Three Kingdoms: I help Liu Bei grow thousands of miles

Chapter 532

"Liu Bei currently has four advisers, Zhuge Liang, Pang Tong, Xu Shu, and Fazheng. Zhuge Liang is the most famous, but he is now mainly in charge of internal affairs. Xu Shu is the most suspected." Liu Ye analyzed.

Cao Cao wiped his beard and scolded: "I remember that when the big-eared thief was in Xuzhou, he was only accompanied by white-faced scholars such as Mi Zhu, Sun Qian, and Jian Yong. I didn't expect so many resourceful people to follow him now. Zhong De (Cheng Yu) ) once said that Xu Yuan was ten times better than him, is this person really capable?"

When Cao Cao doubted Xu Shu's ability, he suddenly remembered his old buddy Cheng Yu in the early years. He didn't even have a decent mastermind in the Battle of Hanzhong, and he couldn't even match Liu Bei's configuration. Yes, he made up his mind to use Cheng Yu again.

Cheng Yu joined Cao Cao's command in the early days, and because of his bravery in battle, he repeatedly made ingenious schemes. At that time, together with Xun Yu, Xun You, and Guo Jia, he was called the Four Masters of Conspiracy, and he was especially valued by Cao Cao.

Later, the Yanzhou gentry were dissatisfied that Cao Cao only reused the Yingchuan gentry, so they secretly colluded to welcome Lv Bu who had escaped from Chang'an. Cao Cao's Yanzhou base almost disappeared at that time.

Against such a background, the Yanzhou gentry was completely abandoned by Cao Cao. Cheng Yu, who was also from the Yanzhou gentry, was relieved of his military power after the Battle of Guandu and went to the center to take up a vacant position with no real power. He rarely followed Cao Cao in the later period Counselor for military affairs.

In the 18th year of Jian'an, Cao Cao proclaimed himself public and established the Wei State. Cheng Yu was named a Wei Wei for his meritorious service, but was later dismissed and abandoned because of his competition with Taichang Xing Zhen for prestige.

Three of the original four conspirators have died, and now Cheng Yu is 78 years old. Looking at his gray beard, Cao Cao lamented that time flies by like the wind.

Just when Cao Cao was melancholy, the guards outside the palace rushed in, saying that Guan Yu entered the Shuohan River by water and land, and now that [-] troops are attacking Xiangyang and Fancheng, Cao Ren and Lu Chang urgently asked for help.

Cao Cao heard a shock, and quickly asked the generals in the palace: "Guan Yunchang is brave and invincible, and there are only more than ten thousand troops in Xiangyang and Fancheng. Zixiao (Cao Ren) may be difficult to contend with. Who wants to lead troops to rescue Fancheng?"

At this time, Cao Zhen and Zhang He were stationed in Chencang, and the generals in Chang'an included Cao Hong, Cao Xiu, Cao Zhang, Guo Huai, Xu Huang and others.

Just as Cao Zhang was about to try, Xu Huang took the first step to ask for a job: "King Wei, the general is willing to save Fancheng."

Cao Cao glared at Cao Zhang at first, and said to himself that it's fortunate that Xu Huang made a rescue for you kid, you dare to show off any kind of limelight?How did Xia Houyuan and Xu Huang's son die before Yangping Pass?At any rate, think about who the opponent is before talking about it. Is Guan Yu comparable to Huang Zhong and Wei Yan?I called you to fight against Liu Feng.

"Guan Yunchang is superb in martial arts. Gongming must be careful when going. I will go ahead with [-] soldiers and horses. If you are still unable to catch up, I will lead the army to come in person." Cao Cao said.

"Xu Huang takes orders."

Xu Huang turned around and walked out of the palace. Cao Cao continued to order: "Zi Yang, you also go to purge the troops quickly. Even if Gong Ming (Xu Huang) raises troops to rescue, Guan Yunchang's troops are still at an advantage, and Hanshui has been controlled by Jingzhou soldiers. , Money, food, soldiers and horses will be sent to the front line in a steady stream, we must rush to the rescue, otherwise Xiangyang and Fancheng will be in danger."

Liu Ye shook his head and remonstrated, "The soldiers who returned from Hanzhong are exhausted. If the King of Wei uses these troops to rescue them, it may be disadvantageous. It is better to send troops from Xudu directly to help.

In addition, the cities of Xiangyang and Fancheng are tall and strong. In the past, Zhou Yu could not win the siege of Xiangyang for a year. "

"Zi Yang's words are very kind. He ordered Yu Jin to use the soldiers of Xudu to rescue him, and Gu took the Hanzhong soldiers back to Xudu." Cao Cao ordered with a frown.

"Wei." Liu Ye cupped his fists.

The situation in Xiangyang and Fancheng was urgent, and Cao Cao moved quickly after the deployment. He left Cao Hong, Du Xi, and Guo Huai to guard Chang'an, and led his troops eastward to Xudu.

At this time, people in the Central Plains were impetuous due to corvee labor, and there were signs of riots in many places. Cao Pi sent the prince's concubine Sima Yi to Henan to appease the people, and finally met Cao Cao in Xudu.

When Cao Cao got along with Sima Yi, he not only saw that he had "majestic ambition", but also found that Sima Yi had "the appearance of a wolf who cares about him", so he used it cautiously. The pressure is still on attention and maintenance.

Considering his advanced age, Cao Pi will need someone to assist him in his succession in the future. Cao Cao can only passively accept and reuse Sima Yi, but he will also choose others to beat him.

When Cao Cao led his troops into Xudu, Sima Yi came out of the city to meet him. Considering that the situation was tense and Sima Yi had many clever strategies, he was transferred to Sima of the prime minister.

For the purpose of checking and balancing Sima Yi, Cao Cao sent someone from the city to find Cheng Yu, who was living at home, and appointed him as a military adviser to sacrifice wine and counselor for military affairs.

Looking at Liu Ye, Cheng Yu, and Sima Yi, Cao Cao thought of Jia Xu who was in Yecheng due to illness, and thought to himself that he could gather together the four masterminds. This background was not comparable to that of Liu Bei who weaves mats and sells shoes.

"Yu Wen supervised the Seventh Army to rescue Fancheng, plus Xu Huang's troops from Chang'an, the strength of the entire Xiang and Fan has surpassed Guan Yu, do you think Guan Yu can be defeated?" Cao Cao asked the three of them.

Among the three, Cheng Yu had the oldest seniority, but because he was dismissed midway, he now became the person with the lowest position. At this time, he stood in place like a dead tree, unaffected by the gazes of Liu Ye and Sima Yi.

"Huh?" Seeing that they were silent, Cao Cao raised his tone.

"King Wei, the soldiers are not many but fine. Guan Yu is really not comparable to ordinary people. In addition, in autumn, the Han River rises, and Jingzhou's navy is second only to Jiangdong. The victory of Xiang and Fan is still unpredictable." Liu Ye According to the analysis.

"You can't have to come alone every time, can you? Zhongda had many tricks before, but now he has a clever plan to teach me?" Cao Cao asked with a frown, thinking that if you don't take the initiative, Gu will call names one by one.

Sima Yi clasped his hands and replied: "Liu Bei's attack on Hanzhong, and his arrogance as king, his momentum is incomparable. Why doesn't King Wei make a fuss in the alliance between Sun and Liu?"

"Zhongda can say it clearly if he has a plan." Cao Cao urged.

"At this time, the Jiangdong army is in Hefei. Why doesn't the king of Wei send eloquent people to lobby? I don't think Sun Quan will sit back and watch Guan Yu succeed." Sima Yi smiled slightly.

Cao Cao nodded, then turned to Cheng Yu and asked, "What does Zhong De think?"

Cheng Yu replied softly: "Sun Quan neglected righteousness when he saw profit, and had internal quarrels with Liu Bei a few years ago. Your Majesty may give you great benefits, and he will definitely be of use to me. As long as you can contain Jingzhou's rear, Guan Yu will not be difficult to defeat."

"The public statement is very good. Who does Zhongde think can be sent as an envoy?" Cao Cao asked again.

Cheng Yu shook his head and said: "I haven't been in the temple for a long time, I really don't know who are the heroes. It would be best if this person is in Hefei right now."

"King Wei, Jiang Zitong (Jiang Ji) has a good strategy, and he is also helping General Zhang in Hefei, why not send him to lobby Sun Quan?" Liu Ye took Cheng Yu's words smoothly.

(End of this chapter)