In April, Liu Bei used the strategy of attacking the east and the west and waved his troops into Wuguan. Taking advantage of Cao Zhen's army to resist Lu Xun, Liu Bei drove straight into thousands of miles, four battles and four victories, breaking the martial arts, Keshangluo, going down to Lantian, and reaching Ba.

Because Cao Zhang led 2,000 horsemen to Chang'an, he attacked Liu Feng in Bashui, and slightly slowed down the offensive of the Southern Han Dynasty.

The two armies fought in Bailuyuan for two days, Sima Yi led 8,000 infantry soldiers to Chang'an, although Liu Bei was outnumbered, but fortunately, Bailuyuan faced a deep ditch on both sides, and only the south could climb and fight. And the Han army ran for a long distance + continuous battles, and its energy gradually ran out, and it was finally suspended by Sima Yi and Cao Zhang.

In May, the two armies fought fiercely for several days, several battles a day, and when the Wei army became more and more difficult, Zhang He, who galloped from Nanyang, led 20,000 elite soldiers to Chang'an to share the benefits of Cao Zhen and Sima Yi.

Cao Zhen got Ma Chao's letter, successfully blocked Lu Xun in Luokou, and got 5,000 soldiers and horses to reinforce, changed the situation of closing the defense without fighting in the past, divided the troops to try to enter the Qinling Mountains, and plundered Lu Xun's grain road.

Lu Xun divided his troops and fell into a dispute with Cao Zhen with a small force.

Sima Yi received 15,000 reinforcements from Zhang He, and although his strength was slightly less than that of Liu Bei, he relied on the geographical advantages of Bailuyuan and a steady stream of arrows, grain and grass, and the Han army fell into an offensive and defensive battle.

Immediately afterwards, Cao Hong led 30,000 soldiers and horses to Guanzhong, and Liu Bei dispatched 10,000 Jianghan troops to Bashang, and the two sides gathered troops again to confront Bashang.

The Han army was blocked due to the dangerous terrain and was not allowed to enter Guanzhong. The Wei army could not break the Liu and Lu armies, so they reached a stalemate with them.

In such a situation, Liu Bei put his hope for breaking the situation on Ma Chao of Longyou, and Cao Wei hoped that Ma Chao would be used for himself.

Ma Liang and Yang Fu told Ma Chao one after another, and did not hesitate to offer the prince as a condition. Surprisingly, Ma Chao accepted the canonization of both sides and was willing to pay tribute to Han Wei.

Ma Liang, the envoy of the Han Dynasty, said that he should go with His Majesty alone, but at the beginning of Longright, the Qiang people repeatedly, and the Hexi soldiers were in the north, and they could not abandon Long and go east, especially with thousands of horses as tribute.

It is also said that Yang Fuyan, the first emperor and I have a great kindness, I wanted to send troops, but the soldiers of Hexi are behind, and I dare not leave lightly.

The Hexi soldiers in Ma Chao's mouth were recruited by Zhang Ji, the assassin of Liangzhou. In order to ensure the safety of Liangzhou, he recruited Xianbei and Qianghu with prestige, with a total of 20,000 or 30,000 horsemen.

Now that the Hexi forces are intervening, Ma Chaozong wants to help Liu Bei, but he doesn't dare to send troops to help, for fear that if he sends troops, the foundation he has saved is gone.

After learning about it, Ma Lianggai knew that Ma Chao would not send troops, so he had to return disappointed with thousands of Qiang horses. Yang Fu got the news of Ma Chao's neutrality and returned to China satisfied.

In July, Yang Fu took the avenue and first transmitted the news to Luoyang; Ma Liang went to Hanzhong, and after the news, he went to Lantian.

Luoyang, Wei Xinggong.

Cao Pi looked at Cao Xiu and Jia Kui's impeachment of each other, and looked worried.

At present, the news of Xu Huai's defeat has spread from Huaibei to Luoyang. Filling the pigeon whistle, Cao Xiu was inexplicably defeated, which made the palace Chinese Wu couldn't help but be shocked.

"Huo Jun defeated our army, the soldiers are on the verge of Pi, and the strategy of resuming the water decision, how can it be controlled now?" Wei Zhen sighed.

Chen Qun held the wat board, exclaimed to the left and right, and said: "Since Huo Jun moved to Jianghuai, the first battle is not as good as the first battle, but it is terrifying!" ”

Since Huo Jun was born, he has become a shadow on the heads of the Wei people, and even Cao Cao did not dare to say that he could defeat Huo Jun.

In order to curb Huo Jun's use of troops to Huaibei. A few years before Cao Cao's death, he personally appointed Xiahoudun as the commander, and used his extraordinary prestige to protect the states of Huaibei, build cities, repair armor and reclaim famine, and was able to slightly curb Huo Jun's use of troops to Huaibei.

Cao Cao and Xiahou died one after another, and now Cao Xiu's troops were defeated, and the Xuhuai battlefield, which had finally stabilized, changed again, and Huaidong was in danger of being pierced.

Of course, defeat is defeat, but it doesn't mean that Huo Jun can really conquer Xiapi City. With Cao Wei's national strength, he can also draw soldiers and horses from You, Bing, and Hebei to the south. But what made Cao Wei Junchen helpless was that the coach had a conflict with the general. The two armies parted ways, one went to defend Pengcheng, and the other retreated to Shouchun.

"Ahem!"

Cao Pi coughed a few times, attracted everyone's attention, and asked: "Today, the Huaibei army is defeated, the second army of Zang and Lu retreats to Tancheng, Jia Yuzhou goes to Pengcheng, and Cao Zhengdong returns to Shouchun. The four armies are scattered, and the disparity in strength is huge, how can this retreat? ”

Everyone looked at each other and hesitated. According to the distribution of soldiers and horses in Huaibei, Cao Wei still has soldiers and horses available. However, due to Huo Jun's victory, the Huaibei armies were scattered apart.

The gathering of the four armies may be able to rescue Xiapi, but the four armies are in the east and west of Surabaya, and there is more than enough to hold the city, but it is not enough to send troops to rescue Xiapi City. And Cao and Jia have contradictions with each other, how can they abandon their previous suspicions?

"Adjustable Hebei Prefecture soldiers and horses go south"

Sun Quan frowned and said, "Your Majesty, now that the war in Henan is in crisis, it is better to transfer Hebei soldiers and horses to the south!" ”

"Your Majesty, I'm afraid it's not appropriate to transfer Hebei soldiers and horses!"

Sun Zi hesitated a little and said: "Today, Beidi is strong and prosperous, and often intrudes on the border plugs. If the Hebei soldiers and horses are transferred to the south, I am afraid that Kebi will be able to see the opportunity and annex other departments. ”

Cao Cao's death had an impact not only on Cao Wei's country, but also on the outside world. Those Hu people, who were afraid of Cao Cao's prestige in the early years, gradually became restless, and Kebineng was one of the representatives.

Cao Zhang's battle against Daijun Wuhuan not only pacified Wuhuan, but also forced Kebineng's forces out of the Central Plains and turned to Cao Cao to pay tribute. For example, when Cao Cao opened the country, Kebineng sent 3,000 Han families back to Shanggu County on his knees in order to win the lottery.

Cao Cao died, Kebi Neng gradually became bolder, and united with the leaders of the Xianbei tribe such as Su Li and Budugen, and swore not to sell war horses and Cao Wei.

Seeing that the Xianbei forces were strong, Cao Pi sent Zhao, Tian Yu, Xie Jun and other Shangqing to the border counties to prevent the unification of the Xianbei tribe. At present, Cao Wei transferred Hebei soldiers and horses to the south, and Kebineng was afraid that he would take the opportunity to launch a war to unify Xianbei.

Sun Quan held the wat board in his hand and said: "Your Majesty, Hu Ren, skin disease; The water thieves, the trouble of the heart, now temporarily transfer the Hebei soldiers to the south, and then return to the country, without harming the side affairs, Kebineng will be difficult to cause trouble. ”

"Xitian Yin, Su Bo rebelled, Kebi can send three thousand horsemen to attack them. Now you can go back to the old thing, and order it to send 5,000 Hu cavalry to the south, and then send the soldiers of the counties in Hebei. This move can not only keep soldiers in Hebei, but also make the weak more powerful. ”

"Your Majesty, this strategy should be a sign of weakness!"

Wei Zhen retorted: "Hebei has a solid household registration, and the requisition of troops and horses is enough to retreat from the enemy, so why do you need to recruit Xianbei to ride from it?" Kebi can have great ambitions, and now because of the defeat of the army, he will have a second heart, and this policy should be cautious. ”

"If you can retreat the water thief, Kebi can be flat!"

Sun Quan disagreed, and said: "Su Li, Budugen and they are all the elders of Xianbei, how can they sit and wait for Kebi to merge and not send troops to fight?" ”

"What Zhongmou said is not unreasonable, the cavalry is weak, and Kebi can do nothing!"

Cao Pi bowed his head slightly, and said: "Today's edict attaches to the righteous king Kebi Nengfa from the cavalry of 5,000, and transferred 25,000 soldiers from Hebei counties to the south, which is led by the Zhenwei general Wu Zhen. ”

Since Cao Pi succeeded to the throne, when he was the crown prince, the civil and military weapons he valued had their own important uses. For example, Wu Zhen will use General Zhenwei to supervise the military of Hebei.

"Your Majesty, Wu Zhenwei is more literate and less martial, and today he orders him to bring the Hebei army, if he encounters Huo Jun, I am afraid that he will be defeated!" Liu Ye said.

Cao Pi stroked his beard and asked, "Who is available to Zhu Qing?" ”

Liu Ye thought for a little and recommended: "Your Majesty, the minister thinks that Captain Tian Yu of Guard Karasuma, or Captain Captain Xianbei can be recruited!" ”

"Lieutenant Hu Xianbei was recruited to take the post of general of the right Zhonglang and sent the Hebei army south. Wu Zhenwei stayed on the side and appeased the Saiwaihu people. ”

Cao Pi said: "Ling Zhao led his troops to cross the Yellow River quickly, and went south to recruit soldiers and horses from the three states to retreat from Huo Jun's department." ”

"No!"

During the Cao Cao period, the tricks were reused, and the official fortune was accessible. After Han Hao's death, he was recruited as the Central Protector, and later supervised the soldiers of Qing and Xuzhou County to fight Donglai traitors.

After Cao Pi ascended to the throne, he was worshiped as the captain of the Xianbei Colonel, and although his official position was promoted, his actual rights were reduced a lot.

Today, in order to solve Huo Jun, Cao Pi will once again use the trick to lead the Hebei army to the south to relieve the siege of Pi. If Wu Zhi leads the army south, I am afraid that it will be equivalent to giving it for nothing.

"Your Majesty, what should Jia Tingshi and Cao Zhengdong do?" Chen Qun asked.

Cao Pi hesitated for a long time and said: "Jia Qing is upright, although he does not obey the military order and leads the army to plunder Huai, but he has a way to respond to Cao Zhengdong, and now he goes to Pengcheng to defend against the enemy, and he is not to blame; The expedition to the east of the martial arts, often to the state affairs of the importance, this use of troops, although there are mistakes, but in a critical situation, it is advisable to be a weapon. Neither is at fault, and cannot be punished for this battle. ”

Cao Xiu is because of the general, Cao Pi can't blame too much, otherwise there is no one available in Huaibei. Of course, he doesn't blame Cao Xiu, it doesn't mean that Cao Pi has to blame Jia Kui, Jia Kui is loyal to Cao's room and runs for the country, if he is blamed because of Cao Xiu, it will make people feel cold.

One side is a general, the other side is a minister, and neither side can be held accountable. Cao Pi can only act lightly and downplay this matter.

As for who is responsible for the defeat of Xu Huai's army, he will have to wait for this battle and find someone else to ask for the guilt. However, with Cao Pi's character, and the war took place in Xuzhou, the most suitable person is none other than Xuzhou Assassin Shi Zangba.

"No!"

The monarch and the minister had an in-depth conversation for a long time about the Xu Huai war, and it was not until there was a formed plan that this topic was about to end. In addition to transferring Hebei soldiers and horses to the south, Cao Wei enlisted the people of Tuntian and went to Pengcheng for reinforcements. and strictly ordered Jia Kui to wait until the arrival of Hebei soldiers and horses before he could send troops to fight.

Not long after the topic ended, the attendants walked into the hall and reported: "Your Majesty, Yang sent a letter saying that Ma Chao is willing to surrender to the table, but he has scruples about sending troops and is unwilling to send troops to fight the thieves. ”

As soon as these words came out, Wei Tingjun's ministers couldn't help but rejoice, the war in Kanto was unfavorable, and there was finally good news in Kansai.

"Color!"

Sun Quan clapped his hands with a wat board and said with a smile: "Ma Chao is not used by Liu Bei, but Guanzhong is worry-free." Judging from the current situation, the water thieves will retreat soon! ”

"Good!"

The ministers rarely smiled and applauded several times.

Jia Xu looked a little lonely when he saw the princes of the court like this. The first emperor had only been dead for more than a year, and he didn't expect the Wei Kingdom to slide downhill so quickly. Even though Liu Bei was forced back today, Kansai was also rebelled by Ma Chao, which would greatly reduce his strength.

The war on the east and west sides is hardly optimistic now, and even if Jia Xu is resourceful and resourceful, he has nothing to do.

Cao Pi stroked his beard and smiled, and said: "Although Ma Wei is not used by our country, he does not send troops to help Liu, which is for good deeds. And wait for the Kansai armies to repel the water thieves, and then look at the situation in Longyou to see if they can advance westward and recover the six counties of Kansai. ”

Saying that, Cao Pi commanded: "Yang Fu has made a meritorious envoy, and now he will be moved to serve in the middle." ”

"No!"

(End of chapter)