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Chapter 705 The Northern Expedition
Ding Feng firmly disagrees with the Northern Expedition, but the problem is that Ding Feng's health is getting worse.

Especially the last time when he was ill with Qi, he rushed to help Jingzhou with his illness, and rushed back in a hurry. Before he could catch his breath, Sun Hao's moth came again.

You don't agree with the Northern Expedition of the army, but it's okay to harass the Jin State with small troops, right?
In the first month of the second year of Baoding, Sun Hao ordered Sun Shen, governor of Xiakou, to conquer Jiangxia and Runan, and burn the residents. Teng Mu, governor of Wuchang, attacked Yiyang as a feint attack. The surrounding Jin army forces.

Ding Feng can only lead troops to go out.

However, this trick was indeed effective. Sun Shen drove straight in, plundered more than a thousand households in Jiangxia and Runan, and returned south, causing Yang Hu to be reprimanded by Luoyang's rulers and ministers again.

Teng Mu's great momentum attracted many Jin troops from Huaixi.

After Lu Kang attacked Dangyang, he retreated as soon as he saw a good deal, and stayed put, which was considered to have satisfied Sun Hao's wishes.

But Ding Feng was unlucky in his fleeting years. He marched to Wokou, where he was rushed into the camp by a herd of wild boars and went on a rampage ("Book of Jin · Five Elements [-]").

Sima Jun, governor of Jinhuaibei, and Wang Yi, governor of Yangzhou, saw an opportunity and attacked from both sides.

Ding Feng could only return without success.

Sun Hao was furious and beheaded his generals and guides.

This is equivalent to the emperor publicly declaring his dissatisfaction with Da Sima, causing an uproar between the government and the public.

Inside the clock mansion.

Zhong Hui shook his head and said, "If Sun Hao could listen to others, he wouldn't be Sun Hao."

"Then why should father try to persuade you?" Zhong Yi's eyes fell on the unhealed wound on Zhong Hui's forehead.

Zhong Hui said proudly: "Of course it is for the Jiangdong gentry."

The effect is also very obvious, the Jiangdong gentry and Zhong Hui are getting closer.

All ethnic groups have children to learn from Zhonghui.

His prestige in the ruling and opposition parties has soared, and everyone thinks that he is loyal.

"Da Sima has been a little arrogant in recent years, and has no idea how to advance or retreat. Can he be tolerated by the tormentor? There must be a catastrophe for his family!"

In the high position of Da Sima, he was always on the cusp of the storm, and his every move would be criticized by others.

Coupled with his upright nature, he is arrogant in the eyes of others.

Ding Feng was not from a gentry family, and has always been despised by the Jiangdong gentry.

Two years ago, Ding Feng's younger brother Zuo General Ding Feng died of illness, and Ding Feng became weaker and weaker.

There are also many slanderous people around Sun Hao.

"Father has a good plan." Zhong Yi admired.

"The pillars of Eastern Wu, one is Ding Feng, and the other is Lu Kang. Now that Ding Feng is suspected, Jiang Dong will break an arm. My plan can be implemented."

In fact, the situation is somewhat out of Zhong Hui's control. I originally thought that Sun Hao would let him lead the army. Zhong Hui would use this to regain his military power and gain the support of Wu Guo. After confronting Sima Yan for a year and a half, Zhong Hui gained military power and strength. He has grown stronger and made meritorious deeds, just like Sima Yi, who was in charge of Zhenyongliang back then.

But Sun Hao didn't take the usual path, and wanted to go into battle by himself.

But that's good too, when Sun Hao goes north, Zhong will have more room to play.

Most of the so-called strategies follow the trend and cannot be done step by step.

"What does father want to do?"

"After Sima Yan succeeded to the throne, he vigorously used the gentry in Shandong and Hebei. The gentry in Yingchuan are no longer as good as before. Father should help them!"

Ding Feng returned in vain, feeling ashamed, in addition to being unwell all the time, and was bedridden.

At this moment in the court, no one stopped Sun Hao's northern expedition.

Lu Kang made two memorials one after another, urging Sun Hao to rest his troops and support the people, and sit back and watch the war between East and West. After a few years, the two countries are exhausted, and then they will take advantage of the gap to advance, and they will surely gain something.

But Sun Hao insisted on going his own way, as if possessed by an evil spirit.

In April of the second year of Baoding, in the midst of opposition from Jiangdong ministers, Sun Hao led an army of 13 to the northern expedition, leading Ding Gu, Zhuge Liang, Yu Si, Xue Jue and others to gather troops in Niuzhu.

In order to show his determination, Sun Hao also brought his biological mother and concubines with him.

Zhong Hui risked his life to chase after Niu Zhu and persuaded him, "Even if Your Majesty wants to make a northern expedition, why do you need to go to the front in person? I am not talented, and I am willing to go on the expedition on my behalf. Your Majesty can then boost the morale of the three armies."

There are too many people advising and advising in the past two months. From Ding Feng to Lu Kang, from Meng Ren to Lu Kai, Sun Hao has long been bored. !"

Sun Hao is full of confidence.

Lu Kang's 10,000 army can defeat [-]+ Jin army, and he thinks he can too.

When he was the king of Nanyang, he was boasted by the Jiangdong gentry that he had the style of Sun Ce, the king of Huan of Changsha.

All the armies gathered and went straight to Dongguan.

Zhong Hui chased him to Dongguan again to persuade him, and knelt in front of the gate overnight, which made Sun Hao so annoyed that he finally ordered him to return to Jianye to assist the young prince Sun Jin.

The officials in Jiangdong praised him greatly.

At the same time that Soochow sent troops, Luoyang had been preparing for a long time.

Regardless of the fact that the plague had not subsided, Sima Yan gathered a Chinese army of 15 and prepared to go south to face Sun Hao.

Although Wu Jun had the victory in Xiling, but Lu Kang is Lu Kang, Sun Hao is Sun Hao, Sima Yan is still sure of winning against Sun Hao.

In the past few years, due to Sun Hao's misconduct, generals of Soochow have continuously surrendered, which also exposed Soochow's reality.

The state of Wu has long been in danger of being destroyed.

The generals rebelled, the people fled, bandits appeared frequently, and there were all kinds of chaos.

Under such circumstances, Sun Hao is still resorting to military action.

"I have a plan to capture Sun Hao alive!" Xun Xu said one step ahead of Shi Bao.

"What's the plan?" Sima Yan asked curiously.

Xun Xu pointed to the location of Lujiang County on the map.

There are two Lujiang counties on the map, one belongs to Wei and the other belongs to Wu.

Lujiang County of Wei State is located in the northeast of Dabie Mountains, and the county governs Lu'an.

The state of Wu is located in the southeast of the Dabie Mountains, and its prefecture governs Wan County.

The strategy for Lu'an is Hefei New City.

"While Sun Hao is attacking Shouchun, the army will attack the new city and cut off his way back?" Shi Bao's old eyes were not dimmed at all, but were shining brightly.

The south of the old city of Hefei is surrounded by rivers and lakes. The Wu army can rely on the benefits of the water army, and the transportation of grain and grass is also very convenient.

Man Chong built the new city not far from Feishui, just so that Wu Jun could not use the water army's benefits, but he couldn't turn a blind eye, otherwise the Hefei defenders could cut off Feishui at any time.

Therefore, Xincheng can take advantage of the Jin Army's land warfare.

Geographically, Hefei New City is half surrounded by Huainan, Lujiang, Anfeng and other counties. If Sun Hao wants to attack Shouchun, he will definitely use Hefei as his backing.

Xun Xu said: "Sun Hao has repeatedly invaded the land of Jin. If this thief is not eliminated, the world will be in trouble."

Jia Chong stared at Xun Xu, his triangular eyes flickering, as if he saw something else. The Yingchuan gentry had a secret connection with Zhong Hui, and it was not a secret. Heavily defending? I suggest that you follow the example of the previous emperor to break Zhuge's birthday, first stick to your defense, weaken his momentum, and wait until he is exhausted, and all roads go hand in hand. Why take this risk? Back then, Zhuge Ke's 20 army could not conquer the stars. If our army delays for a long time , I'm afraid there will be changes in Shouchun."

Sima Yan was noncommittal, and turned to Shi Bao.

In terms of military affairs, Shi Bao has the most say, "That depends on whether His Majesty wants to retreat from the enemy or destroy Wu!"

Sima Yan became very interested, "How do you say that?"

"If your Majesty wants to retreat from the enemy, you only need to rush to help from all directions and create a great momentum. Sun Hao will be unable to attack for a long time, and he will retreat. But this strategy is too slow, ranging from a few months to a year. If Sun Hao retreats this time, the next time I will definitely return." Shi Bao cupped his hands.

Sima Yan's biggest headache was here.

The Xiling War gave Sun Hao courage and confidence, and he focused on fighting Sima's family, which made Sima Yan very annoyed.

"Hefei was originally an important city in the country, with a barrier to the south. Once Soochow restores the old city of Hefei, Huainan will no longer be owned by the country. Sun Hao is light and unprepared. With Xiling's victory ahead, we must underestimate our army. Your Majesty can have 15 Wan Dajun goes straight to Hefei, cuts off his escape route, and then attacks from north to south, then the Wu army can be defeated, and Sun Hao can be captured!" Shi Bao seemed to agree with Xun Xu's idea.

Jia Chong smelled something strange from it. When did Shi Bao hook up with the Yingchuan gentry?
Is it just a coincidence?

Before he could think about it, Sima Yan clapped his hands and smiled, "Great kindness!"

(End of this chapter)