Caught Cao.
Generally speaking, our understanding of Chen Gong is the image outlined in the plot of "capturing Cao" in The Romance of the Three Kingdoms. After being sung by Peking Opera and various local operas, it became a household name. In the play, Cao Cao fled Luoyang in a hurry and was arrested in zhongmou county. Chen Gong, the county magistrate, was greatly moved when he heard that Cao Cao said that he would kill Dong Zhuo "for his country" and return home to "call on the governors of the world to fight for Dong Zhuo". He immediately abandoned his official position and eloped with Cao Cao. On the way to escape, Cao Cao killed the Lv Boshe family by mistake, and then killed Lv Boshe, and brazenly declared: "I would rather teach the world to fail me than teach the world to fail me." Therefore, Chen Gong decided that Cao Cao was a "heartless man" and made a clean break with him.
In fact, all the above plots are fictional. Although there were cases of "catching and releasing Cao Cao" in history, it was not Chen Gong's doing, and even Chen Gong had nothing to do with it from beginning to end.
At that time, Dong Zhuo's court recommended Cao Cao as the commander-in-chief of Xiao Qi, and made great efforts with him. But Cao Cao didn't want to collude with Dong Zhuo, so he quietly returned to his hometown and gave another example. On the way back to the East, Cao Cao passed by zhongmou county, was suspected by the director of the pavilion, and was sent to the county government for punishment. An official in charge of personnel believes that it is difficult to say who is a good person and who is a bad person, and people should not be arrested casually. So Cao Cao persuaded the magistrate to let Cao Cao go.
Historically, the acquaintance between Chen Gong and Cao Cao was not noticeable. In A.D. 189, Chen Gong had no contact with Cao Cao when "catching and releasing Cao Cao" in The Romance of the Three Kingdoms. In a.d. 199 1 year, Cao Cao was appointed as the satrap of Dong Jun, and Chen Gong became his subordinate. Besides, Cao Cao killed Lv Boshe's family before Zhongmou was arrested, not after he was released as described in The Romance of the Three Kingdoms. There are many theories about why Cao Cao was killed, but no matter which one, it has nothing to do with Chen Gong.
So, why does The Romance of Three Kingdoms put the problem of catching Cao Cao on Chen Gong? This is because, historically, the relationship between Chen Gong and Cao Cao experienced a typical process of "close cooperation, making a clean break, sharing life and death". When Luo Guanzhong carefully wrote The Romance of the Three Kingdoms, he skillfully pulled Chen Gong into the story of "catching Cao" by using artistic techniques such as Dai Guan and Hua Mulan, and vividly described their acquaintance, disagreement and break. This makes Chen Gong a powerful foil to Cao Cao's treacherous character.
Assist Cao Fancao
Although Chen Gong was not the savior of Cao Cao in history, he made great contributions to Cao Cao. Cao Cao participated in the local governors' crusade against Dong Zhuo and actively developed in Qingzhou and Yanzhou. 1992, Liu Dai, the secretariat of Yanzhou, died in the battle with the Yellow Scarf Army, and the situation in Yanzhou was in chaos. Chen Gong took this opportunity to lobby around and recommended Cao Cao to Yanzhou, trying to help Cao Cao realize his "overlord career".
At this time, Chen Gong spoke highly of Cao Cao. He thinks that Cao Cao is a hero who can help the world and build world peace, so he is willing to entrust his life and a country's soldiers and civilians to him.
After Cao Cao invaded Yanzhou, he adopted Chen Gong's strategy and defeated the Yellow Scarf Army in succession. He received more than 300 thousand dead men and women, and his strength was greatly enhanced. At that time, Cao Cao's counselors were few, and Chen Gong was good at making suggestions. He has a close relationship with Cao Cao and has a good personal relationship. Cao Cao admired Chen Gong, and Chen Gong was loyal to Cao Cao. Of course, Chen Gong also has his own ambitions.
However, Chen Gong's expectations of Cao Cao were soon completely shattered. 193, Cao Cao launched a war against Tao Qian. At the same time, Cao Cao avenged Tao Qian's father's death and bloodbath Xuzhou. "Thousands of people died, but Surabaya did not flow", which was extremely cruel. Cao Cao's atrocities aroused the condemnation of most literati at that time. Chen Gong was also very dissatisfied with this, so their bad blood began to form. 194, a famous scholar was killed by Cao Cao. It is said that Bian Ren was dissatisfied with Cao Cao's bloody slaughter of Xuzhou, and his words were full of sarcasm, which finally made Cao Cao unbearable. "When he heard about it, he killed his wife."
It was Chen Gong's suggestion that persuaded Yanzhou officials and cremation to accept Cao Cao. Now Cao Cao's despicable behavior has also damaged Chen Gong's reputation among Yanzhou officials and tu people. So Chen Gong and Cao Cao conspired against Cao Cao. Chen Gong knew that the traitor headed by him could deal with Cao Cao's army, but he was not sure of winning, so he tried his best to win the support of Liu Chen's satrap Zhang Mi.
After Miao and Chen Gong rebelled, Cao Cao "adapted to the counties" and the situation was very favorable. Cao Cao only has Juancheng, Fanxian and Dong 'e in Yanzhou. Although Cao Cao was weakened, Chen Gong and others still thought it was a shoo-in. So Chen Gong suggested that Zhang Miao and others go to see Lu Bu and recommend others to be in charge of Yanzhou. Chen Gong's choice is well-intentioned. He wanted to take advantage of Lu Bu's bravery and the good situation at that time to quickly occupy Yanzhou.
However, Chen Gong knew that Cao Lu and his wife were obviously different. In his eyes, Cao Cao is "the first talented person in life", while Lu Bu is "a soldier who goes forward bravely and defeats others without fighting". Obviously, Chen Gong is not optimistic about Lu Bu. He recommended Lu Bu because he wanted to drive Cao Cao away and protect himself with the help of Lu Bu. This is just a stopgap measure.
In the early days of the alliance between Lu Bu and Zhang Miao, although it had a great influence, its achievements were not ideal. Obviously, Lu Bu, Zhang Miao and Cao Cao are no match at all. So Cao Cao quickly reorganized his troops and launched a counterattack, winning one battlefield after another. 1995, Cao Cao recovered Yanzhou and drove Lu Bu to Xuzhou.
1at the end of 995, Cao Cao besieged Qiu Yong, and Zhang Miao was killed by his men on his way to Huainan to ask Yuan Shu for help. This is a heavy blow to Chen Gong who has always looked down on Lu Bu. He can only rely on Lu Bu. From then on, Chen Gong didn't think much, just followed Lu Bu.
Don't fail, please die slowly.
Chen Gong is really a great consultant. After assisting Lu Bu, he gave Tiger Wing and asked Lu Bu to handle affairs. It was also from this time that Lu Bu began the most glorious course of his life: under the counsel of Chen Gong, Lu Bu achieved military success, first capturing Yanzhou, then Puyang, becoming a vassal, and even causing Cao Cao's panic.
1at the beginning of 996, Cao Cao sent troops to attack Puyang. At that time, Chen Gong's intelligence was brought into full play and played a very important role. Fortunately, Lu Bu, who has always been headstrong, listened to Chen Gong's advice. Chen Gong asked Lu Bu to cheat himself and Cao Cao into the city in the name of a rich man named Putian in Puyang, thus becoming a turtle in a jar. This is very effective. After Cao Cao was deceived into the city, he was chased by Lu Bu's army. Cao Cao's arm was burned, his hair was burned and he almost died.
But it didn't last long. After that, Chen Gong went with Lu Bu. Lyu3 bu4 wayward, no ambition and wisdom, then Chen Gong began to realize his mistake. At the same time, Lyu3 bu4' s loyalty to Chen Gong also aroused more doubts. Although Chen Gong made many suggestions to Lu Bu, Lu Bu suspected that he had ulterior motives.
1June, 996, Lu Bu's general Hao Meng rebelled. Lu bu panicked, but he didn't know who it was. He just ran away with his wife and ran to his commander Gao Shun barracks. Gao Ling led the troops to attack Hao Meng, and Hao Meng's troops dispersed. Later, Lu Bu asked Cao Xing, the general of Hao Meng, "Why did Hao Meng rebel?" Cao Xing said, "Hao Meng rebelled against Yuan Shu's plan." Lu Bu asked again, "Who else is an accomplice?" Cao Xing replied: "Chen Gong is an accomplice." Chen Gong was nearby, flushed. Lyu3 bu4 also no longer ask.
Is Chen Hong a criminal? Actually, not at all. Because Chen Gong must rely on the strength of Lu Bu to recapture Yanzhou and bring the remaining Yanzhou soldiers back to their hometown. Lyu3 bu4 didn't delve into this matter, which shows that he still cares a little. After all, Chen Guan is the representative of the remnants of Yanzhou and has certain influence. If we rashly deal with Chen Gong, it will be bad for Lu Bu.
197, Yuan Shu proclaimed himself emperor in Shouchun. In order to defeat Yuan Shao and Cao Cao, Yuan Shu sent Han Yin to meet Lu Bu's relatives and friends. Chen Gong said it was a great event for both Yuan Shu and Lu Bu, and Lu Bu agreed. However, a few days later, despite Chen Gong's opposition, Lu Bu changed his mind. He not only saved his daughter who had left halfway, but also escorted Han Yin, the envoy of Yuan Shu, to meet Cao Cao in Xuchang, which led to Han Yin being killed by Cao Cao. Yuan Shu was furious and Cao Cao intervened.
With Lu Bu losing ground on the battlefield, most officials and gentry in Xuzhou turned to Cao Cao's camp. However, Chen Gong, who would rather die than eat "grass returning to the native place", has been faithfully following Lu Bu.
1998 10, Cao Cao arrived in Pengcheng, and Lu Bu wanted to stick to it. Chen Hong suggested: "You should attack Cao Jun head-on, so that you can work hard and win." At that time, although the relationship between Chen Gong and Lu Bu improved with the rebellion of Xuzhou cremation, Lu Bu was still uneasy about Chen Gong. Lu Bu said, "Here they come. Why don't we drown them in Surabaya? " As a result, Lu Bu and Chen Gong defeated Cheng Peng and fled to Xiapi.
After that, Cao Caobing surrounded Pixian County. Lu Bu was afraid and wanted to surrender. Chen Gong urged, "Cao Cao is far away, but it won't last long. General, you lead the infantry and cavalry to camp outside the city, and I will lead the others to guard the city. If Cao Cao leads the attack, I will lead the attack myself. If Cao Cao attacks the city, the general will carry out rescue outside the city. In this way, only half a month later, Cao Jun's food was eaten up. If you fight again, you will break Cao Cao Jun. " Lyu3 bu4 readily adopted Chen Gong's plan, let Chen Gong and Seibel guarding the city together, and led his cavalry to cut off Cao Cao's route for providing foodstuff. Lu Bu's wife said to him, "Chen Gong and Gao are incompatible. Once you leave the city gate, they can't protect the city wholeheartedly. Where will you go if something goes wrong? Cao Cao used to treat Chen Gong like a son. He can come to us. Now you are not as good as Cao Cao to him. Once something happens, I can't serve you anymore! " So Lu Bu gave up Chen Gong's plan and sent someone to Yuan Shu for help.
Listening to his wife's pillow whisper is undoubtedly an insult to Chen Gong and doomed the recent failure of the White Gate Tower.
After Lu Bu was killed, Chen Gong was also captured. At that time, Cao Cao wanted to continue to receive and reuse Chen Gong, so he tried to persuade him to surrender. After every unsuccessful persuasion, Cao Cao asked Chen Gong, "You said that you are versatile on weekdays. How did you become like this today? " Chen Gong said: "I hate Lu Bu for not adopting my plan, for fear that you can't catch me!" Cao Cao asked again, "Where is your old mother?" Chen Gong said: "I know that people who govern the world by filial piety will not hurt other people's parents." My mother's life depends on you, not me. "Cao Cao asked again," what about your wife and children? Chen Gong replied: "I heard that the stone man ruled the world, not to destroy other people's descendants. The life and death of my wife and children also depend on you, not me. " After that, Chen Gong died peacefully, and everyone present shed tears.
So a poem praised Chen Gong and said, "Good husband! Not from the stone theory, empty negative beam material. The assistant chef is indeed worthy of respect, but it is sad to say goodbye. When Baimen dies, who will be like a public platform! "