Yuan Shao, the father of Fanghua in the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 1029 Regrouping
When Zhuge Liang saw Yuan Xi asking, he said: "Liang thinks that we should pursue Jiangdong with all our strength."

Yuan Xi said: "Reason?"

Zhuge Liang said: "Although Cao Cao's army is a greater threat, Cao Cao knows how to weigh gains and losses, and knows how to do the right thing at the right time."

"But Jiangdong is different. After this battle, he and his lord are at loggerheads. Especially Sun Quan will not be reconciled. Even if he surrenders to his lord for a moment, he will fall out sooner or later."

"In this case, it is better to take this opportunity to compress and occupy Jiangdong's territory and reduce its threat to the minimum, so that when fighting Cao Cao later, Jiangdong will not have enough power to disrupt the situation."

Everyone understands that minimizing the situation means pursuing and fighting fiercely. It is best to destroy Jiangdong first.

Before this battle, Yuan Xi's subordinates would never dare to think this way, because after all, Jiangdong's navy had a great advantage. But after this battle, Jiangdong's elite were wiped out, and the comparison of strength between the two sides had undergone earth-shaking changes. Therefore, Zhuge Liang's The idea started to make sense.

Yuan Xi said: "What if Cao Cao attacks Shouchun with all his strength?"

Zhuge Liang said: "Liang is willing to lead five thousand men to defend the city."

Yuan Xi turned to Lu Xun, "What do you think?"

Naturally, he had concerns. He had worked hard to manage the Shouchun defense line in the past few years. It would be a pity if he couldn't bear it and gave it to Cao Cao.

"Everyone has seen in the past two days that there are so many fierce generals. Even in the face of inevitable defeat, everyone will die. It is really difficult to deal with."

Zhuge Liang knew that Lu Xun might not have thought of these words, but because of his sensitive status, he could not take the initiative to speak, so he could only speak for himself. He continued: "Jiangdong was defeated by the lord twice. Every time, the lord used tricks and tried his best. results, but I have to admit that Jiangdong has a lot of talents.”

What's even more frightening is that many towns around Xudu have been suffering from Cao Cao for a long time, and rebellions have begun to break out frequently, leaving Cao's soldiers guarding them in distress.

Yuan Xi knew that he had to make a decision. Zhuge Liang was undoubtedly right, but he could not give up on Shouchun, so he thought about it and said to Zhuge Liang: "Okay, we don't need a navy to defend Shouchun. You and Xingba will fight together." Pursue Jiangdong with the intact warship!"

Yuan Xi said to Zhang Liao again: "Wen Yuan will return to Shouchun with me first. After reorganizing his troops, he will march westward to help Zhang He and Xu Huang resist Cao's army."

Immediately everyone set off, and Yuan Xi took Zhang Liao back to Shouchun. He thought to himself that he hoped that as Zhuge Liang said, Liu Bei could restrain Cao Cao a little.

Zhuge Liang spoke up: "Our soldiers are fighting alone, Cao Cao is out in force, how can Liu Yuzhou sit idly by and ignore it?"

Lu Xun thought for a while and said aloud: "Are you a little anxious?"

"And within two years, we will not be able to eliminate Cao Cao's power. When Jiangdong takes advantage of us, can we still guarantee a repeat of this great victory?"

"If the remaining men are allowed to return to Wu County and recuperate for another two years, they will be able to assemble an excellent naval force and threaten Jianghuai again."

"Bo Yan was responsible for rectifying and cleaning the Chaohu battlefield, repairing the damaged ships, and then caught up with Kong Ming to jointly pursue the Jiangdong Navy."

"The situation on Cao Cao's side is unclear. It's a bit risky to divide the troops at this time. If both sides fail to achieve their goals, Jianghuai will be handed over to others."

Zhuge Liang spoke up: "Bo Yan feels that Cao Cao is a greater threat. This is not wrong, but it still misses a point."

Everyone was persuaded by Zhuge Liang and looked at Yuan Xi.

Everyone knows that Yuan Xi's strongest ability is to defend the city. Although Cao Cao's army is coming, the Huai River is controlled by Yuan Xi. If he cannot defeat it, he can retreat through the waterway and take orders immediately.

Because at this time, Guan Yu had won consecutive battles and tore apart the defense lines deployed by Cao Jun around Xudu. Cao Jun was routed thousands of miles away and fled in all directions. When the generals of Cao Jun heard Guan Yu's name, everyone was horrified and did not dare to attack. forward.

"I don't have any other skills, but I can defend the city. Shouchun, I will guard it!"

Due to the transmission time, the news that Liu Bei sent Guan Yu to attack Xudu has not yet reached Jianghuai. Otherwise, Yuan Xi's strategy should be more radical, and he might mobilize more troops to directly destroy Jiangdong. .

Lu Xun asked doubtfully: "Which point?"

"If I were Liu Yuzhou, I would definitely send troops to harass Cao Cao's retreat, cut off Cao Cao's food routes, and prevent him from advancing or retreating."

The news reached Xu Du, and Cao Ren, who was in charge of military affairs, was about to have his head exploded. He had sent people to chase Cao Cao to report the news, but there was no reply, which made him understand that he might have to rely on Xu Du's troops to face Guan Yu's attack. !
But at this time good news came, Xiliang reinforcements finally arrived!

Hearing that Ma Teng brought 20,000 Xiliang cavalry to the rescue, Cao Ren was overjoyed. He personally welcomed Ma Teng into the city and placed the Xiliang cavalry outside the city. After all, no matter how loyal Ma Teng was, Cao Ren would not dare to let go of so many Xiliang soldiers. Inside the city.

Ma Teng didn't say anything. After entering the city, he made a plan with Cao Ren and agreed to organize his troops for a few days before leading the Xiliang soldiers to attack Guan Yu's army.

At the same time, Ma Teng also had his own ideas. He proposed to Cao Ren that he should visit Liu Xie.

Cao Ren didn't think much and agreed immediately. After Ma Teng heard this, he came to the emperor's palace.

At that time, Fu Shou was waiting for Liu Xie to write. When he heard the news about Ma Teng's request for an audience, he said to Liu Xie: "Your Majesty, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity."

"Ma Teng is here with troops and horses this time. If he can surrender to your majesty and capture Xudu by surprise, your majesty will be able to escape Cao Cao's control!"

After hearing this, Liu Xie raised his head in surprise and hesitated: "How can it be that easy?" "At this time, Ma Teng was able to lead troops to help Cao Cao. He was obviously on Cao Cao's side. How could I do it with just a few words?" Convince him?"

"Besides, I am surrounded by Cao Cao's eyes and ears, and every move is watched. How can I succeed?"

Fu Shou lowered his voice, "Your Majesty, explicit words may not reach people's ears, and secret discussions may not be leaked to others."

"What your Majesty wants to do is to create an open and honest cage. Let Ma Teng understand the measure and make Cao Ying suspicious. If Ma Teng can be suspected, Cao Ying will definitely find an excuse to deprive his troops. Ma Teng will naturally understand. dissatisfied."

Because of the previous sentence, Liu Xie felt that Fu Shou was mocking him and was a little unhappy. However, after hearing the latter sentence, he began to think deeply. What Fu Shou said may not be unreasonable!
Fu Shou struck while the iron was hot: "Your Majesty seems to be controlled by Cao Cao in every aspect, but on the other hand, it may not be the safest."

"Because Cao Cao dare not risk the disapproval of the world and threaten His Majesty's life, so no matter what Your Majesty does, he needs Your Majesty to be alive before he takes the final step!"

"Now that Guan Yu is coming to attack, Xudu is in trouble internally and externally, and Cao Cao is not in the city. I think this risk is worth taking!"

Liu Xie was convinced. He immediately woke up, stared at Fu Shou and said, "When did the queen have such knowledge?"

"Don't tell me, these ideas were all thought up by you and me!"

"Furthermore, I only heard the news privately in the morning that Ma Teng had brought troops to help. How did the Queen learn about it?"

After hearing this, Fu Shou bit his lip and said after a while: "Someone did send a secret letter to me yesterday, which contained countermeasures."

Liu Xiedao: "Who is it?"

Fu Shou shook his head and said, "I don't know."

"Last night, someone delivered the silk book through the crack of the window. After reading it, I burned it in the brazier according to what the silk book said."

Liu Xie thought deeply, and there was no need for Fu Shou to lie to him about this kind of thing. Judging from the idea she relayed, the person who sent the secret letter should be interested in the Han Dynasty.

The possibility that this person is a spy sent by Cao Cao is not high. If Cao Cao wants to suppress his prestige now, he no longer needs to jump into a trap for himself. He only needs to divide his power step by step.

But the key question is, why was this letter sent to Fu Shou instead of himself?
If there might be eyes and ears around him, Fu Shou might not have them around him, and the possibility of being exposed should be about the same.

Maybe from that perspective, even if he is exposed, it is still part of the strategy?
Liu Xie's head hurt from thinking about it, but it was accompanied by more uneasiness. If he followed the letter, this would be his first counterattack against Cao Cao after the Clothes and Belts Edict. Will he be successful?
The last failure had already wiped out most of Liu Xie's fighting spirit. Not only was he afraid of failing again, but he was also afraid that Cao Cao would break up with him if Cao Cao really killed him.
He was moved in his heart and saw no one around. The servants were all outside the house, so he turned to Fu Shou and asked, "What has the Queen done recently?"

Fu Shou was startled. Before he could wake up, he heard Liu Xie say: "The secret letter was given to the Queen instead of to me directly. There must be a reason for this."

"This shows that in the eyes of those who send secret letters, the queen is more reliable than me in some aspects."

"So I thought that the Queen must have done something to make that person think so."

"I want to ask the queen right now, what has the queen done recently?"

After hearing this, Fu Shou hesitated again and again, then lowered his voice and told what he had done to Cao Pi before.

After Liu Xie heard this, his eyes widened in disbelief, his hands involuntarily grasped Fu Shou's shoulders, and he growled: "You're crazy!"

"Do you know that once this matter is exposed, I may be fine, but you and the Fu family will definitely be implicated, and may even be executed. I can't protect you!"

"The child can still be born again, so why bother to do such a thing!"

After hearing this, Fu Shou gritted his teeth and said, "I never wanted to survive!"

"Concubine is not just for the sake of the child. Cao Pi insults me, he also insults the face of the Tian family and the majesty of the Emperor!"

"Your Majesty can endure for the sake of the overall situation, but I can't. Over the past few years, I have watched your Majesty being manipulated and humiliated by Cao Cao. Every time I think about it, I gnash my teeth and hate it, and my heart bleeds!"

"Your Majesty is the emperor of the world and also my husband. If your Majesty is humiliated, my life would be worse than death!"

"So even if I am shattered to pieces, I will still do something for His Majesty. No matter whether the matter is exposed in the future, I will not regret it!"

Liu Xie was stunned. He looked at Fu Shou in disbelief. Is this still a delicate and timid queen who has been harmless to humans and animals for several years after marrying him?
What made her become so desperate and crazy? Was it Cao Cao and Cao Pi's rudeness?
No, it is my own inaction and incompetence!

Only now did he understand Fu Shou's thoughts over the years. He couldn't help but hold Fu Shou's hand tightly and said, "I only understand the Queen's intentions at this moment!"

"Husband and wife are of the same mind. What the Queen does is what I do. I will follow the Queen's instructions and try my best to see if I can break this cage!"

Fu Shou watched Liu Xie finally regain his courage after several years and return to the high-spirited young man he was before. He couldn't help but feel excited and began to cry softly.

(End of this chapter)