Chapter 18 Yu Jin: The success or failure of a hero is accidental

Yu Jin, courtesy name Wenze, was born in Juping, Shandong, and was a famous general under Cao Cao. Yu Jin lost his mother at the age of eight, and his father Yu Zhang took him to live in the south of the Yangtze River.Yu Jin was playing by the river, accidentally fell into the water, and was rescued by a child named Chang Xi.Yu Jin followed his father to Changxi's house to thank him.Chang Cheng, Chang Xi's father, saw that Jin was smart and cute, so he adopted him as his adopted son and invited Yu Zhang and his son to live in the village together.Yu Zhang's father and son couldn't get over their hospitality, so they stayed.

Every day, Yu Zhang helps Changcheng manage some village affairs.And Yu Jin read and played with Chang Xi.Chang Xi was two years older than Jin, so Yu Jin respected him as his elder brother.The two younger brothers have similar temperaments, they both love to read military books, and are good at learning martial arts. They often line up troops with clods in the courtyard, defending against attack and resisting defense.The two advance and retreat methodically, cooperate tacitly, and are deeply appreciated by Zhang and Changcheng. Once, Chang Xi set up a formation with clods of soil, and Yu Jin rushed into the formation with wheat orange stalks as his army.You can't win by rushing from left to right.Yu Jin gradually became impatient, brought a plate of water, and poured it on the ground fiercely, the clods were immediately washed away.Not only that, the mud splashed all over Chang Xi.Chang Xi couldn't help being furious, jumped up, grabbed Yu Jin by the neck, and punched him.Yu Jin didn't show any weakness, and took the fight back.The two wrestled together.Yu Zhang and Chang Cheng rushed over upon hearing the news and pulled them apart.Of course, there are many other things like this, and they are just a small episode.Soon, Chang Xi and Yu Jin reconciled as before, as close as brothers.

Time flies, and many years have passed in a flash, and the two childhood friends have grown into adults, both of them are outstanding talents, and they are both civil and military.During these years, Yu Zhang and Chang Cheng passed away one after another.Before dying, both fathers called them to the bedside and said similar words: May you two help and love each other, and work together to create a career together.The two nodded with tears in their eyes. This year, both Yu Jin and Chang Xi left Changjiazhuang and came to Shandong to join Cao Cao.Cao Cao appreciated them very much and arranged for them to hold important positions.But Changxi only stayed with Cao Cao for three months, and left without saying goodbye with a few followers, and voted for Yuan Shao.Because he left in a hurry, he didn't follow Yu Jin to ventilate.The two brothers have been separated for many years and cannot meet each other.

We met again after the Battle of Guandu, when Chang Xi was recruited by Cao Cao's general Zhang Liao. Yu Jin drank a few glasses with Chang Xi.Both of them hoped that they would obey orders under the same tent, and they would never be separated again.But later, Cao Cao killed a good friend of Chang Xi.Chang Xi was very angry.In a rage, he led his subordinates to turn back again. Cao Cao was very angry and led an army to attack Chang Xi, ordering Yu Jin to be the vanguard.Yu Jin didn't dare to be negligent, and led the army to attack the city violently. They continued to attack for many days and suffered heavy losses.Cao Cao was furious and ordered Yujin to break through the city within three days and arrest Chang Xi, otherwise, he would be charged with Yujin.With the prohibition order in hand, he was helpless.

There is a side general beside Yu Jin, named He Xiu.He told Jin that if he attacked by force, he would definitely not be able to succeed within three days, and it seemed that he had to resort to outsmarting.Yu Jin asked, how to outsmart? He Xiu clung to Jin's ear and uttered a sentence, which made Yu Jin's brows stretched and his face beaming with joy. This night, Yu Jin took advantage of the moonlight to write a letter to the city, expressing their parting feelings, and asked Changxi to meet at the city. Yu Jin didn't know what to do.He didn't know if this brother would buy his account.Although they were brothers once, they have grown up now and are enemies.Chang Xi will not fail to guard against him.His mood is very complicated.

The city gate opened, and a war horse galloped towards him under the moonlight, and stopped in front of him.It really was Chang Xi.When the two met, they were filled with emotions. They quickly got off their horses and sat opposite each other on the ground. Yu Jin said that he came here today only to bid farewell to his elder brother forever.Chang Xi asked, why did you say that? Yu Jin said that the prime minister had given an ultimatum to the spy, and if he didn't break through the city within three days and sent you to his side, he would have my head killed. Chang Xi was silent.Yu Jin said, how happy we were when we were young, eating at the same table and sleeping at the same table, but now we have become enemies on the battlefield, fighting each other with swords, it really makes me sad!

Chang Xi said, why don't you leave Cao Gong, and I also abandon the city, and go back to Changjiazhuang together, study, hunt together, and enjoy the countryside in peace, what a joy! Yu Jin said, what my elder brother said is reasonable, but I have been with the prime minister for nearly ten years, and I am deeply loved. Chang Xi pondered for a while, and said, let's go back separately, I have my own reasons.The two went back separately under the moonlight. On the first day, there was no movement in the city.The next day, there was still no movement in the city.In the early morning of the third day, Chang Xi rode alone, and surrendered to Yu Jin's camp.

Yu Jin was very happy, and took Chang Xi into the big tent, and set up a banquet to welcome Chang Xi. General He Xiu sneaked close to Yu Jin and said, what should the general do next? Yu Jin said, I want to send Changxi to Duke Cao myself, please forgive me! He Xiu shook his head, the general is on his way, if you send Chang Xi to the prime minister, the prime minister will be in a difficult position, because Chang Xi has repeatedly betrayed the prime minister, the prime minister hates him deeply, but he can't kill him, for fear of being a bad name. ! Yu Jin said, what do you mean by that?He Xiu said, it's very simple, you should kill Chang Xi and present his head to the prime minister.

Yu Jin shook his head, this is what a villain does, and I don't bother to do it. That night, He Xiu sneaked into Chang Xi's tent and said to Chang Xi, does the general have any plans? Chang Xi said, if the Prime Minister is tolerant to me, I will join hands with General Yu and fight for him on the battlefield, and I will die. He Xiu shook his head. You have no chance. You have rebelled several times, and the prime minister is very angry. He has issued a secret order for General Yu Jin to cut off your head to see him. Embarrassment! Chang Xi stared wide-eyed, was silent for a while, and said, whatever, I'll make it right for my younger brother!He also said, originally I could have bypassed Yu Jin and directly surrendered to Duke Cao, but the reason why I surrendered to Brother Jin Xian was entirely for him to make meritorious service!Then, he took a sip of wine, drew out his sword, and killed himself.

He Xiu brought Chang Xi's head to Yu Jin, and said that Chang Xi felt ashamed to go to see the prime minister, and had already killed himself. Yu Jin hugged Chang Xi's head and cried loudly. The next day, General He Xiu put Chang Xi's head in a box and sent it to Cao Cao's camp, saying that Chang Xi surrendered to General Yu, and General Yu beheaded his head and presented it to the prime minister without favoritism. Cao Cao was very emotional.He said to Jia Xu, the counselor beside him, if Chang Xi came to surrender me directly, what kind of ending would it be?Jia Xu said, you will definitely tolerate him and entrust him with a heavy responsibility.Cao Cao said, yes, I cherish such talents very much, but he can be strict in enforcing the law. He really has the style of a general, which is admirable.Therefore, Cao Cao buried Chang Xi generously.Because of this matter, he paid more attention to prohibition.

In a certain year AD, Shu general Guan Yu led troops to surround Fancheng.Cao Cao sent Yu Jin to lead seven armies to break the siege of Fancheng.The army camped at the Lukou River outside Fancheng. Unexpectedly, it was autumn, and the river surged, submerging the Seventh Army overnight.Yu Jin, who was trapped in a small boat, faced the vast ocean, and said to He Xiu, the general beside him, that forty years ago, Chang Xi rescued me in the water, and then I poured Chang Xi a basin of water. Da Shui, isn't it Chang Xi's revenge on me? Then facing Guan Yu who was standing with his sword on the big boat, he cupped his hands and surrendered. When Cao Cao heard that Yu Jin had surrendered, he said to Jia Xu, "Do you still remember Chang Xi?"Jia Xu said, remember.Cao Cao sighed, Chang Xi turned against me several times, finally repented, but was killed by Yu Jin, and Yu Jin followed me for thirty years, loyal and outstanding in battle, but finally surrendered to others, isn't this an arrangement of fate? Jia Xu said, yes, everyone has a destiny, success or failure is up to God, that's all! The most revealing thing in Yu Jin's life was his "rectification of chaos" after the Battle of Wancheng. "In chaos, we can rectify", this is what Cao Cao praised Yu Jin.What's the meaning?That is to say, when the situation is urgent and the military is chaotic, it is possible to consolidate the army and resist the enemy in unison.Cao Cao immediately followed and praised, "Although he is a famous general in ancient times, he is nothing more than that!" In the Battle of Wancheng, Cao Cao's situation was indeed very critical.Originally, Zhang Xiu had already surrendered.But later Cao Cao occupied Zhang Xiu's aunt, Zou Shi, and Zhang Xiu was so angry that he turned against her.It doesn't matter if this counterattack, Cao Cao was caught off guard and fled.Just as he was running away, several Qingzhou soldiers stopped him.What are Qingzhou soldiers?The Qingzhou Army was an army reorganized by Cao Cao from a part of the surrendered Yellow Turban Army, under the command of Xiahou Dun. These Qingzhou soldiers said in unison, Prime Minister, it's not good, Yu Jin has rebelled.Cao Cao was taken aback.This is really worse!At this time, Xiahou Dun, Xu Chu, Li Dian, Le Jin and others all arrived.Cao Cao said, "Yu Ban has rebelled, and you should quickly organize your troops and horses to fight." Here the generals of the Cao family are preparing to fight Yu Jin, while Yu Jin is busy setting up camps and digging trenches over there, preparing to face Zhang Xiu's pursuers.Sure enough, just as they were getting ready, Zhang Xiu led the troops.Yu Jin led his troops out bravely, and after a fierce battle, Zhang Xiu was defeated.Seeing Zhang Xiu's defeated soldiers run away, Yu Jin came to see Cao Cao. Cao Cao said, I heard that you are rebellious!Yu Jin knelt down and said, how can I rebel?It was the Qingzhou soldiers who plundered and killed the people and lost the hearts of the people, so I punished them and rectified the military law. Cao Cao said, why didn't you come to argue with me first, but went down to the village first?Yu Jin said that it is a small matter to distinguish, but a major matter to resist the enemy! Cao Cao laughed, what a "discrimination is a small matter, but resisting the enemy is a big matter"!That's why he said that "in chaos, we can rectify".Not only verbal praise, but also material rewards, a set of gold utensils, and sealed in Jin as Yishoutinghou. After rewarding Yu Jin, Cao Cao turned his head to look at Xiahou Dun.Xiahou Dun is the commander-in-chief of Qingzhou soldiers!Those Qingzhou soldiers rebelled, and Xiahoudun could not escape the responsibility. According to the current words, Xiahoudun bears an important leadership responsibility in this incident.Cao Cao has always been known for his strict law enforcement.Now, he couldn't easily spare Xiahou Dun, so he ordered Xiahou Dun to be pushed out and beheaded. Yu Jin hurried forward and said that it was not entirely the fault of General Xiahoudun, but that the bad nature of Qingzhou soldiers did not change.Besides, now is the time of war, beheading the general first will be disadvantageous to the army, so please check it out. Well, it depends on the general's face, so let me spare you.How could Cao Cao kill Xiahou Dun?Xiahou Dun is his brother!But the death penalty is exempted, and the living crime is hard to forgive. He will punish fifty army sticks and make meritorious service. Ping pong pong, a blow with a stick, beat Xiahou Dun gritted his teeth.After the sentence was over, the sergeants carried him back to the big tent, Xiahou Dun's teeth were still clenched. His brothers, Cao Ren, Cao Hong, Xia Houyuan and others came to see him and saw that he was still gnashing his teeth, so they asked, brother, does it still hurt?Xiahou Dun gritted out two words from between his teeth, it doesn't hurt.Ask again, why are you still gritting your teeth?Xiahou Dun popped out two more words from between his teeth, I hate it! Xiahou Dun said, isn't my sergeant just looting and killing a few ordinary people?Grab some money?Does he have to make such a big fuss about the crime? That's right, Xia Houyuan immediately went on to say, look at the vernacular he spoke in front of the prime minister, such as "discriminating is a small matter" and "resisting the enemy is a major matter". Cao Ren and Cao Hong were also outraged! From then on, Xiahoudun, Xiahouyuan and others all looked at Jin coldly, and did not cooperate with anything they encountered.Not only that, but they also said bad things about Yu Jin in front of other generals, and instigated the relationship between other generals and Yu Jin.The other generals didn't want to offend the Xiahou brothers, so they stayed away from Jin.In this way, Yu Jin was isolated in Cao Ying. In the year of XX, Cao Cao sent Yu Jin to lead seven armies to solve the crisis in Fancheng.Unexpectedly, the Xiangjiang River rose and flooded suddenly, and the Seventh Army was rushed through in an instant and submerged in the water.Yu Jin saw thousands of troops sinking in the water, and the soldiers on the shore were at a loss and panicked. He felt like a knife was piercing his heart for a moment, and thought to himself: I don't regret my death, but these soldiers are innocent. The cold reception in front of him, if he fled back to Xuchang, he would be humiliated by the generals of the Cao family, and finally surrendered to Guan Yu.When the news reached Xuchang, Cao Cao was greatly surprised. Yu Jin had followed me for more than 30 years and had always been loyal. Why did he surrender?Xiahoudun and others all sneered, Yu Jin is the most untrustworthy person, but he is good at disguising that's all!Cao Cao sighed. After Yu Jin surrendered, Guan Yu personally came to visit, untied the rope and said that the general was frightened. Guan Yu had surrendered to Cao Cao back then, and had a good relationship with Zhang Liao, Xu Huang, Yu Jin and others.Guan Yu said, this battle was not the general's fault, but God helped Guan. From now on, I will be the commander of Jingzhou, and you will be the deputy commander, and we will defeat the enemy together.Yu Jin shook his head, a defeated general, how dare he pretend to be great, I have followed Duke Cao for many years, and I have always been loyal, just like you, General, are loyal to the King of Hanzhong. I thought about it. Guan Yu had no choice but to be imprisoned in Jingzhou Prison. Soon, Wu sent Lu Meng across the river in white clothes, captured Jingzhou, and released him from prison. At that time, Yu Jin already had white beard and hair, and his face was haggard.Lu Meng also wanted to persuade Yu Jin to surrender, but Yu Jin refused.In order to unite with Cao Wei, the Lord of Wu, Sun Quan, sent the ban to Xudu. At that time, Cao Cao was dead, Cao Pi ascended the throne, and was having a banquet with civil and military officials. When he heard that Yu Jin was asking for an audience, he asked Wen and Wu what should he do?Xiahoudun said that the former king treated him well, but he was greedy for life and afraid of death, so he betrayed and surrendered, so let him go to Ye County to pay homage to the former king's Gaoling first, and then make a claim.Cao Pi nodded, came to see Yu Jin in person, said some comforting words, and let Yu Jin go to Ye County. Xiahou Dun immediately ordered someone to draw some pictures in Gaoling House.When Yu Jin arrived at Gaoling, he went to the mausoleum house and saw that the house was full of pictures, all of which were scenes of Guan Yu's victory and Yu Jin's surrender amidst the white waves.Yu Jin was so ashamed, he bowed three times to Cao Cao's tomb. Then, get sick and die. Cao Pi took Xiahoudun and others to Yecheng, saw that Yu Jin was dead, and ordered his body to be carried out.Xiahou Dun also ordered people to fetch more water and rinse the mausoleum repeatedly. Don't spoil the king's eyes.Xiahou Dun said bitterly. Yu Jin's biography Yu Jin (?—221), the first general with a foreign surname during Cao Cao's period.In the early days, he followed Bao Xin to fight for the Yellow Turban, and later joined Cao Cao together, and was appointed as the army commander.From then on, he followed Cao Cao to fight everywhere and made great achievements many times.Cao Cao's conquest of Zhangxiu failed, and his army collapsed, but Yu Jin remained calm in the face of danger, and fought and retreated.Lu met Qingzhou soldiers robbing everywhere. After being chased and killed by Yu Jin, he went to report Yu Jin's rebellion. Yu Jin set up camp before going to see Cao Cao. Cao Cao asked him why he didn't come to explain first. Jin praised his firm and steady style of work, and named him Yishoutinghou.Later, in the battles of defeating Lu Bu and breaking Yuan Shao, Yu Jin and other five good generals took turns serving as the vanguard and repelling, becoming the backbone elite of Cao Jun's generals.Cao Cao once wanted to withdraw his military power because he was angry with Zhu Ling, so he sent Yu Jin to do it. Yu Jin completed the task brilliantly with only a few dozen horses in his hand, and he was so fearsome in Cao's army.From the official to the left general, fake Festival Yue.In the twenty-fourth year of Jian'an (AD 219), Guan Yu besieged Cao Ren, and Yu Jin led his army to rescue him. The Han River flooded and the Seventh Army was flooded. Yu Jin gave up resistance and was captured and imprisoned in Jiangling. .Later, Guan Yu was broken by Sun Quan, and he was released from the ban and went to the state of Wu. He was not sent back to the state of Wei until the second year of Huangchu (AD 221).Cao Pi decreed that Yu Jin's defeat was caused by a flood, not a mistake in military command, and comforted him by citing the case of Xun Lin's father Meng Mingshi, a famous general in the Spring and Autumn Period.Later, Yu Jin was ordered to go to Gaoling to worship Cao Cao, and he painted a picture in the mausoleum in advance of him defeating the enemy and Pound's unyielding. After seeing it, Yu Jin felt ashamed and died of illness.His posthumous posthumous title was Marquis Li. Kong Pingzhong's poem "General Yu" in the Northern Song Dynasty sent troops to Chang'an with hundreds of victories. The hearts of the seven armies are all fierce, and the tigers will soar with wings. Looking down at Jing Yike, Baidi City is as high as a wall. The fodder, the horses, the food, the court wants to fight, and the thunder sounds like the sun of Yinshan. After more than ten days of bitter rain in Shenyin, the Han River overflowed to Gaotengxiang. Cang Huang has no time to step up, climbing and frowning, half dead and injured. Don't you want to run if you are poor?Looking around is like the sea. Shouting and jumping fish are still fearful, in case the enemy comes, who will dare to be the one? Invite to see the big ship carrying flags and drums. It is said that it is Guan Yunchang. Meng Chong went straight around the long twirl, and he was invincible with a strong crossbow and a strong bow. Although there are iron cavalry, what can we do?Evacuate the empty waves like a galloping horse. The general bowed his hands and tied him, speechless and silent. When Jieshu arrived at Jincheng one day, he would not return and stop traveling westward. Generals have lost friends in the past, if this Changxi still survives. Although the cyclical revenge is God's will, the only thing a strong man cherishes is fame. Cao has known each other for thirty years, and he is not as good as Pang Mingxian when he is in danger. When I came back, my head was white and haggard, and my head was weeping, especially pitiful. Why are the portraits of Gaoling so strange?Nai Ling is ashamed and painful to enter Jiuquan. The master of Yushui is brave in the world, and the success or failure of the hero is accidental.