"You won't tell me that Cao Zhen was also defeated by the plague, right?" Sun Quan asked excitedly.
Hu Ke shook his head and replied: "After Liu Bei's army captured Chencang and occupied Chang'an in the first month, Cao Zhen led his army to bypass Chang'an from Longshan Road, but was blocked by Huang Zhong and Wei Yan at the Wei River. During the confrontation between the two armies, Zhang Fei led his troops to repel Liangzhou The governor Zhang Ji captured Wangyuan, Jixian and other major cities in Tianshui County. Cao Zhen had no choice but to retreat to Anding due to the interruption of the food route through the streets and pavilions."
"Haha." Sun Quan let out a strange laugh, and then showed an incredulous expression, "What kind of rubbish did Cao Pi deploy on the Western Front? I remember that Zhang Ji was also a famous minister of the Wei State, and he made great contributions to Cao Cao's pacification of Yongliang. Contribution, but the defense of the city is still no match for Zhang Fei? How many people does Liu Bei have in Guanzhong? The troops stationed at Tongguan don't know how to contain them?"
"Well, although Zhang Fei does not have many troops, he has several internal agents under his command who can destroy the city. In addition, Ma Chao, who is powerful in Xiliang, Tianshui Gong Cao Liangxu, Chief Secretary Yin Shang and others all defected in the face of the battle. The prefects Ma Zun and Wang Yuan guard general Zhao Yujun died in the battle, Zhang Ji was finally defeated and retreated to Longxi County. In addition, Wei general Zhu Ling went out to Tongguan to respond to Cao Zhen, but unfortunately Zhao Yun blocked him in Huayin." Hu Ke's voice became weaker and weaker.
Insider, traitor? Sun Quan thought of Lu Xun again, and said to himself that it was fortunate that Sun Bu had escaped, otherwise big trouble might have happened in Jiangdong. Why did Liu Bei like to incite so much?
"Cao Zhen retreated to An'an, Zhang Ji retreated to Longxi, Zhao Yun blocked Zhuling in Tongguan, wouldn't Liu Bei stay in Guanzhong? As long as Guan Yu can contain Cao Xiu, Yongliang will be lost sooner or later. Liu Xuande is coming fiercely, and it will be impossible to stop it. Already?" Sun Quan frowned.
"Wei killed the war in Yongliang, so the Qiang and Hu Di people continued to rebel. Now Zhang Fei has occupied Tianshui, and with Ma Chao's prestige in the hearts of the Qiang and Hu people, it is only a matter of time before he completely conquers Liangzhou." Hu Ke nodded in agreement.
"No, no." Sun Quan stood up and paced in place, Liu Bei's strength made him restless.
Because of the continuous internal rebellions in Wei State, coupled with the Yangtze River natural moat and the elite navy in the east of the Yangtze River, Sun Quan was not too worried about Wei being able to destroy Wu. On the contrary, Liu Bei had accumulated a lot of resources and now also occupied the danger of the Yangtze River. If there was a complete break with Soochow, he was worried about resisting it. Can't live.
"I have to help Cao Pi, otherwise I will die." Sun Quan made up his mind.
Hu Ke asked curiously: "The Jiangdong soldiers have newly defeated Huainan, and they have been mobilizing defense areas recently. I'm afraid they don't have the energy to help, right?"
"Has there been any action in Jiaozhou? I mean what happened to the trapped army? The Shi family lost Jiaozhi easily. Lantian won't let the trapped army rest, right?" Sun Quan brought the topic back to Lantian.
"According to the merchant ships returning from Guangzhou, the trapped troops boarded the ships at Panyu Port last month, and the fleet went north along Yushui, perhaps to support the Jingbei battlefield." Hu Ke replied.
"It must be." Sun Quan raised the corner of his mouth slightly, and then said confidently: "Three years ago, Guan Yu and Cao Cao fought in Nanyang. Lantian sent troops to support Guan Yu. The pressure on Guan Yu now is not as easy as last time, especially According to the information from Cao Ren's troops in Huainan, even if Lantian doesn't want to send troops, Guan Yu will probably write to ask for help. Liu Bei is too busy in Guanzhong now, so the only one he can count on is Lantian."
"I think it should be like this, but Cao Ren died of illness after all, and Huainan's soldiers and horses did not participate in the war. Are we going to take advantage of Guangzhou's emptiness to gather troops to attack Guangzhou City?" Hu Ke asked curiously after finishing speaking.
Sun Quan shook his head slightly, "Lan Tian is too cunning. He cannot fail this time, so we have to wait for the evolution of the Jingbei battlefield."
"Uh, then." Hu Ke was at a loss.
"Zecheng, please wait for Gu Yi for a while. Gu Xiu will send a letter to Cao Pi with a plan. If he can adopt it boldly, he will definitely defeat the red-faced thief and possibly leave behind the trapped troops."
After saying that, he tossed his robe, Sun Quan knelt down in front of the case and prepared to write a letter. Hu Ke was very discerning in life and work. When he saw this, he immediately followed him and passed the paper and studied ink. He wanted to know what Sun Quan's plan was, but he spoke so loudly. .
Sun Quan brought up the calligraphy writing, and Hu Ke was frightened after reading the contents of the letter. He thought that if Cao Pi really dared to use his plan, it would be possible to win, but it was hard to say whether Cao Pi would agree.
Sun Quan suggested that all soldiers infected with the epidemic in Huainan be sent to the front line in Jingbei to die, and the plague could be passed on to the other side through war. Because the combat effectiveness of the infected soldiers was low, in order to successfully infect Guan Yu's army, Cao Pi had to sacrifice a considerable number of normal soldiers. The battle ended with a loss for both sides.
The Wei army has more soldiers than Guan Yu. As long as the same number of casualties are controlled, the Jingzhou Army can completely collapse.
"Zecheng, what do you think?" Sun Quan asked proudly, pointing to the letter.
"Your Majesty's plan is too heroic, and the strength of Wei will be greatly reduced as a result. Cao Pi may not adopt it." Hu Ke answered with cupped fists.
Sun Quan frowned and said solemnly: "This is called risking your life to survive. Cao Pi doesn't even have the courage to do so. What can he do to repel Guan Yu and Liu Bei? Sooner or later, Wei will be defeated by him. If Cao Pi encounters this kind of problem, Absolutely no doubt whatsoever.”
Hu Ke nodded in agreement on the surface, but felt a sigh in his heart. In short, it didn't hurt to stand and talk. If Cao Pi asked you to fight, he would probably have a different tone.
After the ink on the letter on the case was dry, Hu Ke folded it and put it in the envelope. He heard Sun Quan instruct: "Zecheng, please send someone to deliver the letter to Luoyang as soon as possible, and secretly contact Chen Qun to facilitate this matter. We cannot watch Liu Bei become powerful. If Chen Qun is secretive and unwilling to help, then you threaten Brother Sima, we have taken care of him for long enough."
"Uh, I'm just about to ask for instructions. Because I have been staying in Jiefanwei for a long time, I don't have time to supervise the Sima brothers. They have grown up now. If they stay in Yu's Trading Company, they will mislead their children. The two of them bear a blood feud. In fact, they can be transferred to After training in the camp, I can be a vanguard when attacking Wei in the future." Hu Ke said with cupped fists.
Sun Quan stroked his beard and replied: "The enemy of the Sima family must be in the Wei State, and the leader of the Cao family is the most suspected. Zecheng's suggestion is quite good. Pay attention to instilling hatred in the two brothers, and it will not be in vain to eat rice from Jiangdong for several years."
"Wei." After Hu Ke finished speaking, he added, "Brother Sima comes from a famous family. Although they are not in their prime years now, since they are allowed to join the army in advance, the general suggested that they can be given nicknames to show the king's love for them. "
"Shan." Sun Quan nodded in affirmation, and then said to himself: "There are only two people, Shi and Zhao, what words should I express."
"Uh" Hu Ke hesitated.
Sun Quan pointed at Hu Ke and said, "If Zecheng has any good suggestions, you might as well tell them and discuss them together."
"After spending the past two years with the general, the Sima brothers are from the same mother, but their personalities are completely different. If they are properly trained, they may become great talents. Sima Shi is good at martial arts, and Sima Zhao is good at literature. Why doesn't your Majesty show this with civility and military skills?" Make suggestions with clasped fists.
"Martial or literary?"
"How about Marquis Wu or Marquis Wen? The implication of being a Marquis based on civil and military governance is quite good. Chen Qun should like it very much."
Sun Quan smiled and nodded, "Although it is a bit straightforward, the meaning is very good. It has been decided. Zecheng will give Brother Sima a great gift. He should recognize you as his adoptive father."
"Brother Sima comes from a distinguished family, how can the general be worthy of being from a humble background? I will tell the two brothers that these two cousins were given by the king." Hu Ke waved his hand quickly.
"Zecheng, don't talk about a humble family. The Zhang family in Jiangdong is a rich family. Now you are the governor of the left army of Jiefanwei. Sooner or later, you will be the backbone of the Zhang family. You must seize the right to speak in the Zhang family and influence other noble families." Sun Quan said seriously. said.
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(End of chapter)
