Cao Thief

Chapter 726 The Battle of Yiyang ([-])

That's right, Cao Cao has sent troops!

To be precise, it was not Cao Cao who sent troops, but Cao Peng who sent troops...

Cao Jun's attack should have been a good thing for Zhuge Liang.After all, Cao Jun's dispatch will inevitably make Jiangdong nervous, which is a rare good thing for Zhuge Liang's plan to lobby Jiangdong.However, Zhuge Liang was still unable to get excited.

Because Cao Peng beat Yiyang!

Yiyang got its name from Ying Shao, the prefect of Changsha in the Eastern Han Dynasty: it lived in the sun of Yishui, so it was named Yiyang.

"Shangshu Yugong" records: As early as in ancient times, Yiyang belonged to Jingzhou, the ancient Kyushu.During the Spring and Autumn Period, it was the land of Chu, and during the Warring States Period, it belonged to Qianzhong County of the State of Chu.In 221 B.C., the State of Qin destroyed Chu and set up Changsha County, with Yiyang and other nine counties under it.In the Western Han Dynasty, the two systems of prefectures and counties and feudal states were parallel, so Yiyang was subordinate to Changsha State and Wuling County, which were all under the Jingzhou Governor's Department.In the Eastern Han Dynasty, the feudal state was abolished, and prefectures and counties were established, so Changsha State was changed to Changsha County, and Yiyang was divided from Wuling County to become one of the eleven counties in Changsha.

However, the ownership of Yiyang by Wuling County and Changsha County has been debated endlessly.

After all, Yiyang County once belonged to Wuling County, but at the same time it was under the rule of Changsha Kingdom.Now that it is divided, Wuling County naturally disagrees.

This lawsuit, from the beginning of the Eastern Han Dynasty to the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty, failed to reach a conclusion.

Anyway, everyone knows that Yiyang belongs to Changsha County, but Changsha County's control over Yiyang is also affected by Wuling County, which is very weak.

Liu Biao entered Jingzhou and divided Yiyang into Changsha County.

Moreover, with his fake son Liu Pan as the prefect of Changsha County, this public case can be regarded as closed.

The north of Yiyang is close to the river, and the northeast is the Dongting, which is [-] miles away.To the west and southwest, there is Xuefeng Mountain, which stretches for thousands of miles, as a barrier, which is the throat key to enter Changsha County.Once Yiyang is breached, the door of Changsha County will be wide open.However, Yiyang is not easy to fight, not only because its terrain is not easy for a large army to conquer, but also because it is very close to Luo County, which makes it more difficult.

Luo County is now owned by Jiangdong.

Sun Quan ordered Taishi Ci to station Zhaluo County, echoing the Boluoyuan navy.

If Cao Jun attacks Yiyang, it is bound to alarm Jiangdong soldiers and horses.Although Jiangdong and Liu Bei have not reached a united front, the cooperation between them has always been maintained.This is why it is said that it is more difficult to attack Yiyang, which involves all aspects.

Zhuge Liang was both delighted and a little nervous about this...

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In mid-February of the 13th year of Jian'an, after a short period of familiarization and rest, Cao Peng finally took action.

On the [-]th, Cao Peng ordered Pang De to lead his headquarters to attack and approach Yiyang.At the same time, because Du Ji led the navy to station in Dongting Lake, Cao Peng felt more confident.After Du Ji arrived at Dongting Lake, he immediately approached eastward, and set up an army camp in Thirty Lishui, a hundred miles away from Bo Luoyuan.Zhou Tai and Xu Sheng, the commander of the navy army, were shocked and prepared to fight. At the same time, they contacted Tai Shici and formed a defense system with Boluoyuan and Luoxian as the line of defense.Tai Shici ordered people to cross Dongting Lake, blamed Cao Peng, and started the war lightly.

Yu Fan, courtesy name Zhongxiang, is 44 years old.

A native of Yuyao in Kuaiji, he is the son of Yu Xin, the prefect of Rinan.Once served as a meritorious service under Wang Lang, the prefect of Kuaiji, he later surrendered to Sun Ce and became an official in Jiangdong.

This person is a master of Confucian classics and is proficient in "Yi".

Previously, the imperial court had appointed Yu Fan as censor, but Yu Fan refused.

Now under Sun Quan's tent, he serves as the captain of cavalry.This time, he accompanied Tai Shici to Luo County to sacrifice wine for the military division, and his status is quite high.

He went to Hanshou in person to accuse Cao Peng.

"Mr. Cao has frequently traveled to Jiangdong today, and what he has done is only peace twice.

But the governor mobilized troops, could it be that he wanted to start a war?If so, Jiangdong up and down, will not back down, please think twice. "

This is also a person who left his name in history.

Cao Peng sat in the lobby of the Governor's Mansion, looking up and down at this famous minister from Jiangdong.

Yu Fan is a typical Jiangdong family. He is not tall, about 170 centimeters, but he is quite well-groomed and has an extraordinary appearance.

"Mr. Zhongxiang's words are wrong."

Cao Peng smiled and said: "Why did you ever want to conflict with Jiangdong?"

"Uh?"

"This is just a routine exercise, so why should you be alarmed? You should know, sir, that the Prime Minister's recovery of Jingchu is following the heavens... It's just that the Jingchu navy is in chaos, so Du Bohou was ordered to enter Dongting. Since it is a navy, it is necessary You need some training. Marquis Du Bo just entered the Dongting, and he doesn't know much about the situation here, so he set up the water village, and there is no malice against Ziyi."

Ziyi is Taishici.

What Cao Peng said was reasonable, and Yu Fan didn't know how to criticize him.

People are just training the navy, practicing men and horses, and familiarizing themselves with the terrain along the way.Cao Jun did not attack Jiangdong soldiers and horses, so it was impossible to start a war and provoke a conflict.But Yu Fan knew that Cao Peng's excuses were not enough for him to believe.

Yu Fan pondered for a moment and said: "However, the governor should know that our Jiangdong Navy is stationed in Boluoyuan.

It is only a hundred miles away from the prime minister's water village.Our navy also needs to practice. If conflicts are accidentally triggered, won't there be unnecessary troubles? "

"What do you want from me, sir?"

"This..." Yu Fan was a little embarrassed.

Could it be that he said to Cao Peng, you guys retreat...I'm afraid that would anger Cao Peng.Yu Fan is a master of Confucian classics, and also a famous scholar in Jiangdong.He also knew about Cao Peng.Especially when he heard that Cao Peng accompanied Xun Yan as an envoy to Jiangdong ten years ago, and had contact with Zhang Zhao, Zhou Yu, Sun Ce and others, he regretted it greatly.If Cao Peng was killed at that time, wouldn't it be Cao Cao's arm?
However, he also knew that this accusation was groundless.

Ten years ago, Cao Peng was just a child, unknown, and few people had even heard of his name.At that time, Cao Peng came to Jiangdong as Xun Yan's bookboy. Who would have thought that ten years later, that little bookboy who was unknown would become the attention-grabbing person today.

The three Mongolian texts amazed the world.

The two articles let the world know his outstanding character.

In the third year of Liangzhou, Ma Teng was awarded the head, and Qiang Hu was attached.Today, the land in the northwest reappears the richness of Qinchuan, which was [-] miles away, and countless people yearn for it.But the reason is the foundation laid by Cao Peng back then.Even when Cao Ji took office, he continued Cao Peng's policy for several years, opened up commercial routes in the Western Regions, and connected Guanzhong aristocratic families. Only then did the current situation in the Northwest, and Cao Cao laid a solid rear.

Facing such a person, even though Yu Fan was much older, he did not dare to neglect him.

Throughout Jiangdong, Bacheng Academy took three Mongolian essays from Cao Peng and taught them.Last year, Cao Peng's new book "36 Strategies" came out. Even Zhou Yu, an extremely arrogant figure, praised Cao Peng as a master of the art of war at that time.Although Yu Fan has a great reputation, he has to be careful.

These days, it doesn't matter if you offend officials, but if you offend celebrities, you will be accused by the world.

Even if the two sides are hostile, who dares to accuse Cao Peng easily?
Even Sun Quan praised Cao Peng and did not dare to offend him.Three Mongolian texts are enough to make scholars all over the world respect Cao Peng as "Mr."

Yu Fan secretly groaned in his heart, but he didn't know how to speak.

Unexpectedly, Cao Peng suddenly said: "Mr. Zhongxiang's words are not unreasonable. Your two families are very close to each other. If there is a conflict, it is indeed not beautiful, and it will affect the friendship between your two families. How about In this way, I retreat sixty miles, and everyone abides by the rules, what do you think?"

The soldiers retreated sixty miles?
What's the difference between this motherfucker and not retreating!
However, they gave you enough face, making it harder for Yu Fan to speak.

This Dongting was originally Cao Cao's territory.And you have already crossed the border when you stationed in Luoyuan, Jiangdong, and entered Luo County.Sixty miles is to save face for you.If war is really going to happen, I'm afraid Jiangdong may not agree with it.No one dares to take this responsibility...

Sixty miles of face, what else do you want?

Back then, Duke Wen of Jin made an appointment with the king of Chu, and they retreated for only ninety miles.

Cao Peng's sixty miles is a place for two homes. There is no friendship between you and me. The face I give you for these sixty miles is enough...

Yu Fan knew that it was not good to ask for anything more.

At the same time, he is also clear that the so-called negotiation is still negotiating.

So after pondering for a while, Yu Fan cupped his hands and said, "Fan has written down the friendship of the Great Governor. However, this matter must be decided by Fan. When Fan returns to Luo County, he will discuss it with Ziyi and then reply to the Great Governor. Then come here, if you offend me, please forgive me."

Cao Peng gave you Yu Fan face, so you Yu Fan must also have enough etiquette.

Cao Peng smiled slightly, "Then, I'm sorry to send you off soon."

"Farewell!"

Yu Fan came in a hurry and left in a hurry.After seeing off Yu Fan, Cao Peng, together with Fazheng and Zhang Song, climbed to the top of Hanshou City.

Jiang Wan is now stationed in the north of Yuanshui.

Pang Shanmin stayed in Linyuan and was responsible for assisting Lai Gong.As a celebrity in Xiangyang and a descendant of the Pang family, one of the four great families in Jingzhou, no matter how arrogant Lai Gong was, he treated Pang Shanmin with great respect.Where is his background, how can he be compared with a famous scholar in Lingling?
This celebrity is divided into three, six, and nine grades.

There are county and county celebrities, such as Lai Gong and Liu Xian, who belong to this category; there are state and county celebrities, such as Kuaiyue Kuailiang and Pang Shanmin;Like Zhong Yao, Xun Yu and Wei Ke, they all belong to this list.Pang Shanmin is a celebrity in the state and county, but Lai Gong is not a celebrity in the county and county, and his grade is lower.There is a famous person from the state and county serving him, can Lai Gong have any dissatisfaction?

Zhang Song asked: "My lord, why back down?"

Before the people, Zhang Songfazheng called Cao Peng "Great Governor"; after people, including Huang Zhong and others, they called Cao Peng "Master".But not everyone can respect Cao Peng's son.These two words are also a status symbol, representing that you belong to Cao Peng's family.

Although Wei Yan and Cao Peng are so familiar, most of the time, they still have to be called the Great Governor.

Similarly, Wang Wei wanted to call Cao Peng 'son', but he couldn't get what he wanted.The reason is very simple. Firstly, Wang Wei used to be Deng Ji's superior, so Cao Peng had a little respect for him;But not accepting it doesn't mean not taking care of it.If it is distinguished according to the distance, Wang Wei can only belong to the peripheral figures of the Cao Peng family.

Cao Peng smiled slightly, "Yongnian, my retreat today is only to make great strides forward in the future."

"Oh?"

"Eight hundred li Dongting is a bit smaller after all.

One day, I will step on Jiangdong, and then they will give in... Now, what we have to do is not to care about Jiangdong, but..."

After Cao Peng finished speaking, he suddenly laughed.

"I want to come to Lingming, I'm ready!"

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At the head of Yiyang City, Liu Pan's face was as sinking as water.

In the distance, Cao Jun has set up camp.Flags are flying, swords and guns are everywhere, although the distance is still far, but you can feel the murderous intent that permeates the sky.

"Who is leading the army?"

"Report to the general, the chief general of the Cao army, named Pang De."

"Pound?"

Liu Pan frowned, his eyes were cold.

"Cao Youxue, bullied me too much!"

If Cao Peng led his troops to come, Liu Pan might be nervous.After all, Cao Peng's prestige is there. Since his birth, he has not lost any defeats, and he can be called a general who always wins.Liu Pan is also an arrogant master, and most people don't pay attention to him at all.Before, he intended to wrestle with Cao Peng, but he had no chance.Now, he is stationed in Yiyang, and Cao Peng is in charge of the Jingnan military. Finally, the two sides have a chance to meet each other.Liu Pan was eager to compete, and wanted to compete with Cao Peng, but unexpectedly, an unknown person came.

It's no wonder that today's Pound is really an unknown person.

Perhaps in Liangzhou in the northwest, he used to have some fame, but in the Cao army, except for a few people, more people knew Pang De, because Pang De did not hesitate to give up his future and accompanied Cao Peng to Xingyang to serve his sentence.Therefore, in the eyes of most people, Pound is a loyal hero.Maybe the martial arts are strong, but not enough to take on important tasks.Even when Cao Pengwai let Pound out, Le Jin had some concerns.It wasn't until the battle of Wulin that Pound made great achievements in battle, which made Le Jin understand Pound and praised him quite a lot.

What is Pound's ability?

I'm afraid even Cao Cao can't tell clearly...

Not to mention Liu Pan!He had never even heard of Pound's name, let alone had any special understanding of Pound.

How could the arrogant Liu Pan not be angry?
You Cao Peng sent an unknown person to attack Yiyang?You really look down on me, Liu Pan!
Just when Liu Pan was angry at Cao Peng's 'rudeness', he suddenly heard the long sound of horns from Cao Ying outside the city.Immediately afterwards, the rumble of war drums sounded, echoing between heaven and earth.Squads and rows of Cao Jun rushed out of the camp, and formed a formation of flying geese outside the camp in an instant.The long soldiers are in front, the short soldiers are behind, and the two cavalry troops are scattered on both sides, and their arrogance is extremely arrogant.

When the drums stopped, I saw a general galloping under Cao Jun's banner.

Under the crotch is a black horse riding on snow, with a tiger roaring sword in the palm, and a helmet piercing through the armor.

Judging by age, around thirty.He reined in his horse under the city, and sternly said: "The rebels on the city, listen to the truth, someone is Pang De, a general under General Yokono's tent. Today, I will fight against the rebels and attack Changsha. If you are smart, you will open the city and surrender immediately. Otherwise When the city is broken, no chicken or dog will be left behind."

What a big breath!
Liu Pan was furious: "How dare an unknown person be arrogant?

Uncle Liu Huanggui is an emperor, as the emperor himself said.The Cao thief controls the court, coerces the emperor to order the princes, and the country is also a thief, so why turn black and white?
Now the dog thief invaded my border, so don't blame me for being cruel.

Come, who will take the head of that dog thief with me. "

"The end will be willing to go!"

Before Liu Pan finished speaking, he saw a person standing behind him.

This person, named Gao Pei, is from Changsha.It was originally a bandit who ravaged Xuefeng Mountain, but was later subdued by Liu Pan.In the palm of his hand is a big ring saber, which runs across Jingnan, few people can match it.When Liu Pan saw it, he was overjoyed and immediately ordered Gao Pei to go out of the city to fight.That Gao Pei didn't say a word, after walking down from the top of the city, he pulled the saddle to recognize the stirrup, turned over and sat astride his horse, and led [-] healthy soldiers, and rushed out of Yiyang County to the sound of rumbling war drums.

In Liu Pan's view, Pound is an unknown pawn, and even if Gao Pei can't beat Pound, he is enough to resist for a while.

He stood on the top of the city to watch the battle, and saw Gao Pei rushing out of the county on horseback.

According to the usual practice, both parties should report their first and last names, and then they will fight each other.Unexpectedly, Gao Pei had just set up the formation and walked to the front of the formation, before he could even say a word, Pang De had already rushed over.What a black horse riding on snow, like an off-string arrow flying towards Gao Pei.

Pound sat astride his horse, his body leaned forward slightly, and the big knife in his hand seemed to hang down weakly, but when he reached the front of the formation, he suddenly stood up.With a sharp push on the stirrup with both feet, twisting the waist and exerting force, the wheel knife slashed.Gao Pei was startled, and quickly raised his knife to meet him.There was a clang, and the Tiger Roaring Knife struck Gao Pei's Dahuan Knife. The huge force made Gao Pei's arms go numb, and his ears buzzed.

Following Gao Pei's collapsing force, Pound leaned back slightly, and then leaned forward and swung the knife again.

"Lian Shan Dao!"

There was a roar of thunder and anger in his mouth, and the Tiger Roaring Saber in Pound's hand slashed out like lightning.Fighting, withdrawing strength, chopping again, withdrawing strength again... It was too late to say, and it was fast at that time, Pang De made thirteen swords in an instant.But in the eyes of others, it is just like a knife.

A knife is as fast as a knife, and a knife is as strong as a knife.

The knives and knives are connected, and the strength is the same.Pound didn't intend to entangle with this guy in front of him for too long at all, and decided to make a quick decision.He also knew that his reputation was not obvious. Although he was one of the eight Jingnan schools in the name of Cao Peng's confidant, many people in Cao's army were not convinced.

Many people felt that Pang De was able to get the seat of Jingnan No. [-] School because of Cao Peng's trust.

It's just that Cao Peng supervised the war in Jingnan, that is, the highest military commander in Jingnan.Whoever he wants to use, he will not discuss with anyone at all, and he also has the capital to monopolize the power.Even Xun Yu didn't ask, so who could.Cao Cao?He dared to appoint Cao Peng, who was only 26 years old, to lead the military and political power in Jingnan alone, which has already shown his attitude.In such a situation, even if someone is dissatisfied, they can only hold back.

"I just want to use Pound, I'm not familiar with the others!"

Cao Peng did not hide anything, and directly stated the reason.

This is also his support for Pound!Although no one in the army made irresponsible remarks, it cannot be denied that many people were dissatisfied.

Pound is also very aware of this situation... But the more it is, the more he has to show enough skills to prove Cao Peng's words.

The thirteen knives converged into one knife, and under the mountain knife, Gao Pei screamed, and was split in half by Pang De's knife.

The ownerless war horse dragged half of the corpse away, and Pound circled the horse, pointing his sword at the top of the wall, "The traitor Liu Pan, how dare you fight against a certain man!"

On Yiyang City, Liu Pan's face sank like water...

(End of this chapter)