Silver Fox of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 329 Sun Quan will make a move

The soldiers of the Huang family went straight to Chendu thousands of miles away and rescued the righteous men who rebelled.

Xiliang iron cavalry raided Changsha and burned the grain and grass that Chen Du farmed and sent to the front line of Dingling this year.

Cao Hong's [-] troops were mainly supported by Cao Jun's [-] troops in Yingchuan and Chenliu.

Yan Kuang used to deliver food to the front line twice a year.

One time was in autumn and September, and the wheat that was harvested in May and June every year was transported.

The second time is in March of the following year, and the corn and pickled vegetables harvested in October are transported.

Among them, there is a batch in Chendu, and there is also a batch in Yingchuan.

Therefore, the grain burned this time is equivalent to about a quarter of the grain Cao Jun transported to the front line every year.

Although it can't be said that it hurts the muscles and bones, it also has a considerable impact on the front-line grain and grass reserves.

So when the two pieces of news were brought together to Cao Hong, he was shocked, anxious and angry, and hurriedly called Zhao Yan to discuss.

Zhao Yan also had no choice but to suggest that Cao Hong continue to stand firm, and at the same time ordered some troops left behind to clean up the mess, and must not start a decisive battle with Shen Chen.

Suddenly, the situation of both sides reversed. Shen Chen's army did not build fortifications before, and there was no cavalry. As a result, Cao Jun's light cavalry came and went freely on the grain road in the rear, and the grain and grass could not be transported.

But as his grain and grass were burned, Cao Hong could only hide in the camp completely, while sending people to mobilize Yingchuan's grain, and at the same time sending people to escort the grain road to the rear, so as to prevent Shen Chen's cavalry from killing their carbines again.

By the end of September, Cao Cao, who was far away in Guanzhong, also got the news that Shen Chen had sent troops to Henan.At that time, he was still wondering why Shen Chen would suddenly send troops without warning?

It wasn't until a few days later that news of Ji Ping's rebellion reached Guanzhong that he realized that Ji Ping had colluded with Shen Chen long ago.

"boom!"

Chang'an Weiyang Palace.

When Cao Cao learned of the situation, he was furious and went up against the case, yelling: "This group of moths, if it weren't for the widow, the emperor would have died long ago. How can they still bow down to the emperor in Chenliu? Now seeing the power of the widow, they will start a riot Rebellion is really a crime that cannot be punished, so where is Xu Chu?"

"King Wei."

Xu Chu walked in from the door.

Cao Cao shouted: "Let Xia Houyuan immediately lead 2 people back to help Henan."

"King Wei."

Jiang Ji next to him immediately said: "Although Jiping rebelled, there are still more than [-] Diannong troops in Chendu, so there must be no trouble. At this time we are confronting Liu Bei. If we deploy troops, we may be short of troops."

Cao Cao said in a low voice, "You don't understand, every autumn and September is when Yan Kuang sends grain and grass to Dingling. At that time, Chendu is the emptiest. Jiping and others must have taken advantage of this opportunity to launch a rebellion."

"But even so, what can one Ji Ping do? It is said in the letter that Ji Ping and others summoned more than a thousand servants to rebel, but there are more than tens of thousands of servants from the aristocratic families in Chendu?"

Jiang Ji said: "As long as those aristocratic families loyal to the king of Wei can send troops, the rebellion should be easily wiped out."

Liu Ye also said: "Besides, Chen is far away. Even if we go back now, it may be too late."

"Ah."

Cao Cao pursed his lips. He was wearing a crown on his head. As his body swayed, the bead curtain on the hat swayed slightly.

Sima Yi said: "Duke Ming can send tigers and leopards to ride back. The tigers and leopards ride one person and three horses, gallop lightly, travel three hundred miles a day, and reach Chendu in a few days. It may have a miraculous effect."

"good."

Cao Cao nodded and said to Xu Chu, "Let Cao Chun go."

In history, Cao Chun died in Jian'an for 15 years, probably because of the plague, and he was only 40 years old when he died.

But the historical trajectory is different now. He did not appear in the place where he died in history, and finally survived. He is now 48 years old.

When Xu Chu received the order, he sent someone to inform Cao Chun to lead the tiger and leopard back.

After he left, Cao Cao frowned and said to the crowd: "Shen Chen led the army to attack Henan in the north. This thief is very familiar with Henan. I fear that Cao Hong will be invincible. Do you have any good strategies?"

Sima Yi stepped forward and said, "King Wei."

"Ok?"

Cao Cao looked at him suspiciously.

Sima Yi hurriedly looked down at the ground, and whispered, "Yi thought we shouldn't do anything."

"Shouldn't do anything?"

Cao Cao said angrily: "Are you going to watch Shen Chen act recklessly in Henan?"

"Of course not."

Sima Yi hurriedly said: "Yi means Sun Quan, it's time to act."

Sun Quan?

In an instant, Cao Cao was enlightened, and Sima Yi's words made him see the light of day, and both eyes lit up.

Yes.

Isn't this Sun Quan's best chance?
Back then, Guo Jia planned to use the entanglement with Liu Bei in Guanzhong to empty Jingzhou and lead Sun Quan to attack Jingzhou.

As a result, a great plague swept the entire Han Dynasty. Cao Cao in the north and Liu Bei and Sun Quan in the south were all affected.As a result, the three families had to strike a truce, and the plan was forced to be suspended.

But Jiping's rebellion suddenly broke out at this time, and it happened that Jiping colluded with Shen Chen again, leading Shen Chen to send troops to Henan to confront Cao Hong, and the two sides fell into a confrontation.

So what has become of Jingzhou now?
The soldiers and horses of Jingnan and Nanjun were basically taken away by Liu Bei, leaving only the Jiangxia navy and more than 1 Xiling soldiers of Zhao Yun.

On the Wuguan side of Nanyang, a part of Shen Chen's army was restrained by Xu Huang, and the other 1 troops were restrained by Cao Hong, so the number of soldiers and horses left behind in Nanyang was basically just over [-].

Overnight, Jingzhou became empty.

And according to the strategy he and Sun Quan had agreed on long ago, Sun Quan should send troops at this time.

At that moment, Cao Cao picked up the pen and paper on the table without hesitation and began to wave.

After a while, he finished writing the letter, stamped his so-called "Wei Wang" seal, and said: "Xu Chu."

"The end is here."

Xu Chu came in from the door again.

Cao Cao said: "Take the widow's letter and immediately send an envoy to Jiangdong to hand it over to Sun Quan."

"only."

Xu Chu stepped forward and carefully put away the letter, put it in a bamboo tube, and sent it out.

After he left, Cao Cao looked around and laughed triumphantly: "Hahahaha, God is helping me. It seems that Ji Ping's rebellion was not a bad thing. If he hadn't lured Shen Chen away, Sun Quan would not have dared to send troops."

Sima Yi stepped forward and said: "Liu Bei annexed Jiangdong's heart, Sun Quan will not be unaware that this is his last chance, whether he can grasp it or not is up to him."

"Ah."

Cao Cao nodded and said: "The widow told him in the letter that the widow will send troops next month, take the initiative to attack, and take the county directly. At that time, Liu Bei's main force will be dragged in Guanzhong, and he will no longer be able to rescue the south. .”

"This is all a clever plan by King Wei."

Sima Yi hurriedly cupped his hands and saluted, showing flattery.

"Ha ha ha ha."

Cao Cao smiled, with a flash of killing intent in his eyes, and said fiercely: "If I want Liu Bei to swallow the half of You Fufeng and Liangzhou of the widow, how can I spit it out!"

"Wei Wang Shengming!"

All the officials gathered together to congratulate the ceremony, because after being crowned king, they will be able to found the country, so they are all Wei officials, and they are no longer Han family officials.

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Almost at the same time that Cao Cao got the information, in late September, Jiangdong Jianye.

In fact, Sun Quan knew the news two days earlier than Cao Cao.

Because Huainan is close to Henan.

Shen Chen confronted Cao Hong at Taiting on September [-]th, and it was only about ten days before Sun Quan knew the situation.

However, he was also wondering why Shen Chen sent troops suddenly, so he didn't dare to act rashly, and kept sending scouts back and forth to check for information, thinking to wait and see the situation first.

After a few days, news of Jiping's rebellion, Shen Chen burning Cao Jun's grain and grass, and Huangmen's pawns entering Chendu City came one after another. Sun Quan of Jianye couldn't digest the information for a while, and he didn't come back to his senses for a long time.

In the hall of Jianye Wuhou Mansion, Sun Quangao sits at the main seat, and No. 1 on the right hand side of him is an old man over sixty years old with a gray beard and a hale and hearty spirit.

This person is the famous Zhang Zhao and Zhang Zibu.

As the saying goes, "Ask Zhou Yu if you are undecided about foreign affairs, and ask Zhang Zhao if you are undecided about internal affairs."

These years Zhang Zhao has been managing the land for Sun Quan at the rear of Danyang and Wu Commanderies. Although he has not participated in the frontline military, Zhang Zhao has contributed a lot to Jiangdong's ability to recover as soon as possible after several wars and plagues.

Besides him, Zhuge Jin, Gu Yong, Sun Shao, Kan Ze, and Yan Jian were all here, and there was even a scholar in his thirties in a corner below.

The young and handsome appearance is obviously incompatible with the army of elderly counselors here whose average age is over 50 years old.

But this scholar's real name was Lu Yi, and his courtesy name was Boyan. Later, he changed his name to Lu Xun. He is 34 years old this year. He entered the Sun Quan shogunate as early as 14 years ago when he was 20 years old. Now he is the right governor under Sun Quan's account.

Sun Quan looked at the people below. Since Lu Su died of illness last year, he wanted Yan Yan to take over Lu Su's position and become the frontline governor.

But he knew that Liu Beijun was no match for him, so he resolutely refused.

In desperation, Sun Quan could only let Lu Meng succeed him as the governor and became the top general of the Jiangdong Army's front line.

At this time, Sun Quan looked around and said, "Everyone, you have heard the news. Ling Jiping, the imperial physician of Chendu, colluded with Shen Chen to launch a rebellion. Shen Chen thought this was an opportunity for the Northern Expedition, so he sent troops to attack Henan, but was stopped by Cao Hong. Both sides Confronting each other at the pavilion, and wanting to send troops alone, what do you think?"

"Forehead"

Everyone in the venue hesitated for a moment and didn't speak.

The main reason is that the plague swept the world last year. Liu Bei's army was the least harmful to the armies of various places, followed by Cao Wei's army. However, Sun Quan's Jiangdong army suffered heavy losses, killing and injuring many troops.

If it weren't for the disciple of the famous doctor Zhang Zhongjing who traveled to Jiangdong and brought the prescription to eliminate the plague and treat the soldiers, I am afraid that many people would have died.

This year, I have finally recuperated and recovered a little bit of vitality. I am afraid that it is not appropriate to send troops at this time..

Zhang Zhao then said: "Marquis Wu, many soldiers were killed or injured due to the epidemic last year. The most recent soldiers and horses are all newly recruited soldiers. Although they have been trained for nearly a year, they are not elite soldiers after all. If we send troops now, The terrorist army is unstable."

"Mr. Zhang, this is Jiangdong's last chance."

Sun Quan immediately said: "The Lord should also know how Liu Bei dealt with the aristocratic families under his rule. He confiscated their land and population, sent people to measure their farmland, and forced them to include the Dingkou tax owed by their servants. The treasury, if you don’t send troops at this time, Jiangdong will be annexed by Liu Bei in the future, and the major families in Jiangdong, hehe.”

In the end, he snorted twice, the facial muscles on his face were quite stiff, almost close to a sneer.

Although it is true that Sun Quan is afraid of Liu Bei, the great clans of the Jiangdong family are not good things. They hide their population and land, secretly arm their forces, and clamor all day long to ask him to join Cao Cao. I don't know what is good or bad.

"Forehead"

In fact, Zhang Zhao was not from a Jiangdong family, but from a Xuzhou family.

However, his prestige is very high, and his status in the literary world is also at the level of Jiangdong's leader, so he shares weal and woe with the Jiangdong family, and almost advances and retreats together.

Hearing Sun Quan's words at this moment, Zhang Zhao nodded deeply and said, "Perhaps, we can only send troops."

"But how to attack?"

Kan Ze asked puzzledly: "Although our opponent is only Jiang Xia's navy, if we attack head-on, Jiang Xia will not be so easy to break through."

"That's right. Back then, Huangzu's old traitor defended Xiakou to such an extent that the general who was fighting for rebellion was unable to break through it many times."

Strictly said: "The strength of Jiangxia's naval army is more than twice as strong as that of Huang Zu's. Forced attack, I'm afraid it will lose troops and lose generals."

"Could it be Jing Nan?"

Zhuge Jin remembered Lu Su's plan to raid Jiangxia and Nanjun from Jingnan and Yuzhang. Jingnan is now empty, and they have more than 1 defenders in Guiyang.

"Exactly."

Sun Quan caressed his beard and laughed loudly: "Gu has already ordered Sun Jiao to station in Guiyang. When the time comes, he will immediately occupy Jingnan, first destroy the public security, and then take Jiangling, an important town in South County! At that time, as long as Yiling and Yidao are controlled, Liu Bei will The reinforcements are not allowed to pass, and then attack the Jiangxia navy from east to west, and after Huang She is destroyed, it will be Shen Chen's turn. At that time, the lonely revenge will be avenged, and Jingzhou will be at your fingertips!"

"But we don't have any ships in Jingnan. The Jiangxia navy only needs to send out a fleet of 5000 people to block the river, making it difficult for us to get through."

Zhang Zhao thought of this key question.

Entering Jiangxia from Yuzhang, they can pass through the fleet of Jiangdong Navy and compete with Jiangxia Navy on the Yangtze River.

But Guiyang is not in the category of the Yangtze River, and there is no branch of the water system to navigate from Yuzhang. The only water system is the Leishui or Zhongshui that flows from south to north into the Xiangjiang River.

But that is someone else's territory, and the navy can't get through it.

Therefore, even if they got Jingnan and found some fishing boats or built boats on the spot, they would definitely not be able to build those huge ships used for fighting on the river.

Once crossing the river is stopped by the Jiangxia navy, wouldn't the army in Guiyang be wiped out?

However, Sun Quan smiled slightly and said softly: "I don't know how many years Gu and Zijing have been planning for this plan. We have built thousands of warships in Bian County and Leiyang, which are enough to deal with Jiang Xia's interception. "

Everyone suddenly opened their eyes wide, startled.

Unexpectedly, Sun Quan had already started planning and secretly built a shipyard along the Leishui River in Guiyang. Over the past ten years, thousands of warships have been built, just for today.

Even his closest courtiers have been concealed, and the whole thing is probably only known to Lu Su and the guarding generals and craftsmen in Guiyang.

Marquis Wu's forbearance can be seen.

"Congratulations Marquis Wu."

Zhang Zhao quickly stood up and congratulated, "Once the army goes north and Jiangling is broken, we can block the barbarians from the west, capture Jiangxia from the east, and attack Jiangxia's navy with the main force."

"Hahahahahaha."

Sun Quan laughed and stood up, walked slowly outside the hall, and looked up at the sky.

Gongjin, Zijing, your long-cherished wish has come true.

Father and brother, if you have spirits in the sky, please protect Jiangdong Foundation and let me win the battle!

"I want to go to Ruxukou in person, sit in Chaisang, and send troops to Jingzhou!"

Sun Quan turned his head back suddenly, his eyes sparkled and he said: "This is a battle of life and death for Jiangdong, please do your best to protect Jiangdong!"

"only!"

Everyone got up and bowed their hands seriously.

Most of them are from the Jiangdong gentry, including Lu Xun, who is also from the Lu family.

Liu Bei suppressed the Jingyi family and deprived the Jingyi family of their population and property, which is digging the roots of the family.

Although the Jiangdong gentry wanted to surrender to Cao Cao, they were forced to be tied to Sun Quan's warship for their own benefit.

this battle.

It's okay if they don't participate.

(End of this chapter)