Chapter 452 Music and dancing continued, Cao Pi vomited blood

Author: Playing with Basilisk

In early September of the seventh year of Zhang Wu, Zhuge Liang, the prime minister of the Han Dynasty, went north to urge the withdrawal of troops back to Nanyang.

Xia Houyuan, the general of Cao Wei, believed that Zhuge Liang had no experience in commanding troops and that his withdrawal was disorderly, so he underestimated the enemy and advanced rashly. He was ambushed in the Ziyun Mountain area and suffered heavy casualties.

In this battle, Cao Wei's left general Zhang He was killed, and the partial general Xiahou Ba was captured alive. Many other generals, big and small, also suffered different losses. If it weren't for the tenacious command of the southern general Xiahou Shang, who desperately resisted the Han army's attack and retreated back, I am afraid that Cao Jun's entire army would have been destroyed.

annihilated.

The Han army fought hard all night and was very tired. They pursued Cao's army for more than fifty miles to Xiangcheng and waited until the afternoon to drag their tired bodies away. From yesterday to now, the Han army had not slept for almost two days and two nights.

Victory is victory, but they themselves will also suffer considerable losses. If they continue to attack, once Xiahou Yuan's reinforcements arrive, they will already be a tired division and will most likely be hit hard by the enemy's counterattack.

So Zhuge Liang stopped when he saw the situation and ordered the three armies to be temporarily stationed south of Xiangcheng and take turns to rest. The next day, after letting the soldiers reorganize a little, they evacuated Yingchuan. On the way back, they passed Ziyun Mountain and cleaned up.

On the battlefield, he collected the corpses of enemy and enemy soldiers and their equipment, and then walked away.

After learning the news, Xia Houyuan almost died of cerebral congestion on the spot, and quickly led his army to rescue him. By the time he arrived, Zhuge Liang had already retreated. He could only pack up the remaining troops, count the losses, and then withdraw in despair.

Xuchang and Yanling areas.

At this moment, Luoyang Palace.

Cao Pi just came out of the harem feeling depressed.

Since Liu Bei died of illness in July, his intense pressure was suddenly relieved.

He returned to Luoyang last month. Although he was feeling a little unwell, it did not prevent him from returning to the harem to work hard and vent the energy accumulated during this period.

The emperor lived in the West Palace. Cao Pi had nothing to do today. He strolled out of the palace and went to Deyang Hall to ask about the situation on the front line.

After he arrived at the palace, he sent someone to summon Chen Qun, Dong Zhao, Liu Ye, Jiang Ji and others.

These people are his more important staff members. Now that Sima Yi, the main staff member, is away, naturally he can only rely on these less important staff members for help.

Everyone was summoned and came to the palace. After paying tribute to Cao Pi, Cao Pi looked around at everyone and said: "I returned to Luoyang and exchanged envoys with Zhuge Liang to retreat. But I have asked Zhongda to see the opportunity and whether he can launch an attack when they retreat.

Raid, I wonder if there are any battle reports coming back now?"

Chen Qun said: "Your Majesty, the latest battle report has been sent over. I have just arrived at the Chancellery and I have already read it. General Hussar said that Zhuge Liang's troops were far inferior to Shen Chen's, and the retreat was disorderly. He even ordered his two wings to cover the retreat with food and grass.

The main force cuts off the rear."

"The main force cuts off the rear?"

Dong Zhao was surprised and said: "Is Zhuge Liang hysterical? With more than 100,000 troops spread out in formation, and the Chinese army facing each other, even if the troops withdraw, the two wings should support the main force. How can the main force support the two wings? Then wouldn't the main force be isolated?

No help?"

Chen Qun nodded and said: "Yes, so the Hussar General decided to attack, but Zhongda suspected that this was Zhuge Liang's plan, so he persuaded the Hussar General not to pursue."

"Plot?"

Everyone started thinking.

What kind of plan could this be?

The main force of the Chinese army is isolated and helpless. Once it is chased by their main force, can the left and right wings provide timely support?

More importantly, does the Han army have the command ability to stabilize the situation?

"Could it be a ploy to lure the enemy?"

Liu Ye couldn't help but said: "But the Hussars General should not be so impulsive and send troops to pursue them directly. Instead, he will confirm whether their two wings have left before pursuing them."

Chen Qun said: "Well, General Hussar waited for more than ten days until he was sure that the enemy's two wings had withdrawn to the Kunyang area before sending out troops."

After hearing this, Cao Pi looked around and asked, "If we can be sure that their two wings have retreated, and our main force pursues them, can we win?"

"Your Majesty, the possibility of victory in this situation is very high."

Jiang Ji also followed Cao Cao on many campaigns in his later years, and he still had a say in this situation. He said: "The retreat of troops and horses must be orderly and well-founded. When the late emperor withdrew his troops, the three armies were often majestic and orderly, making the enemy unable to

Dare to offend."

Cao Pi thought for a while and said, "But I remember that my father once asked the Chinese army to evacuate first and led the main force to break up the rear."

"That's because the late emperor had extremely powerful commanding abilities."

Liu Ye explained: "When the former emperor used troops, tens of thousands of troops were used like his body, his arms, and his arms used his fingers. They were all under control. But even the first emperor could only command tens of thousands of soldiers and horses, and it was difficult to command an army of more than 100,000 at one time.

It's still too big. There are still very few people like Han Xin in the world. I think that even Shen Chen in the south can't do this."

"good."

Chen Qun also said: "I remember that Zhuge Liang was good at government affairs. Although he was able to pacify Nanzhong, the rebellion in Nanzhong was just a mob. Tens of thousands of elites could easily pacify it without any command. Therefore, I think that Zhuge Liang was probably

It is not as capable as Han Xin."

"Hahahahahaha."

Cao Pi laughed, slightly chin-twitched and said, "Well, if that's true, then General Hussar is right. It seems that Zhuge Liang is in vain and has committed a taboo among military strategists."

Dong Zhao nodded slightly and said: "Unless Zhuge Liang has Han Xin's ability, even if the late emperor uses troops, it will be quite reluctant."

"Um."

Cao Pi chuckled and said: "That makes sense. I don't believe that Zhuge Liang can really defend my army of more than 100,000 when only the main force retreats. If we can severely damage the south this time and recover Huainan and Guanzhong,

It’s just Yi Er, hahahaha.”

As he said this, he became even happier.

In the Battle of Wancheng, Cao Cao personally cut off the rear and defeated Zhang Xiu.

In the Battle of Jingxing, Han Xin also personally cut off the rear, then fought and retreated, and finally defeated Zhao Jun in a desperate situation.

This proves that it is not impossible for the main force to break up.

However, the question is, what military capabilities does Cao Cao have? What military capabilities does Han Xin have?

They are able to do this because they have extremely strong leadership abilities and can bring out the combat capabilities of the army.

Under normal circumstances, if your two wings are missing, and the main force faces the opponent's main force and the outflanking of the two wings, even the more powerful generals will only be in a situation where the army collapses, and it is impossible to persist in resistance.

Therefore, Zhuge Liang dared to make such an arrangement because he was relatively confident in his ability to command troops.

Xia Houyuan dared to attack because he did not believe that Zhuge Liang was of this level.

Now the result of the discussion between Cao Pi and Xia Houyuan is the same. Even if there is fraud, can Zhuge Liang really achieve such exaggerated commanding ability?

No matter whether others believe it or not, they don't believe it anyway.

Therefore, Cao Pi held a positive attitude towards Xiahou Yuan's decision to send troops.

Seeing that there were no other new battle reports coming today, Cao Pi said: "Zhongda asked me to sing and dance more. If Zhuge Liang is defeated and the southern army returns with a great defeat, it is natural for me to be happy. When the southern army hears the news, I am afraid they will also relax."

Be careful, why don’t you all have a feast and dance?”

"I'd better go back to the Chancellor's desk first to see if there is any latest news."

Chen Qun said.

"Well, then Chang Wen will go first. We will have a banquet and then summon the other ministers to come to the palace to enjoy the singing and dancing."

Cao Pi waved his hand and signaled for the eunuch to convey his order.

Immediately the eunuch went out to announce the summons.

Soon the Three Gongs and Nine Ministers as well as many ministers, ministers, servants and other important officials were summoned to attend the banquet.

After everyone was seated, the banquet was served and the dancers and musicians came on stage.

The dancing girl in the hall danced gracefully, and the soft music resounded throughout the hall. The ministers on the left and right sides who were invited to enjoy it narrowed their eyes and enjoyed it. Cao Pi sat on the main seat above and lay lazily leaning on the pillars.

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Although the results of Xia Houyuan's attack this time have not been reported, many counselors believe that Zhuge Liang does not have such powerful military capabilities, so the possibility of victory is very high.

It doesn't matter if there aren't many results, as long as you win.

Now that the south has withdrawn its troops, he has no pressure anymore. The Jiangdong side is also in close contact. Once Zhuge Liang withdraws his troops, they will also be able to send troops to Huainan to cooperate with the Jiangdong rebellion.

Although the country's power in the north is currently damaged and the people are eating chaffy vegetables, the situation in the south is not easy either. Cao Pi believes that there should be no weapons for at least the next three years.

Therefore, under such a good situation, the recovery of Huainan and Guanzhong is just around the corner. If you are lucky, you can even take advantage of the rebellion in Jiangdong to conquer Yangzhou in one fell swoop, causing the Han Dynasty in the south to lose one-third of its territory.

Therefore, Cao Pi is now actively doing things to confuse his enemies. Every day he is either having singing and dancing parties or having fun in the West Garden.

certainly.

He kept telling himself in his heart that he was only enjoying himself on the surface, but in fact he was following the example of King Zhuang of Chu, secretly hiding his capabilities and biding his time to paralyze the enemy in order to recapture Guanzhong and Huainan.

So Cao Pi started to indulge in sexual activities with peace of mind.

The dancing girl twirled and jumped, her long skirt dancing, like a fairy, and the music kept playing in her ears, lingering around for three days, making all the guests present forget to leave.

"His Majesty!"

After about half an hour, Chen Qun slowly walked into the hall again.

"Well, long article, what's the matter?"
To be continued...