Sima Yi only stated his interests, but he still did not directly suggest that Cao Pi send troops. Even Cao Pi did not have the power to decide on such a major military matter. How could he suggest sending troops? Although Tian Yu had some military strategy, in the end he was still reckless.
Husband, it’s okay if you win, but if you lose, not to mention Tian Yu won’t be alive, it will also be a blow to Cao Pi’s position as heir apparent!
At that time, in order to stabilize Cao Pi's prestige and status, Cao Cao will kill Tian Yu, or even kill himself!
Tian Yu anxiously raised his hands to Cao Pi and said, "Prince, once the Chu people capture Liaodong, we, the Wei Dynasty, will be threatened by Chu from Youzhou, Huainan, and Xu Luo. This will be extremely detrimental to our Wei Dynasty.
I think of you, the last prince."
Cao Pi said with some embarrassment, "But for such a big event as sending troops to Liaodong, you still need to ask your father for permission, right?"
"Prince, the King of Wei is far away in Hanzhong. The Chu army may have defeated Gongsun Gong long ago. It will be even more difficult to conquer the Chu people by then!"
"General Tian!" Sima Yi scolded him. Only then did Tian Yu realize that he had been rude and quickly kowtowed to Cao Pi and said, "General, I have been in the army for a long time and am a little impatient. Please forgive me, the prince."
"It's okay. General, please step aside first. Zhongda and I will discuss this further."
"promise."
After Tian Yu left, Cao Pi frowned and looked at Sima Yi, "Tell me, should you send troops or not?"
Sima Yi hesitated for a moment and said, "How about summoning the civil and military forces left behind in Yecheng to discuss it?"
"Deliberation is useless! It's hard to settle things if there are too many people. I'm asking you now, should we send troops?"
Sima Yi smiled bitterly and said, "Tian Yu's words make sense, but have you ever thought about it, if you send out troops but cannot win, let alone lose, even if you return without success, it will be detrimental to the prince."
Compared with Cao Cao, Cao Pi did not have absolute decision-making power on such military and national affairs, but he refused to discuss with civil and military officials, which only shows that Cao Pi was also inclined to send troops!
Cao Pi stood up and walked to the map on the side, "Is it possible to just watch Chu State capture Liaodong like this?"
Sima Yi didn't speak anymore. Cao Pi looked at the map and felt more and more irritated. He was just a prince now, not a king. Even if he was a king, he would never have the power to make a single decision like his father Cao Cao.
"The civil and military competition in Yecheng will definitely support the sending of troops. Cao Zhen, Cao Xiu, Xia Houshang and others are easy to say. They are the ones who played with me, but I am afraid that they are too young. If they are not the opponent of the Chu army, they will all be killed.
It’s over.”
p "Furthermore, Yecheng now only has more than 30,000 troops. According to Tian Yu, the Chu army in Liaodong should be between 30,000 and 50,000. If the number of troops sent is too small, it will not be enough to defeat the Chu army. If more troops are sent, the court will
The princes will definitely not agree. If there is any trouble in Yecheng again, we will not even have the military strength to deal with it."
Saying that, Cao Pi sighed. During the many years that Cao Cao had ruled the north, the north was generally peaceful, but there were also local rebellions. Although they were not enough to shake the foundation of the Wei state, if they were ignored, it would create a huge problem.
Bandit.
Staring at the map, Cao Pi's eyes gradually became firm. He turned around and helped Sima Yi up, "Zhongda, Tian Yu is right. If the Chu State occupies Liaodong, it will be very detrimental to our Wei Dynasty. I can't watch the Chu army occupy it."
Liaodong, if my father comes back in the future and knows that I watched the Chu Kingdom destroy Gongsun Gong, he will blame me for being indecisive."
Sima Yi's expression changed slightly. Hearing what Cao Pi said, he was ready to send troops, "Prince, then choose a wise and brave general to lead the troops. Even if he goes to harass the Chu army, he can also help Gongsun Gong."
Cao Pi chuckled, "That's exactly what I thought, Zhongda, you are really my wife (Zhang Liang), then do you think there is anyone in Yecheng now who can take on such an important responsibility?"
Sima Yi thought for a long time, and then knelt directly in front of Cao Pi, "Prince, if the prince trusts my ability, I am willing to lead troops to conquer the Chu army in Liaodong!"
Cao Pi's expression remained calm, but he remembered Cao Cao's instructions to him in his heart. Sima Yi looked down upon the wolf and must not let this person come into contact with military power. You just need to let him give you advice.
Looking at Sima Yi kneeling on the ground, Cao Pi always felt that he was so sincere. How could he be as ambitious as Cao Cao said?
He smiled and helped Sima Yi up again, "Zhongda, of course I know your talent, but you are just a weak scholar, and I can't bear to let you lead the army and suffer outside."
Although Sima Yi showed sincerity, Cao Pi still did not want to give him military power easily. Cao Cao had never seen anyone in his life, and Cao Cao was still alive. Cao Pi must consider his words.
"Prince, my lifelong wish is to make achievements on the battlefield, protect the country and the people of the Wei Dynasty, and expand the territory! Please fulfill it, Prince!"
"Hahaha..." After staring at Sima Yi for a long time, Cao Pi laughed loudly, "Zhongda, do you want to make a contribution? Well, I'll give you a chance."
"I ordered Cao Zhen and Cao Xiu to lead 10,000 infantry and cavalry to Youzhou, and then transfer 5,000 people from Youzhou, for a total of 15,000 people to conquer the Chu army. I will use you as General Pingdong to concurrently serve as the army's military advisor, and you can command 3,000 people.
.how?"
Hearing this, the heat in Sima Yi's eyes gradually dissipated, "My lord, thank you so much, Prince!"
Seeing that he was a little disappointed, Cao Pi took his hand and said softly, "Zhongda, I am doing this for your own good. Although the Wei Dynasty is the most powerful country today, it has always failed in its wars against Chu. The Chu people have many tricks.
And treacherous."
"If you win, you will naturally have a share of the credit. If you lose, Cao Zhen and Cao Xiu will take the blame, and Tian Yu and others also have unshirkable responsibilities."
"It's not that I don't trust Zhongda, it's not that I doubt Zhongda's ability. It's just that I'm just a prince now. If you were to be the commander of the army, Cao Zhen and Cao Xiu would not only disobey you, but they would also act against my orders.
Dissatisfied."
"Zhongda, can you understand my difficulties?"
How can a prince's prince be simple? What's more, Cao Pi is the famous Emperor Wen of Wei in history!
This speech was impeccable, and Sima Yi had nothing to say. He cupped his hands in front of Cao Pi and said, "Thank you, Prince!"
Cao Pi nodded with satisfaction, "Come, call Cao Zhen and Cao Xiu!"
"promise."
After a while, Cao Zhen and Cao Xiu arrived. They were a little stunned when they saw Sima Yi and Tian Yu, "Your Majesty, Cao Zhen/Cao Xiu, pay your respects to the crown prince!"
"Zi Dan, Wen Lie, why are you so polite to me? Get up quickly."
"Thank you, Prince."
"The Chu army conquered Liaodong and should be fighting Gongsun Gong's army now. I want to send you to lead the army north to conquer the Chu army in Liaodong."
Cao Xiu was impatient and immediately cursed, "What? The Chu army conquered Liaodong? Is Gongsun Gong too useless?"
Cao Pi glared at him, "If the Chu State occupies Liaodong, then I am afraid that the rear of Wei Dynasty will not be stable. Therefore, we must attack the Chu army. I do not ask you to destroy the Chu army and Gongsun Gong to capture Liaodong in this battle.
I just hope you can drive away the Chu people, even if you unite with Gongsun Gong!"