I am an anchor in the Three Kingdoms

Cao Xiong is not idle during this time, he is the commander in chief of conquering Hanzhong, dispatching troops, scouting for supplies, studying the terrain...

Despite the great help of the emperors in the live broadcast room... Cao Xiong still wished that one head would be divided into two. This is war, not a joke, let alone a play. If you are not careful, tens of thousands of soldiers will die. There is too much involved in this, Cao Xiong dare not slack off in the slightest.

This is a pain for the ladies, boring, lonely...

Cao Xiong was in the Jingxuan Pavilion every day, either to seek an audience with the general, or to discuss strategies to defeat the enemy with the advisers, even if he finally had some free time, he would meditate alone in the room.

Of course, Ma Yunlu, Sun Shangxiang, and Lingju naturally didn't know that Cao Xiong was discussing countermeasures with a group of emperors...

However, it seems... these wives of Cao Xiong are quite general and care about the overall situation... At least, in the face of the overall situation, they can still let go of their children's personal relationships.

On the contrary... Cao Xiong's brothers, Cao Zhi, Cao Lin, Cao Chong... seem to have something to tell Cao Xiong, but they have no chance. Only Cao Zhang can meet Cao Xiong a few times during the process of training soldiers and horses …

Everyone else is fine... Cao Zhi is a little anxious, he really has something urgent to tell his fifth brother Cao Xiong, the matter is of great importance!

No, Cao Zhi stood guard in the Jingxuan Pavilion early in the morning, looking at the Jingxuan Pavilion with people coming and going, but he felt a little dejected and stomped his feet.

"Master Cao Zhi, are you here again today?" Lingju greeted Cao Zhi when he saw Cao Zhi.

"Sister and sister, you must arrange for me to meet with my fifth brother today." Cao Zhi's expression was very serious, and his tone was also meticulous...

This…

Lingju hesitated slightly. "Mr. Cao Zhi, you know...Your Majesty has ordered you not to bother him except for military matters. It seems that Mr. Cao Zhi's matters are not military matters."

Huh... Cao Zhi exhaled.

Of course he is not a major military matter, he does not understand the art of war, so naturally he cannot take up a military position like Cao Zhang and share the worries of his fifth younger brother, but his matter is more serious than military affairs, and it even concerns Cao Xiong's position as the eldest son …

That's right.

Cao Zhi intends to tell Cao Xiong about the little tricks of the second son Cao Pi recently, so that he can take precautions, but...

"Siblings, my real siblings!" Cao Zhi was about to cry. "Just think of a way...just say it's about the second elder brother...even if you pass it on!"

"This..." Seeing Cao Zhi's embarrassed look, Lingju shook his head, but said. "Okay, I'll mention it when I have lunch today... But Mr. Cao Zhi, please don't expect too much, Mr. Lang is really busy during this time."

"I know..." Cao Zhi nodded. "We are all for the sake of the fifth brother..."

It's no wonder that Cao Zhi is so cautious. In recent days, he has found that the second son Cao Pi seems to be making a comeback.

A group of young talents headed by Wu Zhi surrounded Cao Pi, but a group of Yingchuan talents headed by Xun You also leaned towards him... This is a weather vane. Obviously, the pro-Han faction is more inclined to support him Cao Pi took over.In addition, Guo Zhao, Cao Pi's wife, even contacted a large number of courtiers... The situation is in jeopardy.

And the only thing they covet is that Cao Cao once scolded Cao Pi in words, so they can't have any extravagant thoughts...

In other words, the only thing Cao Pi's faction lacked was an opportunity.

It's fine if you win the battle of Hanzhong. If you lose, it's really possible... Cao Pi's faction will make a comeback.

Chapter 1400

"That's it..."

Cao Zhi seemed to have made up his mind, he exhaled.

"Siblings don't pass on to fifth brother, let him do military affairs! Second brother, I'll take care of it!"

There was light in Cao Zhi's eyes. At this moment, he thought of how much Cao Xiong had paid for his marriage with Zhen Ji...

This time, it was time for him to do something for the fifth brother.

Thinking of this, Cao Zhi turned around and walked away, as if... the direction was Qilin Pavilion.

Duke Wei's Mansion, Zhaoyang Pavilion.

"Brother Wu, something is wrong." Cao Pi seemed a little flustered...

Originally, he, Wu Zhi, and Guo Zhao were chatting about something, but Cao Pi became a lot nervous because of the communication from a disciple.

"Second Young Master, why are you making such a fuss?" Wu Zhi looked very calm, and he raised his hand slightly, "Why all the fuss!"

Alas... Cao Pi sighed.

"Fourth brother knows that you have been sneaking into Zhaoyang Pavilion secretly during this time, and is already planning to sue father!"

The fourth younger brother is naturally Cao Zhi, no wonder Cao Pi is so panicked...

Because Cao Xiong made a lot of great achievements before, Cao Cao directly named him and asked Cao Pi not to have any unreasonable thoughts.

If Cao Pi had too much contact with young talents such as Wu Zhi, at least he would not be able to pass the test with Cao Cao, and Cao Cao would think that he still did not give up...

For this reason, every time Wu Zhi came to see Cao Pi, he would sit in a bamboo basket in the car to deceive others.

But just...Cao Zhi found out about this, and he wanted to report it to Cao Cao!

huh... huh...

Cao Pi panted for a long time, and his mood became tense.

"Ha ha ha ha…"

Unexpectedly, contrary to Cao Pi's nervousness, Wu Zhi waved his hand and understood. "The so-called catching thieves and taking stolen goods, Cao Zhi has nothing to prove, and he will definitely check tomorrow... In this way..."

At this point, Wu Zhi rolled his eyes and continued to speak. "Tomorrow, the second son will use a car to transport the bamboo baskets into the mansion as usual, but I will just rest for a day and not come. If Cao Zhi goes to file a complaint, Cao Cao sends someone to check and finds that there is no one in the bamboo baskets, so don't you blame Cao Zhi? ?”

Wu Zhi grinned slightly. "This is an excellent opportunity to suppress Cao Xiong's right-hand man. The second son must be cautious and careful!"

Huo…

This... Cao Pi hasn't recovered yet.

Guo Zhao smiled heartily. "Brother Wu is really quick-witted and intelligent... There are blessings and misfortunes that rely on misfortunes and blessings to subdue. I am afraid that the fourth son will throw stones at his feet this time!"

Uh... Speaking of moving stones and smashing feet, Cao Pi suddenly felt a pain.

It seems that in the past few years, he has been shooting himself in the foot, right?Could it be that Feng Shui takes turns, and today it is Cao Zhi's turn... Ah no, is it Cao Xiong's turn behind Cao Zhi?

Thinking of this, Cao Pi burst into tears and laughed out loud.

as predicted.

Cao Zhi, who was dedicated to protecting the fifth younger brother, really went to complain to Cao Cao. Cao Cao saw that he was convincing, and sent Xu Chu to find out what happened the next day.

Unexpectedly, when I opened the bamboo basket, I saw that the contents inside were not people at all, but rags...

Now... Cao Cao was furious.

You know, now that the position of the son of the world has been decided, he doesn't want his brothers to continue to kill each other. Cao Zhi's slander of Cao Pi this time is putting a foot on the iron plate.

"Zhi'er? What I hate most as a father is slandering my elder brother, slandering my brother. If you are like this, go to the ice room and kneel for a few days!"

Chapter 1401 Topographical Map of Bashu

Duke Wei's Mansion, Jingxuan Pavilion.

"What? The fourth brother was locked up?"

Cao Xiong who heard the news suddenly was shocked... He couldn't even figure out why his elder brother Cao Zhi, who had no interest in the position of the eldest son, and who had a good friendship with him, was locked up?Moreover, it was still locked in the ice room.

In my impression...the last time Brother Cao Zhi was locked in the ice room dates back to several years ago, when...the assassination of Cao Cao by Lingju and Lu Lingqi...

"Alas..." Sima Yi was in front of Cao Xiong, if he hadn't used this opportunity to discuss military affairs...

I'm afraid Cao Xiong is still kept in the dark...

"It's because Mr. Cao Zhi exposed the matter of the second son..." Sima Yi explained in detail. "Second Young Master recently had a secret conversation with a talented man named Wu Zhi. It seems that he has an unruly intention towards the position of the Prince. In order to hide his position, he was specially transported into the Zhaoyang Pavilion through bamboo baskets. Young Master Cao Zhi discovered this secret. In order to help you... He specifically exposed it to Duke Cao."

Sima Yi's speech was fast, but the whole incident was quite clear.

Cao Xiong frowned suddenly...

He recalled it in detail. According to historical records, there are indeed some talents around Cao Pi, and this Wu Zhi is one of them...and he is quite difficult to deal with.

Huh... Thinking of this, Cao Xiong exhaled.

"This time the fourth brother really kicked an iron plate!" Cao Xiong frowned...

"Simply..." Sima Yi comforted again and again. "Mr. Cao only punished the fourth son to kneel in the ice room for two days. It can be considered that he thinks that Mr. Cao Zhi has a good relationship with the son... He sent it lightly."

Cao Xiong nodded...

Sima Yi's words continued. "Your Majesty, please don't plead with Mr. Cao because of this matter. In the final analysis, this is a trivial matter, and Mr. Cao is more concerned about the matter of Mr. Cao taking Hanzhong. If Hanzhong can be captured... don't say Mr. Cao Pi is not as powerful now. Before, even if it was his conspiracy, the position of the son of the world is still unshakable! But if..."

Sima Yi was halfway through his words, but he didn't continue. Cao Xiong is a smart person and he must be able to understand the meaning of his words.

Cao Xiong understands...just because he was worried about losing the battle in Hanzhong, Cao Zhi's elder brother went to expose Cao Pi's affairs to his father Cao Cao...but, he still underestimated Cao Pi, or underestimated the team of think tanks around Cao Pi.

Cao Xiong knows very well that even if he sits on the position of the eldest son now, as long as Cao Pi is still alive, he still has to be careful every step of the way, this guy is definitely not a fuel-efficient lamp!

"All right…"

Cao Xiong exhaled again and adjusted his mood. "Zhongda, let's continue to study the topographic map of Dongchuan... It would be great if there is a map of Dongchuan at this stall."

It's no wonder that Cao surnamed sighed so much. The first problem in conquering the land of Bashu was the terrain.

Whether it's Hanzhong, Chengdu, or the farther Yunnan line... the terrain is completely different from the Central Plains, where there are mountains, where there are plains, and where there are forests, these seemingly insignificant information, each has an impact on the battle situation. is crucial...

But no matter whether it is the emperor in the live broadcast room or the talented people of the present, there is really no one who can draw the topographic map of Dongxichuan...

Thinking of this, Cao Xiong sighed.

and many more…

Cao Xiong suddenly thought of a person, a person who offered Liu Bei the map of Bashu...

Zhang Song, yes, this is Zhang Song, he really has a map in his hand!

Cao Xiong continued to think, it seems that because of his appearance, all events have been pushed forward a lot. According to the timeline, this Zhang Song is on his way to visit Wei!

Huh... This is nowhere to be found after breaking through the iron shoes, so it doesn't take much effort to get it?

……

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Chapter 1402 Detailed Map of the Twelve Counties of Xichuan

The sound of "da da da" horseshoes resounded...

A convoy is driving on the official road leading to Yecheng. This is the emissary team sent by Liu Zhang from the land of Bashu to Xudu...

And the reason why they came to Xudu was to ask Cao Cao to help Xichuan...

Facing the attacks of Zhuge Liang and Liu Bei's former troops, Liu Zhang couldn't resist. He could only seek foreign aid, but Zhang Lu and him were at odds. Now, the only foreign aid he could find was Cao Cao.

And at this very moment...

The Xichuan envoy in the carriage was named Zhang Song, whose name was Yongnian. He narrowed his eyes and looked out of the window... looking out the window at Yecheng, which was getting closer and closer.

His complexion seemed complicated, with a touch of expectation and some confusion about the unknown future.

He especially recalled the conversation he had with Fazheng before leaving.

——"The master is so stupid, how can Xi Chuan protect himself, if he doesn't die this time, he won't escape the next time."

"It's a pity that you and I are full of ambition...full of resourcefulness, but can only be used to guard the house for the mediocre master..."

"God bestowed Xichuan on Liu Zhang, but he didn't know how to cherish it. For the sake of the people of the 41 counties of Xichuan, why don't we find a master for Xichuan..."

Fazheng's words are especially imprinted in Zhang Song's heart. He knows that neither Liu Zhang nor Liu Chan is the master of the Ming Dynasty... Rather than committing suicide under their hands, it is better to take the initiative to attack...

Therefore, Zhang Song's request to be an envoy to Wei this time was nominally to ask Wei to lead his army to assist Xichuan, but in fact, he planned to present a map.

Thinking about this...

Zhang Song's eyes moved back slowly, and he looked at the detailed map of the [-] counties of Xichuan that he held in his hand carefully... The detailed map of Dongchuan Mountains and Rivers...

The so-called danger of Sichuan is the most dangerous in the world. If there is no map, no matter how many other princes have thousands of troops, they will never enter Sichuan...

This detailed map...was drawn by Zhang Song in three years. It includes the geography of the East and West Rivers, passages, deep river passes, barracks and formations, treasury money and food, and group supplements are added in detail.