Yu Xun was called "the genius of Wang Zuo" by the world since he was a child [1]. As the main counselor and hero of Cao Cao's unification of the North, Yu Xun made a strategic plan for Cao Cao.
Unifying the blueprint and military line in the north and revising Cao Cao's strategic policy many times won Cao Cao's appreciation. Tactically, in the face of Lu Bu's rebellion, he even saved three cities in Yanzhou and plotted to capture Yuan Shao alive in Guandu, which greatly helped him escape from Wan Ye to cover up his surprise attack on Jingzhou. Politically, he recommended Zhong You, Xun You, Chen Qun, Du Fu, Sima Yi and Guo Jia to Cao Cao. Yu Xun is a planner, conspirator and manager, and is called "my ovary" by Cao Cao.
Yu Xun went to Han Shi and saved the ministers. He was honored as "Xun" because he served as a book minister for more than ten years. Later, because he opposed Cao Cao's call to Gong Wei, he was taboo by Cao Cao, transferred from the center, and died of depression in Shouchun [2] (one said that Cao Cao suggested taking poison to commit suicide [3]). After his death, he was posthumously awarded as Qiu.
Prime minister's ability
Yu Xun was born in Yingchuan, after Xunzi. His grandfather Xun Shu is a famous contemporary thinker, and his name is Shen Jun. Uncle Xun has eight sons, known as the Eight Dragons. Yu Xun's father, Xun Yu, once.
Ren Jinan, Uncle Xun Shuang used to be an ordinary person. Xun Yu was afraid of eunuchs, so he asked Yu Xun to marry Tang Heng's daughter. Because Yu Xun is "only ignorant and shallow, free from ridicule" ("The Biography of Yu Xun in the Later Han Dynasty"). He Qing, a famous Nanyang celebrity, was surprised to see Yu Xun and called him "Wang Zuocai" (Biography of the Three Kingdoms Shu Wei Yu Xun).
In the first year of Yong and Han Dynasty (189), he was promoted to Xiaolian and served as Gong Bao (in charge of the emperor's pen, ink, paper and other things). In September, Dong Zhuo abolished the young emperor Liu Bian and established Liu Xie and Xian Di. In November, Dong Zhuo became the prime minister, praised his fame, refused to enter the DPRK, and went to the temple with a sword. Yu Xun gave up his official position and returned to his hometown. He said to his elders: "Yingchuan, the land of the Fourth World War, is in a cold world and often has soldiers rushing. It is better to go as soon as possible than to stay for a long time. " However, many fellow villagers miss their homeland and don't want to leave. The Hanfu in Jizhou County sent someone to meet Yu Xun, but no one accompanied him. Yu Xun had to move his family to Jizhou to take refuge alone. After arriving in Jizhou, Jizhou had already won it for Yuan Shao, who met Yu Xun and regarded him as a distinguished guest. His younger brothers, Xin Ping and Guo Tu in the same county, all belong to Yuan Shao. However, Yu Xun saw that Yuan Shao "could not achieve great things in the end" (Biography of the Three Kingdoms Shu Wei Yu Xun). In the second year of Chuping (19 1), Yu Xun left Yuan Shao and defected to Cao Cao. Cao Cao was overjoyed when he saw Xunlai voting, saying, "My ovaries are also here." (Biography of Three Kingdoms Shu Wei Yu Xun) Yu Xun was appointed as Sima, when Yu Xun was twenty-nine years old.
At that time, Dong was famous all over the world, and Cao Cao asked. Yu Xun said, "Zhuo's tyranny is already very serious, and it will definitely lead to chaos. There is nothing he can do. " After that, Dong Zhuo sent others out of Kanto, and they went to various places and returned to Yingchuan and Chen. Most of the villagers in Yu Xun died in the war.
Looking for a chance to respond.
In the third year of Chuping (192), Cao Cao led Yanzhou as a shepherd, and then he was a general in the town east. Yu Xun fought alongside him as Sima.
In the first year of Xingping (194), Cao conquered, and Zhang Miao and Chen Gong took the opportunity to fight Cao in Yanzhou and secretly met Lu Bu. At that time, Yu Xun and Shou Zhang ordered Cheng Yu to stay in Juancheng (now Juancheng North, Shandong Province, Yanzhou Institute). After Lu Bu arrived, Zhang Miao sent Liu Yi to tell Yu Xun: "General Lu came to help Cao Jun attack Tao Qian, so he must provide food for his army." Everyone was puzzled, but when Yu Xun knew his plan, he immediately ordered the army to strengthen its defense and urgently called Xia Houdun, the magistrate of Dong Jun. Yanzhou Zhucheng responded to Zhang Miao and took refuge in the Lyu3 bu4 camp. At that time, Cao Cao led an army to war, and few troops stayed behind. Many people colluded with Zhang Miao and Chen Gong. After Xia Houdun arrived, dozens of rebels were killed at night, and their morale was safe.
Duke Guo, the secretariat of Yuzhou, was instigated by Lu Bu and led tens of thousands of people to attack. The army is very scared. Guo Gong asked Yu Xun to go. Xia Houdun and others said: "At the critical moment, counties and cities are also in danger." Said: "Gong Hemiao, etc. , are divided into non-vegetarian knots. Now, the speed of coming will be uncertain; It is undecided, even if it is not used, it can be neutral. If you suspect first, he will be angry. " (Biography of Three Kingdoms Shu Wei Yu Xun) Yu Xun went out of the city to meet Duke Guo. Seeing that Xun was fearless, Guo Gong thought that Juancheng was easy to defend but difficult to attack, so he led the troops away. Conspired with Cheng Yu to save Fan and Dong 'a, and all three cities died. Soon, Cao Cao returned to Puyang and defeated Lu Bu. This time, Yu Xun once again saved Cao Cao and his inheritance. If Cao Cao didn't protect the city with the efforts of Yu Xun and Cheng Yu this time, Cao Cao might end up like Liu Bei.
In the first month of the second year of Xingping (195), Cao Cao defeated the Lyu3 bu4 army that invaded Dingtao (now the northwest of Dingtao, Shandong). In May, Cao Cao sent Lu Bu stationed in Juye (now northeast of Shandong Juye) to attack Lan Xue and Li Feng. Lu Bu personally came to the rescue and was defeated by Cao Cao. Cao Cao annihilated the defenders of Juye, beheaded them, and made a direct attack (now southwest of Juye, Shandong Province).
World theorist
At this time, Tao Qian, a shepherd in Xuzhou, was dead. When Cao Cao learned of it, he planned to seize Xuzhou and then return to the army to destroy Lu Bu. Yu Xun discouraged: "In the past, it was light for Gaozu to protect Guanzhong.
According to Hanoi, the military is deeply rooted in order to control the world, enough to defeat the enemy and enough to retreat. Therefore, although we are in trouble and defeated, it will eventually help the great cause. The general takes Yanzhou as the first priority, and Hirayama is in trouble, and people are convinced. Besides, rivers and economy are also important places in the world. Although it's damaged today, it's still easy to protect yourself. They are also the generals' Guanzhong and Hanoi, so we must decide first. If we break Li Feng and Lan Xue today, and if we divide our forces and attack Chen Gong in the east, the palace will not dare to take care of the west. With its spare time, we will harvest cooked wheat and eat livestock valley, and the cloth can be broken in one fell swoop. Rags, and then south Yangzhou, a total of Yuan Shu, to face Huai, Yun. If you leave the cloth in the east, it is not enough to leave more soldiers, and less soldiers. Everyone will protect the city and not the firewood. Use the weak to control the strong, and the people will benefit from the danger. Only Juancheng, Fan and Wei can live in peace, and the rest are not their own, so there is no Yanzhou. Xuzhou is undecided, where will the general return? And although Tao Qian is dead, Xuzhou is not easy to die. He punished the failure of previous years and got married in fear. Nowadays, the East is harvesting wheat, so it is necessary to reinforce the walls and clear the field for the generals. The general didn't attack hard, but he got nothing. Within ten days, hundreds of thousands of people were trapped without fighting. Before discussing Xuzhou, under coercion, his son was ashamed of his father and brother and had to be self-controlled. If they don't lower their mind, they will be able to break it, which is impossible. Those who abandon this and take the other in their husbands' affairs are easy to deal with, easy to deal with and dangerous, and have the advantage of taking advantage of the situation without suffering from unstable foundation. Today, Molly, I hope the general can think it over. "(the reflection of Shu Wei Yu Xun biography) Cao Cao adopted Yu Xun's opinion and gave up his attempt to attack Xuzhou. Seize fighter planes, harvest cooked wheat, store food and accumulate strength.
Soon, Cao Cao defeated Lu Bu, who abandoned the camp overnight and retreated to Xuzhou. Cao Cao took Dingtao City and sent troops to recover Yanzhou counties and Suiping. The victory of this war is of great significance to the reunification of the north and the great cause after Cao Cao, and Yu Xun made a contribution to it.
Suggest Tian Zi.
In the first year of Jian 'an (196), Cao Cao defeated the Yellow Scarf Army. In July, Liu Xie, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, left Chang 'an (now northwest of Xi 'an, Shaanxi) under the escort of Yang Feng and Dong Cheng.
Back to Luoyang (now northeast of Luoyang, Henan). On the question of whether or not to welcome the capital Xu County, there was a dispute within Cao Jun, and most people did not agree to meet it. The reason was that "Lu was not flat, Han Xian and Yang Fengxin sent the emperor to Luoyang, and JASON ZHANG was connected to the north, so they could not die" (Biography of the Three Kingdoms Shu Wei Yu Xun).
Yu Xun said to Cao Cao: "In the past, Jin Wengong was the king of Zhou Xiang, and the princes followed the scene; High-impedance crusade for righteous emperor, the world returns to the heart. Since the son of heaven spread Yue, the general advocated volunteers, but he was disturbed by Shandong and failed to go far to the right. But he sent out the generals and let them through the danger. Although it is difficult to defend himself, his heart is all in the royal family. He is a military doctor. Are you driving today? The righteous have the idea of capital preservation, and the people feel old and sad. As a result, when you serve the Lord, you will obey the people's expectations and obey the people; Grasping the public to serve the hero, roughly; Fu is handsome and virtuous. Although the world is against it, we should not be tired and clear. Han Xian and Yang Feng dare to do it! If it is decided from time to time, the four parties will have a heart, and then they will share it "(The Biography of the Three Kingdoms Shu Wei Yu Xun).
Cao Cao thought that Yu Xun's words made sense, so he was secretly invited by Anji general Dong Cheng to lead his army to Luoyang. He was appointed viceroy, and welcome to move the capital to Xuxian (now Henan). Cao Cao was appointed general and Hou Ping of Wu, and Yu Xun was promoted to assistant of Han Dynasty. From then on, it created Cao Cao's strategic advantage of serving the emperor and laid the foundation for the smooth implementation of his subsequent unified war (see Cao Cao's battle to unify the north).
This is a strategy for Yu Xun to shake the ancient earthquake. Cao Cao became the most potential warlord at the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty because he adopted his ideas and joined forces with Feng, laying an unbreakable foundation for all future wars.
Enlighten good people with wisdom.
Yu Xun seldom goes out with the army, but "devotes himself to the central government" (The Biography of the Three Kingdoms Shu Wei Yu Xun). Although Cao Cao went to war, his military affairs were all planned by Yu Xun. Cao Cao asked Yu Xun, "Who can be my advisor?" Yu Xun said "Xun You (nephew) and Zhong You" (biography of the reflection of Shu Wei Yu Xun). Yu Xun is good at recommending talents. At first, he recommended this brilliant playwright. After his death, the brilliant dramatist recommended Guo Jia. In addition, Chen Qun, Du Ji and Sima Yi were recommended (controversial here). According to the Book of Jin Xuandi Ji, "The emperor knew that the Han Dynasty was weak and would not bow to Cao Shi, so he could not live. Wei Wu was stabbed to death at night, but the emperor did not move. Wei Wu, as prime minister, turned it into literature, so Qi Tian said, "If you linger any longer, take it. "The emperor acceded to the throne out of fear", according to the records of the later Han Dynasty, "people who entered Cao Cao's plan from their sons and wives included Zhong You, Guo Jia, Chen Qun, Du Fu, Sima Yi and Zhicai. At that time, they were all celebrities, only Xiang Yan and Wei Kang later died of failure.
Learn by machine first.
Since Cao Cao welcomed the son of heaven, it has aroused Yuan Shao's dissatisfaction. Yuan Shaoxiong lives in the north. Cao Cao faces Lu Bu in the east and Zhang Xiu in the south. In the first month of the second year of Jian 'an (197), Cao Caonan conquered Zhang Xiu and was defeated. Yuan Shao is even more arrogant, writing to Cao Cao, arrogant and slow. Cao Cao was furious after seeing it, and all the generals said it was the reason for the unfavorable operation. Zhong You therefore asked Yu Xun, who said, "If a person is wise, he will not blame the past, and he will almost have other worries" (Biography of the Three Kingdoms Shu Wei Yu Xun). When Cao Cao met Cao Cao, he showed Yu Xun Yuan Shao's letter and said, "Now we will seek justice, but we will lose our strength. What? " Yu Xun said: "The winners or losers in ancient times all had their talents. Although they are weak, they will be strong. If not people, although they are strong and weak, Liu Hexiang's life and death is enough to see. Today, the only person who competes with the public for the world is Yuan. Shao is generous in appearance, taboo in heart and suspicious of many people. Fair and open, suitable for talents, is also a victory. If you procrastinate and make fewer decisions, you will lose the opportunity, and you will be able to break major events and fail to cope well. This will also win. Salt imperial army lenient, the law is not established, although the soil pawn is numerous, it is actually difficult to use, and the public law makes it clear that rewards and punishments must be done. Although the foot soldiers are few, they all fight for death. This Vu Thang also. Shao relies on the resources of the world, calmly puts on some wisdom and receives a good reputation. Therefore, there are not many scholars who can ask more questions, and the public is even good to others. Sincerity is not for vanity, they are frugal, but they are not stingy with those who have made meritorious deeds. So loyal and effective people in the world are willing to use it. This is also a victory. The husband and the emperor won four victories and helped the righteous conquest. Who dares not to follow? What about Shao Intelligent? " (Biography of the Three Kingdoms Shu Wei Yu Xun).
Although Yu Xun's remarks are full of praise for Cao Cao, they are generally practical. He is not easily confused by superficial phenomena and grasps the essence of things for analysis.
Cao Cao was very happy when he heard about it. Yu Xun also said: "If you don't take Lu Bu first, there will be no Yi Tu in Hebei." Cao Cao said, "Of course. What puzzles me is that I am afraid that Shao will invade Guanzhong, confuse Qiang Hu and lure him south. I took the initiative to fight against five-sixths of the world. What should I do? " Yu Xun said, "There are more than a dozen generals in Guanzhong, but Han Sui and Ma Chao are the strongest. When he sees the struggle in Shandong, he will support himself. Today, if you care about your kindness and send an envoy to negotiate peace, the stalemate will not last long, but it is enough to stay put than the public security. Zhong You belongs to the west. The public is carefree "("the reflection of Shu Wei Yu Xun biography ").
In May of the third year of Jian 'an (198), Cao Cao trounced Zhang Xiu; In December, Cao Jun captured Pi, killed Lu Bu and pacified Xuzhou. In April of the fourth year of Jian 'an (199), Cao Cao sent his troops to cross the Yellow River in the north, attacked Yuan Shao's self-restraint, captured Shequan (now northwest of Wuzhi, Henan Province) and controlled Hanoi County (now southwest of Wuzhi, Henan Province). Because Cao Cao concentrated his forces in the civil war, divided them one by one, and made a quick decision, from weak to strong, according to Yanzhou, Henan, Xu and other States, conditions were prepared for the fight against Lombardi Group.
At this time, Yuan Shao defeated Gongsun Zan, a secluded state, and owned the land of four states, namely, Ji (which governs Ye County, now southwest of Linzhang, Hebei Province), Qing (which governs Linzi, now Zibo, Shandong Province), He (which governs Jinyang, now southwest of Taiyuan) and You (which governs Jixian County, now southwest of Beijing City), and became the most powerful separatist force in the north. In June, the separatist forces in Hebei Province took 65,438+10,000 elite soldiers and 10000 war horses in an attempt to attack Xuchang in the south, in order to achieve its goal of "occupying Hezhou in the south, resisting Yan and Dai in the north, and competing for the world in the south".
Around the question of whether to resist Yuan, there is another debate within Cao Cao Group. Celebrity Kong Rong opposed the struggle with Yuan Shao. He said: "The land is vast and the resources are abundant, and the soldiers are strong in Ma Zhuang; Tian Feng and Xu You, wise men, also work for them; Shen Pei, any discipline and loyal minister, let it be; Yan Liang and Wen Chou, brave the three armies and unify the military: almost impossible! " Yu Xun retorted: "Although there are many soldiers, the law is not complete. Tian Fenggang was guilty, but Xu You died of greed. Shen Pei is an expert. He has no plan and uses it for his own use. The two men were kept in the dark. If the husband's family breaks the law, it will change. Yan Liang and Wen Chou, with their brave ears, were able to shoot birds in World War I (Biography of the Three Kingdoms Shu Wei Yu Xun). The words strengthened Cao Cao's confidence in defeating Yuan Shao.
Five years after Jian 'an (200), the battle of Guandu broke out. In September, Cao Jun was running out of rations and his infantry was tired. Cao Cao wrote a letter to Yu Xun, ready to retreat to Xuchang. Yu Xun replied, "Although there are few military provisions today, it is not Chu and Han who are separated from Xingyang. It's time for Liu Hexiang to quit first, and those who quit first will fail. It has been half a year since 10% of the people have been painting the ground to keep it, choking and not entering. When the situation is exhausted, it is bound to change. When it is used strangely, it must not be lost (Biography of the Three Kingdoms Shu Wei Yu Xun). Cao Cao accepted his suggestion and went on to stand by and watch. Soon, Xu You's family broke the law and went to prison. Xu You went to see Cao Cao angrily and put forward a plan to attack the Wu Dynasty. Cao Cao attacked Wuchao with raiders (see the Battle of Wuchao), beheaded Chun Yuqiong and others, and annihilated more than 70,000 Yuan troops. Yuan Shao only took 800 cavalry to cross the river and fled north, and never recovered. Cao Cao finally won the strategic decisive battle, which laid the foundation for the unification of northern China.
And "Shen Pei illegally took Xu from home, took his wife, and rebelled in anger; Yan Liang and Wen Chou are being beheaded; Tian Feng's "seeing the whole with remonstrance" is exactly the same as Yu Xun's prediction.
Cao Cao won the battle of Guandu, and Yuan Shao retreated to the north and sent troops to Cangting (now Yanggu, Shandong). In March of the sixth year of Jian 'an (20 1), Cao Cao wanted to attack Jingzhou Liu Biao, who had formed an alliance with Yuan Shao. Yu Xun thinks: "Now Shao is defeated, and its masses are eccentric, so we should take advantage of its difficulties and decide to return to Yan and Yu, away from masons and Han. If Shao receives its embers and bears them to the people, the merchants will go" (Biography of the Three Kingdoms, Shu Wei). Cao Cao accepted his plan, so he marched north in April and assembled troops along the Yellow River. Attack Yuan, who was stationed in Cangting, and annihilate Cangting in one fell swoop. At this point, Yuan Shao's main force was lost. In September, Cao Cao moved troops back to Xu (now Henan). In May of the following year (2002), Yuan Shao died of vomiting blood due to defeat.
In the eighth year of Jian 'an (203), Cao Cao went to the table and was appointed as Tinghou by Yu Xun. Yu Xun, a secretary, saw Cao Cao's inscription. He was very modest, thinking that he had no meritorious military service, and pressed his watch down. So Cao Cao wrote to him again and said, "Since working with you, you have helped to correct mistakes, recommended talents, put forward strategies, made careful plans and done a lot of things. Don't fight for merit. I hope you don't shirk it. " Yu Xun was knighted by the Long Live Pavilion (now Xinzheng County, Henan Province).
In the ninth year of Jian 'an (204), Cao Cao conquered Yecheng and led Jizhou to graze. Someone said to Cao Cao, "If you want to go back to ancient times to Kyushu, there will be many people in Jizhou and the world will serve you." Cao Cao was about to follow, but Yu Xun objected, "If it is, then Jizhou is the land of Hedong, Fengyi, Fufeng and Xihe, and all the people will seize it. The day before yesterday, the public defeated Yuan Shang and captured Shen Pei, which caused a shocking earthquake in China. Everyone must be afraid of not protecting his land and not guarding his soldiers; I am from Jizhou, and everyone will be tempted. And many people say that right-wing generals will close their doors; Hearing this today, I feel very inferior. If, once changed, although there are good men who believe in women, Yuan Shang has to forgive his death, and Yuan Tan Huai Er and Liu Biao protect Jiang and Han, there is nothing more in the world. I hope that the public will lead troops to Hebei first, then repair old Beijing, and Jingzhou in the south, and then blame the tribute, and then the world will know the public's wishes and everyone will be safe. The determination of the world is the discussion of the ancient system, and the long-term benefits of this country are also "("The Biography of the Three Kingdoms, Shu Wei and Yu Xun "), and Cao Cao followed suit.
Center.
At that time, Xun You was Cao Cao's master, and Yu Xun and Xun You were both "valuable" (reflection of Shu Wei Yu Xun). Yu Xun distributed all his things to his family and friends, leaving no money at home. Cao Cao also married Xun Yun, the eldest son of Princess Anyang.
In the tenth year of Jian 'an (205), Hedong rebelled and Cao Cao asked Yu Xun to recommend talents. Yu Xun said, "Xiping is the satrap of Jingzhao, Du Ji, who is brave in difficulties and wise in coping with them ("The Reflection of the Three Kingdoms Du Jichuan Pei Songzhi Note Fu Zi "). Cao Cao made Du Ji the prefect of Hedong. After Du Ji came to power, he put down the rebellion and widely implemented benevolent policies. In office 16 years, his political achievements won the first place in the world.
In March of the 12th year of Jian 'an (2007), there were 2,000 food cities in Yu Xun 1000. Even promised to three (then autumn, Stuart, three), let Xun You refused to give up more than a dozen times.
In the 13th year of Jian 'an (208), Cao Cao prepared to crusade against Liu Biao and asked about Yu Xun. Yu Xun said, "Now China is peaceful, but the land in the south knows how sleepy it is. It can show everything, and the light between the leaves and the line can cover up its surprise "("The Story of the Three Kingdoms, Shu Wei Chuan "). In August, Liu Biao died of illness, and Cao Cao got Jingzhou.
Fail to realize one's ambition
In the 17th year of Jian 'an (2 12), Cao Cao wanted to be a Qi Huangong, and he sealed Nine Tin (Nine Tin was nine kinds of gifts given to ministers by ancient emperors, including chariots and horses, clothes, musical instruments, warriors, bows and arrows, etc. This is the highest courtesy for ministers). Yu Xun believes: "(Cao Cao) This Xingyi soldier is loyal and guarding the concession; Gentleman's love is inappropriate "("the reflection of Shu Wei Yu Xun biography "), angered Cao Cao.
In the same year, Cao Cao recruited Sun Quan and asked Yu Xun to work in Qiao County. After Yu Xun arrived, Cao Cao took the opportunity to leave him in the army. Yu Xun was named Shi Zhong and Dr. Guanglu. He held sacrifices and participated in the military affairs of the Prime Minister. Cao went to ruxu, stayed in Shouchun (now Shouxian County, Anhui Province) due to illness, and soon died of anxiety (there is a saying in the history books about his death: at that time, Cao Xiang offered food, Yu Xun opened the food container, and there was nothing in it, so he was forced to commit suicide by taking poison), at the age of 50. Jing Hou Jing, his son Xun Yun, was an heir, and later an official was a samurai commander. In the second year, Cao Liwei.