Sun Quan can be fought for!
Cao Pi showed a teasing smile. Now Cao Wei and Sun Quan were regarded as leeks by Liu Mang and were harvested mercilessly.
In particular, Liu Mang played with the soybean market and deliberately raised prices, which ultimately made both parties pay several times more to buy rice and wheat.
The market's blind pursuit of profit was successfully used by Liu Mang, who used simple numbers to control both parties.
Of course, Cao Pi did it deliberately by Liu Mang, while Sun Quan did it deliberately. There are differences between the two.
However, people like Sun Quan naturally could not imagine the relationship.
With his habit of stabbing people in the back, Liu Mang would never tell him that the market was risky and he needed to be cautious when investing.
"Zhongda, who should be sent to contact Sun Quan?"
Cao Pi planned in his mind that he would form an alliance with Sun Quan as soon as possible and take advantage of Liu Mang's opportunity.
If Liu Mang were to attack Fancheng and Xiangyang, Sun Quan would be able to send troops to make a sneak attack, which would surely cause him heavy losses.
"Your Majesty, don't worry. Hua Xin is an old minister of Sun Wu. I will clarify my interests here and Sun Quan will definitely obey his orders."
"If we win consecutive battles, Sun Quan will definitely not stab Liu Mang in the back. If we lose in succession, Sun Quan will not understand the meaning of death."
"Now that our army has lost Liangzhou, Sun Quan cannot affect the war in the west. He can only use Jingzhou as an entry point."
Sima Yi's analysis was clear and logical, and then he continued to offer suggestions: "We can bribe the Wuwan, Xianbei and other tribes with gold, silver and silk, so that they can form cavalry to participate in the war with Liu Bei."
Cao Pi was extremely cautious. If foreign tribes such as Wuwan, Xianbei, and Xiongnu were allowed to participate in the war, it would be tantamount to seeking the skin of a tiger.
It's just that the Liu Bei and his son in front of them are more like two giant dragons, who have come to Cao Pi with their teeth and claws.
"Let's see if Jia Wenhe can stop Liu Bei!"
Cao Pi took a deep breath and said, "Zhongda, are every step I take really correct?"
Sima Yi was a little stunned, but then he said with relief: "Your Majesty, we will have a battle with Liu Bei sooner or later. His father and son are definitely not people like Sun Quan who live in peace and quiet."
"With Liu Mang's methods, if he is not forced to take the initiative to initiate a war, I am afraid that the national strength of both sides will become greater and greater."
Liu Mang spent a year telling everyone that Liu Bei's territory is not as big as yours and that of Cao Wei.
But to develop national strength, one is definitely better than the other!
Today he can play with the soybean market, and tomorrow he can play with the corn, rice, and wheat markets.
Liu Mang's economic warfare methods are endless.
It also completely panicked Cao Pi. They hoped to win on the battlefield rather than be stabbed to death by Liu Mang's soft knife.
"I, your Majesty, will march in person! Zhongda will go with me!"
"By the way, Ziwen is also a brave general. Let him lead his troops to Chang'an!"
"It would be great if I could kill Liu Bei, otherwise I would let him die for his country!"
A trace of fierceness flashed in Cao Pi's eyes. He was the only brother with military power.
Now he was asked to go to Chang'an, even if it meant death, Cao Zhang couldn't refuse.
"Your Majesty's wonderful skills, I admire you!"
…
Jiangling.
Liu Mang led a total of 80,000 people on land and water, and marched toward Fancheng in a mammoth attack.
Gan Ning, the vanguard, led Jinfan and 10,000 Jingzhou navy.
The Chinese army's Liu Mang, Zhao Yun, Zhang Ren, Ma Yunlu, Taishi Ci, and Taishi Heng led the sudden generals and the main force of 40,000 infantry and cavalry.
The rear army of Wei Yan, Deng Ai, Wu Yi, Wu Ban, and Zhang Yi led 30,000 troops from Jingnan and Jiaozhou.
"Your Majesty, is it really appropriate to leave Yun Chang and Yide behind in this battle?"
Zhao Yun recalled the appearance of his two brothers and couldn't help but scratch his head.
Especially Zhang Fei, when he heard about the attack on Xiangfan, Liu Mang didn't take him seriously, so he decided to cause trouble.
"Fourth Uncle Zhao, Xiangfan is the Shura Field of Second Uncle."
"Some grievances have to be resolved personally. I am giving my second uncle a chance to avenge his embarrassment."
Zhao Yun didn't understand, but he knew that Liu Mang would never harm his elders, let alone target them without aim.
"It doesn't matter, Yide is very coaxing. All he needs to do is bring some old wine."
"It's just where Yun Chang is. His temper is rising. He's really unpredictable."
When Liu Mang heard this, he rolled his eyes, "I can't bring Mrs. Du here so that my second uncle can continue our relationship, right?"
Zhao Yun was a little confused, and Zhang Ren asked secretly: "Zilong! What's going on with Mrs. Du?"
Ma Yunlu also aroused the desire to gossip, "Didn't she say that when General Guan was in Cao's camp, Cao Cao offered many beauties, but she didn't accept them?"
Zhao Yun was a little at a loss. How could he explain this in order to save his old brother's face?
Disaster! too difficult!
"It's a long story!"
"Back then, my second uncle took a fancy to Lu Bu, my father-in-law's subordinate Qin Yilu's wife, Du Shi, so he took the initiative to ask Cao Cao for it."
"Hey! Guess what do you two think? When Cao Cao heard this, he saw that Mrs. Du is a gentle and charming person, so of course she should be included in his harem!"
"So this is the end of the line! The hatred of seizing his wife, do you think my second uncle can sincerely defect to Cao Cao?"
Hearing this, Zhang Ren didn't know what to say for a moment, especially as General Guan's glorious image seemed to have some flaws.
Ma Yunlu glared at Zhao Yun, "Tell me! You don't have such bad habits as General Guan, do you?"
Zhao Yun quickly shook his head like a rattle, "Yunlu, don't worry! I only have the two of you in my heart!"
Liu Mang did not forget to finish his attack at this time, "To tell you the truth, if Cao Cao is like my father, he upholds the principle that brothers are like brothers and sisters, and women are like clothes."
"Maybe my second uncle would have truly surrendered back then!"
At this time, Zhang Ren flattered him, "The prince must be like the King of Hanzhong, right? He understands righteousness deeply, which makes us admire him!"
Liu Mang rolled his eyes at his uncle, "Uncle, if anyone touches my clothes, I will chop off his hands and feet!"
Ma Yunlu couldn't help but give a thumbs up, "The prince is mighty!"
…
Ah sneeze!
Not long after Liu Mang led his army to leave, Guan Yu sneezed several times in succession.
"Second brother, the weather is getting colder, so you should pay attention to adding clothes."
"The jersey that my eldest brother made back then was sewn and mended. It's time for a new one!"
Zhang Fei stood beside Guan Yu and looked towards Fancheng.
"There must be some young person who deliberately slanders Guan's reputation!"
"Even the Shu Brocade Hundred Flowers Robe is not as comfortable as the one made by my eldest brother."
"Yide, it's a pity that you and I missed the attack on Jingxiang!"
Guan Yu caressed his beautiful beard, but did not show any anger due to lack of battle.
"Second brother! In front of everyone, you are not so reasonable!"
"If I hadn't stopped you, you would have rushed out of the city and followed Mang'er!"
Zhang Fei's words made Guan Yu blush.
"What do you know? Yide, Brother Wei once had a dream. The fate of my three brothers seems to be different from now!"
"Oh? Didn't the second brother never believe in dreams? I never thought in my life that the eldest brother could achieve hegemony!"
Zhang Fei laughed loudly, "Second brother, tell me your dream quickly!"
