The Yingchuan gentry, who were once able to influence the general trend of the Han and Wei dynasties, were a big threat to the Sima family.

In fact, the Yingchuan nobles have always been dissatisfied with the Sima family for stealing Cao Wei.

At that time, Xun Yu opposed Cao Cao and said that the Duke of Wei died of depression. Chen Tai died of vomiting blood because Sima Zhao killed the emperor in the street.

Compared with Jia Chong who helped Zhou do evil, Duoyou still had some integrity.

It was this trace of integrity that made Sima Yan dissatisfied.

As well as Zhong Hui's rebellion, Sima Yan became increasingly wary of the Yingchuan nobles.

Sima Yan would not forget how his power came from, so he relied on the noble clans on the surface, but also divided and suppressed them secretly.

A big tree attracts the wind, and the Yingchuan nobles are just the first target.

The large number of people from the Sima family was also used to avoid repeating the mistakes of Cao Wei in the past.

Therefore, no matter how mediocre and incompetent the children of the Sima family are, Sima Yan must reuse them.

When he heard that Du Yu was advancing into the Central Plains, Sima Yan was not worried.

Those who were weakened must be the Yingchuan nobles.

It's better to lose both sides without him taking action.

A weak Yingchuan noble is exactly what he needs.

"What can Du Yu do to me with his 20,000 to 30,000 troops?" Sima Yan waved his hand casually.

As soon as he finished speaking, Jia Chong entered the account with a livid face and his voice was trembling, "Your Majesty, Your Majesty, Xuchang was captured by Qin thieves..."

Sima Yan was stunned for a moment, and the expression that held the pearl of wisdom just now solidified on his face, "Xuchang has 30,000 defenders! Nearly 100,000 civilians! The soldiers are well-equipped and the city is strong!"

Then, his expression turned gloomy and ferocious.

I can no longer care about the benevolent image I have always maintained.

Jia Chong, with his back full of anger, wanted to add a few more slanderous words, but he was afraid that Sima Yan would make him angry, so he simply kept silent.

Both of them knew what this meant.

It was the Yingchuan nobles who were venting their dissatisfaction.

Sima Yan was plotting against the Yingchuan nobles. Could it be that the Yingchuan nobles were using the Qin army to plot against him?

Ever since Sima Zhao killed the emperor on the street, the emperor's sanctity has been lost.

After Sima Yi's Oath of Luoshui, the moral level of the Central Plains nobles also declined, and loyalty, filial piety, benevolence and righteousness became a joke.

No longer taking the world as his own responsibility, the rise and fall of the family is the most important thing.

Your Sima family can do it in the first grade, why can't others do it in the fifteenth grade?

In addition to political influence, military threats made Sima Yan restless.

If Du Yu completes his replenishment in Xuchang, raises his arms and gathers tens of thousands of troops, wouldn't he be able to attack Luoyang?

But this is only the first bad news.

One day later, news came back that Ma Longjiu had united the Mobei tribes to plunder Hebei, which gave Sima Yan even more headache.

Qian Hong and Yan Xun tried their best to stop him, but Ma Long suddenly abandoned all tribes in Mobei and led tens of thousands of Chinese troops and Muqi from Hanoi to storm Mengjin Ferry.

Luoyang was shaken, and letters for help from Hebei flew in like snowflakes.

Sima Yan's body shook a few times and he panicked, "Who can tell me how to defend against the enemy?"

The Central Plains is like a sieve riddled with holes. Enemies can come and go freely, as if they are entering an uninhabited land.

Of course, Sima Yan transferred a large number of soldiers from Hebei, Yan, and Henan, which resulted in a lack of troops in the hinterland. This was also one of the reasons.

Jia Chong cupped his hands and said: "Your Majesty, there is no need to worry. There are dangerous mountains and rivers in Luoyang, Mengjin in the north, Hulao Pass in the east, Yique in the south, and tens of thousands of troops inside. The bandits are coming from far away, but they are just messing with my mind. Du Yu

Although Xuchang was defeated, the lone army penetrated deeply. There is King Fufeng in Huaibei, Lu Qin in Qingxu, Yanghu in Jingxiang, and Wancheng is still there. Du Yu cannot last long and will definitely withdraw."

"What if the thief doesn't retreat?" Si Shijian came out and retorted.

Jia Chong's triangular eyes flashed with a faint light, "Then cut off Yang Thief's arm! Du Yu's power is similar to that of a chariot general. If there is a large army to back him up, the Central Plains will be in danger. However, he only has more than 20,000 troops under his command to defeat Xuchang.

It’s just a coincidence, if you don’t leave, it will be a dead end!”

"You mean I won't return to Luoyang to help?" Sima Yan's expression improved a little.

"At this moment, the two armies are entangled, how can Your Majesty return to the army? If he returns, the chariot and cavalry generals will be cut off, tens of thousands of elites will be buried in Guanzhong, and the east of the river will not belong to the country! Tens of thousands of chariot and cavalry generals will march to Chang'an,

The Yang thieves have not retreated yet. They have only tens of thousands of exhausted troops and have not yet entered the capital. Why should they be afraid? Instead of retreating, they should march straight in. An army of hundreds of thousands will arrive in Guanzhong and cut off its foundation!" Jia Chong's eyes showed a fierce look.

road.

You pretend to attack me, Luoyang, and I will attack your Chang'an!

I have to say that this strategy is the most timely strategy at the moment.

Yang Zheng's army was in Hedong and never captured Anyi.

If Sima Yan's army of hundreds of thousands advances into Guanzhong, even if Chang'an cannot be captured, Guanzhong will definitely be reduced to a scorched earth.

The foundation of Qin State was also broken.

But this strategy is too fierce, too ruthless, and too hasty!

Yang Zheng had the courage to risk his life, but Sima Yan, who was born into a wealthy family, did not. He turned his eyes to Sima You and Sima Yong, and their faces were full of horror.

"Hmph, that's easy to say. If the traitor Yang abandons Anyi, goes south to Hongnong, and cuts off my retreat, where will your majesty be placed?" Shi Jian retorted.

"Your Excellency, you must not forget that there are still 60,000 Liu Taishou in the east of the river. Once Yang Taishou goes south, Liu and Tang Taishou will work together to hold back the rebel army. If Yang Taishou returns to Guanzhong, our army will be waiting for work and will not be prepared to attack.

! With all due respect, this is the only way our army can win, and there is at least a 60% chance of victory." Jia Chong finished in one breath.

Sima Yan still couldn't make a decision.

In Go, a good player rarely puts all his money on the line.

Sima Yan is not good at destroying the situation either.

"You are wrong, our army still has a way to win!" Shi Jian said to Sima Yan.

Sima Yan said: "Let me tell you!"

"General Pang has a secret message. The Yang thieves have been unable to capture Anyi for a long time. They have suffered heavy casualties and are stranded. Why don't Your Majesty support a heavy army and defeat the thieves at Anyi City first? Your Majesty has hundreds of thousands of people. Liu Taishou has 60,000 elite troops. General Pang has one

Thousands of people are inside, and they are attacking from three sides. How about Yang Thief?

Can it resist? Defeat its front army, and then order Liu Taishou to rush to help Hanoi. Your Majesty and the Tang Taishou will send their troops to the east, take advantage of the victory to recapture Puban, Linjin, and attack Chang'an from the south to the north with the generals of chariots and cavalry. Isn't it safe? Why bother?

To rush into Guanzhong and have tens of thousands of Yang thieves come after me?"

Shi Jian worked hard. If he wins this time because of his own suggestions, he will be able to rise up and become a hot upstart in Luoyang!

The temptation is too great.

Moreover, his strategy of winning steadily and steadily sounds much more reliable than Jia Chong's 60% chance of winning.

"There is a saying in the art of war. If the right combination is used, a surprise victory will be achieved. If the right combination is not used, can Qi'an win? There are chariot and cavalry generals in Guanzhong. I have nothing to worry about. Since Yang Thief's army is tired of old soldiers, we should encircle Anyi and defeat his front army first.

!" Sima Yan finally made his plan.

Jia Chong opened his mouth, wanting to say something, but finally closed it.

There is never a 100% chance of winning in a war.

Even if Sima Yan listens to him and enters Guanzhong, it is difficult to say that he will win.

Chen Qian's progress in Guanzhong was also not smooth. He first suffered nearly 10,000 casualties in Huayin, and then was blocked in Baling. There was no "army at Chang'an" at all...

And judging from the current situation, encircling Anyi is indeed the best choice, as everything will be stable.

The fact that Anyi was not captured for such a long time shows that the Qin army's combat strength and morale were declining.

Nearly 200,000 troops besieged 100,000 tired, old and weak men, and the odds of victory were too great.

Now Sima Yan needs a victory to boost people's hearts.

In fact, Sima Yan thought the same way. Entering Guanzhong, the outcome is unknown and the risk is too high.

But the 100,000 Qin troops under Anyi City are fat on the lips. They have been cooked for so long.

Eat first before talking.
Chapter completed!