Chapter 102 It's like a broken bamboo

"Good! OK! OK!"

Above the court meeting, Wei Wendi Cao Pi shouted three good words in a row. After only two days of sending troops, Cao Zhang and Xu Huang went to Xuchang and Wancheng. Now Xu Huang is entering Fancheng and preparing to attack Xiangyang. Cao Pi's march this time can be said to be smooth sailing, or even rapid progress.

"Dear you, Liu Bei really fell into the plan and transferred most of the main forces to the green and Xu land. He wanted to ambush our army, but it caused Jing Xiang to be empty. Now the second brother and the emperor's uncle have connected Xu Chang and Wancheng, stepping on Jing Xiang's instructions are waiting. Now it seems that Liu Bei is just like this. Cao Pi looked at the military newspaper. The more he read it, the happier he became, and his words were a little speechless.

Hearing Cao Pi's bold words, Jia Xu couldn't help frowning slightly. As a very vigorous poisoner who has survived several masters, Jia Xu's biggest characteristic is not viciousness, but caution. Now Cao Pi's complacent posture is really a little difficult for him to accept.

It's not just Jia Xu who understands. Man Chong also said at this time, "Your Majesty, although the general's march is quite smooth, it is because Liu Bei's army is gathered between Qingxu and has not encountered the main force of the enemy. Now that we have captured Nanyang, the enemy will definitely come back. I'm afraid the next battle won't be so easy!"

Man Chong is relatively good at talking. This suggestion also uses a more euphemistic tone to remind Cao Pi not to be complacent because of a momentary victory. Cao Pi is not a fool. Naturally, he knows the meaning of Man Chong, and he also praises in his heart: "After all, it is Man Bunning who can speak, and he doesn't put on the airs of his father and king at all. It's not like Xun Gongda, Liu Ziyang."

At the moment, Cao Pi pondered a little, but finally said, "Uncle Huang has been on the battlefield for a long time, and with Cheng Zhongde as an auxiliary, he naturally knows the priorities. And I am in Ye City. Although I am not thousands of miles away from each other, I know that the things on the battlefield are definitely not as detailed as the emperor's uncle. In this case, if I command from Ye City, I will inevitably be constrained by the emperor's uncles. In this case, let's not give them any advice. Let the emperor's uncles and others decide by themselves. We just need to ensure that the food and fodder are smooth!"

"Your Majesty is wise!" Man Chong was relieved to see that Cao Pi also knew the importance. Jia Xu looked at the proud Cao Pi and the relieved full pet, but he always seemed to have a trace of worry in his heart.

"Your Majesty is really wise!" Looking at the latest edict sent by Cao Pi, Cao Hong said sincerely. In the imperial edict, Cao Pi did not give any instructions, that is, to ask Cao Hong to be careful when things happen, and discuss everything with Cheng Yu. Don't be greedy and take the enemy's annihemy plan. In addition, he did not give any specific instructions, but only told Cao Hong to act cheaply and rewarded the soldiers.

"Although Your Majesty is young, he is definitely a gentleman!" Cheng Yu also sighed after reading it. Once, the Cao Wei Group was almost depressed because of Cao's death. Now seeing that Cao Pi is so resourceful, these old ministers are also relieved.

"Gentlemen, now Fancheng points out that we can go down. How should we march? What good strategies do you have?" After sighing, Cao Hong also asked quickly. Everyone in the account, look at me, I look at you. Finally, Cheng Yu said, "General, now we have captured Nanyang, and the main force of Liu's army is in Xuzhou. Although there is no reaction yet, it will be more than half a month, and at least eight or nine days. I will definitely know the news and kill here. Now Xu Chang is already in our hands. He can march into Yanzhou and capture Yanzhou from Yingchuan in the east to Shanyang in the west. Even if Liu Bei returned to the army, there is Mount Tai in the east and Mount Mang Dang in the south of Yanzhou. There are these two dangers. We can guard Yanzhou as the foundation and look at the guards of Nanyang. In addition, Yanzhou is the place where the former emperor rose up. Although Liu Bei occupied it for a long time, the hearts of the people are attached to him. Therefore, sending troops to Yanzhou is the best policy!"

"What Mr. Zhongde said is not bad!" Cao Hong listened to Cheng Yu's words and nodded repeatedly, but then asked doubtfully, "Mr. Zhong De, shall we not continue to attack Jing Xiang?"

"Jing Xiang is south of Xiangyang, the river network is vertical and horizontal, and the infantry fighting is very unfavorable. In addition, although we occupy Nanyang, Nanyang is located in the two bread folders of Guanzhong and Yanzhou. If Liu Bei attacked on both sides, although there was Xu Changjian City, he may not be able to keep Nanyang. Therefore, it is safer to capture Yanzhou. With Yanzhou and Nanyang in hand, we will stay in the garrison and spend another two or three years to farm and raise troops. After eating enough soldiers, and then enter the green land, you can occupy the Central Plains in one fell swoop!"

"So that's it!" Cao Hong nodded. Cheng Yu's words are reasonable, and everyone thinks it is the most reasonable strategy. Cao Hong looked around, but saw that only Cao Zhen frowned and did not say anything.

"What's the matter, Zidan, did you think of something?" Cao Hong attached great importance to his nephew. Seeing that he looked so serious and didn't say a word, he also asked strangely.

"Mr. Zhongde's words are not bad, but to see the truth, we need to enter another army after capturing Fancheng." Cao Zhen was a little cautious.

"Where?" Cao Hong asked unexpectedly.

"New Town!" Cao Zhen said bluntly, and then explained in detail, "If you capture the new city, you can connect the land of Hanzhong. And from Hebei to Nanyang, and then through Xincheng and Hanzhong, a encirclement can be formed in Guanzhong. Liu Bei is in Guanzhong. As long as he occupies Hanzhong, he can make Liu Bei chaotic!"

"It makes sense!" Cao Hong thought about his nephew's words for a moment, which was indeed very reasonable. After sorting out his thoughts a little, Cao Hong said, "Now there are only tens of thousands of people around Gongming and Renchengwang, and they are all alone. I mean to add 100,000 more troops to cross the Yellow River and support Your Highness and Gongming to seize the new city and Yanzhou as the foundation!"

"That's right!" Everyone agreed, and then they crossed the river to support Xu Huang and they didn't mention it. At the same time, under the city of Fancheng, Guan Ping looked at the endless enemy team and the Xu flag, and was also secretly shocked.

"I didn't expect Xu Huang to come here. It seems that my father's design failed. If Fancheng is lost, then all of Nanyang will be lost. But I only have 3,000 defenders here. How can I defend Fancheng? Guan Ping was so confused that he couldn't make a decision for a while.

"Marquis, now the enemy is coming fiercely. What can I do?" It was Guan Ping's deputy general Xiang Chong who spoke, and his tone was full of panic. Although it is not a rookie who has not participated in the battle, facing tens of thousands of enemy attacks with 3,000 defenders, such a danger has never been experienced by Xiang Chong and Guan Ping.

Forcing himself to calm down, Guan Ping suddenly said, "Come on, bring the wooden box on my desk." After the servant brought the wooden box, Guan Ping calmed down slightly. Looking at the seal with the words "Thief Comes" on the wooden box, Guan Ping gritted his teeth and finally opened the box.

"Father, I hope the clever plan you left can save the situation!" Guan Ping said in his heart that he had the courage to check what was written on the paper in the box. Xiang Chong looked aside, but saw that Guan Ping's expression quickly calmed down, and even showed a smile.

"Xiang Chong, I will order the whole army to withdraw from Fancheng and cross the river to Xiangyang!" Guan Ping ordered, and Xiang Chong was shocked when he heard the words. He hurriedly asked, "General, Fancheng's important land. It's a great crime to ignore it like this!"

"I have my own opinion, no need to worry!" Guan Ping waved his hand and then signaled the troops to withdraw from the south gate. At this time, although Xu Huang had already been under the city, he had not yet surrounded the city, and had not even sent anyone to persuade him to surrender. Guan Ping had already fled in a hurry, and Xu Huang was also caught off guard.

"The son of Guan Yu is so greedy and afraid of death. He is really a tiger father and a dog!" After entering Fancheng, Xu Huang's deputy general and brother Xu Gai were also a little disdainful. On the contrary, Xu Huang listened to his words and was not too complacent. Instead, he turned his head and asked Meng Da, "General Meng, you have been in Jingxiang for a long time. Do you know how Guan Ping's surname is? Are you greedy and afraid of death?"

"General Hui, this Guan Pingbing's surname is brave, but he is not a person who is afraid of death!" Meng Da said cautiously after a moment of meditation. Although Meng Da was greedy and afraid of death, he was a brain after all. He also felt that Guan Ping's retreat was a little strange. After listening to Meng Da's words, Xu Huang frowned even more deeply. After thinking for a long time, Xu Huang turned his head and said to Xu Gai, "Second brother, you lead 10,000 troops to station in Fancheng. General Meng and I lead the army to attack the new city to open up the land of Hanzhong. Be careful in everything, you know?"

"Brother, don't worry, I'm self-reflection!" Xu Gai nodded and said, and he also knew that Xu Huang was not worried about Meng Da's surrender, so he took him to the new city together. If you lead 10,000 troops to garrison Fancheng, you can be safe.

It is not to mention that Xu Huang marched into the new city at this time. On the other hand, under the leadership of Cao Zhang, 100,000 Cao troops entered the hinterland of Yanzhou from Xu Chang, and all the cities were expected to return along the way. It was not until he arrived in Shanyang County that he met Li Tong, who came in a hurry to stop him. But even so, most of Yanzhou has been taken by Cao Zhang. Then came the news that Guan Yu personally led the army back to the land of Yuzhou. It seemed that he was ready to fight with himself.

"Hist in Shangqiu and other places and prepare to block Guan Yu's army!" Although Cao Zhang really wanted to fight with Guan Yu, his strength was only one-third of that of the other party. No matter how confident he was, he did not dare to fight with the other party.

What Cao Zhang didn't know was that Guan Yu was not in a hurry to fight with him at this time. 300,000 troops, led by Guan Yu, Zhang Liao, Li Yan, Xu Shu and others, slowly came from Yuzhou to Nanyang. On this day, the army marched to Gepo. After the completion of the press, Guan Yu also gathered everyone to discuss the matter.

"Your Highness, now Cao Zhang has captured more than half of Yanzhou in less than ten days, and Nanyang County has also fallen into the hands of Cao's army, but we are unable to march so slowly, and the morale of the soldiers is very low. If it goes on like this, it's really a big deal!" In the big account, General Zhou Tai hurriedly said. The overall plan of the matter is only about Yu and several other people, but Zhou Tai doesn't know yet.

"No hurry, Yuan Zhi, has Cao Jun all crossed the river?" Guan Yu stroked his long beard with a smile and smiled confidently.

"It's almost done. According to the biography of the flying pigeon in Guanzhong, Cao Hong's army has almost crossed the river by more than 200,000. Your Majesty is ready to march into the Yellow River, and the Fufeng King is about to send troops to Guanzhong. We are almost going to fight with Cao Zhang!"

"It's so good. I think it's almost time for your majesty to take action!" Guan Yu laughed and said that 400,000 troops were stationed in Runan, but they did not enter the army. At this time, on the Yellow River, several strange boats went down Tongguan to Hongnong and Henan County.

(to be continued)