Han Xiang

Chapter 508 Huainan Guanzhong Duo

"This is."

Seeing Gu Yong's blank face, Lu Yixin said, "You don't know?"So he explained: "This is Yao Ji's account book, and Mr. Gu will know it after reading it."

"Account books?"

Talking to himself, Gu Yong flipped through the pages slowly, his attention was quickly attracted by the content, and his face became more and more serious. After a while, he closed his eyes and asked: "Yao Ji was confiscated a few days ago, where did Boyan get it?" Come here?"

"Just a few days ago, someone secretly sent this account book outside the Haichang County Yamen. I was shocked by the content. I don't know if it is true or not, but it must be Long Xiang's handwriting. I don't think it will be justified by this Ben, as long as it spreads in Jiangdong, let alone raising money and food to fight Hefei, Jiangdong may be in chaos for a while."

Lu Yi said this in front of Gu Yong, hoping that Gu Yong would add fuel to the flames, so that Sun Quan could be delayed from sending troops, and the Lu family would be able to breathe.

Gu Yong is also a political veteran, and he saw Lu Yi's intentions. He knew that the content was true, but he was unwilling to tell the truth. Instead, he handed the account book back to Lu Yi.

"Then we just wait and see what happens. Maybe there is a turning point as Boyan speculates, but I don't recommend you to spread it. Don't forget how hot Sun Bo's talisman is."

"Of course I won't"

Lu Yi nodded solemnly. Seeing that Gu Yong was not playing tricks, he immediately changed the subject: "If this matter spread before the war, the damage to Jiangdong would be limited. If it is spread during the war, it will definitely affect the morale of the army. If it is after the war and after the defeat, then"

"So what?"

"It shows that Long Xiang's plans are not limited to Huainan, and may be eyeing Jiangdong."

After hearing Lu Yi's conjecture, Gu Yong's scalp felt numb.

If Sun Quan really failed on the battlefield, and his greedy face was exposed by others, and someone took the opportunity to rebel against Sun Quan, causing Jiangdong to fall into chaos again, is Long Xiang really so terrible?
After thinking deeply for a while, Gu Yong calmed down, comforted himself and said, "Bo Yan's words make sense, but I think Long Xiang doesn't have that much appetite, so we don't need to scare ourselves. In addition, I suggest destroying that account book to avoid accidents. It's a matter of people's tongue."

"Alright."

Lu Yi nodded and nodded: "Then I won't take it away, and let's burn it down together by taking advantage of Mr. Gu's mansion."

"Ok."

Gu Yongyan pointed to the charcoal basin in the corner, indicating that Lu Yi could burn books with charcoal fire.

Lu Yi smiled happily when he heard this, then strode forward, squatted down and pinched the account book to catch the fire.

Looking at the account books burning in the charcoal basin, Lu Yi thought to himself that Jiang Dongyi's master is also good. The father and son of the Sun family are all brave and ruthless. Whoever is in charge of the family will not be able to live a good life. Maybe it will be better if it is Long Xiang, at least This man is not a bloodthirsty man.

Seeing Lu Yi burning the book, Gu Yong stroked his beard to express his affirmation:

"That's right. Let's not participate in the matter of chasing after the wind and shadow. If someone wants to do something, we won't stop it. Even if Long Xiang wants to take control of Jiangdong, it depends on whether Cao Cao is willing. Bo Yan, don't think too much."

"Cao Cao?" Lu Yi shook his head lightly, "If I were him, I would reap the benefits."

"Haha, unfortunately you are not."

Gu Yong wanted to wait for others to make trouble, but there was no news for several days, and Lu Yi burned the account book as if it was a lonely book, so he could only raise money and food with resentment.

When Jiangdong was actively preparing for the war, Hefei did not sit still. Not only did the soldiers and civilians in Liyang, Quanjiao, and Fuling counties be relocated, but even Junqiu County on the north side of Chaohu Lake was also required to temporarily relocate to Hefei.

Four counties left a small amount of garrisons for the purpose of confusing opponents.

If Sun Quan and Lu Meng adopt the tactics of attacking the periphery first and then the center, the garrisons left behind in the four counties will withdraw decisively, disrupting the rhythm of Jiangdong with a small number of troops, and wasting the opponent's military resources at the same time.

In addition, after Tai Shici settled his family, he led his troops to Shouchun to take office, with Hao Meng and Zhao Fan as his lieutenants, helping him bring the Huai River line under Longxiang's rule.

At first, Tai Shici didn't dare to stretch his hand too far, and only brought Xiacai, who was near Shouchun, under his jurisdiction.

As a result, more than half a month passed, Cao Jun did not send troops to retaliate, so he became more and more courageous, and slowly got involved in Dangtu and Quyang in the east.

Although Cao Cao is in Hebei, news from all over the country will be sent to the front line. The reason why he did not respond in time is because he himself gave relevant orders.

A year ago, Cao Cao had already reached the south bank of the Yellow River, but news came from behind that Liu Fu asked for help.

Worried that the Huainan war would miss the opportunity to attack, Cao Cao told Shi Huan not to report to him immediately if it was not a major event, so as not to affect the judgment and delay the opportunity of the battle.

The drastic changes in Huainan have become a done deal.

When Shi Huan received the battle report, he forcibly suppressed it and did not report it.

Cao Cao didn't know that Huainan was lost until Liu Fu personally arrived at Daying in Yecheng in early March.

At this time, Cao Jun had besieged Yecheng for a hundred days, and Yuan Shang was still holding on with the assistance of the judge.

Yuan Tan fell into the trap of alienation, formed an ally with his enemy, and took advantage of Cao Cao's siege of Yecheng to crazily encroach on his brother Yuan Shang's territory.

After hearing Liu Fu's crying, everyone in the tent was shocked first and then angry.

Xia Houyuan took the lead in inviting Ying to take revenge, and Le Jin, Xu Huang and others all agreed.

Seeing that Cao Cao frowned and said nothing, Guo Jia cupped his hands and urged him earnestly, "Ming Gong, since Huainan has fallen, it is futile to send troops at this time. It is better to take down Yecheng with all our strength, and capture Hebei is the right thing to do."

"The city of Ye is strong, and there are plenty of soldiers and food in the city. I'm afraid it will be difficult for a short time. I'm worried that Long Xiang will take advantage of the victory and go to attack Xudu."

As soon as Cao Cao finished speaking, Liu Fu hurriedly added: "Long Xiang said that he is aiming at Huainan, and he doesn't want to be an enemy of Duke Ming."

"You don't want to be your lord's enemy?" Cao Ren sneered, "Why did you kill Li Dian, capture Zhang Liao, and capture Shouchun?"

"This"

Seeing that Liu Fu was at a loss for words, the mastermind Xun You got up and asked, "Did Long Xiang surrender Tai Shici?"

"It's absolutely true. When I was in captivity, I heard that Lu Meng was plotting against Tai Shici, and Long Xiang sent troops to defeat General Zhang and captured Shouchun just to save him." Liu Fu's voice became weaker and weaker at the end.

After hearing this, Xun You thought for a while, then shook his head and said, "Siege the city, how can there be a smooth thing? Long Xiang must have been planning for a long time, but for the sake of Tai Shici, he has turned evil with Jiang Dong. How can Sun Quan and Lu Meng give up? At this time, Long Xiang With his hands and feet tied, Xiang should have no strength left to go north."

"Gongda means"

"I agree with Fengxiao's view that we should abandon external interference and take down Yecheng in one go."

Cao Cao nodded slightly, frowned, glanced at the crowd and asked for advice: "Long Xiang used his tricks to win my longevity, and now the city of Ye is in front of him. You are all resourceful people, can you have a clever plan to help Cao break the city?"

Xun You, Guo Jia, Jia Xu, and Cheng Yu didn't speak. They either lowered their heads or frowned.

Xu You, who joined the army for the first time, saw that the counselors had nothing to do, stood up beamingly, and offered advice to Cao Cao, saying: "Yecheng is not far from Zhangshui, and now there is enough time before the water rises in June. Why don't Meng De dig a canal to divert water?" Fill it?"

"Water attack? Not bad."

Cao Cao was overjoyed when he heard the words. He suddenly remembered that the Pi had been flooded for several years, which eventually led to Lu Bu's capture, so he pointed at Xu You and smiled and said, "If attacking with water can succeed, I will remember Zi Yuan's first achievement."

At this moment, Shi Huan suddenly broke into the tent.

The situation in Huainan came from Liu Fu’s mouth. Cao Cao knew that he had spoken beforehand, so he didn’t blame his confidant Shi Huan, but seeing that his expression was solemn and hesitant to speak, he comforted him and said, “Is there something wrong with Mr. Liu? Don’t be restrained, just say it with confidence.”

Shi Huan swallowed his saliva, and said with difficulty: "The urgent report from Guanzhong, Liu Bei's surprise attack on Chang'an, Captain Zhong lost the battle, and has retreated to Tongguan."

"what?"

Cao Cao was so shocked that his face changed drastically, he got up in a panic and kicked over the table in front of him.

(End of this chapter)