Silver Fox of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 311 Cao Gong's wonderful plan to secure the world, lost Sun Quan and lost his army!
On August 19, 27th year of Jian'an, Wancheng, Nanyang County, Jingzhou.

Shen Chen, who is 27 years old this year, is in the backyard porch of the Nanyang prefect's mansion. It is mid-autumn to late autumn season, and the yard is full of fallen leaves.

There are many trees planted on both sides of the pond on about half an acre of land, and there are many rockeries, and the fallen leaves float into the pond with the wind.

Under the porch of a house on the north side of the pond, Shen Chen was sitting cross-legged, beside him were several students listening to the class, and a young scholar was sitting cross-legged opposite Shen Chen.

In his spare time, Shen Chen likes to give lectures in Wancheng, Xinye, Xiangyang and other places. Now he has more than a thousand disciples?They were scattered all over Jingzhou, and they were either township officials or county officials. In Jingzhou officialdom, Shen Chen's family had already become the biggest force.

At the same time, there were also many of his students in the army, such as Shan Yi, Huo Yang, Wu Dang, Wu Tao, Xie Hui, Zhang Li, Hu Mian, Li Qiu, etc. Dozens of them gradually became junior officers in the army. The champion of the three armies, he was able to fight with Zhang Fei for thirty bouts before he lost the wind. He is so brave that he has been promoted to Sima of a certain vanguard army.

The students who are following me now are all young scholars with outstanding talents, and several of them come from aristocratic families, such as the 16-year-old Huang Su, who came from the Huang family.The 19-year-old Pang Zhu came from the Pang family.There is also a 17-year-old who stutters, his name is Deng Ai.

Because Nanyang was guarded, Deng Ai was not moved to Yingchuan by Cao Cao.As a descendant of the Xinye Deng family, he was fortunate enough to be able to study in the Deng family school for free. He was not called Deng Ai at first, but named himself Deng Fan, and his style name was Shi Ze.

As a result, there was also a person named Deng Fan in the clan, who had the same name, so he changed it to Deng Ai. His father died early, and he didn't need to be 20 to get the character, so he took the character Shi Zai, who was fifteen years old at that time.

When Deng Ai was studying in Deng's Academy, because of his stuttering problem, he was laughed at since he was a child, so he was taciturn.

Shen Chen went to Deng's Academy less often, and the classes were big, there were often hundreds of people in a class, but he didn't know his existence at first.

The main reason is that Shen Chen has never taken the initiative to look for it. He thinks that everything can be done according to fate, and it is easy to overwhelm the seedlings and encourage them to actively look for it.

It wasn't until later that Deng Ai summoned up his courage and got up and asked him a question.

He was asking a question about the political system.

Shen Chen was quite surprised by his acquaintance, and after asking his name, he was accepted as a direct disciple of his sect, and let him follow him for the past two years.

After noon, the weather was neither hot nor cold, and the dead leaves were whirling and fluttering down. Shen Chen was playing chess with others there.

Some of the disciples next to him were reading, some were watching the battle, and some were sleeping.

The young scholar arched the pawn forward.

I rub it.

Five soldiers into one!

Are you playing with me?
Shen Chen immediately chose to take the lead.

Scholars go to official positions.

The two fought back and forth, more than ten steps back and forth in an instant, the layout was dazzling.

At this moment, hurried footsteps sounded outside the garden, and a young general about 24 or [-] years old walked in, cupped his hands and said: "General, Cao Cao personally went to Huainan, and the lord has already gone to Jiangxia."

"Conquer Huainan personally?"

The chess piece in Shen Chen's hand didn't move for a long time. After a while, he put down the chess piece and said in a deep voice, "Go to the war room."

Everyone got up and went to a hut on the west side of the pond.

In the past few years, Shen Chen has not been idle. As an excellent architectural designer, drawing is a profession. Over the past few years, he has traveled all over Nanyang and Huainan, and even occasionally went to Runan in disguise to check the terrain and draw blueprints.

In addition, there were already maps of the states in the Han Dynasty, so I built a small war room, which included maps, sand tables, brushes, drawing tools, etc., almost everything.

Several people came to the war room, and the first thing they saw was a large rectangular table in the center, surrounded by wooden boards, filled with sand, and the sand table was used for deduction during small-scale battles.

Maps are hung on the wall facing the gate, and the general terrain is roughly outlined with charcoal. Maps of Nanyang, Runan, Yingchuan and Huainan are placed around it.

Shen Chen walked to the wall, hung the map of Huainan on the wall, turned around and asked the young general, "Bo'an, where is Cao Jun?"

That young general was Zhoutai, whose name was Bo'an. He was shocked when he saw Shen Chen leading the Huangmen soldiers to defeat Cai Mao's army that year, so he chose to join the army. The guards are under the supervision.

Zhoutai replied: "General Lu said that Cao Jun has arrived in Qiaojun."

Like Jingzhou and Yizhou, Cao Cao also restructured the north. The original Runan County and Peiguo in Yuzhou, together with Lujiang County and Jiujiang County in Yangzhou, were changed again, and Geyang County, Anfeng County, Qiao County, and Lujiang County were designated. , Huainan County and other places.

This Qiao County is composed of most of the original Pei State and a small part of Runan County, probably located in the area from Bozhou City to Suzhou City in later generations.

When Shen Chen heard Cao Jun's movements, he turned his head and looked at the map. After passing Qiao County, he arrived at Huainan County, which Cao Cao had acquired. Before that, Jiujiang County in Yangzhou, the Han Dynasty, what could Cao Cao do in Huainan?
One, attack the small part of Lujiang County to which Liu Bei's group belongs.

Second, attack Sun Quan.

Zhou Tai said: "It is said that in the past six months, Wen Hui, the governor of Yangzhou, has been training naval forces in Huaishui, Chaohu and Shaobei (quebei). Cao Cao's army went south, and it seems that he intends to attack Jiangdong."

"interesting."

The young scholar beside Shen Chen smiled and said, "Cao Cao has lost his head, and he chose to fight Jiangdong."

"I don't think he's lost his head, but has some ulterior motive."

Shen Chen pondered: "From Cao Cao's point of view, attacking Jiangdong is completely a bad idea, but he still chooses to attack. There is only one possibility, and that is a strategy of suspicion."

The young scholar found a map of Xiliang from a corner of the ground, which was sent by Xu Shu, the current prefect of Hanzhong. He hung the map beside him, pointed to it and said, "If Cao Cao wants to send the Lord It makes sense to transfer all the troops to Jingzhou and then raid Xiliang."

Shen Chen said with a smile: "Although it's reasonable to say so, I understand that you have not considered a problem."

"Is it the way?"

The sensible scholar replied immediately.

Shen Chen laughed loudly and said, "No doubt, no doubt, you are really sensible."

The scholar is Zhou Buyi, the current general of the town army, Cao Zhu.

Zhou Buyi has studied with Shen Chen since he was a child, because he is talented and has superb comprehension ability. Not only does he do well in academics, he even dabbles in the art of war and military affairs.

The word Mingli was taken by Mr. Pang De, no doubt it came from "Chu Songs", because there is no doubt, Mingli is naturally the same.

He said with a smile: "Cao Jun went to Huainan with great fanfare, and the main force rushed to Xiliang Pass. It took two months to travel, and Han Sui and Ma Chao couldn't be defeated so easily. After such a long time, the Lord should be able to react."

"Ah."

Shen Chen nodded: "No matter how bad Han Sui and Ma Chao are, we should be able to persist for half a year. Although it is not fast to go up the river, within two months, Jingzhou's army can appear in Hanzhong, not to mention that we still control Wuguan. From Wuguan to the north to support Guanzhong, Cao Cao wanted to attack the west, which is so easy."

"Unless he just wants the lord to suspect that he is attacking the west, so he transferred a large number of troops to Guanzhong, leading our main force to fight him in Guanzhong. At the same time, he sent people to raid Jingzhou, but where did he come from?"

Zhou Buyi searched the map with his eyes, finally settled on Huainan, and said, "Could it be Sun Quan?"

"That's not right."

Zhou Tai raised an objection: "This time when Cao Cao attacked Huainan, Sun Quan was also very nervous. He had already rectified his army and stationed troops at Ruxukou. If Cao Cao united with Sun Quan, then why did he have to come to Huainan to pretend?"

"It's not like putting on a show, I'm afraid it's going to fight Sun Quan."

Zhou Buyi said.

"This."

Other disciples, including Zhoutai, Huang Su, and Pang Zhu, were at a loss.

Only Deng Ai looked thoughtful.

Shen Chen also raised his head and stared at the map, thinking quickly in his heart.

Cao Cao's feinted shot is absolutely perfect.

If Shen Chen hadn't always known that Sun Quan was not a good thing, and had been instilling in Zhou Buyi the idea that Sun Quan would inevitably backstab, no one would have thought of this.

Because the prerequisite for thinking of this point is to believe that Sun Quan will inevitably backstab.

Only on this basis can we understand what Cao Cao is doing.

Shen Chen pointed to the map and said: "Cao Cao's current actions are very unwise, but if you understand this as a strategy of suspicious soldiers and attack east and west, isn't it reasonable?"

"Yes."

Pang Zhu said: "Master, although it is inconvenient because of the long distance, Cao Cao can also send troops to Bingzhou first, and then enter Hedong from Bingzhou. When our soldiers and horses are all in Jingzhou, we can raid Guanzhong. Isn't this saving money?" time?"

"Moreover, the Southern Huns have also joined Cao Cao. Cao Cao has deployed a large number of troops in Hedong itself. When our main force is all in Jingzhou, it will be much easier for Cao Cao to send troops to Guanzhong."

Huang Su also said.

This is indeed something that can be seen on the surface, and it is a clue that only a smart person can see.

Very simple, stupid people only think of the first layer.

That is, Cao Cao chose the next strategy and planned to attack Jiangdong, trying to force Sun Quan to Liu Bei's group.

And smart people thought of the second layer.

That is, Cao Cao made a false shot and shot east and west. It seemed that he was going to attack Jiangdong and Huainan, which aroused the tension of Liu Bei's group and transferred the main force to Jingzhou, but in fact he raided Guanzhong and Xiliang.

Bai Juyi once said that in the Tang Dynasty, it only took one to two days to travel from Chang'an to Luoyang Kuaima through thirteen post stations.

The Han Dynasty was naturally a little bit worse, and it took about two to three days to complete it.

But the fast horse is not the movement of the army. Cao Cao traveled more than 600 kilometers from Yecheng to Luoyang, and then from Luoyang to Chang'an in Guanzhong.

And Jingzhou Jiangling to Jiangzhou, then from Jiangzhou north to Hanzhong, and finally from Hanzhong to Guanzhong via Chencang Road and Baoxie Road. to more than March.

Therefore, people with a little wisdom would think that Cao Cao could not be so stupid, so his actions are likely to be a cover for the raid on the Xiliang Pass, so that Liu Bei could not react to support Han Sui and Ma Chao, so as to calm down the central and western Guanzhong in one fell swoop. Liang, cut off the source of Liu Bei's horses.

However, Shen Chen thought that things couldn't be that simple.

He felt that Cao Cao had other plans.

So he pointed to the map above and said: "Suppose, I mean suppose. Cao Cao came to Huainan, fought with Sun Quan and us, and suddenly attacked Guanzhong at this time, what will happen to us?"

"Naturally, we should send troops to Guanzhong for rescue."

Zhou Tai said without hesitation: "Didn't the general say that? Han Sui and Ma Chao are self-reliant and will not submit to any side. If Cao Cao attacks them and forces them to defect to the lord, how can the lord not accept it?"

"Yes."

Shen Chen nodded: "Accept Han Sui and Ma Chao, and my lord can justifiably send troops to Xiliang and Guanzhong. These two have high prestige among the Qianghu. Wherever the lord's army goes, there is Qianghu to help, and Cao Jun must be there."

Zhou Tai laughed: "Then it seems that even if Cao Cao set up this suspicious strategy, he would never want to hide it from the general. As long as we arrange it in advance, Cao Cao will definitely return in a big defeat."

"You're wrong if you think so."

Shen Chen said with a serious face: "If we really do this, we will lose Jingzhou."

"Lost in Jingzhou?"

Several disciples were in an uproar.

Huang Su even said: "Master, this is impossible. If Cao Cao transfers the main force to Guanzhong, where will he get the soldiers and horses to compete with us for Jingzhou? Even if Cao has many soldiers and we take a defensive position, he will have at least 20 troops Only then can we break through Nanyang!"

"Sun Quan."

Zhou Buyi lazily said: "Didn't I just say that? If Sun Quan and Cao Cao make a surprise attack at this time, one will attack Nanyang from the front, and the other will enter from Jingnan and Dajiang. At this time, our main force will compete with Cao Cao's main force in Guanzhong. Cao Cao only needs to send [-] troops to attack Jingzhou together with Sun Quan."

"Sun Quan?"

Zhou Tai was surprised: "Is he really so bold to raid Jingzhou?"

Shen Chen put his hands behind his back, glanced at the map of Huainan, and said softly: "This guy is very courageous."

He remembered the battle of Yi County that year.

Although Sun Quan was flooded enough in that battle, this guy was also so bold that he dared to take a boat to his ambush circle to show off his might.

In history, he was also a dog, and he went to shoot tigers every day. When Cao Cao attacked Huainan, he personally went to the Cao Jun camp to observe the enemy's situation by boat, and was shot indiscriminately by Cao Cao.

It's a pity that being brave is one thing, but being capable is another.With one hundred thousand fighting eight hundred warriors, they were beaten and fled in embarrassment. This fellow can be regarded as No. 1 in history.

According to the words of later generations, Sun Quan is a person who has a big addiction to cooking, and loves to eat and play.

But it is undeniable that no matter how poor his ability is, he still has the courage to sneak attack Jingzhou, even a lot.

But Pang Chu was puzzled and said, "But senior Mingli said just now that Cao Cao would fight Sun Quan. If Cao Cao really came to discuss with Sun Quan about conspiring in Jingzhou, then why did he come to fight?"

"Because they can only deceive the lord if they fight a battle. At least on the surface, the lord married Sun Quan, and the army overwhelmed Jiangdong. Moreover, Cao Cao also attacked Sun Quan, as if he was forcing Sun Quan to let him move closer to the lord, but That’s how you can confuse others.”

Shen Chen said: "Who would believe that an enemy who was fighting to the death one moment would become a close comrade-in-arms the next? This is Cao Cao's ultimate move, which will kill the lord. Even if Sun Quan wins most of Jingzhou, He will not hesitate, as long as the Lord cannot unify the south, no one in this world can stop his great cause."

After hearing this, everyone felt terrified.

If all this is as expected by Shen Chen, Liu Bei only thought of the second floor, thinking that Cao Cao was setting up a suspicious formation, but in fact he invaded Xiliangguan, and immediately transferred the main force to Hanzhong, then Jingzhou will indeed be in danger.

Because although the Jiangdong Sun family was beaten and disabled before, after four years of recuperation, there are more than [-] soldiers and horses. In addition, Cao Cao sent partial divisions to attack Jingzhou, which was empty of troops, and Jingzhou could not resist it at all.

When Cao Cao occupied Nanyang, Sun Quan got half of Jingzhou.Only Yizhou was left for Liu Bei. With the strength of one state, he would no longer be able to conquer the Central Plains and restore the Han Dynasty.

If Cao Cao's trick is true, then it can be said that he is not cruel.

Only Shen Chen walked to the window, opened the curtains, stood with his hands behind his back, looking at the east, his eyes slightly lost in thought.

Cao Mengde, Cao Mengde.

Your strategy is indeed powerful enough.

I would rather surrender Jingzhou to Sun Quan than unify the south, so as to ruin the possibility of Liu Bei and Sun Quan's Northern Expedition.

At least in terms of layout and strategy, he is unique and can be said to be the king of the world.

But unfortunately, he met me.

A smile suddenly appeared on the corner of Shen Chen's mouth.

The confrontation between the North and the South.

Now for the Liu Bei Group, isn't the most lacking thing is to find opportunities and excuses to attack Sun Quan?

If your plan succeeds, the best result will naturally be three points in the world.

but.

You will never succeed.

And I will also give Han Sui, Ma Chao, and Sun Quan to me.

Cao Gong's clever plan to secure the world, lost Sun Quan and broke the army!
If I win this battle.

I have to thank you very much.

(End of this chapter)