Xi Zhicai and Cao Cao talked late at night, and after a long time, Xi Zhicai left the bedroom with a satisfied smile. ***

In the room, the oil lamp suddenly went out, and there was silence.

It is unknown what Cao Cao and Xi Zhicai said, and no one knows what issues the two discussed. In short, Cao Cao's mental outlook has changed, his bright eyes are more shining and dazzling, although he is still dressed, it can give people a refreshing feeling, making people feel that Cao Cao has changed.

The army rested for the night, and the next morning they hurried to Chang'an.

Cao Cao led his army out of Hangu Pass, but left his soldiers behind.

It is impossible for him to stay in Chang'an forever, and he will return to Yanzhou in the end, so he must hold the control of Hangu Pass firmly in his hands, otherwise Hangu Pass will be taken away, and Cao Cao's way back to Yanzhou will be gone.

The army marched west to Chang'an.

At this time, Wang Can led a large army out of the Meridian Valley and rushed to Chang'an from south to north; Cao Cao led a large army to send a letter to Guguan and rushed to Chang'an from east to west; Ma Teng led the army from Yixian and rushed from west to east to Chang'an.

The three-way army went to Chang'an together.

It's just that because of Liu Xie's mediation, Fan Chou sent troops to block Cao Cao everywhere, and Zhang Ji also sent troops to constantly block Wang Can.

……

Chang'an City, in the palace.

Liu Fan has returned to Chang'an, and the people who probed the news of Wang Canna and Cao Cao have also reported the news back.

Liu Xie sat in the main hall, wearing a crown on his head and a black gown, looked at Liu Fan, and asked, "Liu Qing, I have tried my best to buy time for Ma Teng, how many days does he have to arrive in Chang'an?" ”

Liu Fan stood up, clenched his fists and said, "Your Majesty, General Ma has already passed Xinfeng County and is coming to Chang'an. It is estimated that he will be able to arrive in Chang'an at noon tomorrow and defeat the Xiliang army immediately. After Liu Fan persuaded Ma Teng, he returned to Chang'an with Ma Teng, but when he was in Xinfeng County, Liu Fan took the lead in returning to Chang'an and arranged things to welcome Ma Teng.

Liu Xie was not in a hurry to ask about Ma Teng, and asked again: "Chongqing, how is Cao Cao's situation?" ”

Seed Qing is to advise the doctor to plant the spoon.

When Chong Shao heard Liu Xie's question, he immediately stood up and replied respectfully: "Back to Your Majesty, Cao Cao has just defeated Fan Chou's guards who stayed at Hangu Pass, and it will take three days to reach Chang'an. If Fan Chou sent the Xiliang army to intercept everywhere, perhaps Cao Cao would not be able to reach Chang'an within five days, so General Ma had enough time to defeat the Xiliang army. ”

"Smack!"

Liu Xie looked excited, stroked his palm and smiled: "Okay, I just hope that Fan Chou will send more soldiers to intercept Cao Cao, so that Cao Cao will arrive in Chang'an later, and give Ma Teng enough time to stabilize Chang'an and eliminate internal troubles." ”

After a pause, Liu Xie asked again: "Ma Qing, how is Wang Can's situation?" ”

Ma Qing is Ma Yu in the service.

Ma Yu clenched his fists and said: "Back to Your Majesty, Wang Can's soldiers are too strong, directly killing Zhang Ji's more than 10,000 Xiliang soldiers stationed in the Meridian Valley, and killing the Meridian Valley guard Zhang Rafter. Now that Wang Can has left the Meridian Valley, he has rushed to Chang'an. If the speed of Wang Can's army is used, I am afraid that it will only take two days for Wang Can to reach Chang'an, and if General Ma cannot break through Chang'an tomorrow, Wang Can will intervene sideways, and the situation will be complicated at that time. ”

After Liu Xie heard this, his excited expression immediately calmed down.

He reached out and stroked his forehead, a solemn look on his face.

After a pause, Liu Xie glanced at a few people in the hall and asked, "Wang Can's arrival in Chang'an is too short to give Ma Teng enough time, can the secretaries have a plan to stop Wang Can?" ”

Liu Dan hugged his fists and said: "Your Majesty, the minister has a strategy." ”

Liu Xie hurriedly said: "What plan does Qing have, come quickly." ”

Liu Dan said in a deep voice: "Your Majesty wants to ensure that General Ma can defeat the Xiliang army as soon as possible, so you can summon Zhang Ji and ask Zhang Ji to send Zhang Xiu to resist Wang Can." In doing so, not only will Zhang Xiu, the scourge, be transferred out of the Xiliang army, but it will also reduce the resistance of General Ma to attack the city. His Majesty not only created difficulties for Wang Can, but also alleviated the difficulties for General Ma, and as they went back and forth, the chances of defeating the Xiliang army increased. ”

After Liu Xie heard this, he pondered for a while and said: "The plan is not bad, but Zhang Ji has to nod, which of you is willing to go to the Hou General's Mansion to persuade Zhang Ji." ”

The voice fell, and no one stood up to speak.

Liu Xie glanced at a few people, his heart was cold, and the hand on his knee suddenly clenched. Immediately, Liu Xie waved his hand and said, "Let's all step down, I will solve Zhang Ji's problem!" ”

"Wait for the resignation!"

Several people clenched their fists and spoke, and then turned and left the palace.

Outside the main hall, Liu Dan and Liu Fan left together.

Both of them are Liu Yan's sons, and when they stayed in Chang'an, they always lived in a house and did not live separately. The two men got into the carriage one after another and hurried to their house. Liu Dan had a puzzled look on his face and said, "Big brother, just now I was going to ask Ying to persuade Zhang Ji, why did you stop me?" ”

Liu Fan snorted and said coldly: "You are soft-spoken, how can Zhang Ji agree." ”

Liu Fan said to himself: "Even so, I should also fight for it, even if it can't be successful, wouldn't it be better for His Majesty to come forward, we are courtiers, and we are also royal relatives......"

Before he spoke, he heard Liu Fan interrupt: "Second brother, you don't have to worry about the affairs of the royal family. You stay in Chang'an and think more about the Liu family. Now that my father has died of illness, the third brother has been killed, the fourth brother has been imprisoned, and the two of us are in prison, I have never let you get involved in political affairs, just to let you live well, for the Liu family to inherit the lineage, and not to break the incense of the Liu family. ”

Seeing Liu Dan's unconvinced face, Liu Fan continued: "To be loyal to the royal family, it is enough to have me alone, even if I am killed, you can still keep the bloodline of the Liu family and let our bloodline be passed on, understand?" ”

After Liu Dan heard this, he felt very uncomfortable.

He opened his mouth to speak, but when he saw Liu Fan's expression, he held back the words that came to his mouth and couldn't speak.

……

In the palace, Liu Xie snorted and smashed several priceless porcelain pieces in a row.

He paced back and forth in the hall with his hands behind his back.

When Liu Xian died, although Liu Xie believed in the strategy that Liu Xian had formulated for him, he did not believe what Liu Xian said. However, at this moment, Liu Xie seemed to understand that no one was reliable and no one was available. When he thought that no one dared to go to Zhang Ji's mansion, his heart was cold.

What can he do if the human heart is like this?

Although Liu Xie is quite scheming and can calm down in front of people, there is no one in the palace, he is no longer the calm emperor, but a teenager, loudly venting the dissatisfaction in his heart.

The court of Nuoda was unexpectedly unavailable.

This situation has to be said to be a kind of sadness.

After a long time, Liu Xiecai calmed down the anxiety in his heart. He carefully arranged his outfit and restored the dignity of an emperor. Then he returned to his seat and said loudly, "Someone! ”

After a while, a little eunuch ran in and said sharply, "Your Majesty, what are your orders?" "The little eunuch is Liu Xie's henchman, not Zhang Ji and Fan Chou.

Liu Xie instructed: "Go and invite Yang Feng, the general of Xingyi, to come, I have something to summon!" ”

"No!"

The eunuch replied and turned to leave.

Liu Xie looked at the departing figure of the eunuch, and his eyes showed a contemplative look. It is related to Ma Teng's invasion of Chang'an, he must take it step by step, not be sloppy in the slightest, and must first solve the situation in Chang'an, and then deal with the affairs of Zhang Ji and Fan Chou.

PS: The third of the four guarantees is to ask for flowers and collect birds.