In the Luoyang court, there was an endless debate.

"Yang Hu has insulted the country by losing his master and missed a good opportunity. He should be killed according to the law!" Wang Lan, the Taizhong doctor, said.

Wang Lan was also born in the Wang family of Langya. Wang Xiang was famous for lying on the ice to seek carps, and Wang Lan also had the allusion of "Wang Lan competing for poison".

The famous "Sage of Calligraphy" Wang Xizhi is his great-grandson.

Yang Hu wants to kill Wang Rong, but Wang Rong is the beloved of the Wang family in Langya, so both sides are at odds with each other.

Sima Yan's heart also surged with anger.

At such a good time, Yang Hu has 80,000 troops, Xiling has 30,000 troops, and Sima Yi has 50,000 cavalry on the road, while Lu Kang only has 30,000 troops. Even if Jiangling cannot be conquered, he can at least wait until Sima Yi arrives on the battlefield, right?

Sima Yan believed that this battle was a sure win, so he brought Sima Nian up to gain military exploits.

But in just two months, the war ended.

The Jin army was defeated miserably, and the Bu brothers were annihilated...

How many years has Sima Yan just ascended the throne?

What's more serious is that this battle almost destroyed all the military resources accumulated by Jing and Yu over the past few years.

One situation ebbs and flows, and the Jin's strategy of going south first and then west was almost declared bankrupt.

On the contrary, the morale of Wu State increased greatly, and Sun Hao clamored for revenge in Jianye.

"Since your Majesty took the throne, you have never suffered such a huge defeat. If you don't kill Yang Hu, how can you rectify the country's laws and rectify people's hearts?" Xun Xu also stood up at this time.

Xun Xu was originally Cao Shuang's official, but when Cao Shuang fell, Xun Xu took refuge with Sima's family and was despised by the people of the time.

The Sima family repeatedly recruited Yang Hu, but Yang Hu refused and was praised by people at the time.

So Xun Xu had always been secretly jealous of Yang Hu.

Now is a good opportunity to add insult to injury.

Sima Yan's eyes flashed, and although he was angry in his heart, he also knew that Yang Hu could not be killed.

First, his reputation was too great, and Sima Yan did not want to bear the stigma of killing celebrities.

Secondly, he knew Yang Hu's talents. Before the battle started, Yang Hu repeatedly wrote that the time for the battle of Xiling had not come yet, so no action should be taken.

But the world was developing so fast. Who knew that Sun Hao did not follow common sense and actually dared to risk Jingzhou's mistake and pierce the window paper.

Lu Kang turned the tide in an extremely unfavorable situation and greatly exceeded Sima Yan's expectations.

The discord between the Taiyang family and the Langya Wang family was in line with Sima Yan's desire to divide the noble clans.

In the blink of an eye, he made a decision in his heart and looked at Shi Bao, but Shi Bao closed his eyes and fell asleep again.

He could only look at Jia Chong visually.

Jia Chong said loudly: "I think it is impossible. This defeat is due to our army's lack of preparation and hasty attack. Although Yang Hu is at fault, he is not guilty of death. He killed the governor of one town without permission. What do the other towns think? Victory

Defeat is a common occurrence for military strategists, and I hope Your Majesty will learn from it."

Someone came out to help Sima Yan get down the steps, "That's why it's better to do something good than to do something wrong. After this defeat, Uncle Yang will definitely work hard. You may as well watch the effects and look forward to the future."

Wang Lan, who was over sixty years old and matured with age, knew that Sima Yan was unwilling to kill Yang Hu and that no matter how much he tried to persuade him, it would be in vain, so he kept silent.

"However, the responsibility for the defeat must not go unpunished. Yang Zhaoyong, the governor of Jingzhou, had no plans and reduced his position to serve the people. Wang Rong, the governor of Yuzhou -" Sima Yan turned his eyes to Wang Xiang, Wang Lan and others.

Wang Rong has a lot of dirty information.

When he served as the governor of Yuzhou, he sent his subordinates to build private courtyards and houses, which was beyond the regulations.

This defeat also had a lot to do with him. If the Yuzhou soldiers could listen to Yang Hu's command, Jiangling might have conquered it first.

"Wang Rong, the governor of Yuzhou, was demoted to Shanyang Prefect, and Yang Hu, the governor of Jingzhou, was demoted to general Pingnan, and was responsible for the affairs of Jingzhou." After all, Sima Yan still did not want to offend the Langya Wang family too much.

A bowl of water is level.

"Your Majesty is wise!" Jia Chong and Xun Xu took the lead in kneeling down.

Sima Yan originally had little confidence in the strategy of moving south first and then west.

Unlike Sima Shi and Sima Zhao, what he wanted more was to protect one-third of the land in the Central Plains.

The involution of the Central Plains was all-round, including the nobles and the common people, even he, the emperor, had Sima You, the king of Qi, behind him.

Therefore, internal stability is greater than external expansion.

Sima You's reputation has been increasing day by day in recent years.

Every time Sima Yan had an interview with him, he was respectful to him and said every word after careful consideration.

"Now that Sun Hao is about to invade, do you guys have any good ideas?" Sima Yan rubbed his forehead.

The defeat of Jingzhou also taught the kings and ministers of Jin that Soochow still had the strength to fight.

It wasn't that Sima Yan was afraid of Sun Hao, but that he was so attached to Soochow that he couldn't take action against Qin.

Qin is the enemy of life and death.

The more hidden it is, the more frightening it is.

In the Jingzhou War, Qin definitely had the strength to take a share of the pie, but it just didn't take action...

The meaning is self-evident. They are accumulating national strength and keeping an eye on the Central Plains...

"Shuchun is worthless. Your Majesty might as well give up Shouchun, make amends with Soochow, and form an alliance to fight against the Qin thieves!" Wang Lan is indeed a Confucian scholar.

As soon as the words came out of his mouth, Sima Yan's face darkened.

Since ancient times, it has been taboo to seek peace by cutting off territory.

Especially people like Sun Hao, who are always pushing their limits. If you give him Shouchun today, he will dare to ask for Xuchang tomorrow. Moreover, Sun Hao has already made wild claims that he wants to take control of Luoyang.

"Such words are harmful to the country! If the spring of longevity is lost, the Wu people's navy will follow the Huai River and flow into the Ying River. In a few years, the Central Plains will rot!" Shi Bao couldn't stand hearing it anymore, and he couldn't pretend anymore.

"Shou Chun must never be given up!" Sima Yan said solemnly.

Shi Bao is a supporter of the strategy of going south and then west. "The Wu people repeatedly use weapons and weapons, which will consume a lot of national power. Shouchun can be the grave of the Wu army! Heaven has bestowed this merit on your majesty, how can you turn it away?"

"I heard that Sun Hao has decided to lead the expedition in person this time!" Jia Chong's triangular eyes gleamed.

Sun Hao was not captured last time, but Sun Hao came to send him off again this time.

Sima Yan's face looked much better.

"I suggest that Qian Hong and other brave generals go south and severely inflict heavy damage on the Wu army!" Although Shi Bao pretended to be deaf and dumb in the court struggle, in terms of military strategy, he was undoubtedly the leader of the court.

The implication is that no more princes from the Sima family are sent to raise gold.

This time it’s really a big game.

Sima Yan naturally understood, and he shouted, "We should capture and kill Sun Hao in this battle!"

In Jianye City.

Sun Hao was losing his temper, "Old man, how dare you disobey me, rebel against me, rebel against me!"

The old man he spoke of was naturally Ding Feng, who had just returned to Jianye.

Sun Hao wanted to make the Northern Expedition, but Ding Feng didn't agree. Sun Hao hit a snag.

"Your Majesty is the Emperor, how can he be controlled by his ministers?" No one else dared to step forward, but Cen Hun, the chief minister, had no scruples.

Sun Hao carried out large-scale construction projects and recruited women from the people. He was the one who made the plans behind the scenes.

"Then what should you do?" Sun Haohong stared at Cen Hun.

Cen Hunyin said calmly: "Youda Sima has fought for his country all his life, and he has reached the age of taking care of himself..."

Ding Feng was not only the Grand Sima, but also the Zuo Military Advisor, ranking above the Three Dukes.

Most of the Wu troops in Jianye were his subordinates.

No matter how tyrannical Sun Hao was, he would not dare to kick Ding Fengyu's son. If he made a slight mistake, he would be the emperor for the rest of his life. Sun Hao still knew who he could and could not provoke.

He rolled his eyes and shook his head, "This matter should be dealt with slowly!"

"Your Majesty is wise!" Cen Hun complimented.
Chapter completed!