The problem of the generals guarding Wancheng and Xuchang has been resolved, but the matter is far from being completely resolved.
There are no soldiers.
Now Cao Pi was not only short of time, he also had no available soldiers.
The situation in Chang'an is not clear now. Cao Pi has no idea how many soldiers Cao Zhen and Guo Huai can withdraw to defend Chang'an's three auxiliaries. Nanyang has experienced another major defeat. It is basically certain that the three lines of defense can only be left with one. , the loss of troops is definitely not a small number.
Although Zhang Liao said in his memorial that he had asked Zhang Hu to lead 20,000 troops back to defend Wancheng, these 20,000 soldiers were all soldiers of the defeated army. No one knows the morale of the army. Even if Sima Yi has the ability to reach heaven, he cannot rely on it. A bunch of defeated troops went to fight.
Another one is that Guan Yu's Jingzhou Army has now increased its troops to 80,000. The Wancheng defenders can only hold back more than 20,000 people. The strength comparison is four to one. From the perspective of strength on paper, Sima Yi will have to defend Wancheng very hard. Difficulties.
"Zi Yang, where did these reinforcements come from?!"
Cao Pi asked Liu Ye again for advice.
Now Cao Pi has great hopes for Liu Ye. After all, Liu Ye did solve a lot of problems for Cao Pi before.
However, Liu Ye was also very embarrassed about this issue of military strength.
It's not that there is no way, it's just that Liu Ye is afraid that if he brings it up, he may not be able to live a peaceful life in the rest of his life.
Therefore, Liu Ye was really hesitant.
But if we don't mention it, not only in the direction of Nanyang, but also in the direction of Chang'an, it may be difficult to hold on.
It's not a big problem if we can't hold on to Chang'an.
Although Chang'an and Sanfu are both very important, after all, Tongguan and Wuguan are blocking the way. Both of these places belong to the terrain where one man is in charge and cannot be opened by ten thousand people. Even if the Shu thieves occupy Chang'an, the third auxiliary, they will still be very vulnerable. It is difficult to bypass Tongguan and Hedong areas and enter the Central Plains.
When Emperor Taizu Wu went south to Jingzhou, he didn't even have Tongguan in his hands. He went south confidently and boldly to conquer Liu Biao and Sun Quan. He didn't see Ma Chao, Han Sui and others making any big commotion in Guanzhong.
But if the direction of Nanyang cannot be defended, the Shu thieves will really be able to march straight into the Central Plains, and their troops will be directed towards Luoyang.
So Liu Ye thought about it for a while and decided to take a roundabout way for the rest of his life.
"I have three strategies, please make your decision, Your Majesty!" Liu Ye said with cupped hands.
Cao Pi was immediately overjoyed that Liu Ye could come up with three strategies in this situation.
He is truly a genius of his time.
Then Cao Pi couldn't wait to ask, "Please tell me."
When Liu Ye heard this, he immediately felt confident. If those aristocratic families blame me, it won't be my problem.
I only give advice, the choice is made by the emperor. If you have the ability, go ahead and challenge the emperor.
Liu Ye hurriedly said, "The best strategy is for the emperor to send an envoy to Jiangdong to seize the land of Qingxu and Huainan to lure Jiangdong, so that he can attack Jingzhou and relieve the siege of Nanyang. Tune Xu Huang and other generals back. Army Commander An will help Cao Zidan defend the three auxiliaries against Liu Bei."
When Cao Pi heard this, his face suddenly darkened.
Is this the best policy? !
Whose family has to cede land as soon as it comes up with the best policy? !
Also, have you forgotten that although I sent troops this time, I was beaten and had to fight back, but I issued an edict a year ago to punish the disobedient people in Jiangdong.
If we form an alliance, wouldn't it be equivalent to acknowledging Jiangdong Sun Quan's self-reliance as a child? Wouldn't that be a slap in the face? !
Cao Pi really couldn't afford to lose this man. The world he had just gained from the Han Dynasty was forced to cede territory and seek peace in just a few years. By doing this, who could believe that the Wei Dynasty was destined to belong to destiny? !
But after all, Cao Pi still had three strategies to calm down. This was the first strategy, and there were two more strategies that he had not listened to.
"This strategy is not feasible, please tell me about other strategies." Cao Pi said in a deep voice.
Liu Ye was not surprised that a fool would use this strategy as a strategy if not to get rid of his own suspicion.
"Those who have the right strategy can discuss with the families in Hedong and Sili, so that their descendants can serve the country and fight against the Shu thieves. Nanyang, Chang'an and other places are related to the well-being of the families, and the big families will not sit back and watch Shu. If the thieves occupy it, we will definitely work with His Majesty to fight against the thieves' army."
After hearing this, Cao Pi's face darkened again.
This Liu Ye, did he eat too much for breakfast today, and his brain was full, right? !
Yes, in today's world, most aristocratic families hide their secrets and hide their secrets, but is this kind of thing something that can be brought to the table? !
Not to mention bringing it to the table, even if the official magistrates and governors asked, they would look innocent and say - "We are all good people who have cultivated and studied the family, how could we do such a thing that violates the laws of the country?!" "
If I, the emperor, are asked to discuss matters with these aristocratic families in person, the emperor Wei's face will be completely lost.
And even if these aristocratic families have lost their dignity, everyone is only talking about profit - how much profit will Dawei have to share in order to satisfy these aristocratic families and make them agree to send troops to help guard Chang'an and Nanyang? !
When he abdicated to the Han Dynasty, Cao Pi used the emperor to control the world, and he also controlled the world's elite soldiers. He had to tacitly allow the aristocratic families to have certain privileges in exchange for their support. Now, in a real sense, these aristocratic families have come to ask for help. Can they let you go so easily? !
These guys might make some unreasonable demands. After a long time, is this world the world of the aristocratic family or the world of his Cao family? !
Really, if Liu Ye's surname was not Liu, he was from a serious Han clan clan, and Cao Pi had always been very successful in the Wei Dynasty, he couldn't help but doubt whether Liu Ye was a representative brought to the forefront by the aristocratic family. A chess piece to explore the path.
Therefore, Cao Pi couldn't help but look at Liu Ye several times, and then he managed to hold back his anger and continued, "This policy will be discussed again. Please try three strategies."
I mean, if you, Liu Ye, are all such unreliable and bad ideas, then let’s discuss the second point.
Liu Ye also knew what Cao Pi meant, but he had no choice but to look regretful and said to Cao Pi, "The one who made the decision is to recruit the people from the Central Plains to serve as soldiers to carry out the war in the northwest."
Cao Pi's eyes lit up when he heard this strategy.
That's right, fellow villagers, why didn't I think of that? !
When Cao Cao implemented the farmland system, on the one hand, it was to resettle landless refugees to farm and replenish the treasury. On the other hand, it was also to ensure the supply of troops when necessary.
Nowadays, the Central Forbidden Army and the local county soldiers in the Central Plains region are already stretched thin, but the villagers have basically not moved. Isn't this just for emergency use?
Although it is said that the drafted farmers are not well trained, their combat effectiveness will definitely be worrying. But these days' county soldiers are actually not much better than the farmers, right? !
Besides, there are a lot of people in the field. If urgent recruitment is really needed, the Central Plains region can form a force of 100,000 people in the field in a short time.
Such a good idea, what’s wrong with this Liu Ye? ! wrong! ! !
Such a good idea, why was Liu Ye the last to say it, and also listed it as a bad idea? !
Cao Pi didn't believe that Liu Ye really had too much breakfast and his brain was blocked. There must be a reason.
But what could be wrong with such a simple strategy that forced Liu Ye to decide this strategy as the last resort? !
Cao Pi thought about it, unless the problem lay with the farming system itself.
But the farming system was a system that Emperor Taizu Wu ordered to use throughout the country, especially in the Central Plains. As the place where Emperor Taizu Wu started, the farming system in this place has always been implemented very well. After several migrations, the number of residents is also the largest in the area. What problems can there be? !
Cao Pi was not short-sighted after all. He looked at Liu Ye and found that Liu Ye was now looking at his nose and his heart, as if the patterns on the floor were very beautiful. I'm afraid this matter is not that simple.
Cao Pi thought about it for a moment, and he probably knew what was going on. He ordered his attendants to fetch the records of the farmers in Luoyang, and he wanted to read them in person.
Then, Cao Pi saw Sun Zi and Liu Fang coming in holding a pile of bamboo slips and silk.
Cao Pi's heart skipped a beat at that time.
It's just a simple document that any clerk can pick up. Why did these two think tanks come with him? !
This matter cannot be simple.
After Sun Zi and Liu Fang arrived, they put down their books and did not say anything. They just stood aside, waiting for Cao Pi to ask questions at any time.
After Cao Pi finished reading the bamboo slips and silk fabrics that were sent to him, he was so angry that he couldn't hold it back and overturned all the bamboo slips and silk fabrics to the ground.
"Absurd! Shameless! Gentle scum!!!"
Cao Pi scolded and wanted to stand up, but suddenly his vision went dark and he fell down again.
This frightened Liu Ye, Sun Zi, and Liu Fang, and they quickly asked the chamberlain to call the imperial doctor to treat Cao Pi.
Cao Pi has always been in good health. Why is it that even if he was angry suddenly today, he wouldn't be so angry, right? !
Cao Pi also felt strange that his eyes had gone dark just now, but it was just a black eye, and he recovered after falling to the ground for a while.
Then the energy came up again.
What a royal doctor, is it time to see a doctor now? !
In the entire Luoyang area, of the 80,000 rural residents registered five years ago, there are now only 50,000 left. Who can give me an explanation? !
Luoyang, an important place in the Western Capital, actually has such a huge vacancy. How many people are left in rural areas in other places? !
Why are these shameless aristocratic families so quick to act? ! !
(End of chapter)
