Wei State, Yecheng.

"Liu Bei passed away in Chang'an. I wonder what your lords think about this?" Cao Rui sat high above the throne on the throne, looking at the civil and military officials in the court, and asked lightly.

On the first day of the first lunar month, Liu Bei passed away, and then the five ministers Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, Zhuge Liang, Pang Tong and Liu Yi quickly supported the crown prince Liu Chan ascended the throne while organizing Liu Bei's funeral.

With these five people, the power replacement of the pseudo-Han power went very smoothly, but there was turmoil in the end. Just like last year, Cao Pi died and Cao Rui succeeded to the throne, Liu Bei took advantage of the situation to attack, allowing Cao Wei to lose the Heluo area in Guanzhong at once, and even more than 100,000 Wei troops, Cao Zhen and Cao Xiu. From the map, Cao Wei's territory was cut by one third directly. The most important thing is that the pseudo-Han's next attack on the Central Plains was exposed, and the entire Cao Wei power was exposed to the pseudo-Han's military front, forcing Cao Rui to seek peace from the Eastern Wu, so as to transfer the troops on the southern front to the Central Plains to prevent the attack of the pseudo-Han.

But the problem is that I just experienced a big defeat, and now the morale of the entire Wei army is sluggish, and the pseudo-Han occupied dangerous places such as Chenggao and Mengjin, which are easy to defend but difficult to attack. It is difficult for the Wei army to fight back now.

Just like after Cao Cao's death, Liu Bei and Dongwu had thought about sending troops. Unfortunately, Liu Bei had just won Shuzhong and experienced two battles in Xiangyang and Nanyang. It was the time to rest and recuperate. Therefore, Liu Bei chose to develop in Shu with peace of mind. If Liu Bei did not move, Sun Quan would naturally not move. In such a situation, Cao Wei could maintain peace.

At the moment when Liu Bei died and Liu Chan succeeded to the throne, the situation was somewhat similar to that when Cao Pi succeeded to the throne. The Wei army had just suffered a defeat and suffered losses. At this time, it would be a huge load for Cao Wei. The other was not good. If he lost another battle, it would not only be a problem of defeat in the attack on the pseudo-Han. Jiangdong would probably take advantage of the situation to attack and seize the Central Plains before the pseudo-Han.

"Your Majesty!" Chen Qun stood up after a moment of silence, bowed to Cao Rui and said, "If it is common sense, I do not recommend sending troops. After all, our army has just experienced a great defeat and is about to quit the war. However,... the pseudo-Han has been growing more and more than a dozen years. If you miss this opportunity, you may have to land in several years or even ten years next time. What was the pseudo-Han at that time? The old minister dare not imagine, because the old minister thinks that he should attack this time!"

The pseudo-Han had developed so rapidly over the years. It seemed that God was standing on the other side. From the beginning of the Battle of Chibi, Liu Bei had to rely on the Sun family to barely save his life. Later, in the defeat of Chibi, Liu Bei took the opportunity to seize the four counties in Jingnan and Jiangling as the foundation. In the next few years, he obtained Shu and Hanzhong. At that time, the two families also had a confrontation. However, at that time, Liu Bei only relied on the dangerous land of Hanzhong to barely defend Hanzhong.

But after that, Jiangdong took the opportunity to seize Jingzhou, but even the opponent's coach almost couldn't come back. Guan Yu even took the opportunity to conquer Xiangfan. Liu Bei led his army south and fought with Cao Cao in Nanyang.

Although there were many factors involved in Cao's defeat in that battle, Liu Bei did win at that time.

After another six years, when Liu Bei appeared again, he almost suppressed the Wei army. If the pseudo-Han regime allowed to grow wildly, when he faced it again next time, no one knew whether his side could stand up to the enemy.

Therefore, Chen Qun suggested that Cao Rui send troops this time, no matter what.

"What do you think of General Sima?" Cao Rui nodded, but did not express his opinion. Instead, he looked at Sima Yi, Cao Zhen, Cao Xiu died in battle. The four auxiliary ministers left to him by Cao Pi are now Chen Qun and Sima Yi.

"I also agree with Sikong's words." Sima Yi bowed to Cao Rui, thought for a moment and said, "But this time, our army has no chance of winning. I think we should look for reinforcements."

"Oh?" Cao Rui smiled and said, "I have reinforcements in the Great Wei Dynasty?"

"There are, and there are many!" Sima Yi nodded and said, "Since the pseudo-Han occupied Guanzhong, Zhao Yun was ordered to guard Xiliang, and the suppression of the Qiang tribes was quite fierce. He could order people to build the Qiang tribes with wealth and property, ask them to send troops to restrain the troops in Guanzhong. In addition, the Southern Xiongnu still holds a tribute to our dynasty, and can order people to notify the Southern Xiongnu to send troops. In addition, as far as I know, the Southern Barbarians have been surrendered by Liu Yi, but the Jiaozhou Shijia can unite and ask them to attack Nanzhong and invade Shu. In addition, there is Jiangdong. People should be sent to lobby. Now that the pseudo-Han is becoming stronger and stronger, if Sun Quan does not unite with our Great Wei, then the day when our Great Wei is destroyed is also the time when Jiangdong is destroyed. You can ask Sun Quan to go upstream and raid the Jingxiang land."

In this way, before Cao Wei sent troops, the Han Dynasty would face all kinds of threats at the same time.

"Zhongda's clever plan, in this way, our army can regain the lost land in Luoyang by just breaking through the Huzhu!" Chen Qun smiled.

"What Sikong said is right, but I think that although these four armies can cause trouble to the pseudo-Han, the only one who can really play a role may be the Eastern Wu, and our army cannot use Chenggao as the main attack direction." Sima Yi shook his head and said.

"Why is this?" Chen Qun said in confusion.

"Although Chenggao is new, after Liu Bei seized the land of Heluo, he quickly strengthened Chenggao and Yique Pass. Chenggao was in a dangerous position, and the pseudo-Han had the advantage of military armor. Our army could break through and could not advance again. I think that a partial army should use a partial army to attack Chenggao, and the main force of our army would enter Runan, take advantage of the situation to attack Nanyang, cut off the connection between Heluo and Jingzhou, and then we can join forces with the Eastern Wu and go to Jingzhou together!"

Although the Han army was connected to the north and south, the connection between Heluo and Nanyang was not close. Whether it was sent from Yingchuan or from Nanyang, the Han army had no danger to defend. Only after arriving in Ye County was the Great Wall built by Liu Yi in Nanyang. But even so, the area of ​​the Great Wall was too wide. Compared with the dangerous Chenggao, Nanyang was undoubtedly easier to attack. What's more, if Jiangdong could be persuaded to send troops, it would be easier to break the entire Jingzhou, which was equivalent to breaking the hand of the pseudo-Han.

"What Zhongda said is right." Chen Qun nodded and looked at Cao Rui and said, "Your Majesty, I think Zhongda's plan is quite feasible."

Cao Rui nodded. He heard Sima Yi's plan well, and then looked at the civil and military officials: "Do you guys have any more?"

Both bosses reached a consensus, and Sima Yi's plan sounded quite powerful. Many people thought for a while, but they really couldn't think of a more sophisticated plan than Sima Yi, and they agreed at the moment.

"Your Majesty!" Cao Shuang stepped out and bowed to Cao Rui and said, "General Sima's plan is naturally feasible, but it will take a long time to contact all parties. I wonder when General Sima will be planning to launch troops?"

The Huns, Qiangs, Eastern Wus, and Shijia, are not easy to coordinate.

"The partial troops heading to Chenggao immediately sent troops to shock the pseudo-Han." Sima Yi said in a deep voice: "But if all parties need to send troops, I am afraid that the main force of our army can secretly go to Runan and Yingchuan during this period. When all parties send troops, they will suddenly enter Nanyang, which will catch the pseudo-Han off guard."

Just like when Liu Bei sent troops from all directions, attacking Cao Wei was in chaos, the defeat in Guanzhong was mainly due to the fact that the troops of the two sides were too different and the Han army was strong, Liu Bei's battle technique, which made people unable to distinguish between the main and the secondary, also played an important role. By the time Cao Zhen completely gathered his troops, the general situation was already completed.

"Who can lead the troops?" Cao Shuang looked at Sima Yi and said.

Sima Yi thought for a while and said, "General Xu Huang, General Xu Gongming is the pillar of the country, and his prestige is great enough. If you can lead troops to Chenggao, you can also make the pseudo-Han think that is the main force."

"General Gongming only leads the partial army?" Cao Rui looked at Sima Yi in confusion.

"Your Majesty, it is precisely because General Gongming is so famous that he can attract the attention of the pseudo-Han, which makes it easier for our army to act." Sima Yi bowed and said.

"Then who should be the commander of this main force?" Cao Rui frowned. There are many talents in Wei now, but most of them are young talents. Xu Huang is the only one who can truly stand on the one hand. The others are all dead on the battlefield in Guanzhong. Now, looking at the court, there are really no one who can take out the troops alone.

"I think Cao Shuang, the general of the Wuwei, is cautious and sensible, proficient in military tactics, and is also the son of the late General Cao Zhen, and can be entrusted with important tasks!" Sima Yi bowed and said.

Cao Shuang was stunned for a moment, but she didn't expect Sima Yi to recommend him.

"This..." Cao Rui was a little hesitant when he heard this. Cao Shuang was a good talent among the royal family, but he didn't have much experience in leading troops to fight, let alone such a big battle of hundreds of thousands of people.

But if we send troops this time, we have to deal with the Han army. Even if Jingzhou is not the main force of the Han army, we still need to dispatch a hundred thousand troops. The 100,000 troops are really worried, especially after experiencing the defeat in Guanzhong, the 100,000 troops are really a big deal. Whether it is prestige or ability among the royal family, it seems that only Cao Shuang can do it.

But when Cao Shuang led the troops, Cao Rui was a little worried after all. After looking at Sima Yi, Cao Rui suddenly smiled and said, "Okay, but Brother Zhao Bo is still inexperienced. He is the only one. I am not at ease, so I ask General Sima to condescend to join the army?"

Sima Yi is sure to be the only one who escapes from Luoyang battlefield. With him helping Cao Shuang give advice, Cao Rui can be more at ease.

"I obey the order!" Sima Yi bowed deeply. This was the best result. If Sima Yi led the army, Cao Rui would definitely be suspicious and guarded. But if Cao Shuang took the lead and Sima Yi assisted, Cao Rui could be at ease. The current situation could not withstand internal struggles. This was also the reason why Sima Yi took the initiative to ask Cao Shuang to be the commander.
Chapter completed!