The last three kingdoms

Chapter 677
But no matter what method Lu Kang used, in short Yiyang had lost.The fall of Yiyang not only cut off the connection between Jingzhou and Huainan, but more importantly, across the Huaihe River, it was Runan County in Yuzhou. A potential threat was formed, which made Sima Yan feel like a thorn in his back.

Perhaps Yiyang had never been the core of Jin's southern defense system, but the fall of Yiyang caused a shock like an eight-magnitude earthquake in the Jin Dynasty.

If the territory of Jin State is divided into several parts, then Youzhou is the head, Bingji is the shoulder, Qingyan is the left arm, Yongliang is the right arm, Luoyang is the heart, Yuzhou is the abdomen, and Xuyang and Jingzhou are Become the giant's left leg and right leg, in this way, Yi Yang is undoubtedly the crotch of the world.

The loss of Guan Long has made the state of Jin feel as if it has lost an arm. Such a painful pain makes Sima Yan restless.Now being kicked hard by Lu Kang in the crotch, the sour feeling made Sima Yan even more mixed.

In the vast territory of Jin State, Yiyang County is just a small piece of land, but the Wu army who occupied Yiyang is like a thorn in the flesh. Although it is not fatal, it makes people feel very uncomfortable.

Yiyang is not big, and has never been a strategic point. The Wei and Jin Dynasties have always regarded Shouchun in the east and Xiangyang in the west as fortresses against Wu, but after losing Yiyang, they discovered that Yiyang's The geographical location is very important. After the Wu army occupies Yiyang, they can attack Shouchun to the east, Xiangyang to the west, and Runan to the north, and then threaten Luoyang. The Dabie Mountains can be advanced, attacked, retreated or defended with ease.

Yiyang was very light to Wu, but very important to Jin. Sima Yan had to treat it with caution, and immediately called a group of ministers to discuss the matter.

Jia Chong said: "Your Majesty, although Yiyang is small, it is the key point. You must not take it lightly. It is the best policy to send troops to attack and take back Yiyang when Lu Kang's foothold is not stable."

Sima Yan nodded and said: "I also have this intention, but now that there are heavy troops in the west, who can expel Lu Kang?"

Jia Chong said: "Yiyang is located between Shouchun and Xiangyang. Why doesn't your Majesty send Shi Bao and King Fufeng to lead the troops separately, attacking from east to west, encircling and suppressing Lu Kang?"

Lu Kang occupied Yiyang, although he intended to separate Jingzhou and Huainan, but on the other hand, he was also surrounded by Jingzhou and Huainan. Jia Chong's suggestion was to use Jingzhou Sima Liang and Huainan Shibao With the army surrounded by two groups of people from east to west, it would not be difficult to regain Yiyang.

However, Grand Tutor Zheng Chong had a different opinion: "The number of people in Wu invaded southern Xinjiang. The first person in the picture was Huainan, and the second was Jingxiang. Gai had never heard of anyone using troops against Yiyang. I thought that Lu Kang was just trying to mobilize the troops this time. The soldiers of Shouchun and Xiangyang, take advantage of the emptiness of the two cities, and then take the opportunity to seize them, all your majesty must not be fooled, and the soldiers of Shouchun and Shouchun in Xiangyang must not move lightly, your majesty can send another general to lead troops to conquer."

When Zheng Chong said this, Sima Yan hesitated a bit. It is true that in the history of fighting between Wei and Wu for decades, the war has never spread to Yiyang. The core of the competition between the two sides has always been concentrated in Huainan. There have been several wars with Jingzhou, especially Huainan, over the past few decades. It can be said that the Wu people have tried their best to capture Huainan.

This time, Lu Kang gave up the basics and attacked Yiyang. Although he took advantage of the situation, he seemed to be suspected of leaving the main battlefield. Sima Yan was also very suspicious of Lu Kang's real intention to attack Yiyang, just as Zheng Chong said. In other words, Lu Kang was probably trying to lure the snake out of his hole by making a bold move. If Sima Yan really mobilized the troops from Jingzhou and Huainan, wouldn't it be in Lu Kang's hands?

Sima Yan pondered: "The soldiers and horses of Xiangyang and Shouchun must not be moved lightly, but Yiyang must not be ignored either. I don't know who to send as a general to recover Yiyang?"

The ministers looked at each other in blank dismay, and now the capable generals of Jin are none other than Yang Hu, Du Yu, Zhong Hui and others. However, both Yang Hu and Du Yu led their troops to the Guanzhong, and Zhong Hui was still far away in the land of Shu. will be available to the point.

Sanqi's regular attendant Wang Ji came out of the squad and said: "I recommend one person, who can be the commander in chief."

Sima Yan's eyes lit up immediately, and he asked, "Who does Aiqing recommend?"

Wang Ji solemnly said: "Shangdang prefect Liu Yuan is proficient in all aspects of literature and military strategy. Your Majesty can command him to lead the army to attack Wu Ni, and he will surely succeed in one battle."

Sima Yan frowned slightly. He was no stranger to Liu Yuan. When Sima You rebelled, Liu Yuan was ordered to fight. Although he was defeated, he still showed his bravery. Later Sima Yan followed suit. Liu Yuan was named the prefect of Shangdang in the previous contract.However, Liu Yuan was a Hun after all, a Hun alien. This identity made Sima Yan always wary of him. Now that Wang Ji came forward to recommend Liu Yuan, it was no wonder that Sima Yan frowned a little.

"It must not be done," one person shouted in front of the hall, and everyone saw that it was Kong Xun, the imperial censor, who came out of the class and said: "Your Majesty, Liu Yuan is a barbarian. His heart is unpredictable. Your Majesty." Never give it military power, it will be a disaster for a long time."

Wang Ji said rather displeasedly: "Kong Zhongcheng doesn't know Liu Yuan's character. Although he is a Hun, he is loyal and pure. He stepped forward to save His Majesty from danger that day. How many of the generals are there for him? After Liu Yuan took office as the prefect of the Shangdang, he fulfilled his duties and received a lot of praise from the people. Such a talent, but being rejected because of his different background, wouldn’t it chill the hearts of the wise people in the world.”

Kong Xun sneered, and said: "Foreigners are aliens. How can we treat it with ordinary people's minds? Lu Kang's occupation of Yiyang is just a disease of scabies. Once Liu Yuan is allowed to take power, he will be worried in the future. Wang Chang Shi has always had a good relationship with Liu Yuan, so there is nothing wrong with recommending him, but Liu Yuan will not be someone in the pool in the future, and it will be too late to regret it, Wang Changshi is afraid to be this eternal sinner! This matter is of great importance, I hope His Majesty will see clearly."

Wang Ji was at a loss for words for a while, and resentfully said: "Now there is no general to send in the court, and there is no selfishness in recommending Liu Yuan. Now that Wu Ni is coming in a menacing manner, he needs a strong general to resist it. Your Majesty should take it easy. It is the use of talents in a grid.”

Kong Xun said: "There are many talented and famous generals in my dynasty, so why do I need the Huns to come forward? I recommend Chen Qian, the governor of Yuzhou. As long as General Chen comes out, why worry about Wu's injustice?"

Sima Yan thought for a moment, then sent an imperial edict to Chen Qian, the governor of Yuzhou, to lead the army to the south to march against the Wu people Lu Kang who occupied Yiyang.

(End of this chapter)