Chapter 320 Gathering of good ministers and selecting the governor
After Liu Ye used his own insights to relieve Cao Pi from a huge worry in his heart, Cao Pi's face became more and more happy.
After some knowledgeable Wei officials saw joy on Cao Pi's face, some of them finally had the courage to continue to give Cao Pi advice.
Sima Yi walked out from behind Liu Ye, then he came to Cao Pi's throne and bowed down: "I believe that your Majesty is worried about not only Wancheng, but Guanzhong."
Hearing that Sima Yi would take the initiative to give him advice today, Cao Pi had a look of surprise on his face.
When the Han army deployed the Queyue Formation on the banks of the Han River and defeated the Wei army's cavalry, Sima Yi was also one of the generals who fled back to Wancheng after defeat.
But Cao Pi knew that the two clansmen, Cao Tai and Xiahou Ba, were most responsible for the defeat, and Sima Yi was just following orders.
Therefore, he did not impose any punishment on his close friend.
On the contrary, Cao Pi had many times comforted his good friend in private.
However, after returning to Wancheng, Sima Yi, who had great foresight and foresight, seemed very silent, perhaps because of shame.
The matter of Wancheng was being discussed at the moment. How could Zhongda get involved in Guanzhong again?
Seeing the look of surprise on Cao Pi's face, Sima Yi did not hesitate. He calmly continued to speak to Cao Pi:
"Zi Yang's strategy can protect our army from worries in Wancheng. However, the traitor Liu claims to be the Emperor of the Han Dynasty and always thinks of invading our country. His ambition is never lacking."
However, after these dozen counties were added to the territory of the Han Dynasty, not only the northern territory of the Han Dynasty was close to the Central Plains of Cao Wei, but also the strategic depth of Jingbei was greatly expanded.
For example, He Yan, the fake son of Emperor Wu of Wei Cao Cao, was a strong advocate of this medicine.
You must know that in this hall, the smell of blood spread by a loyal minister named Bao Xun is still lingering in the hearts of all the ministers.
However, the land in Guanzhong is mostly plains, and the bandit army and navy can no longer show off their power.
However, in terms of strategy, it is essentially the same as the "defense as offense" strategy that Jia Xu had enjoined on Cao Pi.
The reason why Sima Yi and Jia Kui came out one after another to offer advice after Liu Ye came out was just because they saw that Cao Pi was finally willing to accept the correct opinions.
Nanyang County, Xinye City.
But for a big state like Jingzhou, it would not be a matter of time for Zhang Fei to take over Jingzhou completely.
"The thieves thought that China was not accustomed to water warfare, so they dared to gallop to Xiangfan.
Even if Cao Pi did not show any abnormality in front of the ministers just now, it is true that he almost fainted just now.
Because in Cao Pi's oral edict, there was an edict that rewarded Liu Ye as the Marquis of Guannei.
He looked at Jia Kui and couldn't help but admired: "You are truly a minister of the country."
And when Jia Kui said these words to Cao Pi, in line with his glorious political achievements in the past, Cao Pi was full of expectations for Jia Kui's self-recommendation.
After all the ministers left the palace, Cao Pi used his eyes to signal Guo Guifei, who had been sitting aside, to help him up.
This geographical situation is enough to put the Han army in Jingzhou into a situation where it can advance and attack, and retreat and defend.
Most importantly, today's situation is very different from that in history.
And every time the bandit army resents the lack of food, they will accumulate grain when they return. I predict that they will not be able to move for several years."
After Sun Zi read the contents of the edict aloud, Cao Pi, who had temporarily stabilized his mind, began to order all the officials to retreat.
However, the governors of Yongliang and Liangzhou ignored the law, thieves acted in public, and the state knew about it but did not correct it. How can the people of Yongliang and Liang be right?
With this in mind, if the bandit army attacks in large numbers, there may be internal trouble in Yongliang.
However, after taking Hanshi Powder, he felt that the discomfort in his body was rapidly reduced, his mind was cheerful, and his physical strength was restored.
Cao Pi knew about the medicine Hanshi Powder.
So after listening to Sima Yi's words, Cao Pi immediately asked Sima Yi: "Since Zhongda knows Liu Bei's strategy for coming to Japan, what can he do to control it?"
In history, the Jihan forces were already on the verge of national subjugation after experiencing two major defeats in Maicheng and the Battle of Yiling.
Now Zihuan is no longer the polite and virtuous Crown Prince of Wei he was. He has become more arbitrary and willful.
He must quickly implement the strategies proposed by today's officials as quickly as possible.
Because what Sima Yi said makes sense. It is an undeniable fact that Liu Bei is a great man.
Even though the national strength of such an enemy is far weaker than our own, it is still enough to make Cao Wei's rulers and ministers worried about their possible attacks in the future.
The bandit army now entrenched around Xiangfan is not the Shu army or the Chu army that represents the separatist power, but the Han army that is really capable of destroying the Wei Dynasty.
In order to stabilize the situation in Guanzhong to the greatest extent, it is best to start from both the military and political aspects.
As a great man, Liu Bei knew that without the advantage of cavalry in the Central Plains, he would suffer a great loss, so it was impossible for him not to find ways to make up for his shortcomings.
This will be more conducive to the rule of the Han Dynasty in this area.
Judging from Cao Pi's current reaction, Liu Ye's risky speculation was undoubtedly the right thing to do.
If the rebels want to gain the advantage of the cavalry, they can only achieve success by turning to the key points and separatizing Yongliang.
When he was carried into the inner hall due to physical discomfort just now, even though most of the imperial doctors who came were national experts, they were unable to restore Cao Pi's consciousness in a short period of time.
But after all, Wancheng had not yet been captured, so Liu Bei thought of resetting the dozen surrounding counties that had surrendered to the Han to Yiyang County with Xinye as the center.
Even if they get information that Ji Han may make a northern expedition to Guanzhong, I'm afraid they will only view it as a joke.
So in desperation, he used this strange medicine recommended to him by He Yan.
This move means that today's suggestions from the three ministers Liu Ye will soon become Cao Wei's strategic national policy and begin to be implemented.
Hearing what Queen Guo said, Cao Pi did not continue to say anything, but a trace of thinking flashed across his face.
After Sima Yi finished speaking, Cao Pi couldn't help but lean forward.
After this good-feeling experience, Cao Pi felt very good about Hanshi Powder.
If the rebel army is surprised and comes out from a side road, our army can also fortify the city and consume the enemy's energy, food and fodder.
Didn't Bao Xun's advice at the beginning not be good advice? If Cao Pi was willing to listen to Bao Xun, how could the Wei army be defeated?
Facing Cao Pi's somewhat anxious inquiry, Sima Yi calmly stated the countermeasures he had already thought about:
"The bandit army has invaded several times, and they have always won by field battles. Even if they come out later, they will definitely not attack the city again. We should fight in the field."
Even if Cao Pi had been willing to adopt the good strategy proposed by Jia Xu, the current situation of the Wei army would not have been so passive.
But the reason why they didn't come forward to speak out in time was because Cao Pi's previous performance made them worried.
Cao Pi is not a talentless person. Maybe he would have ignored this before, but now he has reacted to it after Jia Kui's suggestion.
Among these three ministers, Liu Ye behaved more like a speculator because he wanted higher power or status.
Although to be on the safe side, he didn't take much.
As for the other two people, Sima Yi and Jia Kui, they also received rewards.
I am willing to ask myself to be the governor of Yongzhou, to strictly investigate lawlessness and stabilize the people of Yongliang for Your Majesty."
What also surprised Cao Pi was Sima Yi's advice.
In addition, General Anxi can be ordered to intensify the repair and defense of the northwest fortress.
And His Majesty sent another general to lead the elite cavalry to guard Chang'an and choose the opportunity to go out.
What Cao Pi didn't know was that the current situation was entirely his own fault.
Unexpectedly, after Liu Ye came out, good ministers came out one after another to offer him advice.
The people of Yongliang are brave, restless and restless.
After praising Jia Kui, Cao Pi immediately asked Zhongshu to order Sun Zi to prepare an edict.
Even Sima Yi, who was regarded as a close friend by Cao Pi, also had this concern in his heart.
Is this medicine really a fairy medicine?
Therefore, Cao Pi was inevitably a little surprised when faced with Sima Yi's sudden advice about his background.
It also relieved some of his fears about the Han army's field combat capabilities.
Therefore, Liu Bei did not order Mi Yang to return to Yibei as soon as possible. He first ordered Mi Yang to temporarily stay in Xinye City to guard the north for Jingzhou.
This medicine was spread to the current dynasty and was also spread among some dignitaries.
Sima Yi's advice, both in terms of strategy and tactics, relieved his inner worries to a great extent.
Faced with such a request from his ministers, which was beneficial to the country and himself, Cao Pi certainly had no reason to refuse.
No matter how strong the Han army is in field warfare, if the Wei army does not fight the Han army, what can the Han army do?
In fact, Sima Yi's suggestion was unique in tactics.
I served in Yongliang at that time and also participated in the Hanzhong War with the late emperor. I have a deep understanding of the customs and customs of Yongliang.
Concubine Guo helped Cao Pi up from the throne with worried eyes, and then helped Cao Pi walk towards the inner hall step by step.
So when Queen Guo helped her all the way to the bed and was about to close her eyes to rest, Cao Pi said to Queen Guo: "When you return to Luoyang, ask Uncle Ping for more."
When Queen Guo heard what Cao Pi asked her, her eyes froze.
He looked at Sima Yi with admiration. He had indeed seen the right person in the past.
It is true that Liu Ye's views on the current situation are among the best in the world, but it is not true if he is the only one of the Wei officials currently in Wancheng who has extraordinary views.
In the future, if the bandit army invades from the four roads in Hanzhong, General Zhenxi can lead his army to stop it.
Mi Yang stayed in Xinye City and had another mission.
Moreover, although they were both governors, compared with a large state like Yanzhou, Jia Kui's self-appointment as governor of Yongzhou was undoubtedly a demotion.
But Cao Pi knew that if he could not regain his sanity as soon as possible, the situation in Wancheng would be about to collapse as time went on.
This is not a sudden increase in Cao Pi's IQ, but his current mentality is different.
What Cao Pi didn't expect was that just a moment ago he was angry that he had given advice to the country's unscrupulous ministers.
When the bandit army is exhausted, tens of thousands of fine cavalry will rush out and attack them while they are weak. This magical weapon will fall from the sky and break it."
However, everyone knows Liu Bei's ambitions. Today he retreated because he had no cavalry advantage. He will definitely learn from the pain and seek an attack from him to make up for his own shortcomings.
Just two similar strategic ideas, but at this time they had different effects on Cao Pi.
Some of the Wei officials just now, like Liu Ye, did not agree to give up Wancheng.
When Sima Yi said these words to Cao Pi, not only Cao Pi, but also other Wei officials in the hall had worried looks on their faces.
Anyone who attacks the enemy must grab his throat and rip out his heart.
It can be seen that Jia Kui's actions were entirely public-minded.
In the Four Routes of Hanzhong, the thieves are at the throat of the invaders. Your Majesty immediately orders General Zhenxi to assign elite troops to guard them.
It would have been great if a good minister had given such advice before and helped him defeat the Han army.
After saying this, Cao Pi fell into sleep with peace of mind.
If Sima Yi proposed a strategy to fight against the Han army from the perspective of military warfare, then Jia Kui proposed the strategy from the perspective of internal affairs.
The person who said this to Cao Pi was none other than Jia Kui, the current governor of Yanzhou.
Cao Pi's eyes represent that he will adopt Sima Yi's suggestion.
"Now that Wancheng is close to the Central Plains, our army can gather Si Yu's troops and defend Wancheng.
Therefore, after Liu Bei retreats, Your Majesty should think deeply about the dangers in the future and take precautions in advance."
Liu Bei knew that outside Nanyang was the place where the heroic cavalry rode. When General Zuo arrived, he would definitely defend the territory for the time being and would not attack Wancheng easily.
Under He Yan's strong praise, Cao Pi also had some understanding of Hanshi Powder.
Although his current mood is not good, it is still much better than the endless sadness and resentment at the beginning.
Wei has never been short of good ministers.
Although according to Liu Bei's edict, Zhang Fei is now the governor of Jingzhou.
His physical condition had actually suffered a severe blow amid the violent emotional ups and downs just now.
After the disastrous defeat of the Wei army in the Battle of Xiangfan, this mentality was not only felt by Cao Pi, but I am afraid that as time goes by, the entire Wei Dynasty will feel this way.
But when faced with the inquiry from Cao Pi, who was both emperor and husband, Queen Guo did not dare to hide anything. She replied with a warm voice: "There are still some."
While walking towards the inner hall, Cao Pi asked Guo Guibi: "Is there any Hanshi Powder left?"
Liu Bei, who had finished keeping vigil for Guan Yu yesterday, personally took Guan Yu's coffin back to Xiangyang.
But when Cao Pi's slight snoring sounded, Queen Guo looked at the cold food powder placed aside, and she felt a bad premonition slowly wrapping around her.
After Sun Zi quickly wrote the edict dictated by Cao Pi, Sun Zi read the contents of Cao Pi's edict aloud in front of the ministers.
But in this world, because of Mi Yang's efforts, Ji Han not only saved Jingzhou, but also won several consecutive victories that shocked the world.
Although the Han army was unable to capture Wancheng for the time being, it achieved the best result of capturing Nanyang.
After the Battle of Xiangfan, more than a dozen counties in Nanyang County surrendered to the Han Dynasty.
This cannot be reversed instantly by any medicine.
Legend has it that its origins can be traced back to the pre-Qin Dynasty. It was an elixir prepared by the alchemists ordered by the emperors of the previous dynasties.
When this information was released, another minister immediately stood up and came to Cao Pi, speaking to him again:
"The land of Yongliang is of vital importance, no less important than Guanzhong. Although Yushi Zhongcheng's strategy is good, it still has some shortcomings.
With such a separatist force, Cao Wei and his subordinates would not have any fear of him at all.
Such an opponent, even Cao Pi, who calls himself the "Lord of China", will now treat such an opponent as an equal.
This is what Mi Yang is mainly doing in Xinye City now.
In order to train Mi Yang, Liu Bei gave Mi Yang a task before leaving, which was to recommend to him a candidate for the prefect of Yiyang.
Obviously, Liu Bei was testing Mi Yang's ability to recognize people.
One chapter for the next two days.
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