Chapter 53 Final stage

Sun Quan seemed to have developed a bad habit. He never replied to other princes when he wrote letters to him.

The letter Cao Pi sent to him was sank to the sea.

But Sun Quan was very anxious. He came to Chaisang again, which was the junction between Jiangxia and Jiangdong.

Jiangxia is nominally Guo Jia, and it was lent to Jiangdong by Guo Jia, although Sun Quan could actually drive free will in Jiangxia County.

When Sun Quan came to Chaisang this time, he also brought a gentle young man: Lu Xun.

Lu Xun was young and precocious, and he supported his family when he was a teenager. The reason was related to the Sun family. The Lu family and the Sun family could be called blood feud, but the Lu family wanted to gain a foothold in Jiangdong, so it was obviously impossible to stand opposite to the Sun family.

Lu Xun, who was well-read and intelligent, entered Sun Quan's shogunate as soon as he became an adult and became one of Sun Quan's many aides.

The unknown ones are just scholars to outsiders, but Sun Quan is well aware of his talents. As the situation becomes increasingly bizarre and urgent, there are more people who need to give advice. Zhou Yu is in Jiangxia, and Sun Quan cannot just listen to Lu Su's advice. As the saying goes, Sun Quan hopes to listen to different voices to choose the best.

The Taiping Army arrived in Xiangfan, and Sun Quan could no longer sit still. He brought Lu Xun and Lu Su to Chaisang. Zhou Yu returned to Chaisang from Xiakou Xingye and returned to Chaisang. The chief minister held a secret discussion.

On the low table was Cao Pi's letter, Sun Quan paced back and forth, while Lu Su, Zhou Yu and Lu Xun in the hall remained silent.

In this situation, it is difficult for Sun Quan to give Cao Pi a reply.

Do you promise Cao Pi to suddenly shoot a cold arrow behind Guo Jia?

However, Xiangfan's war report was reported to be a confrontation between the two armies, but the war was not very harmful. How could Sun Quan anger Guo Jia at this time? If Guo Jia turns around and attacks Jiangdong, Cao Wei will sit on the wall, and Jiangdong will not be able to cry.

Not agreeing to Cao Pi's proposal, he blocked the way to unite with Cao Wei.

Guo Jia is strong now, Jiangdong and Cao Wei are weak. Sun Quan knew that he was nominally ally with Guo Jia, and everyone was in peace, but the allies he should have joined forces were actually Cao Pi. However, if he wanted to betray the alliance with Guo Jia, he must be at an opportunity to ensure that Jiangdong is safe and sound and can bring benefits to Jiangdong.

Stopped, Sun Quan turned his head and looked at the three people in the hall, and asked in a deep voice: "Gongjin, the current situation, do you think I, Jiangdong, should I send troops?"

When Jiangdong sent troops, it was impossible to help Guo Jia, either to help Cao Pi or to himself.

Zhou Yu clasped his fists and replied in a deep voice: "Please send the lord to the last general's 50,000 elite troops. Within one month, the last general will guarantee to trample Jingnan, and then observe the battle situation of Taixiangfan. Gan Ning led 100,000 troops and Cao Ren's garrison 70,000 troops. When the two armies fight, Gan Ning will surely win miserably. Cao Ren will win, and then he will take Nanjun for the lord."

When Guo Jia went to Jianye to get married, he had an unforgettable conversation with Zhou Yu. Zhou Yu knew very well that Guo Jia was determined to destroy Jiangdong, so he could not give Guo Jia any chance.

Now, the Taiping Army attacks Xiangfan in the north, and Jiangdong takes the opportunity to sweep Changsha Lingling Wuling and other counties, and then waits for the battle in Xiangfan to come to an end, either turn against Guo Jia or join forces with Cao Wei to attack the Taiping Army in Jingzhou after the war.

Anyway, I was sitting on the mountain watching the tiger fight, the snipe and the clam fight, and the river came to be a fisherman.

As soon as Zhou Yu finished speaking, Lu Su immediately bowed and objected.

"Lord, Jiangdong has had an alliance with the envoy Guo. If he betrays his faith, the world will be despised. It is natural for Guo to attack Cao Wei. If I, Jiangdong, have a hindrance behind this moment, wouldn't it be a disguised helping the evil in disguise?"

Sun Quan was in a dilemma. As a monarch, he wanted a good reputation and ambitions to retaliate. But how could such a good thing be found in the world?

It is Sun Quan's bottom line that the Taiping Army cannot capture Fancheng. Once Fancheng, the Cao Wei defense line, will be broken, everything will be over.

But at what time should we send troops to break the contract?

"Boyan, what do you think about this?"

Sun Quan turned his attention to Lu Xun who said nothing.

Lu Xun's eyes drooped slightly, and he bowed and said softly: "The Grand Commander intends to attack Jingnan. This method is feasible. However, the lord must first determine a joint relationship with Cao Wei. Secondly, after the war in Fancheng is over, at least the Taiping Army should consume food, grass and supplies in the Battle of Fancheng, and wait for the Taiping Army to be exhausted."

Lu Su wanted to speak but stopped, and finally sighed lightly.

He disagreed with the alliance with Cao. The biggest reason was that Jiangdong could not occupy an active position. He joined forces with Guo Jia. Jiangdong was passive. Now he went to join Cao Wei. Jiangdong was still passive and would be despised by the people of the world. Not only did he betray the alliance with Guo Jia, but what was even more abominable is that he turned his enemies into friends with the public enemy of the world.

But Lu Su dared not guarantee what the direction of the war in Xiangfan would be. At this time, it was obvious that he could not be pedantic. If the Taiping Army fought and swept through Xiangfan like a rainbow, Jiangdong would even lose its only chance.

Sun Quan paced up again and changed his mind. He wanted to defeat the Taiping Army. Cao Wei could not resist it alone, and Jiangdong did not have the strength to confront it head-on. Only when the two companies jointly attacked the Taiping Army would they have a high chance of victory.

Therefore, it is not impossible for Zhou Yu to attack Jingnan, but if Cao Wei is on the wall, Jiangdong will be in danger. The key point of Lu Xun's words to ensure the alliance with Cao Wei is here.

If you want to fight, you will fight to the end and wipe out the entire Taiping Army in Jingzhou!

Sun Quan finally adopted the suggestion of Lu Xun and Zhou Yu, secretly transferred the Jiangdong army to Jiangxia, and waited for the battle in Xiangfan for the time being. Once the situation of the war changes, he would enter the battlefield.

After siege of Xiangfan for one month, Gan Ning led the Taiping Army to siege the city on three sides of Fancheng, and attacked the city from a long distance every now and then, and Cao Ren hurried in the city and did not know the movements of the Taiping Army outside the city.

In the Taiping Army camp outside the city, Gan Ning calculated the days, and Cao Wei's reinforcements should arrive soon.

Calling Dian Man to his face, Gan Ning asked, "How is the matter done?"

Dian Man replied in a deep voice: "Everything is ready."

Gan Ning nodded and waved his hand, and asked Dian Man to retreat, strolled out in armor. Gan Ning once again led his army to outside Fancheng.

"Cao Zixiao, you turtle shrank. Since you want to turtle shrank for the rest of your life, then I will be as you wish!"

Gan Ning's shouting made Cao Ren on the city angry, but he had no choice but to respond, it would only help boost the enemy's arrogance.

Man Chong looked at the movements of the Taiping Army outside the city in surprise and suspicion.

In the past, the chief generals of the Taiping Army would either Gan Ning, Zhou Tai, Meng Da and others come to fight and attack the city.

But today, Gan Ning did not order a siege.

The Taiping Army who was besieging the city walked out a circle of soldiers, with archers and crossbowmen behind them protecting them. Then, Man Chong and Cao Ren watched the movements of the Taiping Army soldiers in disbelief.

what are they doing?

Building a wall!

Build another wall outside Fancheng?!

Cao Ren and Man Chong looked at each other. They had fought many siege battles, and Cao Cao also had many methods after siege, but the Taiping Army's actions of building walls were really incredible.

What's the use of this wall?

Isolate Fancheng from the outside world?

But it’s okay to support the food in Fancheng for a year. Did the Taiping Army and Fancheng stand in front of each other for more than a year?

If it is to shoot from the high ground and facilitate siege, the wall is too far away from Fancheng and cannot achieve the effect.

Cao Ren and Man Chong were completely confused.

Military information came from both sides of the east and west. On the other side of Zhou Tai and Meng Da, they first built two villages, and then they were exactly the same as Gan Ning, building walls on the outer side!

Fancheng is only left in the north and no one cares about it.

Yizhou Chengdu

In the new year, Guo Jia is much more relaxed, and political affairs are usually handed over to Guo Ye to handle. He only makes a decision when making major decisions.

In the idle courtyard of the mansion, Guo Jia and Jia Xu were sitting and playing chess.

"The lord's chess game has reached a critical moment, but it seems that the lord doesn't care at all."

Jia Xu said a pun, and Guo Jia raised his head and chuckled suddenly after hearing this.

"The more you are at this time, the more calm you must be, Wenhe, and will."

After Guo Jia took a step forward, he looked at Jia Xu with a smile.

Jia Xu shook his head and admitted defeat, asking Guo Jia back.

"Lord, aren't you really worried about Mr. Ye?"

Guo Jia's eyes turned to the bright flowers and plants in the courtyard, and murmured slightly: "Just treat it as the last test for him."

After packing up the random thoughts in his heart, Guo Jia stood up and came aside. Jia Xu stood side by side with him and said lightly: "The Northwest Bureau is time to end."

Guo Jia nodded without saying a word.

Liangzhou Jincheng

Ma Chao, who was commanding the Taiping cavalry, had a banquet at the mansion, and the person invited was Mi Fang, Liangzhou.

After being a Liangzhou Bianjia for more than a year and a half, Mi Fang enjoyed the glorious life brought by his power and status. In the past, he was just a small county magistrate, and he had to be trembling and respectful when standing in front of anyone. After coming to Liangzhou, Ma Chao could give him some expression, and everyone else would be respectful to him in turn.

Today, Ma Chao suddenly invited Mi Fang to a banquet, which made Mi Fang flattered.

He had little contact with Ma Chao. He worked with him for more than a year. Most of the time, he did not interfere with the river. Ma Chao was in charge of his army and Mi Fang devoted himself to government affairs. The two were in peace.

The wine and delicacies in the hall came into view, and Mi Fang was surprised and greeted Ma Chao one after another.

"Don't drive, you're all your own people. You don't have to be polite, please take your seat."

Ma Chao dissipated his arrogance for the first time, and his attitude towards Mi Fang changed from being arrogant to approachable.

Mi Fang was delighted and thought that this man had become enlightened, so she smiled and sat down.

Ma Chao raised his glass toast him first, which made Mi Fang feel even more happy.

In the past, Ma Chao was like a young man who was a newborn calf, acting recklessly and regardless of importance, which made Mi Fang very disgusted. He also expected that in his heart, a person like Ma Chao who was highly powerful but not cunning would definitely die without a place to die.

Today, Ma Chao's change made Mi Fang feel that Ma Chao is becoming mature.

With cups and cups and cups, Ma Chao praised Mi Fang's political achievements in official business, while Mi Fang respected and praised Ma Chao for his bravery on the battlefield.

The two of them toast with each other frequently, and they were like old friends who had been together for decades.

Eating, drinking, talking and laughing, Mi Fang was already drunk and dizzy. Ma Chao suddenly stood up and walked to a wall in the hall where a long sword was hung.

"My Lord Don't Driver, I have a heartless request, hoping to borrow something from Mr. Don't Driver."

Mi Fang, who was lying on the table and his tongue began to tie up, laughed drunk and said, "What? The general said it's okay. If there is a subordinate official, he will definitely send him off."

He slowly took down the long sword hanging on the wall, Ma Chao, with a rosy face, looked cold with his eyes and a strange smile on his lips.

"Your honors' head on the neck."

When Mi Fang heard this, she raised her head in confusion, and the cold light flashed in front of her eyes and blood spilled all over the hall.

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