The moon crescents over Kyushu, some families are happy and some are sad!
Just when Liu Qi took control of Yizhou and the spring breeze was triumphant, Sima Yi returned home to visit relatives and was depressed.
While breastfeeding, Zhang Chunhua smiled when he saw Sima Yi teasing the little Sima Shi. He couldn't help but ask: "Back then, Cao Cao went on many expeditions. My husband would rather pretend to be sick and stay away from the field for several months rather than take office. Now he is alienated and has nothing to do at home." , isn’t it just following your husband’s wishes, why are you so unhappy?”
Sima Yi sighed: "Madam, you don't know something. I refused to apply for the military service in the past because Cao Cao controlled the government and I was dissatisfied. I was just an indignant young man! Later, I had no choice but to enter the court. Only then did I know that the world situation was no longer under the control of the emperor. The Han Dynasty It only exists in name only, but if I don't make any achievements, all I have learned in my life will be in vain. Life is like a tree and a tree, but if there is no fame and fame, what good will it do to the grass and tree?"
Zhang Chunhua said with a smile: "My husband is full of knowledge and has a good relationship with Cao Pi. He will never be buried. Sooner or later, he will shine."
Sima Yi frowned and said: "I don't take it to heart about this minor setback. It's just that I was dismissed from office this time. I still can't guess the Prime Minister's intentions, which makes me sleepy and uneasy."
Zhang Chunhua said: "Is it because the battle in Chang'an was too heavy and the prime minister was forced to do this because of the discussion between the government and the opposition?"
"Not necessarily!" Sima Yi shook his head and said: "Cao Cao is a tycoon! He is arbitrary and arbitrary, but he only seeks profit, so why should he be afraid of rumors? Killing Lu Boshe, slaughtering Xuzhou, and even using meat as food, there is nothing to fear, let alone the tens of thousands of people in Chang'an Thief army?"
Zhang Chunhua was silent for a while, then suddenly sighed: "But too much killing will harm the peace of the world. If my husband leads the army again in the future, he must be more tolerant and benevolent."
Sima Yi shook his head and said with a smile: "A general should be decisive in killing. As the saying goes, mercy does not control the troops. Whether to kill or not to kill, but how can we follow the heart based on the situation?"
Zhang Chunhua frowned and said, "Aren't you afraid of retribution?"
"Retribution?" Sima Yi chuckled, "Since ancient times, only the victor can be remembered forever. I am learning the art of war and strategy. I am changing my fate against the will of heaven. Why should I fear ghosts and gods?"
Zhang Chunhua said displeased: "Aren't you afraid that retribution will come to me and your heirs?"
Sima Yi touched Master Sima's plump smiling face and said unconcernedly: "The fortune teller has already seen it. My son looks like a rich man and has a very noble destiny. If there are ghosts and gods, they will only help secretly. How can I dare to harm him?"
Zhang Chunhua sighed helplessly, and just as he was about to persuade him, he saw the maid coming with a letter. It was an urgent report from the army.
After Sima Yi opened it and looked at it, he laughed and said, "The day has come for me to shine!"
Zhang Chunhua asked hurriedly: "When?"
Sima Yi said: "Zhou Yu planned to attack Huainan. Shouchun has been defeated. The Prime Minister is helpless and ordered me to go to the front of the army to obey orders."
Zhang Chunhua frowned and said, "Cao Cao just transferred you out of the army and suddenly transferred you again. I don't think it is necessarily a good thing. How can you get ahead?"
Sima Yi's eyes gleamed slightly and he said slowly: "The war in Huainan is urgent. The Prime Minister transferred me to the front of the army. This shows that I killed Ma Teng in Chang'an and got the approval of the Prime Minister! He transferred me from the army not because of improper planning. Although I guess The reason is unclear, but it was used again within a few months. It must not be his original intention, but he was forced to use it by the situation."
Zhang Chunhua asked: "How can you see it?"
Sima Yi said: "Madam, you don't know something. The Prime Minister has had frequent headaches in the past two years and even fell into coma. Although he took Wushi Powder to relieve pain, according to his family teacher, it is a three-part poison, especially Wushi Powder." , I’m just afraid that my life will be short-lived!”
Zhang Chunhua said happily: "Cao Cao is very distant from his husband, but Cao Pi is a close friend of his husband. If he can inherit the position... he will surely succeed."
Sima Yi looked up to the sky and sighed with emotion, and said slowly: "It's not what I want to organize the classics and teach my children. I plan strategies and win thousands of miles, so that I can fulfill my ambition as a man!"
Zhang Chunhua hurriedly ordered people to prepare for the salute. Before leaving, he said: "Accompanying the emperor is like accompanying a tiger. When you go to the prime minister's side to do things, you must be more careful."
"Don't worry, madam. Take care of Master with peace of mind. I have my own way to protect myself."
Sima Yi rushed to Xuzhou to meet Cao Cao in the camp.
Cao Cao met Sima Yi in person while he was ill, and said: "Zhongda made great achievements in pacifying the thieves in Chang'an. He knew that he was lonely and did not offer a reward. Instead, he transferred him away from Chang'an. This is not only to protect you, but also to stabilize the people of Guanzhong. Do you understand?"
Although Sima Yi was not convinced, he still bowed and said: "Ma Teng has great prestige in Xiliang. If my subordinates try to get rid of him, he will be retaliated. The Prime Minister has worked hard, how can I know that my subordinates don't know?"
Cao Cao was deeply gratified: "Since you know what I mean, you don't have to worry about it!"
Sima Yi bowed and said: "We serve the country, even if we are ungrateful, we will not hesitate. We are willing to listen to you at any time without any complaints."
"A good man has his ambitions in all directions. When the world is in chaos, why worry about being useless? Zhongda is very resourceful. Huainan is the time for you to make achievements, so you can do whatever you can."
Cao Cao stroked his beard and laughed, then asked Sima Yi to join the army and take charge of military affairs with Xun You.
Sima Yi was greatly moved and knelt down and said: "Yi is willing to go through fire and water for the prime minister and do his best to be loyal."
"You really live up to the name of Sima Bada!" Cao Cao was overjoyed. He helped Sima Yi up with his own hands and said: "Now that Zhou Yu has returned to Chaisang to recuperate, the generals in Jiangdong have nothing to worry about. I intend to take advantage of their unstable footing to retake Huainan. But Cheng Pu defended Shouchun to the death, and the city was built and renovated under the supervision of Zixiao himself. It is as solid as gold. What plan do you have to destroy the city?"
Sima Yi pondered for a moment, clasped his fists and said: "Tomorrow, I would like to go to the front of the formation to supervise the battle, observe the enemy's situation, and then think about countermeasures."
Cao Cao greatly appreciated Sima Yi when he saw that he was calm and calm in times of trouble and did not hesitate to talk. He also ordered him to be General Annan and lead the generals with Xiahou Dun to attack Shouchun.
Sima Yi thanked Cao Cao, bid farewell to him, and went to understand the military situation with Xiahou Dun, Xun You and others.
Cao Cao has mobilized the garrison of Xuzhou and Yanzhou, with a total of 100,000 troops to besiege Shouchun, but the Wu army was unable to defend and made no progress for several days.
There are 30,000 soldiers and horses in Shouchun City, and another 20,000 are guarding Hefei. They are dredging the waterway at Feishui River to expand the new city, and can support Shouchun at any time.
Xun You said: "Shou Chun strangles Xu Yang's throat in an important area, and it is on the Huai River. If you retreat, you can protect Huainan, and if you advance, you can capture Xuzhou. Zhou Yu wants to capture this place regardless of life and death, so he must have the intention of centralizing the plan. If the Feishui waterway is opened, The naval force reaches Shouchun, and the Wu army will definitely move north. We must relieve the Prime Minister's worries as soon as possible."
Cao Hong, who together with Sima Yi defeated Ma Teng in Chang'an, was already convinced of his intelligence and immediately asked: "Zhongda's trick... he is so resourceful and resourceful, what's his wisdom?"
Sima Yi said: "In the past, when the prime minister Ping Yuan Shu, attacking Shouchun was as difficult as climbing to the sky. Now it has been repaired and made stronger. If there is no internal response, it may be difficult to break. The only way is to lure the snake out of the hole and take advantage of the opportunity."
Xiahou Dun had been waiting for a long time. When he heard this sentence, he snorted coldly: "Previously, Zi Xiao used the prime minister's trick to severely injure Zhou Yu. The Wu army was like a frightened mouse. It hid in the nest and remained motionless. How could it come out so easily?"
Sima Yi laughed and said: "The snakes and rats hide in the caves just to protect themselves. They can use intimidation techniques to shake the nests. Over time, changes will occur on their own."
Xiahou Dun was startled, glared with one eye and said dissatisfiedly: "I think the generals in Jiangdong are like rats, just as a metaphor, but you talk about the art of getting rid of snakes and rats, you really don't distinguish the importance."
