Three Kingdoms: I help Liu Bei grow thousands of miles

"Take Wancheng? There are tens of thousands of Wei soldiers around Luoyang, and there is still a gap between the soldiers in Jingzhou and them. I'm afraid it will not be that easy?" Guan Ping doubted.

Guan Yu's eyes were firm: "As a father, I have my own strategy to defeat the enemy."

Chapter 927 Cao Xiu Hubao Helps Huainan

Guan Yu's confidence came from the Huainan battlefield.

During the truce in Jingzhou, the situation in Huainan became more and more tense. From spring to autumn, Lu Xun frequently feigned attacks on Hefei and helped Gan Ning successfully capture Lujiang.

Relying on the excellent intelligence capabilities of the reconnaissance battalion, Lanyuan has real-time control over the mobilization of Xia Houshang's troops and horses, and accurately and timely communicated to the frontline battlefield.

Xia Houshang had other concerns. He originally wanted to send heavy troops to rescue Lujiang, but he was also worried that Lu Xun's troops would be cut off. After a small number of ineffective rescues, the ending would be "cucurbit baby saves grandpa".

Gan Ning moved to various places for half a year, wiped out the Wei army in the entire county of Lujiang, and became a veritable prefect of Lujiang.

As a reserve force, the entrapment army had been carrying out daily combat training in Ruxuwu before Xiahou's main force came out. Apart from sending Chu Qing's reconnaissance battalion to scout for intelligence, Ding Feng and Luo Tong went out to perform tasks most of the time.

The trapped army led by Lan Yuan couldn't fight in water. Before the battle, he borrowed two generals, Ding Feng and Luo Tong, from Lu Xun. The two usually communicated docking information by water, and occasionally took a detour to land in a warship to surprise the rear of the Lujiang reinforcements. By harassing the Wei army's supply roads and other methods, it put substantial pressure on the Wei army who rescued Lujiang.

After Xia Houshang arrived in Huainan, he was repeatedly tortured by Gan Ning, Lu Xun, and Lan Yuan. He was in a state of high tension every day, and the huge pressure kept him awake all night.

In summer, the rivers flooded, and the low-lying areas around Chaohu Lake were submerged. Lu Xun's warships had a wider range of activities, and the situation of the Wei army in the south was even more difficult. During the passive rescue for half a year, the Wei army suffered a total of nearly 2 casualties.

Seeing that the situation in Lujiang was over, Jiang Ji put forward the suggestion of cutting off the tail to survive, completely abandoning Lujiang and sticking to Hefei.

After hearing this, Xia Houshang took it for granted, so he transferred Xia Houru to Hefei to defend against Lu Xun. He led the main force of Huainan to station in the new city west of Hefei, and wrote to Jia Kui, the governor of Yuzhou, asking him to lead the Yuzhou garrison south to Shouchun. The three troops of the Han army fought against the three troops of the Han army.

In addition, Xia Houshang sent Jiang Ji back to Luoyang to present the deteriorating situation in Huainan to Cao Pi, hoping that the imperial court would increase its support for Huainan.

When Jiang Ji returned to Luoyang, the news of Zhang Liao's death came back, and Cao Pi was in a state of grief. Comparing the situation in Nanyang and Huainan, it seemed that the situation in Nanyang was no different. Zhao persisted, asking Sima Yi what happened before his death, and the content of the inquiry was mainly before and after Cao Cao's death.

Jiang Ji and Sima Yi had a close personal relationship, seeing that the child was still investigating the cause of his father's death, he felt that the other party was an official and did not forget his family feud, so he told what he knew out of emotion.

Sima Zhao had no way of finding out, but he remembered Yu Xiu said a word, and then he had a firm direction.

People in the world can't afford it early, the black hand who destroyed the entire Sima family is definitely the ultimate beneficiary, and the Sima family collapsed suddenly, and the vacated rights and wealth were encroached on. These people are being liquidated by Sima Zhao secretly.

The Wei State suffered repeated military failures, the domestic interest groups were panicked, rumors and evidence of collaborating with the enemy and treason continued, and Cao Pi's authorization to Sima Zhao was also not withdrawn.

In addition to rights and wealth encroachers, Sima Zhao also listed the Cao family as suspects. Cao Cao once said that Sima Yi "the eagle watches the wolf".

Sima Zhao got useful information from Jiang Ji. Before Cao Cao's death, he summoned Jia Xu, Cao Hong, Xiahou Dun, Cao Xiu and others to ask for help. Check slowly by exclusion method.

Jiang Ji waited in Luoyang for a few days, Cao Pi promoted Cao Xiu to the rank of Grand Sima, and ordered him to rush to Wancheng to resist Guan Yu.

When Cao Xiu was leaving the city, Jiang Ji waited to stop him outside the Luoyang city gate, and told about Xia Houshang's difficulties, hoping that Cao Xiu could provide some help. After all, Lanyuan's fallen army did not show up, and he was worried about the battle situation in Huainan It's going to get worse.

Cao Xiu pondered for a moment, then called the young general Xiahouba and said: "Zhongquan, you quickly follow my general order and lead five thousand tigers and leopards to Hefei to assist Boren (Xiahoushang) in defeating the enemy."

"Wei." Xia Houba clasped his fists and beat the horse away.

"Thank you, Da Sima. With the help of the powerful tiger and leopard cavalry, General Boren's confidence is enough." Jiang Ji cupped his hands in thanks.

Cao Xiu stroked his beard and nodded, "Zi Tong also needs to return to Feifei earlier. Lu Xun, Gan Ning, and Lan Yuan used Guan Yu's tactics last year. They can cooperate so tacitly without Lan Tian in charge. It can be seen that these people are not For those who are idle, Bo Ren needs to be reminded by Mr.

"Your Majesty is about to go back to the palace, and I will go to Huainan after saying goodbye to Your Majesty. Guan Yunchang is so powerful in China, and your pressure is not light. Please take care of him, Chief Sima." Jiang Ji bowed to Cao Xiu.

"Zitong go with peace of mind. If I am in Nanyang, I will be there, and I will protect the great Wei country." Cao Xiu said fiercely.

Jiang Ji nodded and rode back to the city, while Cao Xiu continued forward with complicated emotions.

Zhang He glanced back at the gate of Luoyang, and asked in a low voice, "Da Sima, I heard that the tiger and leopard cavalry were seriously injured in the battle with Guan Yu last year. Now you have only ten thousand soldiers left under your command. Why do you need to allocate half of it to General Xiahou? The garrison in Huainan Not a lot."

Cao Xiu shook his head lightly: "Junyi has been in Yongliang all year round, so it's normal not to know how powerful the entrapment army is. They are not much worse than Tiger and Leopard Cavalry..."

"Really so strong?" Zhang He was full of doubts.

"A few years ago, I followed the late emperor to the south, and I encountered it in the battle in the north of Deng County. The strength was astonishing. Except for the slightly inferior maneuverability, the army formation was invincible. Only the tiger and leopard cavalry could fight against it. If Huainan really has What's wrong, the warships from the south can sail into the hinterland of the Central Plains, and Luoyang will face the enemy in the southeast, the consequences will be disastrous..." Cao Xiu replied seriously.

"Da Sima's worries are very reasonable, but Nanyang's power has been weakened, and Guan Yu's deterrent power may be stronger..."

Although Zhang He agrees with Cao Xiu's point of view, the state of Wei is threatened in many places now, and the snow in front of Nanyang Gate can't be swept away. How can we care about the frost on Xiahou Shangwa?

"Guan Yu was seriously injured last year, so he probably won't come back so soon. He only needs to keep a solid defense and not take the initiative to attack. With the superiority of Wei's troops, it will not be a problem to defend Nanyang." Cao Xiu's eyes were very firm. He knew that the general must maintain confidence, otherwise The soldiers under his command are more likely to be discouraged.

"The last general knows." Zhang Yun nodded in agreement on the surface, but he had his own thoughts in his heart.

Since Zhang He surrendered to Cao Cao in the Battle of Guandu, he has witnessed Wei from being weak to strong, and now being completely suppressed by the Han army. Verified multiple times.

If it doesn't change, Great Wei is in danger.

Chapter 928 Liu Bei copied Cao Cao's strategy

Jingzhou had a special person in charge of internal affairs, coupled with the support of food, grass and equipment from Jiaozhou and other places, Guan Yu was able to free up his energy to concentrate on the Northern Expedition.

Lantian added [-] soldiers to Xiangyang. After more than half a year of training, their combat effectiveness was comparable to that of Jingzhou's main force. Even if Zhang Liao did not die of illness, Guan Yu was ready to send troops to Wancheng again to cooperate with the Huainan battlefield to continue to suppress Wei.

In addition to writing to Lantian, Guan Yu hoped that Gan Ning and Lanyuan could advance to Hefei, and also asked Liu Bei to send troops to Tongguan, and the three routes of soldiers and horses would cooperate in the attack, so that the Wei State could not look after each other.

Liu Bei attached great importance to receiving the memorial, and urgently summoned Pang Tong and Fazheng to enter the palace for discussion.

There are farms in Guanzhong, Longyou, and Jincheng, but most of the grain and grass produced are transported to the northwest front to prepare for Zhao Yun's upcoming western expedition.

The new city by the Yellow River had been built. Ma Chao used his influence to persuade a total of [-] Qiang and Hu tribes in Longyou, Jincheng and other places to move to the surrounding area of ​​the new city and enjoy the plentiful pastures.

A large number of lambs and foals are born in autumn. With the newly built city to shelter from wind and snow and defend against prairie wolves, most of them will survive the cold winter and will be mobile rations next summer. Zhao Yun is ready to send troops next autumn.

Because resources are tilted to the northwest, Chang'an is not ready for a full-scale eastward advance in terms of military strength, food and grass, but Guan Yu's request is reasonable, so Liu Bei seems to be in a dilemma.

"Two military advisers, Zilong is about to send troops to Hexi, and Yun Chang asked me to send troops to suppress Tongguan. How do you choose?" Liu Bei frowned.

Fazheng said: "Tongguan is easy to defend but difficult to attack, and Hefei is also tough. I think the breakthrough point is in Nanyang, so your majesty only needs to feint."

"Chang'an doesn't have many soldiers and horses, even if it pretends to attack Tongguan, it will be easily damaged. I really don't want the soldiers to sacrifice in vain." Liu Bei shook his head lightly.

"There's no need to fight. If His Majesty came to Tongguan to oversee the battle, how do you think the defenders would feel?" Fazheng smiled meaningfully.

Liu Bei was overjoyed and said, "Wonderful, I can let Yide fight outside the pass every day, and Xu Huang and Zhu Ling won't be trembling? I'm going to conscript myself. I don't know if Cao Pi will dare to come?"

Fazheng quickly waved his hand, "Cao Pi will never leave Luoyang. If someone in Luoyang surrenders, wouldn't he become the second Sun Quan?"

"Haha, I will send troops with Yun Chang and Zi Yu at the same time, Cao Pi may live like a year in Luoyang." Liu Bei nodded and laughed.

Pang Tong then added: "The three generals fought in front of the pass. Xu Huang and Zhu Ling must not dare to fight. I think the pressure from the imperial conquest is not enough. We should gather ships before the pass, build a pontoon bridge, and send an army to Pubanjin to pretend to cross the river. Only in this way can His Majesty show his determination to take Tongguan."

"Good." Fazheng nodded repeatedly.

"Okay." Liu Bei slammed the table and said solemnly: "The two military advisers are brilliant plans. Shi Yuan followed me to Tongguan for a while, and Xiaozhi partnered with General Huang Lao to guard Chang'an."

"Wei." Pang Tong and Fazheng replied in unison.

A few days later, Liu Bei led [-] troops to Tongguan. On the one hand, he sent Zhang Fei and Liu Feng to take turns to fight at the pass, and on the other hand, he asked Ma Chao to build a pontoon bridge on the Wei River in the rear, and led his troops northward to Pubanjin.

There were nearly [-] defenders in Tongguan. Facing the few Han troops who dared not leave the pass, Xu Huang and Zhu Ling suspected that Liu Bei was trying to lure the enemy, and the main force should cross the river from Huayin.

Back then when Cao Cao defeated Ma Chao in Guanzhong, it was because Cao Cao concealed his eyes and ears outside Tongguan and sent Xu Huang to smuggle to Pubanjin to break the situation. Liu Bei copied Cao Cao's plan today, but clearly let Ma Chao go to Pubanjin. Body' conspiracy.

Xu Huang was familiar with the surrounding terrain of Puban. After seeing Liu Bei's intention, he immediately handed over the defense of Tongguan to Zhu Ling. The Han army fought.

On the second day after Ma Chao crossed the river, Pang Tong ordered people to build catapults and other siege equipment under the pass, assuming he wanted to attack head-on.

Zhu Ling remembered that the Dasan Pass was broken by Huang Zhong and Zhao Yun in this way a few years ago. He guessed that Liu Bei's main force would arrive after the siege engines were built, and he would appear passive if he didn't do anything at all. call for help.

Cao Pi was troubled by the wars in Huainan and Nanyang. As soon as he sent Jiang Ji and Cao Zhang to their respective positions, he received an urgent report from Zhu Ling in Tongguan.

Cao Xiu, the great Sima, went to Nanyang, and Cao Pi had to handle military affairs himself. He was furious after reading the report, and threw the bottles and jars around him to the ground.

Liu Bei, are you finished yet?Can't you let me rest for two days?It's annoying.

Calling the ministers of Wei State to discuss the matter, Cao Pi looked at the lowered heads in the hall, and asked with wrinkles: "Why don't you say a word?"

Cao Pi saw that no one responded, so he raised his voice: "Are you waiting for my big Wei to lose his official position? Or do you all have a way out?"

With the lessons learned from Zhong Yao, Du Ji and other high-level officials, most people in the court of Wei State chose to speak less to avoid being caught by political opponents. Because Cao Pi has been in the deep palace for a long time, he has no idea how bad the political situation of Wei State is.

Although the collusion case sponsored by Sima Zhao has ended, many wealthy gentry and officials around Luoyang still mysteriously disappeared, which made Wei's political ecology continue to deteriorate.

"The battle in Huainan is intensifying. Guan Yu in Jingzhou is about to move. Nanyang has no danger to defend. I have no soldiers to send to Tongguan. Ziyang, you are always very wise. Give me an idea. Although the raid on Chang'an was unsuccessful, it was just bad luck. You can't underestimate yourself." Cao Pi had no choice but to order generals.

Liu Ye trembled when he heard it, wondering if Cao Pi had something to say, he walked to the center of the hall with his wat, bowed his hands and bowed forward, and replied seriously: "According to General Zhu's memorandum, Liu Bei should be feigning an attack in Tongguan. The soldiers and horses are so tight, it is impossible for the opponent to have enough troops to attack, Tongguan is the most powerful pass in the world, so your Majesty completely ignores it."

"Ignore it at all? Then Liu Bei built a catapult in front of the pass. Could it be that the Han army had nothing to do to play? Don't forget that the Dasan Pass was lost like this. They thought that the Han army would not really fight if they pretended to attack." Cao Pi teased coldly.

"Uh...Although Liu Bei destroyed Sun Quan and captured Yongliang, he seems to have half of the same land as my great Wei, but in fact, his country is shallow and his background is insufficient. They continue to fight regardless of the cost. They are barefoot and not afraid of wearing shoes. Great Wei pulled down the abyss together, if His Majesty really wanted to rush to help Tongguan, he could only forcefully conscript, but that would easily lead to public resentment and civil uprising..." Liu Ye's face was full of bitterness.

Although Liu Ye's analysis was clear and logical, he still failed to impress Cao Pi.

Cao Pixu asked, "Zhu Ling asked for help from my superiors. If Luoyang didn't say anything, would it be cold to the hearts of the frontline soldiers? Since Ziyang is sure that Liu Bei is feigning an attack, he will come up with corresponding countermeasures. Since Jia After the death of the Taiwei, in terms of strategy, I am most optimistic about Qing."

Chapter 929 I'm Not Here

Cao Pi flattered Liu Ye to his face, and deliberately set him on fire, with the intention of beating him.

He is not as scheming as Jia Xu, so he should actively stand up and offer advice. All court officials and ministers felt Cao Pi's urgency, and Liu Ye was so smart that he naturally understood.

Just as Liu Ye was wiping away his sweat, he suddenly saw Situ Wang Lang who was diagonally opposite had a plan.

"Your Majesty, although Luoyang does not have any extra soldiers and horses for reinforcements, it can be regarded as a help to General Zhu by sending advisers to Tongguan to counsel on military affairs." Liu Ye replied with his head bowed.

"Oh? Is Liu Qing recommending himself?" Cao Pixin said, good guy, you are originally a Han family clan, don't you want to "turn yourself into a trap"?

Liu Ye quickly waved his hand, "This person should be a good debater, who can expose Liu Bei's schemes with a three-inch tongue, so that the Han army can defeat itself without attacking. I am not good at words, and in addition to the recent fall into the With the wind and cold, my throat is dry and I can't talk much..."

"Can someone recommend you, Qing?" Seeing that Liu Ye knew current affairs, Cao Pi immediately dispelled his doubts.

"Uh... This matter is up to His Majesty to decide, but if you can defeat the enemy with a war of words, it will be named in history..." Liu Ye said holding the wat, because he was worried that he would offend others, so he didn't dare to recommend it indiscriminately.

"If you can defeat Liu Bei with a verbal battle, it will be my Su Qin and Zhang Yi. Who would like to contribute to the country?" Cao Pi stood up and looked at the audience.

The hall was as quiet as night for a while, and the air seemed to be filled with embarrassment.

Just when Cao Pi's anger rose, Wang Lang recommended himself and said: "The old minister is willing to go to Tongguan to defeat the enemy."

"Wang Situzhen is my thigh. Zhu Wenbo feels that the sky is about to collapse. You can immediately go west to Tongguan and support me to hold the banner of Wei." Cao Pi's eyes were burning.

"The old minister will not disgrace his life." Wang Lang bowed to Cao Pi, turned around and went out of the hall to scan the ministers, with a sense of arrogance.

A few days later, Wang Lang arrived in Tongguan, took out Liu Ye's analysis, preached to the later general Zhu Ling, and finally asked Guan Guan to talk to Liu Bei.

In the past few days, Zhang Fei and Liu Feng took turns to fight, Zhu Ling directly hung the no-war card on the city wall, no matter how insulting the soldiers of the Han army were, there was no response at all.

Wang Lang boarded the city wall and looked down at the ground. He happened to meet Zhang Fei who was doing a routine 'swearing formation'. Zhu Ling wanted to introduce that person as Zhang Fei, but Wang Lang raised his hand and refused, saying: "Wen Bo can just watch from the sidelines. I am very prepared these days." Sufficient, it must be argued that Liu Bei has no face to stay in the gate."

"Uh... Situ random..." Zhu Lingxin said that you are really confident.

"Hey, that black-faced general down there, please come and answer me, Lord Liu Bei." Wang Lang pointed at Zhang Fei and shouted. He had never met Zhang Fei before, so he didn't know him for the first time.

Tongguan finally responded, but the voice was so harsh.

Zhang Feiwang closed his head and glared, and said coldly: "Old man, who were you talking to just now? You are so arrogant, and you want His Majesty to come and see you in person? Cao Pi doesn't dare to talk like that, does he?"

Wang Lang was taken aback by the resentment, and he quickly calmed down and replied, "Old... the old man asked politely, why are you so arrogant, a black servant? Go and call Liu Bei to answer."

"You old dog is still begging for scolding? My elder brother is the emperor of the Han Dynasty. Did you meet him whenever you wanted? Do you think you are Cao Pi?" Zhang Fei replied rudely again.

brother?Wang Lang suddenly realized that the people in the city were not simple.

"The old man lives in Wei Situ, it seems that it is not easy to listen to the general's tone, I don't know..."

Zhu Ling watched anxiously, thinking that you still want to argue against Liu Bei, and even Zhang Fei didn't know him, so he interrupted and reminded in a low voice: "Wang Situ, he is Zhang Fei..."

Wang Lang was startled when he heard this, and looked at the people under the city again, although their beards and hairs were all mottled, but their leopard head and eyes were clearly visible, he thought it was this reckless man, he should have a verbal battle with him first.

"The coming general is Zhang Yide?" Wang Lang bowed his hands.

"Hehe, Cao Pi sent a fool here..." Zhang Fei didn't take it seriously, and made fun of Wang Lang to his followers.

Wang Lang was old and calm, he ignored Zhang Fei's rudeness, and continued to persuade: "I have heard about the general's name for a long time, and I have the honor to meet you today. Liu Xuande regards himself as benevolent and righteous, but he has been militaristic in the past few years, and he doesn't know how to recuperate with the people. Isn't he a hypocrite who violates the way of heaven? The general regards Xuande as his brother, so he should be admonished."

"Old man, what are you talking about?" Zhang Fei frowned.

"Since Emperor Huan and Emperor Ling, the yellow scarves have been rampant, the world has been in dispute, the country is in danger of laying eggs, and the souls are in danger of being upside down. My Taizu, Emperor Wu, swept away Liuhe and swept the eight wastelands. All surnames fall in love with each other, and all directions look up to virtue. Taking it with power is indeed the destiny of destiny, Your Majesty today, with divine literature and martial arts, inherits the great order..." Wang Lang continued to preach at Guanshang.

"Shut up for me."

Wang Lang buzzed like a fly, Zhang Fei didn't listen to a word, and suddenly rushed to the city to drink.

He was in a hurry, the black guy was in a hurry.

Sure enough, the reckless man was stupid, Wang Lang was delighted when he saw this, and continued to talk endlessly: "Liu Beixing's unrighteous soldiers came to invade our territory, but he was powerless to try to pull off his schemes. Unfortunately, my lord's insight has seen through it. ..."

"Old dog, shut up." Zhang Fei's voice suddenly increased several times, and after calming down Wang Lang, he continued to shout: "Like a woman chattering, dare to go down to the gate and fight to the death with me? If you dare to say one more nonsense, I will send you to death immediately .”