Chapter five hundred and seventy-eight: Zhou Yu became independent
Chapter 578: Zhou Yu stands alone
The autumn wind is cool and the sun is gentle. This is definitely a good day to march and travel. But at this moment, the army that had been winding for more than 30 miles stopped on the road, and under this beautiful sky, they set up camps.
.Waste food and time.
That's right. This idle legion is the main force of Cao Cao who was rushing to Chibi in an emergency. This is not a leading general who dared to violate Cao Cao's military orders. It was Cao Cao himself who ordered the army to stop.
Moreover, this army was led by Cao Cao himself.
Speaking of which, Cao Cao is definitely not the kind of person who changes the orders every day, and is careful when doing things, and is slow to do it. This is what the old subordinates who have followed Cao Cao for many years have been imprinted into their bones. But for this reason, everyone
Everyone is wondering why Cao Cao suddenly made this decision!
Therefore, except for those under Cao Cao's generals who were low-ranking and could not move without permission in the military camp, all those with sufficient identities were asking for information from the leaders at the next level. Those with higher levels
After executing Cao Cao's military orders, the trusted generals came straight to Cao Cao's central army camp and came to ask Cao Cao in person, and did nothing was lost.
Unfortunately, although Li Dian and Le Jin came early, they were all stopped outside the treasure tent of the Central Army. They were all warned that the Prime Minister was discussing matters and could not be disturbed.
And the commander of the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry, the chief general Xu Chu, who was responsible for guarding the gate, even held a big sword in his hand, looking like he had no ease at all.
Li Dian, Le Jin and others were disappointed and stood aside and waited for the summons. Later, Yu Jin, who was commanding the rear army, also came. Seeing Li Dian, Le Jin and others standing outside the gate, they stepped forward
He asked, "Why are you standing here with your generals?"
Li Dian replied: "The Prime Minister ordered the entire army to stop, and we all have questions. Therefore, we came here to ask the Prime Minister for instructions. However, the tiger silly guarded the gate and could not pass the news. We can only wait here."
Yu Jin nodded, then stood aside and waited without saying a word.
Someone next to him encouraged Yu Jin and said, "General Yu, our official positions are low and we cannot pass the tiger to the public. General Yu leads the rear army and is an important minister of the prime minister. Why not go forward and knock on the gate and let the tiger to pass the prime minister, it is better than me.
Han and wait."
Yu Jin said solemnly: "Since the Prime Minister has an order, I will give me a clear statement. I will just wait here." Then he ignored others.
Li Dian and Le Jin all agreed with it, and then stood behind Yu Jin, calm down and waited for Cao Cao to summon him. I didn't dare to go forward again to make a rash.
Soon, Cao Ren, who had arranged the left army, rushed over. Seeing so many people standing outside the gate, he also stepped forward and asked, "Why are you standing here?"
Li Dian stepped forward and bowed to Cao Ren and replied, "Return to the general, the Prime Minister ordered the entire army to stop, and we all have questions. Therefore, we came here to ask the Prime Minister for instructions. However, the tiger silly guarded the gate and could not pass it on. We can only do so here
waiting."
Cao Ren nodded and smiled, "So, wait for me to come forward and knock on the gate, and let the tiger cynic communicate with us and meet the Prime Minister to explain his doubts." The person who had good things applauded.
Cao Ren walked forward proudly. The soldiers on both sides saw that it was Cao Ren, so they did not dare to stop him. But as soon as they reached the thirty steps before the gate, they heard a shout: "The person who comes will stop!"
Cao Ren looked closely and saw that the person who called was Xu Chu. Cao Ren couldn't smile anymore. Cao Ren was very embarrassed, but he still kept shouting calmly: "General Xu, it's me. Cao Zixiao."
The whole nonsense is said. Xu Chu is not myopia, and he has only two big eyes. Such a good god, can’t you tell that he is Cao Ren? However, Cao Ren is Cao Cao’s clan after all, so Xu Chu still gives some face.
. means knowing.
Cao Ren was so boring. However, so many people were watching from behind. Cao Ren still laughed and said, "General Xu, I have something important to ask the Prime Minister, and I will also ask the General to pass on the news."
"The Prime Minister is discussing matters and cannot disturb me." Xu Chu still gave me no face.
Cao Ren was very angry. Just because he was Cao Cao's clan's brother, Xu Chu did not give him any face. Now that he has made a boast about it in front of so many people, how can he step down?
Cao Ren forced a smile again and waved his hand to Xu Chu and said, "General Xu, please talk." Cao Ren wanted to give Xu Chu some benefits in secret, so that he could pass today's level first, so as not to lose face because of this.
But unexpectedly, Xu Chu said very simply: "If you are in the prime minister, don't leave me." Then he ignored Cao Ren and turned around and walked in.
There was a coquettish person next to him, and he blamed Xu Chu for this, saying: "General Zhengnan is an important minister of the royal family. Since he is willing to call the general, why is the general so rude?"
Xu Chu stopped hearing this, turned around and shouted, "Although General Zhengnan is a relative of the prime minister, close and highly valued, he is also an external minister. I am a civil servant in the garrison. If you have any questions, you can say in front of everyone. How can you leave your post without permission?"
The steel knife vibrates, and the knife rings sound. The power is everywhere. No one dares to face it.
Cao Ren retreated in a bad mood. He had a stern face and did not leave a corner. No one else dared to provoke Cao Ren at this time.
At this time, Cao Cao, who gave the order to make everyone confused, fell into deep thought in the camp. Xi Zhicai was on the side, and he was also silent and thought deeply.
In theory, Cao Cao and Xi Zhicai are both very strategic people, whether it is internal affairs, power, military affairs, or sophistry. They are all super experts. There shouldn't be anything that makes Cao Cao and Xi Zhicai think about for so long.
It is difficult to make a decision. But the problem is that what Cao Cao encountered now is really too important, too difficult to believe, and too difficult to judge.
What's the matter?
It was very simple. Cao Cao sent an envoy to Sun Quan to ask for rice and grain back. He didn't ask for it.
Of course, if this were the case, Cao Cao would not have considered it too much. Although that was what Sun Quan agreed to Cao Cao, the fundamental purpose of Cao Cao's trip south this time was not for that little food. Moreover, that contract,
It was also a secret agreement at the beginning, and there was no document to be published. Cao Cao couldn't care about anything. At worst, Cao Cao could issue a second imperial edict to speed up the marching and catch Sun Quan off guard.
But the problem is that the excuse Sun Quan used to swear Cao Cao was too unexpected.
Zhou Yu, the chief commander of Sun Quan's naval army, actually betrayed! Zhou Yu actually occupied Jingnan, Jiangxia and other places and became independent. So Sun Quan was unable to dispatch rice and grain to Cao Cao.
This news was too unexpected for Cao Cao, but it was too important. Who is Zhou Yu? That was the general of the Wu army's naval army, and almost controlled nearly half of Sun Quan's troops. Moreover, Zhou Yu himself, that's even more
It is known as the number one in the Jiangnan water war.
What is the concept of water war in Jiangnan? That definitely does not mean that Zhou Yu can only claim a name in Jiangnan. You must know that Jiangnan is a water town. It is a holy place for water war. The south ship and the north horse are the people of the world against Jiangnan.
The recognition of the navy and the Youzhou horse army. Since Zhou Yu was known as the number one in the water war in Jiangnan, it means that Zhou Yu is the best water war master in the world, and no one can surpass Zhou Yu in water war.
The water battle was Cao Cao's weakness. The water battle generals who could make a move were Cai Mao and Zhang Yun, who had just surrendered.
Although Cao Cao has always attached great importance to the development of the navy since he obtained Xiangyang. He really wanted Cai Mao and Zhang Yun to train an elite navy. It is best to use it to annex Sun Quan in the future or to deploy it in the Yellow River.
, in order to deal with Liu Ming's naval army. However, Sun Quan's Yangtze River defense line was very perfect. The entire waters were firmly controlled by Zhou Yu. The naval army trained by Cai Mao and Zhang Yun did not develop greatly.
Cao Cao did not have absolute confidence to defeat Zhou Yu in the navy duel. Even if Cao Cao sent troops this time, he was trying to fight Sun Quan to the decisive battle. He was also trying to break through the river with his superior force. He had already prepared for major casualties.
But now, Zhou Yu has rebelled against Sun Quan. That is really an opportunity. If Zhou Yu can be brought over, it will not only subdue a master of water war, but also directly conquered most of Sun Quan's troops. Not only will it not be necessary to suffer major losses, but it will also be extremely
It greatly expanded its strength, which was an extremely rare beauty. Moreover, even if you take a step back, Zhou Yu could not surrender, but as long as Zhou Yu rebels against Sun Quan, Sun Quan will naturally raise an army to suppress the rebellion. It would definitely be a situation that will never stop. Both sides will suffer
Below, it was extremely beneficial to go south at that time.
Therefore, the news of Zhou Yu's independence was too tempting to Cao Cao. It was so important.
However, the more this happens, the less Cao Cao is, he is. Although Zhou Yu is young, he can definitely be regarded as a senior official of three generations. Moreover, Zhou Yu not only has a close friend with the late Sun Ce, but also has his brother-in-law Sun Quan, the current Lord of Wu.
How could Sun Quan, who had such a deep connection, rebel?
However, it is precisely because of Zhou Yu's rebellion that it is so unbelievable that Cao Cao could not conclude that Zhou Yu's rebellion was false. If Zhou Yu's rebellion was false, then what is its purpose?
If it was just to shirk the rice and grain, it would be too unworthy.
And if there are other purposes, who is his goal?
Liu Ming? Impossible. Sun Quan just made peace with Liu Ming, and he already knew Liu Ming's strength. Sun Quan would definitely not play Zhou Yu's rebellion to deal with Liu Ming.
But except for Liu Ming, Sun Quan now has no opponent to fight. Today, except for Liu Ming, he is the only one who is separatist with Sun Quan. But he just expressed his intention to join forces to Sun Quan. And to Sun Quan
The edict for tax collection is still in his arms. Sun Quan could not have designed himself at this unfavorable opportunity without any idea.
Moreover, even if Sun Quan designed this way, he wanted to start the first step and lure himself. But Zhou Yu's rebellion is really an unbelievable thing. No one would believe in the rebellion, so what's the use of acting? Is it Sun Quan
If you don’t know this, will you not let another general act?
In addition, if Zhou Yu becomes independent, Sun Quan will inevitably suppress the rebellion. If there is no war, he will be false and self-distinguished. What practical effect does such a strategy have?
Moreover, shortly after Sun Quan inherited Jiangdong, there was a precedent for generals to rebel. It was claimed that because Sun Quan was unrighteous and Sun Ce had doubts about his death. If Zhou Yu had rebelled because of this, it was possible. Moreover, Zhou Yu has not taken the initiative to contact him.
I am also a doubt.
Therefore, Cao Cao fell into deep doubts.
But no matter what, on the contrary, be cautious, temporarily stop the army from moving, so as not to increase the external pressure of Sun Quan and Zhou Yu, and to avoid affecting the development of the favorable situation. That is absolutely no doubt. Therefore, Cao Cao decisively ordered the entire army to stop the army.
Previously and then thought about the questions with Xi Zhicai.
Finally, Cao Cao stopped thinking meaninglessly and asked Xi Zhicai: "Zhongkai, what do you think?"
Xi Zhicai shook his head and said, "Lord, things are complicated and complicated. We know little. We really can't judge. We should send someone to explore and make another choice."
Cao Cao nodded and immediately ordered to be promoted to the tent.
The people waiting outside were already anxious. As Xu Chu's orders conveyed, all the hurrahs came in. Wendong and Wuxi were lined up in the streets and stood around. Cao Cao soon stood full. Seeing that everyone arrived, he spoke and said.
: "I heard now that Zhou Yu of Jiangnan has been independent and is in power for us. However, the reality and reality are unpredictable and I don't know what the matter is. Who can go to explore it?"
As soon as Cao Cao finished speaking, a man immediately replied: "I have been in contact with Zhou Lang since I was a child. I went to Jiangnan to surrender Zhou Lang to relieve the Prime Minister's worries."
When Cao Cao heard this, he was overjoyed and hurriedly turned his eyes to look at it. But it turned out that he was the Mubin Jiang Gan under the tent.
Cao Cao still had some impression of Jiang Gan. Jiang Gan's courtesy name is Ziyi, and he is a person from Jiujiang. He is good at speaking and is quite smart. However, Cao Cao was still a little worried.
Cao Cao asked Jiang Gan, "Is Ziyi and Zhou Gongjin in close conscience?"
Jiang Gan smiled and said, "Don't worry, Prime Minister. If you work in Jiangnan, you will have to succeed."
Cao Cao was overjoyed and said generously: "Since that's the case, what Ziyi wants to bring to you, it's okay to just say."
Unexpectedly, Jiang Gan said confidently: "One child should be with you, two servants should drive a boat, and the rest should not be used."
When Cao Cao heard this, he was even more happy. Jiang Gan must be sure of this. It seems that his relationship with Zhou Yu is not ordinary. Why didn’t you know it before?
However, I didn’t know before, but now it’s enough. Cao Cao immediately sent a happy order: “Get wine.”
He came with wine from both sides. Cao Cao personally picked up a cup and delivered it to Jiang Gan: "Ziyi drinks this wine to enhance his spirit."
Jiang Gan took it with her touched, and drank it all. Then he said goodbye to Cao Cao and left.
After sending Jiang Gan away, Cao Cao ordered Meng Chong to rush to Sun Quan to find out the truth. After all, this matter cannot be listened to one-sided words alone. We must support each other so that we can better analyze and make decisions. In this way, we have naturally fought with Sun Quan.
It is best to go to the dealer for concealing favor.