The attack on Xinxi was unsuccessful, and Cao Pi was very depressed.

After dividing another part of the army to Shenyang, he took the elite main force of his headquarters and headed towards Liyang.

It's just that

Before this arrived in Liyang, a bad news had already been sent to the case in front of him.

In the main account of the Chinese army.

Cao Pi received the news that the grain and grass in front of him were burned.

His expression became distorted in an instant, his brows furrowed, and the anger on his face exploded instantly. His fingers gripped the edge of the table, his nails already digging into the wood, but he didn't seem to feel it. The green tendons on his forehead were beating obviously, like an angry little snake.

"Damn!" Cao Pi gritted his teeth and roared, and his voice resounded through the main tent of the Chinese army.

His voice was filled with anger, disappointment, and frustration, the last news he wanted to hear, but it was happening right before his eyes.

"That Zhao Zilong is just a few thousand soldiers, and it doesn't matter if he attacks the camp, Liyang City has actually broken through for him, and most of the grain and grass in the city have been burned!"

He slammed the table hard, making a dull sound.

There was already a shortage of food in this army, and the Han army took Pingyu and blocked both land and water roads.

Even the grain and grass transported from Yingshui have to go around in a big circle.

Otherwise, the road will have to be reopened.

But can the road be opened in a short time?

But if the road is not opened, the carriages and horses will not be able to walk, and the efficiency of grain and grass transportation is extremely low, and it is simply impossible to supply the hundreds of thousands of mouths on the front line at the moment.

Cao Pi's mood suddenly fell to the bottom, as if he had been poured a basin of cold water, which made him soberly realize this grim reality.

"King, the situation is serious, I have to wait to make plans early." Wu Zhi's face was also ugly, and he stepped forward and said.

At this moment, there are only three people in the main account of the Chinese army.

Cao Pi, Wu Zhen, Sima Yi.

Wu Zhen glanced at Sima Yi, who was silent with his head down, and said as if sighing and regretful: "If the king didn't go to Xinxi and directly attacked Pingyu, at this moment, I'm afraid that even Pingyu City will be taken down, how can there be the current situation?" ”

Even now, Wu Zhen is still thinking about competing for favor.

This dirty water, that is frantically splashed on Sima Yi's body.

Cao Pi's face was gloomy, and this qi and blood were surging, making him feel dizzy.

It was as if he was going to faint in the next second.

"Now, what should I do?"

Cao Pi knew in his heart that the whole army was in chaos now, and his heart was also in chaos, but it was precisely because of this that he had to cheer up.

Now the situation is indeed unfavorable to the Wei army, but there is still room for redemption.

He has someone!

He has an army of 200,000 under his command!

Sima Yi, who had been silent for a long time, finally spoke.

"My lord, the top priority is to find out how much food and grass is enough for a few days in the army, and to prepare for raising food, and then make plans."

Hearing Sima Yi speak, Wu Zhen also took a step forward and said: "I don't think it's the key to figure out the matter of grain and grass, now, we should raise a large army and take down Pingyu City, as long as we take Pingyu City, the grain road can be passed, and my army is so declining, won't it be swept away?" ”

Lay down the city?

Cao Pi's eyes lit up.

Sima Yi said with some concern: "Zhao Yun won the first victory, now the morale of the Han army in Pingyu City is high, and its vertical wall is clear, and Pingyu is like an iron bucket, if it can't be attacked in a short time, won't the army have to fall into a food shortage?" ”

If the grain and grass can't be distributed, let alone 200,000 people, even a million people, then it's useless.

Don't let these soldiers eat enough, and you want them to die for you?

Isn't this a dream?

Perhaps, in later generations, hanging street lamps can allow employees to take out loans to work, but in this era, these Qiu Ba soldiers are all simple, and the truth they recognize is also very simple.

Don't give food?

Then I'll rebel!

"Zhongda is too alarmist, my army is hundreds of thousands, and there are only 10,000 Han troops in this Pingyu City, so what can I do? It's only been a few days since he took the peace, and he can really organize a decent city defense? The king, according to the ministers, our army is pressing, and within three days of Pingyu City, it will definitely be able to be attacked! ”

Cao Pi's eyes flickered, although he was angry now, his reason was still not lost.

Wu Zhen and Sima Yi compete for favor, yes.

But at such a critical juncture, it is a little out of place.

He was silent for a moment and said, "First call the grain officer, ask about the remaining grain and grass, and then make plans!" ”

Not for long.

The grain officials in the city of Liyang were summoned.

"The servants pay a visit to the king."

This grain officer had a pale face, and although his body was strong, he was trembling at the moment, like a terminally ill person.

And at this moment, this grain official is indeed scared to death.

As we all know, serving as a grain officer in Cao's army is a high-risk position.

In that year, Yuan Shu established himself as the emperor, but was besieged by various princes, among which Cao Cao personally led an army of 170,000 to attack Yuan Shu from the north, and Yuan Shu sent the general Qiao Rui to lead 50,000 troops to resist, but was killed by Xiahou in seconds.

Yuan Shu had no choice but to leave Shouchun to avoid the edge temporarily, leaving Li Feng, Le Zhuo, Liang Gang, and Chen Ji to lead 100,000 troops to guard the four gates of Shouchun.

Cao Cao commanded an army of 170,000 troops, and the daily food consumption was extremely great, and the counties under his command suffered from drought, and the grain and grass could not be helped, so they wanted to fight a quick battle, but Li Feng and others did not come out.

The two sides confronted each other for more than a month, and seeing that the grain was about to run out, he sent Shu Sun Ce to borrow 100,000 yuan of grain and rice, but it could only solve the urgent need.

Soon, Wang Yuan, a warehouse official under the grain officer, saw that the grain and grass were about to run out, so he ran to report to Cao Cao and asked, "There are more soldiers and less food, what should it be?" ”

Cao Cao said, "You can reduce the ration of grain and grass, and you can solve the urgent need for a while." ”

Wang Gao asked again, "What if the soldiers have a grudge?" ”

Cao Cao replied, "I have my own good plan."

Therefore, when Wang Yuan distributed grain and grass, he changed to Xiao Hu's distribution. Cao Cao secretly sent people to each battalion to inquire about the news, and learned that all the soldiers of the army were complaining, and secretly discussed whether Cao Cao was not.

After learning the news, Cao Cao secretly summoned Wang Yuan and said to him, "I want to borrow something from you, to ensure the heart of the soldiers, and please don't be stingy."

Wang Yu asked in a daze, "What does the prime minister plan to borrow?" ”

Cao Cao said, "I plan to borrow your head to show the public." ”

Wang Yu was shocked and said, "The villain is not guilty! ”

Cao Cao said, "I know that you are not guilty, but if I don't kill you, the army will be in turmoil." After you die, I will raise your wife and children for you, and you will not be anxious. ”

Wang Gao still wanted to say more, but Cao Cao had already beckoned the knife and axe man to push him out of the door, cut it with a knife, hung his head on a high pole, and announced the whole army, "Wang Gao deliberately changed to Xiao Hu to distribute grain, but secretly stole official food, and now he has been punished according to military law."

Seeing the notice, the resentment of the officers and men of the whole army began to dissipate.

After Cao Cao took advantage of this incident to demonstrate the power of military law, he ordered the generals of each battalion the next day, "If you don't break the city within three days, you will be beheaded!" ”

And personally went to the city to supervise the battle, the soldiers of the army used their lives, and finally broke through Shouchun City, Li Feng, Chen Ji, Le Zhuo, and Liang Gang were all captured.

With this Wang Yuan story in front, how can this grain official not be afraid, how can he not be afraid?

"How many days of food and grass are left in the army?"

Cao Pi naturally didn't know what this grain officer was thinking, and he was not Cao Cao, so he wouldn't use the head of this grain officer to stabilize the army's heart.

After all, you can do one thing once, do it again, and everyone will come back to it.

The grain officer trembled and said: "The grain and grass in the army can be used for five days, no!" If you save money and eat with wild vegetables and local food, you should be able to use it for ten days! ”

This grain official was afraid that Cao Pi would cut him down and ask him for the crime, so naturally he said how long it was.

"Five days?"

Cao Pi's face sank.

Five days was too intense.

As for the ten days spoken by the grain officer.

He must have never heard of it.

came to be a soldier, you told him to eat Guanyin soil?

People are doing a hard-working job, and they want people to eat soil?

If he gave such a military order, I am afraid that the camp will be roaring every minute.

He waved his hand and said in a cold voice, "Go down." ”

Seeing that Cao Pi didn't embarrass himself, the grain officer finally breathed a sigh of relief.

"King, five days is enough to lay down peace."

Wu Zhen said beside him.

"What if you can't beat it?" Cao Pi said coldly on the side.

Can't beat it?

Wu Zhen opened his mouth, but he couldn't say a word.

Can't beat it?

How could it not be beaten?

It's just a peaceful city, but my army has 200,000!

However, at this time, Cao Pi turned his attention to Sima Yi.

"What does Zhongda think?"

Sima Yi was silent for a moment, and said: "The grain and grass are burned, the situation of our army is critical, if we can attack Pingyu, it is naturally excellent, if not, we should return to Ruyin as soon as possible, or withdraw some soldiers to Ruyin." ”

The army is in Ruyin, at least there is a supply of grain and grass from Rushui and Yingshui in the north, which can solve the problem of insufficient grain and grass for the army.

"The people have withdrawn, who will attack Pingyu City? Who will fight in Praise City? Who will pick up Anseong? ”

Seeing that Sima Yi was about to be reused by Cao Pi again, Wu Zhen couldn't sit still at that time.

Sima Yi didn't have any expression on his face, but said softly: "It takes 200,000 people to attack a peaceful public opinion?" Add another compliment, it doesn't need so many people, and Ancheng already has a general to fetch it, and there is no shortage of soldiers. ”

Siege is not always better with more people.

This is the same as defending the city.

This city is so big, even if you attack it from all sides, I am afraid that the number of troops that can be invested in it for a while is only 10,000.

"You"

was choked by Sima Yi, but Wu Zhen couldn't say anything.

He does have resourcefulness, but this resourcefulness is in the competition for favor, not in the military, not compared with Zhuge Kongming, or compared with Sima Yi, which is difficult to match.

"Zhongda's words are reasonable."

Cao Pi nodded, which was regarded as approving Sima Yi's strategy, and Cao Pi's approval made Wu Zhen's face red, he was angry in his heart, and he didn't dare to vent it, so he held it in his chest, almost suffocating himself to death.

"Is there any other plan?"

Sima Yi's eyes were resolute, and he said coldly: "Collect grain!" ”

"Levy grain?"

Cao Pi frowned slightly.

"It's just that this year's grain and grass in Runan have been requisitioned."

Even the tax has been paid for three years.

The people have become poor ghosts, and there is no oil and water to squeeze.

"There's always a little bit of grass left."

At the critical moment, the people can only suffer.

As for whether the people were starved to death or anything after they were robbed of their life's food and grass, it has nothing to do with them.

"In this case, the hearts of the people of Runan will be lost!"

Seeing that Sima Yi's strategy was so vicious, Wu Zhen mocked on the side.

"What is the use of the people's hearts in Runan? My Wei country only needs the hearts of the people of Yingchuan, so why do you need the hearts of the people of Runan? As long as the king can win this battle and has no popular support, then Runan is still in our hands, and as for some resentment, time will be able to calm it. ”

After listening to Sima Yi's words, Cao Pi hesitated a little.

He ordered the king, and he didn't know how many people would die.

His father Boss Cao slaughtered the city in Xuzhou, resulting in Wei unable to directly control Xuzhou, if he issued a royal order to levy grain (grab grain) today, I am afraid that in the future, this Runan will also be scattered and will not obey the king's order.

"At a critical moment, you need to have a key decision, and the king can't hesitate any longer."

"Let's go!"

Cao Pi sighed, and the hesitation in his eyes suddenly dissipated.

"What Zhongda said is extremely true, at the critical moment, there needs to be a key decision, and everything will come according to Zhongda."

"The King."

When Wu Zhen heard this, he was anxious!

What is everything according to Chungda's?

He, Wu Zhen, is the chief strategist by King Wei's side!

Now that they all listen to Sima Zhongda's words, what kind of system will they become?

"Attack Pingyu, and leave it to you Ji Chong!"

After all, Wu Zhen is his minister, but he can't favor one over the other.

The art of the emperor, the way of checks and balances.

After being the king of Wei for more than half a year, these have flowed into Cao Pi's blood and become instinctive.

Meanwhile.

Pingyu in the city.

Zhao Yun was in high spirits, standing under the city tower at the moment, there was quite a sense of scolding Fang Xuan and pointing out the country.

"Hey, hey."

He scratched his head and smiled.

"Sir, last night's battle may sweep away the decline of our Han army in Runan!"

Meng Jian's face was complicated.

In the midst of the complexity, there is also a slight shock.

This Changshan Zhao Zilong really lives up to his reputation!

With 3,000 soldiers, the attack on the camp will be successful.

The damn can still break the city and burn the city.

This thing is so bizarre that he, Meng Jian, who prides himself on being a Confucian student, can't help but burst into foul language.

"The Wei army is short of food and grass, as long as we can hold the peace for a few days, the Wei army will retreat!"

In the face of the panic of the main force of the Wei army before, and then Zhao Yun's battle last night, a lot of them were dispersed.

In the eyes of the soldiers and civilians in Pingyu City before, the Wei army claimed to be 200,000 people, even if one person spit on a mouthful, he could drown Pingyu.

How can this be kept?

But now it's different.

That is, the Wei army has 200,000 people, and it was not defeated by General Zhao's troops, and even burned the grain and grass of the Wei army!

It is inevitable that people will have an illusion:

Wei Jun? Two hundred thousand?

That's it?

I'll do it too!

Besides, they don't have to stay for too long, just a few days.

This hope of victory can finally be seen in the eyes.

"However, the Wei army will definitely attack frantically in the past few days, and we must resist it!"

If Pingyu hadn't held on, last night's battle would have been in vain.

Meng Jian's expression also became serious.

"General rest assured, all the equipment for defending the city is ready, the golden juice has been collected and fired since yesterday, and it can be put into battle at any time!"

At this moment, on the city wall, a smell of boiled spread, and it was obvious that Meng Jian's words were true.

"Okay, I'll be in Pingyu, waiting for the puppet king Cao Pi!"

Zhao Yun's eyes were full of fighting spirit.

I heard that Zhang Wenyuan was able to break through the 100,000 army in Jiangdong with 800 soldiers.

He now has thousands of people in his hands, and he has 200,000 people in the Wei army, isn't it too much?

……

PS:

Recently, I have been busy with work, and 100 Plus is even more on weekends.

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