The most poisonous person in the Three Kingdoms, Boss Cao advised me to calm down!

Chapter 378 Cao Pi's Scheming

Even if the entire army gathered wood to make rafts and crossed the river, it would still be difficult.

The river in that section is turbulent, and risking a small boat crossing it would be tantamount to committing suicide.

What’s more, there is Jianye New City on the other side of the strait.

Compared to its prosperity and value when it was called Jinling and Nanjing in later generations.

At this time it is more like an impregnable military fortress.

Its defense was as strong as that of Hefei, which was painstakingly built by Cao's army.

By then, on the other side of the river will be the heavily guarded city of Jianye.

The army had no large ships to cross the rapids.

No matter how brave Cao's army is, they will eventually return in defeat!

Just as Sima De was thinking, Xun You also changed the subject:
"However, this method can reach the heart of Jiangdong."

"But there are still two major obstacles..."

Although the details may be different, the general problem is no different from what Sima De had conjectured.

By the time Xun You finished speaking, Cao Cao's face was already filled with dark clouds.

Xun You stopped talking at the right time when he saw this.

It’s better not to say what comes after this.

But then, there is another route described by Xun You.

I also couldn't escape the worries in my heart.

Cao Cao glanced at Xun You helplessly and said, "What about the second route?"

Xun You frowned slightly when he heard this.

It was as if a grand strategic picture was outlined in my mind.

"My Lord, this is the second way."

"It means marching southwest, taking advantage of the gurgling Lushui River, and bypassing the mountains."

"Directly pointing to the throat of the Yangtze River - Wankou."

“It is true that this road is bumpy and full of dangers.”

"But if we take over the important town of Lujiang."

"Counties such as Wancheng and Shuxian are under the control of our army."

"This way, we will have a sure win."

“The city walls are as strong as the fortresses in a chess game.”

"It can enable our cavalry to march southward and gather calmly at the southern foot of Lu."

"This way we can avoid the danger of Ruxu Ferry."

"Let go and use our army's strengths."

After saying this, Xun You did not make a sudden turn as usual, leaving the situation in suspense.

Instead, they waited in silence, with the air filled with the atmosphere of everyone's thinking.

Cao Cao also looked deep after hearing this.

Gazing at the unfolded map for a long time, my thoughts seemed to have traveled across thousands of mountains and rivers.

Finally, he shook his head slowly, rejecting the plan.

"This plan of yours is indeed worth considering."

"However, Lujiang and Jiangxia are adjacent to each other. If our army moves slowly, the enemy will inevitably notice it."

"By then, the Jiangdong navy led by Lu Su and Cheng Pu may be able to quickly block the entrance of Wankou."

"Our army is trapped in a corner."

"Indeed, a bloody battle is inevitable now."

"It doesn't matter if the enemy continues to blockade us, but..."

As Cao Cao spoke, he gently ran his finger across the map, from Lujiang to Yuzhang.

Then it slowly slides down to the Jingnan area.

It was like a preview of a war without the smoke of gunpowder.

"Once in Lujiang, smoke of war will rise everywhere in Yuzhang."

"How would Liu Bei, who annexed Guiyang, feel?"

"Will he misjudge and think that I, Cao Cao, intend to take advantage of the situation and move south?"

"Intent on swallowing up the Sun and Liu families in one fell swoop?"

“At that time, the two companies joined forces again.”

"They will form a horn on the east and west sides and attack me together."

"Our army will be divided into two groups."

"This way, we will get half the result with twice the effort."

Cao Cao revealed his true feelings at this time. He was not pursuing the grand scale of an all-out war in this battle.

Instead, he used his 200,000 soldiers and a sophisticated strategy to weaken Sun Quan.

We should take our time to develop Jiangnan, rather than destroy it together with the Sun and Liu families.

As soon as Cao Cao finished speaking.

Cao Zhang couldn't wait to stand up and break the silence.

"Father, if our army is going to sweep across the southeast in this battle!" "Then can the Sun and Liu families really work together?"

"As far as I know, after the battle of Jiangxia."

"The Sun and Liu families are both filthy!"

"If Zhou Yu, the pillar of Jiangdong, was still alive."

"Shan can barely maintain the alliance between the two families."

"But before that, the two families had a big fight over a place called Changsha."

"It was only because they were afraid of the might of the Central Plains that Sun and Liu had no choice but to stop fighting and make peace."

"But right now, although the two families appear to be in harmony on the surface, there is actually a rift between them."

"Why should we fear such a coalition?"

"Perhaps, our army has not yet engaged Sun Quan head-on."

"Then Liu Bei ran to stab him in the back!"

Cao Zhang spoke confidently at this time and did not take the potential threat of the alliance between Sun and Liu seriously.

There is contempt between the lines.

After hearing this, Cao Cao showed a barely perceptible smile on his face.

"Listen everyone, my Huang Xu'er actually has such an opinion!"

He pointed at Cao Zhang with pleasure, his tone teasing but unable to conceal his pride.

"I never thought that my son has made a lot of progress now!"

"Not only can he charge into battle, but he also has the ability to plan and strategize."

"You can see the clues and take advantage of the gaps in the enemy's defense."

"Such insight is truly a blessing for our family!"

"In the past, I thought he was brave but not smart enough."

"What you said today was really unexpected, and I am very relieved!"

Everyone looked at each other in shock when they heard this.

Many people also echoed and complimented.

At this time, Cao Cao was praising Cao Zhang for his progress.

But suddenly, his eyes fell on Cao Pi, who was standing silently beside him.

I saw that his brows were frowned, as if he wanted to say something?
When Cao Cao saw this, the smile on his face froze.

Then he stretched out his hand to Cao Pi, waved and said:
"Zihuan, do you think Ziwen's words are inappropriate?"

"Or do you have another opinion?"

Cao Pi was suddenly named by his own father Cao Cao, and his body was shocked immediately.

Afterwards, he also pondered for a while.

I just think that Cao Zhang’s idea is indeed naive.

He is still that reckless man with only military power.

I didn't see it after he said that Liu Bei stabbed him in the back.

Did Xun You, Cheng Yu, Chen Qun and Sima Yi on the side all laugh?
Thinking of this, Cao Pi also laughed secretly in his heart.

Then he slowly stood up under the gaze of everyone.

He responded to Cao Cao: "Reply to father!"

"I think it's the Sun and Liu families."

"It will only be a fight between us before our army moves south."

"But when there is a strong enemy outside, they will just huddle together!"

At this point, Cao Pi changed the subject and said:

"Besides..."

"At present, Liu Bei is focused on attacking Shi Xie in Jiaozhou."

"But leave his military advisors Zhuge Liang and Guan Yu to guard Guiyang."

"The one stationed in Lujiang is Lu Su, the new Grand Commander of Jiangdong."

"These two are the leaders of the alliance between Sun and Liu."

"With these two here, even Guan Yu under Liu Bei can be defeated."

"If anyone wants to take advantage of someone's misfortune, only Zhuge Liang can stop them."

"Even Sun Quan's generals and soldiers from Jiangdong, such as Cheng Pu, were there."

"They will also be restrained by Lu Su and join forces with Liu's army to fight against our army."

After Cao Pi finished speaking, Xun You, Cheng Yu and others nodded repeatedly.

Obviously I agree with this point of view.

Even Sima De was a little surprised at this time.

I had to admit in my heart that what Cao Pi said was indeed right.

I think this guy is not only narrow-minded but also lacks tolerance.

He is a mean and heartless person who likes to steal other people's wives.

Whether it is his cunning or scheming, he is first-class.

(End of this chapter)