Great Wei Nengchen

Thousands of miles of rivers and mountains are dyed red leaves, full of the blood of Han men!

Late at night - Cao Jun's camp, bonfires rising, wine and meat fragrant, laughter, triumphant songs, the war is over, the exhausted soldiers can finally relax, the prime minister issued an order: Reward the soldiers, give wine and meat, the whole army carnival, Trim for three days!

As far as the eye can see, the soldiers gathered in groups of three or four, or gathered around the fire, feasted on wine and meat, and enjoyed the joy of victory; or whispered, calculating how much rewards they could get in exchange for military achievements; some people hid in the shadows, lit a few incense candles, Offering sacrifices to relatives and friends who died in battle, how many people will return when the victorious song is played?

Joy, melancholy, sadness, emptiness... all kinds of tastes linger in my heart. This is the feeling after the war. Even the iron-blooded warriors are at a loss in their hearts. Fortunately, they are the victorious side. Most people survived. The future Still full of hope!

The big tent of the Chinese Army - brightly lit, swaying figures, heavily guarded, surrounded by iron armor, laughter and joy outside, has nothing to do with this place, a major military meeting is being held intensely...

Cao Cao sat in the middle and presided over the meeting himself. Xiao Yi, Guo Jia, Cheng Yu, Cao Ren, Cao Hong, Xia Houdun, Xia Houyuan, Yu Jin, Xu Sheng, who sat on both sides, were all civil and military ministers. Brothers Cao Zhang and Cao Zhi served tea and served as Be a servant, try to figure out the spirit at the same time, and learn with an open mind!

In addition, Zhang He and Gao Lan were also sitting in the crowd. As surrendered generals who had just surrendered, they were able to enter the Chinese army's tent and participate in important military meetings. In addition, I am even more grateful for the kindness of the Prime Minister, and secretly made up my mind-follow the left and right, and swear to the death!

The Guandu War is over, and the victory is extremely beautiful. More than [-] enemy troops have been wiped out, countless supplies have been seized, and Liyang City, an important town on the north bank of the Yellow River, has been occupied. The land of Hebei has mastered the initiative of the war!

However, the Yuan family and his son escaped, and the four prefectures in Hebei have not yet settled down. The war between the two major groups is far from over. Let's take a break for now and return to Xuchang for rectification!

"After a battle at Guandu, Yuan Shao ended in a disastrous defeat. The resourceful man, the brave and skilled general, was almost lost. Like a dog with a broken spine, he never dared to bark and bark again. Our army should take advantage of the victory and pursue it. Go north and cross the Yellow River. The army Go straight to Yecheng, capture Yuan's father and son in one fell swoop, and completely wipe out the roots!

If he hesitates and misses the great opportunity, Yuan Shao sits on the land of the four states, recruits troops, buys horses, accumulates grass and stores food, and within a few years, he will surely make a comeback. At that time, it will not be easy to eliminate the Yuan thief. Please also invite the prime minister Make up your mind quickly, and it will be done in one battle! "

Cao Ren, Cao Hong, Xiahouyuan, Xiahoudun... all the generals of the clan, all of them are the main fighters, gearing up and eager to try. The brilliant victory of the Guandu War made their hearts extremely inflated. The defeated general, the throne of the overlord of the world, will belong to the Cao family in the future, so naturally they should take advantage of the victory to pursue and wipe out the land of Hebei!

Then, millions of troops went south to wipe out Sun Ce, Liu Biao, Liu Zhang, Zhang Lu, and several princes, and unified China and Kyushu. At that time, it was time to change the dynasty, depose the little emperor of the Han family, let the prime minister replace him, and establish a "Cao" Family's world', they will become the royal family members, rich and prosperous, enjoying endless enjoyment, it is really a dream to wake up with a smile!

"Your Excellency, the Prime Minister sent troops to the north. We are willing to be the pioneers, attacking the mountains and overcoming the strongholds, robbing the gates and seizing the city, all the way to the Yuan family's lair. We have a clear picture of the defense situation in Jizhou. Among the defenders of Yecheng, there are old internal support. We will be able to win in one fell swoop!"

Seeing the anger of the crowd and the generals fighting one after another, Zhang He and Gao Lan also stood up to speak, willing to be the vanguard of the whole army, using their own advantages, to lead the army to the north, and conquer Yecheng in one fell swoop, which is also considered to repay the prime minister's great favor!

"Haha!--The generals are brave and good at fighting, and they are dedicated to seeking thieves for the country. I am very pleased, but this matter is too important, and we need to think twice... What's Fengxiao and Wuchou's opinion?"

Cao Cao was scheming and his heart was as deep as the sea. After listening to everyone's suggestions, he just praised a few words and didn't express his opinion directly. Instead, he asked about the two most powerful assistants, Yi Wen Yi Wu!

There is a metaphor in the world that the Caoying Group is like a chariot. Cao Cao is the "chariot" who holds the reins and directs the direction; Bending bows and setting arrows, shooting and killing powerful enemies, the three of them work together, invincible, invincible, crushing all opponents on the road, it can be called the strongest combination!

Therefore, in the Caoying Group meeting, the opinions of Guo Jia and Xiao Yi are extremely important and directly affect the final decision. Sometimes, if the two agree, they can change Cao Cao's decision. Fortunately, the three of them have the same heart , often coincides with each other, and there has been no major disagreement. This is one of the reasons why Cao Jun has won many battles!

"In this Guandu battle, relying on the prime minister's majesty, and relying on the soldiers of the three armies to serve, he defeated the powerful enemy Yuan Shao and wiped out hundreds of thousands of enemy troops. The princes from all walks of life were all terrified. The world's hegemony can be expected. It's really satisfying!

However, if you kill [-] enemies, you will lose [-]. Since the start of the war, more than [-] of our troops have been killed and more than [-] have been injured. There are countless food and grass, and the government treasuries of Yan, Yu, Xu, Si, and Liang states are already empty. The army continues the northern expedition, I am afraid it will be beyond its power! "

Guo Jia was reclining on the soft couch, coughing lowly from time to time, with a wild and unruly attitude, but during the Guandu battle, he spent countless efforts day and night planning military planes, and consumed a lot of his own vitality. There was no blood on his face at all, it made people feel heartbroken to see it!

"Where is my son Jian, quickly fetch a bowl of ginseng soup, let Feng Xiao nourish his body...Feng Xiao's military affairs are heavy, and his body is weak, so he must take care of himself!"

The chief counselor was so exhausted, Cao Cao felt heartbroken for a while. He hurriedly asked Cao Zhi to serve him, took off his cloak, and carefully put it on for Guo Jia. His love was beyond words!

"Feng Xiao's qi and blood are deficient, his anger is rising, his kidney water is insufficient, and his body is too weak. Recently, don't stay up late anymore, and don't drink too much wine!"

Xiao Yi is proficient in the technique of Qi and Huang, and he is known as the "Holy Hand Little Miracle Doctor". He hurried over, stretched out three fingers, and put them on Guo Jia's pulse. cloudy!

"Hehe! - Xiao Lang doesn't need to worry too much. My body, I know in my heart, is just a little tired. It doesn't matter if I rest for a few days. I also want to assist the prime minister, wipe out the princes, rule the world, create the foundation of the world, and then Seal your wife and son, and leave your name in history!"

Guo Jia drank the ginseng soup, his complexion gradually became rosy, and he beat his chest with his fists, indicating that there was nothing serious. Friends, be able to support your own opinion!

The greatest value of a general is to gallop on the battlefield, conquer cities and conquer territories, and exchange the heads of countless enemies in exchange for his achievements in a lifetime. Xiao Yi is also one of the generals, and he is brave in killing and conquering. He is good at fighting. If he continues to fight, it will naturally be in his favor. You can get more wealth and build more meritorious deeds!

In addition, Xiao Yi has a high position and power, and he holds a heavy army. Most of the generals with different surnames in the army follow the lead. If he suggests continuing the Northern Expedition, it will affect the attitude of the entire military. No way!

"Following the words of filial piety makes sense. After more than half a year of fighting, the soldiers are eager to go back to reunite with each other. The wives in my family send several letters a day, urging them very hard. If they go back late , I’m afraid I’m going to be shut down...haha!"

Friends for many years, with the same mind, Xiao Yi nodded slightly, signaling Guo Jia to relax, but the generals were eager to make contributions and could not be suppressed by force, so they had to use a few humorous words to resolve the fighting spirit. Everyone has been out for a long time, who doesn't want a wife ah?

"The Yuan family has dominated Hebei for many years. They have a wide range of contacts and deep roots. They have gathered remnants and defeated generals, and they still have the strength to fight again. Our army is exhausted after a long battle, and it is already at the end of its strength. In addition, the distance is long and the logistics supply is difficult. Forced to attack Yecheng. I'm afraid I can't grasp it!

In addition, when the Xuanjia army smuggled across the Yellow River, they intercepted and killed a team of envoys. Yuan Shao wanted to form an alliance with the Jingzhou Group. Once our army went deep into Jizhou and the rear was empty, Liu Biao might take advantage of it and send troops to attack Xuchang City. No defense!

There are powerful enemies before, it is difficult to win quickly, and there are hidden dangers that need to be eradicated. At this time, the time is not yet ripe for a large-scale northern expedition. It is better to leave a team in Liyang to monitor the movements of the Yuan family and his son to form a military coercion. The army will go back to repair , Solve the problem in the rear, it is not too late to send troops! "

Xiao Yi's military exploits were unparalleled, his prestige was extremely high, and his words were well-founded and convincing. Therefore, the wind direction of the military and political meeting suddenly changed, and the peace faction began to rise!

"Da Sima is right. The soldiers suffered heavy casualties, and there was not enough food and grass. If the fight continues, they will eat tree bark!"

"Liu Biao sits in the nine counties of Jingxiang and has hundreds of thousands of soldiers and horses under his command. If he sneaks in, it will be a disaster!"

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After Xiao Yi expressed his attitude, a group of generals with different surnames spoke one after another, all advocating to withdraw their troops and go back to solve their worries, and then concentrate on dealing with Yuan Shao in the north!

"The soldiers were exhausted after fighting for half a year. In this case, after ten days of recuperation, the army returned triumphantly and rewarded the soldiers for their meritorious service. After the troops have enough food and supplies, they will go on the Northern Expedition and wipe out the land of Hebei!"

All the generals advocated a breakup, and Cao Cao was reluctant to go his own way. After a moment of contemplation, he finally agreed to return to the court. As the saying goes, too much is too late, and there is no benefit in continuing to fight. Besides, since he has been away for a long time, the court is not at ease. !

"Honestly respect the Prime Minister's military order: After ten days of rest, the army will return to the court!"

The matter decided by the Prime Minister cannot be changed. Regardless of whether they want to or not, the generals bowed and saluted to express their obedience to the military order. However, before the squadron returns to the court, there is still one thing to be resolved-how to deal with the prisoners?

Chapter 889 Killing and descending ominously, full of sins!

In this battle of Guandu, Cao's army won a complete victory, beheading more than 10,000 people, and forcing [-]+ into the Yellow River. As for the surrendered soldiers, servants, and civilian husbands...the number is as high as more than [-], all of whom are young and strong men in Hebei. How to deal with the many captives has become a difficult problem. According to the laws of war, there are no more than three ways: recruit, release, and kill!

The best strategy is to recruit, five to 10,000+ males, just like the Yellow Turban Army at the beginning, the brave ones will be included in the army, replenish the loss of soldiers, and fight in all directions in the future; the rest will settle in places, open up wasteland and farm, pay taxes, and increase the income of the treasury, Cao Ying The rapid rise of the group is due to this kind of 'garrison policy! '

However, today is different from the past, the successful experience of the past may not be able to be replicated, half a year of war has consumed countless food and grass, and the treasuries of various places are empty. Fortunately, Xiao Yi got a batch of food, so he reluctantly After sustaining it, Cao Jun's soldiers are still half-starved and half-fed, so how can they have enough food to feed hundreds of thousands of captives?

Besides, the parents, wives and children of these captives all live in the Hebei area. Are they forcibly recruited? Once time goes by and homesickness is eager, there will inevitably be a large number of deserters, and even riots. Tens of thousands of people rebelled together, and the consequences would be disastrous. ah!

The middle strategy is to release them and let them return to Hebei to reunite with their parents, wives and children. Such a benevolent act will surely gain a good reputation, and Cao Jun can also save food. However, Hebei is far away and the place is dilapidated. After hundreds of thousands of prisoners were released , if half of the people can return to their hometown, that is the blessing of the gods!

Even if they returned to their hometown, it may not be a good thing. After Yuan Shao’s defeat, in order to restore his strength, he must recruit soldiers, food, and taxes on a large scale. Living by robbing houses and homes will never end well!

For Cao Jun, the release of hundreds of thousands of captives is equivalent to hundreds of thousands more enemies. In the future, the army's northern expedition will inevitably be bloody battles. I don't know how many soldiers fell on the battlefield because of this?

The worst strategy is to kill, follow the example of the original "Killing God" Bai Qi, after the victory of the war, slaughter the opponent's troops, the battle of Huayang, beheading 13 troops of the Jin Dynasty, and the battle of Yique, beheading 24 troops of the Han and Wei coalition forces, Especially in the Battle of Changping, 40 Zhao soldiers were killed in one fell swoop, creating a record in the history of war. Over 500 years have passed, and there have been many famous generals in China: Meng Tian, ​​Xiang Yu, Han Xin, Wei Qing, Huo Qubing... none of them broke the record!

After the Great War, the massacre of captives not only saved food, but also avoided future troubles. 10,000+ people, they will definitely be killed to the point of tearing their guts. Among the generals of the Cao army, who has the courage to break Bai Qi's killing record?

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Cao Jun's camp-in the tent of the Chinese army, the lights were flickering, and the atmosphere was dignified. A group of civil and military officials were silent, and they were thinking over and over again. Among the three methods, which one is more feasible, and who will implement it?

Anyone with a little brain knows how to choose. Among the three strategies: the best strategy is not feasible, the middle strategy is not feasible, and the worst strategy is not feasible. There must be a way to deal with it. Compared with each other, the worst policy is the least harmful and the most practical choice. I can't afford it, I can't let it go, I can only kill it!

At the thought of murdering 10,000+ people and breaking the record of "Killing the God" in vain, everyone reacted differently... Cao Zhang and Cao Zhi trembled all over, their little faces were pale, they deliberately hid behind their father, but they were afraid of making everyone laugh , had no choice but to rely on Xiao Yi's side, wanting to gain a little sense of security!

Zhang He and Gao Lan were tense, their faces were ashes. Among the many captives, there were their former troops, good friends for many years, and even relatives and children. If they were all killed, what would they do? Pleading, not enough qualifications, letting go, uneasy conscience!

Generals Cao Ren, Cao Hong, Xiahoudun, and Xiahouyuan were gearing up and eager to win this prestige, but after repeated consideration, they couldn't help being discouraged again. They were also powerful generals in the army, and they killed thousands of 800 people without any effort. It's okay to kill 3 to 50 thousand people, and it's okay to be ruthless, but to kill more than [-] thousand people, the corpses piled up like mountains, and the blood flowed like rivers. Just thinking about it makes the liver and gallbladder crack, they don't have that courage!