Seven hundred and seventieth chapters smart princess
How could the street pavilion be lost?
Not only Cao Cao, but also all the military forces on the left and right were shocked, especially Xun You. You must know that Cao Cao's entire combat strategy was planned by him.
"Bring it here!" Cao Cao grabbed the report.
The memorial was written by Cao Pi himself. It described in detail the process of the fall of Jieting. The core content of the entire memorial was that Cao Zhang, the king of Liang, changed the planned tactics without authorization and did not attack the village at Jieting.
Instead, they moved their camp to Broken Mountain, which cut off the water source for the Chu army, causing the entire army to collapse due to lack of water.
In an instant, Cao Cao's face turned as gloomy as iron, and endless anger filled his twisted face.
"Sir, how dare you disobey my will!" Cao Cao was furious and gnashed his teeth in hatred.
Xun You secretly breathed a sigh of relief, thinking that it was not his plan that failed, but Cao Zhang's arrogance that led to the fall of the street pavilion.
"Your Majesty, if Jieting is captured, the Chu army will march southward and approach Jicheng. For this plan, your Majesty must lead the main force back to Jicheng as soon as possible." Xun You hurriedly advised.
At this point, Cao Cao had no choice.
Chi la la~
Cao Cao tore the memorial in his hand into pieces, raised his whip and shouted: "Pass my decree, the whole army will return to Jicheng as soon as possible!"
The situation was urgent, so that night, Cao Cao led 40,000 troops and horses back north, leaving only Xia Houyuan with 5,000 troops to guard the Qishan camp to resist Lu Xun.
The next day, when Cao Cao led his army to Xi County, he received another urgent report from Cao Zhang.
Cao Zhang claimed in the emergency report that the Jieting city was in ruins and the terrain was open, which was not conducive to setting up a camp to defend it. Therefore, after surveying the terrain, he made a temporary decision to move the camp to the mountain.
As for the fall of Jieting, it was all because Wu Zhi abandoned his other camp, which cut off his main water source and weakened the morale of the army, and was defeated by the Chu army.
Cao Zhang's report relieved Cao Cao's complaints against him.
But it is a pity that Cao Zhang's report was one day later than Cao Pi. Cao Cao had already preconceived the idea that Cao Zhang's disobedience to his imperial edict was the main reason for the fall of Jieting.
"This treacherous son has caused great disasters and has no repentance, but he still dares to go out and quibble. It is really hateful!" Cao Cao threw Cao Zhang's memorial to the ground, whipped his horse and continued to move forward.
One day later, Cao Cao led the army and finally rushed back to Jicheng.
At this time, the scouts came to report that more than 100,000 troops led by Yan Liang had approached Lueyang City.
In addition to the main force, Yan Liang also detached tens of thousands of troops to attack Jingyang from the north and capture Anding County in the north to eliminate the threat on the flanks.
Although Yan Liang divided his troops, the number of troops heading south still reached an unprecedented 140,000, while Cao Zhang's troops in Lueyang City only had less than 3,000 men left.
140,000 versus 3,000. Even if one person of the Chu army spits, it is enough to flood the city of Lueyang.
After some weighing, Cao Cao, at Liu Ye's suggestion, ordered Cao Zhang to withdraw his troops and return to Jicheng to join Cao Cao's main force.
At the same time, Cao Cao also ordered that all the troops and horses north of Jicheng shrink southward and gather towards the front line of Jicheng.
Cao Cao's intention was to concentrate his existing troops on the line of Jicheng and rely on the Wei River to defend the south bank, hoping to prevent the Chu army from crossing the Wei River south.
As for the Chu army, counselors such as Fazheng and Xu Shu also anticipated Cao Cao's intentions. After the army entered Lueyang, they advised Yan Liang to let the soldiers who had been attacking for a long time take a rest and wait for a large amount of grain and grass to cross Longshan and be transported to the front line.
After that, we marched towards Jicheng.
While the Chu army was resting, Cao Zhang had already led his remaining soldiers and fled back to Jicheng in despair.
In the golden palace, Cao Zhang knelt on the ground with a look of guilt on his face.
"Sir, how dare you disobey my good deeds? Look what good deeds you have done!" Cao Cao accused angrily.
"Father, please calm down. I don't know what I know. The Jieting City is extremely dilapidated and cannot be defended at all. The terrain near the Jieting is also very open. It is difficult to defend it with just ten thousand soldiers and horses. That's why I..."
"Son, what do you mean by this? Are you blaming your father for not knowing the terrain of the street pavilion and giving you the wrong decree?" Cao Pi interrupted Cao Zhang's defense with a question.
Cao Cao didn't think anything at all, but when Cao Pi said this, his face darkened again and he gave Cao Zhang a fierce look.
Cao Zhang was shocked and said hurriedly: "I don't mean that. I want to say that in fact, my father's will is certainly correct. I violated my father's will, but if Wu Zhi hadn't abandoned the dark water source
, the strategy of moving troops to break up the mountain can also preserve the streets and pavilions."
Cao Zhang did not dare to deny Cao Cao's will anymore, and instead shifted the responsibility to Wu Zhi.
At this time, Cao Pi looked back and winked at Wu Zhi.
Wu Zhi understood, knelt down quickly, kowtowed and said: "The King of Liang did order me to guard a separate camp, but when the Chu army came to attack ten times as many times that day, I only had 3,000 soldiers and horses in my hands. After fighting for a long time, I was unable to stop the Chu army.
I had no choice but to break out of the siege. I am indeed guilty and I am willing to be punished by Your Majesty."
Wu Zhi's words seemed to be voluntarily admitting his guilt, but in fact he still pushed the responsibility onto Cao Zhang.
Sure enough, Cao Cao's face became more and more gloomy, and he glared at Cao Zhang with more and more blame.
Cao Zhang felt afraid, so he cupped his hands and said: "I have lost the street pavilion, and I am really guilty. I ask my father to send another army to me. I am willing to fight to the death to regain the street pavilion for my father."
"Hmph, if I give you another army, how many soldiers and horses does Da Qin have for you to defeat?" Cao Cao snorted coldly and waved his hands: "From now on, you don't have to lead the army or hand over your seal.
Go back to your house to avoid thinking about the past."
Cao Zhang disobeyed the imperial edict and lost his street pavilion. He had a heavy responsibility and it was impossible for Cao Cao not to punish him. Otherwise, how could he convince his soldiers.
But after all, Cao Zhang was Cao Cao's son. As the saying goes, a tiger can't eat its own children, so Cao Cao didn't take heavy responsibility. He just asked him to relinquish military power and think about his mistakes.
Cao Zhang was surprised and said anxiously: "Father, I would rather be a pawn and go to the front line to kill the enemy than hide at home. Please, Father..."
"Shut up and disappear from my presence. I don't want to see you again." Cao Cao cut off Cao Zhang's plea and turned around.
Cao Zhang was about to say more, but Cao Pi stepped forward and sighed: "Son, please don't make your father angry anymore. You should listen to your father and go back to your house to think about the past."
Cao Zhang looked at Cao Pi's lecturing face and felt resentment in his heart. He gritted his teeth secretly, knowing that he was playing tricks on his cunning brother.
Although he knew it in his heart, Cao Zhang couldn't argue with him. He swallowed his bitter taste and resigned reluctantly.
Looking at Cao Zhang's sadly leaving figure, an imperceptible sneer quietly flashed across the corner of Cao Pi's lips.
After the court meeting dispersed, Cao Pi returned to his Jin Palace with great pride.
"Your Majesty, your Majesty is glowing with glory. It seems that there are good things in today's court meeting." As soon as he entered the hall, a charming young woman greeted him with a smile. That woman was Cao Pi's Jin Princess Guo Huan.
Cao Pi laughed proudly, screened away the servants on his left and right, and told Guo Huan what happened in the court.
"My son is determined to compete with the king for the crown prince position. This time he has completely disappointed his father. He is no longer qualified to compete with the king for the throne, haha~~" Cao Pi smiled more and more proudly.
Guo Huan was not as excited as him, but sighed: "Although the Liang Kingdom has lost power, the Chu army is pressing forward and approaching Jicheng. If Jicheng is lost, the entire Qin Kingdom will be in danger of destruction. Even if the king
What can I do if I gain the position of prince?"
This ladle of cold water instantly wiped out all of Cao Pi's pride. After he calmed down, a chill could not help but rise in his heart.
After pondering for a long time, Cao Pi sighed: "My beloved concubine is right. Now the only way to defeat the Yan thief's attack and save the Qin Dynasty from this calamity is for the crown prince's position to be fought for. However, with the current strength of the Chu army, my father cannot
If the emperor wants to hold on to Jicheng, he is afraid that..."
Cao Pi looked disappointed and did not dare to say any more.
"I feel that no matter whether Jicheng can be defended or not, the king should not put himself in such a dangerous situation. It is best to stay away from Jicheng. After the success or failure is known, the king will return to Jicheng." Guo Huan added.
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Cao Pi cheered up, but then said: "What my beloved concubine said is true, but now my father is determined to stick to Jicheng. As the eldest son, how can the king not follow his father's principles?"
Guo Huan's beautiful eyebrows moved, and the corner of her mouth raised a sly smile, "Your Majesty, don't worry, I have a plan to ensure that Your Majesty can rest easy."
While smiling, Guo Huan revealed her strategy and the way to blame.
After hearing this, Cao Pi couldn't help but look delighted, clapped his hands and said with a smile: "My beloved concubine's plan can not only keep the king away from this dangerous place, but also prevent the father from becoming suspicious. It is really wonderful."
Guo Huan pursed her lips and smiled, her pretty face showing a little bit of pride.
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Lueyang City.
Not long after Cao Zhang retreated, the army of Chu followed and captured this important place heading south to Jicheng.
On the top of the city, Yan Liang stood with his sword in hand, looking down at the mighty army entering the city.
"Cao Cao has withdrawn all the troops in Longxi to the south of the Wei River. According to this situation, Cao Cao's thieves must be trying to seize the danger of the Wei River and defend the front line of Jicheng." Fazheng beside him reported to him.
Yan Liang snorted coldly, "Cao Cao is really tenacious. He has reached this point and is still struggling to his death. Very good. If you want to fight, the king will accompany him to the end."
"The spy in Jicheng sent information that after Cao Zhang fled back to Jicheng, Cao Cao was extremely angry with him. He had reduced his military power and made him sit in front of the house to think about his mistakes. Cao Cao had allocated all Cao Zhang's troops and horses to him.
Cao Pi." Fazheng continued.
Yan Liang was familiar with history and naturally knew that Wu Zhi was a close confidant of Cao Pi.
In the battle of Jieting, Wu Zhi abandoned the water source without fighting, which led to the collapse of Cao Zhang's army. Now that Cao Zhang lost power, his troops and horses were captured by Cao Pi.
From this point of view, apart from Yan Liang, the biggest beneficiary from the Jieting battle was Cao Pi.
"Qin is currently in the midst of a national crisis. This Cao Pi is still playing tricks and fighting with his younger brother. Humph, that's good. I just like to see your dogs bite dogs."
A look of disgust appeared on the corner of Yan Liang's mouth. Yan Liang was extremely disgusted with this Cao Pi, and he had the urge to torture this insidious villain severely.
