Liu Qi, the hegemon of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 272 Cao Cao and Xi Zhicai
When Liu Biao and others negotiated to let Liu Cong, Huangfusong, and Lu Zhi lead [-] soldiers, divide the troops into two groups, and stop the invading soldiers from Jiangdong and Nanman.

Chang'an City
After Cao Cao took Liangzhou and divided it with Yuan Shao, he led his army back to Chang'an and regained control of the court.

Of course, let Xiahoudun lead an army of [-] to stay in Bingzhou.

Because Cao Cao didn't trust Yuan Shao, and he had other ideas. Originally, he used a strategy to let Han Sui and Ma Teng fight each other. He planned to take Liangzhou and Bingzhou in one fell swoop, and then recuperate. The one who seized the entire northern land, but because of Yuan Shao's intervention, half of the land of Bingzhou fell into Yuan Shao's hands.

It's like eating a fly, which makes people feel very uncomfortable.

If it wasn't for the shortage of food and grass, plus some accidents, he would have wanted to draw a victory with Yuan Shao in Bingzhou.

Leaving Xiahou Dun behind, there are still [-] troops guarding most of Bingzhou, which is just in case, guarding against Yuan Shao. If there is a chance, he doesn't mind using the remaining half of Bingzhou to seek Take it back.

What's more, Yuan Shao also had the same thoughts, saying that it was a truce, to divide the Bingzhou equally, and he was not looking at it like a tiger. If he had the opportunity, he would definitely pounce on him, bite fiercely, and swallow the entire Bingzhou land.

"My lord, my lord!"

Suddenly, two low-pitched shouts came from my ears.

Cao Cao looked up and saw that Xi Zhicai sitting opposite him was wondering.

Originally, he was playing chess with Xi Zhicai, but for some reason he lost his mind and thought of something, but he didn't make a move for a long time, which attracted Xi Zhicai's attention and doubts, and finally woke him up .

"It's okay!" Cao Cao shook his head, put the white chess piece in a position on the board, and said with a smile.

heard.

Xi Zhicai didn't say too much, as a courtier, it is very important to observe words and demeanor, although Cao Cao must have been distracted by something before, but Cao Cao said it was fine, so it was fine.

Otherwise, there is no need to exist, and being suspected is a big problem.

See Xi Zhicai's appearance.

Cao Cao was also very satisfied in his heart, which is one of the reasons why he valued talents most. A counselor who is talented and understands the general situation is the most reassuring.

"Zhicai thinks that after Liu Qi knows the news, will he give up winning the last two places and return to aid directly, or...?" Cao Cao put down another pawn and asked suddenly.

As far as he knows, Zhang Su came to Chang'an in person before. Speaking of which, he also invited Sun Quan from Jiangdong, Meng Huo from Nanman, and he sent troops to Jingzhou and Jiaozhou to force Liu Qi to retreat and save Luocheng. And Chengdu, after the event is completed, there will be other rewards, but he is short of food and grass, and it is impossible to send troops, so he can only garrison Luoyang and make some gestures. Of course, it also depends on the situation.

As for Zhang Baiqi, Zhang Miao, and Liu Bei sending troops, it was not Zhang Su's plan, nor did he let go of the rumors. Then only Jiangdong Sun Quan was responsible, which caused the current princes to besiege Jingzhou and Jiaozhou.

Although Yuan Shao in Jizhou and Gongsun Zan in Youzhou seemed to be inactive, he knew that both Yuan Shao and Gongsun Zan were secretly mobilizing troops and generals. It was not clear what their intentions were.

Hear Cao Cao's question.

Xi Zhicai was also taken aback for a moment, and then he quickly adjusted, and the thoughts in his mind were also thinking quickly. The most interesting thing in the world today is not the news that Liu Qi sent troops to Yizhou, and the princes fought on their own. , but the news that many princes besieged Jingzhou and Jiaozhou.

After thinking about it for a while, he said, "My lord, I think there are several situations in this matter. The first one is that Liu Qi won the last two places in Yizhou regardless of the situation in Jingzhou and Jiaozhou, and then sent his troops back to help; The second is that Liu Qi gives up capturing the last two places in Yizhou and directly leads his troops back to aid; the third is that Liu Qi divides his troops!"

"The subordinates think that the last case will be the strategy adopted by Jingzhou Mu!" Xi Zhicai finally said affirmatively.

"Oh? Why?" Cao Cao asked.

Xi Zhicai put down the black chess pieces in his hand, and said: "Now the Jingzhou army has almost occupied the entire land of Yizhou, only Luocheng and Chengdu are left. Although Jingzhou and Jiaozhou are under siege, the only ones in danger are It's just Jiaozhou, Jingzhou won't have any problems in a short time, so Jingzhou Mu will definitely have a plan!"

Cao Cao's eyes also flashed, and he felt that what Xi Zhicai said was very reasonable, so he said, "How about victory or defeat?"

"Until the end, my subordinates don't dare to speak nonsense!" Xi Zhicai paused, and continued: "The princes seem to be menacing, but they can fight on their own, just like Liu Bei's soldiers and horses were stopped by Lu Bu to pass, It was a stalemate, and without taking a step forward, we could see that the princes who besieged Jingzhou were not of one mind, so this gave Jingzhou a chance to turn defeat into victory, so victory or defeat is unpredictable!"

"However, my lord, victory or defeat doesn't really affect us, does it?" Xi Zhicai said at the end, changing his voice and pointing.

Cao Cao was stunned for a moment, then reacted, and smiled: "That's true! Regardless of victory or defeat, it doesn't have a big impact on us, but if Liu Qi wins, then Jingzhou, Jiaozhou, Yizhou, etc., the land of the three states will all belong to us. Liu Qi, the sharpness is even stronger; if he loses, Liu Qi will not be able to recover from it for at least a few years, and he may be completely devastated!"

Xi Zhicai nodded in agreement.

They stationed troops in Luoyang, although they did not express their intention to send troops and kept a wait-and-see attitude, but if Liu Qi was at a disadvantage, they would not be polite and sent troops into Jingzhou to join the ranks of besieging Jingzhou.

In this way, Liu Qi will really be devastated and will directly withdraw from the stage of the Central Plains hegemony.

If Liu Qi is in the upper hand, then the garrison will really become a garrison, and he will not send troops to Jingzhou, but he also has other plans. Regardless of defeat, they can all get what they want in this matter.

It can be said that everyone has their own plans, and people have different opinions. Although they agreed to Zhang Su and forced Liu Qi to retreat, it is not necessary to send troops into Jingzhou and station troops in Luoyang. It is equivalent to acting as required.

As for what happens in the end, it depends on how things will develop.

This is where their real plan lies.

"Jingzhou Mu, Liu Qi!" Cao Cao murmured.

heard.

Xi Zhicai didn't say anything either, he could more or less guess something, it wasn't something he needed to consider.

(End of this chapter)