Three Kingdoms: Bandit Cao, let go of that woman!

Chapter 443 Truce, the silence before the final battle

Sima Yi is not a young man, the most urgent task now is to deal with Cao Peng's attack, because the Huns will not be able to come for a while.

So he wrote a letter, which was sent under the name of Cao Hong, the young emperor of today, together with him and Cao Pi.

At the same time, this incident was spread by him and told the world that if Cao Peng continued to march northward and approach the Sili area, it would be no different from a rebellion.

Cao Peng smiled wryly after reading the letter, and he immediately sent an order to Guan Yu, so that Guan Yu had to stand still and not continue to march northward.

"Looks like we need to go out for a while!"

Cao Peng looked out the window and muttered to himself.

There was a pair of white and tender hands around his waist, and when he turned around, it was Sun Shangxiang.

"If I'm not mistaken, my husband wants to go to Yuzhou now!"

It was Huang Yueying who spoke, and she hugged Cao Peng from the other side.

Under such hugs from left to right, Cao Peng smiled wryly: "Actually, I'm not afraid of Sima Yi's threat. It's just that I've swallowed up so much territory. After all, I still have to take it slow, so holding back for the time being is also one of the strategies." .”

For the time being, Cao Peng couldn't guess what the purpose of Sima Yi's request for a truce this time was, but he could guess that Sima Yi was definitely full of bad water.

The other party has other plans, and the same is true on his side.

A temporary truce can allow him to relax, and the military rations from behind can also be temporarily recuperated when they are transported to the front line.

As for the soldiers, they have long been accustomed to the farming policy, which is unique to this era.

……

At this time, Cao Peng marched from Xichuan, and actually controlled the territory in his hands, including Liangzhou and Jingzhou.

In addition to Yuzhou, which Guan Yu attacked this time, Cao Peng monopolized the land of the three continents in the world.

Indeed, you should take a good rest.

He didn't take this truce seriously. This truce was to prepare for the next storm.

But he had a premonition that after this time, Sima Yi would definitely have a final battle with her.

At that time, whoever can aspire to the Central Plains will be the last king.

Cao Peng and his two wives, Sun Shangxiang and Huang Yueying, sat in the carriage and arrived at Yuzhou City smoothly.

Because of the previous siege, it was said that Guan Yu's strategy was too big, which caused the sky to collapse at this time.

The people here are in dire straits, and live like disaster victims one after another.

Cao Peng was not ambiguous, he immediately organized people to help the people revive their homes.

After understanding the situation with Guan Yu, he asked.

"What is the situation in Yuzhou now?"

Guan Yu smiled wryly, "It's great to take down the city, but it's just that these people have suffered. I have already called all the soldiers to help them revive their homes, and they have gained some people's hearts."

"In terms of food, potatoes have relieved the urgent need. The only thing that is lacking now is salt..."

Regarding the difficulties mentioned, Cao Peng frowned. He naturally knew that this life without salt would not be able to survive.

"Yuzhou is such a mess now, is it because Xuzhou is deliberately driving up the price?"

As soon as Cao Peng said it, Guan Yu immediately showed a look of surprise.

"Your Majesty is right. The states that are still controlled by the imperial court at this time have cut off supply channels and raised prices. The old thief Sima Yi is really ruthless!"

Cao Peng sneered secretly, he had already expected that this was the usual dose of villains like Sima Yi and Cao Pi.

"His move really kills two birds with one stone! He knows that if we want to solve the oil shortage in our army, we have to pay a huge price for the salt shortage, so that we can get a lot of money from us."

Cao Peng directly broke the opponent's skills, which made everyone feel helpless.

The price is such a price. If you don't buy it, there will definitely be turmoil for the people of Yuzhou.

Then, it's time to weigh the pros and cons.

"Okay, I understand this matter, you don't have to worry, I have a plan to break the situation!"

Seeing Cao Peng confidently, Huang Yueying and Sun Shangxiang looked at him adoringly.

As for Guan Yu and the local officials, they were all very curious at this time, what kind of strategy would Cao Peng have?
……

On the side of the new capital Chang'an.

The eldest princess Cao Jie heard that the price of salt in Yuzhou was soaring, so she called Sima Yi in the name of the little emperor.

After Sima Yi entered the palace, he met the little emperor and asked, "I don't know what your majesty and the eldest princess called me here for?"

Cao Jie said coldly: "Sima Yi, what good deeds have you done? You have caused the price of salt in Yuzhou to skyrocket. Isn't that clearly going to cut off the people's livelihood?"

Sima Yi smiled and said: "The eldest princess's words are wrong. The person who caused all these troubles is Cao Peng, and he is the one who should really feel guilty!"

"Teacher, but I heard that you asked the Sima family to buy salt at this time, and the high-priced salt supplied to Yuzhou comes from your family. Are you trying to make a fortune?"

Although Cao Hong is now eight or nine years old, he is talented and smart, and Jian Jian dared to confront Sima Yi face to face.

Sima Yi looked at the child with hardened wings, but he didn't show the slightest fear, just smiled lightly.

"Your Majesty, Cao Peng dug up the embankment, resulting in disaster victims everywhere in Yuzhou at this time, causing the salt price in Yuzhou to rise, and the severe increase has become normal across the country.

It's true that the Sima family behind Weichen stepped up to buy salt at a high price at this time and supplied it to Yuzhou. Although the price is high, this is also the market situation. "

The eldest princess Cao Jie finally realized today what it means to be shameless and even afraid of ghosts. This Sima Yi is simply talking nonsense with his eyes open.

"Sima Yi, we can't do anything to you right now, but please remember that people are doing what the sky is watching, stop as soon as possible, and accumulate some virtue for yourself!" Cao Jie's pretty face was covered with frost.

Sima Yi didn't intend to talk nonsense with them, so he said goodbye.

When leaving the hall, eagles and wolves watched!

His stunt ability immediately frightened Cao Jie and Cao Hong.

After Sima Yi completely left the hall, Cao Hong even asked Cao Jie.

"Huanggu, are we going to push Sima Yi into a fire? He's not good for us..."

Cao Jie gently touched the little emperor's head with his hand.

He said with a faint smile: "Hong'er, don't worry, it's just a paper tiger, he will never dare to do anything out of line."

"When your uncle, King Chuan, arrives, he will completely wipe out these courtiers!"

Cao Hong nodded, his eyes full of longing.

After Cao Jie said so, she looked out the window longingly. She was also looking forward to Cao Peng's arrival, just like a savior.

Her elder brother has never disappointed people, and now he is the only one who can save the court and save the situation.

(End of this chapter)