The Life of Characters in Cao Bin's Works

In the seventh year of Kaibao (974), the court prepared to crusade against the Southern Tang Dynasty. In September, Cao Bin, together with Li and Tian Qinzuo, went to Jingnan to recruit warships, and Pan Mei led the infantry. 10, the imperial edict appointed Cao Bin as the warship of shengzhou southwest "ma bu" or horse stance just look, and all the warships were deployed. They split their troops and swam eastward from the south of Jing, attacked Xiakou village, then conquered Chizhou, successively conquered Dangtu and Wuhu counties, and were stationed in Caishiji. In November, build a pontoon bridge to cross the river and cross the army. In December, the Southern Tang Army was defeated by Bailuzhou.

In the first month of the eighth year of Kaibao (975), Nantang Army was defeated by Xinlin Port. In February, the army entered Qinhuai, and more than 100,000 troops of Nantang Navy and Army were in the city. Song Jun defeated the army of the Southern Tang Dynasty and killed and captured more than 10,000 enemies. After the completion of the pontoon bridge, Nantang sent troops to resist, and Song Jun defeated Nantang in Bailuzhou. From March to August, we defeated the enemy again and again and conquered Runzhou. Jinling city is surrounded. At this time, for three hours, the road for residents to cut firewood was cut off, and the Nantang army was repeatedly defeated. Li Yu, the king of the Southern Tang Dynasty, was very picky and sent Xu Xuan, a minister, to the court to beg for a truce. Song Taizu didn't agree. Before that, the army was arranged in three camps, and Pan Mei was guarding the north, drawing the war situation and sending it to Song Taizu. Song Taizu pointed to the North House and said to the emissary, "The Southern Tang Dynasty must send troops to attack at night. Go back quickly and command Cao Bin to dig ditches quickly to consolidate his position. Don't fall for the enemy's trick. " After the deep ditch was dug, Nantang soldiers raided at night, and Pan Mei led the troops to rely on the new ditch to resist, and Nantang was defeated. When the battle report was sent to the court, Song Taizu said with a smile, "It really is."

During the long siege, Cao Bin often slowed down his attack, hoping that Li Yu would defect. 1 1 month, Cao Bin sent someone to tell him: "The situation is already like this, but it is a pity that if the people of a city can surrender, it is really the best policy." When the city was about to be conquered, Cao Bin suddenly said that he was ill and stopped working. People came to visit the sick. Cao Bin said, "My illness cannot be cured by a medical stone. As long as you sincerely swear not to kill the city people, you will automatically recover. " The generals promised to burn incense and swear together. The next day, the condition improved slightly. A day later, Jinling City was captured. Li Yu and his 100 ministers went to the military camp to confess their crimes. Cao Bin comforted him, received him with a VIP gift, and invited Li Yu to change into the palace. Cao Bin only sent a few cavalry waiting outside the palace gate. The subordinate secretly said to Cao Bin, "What should I do if anything happens to Li Yu when he enters the palace?" Cao Bin said with a smile, "Li Yu has always been weak and indecisive. Since he surrendered, he will definitely not commit suicide. " Li Yu's monarch and subjects were finally saved. From the beginning to the triumph, the foot soldiers were afraid of him and dared not make a move. When he entered the palace to appear before the court, the famous post claimed to be "ordered to go back to Jiangnan on business", modest and not boastful, that's all.

At the beginning, Cao Bin was in command of the army, and Song Taizu said to him, "When Li Yu is conquered, you will be appointed as the special envoy." Assistant coach Pan Mei congratulated in advance. Cao Bin said, "No, this operation can only be successful if we rely on Tianwei and follow the strategy of the imperial court. What credit do I have? " Besides, is the photograph the best? "Pan Mei said," how do you say? Cao Bin said: "Taiyuan has not yet been decided." "After returning to North Korea, offer prisoners. Song Taizu said to him, "I intended to appoint you as the ambassador, but Liu Jiyuan didn't attack and destroy you. Let's wait for a while. " After hearing these words, Pan Mei stole a look at Cao Bin and smiled. When Song Taizu found out, he asked him why he was laughing. Pan Mei dare not hide, truthfully answer. Song Taizu smiled, too, so he gave Cao Bin two hundred thousand yuan. Cao Bin said after his discharge from North Korea: "You don't need to be a diplomat in life. A good official means more money. " Soon, he was appointed as a special envoy, proofreader and loyal military commander of the Tang Dynasty. In the third year of Yongxi (986), the imperial edict Cao Bin led the amphibious army of Youzhou to camp, and went to the Northern Expedition separately with Pan Mei and others to make peace. In March, the Liao army was defeated in Gu 'an and conquered Zhuozhou. Let people come to reinforce and be defeated in the south of the city. In April, he and Xin Mi defeated the Liao army in Xincheng, killing 200 people. In May, in the battle of Qigou Pass, all the troops were defeated, and they retreated to Yizhou and camped in front of Yishui. Song Taizong heard that, quickly sent an adventurous stationed in the border town, chasing the generals back to the DPRK.

Before this, how people said, "The emperor of Liao was young, and his mother was dictatorial. He likes what ministers use. Please take advantage of his disaster and seize the thistle. " So Cao Bin, Cui He, Tian Chongjin and Pan Mei were sent from Xiongzhou (now Xiongxian County, Hebei Province) to find the flying fox, and they made an appointment to hold an activity together. As he was about to leave, Song Taizong said to Cao Bin, "Pan Mei's army first went to Yunnan and Yingzhou. You claim to have captured Youzhou (now Beijing) with 100,000 troops, but you should be cautious and not greedy for utility. As soon as the enemy heard that the army had arrived, he had to dispatch troops to save john young, and there was no time to save the mountain. " Soon, Pan Mei's troops first captured Atlas, Shuozhou, Yunxian and Yingxian, and Tian captured Flying Fox, Lingqiu and Yuzhou, gaining many important places behind the mountain. Cao Bin also captured counties and counties again and again, with great momentum. Every time Sakamoto arrived, Song Taizong was surprised that Cao Bin walked too fast. When Cao Bin was stationed in Zhuozhou, he ate up the grain in ten days and then retreated to Xiongzhou to replenish food and grass. When Song Taizong heard about it, he said, "It was a mistake for the former invincible army to retreat and replenish food and grass." Quickly send messengers to stop Cao Bin from advancing, and quickly lead the army to meet Mi Xin along the Baigou River, stay put, save physical strength, and keep silent about the military potential of the western troops; After Pan Mei and others all captured the land behind the mountain, they joined forces with Tian Chong in the east and jointly captured Youzhou. At that time, Cao Bin's subordinate generals heard that Pan Mei and Tian Jianjun had repeatedly made outstanding achievements, but they could not capture them with heavy troops. In desperation, Cao Bin had to attack Zhuozhou again with hay. At present, the weather in the Khitan army is hot, the sergeant is sleepy, the food and grass are exhausted, Cao Bin withdraws his troops, the army no longer fights, and it is chased and defeated by the enemy.

After Cao Bin and others returned to Korea, imperial edicts were tried by Shangshu Province, and Jia Huangzhong, a bachelor of Hanlin, was ordered to be punished. King Cao and others confessed to the illegal and criminal facts. Cao Bin was demoted to General Right, General Wu You, General Tunwei You, and the rest were demoted in turn. In the 4th year of Yongxi (987), Cao Bin was appointed as Shi Zhong and Wu Ningjun. In the fifth year of Chunhua (994), he moved to the army. In the third year of Daoguang reign (997), Song Zhenzong Zhao Heng acceded to the throne, and resumed the duties of proofreader and Tongpingzhang. A few months later, he was recalled to the imperial court as an envoy of the Tang Dynasty. Zhao Kuangyin: "Don't bully the Lord, widex Cao Bin's words." "I can be a man."

Zhao Heng: "The general of the state dynasty can stand on his own feet with fame and fortune, and stay at home, but only with Cao Bin."

Wang Renshan: "I am humble and sincere. Your majesty appointed me as the envoy, and I am responsible for it, only Cao Bin."

Wang Tao: "Cao Bin and Pan Mei leveled Jiangnan with Julian Waghann. Both generals know how to use soldiers well, Cao knows how far-reaching it is, and Pan is not arrogant. "

Liu Qingzhi: "Cao Bin is loyal to the DPRK and will be a teacher for life."

Tian Kuang said, "Cao Ji and Wang Bin were promoted by the meeting, and they were honored and effective. People crusaded against Shu and plundered property, but Bin was the only one who was not at fault and volunteered. I am afraid that if I don't cut it, I will break the fake Tang Dynasty and return to the capital, so that the gatekeeper can return from Jiangnan business. The more humble you are, the more afraid you are of protecting your position. Every time I go out, I bow down to others. When you meet a desk patrol, you will find yourself on the left side of the road, even if you are from the bottom of the country and save some. The messenger saw it and was fearless. "

Bi Tao: "Four soldiers untied the king and three godsons boarded the general's altar."

Ouyang Xiu: "Wu Hui, King Cao, is famous all over the country, and it is indispensable."

Sima Guang: "Cao Shi and Zhong Bin are kind and generous, equal to several countries and never beheaded."

Wang Bizhi: "Cao Ji and Wang Bin, both commanders before and after, conquered the vassal States, Jiangnan, Xichuan, Guangnan and Hunan, and did not kill one innocent person, and their fame was remarkable, ranking first among generals."

Luo Dajing: "The only Zhao Chongguo in Han Dynasty, the only Wang Zhongsi in Tang Dynasty, the only Cao Bin in this dynasty, three generations of generals." "As for Cao Bin's Jiangnan peace, its work is not fine, but it will be stingy in the end, and it will stop at giving millions of dollars. Did my husband Mao break his word? If Cao Bin is full, he will be promoted! The friendship between Britain and the monarch is far-sighted, and everyone knows nothing about it. "

Lou Jian: "The founding contributions of the artistic ancestors and the founding fathers of Wu Hui are admirable. ..... People think Wu Hui is a bear, but they don't know that he teaches with soldiers and doesn't kill people. The so-called disloyal minister. "

Kublai Khan: "Cao Bin was the only person who took advantage of Jiangnan in ancient times."

Ye Li said, "When Bin attacked Jiangnan, he never killed anyone in vain. It's a good idea for Uncle Fang to summon the tiger. Han, Peng, Wei, Huo of Han, no matter what. "

Take off, etc. : "Cao Bin knew Mao with weapons, so he took weapons as his handle. You can't bear to be stung by insects if you live in peace. I went to Wuyue to give in private and used it to give without leaving a penny; Always recruiting soldiers, but Qiu didn't commit any crime. It is credible not to kill one person. Pan was a great ancestor and trusted him at the beginning of his reign, so he was entrusted by the conquest. Liu Yong sent envoys to beg for surrender, and his words were solemn and righteous, so he had to do his duty; Its prestige is heavy, why not wait for Ping Ling to watch, set Jiangnan, Zhengtaiyuan and Zhenbeimen? Both of them praised Wu Hui, and both of them were well matched. Both sons and daughters can stand on their feet and enjoy wealth. It is no accident that Guang Xian and Zhang Huai are called sages. The gentleman said benevolence, forgiveness, prudence, fame and law-abiding, and Wei Bin came first in the Song and Liang Rivers. Isn't that what he meant? If Li Jun were a scholar, he would learn from the material and explain it clearly. It is reasonable or possible to say that it is caused by Yin De. "

Hu Zhu said, "The flying dragon sees wisdom and does not bully its master. Being in a high position, you like to be cheeky and worry too much. Pingwu surrendered to Shu, and made the longest contribution. When you go out, you will enter the phase. "

Li Tingji: "Cao Bin has the total military power, and the soldiers are not hurt."

Gui Youguang: "Suffering from Zhou Chan, the last five dynasties fought to level the world. Then there are people like Zhao Pu, Pan Mei and Cao Bin. "

Huang Daozhou: "Cao Bin is a general and different. Benevolence with a slap, sincere with a bow. To cut Shu, the book is self-styled. It's not a pity. Congratulations. Conquering Jiangnan is a common destiny. The city was in danger and suddenly became ill. Swear not to kill, and then attack. Li Yu pleaded guilty and the guests were very respectful. Try to congratulate the ambassador. Bing said it was unnecessary. But if you get more money, why should you be respected? When we were different, the Northern Expedition was poor. After reading the achievements of our predecessors, Lu Wei died well. "

Zhao said, "When the Song people attacked Liao, they all blamed Cao and Pan Ergong, who were old generals at that time. Why did they leave the army here? I don't know what they are afraid of. Emperor Taizong's suspicion and the battle of sorghum have their own shame of abandoning the army. When Emperor Cao and Pan Xian were old ministers, if they were brought into Keyouzhou, it would certainly arouse the jealousy of Emperor Taizong, and they would have a feeling of hiding their ears. The second general knew what this meant, so the teacher of Jiyang had arrived in Zhuolu, but he had to retreat to Xiongzhou for dinner, although he didn't want to do so. You don't know, it's a good idea for the army. So is Pan Mei. "

Zhu: "Shi Bin persevered, persevered and risked his life to attack the city and cross the river he met unexpectedly. This is the neck of the king and the title of general."

Zheng: "In ancient times, the so-called generals were the so-called Confucian generals, generals, generals, generals and generals. Han Xin, Feng Yi, Wang Meng, He Ruobi, Li Jing, Guo Ziyi, Cao Bin, Xu Dachou and other generals. "

Huang Pengnian: "Be quiet about yourself, be lenient with scholars, be cautious for a while, be frugal in running the army, be poor without stealing, be rich without overflowing, invade without teachers, abuse without people, be quiet without moving, and be close to Cao Bin."

Cai Dongfan: "Cao Bin was the first master in the early Song Dynasty, followed by Pan Mei. However, he is modest and kind, but lacks wisdom and courage. Gou's failure is due to his ignorance and lack of courage. A brave man is not fighting in waves, but being brave when he encounters something. "