"It is indeed right not to put all the eggs in the same basket. If Zang Ba is not clear-minded, he may ruin His Highness's affairs!"
"Jiangdong has been attacking Hefei for a long time, and I am afraid that Luoyang has already received the news."
Hefei has not contacted Xu Du for a long time. Cao Pi is in Luoyang and may have heard about the attack on Hefei.
His next step is to raise an army?
"There will definitely be a war between Wei and Jiangdong. At this time, both sides must come to win over His Highness. Even if they cannot get His Highness to rush for reinforcements, they must stabilize His Highness and not take advantage of the opportunity to send troops to attack."
Sun Quan attacked Hefei.
Liu Chan has become that fisherman.
"What the military advisor means is, what should I do?"
It is naturally good to have both sides.
but
How to get your best interests from both sides is true.
"Now we have to ask His Highness and the Jingzhou sergeant about the logistics and food supplies."
Liu Chan understood what Pang Tong meant.
If he also wants to go to war.
Have the soldiers rested well?
The most important thing is, is there enough food and grass?
Since the establishment of the Merchant Alliance, a lot of food and grass have been brought from Wei.
But these grains and fodder can only be said to be a drop in the bucket if they really need to supply the army for attack.
Unless you can defeat the enemy with food.
However.
The experience of Guan Yu's invasion of Wei is still vivid in his mind.
The Wei State has a great cause, and in Jingzhou you are afraid of being beaten by Liu Gongsi, but when you get to Yingchuan County, people will not be polite to you in order to protect their hometown.
If you are not careful, you will be trapped in a tight siege.
Now his troops in Jingzhou are at a disadvantage, there is insufficient food and grass, and the soldiers have been fighting for a long time. It is not the time to send troops.
"This is not the time to send troops to Wei."
Even with the existence of the Merchant Alliance, it only allowed the people of Jingzhou to recover faster.
But no matter how fast it is, it will not be able to recover in a month or two.
"Your Highness is wise!"
Pang Tong was very pleased to see that Liu Chan was not dazzled by Jiangling's prosperity.
He smiled and said: "This is not the time to send troops. Jiangdong or Wei, which side will your Highness help?"
Wei Guo still needs help?
It must have helped Jiangdong.
but
Liu Chan frowned.
"What can we get if we help Jiangdong?"
Jiangdong Sun Quan, what else can be squeezed?
After the previous defeat, Jiangdong ceded territory to pay compensation and launched a large-scale military campaign.
The situation in Jiangdong is probably worse than that in Jingzhou.
The people have become poor and have no money to squeeze out!
"Food, grass, wealth and silk are just immediate benefits. Your Highness should take a longer view."
"What does the military advisor mean?"
"If Sun Zhongmou captures Hefei, he will indeed have the potential to jointly attack Wei. However, if he succeeds, it may be a big trouble for His Highness; if he fails to attack Hefei, he will be nothing more than a dog guarding the house. Your Highness is an ally who needs no threat. , or a rival with whom we want to compete in the world?"
ally?
opponent?
"I'm afraid Sun Zhongmou will never be my opponent. Even if he becomes my opponent, why should I be afraid?"
"Then His Highness has made a decision in his heart."
The state of Wei is now powerful.
Jiangdong is lying down, doesn't he want to deal with Wei alone?
It would be better to have someone carry it with him.
"I have a decision, but it's of no use. It depends on his own ability."
Liu Chan wanted to help Jiangdong, but his help was limited.
At most, they can provide some material support.
Or Chen Bingwan City put pressure on Cao Pi, preventing him from rushing to Hefei with all his strength.
But that’s about it.
To conquer Hefei, it depends on Sun Quan's own ability.
At this stage,
This Sun Zhongmou's abilities may indeed be limited.
When Hefei was an isolated city and you couldn't conquer Hefei, what qualifications do you have to compete for world domination?
It's better to go home and hug your wife.
Luoyang.
In the palace.
Sujin, Luoyang, yesterday was an auspicious day for burial.
Cao Pi soon buried Cao Cao.
As for why he was so anxious to bury Cao Cao, it is also very simple.
Hefei!
certainly
Others are at home.
For example, Huang Xuer Cao Zhang.
He naturally wanted to show brotherly harmony in front of the courtiers that day.
Let Cao Zhang help me?
Don’t you have enough ministers under your command?
That’s why!
Today, he issued an edict and directly asked Cao Zhang to return to his country.
Do Wei Qing and Huo Qubing?
When I feel better one day, you can do it again!
As for Cao Zhi
He originally wanted to have a knife click.
But thinking that the situation in Hefei was critical now and it was not the time to kill Cao Zhi, he could only save his life for the time being.
"Zhongda, there has been no news from Hefei for a long time. Could it be that Jiangdong Sun Quan is attacking Hefei again?"
Then Sun Quan is really a dog.
Catch Hefei and bite!
"It should be Sun Zhongmou who is attacking Hefei again. Some time ago, the former general sent a lot of news from Hefei about Jiangdong's gathering of troops. However, when Jiangdong is attacking, why can't there be news from Hefei?"
Cao Pi's eyes flashed.
Sima Yi chuckled and said, "What does your Majesty mean, is there someone in Wei who is causing trouble?"
He looked at Cao Pi and smiled without saying a word.
Isn't it obvious that someone is causing trouble in Wei State?
"Is this Mr. Zang Ba?"
Sima Yi nodded.
"I wonder if your Majesty knows the items sold by Liu Gongsi's Merchant Alliance?"
The school affairs office has already reported the news.
How could he not know?
"Glass and fine porcelain are hugely profitable businesses. If I hadn't known that most of the profits from the Merchant Alliance were in Zang Ba's hands, I would never have let the Merchant Alliance come in."
The merchant alliance is using Zang Ba's name.
In addition, by using the merchant alliance's caravans, spies from the school affairs office can be spread to Jingzhou and even Yizhou.
It also works for Cao Pi.
certainly
The most important thing is to stabilize Zang Ba's heart.
"Most of the profits from the merchant alliance are in the hands of Zang Ba, so the king wants to ban the merchant alliance from entering the territory of Wei."
Seeing Sima Yi's words, Cao Pi was a little confused.
"But we can also collect commercial taxes, and the income will be quite large."
Commercial taxes accounted for the majority, Cao Pi was profitable, and with Zang Ba's reputation, he acquiesced in the emergence of the merchant alliance.
"Commercial taxes are nothing compared to the huge profits from glass and fine porcelain. The profits from the merchant alliance are in Zang Ba's hands. After he has money and food, he will naturally recruit soldiers and horses. With soldiers, food and money, disobedience will naturally grow in his heart. Of course, he does not have the ambition to conquer the world, but the ambition to separate the Qingxu Land is not only there, but also very big!"
Cao Pi narrowed his eyes.
"Does he really dare?"
"Dare you dare? Your Highness will be able to try it soon."
"How to test?"
"Send troops to Hefei, attack Jiangdong, and summon soldiers and horses from the land of Qingxu!"
Sima Yi's smile was very sinister.
"What if Zang Ba doesn't send troops to respond?"
Cao Pi felt a little uneasy.
This is his first battle since taking the throne. If it goes well, he can consolidate his position as King of Wei.
But what if things don’t go well?
The throne of King Wei is unstable!
"Why should your Highness be worried? The land of Qingxu has been managed by the late king for more than 20 years. Many of the generals are close to Cao Cao. Does Zang Ba have different intentions? As long as the king issues an edict, he will panic and choose again. If an elite soldier attacks him unexpectedly, Zang Ba will surely defeat him!"
certainly
When it came time to send troops, it was already the last resort.
"I heard that Zang Ba has a daughter. The king may allow her to enter the palace, and then reward Zang Ba with a noble title to reassure her. With a multi-pronged approach, Zang Ba is nothing to worry about!"
(End of chapter)
