Author: Zhao Xinfang.
Xu Huangzi Gongming, a native of the northeast of Hongdong, Shanxi, is one of the five good generals of the Cao Army, and is also known as the "invincible general". In the years of conquest, he has made many feats and many legendary stories.
Xu Huang was originally a cavalry lieutenant under Yang Feng, and after Cao Cao defeated Yang Feng, Xu Huang threw himself into Cao Cao's account.
In the famous Battle of Guandu in history, Cao Cao defeated the invincible Yuan Shao and pursued Yuan Shao's two sons, Yuan Tan and Yuan Shang. Yuan's Yicheng defender, Han Fan, rebelled after Cao Cao, and Cao Cao was furious and sent Xu Huang to attack the city.
Xu Huang did not act immediately regardless of the indiscriminate situation, but persuaded Cao Cao to kill a lot of people after the city was broken, and said, Yuan Tan and Yuan Shang have not been eliminated, some cities are still in their hands, and those guards of the Yuan Department are still waiting.
If we break through Yicheng and burn and loot, the defenders of those cities will be even more afraid and hateful, and they will desperately resist. If we want to surrender Han Fan peacefully, those cities will take the initiative to join us. When the resourceful Cao Cao heard this, he did not hesitate to agree to this "peaceful way" to break the enemy.
Xu Huang wrote a letter in which he stated to Han Fan the benefits of the recalcitrant resistance, and detailed the leniency policy of Cao Jun after he voluntarily defected to Long. As a result, Han Fan took the initiative to open the city gate. Then, on the orders of Cao Cao, he skillfully captured Maocheng, captured Santun, and followed the army to defeat Yuan Tan at Nanpi, and the plain counties were stabilized.
In the twenty-fourth year of Jian'an (219), Xu Huang assisted Cao Ren in fighting against Guan Yu. In August, it rained heavily for more than 10 days, and the Han River overflowed, flooding houses and farmland on both banks. Yu Banbu was flooded and defeated, Guan Yu took advantage of the situation to surround Fancheng and Xiangyang, and the Wei army was in a very passive situation on the battlefield. At that time, Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty was in Xuchang, not far from here, Cao Cao was so frightened that he planned to move the capital, but he stopped because of the advice of Sima Yi and others.
Xu Huang, who was stationed in Wancheng, avoided the edge of his Shu army and temporarily moved to Yanglingpo to wait for the opportunity before starting to take action. In order to confuse the Shu army, he pretended to cut off the back road of the Shu army, and secretly dug a trench leading to Yancheng, where the Shu army was stationed. When reinforcements arrived, he continued to expand his gains until he won the final victory.
"Romance of the Three Kingdoms" is based on this historical fact, and comes to a vivid and detailed description. It is said that the men and horses led by Guan Yu are mainly stationed in Weitou, and some are stationed in the four mounds. Xu Huang carried out a plan to attack the east and the west, openly threatened to capture Toutun, and secretly sent troops to storm the four mounds. Guan Yu learned that the four mounds were in danger, so he couldn't sit still, and personally led 5,000 men and horses out of the camp to fight.
Guan Yu and Xu Huang were originally fellow villagers and had a good relationship, and after the two chatted for a while when the two armies faced each other, Xu Huang shouted loudly, take Guan Yunchang's head and reward a thousand gold! Guan Yu asked, we are fellow villagers and have such a good relationship, why do you say that? Xu Huang said that this is a matter for the state, and the public cannot be abolished for private purposes.
This battle is of great significance. On the one hand, it consolidated the southern territory of Cao Wei and played a major role in stabilizing the rear. On the other hand, Cao Cao faced the alliance with Wu Shu and was in a passive situation. This victory over the invincible Guan Yu changed the strategic pattern at that time, shook the Wushu alliance, and enabled Cao Cao to grasp the strategic initiative. Cao Cao praised Xu Huang's merits, which can be compared with Sun Wu's battle to break Chu and enter Ying.
The reason why Xu Huang often wins battles is not only because of his wisdom and bravery, but also because he is strict in governing the army. Let's just say that Baofan City defeated Guan Yu that time, after defeating Guan Yu, Cao Cao proudly inspected the battalions. At that time, many soldiers in the camp ran out to get close to Cao Cheng and other officials who are rarely seen. Only the soldiers of Xu Huang's army stood still in a neat line in the camp, waiting for the order. Cao Cao was amazed when he saw it, and boasted, General Xu really has the demeanor of Zhou Yafu, a famous general of the Western Han Dynasty. "A leopard in the tube, you can see it", Xu Huang does have a set of rules for the army!
Xu Huang has been very diligent and thrifty all his life, and he is very strict with himself. Before his death, he also made it clear that the funeral should be simple. In peacetime, when there are military exploits, it is rare to ask for merit and reward. Therefore, there is a popular saying among Cao Jun that it is Xu Huang who is not rewarded.
Before each battle, Xu Huang had to send scouts to the front to reconnoiter in advance. After encountering the enemy's contact, he always first makes the appearance that he cannot win, and then fights bravely to kill the enemy and completely destroy the enemy. The soldiers were very busy all day, and they were even in a hurry to eat. He said, I have met the Ming Lord, so I should wholeheartedly contribute to the Ming Lord's industry, and I can't secretly fight for my own fame and fortune.
Xu Huang regards fighting for the country as his lifelong career and works hard for it. Xu Huang was the founding father of the Cao Wei regime and an excellent general in ancient China.
About the author] Zhao Xinfang, a native of Chongqing, whose works are scattered in newspapers and periodicals.
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