Before the Jiangling military formation, Zhuge Jin rode up and said, "Your Highness, our Lord has agreed to negotiate peace. Most of the conditions have been agreed, but the details still need to be discussed."
Sure enough, I agreed!
Liu Chan's face showed joy.
There is no point in spending any more time with Jiangdong.
Although he boasted about Haikou, saying that he could defeat Jiangdong's army and fight all the way to Jianye.
but...
Even if we win Jianye, so what?
Can you control Jiangdong?
Can't control it.
From Chengdu to Jingzhou, in two or three months, Nanyang was captured, and the three counties of Jingzhou were about to be captured.
This territory suddenly has four more counties, and hundreds of thousands of people don't need to be appeased?
These places have just been conquered. How can they be used by him if they are not stabilized?
Besides...
Soldiers are also human beings, not machines. After months of fighting, they are tired and miss their families. If you ask them to keep fighting, will they be willing?
Although there were 750,000 stones of grain and grass shipped from Jiangdong, almost all of it had been consumed by people chewing and swallowing it.
The war is a waste of money, and the people of Yizhou are in decline. The land of Jingzhou, after experiencing a war, is in urgent need of recuperation.
You can suffer the people for a while, but you cannot suffer the people forever.
Nanyang County is a counterexample.
In order to conquer Jingzhou, Cao Cao oppressed Nanyang too much, causing Hou Yin and Wei Kai to rebel against Wei, and Liu Chan's army suppressed the country. He only used some means to give the local gentry some benefits, and he won the hearts of the Nanyang gentry by his side.
If Liu Chan launches another military campaign, the people of Jingzhou may lose their support.
If the people's support is not with him, Liu Chan, once there is a change, no matter how much territory is gained, it will be lost.
Territory is only valuable if you have completely digested it.
otherwise...
No matter how much you conquer, if you can't control it, turn it into your own sphere of influence, or provide yourself with food, grass, and manpower, then what's the use?
There have been too many battles in the past two months.
Now that the alliance between Wei and Jiangdong has been broken by him, he should use this rare window period to restore the people's strength and train new soldiers.
Once Wei King Cao Cao dies, there may be an opportunity to send troops to Yingchuan to capture Yuzhou!
"Let him come in." Liu Chan said softly.
Guan Yinping's face was filled with admiration.
"Your Highness, it seems that the war in Jingzhou has calmed down. Jiangdong agrees to the peace terms negotiated by Your Highness. Then it will be us and Jiangdong who form an alliance to attack the power of Wei."
Sun Quan indeed has no credibility.
Having betrayed the alliance one after another, it is undeniable that among the three forces, if Liu Chan wants to attack Wei, it is necessary to win over Jiangdong.
Unless he can swallow Jiang Dong in one gulp.
But with his current size, it is completely impossible.
We can only wait until later.
Zhuge Jin slowly walked inside, got off his horse, saluted Liu Chan and said, "The envoy pays homage to your highness."
Liu Chan raised his hand and said: "Since we want to pledge an alliance, you will withdraw from Jiangxia first. I will also let Yu Jin withdraw from Xiakou and will not prevent your troops from the south bank of the Yangtze River from withdrawing to Jiangdong. Later, we will discuss the details. "
Withdraw first?
Zhuge Jin shook his head repeatedly and said: "Unless the alliance is completed, our Jiangdong army will naturally not withdraw from Jingzhou."
He looked at Liu Chan's frown and the displeasure on his face, and Zhuge Jin quickly added.
"Although we will not withdraw from Jingzhou, our army will withdraw to Zhouling. At the same time, my lord will also issue military orders to order all ministries to stop fighting against your troops."
After hearing this, Liu Chan was satisfied.
He nodded and said: "That's pretty much it. The place for peace talks will be in Huarong. Three days later, if Jiangdong really stops fighting with our Jingzhou soldiers, you will bring your envoys to Huarong to discuss the details of the peace talks." matters."
Liu Chan's words were very thoughtful. Zhuge Jin nodded and said, "I will follow what Your Highness said."
Zhuge Jin received Liu Chan's reply and rode to the Jiangdong military camp to deliver the news to Sun Quan.
After receiving the news from Zhuge Jin, Sun Quan felt disappointed.
Peace was negotiated.
Although I have let go of my hanging heart, I am still a little unwilling.
After betraying the alliance, Sun Quan lost too much.
Han Dang, Quan Cong, and tens of thousands of Jiangdong soldiers.
The madam step trainer was even thrown into Huarong City.
Although he got Liu Chan's promise to negotiate peace.
However...
Three counties in Jingzhou were lost, and they had to pay indemnity and send food and strong labor force.
He Jiangdong is about to bleed profusely.
Fortunately...
It's not that there's no possibility of making amends.
Hefei!
Xuzhou!
Liu Gongsi couldn't defeat Jingzhou, so now he could only plan for Xuzhou.
In fact, from this aspect, I am related by marriage to Liu Chan's son, and our alliance with him is much more stable than our alliance with Wei.
only...
The crown prince of Hanzhong, Liu Gongsi, is as smart as a monster. If he defeats Wei, wouldn't it be his turn to Jiangdong next?
Hey~
Sun Quan shook his head and threw away the thoughts in his mind.
Thinking about this now is still too far away.
If he can dominate Xuzhou, he may not be able to compete with Liu Gongsi!
Sun Quan regained some of his energy and issued an order to the left and right: "Send an order to all armies to stop all offensive actions and wait for the discussion and completion before making any further calculations!"
perhaps...
It was wrong to betray the alliance in the first place.
If he really formed an alliance with Liu Gongsi and attacked Hefei, maybe Hefei would be in his hands now.
How come it has reached the point where it has lost troops and generals.
However, where do so many ifs come from in this world?
...
Wei State.
Xudu.
In the palace of King Wei.
Cao Cao, who was sitting on the main seat, looked a little haggard.
His hair was dry, unkempt, and messy, like a bird's nest.
His originally strong figure was now reduced to skin and bones.
At first glance, his pale face looked like that of a dying person.
"Ahem~"
Cao Cao coughed twice in pain. He put his hand on his forehead and frowned into a "Sichuan" shape. The pain on his face could be felt by those around him.
The internal officials who were waiting for him beside him did not dare to come forward to serve him.
In fact, in the past few days, too many internal officials died at the hands of Cao Cao.
Go and serve?
If the king is dissatisfied in his heart, wouldn't his life be lost?
"The war situation is unfavorable, what can we do?"
The news of Xu Huang's defeat reached Xudu ten days ago.
When Cao Cao heard the news, his blood immediately surged, and before he could get angry, he fainted.
He was in a coma for three days before being revived by doctors.
Although the man woke up, his body has been getting worse day by day since that fainting moment.
Headache occurs every day.
Headache, chest tightness and bloating, fatigue and pinprick pain tortured him all the time.
Famous doctors from all over Xudu and even all over Yuzhou came.
Few people dare to say that they can cure his disease.
The only person who dared to say that he could cure his disease was already escorted to Xudu Prison by him.
Split my head open with an axe?
Split head?
Can people still live?
He is clearly an assassin who wants to kill me, Cao Mengde, in the name of treating illnesses!
How can I, Cao Cao, be captured without a fight?
After punishing Hua Tuo, his heart felt really happy.
But the wind is not necessarily good. Cao Cao has not been able to sleep well for several days.
The dark circles on his face looked like someone had punched his eye sockets several times with a fist.
"Inside and outside the court, up and down the capital, is there any turmoil in the Wei Kingdom?"
Cao Cao described that although he was haggard, his eyes were emitting light, and ordinary people would not dare to look into them.
Sick tiger.
That's a tiger too!
The power of the tiger still exists.
"Your Majesty, there are rumors circulating in Xudu. It is said that the king has passed away. There are undercurrents inside and outside Xudu, especially among the officials who have entered the palace. They have become more frequent in the past few days. I am afraid that there is a hidden conspiracy."
Jia Xu, who had a wrinkled face and a full head of hair, stepped forward to report.
In the palace?
Cao Cao frowned slightly.
"Your Majesty, there are rumors circulating in Xudu. I think it is best to put the rumors to rest as soon as possible to reassure people."
Cao Xiu, who was known as the "Thousand-mile Horse" and led the tiger and leopard riders to guard the guards, had a worried look on his face and stepped forward to admonish him.
"As long as the king goes out and shows his face, the rumors will be self-defeating and people's hearts will be at peace. The man in the palace will not dare to make any move."
If he showed up, the monsters would naturally not dare to show up in broad daylight.
but...
Although I am not dead, Cao Cao can feel my diminishing vitality.
Alone's time is running out.
You know your own body.
Cao Cao no longer has the ambition to dominate the world.
Competing for world hegemony also requires a strong body. As he is about to die, all he thinks about is what will happen after his death.
The news that he was seriously ill and even died spread wildly in Xudu, and even reached Yingchuan.
After hearing this news, if there is any disobedience, there will be chaos.
He, Cao Cao, might be able to finally eliminate the disobedient people in Wei State and remove the final obstacle for his son.
As for unifying the world?
It was left to those who came after.
Children and grandchildren have their own blessings, and Cao Cao cannot accomplish everything for future generations.
"There's no rush to come forward."
"In this case, the Crown Prince should be recalled. Xudu is in a critical situation. Without the Crown Prince in charge, there may be unrest."
"Summoning the crown prince back may further confirm the rumors that the king has passed away. This should not be done."
Liu Ye said on the side.
Cao Cao's eyes flickered, but he had a different view in his heart.
"Perhaps... only by dying alone can we draw out the disobedient people inside and outside Xudu. Only by drawing them out can we possibly destroy them."
otherwise...
He knew that there were disobedient people in the capital, but he didn't know who to attack, which made the school affairs office panic and alienate people.
Cao Xiu frowned slightly.
"It's just... there were people who followed the general trend. Although they were not very loyal to the king, they also didn't have much friendship with the man in the palace. The king's fake death might force these swaying fence-sitters to the other side."
Fence-rider?
Cao Cao snorted coldly and said: "There is no absolute loyalty, there is absolute disloyalty!"
In times of crisis, people of this generation dare to be duplicitous. What are they doing here?
kill!
kill!
kill!
Come underground and stay with me!
Cao Cao's eyes were full of murderous intent and he said: "Without blood and fire, it is difficult to determine the outcome."
Nanyang was defeated, and Liu Xuande was still watching in Guanzhong.
Cao Cao is in poor health and may not be around for long.
In times of crisis, there cannot be any compassion.
A thunderous strike, no matter the death or injury!
One blow can stabilize the court, and one blow can stabilize the hearts of the people!
No matter how much blood is shed, no matter how many heads are lost?
He, Cao Mengde, doesn’t even care!
"Maybe this plan can kill someone for the king." Jia Xu narrowed his eyes slightly, with a smile like an old fox on his face.
Kill someone?
Cao Cao was stunned.
"Kill who?"
Jia Xu didn't show off, he just said it directly.
"Guan Yunchang is right!"
Yun Chang?
Cao Cao was stunned, and for a while his mind couldn't turn around.
He smiled bitterly and said: "Guan Yunchang is one of the most powerful generals in the world. Although I have gathered tens of thousands of soldiers in Xudu, they are not elite. If I fight against Yunchang, I will definitely not be my opponent. How can I kill him?"
If he can kill Yunchang, he can invade Wancheng and even have hope of regaining Nanyang.
But how could Guan Yunchang be so easy to kill?
"We are raising troops to attack Wancheng. We are indeed unable to do so now, but we can ask you to enter the urn and let Yun Chang enter Yingchuan to attack us. By then, killing Yun Chang will be as easy as picking something out of a bag."
Please enter the urn?
Cao Cao had a suspicious look on his face.
"Although Guan Yunchang is arrogant, he is thoughtful and not stupid. Will he go to Yingchuan to die?"
An unpredictable look appeared on Jia Xu's face, and he said softly: "What if the news of the king's death reaches Yun Chang's ears?"
Hearing Jia Xu's words, Cao Cao's eyes lit up.
If the news of Gu's death reaches Yun Chang's ears, he will definitely get his thoughts on it and lead his troops into Yingchuan, hoping to break through Xudu. That is possible.
Jia Xu is indeed a poisonous person!
What he wanted to make by cheating was the disloyal people inside and outside Xudu, while what Jia Xu wanted to make was Yun Chang's life.
If Yun Chang is killed and Wancheng is defeated, the situation will suddenly be different!
but...
Cao Cao thought deeply and still had doubts in his heart.
"Guan Yunchang is quite resourceful. If he pretends to die alone, I'm afraid he won't believe it."
The news that Cao Cao was about to die or was already dead was indeed spreading inside and outside Xudu.
But can Yun Chang be trusted?
If you believe it, do you dare to take the order to leave Nanyang and enter Yingchuan?
Seeing Cao Cao's expression of embarrassment, Jia Xu naturally knew what he was thinking. Wrinkles appeared on his old face and he said with a smile: "If the news of the king's death can't prevent Han Shouting Hou's troops from leaving Nanyang, then, plus What about His Majesty’s edict on clothes and belts?”
Your Majesty’s belt edict?
Cao Cao was stunned.
"Hahaha~"
After thinking for a moment, Cao Cao suddenly threw his head back and laughed.
"Wenhe's intention is to invite Yunchang to come to Xudu to rescue him in the name of His Majesty?"
Jia Xu rolled up his beautiful short white beard and said with a smile: "I have always known that Guan Yunchang is a loyal and righteous man, that is, he is a loyal and righteous man. How could he not come when His Majesty issued an edict asking for help?"
"If that's the case, then everything is foolproof!"
Jia Xu is indeed Jia Xu!
Older gingers are more spicy!
"If this plan comes out, Yun Chang will die and Wancheng will be captured. Jiangling will be constrained by Jiangdong, and Jingzhou will be able to plot it!"
Nowadays, Cao Cao only knows that Sun Quan of Jiangdong and Liu Gongsi, the crown prince of Hanzhong, are facing each other in Jiangling.
As for the changes in the war situation, due to the long distance, he could not know immediately that in Jiangling, the fighting had actually stopped and the peace talks were entering the final stage.
From Cao Cao's point of view, Sun Quan was still quite capable and had an army of 100,000 men. Even if he could not defeat Liu Gongsi, the crown prince of Hanzhong, there would still be no problem if he could hold him back for a few months.
"The king has passed away, and His Majesty's clothing and clothing regulations cannot be said to be foolproof."
Such a meticulous plan can't be called foolproof?
Cao Cao looked at Jia Xu and asked, "Does Wen He still have any advice?"
Jia Xu chuckled and said: "Since it's a show, let's do it enough. The king passed away, and he wanted to create a scene of chaos in Xudu and unstable people's hearts in Yuzhou. Yingchuan soldiers and city guards also wanted to cooperate with the court. If Tang is disloyal, your Majesty can send a few people to secretly communicate with Yun Chang and lure Yun Chang into Yingchuan."
Now the King of Hanzhong, Liu Gongsi, has won great victories several times, and the morale of the army and the people has been stable. However, on the Wei side, it is exactly the opposite.
In addition, when the news of Cao Cao's death spread, some disobedient people wanted to take the opportunity to change their families. This is normal.
With these guides, the leading party, and the edict of the Han Emperor, there was news of Cao Cao's death.
Attracting an arrogant Guan Yunchang is not a problem.
"Just follow this plan, sir!"
Cao Cao looked at Jia Xu with a face full of relief, but there was also a hint of fear in this relief.
These counselors are truly unparalleled in their resourcefulness.
Fortunately, these people are used by Cao Mengde.
"It's just...Your Majesty, what should we do?"
Cao Xiu frowned slightly and asked softly.
"Don't you, Your Majesty, go and see His Majesty?"
See His Majesty?
Cao Cao fell silent and shook his head.
"Leave this matter to you!"
Cao Cao looked at Cao Xiu who was speaking.
"I?"
Cao Xiu was stunned.
But looking into Cao Cao's sharp eyes, he quickly accepted the order.
"promise!"
See His Majesty?
It’s better not to meet each other in this life!
Cao Cao was actually a little afraid of Han Emperor Liu Xie.
The reason why he was able to establish hegemony and become the ruler of the north during the Three Kingdoms period is inseparable from his policy of "holding the emperor's hand on the emperor to control the princes". Under his operation, he became the strongest prince at the time, only to let Han Xiandi , became a puppet emperor.
From a certain perspective, Cao Cao was kind to Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty.
After Dong Zhuo entered the capital, he deposed the young emperor Liu Bian and then established Liu Xie as emperor, the Han Xian Emperor. In other words, Dong Zhuo gave him the throne. However, Dong Zhuo later made a series of operations to make his emperor appear to be in name only. Later Dong Zhuo After his death, Li Jue and Guo Si rebelled, and Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty lived an even more miserable life, unable to even eat.
When Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty escaped from Luoyang, he was already dying. Fortunately, Cao Cao went to save him and prevented him from perishing in the troubled times. If he met other princes, he would probably kill him with a knife.
At this time, Cao Cao could say: I am a loyal minister of the great Han Dynasty! I have served Your Majesty well! I am grateful to Sheji!
Of course, Cao Cao was not a loyal minister, or it could be said that at this time, he no longer had the innocent heart he had when he was young.
Loyal minister and hero, he chose the latter in the end.
He did this just for himself, but Cao Cao had placed Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty under house arrest, which was against the principles of a courtier after all.
But some things have gradually become beyond his control.
In fact, Cao Cao welcomed Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty, and he himself was helpless. He had to ignore Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty. Cao Cao did not represent an individual, but a force. He had many generals and civil servants under him, and even involved the interests of many families. At that time, the Han Dynasty Emperor Xian's power and virtue were not enough to convince the public and could not suppress these people at all. If Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty was allowed to take over, the foundation created by Cao Cao would soon be wiped out. This is what no one wants to see.
But Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty was unwilling to be imprisoned, so he also took the opportunity to beat Cao Cao. For example, when Cao Cao planned to conquer Zhang Xiu, he wanted to ask the emperor for instructions according to the rules. When Cao Cao met Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty, Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty asked the guards on both sides of the road to drive long halberds. Pressing Cao Cao's neck, historical data said it was "crossing the neck", which frightened Cao Cao into turning pale. Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty wanted to use this operation to make Cao Cao understand that he was the emperor.
This time, Cao Cao was so afraid that he never dared to see Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty again. He was afraid that Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty would kill him directly, so he "stopped the pilgrimage" and even moved his office camp to Yecheng.
From a certain point of view, it was a stupid act for Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty to scare Cao Cao this time. The frightened Cao Cao will never come to see you again. What will you do in the future?
There was no chance to get rid of him. As for those "dress edicts" and other pediatrics, in Cao Cao's view, they were just children's things and he didn't take them seriously at all.
If you don’t want to show dignity, then kill the palace until it is a river of blood!
But no matter how dishonest Emperor Xian of Han was, he was still the emperor after all.
When Cao Cao was a boy, he also thought about it: if he learned martial arts, he would be able to join the imperial family.
Of course it is good to be a loyal minister of the Han Dynasty, to leave a name in history, and to be respected and loved by people all over the world!
But now, nothing can go back.
He still had other feelings for Liu Xie, otherwise, he would not have married his two daughters into the palace and become the head of the country.
But it is impossible to see His Majesty again!
He was afraid that as soon as he entered the palace, he would be outnumbered by the palace guards like General He Jin and lose his life.
He didn't dare to take this risk.
"Zi Yang, the school affairs office will keep you informed of all matters inside and outside the capital. You have gathered the information and reported it to me every day."
Cao Cao no longer had the energy to meet with the intelligence personnel of the school affairs office, so he could only leave it to the hands of his advisers to help him sort it out.
He can just be the one who makes the final decision when the time comes.
"promise!"
Liu Ye took the order immediately.
"That's it. I'm lonely and exhausted. Let's leave."
"promise!"
Everyone slowly retreated.
Cao Cao rubbed his temples and sighed deeply.
When you are about to die, you realize how difficult it is to live.
At this moment, Cao Cao really wanted to sing aloud:
I really want to live another five hundred years!
But how can a person’s life last as long as five hundred years?
As strong as the Qin Emperor and the Han Dynasty, shouldn't they become dry bones in the grave and a cup of loess?
Immortality?
Are there really immortals in this world?
Cao Cao was thinking wildly, but the pain in his head made him gasp.
Living like this, it is really better to die.
Hey~
...
Xudu.
royal palace.
The imperial city is located in the southeast corner of the outer city and is square in shape. The inner city has a clear outline and is in the shape of a mound, about ten feet above the ground.
In addition to street houses, private residences, and government offices, the buildings in the palace city also include Jingfu Hall, Chengguang Hall, Yongshi Terrace, Yuxiu Terrace, Prime Minister's Mansion, Baizifang, etc.
Jingfu Hall is the place where Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty came to listen to government affairs.
now.
In Jingfu Hall.
Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty, wearing the emperor's robe, was sitting on the dragon chair at this moment.
His appearance is extraordinary, his sword-shaped eyebrows and starry eyes, combined with the emperor's clothes, make people have the urge to kneel down when they see him.
Cao Xiu, dressed in official robes, saluted Liu Xie on the dragon chair and said, "This is the letter between the king and your majesty. After reading it, your majesty will naturally know what to do."
Cao thief...
Han Xian Emperor Liu Xie's eyes flashed, but he did not dare to show any displeasure on his face.
He resisted Cao Cao several times, but failed every time.
Every time he fails, the popularity and popularity brought by this man's four hundred years of foundation will be reduced.
Each of the four resistances caused countless bloody storms, and how many loyal ministers had their heads missing?
Now it is not that Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty has become honest, but that those who still have expectations for the Han Dynasty and those who still care about the Han Dynasty no longer place their hopes on him.
You have resisted Cao Cao several times. You, the emperor, have done nothing wrong. Those ministers who worked for you died miserably one by one. How could those ministers dare to help Liu Xie?
Who else is willing to help him?
There is a loyal heart, but to die...
No one is really tired of living and wants to die.
Taking the letter from the King of Wei from the hand of the internal official, Emperor Liu Xie of the Han Dynasty opened the letter and read it in front of his eyes.
Cao thief!
The more he watched, the more angry Liu Xie became!
Phew~
He slowly exhaled and said, "I will write an edict in my own hand as the King of Wei said."
Cao Xiu smiled softly and said, "The content of the edict has been prepared. Your Majesty, please copy it."
Copy?
Liu Xie originally had some small thoughts in his heart.
This thief Cao wanted to lure Marquis Shouting of the Han Dynasty into Yingchuan. How could he fulfill Cao thief's wish?
Although Liu Xuande was not a loyal person, he dared to call himself the King of Hanzhong.
But compared to you, Cao Mengde, that’s still considered submissive!
Besides...
Wouldn't it be more exciting to watch your dogs bite dogs?
Having held a high position for more than ten years, I have experienced all kinds of storms.
Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty Liu Xie was no longer as reckless as he was in his youth.
He finally understood that although he had the name of Han Emperor, he did not have the actual status of Han Emperor.
Cao Cao was like this, and so was Liu Huangshu.
No matter who wins, he will not end well.
The difference is that if the Cao thief gains power, he will usurp the Han Dynasty, while if Liu Xuande gains power, he will become a three-pronged Han Dynasty.
In his heart, Liu Xie certainly hoped that Liu Bei would win.
Although Uncle Liu Huang had different intentions, his surname was Liu after all.
After Cao Cao was eunuch, how dare you spy on the supreme position?
"Served by pen and ink."
He immediately ordered around.
Unexpectedly, Cao Xiu said on the side: "Please lend me your Majesty's dragon blood."
Blood letter?
When the Yidai Edict was issued, he used his own blood to write the blood letter.
Looking at the letter from the King of Wei, the content of the edict to lure the Shouting Marquis of the Han Dynasty to come was filled with hundreds of words and asked him to write it in blood. This...
He immediately shook his head and said, "Go and prepare the blood of the livestock."
There is no need to act so realistically.
"That's fine."
Cao Xiu thought for a moment, it was enough to write in blood anyway, whose blood is not blood?
He immediately ordered the palace officials to take blood, took a large bowl, and placed it in front of Han Emperor Liu Xie's official documents.
Picking up the pen, Liu Xie immediately started swinging it.
Cao Xiu watched from the side, and when he saw the emperor's cooperation, he slowly let out a sigh of relief.
It would be great if your Majesty could always be so sensible.
Everyone is decent.
It makes it difficult for everyone to get off the stage, so why bother?
A quarter of an hour later, the bloody letter written with a pen was completed.
Putting down his pen, Liu Xie looked at Cao Xiu expressionlessly and said, "I'm tired."
Cao Xiu took the blood letter in his hand and looked at it carefully. After confirming that there was no problem, he saluted Liu Xie and said, "I respectfully send your Majesty back to the palace!"
Liu Xie walked out of Xuchang Palace slowly without comment, took the Emperor's chariot and headed towards the harem.
emperor?
hehe.
Liu Xie, who was sitting on the imperial chariot, smiled bitterly.
It's just a bird in a cage and a moon in a well.
"Huh~"
Cao Xiu blew on the blood book and after confirming that the blood on it was dry, he ordered the eunuch to stamp it with the emperor's seal, then folded the blood book and put it into a pre-made pocket.
He smiled and handed the jade-encrusted belt to the hands of the young man behind him.
"Sima Fu, take it."
Sima Fu lowered his head, struggling in his eyes, but still held the jade belt in his hand tremblingly.
"Sima Zhongda had a bad start. After the defeat, not only did he not return to Xudu to plead guilty, but he colluded with Guan Yunchang. If you can take the blame this time and perform meritorious service, your whole Sima family can still survive. If you have other intentions, haha, man Ding was beheaded and his female relatives were brought into the Jiaofangsi. The Sima family has become a thing of the past. Whether you will die and your family will be wiped out, or you will rise to prominence, it all depends on you, Sima Fu."
Cao Xiu patted Sima Fu on the shoulder, and the meaning of his words was self-evident.
"General, don't worry, Fu Zi knows what to do."
Country and family, loyalty and filial piety, how to choose?
Sima Fu stared at the jade belt in his hand, with confusion in his eyes.
...
The chariot of Han Xian Emperor Liu Xie returned all the way to the harem.
Baizifang is where the harem and concubines live.
Liu Xie's goal was very clear, to go directly to the Jiaofang Hall in Caojie, the imperial palace.
"Your Majesty has arrived~"
From a distance, the sharp voice of an internal official came.
Queen Cao Jie wears a light yellow cloud-smoked sweater and a floor-length white palace satin plain snow silk cloud-shaped Qianshui skirt. Her hair is combed into a smokey hibiscus bun, and her eyebrows are lightly swept with a thin layer of powder on her face. She is so bright and beautiful.
As soon as she heard that the emperor was coming, she quickly put down the red dress in her hand and stood up to prepare to greet Liu Xie.
But before she left the palace, she saw a young man with a dark face walking quickly into the palace.
"His Majesty..."
Cao Jie bowed politely to Liu Xie.
"snort!"
Liu Xie snorted coldly. He looked at the stunningly beautiful Cao Jie and walked straight into the inner room of the palace.
Queen Cao Jie naturally accompanied her all the way.
"Your Majesty, did you encounter something unpleasant?"
Cao Jie had nothing to do with this sensitive emperor's husband.
But as a wife and a queen, what can she do?
I should have tried my best to serve you, so I was so helpful.
Liu Xie just stared at Cao Jie coldly. He vaguely saw the shadow of Cao Cao in Cao Jie's eyebrows, and he felt even more bored.
He just said: "Remove armor!"
Remove armor?
Queen Cao Jie was stunned.
"His Majesty..."
Seeing that Cao Jie was indifferent, Liu Xie became even more angry.
"I said remove armor, didn't you hear?"
"Remove armor! Remove armor! Remove armor!"
Facing Liu Xie's stern scolding, Cao Jie felt aggrieved, but he had no choice but to follow his wishes and take off his clothes.
Cao Mengde!
Cao thief!
You have lived in the Han Dynasty for a long time, but you are a traitor, killing my beloved concubine and insulting my dignity.
His hatred for Cao Cao, his tolerance for Cao Cao, and the humiliation he usually wanted to kill Cao Cao but didn't dare to do it, he vented on Cao Jie.
Two lines of clear tears flowed down Cao Jie's beautiful cheeks
He came here today just to vent his anger.
King of Wei, King of Hanzhong, Marquis Shouting of Han, Crown Prince of Hanzhong...
His eyes flickered, the world was wonderful now, but nothing happened without him.
Useless!
pain!
My great man has a four-hundred-year foundation!
Nowadays, he can only show off his power on women.
You are a waste.
You are a waste!
Hahaha.
Liu Xie laughed a few times, and a few hot tears flowed from his eyes, which were quickly wiped away by him.
It doesn't matter whether it's trash or useless.
Live, just live.
After all, this world does not belong to Liu Xie.
After all, he is just a passerby.
....
Fifteen days later.
Nanyang.
Wancheng.
In the lobby of the government office.
Guan Yunchang, who was wearing a green robe, sat on the main seat. Below him, Guan Ping, Hou Yin, Dongli Gun, Zong Ziqing, Zhou Cang, Zhao Lei and others sat next.
"How are the arrangements for the surrender of soldiers?"
The matter was left to Guan Ping to handle. He immediately stood up and said: "Father, according to your highness's method, the best and strongest soldiers will be selected and sent into the army. The rest will be sent to repair the city, dig mines and farm fields. .”
Nanyang went through a big battle, especially a flood.
There were many casualties among the people, and many fields were abandoned, which could be reclaimed and used for farming to lay a solid foundation for the supply of food and grass in the coming year.
"Um."
Guan Yu stroked his long beautiful beard, nodded slightly, and then turned his attention to Zhao Lei.
"What's going on with the farming business?"
Zhao Lei, the grain officer, stood up and said: "The place has been decided. Now half of it has been cultivated and wheat has been planted."
Winter is the time to plant wheat. The thicker the snow falls, the better the harvest will be next year.
"Is it enough for a hundred thousand troops?"
Nanyang Basin is a good place.
After there was no threat from the Wei State in the north, large areas of flat land could be reclaimed for farming.
"It's a pity that the manpower is insufficient. If there are tens of thousands of young and strong laborers, it may be enough."
Farming also requires the construction of some water conservancy facilities, which also require manpower.
The fields have no water and the crops cannot survive.
"As for the population issue, I think His Highness will have a solution."
Now Guan Yu is indecisive and asks Liu Chan.
With this precious son-in-law here, why does Guan Yunchang need to use his brain?
"The battle in Jiangling has been decided, so I will inform His Highness about the matter and ask His Highness to bring some men over!"
"promise."
Zhao Lei immediately took the order.
"County Supervisor, there are gaps in the list of county officials in the county. Have they been registered?"
Now that Nanyang County has changed its owner, the officials appointed by the Wei State naturally have to be put aside for later use.
As for whether it can be used, you have to make a decision after taking the exam.
certainly...
Most people will probably not return to their original position.
As for the reason...
too easy.
Liu Chan occupied Nanyang and received full support from the Nanyang nobles. Don't those who follow him and enter the martial arts hall need an official position to gain experience?
Those around Liu Chan who do not yet have positions can also get a share of the pie.
This compilation of the roster of county officials is a way to divide the cake.
If someone makes meritorious deeds, they will naturally be rewarded.
In addition to money and silk, official position is naturally the most suitable.
"The statistics have been completed. Please take a look at them."
Guan Yu waved his hand and said, "Send this list to His Highness."
Although he has the power to decide on the appointment of officials, since His Highness is here, this matter should be left to him.
This is a heart-warming move. Your Highness's skills are astounding. It would be much better to do it for him than for an old man like him to do it.
Only a king needs to be careful. Why does Guan Yunchang need to be careful?
"promise."
In fact, Dongli Gun sent the roster to Jiangling early, and what he has now is just a supplementary list.
Guan Yu asked about other affairs in Nanyang County and found that all affairs were stable and everything was developing in a good direction.
Although everything is in ruins, it is still thriving.
All this was brought by His Highness!
Guan Yu sighed in his heart.
When your highness came to Wancheng, he defeated Xu Huang and defeated the Wei army.
He went to Jiangling and defeated Sun Quan in ten days, forcing Jiangdong to negotiate a peace alliance again.
They even took back all three counties of Jingzhou.
Thinking of the several previous campaigns in which he tried to capture the three counties of Jingzhou from Jiangdong Sun Quan, but failed.
And His Highness took action and it was done.
What else is there to say?
As an old man, it's time for him to step down and make way for someone more worthy.
Before Liu Chan came, the nominal and actual leader of Jingzhou was Guan Yunchang. But after several battles, in the hearts of the soldiers and people of Jingzhou, I am afraid that His Highness is the commander-in-chief in their hearts?
"Your Majesty."
Zong Ziqing stood up at this moment, his eyes flashed, and said: "The country of Wei is in turmoil, and King Cao Cao of Wei seems to have passed away. I wonder if you have heard of this news?"
Guan Yu had actually heard of this news.
Guan Yu nodded and said, "I have indeed heard about this matter. What's the matter? What can Ziqing tell me?"
Zong Ziqing has made great achievements, and now he has become a commander in the army, entered the sixth term of the martial arts hall, and is also the prince's personal guard. His status is already very different from before.
This is Liu Chan's reward for his loyalty.
With this reward, his belonging to Jingzhou and his loyalty to Liu Chan will naturally reach a higher level.
"Don't take it as a warning. Maybe this is a great opportunity for us to march into Xudu!"
If the news of King Wei's death is true, then the territory of Wei State may be in chaos at this moment.
By marching in at this moment, there might be a real possibility of threatening Xu Du and inviting the emperor back!
After hearing Zong Ziqing's words, Guan Yu's eyes also twinkled.
"To be honest, I also have the idea of sending troops out of Nanyang and pointing my sword at Xudu."
The war in Jiangling has stopped, although now, recuperation is what should be done.
But if the news of Cao Mengde's death is true, this invasion of Yingchuan is indeed a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
In the future, we will never have such a good opportunity again!
After all, a thief cannot die twice.
"Perhaps we should write a letter about this matter and let Your Highness come and make a decision."
Dongli Gun was hesitant in his heart.
"I have already asked a courier to deliver the message to Jiangling, but... time waits for me. To be honest, someone in Yingchuan has contacted me secretly. They are just waiting for me to send troops to respond."
Wancheng was able to be defeated precisely because Hou Yin secretly contacted and raised troops at the critical moment.
Now there are people in Yingchuan who are also secretly contacting each other. This is really a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!
He definitely can't miss it!
"Father, we don't know whether the news about Cao Cao's death from illness is true or false. Our army currently has no more than 10,000 soldiers in Wancheng. I think we should wait until His Highness comes from Jiangling before making any calculations."
"Don't miss this opportunity. By the time His Highness comes from Jiangling, the day lilies will be cold."
Although he has absolute trust in Liu Chan's abilities.
But am I, Guan Yunchang, a straw bag?
Can't even decide on such a little thing?
"Ping'er, go to the army quickly to prepare for the expedition. Soon, the troops will leave Nanyang and point their sword at Xudu!"
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