The Spring and Autumn Period is a time of war. Qi Xianggong has done many bad things in the city, and the city is in danger. And Gong Zijiu both wanted to leave Qi for refuge. In 686 BC, his son Xiaobai went to Ju State and his son Jiu went to Lu State. This year, the minister of Qi killed Qi Xianggong. He also established Sun Ignorance as the monarch. In 685 BC, the minister of Qi killed Gongsun Ignorance again. Childe Xiaobai and Childe Nine both wanted to compete for the throne, but Childe Xiaobai beat them to it and became Qi Huangong. But Lu still wanted to send Miyako back to China, but they failed many times. Later, Qi forced Lu to kill Gong Zijiu. Lu participated in the internal affairs of Qi and attacked Lu in 684 BC.
The news reached the ears of Duke Zhuang of Lu, who was ready to fight with all his might. Cao Gui intends to protest. On the way to the palace, his countryman said, "Ministers will plan this. What is it to you? " Cao Gui said: "Big officials are short-sighted and will not be far-sighted." So he went into the palace and asked Duke Zhuang of Lu. Cao Gui asked, "What can you fight for?" Duke Zhuang said, "I dare not enjoy food and clothing alone." Cao Gui replied: "This kind of small kindness can't be spread to the people, they won't listen to you." Zhuang Gong said: "I never dared to falsely report the number of pigs, cattle, sheep, jade and silk used for sacrifice. I must be honest and trustworthy. " Cao Gui said: "This sincerity is hard to convince, and the gods will not bless you." Zhuang Gong said: "Large and small cases should be handled reasonably, even if they cannot be understood clearly." Cao Gui replied, "This is the honor of the people. This kind of situation can be played. So if there is a war. Please let me go with you. "
After some preparation, the army of Lu was ready to go. Duke Zhuang of Lu watched the Qi army running all over the street and was about to beat the drums. Cao Gui stopped quickly and said, "Not yet." Seeing this, the Qi army drummed many times. Cao Gui was a little proud when he heard this. He called Zhuanggong, "That's enough." Zhuang Gong plays drums. The Qi army had no intention of fighting again, so it retreated. Duke Zhuang of Lu wanted to chase after him again. Cao Gui said, "Not yet." Cao Gui got out of the car, carefully looked at the car prints, then boarded the crossbar in front and looked at the flag of the Qi army. Self-satisfied, he said to Duke Zhuang of Lu, "That's enough." The Qi army was so scared that it left the flag and ran. "
After being defeated, Duke Zhuang of Lu asked Cao Gui why he did it. Cao Gui said, "It takes courage to fight. The first drum can inspire soldiers' courage, the second drum weakens their morale, and the third drum has exhausted their morale. The enemy's morale is exhausted, and our army's morale is high, so we can defeat them. Qi is a big country, so it is hard to guess, for fear of ambush. I saw their car prints were messy, and the distant flag fell. They really lost, so I ordered to chase them. "
The Debate over Cao Gui (Ⅱ)
In the tenth year of Zhuang Gong, Qi attacked Lu, and Zhuang Gong began to adjust his troops to prepare for the war. Cao Gui asked to participate in the war against Qi. Someone advised Cao Gui to say: "If you have concerns about being a big official in national affairs, why should you intervene?" Cao Gui said: "Being an official is short-sighted, and there is not necessarily a good way. How can we ignore the national crisis? " I went to see him at the palace.
Q: "Why do you want to fight with Qi?" . Duke Zhuang said, "Food, clothing, and other health-preserving things will be given to others if you dare not use them alone." Cao Gui replied, "This is a small favor, and it cannot be spread to the people. The people will not follow you. " Duke Zhuang said, "Sacrifice cattle, sheep, jade and silk, and do not dare to make false reports. You must be loyal to God." Cao Gui replied: "This is a small contribution. You can't trust God. God won't bless you." Zhuang Gong said: "Large and small cases, even if they cannot be observed clearly, should be dealt with according to the facts." Cao Gui replied, "This is a symbol of loyalty, and we can use it to fight a war. If you fight, please let me go with you. "
Duke Zhuang of Lu and Cao Gui were sitting in a chariot and fighting in a ladle. Duke Zhuang of Lu is going to March on drums. Cao Gui said, "Not yet." Qi Jun knocked three times and Cao Gui said, "That's enough." The Qi army was defeated. The landlord was about to order the pursuit when Cao Gui said, "Not yet." When I got off the bus, I saw traces of Qi's chariots running over on the ground. I got on the bus, held the crossbar in front of the car and looked at Qi from a distance and said, "That's enough." So he chased the qi army.
After the victory, Duke Zhuang asked the reason for the victory. Cao Gui replied, "This battle is brave. Drumming for the first time can inspire soldiers' courage. The second beating will weaken their courage, and the third beating will exhaust their courage. Their courage was exhausted. We were full of courage, so we defeated them. This big country is unpredictable and afraid of an ambush. I saw their chariot wheels at sixes and sevens, saw their flag drop, and ordered to chase them. "
Under his command, Lu repelled the Qi army and the situation stabilized. Cao Gui is regarded as a strategist.
The Cao Gui Controversy (3)
That year was the tenth year of Duke Zhuang of Lu, and the Qi army was about to attack our state of Lu. I have no choice but to fight. But I know I don't have any military talent, and I don't have the right person to be my strategist. So, I think, this battle can only be a moth throwing fire, throwing eggs at the stone and dying. At that time, I was desperate and could only complain that God was unfair to me and deliberately opposed me. But at this desperate moment, a man who claimed to be Cao Gui asked for a visit, so I received him warmly. After listening to his words, I have a deep feeling that the person who can finally be king must be the one who has won the trust of the people. For the monarch, the people are both subjects and parents. Loyalty to parents can be described as filial piety. How can they not be loved by the people? Don't forget that Mr. Cao asked me to call-that's the last thing I want. (m.taiks.com) I really can't find a place to find this immortal teacher. It is no trouble to get it. God help me, God help me!
The next day, we drove to the battlefield together. In the face of the numerous armies of the Qi army, the soldiers who got guidance from the immortal Cao Gui were not afraid at all, and the contradiction was only ordered. I am so excited that I am about to give an order. The military adviser immediately stopped him: "No way." He looked so confident and mysterious, his ears pricked up and he listened attentively. "Knock-knock-knock-"The drums of the Qi army did not fall, and the strategist ordered "knock-""knock! Knock on the door. Hey! " This drum sound seems to be more powerful than usual and contains something. Then, we led the army to the battlefield of victory. War horses and soldiers became extremely brave. Finally, the Qi army retreated. I was about to give the order to pursue, but I was stopped by the strategist. He leaned down and looked up before saying, "You can chase." Let's go after the Qi army.
The Qi army was defeated, but I was confused by the words of the strategist on the battlefield, so I asked him why. He said slowly, "It takes courage to fight. Drumming for the first time can boost morale; Two drums, how much weakened the morale; The morale of the third drum beat was exhausted. Their morale was low and our morale was high, so we defeated them mentally. Big countries are often elusive. I'm afraid they are cheating. I can see that when they retreat, the traces of the wheels are chaotic. As soon as their flag falls, they will have a bottom to pursue. " Hearing this, I admire Cao Gui from the bottom of my heart, so I asked him to be my strategist and promised him to be loyal to the people forever and be kind to them.