Chapter 221 Chapter Thirty Flooded Seventh Army Defeats Maicheng (6)

The two parted with tears, Man Chong wrapped a rope around his waist, and fell to the top of the city. The three elite soldiers had already put down the raft in the water, and the four of them drove towards the east, and disappeared in a blink of an eye. Cao Ren looked to the north, the sky was starless... 220 After Cao Cao sent off Yu Jin's mighty Seventh Army, he waited every day for news of the progress and battle of the army.Only a few days later, Yu Jin arrived in Fancheng and sent a messenger to report that he had Cao Cao once praised him for "the march is smooth and the speed is extraordinary".But how did he expect that the "super-quick" Yujin army would be completely wiped out overnight.

On that day, Cao Ren's envoy took the risk of swimming across and arrived at Yecheng after going through untold hardships.At this time, Cao Cao was dealing with the official affairs of the prime minister's mansion.Cao Cao's soldiers reported to him that Cao Ren's messenger had arrived If so, let him in.The messenger who delivered the letter described it as haggard and ragged.Cao Cao asked in amazement: "Could it be that the front line was defeated, otherwise how could it be like this?" The messenger kowtowed and said, "Your Majesty, that's exactly the case. Please read General Cao Ren's personal letter." After speaking, he took out layers of letters wrapped in oiled paper from his bosom, and raised his hands above his head.

, Presented to Cao Cao. Cao Cao's heart was pounding, and he even had the idea of ​​not wanting to accept the letter at this moment.However, the question of what was going on at the front forced me to answer the letter. He stretched out his right hand, with trembling fingers, took the oil bag entrusted by the envoy, and opened it layer by layer. After waiting for a long time, Cao Cao finally opened the oil bag. Cao Cao fumbled into the envelope with trembling hands, took out the letterhead, and slowly unfolded it. He saw Cao Ren's handwriting that he was already familiar with.The letter reads: "... General Yu Jin set up the formation

Camped in the Ruokou River, which is a canyon with low-lying terrain. Recently, autumn rains have been continuous, and the river has risen sharply... Guan Yu dug the Xiangjiang embankment, and the flood was like a wild horse without a rein. The great army fell into the ocean overnight.Most of our soldiers in the north did not know how to swim, and countless people drowned. Guan Yu rode a raft and tried his best to kill the floating soldiers.It is said that Yu Jin was captured and surrendered , Pang De was unyielding when he was dying, and showed his head to the public, and none of the seven major legions survived... Today, Fancheng is also flooded, and the walls collapsed and water entered, which is in danger.I and the generals swear to the death of the city and resist Guan Yu.Full

Chong has gone to Jianye to lobby Sun Quan and is waiting for good news.I hope that the king will send out a strong army to come to rescue..." Before Cao Cao finished reading, he threw away the letterhead, looked up to the sky and cried, and then passed out again. Everyone rushed to support him and carried him to the living room, and someone immediately called the doctor to treat him. The doctor arrived quickly, feeling the pulse and breath, very busy. Liu Ye, Sima Yi and others gathered outside Cao Cao's dormitory. After reading Cao Ren's distress letter, they walked back and forth anxiously.

Sima Yi said to everyone: "The front line is tight now, King Wei is seriously ill, how to deal with it?" Although Liu Ye is rich in schemes, he only makes suggestions when facing major events, and let Cao Cao refer to them to make decisions.Now Cao Cao is unconscious. He has a lot of resourcefulness, but he dare not make decisions without authorization. He said to Sima Yi: "Zhongda, don't be too anxious, and make a decision after King Wei wakes up!" So everyone calmed down and waited for Cao Cao to wake up. After a while, the doctor came out from the room and said to them: "Your Majesty was out of breath for a while, and the blood rushed to his forehead, so he passed out. Rest for a while, and he will wake up by himself, but he can't bother after he wakes up."

, otherwise the condition will get worse. " Everyone obeyed the doctor's advice and left Cao Cao's bedroom step by step. In the middle of the night, Cao Cao finally woke up. He opened his eyes and saw a young man sitting beside the bed.He squinted his eyes and saw that the young master was Cao Pi.Cao Pi came back from his residence to report the local political situation to his father. When my father fainted, I was terrified and hurried to nurse my father. Seeing Cao Cao opened his eyes, Cao Pi said happily, "Ah! Father, you finally woke up." Cao Cao wanted to get up from the bed, but his limbs were weak.Cao Pi hurriedly helped him sit up.

Cao Cao's eyes were blank, and he stayed for a long while before he said weakly to Cao Pi: "Go and call Liu Ye and Sima Yi here, I have something important to say to them." Cao Pi nodded and backed out. Cao Cao was sitting on the bed alone, the candle was shining brightly, and a few small white moths fluttered at the candle. He saw a moth jumping on the candle, got burned accidentally, and fell on the ground. In the hot wax oil, there was a "chichi" sound, while the other moths didn't know the lessons learned from the past, and still happily fluttered against the lights.Cao Cao seemed to realize something, he closed his eyes in pain,

Xing tears down his cheeks.He thought: I asked Xia Houyuan to guard Hanzhong. He was young and vigorous, and missed a major event.However, Yu Jin, who is experienced, wise and courageous, still failed in his career.enterprising The army in Jiangdong and Yizhou lost all their territories.Could it be that God has cut off my great cause? Could it be that I am a moth, knowing that it is fire, but preferring to walk in the fire? Cao Cao thought and sighed. Soon, Cao Pi, Liu Ye, and Sima Yi filed in, and Cao Cao beckoned them to sit down. Cao Cao said in a low voice: "Yu Jin's defeat is something I never expected. But Yu Jin is really old and stupid. He surrendered and rebelled, and he is not as loyal as Pang De. I will fight with you.

He had known each other for more than thirty years, but he still misjudged the person.Now that Fancheng is at stake, and I am also seriously ill, it is really impossible for me to carry out important military and national affairs by myself.Now in the middle of the night disturbing the dreams of the two , because there is an important matter to entrust, please two people plan to help Cao Renliang plan, I hope you don't refuse. "After all, Cao Cao seemed to be unable to hold on anymore. He made an excuse before Liu Ye and Sima Yi could speak. They go out gesture. After Cao Pi sent them out, he went to wait beside Cao Cao.

It was the first time for Liu Ye and Sima Yi to undertake a major military and national event that only Cao Cao could decide, and they felt that the burden on their shoulders was as heavy as a thousand.They walked to the hall where Cao Cao usually presides over political affairs. go. The two of them were silent until they reached the hall, when Liu Ye spoke: "Zhongda, I knew that Man Chong hadn't arrived in Soochow until I read Cao Ren's letter. If he goes to Soochow, he can really convince Sun Wu Will Quan Xing take Jingzhou? " Sima Yi said: "Manchong is known for his eloquence. He lectured to Tai students on the Wutai platform. Because of his witty, vigilant, erudite and current affairs, he won the praise of Tai students." favorite.As far as I know, his words are so wonderful that people often forget where they are.During the trip to Soochow, his three-inch tongue will definitely make Sun Quan emotional and raise troops. " Liu Ye saw that Sima Yi was full of confidence in the journey of full favor, and half of the stone hanging in his heart fell, so he said: "I hope he will succeed immediately. If he fails, our reinforcements will come back." Arriving in Fancheng, it was only a head-to-head duel with Guan Yu.When the two sides are still fighting endlessly, if Liu Bei invades Guanzhong from Hanzhong or sends reinforcements to support Guan Yu, we will definitely be defeated. up. " Sima Yi also agreed with Liu Ye's views, but he was not as pessimistic as Liu Ye. He said to Liu Ye: "Liu Bei's power to leave Hanzhong is not concentrated enough, because there are only tens of thousands of Wei Yan in Hanzhong. army, while the defenders of Cao Hong, Cao Xiu, and Zhang Yun in Guanzhong far exceeded his strength.Now that Guan Yu is victorious, Liu Bei will not send troops to reinforce Jingzhou. The road is difficult and dangerous, and the marching speed will not be very fast.On the other hand, when we sent reinforcements to attack Guan Yu's rear, he was faced with the situation of being attacked on both sides. It is not easy for Huaxia to defeat our army. " After listening to Sima Yi's meticulous analysis, Liu Ye's confidence improved, but he frowned again: "If you want to fight a war with a first-class general like Guan Yu, who will be sent as reinforcements?" Which is the most suitable commander?" But Sima Yi said confidently, "I know someone who can do it."