Chapter 164: Rising Star
Tai Shici passed out in a coma, Zhou Tai was also injured and could not fight again, Zhou Yu ordered someone to be sent back to Jiangdong by boat to recuperate.
Unconsciously the sky was dark, the water village turned into ashes, and the riverside was dark, Zhou Yu ordered Lu Meng to patrol the camp and discuss countermeasures with Lu Su and others.
Lu Suyan said: "Our army is good in water warfare, Cao Jun has a lot of cavalry, it is not suitable for land warfare, it is better to retreat to Jiangnan, wait for Liu Qi's reinforcements to arrive, and discuss the matter of breaking Cao." ”
Zhou Yu snorted coldly: "I am a thief, why do I need others to help?" Regardless of whether Jingzhou sends troops or not, it is difficult to save the fire from afar, if you withdraw from the army at this time, what face do you have to see Jiangdong's father? ”
Lu Su frowned and said: "Today, the general is injured and retreated, and his troops are damaged, and I am afraid that he will not be able to make enough progress." ”
Zhou Yu has always been competitive and competitive, and like Sun Ce, he is a person with an excellent face, if he wins a big victory, he may be able to persuade him to retreat, but this defeat, he will not be willing to retreat.
Zhou Yu frowned and thought for a moment, looked at Lu Xun in the standing crowd, called the two into the tent, and discussed: "What is Boyan's good plan?" ”
During Lu Xun's tenure as the lieutenant of Haichang Tuntian, he won the hearts of the people, and then took the initiative to ask for orders to pacify Huiji Shanyue, Sun Quan was very satisfied with Lu Xun's performance and was ready to marry him.
Although he is engaged to Sun Ce's daughter and is about to become the son-in-law of the Sun family, he has always been low-key and humble, and if he is not outstanding, he is easy to be ignored.
At the beginning, Zhou Yu only thought that Sun Quan was using this weak scholar to resolve the feud between the two families and further appease the Jiangdong family
Lu Xun said: "The Cao army is strong, the Eastern Wu army is small, and it is foolish to think that it cannot compete with it. Cao Cao will withdraw his troops in a few months, and if the timing is right, it is unknown to take Huainan in one go. ”
"Oh?" Zhou Yujian raised his eyebrows slightly, and asked, "Bo Yan is waiting for the rainy season?" ”
"This is one of them!" Lu Xun nodded and said: "Secondly, hundreds of thousands of troops of the Cao army are stationed in Huainan, and the grain and grass are transported for thousands of miles, which costs a lot of money, even if the Central Plains is rich, it can be supplied in time." However, once Guanzhong changed greatly, Cao Cao had to retreat. ”
"Guanzhong?" Zhou Yu's eyes were slightly cold, and he said slowly: "Isn't it Ma Teng's army?" ”
Lu Xun said: "Liu Qi was oppressed by the Cai family, and endured for several years, and when Liu Bei arrived in Jingzhou, he took advantage of the situation. Infected in Guanzhong and unable to catch it, I expected that he must be secretly in contact with Ma Teng to seek Chang'an. ”
"I see!" Zhou Yu's eyes flashed, and he muttered, "Liu Qi'er, is it really so scheming?" ”
Lu Xun pursed his lips and did not answer, since Lu Kang died in Lujiang, the Lu family has plummeted in Jiangdong over the years, and has been low-key to survive.
He raised Lu Ji to grow up, and he knows that a person who knows forbearance well must have a plan for every move, and will never act recklessly and rashly.
Lu Su said: "Bo Yan's plan is the safest, first stand in an invincible position, but wait for the enemy to mess with himself, and wait for the opportunity to break it." ”
Zhou Yu took a deep breath, nodded and said: "Order Huang Gai and Jiang Qin to lead the navy to inspect the river, Bo Yan does not need to lead the troops in the future, and he will follow a certain left and right, and the military aircraft will be counsellors." ”
"Yes!" From a lieutenant who was directly promoted to join the army next to Zhou Yu, Lu Xun still looked calm and couldn't see his joy or anger.
Lu Su stroked his beard and looked at this young man who was not arrogant or impatient, secretly happy, Jiangdong has a rising star, and Zhou Yu is carrying him, what is the reason for the sleeping dragon and phoenix?
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Cao Jun won a great victory, abandoned the river bank and retreated to the water village, backed by Chaohu Lake and set up dozens of miles of camps.
In the Chinese army tent, Cao Cao held a banquet to celebrate his achievements, and news came from the front that Tai Shici was seriously injured and unconscious, and Zhou Tai and other generals were also not lightly injured, and they all returned to Jiangdong to recuperate, and the morale of the Wu army was low.
Cao Cao stroked his beard and smiled: "Jiangzuo Zhoulang's name is spread all over the world, and in my opinion, it is nothing more than that. ”
"Prime Minister's Brilliant Plan!" The generals praised one after another, as long as they did not fight a water war, they were still full of confidence.
Xun You said with a smile: "In the past, there was Wenyuan and Xiaoyaojin, and now there is a prime minister who burns down the port of Misu. The Wu army lost the two battles, and the Jiangdong family would be in turmoil, and then persuade Sun Quan to sue for peace. ”
The prime minister sneered: "The blue-eyed man is indecisive, how can you spare my envoy if you kill him?" ”
Xiahou clasped his fists and said: "What the prime minister said is extremely true, Dongwu first attacked Lujiang, the old accounts were not settled, and he colluded with Liu Qi to plot misdeeds, if he is not punished, how can he establish his authority?" ”
Xun Yu said: "The prime minister is edicted to rebel, and he is invincible, this soldier is mighty, if Zhou Yu is captured, then Jiangdong will be shaken, and Sun Quan will be shocked and surrendered, and the big thing can be helped!" ”
Le Jin asked for an order: "The last general is willing to lead the elite soldiers and break through the Wu camp." ”
Everyone was discussing Wu's plan, and suddenly the attendant broke into the tent and announced: "Prime Minister, Chang'an is urgent!" ”
"Oh?" Cao Cao raised his eyebrows, motioned to bring the envoy in, frowned, and said, "Isn't it that Liu Qi has a small victory again, and he wants to take Guanzhong without his own strength?" ”
Xun You's expression suddenly became solemn: "With the strength of Jingzhou, it is not enough to control Guanzhong, but I am afraid that there will be another change." ”
I saw a person covered in dust, and entered the tent to present a letter: "Ma Teng's father and son have raised troops and have broken through Chang'an. Zhong Taishou retreated to Tongguan and was in urgent need of support. ”
"Bastard!" Cao Cao took the case, his eyes were full of murder, and he said in a deep voice: "Ma Teng, old thief, dare to disobey the yang and deceive the king?" ”
Everyone was shocked, Guanzhong was in chaos, Chang'an was lost, once the Xiliang army killed Tongguan, the consequences were unimaginable.
"Where is Cao Hong?" Cao Cao took a deep breath, opened the letter and read it, his eyes narrowed slightly, and his face was gloomy.
This battle not only lost soldiers and horses, but also lost Chang'an, and his most important Zhang Ji was also killed and suffered heavy losses.
Xun Yu said in a deep voice: "Liu Qi attracted the Chang'an defenders to dispatch, and Ma Teng took advantage of the weakness to fight back, and the two of them may have colluded in secret." Thanks to the prime minister's foresight, Tongguan was built to prevent the Xiliang Rebellion, otherwise the consequences would be unpredictable. ”
Cao Cao sat down slowly and sighed: "I really responded to Jia Wenhe's words." ”
Liu Fuyan, the assassin of Yangzhou, said: "The chaos in Guanzhong, and the rise of Liu Qi in Nanyang, will definitely cause the Central Plains to shake, and Cheng will go to Tongguan to preside over major events as soon as possible." ”
Cao Cao frowned and said: "I defeated Zhou Yu greatly, and it is time to deter Jiangdong, if I withdraw from the army, won't my previous achievements be wasted?" ”
Xun You said: "Ma Teng has courage and no strategy, in fact, there is no need to worry, I expect that Cao Hong has retreated to Tongguan at this time, and Xu Huang is the auxiliary, so he can be safe." As long as you send another scheming person to help in the war, it is easy to break the thief. ”
Cao Cao sighed: "It's a pity that Cheng Demou is deceased, who else can serve the military aircraft?" ”
Xun You thought of the Nanyang war, so he felt uncomfortable, and said: "For today's plan, I have to bother Dr. Jia to go to Guanzhong in person." ”
Cao Cao's eyes flickered, he pondered for a moment, and finally made up his mind, and ordered: "Order Wen Peng Sima Yi to join the army for Cao Hong, and set off to Tongguan overnight to help in the battle, there must be no mistake." ”
Xiahou was stunned: "Prime Minister, that Sima Yi is just a Confucian student, how can he entrust the major affairs of Guanzhong to him?" I think it's better to send Man Chong or Dong Zhao to go. ”
Cao Cao's eyes were slightly cold, and he said angrily: "This person's rising star is probably beyond the reach of his children." ”