Wei Yan beheaded Zhang He in front of the formation.
Zhuge Liang shot Cao Zhen.
This incident really happened too suddenly. With the collapse of the Wei army, Cao Wei's third attack on Guanzhong could only be declared a failure.
"Asshole!"
"Asshole!"
When the news of the defeat came back to Luoyang, Cao Rui threw the report on the main hall with a bang and let out a deafening roar, which shocked all the civil and military officials in the hall.
Of course——
What made them most uneasy was how the Shu army could become so powerful.
Zhang He was a famous general in hundreds of battles, but he was killed by the Shu army in front of the battle; there was also the general Cao Zhen, who was shot dead by three spears. This...
"Send troops!"
"I will raise an army across the country and swear to destroy Western Shu."
While the civil and military officials in the main hall were panicking, Cao Rui suddenly roared angrily that he would raise an army that would overwhelm the country and attack Western Shu again.
"Your Majesty, not allowed."
"Your Majesty, not allowed."
Shangshu ordered Chen Qun to take the lead and said hurriedly: "Your Majesty, no, the Shu army is at its peak at this time and has powerful bows and crossbows. Our army cannot compete with it for the time being."
"I second the proposal."
"Your Majesty, please think twice."
Chen Qun's words were quickly recognized by all the ministers, who all came out to support Chen Qun's suggestions.
He entered Guanzhong three times in two years, but suffered three major defeats.
The first time it was said that the Wei army was defeated in Guanzhong because Liu Chan, the leader of Shu, sent out a surprise attack, but the next two times, the Wei army was defeated a bit cowardly.
First, the hussar general Sima Yi defeated Wuguan, not only losing tens of thousands of soldiers and horses, but also made his son Sima Shi a one-armed general.
Now General Cao Zhen personally led 100,000 troops into Tongguan. As a result, not only did he fail to conquer Tongguan, but he lost his troops and generals. General Cao Zhen was shot dead, and General Zhang He of the left was beheaded.
If the entire country's troops are raised again at this time, they will fight against Western Shu.
Let’s not talk about whether we can win in one battle. Even if we really defeat the Shu army, the Wei Dynasty will still face a lot of risks. After all, there are Soochow in the south and Hunu in the north.
Once the Wei Dynasty sent all its troops to fight against Western Shu, Soochow Wu and Hu Nu would definitely take the opportunity to invade the country.
In addition, the Wei Dynasty suffered three major defeats in two years, and all of them were on the battlefield in Guanzhong. At this time, the morale of the entire Wei Dynasty was very low.
If troops are raised again, the Wei Dynasty will be in danger.
Of course, it is understandable that Cao Rui was furious at this time.
The mighty Wei Dynasty was defeated by the Shu army in a row.
As the saying goes, what is tolerable is unbearable.
However, as the minister of the Wei Dynasty and one of the auxiliary ministers, Chen Qun had to stand up and admonish the emperor at this time. He could not let the emperor get angry and cause the Wei Dynasty to suffer disaster.
All civil and military officials in the dynasty opposed fighting the Shu army again, and Cao Rui was really furious.
"Waste."
"It's all trash."
Cao Rui pointed at the civil and military personnel in the hall, roared several times, and left the hall angrily.
Return to the Royal Study.
Cao Rui still had a gloomy face, but at this time, he calmed down a little. He began to think about what had happened in the past few years and the current crisis facing Wei.
"Come here!"
Cao Rui suddenly called out, followed by a eunuch who trotted in from outside. Before the eunuch could reach him, he ordered: "Quickly send Sima Yi to the palace to see me."
"No!"
The eunuch responded hurriedly and exited the imperial study. At this time, the emperor was very angry. If he acted stupidly at this time, he would not get any good results.
The eunuch left in a hurry.
Looking at the eunuch walking away, Cao Rui couldn't help but shook his head, looking a little frustrated.
Although he was the emperor of the Wei Dynasty, he had not lived a stable life for less than four years after taking the throne.
Less than a month after he ascended the throne, Sun Quan of Eastern Wu took the lead in raising troops to invade the territory. Not long after Sun Quan was defeated, Zhuge Liang of Western Shu invaded Guanzhong again. From then on, the Wei Dynasty not only lost cities and territory, but also lost many powerful generals.
"Why is my fate so tragic?"
After the eunuch left, Cao Rui sighed helplessly.
As the emperor of the Wei Dynasty, he shoulders the great responsibility of unifying the world, but now, let alone unifying the world, it is not easy to hold on to the country established by his ancestors.
Alas——
After a while, Sima Yi, the hussar general, hurried to the imperial study room.
After Sima Yi saluted, he sat quietly aside without saying a word.
He naturally knew what the emperor was calling him into the palace for.
"How are you, my dear?"
Cao Rui asked Sima Yi casually, breaking the quiet atmosphere.
"Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty," Sima Yi cupped his hands and said, "I am a humble minister."
"Is it okay to love you?" Cao Rui sighed and said, "I am sitting on pins and needles. Today, the Wei Dynasty has suffered repeated defeats. You are an important minister in the court, do you have any ideas to teach me?"
Today's Wei Dynasty is really suffering from internal and external troubles in Cao Rui's eyes.
Not to mention the battle against Shu, which was defeated in succession.
In fact, Cao Rui's life has not been stable at all in the past few years.
Two of the four auxiliary ministers arranged by the late emperor have now lost. Last year, the great Sima Cao Xiu died of illness, and now the great general Cao Zhen died in Tongguan.
Now among the four auxiliary ministers, the only remaining generals are General Sima Yi and Shangshu Ling Chen Qun.
As for other civil and military ministers, although there are many of them.
But the person who can turn things around for the Wei Dynasty may have to rely on Sima Yi in front of him.
Cao Rui looked at Sima Yi. This man had assisted Cao Wei for three generations. He was extremely intelligent and won the trust of the late emperor. However, Cao Rui loved and feared him because he had heard people say that Emperor Taizu Wu once commented on this man when he was still alive. An eagle looks at a wolf like a wolf, so even though the late emperor trusted him very much, Cao Rui was still a little wary.
But now, he placed his hope on Sima Yi.
"Your Majesty!"
Sima Yi also sighed after hearing this. He naturally knew that Cao Rui was anxious. As the auxiliary minister appointed by the late emperor, he was naturally also worried.
"We, the Wei Dynasty, really cannot raise troops to attack Shu again at this time;" Sima Yi frowned and said, "Perhaps giving up Yongliang temporarily is the best choice for our Wei Dynasty at the moment."
The Great Wei Dynasty suffered a defeat. Sima Yi naturally knew the critical situation that the Great Wei was facing now. The Shu army had now defeated the Great Wei in a row and had gradually gained a foothold in Guanzhong. Moreover, the Shu army now had a powerful crossbow that frightened the Wei army. If this time Still thinking about fighting the Shu army, the Wei Dynasty is very dangerous.
In addition, Sima Yi actually has other worries.
"Alas!" Cao Rui also sighed: "Of course I understand what I love you for."
"It's just..." As he said that, Cao Rui paused and seemed a little frustrated. He said: "Now that Xishu is strong and has added a battlefield artifact, if..." Speaking of this powerful crossbow, Cao Rui couldn't help but feel a little bit... He was shocked and said: "If the Shu army leaves Tongguan at this time, what should we, the Wei Dynasty, do?"
Cao Rui is really worried about this now.
After all, the Shu Kingdom has occupied Yongzhou and has defeated the Wei army three times in a row. At this time, the Shu army is at its peak. If Zhuge Liang leads his troops out of Tongguan and goes straight to Luoyang, how can the Wei Dynasty stop it?
"Your Majesty, don't be alarmed," Sima Yi said: "Although Zhuge Liang temporarily captured Guanzhong, the Shu army now needs to recuperate and restore its national strength. This just gives me, the Wei Dynasty, a chance to breathe."
"But..." Cao Rui still looked worried.
Sima Yi suddenly smiled and said: "Your Majesty, I have a plan, which may give me, the great Wei Dynasty, a few years to recuperate."
"Oh???" Cao Rui was overjoyed when he heard this and asked anxiously: "What are you planning to do, please tell me quickly."
Cao Rui was suddenly excited, because Sima Yi had many tricks, and he might really be able to give Wei a certain chance to recuperate.
The current Wei Dynasty also needs this time.
"Repair with Xishu!"
Sima Yi sighed and said, which made Cao Rui stunned. He really didn't expect that Sima Yi would tell such a strategy.
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This chapter has been completed!