Three Kingdoms: Heir of Wolong, my father-in-law is Guan Gong

Chapter 203 Jia Wen and the enemy’s cave machine, Zhuge Qiao steals Chen Cang (Pursuit)

Jia Xu.

This famous official in Liangzhou who has been active during the period of Emperor Huan has served Dong Zhuo, Li Jue, Zhang Xiu, and Cao Cao successively through the four dynasties of Emperor Huan, Emperor Ling of the Han, Emperor Shao of the Han, and Emperor Xian of the Han. Now he is honored as the Three Dukes in the era of Cao Pi. One of the Taiwei.

In this world, there are many people who are born in troubled times, many people change their families repeatedly, many people live long lives, and many people enjoy the honorable position of the Three Lords.

But someone who was born in troubled times, changed families many times, lived a long life and enjoyed the honor of the three princes, Jia Xu was ranked second, who dared to be ranked first?

Cao Pi also respected Jia Xu very much.

Cao Pi was able to become the eldest son of the King of Wei, and Jia Xu assisted twice.

Not only did he teach Cao Pi to be diligent and not violate filial piety, but he also responded to who Cao Cao would choose as his heir by using the old stories of Yuan Shao and Liu Biao.

After hearing Sima Yi's recommendation of Jia Xu, Cao Pi was convinced: "I will remember Zhongda's good advice. Zhongda can make decisions for me on all matters in Guanzhong."

After Sima Yi left, Cao Pi sent someone to summon Taiwei Jia Xu into the palace to discuss matters.

"It won't be difficult to pacify the world in the future."

Jia Xu and Jia Mu both cursed Sima Yi in their hearts.

"Old minister, I'm late, please forgive me." Jia Xu saluted Cao Pi tremblingly.

"Now Sun Quan has sent troops to Hefei, and Liu Bei has sent troops to Guanzhong. The two thieves are arrogant and think that my Wei Dynasty has no one."

But Sima Yi came to Cao Pi and said that if you have any questions, just ask Jia Xu, is there no one in the Wei Dynasty?

Cao Pi did not rush him, and waited until dawn before Jia Xu came belatedly with the support of his eldest son Jia Mu.

Questioning and answering questions is very nerve-wracking.

Jia Xu was seventy-six years old, and his days were counted. One more day he lived was a day he earned.

The servant came to Jia Xu's house.

"What do you want to ask, Your Majesty?" Jia Xu sat on the banquet, looking at the ground, as if he was about to fall asleep at any time.

Sima Yi is such a jerk!

"Your Majesty has only been enthroned for a short period of time, and the people's hearts have not yet completely attached to him. If you want to use literature and virtue to appease the people of the world, you must first make the people's hearts attached to you."

Sima Yi is such a scholar!

"Even if His Majesty leads the expedition in person, it will be difficult to achieve complete success."

"Liu Bei is a talented man, and Zhuge Liang is also good at governing the country. His subordinates, such as Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, Ma Chao, and Huang Zhong, are all unparalleled generals."

Sun Quan and Liu Bei came to attack one after another, which made Cao Pi very upset: I, the great Emperor of Wei, have not yet punished your rebellion, how dare you rebel first?
Since Liu Xie's throne, Cao Pi has considered himself the orthodox emperor.

You are being beaten now. Your Majesty, you can just hold on, but you still want to go out personally?
Your Majesty, you are a student of literature, not martial arts, so there is no need to imitate the late emperor!
Jia Xu sighed secretly and said slowly: "It has been said since ancient times that the one who conquers first has military power, and the one who builds the foundation advocates virtue."

Hearing Cao Pi's summons in the middle of the night, Jia Xu couldn't help but frown.

If it weren't for Liu Bei now having Jingzhou and Liangzhou, Cao Pi would have wanted to scold "Shu, a small country!"

"Today's officials in both the government and the public, whoever boast that they can defeat Liu Bei and Sun Quan, are all deceiving themselves."

"Mengda has learned a lesson from the past, and your Majesty must take note of it!"

Although he told the chamberlain that it would be later, Jia Xu still went to take a nap.

For Jia Xu, as long as the sky doesn't fall and hurt Wen He, no emergency is as important as keeping up his spirits.

If there is an old man in this dynasty, it is like having a treasure, let alone someone like Jia Xu who is good at scheming.

"In the past, Shun used the dance of Qianqi to make the Miao people in the south submit. Your Majesty should imitate the benevolent monarch in order to make the four directions submit."

"Lieutenant, there is no need to be polite." Cao Pi quickly stepped forward to help Jia Xu up.

"Captain, the reason for the disturbance today is that Liu Bei, the emperor of the puppet Han Dynasty, has personally marched on the expedition." Cao Pi briefly told Jia Xu about the current situation in Guanzhong, and then said: "Zhongda said before leaving, if I have any confusion, You can ask Taiwei for advice."

Although the seventy-six-year-old Jia Xu is in high spirits, his body is still not as good as before.

Isn’t it wonderful to enjoy flowers and fish every day?

"I also intend to take charge of the expedition myself. Which one do you think I should attack first?"

"The way to use military force is to win first and then fight. Only by measuring the enemy and judging the general can we make all possible plans."

Cao Pi said without hesitation: "I want to defeat the thieves who disobey orders and then unify the world."

Summoning someone in the middle of the night will never do anything good.

Chen Qun can't ask?
Liu Ye can’t ask?
Man Chong can't ask?
Although he was very unhappy with Sima Yi, Jia Xu could not ignore Cao Pi's confusion.

Although Jia Xu, the Grand Lieutenant, was the Third Duke and was in charge of the military, in fact, it was more of an honorary title to support the elderly and he was not responsible for specific matters.

The Han Emperor Liu Bei is just a fake emperor!

"Sun Quan can see the reality and the situation, and Lu Xun can see the strength of the army. If you hold on to a dangerous place and sail in the rivers and lakes, it will be difficult to win."

"Go back and tell Your Majesty that I will be here later."

"Liu Bei, Guan Yu, Zhang Fei and Huang Zhong are all old."

result.

"Therefore, I think that your Majesty should first be civilized and then military. He should sit in Luoyang, cultivate literary virtues, and prepare for military affairs."

"When the four of them are dead, Your Majesty will be able to attack the rebels according to the time of day, and there will be no disadvantages."

Jia Xu's strategy is simple.

Cao Pi is young!

Cao Wei has a vast territory and many people!

As long as Cao Pi diligently cultivates literary virtues and is good at preparing for military affairs, after Liu Bei and others are dead, he can take advantage of Liu Chan's new power and the people's unrest to conquer.

Just like Liu Bei took advantage of the opportunity when Cao Cao died and Cao Pi proclaimed himself emperor to make the Northern Expedition.

Don't fight head-on, pick on the weak.

Anyway, Cao Wei has more people and more soldiers. As long as he can't hold on, what can Liu Bei do?

Can it still be tackled?

Drag Liu Bei to death!

however.

Although Jia Xu's strategy was good, Cao Pi's mentality was no longer as tolerant as it was when Cao Cao was around.

How could the Emperor of the Wei Dynasty, the supreme emperor of the Nine-Five Period, be a coward?
Cao Pi was dissatisfied and said: "Lieutenant, you also said that Liu Bei and others are old."

"How can a veteran speak bravely? I will surely be able to conquer all directions like the late emperor!"

"not to mention."

"Liu Bei and Sun Quan both went to the expedition in person. If I don't go to the expedition in person, wouldn't it make others think that I am afraid?"

Jia Xu looked up in surprise.

Your Majesty, your words make this veteran tremble.

The late emperor spent his entire life as a soldier, but he dare not say that he could conquer Liu Bei and Sun Quan. Your Majesty, what you are good at is civil affairs and political strategy, so don't get involved in military matters.

The old minister still wants to die in Luoyang and does not want to move anywhere else!
The fatigue of this boat trip will kill people!

Seeing that Cao Pi was full of fighting spirit, Jia Xu secretly thought that something was wrong.

It was supposed to be foolproof in Luoyang, but now something seems to be going wrong?

Could it be that, after living my whole life, I will not be able to protect myself at the end of my life?
"Your Majesty, if you are in Luoyang, Luoyang will be infallible; how can you imitate Sun Ce and show off the courage of an ordinary man?" Jia Xu lowered his head and persuaded him again.

Sima Yi is such an idiot, look what you have taught His Majesty!
Seeing that Jia Xu did not agree to his own personal expedition, Cao Pi couldn't help but feel a little more angry.

How could I be like Sun Ce?
But is a mad dog worthy of being compared to me?

Cao Pi was not angry at Jia Xu, he still had basic respect.

a long time.

Cao Pi bowed his hand to Jia Xu and said, "The captain has worked hard to provide advice, and I am very grateful."

"This matter is important, let me consider it."

Jia Xu didn't say much. After bidding farewell to Cao Pi, he let Jia Mu help him away.

"Zhongda, the captain is getting old after all."

"I am the Emperor of Wei, how can I show weakness to Liu Bei and Sun Quan!"

Looking at Jia Xu's leaving figure, Cao Pi's eyes flashed with a bit of coldness.

"Quickly tell Cao Zhen, the general of the upper army, to come to the palace to discuss matters."

Carriage outside the palace.

Jia Xu whispered to Jia Mu: "Bosun, you will go to Yecheng in the near future to buy more fields and houses."

Jia Mu was stunned: "Father, why is this?"

Jia Xu sighed: "Your Majesty can't calm down and wants to compete with Liu Bei and Sun Quan."

"Although His Majesty said he would consider it, I predict that he will follow Liu Bei and Sun Quan's example and conquer it himself."

"The late emperor was unable to defeat Liu Bei and Sun Quan, and your majesty's military strategy is not as good as that of the late emperor. How can he win?"

"If luck goes wrong and His Majesty returns defeated, Luoyang will be shaken by this."

"If Luoyang cannot stay, Your Majesty will definitely go to Yecheng."

"Go to Yecheng and buy some more fields and houses, so you're prepared."

"There are so many people in this family, how can we support them without a farm or a house?"

Jia Mu wondered: "My father knew that Your Majesty could not win, so why didn't you give me more advice just now?"

Jia Xu glared at Jia Mu: "What advice? I just said that your majesty cannot win, but I didn't say that your majesty will definitely lose."

"It's better to do less than to do more. We haven't reached the end yet."

"You, you have to think more carefully when encountering problems in the future. Otherwise, I will die one day. How can you save the family?"

Jia Mu shrank his neck.

Although Jia Mu is not young anymore, he still dare not hold his neck in front of Jia Xu: "My child will obey my father's orders."

Jia Xu closed his eyes and sighed in his heart: His Majesty became emperor so smoothly that he forgot his previous humility.

If Cao Pi had not proclaimed himself emperor, he would never have been so impulsive.

In the past, Cao Cao's most stubborn son, Cao Pi, was very tolerant.

pity.

Calls herself emperor and empress.

Cao Pi forgot Cao Cao's will and deposed Cao Zhang from military power, causing Meng Da to lose his troops and generals and lose Longyou.

The painting of Yu Jin's surrender on the wall of Cao Cao's mausoleum humiliated Yu Jin, and almost made Yu Jin, whom Cao Cao valued, die of illness from shame.

The death of Queen Zhen Mi caused a rift between father and son, and made Cao Cao's most valued grandson, Cao Rui, the Qilin son of the Cao family, become depressed.

Now he is so arrogant that he wants to conquer the country himself and compete with Liu Bei and Sun Quan.

Personal expedition is easier said than done.

Even Sun Quan, the weakest, had been in charge of Jiangdong since the Battle of Guandu.

Although the attack was insufficient, the defense was more than enough, and it was not something Cao Pi could easily win.

Not to mention Liu Bei.

Looking at the world today, who dares to say that he can defeat Liu Bei in a head-on military battle?

It would be great to remain undefeated!
After Cao Cao's death, Liu Bei was the only one left among the heroes of the past.

In battlefield military battles, except for Han Xin and Huo Qubing, who came out of nowhere, who didn't rely on the accumulation of wins and losses one after another to become good at fighting?

Although he sighed, Jia Xu did not intend to die.

It's hard to persuade a damn ghost with good words. For someone as stubborn as Cao Pi, just let him hit the wall.

As long as the four states of Hebei and Yanyu Xu are there, Cao Wei will still be the most powerful force in the world in terms of comprehensive strength.

Jia Xu did not think that Cao Pi's defeat would shake the foundation of the Wei Dynasty.

After hitting the wall, if Cao Pi could reflect on his shortcomings, diligently cultivate virtues, and be good at martial arts, his destiny would still be in Wei!

Just like Yuan Shao in the past.

Even if Yuan Shao died, it took Cao Cao eight years to pacify Hebei.

This also benefited from the internal fighting between Yuan Shao's sons!

If Yuan Shao only has one son, then the situation in Hebei is still uncertain!

This is the gap in national power!

If Cao Pi couldn't wake up after hitting the wall, Jia Xu would have no choice but to admit it.

Anyway, I don’t have many years left to live.

Jia Xu couldn't care less about the man's death.

Cao Pi didn't know what Jia Xu was thinking, and Cao Pi, who was so angry, was unwilling to bow to Liu Bei and Sun Quan. They are all emperors, and no one knows how to conquer them personally!
Vigorous steps resounded in the palace, and Cao Zhen strode over and saluted Cao Pi solemnly: "Your Majesty, Cao Zhen, see you!"

Cao Pi and Cao Zhen have had a very good relationship since childhood. Seeing Cao Zhen's power, Cao Pi was also happy: "Zidan, I have been waiting for you for a long time."

After briefly informing Cao Zhen about Liu Bei's military situation in the pass, Cao Pi geared up and said, "Liu Bei and Sun Quan, the two traitors, dare to attack personally."

"I am the son of destiny. If I stay in Luoyang, won't these two people laugh at me as a coward?"

"If I want to conquer it myself, do you think Zi Dan should conquer Sun Quan or Liu Bei first?"

Cao Zhen did not persuade Cao Pi to sit in Luoyang like Jia Xu did.

For Cao Zhen, achievements are also needed to establish prestige in the military.

But Cao Zhen had to stay in Luoyang to oversee the Chinese and foreign military forces. When there were generals stationed on both the western and eastern fronts, Cao Zhen had no chance to go on an expedition.

And now.

The opportunity came. Liu Bei and Sun Quan sent troops at the same time. This was a good time to highlight Cao Zhen's military talents!

After careful consideration for a moment, Cao Zhen came to a conclusion: "Sun Quan is a rat. There are generals and former generals in Hefei, which are enough to resist."

"Liu Bei invaded Guanzhong. Although his force was like fire, General Zhenxi was also brave and good at fighting and could resist it."

"It's just that these two groups of soldiers and horses are more than capable of defense but insufficient of attack. If your Majesty wants to defeat Liu Bei and Sun Quan, you must devise another strategy."

Seeing that Cao Zhen understood the situation on both fronts, Cao Pi was even more delighted and said, "Zidan, please tell me, how to defeat Liu Bei and Sun Quan?"

"It would be too easy for Liu Bei and Sun Quan to just resist without counterattack."

"My great Wei, can they come and leave whenever they want?"

Cao Zhendu believed: "You can order Xia Houshang of Nanxiang and Cao Xiu of Nanyang to lead troops to capture Shangyong. If Shangyong is in danger, Guan Yu of Xiangyang will definitely lead troops to rescue him."

"When Guan Yu leaves, let Wenpin from Jiangxia County go to Changcheng to send troops to seize Sun Quan's Xiakou."

"Sun Quan is worried that Xiakou will be lost, so he will definitely divide his troops to rescue it. This will allow the general and the former general to find fighting opportunities."

"Sun Quan is a small trouble, Liu Bei is a big enemy."

"Your Majesty can personally lead the army to Tongguan to supervise the war and wait for the opportunity."

"The combined strength of Liu Bei and Sun Quan is less than 200,000."

"Your Majesty has an army of 300,000 men. Why should you fear Liu Bei and Sun Quan?"

Cao Pi was overjoyed when he heard that Cao Zhen and Sima Yi had the same idea, that they both wanted to be superior.

My great general is truly extraordinary!

Cao Pi put his palms in his hands and laughed: "Zi Dan's words make sense! I have an army of 300,000, so why fear Liu Bei and Sun Quan."

"Zi Dan quickly goes and prepares. When I go to court tomorrow, I will inform the officials and personally attack Liu Bei, the traitor."

During the period when Cao Pi was preparing for his own expedition.

Zhang He of Anding County also led his troops to Chencang.

Halfway through the journey.

Zhang He gathered Su Ze, Hao Zhao, Li Fu and Deng Xian to discuss.

"Although our army's military strength is comparable to that of Ma Chao and Zhang Fei, the two thieves are brave and cannot be defeated easily."

"Our army has come a long way again and is exhausted. I predict that Zhang Fei will be waiting for work in Chencang."

"Hao Zhao and I led the troops in front, while Su Ze and Li Fu and Deng Xian led the troops in the back."

"If the front army encounters an ambush, the rear army will come to rescue; if the rear army encounters an ambush, the front army will come to rescue."

"In this way, we can prevent Zhang Fei from cutting off our army and causing our army to panic and not be able to take care of both ends."

The Battle of Danqu cast a shadow on Zhang He.

Thinking of Zhang Fei taking a small path and cutting off the middle road, Zhang He felt itchy with hatred.

The opponent was Zhang Fei, and Zhang He did not dare to be careless for a moment.

Su Zedao: "Since the general is worried about Zhang Fei setting up an ambush, why not rest for a day and then lead the troops to Chencang?"

Zhang He sighed: "If possible, I would like to rest for one more day. But Liu Bei asked Zhang Fei and Ma Chao to lead 20,000 troops to attack Chencang, hoping to win."

"Although I don't know Liu Bei's purpose of taking Chencang by force after winning Longyou, but since Liu Bei has Zhuge Liang and his son under his command, there must be some treacherous plot."

"As long as we can defend Chencang, there will be no worries in Guanzhong."

Zhang He's battlefield intuition is very keen.

It doesn't matter if you can't judge Liu Bei's purpose. You only need to look at who is beating Chen Cang to judge how much Liu Bei attaches importance to Chen Cang.

At the same time, Zhang Fei and Ma Chao were sent, and another 20,000 soldiers and horses were sent. With such a lineup to attack Chencang, Chencang was given too much attention!

Hao Zhao suggested: "Chencang is easy to defend but difficult to attack. As long as Fei Yao is careful, I think it is no problem to hold on for a month."

"The top priority, I think, is not to march in a hurry, but to let Fei Yao of Chencang know that reinforcements are coming."

"I heard that General Xu marched straight into Fancheng to rescue Fancheng in the past. I would like to send a troop to Chencang to imitate General Xu's bravery in the past."

As a rising young general in Cao Wei, Hao Zhao is not afraid of tigers.

After Zhang Ji lost Liangzhou, he knew that his future was dark, so he recommended Hao Zhao to Zhang He when passing through Anding County.

Zhang He also knew Hao Zhao's abilities and couldn't bear Hao Zhao being implicated by Zhang Ji.

Seeing how brave Hao Zhao was, Zhang He couldn't help but think of Wang Shuang, the poor general who voluntarily cut off his queen.

"Although Bo Dao is brave, Zhang Fei and Ma Chao are both experienced generals, and you may not be their opponents."

"Don't be reckless!"

"Follow my plan."

Zhang He rejected Hao Zhao's request.

Although Hao Zhao's strategy was good, Hao Zhao's bravery was still lacking.

After dividing the troops and horses into two parts, Zhang He continued to lead the troops forward.

Outside Chencang.

Zhang Fei and Ma Chao besieged the city for many days.

However, Fei Yao always carefully guarded Chencang City.

A fortified city like Chencang is surrounded by mountains and rivers, making it easy to defend but difficult to attack. Even if Zhang Fei and Ma Chao's troops were several times larger than Fei Yao's, it would be difficult for them to gain an advantage.

Over time.

Ma Chao and Zhang Fei were a little impatient.

"Your Majesty asked me to wait for a month to capture Chencang City. Twenty days have passed and Chencang City is still in the hands of the Wei army."

"Bosong sent people to ask if we should let Wudang Feijun come to help."

Ma Chao's tone was angry.

Compared with the last time they came to Chencang City to show off their power, the defense of Chencang City this time was tighter.

Fei Yao didn't even show his head!

I'm not Huang Zhong, what are you afraid of?

Zhang Fei was also impatient: "Bosong is being unkind."

"He can just be responsible for transporting grain. Why should he take the credit? Can't the two of us take Chen Cang?"

"When I capture Chencang, I will definitely chop up Chencang's defenders!"

In anger.

Zhang Bao came from outside.

"Report! Zhang He's former army has appeared thirty miles away!"

Came so fast!
Zhang Fei was already irritable, but when he heard Zhang He's arrival, his anger grew even more: "How dare Zhang He be so arrogant!"

"At this point in time, Zhang He must be marching in a hurry. I'm going to catch him off guard."

"Meng Qi, I don't want Chen Cang's credit anymore. I'm going to fight Zhang He."

"Sure enough, I still like to fight in the wild!"

Who doesn't like fighting in the wild?
Ma Chao also wanted to fight Zhang He.

Even if we attack more with less, it is still better than attacking a fortified city.

"Yide, Bo Song said that Zhang He has 20,000 troops in Anding County. If you go alone, you may not be able to win."

"Now there are only ten days left. If Zhang He cannot be defeated, Chencang will not be able to take it."

"You don't want Boson's useless troops to help you either, do you?"

Ma Chao's tone was solemn.

Zhang Fei was stunned.

After thinking about it carefully, Zhang Fei finally gave up the idea of ​​dealing with Zhang He alone.

"In that case, I will go with Meng Qi to rob the camp."

"I am in front, and Meng Qi is behind. If Zhang He is not prepared, Meng Qi will hold his troops stationary; if Zhang He is prepared, Meng Qi will lead his troops to respond."

"After defeating Zhang He, I will defeat Chen Cang together with Meng Qi."

Zhang Fei quickly determined his tactics to deal with Zhang He.

Compared.

Ma Chao has no objection.

Defeating Zhang He quickly is the most important thing at the moment.

"Just follow Yide's plan and go to the robbery camp tonight!"

That night.

Zhang Fei led his troops forward and quietly reached Zhang He's camp.

"Light the fire and fight in!"

Zhang Fei shouted and ordered the sergeant to beat the drum.

Just when Zhang Fei led his troops to attack, he heard the rapid sound of gongs in the camp.

Zhang He stood up and shouted: "Zhang Fei, I had expected that you would come to rob the camp. You fell into my trap!"

Outside the camp, the sound of gongs also sounded, and it was Zhang Ji who had ambushed him in advance.

Zhang Fei sneered and said without fear: "Zhang He, do you think I am not prepared?"

As soon as he finished speaking, Ma Chao also led his troops to fight out.

Zhang He snorted sarcastically: "So what if you are prepared? If you fail to rob the camp, how can you attack Chencang City?"

Zhang Fei's expression changed.

Zhang He's words are rough but not rough.

After the robbery failed, it would be difficult to attack Chencang City again.

"If we can't defeat Chencang City, I'll kill you first!" Zhang Fei was very angry and raised his spear to invite a fight: "Zhang He, how dare you fight with me!"

Zhang He was not fooled: "I am the commander-in-chief of the three armies, how can I show off the courage of an ordinary man?"

After saying that, Zhang He retreated into the military formation, and the surrounding soldiers surrounded Zhang He.

Seeing that Zhang He refused to fight, Zhang Fei was helpless.

The two sides fought for half the night, and no one could do anything about the other.

It's dawn.

Ma Chao and Zhang Fei led their troops to retreat.

After all, it's not a one-on-one battle. We all have 20,000 elite soldiers. It's very difficult to decide the outcome in a head-on battle.

"Zhang He, the dog thief, is not only hard-boned, but also a coward. He has been fighting for decades, can't he be brave again?" Zhang Fei cursed, unhappy with Zhang He's cautious approach.

Ma Chao was worried: "Now that the robbery of the camp has failed, Fei Yao of Chencang City will know about the arrival of Zhang He's reinforcements in one day at most."

"It is no longer possible to capture Chencang City within ten days."

"We can only ask for help from Bo Song."

Zhang Fei was silent.

Although he has a good relationship with Zhuge Qiao, it does not mean that Zhang Fei will easily ask Zhuge Qiao for help.

Halfway through the journey.

A scout came on horseback: "Report! General, Chencang City has been captured by General Fu Han!"

"General Fu Han ordered me to inform the two generals. At this time, we can lead the troops back to Zhang He's camp, and we will definitely achieve great results!"

Zhang Fei and Ma Chao changed their colors one after another.

(End of this chapter)