Chapter 12: Borrowing the Art of War and Presenting it to Your Majesty
Cao Jie offers advice?
Speaking of which, today, Cao Jie really brought a lot of surprises to Emperor Liu Hong... The saying "Don't treat the concubine as your wife" not only saved the Cao family, but also allowed the emperor to understand the new business philosophy...
Now? Is there another suggestion?
"I didn't expect that Cao Dachangqiu, the only civil and military officials in the court, could share my worries." A word of praise... Emperor Liu Hong did not forget to glar at the ministers in Deyang Hall and waved his hand. "Dachangqiu, talk!"
"Your Majesty." Cao Jie bowed respectfully and then spoke. "The Art of War says that it says that he used five things and planned them to find out his feelings: one is Tao, two is heaven, three is earth, four is general, and five is law."
"The Tao, heaven, earth, general, and law mentioned here are the five dimensions of victory when two armies fight and win."
Uh... the ministers all over the house were stunned. Cao Jie, a eunuch, and... still understands "The Art of War" and the five dimensions of the war between the two armies?
For a moment, the eyes of the ministers were wide open... Many generals laughed out loud. The Tao, heaven, earth, general, and law in "The Art of War" is theory... How can it be that simple to operate in practice?
Who can't just endorse? Are you capable? Are you serious? They want to see... How can you, a big eunuch, get rid of the enemy without spending a penny?
Thinking of this, all the civil servants and military generals stared at Cao Jie with their eyes fixed on him... I was very curious, how would he fool him next?
"Now, the battle between the border guards of the Han Dynasty and the Hu cavalry of the Xianbei... made Lao Nu think of the battle between Jin and Chu in the Spring and Autumn Period... The story of Duke Wen of Jin retreating, you have all heard of it!"
Cao Jie's words came one after another. "In my opinion, the Han army and horses penetrated deep into the Xianbei territory, and could not attack and retreat. Instead of waiting for death, it is better to follow Duke Wen of Jin to retreat a hundred miles... and retreat to the border!"
Wow…retreat a hundred miles?
All the civil officials and military generals were confused... It is said that they did not turn back when they set off their bows. This time, the border defense army took the initiative to make the Xianbei Hu cavalry taste the power of the Han soldiers? Now, just a few defeats are just a matter of retreating? Isn’t this too cowardly?
Thinking of this, the ministers frowned, looking puzzled...
On the other hand, the emperor Liu Hong was the same... He really couldn't stand the disturbances of the Xianbei people, and he never stopped all year and was tireless.
Then he made up his mind and took the initiative to attack. Although he is passive now... he is far from being able to retreat. If he can't hold on, he will have a turning point?
"His Majesty."
Cao Jie's voice came back. "If the Xianbei Hu cavalry attacked our border, then the reason is that they are the Xianbei people. We, Han people, will definitely share the same hatred and unite... But if our Han army goes to the Xianbei territory, the taste will change."
Cao Jie raised his hand. "This becomes that our Han invaded the land of the Hu people. The Xianbei tribes will definitely unite to fight against the enemy together! In this way, instead of putting the battlefield in the Xianbei area, it is better to retreat a hundred miles and put it in my border! In this way, it will win the public opinion support of the Han people all over the world, and secondly, it can also disintegrate the joint efforts of the Xianbei people to a certain extent... This is the "Tao" in "The Art of War" "Tao Heaven and Earth General Laws".
This sentence was almost a replica of Cao Shu's analysis of "Duke Wen of Jin retreated and left three times", and a little changed... Cao Jie almost copied his words.
Uh... Now, the official who had been underestimating Cao Jie suddenly became silent.
Oh my God... I am worthy of being the favorite student of Cao Teng, the eunuch of Wen. The interpretation of the "Tao" in "Tao Heaven and Earth to the Dharma" is enough to be exciting... and more convincing.
Well... Emperor Liu Hong couldn't help but narrow his eyes and nodded subconsciously... He felt that Cao Jie's words were reasonable and reliable.
At this time, Cao Jie's words continued to spread.
"Your Majesty, all the ministers... If you retreat a hundred miles, the supply line of our Han Dynasty will be shortened, the supply line of their Xianbei Huqi will be lengthened, and the battlefield will be a familiar place for the Han Dynasty's border guards... In this way, the winning rate can be increased by 30%! This is the 'earth' in the 'Daotian and Earth Generals'."
The ministers were full of shocked by his words...
Cao Jie became more confident the more he said...
For a moment, he thought that little guy Cao Shu was really awesome...
His interpretation of "The Art of War" was so terrifying... He didn't even need to change Cao Jie at all. He changed a few words and copied Cao Shu's words and shouted out... It was enough to be a fool.
"There is a third point. Most of the leaders of the Xianbei Huqi cavalry are brave but lack wisdom... In the past, the Han border guards only knew to fight head-on when facing the Xianbei. This is tantamount to using their own shortcomings to attack the enemy's strengths. To defeat the Xianbei, they must achieve a surprise victory."
Cao Jie waved his hand. "Your Majesty, according to what I saw, there is no need for reinforcements, no need to increase supplies, and no need to spend extra money... Just the court needs to select a person with great wisdom and courage to win with the right match. If you are surprised, you will definitely be able to defeat the Xianbei Huqi! Guard the border of our Han Dynasty!"
Cao Jie's voice was originally sharp, but when he shouted, there was a hint of majestic smell... At least, the ministers felt deeply shocked in their hearts...
A eunuch? So knowledgeable?...it's simply magical.
Silence, long silence...
The ministers all over the house were silent. You said you should support him... He is a eunuch. In this era, eunuchs and literati have irreconcilable hatreds... You say refute, but you can't speak... what Cao Jie said makes sense, and it seems... it is also the only way to break the situation without spending money!
Troubled...
For a moment, everyone didn't know how to express their opinions.
Emperor Liu Hong nodded constantly. He was not in military affairs... He listened a lot in the clouds and thought logically, and it seemed very reasonable... At least, there was no need to use his small treasury?
But why? The ministers are full of people? No one has made any statement?
Is it? Isn't it good? Or is there any mistakes?
I just had this doubt...
"Your Majesty." A voice came. The speaker was a general Huang Pusong... He bowed. "I think Cao Dachangqiu is right!"
Huang Pusong is a relatively straightforward person. Although he also hates eunuchs, he hates the alien races who plunder the people on the border even more... The two evils are the least. At this moment, for the stability of the border, he would rather support Cao Jie.
Well... Emperor Liu Hong looked up.
"His Majesty."
"His Majesty!"
Two more figures followed one after another.
"I also think that Cao Dachangqiu said it well!" Almost in unison, the person who called out this time was Lu Zhi, the counselor, Zhu Yan, the counselor... Speaking of which, together with Huang Pusong just now, these three had quelled the rebellion in the Han Dynasty... When it comes to the battle between the two armies, no one in the Deyang Palace said more than the three of them.
"Retreat a hundred miles, defend the city gate, and win with the right combination." Lu Zhi repeated Cao Jie's words and immediately bowed. "This is the only way to defeat the Xianbei Hu cavalry! I ask Your Majesty to issue an edict immediately... to withdraw the border guards in the Xianbei territory."
"I... I'm also asking!" Zhang Wen, the general of the Huns, bowed.
It is true that he and Zhang Rang are in the same group, but... in this stall, no matter what, he must stand on Cao Jie's side.
Now... the Deyang Palace is lively, and every official is advising.
"Your Majesty, I think this will definitely defeat the Xianbei Huqi!"
"Your Majesty, I will discuss it!"
"Your Majesty, please issue an edict immediately..."
It was boiling... the whole crowd of ministers who were originally standing opposite the eunuchs suddenly became supporters of Cao Jie... and some scholars and officials felt ashamed and wanted to find a crack in the ground to get in...
Te Miao’s? Who hasn’t read “The Art of War”? Why is this strategy? The scholars can’t think of it? Could it be… what is missing from the eunuch? Is the IQ much higher?
Helpless... embarrassing, this round, the battle between the eunuchs and the scholars were willing to give up the disadvantage!
"Okay!" Emperor Liu Hong nodded heavily. "It is said that the eunuch Cao Teng was the 'the assistant of the emperor and the pillar of the country' during the late emperor's period. According to my opinion, Cao Teng taught a good disciple! Cao Dachangqiu is my... the minister of the heart!"
Uh... Cao Jie felt guilty when he put this high hat down...
However, even if you tell the truth? Who believes it? This strategy... was proposed by Cao Shu, a six-year-old child in the Cao family!
But... Cao Shu's childish words became a way to break the situation for the Xianbei gang!
Not to mention others... Cao Jie was a little confused and felt that all this was unreal.
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Chapter completed!