Yuan Fang looked around and saw that the person offering the advice was none other than Liu Ye.
At that time, Tian Feng recommended talents to Yuan Fang, and Liu Ye was among them. Yuan Fang knew that this person was a very strategic genius in history, but in order to test his ability, he was sent to the Huainan area in recent years. Assist Zhang Liao in resisting Sun Ce.
Facts have proved that Liu Ye did have a strategy and made several suggestions to help Zhang Liao repel Sun Ce's attack.
Now after Yuan Fang captured Luoyang, he summoned Liu Ye to the Ba Mansion to formally listen to him.
"What's Ziyang's plan?" Yuan Fang asked happily.
Liu Ye pointed to the map and said calmly: "Although the Cao and Sun families divided Jingzhou, Cao Cao got Xiangyang and Jiangling and other key places in Jingzhou. Being in the upper reaches, he will always pose a geographical threat to Jiangdong. But I think In fact, Sun Ce actually wanted to capture Jingzhou and occupy the Yangtze River. His plan was to ask the Lord to appoint Sun Ce as the shepherd of Jingzhou and Marquis of Jiangling in the name of the emperor. In this way, even if the Sun-Cao alliance could not collapse, it would still be possible. It can make them suspicious of each other and unable to attack the north with all their strength."
After Liu Ye analyzed it, Guo Jia and other counselors in the hall all nodded in agreement.
Yuan Fang¡¯s eyes also lit up, and he suddenly remembered the memory of history.
In the past history, Liu Bei and Sun Quan also divided Jingzhou and called it an alliance. However, they were suspicious of each other and plotted against each other.
The alliance between Sun and Liu also collapsed when Sun Quan attacked Jingzhou, killed Guan Yu, and took full control of Jingzhou.
Today¡¯s situation is somewhat similar to past history. Liu Ye¡¯s plan coincides with history.
"Jing Yang has been one since ancient times. Power cannot exist alone. Zi Yang's plan really hits the mark and can be used."
Yuan Fang readily adopted Liu Ye's plan, and immediately ordered Zhuge Liang to go to the palace, forcing Liu Xie to issue an imperial edict, appointing Sun Ce as the shepherd of Jingzhou and the Marquis of Jiangling, and immediately sent the imperial edict to Jiangdong.
"Zi Yang's plan to alienate people is a subtle one. Let's not worry about Sun Ce for now. Cao Cao is extremely deceitful. I'm afraid it won't be so easy to force him to retreat. We have to be prepared for both." Guo Jia said, There is another mystery.
"What does filial piety mean?"
"Your Majesty, please look at the map." Guo Jia raised the wine gourd. Pointed to the map.
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Ten days later. South of Luoyang, Liang County.
Seventy thousand Cao troops were stationed here. The company camp is ten miles long.
Looking north from Guoliang County, less than forty miles away, is Dagu Pass, one of the eight passes in Luoyang. In the battle against Dong, Sun Jian used this Dagu Pass to invade Luoyang and forced Dong Zhuo away.
Now that Cao Cao had received a secret edict and came to "cruel" Yuan Fang, he wanted to imitate Sun Jian's strategy and also attack Luoyang from Dagu Pass.
In the large tent of the Chinese army, Cao Cao knelt and sat on his head, his face full of expectation, as if he was waiting for someone.
Not long after, the curtains were raised, a creaking sound was heard, and a young man in a wheelchair was pushed in.
The young man bowed, nodded in salute, cupped his hands and said, "Sima Yi, Hanoi, has met Duke Cao."
"I have heard for a long time that Sima Bada is one of the best among men. It is indeed a blessing to have Zhongda come back now."
Cao Cao first praised, then looked at Sima Yi¡¯s lower body and said curiously: "Zhongda, your body is"
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Sima Yi sighed and said bitterly: "To be honest with Mr. Cao, our Sima family was destroyed by the traitor Yuan Fang for no reason. When Yi was escaping, he was shot by the traitor with an arrow, causing his lower body to become paralyzed. That¡¯s why I¡¯m reduced to a wheelchair.¡±
"I see." Cao Cao nodded and sighed: "My brother Cao Hong was also killed by Yuan Fang. It seems that Zhongda and I have a common enemy."
Suddenly, two people who had never met before quickly found common ground, and their words were very congenial for a while.
Cao Cao learned that Sima Yi had fled from Luoyang and should know the situation in Luoyang best, so he asked about it.
"Yuan Fang has completely lost the hearts of the people by killing Dong Guozhang, holding the emperor hostage, and putting all the ministers under house arrest. Now Cao Gong and the other two princes have gathered together to attack the traitor. As long as they can fight with all their strength, they will be able to defeat the traitor." Sima Yi suddenly became generous and encouraged Cao Cao to attack.
At this time, the pro-army troops outside the tent rushed in and sent Cao Ren, who was staying in Jiangling, the latest urgent report.
When Cao Cao opened the urgent report, he couldn't help but frown secretly, showing a bit of fear on his face.
Seeing the situation, Cao Cao hurriedly asked Cao Cao what was happening behind the scenes.
"The emperor has issued a decree to Sun Ce, making him the shepherd of Jingzhou and the Marquis of Jiangling. This Yuan Fang is a good way to break up the estrangement." Cao Cao showed disgust on his face and told everyone about his urgent report.
In the big tent, everyone¡¯s emotions immediately became restless.?
"This boy Sun Ce has been thinking about Jiangling for a long time. If he hadn't been frightened by the news that Yuan Fang had conquered Yecheng, he might have used troops to fight for Jiangling with us. Although this boy Yuan Fang used a divorce plan, he still gave us To give Sun Ce an excuse to rob Jiangling, Meng De, we must be on guard."
Xu You stroked his beard and said, "Meng De" sounded like a prick to the ears of all the generals on the left and right.
However, Cao Cao did not look angry and only murmured: "Zi Yuan is right. Jingzhou has been one since ancient times. We cannot trust Sun Ce just because he wants to attack Yuan Fang. However, if we divide our troops to increase defense of Jingzhou, where will there be enough troops to go there?" Defeat Yuan Fang and invade Luoyang."
Cao Cao frowned deeply, all the civil and military officials were silent, and the atmosphere became solemn for a moment.
In an anxious atmosphere, Sima Yi smiled disdainfully: "Don't worry, Mr. Cao, since that traitor Yuan Fang has a plan to alienate each other, why don't we use his trick to catch him off guard and let him lift a rock? Smashing my own feet."
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Cao Cao perked up and asked hurriedly: "What's Zhongda's clever plan?"
Sima Yi then laid out his strategy in an unhurried and eloquent way.
After hearing this, Cao Cao couldn't help but praise the case: "Zhongda's plan is really a wonderful one. Okay, I'll use your plan."
Sima Yi smiled slightly. Although his body was disabled, his brows were still filled with confidence and calmness.
Xu You looked at Sima Yi who was proud of the spring breeze, but his brows were darkened, and his face showed a bit of jealousy.
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Dagong Pass.
Nearly 90,000 Qi troops were stationed here, preparing to meet Cao Cao's attack.
In addition, 70,000 troops from the twelve foreign armies were stationed at the Hangu Pass line to block the eastward advancing Ma Teng Xiliang Cavalry. Another 40,000 troops were stationed at the eight passes of Luoyang and the remaining six passes.
Dagonguan is facing the powerful Cao Cao. Yuan Fang must concentrate his main force to fight Cao Cao himself.
The Chinese military tent.
"Your Majesty, detailed information came back from Liang County. Cao Cao has led his army to withdraw southward in the name of returning to Jiangling." Zhao Yun entered the account and said with a cupped hand.
This piece of information lifted the spirits of all the generals present. ,
"My Lord, Liu Ziyang's alienation plan was successful. Cao Cao and his men have all retreated. So what are we waiting for? We should hurry back to Hangu Pass and defeat the beast army in Xiliang in one fell swoop." Zhang Fei shouted excitedly road.
The generals were very generous and excited, and just like Zhang Fei, they all wanted to take the opportunity to defeat the Xiliang army.
Yuan Fang was as calm as water and looked at Guo Jia.
Guo Jia smiled and said nothing, there was another mystery in his brows.
Yuan Fang smiled and said to Zhao Yun: "Zilong, what do you think?"
Zhao Yun frowned slightly, pondered for a long time, and then said: "The Xiliang army is very rampant, fighting all the way, claiming to repeat Dong Zhuo's glory of the past. I also feel that they should be beaten for their arrogance. However, I also think that, Cao Cao is a very cunning person, and he should be able to tell that this is a stratagem by his lord, but knowing this, he still hurriedly withdraws his troops, I always feel that there is something wrong with this. "
Zhao Yun is indeed Zhao Yun. Different from ordinary generals, he has his own strategy and judgment.
"Zilong is right. Don't rush back to Hangu Pass now. Let's wait and see." Yuan Fang suppressed the generals' fighting spirit and decided to wait and see what happens.
For four consecutive days, Yuan Fang stood still.
To the west of Luoyang, Ma Teng's 100,000 cavalry have captured the key areas of Shaanxi County, and are approaching the Chichi with his son Ma Chao as the vanguard.
As soon as the Chichi was broken, Hangu Pass was directly exposed to the front of the Xiliang Army.
On this day, an urgent report from the southeast, Hao Zhao, the guard of Sheyuan Pass, arrived at the Chinese army's tent.
In the south of Shenyuan Pass, 60,000 Cao troops suddenly appeared, attacking Guancheng day and night!
Cao Cao¡¯s army actually appeared at Shenyuan Pass?
Hearing this astonishing news, all the generals in the tent were surprised.
Zhang Fei blurted out in shock: "What's going on? Didn't Cao Cao withdraw his troops and return to Jingzhou? Why did he suddenly appear at Shenyuan Pass?"
However, Yuan Fang looked calm and not surprised at all. He only looked at Zhao Yun and sighed with a smile: "Zilong, it seems that your judgment is correct. Cao Cao is really weird. How could he retreat so easily? He just gave We came up with a plan and used retreating troops as cover, but we quietly raided Shenyuan Pass. "
As soon as these words came out, Zhang Fei and other generals suddenly realized.
"Sheyuan Pass is old and in disrepair. It is the weakest defense among the eight passes. Only Hao Zhao leads 5,000 soldiers and horses to guard the pass. Now Cao Cao is attacking with more than ten times the force. I am afraid that Hao Zhao will not be able to sustain it. Please Lord Let's get reinforcements from the speed army."
Although Zhao Yun was praised by Yuan Fang, he was not at all proud, but rather worried.
At this time, Guo Jia laughed, raised his head and took a sip of good wine.
Yuan Fang showed a sly look and sneered: "Actually, Feng Xiao had already expected that Cao Cao might have such a show. On the surface, there are only 5,000 soldiers and horses in Sheyuan Pass, but in fact, there are 20,000 troops hidden. Cao Cao wants to attack the pass. , let him have a good taste of Hao Zhao's guarding ability."
Hearing these words, even though he had always been calm and confident, his face showed surprise. He never thought that Yuan Fang had anticipated the enemy's opportunity and calculated every step of Cao Cao's move.
The other generals were all amazed.
Zhang Fei came back from his surprise and said even more excitedly: "In this case, the Lord should lead his army to Shenyuan Pass in a hurry to scare Cao Cao's courage."
"What's the use of just scaring Cao Cao? What I want is to completely defeat Cao Cao, send an order to the whole army, and dispatch at the last moment. If you don't save Shenyuan Pass, I will attack here!"
Amidst the murderous shouts, Yuan Fang stretched out his hand and pointed at a point on the map. (To be continued)