Cao Cao's shogunate was located in the governor's residence in Xiangyang City, which was originally Liu Biao's residence.
Wang Can, the military advisor, held a battle report and said to Cao Cao: "Prime Minister, the battle report came from General Zixiao. Zhou Yu rushed to attack Jiangling and has crossed the river to the north bank.
Wu general Gan Ning captured Yiling. Our army failed to recapture Yiling and has now returned to Jiangling to wait for reinforcements. "
"Unexpectedly, Yiling was lost so quickly. It seems that we have underestimated Zhou Yu. Suppose Liu Bei was asked to take Jiangling. Although Liu Bei has intentions, Zhou Gongjin will not let him easily do so. Now that Yiling has been lost, Jiangling The door to the west is wide open, and my son is in danger." Cao Cao said thoughtfully.
Since the defeat of the navy, he retreated all the way north. During this period, he wanted to provoke a conflict between Sun and Liu and deliberately lured Liu Bei to occupy Nanjun. However, Zhou Yu saw through it and crossed the river with his army.
"Do you have any good advice for me?" Cao Cao asked.
Xun You stood up and bowed his head and said: "Prime Minister, Yiling has been captured by Gan Ning and our army's flanks are empty. Zhou Yu will definitely have people cut off our army's food route from the west side of Jiangling.
However, the main force of our army still exists, and the number of soldiers is greater than that of Sun Liu. Several generals can be ordered to set up a defense line on the grain road in Xiangyang, Jiangling, and build corridors. First, they can ensure the safety of the grain road, and secondly, they can serve as Jiangling's backup. General Le Wenhe can be ordered to set up the first line of defense in the south of Xiangyang, Manboning in Dangyang to set up the second line of defense, and General Wen Zhongye in Xiakou to defend the enemy on the east side of Jiangling. If the food route is continued, Jiangling Cao Zixiao The general is safe. "
"I'll second it," other counselors also stood up and said.
"Well, this strategy is also the best one under the current circumstances. Send the order quickly and ask the three generals to act according to the plan without any hesitation."
At this time, someone came in and reported, "Prime Minister, Wei Tong has returned to camp to give orders to the Prime Minister."
"Well, let him come in and talk."
"Yes." The principal agreed and turned around to leave the tent.
Not long after, Wei Tong entered the hall in military uniform, knelt down on one knee, and said, "Report to the Prime Minister that 90% of all grain trucks, ordnance, and reinforcements have been stationed in Nanyang, Fancheng, and Xiangyang. Wei Tong will return the order to the general." After that, he took it out from his arms. The token is raised with both hands above the head.
"Okay, Wei Ziming (Wei Tong's courtesy name is Ziming) is a really talented person. Military rations are the foundation of a large army. It's been a hard journey. What kind of military situation did you encounter on the way?"
"Back to Prime Minister, everything went well and there was no enemy."
"Haha, good, thank you for your hard work, Ziming." Cao Cao was happy to see Wei Tong. He always liked warriors who were brave and loyal, so he chatted a little more with Wei Tong.
"Prime Minister, during Wei Ziming's southern expedition, he made outstanding contributions in front of the horse and behind the horse. I think I can add more rewards to stimulate the morale of the army." Xun You stood up and said.
Both he and Xun Yu liked Wei Tong's character and martial arts very much, and they were both from Yingchuan, so they were willing to support him.
"Well, what Mr. Gongda said is, sir, how should Wei Ziming reward him?"
"Ziming is currently the captain of Yingyang County under the rule of Yingchuan County. The current captain of the northern Fengjun army in Yingchuan County died in battle, leaving a vacancy. Wei Tong can take his place." Xun Yu said.
"Well, please do as you wish." Cao Cao said.
"Thank you, Prime Minister!" Wei Tong knelt down and thanked him.
Wei Tong happily thanked Cao Cao and was about to get up and leave. Cao Cao suddenly remembered something and stopped him.
"What orders does the Prime Minister have? Please give me your instructions?"
"Well, now Jiangling is being besieged by Zhou Yu. I need a few warriors to send a secret message into the city. Other messengers make me worried. I know that you have a close relationship with Zixiao. Does Ziming dare to go?"
"Wei Tong will definitely live up to his command. Now Jiangling is surrounded by enemy troops. If Tongruo leads a large group of troops, it will be difficult for him to get close. Therefore, he will only bring a few close friends with him."
"You really don't want an escort?"
"Prime Minister, this matter needs to be kept secret. It is not good to have more people." Wei Tong replied.
"Okay, okay, Ziming is really a brave man. I think Ban Zhongsheng was not as brave as Ziming back then. Come forward and take the order!"
Cao Cao took out a token and handed it over.
Cao Cao reminded in a low voice: "Pay attention to Sun Liu's movements along the way, and report the truth together when we come back."
Wei Tong stepped forward to receive it, bowed and slowly exited.
When the meeting was over and everyone was leaving, Wei Tong suddenly stopped Hua Xin.
"Mr. Ziyu, can you lend me a moment to speak?"
Hua Xin asked, "What's the matter with Ziming?"
"I have something, sir, and I would like to ask your help."
"It's okay to say it, Zi Ming."
"The brothers I met this time also brought one of them with me, but they were implicated because their father disappeared two years ago and did not return. I suspect that they were killed by fellow villagers and pretended to claim credit for their reward."
When Hua Xin heard this, he asked, "Is there such a thing? Where is this person?"
"I don't have any conclusive evidence. I just want to ask sir for a military order to investigate the matter."
Hua Xin said: "This matter is indeed within Hua's responsibilities. It's just that now...the army is busy with military affairs. For the old case two years ago...Hua can go and ask for military orders, but I'm afraid the Prime Minister will not pay attention to it." ah."
Wei Tong also looked a little embarrassed and said, "Mr. Ziyu is right..."
Hua Xin changed his tone at this time and said: "It's better to do this. If you brother can make some merits, when the time comes for the reward, Hua will tell the prime minister about the matter and it will definitely be solved. What does Ziming mean?"
When Wei Tong heard this, he bowed and said, "Thank you very much, sir."
Returning to their residence in the military camp, Song Xin and Song Ya were already waiting for news.
Wei Tong told Hua Ziyu's suggestion, and Song Xin's eyes suddenly brightened up as he was worried about how to leave.
"I am going to Jiangling this time to convey to the Prime Minister that the military situation is urgent. I am afraid that the matter of Brother Song's father will have to be suppressed first."
Song Xin thought for a moment and said, "Thank you, brother. The military situation is urgent and must be given priority. If brother doesn't mind me being a burden, Song Xin is willing to go with him."
"This journey is dangerous. Brother Wei, I am willing to go with you." Song Ya said.
"I have also informed the Prime Minister. You two can go with me. If things go well, Mr. Hua Ziyu will help us find out the cause of your father's death."
Song Xin was still a little surprised. He didn't expect things to develop like this. Unexpectedly, Wei Tong could easily persuade Hua Ziyu to help him.
"Can little brother Song Xin know how to ride a horse?"
"Horse riding?" Song Xin was stunned when he heard this. He knew how to drive, but not how to ride a horse. He had always been an infantryman.
Wei Tongtong: "I'll prepare three fast horses, and we'll set off immediately. I'll teach you the ropes on the way."
Not long after, several loud war horses neighed. Song Ya and Song Xin ran out of the tent and saw three horses being led by Wei Tong.
Each of these war horses is a good horse that has been in battle for a long time. One is black, and the coat is as black as carbon but shiny and smooth. The other two horses are brown, with a diamond-shaped white spot on their foreheads. The three horses are so special that you will fall in love with them at the first sight.
Wei Tong equipped all the horses with saddles and shackles, and hung water bags, short spears, and bows and arrows on the saddles. He greeted: "Let's set off now, little brother Song Xin, these brown horses are for you to ride, but be sure to clamp the horse's back tightly, these beasts are very strong."
"Thank you, Brother Wei, for reminding me. I will pay attention to you." He slowly approached the horse. The horse was very unruly. When he saw such a little kid approaching, he raised his head and took a step back, indicating that I, Uncle Ma, look down on you.
Song Xin found it funny, but he didn't expect to be despised by a horse.
He walked up and patted its neck gently, and punched in a little bit of spiritual energy and dark energy in his hand. The horse was startled, jumped up with a neigh, and kicked wildly.
Avoiding the horse's hoof, Song Xin unleashed another dark force. The horse finally realized that the little grandfather was not someone to be bullied. It immediately calmed down and began to lower its head to rub Song Xin's hand.
Wei Tong and the others next to him were also very surprised when they saw this scene. This kid must have done something secretly to make this unruly beast crippled.
Song Xin grabbed the reins and saddle, but found that there was only a cowhide rope loop...
"Brother Wei, why are there no stirrups?"
These words made Wei Tong and Song Ya stunned.
"Stirrups? Isn't that what the prime minister's tiger cavalry is equipped with?" The two asked in unison, looking at each other, wondering what the boy was talking about.
"Then what is this?" Song Xin pointed to the cowhide rope loop.
"This is for mounting the horse." Song Ya said.
Only then did Song Xin realize that in this era, stirrups had not yet been used on a large scale. It's not that there were no inventions, it was just the limitation of smelting technology. Two pieces of pig iron stirrups would reduce the horse's endurance. I accidentally said something that was beyond this era. I didn’t know what was going on, so I kept saying the wrong things.
He immediately excused the matter with a haha and walked to the horse. But the horse's back was too high and he couldn't get up. The horse was very humane and immediately knelt down on its front legs, letting Song Xin get on its back, and then stood up again.
Song Xin checked the water bag, dry food and weapons, and followed behind, shaking, out of the military camp.
Riding out of the camp gate, Wei Tong whipped down the horses, and the black horses spread their hooves and started galloping, followed by Song Ya who was not lagging behind.
It was just that Song Xin, who was at the back, was extremely uncomfortable. He was holding the horse's belly tightly and was still being shaken from side to side. The brown horse was also very humane and tried its best to maintain a steady speed to prevent Song Xin from falling off. Several people rushed towards Jiangling, separated by dozens of steps.
The three horses ran for ten miles and gradually slowed down, allowing them to rest for a while, drink water and eat grass. Only then did Song Xin feel that her legs were so sore that she almost lost consciousness.
After resting, we continued on our way. This time they did not gallop, but marched at a trot.
Wei Tong asked as he walked: "Brother Song Xin, I will definitely investigate the whereabouts of your father this time. Do you know any clues?"
"I really don't know. I just heard people say that Song Chou killed my father, and then took his military honors and came back to defraud him of the rewards."
Song Ya was a little disdainful and said: "That villain Song Chou said he was saving Song Xin's family, but he forced his mother to remarry."
"That time, Uncle Song took Song Chou and several clan members there. At that time, his uncle was still a corps commander, but in the end, Song Chou was the only one who came back. He also brought back the news that his uncle had surrendered to the enemy. Moreover, when he came back, he was not only promoted He was an official and got a title. I have always thought it was unusual."
Wei Tong said thoughtfully: "It is indeed a bit strange to say that. It seems that he harmed Song Xin's father and took the reward for his crime. It must be true."
Seeing Song Xin's face darken, Wei Tong paused, and then said: "Anyway, after the three of us go back and recover, we can ask this person again."
Now that he is a captain of a county, no one dares to say anything when he goes to investigate a small case.
