with the other, while the other temporarily avoids its sharpness.

”Using their words, Li Feng, Le Zai, Liang Gang, and Chen Ji were divided into 100000 soldiers to defend Shouchun; The rest of the generals and soldiers also stored gold and jade treasures in the treasury

Bei, I've packed everything and gone across Huai.

But it was said that Cao's army was 170000, with a huge daily expenditure on food, and the counties were also in a state of famine, making it difficult to provide relief. Urge the army to fight quickly, Li Feng and others stay indoors.

After more than a month of military resistance, the food supply was running out. I wrote to Sun Ce and borrowed 100000 bushels of grain and rice, which was not enough to cover the expenses. Grain management officer appointed as warehouse officer under Jun

The person from Wangyang submitted a request to Cao, saying, "With a large number of soldiers and limited food, what should we do?" Cao replied, "We can disband the small troops and save the urgent situation

He said, "What if soldiers complain?" Cao replied, "I have my own plan." He followed orders and dispersed them with small bushes. Go secretly and have people explore each village

They all lamented and complained that the Prime Minister had deceived the people. Cao Nai secretly summoned Wang Yang and said, 'I would like to borrow something from you to suppress everyone's hearts. You will not hesitate.'

What does the Prime Minister want to use? "Cao said," I want to borrow your head to show everyone's ears. "Dong was greatly shocked and said," I am truly innocent

Cao said, "I also know that you are innocent, but if I don't kill you, the army will change. After you die, I will take care of your wife, so don't worry

When he was about to speak again, he called out with a knife and axe and pushed out the door. With one strike, he cut it off and hung his head high with a pole. He appeared on the leaderboard and said, "Wang Yong has gone to Xiaohu,

Theft of official grain, strictly in accordance with military law. ”So the grievances began to be resolved.

The next day, Cao issued an order to the commanders of each battalion: "If they do not attempt to break through the city within three days, they will all be beheaded!" Cao personally went to the outskirts of the city to supervise the troops in moving soil and transporting stones

Fill the trenches and trenches. The stones on the city rained like rain, and two of the guards retreated in fear. They wielded their swords and personally cut them at the foot of the city, then dismounted from their horses to fill the pit with soil

So all the soldiers, big and small, advanced forward, and their military power was greatly enhanced. Unable to resist the enemy on the city, Cao's soldiers rushed to the city, cut through the gates and fell into lock, and the large army rushed in

Li Feng, Chen Ji, Le Zai, and Liang Gang were all captured alive and ordered to be executed in the city. Burning fake palace buildings and any prohibited items;

Shouchun City, plundered completely. Deliberate to advance across the Huai River and pursue Yuan Shu. Xun Yu advised, "In the past few years, there have been droughts and difficulties in obtaining food. If

Advancing further may not necessarily be advantageous as it may cause harm to the people through military labor. If we don't temporarily return to Xudu, we can only plan it when the spring wheat is ripe and the military supplies are sufficient in the future. ”Damn it

Hesitant and undecided. Suddenly, Ma arrived and reported, 'Zhang Xiu relied on Liu Biao to resurrect rampant rebellion, and the counties of Nanyang and Jiangling rebelled; Cao Hong resisted the enemy but was unable to do so.'

Stay here, losing several rounds in a row. I'm here urgently. ”Cao Naichi and Sun Ce ordered Liu Biao to cross the river and set up a formation, thinking that Liu Biao was suspicious of his troops and preventing him from acting recklessly

Move; Don't discuss the matter of recruiting Zhang Xiu on your own as a class teacher. Before leaving, Xuande still stationed troops in Xiaopei and became brothers with Lv Bu, saving each other

Help, no more intrusion. L ü Bu led his troops back to Xuzhou. Cao Mi said to Xuande, 'I have ordered you to station troops in Xiaopei. It is a plan to dig a pit and wait for the tiger.'

Please discuss with Chen Gui and his son not to make any mistakes. Someone should be a public aid. ”Say goodbye after speaking. But Cao Cao led the army back to Xudu, people

Bao Duan killed Li Jue and Wu Xi killed Guo Yu, offering their heads. Duan simmered and released more than 200 members of the Li Jinghe tribe into Xudu.

The command was divided into various departments for execution, and the first order was issued, which was praised by the people. The emperor ascended to the palace, gathered civil and martial arts, and held a peaceful banquet. Seal the section and simmer it until it boils

General Kou and General Wu Xi were appointed as the generals of each tribe, and each led troops to defend Chang'an. The two of them thanked each other and left. Immediately report to Zhang Xiu for rebellion, and raise an army to attack them

The emperor personally arranges the imperial carriage. Send off the instructor. In the summer of the third year of Jian'an, it was April.

Retain Xun Yu in Xudu, dispatch troops and generals, and lead the army forward. On the second march, I saw that the wheat was ripe all the way; The people fled due to the arrival of troops

Outside, I dare not mow the wheat. The commander instructed the villagers, elders, and border officials from far and wide, saying, 'I have been ordered by the emperor to send troops to suppress rebellion.'

Eliminate harm to the people. When the wheat was ripe, Fang had no choice but to rise up in battle. All the generals, big and small, who crossed the wheat field but trampled on it, were beheaded

The military law is very strict, so the people should not be alarmed. ”When the people heard the edict, they were all delighted and praised, and they looked to the dust to cover their way and worshiped. The official army passed through the wheat fields,

Everyone dismounted and supported the wheat with their hands, passing by with a teleportation, without daring to trample on it. Riding on the horse, suddenly a dove startled the field. That horse's eyes are raw,

Jumping into the wheat and damaging a large field of wheat. Cao Suihu, the marching master, proposed to commit the crime of practicing wheat. The chief clerk said, 'How can the Prime Minister?'

Deliberation on guilt? ”Cao said, 'I have my own method of self-control, and I have violated it myself. How can I please the crowd?' He then drew his sword and attempted to commit suicide. Rescue everyone. Guo

Jia said, "The meaning of the ancient Spring and Autumn Annals is that the law should not be respected. How can the Prime Minister and the President's army commit suicide?" After pondering for a long time, Cao said

Since there is a law in the Spring and Autumn Annals that does not impose a sense of respect, my aunt is spared from death. "He then cut his own hair with a sword and threw it to the ground, saying," The power to cut hair

The first generation. ”The envoy sent a message to the three armies, saying, "The Prime Minister is practicing wheat. He should have given the order to behead, but now he is cutting his hair to replace it." So the three armies were horrified

No one obeys military orders. There is a poetic theory in later generations that goes: "One hundred thousand Pixiu and one hundred thousand Heart, one person commands the crowd to prohibit. The power to draw a sword and cut hair is the first

It is evident that Cao is skilled in deception and deception. ”

But Zhang Xiu knew how to summon troops and urgently sent a letter to Liu Biao, appointing him as a backup; On one hand, he led his troops out of the city with Generals Lei Xu and Zhang Xian to meet the enemy. two

Facing the circle, Zhang Xiu pulled out his horse and cursed, "You are a person who pretends to be righteous and shameless, no different from animals!" Cao was furious, which made Xu Chu angry

Get off the horse. Embroidery orders Zhang to take on the battle first. Only three times combined, Xu Chu beheaded Zhang Xian under the horse, and the embroidery army suffered a great defeat. Lead the army to the outskirts of Nanyang city. Embroidered into

City, closed door. Attack the besieged city and see that the moat is wide and the water is deep, making it difficult to approach the city. The soldiers were ordered to transport soil to fill the trenches; Use again

Mix earth cloth bags with firewood and grass handles, and make ladder stools on the outskirts of the city; He also erected a ladder to peek into the city; Riding a horse around the city to observe for three days

Command the soldiers to pile up firewood at the west gate corner, gather the generals, and go up to the city there. Jia Xu in the city saw such a scene and said

Zhang Xiu said, "I already know Cao Cao's intentions. Now we can use our strategies and act accordingly

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