Chapter 179 Chapter 27 Wei Wu Ru Qiyong (3)

After hearing this, Cao Cao knew that Emperor Xian seemed to have indicated that he would no longer compete with him for power. He secretly rejoiced and said, "Thank you so much for your majesty's consideration of the hardships of being a minister. I don't want to monopolize power at all. When it was completed, it was publicly declared that there would be no difference. It’s just that the world has not yet settled down. Once Meng De retreated, the situation would be unimaginable. It is because of the false good name that he is in a real disaster. It is a last resort! Once successful, Meng De How dare Germany continue to monopolize power?"

Afterwards, the monarch and his ministers talked about some important national affairs before leaving the court. After leaving the hall, Xun Yu said to Cao Cao: "If the Prime Minister returns to the teacher this time, if he can re-establish the relationship between Yecheng and Xudu, there will be no internal troubles, and he can fight the enemy with all his strength." Cao Cao was in a good mood and said: "I hope so. I also know that many of the scholar-bureaucrats are celebrities in the world. The reason why they all come to vote for me is because my ideals are in line with them, and to maintain the country's righteousness in troubled times. I still remember the words that Zhao Yan, who had lived in seclusion for many years, publicly stated when I was General Zhendong: "Cao Zhendong was honored with Dai Tianzi, which is in accordance with the will of heaven. The day when China ends its separatism and unifies the country will surely Come, I finally know my destination!' These words have been lingering in my ears for many years, and they are often used as a warning, and I dare not forget them."

"That's right," Xun Yu took the words and said, "If the prime minister had no intention of usurping the Han, but because he usually doesn't care about trivial matters, it gives people the impression that he wants to usurp the Han. Although people are not afraid of the shadow being crooked, it will cause many unnecessary things. What’s more, it’s not cost-effective to make the famous people in the world cold. Therefore, I suggest that after returning to the teacher this time, the prime minister should pay more attention to his usual words and deeds, restrain himself, so that the palace can live in harmony, so that he can concentrate on the southern expedition.”

Cao Cao said "Yes" and agreed.But at this time, Zhao Yanzhi's words that he remembered just now aroused another thought.So he asked Xun Yu: "Zhao Yan said that I will be able to accomplish the great event of unifying the world. But judging from the current situation, what do you think?" Xun Yu was silent for a while, and then said: "Since the defeat of Chibi, especially after the banquet at Tongque Terrace, all the generals and officials have found that you feel that the three-point situation in the world is beginning to emerge, and you are depressed, even Shang Yao It's just that no one in our army dared to say anything. But now the situation has changed: Sun Quan can only defend but not attack, but Liu Bei has not yet been able to enter Xichuan. And our army has captured Xiliang, If we can take advantage of the victory to take Zhang Lu, the battle line can be pushed directly under Liu Bei's nose --- if our army takes Zhang Lu and Liu Bei has not yet captured Xichuan, then our army will occupy Guanzhong and Hanzhong, and Xichuan will also be defeated. There will no longer be Liu Bei coming to share the food. At that time, Liu Bei only had Jingzhou, and the relationship between Sun Quan and him would be different. Our army will attack Sun Quan in two directions from north to south, from west to east, and rule the world. It’s not just an armistice on paper. Of course, this is still a blueprint at present, which requires our army to win Hanzhong as quickly as possible and train it into a naval army.”

Cao Cao was delighted when he heard this, and said: "Sir, what you see is exactly what I want. Also, your idea of ​​opening the 'Speaking of Martial Arts City' yesterday is also very in my heart. In the past, the selection of talents was all recommended by others. Either by chance or by chance, or obtained from surrender, no matter what, it is a passive move. I am eager to seek talents, and I issued an order to attract talents, but I never thought of opening a lecture on martial arts, and actively cultivated talents. Talents. It’s just about Wucheng, not just about martial arts, but also cultivate talents from various aspects such as politics and literature. I hope it can provide the country with a group of important ministers and generals who are all-round talents in civil and military affairs.”

... When it came to the critical point, the two had already stopped talking before they knew it.When Cao Cao saw the guards standing aside respectfully, he stopped talking, smiled heartily, and left the palace gate with Xun Yu. In the twinkling of an eye, 179, it was the mid-winter October of this year.Heavy snow has begun to fall in the north, and the wind is bitter, while the south, especially in the south of the Yangtze River, is still somewhat pleasantly warm. Sun Quan, Marquis of Wu who was stationed in Chaisang City on the banks of the Yangtze River, was discussing with Zhang Hong, the chief historian, in the army.

For more than a year, after Soochow defeated Cao Cao in Chibi, in order to prevent him from making a comeback, he followed Lu Su's plan and borrowed the three prefectures of Changsha, Lingling, and Guiyang from Jingzhou to Liu Bei to jointly defend Cao Cao and be responsible for the defense of the western front. Although Cao Cao ordered Cao Ren's army to station in Xiangyang and other places on the western front, and Zhang Liao led his army to station in Hefei and other places, but because he personally led the army to expedition to Xiliang, he did not move Cao Ren's and Zhang Liao's troops, but he and Liu Bei were at a stalemate. .Now, Xiliang has been completely pacified, and Cao Cao is stepping up the training of the water army. For ten months, there is still no movement to the south.On this day, Sun Quan had a premonition that it was almost time for Cao Cao to go south, so he called Zhang Hong to discuss important matters.

Zhang Hong suffered from the wind and cold in the camp during the Battle of Chibi, and he couldn't get sick at that time. However, due to the emergency of the army, he did not take the medicine in time.After the battle was over, he tried to heal him, but he was powerless.Therefore, he has been huddled in the tent for a year, and when he has nothing to do, he just reviews military books and rarely goes out. But since Sun Quan wanted to discuss military affairs, Zhang Hong did not dare to neglect.He was driven by his own soldiers to Sun Quan's place. When he met him, he asked Sun Quan directly: "Duke Ming is calling, but is it because of Cao's concealment?"

Sun Quan replied: "Exactly. I have a premonition these days that Cao Cao is about to send his troops south to commit crimes. He came this time, apparently well prepared. In your opinion, how should I deal with it?" Zhang Hong said: "Cao Cao has captured Guanzhong, and his morale is booming. It takes a year to practice the navy. If he makes a comeback this time, he will definitely avenge Chibi. Therefore, it is not appropriate to fight with him on a large scale as soon as he comes up. Instead, we should engage in small-scale contact and friction with him, so as to drag him down, so that his morale can't be boosted at once, and he is finally exhausted. At that time, our army can defeat him, but we won't be able to defeat him like we are doing now. He paid the price with greater casualties."

Sun Quan nodded his head, and Zhang Hong continued: "For the past month, I have been ill and read more ancient books on military literature. From time to time, I used rivers, rivers and hills to entertain my eyes, and I also hoped for their aura. I found that Moling mountains and rivers have the aura of an emperor. Living here is a great cause. Therefore, I once discussed with Lu Meng that I would persuade Duke Ming to move his capital there. Didn’t you know that Lu Meng had reported it beforehand?” Sun Quan replied: "I haven't heard from him yet. Lü Meng personally led a team of capable spies who crossed the river a few days ago to spy on Cao's army. They must come back in the next two days. Because I have a premonition that Cao's secret is coming, That’s why I asked him to go out in person to find out the truth and come back.”

Zhang Hong said "Oh", and said: "It is not appropriate to call it Moling again for the newly moved place, but according to Minggong's ambition, call it 'Jianye'. I don't know how Minggong respects it?" Sun Quan said happily, "Jianye! What a good name." Before the words fell, a loud voice came from outside: "It really is an auspicious name!" Sun Quan and Zhang Hong looked up, and they were very happy to see that it was Lu Meng.Lu Meng bowed to Sun Quan and came to ask about Zhang Hong's condition. After exchanging pleasantries, Sun Quan asked eagerly, "Did you find out about Cao Cao's movements during the general's trip?" Lu Meng slightly frowned, and said: "It's not as expected. Cao Cao has basically completed the latest formation of the Southern Expeditionary Army, and he will lead the army to the south in person, claiming to have 400,000 troops!" Seeing that Sun Quan bowed his head and remained silent, seeming to be worried, Lu Meng said again: "But when I was stationed in Xunyang, I already found out that Cao Cao did not plan to fight me to the death at this time when he was marching south." Sun Quan raised his head and asked in surprise, "How can you see that?" Lv Meng recalled: "This time going south, Cao Cao only wanted to attack us on the eastern front, but the western front was not in the plan. This is one of them. He claims to have an army of 400,000, but there are only two troops, Cao Hong and Cheng Yu. The Zhang Liao and other troops in Hefei only have more than a hundred thousand soldiers and horses—there is no rain in the clouds, this is the second.” Sun Quan was a little puzzled: "Then, what does it mean that Cao Cao mobilized his troops so much but didn't try his best?" Zhang Hong stepped in and said, "On the one hand, he wants to show off the might of his triumphant army to me, and at the same time, he also wants to settle down the transferred army for a long time. "