The troops and horses have not moved, but the food and grass go first.
Taiwan was still a deserted island. With 200,000 people there, it was impossible to be self-sufficient in the first year. Therefore, Liu Cong first ordered Lu Ji to lead 10,000 people and take 300,000 shi of food to Taiwan.
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On several large docks on the Han River, officers, soldiers and policemen drove tens of thousands of slaves to carry grain. This batch of grain would first go to Taiwan, and then the first batch of 80,000 Shanyue immigrants would arrive.
Everything seems to be slowly getting better.
"Urgent report! Urgent report!"
On a boat coming across the Han River, several soldiers shouted loudly. After the boat docked, the soldiers led their horses down and quickly mounted them.
"Get out of the way, get out of the way!"
"Urgent report, Cao Cao has raised 200,000 troops to attack Wancheng!"
"Get out of the way! Get out of the way!"
The knights had bundles wrapped around their chests and whipped their horses hard on the buttocks with their riding whips.
"Everyone, get out of the way! Get out of the way!"
The police and officers and soldiers shouted at the slaves, but they themselves retreated first. There was an urgent report from the army. They could gallop as they pleased without being responsible for hitting anyone to death. They didn't want to be hit to death.
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As for these slaves, wish yourself well.
After a moment of panic on the pier, several knights left. The police and officers and soldiers who stayed on the spot also forgot to maintain order, and they were all making random guesses.
"What are you doing standing still? Why don't you quickly organize people to carry food? This is not the first time that Cao Cao has gone south. Your Majesty has defeated Cao Cao more than once, so why are you panicking?"
The officer in charge on the dock shouted at the deputies around him. Upon hearing this, the deputies quickly left to take command.
"God has given me favor this year. There are no wind, rain or snow disasters in Dachu, and the harvest is very good." Ma Liang, the Secretary of the Ministry of Revenue, looked at the official document in his hand and smiled.
Liu Cong's study was the seat of the inner dynasty, and all major events in the Chu Kingdom were decided here.
Liu Cong laughed and said, "Ji Chang is in charge of the household department. Now that you have enough money and food, you finally feel a little happy."
"Hahaha……"
While everyone was laughing, Ma Liang cupped his hands and said, "Your Majesty, I don't care about money and food. If a family has surplus food, the family will be prosperous. If the country has surplus food, the people will feel at ease. Money and food are the foundation of peace for the people."
"Ji Chang is right, money and food are the foundation for the peace of the people, but I am glad that the country still has a criticizing minister like Ji Chang."
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Ma Liang shook his head and said, "I am short-sighted. Da Chu can achieve such a harvest only because of the contracting strategy proposed by the king. I apologize to the king for what happened before."
"Hahaha……"
"Ma Ji often admits his mistakes to Gu, which is rare."
"Your Majesty!"
Outside the study, Xing Daorong's anxious shouts came.
The happy Liu Cong frowned and said, "Come in!"
"Squeak."
Xing Daorong pushed the door open and came in. After saluting Liu Cong, he said anxiously, "Your Majesty, there is an urgent report from Wancheng. Cao Cao has sent 200,000 troops to invade Wancheng. The messenger is outside."
"Call in!"
Xing Daorong turned around and went out. After a while, he brought back a messenger.
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"Young man, please see your Majesty."
Liu Cong waved his hand and said, "Get up. When did Cao's army advance? Is Wancheng surrounded now?"
"Your Majesty, Cao Jun sent troops from Xuchang five days ago and has now surrounded Wancheng. According to our scouts, the actual number of Cao Jun should be around 120,000 to 30,000."
"Who is leading the troops?"
"It is said that Xiahou Dun, Xun You, Sima Yi and others are the military advisors."
"Xiahou Dun?" Liu Cong was a little surprised, "Shiyuan, what do you think?"
Pang Tong cupped his hands and said, "Your Majesty, after Wancheng is captured by us, we can threaten Xu and Luo when we advance, and we can defend Xiangfan when we retreat. But I think that Wancheng is not worthy of such a big war by Cao Cao."
Although Wancheng has important strategic significance, it would be unwise to attack Wancheng with hundreds of thousands of troops. Although Wancheng is important to the Chu State, it is not absolutely necessary.
You must know that the Chu State's strongest defense line in Jingchu is the area around Xiangyang and Fancheng, close to the Han River. As long as Xiangfan is not lost, the Chu State can send troops north at any time.
Liu Cong frowned and asked, "What do you mean?"
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Pang Tong replied, "We must first see where Cao Cao is."
Liu Cong turned to look at the messenger, "Is Cao Cao in Xuchang?"
The messenger immediately replied, "Cao Cao has been living in Yecheng since he was granted the title of Duke of Wei. Recently, I have not heard of him returning to Xuchang."
"Duan Kun! Duan Kun!"
"Your Majesty?" Duan Kun ran in from outside after hearing the call.
Liu Cong stared at him and said, "Immediately order the Jinyi guards to find out where Cao Cao is."
"promise."
Liu Cong then looked at Pang Tong, "Shi Yuan?"
Pang Tong thought for a while and said, "Your Majesty, I see that Cao Cao is performing a sword dance at Xiangzhuang, and he is aiming at Pei Gong!"
"What's the meaning?"
"I estimate that this is Cao Cao's plan to attack the east and attack the west. Cao Cao's army's superficial goal may be Wancheng, but I estimate that what he really wants to attack is Huainan!"
Huainan! Compared with Wancheng, Huainan's strategic significance is more important. Wancheng is just a city, while Huainan is a large area. The Chu State that occupies Huainan poses a great threat to the Wei State. Moreover, Huainan's defense line is both against
Wei and Chu are both extremely important.
Liu Cong looked at the ministers again and asked, "What do you think?"
Jiang Wan said sternly, "Your Majesty, although Xiahou Dun belongs to Cao Cao's clan, his military skills are not outstanding, not even excellent. Even with the help of Xun You, Sima Yi and others, I'm afraid he won't be able to be used for much."
"I agree with Zhongshu Ling's view."
Kuai Yue continued, "Your Majesty, since Cao Cao became famous, he has always personally commanded the army and never handed over military power to anyone. Therefore, I also believe that Cao Cao intends to focus on Huainan."
Cao Cao has always personally led the army when using troops externally. Although Cao Cao has had defeats, overall he has more victories than defeats. Among them, the entire Cao family group, in terms of leadership ability, has not surpassed
Cao Cao’s reasons.
There is another more important reason. Cao Cao was suspicious by nature, and he used the emperor to control the princes. He did not trust anyone to hand over military power.
Liu Cong nodded, "In your opinion, if Cao Cao attacks Huainan, how many troops will he send?"
After everyone looked at each other for a while, Pang Tong said, "I'm afraid there will be an army of no less than 200,000 people. And it's not a bluff, it's a real army of 200,000 people."
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An army of 200,000! Although Zhou Yu in Huainan also had an army of 150,000, but against Cao Jun, it was the elite Cao army led by Cao Cao, the world's first-class commander. I am afraid it would be difficult to resist.
Pang Tong continued, "My lord, there are hundreds of thousands of Cao's troops in Wancheng. If there is a war, Cao's troops in Wancheng will not watch, and Wancheng only has more than 50,000 troops. If Huainan wants to support, Wancheng must also support!"
It has to be said that Cao Cao, who destroyed Ma Chao and Han Sui, has been able to free up more troops to deal with Liu Cong. The only family that can restrain Cao Cao, the Gongsun family, is also busy exploring the Korean Peninsula. Today's Cao Cao is really
No worries anymore.
Liu Cong sneered and said, "Cao Cao has many soldiers and the Wei State is strong, so the isolated Chu State is weak? Today's Chu State is not the same as Jingzhou in the 13th year of Jian'an!"
"Since Cao Cao wants to have a fight with Gu Da, then I will accompany him to the end!"
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