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After capturing Xuzhou and Sili, Cao Cao has already expanded his army on a large scale. This is because Xu Huang's performance in the campaign against the army of Xi Liang was outstanding. Not only is his martial arts superb, but he has also reached the pinnacle of martial arts. His military strategy is also impressive, and his troops are disciplined. Cao Cao praised him as having the same qualities as Zhou Yafu.
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Who is Zhou Yafu? He was the second son of the famous general Zhonghou Zhou Bo, a prominent military commander in his own right. He served during the reigns of Emperor Wen and Emperor Jing of the Han Dynasty. He was renowned for his skill in military strategy and leadership, as well as his outspokenness and honesty when it came to offering counsel. Please note that the translation may not accurately convey the implied meanings or nuances of the original text.
@Throughout Zhou Yafu's life, he accomplished two brilliant achievements: first, he stationed troops in Xiliu and strictly governed the army, contributing to the defense of the capital Chang'an from the invasion of the Xiongnu cavalry. Second, he commanded the suppression of the Rebellion of the Seven Kingdoms and within three months, he crushed the conspiracy of the vassal kings attempting to divide and secede, maintaining a unified and stable political situation. Zhou Yafu made great contributions to solidify the rule of the Western Han Dynasty. Thanks for the translated content!
Compared with Zhou Yafu, it can be seen that Cao Cao highly valued Xu Huang. Later, Cao Cao specifically had Han Ji create a new weapon called the Silver Kuixie Axe for Xu Huang. As for Xu Huang's original golden-backed mountain-opening axe, although it was also of high quality, it paled in comparison to the Silver Kuixie Axe. Cao Cao also provided new armor for Xu Huang and established a separate army for him, named the Kuiniu Army.
Kui Niu is a mythical creature from ancient times, born in the Flowing Waves Mountain in the East Sea. It resembles a cow and is entirely green in color. Unlike regular cows, it has no horns but only one leg, and whenever it appears, it brings along gales and torrential rain. Its body shines with a radiance resembling sunlight and moonlight, and its roar is as deafening as thunder. Later, Huangdi obtained this creature and used its skin to make a drum, while the bones of a Thunder Beast were used as drumsticks. When the drum is struck, its sound can be heard up to five hundred li away, aweing the world. Moreover, Kui Niu is said to be born along with heaven and earth, and there are only three of them in the world. The first one was killed by Huangdi, and the second one was killed by Qin Shi Huang. It can be said that Kui Niu is truly a unique divine creature in the world.
Due to having previously served as a guardian to Emperor Liu Xie and his expertise in the affairs of the Commandery Capital, Xu Huang was appointed by Cao Cao to station in Luoyang and oversee the defense of the Commandery Capital. Zhong Yao was appointed as the Intendant of Jingzhao, Zhang Ji as the Prefect of Chang'an, and Sima Lang as the Prefect of Luoyang. At the same time, Du Ji's position was changed from Minister of Works to the Administrator of Hedong.
Du Ji gained the great attention of Cao Cao and was recommended by Xun Yu. He held the positions of Minister of Works and Minister of Supervision for a long time, being responsible for overseeing the officials in the capital city. This can be considered as a prominent position. When Cao Cao appointed him as the Administrator of Hedong, it is hard to determine whether it was a promotion or demotion. However, both Cao Cao and Du Ji understood that Cao Cao needed a stable stronghold, especially in the latest acquired province of Sili. Among the provinces, Chang'an, Luoyang, and other places were in ruins, while only Hedong was filled with influential clans, requiring someone with both reputation and ability to govern. Therefore, Cao Cao highly favored Du Ji.
Meanwhile, in Xuzhou, after a year of stability, the production gradually recovered, but only to the point where Cao Cao's financial support was no longer needed. Xuzhou, once a prosperous place, was so devastated for several reasons. On one hand, there were the actions of Cao's army, where some collateral damage was inevitable during the wartime. On the other hand, it was also due to Tao Qian's incompetence and his tolerance of bandits running rampant in Xuzhou.
In order to prepare for the war, Cao Cao also established a new army in Xuzhou called "Chexia Hushi", with Chen Deng temporarily serving as the commander and Zang Ba as the deputy commander to guard Xuzhou. Then, Cao Cao recalled Yu Jin and his Tianfeng Army.
Yu Jin has been a loyal follower of Cao Cao for seven years since the Battle of Tao Dong. He has faithfully served as a border defense commander for four years, ensuring that Cao Cao's territory in the south remains safe from Yuan Shu's encroachment. Despite not gaining much accomplishment during these four years, Yu Jin harbors no resentment and diligently safeguards the regions of Pei and Xia Pi. Now, it is time for Cao Cao to provide opportunities for this astute strategist and allow him to return to the frontlines!
Yujin's Tianfeng Army, Xiahou Dun's Qingzhou Army, Xiahou Yuan's Jibao Army, Cao Hong's Battle Bear Army stationed in Dongjun, and Lidian's Xuanwu Army stationed in Taishan County, together amount to a total of 125,000 soldiers. In addition, there are Jiang Qian's elite cavalry Longxiang Army with 12,000 soldiers, Cao Chun's 4,000 Tiger Leopard Cavalry, Sun Ce's expanded Jiefan Army with 3,000 soldiers, Li Tong's 3,000 Mochang Army, Xu Chu's 3,000 Huwei Army, Dian Wei's 500 Iron Armored Guards. Excluding civilian workers and farming troops, the total strength of Cao's army gathered on the south bank of the Yellow River amounts to 155,500!
Under Yuan Shao's command, there are 3,000 Juyi Vanguard led by Ju Yi, 6,000 Halberdiers led by Zhang He, 6,000 Borderland Wolf Cavalry led by Yan Liang, 3,000 Iron Spear Guards led by Wen Chou, and 50,000 Borderland Army led by Gao Gan. Under Yuan Tan's command, there are 70,000 Qingzhou Army, and under Yuan Shao's personal leadership, there are 100,000 Jizhou Army. In total, the Yuan army on the north bank of the Yellow River has reached a staggering 230,800, outnumbering the Cao army by a significant 87,500 people, nearly double the size. The ratio between the Cao and Yuan armies is even closer to one to two!
Of course, both Cao Cao and Yuan Shao left behind a large number of troops to guard their rear positions. After all, neither of them wanted to leave their backs open to people like Yuan Shu, Liu Biao, Ma Teng, and Zhang Lu for Cao Cao, or the Xianbei, Wuhuan, Xiongnu, and Liu Bei for Yuan Shao. They didn't want to be like a praying mantis, allowing others to become the mantis that catches the cicada, or even worse, not even being able to become a mantis and only ending up as a cicada.
On Cao Cao's side, the strategists include Guo Jia, Xi Zhi Cai, Xun You, Cheng Yu (who was transferred back by Cao Cao from Cao Ren's Fei Hu army), Man Chong, and Zhou Yu. The generals are Dian Wei, Xu Chu, Xiahou Dun, Xiahou Yuan, Yue Jin, Li Dian, Cao Hong, Sun Ce, Lu Meng, Cao Zhen, Cao Xiu, and Xiahou Shang. Translated content:
Yuan Shao's side, strategists: Tian Feng, Ju Shou, Guo Tu, Xu You, Feng Ji, Xun Chen; Generals: Qu Yi, Yan Liang, Wen Chou, Zhang He, Gao Lan, Chunyu Qiong, Jiang Yiqu, Zhu Ling (did not surrender to Cao Cao as in the original history), Zhang Nan, Jiao Chu, Ma Yan, Zhang Yi. Translated:
In terms of strategists and warlords, Cao Cao still outshines the others. Just the presence of Guo Jia alone made Yuan Shao envious, not to mention the three other equally talented companions. As for warlords, Yan Liang and Wen Chou have also reached an exceptional level, comparable to Dian Wei and Xu Chu, but other generals are far inferior in martial arts compared to Cao's forces.
Yuan Shao, who arrived at the battlefield, suddenly had a whimsical idea and asked Chen Lin to write a "Decree Against the Bandits" to send to Cao Cao.
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ps: "Decree Against the Bandits" alone is already two thousand words, so don't say I'm padding the word count. If I were to padding the word count, I should start another chapter. Please let me know if there is anything else I can assist you with.
PPS: I have slightly modified this "Declaration against Thieves" to align with the content and plot of this book.
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Indeed, it is known that wise rulers plan for dangers to prevent unforeseen changes, while loyal ministers contemplate difficulties in establishing authority. Thus, extraordinary individuals emerge, leading to extraordinary events; and from extraordinary events, extraordinary achievements are born.
If a husband is extremely extraordinary, it means that he is not the ordinary kind of person. In the past, during the era of the powerful Qin and the weak rulers, Zhao Gao held the reins of power and controlled the imperial court with an authoritarian rule. He enjoyed both authority and prosperity, and people were compelled to remain silent due to the fear of coercion. Eventually, there was the disastrous defeat of the Battle of Wanyuan, leading to the destruction of our ancestors and the ongoing disgrace. It serves as a perennial lesson for the world. As time went on to the reign of Empress Lü, she monopolized political power, controlled both the internal and external military forces, and governed the states of Liang and Zhao. She made arbitrary decisions, bypassing the regular procedures, and her actions left the entire nation in a state of fear and unease. Please note that "
Therefore, General Zhu Xu of the Kingdom of Jiang raised an army in anger, exterminating the Yi rebels and establishing Emperor Taizong as the rightful ruler. As a result, the principles of good governance flourished, and brightness shone through. This exemplifies the clear demonstration of a capable minister assuming power. Minister Cao Cao, on the other hand, the grandfather, Grand Palace Attendant Teng, conspired with Left Scorpion and Xu Huang to act as evildoers, causing havoc and oppressing the people. His father, Song, pleaded for mercy and was taken under the protection of the state, but then engaged in corruption, acquiring positions through bribery, misusing government funds, and exploiting the power of influential families. Cao Cao himself, inheriting the disgraceful actions of eunuchs, had no virtuous qualities. He cunningly wielded his deceitful tactics, disrupting peace and delighting in chaos.
The Regent's government was vigorous and strong, eradicating evil and rebellion. However, it later encountered Dong Zhuo, who invaded and oppressed the country. Therefore, the Regent wielded his sword and rallied his troops, ordering them to the east and Xia. He gathered talented heroes, discarding the flawed and utilizing the capable. Hence, he consulted and conspired with Cao Cao, granting him the role of auxiliary commander, praising his talent as a fierce warrior, and entrusting him with important tasks. However, Cao Cao turned out to be foolish, frivolous, and lacking in strategy. He easily advanced and retreated, causing harm and losses to both friend and foe. The Regent repeatedly divided and deployed his forces, rectifying and improving his administration. He appointed Cao Cao as the Governor of Dongjun and the Inspector of Yanzhou, granting him a seal of authority, hoping that he would achieve a great victory against the Qin forces. However, Cao Cao became arrogant and tyrannical, committing various atrocities and oppressing the people. As a result, the renowned and talented Tai Prefect of Jiujiang, Bian Rang, was executed and his wife and children suffered greatly.
The literati were indignant and the grievances of the people grew heavier; one man raised his arm and the whole province voiced their support. Thus, I personally broke with Xu Fang and took over his territory from Tao Qian. I wandered in the eastern wilderness, with no place to settle. The military government only sought to strengthen the strong and weaken the weak, and did not join the rebels' party. Therefore, I rallied my forces once again, donned armor, and started a campaign. The sound of drums and trumpets resounded, causing Tao Qian's followers to scatter. I saved them from their imminent demise and restored their governorship. Thus, the military government earned no merit from the people of Yanzhou, but achieved great accomplishments under my leadership.
After returning from the imperial expedition, the enemy invaded fiercely. At that time, the frontier of Jizhou was on high alert, but there was nobody to leave the station. Therefore, the Director of the Palace Office, Xu Xun, was appointed to oversee the dispatch of troops to assist in repairing the ancestral temples and protect the young ruler. Translation: @@+After the emperor's return, the enemy launched a strong attack. At that time, the northern border of Jizhou was on high alert, but no one could leave their post. So, the Director of the Palace Office, Xu Xun, was sent to carry out the task and assist in repairing the ancestral temples, protecting the young ruler.
操便放志：专行胁迁，当御省禁；卑侮王室，败法乱纪；坐领三台，专制朝政；爵赏由心，弄戮在口；所爱光五宗，所恶灭三族；群谈者受显诛，腹议者蒙隐戮；百僚钳口，道路以目；尚书记朝会，公卿充员品而。
When the lustful desires clouded my mind, I silenced my conscience and indulged in seizing power, disregarding my duty to serve the country.
Furthermore, Bei, the filial Prince of Liang, the kin of the late Emperor, was buried with great honor and prestige, deserving utmost respect. Yet Cao personally led his generals and soldiers to dig up the tomb, exposing the corpse and looting precious treasures. This brought tears to the royal court and deep sorrow to the people! Furthermore, Cao appointed a special post for the Commander of Faqiu and the Marquis of Mojing, causing destruction wherever they went, revealing every corpse without exception.
身处三公之位，而行桀虏之态，污国害民，毒施人鬼！加其细致惨苛，科防互设；罾缴充蹊，坑阱塞路；举手挂网罗，动足触机陷：是以兖、豫有无聊之民，帝都有吁嗟之怨。历观载籍，无道之臣，贪残酷烈，于操为甚！幕府方诘外奸，未及整训；加绪含容，冀可弥缝。而操豺狼野心，潜包祸谋，乃欲摧挠栋梁，孤弱汉室，除灭忠正，专为袅雄。今乃屯据敷仓，阻河为固，欲以螳螂之斧，御隆车之隧。
The Shogunate obeys the authority of Han and reaches every corner of the universe; its mighty forces consist of a million soldiers and countless nomadic riders; the brave warriors, nurtured by the fertile land, wield powerful bows and crossbows; they traverse the Taihang Mountains in Binyuan province and cross the rivers in Qingzhou province; the grand army spans across the Yellow River with determination, conquering all that stands in its way, advancing like roaring thunder and fierce flames, annihilating everything like coal on the vast sea. Who could possibly survive such force? Moreover, the soldiers and officers under the command are all from You and Ji provinces, some being former soldiers and others longing for home, shedding tears as they face north. As for the remaining people of Yanzhou and Yuzhou, forced into submission by Lü Bu and Zhang Yang, they bear the weight of defeat and persecution, obediently following orders; they have been deeply wounded and become enemies.
If we go back to the old path and ascend the high hill to beat the drums and blow the horns, waving our white silk banners to signal the troops, the enemy will surely collapse and crumble, without even waiting for a drop of blood to be shed. However, in the present time, the Han Dynasty is in decline, its principles and foundations have weakened; the imperial court lacks capable advisers, and there is no force strong enough to break through the obstacles. Within the boundaried lands, loyal ministers all lower their heads in submission, with no one to rely on; even if there may be loyal and righteous assistants, they are controlled by tyrants, how can they demonstrate their integrity? Moreover, the seven hundred elite soldiers under our command are surrounded and confined, outwardly pretending to guard the palace, but in reality being held captive. Fearing the emergence of treasonous rebels, we must take action now. This is a crucial moment for loyal subjects to sacrifice their lives for righteousness, an opportunity for brave warriors to earn their merits. We must not hesitate!
The Emperor again displayed his sovereign power, sending out his envoys and mobilizing his armies. He feared that the distant frontier regions and provinces might be influenced and swayed, resulting in rebellion and bringing disgrace upon himself. Such actions would be laughed at by the whole world, proving that he lacks wisdom. Immediately, he incorporated the provinces of You, Bing, Qing, Ji, and Hebei into the campaign. Once the message reached Jingzhou, the troops were promptly assembled to join forces with General Jianzhong. Each province must gather righteous armies and establish control over their respective territories, showcasing their military might and safeguarding the state. Only through these extraordinary achievements can true greatness be achieved. Please note that the translation is based on the provided text and may not be accurate.
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Who is Zhou Yafu? He was the second son of the famous general Zhonghou Zhou Bo, a prominent military commander in his own right. He served during the reigns of Emperor Wen and Emperor Jing of the Han Dynasty. He was renowned for his skill in military strategy and leadership, as well as his outspokenness and honesty when it came to offering counsel. Please note that the translation may not accurately convey the implied meanings or nuances of the original text.
@Throughout Zhou Yafu's life, he accomplished two brilliant achievements: first, he stationed troops in Xiliu and strictly governed the army, contributing to the defense of the capital Chang'an from the invasion of the Xiongnu cavalry. Second, he commanded the suppression of the Rebellion of the Seven Kingdoms and within three months, he crushed the conspiracy of the vassal kings attempting to divide and secede, maintaining a unified and stable political situation. Zhou Yafu made great contributions to solidify the rule of the Western Han Dynasty. Thanks for the translated content!
Compared with Zhou Yafu, it can be seen that Cao Cao highly valued Xu Huang. Later, Cao Cao specifically had Han Ji create a new weapon called the Silver Kuixie Axe for Xu Huang. As for Xu Huang's original golden-backed mountain-opening axe, although it was also of high quality, it paled in comparison to the Silver Kuixie Axe. Cao Cao also provided new armor for Xu Huang and established a separate army for him, named the Kuiniu Army.
Kui Niu is a mythical creature from ancient times, born in the Flowing Waves Mountain in the East Sea. It resembles a cow and is entirely green in color. Unlike regular cows, it has no horns but only one leg, and whenever it appears, it brings along gales and torrential rain. Its body shines with a radiance resembling sunlight and moonlight, and its roar is as deafening as thunder. Later, Huangdi obtained this creature and used its skin to make a drum, while the bones of a Thunder Beast were used as drumsticks. When the drum is struck, its sound can be heard up to five hundred li away, aweing the world. Moreover, Kui Niu is said to be born along with heaven and earth, and there are only three of them in the world. The first one was killed by Huangdi, and the second one was killed by Qin Shi Huang. It can be said that Kui Niu is truly a unique divine creature in the world.
Due to having previously served as a guardian to Emperor Liu Xie and his expertise in the affairs of the Commandery Capital, Xu Huang was appointed by Cao Cao to station in Luoyang and oversee the defense of the Commandery Capital. Zhong Yao was appointed as the Intendant of Jingzhao, Zhang Ji as the Prefect of Chang'an, and Sima Lang as the Prefect of Luoyang. At the same time, Du Ji's position was changed from Minister of Works to the Administrator of Hedong.
Du Ji gained the great attention of Cao Cao and was recommended by Xun Yu. He held the positions of Minister of Works and Minister of Supervision for a long time, being responsible for overseeing the officials in the capital city. This can be considered as a prominent position. When Cao Cao appointed him as the Administrator of Hedong, it is hard to determine whether it was a promotion or demotion. However, both Cao Cao and Du Ji understood that Cao Cao needed a stable stronghold, especially in the latest acquired province of Sili. Among the provinces, Chang'an, Luoyang, and other places were in ruins, while only Hedong was filled with influential clans, requiring someone with both reputation and ability to govern. Therefore, Cao Cao highly favored Du Ji.
Meanwhile, in Xuzhou, after a year of stability, the production gradually recovered, but only to the point where Cao Cao's financial support was no longer needed. Xuzhou, once a prosperous place, was so devastated for several reasons. On one hand, there were the actions of Cao's army, where some collateral damage was inevitable during the wartime. On the other hand, it was also due to Tao Qian's incompetence and his tolerance of bandits running rampant in Xuzhou.
In order to prepare for the war, Cao Cao also established a new army in Xuzhou called "Chexia Hushi", with Chen Deng temporarily serving as the commander and Zang Ba as the deputy commander to guard Xuzhou. Then, Cao Cao recalled Yu Jin and his Tianfeng Army.
Yu Jin has been a loyal follower of Cao Cao for seven years since the Battle of Tao Dong. He has faithfully served as a border defense commander for four years, ensuring that Cao Cao's territory in the south remains safe from Yuan Shu's encroachment. Despite not gaining much accomplishment during these four years, Yu Jin harbors no resentment and diligently safeguards the regions of Pei and Xia Pi. Now, it is time for Cao Cao to provide opportunities for this astute strategist and allow him to return to the frontlines!
Yujin's Tianfeng Army, Xiahou Dun's Qingzhou Army, Xiahou Yuan's Jibao Army, Cao Hong's Battle Bear Army stationed in Dongjun, and Lidian's Xuanwu Army stationed in Taishan County, together amount to a total of 125,000 soldiers. In addition, there are Jiang Qian's elite cavalry Longxiang Army with 12,000 soldiers, Cao Chun's 4,000 Tiger Leopard Cavalry, Sun Ce's expanded Jiefan Army with 3,000 soldiers, Li Tong's 3,000 Mochang Army, Xu Chu's 3,000 Huwei Army, Dian Wei's 500 Iron Armored Guards. Excluding civilian workers and farming troops, the total strength of Cao's army gathered on the south bank of the Yellow River amounts to 155,500!
Under Yuan Shao's command, there are 3,000 Juyi Vanguard led by Ju Yi, 6,000 Halberdiers led by Zhang He, 6,000 Borderland Wolf Cavalry led by Yan Liang, 3,000 Iron Spear Guards led by Wen Chou, and 50,000 Borderland Army led by Gao Gan. Under Yuan Tan's command, there are 70,000 Qingzhou Army, and under Yuan Shao's personal leadership, there are 100,000 Jizhou Army. In total, the Yuan army on the north bank of the Yellow River has reached a staggering 230,800, outnumbering the Cao army by a significant 87,500 people, nearly double the size. The ratio between the Cao and Yuan armies is even closer to one to two!
Of course, both Cao Cao and Yuan Shao left behind a large number of troops to guard their rear positions. After all, neither of them wanted to leave their backs open to people like Yuan Shu, Liu Biao, Ma Teng, and Zhang Lu for Cao Cao, or the Xianbei, Wuhuan, Xiongnu, and Liu Bei for Yuan Shao. They didn't want to be like a praying mantis, allowing others to become the mantis that catches the cicada, or even worse, not even being able to become a mantis and only ending up as a cicada.
On Cao Cao's side, the strategists include Guo Jia, Xi Zhi Cai, Xun You, Cheng Yu (who was transferred back by Cao Cao from Cao Ren's Fei Hu army), Man Chong, and Zhou Yu. The generals are Dian Wei, Xu Chu, Xiahou Dun, Xiahou Yuan, Yue Jin, Li Dian, Cao Hong, Sun Ce, Lu Meng, Cao Zhen, Cao Xiu, and Xiahou Shang. Translated content:
Yuan Shao's side, strategists: Tian Feng, Ju Shou, Guo Tu, Xu You, Feng Ji, Xun Chen; Generals: Qu Yi, Yan Liang, Wen Chou, Zhang He, Gao Lan, Chunyu Qiong, Jiang Yiqu, Zhu Ling (did not surrender to Cao Cao as in the original history), Zhang Nan, Jiao Chu, Ma Yan, Zhang Yi. Translated:
In terms of strategists and warlords, Cao Cao still outshines the others. Just the presence of Guo Jia alone made Yuan Shao envious, not to mention the three other equally talented companions. As for warlords, Yan Liang and Wen Chou have also reached an exceptional level, comparable to Dian Wei and Xu Chu, but other generals are far inferior in martial arts compared to Cao's forces.
Yuan Shao, who arrived at the battlefield, suddenly had a whimsical idea and asked Chen Lin to write a "Decree Against the Bandits" to send to Cao Cao.
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ps: "Decree Against the Bandits" alone is already two thousand words, so don't say I'm padding the word count. If I were to padding the word count, I should start another chapter. Please let me know if there is anything else I can assist you with.
PPS: I have slightly modified this "Declaration against Thieves" to align with the content and plot of this book.
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Indeed, it is known that wise rulers plan for dangers to prevent unforeseen changes, while loyal ministers contemplate difficulties in establishing authority. Thus, extraordinary individuals emerge, leading to extraordinary events; and from extraordinary events, extraordinary achievements are born.
If a husband is extremely extraordinary, it means that he is not the ordinary kind of person. In the past, during the era of the powerful Qin and the weak rulers, Zhao Gao held the reins of power and controlled the imperial court with an authoritarian rule. He enjoyed both authority and prosperity, and people were compelled to remain silent due to the fear of coercion. Eventually, there was the disastrous defeat of the Battle of Wanyuan, leading to the destruction of our ancestors and the ongoing disgrace. It serves as a perennial lesson for the world. As time went on to the reign of Empress Lü, she monopolized political power, controlled both the internal and external military forces, and governed the states of Liang and Zhao. She made arbitrary decisions, bypassing the regular procedures, and her actions left the entire nation in a state of fear and unease. Please note that "
Therefore, General Zhu Xu of the Kingdom of Jiang raised an army in anger, exterminating the Yi rebels and establishing Emperor Taizong as the rightful ruler. As a result, the principles of good governance flourished, and brightness shone through. This exemplifies the clear demonstration of a capable minister assuming power. Minister Cao Cao, on the other hand, the grandfather, Grand Palace Attendant Teng, conspired with Left Scorpion and Xu Huang to act as evildoers, causing havoc and oppressing the people. His father, Song, pleaded for mercy and was taken under the protection of the state, but then engaged in corruption, acquiring positions through bribery, misusing government funds, and exploiting the power of influential families. Cao Cao himself, inheriting the disgraceful actions of eunuchs, had no virtuous qualities. He cunningly wielded his deceitful tactics, disrupting peace and delighting in chaos.
The Regent's government was vigorous and strong, eradicating evil and rebellion. However, it later encountered Dong Zhuo, who invaded and oppressed the country. Therefore, the Regent wielded his sword and rallied his troops, ordering them to the east and Xia. He gathered talented heroes, discarding the flawed and utilizing the capable. Hence, he consulted and conspired with Cao Cao, granting him the role of auxiliary commander, praising his talent as a fierce warrior, and entrusting him with important tasks. However, Cao Cao turned out to be foolish, frivolous, and lacking in strategy. He easily advanced and retreated, causing harm and losses to both friend and foe. The Regent repeatedly divided and deployed his forces, rectifying and improving his administration. He appointed Cao Cao as the Governor of Dongjun and the Inspector of Yanzhou, granting him a seal of authority, hoping that he would achieve a great victory against the Qin forces. However, Cao Cao became arrogant and tyrannical, committing various atrocities and oppressing the people. As a result, the renowned and talented Tai Prefect of Jiujiang, Bian Rang, was executed and his wife and children suffered greatly.
The literati were indignant and the grievances of the people grew heavier; one man raised his arm and the whole province voiced their support. Thus, I personally broke with Xu Fang and took over his territory from Tao Qian. I wandered in the eastern wilderness, with no place to settle. The military government only sought to strengthen the strong and weaken the weak, and did not join the rebels' party. Therefore, I rallied my forces once again, donned armor, and started a campaign. The sound of drums and trumpets resounded, causing Tao Qian's followers to scatter. I saved them from their imminent demise and restored their governorship. Thus, the military government earned no merit from the people of Yanzhou, but achieved great accomplishments under my leadership.
After returning from the imperial expedition, the enemy invaded fiercely. At that time, the frontier of Jizhou was on high alert, but there was nobody to leave the station. Therefore, the Director of the Palace Office, Xu Xun, was appointed to oversee the dispatch of troops to assist in repairing the ancestral temples and protect the young ruler. Translation: @@+After the emperor's return, the enemy launched a strong attack. At that time, the northern border of Jizhou was on high alert, but no one could leave their post. So, the Director of the Palace Office, Xu Xun, was sent to carry out the task and assist in repairing the ancestral temples, protecting the young ruler.
操便放志：专行胁迁，当御省禁；卑侮王室，败法乱纪；坐领三台，专制朝政；爵赏由心，弄戮在口；所爱光五宗，所恶灭三族；群谈者受显诛，腹议者蒙隐戮；百僚钳口，道路以目；尚书记朝会，公卿充员品而。
When the lustful desires clouded my mind, I silenced my conscience and indulged in seizing power, disregarding my duty to serve the country.
Furthermore, Bei, the filial Prince of Liang, the kin of the late Emperor, was buried with great honor and prestige, deserving utmost respect. Yet Cao personally led his generals and soldiers to dig up the tomb, exposing the corpse and looting precious treasures. This brought tears to the royal court and deep sorrow to the people! Furthermore, Cao appointed a special post for the Commander of Faqiu and the Marquis of Mojing, causing destruction wherever they went, revealing every corpse without exception.
身处三公之位，而行桀虏之态，污国害民，毒施人鬼！加其细致惨苛，科防互设；罾缴充蹊，坑阱塞路；举手挂网罗，动足触机陷：是以兖、豫有无聊之民，帝都有吁嗟之怨。历观载籍，无道之臣，贪残酷烈，于操为甚！幕府方诘外奸，未及整训；加绪含容，冀可弥缝。而操豺狼野心，潜包祸谋，乃欲摧挠栋梁，孤弱汉室，除灭忠正，专为袅雄。今乃屯据敷仓，阻河为固，欲以螳螂之斧，御隆车之隧。
The Shogunate obeys the authority of Han and reaches every corner of the universe; its mighty forces consist of a million soldiers and countless nomadic riders; the brave warriors, nurtured by the fertile land, wield powerful bows and crossbows; they traverse the Taihang Mountains in Binyuan province and cross the rivers in Qingzhou province; the grand army spans across the Yellow River with determination, conquering all that stands in its way, advancing like roaring thunder and fierce flames, annihilating everything like coal on the vast sea. Who could possibly survive such force? Moreover, the soldiers and officers under the command are all from You and Ji provinces, some being former soldiers and others longing for home, shedding tears as they face north. As for the remaining people of Yanzhou and Yuzhou, forced into submission by Lü Bu and Zhang Yang, they bear the weight of defeat and persecution, obediently following orders; they have been deeply wounded and become enemies.
If we go back to the old path and ascend the high hill to beat the drums and blow the horns, waving our white silk banners to signal the troops, the enemy will surely collapse and crumble, without even waiting for a drop of blood to be shed. However, in the present time, the Han Dynasty is in decline, its principles and foundations have weakened; the imperial court lacks capable advisers, and there is no force strong enough to break through the obstacles. Within the boundaried lands, loyal ministers all lower their heads in submission, with no one to rely on; even if there may be loyal and righteous assistants, they are controlled by tyrants, how can they demonstrate their integrity? Moreover, the seven hundred elite soldiers under our command are surrounded and confined, outwardly pretending to guard the palace, but in reality being held captive. Fearing the emergence of treasonous rebels, we must take action now. This is a crucial moment for loyal subjects to sacrifice their lives for righteousness, an opportunity for brave warriors to earn their merits. We must not hesitate!
The Emperor again displayed his sovereign power, sending out his envoys and mobilizing his armies. He feared that the distant frontier regions and provinces might be influenced and swayed, resulting in rebellion and bringing disgrace upon himself. Such actions would be laughed at by the whole world, proving that he lacks wisdom. Immediately, he incorporated the provinces of You, Bing, Qing, Ji, and Hebei into the campaign. Once the message reached Jingzhou, the troops were promptly assembled to join forces with General Jianzhong. Each province must gather righteous armies and establish control over their respective territories, showcasing their military might and safeguarding the state. Only through these extraordinary achievements can true greatness be achieved. Please note that the translation is based on the provided text and may not be accurate.
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