newbobooks Chapter 165 Zhang Liao and Sun Wan! Su Yu sets a trap for Yuan Shu!
Chapter 165 Zhang Liao and Sun Wan! Su Yu sets a trap for Yuan Shu!
Zhang Liao looked at Lü Lingqi with a strange expression.
Is this kid... really that filial?
But thinking about how Lü Bu and Wang Ruohua treated Lü Lingqi, Zhang Liao felt relieved and even felt a little sorry for Lü Lingqi.
Having a scumbag father like Lü Bu, it's normal for him to be so "filial".
Su Yu treated Zhang Liao very kindly.
After all, Zhang Liao's abilities are undeniable.
Leaving aside all the connections and favoritism involved.
In Cao Cao's camp, besides Cao Cao himself, who dares to say that their ability to command troops is definitely stronger than Zhang Liao's?
Actually, it's quite simple to verify whether someone's ability to command troops surpasses Zhang Liao's.
First, you need to clear the "White Wolf Mountain" instance. You need to lead 5,000 cavalry to fight against 80,000. Not only do you have to win, but you also have to cut down Tadun.
(The exact number of Tadun's troops is unknown, but according to the Records of the Three Kingdoms, the number of troops near Bailang Mountain was no less than 80,000.)
Next, I need to run the Xiaoyaojin dungeon.
With eight hundred soldiers, he not only had to defeat the generals of Jiangdong, but also make Sun Quan lose his armor and weapons, and keep him up at night.
(The total strength of the garrison in Hefei was seven thousand men, but only eight hundred followed Zhang Liao to the Xiaoyao Ford for the attack.)
Others don't know.
However, if the generals of Jiangdong were to vote on the opponent they least wanted to face, it would definitely be Zhang Liao, not anyone else.
Speaking of Sun Shiwan, Su Yu couldn't help but wonder what Sun Shiwan was doing now.
It remains to be seen whether this guy will be able to inherit his elder brother Sun Ce's position in the future and allow Cao Cao's camp to start the Xiaoyao Ford arc.
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Zhang Liao was also very perceptive.
It’s nice to enjoy the shade under the big tree.
To fully utilize one's abilities, one must first have a good platform.
Clearly, Su Yu was an absolute key player in Cao Cao's camp.
Su Yu did not refuse Zhang Liao's overtures.
He doesn't usually interfere with military or political power.
But this did not stop him from recommending Zhang Liao to Cao Cao.
Is always shining gold.
Zhang Liao will surely accumulate countless military achievements in the future.
His achievements, surpassing his previous historical record, are just around the corner.
A few days later
Su Yu received an urgent letter sent by Cao Cao.
Upon learning that Yuan Shu wanted to negotiate peace, Su Yu suddenly realized what was going on.
He finally remembered who was missing from Cao Cao's camp!
Having gone through countless hardships to win over Tian Yu, Man Chong, who is now on his way back from Youzhou, may feel a pang of sadness.
Hey!
Su Yu shook his head.
When people use it, they will hate it.
Without Man Chong, Cao Cao's camp couldn't find a suitable envoy to negotiate with Yuan Shu.
"Forget it, it's all just a sham peace negotiation anyway. Just send an honest guy to make it look like a peace agreement."
Su Yu thought to himself.
Yes, Su Yu's advice to Cao Cao was to make peace on the surface, but in reality, to further expand the gains of the war!
Are you kidding me? You, Yuan Shu, just sent "Father Killer" Lü Bu to raid my Yan Province, and now you want to negotiate peace with my army?
Things can't be that perfect, can they?
It won't work without some bloodshed.
However, Yuan Shu now has a large number of troops at his disposal, making it difficult to attack him.
After lulling Yuan Shu into a false sense of security and making him genuinely believe that Cao Cao wanted to make peace with him, Cao Cao then made Yuan Shu suffer in silence, swallowing this bitter pill.
Soldiers never tire of deceit.
I'm sorry, but it was you, Yuan Shu, who broke your promise by sending men to launch a surprise attack on Yanzhou.
My Cao army is now using their own methods against them. You won't be able to handle it, will you?
Moreover.
We're all feudal lords now, have we forgotten how the feudal lord system came about?
If everyone were trustworthy, the feudal lords of the land would unite to support the Han dynasty, instead of fighting each other for territory.
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Cao Jun's Camp
The honest man sent by Su Yu is Jiang Gan, a talent recently recruited by Cao Cao's camp (a talent recently revealed by Xun Yu)!
As a well-known honest man, Jiang Gan was indeed very honest.
He represented Cao Cao and went to negotiate with the envoy sent by Yuan Shu.
After a heated exchange, the two sides finally reached a ceasefire agreement.
The price was that Yuan Shu ceded Yingchuan Commandery.
Yuan Shu was very distressed by this, but he still agreed.
Little did they know, this was just the beginning of a nightmare.
As Yuan Shu's army gradually withdrew from Yingchuan County, preparing to rush to Nanyang to fight Liu Bei to the death.
Cao Cao suddenly launched an attack on other counties in Yu Province.
In just three days, Yuan Shu was dumbfounded!
Apart from Runan Commandery and Chen State Commandery, all the other commanderies in Yu Province have been lost!
The pressure was put on Yuan Shu.
Should we turn back now and fight Cao Cao's army to the death?
Just then, another sentry came to report:
"Reporting to the lord, Cao Cao did not continue his advance towards Runan Commandery, but instead dispersed his troops and left them in various commanderies."
Yuan Shu asked with surprise and uncertainty:
"Is Cao Mengde planning to use the same old trick again and launch a sneak attack on Runan?"
Yang Hong shook his head:
"My lord, do not worry. The elders of the Yuan family in Runan will also be there to help you."
"If Cao Cao did not want to die, he would not have chosen to attack Runan at this time."
"As for Chen State County, it is nominally the territory of the King of Chen."
"If Cao Mengde dares to attack Chen State, he will surely face condemnation from scholars!"
Yuan Shu felt somewhat relieved.
Among the various commanderies of Yuzhou, Runan was the capital and also Yuan Shu's stronghold.
Its importance surpasses that of the other counties combined.
Most of the elders of the Yuan family also chose to support Yuan Shu rather than Yuan Shao.
With these old guys around, Yuan Shu's rule in Runan was deeply entrenched.
after all.
The Yuan family of Runan, the Yuan family of Runan, their place of origin is Runan.
The struggle between Yuan Shu and Yuan Shao can be seen as a contest between juniors.
But what is the meaning of Cao Cao's invasion of Runan?
You want to wipe out my Yuan family?
Cao Cao does not yet have the title of emperor.
Forcibly attacking Runan would not only mean facing a desperate counterattack from the Yuan family, but would also damage one's reputation, leaving a complete mess.
Despite the assistance of the Yanzhou Daily, Cao Jun was able to control some public opinion.
But everyone wasn't stupid. As the head of all the powerful families in the land, Cao Cao, without the emperor's banner, openly attacked the Yuan family, which was a taboo for all the powerful families in the land!
Let's not talk about others then.
Even the talented members of Cao Cao's own elite families harbored resentment towards him.
Don't think this is alarmist.
If Yuan Shao attacked Runan without the emperor's banner, he would have to immediately turn against Cao Cao.
There's no way around it; it's a matter of principle.
At that time, what awaits Cao Cao is most likely an "anti-Cao Cao encirclement".
Therefore, it is absolutely forbidden to attack Runan before obtaining the title of emperor.
As for why Cao Cao was able to conquer Runan in the original history.
that is because……
Yuan Shu has declared himself emperor!
Well, in an instant, he went from being the head of all the powerful families in the land to becoming the number one traitor to the Han Dynasty, throwing away his own protective talisman.
As for Chenguo Commandery, it was nominally the territory of the King of Chen, who was the younger brother of Emperor Huan of Han, Liu Zhi.
In reality, he was Yuan Shu's puppet.
However, Su Yu advised Cao Cao not to take action against Runan Commandery and Chenguo Commandery for the time being, not because he couldn't deal with them.
But...
They're preparing to dig a huge pit for Yuan Shu to jump into!
……