The weather at the end of March and the beginning of April is already gradually getting rid of the cold of winter and starting to warm up.

But the only thing that annoys people a little is the gentle spring rain.

Liu Wei felt that this was like his own mood, and he was a little unsettled.

Whether it is Jingzhou Xiangyang or Jiaozhou, there is no news.

The only thing to be happy about is that he can't meddle in military affairs during this time, so he began to discuss some measures to rectify officials with Xu Shu.

And according to the recipe he gave, the rest is a Fang Shi, and someone has already practiced gunpowder.

However, because that person didn't control the amount well, he almost blew himself up, and he hasn't woken up yet.

All gunpowder is mainly saltpeter sulfur, supplemented by grass and wood ash. Nitrate to yin, sulfur to yang, yin and yang two gods meet in the gapless tolerable, its appearance also, the characters are stunned, the soul is scattered and the powder is shocked.

This is the record in the Heavenly Creations, and it is also the prescription that Liu Wei gave to those monks.

There are no specific proportions in it, so there is only approximate material, which makes the research more difficult.

However, this explosion is equivalent to proving that the material of this gunpowder is not wrong.

Once the gunpowder is developed, then he can use it to fight against Cao Cao and Sun Quan.

At that time, even if Sima Yi and Zhou Yu are extraordinary, they will definitely be helpless at that time.

"Your Majesty, there is news from Xiangyang that is coming soon." Just when Liu Wei was considering whether to go to see the research on gunpowder, Xu Shu had already walked over quickly.

After hearing this, Liu Wei immediately got up and looked at Xu Shu, he had waited for a long time and finally had news.

"No need to be polite, if there is any news, tell me quickly."

Liu Wei raised his hand to signal that Xu Shu didn't have to be polite, and then took the initiative to take a step forward.

Xu Shu didn't care about Liu Wei's move at all, because there was no news during this time.

So it's normal for Liu Wei to be worried, and now that he finally has news, how can he not be excited.

"Your Majesty, according to the news, Sima Yi has returned to the army, and he is already preparing to attack Xiangyang."

"Attack Xiangyang?" Liu Wei also breathed a sigh of relief after hearing the news, "With Kong Ming here, it shouldn't be a problem to defend Sima Yi." ”

"Your Majesty, Kong Ming is no longer in Xiangyang now, he went to Jiaozhou." Xu Shu smiled and said.

Liu Wei was stunned at first after listening to Xu Shu's words, but soon understood.

It seems that Kong Ming has a lot of appetite this time, if he can succeed, then Jiaozhou and Jingzhou will be his own.

It seems that Wolong is still Wolong, and as soon as he makes a move, he will bet on two states.

Once it is taken, then only Cao Cao's Sun Quan will be left as his enemy, and as for Liu Zhang, it will be the turtle in the urn.

"Then according to what Yuan Zhi said, now Xiangyang is the problem I am most worried about." Liu Wei looked at Xu Shu and said with a smile.

"I think there will be arrangements for Kong Ming." Xu Shu quipped.

"Continue to investigate the situation everywhere, if there is any situation that you don't need to report to me, you can deal with it as soon as possible."

Liu Wei glanced at Xu Shu and said, now the town guards in various states and counties are controlled by the generals he trusts, so he is not worried.

……

In Xiangyang City, at this time, Gan Ning and Tai Shici, the head of the city, did not dare to relax for half a minute.

"What is this Sima Yi going to do, it has been a day of attack now, and he doesn't have any intention of stopping."

Gan Ning looked at Sima Yi and those Cao Jun under Xiangyang City, and immediately looked at Tai Shici on the side with some puzzlement.

"How do I know this, we just need to repel Cao Jun." Tai Shi Ci glanced at Gan Ning and said.

"That's right, otherwise we'll ruin the affairs of Zhuge Military Division." Gan Ning looked at Tai Shi Ci and said.

The rain of arrows on the head of the city kept shooting towards the Cao army under the city.

However, Cao Jun's reaction speed was not slow, and soon a shield soldier walked in the forefront.

"Zhongda, if our people keep attacking like this, I'm afraid that the losses will be even heavier."

Cao Chun looked at Sima Yi on the side, and then said puzzled.

He led the Cao army, which was cavalry, and he naturally didn't need him to attack the city directly.

Otherwise, the cavalry under his command will really become a live target.

Therefore, the task of attacking was naturally led by his brother Cao Ren.

But now the loss is not small, the high walls of Xiangyang City are deep, and the rolling wood on the city and the thunder stone beckoned down, which has already made a lot of Cao Jun fall off the city.

It wasn't until four in the afternoon that Sima Yi gave the order for the army to retreat.

"This Tai Shi Ci and Gan Ning are really fierce generals, there are such two people guarding Xiangyang, if they attack strongly, I am afraid it will be difficult to take it."

When retreating, Cao Chun roughly counted the losses of Cao Jun and said.

"Don't worry, my purpose is not here." Sima Yi glanced at Cao Chun and said.

"Then I'll be relieved." Cao Chun said with a sigh of relief after hearing Sima Yi's words.

He was originally worried that Sima Yi would make any impulsive moves.

Now it seems that he is too careful, Sima Yi is obviously not the kind of person who can't help but fail.

Moreover, Sima Yi himself could understand what this attack on Xiangyang meant.

If we can't take Xiangyang as soon as possible, then it will not only be a problem of Xiangyang, but a problem of a state.

The army retreated a distance of twenty miles, and then set up camp outside the city of Xiangyang.

"General Zihe, tonight, you will lead three thousand people to continue to attack Xiangyang City."

After returning to the big tent, Sima Yi just sat down, and then looked at Cao Chun and said.

Cao Chun was stunned at first, and then puzzled, "Zhongda, what do you mean by this, this Tai Shi Ci and Gan Ning, the two of them will inevitably be prepared, but I am afraid that if they move forward at this time, they will be on guard." ”

Cao Chun felt that he had already said it tactfully enough, and he had already given Sima Yi face.

At this time, if you sneak attack at night, isn't that equivalent to sending someone to the door to kill someone?

In the first battle during the day, the soldiers of Xiangyang City successfully defended the city, so for the Han army, their morale was naturally different.

At this time, the morale is high, and I am sending it to the door, so I really can't find myself happy.

"This is a military order, and General Cao Chun is requested to do it."

However, although Cao Chun felt that what he said was obvious, Sima Yi was as if he didn't understand.

Having said that, Cao Chun can only take orders.

Sima Yi said that this is a military order, and this military order is like a mountain, even if he has an opinion, it is useless now.

Sima Yi had already decided that if he didn't agree, then he would be disobeying the military order.

Besides, if he Cao Chun doesn't go, Sima Yi is afraid that he will also send someone else, since the result is the same.

So why should he be charged with disobeying military orders, it is not cost-effective, he Cao Chun naturally will not agree to such a thing.

After Cao Chun received the order, he didn't speak, but turned around and left Sima Yi's tent to prepare.

Sima Yi looked at Cao Chun's back as he left, but just sighed and didn't say anything.

Taking Xiangyang this time is something that he is determined to achieve, no matter who can stop him, he is willing to pay no matter what the price is.

Now Sima Yi seems very confident in the capture of Xiangyang, but now what worries him the most is naturally the problem of Jiaozhou.

If Zhou Yu can't hold on, then his success rate will become very low.

Sima Yi never imagined that one day the success or failure of his strategy would be linked to people from hostile forces.

And the other party has become a very key factor, which becomes very interesting.

"Zhongda, I've always trusted you very much, but why did you suddenly let Zihe go to attack Xiangyang this time, isn't it obvious?"

At this time, Cao Ren learned that Cao Chun was going to send troops tonight, and he immediately came to Sima Yi's big tent and asked.

Sima Yi glanced at Cao Ren with some surprise, and then said coldly, "I have my own arrangements, and you will know when the time comes." ”