Silver Fox of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 389 Where Are the Lonely Reinforcements?

On August 25th in the [-]th year of Jian'an, Cao Chun died in battle at Dongxing Dike, and Zhao Yun shocked Huainan, shocking both Zhang Liao and Xue Ti.

You must know that this is the elite of the [-] Cao army, among which there are [-] tiger and leopard riders, the elite of the elite.

However, Zhao Yun had only 5000 men, which were not as strong as Cao Jun in terms of numbers and elites. As a result, the battle situation was unexpected. Zhao Yun took the head of Cao Chun from the ten thousand troops, which instantly reversed the situation.

Upon receiving this news, Zhang Liao immediately wanted to lead his army to the expedition.

Not for revenge.

But no matter what, he had to seize Dongxing embankment to complete the task assigned by Cao Pi, delay the time when Jiangdong was wiped out, and strive for Cao Pi to become emperor smoothly.

But Xue Ti dissuaded him.

Because Zhao Yun had just defeated Cao Chun, and their morale was high, but they had no extra troops.

If there is another expedition, the city of Hefei will be empty, and Guan Yu will send a navy to the north along the Ruxushui, enter Chaohu Lake to attack Hefei, then the city of Hefei may not be able to hold.

Once Hefei is lost, Huainan is lost, causing even greater losses.

So to be on the safe side, stick to it.

Zhang Liao felt that what Xue Ti said was very reasonable, so he had to send someone to write a letter to Cao Pi to inform him of the news.

Cao Pi got the news at the end of August.

At this time, Sima Yi, Chen Qun, Zhu Shuo, Hua Xin, Liu Zhen, He Kui, Chang Lin, Liu Ruo and others were sitting in the hall of Wei Wang's mansion in Yecheng, Jizhou.

Since April this year, Cao Pi has been planning to usurp the throne.

He first sent someone to snatch the Chuanguo Yuxie from Han Xiandi Liu Xie, and then began to build momentum for proclaiming himself emperor.

In June of this year, the servant Liu Zhen launched the first round of persuasion.

This Liu Zhen is from Nanyang, Jingzhou, and he is also a descendant of Liu Fa, the king of Changsha Ding in the Western Han Dynasty. Although he is not of the same line as Liu Xiu, he is also a descendant of Liu Fa.

It stands to reason that he should be loyal to the big man.

But his elder brother Liu Guan used to do Liu Biao's work and was killed by Liu Biao, so he took his family to move to the north, defected to Cao Wei, and became Cao Cao's loyal lackey.

Now Liu Zhen began to loyally seek for the Cao Wei Group to seize the land left by his ancestors.

The first round of persuasion in June was rejected by Cao Pi.

At the beginning of August, Liu Zhen once again linked up with the princes of the Manchu Dynasty and started the second round of persuasion.

Do a full set of plays.

Of course, it takes three times to persuade you to do this kind of thing.

Cao Pi refused for the second time.

And now they are discussing the third time.

At this moment, Cao Pi is sitting in the main position, and on his table is the Jade Seal of the Chuan Kingdom, which is majestic and arrogant for a while.

Many courtiers below are also sitting upright.

Seeing Cao Pi smiling, he said, "I, the Great Wei, was ordered by the heavens to inherit the great system. It should be in accordance with the law. If the emperor wants to give way to me, he must be wise to the common people, so that he can be trusted by everyone. Respectful heir, what you want to do What's the matter?"

Liu Zhen stood up and said: "King Wei, the matter has been settled. I have collected more than a hundred ministers and generals from our Great Wei to persuade them to enter, and wrote them into a list. All of them have been played, and I have brought the seals."

As he spoke, he submitted a list.

Usurping the throne also pays attention to gradual and orderly progress.

The first round of persuasion was just a test. At that time, Liu Zhen just joined together more than a dozen courtiers to submit a table to see the situation.

As a result, after the first round of persuasion, there was not much disturbance.

This shows that Wei's internal affairs are still stable, and there are no powerful generals who choose to oppose, which is a favorable thing for Cao Pi.

After the second round of persuasion, more than 30 people joined together to apply, and Cao Pi refused again.

Now is the third round.

This is the so-called "Monument to the Honorary Title of General Wei Guogongqing" in history. More than 100 famous ministers and generals of Cao Wei jointly listed on the list. Among them, the inscriptions unearthed by later generations clearly recorded the names of 31 people.

Since everyone submitted a long speech, and gave Cao Pi a rainbow fart, the memorials piled up like a mountain, and Liu Zhen didn't bring them here, but the list has already been submitted.

Cao Pi took the list and glanced at it.

The 31 people recorded in the inscriptions unearthed in later generations are Hua Xin, Jia Xu, Wang Lang, Cao Ren, Cao Hong, Cao Zhen, Cao Xiu, Xia Houshang, Zang Ba, Zhang Ying, Xu Huang, Zhang Liao, He Qia, Cheng Yu, He Kui, Zhong Yao , Chang Lin, Dong Zhao, Xu Chu, Xian Yufu, Yan Rou, Yang Qiu, Yuan Ba, Fu Xun, Liu Ruo, Wang Zhong, Zhu Ling, Xing Zhen, Dai Ling, Yan Pu, Hu Chuquan, etc.

However, this list is quite different from the list in history.

Because many of them are not there.

Jia Xu was ordered by Liu Bei, Wang Lang was scolded to death by Shen Chen, and Cao Ren, Cao Hong, and Wang Zhong were chopped off by Shen Chen.

Zhu Ling followed Yu Jin and was captured in the battle of Xiangfan. Fu Xun surrendered to Cao Cao with Liu Cong in history, and now he surrenders to Liu Bei with Liu Cong.The same is true for Yan Pu, who surrendered to Cao Cao with Zhang Lu, and now surrenders to Liu Bei with Zhang Lu.

It's just that although some are missing, there are also some others.For example, Cao Chun, Xia Houyuan, etc., because Cao Chun wrote the memorial before going to Huainan, so they are also on the list.

It's a pity that Cao Pi will know the news of Cao Chun's death soon, and there will be one less person in this list.

After reading the list, he nodded with satisfaction and said: "Shan, let Shangshutai announce the list to the world in September this year. At that time, the lonely general will come to Chaoge and accept the emperor's abdication. By the way, how is the construction of the Zen platform going?" ?”

"It's already built."

Hua Xin said: "This matter is in charge of Chao Ge Ling, who wrote a letter yesterday and completed the work."

"Wu Zhi has done a good job. From this point of view, October will be able to accept the abdication."

Cao Pi was very happy.

Historically, he completed the abdication in October of the 25th year of Jian'an, and now he intends to act according to this expectation.

At that moment, everyone discussed the details of the abdication.

For example, whether to go up directly wearing the clothes of the emperor, or first wear the clothes of the princes and kings, and then change into the clothes of the emperor after accepting the abdication.

Also, according to the enthronement of the emperor of the Han Dynasty, there should be envoys from all directions. The Liu Bei Group will definitely not send envoys to celebrate. At that time, an envoy from the Sun family of Soochow will still be required.

The rest of the Southern Huns, Xianbei people, Wuhuan people, Gongsun Kang in Liaodong, and even Fuyu people, Huiji people, Woju people, etc., all have to send people to tell them about this matter, and then let them send The messenger is coming.

In fact, this matter has been in progress since April this year.

After all, places like Liaodong are too far away, and the Goguryeo Dynasty established by the Fuyu people, the Huiyu people, and the Woju people, etc., is in the three eastern provinces of later generations, more than 1000 kilometers away from Zhuojun, Youzhou, and came to Chaoge to congratulate , it would take more than 2000 kilometers to go back and forth for at least half a year.

Therefore, according to Cao Pi's intention, from April to October, all parties came to make almost the same.

At that time, they will go up to the altar to offer sacrifices and pray to heaven, and then tens of thousands of ministers, lieutenants, generals, Xiongnu Shanyu, and Siyi dynasties will accompany them.After the event is over, the altar is lowered, and the heaven and earth, the five mountains, and the four duns are sacrificed to the ancestors and gods. After the ceremony is over, he will officially ascend the throne as emperor.

When thinking of this, Cao Pi couldn't help but look forward to it, with a smile on his face, and he couldn't help being a little excited.

After nearly five months of planning, it will bear fruit in two months. At that time, all the barbarians in the north will come, and congratulations from the courts from all directions. Even if he is not recognized by the Liu Bei Group in the south, he will legally replace the big man and become the leader of the Han Dynasty. Lord of the world.

At that time, the world will return to its heart, and how can mere Liu Bei and his like stop the wheel of history from rolling?
"My lords, I'm here today."

After discussing the details with everyone, Cao Pi said with satisfaction: "After the widow proclaims himself emperor, he should not hesitate to give gifts, and all the princes will be promoted and rewarded."

"Thank you King Wei."

Everyone bowed their hands together, and no one called Cao Pi the emperor first.

After all, if they want to be a formal country, they must have formal etiquette. Anyway, the horoscope has already been written down, and it will not be too late to shout at that time.

"Then go away."

Cao Pi waved his hands, stood up from the seat, and prepared to go back to the backyard.

But at this moment, Xu Chu who was standing guard outside the door suddenly came in hurriedly, knelt down on one knee and said, "Report, King Wei, there is an urgent dispatch from the south."

"Oh?"

Cao Pi looked around, and said with a smile: "Wen Yuan said before that Guan Yu only sent 5000 people led by Zhao Yun to garrison Dongxing Dike, and I asked General Du Hu to lead 8000 people to break it. Counting the days, it should probably be this matter, and present it here." Bar."

"only!"

Xu Chu presented the letter with both hands.

Cao Pi happily opened it.

He felt that Cao Chun's 8000 men, [-] elite Cao troops, and the elite tiger and leopard cavalry among the [-] elite should be able to easily handle Zhao Yun, so he thought it was a good news and never thought of the possibility of failure.

As a result, the smile on Cao Pi's face froze when he saw the first line of the letter.

Because it says Cao Chun died in battle.

Then his expression quickly changed from laughing to frosty, and when he saw the end, he tore up the watch in anger and shouted angrily, "Damn Cao Chun!"

In fact, everyone had already realized something was wrong by looking at his face.

But still did not expect Cao Pi to be so angry, Hua Xin and others trembled for a while, afraid to speak.

Only Sima Yi, Chen Qun, and Zhu Shuo were the three of Cao Pi's four friends, and they could barely speak, so Sima Yi boldly cupped his hands and asked, "His Royal Highness, what happened?"

"boom!"

Cao Pi said indignantly, "Cao Chun led 8000 men and Zhao Yun's 5000 men to fight in the field, and was defeated by a surprise attack from the front. Even he himself was beheaded by Zhao Yun's rebellious army. It is really embarrassing for Tiger and Leopard Cavalry! "

"This"

No one expected that this would be the result.

It is indeed unacceptable that eight thousand elite soldiers of the Cao Wei Empire, who are best at fighting in the wild, were defeated head-on by 5000 people.

Sima Yi thought for a while and said: "Although Zhao Yun is not as famous as Guan Zhang, it is said that in the Battle of Xunyang, he led only 2000 men and repelled Sun Quan's [-] men. Come back defeated."

"Ugh."

After Cao Pi was furious, he sighed quietly, and said: "What I am most afraid of now is that Cao Chun did not defeat Zhao Yun, and went to Ruxukou to support Sun Quan, so that Sun Quan was defeated early. The old thief Liu Bei claimed to be the clan of the Han Dynasty, and regarded the emperor as orthodox. It will take another two months for the widow to ascend the throne, if he launches an attack, wouldn't it be a big deal?"

Chen Qun said: "His Royal Highness, there is no need to worry. Our previous actions were all done in secret. Only the officials in the government and the public knew about it. The news did not reach Liu Bei so quickly. What's more, it will take time for Liu Bei to seize Soochow and govern Yangzhou. Even if he Knowing the news, the Northern Expedition is not so fast."

"Yes."

Sima Yi also said: "Although Liu Bei won the two battles in Guanzhong and Jingzhou, Yizhou is also exhausted and the people's livelihood is dying. It will take at least a few years to recover. This time, only [-] troops were dispatched to attack Wu. They are basically the Jingzhou army, and Nanyang and Jingnan supply food and grass, which shows that Liu Bei is no longer able to launch a large-scale war. After defeating Wu, forcing the northern expedition is the way to death."

"Well"

Cao Pi pondered for a moment, although what Chen Qun and Sima Yi said made sense, he was still worried.

After thinking about it again and again, Cao Pi looked around the crowd and said: "Chang Wen and Zhong Da are right, but the night is full of dreams, and the situation has undergone unimaginable changes. I think it is better to ascend the throne in advance. After the world is settled, the widows can also rectify it." Soldiers and horses, prepare for a decisive battle with Liu Bei."

Zhu Shuo asked, "Has Your Highness not waiting for the envoy from Liaodong?"

"No more waiting."

Cao Pi finally said: "Let's set it in September. The widow will go to Chaoge to open an altar on September [-]st. First, pay homage to the fallen soldiers. After that, on September [-]th, I will accept abdication in Chaoge. At that time, the officials will come to accompany and sacrifice Heaven and Earth, Five Sacred Mountains, Sidu and the ancestor gods are officially enthroned."

Seeing that Cao Pi had even set the date, the officials did not object any more.

Anyway, things are almost ready. The reason why it is scheduled in October is because there are still many envoys from the Siyi who have not yet arrived. If it is held earlier, it is just that there are fewer envoys from the Siyi to congratulate, and it is not a big deal.

So everyone got up and clapped their hands together and said: "Wei!"

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In late August, when Cao Pi was about to ascend the throne early, Sun Quan was completely desperate.

Because after two months of Guan Yu's onslaught, the camp at Ruxukou was close to collapse, and Pan Zhang's northern camp was the first to be breached, followed by Zhu Ran's middle camp.

The morale of the Jiangdong Army fell to the bottom, and more and more deserters, Pan Zhang and Zhu Ran had to retreat to He Qi and Lu Fan's camps, struggling to support.

But everyone knew that they couldn't last long. Guan Yu ordered Huang She and Gan Ning to continue to attack the Dongwu camp near the Ruxu River and the Yangtze River on the boat. He went ashore himself and commanded the army to start a strong attack.

Under Guan Yu's onslaught, the Ruxukou camp was like a flat boat in the wind and rain, crumbling. In the past two months, the number of people had grown from more than [-] at the beginning to less than [-] now.

This means that a large number of soldiers defected, were killed, and were captured. The entire army was in turmoil, and many people had already begun to plan for the future.

On the 24th, Guan Yu launched an attack on Zhu Ran's camp again. With the collapse of the outer wall, even in Zheqi City on the Zheqi Mountain on the south bank of the Yangtze River, the loud voices of Jiangxia sailors on the river can be heard cheer.

Sun Quan was lying on the city wall, looking desperately at the camp at Ruxukou on the far bank of the river, and let out a shrill scream.

"Cao Pi, you lied to Gu!"

"Where is the lonely reinforcements!"

"Where is Cao Chun, where is Zhang Liao, and where are you!"

The desolate sound spread to all directions, causing the soldiers in Zheqi City to bow their heads, leaving only whimpers.

　This week, I feel that I should go to the hospital sometime. My stomach has been feeling uncomfortable, and I am afraid that I will get stomach cancer.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)