Chapter 359: Eight Hundred Miles Urgent Intelligence (1)
In autumn, the weather is getting cooler, except for the noon time, when it is still a little hot, and it is already necessary to wear jackets in the morning and evening. Taking advantage of this crisp autumn weather, in the back garden of Xudu Sikong Mansion, Cao Cao was feasting on Xun Yu, Guo Jia and Chen Yu.
It has been a while since the class returned to the dynasty, and 100,000 elites have also entered the Xu Tian camp to rest, only after the autumn harvest, the grain and grass are abundant, and they will definitely aim their troops at Guanzhong. This matter has already been prepared, just waiting for the autumn harvest.
Of course, 100,000 elites also need to rest for a month or two.
Today's small banquet, one is the relationship between their monarchs and ministers, and the other is to discuss in detail the next matters to be sent to the army.
After all, if you want to win a decisive victory thousands of miles away, you must first plan in the middle of the battle.
"The Xiliang Army is not to worry, but the one who can worry is Liu Bei in Hanzhong!"
Guo Jia took a sip of wine, coughed a few times, and then said.
For various reasons, Guo Jia is now riddled with "all kinds of diseases", and even famous doctors are helpless. Therefore, in the decisive battle of the Battle of Guandu, Xun Yu and Chen Yu basically gave advice, and Guo Jia stayed in Xudu most of the time to recuperate.
Next, the lord was going to march into Yongliang, and Guo Jia pointed to the key point with a word.
To tell the truth, the Xiliang army is a reckless man, whether it is he Guo Jia out of the horse, or Xun Yu or Chen Yu makes a move, he can play the Ma Jiajun in the palm of his hand, destroy the Xiliang army, and seize Guanzhong, which is easy.
However, judging from the information discovered, it is still quite difficult for the lord to capture Guanzhong and even Yongliang.
Because, Liu Bei is supporting Ma Teng!
More than 20 days ago, Liu Bei's right army division Pang Tong appeared in Guanzhong and helped Ma Teng capture Hangu Pass in minutes, then swept Luoyang, and then took the Tiger Prison Pass. Today, Luoyang and Tiger Pass have clearly strengthened their defenses.
The question is, if Cao Jun sends troops to Guanzhong, will Liu Bei directly send troops to intervene?
"What Feng Xiao said is good, if Liu Bei intervenes, there will be variables for the lord to seize Guanzhong."
Chen Yu touched his beard and pondered.
In the past, Liu Bei was actually similar to Ma Teng, and Sikong could easily play Liu Bei in the palm of his hand. However, since Zhuge Kongming became Liu Bei's military advisor, the situation has obviously changed. It's not that Chen Yu grows the ambition of others and destroys his own prestige, the three of them are tied together, and they may not be the opponents of Zhuge Kongming!
Therefore, today's Liu Bei is like a tiger with wings, although his power is small, it is enough to compete with Cao Sikong.
Xun Yu poured wine for Cao Cao and Guo Jia, and then said with a smile: "Although Liu Bei may become a constraint for the lord to take Guanzhong, according to reliable information, Liu Zhang has gathered 200,000 Shu troops at Jianmen Pass, and it seems that he is ready to attack Hanzhong at any time. ”
"Yes, within half a year, Liu Bei will definitely have no time to take care of him!"
Shuzhong is not only thousands of miles away from Xudu, and he wants to pass the news of Shuzhong to Xuchang, which is not something that can be done in ten days and half a month, and many messages are delivered to Xuchang, but I am afraid that they are outdated. However, the Shu army gathered troops at Jianmen Pass and was ready to attack Hanzhong at any time, and this news would definitely not be wrong.
Xun Yu's analysis made Cao Cao's eyes light up.
Previously, he was also worried about Liu Bei stirring up the battle situation in Guanzhong, but now according to Xun Yu's analysis, Liu Bei is afraid that he can't help himself, where is the energy to meddle in his Cao Cao's affairs?
The three of them were drinking a little wine and discussing the various accidents that might be encountered when they sent troops to Guanzhong, but they saw Xu Chu coming over and whispered in Cao Cao's ear: "Lord, there is intelligence from Hanzhong, eight hundred miles urgent!" ”
Xu Chu, as Cao Cao's personal guard, must be by Cao Cao's side at all times.
When Cao Cao and Xun Yu had a small banquet, it was Xu Chu standing guard outside the back garden.
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"Eight hundred miles of urgent information from Hanzhong?" Cao Cao was a little surprised when he heard this.
At present, there can't be any big moves in Hanzhong, right?
Even if Liu Bei and Liu Zhang are stumbling up, it is not worth using 800 miles to send intelligence urgently.
You must know that the intelligence is no better than others, and if you play 800 miles to send information, you will inevitably burst the identities of many spies and details, and it is not a major event, and no one can afford to send intelligence in 800 miles.
After taking the secret letter in Xu Chu's hand and verifying the fire paint and seal, Cao Cao looked at it at a glance.
However, Cao Cao was soon surprised to his feet.
"Where's the messenger, let him in, I have something to ask!" Cao Cao asked Xu Chu.
Even if the messenger who arrives at the 800-mile rush can't casually enter the back garden of Sikong Mansion. Yes, this secret letter was handed in by Xu Chu on his behalf, but the messenger could only stand by in the front yard of Sikong Mansion.
"Lord, what happened in Hanzhong?" The messenger hadn't been brought in yet, Xun Yu asked out loud.
Xu Chu's report just now, they naturally heard it. The intelligence from Hanzhong is still an eight-hundred-mile rush, which must be a big move in Hanzhong, and it is very likely to be a big move against the lord.
"Let's take a look at the three of you, I really hope this information is fake!" Cao Cao smiled bitterly and handed the secret letter to Xun Yu.
Soon, Xun Yu and the others also read the secret letter one after another, and then the content on the secret letter was shocked.
"Lord, this information is fake, right?" Chen Yu couldn't believe it.
Intelligence records: Liu Bei raised an army of 100,000 and went eastward, and his purpose was directly aimed at Wanluo!
"I also hope this information is fake, which is why I asked the Courier." Cao Cao smiled bitterly.
In fact, when he saw the information, although Cao Cao couldn't believe it, he already believed it. After all, it is impossible for the fine work and spies lurking in Hanzhong City to fool him with a false message!
Even if it's a room, it's not possible!
As long as you pay attention to the content of the intelligence office, you can find out by yourself in three or five days at most.
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Soon, the messenger was brought in.
"Meet Sikong, little one!" When the messenger came in, he bowed to Cao Cao.
"You came from Hanzhong, and the information on the secret letter is true, so what movements have you made along the way?" Cao Cao asked.
The messenger only sends information, and the content of the information, under normal circumstances, the messenger has no right to know. However, since this messenger came from Hanzhong in an eight-hundred-mile hurry, the messenger must have known about Liu Bei's 100,000-strong army to the east.
After all, with the action of a hundred thousand troops, it is impossible to hide the eyes of those who have a heart!
"Liu Bei raised an army of 100,000 and went east, and it is said that his target was Wanluo. When the small one passed through Xicheng County, the vanguard of Liu Bei's army had already arrived in Xicheng County. The messenger replied respectfully.
This matter is no secret in Hanzhong, and even the messenger can know it clearly.