Cao Cao recuperated in Xuchang, got the news of Chang'an, and immediately convened civil and military discussions.

Cao Cao said: "Now that Liu Qi has arrived at Wuguan, he really tried in vain to tie up with Ma Teng and watch Guanzhong, but I don't know that Ma Teng is under my control. A few years ago, Sun Quan attacked Huainan and seized my Lujiang, it was the time for revenge, what do you think? ”

Xiahou Yuan had long been dissatisfied with the sneak attack of Eastern Wu, and nodded: "Jiangdong rat generation, Chaoqin and Duchu, if you don't give him some lessons, you will definitely commit it again in the future, and you can recapture the land of Jiangbei and never suffer in the future." ”

After Cao Ren and Xiahoudun redeemed, Cao Cao transferred the two to Xuzhou in exchange for Zhang Liao and Xiahou Yuan, and they guarded Jingzhou, and all personnel had already been deployed.

Jia Xu said: "Liu Qi actually went to Wuguan in person, I am afraid that he must have a plan, if he stirs the momentum in Guanzhong, I am afraid that it will breed, and the prime minister needs to be cautious." ”

Cao Cao laughed and said: "Although Xu Huang was defeated, Liu Qi wanted to send troops to Guanzhong, but he was unable to do it. Now that Ma Teng has sent troops, I will supply the grain and grass, so why worry? Cao Hong and Xu Huang will guard the Guanzhong, which can be guaranteed. ”

Jia Xu frowned slightly, tugged at his beard and didn't speak again, this matter seemed to be foolproof on the surface, but he always felt that something was wrong in his heart, and he couldn't just talk about the military situation based on his feelings.

Seeing him hesitate, Cao Cao said with a smile: "I had already discussed this matter with my husband a few years ago, why did you hesitate when you sent troops?" When the interruption continues, the opportunity is missed, it is not the general's doing, I have made up my mind, and I will definitely set foot in Jiangdong, so that the blue eyes will be frightened to surrender. ”

Le Jin couldn't wait, hugged his fists and said: "The last general is willing to be the vanguard and kill Huainan." ”

Cao Cao then worshiped Le Jin as the vanguard, and at the same time sent an envoy to Eastern Wu, accusing Sun Quan of violating the border and killing the courtiers, and asking him to surrender by himself.

Staying in Xiahou Yuan to guard Xuchang, Zhang Liao went out of the town of Kunyang, led an army of 50,000 by himself, and transferred soldiers and horses from Hebei and Xuzhou to the south to gather in Shouchun to conquer Eastern Wu.

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Three days later, Cao Hong moved people and horses in Chang'an, came to Wuguan, and sent 50,000 stone of grain and grass with the army, which was transported by Zhong Jin to Chencang to inspire the Xiliang army.

Zhong Jin and then Chen Cang, can be described as full of ambition, the previous envoy, asked Ma Teng to send troops, this time to help Ma Teng to get grain and grass, I feel that life has reached the peak.

Ma Xiu was preparing grain and grass in Chencang, but he didn't expect Zhong to come in so quickly, and hurriedly ordered the soldiers to load the moldy grain and grass in the treasury and put it on the periphery.

Seeing Zhong Jin sending grain and grass again, Ma Xiu couldn't help but be overjoyed, and hugged his fists and said: "The general is really a person who believes in promises." ”

Zhong Jin said with a smile: "What the general promised, naturally we have to do it with heart, General Cao has sent troops to attack Liu Qi, gave me a few thin noodles when he left, and allocated grain and grass to help the army, General Ma don't let us down!" ”

"We should put on our own liver and gall and eradicate the traitors!" Ma Xiu nodded again and again, and then asked: "General Cao wants to attack Liu Qi, does he have to send troops out of the military pass?" ”

Zhong Jin said with a smile: "The general doesn't know, that Liu Qi actually went to Wuguan in person, General Xu Huang didn't know the truth, so he was defeated. ”

"I see!" Ma Xiu's heart moved, and he asked some more about the situation in Chang'an, took Zhong Jin and the vehicle to the camp together, and ordered someone to check and deliver.

Zhong Jin saw that most of the grain and grass prepared by Ma Xiu were moldy, and he immediately felt relieved, and pretended to be indignant: "With this kind of military food, how can the three armies fight?" ”

Matthew sighed helplessly: "I'm worried about the matter of grain and grass, and the general came just in time, which is really a charcoal in the snow." ”

Zhong Jin comforted him as a messenger, but this time he didn't dare to promise to send grain and grass again, but only said that he would tell the truth after he went back, and asked Cao Hong to allocate more money and grain, so that their father and son could take the land of Hanzhong as soon as possible.

Ma Xiu thanked him again and again, and set up a banquet to entertain Zhong Jin, but this time Zhong Jin did not dare to stay for a long time, and after a hurried meal, he immediately returned to Chang'an to resume his life.

After sending Zhong Jin away, Ma Xiu rushed to Sanguan overnight and told Ma Teng about the military situation in Chang'an, and now there are only 5,000 defenders left in the city, excluding the errand soldiers who patrol public security, and there are no more than 3,000 elite soldiers.

Ma Teng was overjoyed and said: "Liu Qi did not hesitate to go to Wuguan in person in order to help me take Chang'an. ”

Ma Xiuyan said: "Cao Hong came out in person, I expect that Liu Qi will pretend to be defeated and retreat, luring the enemy to go deeper, we will send troops overnight, Cao Hong can't rescue, and he can take Chang'an City in one fell swoop." ”

"Somewhere in the middle, why worry about big things?"

Ma Teng thought so, and ordered Ma Xiu to return to Chencang, and sent more detailed personnel to monitor the battle in Chang'an, and the elite soldiers were on standby in the city at any time.

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Liu Qi occupied Shang County, took advantage of Xu Huang's defeat, and gradually encroached on the post stations along the way, approaching Chang'an.

Zhang Fei killed Cao Jun in fright, retreated one after another, led the troops to take Sanzhai in a row, and retreated straight to the territory of Shangluo.

On this day, he was feasting with Pang Tong and others, tasting the chopped pepper fish head made by Liu Qi himself, and the scout came to report, Cao Hong personally went out to make a comeback, with Xu Huang as the vanguard.

Since chili peppers have been widely promoted, Xiangyang's hot and sour fish and spicy fish can be described as a must.

In the Han Dynasty, the food was still mainly steamed, and there were very few seasonings, and after Liu Qi discovered the chili peppers, he even began to cook himself.

At first, everyone was not used to eating spicy food, and they were very disgusted, but after a few times, it seemed that the gene of Hunan people eating spicy food was provoked, and it became popular throughout Jingzhou within a few months.

Liu Qi said with a smile: "Cao Hong really hit the plan, this time the situation in Guanzhong has changed abruptly, and we can fish in troubled waters." ”

Zhang Fei sucked half of the fish's head and laughed: "This is not fishing in troubled waters, but casting a long line to catch big fish." ”

Pang Tong also tasted the deliciousness, and said: "When I was in Xiangyang, I had eaten the Hanzhong giant salamander, because its cry was like the cry of a child, the local people called it 'baby fish', extremely delicious, it has the effect of nourishing yin and replenishing yang, if it can be cooked with this cooking skill, it will be a must." ”

Liu Qi smiled knowingly: "Sir, don't worry, within half a year, I will definitely make a hot and sour baby fish by myself." ”

In his time, this thing was not eaten, but caught, and the delicacy did not reach the mouth, and the prison meal had to be eaten for at least three years.

Zhang Fei ate to his heart's content and burped: "Eat and drink, it's time for me to play!" ”

Pang Tong said with a smile: "The general is calm and impatient, and it is not too late to fight him when Xu Huang's soldiers arrive." ”

Zhang Fei was dissatisfied: "Cao Jun has been defeated repeatedly, why be afraid of him? It was Cao Hong who led an army of 100,000 to come, and I killed it the same! ”

Pang Tong said: "We are waiting for Ma Teng to take Chang'an, and we can't be the enemy, if we can force Xu Huang to return to the general, it will not be in vain to send troops." ”

Liu Qi was stunned, shook his head and said with a smile: "Xu Huang is Cao Cao's confidant and favorite general, how can he come down easily?" ”

Xu Huang is not Yu Ban, Li Dian, etc., let him surrender, Liu Qi didn't dare to dream of it.

Pang Tong chuckled and said: "Don't you hear the art of war: ask for it, get it; If you seek it, you will get it, and if you ask for it, you will lose? Even if he can't force him to submit and make the two of them disagree, Cao Hong is not enough to worry! ”

"Mr. Takami!" Liu Qi nodded and sighed: "Things in the world, I'm not afraid of being difficult to do, I'm afraid I can't even think about it." ”

During this period of time, the Wolong and Phoenix Chicks have their own strengths, Zhuge Liang is mainly positive and seeks victory in stability, while Pang Tong focuses on strange tricks and wins by surprise.

The phoenix chick is the phoenix chick, and it is bold and strange to do things, and it will be unexpected, and it will be a blockbuster.