Ji Han Da Sima

Chapter 221
Jingzhou, Jiangling.

In the lobby, Cao Cao was watching dance and music with the civil and military officials around him, stroking his beard, and was very happy.Sometimes he gives pointers and discusses with the group.

While watching, Cao Cao nodded in admiration and asked, "Zhongmou, how do Wuyue's singing and dancing compare to Jingchu's?"

Sitting on the banquet, a handsome young man with long upper body and short lower body said with a smile: "Prime Minister, Wu Yue women have voluptuous figures and are more charming than Chu women."

"is it?"

Cao Cao stroked his beard and joked to his left and right: "Huo Zhongmiao entered Jiangdong and took two Qiao as his concubines. This may prove Zhongmou's words."

Dissatisfaction flashed in Sun Quan's eyes, but it disappeared quickly, and he smiled and said: "The Prime Minister is invincible in the world, and no one in the world can stop him. If he breaks the Jiangzuo River, the Prime Minister may be interested, and he can call Huo Jun's wife Bu Shi De See."

"Ok?"

Cao Cao raised his eyebrows slightly, but said disapprovingly: "What's so good about Huo Jun's wife that I can meet alone."

Sun Quan bowed his head, cupped his hands and said, "The Prime Minister doesn't know something. The people of Wu and Yue say that Xi Shi sinks the fish, Zhaojun falls into the wild goose, Diao Chan closes the moon, and Bu Ji is ashamed of the flower. Among them, Bu Ji is Huo Jun's wife, and she was married into the palace because of her beauty."

Cao Cao became interested, but he didn't want to show his dark side, so he just laughed and said nothing.

Seeing this, Sun Quan lowered his head and took a sip of wine, with a sinister smile on his lips.

He was defeated by Huo Jun and Liu Bei, and attempted to seize Jiangdong's foundation. He was sent to Xiangyang and imprisoned by Liu Biao for several years. If Cao Cao hadn't gone south, he didn't know how long he would have been imprisoned, so how could he not hate the two of them in his heart.

Fortunately, he had a chance to take revenge, that is, the great Han Prime Minister Cao Cao entered Xiangyang. As the former leader of Jiangzuo, he was reused by Cao Cao and was named General Zhendong, thereby replacing Liu Qi's official position.Because of his extraordinary insights and measured words, he was further appreciated by Cao Cao and allowed him to accompany the army in battle.

After a while, the envoy walked in, cupped his hands and reported, "To the Prime Minister, Liu Zhang of Yizhou sent an envoy to ask for an audience!"

After hearing this, Cao Cao lost all interest and complained: "I have been working hard for a long time with a single saddle and horse. It is rare to have fun with the princes, but Liu Zhang's son comes to spoil the fun."

Cheng Yu put down the wine bottle, cupped his hands and said: "Prime Minister, the grain and grass in Jiangling were burned by Guan Yu. Now there is a shortage of supplies. Maybe Liu Zhang can order someone to deliver them. Moreover, Liu Zhang has been attached to the Prime Minister for a long time, and he has come all the way here. If he doesn't see it, he may hurt Shu. The human heart.”

"Never mind!"

Cao Cao threw the letter Liu Zhang wrote on the table and said, "Who are you here to envoy?"

"Prime Minister, Zhang Song, the younger brother of the former envoy Zhang Su, is Zhang Song!" the attendant replied.

Hearing that he was the younger brother of Zhang Su, the prefect of Guanghan, Cao Cao became more patient and said, "Let the envoys come to see you!"

"promise!"

After a while, a short man with a dignified face walked into the hall and raised his voice and said: "Zhang Song, the envoy from Yizhou, paid homage to the prime minister and met all the princes."

Cao Cao squinted his eyes and saw that Zhang Song had a poor image and was different from his brother Zhang Su. He was unhappy and asked, "I have been alone in Jingchu for a long time. Why is the envoy from Yizhou so late?"

Zhang Song thought that it was difficult for him to develop his talents, and wanted to let Cao Cao know how to use him, so he said: "I am reporting to the Prime Minister that Jingnan is not at peace, Liu Bei is still here, and Liu Qi is in Jiangdong. Song Song is afraid of the danger of war, so he dare not come early."

Cao Cao put down his wine bottle, snorted coldly, and said, "The two of you will be dead soon, so why worry?"

After a pause, Cao Cao said nonchalantly: "The road to Shu is rugged and hard work comes from far away. What is the climate of Yizhou like today?"

Zhang Song sat on the couch, cupped his hands and said: "Bishu is a good place, with an area of ​​thousands of miles and a population of millions. The road is dangerous with the Jinjiang River, and the land is connected with the majesty of Zitong. You can hear the crowing of cocks and the barking of dogs, and there are endless markets and villages. The rivers are around it. The city has fertile fields and thousands of miles of fertile fields. The people have no worries about floods and droughts, and the products they produce are unparalleled in the world!"

"It seems that Yizhou can be a lonely granary!"

Cao Cao took another sip of wine and said with a smile: "Now I am alone in Jingchu. There is a shortage of baggage. Please ask your lord to send millions of grains to feed my heroic soldiers."

Zhang Song saw that his good intentions were let down by Cao Cao, and he saw Cao Cao being so arrogant. He felt dissatisfied and sneered and said, "Prime Minister, don't you think that you can defeat Liu Hu with enough food?"

Cao Cao, who had already drank some water, was now so proud that he could not tolerate Zhang Song being so presumptuous, and his face suddenly darkened.

"Bold!"

The chief secretary, Yang Xiu, scolded him loudly and said, "Who are you? You live far away in a corner of the Western Land. How do you know the Prime Minister's strategy?"

Zhang Song looked at Cao Cao and said with a smile: "Song is a soldier from the Western Land. He knows everything that military strategists have learned in the world."

Cao Cao drank alone and said nothing. Yang Xiu knew what he meant, so he said: "The Prime Minister has conquered the south and the north, and destroyed all the heroes. No one can stop him wherever he goes. Now I have a book on military affairs, which is a treasure in the world. Since you dare to speak out, you know the military masters." , let you watch it, so that you can be convinced."

With that said, Yang Xiu asked his attendants to take Cao Cao's book of war to Zhang Song.

Zhang Song has a photographic memory and an extraordinary memory. It is also surprising to read Cao Cao's military books.But in order to show his ability, Zhang Song said with a smile: "The Prime Minister's military instructions are no different from those of ordinary soldiers. Song has been able to recite them."

"Ok?"

Seeing that everyone didn't believe it, Zhang Song stroked his beard, shook his head and recited: "In the past, Sun Tzu said: Soldiers are the most important thing for a country, the place of life and death, and the way to survive and die. ... An army has no permanent momentum, and water has no permanent shape. When the ground changes, it cannot be done first. It is said... He who is proud of the enemy will be defeated, and the victor will be humiliated..." Everyone present was amazed by Zhang Song's memory, and he could recite it by just browsing the slips.

"Boom!"

Cao Cao put the wine bottle back on the case, interrupted Zhang Song's recitation, and said with a sneer: "I have a photographic memory, which is really amazing. However, how can a person who is a good writer know the things of a soldier? I attacked Dong Zhuo alone, captured Lu Bu, defeated Yuan Shao, and died. A high-ranking cadre, beheading Tadun and surrendering Liu Cong, is not something you and other small-minded people can understand."

Zhang Song felt distressed in his heart. Seeing that Cao Cao did not recognize his good intentions and was so humble, he responded politely: "Although my skills are poor, I still remember the battle between Bianshui and Xu Rong, when Puyang attacked Lu Bu, and when Wancheng met Zhang Xiu." .”

"Bold!"

Cao Cao raised his hand and signaled Xu Chu to retreat. He stood up and said with a sneer: "In the Battle of Bianshui, the Guandong princes were too timid and incompetent to do anything important. Puyang suffered a small setback, and then Lu Fengxian was captured and killed by Gu. Although Wancheng was defeated, Gu was heartbroken. If you are magnanimous, you will be rewarded by surrendering Zhang Xiu and Wen He."

"How can you, the little envoy from the West, know the reasons for the above? Now stand down and let your master send troops to the army, otherwise we will be in trouble!"

Seeing Cao Cao like this, Zhang Song lowered his head and sighed in his heart.

Liu Zhang was dark and weak, and it was difficult for him to display his talents. He thought that Cao Cao would be kind to everyone and appreciate his talents, so he would take advantage of the opportunity to advance.After returning to Yizhou, he and his brother Zhang Su persuaded Liu Zhang to surrender and helped Cao Cao destroy the two Liu brothers.Today, Cao Cao is so arrogant when he first conquers Jingchu, before the two Liu dynasties are destroyed.He said that Yizhou was a granary and was not willing to win over him at all.

After Zhang Song left, Yang Xiu advised him: "The Prime Minister is invincible in his kindness and majesty. Liu Zhang has been thinking of surrendering for a long time. Zhang Song is here as an envoy and has an unforgettable memory. It is better to stay under the Prime Minister's tent and win over the Shu sergeants."

Cao Cao waved his sleeves and sat down, and said displeasedly: "It is enough to have Zhang Su, Zhang Song's brother. A mere sergeant from Shu has a photographic memory, but what benefit does it bring to the military?"

Sun Quan also admired Zhang Song and advised him: "Prime Minister, although Zhang Song's photographic memory is small, he is an envoy from Shu, so he should be treated with courtesy. If I can defeat Huo Liu, I may be able to persuade Liu Zhang to surrender." "

Cao Cao pondered for a moment, but waved his hand anyway and said: "To surrender Liu Zhang, we must rely on military force. How can we rely on such a person?"

"Yizhou has Nanzhong, what counties are there?" Cao Cao asked.

"I report to the Prime Minister that there are five counties in Nanzhong, including Yueqi, Yizhou, Yongchang, and Zhuti."

Cao Cao then chose a county and asked, "What counties are under Yue Wei's rule?"

"There is Su Shi..."

Yang Xiu didn't say anything, but Cao Cao interrupted and said, "Zhang Song has come thousands of miles to worship him as the magistrate of Sushi County, Yuexi County."

"This~"

Yang Xiu was very surprised and said: "Su Shi in Yuexi County is a barbaric place in the south."

"Ok?"

Cao Cao glanced sideways at Yang Xiu and asked, "Is it necessary?"

Yang Xiu suddenly understood what Cao Cao meant. Cao Cao was expressing his dissatisfaction in disguise by letting the dignified Yizhou Biejia serve as the barbarian county magistrate.

"No!" Yang Xiu lowered his head and responded.

Cao Cao stood up and asked, "What's the news from Jiang Zuo?"

"Prime Minister, according to Jiangzuo's letter, Liu Qi appointed Huo Jun as a general to send all Jiangzuo's troops to aid Xiakou," the attendant said.

Cao Cao sneered and said in a deep voice: "Huo Jun is so brave, he dares to fight me with a small army."

With that said, Cao Cao looked around at everyone and said in a deep voice: "Generals, listen to your orders!"

"The end is here!"

"The order was sent to Zhao Yan as the prefect of Zhangling, who also served as the governor of the army, and to supervise seven groups of troops including Yu Jin, Zhang Liao, Zhang He, Zhu Ling, Li Dian, Lu Zhao and Feng Kai to go to Sui County and attack Xiakou from the north. "

"promise!"

"Where is Cao Ren?"

"The end is here!"

"The Emperor Gu Biao worships you as the governor of Nanjun. You will stay in Jiangling, care for Jingnan, and supervise the transportation of grain and grass."

"promise!"

"The rest of the generals went out with Gu to defeat Huo Jun, conquer the two Liu brothers, and capture Jiangzuo."

"No!" Everyone responded.

(End of this chapter)