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Chapter 279 Lightning strikes Xiangyang!

The Sixth Battle of Hefei was not just as simple as the Wei army defeating the Wu army, nor was it just that Wu's national power was damaged.

Its impact on Wei's domestic politics cannot be ignored.

Both Sima Yi and Wang Ling received rewards.

Wang Lingqian, the governor of Yangzhou, was the general who conquered the east and was the commander-in-chief of all the military forces in Yangzhou. He was out of town in Shouchun for the holidays.

What does holiday mean?

Normally, there is no power to deal with people. If someone commits a crime, it must be reported to the court.

Fake festivals can kill those who disobey military orders in wartime.

The governor of a state cannot take holidays. Those who can take holidays have made great contributions.

Wang Ling can be regarded as entering the military and political circles of Cao Wei and taking charge of military and political power.

Because of Sima Yi's two major contributions to Liaodong and Yangzhou, Cao Rui re-increased the governorship to take charge of the national army. He also returned to the Western Front to preside over the overall military and political affairs.

The scout told him that he had to carefully check the news several times before he dared to send it over.

At this time, Cao Rui did not realize the seriousness of the problem on the southern front.

It cannot completely replace the world military system, but it can become a part of the influence on the world.

What's even more interesting is that after appointing Sima Yi, Cao Rui turned around and issued a low-key order to recall Cao Shuang, the governor of Liangzhou.

But it is of great significance, and this arrangement may even affect the internal political structure of Cao Wei in the future.

In Li Heng's own words: The victory or defeat of the war lies in the march!

On the day the Han army arrived at Yicheng, Yicheng was defeated without attack, and the news was quickly sent to Xiangyang.

At the same time, after Sun Quan was defeated, the crisis on the eastern front was lifted, and Sun Quan would not be able to go north again for at least a few years.

But it is an indisputable fact that he has arrived in Yicheng now.

When the Luoyang court unanimously believed that Jiangling had a three-party deterrence pattern and could not threaten Xiangyang, the Western Front once again became the most important battlefield for Cao Wei.

In other words, the entire Cao Wei Dynasty has not realized the seriousness of the Xiangyang war situation.

Moreover, the current soldiers recruited by the government do not have the combat effectiveness of the regular army. At most, they can only serve as auxiliaries and transport food.

Compared with the past, where he was only in charge of the military and political affairs on the western front, this appointment now includes the ability to take charge of all government troops across the country.

Chen Tai of Xiangyang had not yet received the news that Yicheng had been defeated, but he received another news that shocked him: Lu Xun was defeated and retreated to Wuchang!

When he heard the news, Chen Tai jumped up on the spot. After carefully reading the military report, he questioned the scout carefully.

According to the ancient infantry marching fifty to sixty miles a day, it would take eight days to reach Xiangyang.

From Jiangling City to Xiangyang City, it is about four hundred miles.

At this time, Sima Yi's return is even more significant.

The Fubing system had just begun in Cao Wei. It was mainly concentrated in Yangzhou, Jingzhou, and also in Guanzhong. Moreover, because of the existence of aristocratic families, the scale of the Fubing system was very small.

After all, Cao Wei accounted for two-thirds of the world's population. If it were to be fully implemented, the future potential of the military system would be very great.

On April 26, when Luoyang issued an order to mobilize 5,000 troops from Sizhou and Yuzhou to Xiangyang, Li Heng's former army had already crossed the border between Nanjun and Xiangyang County, and arrived at Xiangyang County according to official history.

Li Heng set out on the evening of the 22nd and entered Yicheng County, Xiangyang County on the 26th. He traveled a total of 320 miles. Strictly speaking, he could only march more than 200 miles.

It seems to be a marginalized existence, but whether it is Cao Rui, Sima Yi, or Cao Wei's far-sighted politicians, they all see the future of the military system.

"The Wu army was defeated on the 22nd. Today is the 26th. It is impossible for Li Jian to go north to Xiangyang so quickly in a short period of time. He also has to rectify the situation in Jiangling. I predict that he will start preparing to go north at the beginning of next month."

Chen Tai looked solemn and his tone was affirmative.

Then he quickly started writing an urgent letter to Luoyang.

The stakes are high.

Chen Tai knew very well that without Lu Xun's control, Li Heng would definitely take advantage of Xiangyang's emptiness to go north.

"Li Jian will be able to enter Xiangyang around the tenth day of next month. As long as we hold on, we can defend for several months. Luoyang reinforcements will arrive and the crisis in Xiangyang will be solved."

Chen Tai wrote while talking. After finishing writing, he asked Hu Zhi to arrange for someone to send it out immediately. After the letter was sent, Hu Zhi couldn't help but wonder: "How did Li Jian do it?"

"Defeat Lu Xun?"

"Yes!" Hu Zhi looked incredulous, "Lu Xun is not an ordinary person. Even if Kong Ming comes, I'm afraid I won't be able to defeat him in a short time!"

Chen Tai said: "I'm afraid there is something fishy about this matter. Now let's just wait and make preparations. There is still more than half a month left for us! Prepare the food and grass in the city as soon as possible! Prepare to defend the city for several months!"

As soon as he finished speaking, an urgent voice suddenly came from outside: "Report! Urgent military report! The Shu army invaded the border! The Shu army invaded the border!"

Chen Tai and Hu Zhi's hearts sank at the same time.

When the messenger sent in the emergency military report, Chen Tai's face eagerly snatched it away, opened it in a panic, and quickly read it.

Then, Chen Tai's picture turned pale as paper.

Chen Tai looked at Hu Zhi and said in a daze: "Li Jian has captured Yicheng!"

Hu Zhi was also confused.

When he came to his senses, Hu Zhi took a breath and said in disbelief: "It's three hundred miles from Jiangling to Yicheng. We defeated Lu Xun on the 22nd and captured Yicheng on the 26th. Li Jian's troops and horses Can’t fly!”

Yicheng is the gateway to Xiangyang. If Yicheng is destroyed, Xiangyang will be exposed to the enemy's front.

Hu Zhi immediately said to the people below: "Quick! Send the order, the grain and grass will only be transported to Xiangyang and Fancheng. Preparations will be accelerated overnight! The enemy may arrive in Xiangyang in two days!"

"Here!"

Chen Tai reacted and said loudly: "Have the messenger come back quickly and write again!"

The messenger was intercepted, and Chen Tai immediately wrote a new letter to Luoyang.

Hu Zhi then summoned all the officials in the governor's office.

"The Shu thieves have captured Yicheng and will arrive at Xiangyang in two days. The city of Xiangyang is strong and Fancheng is in support. The Shu thieves cannot attack. Please prepare food and grass quickly and prepare to defend the city for several months! The court will not be here soon. Then we will send an army southward!"

Everyone was shocked and excited, and they all responded: "Here!"

On the evening of April 26th, the setting sun dyed half of the sky red, making the Han River sparkle.

The soldiers carried their bags and after a short stop in Yicheng, they set off again.

At this time, Chen Tai and Hu Zhi still didn't know what kind of enemy they were facing.

Li Heng in his previous life was a person with a tenacious character who would never give up in order to achieve his goals.

He is also a person who is very good at holding back and waiting for opportunities. If the opportunity comes, he will attack with all his strength.

How did Napoleon defeat the famous European generals?

Before Napoleon, the European marching speed was about 72 steps per minute. Napoleon increased the marching speed to 120 steps per minute.

This led to many battles in which opponents seriously misjudged the French army.

So how to increase the marching speed of soldiers?

Rely on painting cakes?

The first is to instill strong mental power, the second is to prepare the meat, and the third is to demonstrate in person!

Li Heng did all these three points.

That night, Li Heng rode his horse and led people around the army, and he would then select some soldiers to talk to.

The content of the conversation is also very simple, just talk about some relaxing things at home to enliven the atmosphere and encourage them.

This is what often happens during these days of marching.

When it was time to eat, he ate with some soldiers, letting everyone know that under such an extreme forced march, the general had a hard time just like everyone else.

Early in the morning on April 27th, Hu Zhi hurriedly woke up Chen Tai: "The Shu army is coming!"

(End of this chapter)