Three Kingdoms: My Wife Is Diao Chan

Chapter 86
Chapter 86
In Changsha County, Jingzhou, Liu Bei, who had just returned from withdrawing his troops, received a letter from Sun Quan.

Sun Quan told Liu Bei that Cao Cao's army was in a state of salt shortage, and he could take this opportunity to take Nanjun, and the two of them would divide the land of Nanjun equally.

Liu Bei had just been beaten into a mess by Cao Ren, and when the army returned to Changsha, the people were exhausted, and the food and grass were almost exhausted.

At this time to attack Nanjun again, Liu Bei is really stretched.

"Brother, this is a good opportunity to win Nanjun. As long as Nanjun is won, we can attack Cao Cao in the north, counter Sun Quan in the east, and threaten Liu Zhang in the west. Such a good opportunity cannot be missed!"

The second brother Guan Yu is indeed a person who is familiar with the Spring and Autumn Period, and he can see the importance of Nanjun at a glance.

It's just that Liu Bei can't understand the benefits of this.

But Liu Bei has no money and no food now. As the saying goes, soldiers and horses go first without food and grass. How can we fight without food and grass?

When they attacked Nanjun before, Zhou Yu's army was there, and they could also provide some food and grass for Liu Bei, but this time it will not be such a good thing.

Liu Bei really couldn't think of a way, so he had to ask Zhuge Liang for advice.

Zhuge Liang shook his feather fan and smiled confidently, "My lord, there is no need to worry. Nanjun lacks food and salt. It is the last time for us to take down Nanjun. Once we take down Nanjun, the problem of food and grass will be solved."

It was only then that Liu Bei suddenly realized that a large amount of grain and supplies were sent from Xudu to Nanjun every month. As long as Nanjun was captured, those supplies and supplies would be his own.

And I also heard that Cao Chong made a lot of money in Xudu, and would send a lot of money to Nanjun every month.

This is what I lack the most.

Liu Bei's eyes immediately showed greed, "It makes sense!"

"Pass down the order to set off for Nanjun immediately, and take Nanjun within half a month!"

Why is it a half moon?
Because Liu Bei's food and grass can only last for half a month.

……

The same thing happened in Sun Quan's camp on the north bank of the Yangtze River.

When Sun Quan learned that his plan was successful, he immediately led the three armies to attack Hefei.

In order to show his determination to win Hefei, Sun Quan personally acted as the vanguard and marched towards Hefei with the first troops, while Lu Su led the large troops to chase after him.

For a while, the battle situation was reversed, which was very unfavorable to Cao Cao.

"Report! Eight hundred miles, hurry up! Nanjun is in a hurry. Liu Bei leads an army again to attack Nanjun. General Cao Ren asks the prime minister for support!"

In the city of Hefei, spies came to report.

"Report! [-] hurry up! Sun Quan personally led the vanguard and attacked Hefei, and the momentum he went was like a broken bamboo!"

Cao Cao was shocked, he did not expect Liu Bei and Sun Quan to move so quickly.

"Xun Yu's table salt, is it ready?"

Cao Zhi didn't dare to neglect, he bowed and replied, "No news yet!"

"Report! Eight hundred miles is urgent, Nanjun is in crisis, Liu Bei's army has surrounded Nanjun, General Cao Ren asks for support!"

what!
Cao Cao gasped, the situation changed so quickly!

"Report! Eight hundred miles hastened, Sun Quan's vanguard troops have arrived at the city of Hefei!"

hiss……

Cao Cao's scalp is numb, Sun Quan's vanguard, the speed is so fast!

In less than a minute, Cao Cao received emergency messages continuously.

Sun Quan killed and returned, and Liu Bei besieged Nanjun.

Cao Cao is once again facing a two-front battle!
"Sun Quan's son, Liu Bei's husband, the truth is incompatible with you!"

Cao Cao could only say such words to vent his anger.

"Father, what should we do next?" Cao Zhi's military ability was average, and he couldn't think of any solution at all.

"Why panic, you are afraid of this little thing, how can you do big things in the future!"

Cao Cao was already in a bad mood, so he took the opportunity to vent on Cao Zhi.

"..." Poor Cao Zhi could only admit that he was unlucky.

"Send Zhang Liao and Le Jin quickly to meet the enemy outside the city! As for Nanjun, if it doesn't work, retreat to Fancheng!"

"In addition, hurry up and inform Xun Yu of the military situation in Hefei and Nanjun, so that he can quickly settle the supply of salt."

Cao Cao's ability to respond is really extraordinary.

A countermeasure was quickly thought of.

Cao Zhi immediately followed suit.

Ever since, news of the urgency of the war reached Xudu.

Xun Yu panicked and yelled again and again that something was wrong.

Once Cao Ren withdrew to Fancheng, it would be impossible for Nanjun to take it back, and the imperial court lost the geographical advantage of going south to rule the world.

Not to mention Hefei, backed by the Huai River and south of the Yangtze River, once lost, both Xudu and Yecheng will be very dangerous.

These two places must not be lost, and the most important thing to not lose it is salt.

Although Xuzhou's salt was provided to Nanjun and Hefei, it was only enough for a temporary need. Once Liu Bei and Sun Quan fought a protracted war, Nanjun and Hefei would be at stake.

No, you have to let the little boy make the salt.

Xun Yu got up and went to Cao Chong again.

Last time in the palace, Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty and Xun Yu both mentioned it to Cao Chong, but Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty was too stingy to reward him with ten thousand taels of money.

The matter was not discussed, and everyone broke up unhappy.

Now the situation is tight and cannot be trusted anymore.

In the name of Shangshutai, Xun Yu asked Cao Chong to enter the palace to face the saint, and at the same time entered the palace ahead of schedule to do ideological work for Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty.

Once Nanjun and Hefei fail, the north will be in danger. At that time, Han Xiandi can still be emperor in Xudu, happy and happy.

Emperor Han Xian understood this truth. For the sake of the overall situation and his own throne, Emperor Han Xian could only sacrifice his own interests.

"Cao Aiqing, the battle ahead is urgent, and the army desperately needs salt. If you can make it, I will definitely reward you a lot."

Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty said so, but his heart was bleeding.

It was not easy for the national treasury to fill up, and now it is going to be handed over to the Cao family. How could Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty, who was not rich at all, accept it.

But Cao Chong didn't care about that, "Your Majesty, I have changed my mind again."

Han Xiandi frowned, "You don't want more, do you?"

Xun Yu couldn't stand it, why did the young master seem to be a different person after he recovered from his illness?
"Young master, enough is enough."

Cao Chong smiled at the corner of his mouth, what a joke, if he didn't take the opportunity to make a fortune, he would be worthy of his status as a time traveler.

"Your Majesty, Xun Lingjun, I not only need tens of thousands of taels of money, I will sell the remaining salt to the people after I produce the salt, and I will not pay taxes on this money."

"In addition, the salt business must be managed by a humble official."

As soon as these words came out, both Han Xiandi and Xun Yu were shocked and angry.

Salt is an important resource. Once it is produced, it can be produced in large quantities, which will bring infinite benefits to the court.

As a result, Cao Chong was unwilling to share the proceeds with the court.

This is a huge loss for the court, and it is also a huge loss for Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty. Without money, he will not be able to do anything.

Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty was so angry that he wanted to get angry, but Xun Yu persuaded him in the end.

After all, Hefei and Nanjun are at stake, so it is better to deal with the main conflict first.

Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty could only endure it, "I, yes."

That's right, I've been waiting for your words.

Cao Chong left the palace with a smile, full of motivation.

(End of this chapter)