When Cao Ang heard Jia Xu's words, he was not too surprised. He still smiled lightly. After putting down the book in his hand, he said: "Brother, I never blamed you. I just said that sir is much more truthful now than before."
"Real?" Jia Xu Mengran felt a little strange when she heard this, but she immediately understood what Zhang Han meant.
In the past, I did have a defensive mind and always liked to make secret calculations. Recently, I have naturally lost this kind of thoughts, and I am secretly worried about Zhang Han's safety. In other words, the monarch seems to be cynical, but in fact, many changes and thoughts, he It will be noticed all day long.
"Well, I'm not afraid of the Lord and Marquis blaming me. In fact, as long as the Lord and Marquis doesn't suspect me, it will be fine."
"Haha..." Cao Ang chuckled twice, then pointed to the books on the case and asked sincerely: "Sir, can you answer this for me?"
"This is..." Jia Xu came over to take a look and suddenly smiled: "Oh, this is Cai Gong's "Han Lv Fu", which writes that the Han River crosses the ridge and connects with Jiangxiang, nourishing all living things, to praise The most important thing is virtue."
"The scales nourish all kinds of them, the dragons gather to play in them. The bright pearls are born in spiritual clams, and the night light lurks in the mysterious continent. The miscellaneous divine treasures are full of them, how can they be collected by the feet of fish and turtles?"
"This gift, in addition to expressing talents and talents, should mainly show that Cai Gong sees the world with his eyes and remembers the mountains and rivers in his heart. He is a man with the world in mind. This should be given to the eldest son by the king, right?"
"Yes," Cao Ang nodded with a smile, "this poem was silently written by Cai Yong's daughter Cai Yan to her brother."
"Hiss, this daughter of Cai Yong... It is said that the more than four thousand volumes of volumes and books collected by the Cai family were lost in the turbulent times. Cai Yan has been a talented girl since she was a child. It is said that she has a photographic memory. She silently wrote to you Hou, then between him and the prince..."
"Sir, don't be too unpredictable..." Cao Ang raised his hand and interrupted him, "It was my brother who saved Aunt Zhaoji's life."
"I see," Jia Xu also kept silent about the matter knowingly. If he continued to talk about it, something would be wrong. Many nobles and nobles would spread rumors in an attempt to tarnish the reputation of Sikong and the princes.
Sikong is a good wife and a good wife. The princes are greedy for money and lust. They like beautiful women together and like other people's widows the most. Now that Sikong has taken Zhang Ji's concubine Zou, he is almost settled.
From this point of view, the reputation of the monarch is also in danger.
But neither of them cared much about it. To put it mildly, it was uninhibited pride, but in reality, both young and old seemed to be a little shameless.
Thinking of this, Zhang Han suddenly muttered, then turned around and lay on his side, opened his sleepy eyes and saw Jia Xu there, and called softly: "Wen He."
"Hey, I'm here, I'm here..." Jia Xu quickly ran over and squatted in front of Zhang Han.
Zhang Han seemed to have not woken up yet, his voice was very soft, "How is the war?"
"As the prince expected, Sun Ce's warship was ambushed and unable to move forward. Two tower ships and three stern ships were damaged. Now the enemy troops that secretly came from Jiangdong on the water have been withdrawn. This is really a stroke of genius. Like a god..."
"Junhou, how do you know they will come to attack you?"
Zhang Han said softly: "Going south from Hefei is Xiaoyaojin. This crossing connects Chaohu in the south, Chaoxian in the east, and Wancheng in the south. Mountains, gorges and waterways are all between these two places. I have long heard that after Sun Ce attacked the Lujiang River, , Yuan Shu handed over the position of prefect to Liu Xun, and Sun Ce obeyed the order and left without any entanglement."
"Actually, it's a bit strange. He is a fierce person, how can he not be angry? He must be angry in his heart, but in fact he doesn't show it on the surface. Instead, he flatters and serves Yuan. I guess he has already figured out where the waterway starts. , we decided to use Xiaoyaojin as a stirrup, ascend to Hefei and capture Huainan."
"We came just in time. As long as Hefei is not lost, it means that Sun Ce is still on the way. If you wait like this, you will definitely be able to wait."
After listening to it, Jia Xu felt that these thoughts were very complicated, and if he hadn't been staring at Sun Ce, how could he have noticed him?
Sun Ce, Sun Ben, Wu Jing, etc. can be said to be a family. They left Yangzhou and Huainan early after Yuan Shu usurped the Han Dynasty, and expanded to Jiangdong in an attempt to stabilize the current family business and establish a reputation in the southeast.
They left with great fanfare and came back quietly, how could they notice?
"Master, how did you target Sun Ce?"
Jia Xu still doesn't understand.
Zhang Han exclaimed: "I heard that Jiangdong Sun Bofu has the courage of an overlord, and Jiang Zuozhou Lang has young talents. They are both about the same age as me. After hearing this, I was not convinced, so I thought deeply about it. Is that okay?"
"That's okay," Jia Xu nodded quickly, which made more sense.
The princes were cautious and could not listen to others' kindness, so they secretly kept an eye on them, and finally set traps, waiting for Jiangdong's soldiers and horses to fall into the trap.
"Our grain route now goes from Feixi to the west. This is a land route and is easily accessible."
"As for the grain transported by water, it has to go from Lu'an to Shaopi. Both lines can transport grain. I would like to advise you to order the Major General——"
Zhang Han's eyes widened with fierce glare.
Jia Xu was stunned, and immediately changed his words: "Order Zhang Xiu to seize the Chengde garrison to resist the reinforcements of Yuan Shu and Zhang Xun. The prince will lead the troops to accumulate grain, grass, soldiers and horses in Hefei. After fifteen days, the army should All can be reached, so Lujiang and Huainan are all under my control."
"Shan, I'll sleep a little longer, and you ask Dian Wei and Gao Shun to give orders." Zhang Han turned over, smacked his lips, and suddenly turned over again, saying: "Send someone to investigate the terrain of Wancheng. The map must be drawn in detail. This place is unstable. I am afraid that Sun Ce will turn around and come to take it and disturb my rear. I will occupy it first with thousands of soldiers and horses."
Before, Wancheng had never been occupied by the army. It was just the elders of Wan County who came to Shucheng by boat and carriage to pay a visit.
"Leave this matter to Xiu'er."
"Okay," Jia Xu stood up quickly, saluted Cao Ang, looked at each other with a smile, and then went out. When he arrived at the door, he frowned and muttered: "No... Wan County is vast and sparsely populated, and the city is small. It's not How can you attach so much importance to a small area?"
"Are you trying to gain the hearts of the locals again? There aren't many hearts there..."
Jia Xu didn't understand again. He found that he couldn't guess what Zhang Han was thinking again.
But, forget it! Don't think about it, just do it.
This was the first time he met such young people, and his eyes were too far away to reach them.
As for Zhang Han's intentions, just wait and see the results.
Jia Xu was looking forward to it so much that he felt itchy. The more he couldn't figure out Zhang Han's intentions, the more interesting he felt.
…
At this moment, on the river outside Xiaoyaojin, Sun Ce only had half of his warship left, lying across the river and preparing to turn back. After some discussion, he already understood that Hefei had been prepared for a long time, and he could not make any more attempts here, as it would only increase casualties. .
In a main building ship, the wooden cabin is covered with carpets. Sun Ce has a heroic appearance and a majestic face. He wears a crown and has bright eyes. His beard is neatly and carefully trimmed, leaving a short beard like a halberd, which adds a bit of power.
Opposite him, there is another handsome boy, with a whiter complexion and a redder pure color. His eyes are like stars and his eyebrows are like swords. He has never spoken but has a smile on his face. This man is wearing an expensive brocade robe. , there is a three-foot sword on the waist, and the belt is trimmed with gold thread and the whole body is black and shiny, which is the elegant style of a scholar.
It is widely said that Jiangzuo's Confucian scholars and wise men are handsome and talented. His appearance alone is quite charming. This person is Sun Ce's friend and ally. Zhou Yu is also a very famous person in Jiangzuo. Fourteenth He was already leading troops in his uncle's army at the age of 18. He was familiar with the art of war and proficient in music. No one of his generation could match his talent.
It can only be said that if Zhang Han were here, he would definitely feel that these two people could be on par with him just by virtue of their looks.
I'm looking at the map on the case carefully.
After a moment, Sun Ce said: "This doesn't seem like Zhang Xun's style. I know him. This man is so obsessed with success, but his thoughts are not delicate enough. Moreover, the river Xiaoyaojin crosses has always been important, and he doesn't have the courage to destroy it."
"Not everyone dares to implement the strategy of locking the Yangtze River. If you do this, ships will not be able to pass through, business will not be possible between the north and south of Yangzhou, and people will not be able to return home. How can Zhang Xun dare to do this?"
"Well," Zhou Yu nodded and said, "Just now I saw that those soldiers and horses had no navy and could only defend for a long time, and the arrows were well-forged and hard. They were not made by Lujiang craftsmen. Only those who could use such powerful arrows just now The ever-victorious army that captured Shu City..."
"Zhang Bochang?" Although Sun Ce was asking, there was no doubt on his face. He even suddenly understood and believed it. After a while, he nodded and said: "Yes, his troops have indeed never been defeated. This person is also quite a weirdo.”
"From Lujiang to Huainan, there are only a few waterways and trails. He finally crossed the mountains and rivers to reach Huainan, but he immediately came to attack Hefei, haha..." Sun Ce chuckled and said: "The way to use troops is contrary to common sense. But it works wonders.”
"This is a strategy of rejecting foreigners and relying on the fundamentals. I am afraid it is intended to surround Shouchun from the north and south, leaving Yuan Shu with no way to escape."
When Zhou Yu heard this, he lay down directly on the side, raised his hands and put his pillow behind his head, looked at the ceiling of the cabin, and sighed: "After all, I was a step too slow, and I lost thousands of people and several warships."
"Zhang Xun is not Zhang Bochang's opponent, and he seems to have a group of heroes under his command. He will be a strong enemy in the future." Zhou Yu's interest has waned. He can't cross Hefei this time, so he needs to wait for the opportunity.
"Bo Fu should not rush forward anxiously. It is not a bad thing to be slow this time." Zhou Yu's temperament is very good, but he regained his enthusiasm after being slightly disappointed. Everything he saw in his "eyes" was full of expectation. "At least the Shouchun war is still going on." It will take a year, and after Yuan Shu's defeat, it will also take several years for Cao Cao to recuperate, before he can restore his current military and horse power."
"However, after he has tried his best to recover, he still needs to guard against Yuan Shao of Jizhou. Although I don't know Yuan Shao's ability, he has hundreds of families under his command, countless celebrities and powerful men, and more than a thousand generals. The hero of the north is not yet known. We and others It will take at least five years to stabilize Jiangdong."
"Bo Fu, this is a great opportunity, so what's the point of lamenting? I have a lot of talented people in Jiangdong. In the past five years, I have been sticking to my homeland, recruiting troops, building warships, and training sergeants day and night. I should be a hero of this place." , if you want to conquer the Central Plains, you can start from Jingzhou."
Sun Cezhan smiled and said: "This is reasonable. What Gong Jin means is that Liu Biao is old and he may not be able to stabilize the situation in Jingzhou in five years, so we can take advantage of it."
"Hahaha!" Zhou Yu laughed loudly while lying down, "Yes, it's just that he was bullied because he was old and his mind may not be clear. I discovered this when I took over Xuzhou's military intelligence. Tao Qian was old, and the nobles under his rule naturally had two problems. Heart, the reason is simple. Although Tao Xuzhou is capable, he knows how to make alliances from far away and attack closely to strengthen his own abilities. Even if he does not have such arrogant confidence in troubled times, he can still establish some achievements, but he just has to be inferior to others! "
"But his son failed to convince everyone. When he was about to die, wouldn't the family have to go their separate ways in order to survive? But you, Bo Fu, are different!" Zhou Yu sat up excitedly and said with a smile: "You He has quite the power of his father, and his martial arts and military skills are even better. With such a heroic spirit, he can take the old troops under his command and start a great cause again!"
"The reason why ministers of two or even three generations are precious and priceless treasures is because they are loyal! They will devote all their energy and dedication to you!"
"And Liu Biao will not be able to hold Jingzhou in the end. Maybe within ten years, the situation in the world will change drastically, and we can aspire to conquer the Central Plains. Now that Yuan Shu has started from this, it is disrespectful to usurp the Han Dynasty and establish itself, but he also took this path first, leaving most of the princes We’ve all seen the ending.”
"Perhaps, there will still be people who are still undead."
"After all, we have to take a long-term view of this world. It should be the world of my young talents!"
Zhou Yu raised his hands to the sky, full of energy.
Sun Ce looked at him affectionately, chewing on these words over and over again, then shook his head and chuckled: "Jiang Zuo is a talented person, only you, Gong Jin, have such a big heart and talent."
"Order, return to Jiangdong! Set up your business here and wait for the world to change!"
…
Jiangdong's warships evacuated without any nostalgia for the Yangzhou-Huainan war. Jiangdong's pair of heroes only faced Zhang Han across the river and did not meet. They retreated with slight damage in this confrontation without moving their bones.
The situation in Hefei, with the help of Gao Shun, Dian Wei, and Zhang Liao, helped Zhang Xiu win the championship in Chengde. He defeated Zhang Xun's troops in the plain, killed more than 7,000 people, and captured thousands of prisoners of war.
The defeated army fled to Shouchun, making Yuan Shu's situation even more critical.
After about half a year of conquest, Cao's army finally surrounded Yuan Shu from all sides. The number of troops invested in this battle had already exceeded the 100,000 previously claimed. This was probably because too many people turned against him after the outcome became clear in the early stages of the war.
From Xuzhou came 50,000 soldiers and horses led by Yu Jin. After swallowing up the Huainan rebels of Yang Feng and Han Xian, their military strength was no longer what it was at the beginning.
Shouchun City was surrounded by enemies on all sides, Yuan Shu's road was blocked, and he had no choice but to defend one side.
At this moment in the city, inside the Shouchun Palace.
"Trash, incompetent idiot! Get out!"
Yuan Shu shouted loudly and drove Zhang Xun out of the palace. The defeated general lost Hefei and lost 30,000 troops.
Thousands of people were killed in the battle alone, and there was no military morale at all. After the defeat, all the soldiers were dispersed, and only a few hundred people followed Zhang Xun back to Shouchun.
In that case, what are you doing back? ?
I was already feeling uncomfortable, dizzy, and depressed by the news of your defeat... But you didn't bring me any wealth at all. Only you, the defeated army, returned with nothing, and I still need to give you more. Equipped with Sgt.
"Child Cao Ang, take over my Huainan!"
"The Cao family are all treacherous people!"
"Hold on to the end, and hold on to Shouchun for me. When winter comes, they will definitely retreat!"
"Let Ji Ling guard Beicheng, I, I can't be defeated again..." Yuan Shu was already a little upset when he said this, and even felt a sense of despair in his messy mood.
"You just go and defend the city. In the future, military reports will be sent secretly, and people will guard the vicinity of the imperial city, and then build a high wall in the imperial city..."
Yuan Shu was angry and unwilling to give up, and then ordered to move all the food supplies into the palace and take the food stored in the granaries to the imperial city.
He decided to build another high-city fortress in Shouchun, and station all his family members and close confidants in it, so that Cao Cao could not break through the imperial city even if he captured Shouchun...
Yi Jing, Xiyuan... Yuan Shu's mind is now filled with these self-trapped fortresses that he had laughed at not long ago.
But I didn't expect that I would have to get into it now...
(End of chapter)
