Three Kingdoms: I help Liu Bei grow thousands of miles

Chapter 818 Good News and Bad News

The stragglers were waiting at the Danzhou military port, so Lan Tian didn't stay at the Agricultural College for too long, and the meeting with Li Shi was just a small episode.

The son of an old friend from the same village, it is impossible for Lan Tian not to take care of him when he sees it. He understands the truth that when the water is clear, there will be no fish. Li Yi, the governor of Danzhou, went to see it occasionally.

At the end of January, the fleet arrived at the wharf of Panyu Port. Lantian returned to the city without waiting for the rebel army to assemble.

The last problem in Jiaozhou has been dealt with, and Lantian is eager to know the situation in Guanzhong and Huainan. Whether Liu Bei can successfully capture Yongliang is related to Lantian's next layout.

Once Liu Bei can take Guanzhong and gain a firm foothold, he can form a joint force with Guan Yu in Xiangyang, and it doesn't matter whether he keeps Soochow to contain Wei.

If something goes wrong in this Guanzhong battle, no matter how displeased Soochow's 'loach' is, it must temporarily divert Wei Guo's attention.

Lan Tian had just dismounted outside the state capital when he saw Song Chen coming out of the gatehouse.

"Waiting for a long time?" Lan Tian asked as he walked.

Song Chen smiled and said, "It's only been here for a while."

"How did you know that Mister wants to see you? And you came here before we rested." Gao Yuan patted Song Chen on the shoulder and asked, both of them were from the army of the army, because they often met with Lan Tian, ​​so they had a close relationship.

"I won't tell you." Song Chen smiled mysteriously and did not answer. It is necessary to speculate on people's hearts in his business. Now that there are so many officials in Jiaozhou, no one understands Lan Tian's mind better than him.

"Let's go, let's go to the apse to talk." Lan Tian ignored the explanation and went straight forward. The Jiaozhou Chamber of Commerce had eyeliners everywhere, and the army fleet was so powerful that Song Chen might know about it before they docked at the pier.

The three entered the apse according to the old rules. Lan Tian and Song Chen took their seats in the reception area, and Gao Principle stood guard at the entrance of the hall.

"Is there any good news?" Lan Tian was very anxious.

Song Chen asked: "There are good and bad news, which one do you want to hear, sir?"

Lan Tian frowned: "Then tell the good news first."

"The two generals Wei and Deng successfully crossed the Meridian Ridge, frightened Xia Houmao to occupy Chang'an, and the French army also used tricks to capture Chen Cang. Most of Guanzhong has been controlled by the King of Hanzhong." Song Chen replied tremblingly.

"Okay, that's really great. Next, we just need to be more stable, hold the hinterland of Guanzhong, and point the sword to the Central Plains just around the corner." Lan Tian was so happy that he slammed the case, and suddenly he asked urgently: "Chang'an is so close to Luoyang, it is impossible for Cao Pi not to respond. Bar?"

"Because the distance from Yongliang is too far, the information of the Wei army over there has not yet been sent. The Wei army in Nanyang has made a big move recently. Zhang Liao withdrew the garrison southeast of Wancheng and moved westward. General Cao Xiu led the main force to move closer to Nanyang. Chen Qun Recommend Hao Zhao from Taiyuan as the governor of Tongguan." Song Chen's expression was serious.

Lan Tian sneered: "Wei's relocation of heavy troops to Nanxiang is probably to cut off the connection between Guanzhong and Jingzhou. How can General Guan and the king just sit and wait? The bad news can't be from Soochow, right?"

Song Chen nodded solemnly, "Sir, what you expected is exactly what you expected. Cao Ren originally defeated the Wu army in Huainan, and Sun Quan was at a disadvantage when he lost his troops, but Cao Pi took the initiative to send envoys to seek peace with Sun Quan."

"War victory negotiation is just a routine operation. I don't know if Cao Pi talked about the result he wanted with a victory gesture." Lan Tian squinted his eyes.

"According to the information obtained by General Hu, Manchong's troops had withdrawn before the negotiation. Cao Ren only left [-] troops for Jiang Ji to guard Huainan. Cao Ren himself led the main force of the Wei army to Luoyang. Zang Ba's Taishan army also went west. Jin, it should be to rush to the Jingzhou battlefield." Song Chen's expression was very serious.

"Nearly 10 people, right? The pressure that General Guan bears is really heavy, and it might not be able to bear it with another person." Lan Tian nodded and sighed.

"You mean that General Guan can defend?" Song Chen was a little surprised.

"Having more soldiers has the advantage of having more soldiers, but having fewer soldiers means fighting with fewer soldiers. If Cao Pi gathers so many people to go to Jingzhou, the daily consumption of food and grass will be quite terrifying. Even if General Guan cannot win, he can retreat to Fancheng and Xiangyang. If Sun Quan If we don't play tricks, Jingzhou still has no big problems."

Lan Tian believes in the abilities of Guan Yu and Xu Shu. Now Jingzhou is no longer fighting alone. Huang Quan and Liu Feng led the mediocre soldiers to fight in Nanxiang. The frontline forces in the north continue to be tight, and the conscription in Jingnan counties will continue.

"I'm afraid it's difficult for Sun Quan. Lu Xun, who originally supported Ruxu, led the warship back to Chaisang after the negotiation. If Dong Wu attacked Wuchang by force, we had to go to support immediately. General Gan's garrison is too small." Song Song Chen quickly reminded.

Lan Tian stroked his beard and sneered: "Zhou Tai died of serious injuries, and the only one Dongwu can fight is Lu Xun. You send Sun Bu's family letter back as soon as possible. Sun Quan may not be able to sleep after reading the letter."

"That's right, that's right, Sun Quan is so suspicious, even if he really can't do without Lu Xun, it's impossible for him to lead an attack, but if he is not dead, someone will replace Lu Xun, sir, you should make plans early." Song Chen worried Said.

Lan Tian nodded, "I have to think of a way to 'lead the fire', I will let Boyang secretly mobilize the army, and say that Jiaozhou is now completely pacified, and the army wants to go north to help the general to defeat Wei, and you are responsible for disclosing the news to Luling , to lure Sun Quan to give up his superior navy and come to take Jiaozhou by land."

"Uh, will Sun Quan come?" Song Chen put a question mark in his heart.

"It doesn't matter whether he comes or not, as long as the situation in Guanzhong is stable, if he doesn't take the initiative to attack Jiaozhou, I will also take the initiative to extend my hand to Jiangdong."

Having reached this point in the Lantian words, he was already thinking about how to pacify Soochow, wondering if Hu Ke should play a bigger role?
"Sun Quan lost a lot of generals in this battle, so Hu Ke has to work harder. Only with military power in his hands can he have a greater right to speak." Lan Tian continued with a serious expression.

Song Chen clasped his fists and explained: "General Hu said in a letter that he has mentioned to Sun Quan that the possibility of taking over the army is very high."

"Sun Quan is too suspicious, Hu Ke went halfway to change his heart, but Jiangdong is short of talents now." Lan Tian suddenly remembered something, motioned Song Chen to come over, and then whispered a few words.

"Just this?" Song Chen's surprised expression seemed to say that this is just a trivial matter, why do you have to be so secretive?
Lan Tian's expression was serious: "This matter is top secret, don't disclose it in the Jiaozhou Chamber of Commerce, and use special code words to tell Hu Ke to do it."

Song Chen stood up, clasped his fists and resigned: "Time doesn't wait, if you don't have other instructions, the general will rush to make letters first."

"The Central Plains battlefield can't be ignored. Although we can't provide strong military help, we can provide support from intelligence." Lan Tian stroked his beard and said.

"At present, there are intensive military activities around Luoyang, and our secret operations may not be able to sneak in." Song Chen looked embarrassed.

"Hahaha, isn't the Huainan battlefield over? Let Hu Ke go the way of Jiangdong, but spread the word that Cao Pi's background is wrong and his country is wrong. Liu Xie was going to pass the throne to the king of Hanzhong, but he forcibly tampered with the imperial edict." Lan Tian Smile mysteriously.

"edict?"

"After the king stabilizes Guanzhong, he will become emperor. It's time to build momentum in advance."

"The end will be saved."

Song Chen understood Lan Tian's meaning. When Liu Bei was the king of Hanzhong, he also had an emperor's edict. Now the enthroned emperor naturally has a legal basis.

While Song Chen was still thinking about who would draft the edict, Lan Tian had already figured out how to close the loop perfectly.

Regardless of whether Liu Bei's imperial edict was true or not, it would be reasonable for Liu Xie to come forward to authenticate it in the future. I believe that Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty is willing to let Jiangshan return to the hands of Liu's family.

(End of this chapter)