Liu Qi, the hegemon of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 247 Zhao Yun's Affair

Take the letter from Xi Zhicai.

Cao Cao opened it without hesitation and watched it. He also wanted to know the current situation in Yizhou.

Cao Cao, who was carefully reading the letter, sometimes frowned and sometimes relaxed, and he didn't know if he was worried or something else.

"According to the current situation, it seems that Yizhou will eventually fall into Liu Qi's hands!" Cao Cao sighed as he put the letter in his hand on the table.

Xi Zhicai also nodded in agreement, and said: "The army that entered Yizhou from Shangyong has now taken the land of Hanzhong, and in one night, broke through the Fushui Pass that entered the land of Xichuan, and took it non-stop. After going down to the land of Mianzhu, as long as there is some stability, they will be able to take Luocheng directly; however, the army led by Liu Qi, also because he subdued General Yan Yan of Xichuan, did not have any battles on the road to Luocheng, and is about to Reach outside Luocheng!"

After a pause, he continued: "Once the two armies meet and break through Luocheng, Chengdu will have no danger to defend, and the river will be flat!"

He has also read the letter, so he is very clear about the key points. It can be said that except for Luocheng and Chengdu, the rest of Yizhou is under Liu Qi's control.

Cao Cao also deeply agrees, after all, this is something that can be seen.

Although he knew that Liu Zhang would be defeated, he didn't expect that he would lose so quickly. Even if Luocheng and Chengdu were still in Liu Zhang's hands, he didn't think Liu Zhang would be able to defend them, it just depended on when they were captured.

"It's a pity, I thought Zhang Lu could last a few times, but I didn't expect...!" Cao Cao sighed.

heard.

Xi Zhicai also understood why Cao Cao sighed.

When it was known that Liu Qi had sent troops to Yizhou, with Zhao Yun as the commander, he led an army of [-] from Shangyong to take the land of Hanzhong.

He also suggested that Cao Cao let half of the army staying in Chang'an be transferred to Yangping Pass, and take the opportunity to seize Yangping Pass as the basis for attacking Yizhou. Cao Cao also followed his suggestion.

However, what I didn't expect was that the Jingzhou Army also planned Yangping Pass secretly, and the speed was faster than them. Their army was just about to move out, and they received the fall of Yangping Pass and fell into the hands of the Jingzhou Army. It's over.

"Jingzhou Mu has a lot of capable people!" Xi Zhicai also praised, but his eyes showed excitement.

First use the strategy of alienation, and place the army in front of Jiameng Pass to confuse the enemy, making people think that they are going to attack Jiameng Pass with all their strength, and then secretly send troops and horses to bypass Yangping Pass.

Even he had to be convinced, had to admire, as for the excitement, it was because he had an opponent.

After listening to Xi Zhicai's words.

Cao Cao also nodded in agreement. Before Liu Qi rose to power, he knew that Liu Qi had several powerful people around him, let alone now.

Immediately, he seemed to think of something, and said with a smile: "The commander in chief who took the land of Hanzhong this time is Zhao Yun and Zhao Zilong, right?"

"Exactly!" Xi Zhi replied.

He was also a little puzzled, this should have been known early on, why did Cao Cao ask.

Cao Cao ignored Xi Zhicai's puzzled expression, and continued to cry: "During the alliance of princes, Zhao Yunke was still a member of Gongsun Zan's Baimayi Cong, riding the captaincy, but was taken away by Liu Qi with a night pearl. If I know, I would like a hundred of them!"

In the end, I was a little surprised.

The voice fell.

Xi Zhicai also remembered this incident. A brave and resourceful general, because Gongsun Zan didn't know him, was abducted by Liu Qi for the value of a night pearl.

Although Ye Mingzhu is precious, a brave and strategic general is even more precious. Thousands of soldiers are easy to get, but one general is hard to find.

No matter how many soldiers and horses there are, if there is no commander in chief, they will not be able to exert too much combat power.

"Who knew that Liu Qi exchanged a night pearl because he knew Zhao Yun's master and wanted to learn marksmanship from him, but Gongsun Zan sold Zhao Yun directly. Even Gongsun Zan didn't expect such a result!" Zhicai sighed.

Cao Cao also recognized this very much.

At that time, all the princes knew about this matter, Liu Qi only exchanged Ye Mingzhu, asked Zhao Yun to teach marksmanship, and then returned it, but Gongsun Zan sold it all the way.

This can only be blamed on Gongsun Zan's ignorance of people, and he gave away one of his own who had the talent of a general. A night pearl is equivalent to the price of cabbage.

The two of them never thought that Liu Qi actually knew about Zhao Yun's ability early on, and they didn't think about it in this direction.

"It seems that we have to make a decision!" Cao Cao said with a gleam in his eyes.

Xi Zhicai also looked at Cao Cao.

"Send someone to send a letter back, and ask Xun Yu to gather a month's supply of food and grass. Then send an envoy to meet Yuan Shao and discuss with him the division of the state. If you agree, you will lead your army back to Chang'an; if you don't agree, you will start a war. In the meantime, let Xun Yu raise more food and grass, just in case!"

At the end, Cao Cao's eyes also flashed a fierce color.

"promise!"

Xi Zhicai didn't refute either. They are short of food and grass now. It is possible to stop the war first and win half of the land of Bingzhou.

You must know that Yuan Shao has a land with abundant money and food—Jizhou. As a backup, he is not afraid of fighting a war of attrition with them, but they can't afford it. Guaranteed minimum loss.

"The envoy should let Gongda go. Even if Yuan Shao wants to come, he doesn't want to start a full-scale war with me at this time, so that the rest of the people can take advantage of it!" Cao Cao said.

The reason for this arrangement is also because Liu Qi is about to seize the land of Yizhou. If he entangles with Yuan Shao here, when Liu Qi takes Luocheng and Chengdu and takes control of the land of Yizhou, it is very likely that he will send troops to Chang'an .

With the current situation, fighting on both sides is simply unaffordable.

Xi Zhicai also nodded, and it is most suitable for Xun You and Xun Gongda to be the envoys. He can argue that as long as Yuan Shao agrees to the truce, he can also go back to Chang'an and control Sili, Liangzhou, and half of them. Take good care of the land of Bingzhou, cultivate and thrive, and when you have enough food and grass, you can continue to fight.

Cao Cao's eyes flickered. His series of arrangements were all due to his concerns about Liu Qi. In addition, the supply of food and grass was insufficient. Otherwise, he would have to compete with Yuan Shao for only two months of food and grass.

What a pity
As Cao Cao said.

The story of Zhao Yun spread among the lords. After all, those who have participated in the alliance of lords know what happened. For such a general, it is a joke for Liu Qi to exchange for a night pearl. Seeing Gongsun Zan blindfolded.

And Gongsun Zan, who was far away in Youzhou, directly dismembered the general who suggested to him at the beginning, saying that his marksmanship was just a little better, which made him send Zhao Yun out without hesitation. Such an ending.

He was also very helpless and desperate!
(End of this chapter)