Cao Pi was sitting in the lobby of Shouchun City, with several important counselors sitting in front of him, including Jia Xu, Wu Zhi, Sima Yi, Chen Qun and others.
His brows furrowed slightly. Faced with the question of who to attack in the next stage, he needed the wisdom and advice of the counselors.
Cao Pi remained silent, and his advisers did not dare to speak.
At the same time, they were guessing what Cao Pi was thinking at the moment.
"Jia Gong."
Jia Xu is an old minister who has seen all kinds of storms and waves. It would be best to ask him for advice on this matter.
Cao Pi looked at Jia Xu and asked: "Now that the trouble in the east has been eliminated, Zang Ba's army has been defeated and his whereabouts are missing. For the time being, the situation in Xuzhou has stabilized. But now Sun Quan in Jiangdong is attacking Chengde, and Liu Chan is plotting in Jingzhou Runan, which side should we stabilize first and which side should we kill first?"
Jia Xu smiled slightly and said in a deep voice: "Whether we fight Sun Quan or Liu Chan, I can't make the decision for you. I have to analyze it for your highness, and the king will make your own decision."
analyze?
Cao Pi nodded and said, "How about if you want to attack Liu Chan first and then Sun Quan?"
"This matter has advantages and disadvantages. Your Majesty, please listen to the words of my veteran minister:
Attacking Liu Chan has three benefits for the Wei State:
First, Runan is an important area, and attacking it can stabilize the hearts of the people in the country.
Secondly, Liu Gongsi is a tycoon. If he is allowed to wreak havoc in Runan, there may be great disasters. If Runan is lost by then, the vitality of our Wei State will be greatly damaged, and chaos may break out in Xuzhou, Qingzhou, and Jiangdong. We can advance in advance. Curb Liu Chan's ambitions.
Third, Zang Ba’s rebellion was entirely due to the business alliance between Liu Gong and his heirs. If the king can defeat Liu Chan in a short time, Jiangdong’s troubles will be solved! "
Why did Zang Ba rebel?
It wasn't because of Liu Gongsi's shit-stirring stick.
Zang Ba has now calmed down the chaos. If he puts down the chaos in Runan again, Sun Quan from Jiangdong will naturally retreat southward when he sees that he has no help. By then, he will only need to collect compound fertilizer.
According to Jia Xu's analysis, it seems that beating Liu Chan's child first is a good choice.
even...
You can also snatch Zhen Mi back!
Although my wife is already available, but I can get her back...
Gulu~
Cao Pi swallowed a mouthful of saliva, and his body was already reacting.
It seems more exciting!
“Since there are three advantages, what are the disadvantages?”
Jia Xu's expression did not change and he continued: "There are five disadvantages:
First, Runan County is hundreds of miles away from the king's camp, so it takes time to mobilize troops.
Secondly, if Zang Ba is not eliminated and the army leaves, there is still the possibility of renewed unrest in Xuzhou.
Third, Sun Quan from Jiangdong attacked Chengde fiercely. If the army went to Runan, Chengde would not be saved, and Shouchun would be in danger of being defeated by Jiangdong.
Fourthly, Liu Gongsi is cunning and uses troops deceitfully. I heard that Zhuge Kongming is also in his army, and the old and young foxes are in Runan. It will be difficult for our Wei State to win quickly, and may even be defeated.
Fifth, if the king leaves without defeating Jiangdong, what will the generals think? I thought the king was afraid of Sun Quan from Jiangdong, so the morale of the army might be low. "
Runan County is hundreds of miles away from Shouchun, while Jiangdong's army is within a hundred miles.
Without mobilizing the army, there will naturally be no problems in Jiujiang County and Xuzhou, but as soon as they move, problems may immediately surface.
The key is...
Who is better to bully Sun Quan or Liu Chan?
it goes without saying.
That must be the Jiangdong rat who is easy to bully.
Our Wei Kingdom was defeated several times by Liu Gongsi, the crown prince of Hanzhong, but against Jiangdong, we had a record of 800 men charging into a 100,000-man army.
The two are not the same.
If we fight against Runan, there is a risk of defeat. If we lose, the situation will be dangerous.
His dream of being emperor is probably about to be shattered.
Persimmons should be handled softly.
Phew~
Cao Pi slowly exhaled a breath and asked: "According to Jia Gong's words, I will attack Jiangdong first and collect compound fertilizer, and then deal with Liu Gonghe?"
Jia Xu did not directly answer Cao Pi's question, but said: "Attacking Jiangdong first has advantages and disadvantages. The choice depends entirely on the king's decision."
There is no doubt that Jia Xu prefers the side that takes care of Jiangdong first.
However...
There was another person in the Shouchun Hall who absolutely disagreed with Jia Xu's strategy of attacking Jiangdong first and then attacking Liu Chan.
Sima Yi stood in front of Cao Pi and said solemnly: "Your Majesty, Liu Chan is our great enemy of Wei now. We should deal with him first, and then consider dealing with Jiangdong Sun Quan."
His voice was firm and clear, expressing his determination.
This sentence made Cao Pi frown.
Yes!
So what did Sun Zhongmou do?
Just a housekeeper dog.
Cao Zihuan's old enemy was not Sun Zhongmou, but Liu Gongsi, who was only thirteen or fourteen years old now!
Seeing Cao Pi's face showing excitement.
Sima Yi continued: "Liu Chan's establishment in the Runan area is not only a matter of losing land, but also a matter of people's hearts. If we let him go unchecked, he will gradually eat away at the people's hearts in Runan, and even expand his influence, affecting the stability of Wei State. . Now he has almost established a foothold there. If no action is taken, our country, Wei, may pay a greater price in the future."
As soon as this statement came out, many people in the hall began to whisper among themselves. Apparently many people agreed with Sima Yi's statement.
The usual method used by Liu Gongsi, the crown prince of Hanzhong, is to confuse people's hearts.
The business alliance directly provoked Zang Ba to rebel if he gained a foothold in Runan.
Considering the importance of Runan County, it was much more influential than Liu Chan's conquest of Nanyang.
The population of Runan has long been ranked among the top two counties in the Eastern Han Dynasty. In this era, the number of people under its jurisdiction represented the strength.
Yuzhou is divided into eight counties and ninety-four counties. Runan County has thirty-seven counties. Its importance is self-evident.
Secondly, as a county adjacent to Yingchuan, Runan also produced numerous famous people, including the Yuan family with four generations and three sons.
The emergence of celebrities in large numbers also represents their influence in the world.
Liu Gongsi, the crown prince of Hanzhong, was attracted by the Nanyang gentry, so his influence even reached Xuzhou.
If Liu Gongsi captures Runan again, won't our Wei Kingdom never have peace?
Cao Pi's brows were already frowning tightly.
Seeing that the heat was almost up, Sima Yi added more fire.
He solemnly said: "Although Liu Chan's military strength is limited, we should not underestimate him. He is a descendant of Liu Bei, the king of Hanzhong, and claims to be a clan member of the Han Dynasty. Everyone in the world believes that he is the orthodox supporter of Han, and our country in Wei... , Liu Bei won the first game in the Battle of Hanzhong. Everyone in the world thought that Liu Xuande had a destiny. If the king doesn't pay attention to it now, wouldn't he just sit back and watch the enemy become bigger and ignore it? This Hanzhong Crown Prince Liu Gongsi cannot be ignored!
If Wei does not weaken his strength in time, he may use his past reputation to recruit troops in Runan and gradually grow stronger. Please, Your Majesty, think twice! "
Sima Yi's tone was firm, and he continued: "Your Majesty, Liu Chan's past reputation should not be our concern. Can he win one, two, or ten thousand victories? As long as he loses once, he will be completely defeated. Why should we be afraid? he?
Moreover, Liu Chan's insufficient supply of food and grass is the weakness that we should seize. Jingzhou is a place where four wars took place. Last year, there were many wars. The people were exhausted and resentful. How long could Liu Gongsi suppress it?
The situation has changed and we cannot let him get away with it because of his past popularity. He is now in a weak stage, which is the best time for us to attack. As long as we can concentrate our forces and attack him quickly, he will be difficult to resist. "
"Although Sun Quan is also our opponent, he does not have a clear advantage at present. We only need to leave 10,000 or 20,000 people to defend Shouchun. After the king solves the problem of Liu Chan in Runan, and then he will target Sun Quan, it will be like this It’s as simple as the autumn wind sweeping away fallen leaves.”
Sima Yi's words were sonorous and powerful, full of confidence.
He hoped that Cao Pi would listen to his advice, not only for personal grudges, but also for Wei's future plans!
"What Zhongda said makes sense."
"Your Majesty, I have a different view."
Wu Zhi stood up, his voice was calm and firm, and expressed his different views to Cao Pi and the ministers in the hall.
Everyone's eyes were focused on Wu Zhi. He said: "Liu Gongsi's troops are limited and Jingzhou is short of food and grass. It is difficult for him to pose a strong threat in a short period of time. Moreover, all the cities in Runan are holding fast, and Liu Chan cannot quickly Occupy these cities. This means that we have time to face other more pressing issues, such as dealing with Jiangdong."
Wu Zhi's words were full of confidence.
"On the other hand, although Sun Quan of Jiangdong looks strong on the outside, he is actually a soft persimmon. We have sent envoys to Xuzhou before, and the situation shows that it is possible for us to stabilize the situation in Xuzhou and even persuade Zang Ai to surrender. We cannot miss this opportunity."
He glanced at the ministers in the hall, and then continued:
"Therefore, I suggest that your Majesty take advantage of the situation to stabilize the situation in Xuzhou and recover Hefei at the same time. In this way, we can stabilize the rear and be prepared to deal with Liu Chan later. After all, although Liu Chan is famous, he currently lacks troops and food. support, we don’t need to worry too much.”
Wu Zhi's words aroused discussion among the officials in the hall. Some people nodded in agreement, while others looked solemn.
Cao Pi, on the other hand, remained silent, his eyes deep.
"Ji Zhong, what you said does make sense. It's just a decision. I need to think more about it."
Wu Zhi nodded and returned to his seat.
His goal has been achieved. It is enough to attract Cao Pi's attention and show his status in front of the ministers.
Cao Pi sat on the main seat, hesitant.
The different opinions of Jia Xu, Wu Zhi and Sima Yi intertwined in his mind, leaving him in a dilemma.
Sun Quan of Jiangdong and Liu Chan of Runan are both huge threats, and the direction they are in is strategically important, and the importance of decision-making can be imagined.
Cao Pi knew in his heart that what Wu Zhi said was not unreasonable.
Although Liu Chan has a good reputation, the current situation and the strong city of Runan make it difficult for Liu Chan to become a real threat in a short period of time.
Although Sun Quan's Jiangdong army is powerful, they have been sieging the city for a long time, and their morale may be low, which is a good time for a surprise attack.
However, Sima Yi's views cannot be ignored.
Although Liu Chan lacked troops and food, his existence still posed a certain threat to Wei.
Runan's geographical location is important. If Liu Chan can gain a foothold there, it will definitely bring greater trouble to Wei in the future.
Cao Pi looked around, deep in thought.
He understood that this was a crucial decision related to the future of Wei.
He needs to make a choice between these two options.
I have become Yuan Shao.
During the Battle of Guandu, Yuan Shao had many talented advisers and offered many strategies to Yuan Shao.
Every strategy has merit.
Yuan Benchu believed that he was "learning from each other's strong points to compensate for his weaknesses", and each of them used a little bit of his strategy. As a result, his close ministers rebelled, and the Battle of Guandu was a disastrous defeat. What was originally a great advantage turned into a disadvantage.
After his death, his two sons and brothers started to fight against each other, causing the legacy of the fourth and third sons of the Yuan family to be burned down.
How can I, Cao Zihuan, imitate Yuan Benchu?
Cao Pi pondered for a long time and finally came to his decision.
He stood up and looked at the ministers with firm eyes: "Everyone, I have decided. We will first focus on Liu Chan to stabilize the situation in Runan and prevent him from gaining a foothold in our country. Later, we will deal with the issue of Sun Quan in Jiangdong."
Let’s fight Liu Chan first. There are indeed many problems.
However, Liu Chan is a serious problem for him, and he must get rid of him quickly!
Just Liu Gongsi.
My father is not your opponent, am I, Cao Pi, not your opponent?
I want to tell the world that I, Cao Zihuan, am better than you, Liu Gongsi!
And it is much stronger!
Cao Pi continued: "Although Liu Chan's troops are limited, his influence cannot be underestimated. Eliminate the big troubles first, and then deal with the small ones to avoid trouble in the future. As for Sun Quan in Jiangdong, we will deal with it after stabilizing the situation in Runan. After all, everything cannot be rushed and must be handled with caution.”
this...
Wu Zhi opened his mouth, but didn't know what to say.
Is it a small problem for Sun Quan to control Jiangdong?
They have already beaten Chengde, and if Shouchun is defeated again, the land of Jianghuai will be his.
In this case, the foundation of Overlord is also there.
Jia Xu looked stern, but didn't say a word.
His duty as a counselor has come to an end, and he has no choice as to whether the master will listen or not.
Sima Yi looked ecstatic.
On the one hand, Cao Pi used his strategy to show that he valued him.
On the other hand, seeing that Liu Gongsi couldn't make waves in Runan, Sima Yi was like drinking iced Coke in the dog days of summer, that was so refreshing!
A gentleman's revenge is never too late after ten years. Sima Yi's revenge will take all day long.
Liu Chan, I want you to regret being my enemy!
"Your Majesty, you may be able to negotiate peace with Jiangdong and pretend to agree to grant Hefei to him. I heard that Sun Quan of Jiangdong has a daughter named Sun Luban. You may marry her to the son. We can stabilize Jiangdong for the time being and then make plans."
Be steady on one side and fight on the other.
Since they chose to deal with the difficult Liu Gongsi first, Jiangdong naturally took care of themselves.
As for Cao Rui’s opinion?
He is Cao Pi's son. How can he violate my decision?
"Just follow Zhongda's plan."
Cao Pi's eyes showed determination.
Perhaps Jia Xu and Wu Zhi's strategy was right.
However...
At this moment, Cao Pi followed his heart.
He doesn't want to be Yuan Benchu, he just wants to be himself.
His decision-making may face many difficulties and challenges, but he believes that as long as he plays steadily and assesses the situation, Wei will eventually be able to overcome all difficulties, because he, Cao Pi, is the man of destiny.
I, Cao Zihuan, am better than you, Liu Gongsi!
