Shuhan

Chapter 234 Liu Chan: Is it me or Cao Pi?
"Is it my Liu Gongsiqiang, or your Cao Zihuanqiang?"

The backyard of Xinxi City Government Office.

Zhen Mi's face was flushed with drunkenness, and she was out of breath. Facing Liu Chan, she could only spit softly, and said in a mosquito voice, "Of course it's Lang Junqiang."

"Hahaha~"

Liu Chan laughed out loud.

"Your Highness, from the powerful squires of Runan County, we have to donate [-] shi of grain and grass."

As soon as Liu Chan swindled out of the room, his clothes hadn't been tidied yet, and the dedicated Fei Yi hurried forward to report important matters.

The monthly grain of a soldier ranges from three shi, three dou and three liters to one stone, seven dou and four liters. On average, to support 1 soldiers, it takes about 24 shi of grain a year.

This is how to harvest [-] stones of grain and grass in Runan County?
"Why only [-] stones?"

Liu Chan frowned slightly.

After Zhao Yunye succeeded in attacking Xinxi, Liu Chan first made some operations, asked Wei Wang's envoy to send the last few thousand mobile troops in Runan County, and then sent Li Ji, the county guard, to talk about surrendering to the cities. , cannot be said to besiege the city
Unless you are an egg without seams, Liu Chan will bite the egg open.

Over the past ten days, there have been some achievements.

The two cities of Jiangting in Anyang were defeated without a fight. As for Shenyang, Ancheng, Baoxin, Qisi, etc. south of Rushui, they were not so easy to capture.

Now that several cities in Runan County have been taken down, Liu Chan is naturally ready to take root in Runan.

I don't want to swallow Runan, but I want to digest what I eat.

That's why.

Liu Chan sits in Xinxi, the prefecture of Runan County, and prepares to stabilize Runan. His measures include the following five:

First, appease the hearts of the nobles, summon the virtuous nobles, entrust them with appointments, and call the children of the nobles into the martial arts hall.

Second, to stabilize the hearts of the people, order tax reductions and exemptions to reduce the burden on the people, and also send officials to the villages and households to understand the sufferings of the people's livelihood and actively solve problems, so as to win the hearts of the people.

Third, recruit soldiers and strengthen armaments.

Fourth, rectify government affairs, eradicate rural tyrants, and let squires donate food.

Fifth, political showmanship, visiting local wealthy families, making gestures, going to the countryside to inquire about the sufferings of the people, doing morning exercises with soldiers in military camps, etc.

After some operation, in fact, there are still some results.

After the age war last year, Liu Chan also made a name for himself in the world.

With the addition of Liu Xuande's name, everyone in the world knows that the public grievances that originally looted Runan have been eliminated, and the measures to appease the gentry have also achieved initial results.

The most obvious thing is that when he first came to Runan, Liu Chan could not recruit soldiers at all, but after various measures were implemented, Liu Chan had already recruited [-] new soldiers in Runan.

Naturally, these recruits could not be put into the battlefield immediately.

But field battles are not good, and defending the city is okay. Even if it is used as a civilian husband to transport supplies, it is still labor, isn't it?
of course
The soldiers are recruited.

This food and grass has become a problem again.

Damn it!
At this time, Liu Chan was a little envious of Cao Pi.

This Wei country has a great cause, and more than [-] troops marched south. There is no problem with the Wei army's food and grass. He still harassed the Wei army's food road several times.

This person compares himself to others, he is really going to be pissed off.

Fei Yi thought for a while, and quickly answered Liu Chan, saying: "Your Highness wants to appease the hearts of the nobles and stabilize the situation in Runan. We must not go too far. It will be very difficult to obtain the [-] shi of grain and grass."

In fact, it also has something to do with the fact that Runan County has already been expropriated by Wei Guo.

Cao Pi's southern expedition to Jiangdong naturally provided food nearby, and Runan County was naturally the first to bear the brunt of the food road.

It has been scratched once, and if he scratches it again, it really can't be scratched.

"The problem of food and grass is the most important thing. If this problem is not solved, there may be disaster."

This is his difficulty with Liu Chan.

No food!
I am afraid that Zhuge Liang in later generations also encountered the same problem as him during the Northern Expedition.

just
How did Zhuge Liang solve it at that time?
wrong
Didn't Kong Ming arrive in Jingzhou?

After so many days, are you tired of sharing the same bed with Xu Shu?

This person is not here yet.

"Military Master Kong Ming is still in Wancheng?"

Liu Chan asked suddenly.

Fei Yi shook his head and said, "I've already left Wancheng, but I'm coming to Runan."

Hey ~
Fine.

I can't hug my thighs, so I can't figure it out myself?
Yangzhou.

Jiujiang County.

Chengde City.

On the battlefield of siege, the smell of blood enveloped the whole land.

The Jiangdong army launched an offensive around Chengde City, with banners flying and horns sounding endlessly, as if the whole world was caught in the flames of war.

"Come on~"

"Kill it~"

"Ahhh~"

Shouts of killing and screams can be heard endlessly.

On the city wall, the defenders of the Wei army resisted desperately, and arrows shot at the enemy army below the city densely. Some people fell down in an instant, and their lives disappeared in severe pain.

Ballistas and trebuchets on the city wall kept firing, and huge stones and arrow rain poured down, smashing the Jiangdong soldiers who were besieging the city to a bloody mess.

However, the crossbow arrows of the ballista no longer have arrowheads, but are purely cut from the beams and wood of the houses in the city.

of course
Under the huge impact force, even if there is no arrow, it will be dead if shot there.

But it can also be seen how distressed the Wei army defending the city is.

Inside the city, the defenders of the Wei army fought fiercely with the Jiangdong soldiers at the entrance of the collapsed city wall.

Boiling flames, the sound of bowstrings exploding, and the sound of weapons colliding were mixed together.

Soldiers from both sides clashed with swords and swords in the flames and smoke, but many people lost their lives in this battle, and blood stained the city walls and the land.

The Jiangdong soldiers who attacked the city were not afraid of life and death, and rushed up the city wall one after another. They armed with spears and knives and fought bravely to kill the enemy. However, under the tenacious resistance of the Wei army on the city wall, the number of casualties continued to rise.

Every charge is a bloody fight, and every inch of land is fought for with life.

Outside the city, siege engines and ladders were pushed close to the city wall, about to break through the city.

However, the blocking of thousands of arrows on the city wall and the fierce counterattack of the Wei army on the top of the city made the process of siege extremely difficult.

The figures of Jiangdong soldiers flickered under the siege vehicles. Some were knocked down by the ejected stones, and some were pierced by spears on the city wall. Their shouts, screams, and roars seemed to come from the wailing of Jiuyou .

Inside and outside Chengde City, there is a strong smell of gunpowder smoke and blood.

On the city wall, Cao Hong's face was ashen, and the spear in his hand was already stained with blood, but their will did not waver in the slightest.

Shou!
Keep Chengde!

Numb.

The city was defended for nearly a month.

Cao Hong has become numb.

Now in his heart, there is only one word left: Shou!

Watch until the end of time, until he falls!

The Jiangdong soldiers who were besieging the city charged desperately and glared at them. Their eyes were full of anger and determination, but also exhausted and helpless.

The time seems to be extremely long on this battlefield, the battle continues in blood and death, both sides are doing their best and paying a heavy price.

Every attack and counterattack is a life-and-death struggle, and every step and every call represents the bravery and sacrifice of the soldiers.

woohoo~
The setting sun is like blood.

The sound of gold clanging resounded from the Jiangdong camp, and the Jiangdong soldiers who came from the tide receded like the ebbing water.

soon.

Inside and outside Chengde City, there are only a piece of stumped limbs and broken arms, bloody and bloody.

"Hey~"

At the gate of the camp, Sun Quan in purple robe sighed.

"I'm afraid Chengde, we have no chance to capture it."

It was just now that the troops were withdrawn after Ming Jin, on the one hand, it was because the siege had been going on for a long time, and the soldiers had to rest as the sun went down.

On the other hand, it was because there were a large number of traces of the Wei army in the north of Chengde. In desperation, Sun Quan had to shrink the defense line to prevent the Wei army from eating the protruding part of the Jiangdong army.

Zang Ba was defeated, and no one in the east involved the main force of the Wei army. It seemed that Sun Quan's good days were coming to an end.

perhaps
I should lend troops to Zang Ba. If he quickly takes control of Xuzhou, he will definitely be able to involve the main force of the Wei army again.

He might also have a chance to take down Chengde, and even take down Shouchun.

unfortunately
No if.

Zang Ba didn't get any of his soldiers, so he ran straight to the south, but he didn't go to Xuzhou, but to Jiangxia.

Thinking about it, I went to Jingzhou to borrow troops.

but
It's useless to think about it.

It's time to think about how to deal with the main force of the Wei army.

Chengde couldn't take it.

But in Hefei, he, Sun Quan, would never spit it out.

There is no possibility of spit out what Sun Zhongmou ate!

"Enter the camp to discuss how to deal with the Wei army."

Sun Quan flicked his long sleeves and walked straight into the main tent of the Chinese army.

It's just that before the ass is hot, there are guards outside to pass it on.

"Report~"

The messenger ordered the guards to half-kneel in front of Sun Quan and said, "My lord, the envoy of King Wei is asking to see you."

The envoy of King Wei asked to see him?
Sun Quan was stunned for a moment, then waved his hand and said, "Let him in."

Why did Cao Pi send envoys here?

Could it be that there are three chapters to be agreed before the war?
Sun Quan frowned subconsciously.

Before Sun Quan was made to wait for long, the envoy from the State of Wei arrived.

The envoy of Wei Guo stood solemnly in front of Sun Quan, his eyes were firm and serious.

"Your Majesty, I am here on the order of the King of Wei. The war between our country and Jiangdong has lasted for several months. Both sides have suffered heavy casualties and the people are exhausted. Therefore, my king intends to stop the war with Jiangdong and stop fighting."

Sun Quan took a deep look at the envoy of Wei Guo.

armistice?

What is Cao Pi's plan in mind?
The envoy of the State of Wei continued: "In addition to the truce, I, the King of Wei, also hope to form an marriage relationship with the prince. My son of the King of Wei is willing to marry Lu Ban, the daughter of the Marquis of Wu, as his wife, so as to form an alliance."

This proposal made Sun Quan frowned slightly.

Affinity is a form of political marriage that, although it can strengthen ties between two countries, may also hamper the freedom of movement of both parties.

Besides
Is Wei Guo really sincere?
Sun Quan pondered for a while, and then asked: "If I agree, what kind of guarantee is Wei Guo willing to make?"

The envoy of the State of Wei replied seriously: "My lord ceased the war immediately, and donated Hefei City to Jiangdong as a condition of the covenant. At the same time, our State Council of Wei will provide some money, food and grass to show our sincerity."

Sun Quan's gaze deepened as he weighed the pros and cons of this proposal.

The State of Wei is indeed the main threat to Jiangdong at present. It may not be a bad idea if the situation can be stabilized through a truce and an alliance to buy more time for Jiangdong.

However, Sun Quan also knew that an alliance with the Wei State was tantamount to seeking skin from a tiger, and they might have more conspiracies and ambitions hidden behind them.

Sun Quan raised his head, smiled and said to the envoy of Wei Guo: "I know your sincerity, but this matter is very important, please ask the envoy to go and rest first, and let me discuss with my officials before notifying the envoy."

The envoy of Wei State looked a little disappointed, but he still nodded respectfully: "Since that's the case, I will wait for the good news, and I hope Marquis Wu will make a wise choice."

Sun Quan nodded, indicating that the envoy of Wei Guo could leave.

After the envoy of the king of Wei left, Sun Quan immediately looked at the advisers and generals in the main tent of the Chinese army.

A group of important advisers and generals sat in front of them, including Gu Yong, Lu Meng, Zhuge Jin and others.

His brows were slightly frowned, and his eyes scanned the crowd solemnly.

Sun Quan said: "Now the envoy sent by the State of Wei proposed an armistice alliance. What do you think, how should I, Jiangdong, respond?"

Gu Yong stood up and said solemnly: "Master, I believe that Jiangdong has achieved its goal of sending troops and has successfully occupied Hefei. If Jiangdong agrees to Wei Guo's proposal, the truce alliance can stabilize the situation and win more for Jiangdong. It will take more time to stabilize Hefei's defense line and strengthen internal stability, and at the same time, it will allow the soldiers to rest and restore Jiangdong's people's strength."

Counting battles, defeats and battles.

No matter how much Jiang Dong saved, he couldn't hold on.

If the war can be ended earlier, it will naturally end earlier.

Sun Quan nodded, motioning for him to continue.

Gu Yong continued: "Furthermore, if the Kingdom of Wei chooses to form an alliance with Jiangdong, it is bound to choose to deal with Liu Gongsi first and let them be dog-toothed dogs. It is impossible for them to allocate too many troops to deal with us. Jiangdong can do it. The fisherman sits and watches the snipe and the clam fight.

Therefore, the ministers believe that it is a wise choice to temporarily cease the war and form an alliance with Wei. "

Sun Quan fell into deep thought. At this moment, Lu Meng clenched his fists. He stood up, bowed to Sun Quan, and said firmly:

"My lord, the last general does not agree to a truce with Wei Guo. Wei Guo's purpose is very clear. They want to free up their hands to deal with Liu Chan. If we agree to a truce, we are letting Wei Guo deal with Liu Chan. Zang Ba has been defeated. If Liu Chan loses again, who in this world can restrain Wei Guo? After Liu Chan is defeated by Wei Guo, the next one, isn't I, Jiangdong?
My lord, don't lose the big because of small things. Our original intention is to weaken the Wei country and strengthen our own body. A weak Wei country is what I, Jiangdong, would like to see. "

What Lu Ziming said is also reasonable.

Sun Quan's fingers tapped on the copy in front of him, da da da, as if he was also deep in thought.

At this time, Zhuge Jin also stood up.

Regarding Sun Quan's understanding, I am afraid that Gu Yong and Lu Meng are not as good as him.

It is necessary to make a plan according to the temperament of the protagonist, and this plan will be adopted.

"My lord, I think that I, Jiangdong, can temporarily agree to the request of the envoy of the State of Wei, and temporarily cease fighting the alliance. After the army of the State of Wei retreats, we will attack Chengde again and seek longevity.

In this way, we can not only let Wei Guo relax its vigilance, but also buy us more time to prepare. At the same time, it can be regarded as achieving the purpose of strengthening ourselves and weakening Wei Guo that the governor said just now. Jiangdong attacked the city afterwards, how could the Wei army attack Liu Chan with all its strength?
They can even support the puppet of Xuzhou and stir up the situation in Xuzhou. Unfortunately, Zang Ba has already gone to Jiangxia. "

If Jiangdong really lent troops to Zang Ba, even if he could not control Xuzhou, he would definitely have influence on Xuzhou.

But it's too late to say anything.

Sun Quan pondered for a moment, then looked at Lu Meng and Zhuge Jin: "Your plan is reasonable. I decided to temporarily agree to Wei Guo's proposal and suspend the war. As for the issue of attacking Chengde, we will wait until Wei Guo's army retreats." Make a decision."

Jiangdong soldiers attacked the city for more than a month, and the morale of the army was low.

It's not bad to rest for a while.

In addition, all kinds of siege equipment are also used up, and it takes time to replenish them.

As for the alliance with Wei?
Ah!
That is impossible.

Going to attack Liu Chan and making an alliance with me in Jiangdong, is this looking down on me, Sun Zhongmou?
Although I was a little happy in my heart, the main force of the Wei army was not against him but against Liu Chan, but there was still some anger in my heart.

underestimate me?

After you leave, see what kind of waves I create behind your army!
I, Sun Zhongmou, have never been weaker than others in my life!
(End of this chapter)