"Zang Ba is rampant. If you don't kill him alone, you won't be able to calm down!"
He had just ascended the throne of Wei King, and his prestige had not yet spread to the land of Wei.
Once you arrive, you will encounter disobedient people.
If this situation cannot be solved perfectly, it will be a huge blow to his prestige in Wei.
If you can't even pacify a Zang Ba, then why should we respect you as king?
By then
There is more than one Zang Ba in this world.
Those with ulterior motives will all attack in groups.
The crown prince of Hanzhong, Liu Gongsi, sent countless elaborate works to agitate people in the land of Wei. Many people already regarded Cao Pi as a Han traitor and Liu Gongsi as a loyal minister of the Han Dynasty.
I, Cao Pi, am a Han traitor?
That’s right!
But you, Mr. Liu, are so ambitious, how dare you call yourself a loyal minister?
It's just half a pound.
Cao Pi looked around at the people behind him and asked, "Who will get Zang Ba's head for me?"
Sima Yi saw that Cao Pi was angry.
Therefore, he stood up and said, "Your Majesty, Zang Ba's thieves are menacing. We should understand the situation before attacking. Besides, he is on the east bank of Fei River. If we want to attack him, we have to cross the river and his army will be able to attack him." By the river and crossing the river, wouldn't it be a target for him? This would only increase the losses."
"No!"
Sima Yi's words failed to persuade Cao Pi.
At this moment, Cao Pi was so angry that his teeth chattered.
"If I don't kill this man, I, Cao Zihuan, swear that I will not be a human being!"
"this"
Seeing that Cao Pi was angry, Sima Yi's eyes flashed and he didn't dare to say anything anymore.
He knew Cao Pi very well, and it would definitely not be a good thing to offend him at this time.
"Who will kill this thief for me?"
Cao Pi turned around and scanned the generals under his tent.
"Your Majesty!"
When some of the generals were about to stand up, a middle-aged scribe stood beside Cao Pi and came forward to salute Cao Pi.
This person is none other than Wu Zhi!
Wu Zhi is not tall, but not short either. He is slightly thin. He is obviously a scholar who has studied and worked hard for many years. He has an ordinary face, slightly thin, with a broad forehead, sparse eyebrows, and a gentle and wise light in his eyes.
"Ji Zhong, what do you have to say?"
Wu Zhi stood up and spoke, and Cao Pi became much calmer.
It seems that in Cao Pi's heart, Wu Zhi is more important than Sima Yi.
And in fact, that's really the case.
Wu Zhi came from a humble background and was not valued by his fellow villagers, but he was talented and learned. He was favored by Cao Pi and Cao Zhi. Wu Zhi was also good at getting along with his brothers.
After Cao Cao pacified Yuan Shao, Cao Pi and his colleagues went on a trip to Nanpi, and Wu Zhi participated.
Wu Zhi was one of Cao Pi's four friends. When brothers Cao Pi and Cao Zhi were fighting for heirs, he acted as Cao Pi's planner.
Sima Yi was valued by Cao Pi because of his talents, and Wu Zhi was Cao Pi's true confidant!
"What Zhongda said is reasonable. We should find out the situation before taking action."
Find out the situation?
"Zang Ba killed my Wei counselor in front of me. If I don't fight back, how will the people in the world think of me, the King of Wei, Cao Pi?"
Wu Zhi said softly: "My army is in Shouchun, the general's army is on the north bank of the river, and Zang Ba has only tens of thousands of soldiers. He dares to stay on the east bank of Feishui River? What he has to do now is to issue an edict. Talk to the cities in Lujiang County and ask them not to let Zang Ba return to Qingxu, even..."
As he said that, Wu Zhi's eyes flashed coldly.
"Zang Ba came with a large army, and now the land of Qingxu must be empty. Why didn't the king go to the two states with the king's order? If Qingxu regains control, Zang Ba is just a bereaved dog. What is the threat? "
Wu Zhi made some analysis and found it to be reasonable and well-founded.
Even Cao Pi, who was angry, couldn't help but start to think deeply.
"Ji Zhong's words make sense."
Cao Pi nodded, but his intention to send troops was still firm.
"In this case, it is even more important to send troops across the Feishui River to attack Zang Ba!"
Chen Qun hurriedly stepped forward and asked: "General Bei Zhonglang has made it very clear just now. Your Majesty's dispatch of troops this time will hardly be effective. Isn't it just increasing the losses?"
"Hahaha~"
Cao Pi laughed loudly and said: "Zang Ba must have someone to rely on if he dares to rebel against me. If we don't send troops to attack him, he will be afraid and will retreat. I will order one of his troops to cross the river to give him some sweetness, saying It may make them feel arrogant, and when that happens, it will also buy me some time to take over the Qingxu Land!"
Show weakness to the enemy!
Since you, Zang Ba, look down on me, Cao Pi.
good!
I'll show it to you!
I, Cao Zihuan, want to see how courageous your Zang Ba is!
"this."
Everyone hesitated.
Losses have increased.
However.
What if Zang Ba runs away?
Sima Yi was hesitant and wanted to get up to admonish him, but looking at Cao Pi's high-spirited appearance, he couldn't speak.
Zang Ba is a veteran, can he really act so frivolously?
No matter how courageous he is, he still needs to know that he is facing hundreds of thousands of troops from Wei State, and they are still within Wei State territory.
"Your Majesty, please give it a try. You need to inform the General. Since you are going to act, you must act realistically, and at the same time, keep casualties to a minimum."
Wu Zhi was dressed in a simple Confucian robe, which was light and elegant in color, with a wide sash tied around his waist.
At this moment, he spoke softly, which was considered to be in agreement with Cao Pi.
It is not necessary for the monarch to go against him blindly.
Although Cao Pi's plan is a bit risky, it is not impossible to try.
If you fail, that's okay.
Just a loss of two to three thousand people.
If you succeed, you will make money.
Wu Zhi's ability to be loved and valued by Cao Pi is inseparable from his daily behavior.
"Who is willing to fight for Zang Ba for me?" Cao Pi shouted.
"Your Majesty, the general is willing to go!"
Among the generals, a general wearing fine armor came up.
Cao Pi knew this person.
Lu Chang!
This is a fierce general who can fight back and forth with Guan Yunchang, the Hou Tinghou of the Han Dynasty.
To deal with a Zang Ba, it is simply overkill.
"The general shows his fame as a prefecture commander, tries to guard the pheasant commander, holds the spear and soldiers, and guards the changes carefully. The troops will not be defeated in the enemy's country, and they will not invade the surrounding areas. If you deal with a mere Zang tyrant, you will definitely be able to capture him with ease!"
There was no arrogance on Lu Chang's face. On the contrary, he was very cautious and said: "Please allow me to use the boat on the river."
Cao Pi nodded and said, "General, you can use it as much as you like!"
Boat?
He Wei Guo has it!
Once it's used up, just recycle it.
"In this way, the general will be more confident."
He bowed heavily to Cao Pi and said, "The king is ready to see my good news!"
Cao Pi nodded and said softly: "If it is difficult to defeat the enemy, there is nothing wrong with retreating."
Lu Chang nodded, but his eyes sparkled.
withdraw?
Impossible to withdraw!
The opportunity to perform a meritorious service was right in front of him. How could he withdraw unless he had to?
Wei general Lu Chang led the elite troops of Wei State to gather on the bank of Feishui River, preparing to cross Feishui River and attack the enemy.
at the same time.
east coast.
Zang Ba sneered and looked at the Wei army's movements on the other side, as if they were preparing to cross the river to attack. He said, "You really dare to come and attack me? Do you think you don't take me, Zang Ba, seriously?"
I want to see if you can attack them halfway across the river, is your Wei army really invincible?
The Feishui River was turbulent and the river surface was freezing. The Wei army was ready to go with great momentum.
The elite soldiers of Wei led by Lu Chang were wearing heavy armor and helmets, looking majestic.
They held sharp weapons and had firm eyes, determined to cross the Feishui River and break through the enemy's formation.
On the bank of the river, Zang Ba led the Xuzhou soldiers in high spirits and with high morale.
They wore simple armor, but they were high-spirited and prepared to block the Wei army's attack.
Boom!
Boom!
Boom!
Just at the Feishui Ferry, the Wei army lined up neatly, drums sounded, and command orders spread across the river.
The vanguard took the boat first and headed towards the east coast.
Hundreds of warships, large or small, were unparalleled in their momentum.
Zang Ba, on the other hand, was calm and collected. He roared and said, "Prepare rockets to turn the boats into fire ships!"
At the military order, the crossbowmen dipped the specially made arrows in kerosene and lit them with torches.
Whoosh whoosh~
Following the northwest wind, the rockets shot towards the boats coming from the mountains and rivers.
"Ahhhh~"
The rockets ignited the boats, and the Wei soldiers on the boats abandoned the boats and jumped.
But there are still many boats, and many of them have gradually docked.
Zang Ba commanded calmly, and the Wei army that came ashore could not make any waves under the charge of his elite soldiers from Xuzhou.
"Lord, there are also Wei troops coming to attack from the north."
To the north of Dajiang, Cao Ren led his troops and moved accordingly.
The situation looks critical.
Zang Ba did not panic.
"Divide 10,000 people and go to the north to defend. If you cross the river, kill each other. You are very scared!"
How many people can you cross the river?
It's just a tactic to add fuel to the fire. Are we, Xuzhou elite soldiers, afraid of you?
The river surface was filled with flames, and in the midst of the flames, Lu Chang ordered his soldiers and local brave native masters to build a pontoon bridge. In the shortest possible time, it was completed.
Arrows were flying on the river.
Whoosh whoosh~
If you want to cross the river, your life will be in danger if you are not careful.
However.
In the face of military glory and wealth, life and death have long been ignored.
Lu Chang personally led the army and took the lead on the pontoon bridge. With him as an example, the Wei soldiers behind him stepped on the pontoon bridge one after another, preparing to cross the rapids of Fei River.
However, just as the Wei army was struggling to cross the river, halfway across the Feishui River, and was in a state of high fighting spirit, Zang Ba suddenly ordered a surprise attack.
He had ignored the existence of the pontoon before, but it wasn't that he hadn't seen it.
Instead, pretend not to see it, and wait until you get on the pontoon to see the big wave.
On the battlefield, swords, swords, and shadows intertwined, and arrows were fired intensively.
The Wei army was targeted on the floating bridge and suffered heavy losses.
More Xuzhou soldiers came to kill the soldiers who had just crossed the pontoon bridge.
"Come on~"
"Kill!"
Lu Chang could not resist the fierce counterattack of Xuzhou soldiers. The soldiers gradually became chaotic and retreated steadily.
By the Feishui River, fierce fighting continued, with drums beating loudly and shouts deafening.
Lu Chang's plan to forcefully cross the Feishui River has been completely disrupted. The morale of the Wei army is low and they are retreating steadily.
Zang Ba took the opportunity to launch a fierce offensive, which became increasingly powerful. The Wei army retreated steadily under Zang Ba's military formation and suffered heavy losses.
In the end, the Wei army was defeated by Xuzhou soldiers and returned defeated.
Lu Chang lost the opportunity to forcefully cross the Feishui River and had to retreat hastily. The Wei army suffered heavy losses and was demoralized.
"Or not!"
On the tower of Shouchun City, Cao Pi sighed quietly.
This Zang Ba is still capable of leading troops. The Xuzhou soldiers under his command are capable soldiers at first glance, not just idiots.
"Your Majesty, you will eventually disgrace your mission!"
Leave with good fortune and return with bad luck.
Lu Chang knelt down in front of Cao Pi, not daring to raise his head.
Cao Pi shook his head and stepped forward to help Lu Chang up.
"I was not prepared enough. How can I blame you? General, get up quickly."
After helping Lu Chang up, Cao Pi said softly through the thick smoke on the battlefield on the river: "Zang Ba has already started to set up camp. The effect of this battle has already been seen. When I send envoys to capture the land of Qingxu, we will We mobilized soldiers from various states and counties to retain Zang Ba, and hundreds of thousands of troops surrounded him. But I didn't believe him, could he grow wings?"
"Your Majesty."
Lu Chang was moved by being defeated without being punished.
Cao Pi patted him on the shoulder and said, "There is no need to blame yourself. I ordered you to lead my army to Hefei to support General Wenyuan and help him retake Hefei. As for our army, we will definitely be able to go to support him in ten days." !”
Little Zang Ba, can’t I solve you after spending ten days?
"promise!"
Lu Chang immediately accepted the order and said: "Your Majesty, please rest assured. When we go to Hefei, we will definitely defeat the rats from the east of the Yangtze River and cannot find the north!"
If Zang Ba can't beat him, why can't he beat you, the rat from Jiangdong?
After Lu Chang took the order and left, the smile on Cao Pi's face also disappeared.
"Go back to the city to discuss matters and discuss how to deal with Zang Ba!"
Strategically, he despised the enemy, but tactically, he still had to respect Zang Ba.
After today's battle, Cao Pi also saw that this Zang Ba was definitely a capable person.
It will take some effort to kill him.
but.
Dare to camp on the east bank of Feishui River?
No matter how brave he is, he already has a way to kill himself.
That night.
Cao Pi discussed with his staff all night and finally came up with specific regulations for dealing with Zang Ba.
"Huh~"
Cao Pi slowly exhaled.
This is his first battle on the throne.
To deal with Zang Ba, you must fight beautifully!
However, after sleeping in the city for less than two hours, Cao Pi was awakened by news in the distance.
In the hall.
Cao Pi's eyes were sleepy, and the dark circles in his eyes were almost like those of a panda.
The huge pressure, short sleep, and many days of marching, even though he was in his prime, his body couldn't bear it.
"What did you say? The flag of Liu Gongsi, the crown prince of Hanzhong, appeared in Xiyang City?"
Who is Cao Pi's biggest enemy in the world?
Definitely not Sun Quan, nor Liu Bei.
But this is Liu Gongsi!
He was now filled with hatred for the man who had robbed his wife.
Although he doesn't love something like his wife, how can he feel comfortable if someone else takes her away?
After I got it, I played with it for a few years, and naturally I got tired of it, but now that it suddenly disappears, I feel unhappy again.
Such a beauty, I can’t even play with her now!
It’s his mother’s fault!
When the news about the enemy came out, Cao Pi became energetic.
The previous difficulties seemed to be gone.
"Not only did the banner of Liu Gongsi, the crown prince of Hanzhong, appear in Xiyang City of Jiangxia County, but in Ye County, Han Shouting Hou Guan Yunchang and his son Guan Ping also often went out of the city to conduct military exercises. Yingchuan County was frightened, and Xu Capital was even more turbulent."
Damn it!
He hated Zang Ba, but he hated him for not understanding current affairs.
But he hated Liu Chan so much that he wanted to eat him alive.
"Everyone, if the military report is like this, what should we do?"
Sima Yi immediately stood up and said: "The people of Jingzhou are in decline. Although the crown prince of Hanzhong has made a slight recovery due to the business alliance, he has spent a lot of food and grass to pacify the barbarians in the four counties of Jingnan. Now, he is unable to raise a large army. The king only needs to send a small number of soldiers to defend the city, but Liu Gongsi and Guan Yunchang will definitely not be able to achieve great things!"
If the people are suffering, then there must be people who can suffer.
If Jingzhou launches another war, who will be exploited?
No one can exploit it.
"What do you think, Ji Zhong?"
Cao Pi looked at Wu Zhi.
"Zhongda's words are reasonable, but Mr. Liu is very cunning and likes to use dangerous tactics. What if he attacks the city forcefully and steals grain from Wei?"
That Liu Gongsi should not be underestimated.
"What does Ji Zhong mean by dividing his troops to guard Liu Chan?"
But the strategy decided last night was to deal with Zang Ba.
How many soldiers can be sent to see and capture Liu Gongsi now?
There are fewer people here, what should we do if Zang Ba escapes?
and
If we fall into the dilemma of fighting on three fronts, no matter how big our country is, Wei will not be able to withstand it!
Cao Pi's mood now can only be described in four words:
It’s miserable!
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At 12 noon, send another 4,000 words.
(End of chapter)
