Liu Qi guessed the identity of the visitor in Xuyi and couldn't help laughing when he heard the news from the scouts.
In this half day, I imagined many characters, but I didn't expect that it was Cao Cao who came to Suiling in person. This is a typical dark situation under the lamp. When people are in the middle of the game, it is easy to get lost.
In fact, most of the troubles people have are self-inflicted. Especially when it comes to unknown things, they tend to make up their own minds and always think in bad directions, making themselves uneasy.
People can scare others, scare them to death, let alone scare themselves?
Just as he was sighing, Lu Xun also learned the news and came to discuss: "The general left Shouchun, and Cao's thieves sent Mo Hong to capture Lujiang. We should have taken the opportunity to attack Shouchun with all our strength and capture Hefei. Why did he come to Suiling to preside over the water battle?" ?”
Liu Qi smiled and said: "It must be Cao Cao's thief who was worried about Cao Xiu's mistakes and went to the water village in person. If he hadn't sent the order to retreat in time yesterday, all the generals would have captured Fuling Lake in one go."
Lu Xun was puzzled and said: "The Wei army is good at land warfare and not good at water warfare. Wouldn't it be a pity not to attack Shouchun at this time?"
Liu Qi said: "Cao Ren is Cao Cao's trusted general, and Sima Yi is scheming. I suspect he must have made arrangements before leaving. Perhaps he is waiting for Cao Hong to succeed, and coordinates with Lujiang's troops from the north and south to attack Hefei."
"That makes sense!" Lu Xun nodded slightly and asked, "How confident is the general about the Lujiang matter?"
Liu Qi said: "Since Sun Yu has sincerely returned to the Han Dynasty following Sun Jing's death, I don't expect him to dare to repeat it. Pang Shiyuan is there to plot, and with Zhang Fei's courage, there is no danger."
Lu Xun nodded and said: "The war in Huainan is currently at a stalemate. The change in Lujiang will definitely change the situation in Jiangnan. If we can successfully take over Lujiang, capture Cao Hong, and cut off Cao Cao's arm, the general will surely enter the Central Plains!"
Liu Qi smiled and said: "Bo Yan, don't forget that General Guan has arrived at Guandu and is eyeing the Central Plains. With Kong Ming's help, how long can Zhang Liao hold Xuchang?"
"Guan Yunchang is a tiger general in the world, and he is also a Crouching Dragon. He is invincible in the world!" Lu Xun also understood that Guan Yu was not Sun Quan. He couldn't help but reveal a heroic spirit between his brows, and said loudly: "The general has many talented people, comparable to Guangwu in starting a business, Han The house will be prosperous again soon!"
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In Wancheng, Lujiang, in the backyard of the government office, Sun Yu set up a mourning hall alone, and his third brother Sun Jiao kept vigil for his father Sun Jing.
When his elder brother Sun Hao rebelled, Sun Jing was retiring at home. When he heard the news, he was filled with shock and anger and died in anger. Set up a mourning hall to offer sacrifices remotely.
Everyone thought that Sun Hao was killed and Sun Jing was angry to death. Sun Yu's brothers would definitely hate Liu Qi, and it was reasonable to surrender to Cao Cao for revenge.
But no one knew that the person reporting the funeral also brought Sun Jing's suicide note and a secret letter from his fourth brother Sun Huan. Sun Jing warned the two not to surrender to Cao Cao. Sun Hao also felt regretful about Sun Jing's death and committed suicide in shame.
It turned out that when Sun Ce was killed, Sun Hao wanted to take the opportunity to stand on his own feet, but was persuaded by Yu Fan and others. Sun Jing was furious when he heard the news. Afterwards, he went to Sun Quan to plead guilty and was promoted to Zhaoyi Zhonglang General.
For several years, Sun Jing stayed in Wu County and taught Sun Hao. It was not until he returned to his hometown to retire three years ago that he allowed Sun Hao to become an official. Unexpectedly, he did not change his nature, and started another rebellion, which angered the old man to death.
Sun Yu and Sun Yu were hesitant in Lujiang, but when they saw Sun Jing's suicide note, they learned that there was something hidden in Sun Jian's house. The family scandal should not be made public. It was God's will for Liu Qi to accept the order in danger. If Liu Xinghan was not helped now, how could he wait?
The two immediately contacted Zhang Fei and wanted to surrender to Lujiang River. They did not want Pang Tong to come to the city in person and asked him to fake a letter of surrender. If they could lure Cao Cao to Lujiang River, the war in Huainan could be decided in one battle.
Although Cao Cao did not come in person, sending Cao Hong to capture him would be enough to deal a blow to the Wei army. If the Han Dynasty will rise again in the future, the Sun family's contribution will not be small.
While the two brothers were discussing, the defenders came to report that Cao Hong had led the army across Qianshan and entered Wancheng.
Sun Yu said hurriedly: "Go and invite Mr. Feng Chu."
Not only did a Taoist priest come out of the back hall, he was disguised as Pang Tong. The Taoist priests Sun Jing chanted and saved were all disciples of Zuo Ci. Pang Tong was mixed in among them, and no one noticed at all.
Sun Jiao was anxious to return home for the funeral and offered advice: "The territory of Lujiang is surrounded by mountains and the terrain is complex. Cao Hong has penetrated deep alone. Why not set up an ambush in Tianzhu Mountain to eliminate him?"
Pang Tong tugged his beard and smiled and said: "Cao Hong is already a turtle in the urn, it is not difficult to destroy him! However, if an ambush is set up and the Wei army is trapped and the beast is still fighting, the generals will suffer casualties. This is the worst strategy. Now I have two strategies, the upper and the middle. Are you willing to listen to the two generals? no?"
Sun Yu cupped his fists and said, "I'd like to hear the details."
Pang Tong said: "Cao Hong is impatient and reckless. If the two generals can continue to deal with him, pretend to be complicit, go to attack Hefei together, and then counterattack behind him when they reach the front line, this is a tactic to draw fuel from the bottom of the cauldron, which is the best strategy."
Sun Yu frowned slightly: "Dare you ask Zhongce?"
Pang Tong said: "The middle strategy is the Hongmen Banquet. We can hold a banquet in the city to welcome Cao Hong into the city and capture all his men in one fell swoop."
The two brothers looked at each other and thought that Pang Tong was too bold. Isn't this pulling teeth from the tiger's mouth and dancing on the tip of a knife?
Sun Jiao said worriedly: "If we let the Wei army enter the city, they will be the swordsmen and I will be the meat. If I am harmed by them, wouldn't it be self-defeating?"
Pang Tong chuckled and said: "What the two generals said is wrong! Cao Hong came to Lujiang this time not only to capture Jiangdong, but also to win over people's hearts. If he could not treat the two generals kindly, he would be superior to Jiangdong's civil and military forces. How could Cao Mengde lose big because of small things? Doing such an unwise thing?"
Sun Yu frowned and said, "I've always heard that Cao Cao is suspicious, why are you so trusting this time?"
Pang Tong said: "The war in the Central Plains is tense, and there is a stalemate in Huainan. The Wei army is difficult to control. Cao Cao seems to be calm, but in fact he is in chaos. This time he ordered Cao Hong to go deep into the enemy's territory. It was a last resort. According to reports from the scouts, Cao Hong went all the way. They are also very cautious, which shows that they have plans before leaving. I predict that Cao Hong will test him when he enters the city. As long as the two generals sternly rebuke him, the danger can be averted."
Sun Yu pondered for a moment and said: "Although the best strategy is good, it will inevitably show flaws if it takes too long. Besides, my father's body is not yet cold. We are eager to return home to mourn, so we might as well use the middle strategy."
Sun Jiao also nodded and said: "The middle strategy is the best. Capturing Cao Hong and destroying the Wei army is just a matter of time. It's not that we have no courage. It's actually due to the pain of bereavement and unstable mind. I'm afraid of long nights and dreams. I hope you can forgive me, sir."
Pang Tong stood up and clasped his fists and said: "The two generals can understand the general situation and have the ambition to prosper the Han Dynasty. I can't thank you enough. This time you are willing to risk your life and death to lure Cao Hong into the city. This is a service to the country. My lord will never forget these two generals." merit."
Sun Yu and the others stood up and returned the greeting: "The Sun family is full of loyal people. My second uncle fought for the country, performed his duties loyally, and sacrificed his life for the country. We are not as good as the eleventh, and we always feel guilty. When the country is in danger, we should stand up and fight for the country." No matter what."
"This is a magnificent statement!" Pang Tong praised him and sat down with the two men again to discuss receiving Cao Hong and dealing with the Wei army.
Just in case, someone secretly sent a message to Zhang Fei, asking him to send 3,000 elite troops to Wancheng overnight to mix with the Wu army, and be sure to capture all Cao Hong's troops.
