Chapter 273 The power has been determined, and the troubled times will eventually become kings

The last letter said that Su Ze sent someone to send a letter to Cao Ren.

Cao Ren was shocked when he learned that Jiguan was lost, and hurriedly asked Sima Yi for advice.

Luoyang is bordered by the Yellow River in the north, and it is a flat land between them.

And now, more than 30,000 people under the command of Huang Zhong, a general under Emperor Liu Bei of the Later Han Dynasty, are stationed there. If Su Ze and Hao Zhao were stationed in Jiguan steadily, it would be no big deal!

However, Keiguan was lost! The northern protection has been completely lost, and Michi has become the most threatened pass!

Sima Yi immediately proposed to him the matter of garrisoning Jiguan.

However, where did Cao Ren still have generals in his hands who could pick it up, so in desperation, he had to let Sima Yi go.

Who is Sima Yi? That's a remarkable, one-of-a-kind figure among the conspirators of the Three Kingdoms period!

At that moment, he promised Cao Ren.

When he returned to the mansion, Sima Yi immediately asked the door of the mansion to be closed and locked himself in the inner room.

When Sima Shi and Sima Zhao saw that their father was depressed, they hurriedly broke away and came to their father's room. Sima Shi called in a low voice: "Father, father! ”

"Come in!"

The two pushed open the door and walked in.

Motioning for the two to close the door, Sima Yi beckoned the two to sit down.

After taking his seat, Sima Shi asked, "Why is my father so depressed?" ”

Glancing at him, Sima Yi asked, "How is the war now, I think you two know it very well in your hearts!" ”

"We also just heard that Hao Zhao voted for Liu Bei and is now guarding in Jiguan!" Sima Zhao replied.

Sima Yi sighed and said: "Once Jiguan is lost, Luoyang is in danger!" Now only by keeping the pond can we protect Luoyang for a while. Fortunately, Cao Ren is cautious by nature and sticks to Luoyang! ”

"Who is stationed in Michi today?"

"Cao Yang!" Sima Yi paused for a moment, and then said, "The Metropolitan Governor asked our father and son to go to the town to guard the pond!" ”

"Cao Ren is really extraordinary, and he is willing to give up his father." Sima Shi praised Cao Ren for a rare time. You must know that in his eyes, the generals of the Cao family are useless.

Sima Zhao reminded: "Father, the soldiers are fast, why don't you leave now?" ”

"Good!" Sima Yi nodded to Sima Zhao with great appreciation, then turned his head and instructed Sima Shi with a smile, "You quickly go to the barracks and order 10,000 soldiers and horses, and wait outside the West Gate in an hour!" ”

"No!" Sima Shi turned around and went down.

An hour later, Sima Yi took Sima Zhao and others to the West Gate, met Sima Shi, and went straight to Michi.

Besides, Hou Cheng saw that he had captured Jiguan, so he arranged for Hao Zhao's father and son to be stationed in Jiguan according to Guan Yu's generals, and then returned to the camp to report to Guan Yu and Zhuge Liang.

"As soon as the Kei Pass is broken, Gao Gan will be able to cross the river with his army in a few days!" Guan Yu had an unconcealable smile on his face, and asked Zhuge Liang again, "Kong Ming, can we drive troops to attack Michi?" ”

"Michi?" Zhuge Liang shook his head and explained to Guan Yu, "General, although our army is the strongest among the princes, it is difficult to be the enemy of the princes!" If Cao Cao lost Luoyang, his power would be greatly reduced. At that time, was their threat to the princes greatly reduced? ”

"No wonder the big brother meant a feint attack at the beginning! I see. "Guan Yu is such a smart person, he immediately understood what Liu Bei and Zhuge Liang meant.

"Don't attack Luoyang, but Yongning and Yiyang will be won!" Zhuge Liang said.

Yongning Pass, southwest of Luoyang, and the rear is the border of Wancheng in Jingzhou, and Liu Qi, the eldest son of Liu Biao. In the pass, it can accommodate 15,000 soldiers and horses. Having this level is equivalent to installing an eyeliner in Cao Cao's home.

It's a risky move, but it's a very effective one.

Because the southeast direction of this pass is not more than 100 miles apart, there is another pass, which is Yiyang Pass. The two levels echo each other and act as barriers to each other, even if Luoyang sends troops, it is also difficult to take lightly!

Yiyang Pass, located in the south of Luoyang, southwest of Luoshui, is the boundary between Luoyang and Yuzhou, and the soldiers and horses of Yuzhou can be reached in one day.

This is the reason why Zhuge Liang wants to win these two passes.

Hearing Zhuge Liang say this, Guan Yu asked, "Who will be stationed at that time?" ”

Zhuge Liang replied without thinking: "Jinyang Hou Gaogan! ”

"Huh?!" Guan Yu looked at Zhuge Liang with a puzzled expression.

"Gao Gan serves His Majesty wholeheartedly, has no two hearts, and is loyal, which is evident from this dispatch of troops! Could it be that the general is suspicious? Zhuge Liang asked.

"Definitely! I also know that this person is loyal, but didn't the imperial brother leave him in Bingzhou to spy on Yuan Tan? ”

"Today's troubled times are undecided, and the emperor died of criticism! Your Majesty has ascended to the great treasure for the first time, which of the kings is sincerely pleased? What's more, a Yuan Tan who has long been ambitious? Zhuge Liang paused here as he spoke, and then said slowly, "And Yuan Tan's desire to rebel against him will not lead to a dangerous place?" ”

"Brother Huang has already expected Yuan Tan to rebel!?" Guan Yu asked.

Zhuge Liang nodded: "This matter will come soon." And this time the mobilization of Yuan Tan's soldiers and horses to attack Cao was a temptation! The high-level cadres and horses were exhausted, and the family members also quietly moved to Xuzhou! Your Majesty knows so! ”

"I see!" Guan Yu then understood, so he asked, "When will you capture these two levels?" ”

"Plan for this!"

Within a few days, Gao Gan on the north bank of the Yellow River attacked like a gallop, broke the dock fortress, killed Su Ze, and crossed the Yellow River with his army.

On the same day, Guan Yu commanded three troops and horses to attack Luoyang at the same time.

The high-ranking soldiers and horses arrived at Yiyang Pass south of Luoyang unconsciously.

For two days in a row, the senior cadres took the two passes of Yiyang and Yongning.

At this time, Sima Yi knew that what others were trying to do was only these two passes. After careful analysis, he didn't get a gasp.

With these two passes, Luoyang can be said to be like meat in someone's bowl, ready to be taken at any time!

Just imagine, the three passes of Jiguan, Yongning, and Yiyang half-surround Luoyang in the middle, can Cao Cao sleep peacefully?

He hurriedly sent someone to deliver a letter to Cao Ren.

But at this time, Sima Shi ran in from outside.

"Father, the battle in the direction of Luoyang suddenly stopped! Tan Malay reported that Guan Yu's army had retreated! Sima Shi happily reported to Sima Yi.

Sima Yi said indifferently: "What is there to be happy about!?" People have already achieved their goal, how can they lose troops in the siege of Luoyang?! ”

"Father,......? Sima Shi asked puzzled.

Sima Yi waved his hand, interrupted him, and ordered, "Don't ask!" Prepare the horse immediately, I want to rush to Chang'an to meet the prime minister! ”

At this time, Sima Yi's heart was not calm!

What has he already realized!?

In the battle of Luoyang, all the princes of the world paid attention to each other.

Even Liu Biao and Sun Quan, who received Liu Bei's holy order, did not move.

Although at the beginning, Zhou Yu offered advice to Sun Quan and pretended to cater to him, but he was only limited to sending soldiers and horses to the border, and did not even meet with the other party.

And although Liu Biao had the heart to lean on Liu Bei's big tree, he didn't dare to fight with Jiaozhou Shixie easily. What's more, Liu Biao was originally a person who kept his way, and he no longer had the momentum that he had when he first arrived in Jingzhou!

The situation in the world has also changed greatly with the battle of Luoyang.

Liu Bei seems to have seen through all this.

The new palace in Xuzhou City.

Emperor Liu Bei of Zhangwu sat on the dragon chair and listened quietly to Pang Tong's story.

"Xiliang Taishou Ma Teng united with the Qiang people, supported the army and stood on its own; Han Sui occupied the northern land and nominally took refuge in Cao Cao, but in fact he also supported the army and stood on his own, and listened to the call and did not listen to the announcement; Zhang Lu of the Hanzhong Five Doumi Sect killed the Hanzhong Taishou, seized the power of Hanzhong, and established himself as the Hanzhong Taishou. Speaking of this, Pang Tong looked up at Liu Bei, a little hesitant.

Seeing him stop, Liu Bei smiled and said, "I'm afraid that Jiangdong Zhou Yu has done some tricks again, right?!" ”

"Your Majesty is wise! Sun Quan is still in disobedience to the yang, Chen Bing handed over the state border, and did not move! Zhou Yu suggested to Sun Quan that if our army could win a complete victory in the Battle of Luoyang and successfully take Luoyang, then we would unite Liu Biao of Jingzhou, Yuan Tan of Bingzhou, Cao Cao, and Shixie of Jiaozhou to fight against Your Majesty! If our army hadn't captured Luoyang, they would have waved their army to attack Jiaozhou! Pang Tong said.

Hearing this, Liu Bei laughed: "What a Zhou Gongjin, what a good calculation!" Thankfully, I have you here to give you advice. Otherwise, how can I resist them when they are surrounded on all sides? ”

"Your Majesty, if today is like the time of the Warring States. Before our army has the absolute strength to fight against the princes, we still have to keep a Cao Cao who does not seem to be weak! Prime Minister Xu Shu said on the side.

"It's good! Pang Aiqing, go on! Liu Bei naturally understood this. It was precisely because of this that he left Luoyang to Cao Cao.

Pang Tong continued: "Jingzhou Liu Biao's command is divided into two factions. The faction led by the eldest son Liu Qi and the general Wen Ping resolutely supported His Majesty; And the faction led by the second son Liu Cong and the general Cai Mao has been encouraging Liu Biao to stand on his own! ”

"That's a nuisance!" When Liu Bei heard this, his brows couldn't help frowning, and then he asked again, "No matter what, Brother Emperor I won't stand on his own!" ”

"Back to Your Majesty, I heard that Liu Jingzhou is not in good health! Once ......," Pang Tong said hurriedly.

"Oh! Don't worry, I have my own arrangements for this matter! Liu Bei interrupted Pang Tong and asked, "What is the situation in Yizhou?" ”

Pang Tong looked at Liu Bei, and said with some embarrassment on his face: "The situation in Yizhou is very unclear, and the attitude of the state pastor Liu Zhang is very vague!" They seem to be still struggling......"

Halfway through his speech, he stopped.

"Hey!" Liu Bei sighed, stood up from the dragon chair, and said, "Power and interests make people get carried away!" It's even more life-threatening! Ay! ”

"Your Majesty......" Hearing Liu Bei sigh like this, Xu Shu seemed to have something to say.

Liu Bei waved his hand to stop him: "The world is in chaos, and the people are slaughtered!" I'm very worried! Thou hast announced to the world that those who are willing to surrender among the princes will retain their official positions and be crowned knights! ”

"No!"

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However, the princes of the world, such as Cao Cao, Han Sui, Shi Xie, Sun Quan, and Zhang Lu, are all heroes! They are all ambitious, and they all support the army, how can they let go so easily?

What's more, the people under their command who are not pan-intelligent also saw through the fact that it was difficult for Liu Bei at this time to divide heavy troops to crusade against them! Especially Shi Xie, who is far from Liu Bei!

Another example is Yuan Tan, Liu Zhang, and Liu Cong, all of whom are not big but have military generals who can influence themselves. And these strategists and generals are quite selfish, and they control the minds of their superiors, so they naturally convince them......

At this time, the Central Plains, the Han dynasty and the mountains were only left in Shandong, and the eight princes were divided into four directions. The War of Kings has officially begun.