Guanzhong, Chencang.

In the big tent of Cao Jun, Cao Cao sat on the couch, and Yan Xing, Wei Kang and other Longxi civil and military columns sat in the room. Everyone talked and laughed and heard interesting things, wine and meat were placed on the table, and the atmosphere in the tent was warm.

"Yan Ming led the army to the east of the Weishui Road, causing the defeat of the horse soldiers in Weishui, and the merit was very great."

Cao Cao was full of joy and joy in his heart, and said: "The horses are brave and brave, but they didn't expect to cause trouble to Xiao Wall. The Qiang soldiers encountered soldiers and defected one after another, and even the horses were difficult to control. ”

The present plane is different from history, Han Sui died, and the strength of the Kansai Alliance weakened. But Ma Chao was not bound by Han Sui, but had the right to speak in battle. Under the superposition of pros and cons, although Ma Chao did not kill Cao Cao to the point of cutting off his beard and abandoning his robe, he also delayed Cao Cao's time to win and gave Cao Cao a headache.

However, Han Sui's death has always had a great impact. Yan Xing and Cheng Gongying under his account supported Cao and surrendered to Cao, and Wei Kang, Yang Fu and other Longxi scholars raised troops to aid Cao.

Cao Cao adopted the advice of Cheng Gongying and Jia Xu, and asked Yan Xing to approach Chencang from the Weishui Road and attack Ma Chao's rear; He also ordered Wei Kang and Yang Fu to lead troops into Wudu, stationed in Xiajiao, and threatened to send troops to quell the rebellion and solve the Qiang and Di tribes that supported Ma Chao.

After such an operation, the Qiang soldiers under Ma Chao's tent were panicked and wanted to flee and return home. Cao Cao took the opportunity to send troops to fight, Ma Chao had no choice but to go out of the camp to meet the battle, and the two armies fought on the bank of Weishui.

In the Battle of Weishui, Cao Cao used foot soldiers to resist the impact of the Guanxi soldiers and horses, and took advantage of the characteristics of the Guanxi soldiers who were not conducive to long-term battles, so that the left and right heavy cavalry were trapped, and the Guanxi soldiers and horses were defeated in one fell swoop.

In this battle, Zhang Heng and Ma Wan were killed, and Yang Qiu led his troops to flee back to Anding County. Ma Chao and Cheng Yin fled with the remnants and wanted to join Longxi, but they heard that Yan Xing marched from Chencang Weishuidao; If you want to go to Wudu, Wen Weikang and Yang Fu occupy the lower division.

In desperation, Ma Chao and Cheng Yin led more than 10,000 people to retreat to Chencang, hoping that Cao Cao would withdraw his troops because of the exhaustion of military food.

Yan Xing raised the wine bottle and said humbly: "The prime minister's defeat of the horse in Weishui depends on the work of the prime minister and the generals. ”

Seeing Yan Xing on the road, Cao Cao nodded with satisfaction and said: "Since the lonely entered the Guanxi, I don't like to defeat the horse, but I am happy that Yanming and Berger are used by the orphan." ”

Cheng Gongying hesitated a little, and said: "Han Gong sacrificed his life for the country and died in the hands of Zhang Fei, I hope that Cao Gong will not forget Han Gongzi's heir." ”

Cao Cao put down the wine bottle and said with a smile: "Han Gongzi's heir is rewarded for the performance, and he has ordered someone to send it to Xuchang." Han Fu worshiped the Marquis of Yuzhong, enjoyed 8,000 households, and the rest were rewarded. ”

"Don't worry, Berger!"

"Thank you for your kindness!"

Looking at the tent Chinese martial arts, thinking about the battle exploits that were about to be pacified in the pass, Cao Cao stroked his beard and smiled. Now, as long as Ma Chao is solved and Xuchang is led, he can implement his plan to become the prince of the country.

What should be the name of the country's official name?

Yecheng has been a Wei land since ancient times, and it may be appropriate to take Wei as its name.

Well?

Those who represent the Han Dynasty should be Tu Gao.

Wei, towering and tall.

"Ahem!"

Cao Cao coughed a few times, pulled himself out of his fantasy, returned to business, and asked, "Today, Ma Chao's army was defeated in Weishui, and he led his troops to retreat to Chencang." Although the old warehouse is old, the city is strong. I don't know what kind of orphans you have? ”

Xiahou Yuan drank wine and shouted: "Prime Minister, the horses have never been smooth, and the troops will not surrender, why not destroy the city and behead it, so as to intimidate everyone?" ”

Cao Cao stroked his beard and was silent.

Ma Chao's rebellion with his troops had actually angered Cao Cao. If it weren't for Han Fu's surrender, Cheng Gongying dissuaded him on the grounds that Guanxi had left the Central Plains for a long time, and Cao Cao would have had Ma Teng and Ma Tie father and son slaughtered to set an example.

Today, Ma Chao was desperate and retreated to Chen Cang. If you can break the city and behead it, it is not impossible.

"Prime Minister!"

Just as Cao Cao was thinking about it, Sima Yi held a scarf, trotted in from outside the tent, walked to Cao Cao's side, and whispered: "Jianghuai urgent report!" ”

"What?"

Cao Cao frowned slightly and asked.

Sima Yi hesitated a little, bowed his head and said: "Hefei was lost, the two generals Zhang and Li were lost, Wu Dun was killed in battle, and Zhu Guang and Xue Yi abandoned the city and fled back to Shouchun. General Xiahou retreated to Shouchun and asked for help from Xuchang. ”

"Smack!"

Cao Cao's face froze, and his chopsticks fell from his hand. The chopsticks fell to the ground, and the chopsticks were stained with sand; Pieces of meat fell onto the brocade robe, and the outer robe was stained with gravy.

Seeing Cao Cao like this, the Chinese Wu closed their mouths one after another, not daring to speak, and the atmosphere instantly became solemn.

After half a ring, Cao Cao sighed, both angry and sad, and said: "Leaving the letter and Hefei alone, can Hefei be lost?" ”

Then, Cao Cao took the letter and browsed it, and when he saw the detailed content of the war recorded on the scarf, he felt a pain in his heart.

In order to maintain his demeanor, Cao Cao said: "Zhang Liao is shorter than military strategy and better than bravery, and he is persuaded not to go to the enemy's den, but he does not listen to his words." For the governor to fight in person, the situation is stabbing Huo Junhu? ”

Saying that, Cao Cao sighed and said: "Hefei, lonely in the Central Plains, more than 200 miles away from Shouchun, water thieves often attack, not conducive to rescue. The three generals will stay alone, just to protect Shou Chun'er. The war was unfavorable, and the two generals Zhang and Li could withdraw, but they could not retreat, and Huo Jun would encircle and divide the plan. ”

"Prime Minister, Xun Lingjun heard that the war in Shouchun was urgent, and he requisitioned 10,000 new soldiers and rushed to Shouchun to stabilize Jianghuai." Sima Yi said.

Cao Cao had mixed tastes and said: "If the text is well prepared, judge the situation. The Central Plains is stable and inseparable from him. ”

Cao Cao sighed again in his heart, Xun Yu has the talent of Wang Zuo, but Xun Yu has always had a conflict with his political ideas. I hope that this time I will be called the public, Xun Yu will not oppose himself, otherwise......

After a pause, Cao Cao asked, "What is the situation in Jianghuai today?" What did Huo Jun do? ”

"Prime Minister Qiyu, according to Shouchun's report, Huo Jun's soldiers and horses came out in all directions, the three counties of Lujiang, Jiujiang and Guangling fell, and Xu Huai was shaken. It is reported that Huo Jun is gathering the people of Huai and building counties and townships, and his ambition cannot be underestimated. Sima Yi said.

Cao Cao sneered and said, "Huainan is withering, and the people have long since scattered and fled. Huo Jun's Huainan counties are mostly deserted. How easy is it to build counties and townships? ”

Having said that, Cao Cao became more and more jealous of Huo Jun in his heart. He is not afraid of generals who can only fight, but he is afraid of generals like Huo Jun, who are fully civilized.

Huo Jun's actions in Jianghuai, how could he not know?

It is nothing more than because of the withering of Huainan, it is extremely inconvenient to transport grain and grass from Jiangdong, and there are no people on the way to requisition and transport grain.

Taking Huaimin today is for the sake of long-term strategy, which shows that Huo Jun's plan is very big. If he does not return to the army and rectify the Huaihe defense line, Jianghuai will inevitably be eroded.

Rubbing his swollen head, Cao Cao asked, "How about the rebellion in the river?" ”

Yang Xiu cautiously replied: "Tian Yin and Su Bo are making trouble in the river, and you and Ji are fanning, and the five senses Zhonglang will send troops to quell the rebellion." I don't know what the outcome of the battle will be? ”

Since Cao Cao started, he has almost no age. Even after the defeat of Chrysostom, he only took a simple rest and recuperated there, and then went on a campaign there.

Rich as the land of Hebei, the people are also barren because of this, and it is normal for Tian Yin and Su Bo to set off a rebellion.

The people of Hebei have changed, Huainan has been eroded, and Cao Cao has lost the interest of eating with everyone.

Enduring the pain of the head wind, Cao Cao shouted by name: "Where is Cao Hong? ”

"The last general!"

"I order you to supervise the Seventh Army to return to Hebei, and you will definitely kill Tian Yin and Su Bo, and return Hebei to peace."

"No!" Cao Hong's style was decisive and he was ordered to go out of the account.

Seeing Cao Cao's actions, Yang Fu hurriedly attended and said: "Ma Chao has the courage of Han Xin and Di Bu, and he is even very popular with Qiang and Hu, and the soldiers of Xizhou are fearful. If the prime minister returns to the army in a hurry, Ma Chao will resurrect and sweep Longyou, and the counties in Longshang will not be owned by the prime minister. ”

Yang Fu, the word Yishan, a native of Tianshui Ji County, is known as a prestige in the state and county. Thorn Swellon, for the state to engage, senate the state in the military. Now Weikang sent Yang Fu as an envoy to inform Cao Cao of their war in Xiajiao. And there is a desire to surrender to Cao Cao and surrender.

Therefore, Yang Fu had to panic now, and in order to help Cao Cao quell Ma Chao's rebellion, they almost offended Ma Chao. If Ma Chao is allowed to resurrect, it will inevitably be soldiers entering Longyou and settling accounts with them.

Cao Cao pressed down with both hands, signaled Yang Fu, Cheng Gongying and others not to worry, and said: "Today, the horses are trapped in Chencang, if you want to break the city and lose the army, I am afraid it will take a long time." I wonder if you have a plan to teach me? Wenhe, Berger? ”

Cao Cao gave up the idea of breaking the city and beheading him, and now he just wanted to put down the rebellion set off by Ma Chao as soon as possible, so that he could withdraw and return to the Central Plains, so as not to be shaken by the Central Plains.

"Prime Minister, Ma Chao is desperate, leading his troops to defend Chencang, not to survive!"

Jia Xu got up and arched his hand, and said: "Why don't you send someone to persuade Ma Chao to surrender, say all the pros and cons, and allow him to be rich." Say Ma Dai first with family affection, and then say Ma Chao with his father and brother. Regardless of the previous suspicions, the prime minister will definitely be able to bring Ma Chao into the account. ”

"Ma Chao, the general of the tiger and wolf, the handsome of the brave and strategic, won the hearts of the people in Kansai. If Ma Chao is willing to surrender to the prime minister, then Longyou can be flat, and the cool land will be safe! ”

Cao Cao, who endured the headache, raised his interest and asked: "Wenhe's words are very lonely. However, I don't know who can enter the city to persuade Ma Chao to solve the problem of this tiger and wolf. ”

Cheng Gongying pondered for a while, took the initiative to ask, and said: "Prime Minister Qi, Ying and Ma Chao have always had an old relationship, and they have a lot of dealings with Wu under their accounts. Jinying is willing to persuade Ma Chao for the prime minister to lead the army out of the city and surrender to the prime minister. ”

Cao Cao was overjoyed when he saw that Cheng Gongying was willing to be a lobbyist, and said: "If Berger is a messenger, he will be able to say that the horse is coming." I don't know if there is a request, but it doesn't hurt to say. ”

Cheng Gongying thought for a little and said: "Horses are good for fame and fortune, and they are good at fighting, I don't know why the prime minister treats them?" What official and he want to reward? ”

Cao Cao stroked his beard and said in thought: "The horses crisscross the northwest and are lonely in Weishui. If it can be surrendered today, it will be allowed to lead the army to fight, and the table is the history of Yizhou Thorn, General Zhenwei, and the Marquis of the township. If you don't want to fight for Lonely, you will be named the Marquis of Ten Thousand Households. and tell Ma Er that his clan and family are all in Huaili. ”

It's not that Cao Cao didn't want to kill Ma Chao's family, but that Cao Cao defeated Ma Chao a few days ago and got Huaili, and he didn't have time to deal with it.

"The prime minister is wise!"

"Han Ji Huo Da Sima Family": "Jun soldiers broke through Hefei, beheaded Zhang, Li, and Wu three generals, swept Jianghuai, and the Central Plains shook. When the letter arrived in Wuhan, the emperor laughed, and the ink stained the robe without knowing. Cao Cao's soldiers surrounded Chen Cang, feasted on civil and military affairs, and were shocked and lost, prompting a head wind. ”

(End of chapter)