Han Xiang

Chapter 258

Liu Ye's backhand used rumors, digging channels and other events to exaggerate Sun Quan's idea of ​​going north, but in fact Longxiang strictly controlled the construction period.

The order in which the Shifei Canal was built was ranked after the city walls of Hefei New City. At that time, there would be high-standard brick-and-concrete walls to block the enemy, so they would not be afraid of sudden attacks by Sun Quan or Cao Cao.

Before Zhang Fei joined Liu Bei, Liu Fu returned to Xudu in mid-March, told Cao Cao about Hefei's experience, and guessed that Sun Quan had the idea of ​​attacking Xudu.

Cao Cao couldn't help laughing after hearing this: "Haha, your mouth is like a sharp sword, and your tongue is like a spear. You can't expect to be restrained by Long Xiang. He is really a wonderful man."

Guo Jia had to start a conversation: "Then Long Xiang was born in a very young age, and he has no ambitions in the separatist regime in Hefei. Even if he kills You Zhengping, it won't affect him. It's just that you Heng's half-year term has come. I don't know where he will go when he leaves Hefei."

Cao Cao immediately frowned: "Wherever this person goes, but don't come here, it will be an eyesore. It's better to stay in Hefei to burn the kiln. Long Xiang deliberately mistook Yuanying (Liu Fu) and resolved Wen Ruo (Xun Yu)’s divorce plan, this method is quite ingenious, I underestimated this person before.”

"Maybe Lu Zijing offered advice." Liu Fu added in a low voice.

"Lu Su is so scheming, it's a pity to stay in Hefei. It may not be possible to recruit as the governor of Yangzhou." Cao Cao stopped suddenly in the middle of his speech, then waved to Xun Yu and said, "Wen Ruo, you recruited in the name of the imperial court, look Would he like to come to Xudu?"

The divorce plan was offered by Xun Yu. He saw Liu Fu was thin and weak, and he knew that Liu Fu was suffering in Hefei. At this moment, he responded to Cao Cao's name-calling.

"You can give it a try, but you may not be able to answer the call. Right now, Long Xiang and Sun Quan have not been alienated. Instead, they are colluding and want to map the original land. If they are allowed to dig canals to connect the Jianghuai River, Jiangdong warships will be able to enter Heluo at will, and the entire Central Plains will never There will be no peaceful days, Duke Ming should make arrangements early, otherwise it will affect the plan of the decisive battle in the north."

"Digging a canal is not a trivial matter. Long Xiang only sent a few thousand civilians. When they dig out this artificial canal, I have already finished fighting with Yuan Shao."

Cao Cao squinted his eyes, showing a disdainful expression.

Seeing this, Liu Fu hastily reminded: "Duke Ming should not be careless. Hefei is still building a new city. If Longxiang transfers the townspeople to open canals, the canals of more than 20 miles in a district can be dug out in more than a month. In addition, I heard that in addition to supporting Food, and tens of thousands of farm tools, I think the completion time is not too late, so we should send troops to stop it immediately."

"No." Xun Yu interrupted his words and explained with a frown: "According to the information sent by Hebei, Yuan Shao has recruited [-] soldiers, and this number is still expanding. It is a future trouble, and the soldiers of Xudu should not move lightly."

Cao Cao responded solemnly with his beard: "What Wen Ruo said is exactly what I want. I want to lead troops northward next month. It is unwise to divide the troops in Huainan at this time. Besides, Yuan Shao likes to use tricks. Long Xiang and Sun Quan may be killed. It's not necessarily that he bought it, and he can't be messed up by him."

"But once the canal is opened," Liu Fu hesitated to speak.

As the governor of Yangzhou, Liu Fu seemed to be the most anxious person in the palace. It is unrealistic to rule Hefei now. If the Jiangdong warship crossed the Yangtze River and Huaihe River, Shouchun would be the first to be attacked. At that time, he, the governor, would be the most aggrieved.

When Liu Fu said worried words, all the counselors seemed to be in deep thought, only Guo Jia raised the corner of his mouth slightly.

Seeing this, Cao Cao walked up to Guo Jia, and asked meaningfully: "We and other northerners are not good at water warfare, and Jiangdong's attack by water is very tricky, but Guan Fengxiao is calm and calm, has he thought of a good strategy?"

Guo Jia hurriedly got up and saluted, and replied: "Sun Quan instigated Long Xiang to dig the channel, and sending troops to stop it won't do anything, unless the troops are stationed in Jiangjunling for a long time, that's just a stupid way to get twice the result with half the effort. In fact, Minggong doesn't need to worry about it at all. It is necessary to send a prudent general to guard Shouchun, and it will be of great help."

"What do you mean by filial piety?" Cao Cao asked in bewilderment.

Guo Jia twitched his beard and explained: "Yuan Shao is proud by nature. Even if he uses the soldiers he recruited again at this time, he will definitely not stick to it and not fight. Therefore, Ming Gong can win quickly when he goes north. As long as Shouchun is in hand, he will win again when the time comes. Sending troops to the south, why are you afraid of the Jiangdong people? That channel can go through the Jiangdong warships, can't you go through the Central Plains warships?"

"Hahaha" Cao Cao praised happily: "Kou can go, so can I. Sun Quan and Long Xiang are digging their own graves."

Xun Yu nodded in agreement: "Feng Xiao's words are very good, but Shou Chun Shou will need to carefully consider it."

Xun You, who had been silent all this time, suddenly stood up and recommended General Yu Jin to Cao Cao.

"Duke Ming, I recommend General Yu to go to Shouchun. Whether in Yanjin or Guandu battlefield, he can defend and attack very well. He will definitely be able to ensure that Shouchun is not lost."

"The decisive battle between Duke Ming and Yuan Shao is imminent, and General Yu should follow him to the north."

Before Xun Yu finished speaking, he was interrupted by Cao Cao's voice: "This time, I don't plan to let Wen Ze join the army, but I think it's not enough for him to guard Shouchun."

Yu Jin's success at Guandu last year came at the cost of heavy losses to his Taishan soldiers. After the war, Cao Cao sent thousands of people to supplement him. At this time, he was resting and training in Xudu.

When Cao Cao was speaking, he shifted his gaze to Cao Ren and Xia Houyuan. He was struggling with who to send to Shouchun. He was worried about sending a general with a foreign surname to the task of guarding the border. Only a clan general with sufficient prestige can effectively mobilize the surrounding area. resource.

Cao Ren is a sharp knife in Cao Cao's hand. Before the battle with Yuan Shao, he was sent to guard Shouchun. It felt like killing chickens with a bull's knife. Xia Houyuan was in charge of the army's food and grass during the war, and he was also a core member who could not be transferred at will.

While hesitating, Xia Houdun suddenly got up and asked for Ying: "Meng De, why don't you let me go? I heard that the person who hurt my left eye was Long Xiang's general Cao Xing. I have long wanted to take revenge for this."

When Cao Cao saw Xiahou Dun standing up, he suddenly felt that it was just right, and was about to agree but was interrupted by Xun Yu.

"Xu Du is more important than Shouchun. If Duke Ming agrees to keep Yuan to guard Shouchun, who will guard Xu Du with me? The prestige of ordinary generals is not enough."

Xun Yu is reminding Cao Cao that Xiahou Dun has high qualifications and high prestige, and the administrative officer is Henan Yin (mayor of the capital). Xu Du, who is in charge of him, is equivalent to Cao Cao's substitute. Xun Yu's Minister's order was not enough to suppress the change.

Cao Cao also felt that Xun Yu was thoughtful, and there were always anti-Cao voices in the court, don't go out with your front feet, and the backyard is on fire.

Xiahou Dun stopped talking at this moment, he could clearly distinguish between personal grievances and state affairs, but there was a little disappointment in his eyes.

When Cao Cao was meditating, he glanced at Xun You from the corner of his eye, and suddenly a flash of inspiration flashed in his mind, then he clapped his hands together, and said with a smile: "If you don't worry about Wen, Yu Wen was supposed to stay in Xudu to train soldiers. He will guard the rear with you suitable."

"Can"

"Before leaving Xudu, I will give him a Yue, so that Xudu will be safe."

"this is okay too."

Cao Cao reassured Xun Yu, walked up to Xiahou Dun again, looked at him and reminded him solemnly: "Yuan Rang led five thousand field soldiers to the south, remember to only defend the city and not fight. No matter Sun Quan or Long Xiang, they must wait for me."

"Don't worry, Mengde."

(End of this chapter)