Shuhan

Chapter 220 Cao Pi: Can you stop my 20-year punch?
"The famous Tiger and Leopard Cavalry is nothing more than that!"

Seeing the tigers and leopards led by Cao Xiu come back on a feathered ride, Zang Ba immediately covered his long beard and laughed.

"My lord is unparalleled in the military. Although Cao Pi is the king of Wei, after Meng De's death, the king of Wei is nothing more than that. If Meng De is here, how can he drive tigers and leopards to attack the Walled City? From my point of view, this Cao Pi is no more than that." It’s nothing more than flamboyant fists and embroidered legs, the guy who looks but doesn’t use, the king and prince Jiye, will be in the near future!”

In front of Zang Ba, there was a big man in solid armor who was similar to his age, who was bending over at the moment, with a flattering smile on his face to flatter Zang Ba.

This person is not an ordinary person, but Wu Dun, one of the four bandits on Mount Tai back then.

The Four Taishan Bandits refer to the four Taishan Bandits who occupied the Qingxu area at the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty, namely Sun Guan, Wu Dun, Yin Li, and Chang Xi.

Sun Guan accompanied Cao Cao to attack Sun Quan on the eastern front, and was shot by Liu Ya in the Ruxukou area, and died after the battle.

Yin Li was originally attached to Zang Ba and Lu Bu. After Lu Bu's defeat, he returned to Cao Cao and became a military general under his account, and was appointed as the prefect of Dongguan.

Now he guards Xuzhou with Zang Ai, the son of Zang Ba.

Chang Xi was originally one of the Taishan bandits, and later surrendered to Cao Cao. However, Chang Xi was capricious and rebelled repeatedly, and was finally defeated by Xia Houyuan's troops, surrendered to Jin, and was finally killed.

Wu Dunnai was a dark slave, a yellow scarf, who was originally a bandit, and helped Lv Bu. After Lv Bu was defeated, he surrendered to Cao Cao.

After Zang Ba rose to power, he used the huge profits of the business alliance to lure Wu Dun and Yi Li, so they were both under his account and driven away by him.

"Don't underestimate the heroes of the world."

Although Zang Ba was somewhat complacent, he hadn't reached the point of being completely rampant.

Rengui has self-knowledge, he still knows how much he owns.

"I've seen Cao Pi before. He's not an incompetent man. He has countless capable men and strangers. When we fall into a dangerous situation, if we are arrogant, we will lose our chances."

He waved his hand and said, "We must guard against the army of the Wei State cutting off our grain roads. If we guard the grain, we will have a chance to wrestle with Cao Pi. Otherwise, if we stick to this place, we will also be defeated because of the grain problem."

"What the lord said is very true."

Wu Dun immediately agreed.

"Then I'm going to guard the Yinling? Just in case the Wei army cuts off the food road!"

you.
Zang Ba took a deep look at Wu Dun and said, "You and I are in-laws. My wealth is also your wealth."

After saying this sentence with a deep meaning, Zang Ba nodded and said: "Let me take your troops and horses and go to Yinling."

"Father!"

Just as Zang Ba agreed, a young general in red armor who looked somewhat similar to Zang Ba stood up in front of Zang Ba.

"This matter is wrong, Yinling is an important place"

In front of Wu Dun, Zang Shun, the son of Zang Ba, dared not speak clearly.

But when he said this, both Zang Ba and Wu Dun understood the meaning of Zang Shun's words.

Wu Dun's face paled instantly.

"My lord, otherwise, I will stay in the stronghold and let you go to guard the Yinling."

"No need to say more."

Zang Ba scowled at Zang Shun angrily, then laughed loudly, stepped forward and took Wu Dun's hand very kindly and said: "I, Zang Ba, are like Meng De. I don't hesitate to use people, since you and I If you have become brothers with different surnames, you will share life and death, and share wealth and honor! I can rest assured that you, Uncle Wu, will lead troops to Yinling."

After finishing speaking, he said to Zang Shun, "Come quickly and apologize to Uncle Wu."

Zang Shun also knew that he had made a slip of the tongue, so he quickly stepped forward and saluted Wu Dun respectfully, and said, "Uncle Wu, I."

"Ha ha."

Wu Dun smiled and said: "The second son's mistake is just an unintentional mistake, how can I hold grudges? The so-called general is outside, and the king's fate is not accepted. I hope the lord will not be suspicious. The friendship between you and me for many years, if mutual suspicion If so, then this big thing can’t be done.”

As he said that, he saluted Zang Ba solemnly, and said: "The little girl has married the eldest son, and there is a grasshopper on a rope between the master and me. This time I sent troops to seek wealth and wealth, and I also carried all the burdens on me." The life of the family, dare not mess up the big things and ruin the overall situation."

"Brothers!"

Zang Ba was moved in his heart, and said again: "I will hold a banquet for you tonight, and the wealth and honor in the future will depend on you and my brother!"

Wu Dun nodded heavily.

"If that's the case, my lord, I'll go to the army to make some preparations, and I'll set off for Yinling tomorrow morning."

Zang Ba's eyes were red, and he nodded slightly.

After Wu Dun walked away, the reluctant farewell on Zang Ba's face disappeared in an instant.

He kicked Zang Shun's hind legs, and the latter knelt down on the ground in pain.

"What should be said, what should not be said, don't you know?"

Zang Shun knew he was wrong, so he could only kneel obediently.

"The boy knew he was wrong."

snort!
Seeing his son confess his mistake, Zang Ba's attitude improved a lot.

of course
The anger in my heart has not completely dissipated.

"What's wrong?"

"You shouldn't speak so bluntly in front of Uncle Wu."

Zang Ba couldn't help kicking Zang Shun on the back again, and said, "You shouldn't have said such things!"

Zang Ba looked at his second son, his face full of hatred for iron.

"Our father and son, can we really occupy Qingxu's land? We need help from others. Your Uncle Wu and I are old friends. If this person can't be trusted, who else can we trust?"

Whoop whoop~
Zang Ba panted heavily, and then said: "Or do you think you are the only smarter in the world? I don't see the risk of this matter?"

"Father, child"

"This time I went to Yinling, I originally wanted you to follow me, but now, can I issue this order?"

"Then why didn't father send someone else to go?"

Zang Ba sneered and said, "Could it be that other people are more reliable than you, Uncle Wu?"

Wu Dun is his in-laws and a brother who has known each other for many years.

This kind of person can't believe it, he really can't send other people.

"Your Majesty, Uncle Wu can believe it, so in Xuzhou, can Eldest Brother and Uncle Yi also believe it?"

Zang Ba narrowed his eyes and asked, "What do you mean?"

Zang Shun knew that he had made a slip of the tongue again.

I had to bite the bullet and said: "Your Majesty's army goes deep alone. If there is no father to suppress the land of Qingxu, people's hearts will be in turmoil. Wei Wang Cao Pi only needs to send an envoy to go, and he can stir up the situation. Let them be the lords of Xuzhou and turn to Wei, what should I do?"

"If it were you, of course it would be possible, but your eldest brother would never do it, and your Uncle Yi also had a life-long friendship with me, so of course he wouldn't!"

Zang Ba said firmly.

"It's just that friendship is really more important than wealth?"

Zang Shun's heartbreaking words made Zang Ba silent.

yes!
It's okay for his son to say, if Wei Wang Cao Pi promised Yili to be the lord of Xuzhou and replace him, would he be tempted?

If the rear is gone and the alliance fails, wouldn't Zang Ba have only a dead end?

In Shouchun City.

The main hall of the meeting.

Sitting on the main seat, Cao Pi's face was as black as a scapegoat. He clenched his fists tightly and stared at the map behind him.

The king was in a bad mood, and naturally none of the officials in the main meeting hall dared to speak, even breathing, they tried to keep their voices as low as possible, for fear of offending Cao Pi.

"Report to Your Majesty, General Cao Xiu led tigers and leopards to call for battle, but Zang Ba did not come out of the camp. General Cao Xiu rushed to the camp in anger, but failed."

Cao Pi stared at the map in front of him, and asked the officials behind his back: "This Zang Ba is camping on the east bank of Feishui River, what is his plan?"

Cao Pi had already decided to show his weakness to the enemy.

Let Cao Xiu lead the tiger and leopard cavalry to call the camp, which was naturally authorized by his order.

Let the elite soldiers go to attack the city.

Only a fool would do that.

He Cao Pi really did a fool today.

but
After thinking about it all night, Cao Pi also recalled it.

I'm afraid that what he did to show weakness to the enemy before was really in vain.

It is impossible for Zang Ba to camp on the east bank of Feishui just because he showed his weakness to the enemy.

In Cao Pi's expectation, he only stayed in Zang Ba's Xuzhou army for a few days.

But judging from the current situation, Zang Ba obviously came prepared.

The built camp is very strong, and it doesn't look like it has been done hastily. On the contrary, it has the meaning of staying in it for a long time.

Then
What is his reliance?
Seeing the doubts in Cao Pi's heart, Sima Yi, who was wearing a counselor's robe, got up immediately, saluted Cao Pi, and said, "Your Majesty, I am afraid that Zang Ba wants to detain the King's army here to give Jiangdong a chance to breathe."

Give Jiangdong a chance to breathe?
"What Zhongda means is that Zang Ba will unite with Jiangdong?"

Sima Yi nodded, and then said: "I'm afraid it's not just the alliance with Jiangdong. Liu Gongsi, the crown prince of Hanzhong, must also form an alliance with Zang Ba. If Zang Ba dares to come here, he is ready to hold the king back." , wait for the reinforcements from all walks of life to come here, and give the king a fatal blow!"

Although the general situation has not yet formed, Sima Yi has already guessed the situation completely.

of course
He is not just guessing.

Zang Ba sent several envoys, and Wei Jun intercepted several people. From their mouths, they naturally got Zang Ba's intention.

"How dare he?"

This is the question in Cao Pi's mind.

"Going deep into a dangerous situation and putting his own safety in the hands of others, how long does he think he can stop the orphan? Ten days? Twenty days. Or one month or two months?"

Cao Pi sneered, and said: "Sun Quan in Jiangdong is notoriously treacherous, and Liu Gongsi and other cunning people are almost defeated. As for Liu Gongsi, he is even more unreliable. Zang Ba and these two allies, Put yourself in a dangerous place, and you have a way to die!"

After figuring out the joints, Cao Pi felt relaxed.

"The scouting news ahead has arrived, who is guarding Qingxu Land? Is there anyone available in Zang Ba's army?"

It can't be hit head-on. Oh no, it's too much damage.

Then change the method.

My Cao family has been running the land of Qingxu for decades, and I have cultivated some forces of my own no matter what. You, Zang Ba, suddenly rebelled.

How many people dare to drag their families to rebel against you?

Even if you rebel against you, can you be firm?

To deal with this kind of unstable person, there is no need to be head-to-head or resort to tricks. A seemingly powerful force may fall apart in an instant!

Wu Zhi, dressed in a Confucian robe, stepped forward and said, "The land of Qingxu is guarded by Zang Ai, the eldest son of Zang Ba, and Yili, the prefect of Dongguan County."

This Dongguan is naturally not the Dongguan of later generations.

According to "Hanshu Geographical Records", there is Dongguan County in Langye County.From the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty to the early years of Jian'an, Dongguan County was established, located in the northern part of Yishui and Juxian County in today's Linyi City.

"Zang Ai, Yi Li?"

Cao Pi muttered to himself and asked, "Who is this Zang Ai?"

Know thyself, ever-victorious.

Although Zang Ai is the son of Zang Ba, is it rare for father and son to turn against each other?
During the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, how did the state of Jin decline?
In myths and stories, why did Buzhou Mountain collapse?
Under the temptation of absolute power and interests, what is the relationship between father and son?
Even during Cao Cao's lifetime, in Cao Pi's heart, there were rebellious thoughts from time to time.

This is not enough for outsiders.

"Zang Ai is famous for his talent and reason. He was originally Huang Menlang and became an official in Xudu. It was only because Zang Ba cheated on his illness that he returned to Xuzhou."

Some time ago, Zang Ba claimed that he had been ill, and earned his son Zang Ai back to Xu.

"How's his mind?"

Wu Zhi replied honestly: "I heard that he is very scheming, not a stupid person."

smart people?
Cao Pi's eyes flickered.

"Then Yili, can you communicate with me, Wei Guo?"

Wu Zhi nodded and said, "There was one a month ago, but there has been no news for this month."

This is strange.

Cao Pi rolled his eyes and said, "Send a powerful envoy to Xuzhou to persuade Zang Ai or Yi Li to surrender, whoever wants to make things right, I will allow him to be the governor of Xuzhou!"

The post of state pastor is rarely appointed.

The governor can be regarded as a nominal check and balance on the official position of a state.

Cao Pi felt that he had given enough benefits.

"Who would like to be an emissary for this?"

After Cao Pi finished speaking, he glanced at the officials in the hall.

It's just that many people lowered their heads in a secretive way, not daring to answer.

The former envoy crossed Feishui to meet Zang Ba, and the fate is still vivid in my mind!

Now go to the dragon pool and tiger den in Xuzhou?

I'm afraid that if I take a wrong step, I will lose my bones.

No one in the hall dared to be a lobbyist. Cao Pi clenched his fists and frowned, and when he was about to lose his temper, finally one of the advisers came out.

This person has gray hair and looks like he has reached a certain age.

"If the king does not give up, the old minister is willing to go."

It was none other than Jiang Gan and Jiang Ziyi who spoke.

Once upon a time, he was a celebrity and debater in the late Eastern Han Dynasty.He has a good appearance and is known for his talent and debate. He is alone in the river and Huaihe River, and he is not against him.

As a result, when Zhou Yu was persuaded to surrender, he fell into his tricks.

Cao Cao was furious and ordered to kill Cai and Zhang, which indirectly caused a gap between Cao Jun and Jingzhou.

Fortunately, Cao Cao didn't punish him, so he lived so far.

But now, it's time to clear his name.

Going to Xuzhou as an envoy is dangerous, isn't it?
Everyone is unwilling.

Then my old bone, come on!
Seeing that it was Jiang Gan, Cao Pi hesitated at first, but soon burst into laughter.

"Jiang Gong is willing to go, and this will happen!"

Jiang Gan naturally knew that Cao Pi was hesitating, so he said forcefully: "If you don't succeed, you will never return!"

"Good good!"

When Jiang Gan was like this, Cao Pi was naturally happy.

"Then I will hand over to Jiang Gong."

After ordering the envoy to Xuzhou, Cao Pi looked at Wu Zhi again and asked, "Then on the east bank of the Feishui River, is there anyone in Zang Ba's army who can use it?"

Wu Zhi nodded and said: "I got the news this morning that Wu Dun, the prefect of Licheng, led his troops to Yinling to guard the Bingliang Road in Xuzhou. This person is one of the four bandits on Mount Tai. For the past month, we have been in contact with each other by letter, and even sent soldiers to Hefei to transport food and grass. If this person rebels, Zang Baru will lose his arm, and he will have to sit in a sad city on the east bank of Feishui River."

U Don?

Cao Pi nodded and said, "Don't be stingy with the official rewards if you talk to this person!"

20 years of effort in this punch.

Zang Ba?

Can you stop it? !

(End of this chapter)