Governor please stay

Without further ado, Xin Zuan handed over Cao Yizong's body to Dugu Xin, who came to investigate the situation with the army rations, and asked people to send the rations to Xuanhu City, and the handover was completed smoothly.

Duguxin went to Sizhou again to return Cao Yizong's body to the Cao family for burial, and handed over Cao Jiao and Liu Yishou's personal letter by the way.

In the letter, Liu Yishou said straightforwardly: The matter of sending troops should probably be dropped.In exchange for Cao Yizong's body, I have lost a lot of food and grass, and now that winter is about to begin, I can no longer send troops.

Forget about this matter, peace is the most important thing.

Liu Yishou's letter shocked Cao's people so much that they couldn't believe their eyes.

The members of the Cao family knew that Liu Yishou wanted to get involved in Huaizhou, so they deliberately manipulated it, hoping to drive Liu Yishou to fight Xin Zuan to death.Whether they win or lose, there is no harm to them Cao.

Who would have expected that Liu Yishou would not follow the routine at all!If you don't say you can't send troops, you won't send troops!Has he thought about how to explain to Xiao Yan?

All of a sudden, Liu Yishou went his own way, which greatly refreshed the perception of everyone in the Cao family.Soon, there were different voices in the family, threatening to avenge Cao Yizong and not to lose face.

If this place cannot be found, how will the Cao family gain a foothold in the local area?They Cao family are not good men and women. Since Cao Jingzong, they have been corrupt and perverted the law. Now they are showing weakness. Will those suffering masters jump up and bite them to death?

……

The weather was getting colder and colder, and Xin Zuan seemed to have felt that Liu Yishou would not send troops to Xuanhu, so he didn't ask Gao Huan for help. After all, he still hoped to live a life of obedience and maintain his independence.

As for Shouyang, everyone seemed to have forgotten about sending troops, and Liu Yishou also did not take over the defense of Huaizhou. The so-called governor of Huaizhou was more like a joke.

Seeing this wave of Liu Yishou's deflation, many people couldn't stop laughing, secretly thinking in their hearts that this Liu Dudu, who is rampant in the Huaihe River and Huaihe River, has never encountered a hard problem. Once he encounters a hard problem, he will be soft.

On Jiankang's side, Xiao Yan, who was devoted to cultivating Buddhism, saw that Cao Yizong's body had been replaced, so he put the matter behind him. After all, he still wanted to worship Buddha, so how could he have so much energy to take care of those "ordinary affairs".

Just when everyone seemed to have forgotten about it, a letter written by Cao Jiao was delivered to Liu Yishou's desk.

In the letter, Cao Jiao used an extremely warm, even nasty tone, commensurate with Liu Yishou's brother, and thanked Liu Yishou for his righteous action last time in exchange for Cao Yizong's body.

Then the conversation changed in the letter, saying that Xin Zuan's generation was arrogant and arrogant. If they didn't kill them, it would be difficult to quell the hatred in their hearts, and it would be impossible to wash away the shame. It's a pity that the Cao family is now weak and has few generals who can't beat Xin Zuan.

Therefore, I implore Liu Yishou to lead the army to attack Xin Zuan and conquer Xuanhu.

The Cao family has prepared food and grass in Huaizhou for military supplies, and all the food and grass will be provided by the Cao family during the expedition, and the defense of Huaizhou will be handed over to Liu Yishou.

After the war, the Cao family in charge of logistics will leave Huaizhou, and without the order of the central government, they will not step into Huaizhou.

Moreover, in order to fund Liu Dudu's recruitment of soldiers, the Cao family is willing to donate millions of iron money as military funds.The letter is sent first, and the money will follow.

In short, the Cao family finally couldn't bear all kinds of pressure, and decided to let a wave of blood cut a piece of flesh, and also to bring back the place where Cao Yizong died tragically last time, for this matter, they spared no expense !

"They're all things that you don't remember to eat! Don't you understand the truth that a phoenix with shedding hair is not as good as a chicken?"

Liu Yishou shook the letter in Chen Yuankang's hand, and said slightly mockingly.

"My lord, the Cao family's food and fodder are certainly good, but it's too late to send out troops now. It's very inappropriate to fight fiercely and attack the city in the ice and snow."

Chen Yuankang said in a deep voice.

"No, send troops now, the time is just right."

Liu Yishou said firmly.

Whether the timing is good or not is relative. If the enemy thinks that you will never send troops, then this is the best time to send troops.

Chapter 374

Xin Zuan had been worried for a long time, and he often went back and forth between Xuanhu City and the southeast outposts of Pingyu and Ancheng to check if there was any movement in the direction of Huaizhou.Waiting left and right, after the scouts infiltrated Huaizhou and returned, all they reported were "there is no change in Liang Jun."

He also ordered Li Guang to guard Anchang in the southwest, and asked about the military situation in the southwest every day.As a result, Li Guang's return was also "Liang Jun has not changed".

Suining and other places in the northwest are under the control of Wei State, including Nanyang County further west, Xin Zuan did not pay attention to that direction.

Come to think of it, no matter how powerful Liu Yishou was, he couldn't have quietly smashed several cities to the northwest of Xuanhu and approached them with troops.

After he felt that this wave had stabilized, he asked Li Guang to return to Xuanhu, and withdrew the troops on the front line, because the weather was cold and the food and grass were all hoarded in Xuanhu City. Since Liu Yishou would not attack Xuanhu again, Then Xin Zuan was also happy to let the soldiers come back for the new year.

This is also a way to maintain morale.

After all, it's getting colder every day now, one thing more is worse than one thing less, that's what Xin Zuan thinks.

……

The temperature dropped significantly that day, Xin Zuan invited Li Guang to the study, and chatted while cooking wine.It's almost the Chinese New Year, and they seem to have no interest in dealing with government and military affairs.

"Captain, the subordinates think that Liu Yishou's behavior is very weird and incomprehensible." Li Guang poured a glass of wine for Xin Zhuan and said with a sad face.

"Oh? How did you see that?"

There was obvious contempt in Xin Zuan's tone, and he felt a little proud of his long beard.

"This Dudu Liu, when he was still in Wei State, was a person who refused to give in. Er Zhurong is such a strong person, he refused to accept it, and he refused to bow down and lead a horse for him. , so that there was a big fight behind.

It is reasonable to say that he is not at fault this time, but if we really want to count it, it is our fault.Why did Liu Yishou strike without reason?He also lost a lot of military rations. "

Li Guang thought that Liu Yishou was the kind of person who would bite back when he was wronged.Now that he is taking advantage of it, it is obviously impossible for him to retreat without fighting.

"What you said is not unreasonable. It's just that he is acting as a watchdog for others in Liang Guo at the moment. Under his own constraints, it is common to compromise. It is very cold today, and it is difficult to send troops to hit with one blow. After a long period of time , how can those soldiers endure?"

It's not that Xin Zuan looks down on Liu Yishou, but that it's really not a good time to send troops, and even the gods can't help it.

At this moment, the sound of soldiers knocking on the door came from the door of the study, it was very urgent!

"What's the fuss about?"

After the soldiers came in, Xin Zuan couldn't help scolding.

"Captain, the Cao family led troops to attack Anchang in the southwest of Xuanhu. It seems that they sent troops from Biyang. Looking at the banner of the leader, it seems to be Cao Jiao."

If Liang Guo wanted to attack Xuanhu, there were only two ways to go.Send troops from Jingxiang, go to Biyang in the west, attack Anchang, and then follow the river all the way east to Xuanhu.

Or send troops from Huaizhou, go northward by Rushui, attack Ancheng, Pingyu, and finally attack Xuanhu.

Obviously, Liu Yishou couldn't go around a long way quietly and attack Xuanhu from Biyang.So what the scout reported was correct, it was indeed Cao Yizong's solo action.

"Is there any movement in Pingyu?"

Xin Zuan asked in a deep voice.

"No, Cao Jiao's attack on Anchang was not going well, so he retreated that day. The direction of Ancheng has been very quiet."

"Okay, I get it." Xin Zuan waved his hand with an expression of indifference.

Oh, mere Cao Jiao!Dare to pretend to be X!

Xin Zuan curled his lips with disdain.

If Liu Yishou came, he still had a little bit of fear, Cao Jiao is such an idiot, don't say anything, in short, the word "counseling".

If Cao Jiao was really capable, the Cao family would not have allowed Cao Yizong, a bad old man, to lead the army.

There is nothing worth doubting, it is because the Cao family is also able to take it out of Cao Yizong.Now that Liu Yishou does not help Cao Jiao, the Cao family is under heavy pressure and has no choice but to send troops to save face.

Everything is logical and self-consistent.

"Just in case, you can go to Anchang City for me." Xin Zuan sighed and said to Li Guang.The Cao family is also non-stop, and is still tossing about the Chinese New Year.

Although he doesn't think much of Cao Jiao, the small town of Anchang really can't stand the toss.

"Captain, please take care, don't let go of the Xuanhu guards." Li Guang couldn't help reminding.

The words have been said, but the words are as light as water three times. During this period of time, they sometimes say that they want to fight, and sometimes they say that they want to strike. .

They were all calling for the wolf to come, but the wolf seemed to be asleep and never came, and anyone else would be numb.

After Li Guang left, Xin Zuan continued to cultivate in Xuanhu City. He relaxed, reading and drinking every day, enjoying himself.

Cao's sending troops proves that Liu Yishou will never send troops to Xuanhu this time. He has a very clear understanding of the strength of these two Liang Guofang towns.

Xin Zuan knew very well that Liu Yishou was a "thousand-mile wolf" who fought all the way from Wei State to Liang State. He was full of blood and cunning. He didn't know how many opponents stronger than him he had bitten. He was still alive and kicking. He needed more nourishment.

This is a tough opponent, not to mention that he has a ruthless character like Chen Yuankang under his command.If you were to match up with him, Xin Zhuan would have to cheer up.

And Mrs. Cao has been in Liang Guocheng for 30 years, but he is just a "watchdog" who is fat and fat, and looks a bit bluffing, so there is nothing to worry about.Even Cao Yizong, the card character, is broken, so why should he be the general of Conglong Zhigong 30 years ago?

Times have long since changed!

Two days later, Li Guang wrote to Xin Zuan, saying that the Cao family increased their troops in Anchang City, and the camp stretched for several miles, and there were no less than tens of thousands of people!Li Guang persuaded Xin Zuan not to be careless, please immediately increase troops to Anchang City.

Although Cao Jiao sent troops to attack the city in the first two days, it seemed very hip, but the ants killed many elephants.It is not uncommon for tens of thousands of people to attack a small city and beat the master to death with random punches. Similar examples have happened countless times in history.

Xin Zui immediately ordered the deputy general to lead [-] troops to reinforce Anchang, and he no longer cared about this matter.

A few days later, Cao Jiao led his army back.Li Guang breathed a sigh of relief and announced the good news to Xin Zuan.He was worried about Xuanhu's safety, so he transferred five thousand soldiers back to Xuanhu.After all, Anchang didn't have much food and grass, and couldn't afford so many soldiers and horses.

Unexpectedly, before his butt was hot, Cao Jiao came again, this time with more soldiers and horses, stretching for more than ten miles.Li Guang, who was standing at the head of Anchang City, looked around, his scalp numb.

He hurriedly wrote to Xin Zuan, saying that the Cao family might go all out, please increase the troops in Anchang quickly!

In desperation, Xin Zuan had no choice but to transfer the soldiers and horses in the city to Anchang again, this time he transferred 1 people!This is already the limit of Hucheng's ability to mobilize troops and horses.

In order to fill the vacancy in troops, Xin Zuan ordered the troops stationed in Ancheng, Pingyu and other places in the southeast to withdraw from Xuanhu.

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In the commander's tent of the Liang Army camp outside Anchang City, Cao Jiao, with a gray beard, looked respectfully at Yu Jin, the "instructor of military art" sent by Liu Yishou, and wanted to ask a question but didn't know how to ask it.

It looked like he was the opponent's subordinate.But in fact, Yu Jin is just a general under Liu Yishou's command, and his status is much lower than Cao Jiao's on the surface.

"General Yu, isn't it inappropriate for us to stand still like this..."

Cao Jiao has never been able to figure out what Yu Jin wants to do, but feels that the other party is completely struggling.

"Are you teaching me how to fight?" Yu Jin asked meaningfully.

"Don't dare, General Yu, please make your own decision."

Cao Jiao said weakly, without any momentum.

"Xin Zuan has increased his troops in Anchang today, don't you know?"

Yu Jin asked with a half-smile.

"Ah? This...how to do this?"

Cao Jiao asked with some fear, despite the fact that the camp stretched for more than ten miles, in fact, except for the [-] elite led by Yu Jin, the rest were all tenants and house slaves sent by the Cao family!It's just a military uniform.

Moreover, they were still in the Guangshu camp, and many of the tents in the camp were empty.

If Xin Zuan had the guts to choose to send troops, the big balloon that Yu Jin blew up would burst with a single poke.

"It doesn't matter, as long as we don't retreat, we will be fine."

Yu Jin said in a low voice.

What he didn't say was that if the troops retreated now, the enemy would definitely wonder why the army that stretched for more than ten miles would withdraw for no reason!That's when it's all over!

"General Yu, when can we capture Anchang City?"

Cao Jiao asked with some concern.

"Okay, you can go and rest. The governor of Xuanhu City promised that you would take it down, so you must take it down. I said in advance that everything here is under my command, so just wait with peace of mind."

Yu Jin waved his hand impatiently, too lazy to say anything more to Cao Jiao.After the latter retreated angrily, Yu Jin sighed.There is a saying that "a rotten wood cannot be carved". Judging by Cao Jiao's appearance, even his teammates can't be moved by him. The best way to deal with this guy is to obediently do nothing.

If Liu Yishou were Cao Jiao, why would he need to explain himself like this, it would be so annoying.

At this moment, Hu Luxian came in with a bow on his back and asked, "What military affairs do you want, General Yu?"

"Don't be nervous, you go back to Shouyang now and tell the lord that it's time to fight, the speed of your soldiers is very high."

Is it finally time to start!

During this period of time, Hu Luxian watched Yu Jin pretending to be cowardly in the camp, and jumped anxiously.Half of the siege attack can obviously be won, but it is necessary to retreat deliberately, which appears to be "powerless".

Sometimes, pretending to be weak is also a very painful thing. To pretend to be like one requires not only acting skills, but also trying to figure out the mind of the weak.

"By the way, you have something to listen to."

Yu Jin waved at Hu Luxian, and whispered in the other's ear for a long time.

"Understood, General Yu is so meticulous in his work." Hu Luxian admired sincerely.

"If you're flattering, you have to learn from Yang Xiuzhi. If you want to learn how to do things, you just need to see how the Lord does things on fair days."

Yu Jin laughed loudly, patted Hu Luxian on the shoulder, sent him to the stable, and picked out a good horse by himself.

"This time, you are the forerunner of the governor, and you will become famous all over the world. Take good care of it."

"Thank you General."

After finishing speaking, Hu Luxian slapped his horse and left, and the sky suddenly began to snow lightly, and the sky was gloomy.

"Mochou has no confidant in the future, no one in the world knows the king, tsk tsk."