South of Gangneung City.

Cao Ren and the others stood on the dock, quietly waiting for something.

It wasn't long before a ship approached from a distance.

Seeing this situation, everyone's spirits were lifted, knowing that it was Sima Yi and others who returned safely.

After the warship stopped by the dock, Sima Yi's figure appeared on the deck.

Rao is thick-skinned, but when he saw Cao Ren and his party waiting for him on the dock, he was still ashamed.

"Yi has suffered such a defeat, what is the face of General Wei to wait here?"

"Zhongda should not blame himself, victory and defeat are a common thing in soldiers."

Cao Ren said politely.

In the final analysis, Sima Yi is the general of the expedition to the south, representing the emperor Cao Pi.

Even if he loses the battle, only Cao Pi can deal with him, and Cao Ren still has to be polite to him.

After greeting each other, they walked towards the city together.

Pang Tong, Gan Ning, Ma Chao, Pang De and others followed behind, and couldn't help but sneer.

"This guy is embarrassed to run back, and his skin is really thick."

Ma Chao sneered in a low voice.

"But no, if it weren't for him, how could General Mancheng die in battle?"

Gan Ning also looked disdainful,

"It was better for him to leave General Mancheng's son behind and escape by himself."

The people who originally belonged to Yang Ling's subordinates were originally unhappy because they were suppressed by Sima Yi, and they were even more indignant at this time!

"Okay, let's talk less."

Pang Tong persuaded everyone with good words,

"Right now, Sima Yi is still favored by His Majesty, if he hears it, I'm afraid there will be trouble!"

"Hmph, I'm afraid he won't make it? It's a big deal to resign and go to the general! ”

Gan Ning snorted disappreciatively.

The group returned to the county warden's mansion in the city and took their seats in the lobby.

"I wonder what Zhong Dake thinks about the current situation?"

Cao Ren looked at Sima Yi and asked.

The day after the surrender of those Cao troops who were left behind, Zhou Yu brazenly launched a fierce attack on Xiahou Shang.

Not to mention the successful recovery of Changsha County, even several cities in Lingling and Guiyang were also captured by it.

The four counties of Jingnan, which had finally stabilized, immediately fell into the flames of war again!

"Now that the Sun-Liu coalition army is like a rainbow, we can't resist hard, we must stick to Jiangling and wait for reinforcements from the imperial court."

Sima Yi paused and said in a deep voice,

"I intend to write to Your Majesty, please go south!"

As soon as these words came out, there was a commotion in everyone.

Even Pang Tong, Gan Ning and the others all looked at Sima Yi with surprised eyes.

Sima Yi had a lot of grudges with Yang Ling, and finally with the help of Cao Pi, he took away Yang Ling's military power.

He actually planned to write to Cao Pi and let Yang Ling return to Jiangling?

Sima Yi's face sank like water, pretending not to look at the surprised look of everyone.

If possible, he was naturally reluctant to let Yang Ling go out of the mountain again!

It's just that after the first battle in Jiangxia, he also deeply realized that there was a big gap between him and Yang Ling.

If you want to defeat the Sun-Liu coalition army with Zhou Yu and Zhuge Liang in charge, you have to Yang Ling!

……

Xudu Palace.

After knowing that Sima Yi fled back to Jiangling unharmed, Cao Pi was also relieved.

Although Cao Pi was particularly annoyed by the defeat in the Jiangxia War, he was also responsible for this matter in the final analysis.

The most important thing is that among Cao Pi's most trusted courtiers, Sima Yi has the strongest ability.

If Sima Yi died, Cao Pi would cry to death!

"Changwen, Yancai, Ji Chong, what do you think of Zhongda's proposal?"

Cao Pi looked at a few cronies and asked.

Without waiting for Chen Qun to speak to Zhu Shuo, Wu Zhen snorted coldly,

"Zhongda is really confused! That Yang Ling is like a fierce lion, His Majesty finally put him in a cage, how can he let him out? ”

After the strike of the craftsman's workshop, Wu Zhen was dismissed from the post of master craftsman, and because he was reprimanded in public, he became the laughing stock of Xu Du!

In his opinion, it was all because of Yang Ling.

Therefore, Wu Zhen was quite jealous of Yang Ling in his heart!

But Zhu Shuo shook his head slightly,

"What Ji Zhong said has some truth, but the current situation in Jingzhou can only be handled by Yang Ling."

"You know what? Is it your turn to speak? ”

Wu Zhen glared at Zhu Shuo.

Zhu Shuo's face turned red instantly, if he didn't care about Cao Pi, he was afraid that he would be angry on the spot.

Although several people and Sima Yi are both Cao Pi's cronies, their relationship with Cao Pi is also far and near.

The most trusted by Cao Pi is actually Wu Qian, who was born in a poor family.

followed by Sima Yi and Chen Qun, who were born in the Shi clan.

The last is Zhu Shuo.

"Okay, don't you guys quarrel anymore, what does Changwen think of Zhong Da's suggestion?"

Cao Pi comforted a few words, and then looked at Chen Qun again.

Chen Qun touched the short beard of his chin and groaned,

The minister felt that Zhong Da's proposal was feasible. After all, Yang Ling is the only one who has the ability and prestige and can quickly stabilize the situation in Jingzhou. ”

"As for what Ji Zhong is worried about, it's actually not a matter of concern."

"After all, Yang Ling's family members are all in Xudu, even if he has different intentions, what can he do?"

When Cao Pi heard this, he bowed slightly.

In fact, in his heart, he also preferred to let Yang Ling go south and go to Jingzhou.

After all, Jia Xu only reminded him a few days ago.

If the situation is allowed to deteriorate, it is not impossible for Yang Lingzhen to force Cao Pi to step down with Cao Cao's last life!

Thinking of this, Cao Pichong beckoned to the eunuch on the side,

"Send someone to the General's Mansion immediately and invite the General to enter the palace to discuss matters!"

"Whoa!"

The eunuch saluted respectfully, and was just about to leave, but was stopped by Cao Pi again.

"Remember the attitude towards the general, be respectful, understand?"

"Understood!"

The eunuch left with his hands.

Cao Pi breathed a sigh of relief.

In his opinion, since he put down his body and took the initiative to show goodwill, Yang Ling should accept it when he sees it.

However, to Cao Pi's surprise, he waited with Chen Qun, Wu Zhen, Zhu Shuo, etc., but did not wait for Yang Ling.

Looking at the eunuch who came back alone, Cao Pi frowned,

"What about the generals?"

"Back to Your Majesty, the minister has never seen the general."

The eunuch said with a sad face,

"According to Zhou Cang, the general's personal guard, the general has been sick in bed since a few days ago and can't see outsiders."

Hearing this, Cao Pi's face turned green with anger.

A few days ago, the spies of the school office found out that almost all of Yang Ling's wives and concubines were pregnant.

With this kind of physical fitness, you are still sick in bed, what are you fussing?

This is obviously to show your own face!

Chen Qun coughed lightly and persuaded with good words,

"Since the general is ill, His Majesty should go and pay a visit."

"As the emperor, how can I visit him?"

Cao Pi said coldly,

"I don't believe it, without him Yang Ling, Cao Wei can't stop Sun Quan and Liu Bei!"

"Come on, send people to Jiangling, and let them do whatever it takes to take back the four counties of Jingnan!"

Seeing Cao Pi so angry, Chen Qun and the others looked at each other, but they didn't dare to say anything more!

……

General's Palace.

Yang Ling was drinking cold wine while crossing Erlang's legs, which could be described as quite leisurely.

"Big brother, are we really okay if we fool Your Majesty like this?"

Zhao Yun was a little worried.