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Chapter 606: A Strong Man Breaks His Wrist (2/3)

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Its significance is so profound that it is difficult to put into words. As far as Liu Bei is concerned, thirty pounds and nearly 1,000 catties of grain are gone, which will inevitably affect his troop arrangement. First of all, the soldiers and horses stationed in Xi'e and Bowang counties will lose their supply of grain and grass. Of course, Chen Zhi and Lu Ji can be levied on the spot. But in this way, it goes against Liu Bei's plan to buy people's hearts in the early days...... You must know that after Liu Bei occupied the three counties of Wancheng last year, he claimed to be exempt from taxes for one year. In other words, before the autumn harvest, he could not impose taxes, otherwise he would break his word and become fat. For Liu Bei, whose foundation in Nanyang is not stable, breaking his word and getting fat is equivalent to digging his own grave.

However, tens of thousands of troops spend countless days on food and grass.

If calculated according to one pound of grain per person per day, at least tens of thousands of pounds of grain will be consumed every day.

And that's not even counting the amount of feed that mules and horses have to eat, which is also a staggering figure...... Faced with these circumstances, Liu Bei had to make changes.

Not to mention, the loss of Xun Chen was a huge blow to Liu Bei.

When Liu Bei heard the news of Xun Chen's death in the southern camp, he fainted on the spot!

Since the Battle of Guandu, Xun Chen has attached himself to Liu Bei. He traveled from Donghai County to Huainan, and then went to Jingxiang, struggling for seven years before he had a little foundation. In the past seven years, Xun Chen has exhausted his mental strength for Liu Bei. From the initial military and political commander, until Zhuge Liang defected, it was a little easier. It can be said that Xun Chen defected to Liu Bei when he was at his lowest ebb, which can be regarded as sharing joys and sorrows.

In this regard, Zhuge Liang's weight is far inferior to Xun Chen.

After Zhuge Liang learned the news, he returned from Xiangyang overnight.

In the early morning of the next day, when he arrived in Wancheng, he couldn't help but be startled when he saw Liu Bei.

In just a few days, Liu Bei looked much haggard. In particular, those two temples actually gave birth to gorgeous hair, and he looked very old.

Lying on the couch, Liu Bei closed his eyes and was silent.

After a long time, he said softly: "Strategist, what should we do next?" ”

Zhuge Liang pondered for a long time, sorted out his thoughts, and said in a deep voice: "When Liang returned to Wancheng, he stopped in Xinye.

Now, there is still a lot of food in stock, which can be resisted temporarily. I have left a letter to Ji Chang, asking him to borrow grain from Li Qi when he is on his mission to Chaoyang. I estimate that Li Jue can lend at least two grains, so that ten grains and grass can be supported until the autumn.

Xinye has a good weather this year, and there should be a lot of taxes.

As long as we can hold out until after the autumn, the situation will inevitably change...... However, Cao Peng will never sit idly by and watch us survive until the autumn, and will definitely make a move. Now, the lord needs a strong man to break his wrist and give up Bowang and Xi'e counties. ordered Lu Ji to lead his troops to Nieyang to assist the second general and ensure the smooth flow of grain routes; At the same time, Uncle Ling led the soldiers and horses of the headquarters and stationed in Yuliangji, which could echo Wancheng from afar.

In this way, the pressure on Wancheng can be reduced a lot.

Moreover, the lord can also concentrate troops and horses to defend against Cao Peng...... At least in the current situation, hold your ground.

Liu Jingzhou sent troops, and the lord could take advantage of the situation to recapture the two counties of Bowang; If Liu Jingzhou does not move, the lord can at least keep Wancheng. ”

Wancheng is the accompanying capital, the seat of Nanyang County, and the symbol of Nanyang County.

If Cao Peng can't capture Wancheng for a day, he won't be able to justify his name for a day. Zhuge Liang advised Liu Bei to abandon Bowang and Western Hubei counties, and it was to gather troops to prevent Cao Peng from attacking Wancheng again. At the same time, it can also shock those powerful forces in Nanyang.

Liu Bei took the initiative to provoke the war this time, and ended in a fiasco.

It will inevitably cause dissatisfaction with Nanyang Haoqiang, and even take the opportunity to cause chaos.

Zhuge Liang's suggestion is the old way to seek the country. Gathering troops can not only stabilize the position, but also reduce unnecessary consumption of grain and grass.

In this way, Liu Bei stored grain in Xinye and Nieyang, which was enough to hold on until the autumn harvest.

However, the two cities that were fought hard were returned to Cao Peng? Liu Bei felt that he was a little unwilling......

"Strategist, do you really want to abandon Bowang?"

"In the current situation, this is the best choice......"

Liu Bei pondered for a long time and gritted his teeth, "Okay, just follow what the military advisor said." ”

"By the way, Zifang and Xiang Pet, is there any news?"

"No news has come yet."

When Liu Bei heard this, he couldn't help but smile bitterly.

Elfang and Xiang Pet were kidnapped by Cao Peng, but I'm afraid that this matter will not end there!

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May 21, 11th year of Jian'an.

Cao Peng returns to Wuyin!

After returning to Wuyin, he immediately ordered a reward for Yang Wei, Deng Zhi and others.

Then he made an astonishing move, went to the court, and asked for punishment. Speaking of which, the victory of Wuyin was really a fluke.

If it weren't for Deng Aina's bizarre arrow to shoot Xun Chen, the outcome may not be known.

Even if Cao Peng burned the granary of Wancheng, once Wuyin was lost, it would inevitably have a huge impact. For this reason, Cao Peng also lost Fu Wei and Jiang Yin, two generals, and his heart was full of sorrow. Especially Jiang Jian's death, which made Cao Peng very sad. Jiang Jian has been loyal since Wuwei was attached, and he can be regarded as Cao Peng's confidant. Now, because of Cao Peng's miscalculation, he lost his life, so can Cao Pengyan not be sad? There are really not many old subordinates around him! Pang De is now guarding Huyang, and with Jiang Yin's death, Cao Peng even feels that he doesn't even have a usable person...... He ordered someone to find Jiang Yin's body and send it back to Xingyang.

Then, Cao Peng found an excuse to let Chen Shi go to Xudu.

Even if there was no one available, he didn't want to let this guy stay around.

This person and himself have the friendship of fellow villagers, and it stands to reason that they can be reused. However, after this sneak attack on Wancheng, Cao Peng found that Chen's utilitarianism was too strong and very self-conscious. He didn't even understand the rules of the army, and at critical times, he questioned Cao Peng's decision several times. Fortunately, the Flying Camel Soldier was Cao Peng's confidant, and Chen's actions had no effect. But if he is allowed to stay, there will be insufficient success and more failure, which is really not what Cao Peng wants. It's better to send him to Xudu and give him a proper arrangement......

At least, it can be regarded as the friendship of the year.

Although it was not Cao Peng's friendship, since he became Cao Peng, he had to bear this responsibility.

Chen Shi didn't have any complaints, but was a little happy.

Xu Du, that's the imperial capital!

Going to Xudu, doesn't it mean that there are more opportunities?

So after listening to Cao Peng's arrangement, Chen Shi happily set off on the road...... It's just that he didn't know that from the moment he set off, his friendship with Cao Peng in the past had nothing to do with Cao Peng now. The only way forward is on his own!

"Fu Wei, do you still have a son?"

"Exactly!"

Pu Yangyi was in front of the seat and replied respectfully: "Hele got a son the year before last, named He, and he is two years old today.

His mother committed suicide after learning of the news of Hele's death. Now, Fu He is adopted by his uncle, but his uncle's family is not well-off. ”

Fu Yan?

This name sounds familiar!

Cao Peng can't remember Fu Yan's deeds a little, but since he is familiar with it, it also shows that he has left his name in the history books.

After pondering for a moment, Cao Peng said in a deep voice: "Fighting with Lede, so that Thorn Yang is safe, and he should take the first credit for this battle."

His wife was a martyr, who died from her husband, and she is also a martyr today. The matter of his husband and wife can be reported to the Prime Minister's Mansion for commendation...... Well, in this way, you take fifty gold to Yiyang, and after finding Fu Yan, bring him back. He Le is a hero, how can his children be left unattended? The fifty gold was given to his uncle, and it was my heart's desire. However, the situation in Nanyang is volatile...... I will send him to Xingyang and let him live in my house.

Fu Tong Jiang Wei is my heir.

In the future, I will have a future with them, so as not to make the heroes feel cold. ”

Puyang heard this and nodded again and again.

Cao Peng's arrangement is undoubtedly extremely appropriate.

"If Childe can have this heart, presumably General Jiang and General Fu can also be blind under Jiuquan."

Cao Peng smiled bitterly, "I'd rather the two of them don't die." ”

With that, he turned around and walked out of the study, looking very depressed.

"Childe, what should I do with Elfang and Xiang Pet?"

"Now that Elfang has been submitted, there is no need to embarrass him......

This man was good at money, so he asked him to go to Rile and take care of the affairs of the Hexi Corridor. Tell him that as long as he can do well, I will protect his elk family and rise again. ”

"What about Xiang Pet?"

Cao Peng's body trembled, and he also had a headache.

That kid is a prickly head, and he doesn't eat hard and soft.

Elfang is a person, he knows how to benefit, he naturally knows the severity; But Xiang Pet is different, he is young and vigorous, full of enthusiasm, and full of justice. In his heart, Liu Bei has always been on the side of justice, while Cao Peng is evil. It seems to be very different from General Xiang as mentioned in the "Teacher Table". To a certain extent, this guy is an angry young man, and no one is convinced except Liu Bei.

It would be a pity to kill such a person.

Can you not kill him and let him go back?

Cao Peng is not so willing......

After thinking for a long time, Cao Peng turned around and said to Pu Yangyi in a deep voice: "Send him to Hexi and hand him over to Shiyuan." ”

"Huh?"

"They are fellow villagers, let Shi Yuan practice him, I can't say that I will be able to understand it in the future.

By the way, when escorting him, when passing through Lintao, please tell the father of the family and send Wang Shuang back......"

After thinking about it, it was the best choice to hand over the white camel soldiers and flying camel soldiers to Wang Shuang. Wang Shuang is Cao Peng's retainer, and he has been following him for a long time, so his loyalty does not need to be questioned. It's just that Wang Shuang is here, isn't there a lack of guard power around Cao Ji? It's a real headache.

Cao Peng patted his forehead lightly, sighed, and walked towards the bedroom.

There must be a road before the car reaches the mountain, although Wang Shuang is not as good as Pang De, but it is also worth entrusting.

It's really not good, when Zhu Dao completes the task, let him go to Liangzhou...... With the skill of Zhudao, it is more than enough to be a guard with a knife!

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The night was fine.

The next day, Cao Peng got up early in the morning.

He punched in the garden, washed up, and went back to his study.

Deng Ai took Zhang Calamus and was helping to sort out the cases in the study. This time, although he made a great achievement, he was not happy.

Jiang Jian treated Deng Ai very well, and now his death also made Deng Ai feel depressed.

"Uncle!"

Deng Ai saw Cao Peng come in, and hurriedly bowed and saluted.

Zhang Yipu stood behind Deng Ai and hurriedly greeted him.

Cao Peng nodded, walked to the back of the bookcase and sat down. He was just about to talk to Deng Ai when he heard a rush of footsteps outside the door......

Yang Xingse hurriedly walked over, and as soon as he entered the door, he said, "Youxue, something happened!" ”

"Huh?"

"Liu Bei abandoned Bowang and West Hubei counties and guarded Wancheng. General Wenchang had captured Bowang and sent people to ask if he could attack Wancheng? ”