Main Text, Chapter 69: Interpreting the Book of Changes, Guan Lu Sees the Opportunity, and the Five Officials Defend the Han Dynasty to the End

 But on that day, Cao Cao saw a group of corpses rising in the dark wind and fell to the ground in shock. In a moment of calm, the group of corpses disappeared. Walking back to the palace with left and right support, he was startled and became ill. Later generations wrote a poem praising Zuo Ci, saying: "Flying and soaring through the clouds, I traveled alone in my armor. I used the technique of setting up immortals in my spare time, and realized that Cao Cao couldn't turn his head." Cao Cao fell ill and couldn't recover from taking medicine. Xu Zhi, the Grand Historian, came to see Cao from Xu Chang. Operate Zhi Buyi. Zhi said, "Have you ever heard of the divine divination of Guan Yu?" Cao said, "I have heard of his name, but I do not know his technique. You can explain it in detail." Zhi said, Jiao, a master of mathematics and also skilled in physiognomy. When the governor of Langya, Dan Dachun, heard of his name, he summoned him to meet him. There were more than a hundred guests present, all of whom were able to speak. Ren said to Zichun, "When Ren was young and lacked courage, he first invited three liters of fine wine to drink before speaking. Zichun was amazed and drank three liters of wine. After drinking, Ren asked Zichun: Who would be the four gentlemen of the mansion who want to be with Ren today? Zichun said, 'I am on par with you in terms of flags and drums.'. So he discussed Yi Li with Yu. Talking in a casual manner, one's words are profound and profound. Zichun argued repeatedly and answered fluently. From dawn to dusk, drinking and eating are not allowed. Zichun and all the guests were amazed. So the world is called a prodigy. Later, there was a resident named Guo En and his three brothers, all of whom were suffering from rheumatism. Please seek divination. Yu said: In the hexagram, there is a female ghost in the tomb of the Jun family, who is either Jun's aunt or uncle. In the year of famine in the past, I planned to profit from several liters of rice, pushed it into a well, and crushed its head with a large stone. My lonely soul was in pain and reported it to heaven. Therefore, my brothers and gentlemen have this report. Not allowed to be restrained. Guo En and others shed tears of guilt. Anping Prefect Wang Ji knew the divination of the gods and extended his journey to his home. Shi Xin often causes his wife to suffer from headaches, and his son suffers from heartache, so he asks for divination. Yu said: There are two dead bodies in the west corner of this hall: one man holding a spear and the other holding a bow and arrow. Head inside the wall, feet outside the wall. The spear holder stabs the head, causing headaches; The person holding the bow and arrow mainly stabs the chest and abdomen, causing heartache. Dig it up. Eight feet into the ground, there are two coffins. There is a spear in one coffin, a horned bow and arrows in another coffin, and the wood is rotten. The emperor ordered the relocation of the remains to be buried ten miles outside the city, and his wife and son were unharmed. Guantao ordered Zhuge Yuan to be relocated to Xinxing Prefect and bid farewell to him. The guest's words can be repeated. Zhuge Yuan did not believe it and secretly took three things: swallow eggs, beehives, and spiders, and placed them in three boxes for divination.

Hexagram completed, write four sentences on each box. One of them is: Qi must change, depending on the universe; Male and female form, wings are relaxed: this swallow egg is also.

The second is: the family hangs upside down, with numerous entrances; This beehive is also known for its ability to store essence, nurture toxins, and transform into autumn. Thirdly, it is said that the cicada has long legs and produces silk that forms a rope; Searching for food on the web, benefiting in the night: This spider is also. The whole room was filled with shock. An old woman in the village lost her cow and asked for divination. The judge said: On the bank of the Beixi River, seven people slaughtered and cooked; In a hurry to pursue, there is still flesh and skin. The old woman searched for it: Seven people cooked food behind the thatched cottage, but their skin and flesh still remained.

Woman suing the prefect of this county, Liu? Arrest seven people for the crime. I asked the old woman, 'How do you know?'? The woman reported to the god of divination, who is in charge of divination. Liu? If you don't believe me, please go to the mansion and take the seal bag and mountain chicken feathers and hide them in the box for divination. According to divination, it is written in five colors, with an inner square and an outer circle; If you keep your promise, you will have a seal: This seal bag is also included. The second one is: there are birds on the rocks, and they are dressed in brocade and red clothes; Feathers and wings are black and yellow, singing without losing the morning: This mountain is covered in chicken feathers. Liu? Startled, he waited as an honored guest. One day, while wandering in the outskirts, I saw a young man plowing in the fields, standing by the roadside and observing for a long time. He asked, "The young man's surname is Gao, Gui Geng?" The answer was, "His surname is Zhao, his given name is Yan, and he is nineteen years old. Who is he?" The young man replied, "I am in charge of you. I see that there is a sense of death in your eyebrows, and you will die within three days. You are beautiful, but unfortunately you have no life." Zhao Yan returned home and urgently informed his father

Upon hearing this, I caught up with Guan Yu and wept before bowing to the ground, saying, 'Please come back and save my son!'! Yu said, "This is the mandate of heaven. Is it safe for you?" Father told him, "I have no longer this son. I hope you can beg for help!" Zhao Yan also cried and begged. Yu saw that his father and son were deeply in love, so he said to Zhao Yan, "You can prepare a bottle of clean wine and a piece of deer roe. Tomorrow, when you go to the south mountain, under the big tree, you will see two people playing chess on the rocks: one sitting south, wearing a white robe, with a very bad appearance; the other sitting north, wearing a red robe, with a very beautiful appearance. You can take advantage of his strong love for playing chess and run the wine and deer roe into him. After he finishes eating and drinking. If you cry and pray for longevity, you will surely benefit. But do not say that it is what I have taught. The old man stayed at home. The next day, Zhao Yan brought wine preserves, cups, and plates into the southern mountains. After traveling about five or six miles, two people were playing chess on rocks under a large pine tree, completely ignoring it. Zhao Yan knelt down and went into the wine preserves.

The two of them were eager to play chess and didn't realize that they had finished drinking. Zhao Yan cried and bowed to the ground, praying for longevity, which shocked the two of them. The person wearing the red robe said, 'This must be the word of the tube.'. We both suffer from it privately and must sympathize with it. The person wearing a white robe took out a book and examined it beside him, saying to Zhao Yan, 'You are nineteen years old this year and should die.'. I have added 19 characters on the cross now, and your lifespan can reach 99. See you later, let's take a break and reveal the secrets; Otherwise, it will lead to divine retribution. The person wearing red finished writing, and a fragrant breeze passed by. The two of them transformed into two white cranes and soared into the sky. Zhao Yan returned to ask Guan Yu. Yu said: Those who wear red are also from the south; The one wearing white is also the Big Dipper. Yan said, "I have heard of the nine stars in the Big Dipper, and there is more than one person? The saying goes: scattered into nine, combined into one. Beidou is focused on death, while Nandou is focused on life. I have added a longevity calculation now, why worry about my son's recovery? Father and son, thank you. From then on, he was not only concerned about the release of heavenly secrets, but also about being predicted by others. This person is currently on the plain, and the king wants to know how to forgive him. Why not summon him? ”

Cao was overjoyed and sent people to the plain to summon them. Upon arrival, the worship is completed, and the divination is carried out. Yu replied, "Why worry about this illusionary ear?" With peace of mind, the illness gradually improves. Command and predict the affairs of the world. The divination said:; On March 8th, a yellow pig encountered a tiger; on the south side of the army, a wounded force was broken. "He also ordered Bu Chuanzuo to repair his weaknesses. The divination said, "In the Lion's Palace, there is a divine throne; the way of the king is new, and the descendants are extremely precious." Cao asked for more details. Qian said, "The vast number of days is unpredictable. We will verify it later." Cao wanted to appoint Qian as the Grand Historian. Yu said:

"Life is too thin to be worthy of this position, and I dare not accept it." Cao asked him why, and replied, "Lu has no main bone in his forehead, no eyes to keep his eyes, no beam in his nose, no root in his feet, no three armour on his back, and no three nuns in his belly: only Mount Taishan can cure ghosts, not living people." Cao said, "What are you like to me?" He said, "Why should I be a minister in the highest position?" He asked again and again, but he laughed. The command was spread throughout the officials, both civil and military.

Qian said, "We are all ministers who govern the world." When asked about forgiveness, they refused to fully express their opinions. Later generations wrote a poem praising: "The god of the plain divines and controls the public, and can calculate the Southern Star and the Northern Star. There are eight faint seals connecting with ghosts, and six lines exploring the heaven mysteriously. It is predicted that Xiang Fa should have no life, and he thinks that his heart is very spiritual. Unfortunately, in those days, people did not repeat the miraculous skills."

Command Bu Dongwu and Western Shu. The hexagram states: "The ruler of Eastern Wu has lost a great general, and there are soldiers invading the border in Western Shu." Cao doesn't believe it. Suddenly, the news came from Hefei: "Lu Su, the governor of Lukou in Eastern Wu, has passed away." Cao was greatly surprised and sent people to Hanzhong to inquire about the news. Within a few days, Liu Xuande sent Zhang Fei and Ma Chaobing to garrison the checkpoint. Cao was furious and wanted to lead his own soldiers back into Hanzhong, so he ordered Guan Yu to predict it. Yu said:

Your Majesty, do not act rashly. There will always be a fire in the coming spring, "said Cao Jian, who had been tested by Yan Yan. Therefore, he dared not move lightly and stayed in Ye County. Cao Hong led 50000 troops to assist Xiahou Yuan and Zhang He in guarding Dongchuan; Xiahou Dun is also sent to lead 30000 troops to patrol the Xudu area to ensure safety; Also, the Grand Tutor Shi Wangbi will govern the imperial forest army and horses. The chief clerk Sima Yi said:; Wang must have a broad love for alcohol and may not be able to fulfill this position, "Cao said

Wang Bi must be the one who accompanies me in times of hardship and hardship, loyal and diligent, with a heart as strong as iron and stone, and is the most capable. Therefore, Wang Bi was appointed to lead the imperial forest army and horses to station outside the east gate of Xudu.

There was a person with the surname Geng, given name Ji, and courtesy name Jixing, from Luoyang; Formerly served as the magistrate of the Prime Minister's Office, later moved to the position of Deputy Minister, and had a close relationship with the official Wei Huang; Seeing Cao Cao being granted the title of Wang Jue and using the emperor's chariot and clothing for entry and exit, I felt very uneasy. Spring January of the 23rd year of Jian'an reign. Geng Ji and Wei Huang had a secret discussion and said, "The bandits and evil deeds are becoming more and more serious, and we will definitely rebel in the future. As Han officials, how can we help each other with evil?" Wei Huang said

I have a confidant with the surname Jin and the name Yi. He was born after the Han prime minister Jin Riqi and has a strong desire to seek revenge. He is also very close to the king. If he conspires with the king, it will be a great relief. "Geng Ji said," Since he has a close relationship with the king, how can he be as scheming as me? "Wei Huang said," Let's talk about it and see what happens. "So the two of them went to Jin Yi's house together. Yi connects to the back hall and sits down. Huang said, "De Wei and Wang Changshi are very close, and the two of us have come to ask for help." Yi said, "What do you want. Those who are suitable serve tea and then pour it on the ground. Huang pretended to be shocked and said, "As an old friend of De Wei, why should we be heartless?" Yi said, "I am close to you, and I am the empress dowager of the Han Dynasty. If you do not want to repay me and want to assist in rebellion, what face do I have to be friends with you?" Geng Ji said, "The heavens are so great that I have no choice but to listen to you!" Yi was furious.

Geng Ji and Wei Huang saw that Yi Guo had a loyal and righteous heart, so they told each other the truth and said, "We originally wanted to fight against the enemy, but we came to ask for a step. The preface is a special test of our ears." Yi said, "I have been a Han official for generations, and I am safe from the enemy! What high opinion do you have in helping the Han family?" Huang said, "Although I have a patriotic heart, I have no plan to fight against the enemy." Yi said, "I want to cooperate internally and externally, kill Wang Bi, seize his military power, and help the Luanyu. I also want Liu Huangshu as an external aid, and if we control the enemy, we can eliminate it." The two of them heard this and rubbed their palms, calling it good. Yi said, "I have two confidants who have a grudge against the bandit for killing their father. They currently live outside the city and can be used as wings." Geng Ji asked who they were. Yi said, "The son of the imperial physician Ji Ping: his first name is Ji Miao, and his courtesy name is Wen Ran; his second name is Ji Mu, and his courtesy name is Si Ran. Cao used to be a court official for Dong Cheng, and he once killed his father. His second son fled to a distant hometown and was spared from danger.

I have now secretly returned to Xudu. If you help me fight against the bandits, I will obey them everywhere. ”Geng Ji and Wei Huang were overjoyed. Jin Yi even called Er Ji secretly. In an instant, the two of them arrived. Yi has spoken about it. The two of them shed tears of anger and resentment, vowing to kill the traitors. Jin Yi said, "On the night of the 15th of the first month, there was a big light in the city to celebrate the Yuanxiao (Filled round balls made of glutinous rice-flour for Lantern Festival). Geng Shaofu and Wei Sizhi, each of you led his servants to kill in front of Wang Biying. Just watch the fire rise in the camp, and fight in two ways. Kill Wang Bi, follow me to the inside, ask the Son of Heaven to climb the Five Phoenix Tower, and call a hundred officials to tell the thief in person. Ji Wenran brothers killed outside the city, set fire as a sign, and each should raise their voice to ask the people to kill the bandits, and stop the rescue troops in the city. When the Son of Heaven gave an edict, and the recruitment was settled, they went into the army to kill the people in Yejun. Cao Cao sent an imperial edict to summon Uncle Liu. It was agreed today that he would raise the issue on the second day of the deadline. Don't look like Dong Cheng brought his own misfortune." The five people swore to heaven, swore a blood alliance, returned home, rectified the military equipment, and left on schedule.

Let's talk about Geng Ji and Wei Huang, each with three to four hundred servants and prepared weapons. The Jimiao brothers, who also gathered a population of three hundred, only engaged in hunting and had already made arrangements. Jin Yi came to see Wang Bi earlier and said, "Haiyu is a little safe now, and the King of Wei is very powerful. This is the Yuanxiao (Filled round balls made of glutinous rice-flour for Lantern Festival), so we must put on lights to show peace." Wang must tell the residents in the city to put on lights and decorations to celebrate the festival. On the night of the fifteenth day of the first lunar month, the sky is clear and the stars and moon are shining. Six streets and three markets are bustling with lanterns. Wow, I can't help but feel like there's no urge for jade leakage!

Wang will have a banquet with the generals of the imperial forest in the camp. After the second shift, suddenly I heard cries from the camp, and the fire started after people reported to the camp. When Wang Bi hurriedly went out to look, he saw flames rolling wildly; Upon hearing the call to kill Lian Tian again, he realized that there was a change in the camp and hastily mounted his horse to exit the south gate. He encountered Geng Ji and was hit in the shoulder with an arrow, almost falling off his horse. He then looked towards the west gate and walked away. There are troops coming from behind. Wang must be busy, abandoning his horse and walking. At the doorstep of Jin Yi, hastily knock on his door. Originally, Jin Yi had people set fire to the camp while personally leading his servants to assist in the battle, leaving only women at home. When the sound of Wang Bi knocking on the door was heard in Shi's home, only Jin Yi returned. Yi's wife asked from across the door, "Did Wang Bi engage in a fight?" Wang Bi was greatly surprised, and Fang realized that Jin Yi was conspiring with him. He went straight to Cao Xiu's house and reported the rebellion of Jin Yi, Geng Ji, and other conspirators. Hurry up and put on your horse, leading over a thousand people to resist the enemy in the city. Fire broke out in the city, burning the Five Phoenix Tower, and the emperor took refuge in the deep palace. Cao's trusted henchman, died at the palace gate. I heard someone calling out in the city, 'Kill all the Cao bandits to support the Han dynasty!'

Originally, Xiahou Dun was ordered by Cao Cao to patrol Xu Chang and lead 30000 troops, stationed five miles away from the city; That night, when he saw a fire rising in the city from afar, he led a large army to surround Xudu and sent a branch of the army into the city to support Cao Xiu. Kill directly until dawn. Geng Ji, Wei Huang and others have no one to help. Renbao Jin Yi and Er Ji were both killed. Geng Ji and Wei Huang rushed out of the city gate and were surrounded by the army of Xiahou Dun, who captured them alive. More than a hundred subordinates were killed. Xiahou Dun entered the city, extinguished the remaining fire, and captured five old and small clans, sending them to report to Cao Cao. Cao Chuanling ordered the generals Geng and Wei, as well as the elders and juniors of five clans, to be executed in the city, and all the officials of the court, big and small, to be removed from Ye County and await their downfall. Xiahou Dun escorted Geng and Wei to the position of City Cao. Geng Ji shouted loudly, "Cao Ahua! I cannot kill you in my life. If I die, I will be treated as a fierce ghost to attack the thief!" The executioner took a knife to his mouth, bleeding all over the ground and cursing incessantly before dying. Wei Huang slammed his cheek and said, 'Hate! Hate!' He gritted his teeth and died in pieces. Later generations wrote a poem praising: "Geng Ji was loyal to Wei Huangxian, each holding empty hands to support the heavens. Unexpectedly, Han Zuo's prime minister was about to end, and his heart was filled with hatred for the Nine Springs." Xiahou Dun killed five old and small clans and sent hundreds of officials to Ye County. Cao Cao erected a red flag on the left and a white flag on the right in the teaching field, and ordered, "Geng Ji, Wei Huang, and others rebelled and set fire to Xudu. There are also those who have put out fires, as well as those who have not left their homes. Those who have put out fires can stand under the red flag; those who have not put out fires can stand under the white flag." The officials thought that those who put out fires would be innocent, so they ran to the red flag more often. Only one stop stands under the white flag within the three stops. Teach all those who stand under the red flag. The officials all spoke of innocence. Cao said, "Your intention at that time was not to put out the fire, but to help the thief's ears." He ordered to lead them out of the Zhang River and executed them, resulting in more than 300 deaths. Those who stand under the white flag will be rewarded and ordered to return to the capital. The King of Time must have died from arrow wounds, and he will be buried with great care. Cao Xiu was appointed as the Governor General of the Imperial Guards, with Zhong Yao as the Prime Minister and Hua Xin as the Grand Censor. Therefore, the rank of Marquis was six and eighteen, and the rank of Marquis of Guanzhong was seventeen, all with golden seals and purple ribbons; Sixteen levels of Marquis of Guannei and Neihou were also established, with silver seals, tortoise shells, ink ribbons; Wu Dafu is of the 15th grade, with a bronze seal and a new ink ribbon. Appointing titles and officials, the court has replaced another group of people. Cao Cao realized the theory of Guan Yu's fire and rewarded him greatly. Not affected.

But Cao Hong led his troops to Hanzhong and ordered Zhang He and Xiahou Yuan to hold their respective positions in danger. Cao Hong personally launched an attack to resist the enemy. When Zhang Fei and Lei Tong defended Brazil. Ma Chaobing arrived at the bottom of the defense, with Wu Lan as the vanguard, leading the troops out and meeting with Cao Hong's army. Wu Lan wanted to retreat, but the general Ren Kui said, "The bandits have just arrived. If we don't first dampen their sharpness, how can we see Meng Qihu?" So, he suddenly drew his horse and spear to fight against Cao Hong. Hong picked up his knife and leaped out of the horse. Clash three times, slay Kui under the horse, and take advantage of the situation to hide and kill. Wu Lan suffered a major defeat and returned to see Ma Chao. The person in charge said, "You didn't obey my orders, why did you underestimate the enemy and lead to defeat?" Wu Lan said, "Ren Kui didn't listen to me, so there was this defeat?" Ma Chao said, "You can guard the pass tightly and not engage in battle." On the one hand, he declared to Chengdu and waited for the situation to stop. Cao Hong saw that Ma Chao had been absent for several days and feared that there might be a conspiracy, so he led his army back to Nanzheng.

Zhang He came to see Cao Hong and asked, "Since the general has already executed the general, how can we withdraw?" Hong replied, "I see that Ma Chao is unable to leave, so I'm afraid there may be other plans.

And I am in Yedu, and I heard from the divine diviner Guan Yu that he should appoint a great general here. I doubt this statement, so I dare not proceed lightly. ”Zhang He laughed heartily and said, "General, you have been in the army for half your life. How can you believe the words of the diviner and confuse his heart now! Although He is not talented, he is willing to use his own troops to take Brazil. If we get Brazil, Shu County will change its ears." Hong said, "The Brazilian general Zhang Fei is not idle, and we cannot underestimate the enemy." Zhang He said, "Everyone is afraid of Zhang Fei. I regard him as a child's ear! If he goes away, he will be captured!" Hong said, "If there is any mistake, what should it be?" He said, "I am willing to be the commander of the army

Hong Le wrote the document and Zhang He advanced the army. Exactly: Since ancient times, arrogant soldiers have often led to defeat, and they have always underestimated the enemy and achieved less success. The outcome is unknown, let's break it down in the following text.