In the sixteenth year of the Han Dynasty, the entire Han Dynasty rose again. The thirty-six-year-old Ma Chao unified the people, joined forces with Han Sui, and Yang Qiu, Li Kan, Cheng Yi, etc., and marched to Tongguan. Chang'an's guard Zhong Xuan complained to Cao Cao, and the Xudu court was in an uproar.

At the age of twenty-eight (imaginary age), Qiao Ren, the governor of Jiangbei in Eastern Wu, led Sun Shao, Gan Ning and other troops to march into Huainan and took the Lujiang River in only one month, and the Jiangbei defense line of Cao's army was in an emergency.

For Cao Cao, this year can be described as a blessing and a disaster, and the news from the northwest and southeast roads came almost at the same time, which almost made Cao Cao's old head have a headache again. In the first month of this year, Cao Cao controlled the Han court, with his second son Cao Pi (the eldest son Cao Ang is dead) as the general of the five officials, placed the official subordinate, and was the deputy of the prime minister. It is equivalent to recognizing the status of Cao Pi's heir, which can be said to stabilize the internal power of Cao Cao, but at the same time, it also caused a siege by the ministers of the Han court who are interested in the Han family.

You Cao Cao is the prime minister, after all, Lao Cao's exploits are there, and he can barely be regarded as having the merit of supporting the Han family, but Xiao Cao's classmate has not made an inch, but he suddenly occupies a high position, and his heart of disobedience is clearly revealed. How could it not arouse the opposition of these old ministers.

But for Cao Cao, the opposition of the courtiers of the Han court is insignificant, and even Qiao Ren of Lujiang is just a labor pain, after all, the siege and field warfare capabilities shown by the Wu army are there, and it is really not very good, even if Qiao Ren is given a year, Qiao Ren may not be able to beat Shouchun. What really upset him was Ma Chao, Ma Chao was not only strong in martial arts and brave in warm waiting, but also very good at leading the army to fight, coupled with the courage of Xiliang Iron Cavalry, if Cao Cao did not respond in time, I am afraid that the west of Tongguan would no longer be owned by him Cao Cao.

After Cao Cao built Tongque Terrace in Yecheng, he was dragged back to Xudu by the war report before he could enjoy it for a few days. Prime Minister's Mansion of Xudu. In order to cope with the war, Cao Cao rarely convened strategists to discuss the military after Chibi. The world-famous Erxun, Cheng Yu, Jia Xu, Dong Zhao, etc. in the hall are all there, and Sima Yi, Chen Qun, and Liu Ye, who are gradually coming to the forefront, are also impressively listed.

"Ladies and gentlemen, Guanzhong Ma Chao and Jiangdong Qiaoren disobeyed the king's order and led the crowd to attack, I don't know how to resist?"

Cao Cao is different from Liu Bei, Cao Cao's military literacy is much higher than Liu Bei's, so Cao Cao is generally led by Cao Cao during the meeting, and he will not be easily led by the nose like Liu Bei. And since Guo Jia left, none of Cao Cao's subordinates have been able to really change Cao Cao's mind.

Xun Yu, the chief planner who has a slight rift with Cao Cao, must speak first, and Xun Yu is not ambiguous in major matters, "Back to Prime Minister, Yu thinks that the top priority is to pacify Guanzhong." Guanzhong is the foundation of Wang Zhao since ancient times, the place of prosperity, and now the Longxi thief Kou Ma Chao, Han Sui and other Qiang people are connected to the army to attack, and they are forced to threaten the two capitals of Tongguan, which can not be said to be a big trouble. As for Jiangdong Qiaoren, Gou'er led a weak army to the north, although there were some achievements, but it was only because of the death of General Li Tong, the prime minister only needed to send a general to lead an army of 10,000 people to support General Zhang in Hefei, Huainan did not have to worry. ”

Everyone in the hall nodded yes when they heard this, it wasn't that they looked down on Qiao Ren. In the eyes of the northerners in the late Han Dynasty, the Jiangnan region was almost no different from Ru Mao's blood drinking, not only was the academic development underdeveloped, but even the army was not strong.

"Then if Wen thinks that how should Lone deal with Ma Chao?"

Xun Yu smiled slightly, "Pro-Zheng." ”

The two words speak of Cao Cao's thoughts, Cao Cao has always personally led the troops since the princes begged Dong, although there are also victories and defeats, but there are more victories and fewer losses, and several times the weak defeated the strong. However, the defeat of Chibi has become a pain in Cao Cao's heart, and if he does not let himself play a big victory, I am afraid that he will always be uneasy.

Cao Cao stroked his beard and smiled: "Wen Ruo's words are very much in line with my wishes. The order, with the protection of the army overseer Xue Yi, the protection of Li Dian and Lejin two troops galloped to help Hefei. Zhang Wenyuan was the chief general to control the generals, and Jiang Ji was not the military advisor of the army. ”

After saying Qiao Ren's question, Cao Cao's expression suddenly changed, and all the advisers seemed to see that the fearless Cao Sikong was back. "Lone is ready to go out in person to conquer Ma Chao. In addition, Xiahou Yuan was used as the western protector to control the generals Zhu Ling and Xu Huang, and the general Zhang Jaw of Pingdi, Xu Huang, and Cao Hong, the general of Li Feng, each led their headquarters to participate in the battle. In addition, the general Cao Ren of the West was adjusted to guard the Tong Pass, and he must wait for the arrival of the lone army. In addition, Xun You, Liu Ye, and Jia Xu are military advisors with the army. Wuguan Zhonglang left Cao Pi in Xudu, and Cheng Yu participated in the military and Shangshu ordered Xun Yu to be the governor of the government. ”

"Whoa!"

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In Shu County, Lujiang County, after attacking the county capital, Qiao Ren learned that the original general Li Tong had died of illness three days earlier. The Shucheng that Qiao Ren spent a lot of effort to build was just a city guarded by an unknown captain, which made Qiao Ren feel a little uncomfortable. However, in one day, the losses were only a few hundred, and in such a battle, both Cao Jun and Liu Beijun re-evaluated the siege ability of the Jiangdong team.

Looking at the people who were constantly repairing the city wall, Qiao Ren didn't know what he was thinking. "Governor, what's next? Will our army continue to march? Changshi Zhang Wen asked.

"Hefei is guarded by Zhang Liao, with 7,000 troops. Liyang, not far from Hefei, also has 8,000 people from Zhang Xi. These two places are to rush, the wall is high and the river is deep and it is not easy to break, how can our army of only 20,000 people dare to fight it with such a swagger!? ”

Sun Lang, Zhang Wen and Liu Ji all came out with Qiao Ren to inspect, and at this time, Sun Lang asked, "Then Governor, what should our army do next?" ”

"What else can be done, one word, etc.!"

"Wait?" Sun Lang still didn't understand Qiao Ren's true meaning

"Yes, wait! At the beginning of the year, Cao Cao ordered Zhong Xuan, the lieutenant of Sili, to attack Hanzhong, but if he wanted to fight Hanzhong, he would pass through Longxi. Ma Chao and Han Sui and others divided Guanzhong, and they usually looked like a plate of scattered sand, but if there was a stir, these rogue warlords would unite. As soon as Zhong Xuan's army moves, Ma Chao and they will mistakenly think that Zhong Xuan is going to deal with them, how can these people sit still and wait for death, I am afraid that they will strike first. Soon, they will raise troops to attack Tongguan and choke Guanzhong's throat, or they have already started. ”

"Then what we have to do is wait for Cao Cao's reaction, whether it is to reinforce Guanzhong or Huainan." Sun Lang really got through it at one point.

"Not bad! In addition to this, the Governor had to wait for information from the Lord. If the lord intends to go north to Huainan, he will personally bring troops here or send reinforcements to support us. After all, we only have 20,000 people who are not. ”

Liu Ji said at this time: "Governor, for the sake of today, are we going to strengthen the wall of Shuxian County as a stronghold, and we can attack and retreat and defend." ”

"Yes! By the way, Jingyu informed General Huang Ce and asked him to lead his troops to sweep Lujiang County. This piece has resisted Cao Cao several times, and I am afraid that there are still many old Yuan clans and people with great ambitions, if they have the heart to take refuge in my Jiangdong, they will accept it, and if they have no intention, they will be swept away. ”