Yuwen Horseshoe Crab led the men and horses to retreat in embarrassment, the fire caught fire in the winter night, and there was no water source nearby, and the Xianbei army was even more reluctant to put out the fire, so they had to abandon the camp and flee.

Xiahoudun had no choice but to let the left battalion first to be stationed in the Xianbei army, although these Hu people were brave, but they were also short-tempered, once the greeting was not good, it was afraid that it would cause a mutiny.

When it was dawn, he sent someone to urge Tian Yu to hurry up and send a batch of supplies first, and Xiahoudun personally commanded the attack on Linzi.

Ordered Zhong Jin and Zhong Shen to choose 500 sword and axe men to supervise the army, and ordered the three armies to attack the city with all their might.

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In the cold winter wax moon, Pengcheng was lit up with lights, and the soldiers and civilians welcomed the arrival of Cao Cao, the king of Wei, and the people were happy for a while.

Cao Cao went down to the south of the Yangtze River again, looked around the left and right, Cao Ren, Cao Xiu, Zang Ba and a group of young children lined up left and right, standing all over the mansion, looking full of talents.

Cao Ren hugged his fists and said: "The king has been weathered, and the class teacher has returned to the dynasty, so he should rest and recuperate for a few months, and the ministers can keep Xuzhou safe." ”

"The world is undecided, and it is difficult to be alone!" Cao Cao said angrily: "Lonely is a matter of the country, how can you have half a day to spare? ”

Cao Hongyan said: "The king has worked tirelessly for the country, and the southern and northern conquests have the strength to protect the community. ”

"No!" Everyone agreed in unison.

was discussing the war in Huainan, and suddenly made a detailed report, Liu Qi went to Hefei to command Jiangdong civil and military, recruited troops and horses to prepare for the Northern Expedition, and there was a document stating Cao Cao's past atrocities, calling on Xuzhou and the world to discuss it.

Cao Cao was furious when he read the text, and shouted: "Huangkou Ruzi, dare to do this? I swear to destroy it! ”

Chen Jiao admonished: "Liu Qi is in charge of Jiangdong, not Sun Quan can be compared, the war in Huainan is not trivial, the king cannot rashly raise troops because of a momentary anger, and it needs to be considered in the long run." ”

Cao Hong said angrily: "Liu Qi won a lucky victory in Nanyang, so he was so arrogant that he went to Huainan alone to fight against the king, and it was not enough to establish his authority without killing." ”

Cao Cao sneered: "Liu Qi doesn't know the situation! Jiangdong's internal troubles have not been eliminated, but they first went to Huainan to command the troops, and they must be eager to make meritorious contributions and conquer the hearts of the people. If I break it in front of the battle, Jiangdong will definitely be in turmoil, no one will be convinced, and Sun Fu and others will respond, this is a good opportunity to take Jiangdong! ”

Immediately issued an order, exhausted the troops of Xuzhou, and went to Shouchun and Liu Qi to duel again, this battle was not only to collect Jiangnan, but also to avenge the battle of Nanyang.

The army went to Xia Cai, and was about to arrive in Yangzhou, and suddenly probed the Malay report, Xiahou Dan's soldiers and horses were defeated in Mount Tai, the former army was defeated, Cheng Xi was killed, and Tang Shi defected.

Cao Cao was furious when he heard the report, and discussed with everyone: "Qingzhou is undecided, like a man's back!" I wanted to order Yuan to let Ping Qingzhou, and then go down to Jiangnan in one fell swoop, Zhou Lang Xiaoer really should not be underestimated, I am afraid that Yuan let not be his opponent, who can go to help? ”

As soon as the words fell, I saw a person under the account come out and say: "King, a certain student who has been with Zhou Lang since he was a child has handed over the contract, and he is willing to go to Qingzhou to say that this person is coming to surrender with a three-inch tongue." ”

Cao Cao was overjoyed and hurriedly asked, "Ziyi and Zhou Gongjin are very good?" ”

It turns out that this person is a famous person in Jiujiang, surnamed Jiang Minggan, the word Ziyi, known for his talent, between the Dubu River and Huai, no one in the court can oppose him, Cao Ren admired his name and recommended him when he was in Shouchun, and is now a guest under the tent.

Jiang Gan smiled confidently and said, "Don't worry, the king." When you go to Qingzhou and enter the city, you will be able to succeed when you see Zhou Lang. ”

Cao Cao asked: "Gu invited him with an edict before, but Zhou Gongjin refused to accept it, I don't know what Ziyi wants to bring?" ”

Jiang Gan laughed and said: "Zhou Lang is arrogant, and the prime minister will press him with an edict, and he will not accept it in his heart!" The minister only needs to bring the retainers with him, know the interests and disadvantages, and move them with affection, he can ask Zhou Lang to bow his hand to worship, only one carriage is enough, and the rest is not needed. ”

"Ziyi really knows the friendship of each other!" Cao Cao suddenly realized that he had used the wrong way, and immediately ordered someone to prepare a carriage and horse, and put wine to see Jiang Gan off.

After Jiang Gan left, Cao Cao said again: "Qingzhou is undecided, you can't send troops first, but Liu Qi is the best at subjugating people's hearts in Huainan, and he is afraid that it will be a big trouble for a long time, what are your good plans?" ”

Xiahou Nan said: "Liu Qi led Jiangdong at the beginning, did not sit in Jianye, but defeated the remnants of Jiangdong to resist Wang Tianwei, eager to succeed, it seems to be bold, the minister has a plan, or there is no need to use soldiers, you can ask the people of Jiangdong to escort Liu Qi to surrender." ”

Cao Cao asked anxiously, "What is Zilin's opinion?" ”

Xiahou Nan offered advice: "Sun Quan let the state affairs with his mother's new funeral, which should have been in charge of the children of the Sun family, but entrusted Liu Qi, I expect that there must be something unavoidable." But first ordered people to spread rumors, saying that Liu Qi went to Jiangdong and plotted to kill Wu Guotai and kidnapped Sun Quan to help Sun Fu and others gain momentum. Secretly sent a man to argue, went to Ganlu Temple to secretly see Sun Quan and said to surrender, just need to write a bloody letter, and ask the old general of Eastern Wu to capture and kill Liu Qi. At that time, it was easy for the king to take Jiangnan, and if Liu Qi was really killed, all parts of Jingzhou would be in danger. ”

"There are lonely Zilin and Jiang Gan, why worry about Jiangnan?" Cao Cao stroked his beard and laughed, looking around at everyone: "Who dares to go to Jiangdong?" ”

I saw a young scribe step out, hugged his fists and said: "I am not talented, I am willing to go to see Sun Zhongmou!" ”

Cao Cao looked at it, it was Yang Xiu, the son of Taiwei Yang Biao, who was clever and eloquent, erudite and talented, and had a good relationship with Cao Zhi.

In this army's southern expedition, Cao Cao recruited him as a staff member to take with him, firstly, for fear that he would give advice to Cao Zhi and cause the disaster of Xiao Wall, and on the other hand, it was also to prevent Yang Biao and other old ministers from making trouble in the court.

Cao Cao saw that Yang Xiu had such courage, quite the sharpness he had when he assassinated Dong Zhuo, and suddenly had a heart of love for talent, and asked with a smile: "What words did Dezu use to impress Sun Quan?" ”

Yang Xiu replied: "Sun Quan was awarded the title of Marquis of Wu and Yangzhou Assassin History, but he gave it to Liu Qi without the imperial court, which is disloyal!" Jiangdong has been in the industry for three generations, Sun Quan was entrusted by his father and brother to keep the business, but he gave it to people with foreign surnames, which is unfilial! It is unkind to ignore the civil and military people of Jiangdong, and it is unjust to abandon the clan brothers in the rebellion. Just a few things will make Sun Quan change his mind. ”

"Dezu Zhen Yang Clan Junjie also!" Cao Cao nodded frequently, so he personally wrote a letter and ordered Yang Xiu to cross the river to see Sun Quan.

When he was writing, Cao Chun came in with a brocade box and said, "Liu Qi ordered someone to send a gift to congratulate the king on his crusade against Xianbei." ”

"Oh?" Cao Cao's eyes narrowed slightly, and he first took the letters on the brocade box and read them, and saw that they were all words of praise and praise, but most of them were due to the luck of the Han Dynasty and the wisdom of the Son of Heaven, so he gently threw them aside.

I opened the brocade box again, and a fragrant breath came to my nose, and my eyes suddenly lit up, and I took a deep breath and sighed: "I have heard for a long time that Wu Guotai makes pineapple cake is a must, Jiangdong Wenwu is proud of eating this crisp, and he has been envious for a long time, but it has become a perfect sound." I don't want Mrs. Sun to have a heritage, but I want to try Mrs. Sun's craftsmanship, hehe......"

Seeing that the letter said that this crisp was made by Sun Shangxiang himself, Cao Cao's eyes showed a little ambiguous, and he was taking a piece and feeding it to his mouth, Cao Chun hurriedly said: "King, be careful of poison." ”