Ding Feng firmly disagreed with the Northern Expedition, but the problem was that Ding Feng's health was deteriorating.

Especially when he got sick last time, he rushed to Jingzhou to help him even though he was sick. He rushed back after a long journey, but before he could take a breath, Sun Hao's trouble came again.

Don't you agree with the Northern Expedition with a large army? It's okay to harass the Jin State with a small force, right?

In the first month of the second year of Baoding, Sun Hao ordered Sun Shen, the governor of Xiakou, to conquer Jiangxia and Runan and burn the residents. Teng Mu, the governor of Wuchang, attacked Yiyang as a feint attack. Lu Kang counterattacked Xiangyang, and then ordered Ding Feng to lead 10,000 elite troops to clear Hefei.

The surrounding Jin army forces.

Ding Feng could only lead his troops to fight.

However, this trick was indeed effective. Sun Shen marched straight into Jiangxia and plundered Jiangxia. More than a thousand households in Runan returned south, and Yang Hu was once again reprimanded by the emperor and ministers of Luoyang.

Teng Mu was so powerful that he attracted many Jin troops in Huaixi.

Lu Kang attacked Dangyang, then retreated as soon as he saw the opportunity, and stood still, thus satisfying Sun Hao's wishes.

However, Ding Feng was in bad luck. When he marched to the mouth of the vortex, a group of wild boars broke into the camp and ran rampant ("Book of Jin·Five Elements Chronicles").

Sima Jun, the governor of Shanxi and Huaibei, and Wang Yi, the governor of Yangzhou, saw an opportunity and attacked from both sides.

Ding Feng could only return without success.

Sun Hao was furious and killed his generals and guides.

This was equivalent to the emperor publicly declaring his dissatisfaction with Da Sima, causing an uproar in the government and the public.

Inside the Bell Mansion.

Zhong Hui shook his head and said: "If Sun Hao could listen to others, he would not be Sun Hao."

"Then why should father persuade me so hard?" Zhong Yi's eyes fell on the unhealed wound on Zhong Hui's forehead.

Zhong Hui said proudly: "Of course I made it for the Jiangdong nobles."

The effect was also very obvious, and the Jiangdong nobles and Zhong Hui became closer and closer.

There are children from all ethnic groups who seek education from Zhong Hui.

His reputation among the government and the public has soared, and everyone thinks he is loyal.

"Da Sima has been a little arrogant in recent years and does not know how to advance or retreat. How can he tolerate his abusive master? His family must be in great trouble!"

Being in the high position of Da Sima, he is already at the forefront of the limelight, and every move he makes will be criticized.

Coupled with his upright nature, he looks arrogant in the eyes of others.

Ding Feng was not from a noble family, and he had always been looked down upon by the Jiangdong nobles.

Two years ago, Ding Feng's brother Zuo General Ding Feng died of illness, and Ding Feng became increasingly weak.

There were many people around Sun Hao who were slandering him.

"Father's brilliant plan." Zhong Yi admired him.

"The pillars of Soochow are Ding Feng and Lu Kang. Now that Ding Feng is under suspicion and Jiangdong will lose one of his arms, my plan can be implemented."

In fact, the situation was somewhat out of Zhong Hui's control. He originally thought that Sun Hao would let him lead the army. Zhong Hui used this to regain military power and gain the support of Wu. After confronting Sima Yan for a year and a half, Zhong Hui gained military power and strength.

It grew stronger and achieved meritorious deeds, just like when Sima Yi took charge of Yongliang.

But Sun Hao did not take the ordinary path and insisted on going into battle on his own.

But that's fine, if Sun Hao goes north, Zhong will have more room to play.

The so-called strategies mostly follow the trend and cannot be done step by step.

"What does father want?"

"After Sima Yan succeeded to the throne, he vigorously mobilized the gentry of Shandong and Hebei. The gentry of Yingchuan are no longer what they used to be. As a father, I should give them a helping hand!"

Ding Feng returned without success and felt ashamed. In addition, he had been feeling unwell and was bedridden.

At this moment, no one in the court could stop Sun Hao's Northern Expedition.

Lu Kang gave two memorials in succession, urging Sun Hao to suspend his troops to support the people and sit back and watch the war between the East and the West. After a few years, the two countries would be exhausted, and then take advantage of the gap to advance and gain something.

But Sun Hao seemed to be possessed by an evil spirit and insisted on going his own way.

In April of the second year of Baoding, amidst the opposition from Jiangdong ministers, Sun Hao raised an army of 130,000 to go north. He led Ding Gu, Zhuge Liang, Yu Si, Xue Jue and others to gather troops in Niuzhu.

In order to show his determination, Sun Hao also brought his biological mother and concubines with him.

Zhong Hui risked his life to chase him to Niuzhu and persuaded him, "Even if your Majesty wants to make the Northern Expedition, why bother to go to the front line in person? I am not talented, so I am willing to go out on my behalf. Your Majesty can boost the morale of the three armies from behind."

There have been so many people admonishing them in the past two months. From Ding Feng to Lu Kang, from Meng Ren to Lu Kai, Sun Hao has long been bored.

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Sun Hao is full of confidence.

Lu Kang's 30,000-strong army could defeat hundreds of thousands of Jin troops, and he thought he could do it too.

When he was still the king of Nanyang, he was boasted by the Jiangdong nobles that he was like Sun Ce, the king of Huan of Changsha.

The armies gathered together and headed straight for Dongguan.

Zhong Hui chased him to Dongguan again to persuade him and knelt in front of the camp gate all night, which annoyed Sun Hao so much that he finally issued an edict asking him to return to Jianye to assist the young prince Sun Jin.

Jiangdong officials greatly praised him.

Just when Soochow was sending troops, Luoyang had been preparing for a long time.

Sima Yan ignored that the plague had not subsided and gathered 150,000 Chinese troops to prepare to go south to face Sun Hao.

Although the Wu army won the victory at Xiling, Lu Kang was Lu Kang and Sun Hao was Sun Hao. Sima Yan was still sure of victory against Sun Hao.

In the past few years, due to Sun Hao's misdeeds, generals in Soochow continued to surrender, which also exposed Soochow's true and false situation.

The state of Wu has long been in danger of collapse.

The generals rebelled, the people fled, bandits appeared frequently, and all kinds of chaos happened.

Under such circumstances, Sun Hao was still resorting to military violence.

"I have a plan to capture Sun Hao alive!" Xun Xu took a step forward and said.

"What's the plan?" Sima Yan asked curiously.

Xun Xu pointed to the location of Lujiang County on the map.

There are two Lujiang counties on the map, one is Wei and the other is Wu.

Lujiang County of Wei State is located in the northeast of Dabie Mountain, and governs Liu'an.

The state of Wu is located in the southeast of the Dabie Mountains, and its county governs Wan County.

The strategy for Lu'an is Hefei New City.

"While Sun Hao was attacking Shouchun, all the troops came out to attack Xincheng and cut off his return?" Shi Bao's old eyes were not dim at all, but sparkling.

The old city of Hefei is surrounded by rivers and lakes in the south, so the Wu army can rely on the naval force, and the transportation of grain and grass is also extremely convenient.

Man Chong built the new city not far or near the Feishui River, which happened to prevent the Wu army from taking advantage of the naval force, but he could not turn a blind eye, otherwise the Hefei defenders could cut off the Feishui River at any time.

Therefore, Xincheng can take advantage of the Jin army's land warfare.

Geographically, Hefei New City is semi-surrounded by Huainan, Lujiang, Anfeng and other counties. If Sun Hao wants to attack Shouchun, he will definitely use Hefei as his backing.

Xun Xu said: "Sun Hao has repeatedly invaded the Jin Dynasty. If this thief is not eliminated, the world will be uneasy."

Jia Chong stared at Xun Xu, his triangular eyes flashing constantly, as if he saw something else. The Yingchuan nobles and Zhong Hui were secretly connected.

Heavy troops to defend? I suggest you follow the example of the late emperor to defeat Zhuge Dan, hold fast first, weaken his momentum, wait for his strength to be exhausted, and then advance on all roads, why take this risk? At that time, Zhuge Ke's 200,000 troops could not conquer the stars. If our army were delayed,

For a long time, I'm afraid life will change."

Sima Yan was noncommittal and turned his gaze to Shi Bao.

In terms of military affairs, Shi Bao has the most say, "It depends on whether Your Majesty wants to retreat from the enemy or destroy Wu!"

Sima Yan became very interested, "How do you say this?"

"If your Majesty wants to retreat from the enemy, all he needs to do is rush for reinforcements from all directions and build up a great momentum. If Sun Hao cannot defeat the enemy for a long time, he will retreat. However, this strategy is too slow. It can take as little as a few months or as long as a year. If Sun Hao retreats this time, he will retreat next time.

I will definitely come back." Shi Bao said with cupped hands.

This is where Sima Yan's biggest headache lies.

The Battle of Xiling gave Sun Hao the courage and confidence to focus on the Sima family, which made Sima Yan extremely annoyed.

"Hefei is originally a national important town and a barrier to the south. Once Soochow restores the old city of Hefei, Huainan will no longer be owned by the country. Sun Hao is young and unprepared. With Xiling in front of him, he will underestimate our army. Your Majesty can support ten

If the 50,000-strong army marches straight towards Hefei to cut off its retreat, and then attack from the north and the south, the Wu army can be defeated and Sun Hao can be captured!" Shi Bao seemed to agree with Xun Xu's proposition.

Jia Chong smelled something unusual. When did Shi Bao get in touch with the Yingchuan nobles?

Is it just a coincidence?

Before he could think too much, Sima Yan already touched his palms and smiled, "Great kindness!"
Chapter completed!