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A look of embarrassment flashed across Sima Yi's face.
He did not want to disobey Cao Pi's orders, but it was unwise to attack Sun Quan and Liu Bei at the moment.
Almost all of the officers and soldiers of Cao's army stationed in Changsha were direct descendants of Yang Ling.
Even if they wouldn't rebel, Sima Yi still had trouble commanding them.
He has written to Cao Pi, hoping to transfer generals such as Yu Jin and Zhang He.
In addition, Sima Yi has also recruited tens of thousands of new soldiers and is training them.
The ordnance Chen Qun brought this time was to equip the new army.
The military is not the most troublesome. The most troublesome thing is the current weather.
For some reason, the rainy season, which originally lasted for two to three months, has continued to this day.
Not only has the water level in the Yangtze River Basin skyrocketed, it has also caused flash floods and mudslides in the surrounding areas, making roads rugged and difficult to navigate.
Under such a situation, Cao Pi asked Sima Yi to take the initiative to attack Jiangxia County, which was really a bit difficult!
But before Sima Yi could explain the difficulties one by one, Chen Qun said helplessly,
"Zhongda, it's not that His Majesty doesn't understand you, it's just that His Majesty needs a victory to calm people's hearts, do you understand?"
Not long after Cao Pi became independent on behalf of the Han Dynasty, rebellions broke out one after another in Jizhou, Youzhou, Xuzhou and other places.
Although it was quickly calmed down, people's hearts were still unstable.
A few days ago, Cao Pi was forced to bow to Yang Ling again because of the incident in the craftsman's workshop.
He ordered Sima Yi to take the initiative to attack, hoping to use a victory to prove that he was correct in suppressing Yang Ling and stabilize people's hearts!
"Zhongda, it's not easy for Your Majesty..."
Chen Qun shook his head and sighed.
Sima Yi couldn't say anything now.
Just when the two looked at each other speechless, Sima Fu turned back and said with a smile,
"Second brother, brother Changwen, the banquet is ready, let's start dinner!"
The two immediately stood up and left the camp together.
After drinking and eating, Chen Qun didn't stay too long. He just said a few words to Sima Yi and left in the pouring rain.
Watching Chen Qun and his convoy disappear into the distance, Sima Yi showed a thoughtful expression.
"Brother Nagatomo has gone far, why is the second brother still standing there?"
Sima Fu said doubtfully.
Sima Yi finally came back to his senses, thought about it, and ordered,
"Go and call Pang Tong and others to the Chinese army camp!"
"Here!"
Sima Fu took the order and left.
It didn't take long for everyone to gather at the army camp.
"I've seen General Zhengnan!"
Sima Yi looked around at everyone present and said calmly,
"The Japanese general has invited you here today because he has something to announce."
Everyone said nothing, just waiting quietly for Sima Yi's next words.
"This general plans to launch an attack on Jiangxia County before the end of the month!"
As soon as these words came out, everyone was in a commotion.
No one could have imagined that Sima Yi would brave such heavy rain to attack the Sun and Liu coalition forces.
"It has been raining heavily in recent days, and our army's ordnance has been affected. If we take the initiative to attack, it will be detrimental to our army."
Pang Tong advised in a deep voice.
The roads were muddy, making it difficult to move the artillery.
Firearms such as three-eyed guns are also affected.
Without these ordnance, Cao Jun would have a lot of trouble if he wanted to attack the city!
"It is because of such extreme weather that the rebels did not expect us to attack."
"I have made up my mind, you don't need to say any more."
Sima Yi said with a straight face.
Naturally, he would not tell everyone the reason.
Seeing that Sima Yi insisted on going his own way, although Pang Tong and others were unwilling to do so, they could only keep silent.
After finishing the discussion, Pang Tong, Ma Chao and others stood up and left.
As soon as he left the camp, Ma Chao couldn't help complaining,
"Isn't this Sima Yi known to be smart and resourceful since he was a child? How can he be so brainless?"
"Meng Qi be careful what he says!"
Wenpin, who was always cautious, quickly stopped Ma Chao.
He looked around and whispered,
"If General Zhengnan knew about it, I'm afraid he would be unhappy..."
"So what if he's not happy? Could he still kill me?"
Ma Chao complained dissatisfiedly.
A group of generals talked and came to Pang Tong's camp.
After sitting down, Wei Yan also expressed his dissatisfaction.
"This Sima Yi has suppressed us everywhere since he came here. It's really hateful!"
After Sima Yi took over the army, he first dismissed Pang Tong from the post of military advisor, and then transferred Gao Rou, Jiang Ji and others from key positions.
In addition, he also reduced the troops in the hands of Ma Chao and Wei Yan.
Apart from their own battalion, the generals have no other troops at their disposal!
"This person is of the same mind as His Majesty, so naturally he will not reuse us."
Pang Tong was not too angry, and his expression was quite calm.
"He insists on attacking Jiangxia, and he is afraid that he will be defeated. Shouldn't we persuade him?"
Wenpin hesitated.
"What's there to advise? He wants to commit suicide, and no one can stop him!"
Gan Ning smiled disdainfully and said,
"I don't care what you think. Anyway, I don't plan to stay any longer. It's a waste of time with Sima Yi!"
"I will apply to return to the water village in Xiakou tomorrow!"
Gan Ning's words gave everyone a start.
"I'll apply too!"
"And I!"
Ma Chao, Wei Yan and others nodded in agreement.
Rather than being suppressed by Sima Yi's army, it would be better to return to Jiangling and be at ease.
"What are Mr. Shiyuan's plans?"
Gao Rou looked at Pang Tong.
Pang Tong thought for a while, nodded and said,
"You all have to leave. There's no point in me staying here. It's better to go back together!"
"But before we leave, we still have to write a letter to the general to explain the situation."
…
A few days later, Xu Ducheng.
In the crisp autumn weather, Yang Ling took his wives and concubines for an autumn outing outside the city.
He, Dian Wei, Zhao Yun, Xu Chu, Jiang Wei, and Deng Ai were sitting in the pavilion drinking.
Cao Qing, the other sisters, and Yang Ling's children were playing on the grass not far away.
Further away, Zhou Cang led hundreds of soldiers on patrol to avoid any accidents.
"By the way, brother, why haven't you seen Brother Xing Daorong since you returned to Xudu?"
Dian Wei said doubtfully.
When Yang Ling left Jingzhou, Xing Daorong was with him all the way.
But since returning to Xudu, Dian Wei and Xu Chu have never seen Xing Daorong again, which makes them a little confused.
"He, I have other orders."
Yang Ling smiled and didn't explain much.
Seeing that he didn't want to say more, no one asked any questions.
At this moment, Xu Chu put down his wine glass and suddenly asked,
"Brother, how do you take care of yourself? How come I've known you for so long and you haven't aged at all?"
"Yes, even Zilong has white hair, why is the elder brother still acting like a young man?"
Dian Wei looked at Yang Ling in surprise.
Speaking of which, as the eldest brother, Yang Ling is at least forty or fifty years old now.
But he looked like a young man in his early twenties, with a face as white as jade and firm skin.
