The Jagged Emperor of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 831 Collusion ([-])

Wei Yan and Ma Dai's actions, since the very beginning, they have continuously released rumors to the outside world.When it was time to act, the army did not hide its whereabouts. It just set off from Hanzhong in a mighty way, arrived at Yangping Pass and joined Ma Dai, and then the army continued to advance westward.

Due to the long operation time, this was actually prolonged on purpose. Another reason is that the army in Hanzhong suddenly received an order from General Zuo’s mansion to make a northern expedition, so it took a long time to prepare, so the news came early. It was learned by Cao Wei's spies and sent to Yecheng.

Yecheng has always been Cao Pi's old nest. Cao Pi returned to Xudu for a while, but couldn't bear the loneliness, so he went back to Yecheng.

After Cao Pi heard the news in Yecheng, of course he felt very nervous.

In addition, shocking news continued to come from Jiangdong, saying that the Jiangdong army was defeated again and again in the hands of the Shuhan army. Even the Jiangdong navy, which has always been known as the world's invincible, even its base camp was once defeated by Quan Cong. That traitor will be eradicated.

Today's Yangtze River waterway, fundamentally speaking, has lost its role as a barrier to Jiangdong people.On the contrary, it was used by the Shu Han army to prevent the two major counties of Soochow on the north bank of the Yangtze River and the Jiangdong army from Ruxukou from returning to Moling.

The situation has evolved to such a situation. Cao Pi is a very smart person, of course he can tell at a glance that Jiangdong is in danger of being destroyed under such a blow from the Shu Han army.

But the problem also plagued Cao Pi.If Jiangdong is destroyed, will it be good or bad for Cao Wei?
It should be said that if Jiangdong is destroyed, then Cao Wei's enemies will change from the original two to one Shu Han.The enemy has been reduced by one-third at once, which is not a bad thing.

But the problem is that Jiangdong was annexed by the Shu Han, and the strength of the Shu Han may double.Although their strength is still far inferior to that of Cao Wei, their strength has been enhanced after all, and they have formed a whole, so they don't have to coordinate with Sun Quan when they act, and their mobility must be greatly enhanced.

Furthermore, if the Shu Han might have lost Jingzhou, then the territory would have been forcibly sealed in a four-fortified land like Yizhou, and the Northern Expedition would only have one way to send troops from Hanzhong. Walk.But now Jingzhou has been recovered by the army commanded by Liu Adou, and Jiangdong may also be annexed, which means one thing: if the Shu Han army wants to make a northern expedition in the future, they will have three ways to go.

The first is to send troops from Yizhou and Hanzhong.Historically, Zhuge Liang's Northern Expedition took this direction.This route is not only very difficult to walk, but also very long, which puts great pressure on logistical supplies.

The second, the second, start from Jingzhou and go in the direction of Nanyang County.This is the route taken by Guan Yu and Liu Chan.This route directly touched many important towns of Cao Wei, and even important places like Xudu.Therefore, Cao Wei must be intercepted by heavy troops, and it is very difficult to succeed.

The third is to cross the Yangtze River from Yangzhou. There are actually waterways here for the Northern Expedition.It's just that the ships are more difficult to travel. In history, Sun Quan and Lu Xun took this route for the Northern Expedition many times, and the result was either a disastrous failure or a hasty retreat, all of which ended in fruitlessness.

However, even if these three Northern Expedition passages seem difficult, it is much better than letting the Shu Han hold them all in their hands.After all, it is best to take the initiative of the war in your own hands. If the Shu Han later wanted to take that route and go to the Northern Expedition, wouldn't Cao Wei become passive?
In the end, it is also the most important point in Cao Pi's view.

That is, the existence of two enemies, under the bewilderment of their own interests, just like what they did in Jingzhou at that time, they can always pull one and beat the other.Therefore, with the existence of two enemies, the threat they pose to themselves in many cases is actually less than that of a powerful enemy.

Therefore, these thoughts put great pressure on Cao Pi, and his body was almost exhausted, so if this happened, his spirit would become even more depressed.

However, Cao Pi was really on pins and needles and didn't dare to continue fooling around with those beauties in Yecheng. After all, Jiangshan was more important.So Cao Pi hurried across the Yellow River and returned to Luoyang City.

At this time, Luoyang City passed by Du Ji, the prefect of Hedong. After the governance and repairs of Hedong County over the years, this master of internal affairs has no longer been burned and looted, and has recovered a lot of vitality.Therefore, this place has still become the capital of the country, and the palace has been well rebuilt.

The reason why Cao Pi chose to enter Luoyang instead of Xuchang actually had his own deeper considerations.Because the west of Luoyang is the Guanzhong area, the east is Xuchang and other places, and Jingzhou is separated by the Funiu Mountains.Such a place actually has geographical advantages, and can control the dynamics of many parties in a timely manner, so that Cao Pi can make his own decisions.

After arriving in Luoyang, Cao Pi immediately summoned Cao Zhen, the general guarding the army, and then Zhong Yao and Sima Yi who were far away in Xuchang were also called into Luoyang.As for Jia Xu, Cao Pi's confidant, because of his advanced age, he was sick in bed recently, so when he left Yecheng, Cao Pi did not take him out.There is no way, people have to admit defeat when they are old, and it is impossible to refuse to admit defeat.

In fact, besides the above three people, Cao Pi now has another person he wants to see the most, and that is Cao Ren.But now Cao Ren's affairs are extremely heavy.

Zhang Liao had been in charge of Huaisi's war against Soochow, but since Zhang Liao was injured, he has been bedridden in Xuchang.Therefore, Cao Pi had no choice but to let Cao Ren go to Huaisi to take charge of military affairs. Of course, Nanyang County, where Le Jin is now stationed, was originally Cao Ren's territory, so he also entered Cao Ren's command.

In other words, Cao Ren is now in charge of all military affairs of Cao Wei to the south of the Han Dynasty.Such a major responsibility made it impossible for Cao Ren to leave Huaisi easily and come to Luoyang to meet Cao Pi.

Therefore, Cao Pi was reluctant, and just discussed with the three important ministers.

Among the three people Cao Pi summoned, Cao Zhen was the youngest, but he had rich combat experience beyond his age whether he was fighting the Hu people or the Shu Han in the west.

In addition, Cao Zhen has always been very good with Cao Pi, has won the trust of Cao Pi, has always been entrusted with important tasks by Cao Cao and his son, and will be the great Sima who will lead the world's soldiers and horses in the future.

In addition, Wei Yan's Northern Expedition was very powerful, and Cao Pi immediately asked Cao Zhen for his views on this matter.

Don't look at Cao Zhen's appearance, which looks reckless, but in fact, this man is indeed a great general with a very good strategy.

Cao Zhen had already had his own opinion on this, and replied: "My lord, Wei Yan and Ma Dai seem to have a large number of troops, but they are actually not too much to worry about."

Cao Pi nodded. This view is similar to his own. He has already discussed this with Jia Xu, and the conclusion is similar.

But Cao Pi still asked, "Why do you say that?"

Cao Zhen replied: "Although Wei Yan and Ma Dai are very powerful, judging from the rumors released early in the morning, their actions are definitely bluffing. It is not ruled out that they are covering for Liu Adou's operation to destroy Wu and disperse our army. attention."

Seeing that Cao Zhen analyzed deeply, Cao Pi nodded and asked him to continue.

Cao Zhen went on to say: "On the other hand, the Qishan line where Wei Yan and Ma Dai's troops walked was originally the key defensive area of ​​our army. Mr. Zhang Ji, the governor of Yongzhou, had already made full preparations. On the contrary, Wei Yan and Ma Dai No matter how prepared the troops are, it can only be regarded as a hasty attack, and Zhang Ji's side should be enough to deal with it."

Cao Pi smiled and praised: "Zidan said it well!"

(End of this chapter)