When Liu Biao and others decided to let Liu Cong, Huangfu Song, and Lu Zhi lead 30,000 soldiers, they would be divided into two groups to block the invading troops from Jiangdong and Nanman.
Chang'an city After Cao Cao captured Liangzhou and divided the state equally with Yuan Shao, he led his army back to Chang'an and regained control of the court.
Of course, Xiahou Dun was also allowed to lead an army of 100,000 to stay in Bingzhou.
Because Cao Cao did not trust Yuan Shao, and had other ideas.
He originally used a strategy to let Han Sui and Ma Teng fight, intending to capture Liangzhou and Bingzhou in one fell swoop, and then rest and recuperate, and then The entire northern land was captured, but because of Yuan Shao's intervention, half of Bingzhou fell into Yuan Shao's hands.
It's like eating a fly, which makes people feel very uncomfortable.
If it weren't for the shortage of food and grass and some changes, he would have wanted to decide the outcome with Yuan Shao in Bingzhou.
Xiahou Dun was left with an army of 100,000 to guard most of the Bingzhou area, just in case, to guard against Yuan Shao.
If there was a chance, he would not mind using the remaining half of the Bingzhou area to plot Take it back.
What's more, Yuan Shao also had the same idea.
He said it was a ceasefire and equal division of Bingzhou, but he didn't look like a tiger.
If there was a chance, he would definitely pounce on him, take a big bite, and swallow the entire Bingzhou land.
"My lord, my lord" Suddenly, two low shouts came from my ears.
Cao Cao looked up and saw Xi Zhicai sitting opposite him, wondering.
He was originally playing chess with Xi Zhicai, but he got distracted for some reason and thought of something.
He still hadn't made a move for a long time.
This attracted Xi Zhicai's attention and confusion, and he woke him up. .
"It's okay."
Cao Cao shook his head, placed the white chess piece in his hand on a position on the chessboard, and said with a smile.
Hear the words.
Xi Zhicai didn't say much.
As a minister, it's very important to observe what is happening.
Although Cao Cao must have been distracted by something before, if Cao Cao said it was okay, then it was okay.
Otherwise, there would be no need to exist, and being jealous would be a big problem.
Seeing Xi Zhicai's appearance.
Cao Cao was also very satisfied in his heart.
This was one of the reasons why he valued Xi Zhicai the most.
Talented and knowledgeable counselors were the most at ease.
"Does Zhicai think that after Liu Qi learns the news, he will give up taking the last two places and directly return reinforcements, or" Cao Cao put down another chess piece and asked suddenly.
What he knew was that Zhang Su came to Chang'an in person before, and after talking about it, he invited Sun Quan from Jiangdong and Meng Huo from the Southern Barbarians.
He also sent troops to invade Jingzhou and Jiaozhou, forcing Liu Qi to retreat and save Luocheng.
And Chengdu, after the work is completed, there will be another reward, but he is short of food and grass, and it is impossible to send troops, so he can only station troops in Luoyang and make a gesture.
Of course, it also depends on the situation.
As for Zhang Baiqi, Zhang Miao, and Liu Bei sending troops, it was not Zhang Su's plan or the news he spread.
It was only Jiangdong Sun Quan, which caused the current situation of the princes besieging Jingzhou and Jiaozhou.
Although Yuan Shao of Jizhou and Gongsun Zan of Youzhou seemed to be motionless, he knew that Yuan Shao and Gongsun Zan were secretly mobilizing troops and generals.
It was not too clear what their intentions were.
Hear Cao Cao's question.
Xi Zhicai was also stunned for a moment, and then quickly adjusted, his thoughts were also thinking rapidly.
The most concerning thing in the world now is not the news that Liu Qi sent troops to Yizhou and that the princes were fighting on their own. , but the news that many princes besieged Jingzhou and Jiaozhou.
After thinking for a while, he immediately said: "My lord, my subordinates believe that this matter can only have several scenarios.
The first one is that Liu Qi ignores the situation in Jingzhou and Jiaozhou and directly captures the last two places in Yizhou, and then sends troops to return for reinforcements; The second option is that Liu Qi gives up on capturing the last two places in Yizhou and directly leads his troops back to support; the third option is that Liu Qi divides his troops."
"I think the last situation will be the strategy adopted by Jingzhou Mu," Xi Zhicai finally said with certainty.
"Oh why?"
Cao Cao asked.
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Xi Zhicai put down the black chess piece in his hand and said: "Now the Jingzhou army has almost occupied the entire land of Yizhou, leaving only Luocheng and Chengdu.
Although Jingzhou and Jiaozhou are under siege, only the two are in danger.
It’s just Jiaozhou, there won’t be any problems in Jingzhou in the short term, so Jingzhou Mu will definitely have something planned.”
Cao Cao's eyes also flashed, and he felt that what Xi Zhicai said was very reasonable, so he said: "How about victory or defeat?"
"Until the end, my subordinates dare not speak nonsense."
Xi Zhi paused and continued: "The princes seem to be menacing, but they can fight on their own.
For example, after the soldiers and horses sent by Liu Bei were intercepted by Lu Bu and refused to pass, they also They remained in a stalemate without taking another step forward.
It can be seen that the princes besieging Jingzhou are not of the same mind.
This gives Jingzhou a chance to turn defeat into victory, so the victory or defeat is unpredictable."
"However, Lord, victory or defeat actually has no impact on us, does it?"
Xi Zhicai said at the end with a change of tone and a hint of meaning.
Cao Cao was stunned for a moment, then realized and smiled: "That's true.
Regardless of victory or defeat, it will not have a big impact on us.
But if Liu Qi wins, then Jingzhou, Jiaozhou, Yizhou, etc., will all belong to Liu Qi." , the edge is even worse; if defeated, Liu Qi will not be able to catch his breath for at least a few years, and may even be unable to recover."
Xi Zhicai also nodded in agreement.
They stationed troops in Luoyang.
Although they did not express their intention to send troops and maintained a wait-and-see attitude, if Liu Qi was at a disadvantage, they would not be polite and sent troops into Jingzhou to join the siege of Jingzhou.
In this way, Liu Qi will really be in despair and directly withdraw from the stage of fighting for hegemony in the Central Plains.
If Liu Qi has the advantage, then the garrison will really become a garrison.
He will not send troops to Jingzhou, but he also has other plans.
This is one of the reasons for maintaining a wait-and-see attitude, and he can remain invincible no matter the victory.
Regardless of failure, they can get what they want from this incident.
It can be said that everyone has their own plans and different people.
Although they agreed to Zhang Su and forced Liu Qi to retreat, they did not necessarily have to send troops into Jingzhou and station troops in Luoyang.
This would also put a lot of pressure on them mentally and also It is equivalent to acting as required.
As for what happens in the end, it depends on how things develop.
This is their real plan.
"Jingzhou Mu, Liu Qi" Cao Cao murmured.
Hear the words.
Xi Zhicai didn't say anything.
He could guess something, but that was not something he needed to consider
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