After meeting Hu Ke, Sun Quan was convinced that once Cao Pi and Liu Bei started fighting again, Jiangdong would benefit.

The happy mood could not be hidden. The moment Hu Ke turned around, Sun Quan even hummed a ditty from the Wuhui area.

After hearing this, Hu Ke couldn't help but sneer in his heart. Do you think Jiangdong will be peaceful now? Sun Quan asked him to go to Jingzhou to buy grain. It seemed that he wanted to cause trouble secretly. Hu Ke would not let Sun Quan feel so comfortable. The conflict between Han and Lu could happen at any time.

Exploited.

Returning to Yu's Trading Company, Hu Ke wrote a secret letter to Lantian and sent a merchant ship to follow Xing Zhen. He "reported" to Chen Qun Sun Quan's suspicion that Sima Shi had hired someone to assassinate Lu Ba, so as to find some trouble for Sun Quan in many ways.

Come and do it.

Xing Zhen set out from Jianye at the end of the second year of Wei Huanglong (AD 221), changed boats and horses and traveled for twenty days to the capital Luoyang, where she brought Sun Quan's special gift to Wei Emperor Cao Pi.

Cao Pi was furious after reading the Yangtze River News, and with Xing Zhen making some angry remarks at the side, Cao Pi urgently summoned civil and military officials to the court to discuss military plans.

The ministers thought that Cao Pi was using troops against Liangzhou, and most of them prepared excuses to deal with it, but Cao Pi said: "I regret not listening to Zi Yang (Liu Ye)'s words and making Sun Quan king. This man is so ambitious that he does not want to be grateful, but instead

If you come to the Yangtze River to report that you have stained my eyes, these villains will be eliminated quickly. I have decided to destroy Jiangdong first and then swallow up Jingyi. I summoned all the ministers here just to discuss this matter."

Cao Xiu, the general who conquered the south, was surprised and said: "Your Majesty was planning to rush to Liangzhou a few days ago. How can you attack Wu today just for a piece of nonsense? Your Majesty, please think again."

Cao Pi leaned back slightly, with a disinterested expression on his face: "The Hu people in Lichong, Fanhe, Xianmei and other places in Hexi have caused rebellion. I have sent Zhang Ji, Xia Houru, Fei Yao and many troops to go there.

In the first month of the year, I asked Zi Dan (Cao Zhen) to take charge of the overall situation. I expected that the barbarians would not succeed. As for Zhang Fei, who invaded Xi County and was near Jicheng, he did not have many cavalry. He crossed the long Qishan Road for food and grass.

It is unsustainable, so I have sent orders to the nearby counties to fortify their walls and clear the fields, and we will retreat as soon as the black men run out of food."

There were very few generals who fought against Zhang Fei in the main hall. They only knew that he had a leopard's head and eyes and a dark complexion, which naturally gave people the impression of a rough and reckless man. Cao Xiu was the only one who knew how powerful Zhang Fei was.

Cao Xiu clasped his fists and continued to admonish: "Zhang Fei has a rough and tumble mentality and is very capable of making plans. Although there are only a few thousand cavalry this time, he can hold on longer than the previous times. If we can't defeat his arrogance, we will come again next time."

There are tens of thousands of people, so your Majesty must not take it lightly. Furthermore, Xiahou Mao (Xiahou Mao) also came to report back information. Hanzhong was discovered on Chencang Road, Baoxie Road, and Ziwu Ridge. Scouts from Wudu even reported that Wei Yan was going to dig.

Tang Luo said, I believe there must be a connection between them."

"Wen Lie, you are worrying too much. I have consulted the Taiwei about this matter. He guessed that Wei Yan's suspected soldiers were supporting Zhang Fei. As long as Zhang Fei's troops ran out of food, it would be fine. Let's talk about how to defeat Wu." Cao Pi

He gently waved his hand to reject Cao Xiu.

Cao Pi brought out Jia Xu's speculation and instantly silenced the officials in the palace. However, Jia Xu was unable to arrive in time to discuss the matter because of his old age and illness.

Upon seeing this, Liu Ye said: "If your Majesty really wants to attack Wu, you can follow General Wen Lie's words and increase the number of troops in the direction of Chang'an. To slow down Sun Quan, let Da Sima (Cao Ren) secretly disperse to the south to gather. God is needed."

We must capture Ruxuwu without realizing it, otherwise it will be difficult to break through Zhou Tai's defense with the current strength of the navy."

"Good." Cao Pi nodded.

Seeing Cao Xiu's solemn expression, Jiang Ji quickly raised his hand and reminded: "Your Majesty's words are also reasonable. Zhang Fei has few soldiers and lack of food, so there is nothing to worry about. Chen Cang is guarded by General Jun Yi (Zhang He), and Xiahou's Prince Consort can rush to Xiegu at any time. As for the sneak attack on Ziwu Valley, And the newly opened Tangluo Road are all nonsense. The population and food from Hanzhong will never be able to enter Guanzhong. The general should focus on the south. Guan Yu's Jingzhou Army threatens the capital, and that is our biggest threat."

"Bu Lao Zi Tong reminded me that our general has made all arrangements. At this time, Guan Yu has few soldiers and horses and cannot organize a large army to fight. If he can hold on to Fancheng and Xiangyang, he can return to his own life. If he really dares to return his troops and go north to expose the supply line, I don't care. Whatever reputation he left in the past, he will never come back." Cao Xiu said very confidently.

Xu Huang's troops were stationed in Shunyang County to confront Mengda of Nanxiang. Zhang Liao's troops were stationed in Wancheng to guard against Guan Yu's main force. He released his rangers to patrol Chaoyang and Rangxian areas, always monitoring Pangde's cavalry in Fancheng, and adding For Man Chong's headquarters stationed in Runan, Cao Xiu formed a long snake formation on the big map. If there was any disturbance at any point, Luoyang's main force could respond flexibly and use their superior strength to complete roundabout divisions.

Jiang Ji felt a little embarrassed when he heard this, but Cao Pi was very happy when he heard this: "Hahaha, Wen Lie said it so arrogantly, I agree with your point of view. People say that Guan Yunchang is invincible in the world, but in the end he is still old, so we just want to suppress his arrogance. .”

Cao Pi's laughter reminded the officials of Cao Cao. Whenever Cao Cao laughed, something bad would happen. Just when the officials looked at each other, the guards from the palace gate came into the palace with the battle report of Tianshui County and presented it to them.

"I guess Zhang Fei's thousands of soldiers have exhausted their food supplies and have withdrawn." Cao Pi took out the letter from his bag with a smile, unfolded it and his face immediately collapsed, then he crumpled the letter into a ball and threw it in the center of the hall.

When everyone saw it, they thought it was bad, and most of the letters contained bad news. They said to themselves, Your Majesty, why are you laughing at me? This is a very bad habit passed down from ancient times.

Jiang Ji quickly picked up the paper ball, and when he saw Cao Xiu approaching, he read it with him. The letter stated that Zhang Fei's cavalry was still wandering around Jicheng, and there was no sign of leaving after running out of food. No one in the Tianshui County defenders could resist it. In Dezhu, last year's autumn crops in Xixian, Shanggui and other places were burned, and many people showed signs of fleeing to Wudu with their families.

"Robbing people leads to relocation? Zhang Fei learned this from his opponent Zhang He. It's not easy for these gangsters to combine everything. He returned to Liangzhou several times to harass people and then returned in embarrassment. Unexpectedly, this time he persisted for three months and incited the people to move. Wudu can't bear it..."

Cao Xiu once helped Cao Cao move the people from Wudu, and the price he paid at that time was immeasurable. Not only did Cao Cao indirectly lose the Battle of Hanzhong, but it even affected the subsequent Xiangfan Battle. So when he learned that Zhang Fei had robbed the people again, he couldn't help but feel angry. Speech.

"It is difficult to transport food in winter. As long as we send heavy troops to cut off Zhang Fei's retreat, we still have no idea of ​​capturing this black guy alive. I really don't know what Ma Zun does for food..." Jiang Ji was puzzled.

"Perhaps Governor Ma has his own reasons. After all, Zhang Fei's bravery is unparalleled in the world, and the only general of Yongliang is Jun Yi (Zhang He). General Yi (Zhang He) may be able to fight..." Liu Ye stroked his beard and shook his head.

"Then I will send Zhang He to help Tianshui?" Cao Pi heard the discussion among the ministers and remembered that Zhang He was a famous general in Hebei. Although he was defeated twice by Zhang Fei, he might not be unable to fight in one battle.
Chapter completed!