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Chapter 608 Loyal Dog
Shi Bao is as famous as Deng Ai, and he is also a talented person who can mount a horse, cut people down and rule the people.

Far-sighted and insightful.

Otherwise, he would not be appreciated by Sima Yi.

"Jiangdong and I have been in an alliance for only one year. Now that the two thieves are fighting in Lingnan, how can they join forces secretly?" Xun Xu asked.

Shi Bao said in a deep voice: "Qin and Wu had no enmity in the past, but because Zhang Bu and Puyang coveted Shuzhong, they repeatedly provoked them. Now Jingzhou is empty, and the two thieves will never stand by. Commander!"

Whoever completely occupies Jingzhou will have the strategic initiative.

Back then when Guan Yu sent troops from Nanjun, 3 people would turn Cao Wei upside down.

If it hadn't been for Soochow's surprise attack on its allies, Cao Wei would have been severely stabbed by Guan Yu.

For Soochow, without Xiangyang on the Yangtze River defense line, it is equivalent to missing a gate.

A sense of security is important.

In recent years, Soochow has built fortresses in Nanjun and Jiangxia, which is under great pressure from Cao Wei.

When Zhou Tai, Wang Ji, and Wang Chang were in Jingxiang, they came to Jingnan to touch things if they had nothing to do.

Soochow has been in a state of being suppressed and beaten.

For Sima Zhao, losing Yongliang was already a huge failure for him. If it weren't for the land occupation system and the fifth-class nobles to appease the gentry and powerful, the Sima family's road to power officials would have come to an end.

Now if Jingbei is lost again, not only Sima Zhao will not be able to take the last step, but Sima Yan will also be very difficult.

"Wang Yi is new to the post, and it is difficult to convince the public. Your Majesty will take it as an early plan!" Shi Bao knelt in front of Sima Zhao on one knee.

Sima Zhao's eyes kept flickering.

The more capable Shi Bao is, the more difficult it is for him to feel at ease.

Using oneself to judge others, all the reminders were issued, and it was obvious that Xia Houxuan and Zhuge Dan would follow in the footsteps. Shi Bao was still so loyal, Sima Zhao shuddered a little.

Back then, his father Sima Yi was also so loyal...

Facing a major military opportunity, Xun Xu, Pei Xiu and others tactfully kept their mouths shut.

Only Jia Chong cupped his hands and said, "Sikong deserves to be the one recommended by the Tai Tuo back then."

Between Shi Bao and the Yingchuan gentry, Jia Chong undoubtedly hated the self-proclaimed nobles in Yingchuan even more.

These words undoubtedly eased Sima Zhao's suspicion towards Shi Bao, "According to what Sikong said, what should we do?"

Wang Yi was the son of Wang Xiong, the governor of Youzhou.

And Wang Xiong sent the assassin Han Long to assassinate Ke Bineng back then, causing Xianbei, which was about to be unified, to fall apart again.

Wang Yi is also capable of both civil and military skills, having practiced in Youzhou for many years.

However, this game of chess in Jingzhou is too big, and it is obviously not something that a newcomer can control.

Sima Zhao originally appointed Sima Liang and Sima Ban as the second governors of Jingzhou. There was no way, no matter how pusty the Sima family was, they had to be used.

But Sima Liang was frightened by the Qin army in the Guanzhong battle, and he was unwilling to lead the army.

Sima Zhao had no choice but to use a more reliable person, Wang Yi, who was born in the Langya Wang family.

Shi Bao bitterly said: "The situation in Jingzhou is complicated, and non-heavy generals cannot guard it. The minister is the king's plan and the society's plan. If you send Chen Qian, the general who conquers the north, or the king personally leads the Luoyang central army into the new city, then Qin and Wu will not dare. Move lightly, if your majesty is not willing to work hard, and is not willing to dispatch Hebei Governor Chen, the old minister is willing to sit in Jingxiang!"

It's not that there are no generals in the Central Plains, but that Sima Zhao dares to use them.

Sima Zhao's health is just right, and he wants to lead the army south, which is naturally very inappropriate.

In the past, it was Xiangguo, and now it is the king of Jin. Even a gentleman is not under the threat, let alone a king?

Shi Bao's words put Sima Zhao in a dilemma.

It is impossible to lead the army in person.

He was worried about sending others, even though he felt relieved about Shi Bao, he still didn't dare to let him lead the army alone.

Xun Xu suddenly said: "Your Majesty is not feeling well, how about sending your son to lead the [-] Chinese troops south?"

Suddenly, the hall became strangely quiet.

In Sima Zhao's eyes, the eyes of these gentry ministers seemed to be burning with two balls of fire, as if he was just a dying bone.

Who will the prince threaten?

Since the Han and Wei dynasties, there has been no precedent for a son or prince leading the army.

He is not dead yet, how could Sima Zhao not feel chilled when the nobles showed such impatience?

He suddenly felt that it might be useful to keep the stone buds.

A Jia Chong is too weak.

Yingchuan gentry is a huge net.

When the strange atmosphere in the hall reached its peak, Jia Chong suddenly said: "The trouble in the south lies first in Soochow, and Xiangyang is in command of the world. There is no room for loss. Your majesty might as well raise troops to Wancheng and sit and watch the battle in the south."

This sentence is equivalent to taking a step back.

There is no need for Shi Bao to lead the army, nor Sima Yan to lead the army, let alone Sima Zhao stationed in the new city. Wancheng is also close to Luoyang, and it can also deter Qin and Wu and protect Jingzhou.

However, Wancheng is thousands of miles away from the three counties of Shangyong, and it is somewhat beyond reach.

Subconsciously, the Central Plains monarchs and ministers tried their best to avoid fighting with the Qin army.

This is the psychological weakness brought about by Feng Sa's battle.

Naturally, Jia Chong's plan couldn't be hidden from veteran Shi Bao, "If so, wouldn't the three counties of Shangyong be handed over to others?"

"No, if the Qin army attacks Shangyong with a large army, Chen Dudu can join the three tribes of Liaodong, Tuoba Xianbei, Mobei tribes, and the five tribes of the Huns to attack Bingzhou! The pros and cons of exchanging three small counties for Bingzhou are as follows: What does Sikong think?" Jia Chongshi said calmly.

During this year, Sima Zhao has almost always contributed to this matter.

He kept confiding the tribes of the grassland and the countries of the Western Regions, hoping that they could fight the Qin thieves to death.

With heavy rewards, there must be brave men. The Sima family has divided their territories, and of course all the tribes are willing to serve.

Therefore, Jia Chong's strategy is very feasible.

But Shi Bao thinks it's not that simple, Feng Sa's battle has had a great impact on the ministries.

The three tribes in Liaodong have enmity with each other.

The relationship between Tuoba Xianbei and the three tribes of Liaodong is also not good.

There are also the tribes in Mobei, which are scattered in a piece of sand, and they are almost the same as beggars. It is too natural to expect them to fight the Qin army.

"Your Majesty..." Shi Bao wanted to persuade him again.

But Sima Zhao waved his hand at him, "Sikong's heart is already clear, so there is no need to say anything."

Shi Bao is thinking about the problem from the perspective of the Central Plains, while Jia Chong is making suggestions from the standpoint of Sima Zhao.

Therefore, it is clear at a glance who Sima Zhao will choose, "From Luoyang, the [-] Chinese army will go south to Wancheng!"

So far, whether the Qin army will send troops to Shangyong, and whether the Wu army will attack Xiangyang are just speculations.

Sima Zhaoneng went south to Wancheng, which was already the biggest concession.

Shi Bao remained silent.

Sima Zhao laughed and said, "Sikong is conscientious and loyal. He is an example for the generals of the Wei Dynasty. I will reward you with a thousand brocades and silks. I will go south with Gu. I hope Sikong will put the country first."

He really lacks people with military strategy around him.

Although Jia Chong is eloquent, he can only act as a counselor. In a real battle, a general is still needed to steer by his side.

"Old minister, dare not do your best?" Shi Bao cupped his hands.

Afterwards, the Luoyang [-] Chinese Army followed Sima Zhao to the south.

Sima Yan, Jia Chong, Shi Bao and others were also accompanying them.

As for Luoyang and Emperor Cao Huan, they were controlled by Sima Gan, Sima Liang and others.

As soon as they arrived at Wancheng, the news came along with the news that Dong Wu's soldiers, horses, and warships gathered together.

The Great General of the Eastern Wu and the Protectorate Governor Shi Ji led Liu Ping, Ding Feng, and Sun Yi to raise an army of [-] from Jingzhou and went straight to Xiangyang.

Ding Feng personally led [-] elites out of Jianye, and together with Zhang Ti, Wu Yan, Shen Ying, Zhuge Liang, etc., they will go up the river and enter Wuchang.

Lu Kang, the governor of Xiling, continued to guard Xiling to guard against the Qin army.

The Three Kingdoms, which have only been stable for two years, are about to break out in a new round of war.

(End of this chapter)