Three Kingdoms: The Crown Prince of Wei, betrothed to Sun Shangxiang at the beginning

"Dejie, come on, drink!" Cao Cao raised his glass and persuaded, "Since Luoyang, our old brothers have not seen each other for many years." "

Children of a family like Cai Yao would go to Luoyang to gild when they were young, to be precise, to serve as officials in the palace.

Cao Cao is no exception, although the Cao family is not a family, but it is really a big family.

Old man Cao Song threw 100 million dollars and asked Emperor Ling to buy a lieutenant official position, which is probably the most expensive "skin" in the world.

Although this imperial lieutenant was deposed within a few days, he also plated the Cao family into the third prince family.

"Please, in the future, the subordinate can follow you." Cai Yao directly surrendered sincerity, and did not hide his words.

"What are these words?" Cao Cao said angrily, "Let's serve the imperial court together." "

"Yes, yes, yes." Cai Yao nodded hurriedly, raised his head and drank.

Cao Cao put down his wine glass and asked, "De Jue, tell me about the situation in Jingzhou, how many troops are there at present?" "

Cai Yao was a little embarrassed when she heard this, and said embarrassedly: "Back to Prime Minister, there are no more than 10,000 soldiers." "

"Huh?" Cao Cao wondered, "Why are there so few?" "

"Dare to let Prime Minister Cheng know that because Jiangdong stormed Jiangxia, Huang Zu was killed, and the Jingzhou water army suffered heavy casualties."

Cai Yao continued: "Then Liu Qi took the initiative to ask for help and went to guard Jiangxia, and Liu Biao was still alive at that time, so he gave him an army of 20,000..."

"After Liu Biao's death, Xiaguan took over Jingzhou, and Xiangyang was left with more than 10,000 troops."

Cao Cao bowed his head to express understanding, and seeing that Cai Yao was a little weak, he persuaded: "De Jue does not have to be so outward, this is not your fault, rest assured." "

"Xie Chengxiang understands." Cai Yao breathed a slight sigh of relief.

"What about the money and food?" Cao Cao then asked, "Without soldiers and horses, there should always be money and food, right?" "

Cai Yao's face tightened, and she stammered: "Yes, yes, but maybe not much..."

"Jiangdong began to storm Jiangxia last year, and money, grain and materials were transferred to the Jiangxia front..."

A trace of unhappiness flashed on Cao Cao's face, but it quickly disappeared, after all, there is an objective situation, and this cannot be blamed on Cai Yao.

"Awen." Cao Chong spoke at the right time: "Just in time for the autumn harvest, the harvest of autumn grain in Jingzhou is also a great supplement." "

"Hmm." Cao Cao stroked his beard and smiled, "Lin'er is reasonable. "

When the words fell, everyone found that Cai Yao was constipated, like sitting on pins and needles.

"How?" Cao Cao said in disbelief, "Autumn grain has gone wrong? "

"Prime Minister Mingjian, Xia is in my waiting hands." Cai Yao said hard.

"I know this, I don't need you to remind me." Cao Cao waved his hand and said, "One less county's harvest is nothing." "

"And the four counties of Jingnan... They listen to the tune and do not listen to the propaganda... It is not necessary to pay the autumn tax..." Cai Yao's voice became lower and lower, and in the end it was almost inaudible.

"!" Cao Cao finally couldn't hold back and cursed angrily: "Then Jingzhou surrenders, what can Nai Gong get?" More than 10,000 troops? Some money and food? "

"After talking for a long time, it turned out to be a South County surrender?"

Jingzhou has Nanyang, Nanjun, Jiangxia, Changsha, Guiyang, Lingling, and Wuling.

Nanyang was originally in the hands of Cao Cao, Jiangxia is currently in the hands of Jiangdong and Liu Qi, and the four counties of Jingnan do not listen to Xuan, and Cao Cao can get a southern county by going around.

"Rest your anger!" Cai Yao hurriedly knelt down, "When Liu Biao was alive, Jing Nan's side was not very obedient. "

"Liu Biao died, and his youngest son Liu Jun ascended the throne, and he had no prestige, and Jingnan was like that..."

Historically, it seems that the entire Jingzhou surrendered to Cao Cao, but in fact, Cao Cao Mao did not catch it.

The money, grain, soldiers and horses are all in Jiangxia, and the emperor of the four counties of Jingnan is far away, and the benefits that really fall into the hands of Cao Cao are actually just a southern county.

"That's it." Cao Cao waved his hand and said, "Get up, the anger just now is not at you, De Jue don't mind." "

"Don't dare." Cai Yao quickly said that she didn't care.

For those who voluntarily surrendered, Cao Cao has always treated them kindly.

Among the five good generals, four are subordinate generals.

Don't forget, Zhang Xiu is still alive, and he has lived very well under Cao Cao, and his food is even higher than Cao Ren and the others, second only to Xiahou Wei.

Thousands of gold to buy horse bones, Zhang Xiu is the benchmark of Cao Caoli, that is, for the world to see.

Lo and behold, the enemy who killed my son surrenders, and I can forgive and reuse it.

With this example, those who intend to surrender will naturally not hesitate.

Ma Teng, Cai Yao and others were willing to surrender, but there was no such reason.

Although it is a little different from expectations, it always picks up a southern county for nothing.

Moreover, Liu Jun is currently the nominal lord of Jingzhou, and his surrender with the people will be a great boost to morale, and it will also affect those taishou in Jingnan.

"Tired, let's go here." Cao Cao was excited, got up from his position and left directly.

Cao Ying and all the Wen Wu also left the table, and Cai Yao sat awkwardly in place, at a loss.

"Gongzi! Son! "

Cao Chong was about to leave when he saw Cai Yao chasing him.

"When?" Cao Chong asked casually.

"Gongzi, this, this... What should the subordinate do? Cai Yao looked very anxious.

"Go and arrange the surrender." Cao Chong ordered, "Remember to make the scene grander, so that you can teach Aweng to be happy." "

"Young Master Xie! Xie Gongzi pointed! "

"Go ahead."

It was originally a happy banquet, but now it is dispersed.

This is not to blame Cao Cao, Cai Yao blew too much, claiming to surrender with the whole of Jingzhou.

Cao Cao came full of joy and found that a state had become a county, and there would be a strong sense of gap between those who shelved.

Natsukou.

Spiritual Hall.

Lu Su put on his filial clothes and respectfully put on incense, and Liu Qi knelt on the side to thank him.

After the end of the sacrifice, Lu Su couldn't help but look at Liu Bei.

"Ambassador, may I take a step to speak?"

"Good."

Liu Bei nodded and agreed, and he was about to talk to Lu Su.

When Liu Qi heard this, Liu Bei gave a reassuring look, and Liu Qi withdrew his gaze and continued to kneel on the Spirit Hall.

Lu Su and Liu Bei left the Spirit Hall and randomly found a room to sit down.

"Dare to ask the envoy, what is the specific situation in Jingzhou at present?" Lu Su was straight to the point.

"Don't hide Zijing, after I was defeated in the new field, I learned that Brother Jing Sheng had died, Cai Yao had abolished Chang Li Xiao, and he wanted to take Jingzhou to surrender to Cao Cao."

Liu Bei said helplessly: "If there is no accident, Jingzhou will fall into the hands of Cao Thief." "

Lu Su's face turned heavy and asked, "Then where does the envoy plan to go?" "

Liu Bei suddenly didn't know how to answer, and then Zhuge Liang on the side spoke, and asked rhetorically: "Where does Jiang Dong plan to go?" "

Kong Ming said and smiled. Lu Su stroked his beard and said, "My lord Sun Quan and Cao Gong are in-laws, so naturally they can sit back and relax. "

"Indeed." Zhuge Liang did not refute, and gently shook the feather fan and said: "If Wu Hou surrenders, he still does not lose his position as a marquis, and it is indeed not difficult to be rich and noble." "

The conversation is embarrassing at this point, and neither side wants to show timidity.

"After Cao Cao takes Jingzhou, he will definitely not let Xiakou fall into the hands of outsiders." Lu Su continued to probing: "With Cao Gong's army, I am afraid that Xia's mouth will not be guaranteed, where does the envoy plan to settle at that time?" "

When Liu Bei heard this, he first looked at Zhuge Liang, who was expressionless and motioned for Liu Bei to play freely.

"Cang Wu Taishou Wu Ju is an old friend of mine, and I plan to go to Jiaozhou to join him." Liu Bei said with a casual expression: "I don't believe that Cao Cao can still chase Jiaozhou." "

When Lu Su heard this, he suddenly lost his temper, and could only take the lead in revealing his heart.

"The Sun family has Jiangdong, and it has been three generations, and the heroes of Jiangdong have been annexed." Lu Su said in a deep voice: "Wu Hou occupies the land of the six counties, and there is a lot of soldiers and food, which is enough to achieve a career. "

"Envoy Jun can build a great cause with Wu Hou, but you want to defect to Wu Ju, Wu Ju is just a mortal man, and in the remote Jiaozhou, he was annexed by Cao Cao early in the evening, how can you support him?"

"Oh?" Zhuge Liang smiled, "So, Jiang Dong is planning to make enemies with Cao Cao?" "

"Is it possible to catch it with your hands tied?" Lu Su suddenly asked, "Kong Ming, I have a friend, also surnamed Zhuge , maybe you know each other." "

"Zhuge is not a big surname, but it is not enough to know each other with the same surname." Zhuge Liang was quite amused.

"Not really." Lu Su shook his head and said, "He was exiled to Jiangdong and was born in the Langya Zhuge clan. "

"What's your name?!" Zhuge Liang's voice couldn't help but raise three points.

"Uh... Zhuge Jin, Ziyu. Lu Su told truthfully.

"Big brother!" Zhuge Liang said excitedly: "It's big brother!" Big brother is still alive! Hahaha~"

"Kong Ming, this is..." Liu Bei had never seen Zhuge Liang gaffe like this.

"Lord forgives." Zhuge Liang calmed his mood and explained: "This is the brother of my mother's compatriot, who moved his family to Jingzhou in the early years, and unfortunately was separated from his family. "

"Haha, that's really a coincidence." Lu Su arched his hand and said, "Congratulations Kong Ming." "

"Is the eldest brother okay?"

"Well, serving under Wu Hou's account, it is quite reused."

"Naturally, with the eldest brother's talent, being reused shows that Wu Hou has some vision." Zhuge Liang said proudly.

"Kong Ming, since everyone has this relationship, can we open the skylight and say bright words?" Lu Su asked, "How about the two joining forces to resist Cao Cao together?" "

"Cheng, the two were saved; If it doesn't work, then it can only let Cao Cao win the world. "

Lu Su looked at Liu Bei and said, "I heard that Jun is determined to revive the Han Dynasty, is it possible that he is unwilling to give it a go?" "

"It's definitely okay on our side." Zhuge Liang said.

"You guys are okay, it's okay if you don't show Liu Qi." Lu Su reminded.

The Sun Liu Alliance, in fact, it was not Liu Bei who joined at the beginning, but Liu Qi.

What does Liu Bei have to unite? There are no soldiers or generals under him, no money and no food.

The person Jiang Dong really wants to associate is Liu Qi, but it is difficult to say it directly, because the two sides have a feud.

Therefore, Liu Bei was needed to bridge the gap as a buffer between Liu Qi and Jiangdong and reconcile from the middle.

Sun Quan could not ally with his father's enemy, and Jiangdong repeatedly attacked Jingzhou, even killing Huang Zu and capturing Jiangxia, and Liu Qi could not directly ally with Jiangdong.

Liu Bei, who was originally insignificant, became crucial at this time. (Read violent novels, just go to Feilu Fiction Network!) ）

"Zijing don't have to worry, Liu Qi still respects my uncle, I will persuade you about this." Liu Bei immediately made a commitment.

"If this is the case, then I will immediately cross the river to see the Lord and promote the alliance between the two sides." Lu Su immediately got up and went back to see Sun Quan.

"Say hello to my brother for me." Zhuge Liang said immediately.

"Definitely." Lu Su nodded and agreed, meaning to say: "I can't say, Kong Ming still needs to go to Jiangdong after that." "

Bidding farewell to Liu Bei and the others, Lu Su hurriedly returned to Jiangxia to meet Sun Quan and inform him of the details.

"Liu Biao is actually dead? Jingzhou wants to surrender Cao Cao? "

When Sun Quan learned the news, he was very shocked.

"Lord, his subordinates are good at advocating and advocating an alliance with him to resist Cao Cao."

"This..." Sun Quan was puzzled: "Jingzhou is my father's enemy, if I alliance with it, how will the people of the world talk about me?" "

"Don't worry, Master." Lu Su explained: "We are the alliance Liu Bei, and the Liu Bei alliance Liu Qi will not cause criticism. "

"If that's the case, it's okay." Zhou Yu spoke at the right time.

"The stakes are high, so we still have to discuss it with the ministers." Sun Quan hesitated.

Once he chose an alliance and confronted Cao Cao, he would undoubtedly offend Cao to death, and Sun Quan had to consider whether he could afford this consequence.

"Master." Zhou Yu spoke, "It's better to return to Jiangdong and gather the ministers to discuss." "

"But Cao Cao has already arrived in Jingzhou, is it still time?" Sun Quan was worried.

"The Lord is worried." Zhou Yu explained: "Now that the autumn harvest is imminent, even if Cao Cao wants to use troops against Jiangxia and Jiangdong, it must be after the autumn harvest. "

"With me guarding here, the Lord will go down the river, and he will be able to return to Moling in an instant, which is completely timely."

"Okay, go back to Koto!"

Xiangyang.

Cao Cao crossed the Han River with his army, and Xiangyang and Fancheng were separated by a river.

When the army arrived on the south bank and the soldiers approached the city, the gate of Xiangyang City slowly opened.

A huge advocate team plays the royal ceremonial music.

A gorgeous carpet was laid directly at Cao Cao's feet.

Cai Yao led Liu Jun out of the city and knelt down in front of Cao Cao.

Liu Jun held the Jingzhou Muyin seal with both hands, and raised his hands high above his head to offer it.

"The minister Liu Jun is willing to lead the people of Jingzhou to the imperial court and to the prime minister."

Cao Cao's originally indifferent face finally showed a smile, such a grand pomp finally made Cao Cao's depressed mood better.

Reaching out and holding the seal in his hand, and casually tossing it a few times, Cao Cao looked at Liu Jun in front of him, and spoke: "This official accepts your obedience on behalf of the imperial court and the Son of Heaven." "

"Xie Chengxiang." Liu Wei hurriedly bowed again.

"Into the city!"

Walking on the gorgeous carpet, Cao Cao and his party went straight into the city.

For the military generals of Jingzhou, Cao Cao accepted them all.

However, in terms of official positions, they are not important positions, and they are obviously not regarded as concubines.

But in terms of knighthood, the marquis gave a large number of awards, which was regarded as a reward for their surrender.

Even Liu Cao was given the title of Qingzhou Assassin, plus the title of Marquis, and Cao Cao did not ask for his life.

It was impossible for Cao Cao to kill Liu Jun, it was completely brain-dead.

Liu Cao surrendered, and Cao Cao killed Liu Cao , so who would dare to surrender Cao Cao in the future?

To surrender is to save life, wealth and peace.

If surrender cannot be exchanged for these, it is better to resist to the death, and perhaps there is a glimmer of life.

Xiangyang prepared a grand banquet, and Cai Yao was completely to make Cao Cao happy.

The method given by Cao Chong was very useful, and Cao Cao had a smile on his face, which could be regarded as a relief for Cai Yao.

During the banquet, Cai Yao found Cao Chong in private and thanked him repeatedly, which was regarded as owing Cao Chong a favor.

The wine banquet was going on, and Cao Cao on the throne suddenly spoke:

"Gentlemen, now that Jingzhou has decided, this is the right opportunity to talk about our next step."

The originally lively wine banquet quieted down, and everyone was sitting in front of each other, retracting their smiles and expressions serious.

Cao Chong's heart moved when he heard this, and he understood that his father was not addicted and wanted to continue the conquest.

Too smooth.

This southern expedition did not take much effort at all, and Cao Cao naturally had other ideas.

Although Jingnan had not yet actually ruled, Jingnan did not directly rebel, and was still nominally submissive, similar to the situation in the northwest, and Cao Cao was not in a hurry to deal with it.

At present, as long as it is not openly contrary to Cao Cao, it can be kept as it is, and after complete unification, it will free up your hand to deal with it slowly.

Shuzhong was difficult to attack and easy to defend, and Cao Cao's eyes were indeed on Jiangdong.

Jingzhou is in the upper reaches, it is very convenient to hit Jiangdong, there is no reason to give up near and far to gnaw Shuzhong.

Seeing that it was the rhythm of the battle of Chibi, Cao Chong hurriedly got up and handed over his hand: "Awen, the child has something to say." "

"Lin'er, though."

"At present, Jingzhou is initially determined that the autumn harvest is imminent, and then it will enter winter, which is not conducive to the use of troops to fight."

"Moreover, Jing Nan's surface is submissive, and secretly disobeying is also a hidden danger."

"Therefore, the child suggested that there should be no more big wars, first focus on Jingzhou, digest it well, and completely consolidate Jingzhou and turn it into our territory."

"Steady and steady, step by step, do not be impatient." Cao Chong smiled and said, "After all, if the step is big, it is easy to pull..."

"Huh~~"

Cao Chong didn't finish speaking, but everyone present smiled heartily.

After laughing, Cao Cao fell into deep thought.

Cao Chong's remarks were actually in line with Cao Cao's wishes, and Cao Cao wanted to fight again in his heart.

But Cao Chong's words made sense, and Cao Cao also understood that stability was definitely better than impatience, so he began to weigh in his heart.

"Lin'er said..."

"Father!"

Without waiting for Cao Cao to finish speaking, Cao Pi suddenly got up and interrupted.

"Huh?" Cao Cao looked puzzled, "What's wrong?" "

"Chong brother's words, the child does not dare to agree with six!"