Chapter 173 Wancheng!
Sun Quan had an obvious shortcoming, which was that he was unstable. This was not visible in the early stage of his rule, but it was fully revealed in the later stage. Not only did Sanyi Capital City almost pissed Lu Xun to death!
Of course, these are all later stories. Sun Quan is still a master of Jiangdong who works hard to govern.
At this moment, Zhuge Liang had a smile on his face and slowly walked out of the lobby under the reception of Lu Meng. After Zhuge Liang left, Sun Quan knocked on the table with his hand and his eyes were already on Lu Su!
"Zijing thought what Zhuge Liang said?"
Lu Su bowed to Sun Quan and said, "I think that although what Zhuge Liang said is a little exaggerated, it is indeed the case. Cao Cao is powerful and we can't defeat it alone. Only by joining Liu Bei, there is still a glimmer of hope, and..."
Lu Su paused and continued, "Besides, Liu Bei was in Jiangxia, and directly opposed Cao Cao's military front and joined him, it would also be beneficial to us!"
Sun Quan understood what Lu Su meant. Did he regard Liu Bei as cannon fodder?
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Wancheng was the capital of Nanyang County during the Three Kingdoms period.
Wan, Qu Cao walks on his own!
Wancheng is "high in all directions and lower in the center", which is in line with the characteristics of the basin landforms of Nanyang, surrounded by mountains on the west, north and east of Nanyang, and is suitable for garrisoning troops. It is an easy to defend and difficult to attack. In the late Cao Wei period, it was also one of the military bases of Cao Wei. The Wancheng soldiers were as famous as Luoyang soldiers!
A few years ago, this place was still Zhang Xiu's territory. Unfortunately, since Zhang Xiu was so scared by Cao Pi and committed suicide, and Zhang Quan's rebellion, Wancheng has been well deserved to be Cao Cao's territory!
In Wancheng, military tents are scattered everywhere, and the white tents are like new mushrooms, spreading around inside and outside Wancheng, forming a camp that stretches for several miles!
As early as a month ago, Wancheng began to increase its troops!
In this small city, more than 100,000 troops have been accumulated. Zhang Liao, Xu Huang, Li Dian, Cao Hong, Cao Ren, and the newly defeated Xiahou Dun and Cao Zhen are also in this city!
In the center of Wancheng, there is a huge mansion. It was originally Zhang Xiu's mansion, but it has now been transformed into a command center. In the lobby of this command center, there are all generals wearing armor.
In a vague way, you can also see the shadows of Zhang Liao and Xiahou Dun.
Sitting in the main seat was a tall man. His face was blushed, his arms were as thick as other people's arms and legs. With an inhalation, it seemed to carry endless power. If it wasn't Cao Ren, who was it?
Cao Ren, whose courtesy name was Zixiao, was a Han nationality. He was from Qiao, Pei State (now Bozhou, Anhui Province). He was a relative of Cao Cao (my younger brother of Zu). He was a famous general of Cao Wei in the Three Kingdoms.
Cao Ren was an absolute talent. He defeated Yuan Shu. Cao Ren had won a lot of things, defeating Tao Qian's army and Tao Qian's general Lu You, conquering Juyang, and capturing Lu Bu's general Liu He alive. In the Battle of Guandu, he defeated Liu Bei's army in Yinqiang, and defeated Yuan Shao's army in the Battle of Jiluoshan.
After the defeat in the Battle of Chibi, Cao Ren defended Jiangling and Zhou Yu for a year, winning precious time for Cao Cao to reorganize. Weinan defeated Ma Chao, defeated the rebel generals Su Bo, Tian Yin, Hou Yin, and Xiangfan, blocked Guan Yu's attack, and joined Xu Huang to defeat Chen Shao and march into Xiangyang.
In Cao Ren's life, he had a rare defeat, but was harassed by Luo Guanzhong and turned into a brave but unscrupulous general. It was really sad and lamentable!
"Everyone!" Cao Ren said loudly, and immediately calmed the noisy lobby. His eyes were like lightning, and his tone was dull, and no one dared to look at him.
"I will call you here because there is something important. If you make a noise, don't blame me Cao Ren for not caring about the mercy!"
Cao Ren scolded and continued, "There is already news in Xiangyang, and Xu Shu has persuaded Liu Cong to surrender!"
Persuading surrender?
Xiahou Dun's face changed, but he felt uncomfortable. He originally thought that his journey was a gilded trip, but he fell into a pit, but Xu Shu's side was a matter!
Xiahou Dun was holding a breath in his heart, and almost vomited blood!
But the energy is returned, Xiahou Dun did not forget the purpose of coming today. I will make a contribution this time!
The defeat of the 100,000 army turned into 40,000 troops, which was a disastrous defeat!
If he had met Yecheng with the reputation of a defeated general, even if the lord did not blame me, what would others think?
You, Xiahou Dun, have been defeated repeatedly, and the titles and official positions you have obtained are nothing more than mercy on your lord. You, Xiahou Dun, are an incompetent person!
inability?
I, Xiahou Dun, are definitely not an incompetent person!
Cao Ren looked around and continued, "Xu Shu wrote to me, saying that there was something wrong, so he wrote to me, hoping that I could send some soldiers to help me. I have been thinking about it for a long time, so I want to discuss it with you!"
When Xiahou Dun's eyes suddenly lit up a lot when he heard the word "sending troops", his heart was hot.
This is a great opportunity to turn things around!
So Xiahou Dun was the first to walk forward, with a very resolute face.
"Xiangyang's military affairs are urgent, and we must send troops!"
Xu Huang's eyes turned and went forward to echo: "There is the same thing as the general!"
Zhang Liao had short beards and stubbles, but he had a cautious look on his face.
"It is natural for generals to send troops, but the number of troops sent needs to be considered!"
Cao Ren nodded and said, "What the general of the bandit said is so true, what do you think?"
It’s good that Xiangyang is going to surrender, but hasn’t it been surrendered yet? If your army of more than 100,000 will join us, and they will still dare to open the city to surrender?
The soldiers sent out must meet the following points: First, they have a deterrent effect on Liu Bei's Xiangyang side, and second, they cannot scare Xiangyang side and dare not surrender!
Among them, it is very questionable!
There was a man in the last ranks. He was not old, but because he had not had enough rest for several days, he had dark circles on his face. It was not Cao Zhen, who was there!
"The last thing I think is that a 50,000 army is an excellent number!"
"Oh?" Cao Ren was waiting for Cao Zhen to reply!
"There are 100,000 infantry soldiers in Xiangyang, so you will definitely not be afraid of 50,000 people. Liu Bei's military strength is less than 50,000. These 50,000 people can naturally shock Liu Bei!"
Cao Ren nodded, while Zhang Liao fell silent and stopped talking!
"What do you think?"
Xiahou Dun walked up carelessly at this moment, naturally came to support Cao Zhen!
"I will think that 50,000 people are just right!"
The tiger and leopard cavalry Cao Xiu also stood up and replied, "Fifty thousand people are enough!"
Cao Ren nodded and continued, "So, who is willing to lead the army?"
Hearing Cao Ren said this, Xiahou Dun immediately spoke.
"I'm willing to go!"
Cao Ren frowned. He naturally understood what Xiahou Dun meant, but he was still a little hesitant.
Xiahou Dun, after all, he is a new defeat. If he loses again and again, he will be absolutely doomed!
"General Fu Bo is defeated, so let's take a break first and leave the opportunity with those juniors!" Cao Ren's eyes kept turning, and his meaning was self-evident.
Cao Ren thought Xiahou Dun understood what he meant, but he didn't expect Xiahou Dun to twist his neck and said, "I'm willing to issue a military order!"
Military order?
My army, your grandma!
Chapter completed!