A few days later, an astonishing news spread throughout the land of China: when the emperor of the dynasty, Liu Xie, the emperor of Han Xian, was killed by Cao Pi, the son of Cao Ying, in the west of Yecheng. The queen, the prince and other relatives of the emperor, as well as Si Zhi Wei Huang, Geng Ji of the Zhongshao Mansion, Shi Jian, the infantry captain and others, were also killed. When the news came, the world was shocked.

As we all know, Emperor Han Xian has long been a puppet, even if Cao Ying deposes him, it will not be too surprising. But it's not an accident or not, at this time, there are still quite a few people who have the Han family in mind. Now that Cao Pi has killed the emperor so grandly (at least that's what everyone thinks, only a few people know that Cao Pi is behind the black pot), it is impossible to think that everyone has no reaction.

So in the following time, riots against Cao Ying broke out in various parts of Hebei, and the leaders of the riots were either local officials or leaders of the family. Their riot also aroused the response of the Tuntian guests, who had long been accustomed to riots. For a time, all parts of Hebei were in danger, and Cao Pi and Xun You were suddenly in a hurry. The two of them were anxious, so they could only mobilize military horses to extinguish the rebellion everywhere, and at the same time send someone to report to Cao Ying.

"Smack!" A new military newspaper was slammed on the table. "Zihuan mistook me for a big thing!" Cao Ying hated the authentic way. No matter how he leans towards the government and the opposition, and coerces the Son of Heaven to order the princes, now that his son has killed the emperor, he is inevitably at a loss.

Cao Ying knew that his son would not kill the emperor, but now that everyone in the world is pointing needles at his father and son, you can't wash it even if you jump into the Yellow River. was wronged by someone like this, even Cao Ying, who has never cared about his false name, can't hold it back. What's more, what is lost now is not just a false name. Hebei rebels broke out, and Cao Ying's foundation was also a little unstable, which is a real benefit. In a word, although Liu Xie is a puppet, he can't afford to die. Especially at this critical juncture, it can't afford to die.

"King Wei is angry!" Picking up the military newspaper on the ground, Jia Xu comforted softly. After a pause, Jia Xu also spoke: "This matter is definitely not the work of the prince, and it has spread all over the Central Plains and Hebei in a few days, naturally because it is spread with all the strength of the people who are interested." According to the opinion, the mastermind behind the scenes must want to use His Majesty's death to cause chaos, and then facilitate the trouble. In a few days, someone will inevitably cause an incident, and then the lord will know who the main messenger behind this scene is! ”

"Not bad!" Cao Ying also nodded emphatically, he was just caught in it, and he didn't realize it for a while. Now after Jia Xu's reminder, he suddenly understood. No one would go to such great lengths to embarrass Liu Xie, a puppet. His goal can only be himself.

"Lord, now that Hebei is unstable, do you want to return to the army to pacify?" The full pet on the side asked. Cao Ying is really embarrassed this time: go back, he finally trapped Liu Bei here, these days he has attacked the city repeatedly, and he has almost broken through Xingyang, and it would be a pity to go back; If you don't go back, if you let Hebei really make trouble, you will be finished. Rao is Cao Ying's first annihilation, acting decisively, and now he can't help but hesitate.

"Order, let Yuan Rang return to Hebei, and assist Gongda in temporarily taking charge of all the affairs of the imperial court. Wait for me to break Liu Bei, and then make plans! Cao Ying thought for a while. Jia Xu didn't say anything, but Man Zhong frowned and said: "But now, Your Majesty has died tragically, and it is necessary to set up a new monarch and arrest the murderer, and the country cannot be said to be without a monarch!" ”

"This?" Cao Ying also smiled bitterly when he heard this, and what he said was right, this Han world can't do without an emperor. Xiahoudun returned to the army, at best, to pacify and suppress the rebellions everywhere. Set up a new king, he doesn't have this ability yet. Thinking about it, Cao Ying was also very hesitant for a while.

"Lord, something is wrong!" At this moment, Cao Zhen hurriedly came in from outside the door, holding a brand-new list in his hand, and his face was already shocked. Cao Ying frowned and was shocked when he took it, and after reading it, he sneered, slapped the paper in his hand on the table, and snorted coldly: "Sima Zhongda, you really can't help it!" ”

"I see!" Jia Xu took the piece of paper and looked at it, and suddenly realized. This piece of paper is an article written by Sima Yi himself, in which Sima Yi denounced Cao Ying's father and son for usurping power and plotting rebellion, harming the Son of Heaven, and calling on the world's heroes to discuss it.

If it were someone else, Cao Ying might not take it very seriously, and Cao Ying has seen more than one such list these days. But Sima Yi is different, the Sima family is a famous family in Hebei, and the protégés and officials are everywhere. Now that he raises his arms and shouts to attack himself, then the entire Hebei Division is really quite unstable. Cao Ying knew that he was afraid that Xiahoudun would return to the army, and he couldn't help him.

"It seems that His Majesty's death has nothing to do with Sima Yi!" As soon as Jia Xu looked at the list text, he knew what was going on. can ruthlessly kill the emperor to create chaos and then cause trouble, Sima Yi is really good enough. While speaking, Cheng Yu also came, and under everyone's discussion, they were also at a loss.

"My lord, Hebei has lost, and our foundation is unstable. The only way to do this is to return to the army first! Jia Xu said lightly. Cao Ying was silent for a long time before finally speaking: "Wenhe, see if you can divide the troops." Now I have an army of 300,000 in Henan, and I have led an army of 100,000 to return to Hebei to quell the rebellion and preside over the overall situation; Another big man will command 200,000 troops here, besiege Liu Bei, and block Zhao Botao, do you think it is feasible? ”

It seems that Cao Ying still doesn't want to give up this opportunity, and wants to trap Liu Bei to death in one fell swoop. Although there are still about 100,000 garrisons in Hebei, excluding the border army, the remaining tens of thousands of people are also overstretched in the face of the rebellion that is now raging. Cao Ying and Xiahoudun's army must go back to a part. But after all, Liu Bei of Xingyang still has tens of thousands of horses, plus Zhao Feng led an army of about 100,000 to rescue. If there were fewer people left in Cao Ying, it was likely to be completely swallowed up. Come to think of it, there is only this expedient measure.

"With the lord in charge of the overall situation, plus the garrisons from all over Hebei and the men and horses of General Yuan Rang, only 100,000 troops returned to the division, which was enough to quell the turmoil in Hebei. It's just that Sima Yi has already started an incident now, and this person has always been scheming and very sure of doing things. Since he dared to make trouble, he was only afraid of a county in Hedong, and now he was already under his control. Moreover, who can lead an army of 200,000 to meet Zhao Botao here? Jia Xu thought about it and asked with some hesitation.

"I have my own opinions!" After thinking about it, Cao Ying still ordered everyone to be summoned to discuss the matter first. After informing everyone of the current situation, everyone was staring at each other, but they didn't expect the situation to be so bad.

"If the son is killed today, the country cannot be said to be without a king, I should lead the army back to Hebei, support the new king and pacify the place. But Liu Bei is trapped here, and if he is appeased, he will inevitably let the tiger return to the mountain. I intend to divide the troops immediately, I will lead 100,000 troops back to Hebei, Zilian, you lead 200,000 horses to stay here, besiege Liu Bei, and destroy Zhao Botao's reinforcements, understand? ”

"Hong Zi should obey!" Cao Hong was surprised that Cao Ying handed over this group to himself, but he hurriedly agreed. Jia Xu on the side saw this scene, his mouth moved, but he didn't say anything in the end.

Cao Hong is a good general, brave in battle and a pioneer. But the overly impatient surname is destined to be not a good handsome talent. In Jia Xu's view, whether it is Xu Huang or Zhang Jaw, they are more ideal candidates. But Jia Xu knew that even if he proposed this, Cao Ying would not listen.

Cao Ying raised troops, Wen relied on the literati of the Yingchuan faction such as Xun You's uncle and nephew, Guo Jia also had full favor, and Wu relied on Li Dian and Le Jin, and the rest were basically the clan brothers of his Cao family and Xiahou family. For these people, Cao Ying, if not absolutely trusted, but also the most trusted. Especially compared to Xu Huang and Zhang Jaw, which are demoted generals, it is even more incomparable. In this sensitive period, the 200,000 troops stranded in Henan naturally need to be controlled by the most reliable people. Now that Cao Ren is dead, Li Dian is critically ill, Le Jin is disabled, and the Xiahou brothers are not here, Cao Ying thinks about it, and he can only hand it over to Cao Hong for the time being.

"Zilian, control the army, don't be too anxious. Besides, do you know how to consult with Berning in everything? After all, Cao Ying was still not at ease, so he left the steady strategist Man Zhong here to assist Cao Hong. After all, the one who is leading the army now is the extremely insidious Zhao Botao, who has made Cao Ying himself suffer many losses.

"Hong knows!" Cao Hong also knows his own affairs and understands Cao Ying's intentions in doing this. However, although Cao Hong is irritable, he finally has a good relationship with Man Pet, at least in Cao Hong's opinion, Man Pet is much closer than Cheng Yu, who is surnamed obedient, or Jia Xu, who is gloomy and gloomy.

After arranging all this, Cao Ying immediately personally led an army of 100,000 people, crossed the river to Hanoi County, and then returned to Yecheng by means of Chaoge. Although Sima Yi is making a lot of noise now, Cao Ying really wants to go up and strangle him to death, but these things about the canonization of a new monarch are obviously more urgent than this.

"The lord can rest assured, even though the Sima family has deep roots, Sima Yi will occupy the entire county of Hedong at most. When the Lord appoints a new king, he can destroy this person! Jia Xu seemed to see the worry in Cao Ying's heart, and said with relief. But Jia Xu also knows that with Sima Yi's IQ, he is unwilling to do things without preparation, and he does not leave a backhand, so what will he do next?

What Jia Xu never expected was that Sima Yi and his wife had secretly infiltrated Guanzhong at this time, and then met Guo Huai there in Chang'an. "Boji, what's going on in Hanzhong right now?" After hurriedly saluting, Sima Yi asked Guo Huai with some eagerness.

"Rest assured, everything is now according to the lord's plan. Xiahou Yuan himself led 50,000 elite soldiers from the Xiegu Pass into Hanzhong, and confronted Lu Xun in the city fortified place. And at the instigation of Madame, the disciples of Wudou Midao also began to do something. Lu Xun was in a hurry, and he couldn't support it! Guo Huai said with a smile.

"Xiahou Miaocai took Hanzhong, which is when he died!" Sima Yi nodded, and then Guo Huai said again: "Now that the people and horses in Guanzhong have removed the defenders from all over the country, there are still 70,000 elite soldiers stationed in Fufeng City. If the lord wants to achieve great things, these 70,000 elite soldiers must be indispensable! ”

"That's right, who is in charge of these 70,000 elite soldiers now?" Sima Yi asked.

"It's Xiahou Yuan's nephew Xiahou En, this person was captured in the previous march, and this time he marched to Xiahou Yuan to prevent the lack of food and grass, so he only brought 50,000 horses, and asked him to stay behind to help the wind and supervise the grain and grass." Guo Huai said with a smile.

"I understand, Xue Zenai, the general of Tongguan, is a protégé of my father, and I have ordered General Zhang Fang to lead 10,000 Montenegrin troops to take over Tongguan. Feng Yijun was there, and I also left Wang Shuang to garrison. Now we only need to hold Tongguan and Feng Yi's land, and then use Xiahou Yuan to seize Hanzhong, and we can occupy Guanzhong and Hanzhong in one fell swoop. If you enter the division, you can plan for Sili and Xichuan, and you can hold the pass to protect yourself. The ancestors of the pre-Qin and Han dynasties won the world according to it. Now that Cao Mengde and Liu Xuande are too busy to take care of themselves, we can take advantage of this God-given opportunity to recuperate. When the world changes again, you can take advantage of it! Sima Yi said confidently.

"The lord is wise!" Guo Huai admired the authenticity very much. This is also the reason why he followed Sima Yi, who was able to play with the two princes of Liu Bei and Cao Ying, as well as the emperor, between applause, such a person is definitely a rare talent in the world. Guo Huai really admired Sima Yi. After learning about the latest situation, Sima Yi personally went to Fufeng with Guo Huai to prepare to deal with Xia Houen.

Xiahou Yuan, who was in Hanzhong at this time, naturally didn't know that he was in danger. In fact, because he was on the front line and far away from Guanzhong, Xiahou Yuan didn't even know that the Son of Heaven had been killed and Cao Ying had withdrawn his troops back to Hebei. However, he knew that under his own army attack, Lu Xun would be unable to defend it.

"Xiahou Yuan's hand is really ruthless!" In Baocheng, Lu Xun also hates the authenticity. He didn't go to attack Chencang or Longxi, but he went through the rugged valley road to Hanzhong and embarrassed himself. Xiahou Yuan's strategy seems extremely unreasonable, but in fact it is extremely reasonable. Because once Hanzhong is captured, then the three counties of Longxi, and even the two counties of Wudu and Yinping, will be cut off from Xichuan. The reason why Xiahou Yuan dared to attack Hanzhong with such fanfare was to bully himself for not having enough troops now. His unreasonable strategy, in this particular period, was extremely reasonable, and it happened to hit Lu Xun's seven inches.

Of course, if it is only Xiahou Yuan, then Lu Xun is really not afraid. The problem is that it is not only Xiahou Yuan now, since last month, a large number of disturbances have broken out in several counties in Hanzhong, all of which were caused by the disciples of Wudou Midao. With less than 20,000 troops, under the premise of still having internal troubles, he resisted Xiahou Yuan, the first fierce general of the Cao army, Lu Xun should not be able to hold on even if he is a superman.

"Why don't you transfer some troops and horses from Longxi?" Looking at the map for a long time, Chen Shi proposed. Lu Xun shook his head slowly, after all, it was too far away. Just when the two were discussing, they saw Zhu Ran running in sweating profusely and said, "General Lu, the big thing is not good, the north gate has been lost, and Xiahou Yuan's army has entered the city!" ”

"Yifeng, what's going on?" Lu Xun was shocked when he heard this, and hurriedly asked. Zhu Ran was out of breath, but he still said helplessly: "There was a sudden incident in the north gate of a group of five bucket rice Taoists, the soldiers were having lunch, and they were suddenly attacked but failed to repel the enemy army, so that the east gate was lost!" ”

"Damn, it's these Zhang Lu's disciples and grandsons again!" Lu Xun, who has always been elegant, is also resentful. Stopping Chen Shi and Zhu Ran, who were about to go desperately, Lu Xun said in a deep voice: "Two, I have a plan, or I can win in defeat and kill Xiahou Yuan to turn things around." It's just that this plan is quite risky, I wonder if you two can help me? ”

(To be continued)