Shuhan

Cao Pi looked ugly, and immediately shouted angrily at the chief minister: "I thought Sima Zhongda understood my painstaking efforts, but now it seems that is not the case. If the army retreats, what will the Manchu ministers think of me?"

Regarding this unreasonable disaster, the chief minister had no choice but to be submissive, kneeling on the ground, not daring to say a word, and could only use it as the emperor's punching bag.

"Why is Your Majesty so angry?"

Queen Guo Zhao stepped forward slowly.

Ever since the emperor did those ridiculous things more than ten days ago, he has become much more honest.

Every day he was either resting, dealing with government affairs, or confronting officials.

No more looking for those sexy bitches.

In order to prevent the emperor from having any thoughts of finding beauties for impact, Queen Guo directly asked for them day and night.

Not leaving a drop for other women.

Judging from the results, what she did this time was still useful.

These days may be the most honest days that Cao Pi has had since he became an adult.

But 'honest man' Cao Pi was blushing and very angry at this moment.

"Sima Zhongda is a minister in vain! I trust him so much and give him the opportunity to lead the army. Is this how he repays me?"

Guo Zhao silently took the letter from the document, put it in his hand and looked at it carefully.

After a moment, she glanced at Cao Pi and said, "Your Majesty, I see that Sima Yi has already made his interests clear to you. If we continue to hold on to the stalemate now, it will not be beneficial to the country. It is very likely that we will be defeated. Instead, we will retreat." Only by building a city can one be able to withstand the attack of the Han army. This is a wise way of seeking a country.”

To pursue the country with due diligence?

Cao Pi snorted coldly.

"If he retreats, won't this western expedition be without any merit? What will the courtiers think of me?"

War is a continuation of politics. In many cases, the purpose of war is not pure. The same is true for Sima Yi's Western Expedition this time.

Sima Yi's western expedition was not only to be undefeated, but also to achieve results.

In this way, he could overwhelm the aristocratic family in Luoyang's court and take back some of the emperor's authority.

If Sima Yi retreats.
The power of the aristocratic family that was suppressed by him may once again surge in the court.

This is definitely not a situation Cao Pi wants to see.

"Your Majesty is the emperor of Wei. Does it matter what the courtiers think? If Sima Yi is defeated this time, His Majesty's face will only be damaged. He just retreats. How can it damage His Majesty's face? If Sima Yi continues to stalemate, Zhuge Kongming will If you lose, it will really be your Majesty’s face that will be hurt.”

As an emperor, why are you afraid of losing face?
The aristocratic family is powerful, but the king of Wei is you, not the aristocratic family!

What are you afraid of?
"You woman, you don't understand!"

Guo Zhaomei's eyes flickered, but he stepped forward to hold Cao Pi's hand.

"Although I am a woman, I don't necessarily understand that the Han Dynasty is so powerful that if we attack without taking it, it will be a waste of national power. Defending and resisting, and then restoring national power, is the most important thing to do at the moment."

Xuzhou had just been pacified, and the war in Runan had not long been extinguished.

These places can all be recuperated and developed.

If these places can be recovered and completely controlled by Wei State, then
Wei's national power will not be weaker than Han's.

"Besides, your Majesty has issued an edict. It can be said that there is no need to retreat, but a strategic shift to a better battlefield for a decisive battle with the Han army!"

There is art in language.

It's obviously a bad thing, but if you put it another way, it turns into a good thing.

"This"

Cao Pi was already somewhat persuaded.

But if he turned, he still couldn't say it.

"Victory or defeat means nothing at the moment. If the jade wall is successfully built and the Hongnong defense line is successfully built to withstand the Han army's attack, then all the ministers will praise your majesty for your foresight and for doing things that are beneficial to Wei. What are you still thinking about?"

"Hey~"

Cao Pi sighed and said: "I know what the queen said is true, but there is a breath in my chest, but I want to keep it out but I can't help it!"

Cao Pi felt that he had worked hard enough and done well enough to be emperor.

But I couldn't bear to compare with others, compared with the Han Emperor Liu Gongsi, Cao Pi, the Wei Emperor, was simply a mediocre king.

Defeated.

Lost soil.

What a coward!
Comparing people to each other makes people angry!
"Don't judge a hero based on his victory or defeat."

Queen Guo sat on Cao Pi, her delicate hands pressed on Cao Pi's chest, and her whole body leaned on Cao Pi.

"If Your Majesty is able to defeat Han in the end and unify the world, who dares to say that Your Majesty is not a hero? But now even if he conquers Tongguan, he cannot make progress in Guanzhong, which will weaken Wei's national power and finally lose to Han. That history book "Who do you think is the hero?"

Seeing the fighting spirit gradually rising in Cao Pi's eyes, Queen Guo continued to work hard and said: "If the world is unified in the end, how will your Majesty deal with Mrs. Zhen? Isn't it just a thought?"

Queen Guo knew what the thorn in Cao Pi's heart was?
It's just that my wife was robbed by someone and she was humiliated by him day and night.

Wearing a cuckold every day, it’s strange that it makes you feel good.

"What the Queen said is absolutely true!"

Don't judge a hero based on his immediate victory or defeat.

In the end, the world can tell who is the hero, whether his surname is Liu or Cao.

The one who laughs last is the winner.

The Wei Dynasty occupies the land of the Central Plains, the world is rich, the people are restored, the economy is developed, and the army is prepared. How can it be inferior to your Han country?
Use defense as offense, advance as retreat!

If it is true as Sima Zhongda said, building Yubi City can block Han's 100,000-strong army, then...
Then use this jade city to consume the strength of the Han army, and then raise a large army to attack Guanzhong!
"Then Madam, what do you think I, the Great Wei, should do next?"

Queen Guo's eyes flashed and she said: "Of course the powerful Wei State, the Xianbei Xiongnu Wuhuan in the north, and the Gongsun clan in Liaodong can either be recruited or conquered. In short, we must use their power for our own purposes and ally with Soochow. , develop people's livelihood and purge officials at the same time. If we can do this, why not defeat the Han Dynasty? "

Yes, yes!

After talking with Queen Guo for a while, Cao Pi felt like he had suddenly been enlightened.

"My Queen is truly a blessing that I have cultivated for ten lifetimes!"

Cao Pi hugged Queen Guo tightly and sighed.

Compared to those rotten scholars, what the Queen said was more reasonable and straightforward.

Just do it!
"Issuing an edict, agreeing to Sima Yi's request for strategic change, and putting Pei Qian in charge of the construction of Yubi City. I will give him the authority to mobilize the people and material resources of Hedong. The construction period will be one year, and if he succeeds, he will be rewarded. If the construction period is delayed, he will be beheaded in public!"

Ten days later.

The Wei army camped in the main tent of the Chinese army.

The angel of Wei State came to announce the call:
"It is God's destiny, the emperor decreed:

I have followed the will of Heaven and am in control of the universe. Now I have heard of Zhongda’s plan, which is very good. Therefore, this edict was issued to show the world.

Zhongda's plan for strategic change is deeply in my heart.

Therefore, I agreed to his request and ordered Pei Qian to be responsible for building the Jade City.

Pei Qian is loyal and diligent, so he will be qualified for this task. I specially give him the power to mobilize the people and material resources of Hedong to meet the needs of construction. This project is huge and cannot be completed in a day, so the construction period is set at one year.

If the Jade Wall City is built as scheduled, I will reward you greatly; however, if the construction period is delayed, I will behead you in public to serve as a warning.

I hope that all ministers and workers will work together to support this move and work together to build our strong city. Don't say that I didn't predict what I said.

Admire this! "

Sima Yi held the edict in his hands. After a moment of silence, he asked, "Does your Majesty have any other instructions?"

The angel of Wei shook his head and said, "Your Majesty has no other instructions."

Don't have anything else to say?
This is strange.

Sima Yi had a look of confusion on his face.

In fact, he was already preparing to fight several defeats, so Cao Pi had to agree to his request to retreat.

For this reason, he has put several generals who had contradicted him on the death list and prepared to send them away in a few days.

Unexpectedly, the emperor actually agreed to his retreat, making his subsequent preparations useless.

Those damn people are alive instead? "The angel might as well be more specific."

Sima Yi took out a heavy brocade bag from his sleeve, approached the eunuch who announced the decree, and secretly delivered it to the angel of Wei.

The latter's hand shook the weight of the brocade bag in his cuff, and a smile suddenly appeared on his face.

"Easy to say, easy to say."

He chuckled, lowered his head and whispered to Sima Yi: "It was because of the empress's consolation that your majesty agreed to issue an edict to retreat. Originally, your majesty planned to accuse the governor!"

It turned out to be the case.

Queen!
Sima Yi's eyes flashed.

It seems that I will have to walk around more with the Queen in the future.

If the wind blows by my pillow a few more times, why should I worry about Sima Yi's power and wealth?
Putting this idea aside for now, Sima Yi looked around the generals and said:

"The edict has arrived, and all armies are ready to retreat. The following is the order of retreat, as well as the bugle call in charge of the rear."

Since the generals who had a grudge against him could not be sent away in an open and honest manner, now he could only use a compromise method.

When retreating, give them the most dangerous tasks.

If the Han Dynasty pursues urgently, these Wei troops in the rear will be extremely dangerous.

But how to say it?

Who told you to offend me, Sima Yi!

It is never too late for a gentleman to take revenge in ten years, but it is never too late for a villain to take revenge.

I, Sima Yi, is both a gentleman and a villain. He will take revenge every ten years, and he will take revenge every day of the year!

"The Wei army retreated!"

On the second day after the Wei army retreated, Zhuge Liang and others received the news of Sima Yi's withdrawal in Tongguan.

After using the method of sitting together, the ability of the secret agents of the Han Army to obtain information about the Wei Army was greatly reduced.

In addition, the Wei army sent elite cavalry to patrol day and night, making it even more difficult for news to spread out of the Wei camp.

It was not until the second day that the Han army discovered the news of the Wei army's retreat.

"Prime Minister, take advantage of the victory to pursue us and pursue death to the north. Now is your chance!"

Zhao Yun immediately asked for a fight!

"Zhongda's conspiracy cannot be wasted."

But Zhuge Liang thought for a moment and still didn't completely reject Zhao Yun.

You still have to take some care of the emotions of the generals under your command.

Zhao Yun begged for a fight in this way and refused several times. He definitely felt uncomfortable and should not be resentful.

"That's all. Zilong, you lead three thousand cavalry to pursue the Wei army. Remember, don't advance rashly, otherwise you will be punished by military law!"

"promise!"

When Zhao Yun heard this, a smile suddenly appeared on his face, and he immediately agreed!

Looking at the back of Zhao Yun leaving Tongguan with three thousand troops, Zhuge Liang was thinking about something else.

Sima Yi withdrew his troops, and the war in Guandong was about to enter a stalemate stage.

Next.
Will he return to Chang'an, or will he switch from defense to offense?
It's Zhuge Liang's turn to make a decision!
And on the other side.

Longxi.

From within the dragon tent, sounds inappropriate for children could be heard from time to time.

The sound of huge waves hitting the shore was louder than the other.

For those who didn’t know, they thought the water in the Qianhe River had reached the Han army’s camp!
Boom~
In the ears of the two people in the tent, there seemed to be the sound of the beginning of the world.

Next, everything calmed down and everything became boring.

Liu Chan felt refreshed.

It’s better to have someone else’s wife, so it’s fun to have fun with her.

It's a pity that Peng Dangzhong is dead. Otherwise, if he had been allowed to watch the live broadcast, maybe his interest would have been higher.

But soon, Liu Chan shook his head violently.

What an evil idea!

Mr. Liu, Mr. Liu, you are a gentleman, you can't go on like this!
Starting today, quit drinking!

After lifting up his pants, Liu Chan walked out of the dragon tent, looking like a gentleman.

Outside the dragon tent, Huang Hao has been waiting for a long time.

"Your Majesty, representatives from various families in Longxi have arrived in Longxian County and want to meet with Your Majesty."

When it rains, you know how to run, but when you are hungry, you know how to eat?
Where have you been before?
In fact, Liu Chan already knew the information about these people.

But he just wanted to make these people wait a little longer.

If they wait a little longer, their hearts will have no place to rest. If they wait a little longer, Liu Gongsi will be in an absolute advantageous situation during the next meeting.

"Bring them to the camp. I will meet them at the school grounds and have the soldiers of the Confederate Army arrange themselves in formation."

Only by letting them know how powerful the Han army is can they surrender.

Soft words are of no use to these aristocratic families.

soon.

In the center of the school grounds, three thousand Imperial Guards were already in formation, their armors shining coldly under the sunlight, like a silver ocean, swaying gently in the breeze.

The soldiers wore exquisite armor, and each armor leaf was polished as smooth as a mirror, which not only looked majestic, but also revealed inviolable perseverance.

They wore steel helmets, armor, and sharp swords hanging from their waists. Each of them had firm and sharp eyes, as if they could penetrate all illusions and illusions.

Its array is neat and tidy, like a huge chessboard. Each soldier is a chess piece on the chessboard, but they are independent and as solid as a rock.

The steps of the three thousand Forbidden Army were consistent and as precise as machinery. Every step seemed to make the earth tremble.

Flags were fluttering in the formation, hunting sounds were heard, and the air was filled with a sense of solemnity and tension.

It was at this scene that representatives of the Longxi aristocratic families met with Liu Chan.

This hasn’t been said yet!

Many people were almost scared to death.

None of their families have such a strong army.

Although there are only a few thousand people, these thousands of people seem to be able to defeat an army of tens of thousands.

What's more, there are more than thousands of people in Han Dynasty.

It is said that the Han Dynasty had an army of one million.

How can this compete with that?

Everyone knows what happened to the Anding Peng family.

The entire clan moved to Guanzhong.

Although there is wealth and honor, the power is no longer there.

If future generations cannot find any good way, decline is certain.

Compared with settling Peng's fate, the emperor's previous demands, which they considered to be excessive, suddenly seemed to be acceptable.

After being frightened by today's scene, everyone immediately had a choice in their minds.

"I will pay my respects to your Majesty. May your Majesty live forever!"

When Liu Chan saw them bowing down, he already understood in his heart.

Longxi
He already has it under control.

It’s not like Wei’s previous control, but now it’s complete control!
Using Longxi as a springboard, Liu Chan's next goal is the entire territory of Liangzhou! (End of chapter)