Ji Han Da Sima

Chapter 502: Raising troops and dividing the army
The third year of Zhangwu and the first year of Huangchu.

On March 1, Liu Bei ordered Wang Can to write a petition, condemning Cao Pi and his son for harming Liu Xie, usurping the throne and disrupting the government, causing harm to the country and the people. Now he is riding 400,000 horses to attack him.

On March 3rd, Liu Bei marched with 100,000 cavalry to Xiangfan and joined generals Wen, Lu, and Liao.

On March 10, Liu Bei ordered generals Wu Yi, Wu Ban, and Feng Xi to lead the front, and set out from Xiangfan to attack Wan, while he led his army behind.

At that time, the Dharma is giving advice and the husband is planning important matters. The wise man has a clear mind and heart, and then there is no final calculation. Today, the situation is divided into two parts, with North and South confronting each other. Your Majesty wants to achieve great achievements, so he must not be restrained in using troops.

Wuguan blocked the road and was steep. Emperor Gaozu personally led his troops into Wuguan and defeated Qin in Lantian. Fang raised his troops to destroy it. Your Majesty used a large army to attack Wan. Although he led Cao's troops to Nanyang, Wuguan was also prepared. At that time, Wuguan was well prepared and blocked the merchants from the main road. If the dangerous route of Wuguan was cut off, then there would be no success in Guanzhong.

Your Majesty has an opportunity in hand, so he should use his sharp troops to attack Wuguan and march towards Wancheng with a large army. Wuguan is in my hands. If there is a change in the pass, I can send my troops to the west.

Now I think that I can send 10,000 elite soldiers and a light army to advance quickly from Xiangfan to Junkou, and then from Xichuan to Wuguan. By the time Cao Wei heard about it, I had already secured the strategic point of Wuguan, and the army had arrived at Wancheng. Cao Pi raises his army to go south, then Ma Chao and Lu Xun will do something!
The reason why the great ancestor of the past accomplished things was not due to destiny, but because of his strategic decision-making. Your Majesty's military rules are now in place. If you want to go to Wancheng first and then take Wuguan, this is really a taboo in using troops and is definitely not feasible.

After hearing Fa Zheng's long and heroic article, Liu Bei accepted his strategy. Wu Yi was ordered to supervise Wu Ban and Liao Hua Er to lead the front, and carry tens of thousands of elite troops by boat to Junkou, and then rush to Wuguan.

The elite troops of the partial army were dispatched. Liu Bei led Zhang Fei, Zhao Yun, Lu Meng, Huang Quan and other generals of the central army, marched against the Huishui River, broke through several city fortresses, and reached Wancheng.

In the palace, Cao Pi was sitting on the couch and chatting with Sun Quan, who had returned from Liaodong.

"When you come to Haiping and Liao, you can rectify the prefectures and counties, organize households and people, and serve the barbarians. This should be to promote the prestige of our country."

Cao Pi was very satisfied and said: "People often say that it is bitterly cold in western Liaoning. People make a living by fishing, hunting and farming, and the people are brave and dare to fight. I see that the people of Liao are strong and strong, so I should live up to this statement."

Shangshu ordered Chen Qun, Shangshu Pushe Sun Quan, and Yushi Zhongcheng Sima Yi. Through Cao Pi's adjustment, he replaced all important positions in the court with people who were related to him.

Historically, the reason why Gongsun Zan suppressed Jizhou for a time was related to the fact that Youzhou soldiers and people were close to the Hu people. Qu Yi, who defeated him, was not a native Jizhou person, but came from the Hehuang Valley. He was familiar with the Qiang people's fighting methods, so he was able to defeat him.

Sun Quan was originally a servant and a general across the sea. After Cao Pi succeeded to the throne, he was transferred to the governor of Pingzhou and was granted a title for his military achievements. After returning to the dynasty, Cao Pi appointed Sun Quan as Shangshu Pushe.

The warriors on the left and right did not dare to stop him until they were outside the palace gate. Because they wanted to make an announcement, the attendant stopped and handed the wooden box to Sun Zi, who handed it over to Cao Pi.

Jia Kui, the former censor Zhongcheng, was transferred to the governor of Yuzhou in order to give Sima Yi a position.

In late March, I went to the palace in Luoyang.

Sun Quan looked humble, raised his hands and said: "The peace and order in Pingzhou today is due to the power of Your Majesty. The people of Zongliao are good at fighting in the cold weather, but when my heavenly troops arrive, all the people of Liao will obey!"

"Urgent report from Jingzhou!"

Of course, it's not that inland soldiers cannot be used, but the training cost is much higher than that of border soldiers. This can be explained by watching Zhuge Liang build the Shu soldiers into a powerful army that can compete with the powerful Guanlong army.

Except for the generals of the Cao family, Cao Pi trusted Sima Yi and Sun Quan the most.

After saying that, Sun Quan hesitated a little and asked: "I am moving the elite soldiers of Liao to the capital. I wonder what your majesty thinks now?"

Cao Pi motioned to the people around him to pour wine for Sun Quan, and said with a smile: "Zhongmou plans wisely, Zhongda combines civil and military affairs, and with the help of the two Zhongs, I will be able to rule China and bring peace to the world."

"Your Majesty's great reputation!"

In the Han Dynasty, those who are close to barbarian lands usually have fierce folk customs and are high-quality soldiers. Anyone who is trained as a soldier will definitely become a powerful force.

The attendant held the small wooden box and walked quickly through the corridors of the palace.

When Cao Cao was alive, Sima Yi was the governor of Jingzhou. However, when Cao Pi succeeded to the throne, Sima Yi was directly transferred back to the central government to serve as a minister and concurrently as the censor Zhongcheng.

Stroking his beard, Cao Pi hesitated and said: "The soldiers of the Liao Dynasty moved to the capital. I have ordered people to practice martial arts, but I don't know who to command this department."

Xiahou, the governor of Jingzhou in Cao Wei, was already prepared. When Liu Bei's army appeared in Xiangfan, he strengthened the walls and cleared the country, gathered the people and troops to secure Wancheng, and reported to Luoyang immediately.

Sun Quan was moved and wanted to lead the Liaodong troops, but he couldn't speak directly.

After thinking for a while, Sun Quan said: "Your Majesty, the Liao soldiers are far away from western Liaoning. It is better to select people who are familiar with their habits to temporarily calm their minds. After the Liao soldiers have stayed for a long time and their hearts are calm, it will not be too late to divide them among the generals!"

"What you say is reasonable, but there is no one in the court who knows the people of Liaodong well."

Cao Pi was a little embarrassed, hesitated for a long time, and said: "You once governed Liaodong, so now it is better for you to take charge of the training. He and Zhongda each command 5,000 people, settle the Liao people as soon as possible, build troops and troops, and use them for our country as soon as possible."

"promise!"

Although he did not get all the military power, he was able to lead an army, which was considered to be what Sun Quan wanted.

While the monarch and his ministers were talking, Sun Zi came forward with a small wooden box and reported: "Your Majesty, an urgent report has arrived in Jingzhou. It is suspected that Liu Bei is sending troops to invade Wancheng in the north."

"Huh?" Cao Pi frowned slightly, used a carving knife to pry open the ink pad, and took out the tissue from the box. The scarf was spread out, Cao Pi browsed the contents, his expression changed slightly.

"Your Majesty, Liu Bei is raising his troops for the Northern Expedition?" Sun Quan asked.

After a while, Cao Pi put down his towel and sighed: "If it is as Zhongda said, Liu Bei has great ambitions, he will definitely take advantage of my early accession to the north to make an expedition. Now Liu Bei has raised 100,000 troops, sent troops from Xiangfan, and marched against the Qishui River. , approaching Wancheng!"

Sun Quan thought for a while and said: "Your Majesty, Wancheng guards the Xia Road and serves as a barrier for Xu and Ying. Now Liu Bei has sent elite troops to invade Wancheng. He must have a distant plan. Unless your Majesty raises troops to conquer it personally, he will not be able to defend it."

"Ok!"

Cao Pi nodded and immediately gave the order: "Invite all the ministers into the palace to urgently discuss strategies to control the water thieves."

"promise!"

There was a military emergency, and the ministers of Cao and Wei did not dare to delay. After receiving Cao Pi's military order, they rushed to the palace.

Within half a minute, more than 20 senior officials of Cao Wei, including Sima Yi, Liu Ye, Cao Ren, Cao Hong, Chen Qun, and Wei Zhen, gathered in the meeting hall.

Cao Pi sat on the couch, looked around at everyone, and asked: "Now Liu Bei has raised an army of one hundred thousand to attack me. I wonder if you have any strategies to report?"

"Liu Bei, Lao Ge, took advantage of your majesty's early accession to the throne to raise troops for the Northern Expedition. In order to enhance the prestige of the country and stabilize the hearts of the people in the government and the public, it is the best strategy for your majesty to personally conquer the water thieves." Cao Ren supported.

Cao Pi nodded slightly and said: "The generals of chariots and cavalry have the same view as me. I want to mobilize the Chinese people to march south to Liu Bei, retreat his troops and defeat his front."

Before he finished speaking, Sima Yi straightened his waist and cupped his hands, saying: "It is not impossible for Your Majesty to raise troops to march south. However, I thought that Liu Bei had great ambitions and would use troops on multiple fronts. Huo Jun returned to Hefei and strengthened his troops. He should be the first army; Lu Xun From Fucheng to Hanzhong, these are the horses of the Western Army."

"Huo Jun will leave Jianghuai, Lu Xun will leave Hanzhong, and Liu Bei will attack Wancheng. Liu Bei will now lead his army to the north. Depending on the situation, he can respond from east to west. I hope your majesty will use his troops carefully."

"Report~"

While he was talking, the attendant quickly walked into the palace, knelt on the ground and played, saying: "Your Majesty, Liu Bei has led his army north to Wancheng. He sent General Wu Yi to move westward, and now he has captured Wuguan."

"Wuguan was defeated!"

Hearing this, Cao Pi's expression suddenly changed.

Wen and Wu in the court were whispering, and they were all at a loss for what to do about the loss of Wuguan.

When Cao Cao was alive, he thought that in order to better defend against enemies, he moved Wuguan into Jingzhou and stationed three thousand soldiers and horses. However, Wancheng is more important than Wuguan, so in order to defend Wancheng, Xiahou still has no worries.

Under Liu Bei's orders, Wu Yi marched by boat. Because the light troops were marching too fast, Wuguan had no time to prepare.

When the Han soldiers arrived, some of the Wuguan garrison was still scattered outside the pass, and there were less than a thousand soldiers in the city. Wu Yi led ten thousand men to attack fiercely. He chose to ascend first and attack the city with ants. After three days of bloody fighting, he conquered Wuguan.

"Now that Wuguan is broken, what should we do?" Cao Pi asked.

Liu Ye frowned and thought, and said: "Wuguan has been broken. Your Majesty will order the generals to station troops in Lantian and merchants in Zhucheng to prevent Liu Bei from sending troops west to raid the pass."

"What should we do in Wancheng?" Cao Pi asked.

Liu Ye stroked his beard and chanted, "As your Majesty said before, you can lead your troops to Wancheng in person."

After a pause, Liu Ye said: "As expected, Huo Jun is stationing troops in Jianghuai. He must first observe the situation in the Central Plains and examine the situation in Huaibei, and then send troops northward. Your Majesty should send a general to garrison Shouchun in order to protect the emperor. Of."

"good!"

Cao Pi pondered for a long time and then said: "According to the advice of your ministers, I have ordered Cao Zhen, the general who suppresses the west, to supervise all the military forces in Yongzhou to guard the pass, and be careful of water thieves taking the side road to plunder. Yu Huojun."

"I led one hundred thousand infantry and cavalry to the south. The hussar general Cao Hong, the chariot general Cao Ren, the right general Xu Huang, the left general Zhu Ling and others accompanied me in my southern expedition."

"No!" Everyone responded with their hands raised.

Immediately afterwards, Cao Pi looked at Sima Yi and Sun Quan and said: "I am tired of everything and have trouble sleeping day and night. Now I am leading the army to go on an expedition. The affairs of Luoyang should be entrusted to Zhongda and Zhongmou. Zhongda is Lord, Zhongmou will be my assistant. I hope the two ministers will work together to help me share my worries."

"Now Sima Yi is appointed as the general of the Fu army, and he will grant five thousand soldiers for the festival; Sun Quan will be the general of the country, and he will grant five thousand soldiers for the festival. If there is an emergency, you don't need to tell me about it, you can make your own decision."

"Chen Yi and Quan will do their best to repay Your Majesty with all their loyalty!"

Sima Yi and Sun Quan knelt down to salute and said.

(End of this chapter)