Three Kingdoms: I help Liu Bei grow thousands of miles

"It's difficult to transport food in winter. As long as heavy troops are sent to cut off Zhang Fei's back, it's still unknown whether he will be captured alive. I really don't know what Ma Zun is doing for food..." Jiang Ji was puzzled.

"Maybe Eunuch Ma has some difficulties. After all, Zhang Fei's bravery is unparalleled in the world, and the only general in Yongliang, General Junyi (Zhang Ying), may be able to fight..." Liu Ye shook his head.

"Then I called Zhang He to help Tianshui?" Cao Pi heard the discussion among the officials, and remembered that Zhang He was a famous general in Hebei. Although he was defeated by Zhang Fei twice, he might not be unable to fight.

Cao Xiu waved his hand to stop him, "Your Majesty, no."

Chapter 718 Liu Ye Slaps Zhong Yuanchang in the Face

"What does Wen Lie mean?" Cao Pi asked.

Cao Xiu clasped his fists and replied: "Your Majesty, the three main passages of Qishan Road, Chencang Road and Baoxie Road are the best route out of Qinchuan with Chencang Road as the north. If Ma Chao and Wei Yan use the Hanzhong soldiers to seize the important land, what can we do?"

Cao Pi's face became serious. Wei Yan had the merit of beheading the general in the battle of Hanzhong, but Xu Huang's adopted son was not a brave and famous general, but Ma Chao's name reminded him that Liangzhou still has the legend of General Shenweitian. Cao Xiu's words reminded Cao Pi wake up.

"Wen Lie (Cao Xiu) and Zi Yang (Liu Ye) are all right. However, after I ascended the throne, it was not smooth to set up Liangzhou. Zidan (Cao Zhen) and De Rong (Zhang Ji) are both in Hexi. Zhang Fei harmed Tianshui, fearing that he would lose the support of the people in the frontier, so he chose a general from Luoyang to fight back?" Cao Pi was caught in a dilemma.

Shang Shuling Chen Qun heard the words, hurried out of the squad to remonstrate, saying: "Your Majesty, the capital is going to face the threat of Guan Yu. It is like drawing troops to retreat the enemy of Tianshui. It is a waste of money and food. Maybe when the people here arrive, Zhang Fei has already retreated to the south of Mount Qi, and Sun Quan of Eastern Wu has the heart of disobedience, the soldiers and horses of the Central Plains should be in the center to support, instead of being attacked by people..."

"Changwen (Chen Qun)'s words are very kind, and the old minister seconded it." Zhong Yao, who had trouble with his legs and feet, sat where he was and echoed Chen Qun.

Cao Pi succeeded as the throne of Wei. In order to repay the gentry, he adopted Chen Qun's nine-rank official and human law to further stabilize the status of the Henan gentry. Neither Chen Qun nor Zhong Yao wanted the Central Plains to be threatened. The life and death of the Liangzhou gentry and the interests of the Liangzhou gentry must be based on the fact that the interests of the Henan gentry are not damaged.

Since the end of the Han Dynasty, the Yongliang area has been full of thieves and bandits, and there has been no peace. The Hu people entrenched in this area frequently made rebellions. Warlords such as Ma Chao used force to implement military control in the past, but the long-term garrison of the warlords suppressed the Hu people. The northwest border of China is relatively peaceful.

Cao Cao defeated the tribes of Kansai in the Weishui River, and the swords hanging over the heads of the Hu people in Yongliang disappeared. They did not follow the kingly way during the power vacuum period.

At this time, there were more than [-] troops stationed in Yongliang area. Although most of them were taken by Cao Zhen to Hexi to suppress the rebellion, Chen Qun felt that there was no need to mobilize thousands of people for Zhang Fei. In addition, the whole north was severely drought last year and the grain production was severely reduced. It is not good for the country and oneself, so the Henan gentry firmly opposes it.

Seeing that Chen Qun took the lead in objecting, Cao Pi frowned and began to weigh, thinking, should Ma Zun and the others persist?It won't be too late to deal with Zhang Fei after Cao Zhen pacifies Hexi and goes southward.

Liu Ye saw Cao Pi's embarrassment, so he analyzed it like everyone else: "The art of war is false and true. There are enemy scouts on Chencang Road, Baoxie Road, and Ziwu Road. In fact, it can show that Liu Bei can't send troops now, otherwise those scouts must be Unconsciously, the Battle of Hanzhong two years ago emptied Yizhou, and Liu Bei could not produce enough soldiers, nor did he have enough food to take Guanzhong..."

"What did Zi Yang want to say?" Cao Pi frowned.

"Your Majesty thought of a compromise. You can let Xiahou's son-in-law go out of Chang'an nearby. Your Majesty only needs to let the son-in-law pretend to attack the Qishan food road. Zhang Fei will definitely retreat when he hears the news. If he can go to the stronghold to block the way, he might be able to capture and kill that man." Hei Si, even if Wei Yan in Hanzhong sent troops to attack the ramp, Chang'an City is high and strong, easy to defend and difficult to attack, forgive Wei Yan for a short time, as long as the guards are not too stupid and stick to it for more than ten days, Luoyang's reinforcements can reach the battlefield. "

After Liu Ye finished speaking, he felt that the atmosphere was not right. Jiang Ji next to him poked him very covertly. Only then did Liu Ye realize that the face of the man sitting on the ground was ashen. , What you said just hit Zhong Yao's pain point.

Cao Pi didn't pay attention to the following details, and thought that Liu Ye's plan was indeed a compromise, nodded affirmatively and said: "Zi Yang's suggestion is very suitable for me, and the matter of Tianshui will be settled in this way first, Changwen, you come to draw up for the widow. Edict."

"Wei." Chen Qun answered with a bow.

"Wen Lie, order Zhang Liao and Xu Huang to strengthen their vigilance. Guan Yu and Zhang Fei cannot be allowed to form a strategic linkage. In addition, Man Chong is asked to purge and train the army. If the widows really want to take Jiangdong first, the troops along the Runan route may have to be transferred." Cao Pi Looking at the newspaper on the case, he rekindled his hatred for Sun Quan.

"The last general obeys orders." Cao Xiu cupped his fists.

"Let's go, I'm tired." Cao Pi waved goodbye to the ministers, got up and retreated from the back of the hall.

Just as Cao Pi walked out of the apse, Xiao Huangmen Gao Mou hurriedly put on the brocade robe for him, and asked with a smile: "Your Majesty, it's still early in the morning, and the slaves will arrange for you to have a dancer to help you have fun? There are a new batch of talents in the palace." A beautiful woman with both looks..."

"I still have business to do today, you go and prepare some gifts for the widow, and the widow will go to the Taiwei's mansion later." Cao Pi said seriously.

"Wei." Gao Mou bowed and saluted.

"Xiao Gao, the first month in Luoyang is not as warm as that in Yecheng. It's a good idea to drink to warm up your body. You can arrange it after you come back from Taiwei's Mansion." Cao Pi called Gao Miao to stop him.

In the past two years, Cao Pi has been busy proclaiming himself emperor and moving the capital. Last year, because of rumors, he sent people to Yecheng to consecrate the Zhen family. During his stay in Luoyang, he was also busy with government affairs, so he had not been close to the beauties outside the palace for a long time.

Gao Mou was overjoyed when he heard it, and lamented that this is the original master, and then smiled and clapped his hands in agreement: "Your Majesty is right, the dragon body is important, the dragon body is important..."

Not long after, Cao Piluan arrived at Taiwei's Mansion, Jia Xu's eldest son, Jia Mu hurried out to meet him.

Cao Pi had just stepped into the main hall of the Taiwei Mansion when he saw Jia Xu coming out with the support of his servants.

"The Taiwei is inconvenient to move. I just go to your dormitory. Why do we have to meet in the hall?" Cao Pi followed Jia Mu and helped Jia Xu to sit down.

Jia Xu sat on the spot and bowed his hands: "How can you not obey the etiquette of the emperor and his ministers? It is disrespectful for an old minister to sit and talk..."

Cao Pi sighed with a smile: "If it weren't for the help of the Taiwei, I wouldn't be where I am today. The Taiwei doesn't have to stick to the ancient methods."

"The old minister is old and weak. Thank you for your understanding. I heard that His Majesty called the ministers to discuss matters today. Could it be that there is still something unresolved in the court?" Jia Xu asked curiously.

Cao Pi nodded slightly, and Jia Xu turned to Jia Mu and said, "My father and His Majesty have something to discuss, so you go out first with other people, and tell others not to come in and disturb you."

"Wei." Jia Mu backed out after saluting.

"The Taiwei is still so cautious, but Xu Chu is guarding outside, and no one will disturb you." Cao Pi smiled slightly, and then went straight to the point, telling the court dispute.

After listening to Jia Xu, he had to analyze: "Today's drought in the north has reduced production, and the situation in Sichuan is not optimistic. Zhang Fei frequently provokes wars in Liangzhou. Maybe it is Liu Bei's trick..."

Chapter 719 Faithful Words Against Jia Wenhe

Jia Xu finished speaking slowly, causing Cao Pi to fall into deep thought. This seemingly kind-hearted old man in front of him has a sharp and unique vision, which is much better than those who are fighting for power and profit in the court.

"The Taiwei guessed it was Liu Bei's conspiracy?" Cao Pi frowned.

"Several of Liu Bei's advisers are still alive. The tactics may come from Pang Tong and Fazheng. The strategy should be Zhuge Liang, right? After all, he was the one who proposed the Longzhong Opinion." Jia Xu guessed.

Cao Pi was a little sad when he heard that Cao Wei had all his strategic and tactical advisers, but unfortunately they have passed away one by one, and even Jia Xu, who could rely on him in the end, is now very old.

Why did you kill Zhongda?Cao Pi wanted to ask Cao Cao very much.

When encountering difficulties, Cao Pi can always think of this old friend, and every time he thinks of it, he feels ashamed of Sima Yi, but it's a pity that the grave of Sima's family is covered with grass.

Sima Shi and Sima Zhao were in Jianye, so Chen Qun and others secretly tried to help them. Cao Pi also turned a blind eye. After so many years of friendly cooperation, he believed that it was impossible for the Henan gentry to switch to Sun Quan.

"According to Zi Yang's suggestion, I sent Xiahou Zilin (Xiahoumao) to break the Qishan grain road, maybe Zhang Fei can retreat?" Cao Pi asked.

Jia Xu shook his head and smiled wryly: "Xiahou's son-in-law has never fought before, and you let him deal with Zhang Fei in the first battle, I'm afraid you think too highly of him..."

"Zhang Fei has only three to five thousand cavalry, and they have harassed the counties in Tianshui like bandits for the past two months. Even if they plundered some food and grass on the way, they couldn't hold on for too long. Everyone guessed that Qishan Road was continuing to supply food. Zilin led [-] troops out of Chang'an, maybe he gave him a great service." Cao Pi explained with a smile.

"Great contribution? Difficult..." Jia Xu sighed and continued to add: "Zhang Fei has followed Liu Bei for many years, and his rich combat experience is incomparable. Wei Guo can match him now, I am afraid that he can count with one hand ..."

"The so-called boxing is afraid of the young, so you should give it a try. The generals around Luoyang want to guard against Guan Yu, and they really can't find a suitable person." Cao Pi's expression was solemn.

Jia Xu said: "It's a pity that General Anyuan (Yu Jin) died of illness in Yecheng, otherwise this person can still be used."

Cao Pi sneered: "Yu Jin? No, no, this man was scared out of his wits in Jingzhou and asked me to beware of Lantian's twelve or thirteen-year-old son. It's really ridiculous..."

Yu Jin suffered a blow in Jingzhou. After returning from Jiangdong to Wei, his beard and hair were all white. No one in China's young generation is its opponent.

Cao Pi felt as if someone had poured cold water on him, feeling that his good intentions had been exchanged for Yu Jin to flatter the enemy. Taking advantage of Yu Jin's opportunity to visit Cao Cao's tomb in Yecheng, Cao Pi specially ordered someone to paint "Guan Yu flooded the Seventh Army, Yu Jin knelt down and begged for surrender." ', the scroll was sent to Cao Cao's tomb to be burned, and Yu Jin died of shame and anger after returning home.

"Yu Wen was a lonely minister of the first emperor, so he should not exaggerate the enemy. The Seventh Army was wiped out by water before, and it was not a result of a war attack. Your Majesty should be wary of his loyal words. It is rumored that the talents of Lantian are not inferior to Kong Ming, and he can cultivate a general. It's not surprising." Jia Xu recalled Yu Jin's past and couldn't help sighing, he had been a lonely minister all his life, but in the end he had a bleak end.

Cao Pi nodded, "Taiwei reminds you that if you turn the clouds to see the sun, you should not only remember your mistakes and forget your merits. I will treat the descendants of the ban more generously. Now Liu Bei sent Zhang Fei to invade Liangzhou, and Sun Quan of the Eastern Wu Dynasty has the heart of disobedience. If the widow To unify the world, who should Sun Quan and Liu Bei ask first?"

"Your Majesty is good at accepting advice. In the prosperous age, he must be a generation of Mingjun, but now the world is uncertain. Liu Bei and Sun Quan divide the territory and split the land, coveting artifacts. These two people can compete with the former king. They are definitely not idle people. Wei Guo owns the land of the Han Dynasty and Kyushu. , the people are numerous, and the products are rich, so I suggest that you prepare armor and raise men to wait for the right time. If you rush to attack, it may not be beneficial to the great Wei Jiangshan..." Jia Xu gave the answer indirectly.

In the early years, Cao Pi followed Cao Cao to conquer the Quartet. He thought that he was not inferior to Cao Cao in martial arts and martial arts. He longed for the great feat of unifying the world. Even the respected Jia Xu poured cold water on him, which made the Wei emperor unhappy.

"Is the so-called time of day really that important?" Cao Pi frowned.

"In the past, the late emperor broke the yellow turban, captured Lu Bu, destroyed Yuan Shu, defeated Yuan Shao, and established Liu Biao. He was in the midst of turbulent waves. If he hadn't benefited from the timing and people's schemes, it would have been very difficult for His Majesty to lay the foundation for the Kingdom of Wei." Jia Xu frowned. Take Cao Cao as an example.

Cao Pi asked: "The first emperor did have a chance, but the Taiwei also said that he needs to be recruited. I just need a good minister to assist the Prime Minister. How dare I ask when will I wait?"

"Although Sun Quan of Eastern Wu is weak, he is backed by the natural moat of the Yangtze River. Wei's navy is unable to compete with him; as for Liu Bei, the hero of Chengdu, who has already occupied the land of three states, and has many talented generals under his command. At this time, if he competes with him for the world, both sides may lose. ;The time Wei Guo has to wait for is the death of Liu Bei and the civil strife in Soochow..." Jia Xu replied.

"Liu Bei is over sixty years old, Guan Yu, Zhang Fei and others are about the same age, but Zhuge Liang and others are in their prime. If they can live like Huang Zhong, how can I afford to wait? As for the civil strife in Eastern Wu ?” Cao Pi asked like a cannonball.

Jia Xu replied calmly: "Your Majesty has just passed his thirties. Even if Liu Bei lived another 20 years, he would not be able to live longer than you; there are too many internal conflicts in Soochow. The generals of Huaisi and Jiangdong gentry are naturally opposed. Now that Lu Xun has replaced Lu Meng as the governor, the veterans think that Huaisi generals complained a lot; hearing that Han Dang and Lu Meng's descendants were at odds, Han Zong believed that Lu Meng had killed Han Dang on the surface, but in essence it was that the Huaisi Group had been reduced in military power. The two families are fighting for profit; His Majesty can send agents to go deep into the land of Wu to draw out all these contradictions. As long as Sun Quan can't handle it well, he will be in chaos. ..."

Although Cao Pi was very upset just now, he still admired Jia Xu's analytical ability in his heart, but life is determined by God, who can be sure that he will live a long life?But when Jia Xu mentioned the detailed work just now, it reminded Cao Pi of something.

"Taiwei, the late emperor asked Qing to use rumors to deal with Liu Bei. Why didn't there be good news from Shu? Liu Bei instead asked Zhang Fei to go to Liangzhou to cause trouble?"

"Hey, the situation was urgent at that time. Although there were many secret agents sent by the veterans, they were not necessarily capable people. The small flames kept burning the big trees, not because the flames were careless, but because the big trees were too strong..." Jia Xu was a little bit old. I can't help but tell Cao Pi too many true thoughts, but honest words are easy to hurt people, Jia Xu can hear the dissatisfaction in Cao Pi's words, and at this time can only find a way to withdraw.

"Small flames can't do it. Taiwei might as well throw away the torches, including the torches used by Soochow. If there is no fire to extinguish these places, won't they come to my Great Wei to find trouble?" Cao Pi squinted his eyes.

"Uh...it takes time to make a torch..." Jia Xu looked helpless, thinking that there is no quick success in careful work.

7 Chapter Twenty

Cao Pi looked at Jia Xu's distressed face, and also considered Jia Xu's advanced age, so he comforted him: "I understand that this matter cannot be rushed. The Taiwei is not in charge of the military right now, and there are relatively few people available. Why don't I point you to a Deputy?"

"Please speak, Your Majesty." Jia Xu was open-minded.

Jia Xu's character is cautious and unfeeling. At a young level, she is selfish and selfish, but at a high level, she is resourceful, especially good at seeking advantages and avoiding disadvantages.

If Cao Cao didn't value Jia Xu's talent and appointed him as an important minister of Wei Guotuo on his deathbed, and Cao Pi repayed his kindness to Jia's family, Jia Xu often offered advice because he felt ashamed, otherwise he would have closed the door and thanked guests without asking about the government.

"Does the Taiwei think that Yancai (Zhu Shuo) is worthy of a heavy responsibility?" Cao Pi asked.

During Cao Pi's tenure as prince, Zhu Shuo, Sima Yi, Chen Qun, and Wu Zhi were called Cao Pi's four friends, especially Zhu Shuo and Wu Zhi were Cao Pi's hardcore confidants.

Jia Xu frowned, "Although Zhu Yancai has an irritable personality, he is loyal to His Majesty, and he is in charge of the imperial army in the capital, so it is easy to choose a fine seedling. The veteran thinks that His Majesty's selection is very suitable."

Cao Pi nodded in satisfaction, "Then I will ask Yancai to visit the Taiwei tomorrow."

"The old minister obeys the order." Jia Xu bowed his hands and nodded.

"I will invest more in detailed work. When Jiangdong really becomes chaotic, I will first flatten Dongwu and then draw Liu Bei." Cao Pi stood up and wanted to leave, with a flash of sternness in his eyes.

Jia Xu quickly stopped Cao Pi and asked, "In order to stabilize Jiangdong and make Sun Quan king, why did you suddenly hate Soochow so much? Could it be that Changwen (Chen Qun) and others encouraged Your Majesty to attack Wu for the sake of the Sima family?"

"Taiwei, take a look at this." Cao Pi shook his head and reached into his arms to search, then took out two newspapers and handed them over.

Jia Xu was familiar with the folded Yangtze River newspaper, but when he unfolded it, he found that it was the same formula. Liu Beifang was still using public opinion to suppress Cao Wei’s rule of law. He thought that running a newspaper would be a waste of money and energy, and he would not be able to hold on any longer. disappear.

Unexpectedly, the Yangtze River Daily still exists, and judging from the year number and general issue, each issue of it seems to have been uninterrupted, but Cao Wei officials deliberately suppressed it so that it did not appear in the court again.

"The old minister once saw the Yangtze River News, which was Liu Bei's plot to slander his opponent. I didn't expect the newspaper to last until now. I still underestimated my opponent. Shouldn't Your Majesty hate Liu Bei? Why are you gnashing your teeth at Soochow instead?" Jia Xubai Can't figure it out.

"Hmph, Liu Bei is so upright, and Sun Quan was not only not grateful for being named king of Wu, but asked Xing Zhen to send the Yangtze River newspaper in return, which is clearly despising the widow." Cao Pi became more and more angry when he said Before he knew it, his fist was clenched tightly.

Jia Xu comforted: "Your Majesty, don't get angry. I thought that Sun Quan's intention was to separate people, so that Soochow could sit on the mountain and watch the tigers fight. Sun Quan really didn't have any good intentions. With the great Sima (Cao Ren) sitting in Huainan, it is expected that Jiangdong will not be able to overturn it. What waves are coming."

Cao Pi nodded in agreement, and then asked for advice: "Although Wei Guo banned the Yangtze River Newspaper, it was widely circulated in Jingzhou, Yizhou, Dongwu and other places. Zhuge Liang and others slandered ancestors, emperors and even widows in newspapers. Is there no good way to fight back?"

"Fight back? It's not that there is no such thing as nothing, it's just..." Jia Xu hesitated to speak.

"What worries does the Taiwei have?" Cao Pi asked.

"The method of making paper is time-consuming and labor-intensive. I don't know if it's worth it just to vent my anger..." Jia Xu shook his head showing concern. He didn't know that as soon as new things start mass production, the production cost will drop significantly.

"What's not worth it? Liu Bei can run newspapers in the three states, but the widow can't support the nine states in the world? Liu Bei can talk nonsense in the newspaper, but the widow can't give the same response? By the way Even the Sun family will not let it go." Cao Pi thought to himself that Zhuge Liang and Liao Li didn't scold your ancestors, so they acted like they had nothing to do with themselves.

"Since your majesty has made up his mind, it is inconvenient for the old minister to persuade you..." Jia Xu lowered his head and smiled wryly, thinking that the emperor still has the intention to publish a newspaper because of the severe drought in the north this year.

"There are paper craftsmen in Luoyang City, but newspapers need to be produced much more. The job of transcribing is not small. How many people who can write must be found? Can the Taiwei help me solve my doubts?" Cao Pi asked again.

Jia Xu shook his head and replied: "Although the old minister can't find the right method, but Liu Bei has been running the newspaper for many years and must have mastered a special method. Why doesn't your majesty send a secret agent to spend a lot of money to buy it?"

"Wonderful." Cao Pi nodded in affirmation, turned around and raised his hand: "I'm going back to the palace first, and the Taiwei is recuperating at home."

"Your Majesty..." Jia Xu stopped again.

"What's the matter with Taiwei?" Cao Pi was puzzled.

Jia Xu stood up tremblingly, bowed her hands and said, "Zhang Fei has the courage to be invincible. Your Majesty must instruct Xiahou's son-in-law to be careful. If he is no match for Zhang Fei, he will retreat to the city and wait for General Zidan (Cao Zhen) to come from here." It will not be too late for Hexi to return to the division and fight again."

"I see..." Cao Pixin said that Xia Houmao had [-] soldiers, which was almost ten times the strength of Zhang Fei. Even if he couldn't fight, he would not be defeated. Isn't it shameful to retreat to the city?So his left ear went in and the right ear went out, all his thoughts were on those beauties who were both talented and beautiful.

When Chen Qun was drafting an edict for Xia Houmao, he suddenly received an invitation from Cao Pi to call him into the palace to watch singing and dancing.

During the banquet, Cao Pi brought up the idea of ​​running the "Da Wei Bao", saying that it could be piloted around Luoyang first, and then it would be gradually promoted in the Kyushu of Wei State after it matured.

Chen Qun was noncommittal, because the manpower and material resources required to run a newspaper were immeasurable, but a newspaper could quickly make the children of aristocratic families famous, so he was caught in a dilemma for a while.

The dancers in the hall danced delicately, with a soft voice bursting out from their lips and teeth. Chen Qun accepted the task under the double blow of audio-visual, and left in a hurry with the excuse that Shangshutai had a lot of government affairs.

Chen Qun held up his official robe with both hands, and he looked like he was "running away" in embarrassment, which caused Cao Pi and the eunuchs in the hall to burst into laughter.

"Are these things I can read? By the way, I have to go back to Shangshutai to draw up an edict." Chen Qun swallowed his saliva, left the palace and went straight to Shangshutai.

Chen Qun drew up the edict, asked Cao Pi to stamp the seal, and sent the post soldiers to rush to Chang'an in a few days.

Xia Houmao married Princess Qinghe, like a person who knows how warm and cold the drinking water is. Although he enjoys the rights of a son-in-law, the family has to worry about the princess's face.

After getting along with Princess Qinghe for a long time, Xia Houmao lost his sense of freshness. Later, he was ordered to garrison in Chang'an, so he couldn't control his restless heart and took in many concubines. Until Cao Pi's edict came.

After receiving the edict, Xia Houmao excitedly shared the joy with the guests, "Zhang Fei used three to five thousand soldiers to create chaos in Tianshui, and His Majesty asked me to lead [-] soldiers to conquer. It is clearly for me to pick up military merits, hahaha..."

The guest replied: "The general has a close relationship with His Majesty. Sooner or later, you will be like General Yuan Rang (Xiahou Dun) and become the Optimus Prime of the Great Wei Kingdom..."

"That's right, who is the Optimus Prime of the Great Wei Kingdom?" Xia Houmao laughed wildly.