Three Kingdoms: The Guan Family's Rebellious Son, Long Blessing Jing Xiang

Chapter 417 If Gu wants to surprise Jiangling, how many soldiers do you need?

What did Cao Cao discuss with Jia Xu and Cheng Yu?

None of the civil and military people outside the door knew about it.

On the contrary, Cao Zhen was passed in again, and when he came out again, he looked worried.

Sima Yi knew that this must be Cao Cao and the two advisers, Cao Wei's new round of strategy.

"What did the prime minister say?"

In Cao Zhen's mansion, it was Sima Yi who took the initiative to meet Cao Zhen this time.

"You are willing to see me!" Seeing Sima Yi, Cao Zhen became furious, "Before, it was your mother who asked me to kill Zhuo Rong, but when the prime minister blamed me, I was alone."

"If the prime minister really blamed you, he wouldn't just send you in to listen to orders. The prime minister trusts you."

Following Sima Yi's words...

Cao Zhen pondered for a while, thinking about it, it makes sense...

Thinking that both he and Sima Yi belonged to Zihuan, Zihuan had also specifically confessed that he could trust Sima Yi, and there was no need to hide it from Sima Yi.

So, Cao Zhen said truthfully: "Zhuo Rong is dead, and Zhang Wenyuan's heart is like an arrow, and the prime minister is not worried that he is staying in Fancheng, so he will be transferred back..."

"Then... who will succeed General Wen Yuan?" Sima Yi asked eagerly.

Cao Zhen said "Oh", but did not reply.

Sima Yi took the initiative to ask: "Is it Xu Huang and Xu Gongming?"

"No!" Cao Zhen waved his hand, and then said meticulously: "The prime minister wants General Zhang to lead [-] soldiers from Runan to Xudu, first to defend Xudu, and then to Shouchun, and the rest of the troops Leave it to General Cao Ren!"

Speaking of this, Cao Zhen sighed, "In the current situation, the prime minister can trust his own people! It's just... oh..."

At the end, Cao Zhen sighed again.

Sima Yi glanced at Cao Zhen, with a look of hesitation in his eyes, and sighed silently, "The prime minister has shifted from an active offense to a defensive one. This battle... Guan Yu fought so wickedly that the prime minister didn't even dare to fight." Take the risk to besiege Wancheng, only dare to trap Wancheng... cut off the grain road of Wancheng, but in this case, Wancheng is certainly caught in the middle, but Fancheng is also trapped, and the food and grass in Fancheng are not lucky!"

"Although the grain roads are not smooth, at least Shangyong and Runan can transport grain. It's a bit slow, but it's better than Guan Yu's grain road after the Han River is blocked... Huh, he has no place to transport grain!" Cao Zhen While explaining, he couldn't help sighing, "As you said, the prime minister has switched from offense to defense. General Cao Ren faced Guan Yu and was stationed in Xiangfan all these years. Where did he go to battle? Still."

Sima Yi comforted: "If you stick to it, at least you won't make mistakes...just..."

Sima Yi raised his question again, "Can a city of Fan contain more than [-] troops?"

Cao Zhen explained: "The prime minister's order is that General Cao Ren should be stationed at Fancheng, General Xu Huang should be stationed at Pinglu City to the west of Fancheng, General Niu Gai should be stationed at Yancheng, and General Yinshu should be stationed at Xinye City. With the support from the city, how could all the soldiers be trapped in Fancheng?"

Oh…

Sima Yi connected these cities with the map in his mind, and nodded slightly, "In this way, Shangyong can transport grain to Pinglu City, and Runan can also transport grain to Xinye City, which can be regarded as opening up a new grain road... Only These four cities are actually surrounded by this pair of Guan family father and son."

"Who surrounds who, it's not certain!" Cao Zhen pouted, "By the way, Zihuan's side... also want to send news, can you write this letter?"

"What?" Sima Yi was curious.

Cao Zhen said slowly: "Prime Minister wants Zihuan to meet Jiangdong Bi Yaner. With the current situation, Prime Minister has decided to unite with Wu to attack Liu!"

This…

Sima Yi was astonished at Cao Zhen's words.

And what lingers and hesitates in his heart is that now he...is no longer afraid of that "poison".

So, does he, Sima Yi, still tell Guan Lin this information?
It seems... because of the threat of the "clothes edict", Sima Yi needs to passively complete what Guan Lin told him, but... there is no need to do more for Guan Lin like he did when he was poisoned.

What's more, the more inseparable the two sides are fighting, the more likely Sima Yi will profit from it and break the game, and his status will also rise with the tide.

The situation in Fancheng changed suddenly before, and he, Sima Yi, tricked Zhang Liao back, and the antidote he got in exchange... well explained the problem.

call…

With this in mind, Sima Yi took a deep breath.

He didn't like to live this kind of life like walking on thin ice, like that little turtle, who stretched out his head with a knife, and retracted his head with a knife.

He had to figure out how to break this "clothes belt edict" deadlock!

——"Unless, in Cao Weizhong... I hold all the rights in my hands, in my hands..."

Suddenly, an idea flickered in Sima Yi's mind.

And as soon as this idea appeared, Sima Yi couldn't help thinking.

——"That's right, only when I become the biggest one in the Great Wei, I will not worry about this "clothes edict" incident, and I can truly control my own destiny. 』

——"It turns out...that's where the situation broke! 』

For a moment, Sima Yi's eyes were deeply condensed, and the gaze that looked like an eagle watching a wolf struck again, but he quickly retracted this gaze.

Bury his thoughts deeply and quietly in his heart.

Seeing Sima Yi in a daze, Cao Zhen patted him, "I asked you to write a letter to Zihuan, why are you in a daze?"

"Writing a letter... oh, yes... writing a letter..." Sima Yi came back to his senses.

This letter, he must write.

He has to muddy the water even more!
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However, within two days, information about the Xiangfan battlefield had reached Hefei City.

Listening to the messenger's report and looking at the letter in his hand, Sun Quan couldn't help trembling his hands, and his emerald green pupils couldn't help shaking.

Then...the arms also started to shake, and the body also started to shake, the more the shaking...the more violently the whole body trembled.

After reading the entire letter, Sun Quan handed the letter to Gu Yong, and then turned around...

Go to the window, stand here, and look west.

There was a little loneliness and melancholy in his eyes.

Gu Yong also read the letter, and he suddenly understood Sun Quan's mood at the moment.

Of course, because of Guan Yu, he captured Wancheng under such an extremely unfavorable situation, and almost reversed the situation overnight. Such an incredible record...anyone will be deeply moved.

"Ambush on all sides, close to death, in such a situation, Guan Yu... no, it is this pair of Guan family father and son who can cooperate to achieve such an incredible record!"

Gu Yong couldn't stop feeling emotional: "A miracle, this is a miracle!"

It stands to reason that this battle... can be regarded as a battle against the wind for the Sun Liu alliance.

But Sun Quan and Gu Yong didn't show any joy on their faces...

Even, Gu Yong's praise made Sun Quan not turn around at all. He was still facing the window, but muttered in his mouth: "What is that strange flying ball? It can transport people into Fortress, you can shoot arrows from above... If it wasn't for this, the three Guan Yunchangs probably wouldn't be able to defeat Wancheng!"

Threatened...

Although, this battle has nothing to do with him, and the flying ball was not hit by him, but... because of the flying ball, Sun Quan already felt a huge threat.

As the lord of Soochow, he is sensitive to any unknown things, especially those that can threaten the existence of Soochow.

Undoubtedly, this flying ball has seriously threatened Soochow.

You know, Soochow's reliance is the natural moat of the Yangtze River.

But this "heavenly moat", in front of the "flying ball" and the sky, will be easily broken and turned into nothingness!
This flying ball can fly from Xiangyang City to Wancheng, and it can fly from Jiangling, Changsha, and Jiangxia across the Yangtze River to Soochow.

The most terrifying thing is, how vast is the sky?

This flying ball is going to fly over, even if Sun Quan knows it, there is no way to defend against it!

In other words...

If these flying balls really become large-scale, and hundreds of thousands of them appear in the sky, the ghost knows, one day... Suddenly, a Jingzhou army will be killed from behind Sun Quan, and a sharp dagger will slam it Inserted into the heart of Soochow.

It is no exaggeration to say that because this flying ball...

The day when Cao Wei was destroyed would also be the moment when Soochow was destroyed.

This... is undoubtedly a huge threat.

"My lord, are you afraid of this flying ball?" Gu Yong asked shallowly.

Sun Quan slowly raised his head and looked at the sky, "How vast is the sky? If the Guan family father and son can conquer the sky, then they will have a clear view of everything we have done, and there will be no more conspiracy in front of them." , there will be no more ambushes, and there will be no more natural moats along the Yangtze River...how can Soochow compete with Jingzhou?"

In the end, Sun Quan almost gritted his teeth.

He couldn't figure out how this flying ball... could appear in Jingzhou, and how it could be used on the battlefield by this pair of Guan family father and son.

Looking at Sun Quan's expression, Gu Yong could guess what he was thinking, so...he opened his mouth at the right time: "My lord, Cao Wei's second son, Cao Pi, has asked to see the lord again..."

Speaking of this, Gu Yong did not forget to remind: "This Cao Pi has been in Jiangdong for more than a month. The lord is offering food and drink, but he has never received him. This time..."

Before Gu Yong could finish his sentence, Sun Quan said directly: "I know what Gu Lao meant, the current situation forced me to meet the second son of Cao Wei even without Gu Lao's reminder. !"

Gu Yong knew what Sun Quan's words meant, and hurriedly cupped his hands: "Minister, let's make arrangements. Tomorrow's court meeting, Marquis Wu will receive Mr. Wei."

"and many more…"

Seeing that Gu Yong was about to leave, Sun Quan added: "Bring on Lu Ziming for me!"

"Here..." Gu Yong thought of something, but still bowed his hands and withdrew.

Not long after, Lu Meng walked in. Seeing Sun Quan, Lu Meng immediately bowed his hand.

"The last general pays his respects to the lord."

"Zi Ming doesn't need to salute." Sun Quan personally helped Lu Meng up, his eyes were deep, almost squinted and asked Lu Meng: "Zi Ming, I ask you, if I want you to surprise Jiangling, how many soldiers do you need? How many ships?" ?”

ah... ah...

Lu Meng was shocked by Sun Quan's question.

Sun Quan's words continued, and his tone became more serious, "Just let it go, as long as you can ensure that Jiangling is captured—"

Why Gangneung?

Because of the magic flying ball;

Because of the mysterious Mianshui Villa.

As the lord of Soochow, where did the magical weapons in Jingzhou come from?He couldn't be more clear!
Mianshui Mountain Villa... this must be the place where the flying ball was born
And as long as the Mianshui Villa is under control, it is equivalent to Sun Quan obtaining the method of making this "flying ball".

Got a ton of fly balls too.

This turned Soochow's great threat into a great benefit.

Even, Sun Quan thought further, in his opinion... as long as he has this flying ball, he can also achieve this "magic skill" record against Cao Wei like Guan Yu, which is a shameful achievement.

Therefore, even if it is a "stab in the back", even if it is to tear up the covenant, even if it is to bear infamy, Sun Quan must take Jiangling and this Mianshui Villa!
Of course, Lu Meng didn't know Sun Quan's thoughts, but seeing his serious appearance, Lu Meng knew that... the king of Soochow was here for the truth, not just talking.

only…

Lu Meng looked worried: "My lord, don't forget that the governor of Lu is still in Jingzhou..."

"I know." Sun Quan's answer was as firm as ever, "If Zijing was told about such an action, he would definitely not agree... But, hehe... It's because Zijing is in Jingzhou, so Guan Lin would never have thought that his Jiangling, the rear area, will be raided! This is the only chance!"

Sun Quan's gaze was deep and firm, and his tone carried infinite determination.

At this moment, Lu Meng seemed to be captured by Sun Quan's gaze, and could not help but lower his head.

"How many soldiers?" Sun Quan raised his voice, his eyes became deeper and deeper: "How many soldiers? Can Jiangling be taken down?"

This…

Lu Meng pondered again, and he shook his head, "Soldiers are not expensive, more expensive... And... besides elite soldiers, if you want to seek Jiangling, you need some plans and conspiracies, and you need Cao Wei's side... It must be big enough for Xiangyang. Stressful! Turn everyone's attention to the Xiangfan battlefield... In this way, Jiangling will be empty!"

Lu Meng's words made Sun Quan nod his head.

——Soldiers are cheap and expensive!
—Conspiracies and plans!

And - the pressure from Cao Wei!

These are all words from the heart!
Sun Quan's eyeballs kept rolling, he was thinking about Lu Meng's words.

Finally, his eyeballs must be fixed, and he patted Lu Meng's shoulder with one hand, leaving a sentence: "Ziming's words are all to the point!"

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Jiangling City has a tall city wall with interlaced bricks and stones. A huge wooden sign hangs above the city gate, with four big characters "East Outer City Gate" written on it.

At this moment, Mi Fang was leading an "old acquaintance" on horseback through the "East Outer City Gate", and there were six soldiers behind him, protecting the safety of the two of them.

"Is this the new city?" The middle-aged man on the horse asked Mi Fang beside him while looking up at the towering city wall.

He is Yang Yi, from Xiangyang City, Jingzhou.

He studied in Jiangling when he was young, so he is no stranger to Jiangling City, but the gates and the city in front of him filled him with a sense of freshness, as if...Compared to the old Jiangling City, everything here is brand new and stronger, It is like a huge barrier, enveloping the entire city.

"That's right." Mi Fang picked up the horsewhip and introduced everything around while walking, "This is the new city... The old city is along Yangshui, surrounded by water on both sides. The new city is south of the old city, next to the old city, with an auxiliary road in the middle Connected... If the auxiliary road is closed, the new and old cities will be completely isolated."

Mi Fang introduced his achievements.

That's right, in the past few months, 10,000+ people have been mobilized...

Mi Fang is the supervisor day and night, showing a integrity that is completely inconsistent with his character, and almost all his thoughts are on this city.

You know, nearly [-]% of the land in this city belongs to his Mi Fang, which is a huge wealth!
Compared with this wealth, a fool would cut corners in the process!

Thanks to Mi Fang's hard work, the Jiangling New City has begun to take shape.

Yang Yi reined in his horse and stopped under the city gate, looking at the city wall, being in it... He seemed to feel the complementarity between the old and new cities, especially at the strategic level.

"Ingenious workmanship, strange coincidence..." Yang Yi couldn't help but marvel: "In such a new city, the auxiliary roads on the towers are connected. If the auxiliary roads are connected, the old and new cities will become one. If the auxiliary roads are closed, the old and new cities will be isolated from each other. Calculated like this... If the enemy attacks Jiangling City, they need to attack twice!"

"Twice?" Mi Fang laughed loudly when she heard the words, the laughter became louder and louder, as if laughing at Yang Yi's naivete.

This stunned Yang Yi with a smile.

——"What's the situation? 』

Mi Fang didn't explain, but just drove forward, "Go, look further..."

Sure enough, continuing to move forward, Yang Yi saw more immediately, because...in the outermost "East Outer City Gate", after only fifty steps, another city gate "East Inner City Gate" appeared... "

What does this mean?

Yang Yi was a little puzzled, "Why do you need two gates in a new city?"

If you don't understand, just ask...

At this moment, Mi Fang stroked her chubby belly and explained: "Not only is the new city, the old city is also outside the old city wall. A new city wall has been added, which is also two city gates..."

Ah...Yang Yi was stunned.

You know, adding a new city wall around the city will cost about the same as building a new city. Jiangling City... is it so rich?
But why bother?
Before Yang Yi could think about it, Mi Fang's voice uttered again, "Duke Wei, what you said just now was wrong!"

"Which one?"

"You said that the enemy needs to attack Jiangling City twice to take it!" Mi Fang said with a smile: "To be precise, if the enemy wants to completely take Jiangling City, he needs to attack it four times! The outer two walls... Of course, the inner wall is more difficult to attack than the outer wall, because siege equipment such as well curbs can't get in at all..."

Speaking of this, Mi Fang slapped her chest confidently, "This is the method proposed by Hao Zhao. Although a lot of money is spent, it can't support the impregnability of this city. You know that the old and new cities, the inner and outer walls, mean What are you wearing?"

"what?"

"It means that as long as the general has [-] soldiers in his hands, he can defend the strength of [-] soldiers... My soldiers can use arrows and stones to stop the enemy for four times—"

Uh…

Hearing this, Yang Yi was stunned.

Of course, what Mi Fang said is correct, because there are two cities, the old and the new, and the two walls inside and outside... The enemy needs to attack the city four times to take Jiangling, and the defenders can shoot arrows or smash stones, all the methods of defending the city can be used. Use it four times.

The difficulty of siege can be imagined!

only…

——How inhumane!

Looking at Jiangling City, Yang Yi felt that this was too "proud", right?Where are the old and new cities, the inner and outer walls, these are all the gold of Chiguoguo!
"General Mi, the construction of this city seems to have cost a lot, right?" Yang Yi asked curiously.

Mi Fang waved her hand, "Not much, not much, trivial, trivial..."

Speaking of this, he did not forget to add, "Actually, not only Jiangling City, our Changsha City is also a new city and an old city, with two walls inside and outside. Let me tell you, as long as Changsha City exists, our Jingzhou is not short of money, not at all. Short of money..."

Yes...Changsha City is connected to Jiaozhou!
There is still a "big dog"...

The big dog family in history "sponsored" Soochow to cover the Yangtze River with iron locks, which can be described as - Iron Chains Hengjiang.

Today's "big dog households" spend money to buy armaments and "sponsor" the two cities of Jiangling and Changsha, just drizzle and sprinkle water!

Mi Fang knows the strength of this "big dog". All these fortifications are for small money!

"Cough cough..." Yang Yi coughed lightly, he didn't want to talk about this topic anymore, he felt... Mi Fang, no... it's Jingzhou Tai Te Meow's richness, so rich.

After a light cough, Yang Yi got down to business and told the purpose of his trip.

"Prefect Mi, I'm here...actually at the command of my lord!"

"What's your order, my lord?" Mi Fang touched his round belly again.

"This..." Yang Yi suddenly didn't know where to start. He pondered for a while before opening his mouth: "My lord intends to call Mr. Yunqi to Shu!"

As soon as this remark came out, Mi Fang's face changed suddenly, and then...he was not polite at all, and he didn't give Yang Yi...even the lord Liu Bei's face, and uttered three words.

"piss off--"

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(End of this chapter)