Shuhan

Chapter 505 Don’t miss the opportunity, prepare to fight!
"What? You said Liu Bei might have died?"

When he learned that Liu Bei was critically ill or even passed away, the expression on Cao Pi's face froze instantly.

His eyes widened, and a glimmer of disbelief flashed in his pupils. This news was too shocking and exceeded his expectations.

Such a coincidence?
The previous Han hussar general Ma Chao died, allowing Cao Zhen to occupy Yong County and defeat the Han army. Now he has gained the advantage in the west.

Now that Liu Bei has passed away, doesn't he want to hand over Guanzhong to me?
Do not!
You can even take down Hanzhong easily!
A look of ecstasy gradually appeared on Cao Pi's face. The corners of his mouth raised unconsciously, revealing a proud smile.

God helps me too!

God really helps me!
This news is undoubtedly great news for him.

Liu Bei, the opponent who had always been competing with his father, was actually critically ill at this time, and might even have died.

This is undoubtedly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for Cao Pi.

However, after the ecstasy, Cao Pi gradually calmed down, and he began to doubt the authenticity of the news.

After all, Liu Chan has always been a very cunning opponent. Will he deliberately release this news to confuse himself?
Thinking of this, Cao Pi immediately asked the source of the news.

"Where did this news come from? Is it accurate?"

Chen Qun stood aside. Seeing Cao Pi asking, he quickly replied: "The news came from the secret agents of the school affairs office. Some aristocratic families personally saw Liu Bei vomiting blood and passed out. He is now under house arrest in Weiyang Palace."

Chen Qun's voice was very certain, as if the news was absolutely true.

After hearing Chen Qun's answer, Cao Pi's suspicion eased slightly.

The secret agents of the school affairs office have always been one of his most important sources of intelligence, and there are also cases where the aristocratic family has personally met Liu Bei. This news should be true.

But he was still a little worried.

"Who saw Liu Bei vomiting blood and falling into coma with his own eyes?"

"Wei Zhou."

Cao Pi frowned slightly.

Isn't this Wei Zhou from Jingzhao Weishi?
I heard that he was very close to the Han Dynasty.

There may be something wrong with this news.

Chen Qun saw Cao Pi's doubts and immediately said: "This news should be absolutely true. Although Wei Zhou was close to the Han Dynasty, he was close to Liu Xuande. Now that Liu Bei has died, he has no Liu Gonghe to use him seriously, so naturally he will Find another way."

"He was under house arrest in the palace. How did the news get out?"

"You bribed the internal official who came to deliver the food box, pretending to be a letter from home reporting that everyone was safe, and just then spread the news?"

Cao Pi nodded.

Since Chen Qun said the news was accurate, it couldn't be false.

Cao Pi, who got the real news, suddenly became very confident.

The emperor died violently and Chang'an fell.

How smooth.

There was a sharp light in his eyes, as if he had seen the dawn of victory.

This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and he must take advantage of this opportunity to capture Tongguan in front of him!

Cao Pi stood up, walked to the map, and carefully observed the geographical location and defense situation of Tongguan.

His fingers traced lightly on the map, as if calculating the best route and troop deployment for the siege.

His brows were furrowed, as if he was thinking about how to capture Tongguan as quickly as possible at the minimum cost.

Sima Yi saw this and was anxious in his heart, fearing that Cao Pi would immediately order troops to attack Tongguan.

"Your Majesty, this may be true, but now Liu Gongsi is still in Tongguan, and the elite soldiers of the Han Dynasty are still in Tongguan. Your Majesty sends troops at this time, and the news of Liu Bei's death comes, which will not only affect the morale of the Han army, but Being depressed will arouse their fighting spirit, and the sad soldiers will win, and the sincerity cannot compete with them. "

Not okay?
Cao Pi frowned, his face already showing a look of impatience.

No, no, no.

Nothing works?

"Then according to Zhongda, how can I send troops?" Cao Pi tried his best to suppress his fluctuating emotions, but those who knew Cao Pi well in the army knew that the emperor of Wei was already angry.

Sima Yi can be said to be the roundworm in Cao Pi's belly. He naturally felt Cao Pi's displeasure, but as a minister, he still had to say something that the monarch was displeased with.

Otherwise, if the war fails, it will be his responsibility.

"Confirm again the news of Liu Bei's death, and pay attention to Liu Chan's movements. If Xuande really dies, he will definitely leave!"

Cao Pi thought for a moment and nodded slightly.

"can."

It would take at most two or three days to confirm the news, and he could still afford to wait for these two or three days.

"Send the order, and all the armies will prepare to attack the city. When the news is confirmed, I, the Wei Dynasty, will take advantage of Liu Bei's critical illness to capture Tongguan in one fell swoop!"

"promise!"

"promise!"

"No 1"

All the military generals agreed one after another and went out of their camps to prepare for the war that might come in a few days.

Following Cao Pi's order, the entire military camp suddenly became busy.

The logistics workers took action and prepared equipment and supplies for the siege.

The Wei generals also began to urgently mobilize their troops and deploy them according to Cao Pi's plan.

Sima Yi walked out of the dragon tent.

Outside the camp, snowflakes were falling, like countless white butterflies dancing in the air.

They filled the air lightly, as if dyeing the whole world a layer of pure white.

Snowflakes fell on the canvas of the tent, making a subtle rustling sound.

The snowflakes fell gradually faster, and the wind began to howl.

The cold wind mixed with snowflakes blew through the tent, bringing biting chills.

The guards who guarded the dragon tent wore thick cotton clothes and stood firm at their posts in the wind and snow. Their breath condensed into white mist in the cold air, intertwined with the falling snowflakes.

Ruixue is a prosperous year.

If there is no war, next year will definitely be a good harvest year.

Pity.
Sima Yi sighed.

He went to the Yellow River again to see how the river was freezing.

The situation was better than he thought. The river was already frozen. Although there was only a thin layer, you have to know that it is only mid-November. The temperature will get lower and lower and the snow will get heavier in the future. The bigger.

The Yellow River will definitely be covered with a thick layer of ice this year. If His Majesty is willing to wait, he can march along the river for at least a month, bypassing Tongguan and heading directly to Guanzhong.

If he came to lead the troops, he would definitely do this.

But when Cao Pi leads the army, these are beyond his control.

Sima Yi's eyes flickered, and he had to think more.

What if this is Liu Gongsi's conspiracy?
But this idea was quickly forgotten by him.

It shouldn't be so.

It's just a trick. Our army is here. How can it be defeated with just a few false news?
At this moment, the voice of Cao Pi's imperial guard came from behind.

"Master Fu, there is new information. Your Majesty, please enter it into your account."

New intelligence?

Are there changes coming?

Sima Yi's pupils shrank, and he immediately turned around and followed the emperor's guards back to the dragon tent.

(End of this chapter)