In the big tent of the Chinese army, Wang Can found Jia Xu and Guo Jia.

He looked at the two of them and said, "I came to you today to discuss the affairs of the state. Compared with the merger of states, the battles in Yangzhou, Yuzhou and Xuzhou have already won the game, and there is nothing to worry about. The situation in Bingzhou is not reassuring, Fa Zheng and Sima Yi are fighting each other, and they have won and lost each other, and the battle between you and me has not yet been divided. In the long run, it will be difficult to achieve the goal of capturing Youzhou and Jizhou, what do you two think? ”

Jia Xu looked up at Wang Can, pondering Wang Can's intentions in his heart.

Obviously, Wang Can was not satisfied with the situation in the annexation of the state.

Next, it is necessary to intensify the attack on the annexed states, and even send personnel north to support.

Guo Jia chuckled; "Since the merger of states has formed a situation of confrontation, we will increase the strength of the merger of states to break the deadlock. However, there are two fierce generals Zhao Yun and Huang Zhong in the state, as well as the young general Dianman, plus Chen Zhi, the strength of the general, the strength of the generals is not weak, but there is only one minister, Fa Zheng, and what needs to be increased is the minister. ”

Wang Can smiled and asked, "Fengxiao, who are your candidates?" ”

Guo Jia smiled: "Your Majesty, isn't there a person next to Weichen?" Wen He was resourceful and profound, and if Wen He went north, he would definitely defeat the Wei army. ”

Wang Can looked at Jia Xu and asked directly, "Wenhe, what do you think?" ”

Jia Xu bowed to Wang Can and said, "The minister is willing to go north." ”

In fact, when Wang Can said that he was worried about the situation of merging states, Jia Xu guessed that he was going north to merge states. Xun You, Cheng Yu, Li Ru and others want to preside over the country's major affairs, and it is impossible to transfer them out. The only possibility is to choose between him and Guo Jia, and the result must be that Guo Jia stayed, and he went north and merged with the state. Jia Xu had already understood Wang Can's thoughts, but he was still quite satisfied with going north and merging with the state.

The situation did not open, and he assisted Zhao Yun and others to take Jizhou and Merge State, which was a great feat.

Wang Can nodded with satisfaction, and said with a smile: "Since Wenhe agrees, I will set off for the north today." I asked Shi Ah to send someone to escort you, hoping that after Wenhe arrives in Bingzhou, Hefa will open up the situation as soon as possible and attack Jizhou, and don't stay in Bingzhou. ”

Jia Xu said: "Your Majesty rest assured, the minister will definitely do his best to open up territory for Your Majesty." ”

Wang Can smiled and bowed his head, and then asked Jia Xu to prepare.

Looking at Jia Xu's departing back, Wang Can showed an expectant look on his face. It may be a little difficult for one Fa Zheng to deal with Sima Yi, but with one Jia Xu, the two of them are good at conspiracy, and Jia Xu's conspiracy is even more treacherous and vicious, and when they join forces, it will definitely make Sima Yi difficult to resist.

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And the state, Jinyang.

During this time, Sima Yi and Fa Zheng came and went, and the two sides were frequently outwitted, fighting wits and courage, winning and losing each other, but neither defeated the other party. Xiahoudun occupied the area north of Jinyang, and Hanoi County, Shangdang County and other places in the south had once again submitted to the Shu army.

In the big tent of the Chinese army, Xiahoudun sat above, and below sat Sima Yi, Ma Chao, and the generals under Xiahoudun.

Xiahoudun looked serious and said solemnly: "During this time, I have frequently fought against Zhao Yun, but I have not achieved victory, so I can't go on like this." Compared with the battles in Yangzhou, Yuzhou and Xuzhou, we held the annex state, and the losses were the smallest and the best done. But if we don't do it, we can't defend it, we have to win a big victory. Only victory can dilute the sluggish war situation in the south and solve the current stormy situation. ”

He looked at Sima Yi and said in a deep voice: "Zhongda, we must win, defeat Fazheng and win." ”

The situation is unfavorable, and the victory or defeat of the state at the moment is extremely important.

Xiahoudun won the battle, Cao Cao was able to stabilize the situation, if Xiahoudun was also defeated, the situation would really collapse.

Sima Yi nodded and said, "General Xiahou is right, the war in the south is rotten, and we must achieve victory." I thought about it for a long time, and felt that staying in Jinyang was not a solution, but taking the initiative to attack had little effect, and I felt that I should withdraw from Jinyang. ”

"Why?"

Xiahou raised his thick eyebrows, and a puzzled look appeared on his rough cheeks.

Withdrawing from Jinyang means taking the initiative to give up everything in Jinyang. Once the Shu army takes advantage of the situation to occupy Jinyang, it can also press forward step by step, take advantage of the situation to take the territory north of Jinyang, control the entire annexed state, and even enter Jizhou eastward and enter the hinterland.

Sima Yi smiled and asked, "General Xiahou, Cao Ren gave up Ancheng, what do you think of this move?" ”

Xiahoudun thought about it carefully and said, "Cao Ren gave up Ancheng and flexibly confronted the Shu army, which is a good way. Zhongda, Cao Ren's situation is different from ours, the surroundings of Runan County are elevated, Cao Ren has become a bare-pole general, if he doesn't give up Anseong, he will be trapped and die in Anseong. As far as we are concerned, we can stay in Jinyang, because we have an army of no less than 100,000 behind us, and with this force, we are not afraid of Fazheng. ”

Sima Yi said: "General, don't you hear that retreat is advance? ”

Ma Chao asked: "Sima Junshi, is it taking the initiative to retreat and then lure the enemy deeper?" ”

Xiahou looked at Sima Yi, waiting for Sima Yi's explanation.

Sima Yi said: "Meng Qi is right, we took the initiative to abandon Jinyang City and let Zhao Yun lead the army to occupy it, which is to show the enemy to be weak, but also to retreat as an advance, to prepare for the future attack." Fa Zheng and Zhao Yun's goals are definitely not only aimed at Jizhou and Youzhou. We take the initiative to withdraw our troops, and Fa Zheng and Zhao Yun will definitely lead the army to pursue and go deep into the hinterland. When the time comes, we will set up an ambush and ambush the Shu army in order to achieve victory. ”

"A tepid engagement with the Shu army is not good for either side."

"If this goes on like this, it will be even worse for the overall situation."

"If you want to break the situation, are there two ways? One is to take the initiative to attack the Shu army, which is not advisable and difficult to achieve; Another way is to retreat as an advance, temporarily withdraw from Jinyang City, lure the Shu army to march, and then wait for the opportunity to destroy the Shu army led by Fa Zheng and Zhao Yun. ”

Sima Yi's expression was calm, and he seemed confident, as if he had a strategy for the enemy.

Ma Chao lowered his head, thinking about Sima Yi's suggestion.

Since the last defeat, Ma Chao has been completely convinced of Sima Yi, and everything is headed by Sima Yi.

Xiahoudun thought carefully and said, "Zhongda, once something is lost, it is difficult to get it back. You have to keep that in mind. We took the initiative to give up Jinyang and give Jinyang to Zhao Yun and Fa Zheng, and when they occupy it, it is very likely that we will never be able to get it back, and we may even lure wolves into the house. You have to think about it, it's a big risk. At the moment, we can still maintain the situation, if we give up Jinyang and the situation collapses, it will be dangerous. ”

Obviously, Xiahoudun thinks about more things and is more comprehensive, not only the question of winning the battle, but also the affairs of Jizhou and Youzhou. As long as Xiahoudun is nailed to Jinyang, he can control the situation in front of him and prevent the Shu army from entering Jizhou eastward.

Sima Yi said in a deep voice: "General Xiahou, leading troops to fight is a risky thing, if you don't even have the courage to take risks, you can only defend it." We can defend Jinyang and wait for the Shu army to attack, but it is better to take the initiative to attack for a long time, and it will also reveal flaws. You are the commander in charge of the army, you make a decision, if you insist on sticking to it, there is nothing to say in the future. ”

Xiahoudun saw Sima Yi with a contemptuous look on his face, and his heart was unhappy

He gritted his teeth and said, "Ben will listen to you and withdraw from Jinyang." ”

Sima Yi stroked his palm and chuckled, and said, "General, you won't regret today's decision. ”

Xiahoudun nodded and said, "I hope you're right." After a pause, Xiahoudun looked at the generals under his command, and ordered loudly: "The generals listened to the order, immediately packed up, took away the food in the city, burned unnecessary things, and withdrew from Jinyang." ”

"No!!"

The generals nodded in agreement and immediately went to carry out the order.

In the afternoon of the same day, Xiahoudun led the army to withdraw from Jinyang and headed eastward, heading in the direction of Jizhou.

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