After seeing Hu Ke, Sun Quan was convinced that once Cao Pi and Liu Bei started fighting again, Jiangdong would benefit.
The happy mood could not be hidden. The moment Hu Ke turned around, Sun Quan even hummed a ditty from the Wuhui area.
After hearing this, Hu Ke couldn't help but sneer in his heart, do you think Jiangdong will be peaceful now? Sun Quan asked him to go to Jingzhou to buy grain. It seemed that he wanted to cause trouble secretly. Hu Ke would not let Sun Quan feel so comfortable. Han and Lu's conflicts could be exploited at any time.
Returning to Yu's Trading Company, Hu Ke wrote a secret letter to Lantian, and at the same time sent a merchant ship to follow Xing Zhen, and "reported" to Chen Qun Sun Quan's suspicion that Sima Shi had hired someone to assassinate Lu Ba, so as to find some trouble for Sun Quan in many ways. Come and do it.
Xing Zhen set out from Jianye at the end of the second year of Wei Huanglong, changed boats and horses and traveled for twenty days to the capital Luoyang, bringing Sun Quan's special gift to Wei Emperor Cao Pi.
Cao Pi was furious after reading the Yangtze River News, and with Xing Zhen's words of anger at the side, Cao Pi urgently summoned civil and military officials to the court to discuss military plans.
The officials thought that Cao Pi was using troops against Liangzhou, and most of them prepared excuses to deal with it. However, Cao Pi immediately said: "I regret not listening to Zi Yang's advice and making Sun Quan king. This man is so ambitious that he doesn't want to be grateful. Instead, he sent the Yangtze River to complain. In my eyes, these villains must be eliminated quickly, and I have decided to destroy Jiangdong first and then swallow Jingyi, so I summoned all the ministers here to discuss this matter."
Cao Xiu, the general who conquered the south, was surprised and said: "Your Majesty was planning to rush to Liangzhou a few days ago. How can you attack Wu today just for a piece of nonsense? Your Majesty, please think again."
Cao Pi leaned back slightly, with a disapproving expression on his face: "The Hu people in Li_, Fanhe, Xianmei and other places in Hexi are causing rebellion. I have sent Zhang Ji, Xia Houru, Fei Yao and many troops to go there. In the first month of the year, I asked Zi Dan to take charge of the overall situation. I was sure that the barbarians would not succeed. As for Zhang Fei, who invaded Xi County and near Jicheng, he did not have many cavalry, and it would be difficult to sustain food and grass across the long Qishan Road. , I have sent orders to nearby counties to fortify their walls and clear their fields, and we will retreat as soon as this black guy runs out of food."
There were very few generals who fought against Zhang Fei in the main hall. They only knew that he had a leopard head, ringed eyes, and dark complexion, which naturally gave people the impression of a rough and reckless man. Only Cao Xiu knew how powerful Zhang Fei was.
Cao Xiu clasped his fists and continued to admonish: "Zhang Fei has a rough and tumble mentality and is very capable of making plans. Although there are only a few thousand cavalry this time, he can hold on longer than the previous times. If we can't defeat his arrogance, we will come again next time." There are tens of thousands of people, so your Majesty must not take it lightly. Furthermore, Xiahou's consort also came to report back. Scouts from Hanzhong and Wudu were found on Chencang Road, Baoxie Road, and Ziwuling. There were even rumors that Wei Yan was going to dig up the Tangluo Road. I believe there must be a connection between them."
"Wen Lie, you are worrying too much. I have consulted the Taiwei on this matter. He guessed that Wei Yan's suspected soldiers were supporting Zhang Fei. As long as Zhang Fei's troops ran out of food, let's talk about how to defeat Wu." Cao Pi He gently waved his hand to reject Cao Xiu.
Cao Pi brought out Jia Xu's speculation and instantly silenced the officials in the palace. However, Jia Xu was unable to arrive in time to discuss the matter because of his old age and illness.
Upon seeing this, Liu Ye said: "If your Majesty really wants to attack Wu, he can follow General Wenlie's words and increase his troops in the direction of Chang'an. In order to slow down Sun Quan, he can let the Da Sima secretly disperse and assemble southward. It needs to be done without anyone noticing." Take Ruxuwu, otherwise it will be difficult to break through Zhou Tai’s defense with the current strength of the navy.”
"Good." Cao Pi nodded.
Seeing Cao Xiu's solemn expression, Jiang Ji quickly raised his hand and reminded: "Your Majesty's words are also reasonable. Zhang Fei has few soldiers and is short of food. There is nothing to worry about. Chencang is guarded by General Yv. Xiahou's consort can rush to Xiegu at any time. As for the sneak attack on Ziwu Valley and Xinkai Tuan "Luo Dao, it's all nonsense. Hanzhong's population and food will never be able to enter Guanzhong. The general should focus on the south. Guan Yu's Jingzhou army threatens the capital. That is our biggest threat."
"Bu Lao Zi Tong reminded me that I have made all arrangements. At this time, Guan Yu has few soldiers and horses and cannot organize a large army to fight. He can just hold on to Fancheng and Xiangyang and return to his own life. I don't care if he really dares to return his troops and go north to expose the supply line. What reputation did he leave in the past?
There will be no return for him. "Cao Xiu said very confidently.
Xu Huang's troops were stationed in Shunyang County to confront Mengda of Nanxiang. Zhang Liao's troops were stationed in Wancheng to guard against Guan Yu's main force. He sent out his rangers to patrol Chaoyang and Rangxian areas, always monitoring Pang De's cavalry in Fancheng, and adding For the Manchong headquarters stationed in Runan, Cao Xiu formed a long snake formation on the big map. If there was any disturbance at any point, Luoyang's main force could respond flexibly and use their superior strength to complete roundabout divisions.
Jiang Ji felt a little embarrassed when he heard this, but Cao Pi was very happy when he heard this: "Hahaha, Wen Lie said it so arrogantly, I agree with your point of view. People say that Guan Yunchang is invincible in the world, but in the end he is still old, so we want to suppress his arrogance. ."
Cao Pi's laughter reminded the officials of Cao Cao. Whenever Cao Cao laughed, something bad would happen. Just when the officials looked at each other, the guards from the palace gate entered the palace with the Tianshui County war report and presented it. uuread a book
"I guess Zhang Fei's thousands of troops have exhausted their food supplies and have withdrawn." Cao Pi took out the letter from his bag with a smile, unfolded it and his face collapsed, then he crumpled the letter into a ball and threw it in the center of the hall.
When everyone saw it, they thought it was bad. Most of the letters contained bad news. They thought, Your Majesty, you are fine, why are you laughing? This is a very bad habit passed down from our ancestors.
Jiang Ji quickly picked up the paper ball, and seeing Cao Xiu approaching, he read it with him. The letter stated that Zhang Fei's cavalry was still wandering around Jicheng, and there was no sign of leaving after running out of food. No one in the Tianshui County defenders could resist. Yes, last year's autumn crops in Xi County, Shang and other places were burned, and many people showed signs of fleeing to Wudu with their families.
"Robbing people and prompting them to relocate? Zhang Fei learned this from his opponent Zhang A. It's not easy for this gangster to be eclectic. He returned to Liangzhou several times to harass and harass people and then returned in embarrassment. Unexpectedly, this time he persisted for three months and incited the people to move. I can't bear to fight..."
Cao Xiu once helped Cao Cao move his people from Wudu, and the price he paid at that time was immeasurable. Not only did Cao Cao indirectly lose the Battle of Hanzhong, but it even affected the subsequent Xiangfan Battle. So when he learned that Zhang Fei had robbed the people again, he couldn't help but feel angry. Speech.
"It is difficult to transport food in winter. As long as we send heavy troops to cut off Zhang Fei's retreat, we still have no idea of capturing this black guy alive. I really don't know what Ma Zun does for food..." Jiang Ji was puzzled.
"Perhaps Governor Ma has his own reasons. After all, Zhang Fei's bravery is unparalleled in the world, and only General Yv of Yongliang can fight..." Liu Ye stroked his beard and shook his head.
"Then I will send Zhang A to help Tianshui?" Cao Pi heard the discussion among the ministers and remembered that Zhang A was a famous general in Hebei. Although he was defeated twice by Zhang Fei, he might not be unable to fight in one battle.
Cao Xiu heard this and waved his hand to stop him, "Your Majesty, you can't."
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