July is golden, and the sun is like fire.

Compared with the confrontation between the "Qin" and Han dynasties in the south, the situation in the north is treacherous and changeable.

In half a year, dozens of battles of various scales broke out between Cao Cao and the Yuan army and the Tang army, between the Han army and the Yuan army and the Tang army, and between the Tang army and the Yuan army and the Han army.

In the Central Plains, Yang Jian and Zhu Yuanzhang sent troops on two routes, attacking Wuguan all the way and Wancheng all the way. However, in the face of Yue Fei and Xue Rengui's solid defense, coupled with the logistics dispatch of Xie An and Changsun Wuji, the Western Han army has gone through more than ten battles and taken the lives of nearly 20,000 soldiers, and it is still rare to have an inch of land.

This made the Western Han Dynasty worried, and Liu Xie accepted Yang Jian's suggestion to hold the highest military meeting in Luoyang, and gathered Liu Che, Zhu Yuanzhang, Yang Su, Lu Bu and other Western Han heavyweights to Luoyang Nangong to conspire against it. As Liu Che's right-hand man, Su Qin also accompanied him to participate in the military meeting.

The Manchu Dynasty discussed for a long time, and finally focused on Su Qin's suggestion: "Wuguan is the world's Xiongguan, and Xue Li is the world's fierce general; Wancheng is like a fortress, Yue Fei has been operating for many years, it is as strong as an iron wall, it is really insurmountable. According to Su Qin's opinion, when two strategies should be adopted to use troops, it is necessary to seize the territory of the puppet Han before Liu Wei returns from Jiaozhou, so as to reverse the current unfavorable situation. ”

"I don't know which two strategies Su Qing said?" Sitting on it, seventeen-year-old Liu Xie asked.

Su Qin talked eloquently: "First, send a large army from Fufeng to the south into Hanzhong to meet Liu Yu's defensive forces. defeated Guan Yu's army, and then pointed at Xiangyang. Give Yue Fei a salary from the bottom of the kettle. If we send troops to rescue Xiangyang, then my other army will send troops to the Tiger Prison. Knock directly on Wancheng, so that its head and tail can't care for each other. ”

Liu Xie didn't know much about the war report on weekdays, but as the nominal emperor of the Western Han Dynasty, he still had to play a role in throwing bricks and leading the jade in the court, and asked solemnly: "Dare to ask Su Qing, how is the battle situation in Hanzhong?" Compared with Liu Yu's defenders and Guan Yu's troops, who can have a slight advantage? ”

"This question is still answered by Lord Zhu, he is in charge of the military affairs of the governor Yongzhou, and he knows more comprehensively than Weichen." Su Qin knew the truth of Taoguang's obscurity. did not steal all the limelight alone, but recommended Zhu Yuanzhang to come out and say a few words.

After listening to Su Qin's suggestion, Zhu Yuanzhang stood up without giving in, hugged the wat board, and said loudly: "The current situation in Hanzhong is very stalemate, Liu Yu left 40,000 soldiers and horses to guard Shangyong and Hanzhong, under the stubborn defense of Du Ruhui, Wei Wentong, Han Sui, Zhu Sheng, and Zhang Dingbian, it is difficult for the 50,000 horses led by Guan Yu to gain the upper hand, and they still have not been able to win Shangyong for half a year. ”

Lu Bu sneered: "It seems that this Guan Yu only has the courage of a horseman. In terms of military ability, it is a wine bag and a rice bag, and it has not been able to take a mediocre until now. It's really famous, but it's actually hard to deserve! If he met Lu Bu one day, he would be beaten sooner or later, and he would kneel on the ground and beg for mercy. Lose face! ”

Yang Jian stroked his beard and said: "You can't say that, the siege is already at a disadvantage, as the saying goes, it is surrounded ten times." attacked it five times, and Guan Yu only had 50,000 soldiers and horses. Facing Liu Yu's 40,000 defenders, it will naturally not be easy. In addition, Han Sui is known as the Yellow River Nine Songs. Na Du Ruhui has assisted Guan Yu for many years, and knows Guan Yu's arrangement and character flaws well, Zhang Dingbian is known as the first fierce general under Sun Jian, and Wei Wentong is known as the first fierce general in Bashu. Don't underestimate Guan Yu because he can't get the upper class for a long time! ”

Back then, Yang Xuangan led his troops to attack Wancheng, but it was because Guan Yu's reinforcements fell short, and Guan Yu was degraded to worthless, Lu Bu and Yang Xuangan also seemed incompetent, Lu Bu was simple-minded, but Yang Su couldn't help but wash the ground for his deceased son.

"Lu Bu, don't you forget that the defeat of Wancheng back then was because of Guan Yu's reinforcements, how could this Guan Yu be a wine bag and rice bag? Moreover, the general under your command, Zhang Wenyuan, willingly served as Guan Yu's deputy general, which shows that Guan Yu has outstanding qualities, and he must not underestimate the enemy, and he must remember the truth that arrogant soldiers will be defeated. Yang Su called Lu Bu by name, and his attitude was full of hatred.

Lu Bu snorted coldly and sneered: "The defeat of Wancheng back then was because your son Yang Xuan felt incompetent, reused Xu Rong, and was burned by fire, which led to a big defeat. What does it have to do with Guan Yu? What do you have to do with me, Lu Fengxian? ”

Yang Su excitedly said: "Since you said that Guan Yu is a wine bag and rice bag, please Wen Hou send troops to Hanzhong, defeat Guan Yu, and knock directly under Xiangyang City, if so, Yang Su is willing to bow to the wind and let Wen Hou dispatch!" ”

"Send troops to send troops, after the court disbands, a certain person will lead the soldiers and horses of his headquarters to enter Hanzhong from Fufeng, kill Guan Yu, and send the head to your tent!" Lu Bu patted his chest and swore an oath, "Zhang Liao, this husband is ungrateful, and sooner or later he will cut off his head!" ”

According to Liu Che's meaning, he wanted Lu Bu to guard Chang'an, and transferred Zhu Yuanzhang to lead his troops to attack Guan Yu from Hanzhong and knock directly on Xiangyang, but he didn't expect Lu Bu, a simple-minded guy, to jump up and down by Yang Su's agitated strategy.

Send troops from Hanzhong to fight Guan Yu head-on, and no one will die? Don't talk about the dead, then the defense of Chang'an will fall on Zhu Yuanzhang, and when the time comes, he will have to rely on Zhu Yuanzhang everywhere, and the dwarf will be the one. Liu Che naturally didn't want this kind of situation, he blocked the front for Zhu Yuanzhang, and the task of attacking Hanzhong should fall on Zhu Yuanzhang.

Coughed at the moment: "Don't be anxious, listen to Mr. Su talk about the second strategy!" ”

Su Qin understood, took Liu Che's words, and said in a loud voice: "The second strategy is to take advantage of Cao Cao's territory, send troops from Chen Liu and Xuchang, and go straight to Runan, threatening Huainan and Lujiang. ”

"Will Cao Cao agree? Aren't you afraid that we will be ruined by false means? Yang Su asked rhetorically.

Su Qin laughed and said, "How do you know if you don't try?" There is a murderous feud between Cao Cao and Liu Bian, and sooner or later there will be a battle, but Cao Cao is now afraid of Temujin, so he temporarily turned his rivalry with Liu Bian. At that time, Liu Wei did not go on an expedition to Jiaozhou, so Cao Cao did not dare to be too tough, and now Liu Wei is thousands of miles away in the south, it is difficult to guarantee that Cao Cao will not move the mind of stabbing Liu Wei in the back! ”

"What if Cao Cao doesn't believe what he says, first let our army cross the border, and then cut off the supply of grain and grass?" Yang Jian, who was old and serious, asked Su Qin rhetorically.

Su Qinzuo smiled and said: "Sima Yang, Cao Cao has already formed a deep enmity with Liu Wei, and he is surrounded by enemies on all sides, I guess Cao Cao will never dare to be an enemy of our dynasty again, otherwise it will be digging his own grave." Now our army has been sniped by Yue Fei and Xue Li, and an inch of land is rare, and we can't open the situation, so we can only gamble once! If it succeeds, it can break the ice and open up the situation. ”

After a lot of discussion, the following resolution was made.

In the second half of the year, two plans were implemented, first sending envoys to Chenliu to ask for Cao Ren's opinion, and using Chenliu and Xuchang to attack Runan, Lujiang and other places in the Eastern Han Dynasty, if Cao Ren could not be the master, he rushed to Fanyang to ask Cao Cao to see Cao Cao, and tried his best to persuade Cao Cao.

If Cao Cao agreed, Yang Su would lead the Luoyang Army, plus Xu Da and Lü Bu from the Tiger Pass, pass through Chenliu and Xuchang, and attack Runan. Grain and grass are supplied by Huangfu Song and Zhu Jun.

If Cao Cao and Cao Ren disagreed, then the second plan was implemented, and Zhu Yuanzhang led Li Guang, Yang Dayan and his headquarters to send troops from Hanzhong, and united with Wei Wentong, Han Sui and others under Liu Yu to defeat Guan Yu's army and approach Xiangyang. Grain and grass are supplied by Zhou Yafu and Dou Ying.

No matter which of these two plans succeeded, Yue Fei would be exposed to the enemy on his back, and when he faced one of the corps with all his might, the other corps would launch a strong attack from behind, making Yue Fei uncomfortable.

The plan was formulated, Yang Jian stroked his beard and said: "Mr. Su's tongue is full of lotus, I think that only you can convince Cao Cao in the civil and military affairs of the Manchu Dynasty, or you will be the envoy!" ”

Others didn't know how Cao Pi died, but Su Qin didn't dare to venture to see Cao Cao again, and hurriedly recommended Dong Cheng: "After rejecting Cao Cao's wooing, he has been deeply disgusted by him, and it will be counterproductive for me to send an envoy." Uncle Dong Guo is the uncle of the dynasty, and he has old friends with Cao Cao, so he can let Uncle Guo go to Hebei, maybe he can persuade Cao Cao. ”

Liu Xie bowed his head and instructed Dong Chengdao: "Since this is the case, then bother Dong Qing to go!" ”

"Obey the order!" Dong Cheng hugged the wat board in his arms and bowed down to agree.

The court dissipated, Liu Che, Zhu Yuanzhang, and Lu Bu each returned to Chang'an, while Dong Cheng took his handsome and extraordinary son, Dong Ping, who was good at a pair of twin guns, led hundreds of followers, went out of Luoyang, and hurried all the way to Chenliu to meet Cao Ren.

Since Sima Yi, who pretended to be Sima Fu's name, as well as Sima Cuo and Shi Jin, came to Chen Liu's assistance, Cao Ren's manpower was abundant, and when he heard that the Western Han army planned to use the passage to cross the border and attack Runan, Cao Ren was a little gloating in his heart, and he couldn't wait to agree.

There is no other reason, because of Cao Pi's death last winter, Cao Ren and the Eastern Han army had several small-scale battles, from Qiaojun to Xuchang, almost beaten by Qin Qiong and Zhao Yun, which made Cao Ren unable to swallow this breath, at this time the Western Han army was willing to sneak attack Runan, Cao Renle watched from the wall.

Cheng Yu, who is nearly sixty years old and has a gray beard, thought about it for a while, shook his head and said: "This matter is very important, if the Western Han army is allowed to cross the border, it will be a declaration of war on the Eastern Han Dynasty." It is bound to destroy the king's plan to destroy Temujin first, and then fight Liu Wei, not hastily, but let Dong Cheng go to the north to see the king, and the king will decide. ”

"What Mr. Zhongde said is very true, and Fu also means this!" Sima Yi echoed Cheng Yu's words, anyway, if something went wrong, Cheng Yu would carry it, what he needed to do now was to keep his head in the dark and wait for the opportunity.

Cao Ren could only politely refuse Dong Cheng, send him a customs clearance document, let him cross the Yellow River, pass through Jizhou, go to Youzhou to meet Cao Cao, and communicate with Cao Cao.

(The historical hegemony text needs to integrate the overall situation, it is impossible to only fight in the south and sleep with other princes, so switch the lens and overdo it.) The next few chapters mainly revolve around the return of Ran Min to the Han Dynasty and the competition between the four northern powerhouses. (To be continued.) )