The Three Kingdoms: Summoned generals at the beginning, shocking Cao Cao

Chapter 98 Cao Cao's Northern Expedition, Waiting for an Opportunity
Following Cao Cao's letters, the major princes gradually formed some kind of secret connection.

However, because the First Battle of Jian'an caused them heavy losses, they were unwilling to take the initiative to attack, and only waited for Liu Bian to attack Sun Quan before they would help.

Compared with other princes who are sitting on pins and needles, Liu Bian is in a good mood now.

Years ago, he moved his capital to Poyang County.

There is also good news from Baosi's side that she is pregnant.

"Long live my emperor! Long live!"

"Everyone loves to be flat!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Immediately there came a sharp voice, "Play early if there is something to do, and retreat to the court if there is nothing to do!"

"Your Majesty, I have something to report!" Zheng Chenggong stepped forward in court uniform and reported.

"Just tell Zheng Qing..."

Zheng Chenggong beamed his brows with joy and said, "Your Majesty, the red-clothed cannon and the three-eyed blunderbuss have been successfully manufactured, and mass production will be completed someday!"

"Okay, it's really the best news of the year!" Liu Bian was overjoyed as he lined up the armrests of the dragon chair.

The red-clothed cannon is far more powerful than ordinary artillery, and the three-eyed blunderbuss can shoot in turn, which is more powerful than ordinary muskets. With the strengthening of equipment, it is the greatest deterrent to the princes.

"Rewards for all participants! The specific rewards and punishments are up to the adults to discuss on their own!" Liu argued.

"I will obey your orders."

"It's a pity that the mines, godfire flying crows, and cluster rockets are still in the experimental stage..." Zheng Chenggong sighed.

In the final analysis, it is still limited by technical factors, no wonder Zheng Chenggong!

Liu Bian said with a smile: "Ai Qing, don't blame yourself. Now that the red cannon and the three-eyed gun are finished, it is enough to stand out from the crowd. Take your time with the rest!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your understanding."

"Your Majesty, now that the government is smooth and the people are harmonious, the household registration system is gradually implemented, and the army has expanded to 60. What do you think of these [-] recruits?" Zhang Juzheng stepped forward and asked.

"6..." Liu Bian pondered for a moment, then said, "After the New Year's Eve, each of the [-] people will be sent to practice in the hands of the six generals guarding the border towns."

"My minister obeys."

"..."

After a while, no one came forward to speak again. Liu Bian spoke again, "With the current situation in the world, I am the target of public criticism. If I don't move, the princes will naturally not act rashly!"

"Nowadays, the most important thing is to cultivate and live with the people, and wait for the opportunity!"

"Your Majesty Shengming!"

"Hahaha..." Liu Bian looked up to the sky and laughed loudly, "If it's all right, all the ministers can go back now!"

The meeting will disperse.

In the blink of an eye, the end of the new year has come, and under Liu Bian's rule, there is a scene of prosperity.

In the final analysis, there is enough food and grass for the common people to eat and wear warmly. This is considered a prosperous time in the hearts of the common people in a troubled world.

Years later, Liu Bian still did not take any action, and the princes were all in a state of watching the changes.

However, Liu Bei, who had been silent for a long time, began to become restless.

After Yuan Shao's defeat in the Battle of Guandu, Liu Bei was left out in the cold. In July of the same year, he reunited with the two brothers Guan and Zhang in the ancient city.

In August, Gongdu in Ruyang City rebelled against Cao Cao and welcomed Liu Bei into Runan.

In September, Cao Cao personally led an army and defeated Liu Bei. Liu Bei had no choice but to go south and join Liu Biao.

Although Liu Biao and Cao Cao formed an invisible alliance, they did not have permanent friends, and Liu Bei and the three were quite capable, so they allocated troops to Liu Bei and let Liu Bei station in Xinye.

Although it didn't say why, anyone with a discerning eye knew that this was to make Liu Bei reject Cao Cao.

For the whole year, Liu Bian enjoyed the family relationship, ruled a thousand wastes and waited for prosperity, smiled at the situation in the world, and had no intention of sending troops.

In the next year, in May, Yuan Shao died of illness, and Yuan Shang came to the throne. Yuan Shao's sons were at odds, and civil strife broke out.

Yuan Shang occupied Jizhou, Yuan Tan occupied Qingzhou, Yuan Xi occupied Youzhou, and Yuan Shao's nephew Gao Gan occupied Bingzhou.

At this time, Cao Cao in Xuchang hadn't seen Liu Bian make any moves for a long time, and the Yuan family was in turmoil, so he had the heart of the Northern Expedition. If he could take the opportunity to take Yuan Shao's territory, he would have no worries in the north and could concentrate on dealing with Liu Bian.

After all, the Yuan family is behind him, making him feel like a thorn in his back all the time!

Therefore, he swung his army north and planned to take down the four northern states in one sentence.

And the news soon reached Liu Bian in Poyang County.

"Yuan Shao's business in the four northern states remains the same, with a solid foundation. It may take some time for Cao Cao to easily take down Yuan Shao's sons, and he probably has no time to look south. Now is the best time for us to take down Sun Quan in one fell swoop."

"I heard that Liu Tiansheng is as timid as a mouse. I can issue an order to intimidate anyone who dares to send troops to assist. He must personally lead an army to attack, so that Liu Zhang does not dare to easily send troops to support!"

"As for Liu Biao, he may not be willing to help sincerely. Taking down Sun Quan by then will only be a piece of cake!"

Liu Bian said in front of the map.

"What Your Majesty said is that now is the best opportunity!"

Huo Qubing and Lu Bu, who stayed by Liu Bian's side, said yes repeatedly. Although the other officials didn't understand tactics, they could see that the timing was just right, so they nodded repeatedly.

"Pass down the order to let Wei Qing retain [-] troops to guard Jiaozhi, and the remaining [-] troops will not be able to join General Chen Qingzhi of Cangwu County and go north to attack Sun Quan's southern key."

"Bai Qi in Yuzhang County and Li Cunxiao in Luling County are advancing steadily toward Sun Quan's hinterland."

"Let General Zheng send troops to assist General Han Xin in Danyang County to cross the river and join General Ran Min in Lujiang City to attack Sun Quan from the north."

"At that time, I will lead [-] dragon knight guards, [-] personal guards and generals to join Changsha County and take down Sun Quan!"

Liu Bian said one by one.

"Your Majesty, you must not..." Zhang Juzheng stood up. It was very inappropriate for the emperor to go to war in person.

Liu Bian got up and waved his hand, "It's about the world, I know it well, you don't need to say too much, just stay here in Poyang County and manage the people under my rule."

This lord has always been strong, and he said what he said. The most important thing is that he is meticulous in his work, never put himself in danger, and also has the responsibility of commanding the army. The ministers dare not say too much.

"By the way, tell the generals that Liu Zhang and Liu Biao's territory must not be touched, and let them know that I will undoubtedly attack them. If they still insist on sending troops, you generals can judge for themselves." Liu Bian urged again.

The princes of the world know that their lips are dead and their teeth are cold, but when it comes to life and death, if you give them a little face, they will naturally think about it.

With the beginning of Cao Cao's Northern Expedition, Liu Bian first announced it to the world, and then launched a war against Sun Quan.

Cao Cao knew about Liu Bian's attack on Sun Quan almost immediately.

"Okay! Okay! Good boy Liu Bian, I always look for such an opportunity every time..." Cao Cao looked at the letter in his hand and gritted his teeth.

But this was already a possibility that he had thought of, but when it actually came to this point, he couldn't help but feel a little annoyed!

"Prime Minister, what should we do? Now we have no time to look south." A counselor stepped forward and said.

"Yuan Shao is behind me, making me feel like a thorn in my back. I can't fight that little Liu Bian wholeheartedly. The current turmoil is the best time to recover. Time doesn't wait for me. When I win the four northern states, I will fight that little Liu Bian Compete!" Cao Cao said with a flick of his sleeves, gritted his teeth.

(End of this chapter)