"Is it me, Mr. Liu Si, who is strong, or your Cao Zihuan?"
The backyard of Xinxicheng Government Office.
Zhen Mi's face was red from drunkenness and she was panting. Facing Liu Chan, she could only spit softly and said in a mosquito voice: "Of course it's Lang Junqiang."
"Hahaha~"
Liu Chan laughed loudly.
...
"Your Highness, from the powerful squires of Runan County, we have to donate 30,000 dan of food and grass."
As soon as Liu Chan left the room, before his clothes were sorted out, the dedicated Fei Yi hurried forward to report something important.
The monthly grain requirement for a soldier ranges from three shi, three dou, and three liters to one stone, seven dou, and four liters. On average, to feed 10,000 soldiers, approximately 240,000 shi of grain is required for a year.
Only then did they harvest 30,000 stones of grain and grass from Runan County?
"How come it's only thirty thousand stones?"
Liu Chan frowned slightly.
After Zhao Yun's night attack was successful, Liu Chan first made some operations and asked the envoys of the King of Wei to send away the last few thousand mobile troops of Runan County. Then he sent the county governor Li Ji to persuade the cities to surrender. , we cannot say that we surrendered and besieged the city...
Unless you have an egg with no seams, Liu Chan will crack the egg open.
Over the past ten days, I have achieved some results.
The two cities of Anyang Jiangting were captured without a fight. As for Shenyang, Ancheng, Baoxin, Qisi, etc. south of Ru River, they were not so easy to capture.
Now that he has captured several cities in Runan County, Liu Chan is naturally ready to take root in Runan.
I don’t want to swallow Runan like a whale, but I want to digest what I eat.
That's why.
Liu Chan took charge of Runan County and was preparing to stabilize Runan. He took the following five measures:
First, appease the hearts of the nobles, summon the virtuous nobles, entrust them with appointments, and summon the children of the nobles to the martial arts hall.
Second, stabilize the people's hearts and minds, order tax exemptions and reductions to reduce the burden on the people, and also send officials to villages and households to understand people's livelihood hardships and actively solve problems to win the people's hearts and minds.
Third, recruit soldiers and strengthen military equipment.
Fourth, rectify government affairs, eradicate the rural tyrants, and let the gentry donate grain.
Fifth, put on a political show, visit local wealthy families, make a gesture, go to the countryside to ask about the sufferings of the people, do morning exercises with soldiers in the military camp, etc.
After some operation, the results are actually there.
After last year's age war, Liu Chan also made a name for himself in the world.
With the addition of Liu Xuande's name, everyone in the world knew that the original resentment of the people who plundered Runan had been eliminated, and the measures to appease the nobles had begun to bear fruit.
The most obvious thing is that when he first came to Runan, Liu Chan could not recruit soldiers at all. After various measures were implemented, Liu Chan had already recruited 10,000 new soldiers in Runan.
Naturally, these new recruits cannot be put into the battlefield immediately.
But fighting in the field is not possible, but defending the city is possible. Even if it is used as a civilian to transport supplies, is it still labor force?
certainly...
The soldiers have been recruited.
This food and grass is a problem again.
Damn it!
At this time, Liu Chan was a little envious of Cao Pi.
The Wei state has a great cause, with more than 100,000 troops marching south, and the Wei army has no problem with food and grass. He still harassed the Wei army's food routes several times.
This person's comparison with others is really irritating.
Fei Yi thought for a while and hurriedly answered Liu Chan, saying: "Your Highness wants to appease the hearts of the nobles and stabilize the situation in Runan. We must not go too far. It will be a big deal if we can acquire these 30,000 stones of food and grass."
In fact, it has something to do with the fact that Runan County has already been levied grain by Wei State.
Cao Pi's southern expedition to the east of the Yangtze River naturally provided food nearby. Runan County was on the food road and was naturally the first to bear the brunt.
It had been scratched once, and when he tried to scratch it again, it really couldn't be scratched.
"The issue of food and grass is a top priority. If we don't solve this problem, there may be disaster."
This is Liu Chan's problem.
No food!
I am afraid that later Zhuge Liang also encountered the same problem as him during the Northern Expedition.
only...
How did Zhuge Liang solve it at that time?
wrong...
Didn’t Kong Ming go to Jingzhou?
Are you tired of sharing the same bed with Xu Shu after so many days?
This person hasn't come yet.
"Commander Kong Ming is still in Wancheng?"
Liu Chan suddenly asked.
Fei Yi shook his head and said, "I have left Wancheng, but I am not coming to Runan."
Hey~
Fine.
I can’t hold it on my thighs, why don’t I think of a way on my own?
...
Yangzhou.
Jiujiang County.
Chengde City.
On the siege battlefield, the bloody atmosphere enveloped the entire land.
Jiangdong's army launched an offensive around Chengde City, with flags fluttering and horns blaring, as if the whole world was caught in the flames of war.
"Come on~"
"Kill~"
"Ahhhh~"
...
The shouts of killing and the screams are endless.
On the city wall, the Wei army defenders resisted desperately, shooting arrows intensively at the enemy troops below the city. In an instant, some people fell down, and their lives disappeared in severe pain.
The ballistas and trebuchets on the city wall kept firing, and huge stones and arrows rained down, smashing the Jiangdong soldiers who were attacking the city to bloody pieces.
However, the crossbow arrows of the ballista no longer have arrowheads, but are made purely from the wood of the beams of the houses in the city.
certainly...
Under the huge impact, even if there is no arrow, being shot there will be fatal.
But it can also be seen how poor the supplies of the Wei army defending the city were.
Inside the city, the Wei army defenders and Jiangdong soldiers fought fiercely at the entrance of the collapsed city wall.
The sounds of boiling flames, exploding bowstrings, and clashing weapons were mixed together.
The soldiers of both sides fought with swords in the fire and smoke, but many people lost their lives in this battle, and the blood stained the city walls and the land red.
The Jiangdong soldiers who were attacking the city were not afraid of life and death, and rushed up the city wall one after another. They were armed with spears and ring-headed knives and fought bravely to kill the enemy. However, under the stubborn resistance of the Wei army on the city wall, the number of casualties continued to rise.
Every charge was a bloody fight, and every inch of land was fought for with lives.
Outside the city, siege engines and ladders were pushed close to the city wall, and they were about to break through the city.
However, the thousands of attacks on the city wall and the fierce counterattack of the Wei army on the top of the city made the siege process extremely difficult.
The figures of Jiangdong soldiers flickered under the siege vehicles. Some were knocked down by ejected stones, and some were pierced by spears on the city wall. Their shouts, screams, and roars seemed to come from the wails of Jiuyou. .
Both inside and outside Chengde City were filled with the strong smell of gunpowder smoke and blood.
On the city wall, Cao Hong's face was ashen, and the spear in his hand was stained with blood, but their will had not wavered at all.
Shou!
Keep your virtue!
Numb.
The city was defended for nearly a month.
Cao Hong was already numb.
Now, there is only one word left in his mind: Keep!
Guard until the end of time, guard until he falls!
The Jiangdong soldiers who were attacking the city fought desperately, glaring angrily. Their eyes were full of anger and determination, but also revealed exhaustion and helplessness.
Time seems to have become extremely long on this battlefield. The battle continues in blood and death. Both sides are trying their best and paying a heavy price.
Every attack and counterattack is a life and death struggle. Every step and every cry represents the bravery and sacrifice of the soldiers.
Woohoo~
The setting sun is like blood.
The sound of ringing gold rang out from the Jiangdong camp, and the Jiangdong soldiers who came from the tide receded back like water at ebbing tide.
soon.
Inside and outside Chengde City, there was only a mess of broken limbs and bloody flesh.
...
"Hey~"
At the entrance of the camp, Sun Quan, who was wearing purple robe, sighed.
"I'm afraid Chengde, we have no chance to capture it."
On the one hand, it was because the siege of the city had been going on for a long time, the sun was setting, and the soldiers had to rest.
On the other hand, because there were a large number of traces of the Wei army to the north of Chengde, Sun Quan had no choice but to shrink the defense line to prevent the protruding part of the Jiangdong army from being eaten by the Wei army.
Zang Ba was defeated, and there was no one in the east to involve the main force of the Wei army. Sun Quan's good days seemed to be over.
perhaps...
I should lend troops to Zang Ba. If he quickly controls Xuzhou, he will surely be able to involve the main force of the Wei army again.
He might also have a chance to capture Chengde or even Shouchun.
pity...
There is no if.
Zang Ba didn't get any of his soldiers, so he ran straight south, but he didn't go to Xuzhou, but to Jiangxia.
I think they went to Jingzhou to borrow troops.
but...
It's no use thinking about this.
It's time to think about how to deal with the main force of the Wei army.
Cheng De can't take it.
But in Hefei, Sun Quan will never spit it out.
There is no chance that Sun Zhongmou will spit out what he eats!
"Enter the camp to discuss how to deal with the Wei army."
Sun Quan flicked his long sleeves and walked straight into the main tent of the Chinese army.
But before the ass was warmed up, there were guards outside coming to tell the news.
"Report~"
The messenger ordered the bodyguard to kneel half in front of Sun Quan and said, "Your Majesty, the envoy of the King of Wei wants to see you."
The envoy from the King of Wei wants to see you?
Sun Quan was stunned for a moment, then waved his hand and said, "Let him come in."
Why did Cao Pi send the envoy?
Do we need to make three agreements before going to war?
Sun Quan's brows frowned subconsciously.
Before Sun Quan could wait long, the Wei envoy arrived.
The Wei envoy stood solemnly in front of Sun Quan, his eyes firm and serious.
"Your Majesty, I am here on the order of the King of Wei. The war between our country and Jiangdong has lasted for several months. Both sides suffered heavy casualties and the people were exhausted. Therefore, I, the King, have decided to cease fighting with both sides of Jiangdong."
Sun Quan looked deeply at the Wei envoy.
armistice?
What is Cao Pi's plan?
The Wei envoy continued: "In addition to the truce, I, the King of Wei, also hope to marry the prince. I, the Crown Prince of Wei, are willing to marry Sun Luban, the daughter of the Hou of Wu, as my wife to promote an alliance."
This suggestion made Sun Quan frown slightly.
In-law marriage is a form of political marriage. Although it can strengthen the connection between two countries, it may also restrict the freedom of movement of both parties.
Besides...
Is Wei really sincere?
Sun Quan pondered for a moment, and then asked: "If I agree, what kind of guarantee is Wei Guo willing to make?"
The Wei envoy replied seriously: "Our Lord will cease the war immediately and will give the city of Hefei to Jiangdong as a condition of the alliance. At the same time, we, the Wei State, will provide some money and food to show our sincerity."
Sun Quan's eyes became deeper and deeper as he weighed the pros and cons of this proposal.
Wei is indeed Jiangdong's current main threat. If the situation can be stabilized through a ceasefire and alliance, it may not be a bad idea to buy more time for Jiangdong.
However, Sun Quan also knew that alliance with Wei was tantamount to seeking skin from a tiger, and they might have more conspiracies and ambitions hidden behind them.
Sun Quan raised his head, smiled and said to the Wei envoy: "I know your sincerity, but this matter is important, so I would like to ask the envoy to rest first, and I will inform the envoy after I have discussed it with my officials."
The expression of the Wei envoy was slightly disappointed, but he still nodded respectfully: "In that case, I will wait for the good news and hope that Wu Hou will make a wise choice."
Sun Quan nodded and signaled that the Wei envoy could leave.
After the envoy of the King of Wei left, Sun Quan immediately looked at the advisers and generals in the main tent of the Chinese army.
Sitting in front of him were a group of important counselors and generals, including Gu Yong, Lu Meng, Zhuge Jin and others.
His brows furrowed slightly, and his eyes scanned the crowd solemnly.
Sun Quan said: "Now the envoy sent by Wei State has proposed a truce alliance. How do you think Jiangdong should respond?"
Gu Yong stood up and said solemnly: "My lord, I believe that Jiangdong has now achieved its purpose of sending troops and successfully occupied Hefei. If Jiangdong agrees to Wei Guo's proposal, the truce alliance can stabilize the situation and win more for Jiangdong. It will take time to stabilize Hefei's defense line and strengthen internal stability. It will also allow the soldiers to rest and allow Jiangdong to restore its people's power."
Countless battles, defeats, and battles.
No matter how much Jiangdong saved, he couldn't hold on anymore.
If we can end the war earlier, we must end it sooner.
Sun Quan nodded and motioned for him to continue.
Gu Yong continued: "Moreover, if the Wei State chooses to form an alliance with me, Jiangdong, it will inevitably choose to deal with Liu Gongsi first and make them dogs and dogs. It is impossible for them to allocate too many troops to deal with us. I, Jiangdong, can do that." The fisherman sat and watched the snipe and clam fight.
Therefore, I think it is a wise choice to temporarily cease the war and form an alliance with Wei. "
Sun Quan fell into deep thought, and at this moment, Lu Meng clenched his fists. He stood up, saluted Sun Quan, and said firmly:
"My lord, I will not agree to a truce alliance with Wei. Wei's purpose is very clear. They want to free up their hands to deal with Liu Chan. If we agree to the truce, we will let Wei go to deal with Liu Chan. Zang Ba has been defeated. If Liu Chan is defeated again, who in the world can restrain Wei? After Liu Chan is defeated by Wei, won't I, Jiangdong, be next?
My lord, don't let the small lose the big. Our original intention is to weaken the Wei State and strengthen ourselves. A weak Wei State is what I, Jiangdong, want to see. "
What Lu Ziming said also makes sense.
Sun Quan tapped his fingers on the desk in front of him, clicking, as if he was deep in thought.
At this time, Zhuge Jin also stood up.
Regarding Sun Quan's understanding, I am afraid that neither Gu Yong nor Lu Meng can match him.
This strategy will only be adopted if it is based on the temperament of your lord.
"My lord, I think we, Jiangdong, can temporarily agree to the request of Wei's envoy and temporarily suspend the alliance. After the Wei army retreats, we will attack Chengde again and seek longevity.
In this way, we can not only make Wei Guo relax his vigilance, but also buy us more time to prepare. At the same time, we have achieved the goal of strengthening ourselves and weakening Wei Guo just mentioned by the Governor. Jiangdong attacked the city behind him. How could the Wei army attack Liu Chan with all its strength?
He can even support Xuzhou puppets and stir up the situation in Xuzhou. Unfortunately, Zang Ba has already gone to Jiangxia. "
If Jiangdong really lent troops to Zang Ba, even if he could not control Xuzhou, he would definitely have influence on Xuzhou.
But it's too late to say anything now.
Sun Quan thought for a moment, then looked at Lu Meng and Zhuge Jin: "Your plans are all reasonable. I have decided to temporarily agree to Wei's proposal and suspend the war. As for the issue of attacking Chengde, we will wait until the Wei army retreats. Make another decision."
The Jiangdong soldiers had been attacking the city for more than a month, and the morale of the army was low.
It’s not bad to take a break for now.
In addition, all kinds of siege equipment have been used up, and it will take time to replenish them.
As for the alliance with Wei?
Ah!
That is impossible.
Going to attack Liu Chan and allying with me, Jiangdong, is this looking down on me, Sun Zhongmou?
Although I was a little happy that the main force of the Wei army was not dealing with him but Liu Chan, there was still anger in my heart.
underestimate me?
After you leave, look at what kind of waves I will stir up behind your army!
I, Sun Zhongmou, will never be weaker than anyone else in my life!
