Cao Thief

Chapter 579 Preliminary Discussion on Jiangdong (12)

The atmosphere in the living room suddenly became tense.

Yang Qi didn't understand why Guo Jia raised this question suddenly.In fact, this kind of matter is generally not a confidant of a close minister, and it is absolutely impossible to bring it up, let alone Cao Peng, who is facing a crime, why ask him for advice?He subconsciously looked at Cao Cao, and found that Cao Cao's thick eyebrows were raised slightly, and his face immediately became a little gloomy.On the other hand, Cao Peng still looked relaxed, without any pressure.

I am a sinner, serving my sentence now, why do I care about so many big things?
He looked at Cao Cao with a calm expression.

After a while, I heard Cao Cao say: "Today Zhou Gongjin is in charge of the army, Taishi Ci and Lusu are the two wings, and the soldiers are approaching Ruxukou. The situation in Jianghuai is extremely tense, but you spend all day in the workshop and indulge in trails. After all, you will succeed. No climate! Ah Fu, you let me down."

Yang Qi's heart suddenly became tense.

However, he couldn't understand why Cao Cao came to talk to Cao Peng about these things.

As for Cao Peng, he didn't seem to be afraid, he laughed...

"What are you laughing at?"

Cao Cao was furious.

Cao Peng said: "The so-called not in his position means not seeking his own government.

Now that Peng is dealing with crimes, he is living in a workshop, so he should change his mind and think about his mistakes behind closed doors.Therefore, when Peng came to Xingyang for half a year, he seldom contacted people.Except for the occasional correspondence with my father, or the frequent contacts with Confucian scholars who have learned a lot, I never bothered to pay attention to various disputes in the outside world.

As for the so-called Jiangdong disaster, it is nothing more than scaremongering.

Since ancient times, there has been no reason for the success of an uprising from the south to the north.Not to mention that Jiangdong is sparsely populated. Although it is rich in resources, it is a barren land that has not been developed.Sun Quan received the favor of his father and brother for two generations, and he can stand firm.If it is said that he intends to be an enemy of the lord, I don't think he may have the courage to do so.Sun Quan sent troops to Ruxukou, not so much to spy on the Jianghuai, but rather to the north, why should the lord be afraid of it? "

Cao Cao couldn't help being stunned!

The success of the uprising from the south to the north that Cao Peng said did not happen.

Even though the Chu State was so powerful back then, it was eventually destroyed by the Qin State.

In fact, not only before the Han Dynasty, but also throughout the 5000-year history of China, it seems that only in the Ming Dynasty, Zhu Yuanzhang started his uprising from the south of the Yangtze River and swept Liuhe.Other than that, there are no other examples of this.When Cao Cao heard this, he couldn't help being very interested.

"Then, with Ah Fu's recommendation, why did the Jiangnan uprising not succeed?"

Cao Cao couldn't help being curious, including Guo Jia, who also showed his ears to listen.

Yang Yu looked at Cao Peng with great interest, waiting for Cao Peng's answer.Indeed, for the Eastern Han Dynasty, Cao Peng's argument was quite novel.

At this time, Cai Di came in with a basin of clear water and put it beside Cao Peng.

Cao Peng got up, washed his hands, wiped his face, patted Cai Di on the head, and signaled him to go out.

"Who is that kid? It doesn't look like he is from the Central Plains."

"Oh, that's the son of everyone Cai."

"You mean..."

Cao Peng smiled, "Back then when everyone returned to Hexi, they were worried about the future of their children.

I saw her working hard, so I took Xiaodi under the door, and everyone in Cai felt relieved.The child was originally called Adiguai, but now he is called Cai Di.I have been with me for nearly three years. Although he is not talented, he is indeed a child who can endure hardships, but he is quite sensible. "

Cao Peng didn't notice that Guo Jia's expression was a little weird.

As for Yang Fen, she looked thoughtful and slowly lowered her head.

Cao Cao glanced at Cai Di's back complicatedly, and still sighed softly in his heart.

"Ah Fu, you continue."

"Since the Zhou Dynasty, Fengming Qishan.

The general trend of the world is nothing more than a struggle between East and West. In the 800 years of melee, either the east wind overwhelmed the west wind, or the west wind overwhelmed the east wind.Regardless of the Five Hegemons of the Spring and Autumn Period, or the Seven Heroes of the Warring States Period, the focus is always on the east and the west.Although there is the rise of the Chu State, but in comparison, it has always been lacking in tolerance.When Qin swept Liuhe, the Han Dynasty rose, and Zhang Zifang persuaded the capital to be in Guanzhong, so that the future generations will be safe, so there is a saying that "the one who wins Guanzhong wins the world"... On the other hand, Jiangdong is only a land of six counties, remote and cold.There is the disaster of mountain barbarians, and there are geographical limitations and thin population.

Sun Quan prefers Jiangdong, and by taking advantage of the natural moat of the great river, he may be able to survive.

But if he is to compete in the Central Plains, relying on Jiangdong alone is not enough to maintain... What's more, Jiangnan has fewer horses and more infantry.

Conservative is more than enough, but aggressive is not enough.

Sun Quan is not Sun Bofu, who has the ability to expand the territory.

This person is just a dog guarding the house, so why should the Lord worry... As for Hefei's harm, there is nothing to worry about.It only needs to send a general out of the town, supplemented by a navy, which is enough to make Jiangdong soldiers retreat. "

After Cao Peng finished speaking, he stared at Cao Cao.

In his words, he revealed a message.

That is, the navy!

And this is precisely the link that Cao Jun currently lacks the most, or even the weakest.Looking at Cao's army up and down, there is no water army that can fight.

Cao Cao fell into deep thought.

Guo Jia clapped his hands and smiled, appreciating Cao Peng's words very much.

He pondered for a moment, then asked again: "Ah Fu's point of view, who can leave the town of Hefei?"

Cao Cao immediately raised his head and looked at Cao Peng.

Historically, it was Zhang Liao who left the town of Hefei.

The battle against Xiaoyaojin made Jiangdong dare not face it squarely, so he was definitely the most suitable candidate.However, Zhang Liao is now in the Bohai Sea, besieging Yuan Xi.

It would be a bit hasty to change rashly.

Hefei defenders must have several conditions: be able to conquer battles, be proficient in the art of war, be brave and staunch... Only this can deter those Jiangdong titans.

"Zhang Liao and Zhang Wenyuan can town Hefei."

Cao Peng proposed candidates in a tentative tone.

Cao Cao shook his head, "Zhang Liao is now in Bohai, and he has a heavy responsibility.

Yuan Xi is still here, and a wise general is needed to defend.If Zhang Liao goes to Hefei, who can replace him?What's more, he has been in Bohai for more than a year, and his situation has just stabilized.If someone else is sent there, there will inevitably be some turmoil... Although Wen Yuan is strong, he is not the most suitable candidate. "

Sure enough, it was rejected!
Cao Peng was already mentally prepared, so Cao Cao said immediately, "Since Wen Yuan can't move lightly, I recommend Gan Ning."

"Gan Ning?"

Cao Cao stared at Cao Peng with burning eyes, as if he wanted to see into his heart.

"Ah Fu, why did you send Xingba out of Hefei?
There are countless generals under my account, is there no one to choose except for the one who is on good terms with you? "

These words are a bit embarrassing.

Everyone knows that Cao Peng and Zhang Liao are friends; and Gan Ning, who was Cao Peng's family general, became an official during the Battle of Guandu.

In other words, the two recommended by Cao Peng are from his own family.

There are so many generals under my Cao Cao, do you not like any of them?

Yang Qin couldn't help but tremble in his heart, and suddenly became nervous.

Cao Peng smiled as if nothing had happened, and said, "Zhang Liao, Gan Ning, I know very well. My lord asked me who could take control of Hefei, so I naturally chose someone I know well. There are indeed many good fighters under my lord's account, but I know them well. Very little. Rather than recommending someone I don’t know, it’s better to recommend someone I know well. My lord, when I recommended Kan Ze as Hercynian Ling three years ago, you asked me the same way.

Today, my answer is still the same as it was three years ago.

Do not shy away from relatives!
In my eyes, Xingba is undoubtedly the most suitable candidate. I don't know the others. Even if you ask me to recommend others, I still recommend Zhang Liao and Gan Ning.I've already said the reason, I don't understand it, and naturally I can't recommend it to the lord if I'm not familiar with it. "

Cao Cao's question was cruel, and Cao Peng's answer was not polite.

The palms of Yang Qi were sweating, secretly feeling frightened...

To be honest, he has never seen anyone talking to Cao Cao like Cao Peng.To put it bluntly, Cao Peng contradicted him face to face.

Cao Cao said it all, you recommend others.

In the end, he still identified Zhang Liao and Gan Ning, and told a lot of reasons.

Cao Cao's face sank like water, he stared at Cao Peng, and remained silent for a long time.

But Cao Zhang and Guo Jia, as if they didn't hear it, tasted the melons and fruits sent from the northwest without any image.

After a while, Cao Cao suddenly burst out laughing.

He smiled happily and was very carefree...

"Ah Fu, you child, three years old is still not enough in my opinion. I should send you to northern Xinjiang and let you be five years old."

Cao Peng also laughed, "If the lord insists that I be five years old, it's not impossible.

It's just that if I go to northern Xinjiang, I will ask my lord to send my wife and children along with me.Otherwise, the bitter cold place would be rather boring without the company of a wife and children. "

Yang Li was dumbfounded.

He was a little surprised by the conversation between the two.

When Cao Peng contradicted Cao Cao so much, Cao Cao didn't get angry. Instead, he joked that he was five years old. On the other hand, Cao Peng didn't seem to care at all, and started haggling with Cao Cao.The relationship between these two people is really interesting, it is definitely not as simple as clan uncle and clan nephew.

After all, Yang Qi is only in her 20s. Although she has outstanding talents and learning, she lacks knowledge after all.

Cao Peng contradicted Cao Cao just like he did just now, but it also depends on the occasion and timing.On the matter of recommending the general of Hefei, Cao Peng's insistence made Cao Cao very happy.Why?Just for Cao Peng's sentence: I am not familiar with other people, so I can't recommend them.

That's right, under Cao Cao's account, there are many generals.

Li Dian Le Jin, Xu Huang Yu Jin, which one is not a person who is good at fighting?

There are others such as Cao Xiu, Cao Chun, Xiahou Dun, Cao Ren... But Cao Peng's words are equivalent to expressing his heart: I did not form a clique, Gan Ning was my general, and Zhang Liao, I personally persuaded him to surrender .I know these two people, so I recommend them.

In private, I didn't reach out to other people.

"Ah Fu, did you just mention the Navy?"

"Exactly."

Guo Jia glanced at Cao Peng thoughtfully, and suddenly asked: "Then who do you think can be the commander of the navy and assist Xingba?"

"Zhou Cang!"

"You mean..."

Cao Peng nodded and asked back: "Brother Fengxiao thinks, how many navy troops are there under the lord's account?"

Guo Jia smiled awkwardly and closed his mouth.

That's right, Cao Cao currently has only one navy under his command.

Moreover, there are no more than forty or fifty boats, and no more than three or four thousand people.Speaking of which, this naval army was the foundation laid by Cao Peng.At that time, Cao Peng seized several boats from the pirates, let Zhou Cang take charge of them, and stationed them in Yuzhou Mountain.The responsibilities assumed are only coastal inspections, anti-smuggling and suppression of bandits.Later, Deng Ji, Bu Zhi, and even Kan Ze managed it for eight years before the appearance of Zhou Cang, the captain of Jinghai School of Yuzhou Mountain.Neither the imperial court nor Cao Cao paid much attention to this navy.

If it is said that this navy is Cao Peng's private soldiers, even Cao Cao has no excuse.

To be honest, besides giving Zhou Cang the title of Captain of Jinghai...and it belongs to a miscellaneous number, his salary is only comparable to Qianshi, not even that of ordinary inspection captains, let alone those regular commanding captains.Therefore, when it came to Yuzhou Mountain, Guo Jia couldn't say anything more.After all, Lao Cao is still sitting here, talking too much, I am afraid that Lao Cao will feel a little uncomfortable in his heart.

"Zhou Cang?"

Cao Cao nodded and fell into deep thought again.

In fact, Cao Peng revealed another piece of information in what he just said.

If you want to use troops against Jiangdong, it is absolutely impossible without the navy!

You must know that the Jiangdong waterways are crisscrossed, and there are also great rivers and natural moats.When the cavalry arrived in Jiangdong, there was bound to be little room for them to flex their muscles.

In Jiangdong, the navy is the absolute main force.

But the question is, how can Cao Cao have the energy to build a navy now?

After pondering for a moment, he nodded and said, "What Ah Fu said makes sense. It's just that where should the navy be stationed?"

Cao Peng thought for a while, then waved to Cao Zhang and said, "Ziwen, go to my study and get a map."

After a while, Cao Zhang came to the hall with a roll of map in his hand, unfolded it and hung it in the hall.

Cao Peng stood up and said, "This is a map I asked Uncle Zhou to draw. He travels along the coast of Jiangbei all the year round, so he knows the situation best.

I remember that when I was stationed at Dongling Pavilion, there was a deserted island here, which was located at the mouth of the great river.

This island is close to Hailing. If you go west, you can threaten Dantu, and if you go south, you can approach Piling... If you go along the coast, you can land at Huating, approach Lou County, and look at Wuhui.However, this area is controlled by Sun Quan, and He Qi is stationed in Shanyin, so it is not easy to attack.

But this Tanglin Island (now Rudong)... oh, the name I gave it.Now neither the lord nor Sun Quan paid attention.It is an extremely convenient place where you can enter the Dajiang River and retreat to Yandu.The lord can order Uncle Zhou to garrison Dongling Island, which is enough to make the Jiangdong navy afraid.However, if you want to gain a firm foothold here, if you don’t have a million hu, it may not be effective. Please think twice, my lord. "

The establishment of a naval army involves all aspects of the problem, and it will not be effective in a day.

It took Cao Peng and Deng Ji eight years to form a small navy.But in the coastal area it is fine, after entering the river, there are still many problems to be solved.

Cao Peng didn't expect Cao Cao to make up his mind immediately, but just put forward a proposition.

As for whether Cao Cao accepts it, it is not something he can decide... The key is, how much energy can Cao Cao invest in the navy?
Sailors, sailors!
These two words kept lingering in Cao Cao's mind.

It dawned on him that he had made a mistake.Since he raised his troops, he has been ignoring the existence of the navy... What Cao Peng said is very reasonable, Jiangdong is more than enough to defend but not enough to attack.But in the same way, if he wants to flatten Jiangdong, there is no reason for his success without a strong navy.However, it is not an easy task to form a constant navy.Under the management of Jiangdong Lei III, the navy has become a climate.

And what about yourself?

Since ancient times, northerners are good at riding, while southerners are good at boats.

If you want to conquer Jiangdong, it seems that you still need to work hard...

　Regarding the update issue, it needs to be adjusted.

　　In response to the suggestions of readers, two changes are guaranteed every day, and the time is slightly adjusted.The change will remain unchanged at 23:[-] noon, and will be changed to around [-]:[-] in the morning, so that everyone can rest earlier and not have to wait too long.

　　Hereby declare.

　　Implemented from December 12st.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)