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

Chapter 222 Sima Yi’s treacherous plan to relocate the people, Zhuge Qiao’s surprise attack on Chang’an (Pursuit)

Sima Yi spoke righteously in front of Zhang He and other generals, saying that he did not care about personal honor or disgrace but only thought about the great interests of the Wei Dynasty.

He also took out Cao Cao's decree to strengthen his determination.

however.

Zhuge Qiao had already guessed Sima Yi's thoughts.

Without Cao Pi, Sima Yi was nothing in Cao Wei!
Whether Cao Zhang and Cao Zhi take the throne, or Cao Rui succeeds, they will all be wary of Sima Yi.

after all.

How could Sima Yi, who could even give up on Cao Pi, be a loyal person?
One emperor and one courtier.

The civil and military officials in Cao Wei's court would also look for opportunities to squeeze out Sima Yi and make Sima Yi leave Cao Wei's core.

What's more, they may suffer retaliation, implicating the entire Sima clan.

Therefore.

No matter how resolute and courageous Sima Yi said, his core purpose was always to let Cao Pi return safely.

Only when Cao Pi returns safely can Sima Yi's actions be described as "not caring about personal honor or disgrace but only thinking about the country's overall interests."

As long as he grasps this core, Zhuge Qiao will be at an advantage in negotiations.

It was Zhuge Qiao's deliberate decision to allow Xu Shu and his family to enter Chang'an.

Not to mention whether the three of Xu Shu are willing to come to Chang'an, even if the three of them arrive in Chang'an all night long after receiving the transfer order, it will take at least half a month.

Within half a month, the day lilies were cold.

Zhuge Qiao's real goal is still Chang'an City.

A Chang'an City where all the people are here, not an empty city where the people are forcibly relocated!
This little devil!
Sima Yi secretly hated him.

Zhuge Qiao's guess was correct. Sima Yi did have the idea of ​​forcibly moving the people from Chang'an and its nearby cities to Luoyang.

If the city of Chang'an is lost, it is lost.

As long as people are there, it can be considered a strategic retreat at most.

If Liu Bei wants to gain a foothold in Chang'an City, he must move Yongliang scholars and people into Chang'an City.

By then.

Sima Yi then led troops to attack Chang'an City, plundered the population and returned, leaving an empty city for Liu Bei.

Then Liu Bei's capture of Chang'an City would become a joke.

however.

These thoughts were thoroughly seen by Zhuge Qiao.

"Change the conditions!"

"I can't wait too long, and you can't wait too long either."

"Delaying time will only lead to a lose-lose situation for both parties."

Sima Yi's eyes were cold.

Negotiation is about pulling each other's back, and the first condition proposed is for the other party to bargain with.

"We can change the conditions." Zhuge Qiao said slowly: "Exchange Cao Zhang for Cao Pi. In this way, Cao Pi doesn't have to worry about Cao Zhang usurping the throne."

Sima Yi's expression changed slightly.

To exchange Cao Zhang for Cao Pi, it would be better to recruit Xu Shu and his family into Chang'an City.

How could Cao Zhang just sit back and wait for death?
If Sima Yi dared to trade Cao Zhang for Cao Pi, Cao Zhang could directly kill Sima Yi.

"Zhuge Qiao, wasting time will do no good to you or me."

"If you still have this attitude, then see the real chapter on the battlefield."

Sima Yi gradually lost his patience and stopped hypocritically calling Zhuge Qiao "Brother Bosong".

Zhuge Qiao was obviously stalling for time and teasing, which made Sima Yi quite irritated.

Zhuge Qiao looked up at the sky: "It's getting dark soon."

"I wonder if future history books will record that 'Zhang was ashamed of the water', 'Li Mou was ashamed of the water' and 'Zhao was ashamed of the water.'"

"This is a good opportunity to leave a name in history!"

Sima Yi was so angry that he wanted to vomit blood.

Zhang He also secretly scolded Zhuge Qiao for his treachery.

They are all in command of the troops. Who doesn’t know the benefits and harms involved?
The consequences of not allowing the soldiers to drink water will inevitably cause the soldiers to mutiny.

Since ancient times, if the trap is not respectful to the soldiers, the ending will be tragic.

In the past, Cao Cao besieged Lu Bu, and the Si and Yi rivers flooded Xiapi.

Lu Bu not only showed no sympathy for the soldiers, but also drank and had fun with his concubine. He realized that drinking was harmful to his health and he stopped drinking.

Because Hou Cheng entertained the generals with wine and meat, he also suspected that Hou Cheng had different intentions.

As a result, Hou Cheng, who felt uneasy, united with Song Xian and Wei Xu to rebel, bound Chen Gong and Gao Shun, and led his people to surrender to Cao Cao.

Another example is ban.

Usually, the officers and soldiers in the army are severely punished and punished harshly. After encountering the flash flood in Xiangfan, the officers and soldiers had no intention of fighting to the death, and they were even coerced into surrendering.

now.

Cao Pi also faced the same situation as Lu Bu and Yu Jin.

If he is not careful, Cao Pi may be kidnapped by the soldiers like the former Song Dynasty officials Hua Yuan and Lu Bu Yu Jin.

In the future history books, Cao Pi will probably become a stronger "God of War" than Sun Quan!
Sima Yi took a deep breath: "Zhuge Qiao, don't mention this kind of condition that I can't promise again."

"I will transfer the garrison in Chang'an City, so feel free to go get it."

Seeing Sima Yi relent, Zhuge Qiao smiled and said, "Brother Zhongda is good at making plans."

"There are many officials and people loyal to Cao Pi in Chang'an City."

"Even if I take Chang'an City, I may not be able to defend Chang'an City."

"If someone secretly colludes with you and opens the city gate at night, I will be in a desperate situation."

"Brother Zhongda, you are not sincere."

Sima Yi felt a little more anxious when he saw that all the plots had been discovered and it was getting dark again.

"Zhuge Qiao, you don't agree with my conditions, and you are deliberately harsh in my conditions."

"Are you sincere when you talk like this?"

"Do you think that I really don't dare to use troops?"

Sima Yi became more and more impatient.

Right.

Ma Chao's heart was filled with joy.

The more defeated Sima Yi is, the happier Ma Chao is.

You just made wild threats, who is threatening whom now?
Compared to Sima Yi's agitation, Zhuge Qiao was always calm and calm: "Brother Zhongda, anger hurts the liver, anger hurts the heart, so be calm."

"Why don't I give you three days to withdraw the Chang'an garrison into Weinan."

"You can take away a month's worth of food in the city. If you want to take more, I won't stop you."

"In three days, I will lead troops into Chang'an City, and Cao Pi will return as promised."

Sima Yi bargained: "Three days is too long, I only need one day!"

Zhuge Qiao smiled as usual: "Brother Zhongda, the troops and horses have not moved yet, food and grass go first."

"A hundred thousand troops are returning to Luoyang. The preparation of this food and grass cannot be done in one day."

"I'll give you three days, but I think this time is too short."

"If you only wanted it for one day, you wouldn't even think about retreating to Weinan."

"That's all."

"If you don't want to, you can come and rob the camp tonight."

Done.

Zhuge Qiao immediately left.

Ma Chao held a bow on his back, stared at Zhang He warily, and slowly retreated into the formation.

In front of the two armies, only Sima Yi and Zhang He were left in a mess in the hot dusk wind.

"Supervisor, do you really want to agree to Zhuge Qiao's request?" Zhang He felt unwilling.

Sima Yi looked up to the sky and sighed: "General Zuo, I know you are dissatisfied."

"But we don't dare to bet. If something unexpected happens to His Majesty, not only you and I will be blamed, but the Wei Dynasty will also be destabilized by this."

"You have served Yuan Shao, and you should understand that even someone as powerful as Yuan Shao will die in the battle between Yuan Tan, Yuan Xi, and Yuan Shang."

Zhang He was confused: "Zhuge Qiao is also very wise. Zhuge Qiao can think of everything that the supervisor can think of."

"What I'm curious about is, why is Zhuge Qiao still negotiating with the Supervisory Army here?"

Sima Yi said without hesitation: "Because King Pingyuan (Cao Rui) is still here!"

"If Pingyuan King defeats Cao Zhang and Cao Zhi, with Pingyuan King's talent and our help, he may not be able to turn the tide."

"Zhuge Qiao seems to like to use surprises, but in fact he is cautious and unwilling to take risks easily."

"Seize Longyou, enter the Wei River, and always stop fighting when the battle is good."

"Zhuge Qiao does not seek great victories, but chooses small victories for stability. He is well versed in the way a great country uses its troops!"

"This is also the reason why I don't want His Majesty to go on a personal expedition."

"If it weren't for your Majesty's stubbornness, why would we be in today's predicament!"

Sima Yi was very sad.

Without Cao Pi's cross kick, the city of Chang'an would have been impregnable!
pity.

In order to prove his ability in using troops, Cao Pi staged the textbook "Siege of Baideng".

The main theme is "The Emperor Will Not Listen"!
a long time.

Sima Yi regained his composure: "General Zuo, lead your troops back to Chang'an City quickly and recruit civilians to carry grain and grass into Weinan."

"Remember: If you can recruit more civilian husbands, recruit more civilian husbands. If there are not enough civilian husbands, recruit women to carry grain!"

"If you continue to spread the rumor that Liu Bei captured Chang'an City, it will be a straightforward rumor that he took advantage of it with money and wealth."

"I won't force the people to move, but if the people want to leave on their own, it's none of my business!"

Zhang He couldn't help but shudder.

Zhuge Qiao is cunning, and Sima Yi is also treacherous!
How come this idea is more poisonous than Jia Xu!
Zhang He did not hesitate and immediately led his troops back to Chang'an.

The other end.

Zhuge Qiao returned to see Zhang Fei. After carefully describing the negotiation with Sima Yi, he said: "General Chariot and Cavalry, please inform your Majesty of the information about this place as soon as possible."

"Within three days, I will seize Chang'an City. Your Majesty, please be careful in your decision."

Zhang Fei worriedly asked: "Is it too risky? Sima Yi is not a fool and will not abandon Chang'an City so easily!"

Zhuge Qiao said: "That's why I want to lead troops to capture Chang'an City."

"I have already guessed what Sima Yi is thinking, and I will never let him succeed!"

Ma Chao said, "It's too dangerous for Bo Song to go here. Why don't you lead your troops with us?"

Zhuge Qiao smiled and said: "Don't worry. I have many powerful generals in my army, and they are also well-equipped."

"With Old General Huang following me, as long as the two generals hold Sima Yi down, it will be easy for me to capture Chang'an City."

Iron Cage Mountain.

Xu Chu led his guards, Huben, to guard the spring, and did not allow the soldiers to lead it.

The soldiers were hungry and thirsty, but they did not dare to approach easily.

Xu Chu's guard, Tiger Ben, would kill people for water!

The hungry and thirsty soldiers either gnawed bark and grass roots, or caught the smelly horse urine.

The scorching sun easily depletes the body's water, and it cannot be replenished with water. The soldiers of the Wei army were either in a coma due to heat stroke, or were anxious, and even worse, staring at the spring guarded by Xu Chu with red eyes.

"General Wuwei, our soldiers are hungry and thirsty. Why don't you share some water?" Guan Qiu came to look for Xu Chu. Although there was no shortage of water in Guanqiu Xing, the soldiers under Guanqiu Xing could not get drinking water.

The spring water can only be supplied to a hundred people for drinking. Except for Cao Pi, very few people can get the water.

Xu Chu held down the handle of the knife: "Your Majesty has an order. You are not allowed to take water without permission."

"Wanqiu Xing, you are a general in the army, how can you not understand that military orders are like mountains?"

Guanqiu Xing felt unhappy and said, "General Wuwei, the soldiers are extremely hungry and thirsty. Many of my soldiers have fallen into coma because of this."

"If there is no drinking water, do we have to watch the soldiers die?"

Xu Chu frowned: "Wanqiu Xing, I'm just following orders, you should ask His Majesty for instructions."

If I could ask for your Majesty's instructions, why would I come to see you in private?

When Guanqiu saw Xu Chu's oil and salt were not coming in, he left in anger.

Xu Chu has seen a lot of situations like this today.

Guanqiu Xing is not the first case, nor is it the last.

however.

No matter who comes, Xu Chu has only one attitude: no water is allowed without Cao Pi's oral instructions!
Shady spot at the top of the mountain.

Cao Pi took off his armor to enjoy the cool weather.

Wu Zhi and Zhu Shuo accompanied Cao Pi with their heads lowered, not daring to say anything.

One wrong move and the whole game is lost.

Until now, Wu Zhi and Zhu Shuo have not figured out how they lost to Liu Bei.

I don’t understand even more.

Why hasn’t Sima Yi shown up yet?

Cao Pi also didn't understand why Sima Yi didn't come and Zhang He didn't come either.

When he personally marched into Chang'an, Cao Pi once laughed at Cao Zhang for "having a false reputation, nothing more than that." He also laughed at Sun Quan for "raising a hundred thousand men, but losing troops and generals in Hefei."

however.

Cao Pi's current performance is even worse than that of Cao Zhang and Sun Quan!

Cao Zhang was defeated at Wugong Mountain, which involved "Wei Yan's troops marched out of Ziwu Valley", "Xiahou Mao abandoned the city and fled", "Xiahou Mao framed Pan Jun", "Zhuge Qiao Chiyang killed Hao Zhao" and other strange military tricks to cooperate with Liu Bei's regular soldiers. .

Although Sun Quan lost troops and generals in Hefei, the battle was a series of thrilling battles such as "Zhang Liao attacked the Wu army", "Wu army surrounded Zhang Liao", "Zhang Liao broke out of the siege", "Zhang Liao rejoined the Wu army", and "Wu army was invincible and defeated".

On the other hand, Cao Pi.

He fell into a simple trick to lure the enemy, and was then driven to a dangerous mountainous location by Liu Bei. He was not even qualified to be "invincible and defeated"!
"Am I going to die here?"

Cao Pi looked up to the sky and sighed.

As the founding emperor of the Wei Dynasty, if he was captured and killed by Liu Bei in one battle, then the entire historical field would be shattered.

Wu Zhi advised in a low voice: "Your Majesty, don't lose confidence. Zhongda is outside and will definitely do everything possible to help your Majesty get out of trouble."

Zhu Shuo also said: "Although we are trapped in this mountain, Zhongda still has 60,000 to 70,000 soldiers and horses at his disposal, which is enough to make Liu Bei afraid."

"If we haven't arrived yet, Liu Bei must be resisting Zhongda with all his strength."

"The competition now is who can last longer!"

Cao Pi was furious and shouted: "Who can outlast us? Not only is there no food in this dangerous mountainous area, but even drinking water can only be used by a hundred people."

"How many days do you think this mountain full of soldiers can last?"

"If Chu Yinhu Ben hadn't been allowed to keep an eye on the water source, both of you would have been thirsty now. Are you still insisting?"

Wu Zhi and Zhu Shuo were scolded so much that they lowered their heads and did not dare to say anything more.

While he was shouting and scolding, Guanqiu Xing hurriedly came to report: "Your Majesty, General Bi Zhao Dang led five hundred sergeants from his headquarters down the mountain to surrender."

Cao Pi stood up in shock: "How dare you surrender to Liu Bei! Guanqiu Xing, how did you lead the troops?"

This general, Zhao Dang, was a subordinate of Guanqiu Xing. Seeing that Guanqiu Xing could not get water, Zhao Dang became angry and directly led his troops down the mountain to ask for surrender.

Guanqiu Xing knew that he was in the wrong and did not dare to stop him. He could only let Zhao Dang leave.

"The soldiers are very hungry and thirsty. Please give me some water." Wu Qiu Xing gritted his teeth and asked for orders.

Cao Pi's eyes were complicated.

Give water?

If I want water, I have already given it to you. Is it your turn to tell me?

At this time, Wu Zhi offered another suggestion: "Your Majesty, I have a plan that may solve the current crisis."

Cao Pi glared at Wu Zhi: "Are you sure this is a good idea?"

Wu Zhi was startled and said anxiously: "Your Majesty, this is really a good plan!"

"Your Majesty can choose a close friend to pretend to surrender to Liu Bei, and then go to find Sima Yi secretly."

"Sima Yi will definitely lead troops to rescue him when he learns his majesty's location."

Cao Pi frowned and thought.

Wu Zhi's advice also makes sense. Now that Sima Yi has not arrived, in addition to being blocked, there is also a reason for not knowing Cao Pi's location.

If they knew Cao Pi's location, they would surely lead an army to rescue him.

Thinking of this, Cao Pi looked at Wu Zhi: "Who is going to pretend to surrender?"

Wu Zhi glanced at Guanqiu Xing and said, "Then Zhao must be a subordinate of General Guanqiu. Why not let General Guanqiu's eldest son Guanqiu Jie pretend to surrender?"

Guanqiu Xing had three sons, the eldest son Guanqiu Jie (apocryphal), the second son Guan Qiu Jian, and the youngest son Guan Qiu Xiu.

Guanqiu Jian and Guanqiu Xiu were young and still studying in Luoyang to raise their hopes, while the eldest son, Guanqiu Jie, followed Guanqiu Xing to gain military experience.

When Wu Zhi asked Guanqiu Jie to surrender by name, Guanqiu was so angry that his teeth itched with hatred.

If found out, the eldest son would be dead!
"General Wu came up with the fake surrender plan. Why didn't General Wu fake the surrender?" Guanqiu Xing was quite dissatisfied.

Wu Zhi saw that Guanqiu was so excited and dared to refute, and shouted: "General Guanqiu, aren't you willing to be loyal to His Majesty?"

"Zhao Dang is your general. Liu Bei will not doubt your son if he surrenders. Liu Bei will only think that you are letting Zhao Dang and your son test Liu Bei's intention to surrender."

"With Liu Bei's personality, he will definitely not kill your son. What are you worried about?"

"What's more, if your son pretends to surrender, he won't really surrender like Zhao Dang."

"When the Sima Supervisory Army arrives, the inside and outside will be coordinated, and your son will have made a great contribution."

"You don't thank me, but you still doubt my intentions?"

What Wu Zhi said made Guanqiu happy and angry.

You want my son to go on a dangerous mission and you want me to thank you?
If I want to make meritorious service, won’t I take my son to make meritorious service?

Cao Pi glanced at Wu Zhi, then at Guanqiu Xing, and rewarded him generously: "General Guanqiu, I'll leave this matter to you."

"We must let Sima Yi know the specific location of us. If he has made a great contribution, your son will be the Marquis of Guannei!"

Seeing that Cao Pi had promised to be the Marquis of Guannei, Guan Qiu had no choice but to bow his head and obey the order.

But when leaving, Guan Qiu Xing glared at Wu Zhi fiercely, and the murderous intent in his eyes was real.

Wu Zhi was dissatisfied: How dare you stare at me! When Your Majesty gets out of trouble, I will definitely settle things with you!
When Guan Qiu returned to his headquarters, he immediately summoned his eldest son, Guan Qiu Jie, and told him, "Wu Zhi, the dog thief, has given your Majesty some advice, asking you to go down the mountain and pretend to surrender to Liu Bei."

Guanqiu Jie was horrified: "Is Wu Zhi the dog thief trying to kill me?"

"Zhao Dang surrendered because he was just a small general and his family members were not in Luoyang."

"My father is a general in the army and his family members are all in Luoyang. How can Liu Bei believe that I surrender?"

"If I go down the mountain, I will be put under house arrest by Liu Bei!"

Guanqiu Xing was helpless: "I also know this very well, but Your Majesty has already adopted the advice of the Wu Zhigou thief. If you don't go down the mountain and pretend to surrender, my father and son will not be able to escape the blame!"

"I heard that Liu Bei has always acted with benevolence and trustworthiness, and like the late emperor, he admires loyal people the most."

"If you are obedient and hide your intentions in front of Liu Bei, Liu Bei will be disgusted by your repeated actions and will definitely kill you."

"It's better to tell Liu Bei directly that you are going to pretend to surrender, and ask Liu Bei to show your loyalty and let you go to see Sima Yi."

"Whether it succeeds or fails, you can save your life."

Guanqiu Jie responded: "Just follow what my father said. It's just that if my father provokes that thief Wu Zhi, Wu Zhi will definitely wait for an opportunity to retaliate."

Guanqiu Xing snorted coldly: "You go down the mountain quickly, don't worry about me."

"How can I be afraid of a loser who relied on connections to become a lieutenant general?"

Immediately.

Guanqiu Jie took off his armor and only led dozens of people down the mountain to ask Liu Bei to surrender.

When General Zhao Dang heard about the arrival of Guan Qiu Jie, he was puzzled: "Your Majesty, Guan Qiu Jie is the eldest son of Guan Qiu Xing, the commander of the army. It is impossible for him to surrender. There must be fraud!"

Liu Bei didn't take it seriously: "It doesn't matter, let's see what he says!"

After hearing Guanqiu Jie's identity, Liu Bei had some guesses in his mind.

Not long after.

When the Wuqiu Festival comes, he bows to Liu Bei and salutes him.

Wei Yan, who was standing next to Liu Bei, shouted: "Since you are asking for surrender, why don't you kneel down?"

Guanqiu Jie was neither humble nor arrogant: "I was framed by a villain and came here to pretend to surrender."

"It was not my intention to surrender. I have been favored by Cao Wei and I dare not forget my duty. How can I kneel down?"

Liu Bei couldn't help but smile: "You are quite interesting!"

"Since you are here to pretend to surrender, then tell me your purpose of pretending to surrender."

Seeing that Liu Bei was not angry as expected, Guanqiu Jie said: "I have been ordered to tell Sima Yi the location of this place."

"I have heard for a long time that His Majesty the Emperor of Han has always acted with benevolence and trustworthiness. Although I am just a reckless person, I also know loyalty."

"If His Majesty the Emperor of Han is willing to protect my loyalty, I will definitely kill myself to thank Sima Yi after I meet him."

When Liu Bei saw Guanqiu's calm attitude, he suddenly felt good about him: "There are so many heroes in Hedong! I appreciate your loyalty. I will let you go back!"

Guanqiu Jie was surprised: "His Majesty the Emperor of Han really wants me to see Sima Yi? Aren't you afraid that Sima Yi will lead his troops here?"

Liu Bei laughed: "Sima Yi didn't dare to come!"

"When you meet Sima Yi, you can send me a message: I have always valued talents the most. If Sima Yi is willing to abandon the secret and turn to the light, I will treat him as a distinguished guest."

"If you don't want to stay in the Puppet Wei, you can come and find me. If you have such courage and integrity, why would you follow Cao Pi and be framed by a villain?"

Guanqiujie was silent.

Liu Bei's heroic spirit and broad-mindedness made Guanqiu Jie admire him very much.

It's just that the Guanqiu family is now rooted in Cao Wei, and all their relatives and friends are in Cao Wei, so how can they join Liu Bei again?
When father, son and brother kill each other, it will become a family tragedy.

"I appreciate His Majesty the Emperor's kindness."

"It's just that my brothers and tribesmen are all in Luoyang. I don't dare to make my brothers and tribesmen bear the infamy and be massacred for their own selfish interests."

Guanqiujie politely refused.

Liu Bei was not angry either: "There's no need to refuse in a hurry!"

"My promise will never fail."

"When I take Luoyang someday, it won't be too late for you to surrender."

Guanqiu Jie was even more surprised.

Chang'an has not yet been conquered, Luoyang is about to be conquered, what a huge measure!
Comparing Cao Pi's measurements again, Guanqiu Jie couldn't help but feel moved.

Cao Pi indulged villains, but Liu Bei was heroic.

Who is strong and who is weak is right in front of you.

Guanqiujie did not give Liu Bei a definite answer, and was about to leave after asking for courtesy.

Liu Bei also asked people to prepare dry food and water for the Guanqiu Festival on the road, and all etiquette was done to the extreme.

This made Guanqiu Jie shocked and frightened.

What was surprising was that Liu Bei, as the emperor of the Han Dynasty, was so condescending and condescending; what was scary was that Guanqiu Jie was afraid that he would accidentally shout "I am willing to surrender" and cause trouble for the family.

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