When the news reached Luoyang, Cao Rui, who was dizzy about the discussion of the move to the capital by the ministers, finally breathed a sigh of relief...

Wancheng, Kunyang was unexpectedly and quickly lost. Not only did Sima Yi lose suddenly, but even Zhang He, who Cao Rui had high hopes, was defeated. This result was really beyond the expectations of Cao Wei's monarchs and ministers. After Kunyang fell, Yingchuan and Henan were exposed.

Under the attack of the Han and Wu coalition forces, this crisis was even more serious than Guan Yu's northern expedition and surrounded Fancheng, and there were discussions on moving the capital.

But moving the capital is not that easy. Although the conditions of Yecheng are not inferior to those of Luoyang, it was also the real core of the Cao Wei regime for a long time. However, if the capital is moved from Luoyang to Yecheng, Cao Wei can no longer represent the orthodox world.

It has a profound impact on people's hearts and may even shake the foundation of Wei State. How can it be easily moved to the capital?

Just when Cao Rui was in a dilemma, Qin Lang and others gave up Longyou and returned to Hedong came, which gave Cao Rui a heavier blow, who was still barely supporting him. Although he knew that Longyou was not in a reinforcement.

It is difficult to hold on any longer. After hearing this news, Cao Rui was still very disappointed and was bedridden for a while. In his opinion, after Zhuge Liang took all Longyou, he would naturally attack Hedong and Bingzhou, and his troops were aimed directly at the capital. Isn't it necessary to do so?

The issue of moving the capital is the question of whether the country will be destroyed.

After receiving the news that Shu Han wanted to temporarily stop the offensive and learning that Shu Han would not attack Shu in large quantities in the near future, at least not from Nanyang and Guanzhong at the same time, Cao Rui finally breathed a sigh of relief.

However, this only represents temporary security and does not mean that the crisis is truly resolved. Shu Han was exhausted, Li Yan and Zhuge Liang fought for power and profit, and had to slow down the pace of attacking Wei. This was just one of the difficulties faced by Wei. Perhaps it can be said that it is the greatest threat.

One, but it cannot be the only one.

At least, except for Shu Han, the Wu Kingdom, which had long regarded Jizhou as its territory, had not given up yet. It was just that without the support of Shu Han, Sun Quan was not able to meet the power for the time being.

In addition to these external worries, Cao Rui also has internal troubles.

Humans are strange animals. No matter how much pressure the outside world is, they seem to be unable to suppress internal strife. There are certainly people who can temporarily let go of personal grudges for the sake of the overall situation, but they don’t know the general situation and are more concerned about their own personal interests.

Sometimes, there are many people who are willing to harm the overall situation for their own interests.

Since the loss of Guanzhong, Wei State has suffered heavy damage, but this has not calmed down those who fought for power and profit. On the contrary, it has become even more crazy as the war becomes fierce.

Sima Yi returned from Wancheng and resigned, thinking about his mistakes behind closed doors. Unfortunately, regardless of whether his mistakes were true or not, at least his followers did not intend to let him fade out of the court from now on. The debate on the responsibility for the loss of Nanyang is far away from Cao

Rui started before returning to Luoyang.

The initial goal was Cao Rui himself. Some people believe that the most direct reason for the loss of Nanyang was the loss of Nanxiang, and the responsible persons for the loss of Nanxiang were Cao Yu, Wu Qiu Jian and Guo Li. One of these three people was a royal family and the other was the emperor.

The old minister of the Eastern Palace was another incompetent person who had a sudden noble relationship. Therefore, the most direct reason for the loss of Nanxiang was that the emperor was unclear about the employment of the people, and of course the emperor had to bear the main responsibility for the final loss of Nanyang.

These words were not clearly stated, but the meaning was already very clear. Only by placing the main responsibility on the emperor's head, Sima Yi was naturally safe and sound.

At first, these accusations were relatively obscure, but later, with Zhang He, Qin Lang and others losing one after another, these accusations became even more intense. Zhang He was better, no one could question his ability, but Qin Lang was an absolute close minister of the emperor.

Like Cao Yu, he was a playmate who grew up with Cao Rui. He was called a dash by Emperor Wu since he was a child. His ability to be an official and command the army had nothing to do with his ability, but because he was a close minister of the emperor.

Qin Lang should undoubtedly bear the responsibility for the loss of Longyou, while Hao Zhao, Tian Yu and others were not paying attention to it. The reason is very simple. Attacking Qin Lang is to directly blame the emperor. Compared with Qin Lang losing Longyou, Sima Yi lost it.

What's the point of Nanyang?

Cao Rui is a strong emperor, but unfortunately, in the face of such a situation, he cannot do whatever he wants even if he wants to be strong. He had to consider whether he would dig his own grave after the killing.

Like Emperor Wu and Emperor Wen, when he was guarding against aristocratic families, he had to rely on aristocratic families to manage the country. Because aristocratic families are the main source of talents, without the support of aristocratic families, he alone could not support the entire court.

Shu Han suspended the attack on Wei, which gave Cao Rui some time, but if he could not make full use of this precious time, the situation would still deteriorate and might even become so festered that it would be out of control.

Cao Rui was anxious and summoned his confidants to discuss matters for several days. After consulting all the ministers, he had to summon Sima Yi, who was thinking about his mistakes behind closed doors, and then went to the palace to discuss matters.

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Sima Yi lay on the bed, wrapped in a piece of cloth on his head, his face was haggard and his eyes were deep.

The defeat in Nanyang hit him too hard, and his illness was not a ingredient in showing off. It was indeed sick. Sima Zhao disappeared in the chaos and dug a piece of meat from his heart.

, made him feel in pain. Compared with the loss of his son, Wancheng's loss was nothing to him.

Although that scene was shocking enough, since he escaped, he would definitely find a way to deal with it. His son’s life and death are unknown, and there are many dangers, which is what really hurt him.

Not only him, but his wife Zhang Chunhua was also furious. From the day he returned to Luoyang and walked into the house, Zhang Chunhua never stopped scolding him and asked him to return her son.

Sima Yi was in trouble. He didn't know if his wife was used to being tough or believed that he was strong enough. At this time, he not only did not comfort him, but also made a big fuss with him. If he hadn't understood his wife's strength, he almost thought that this was a rude person.

Unreasonable stupid woman.

Fortunately, he knew that his wife was not stupid at all. In fact, the news that General Cavalry lost a son soon spread throughout Luoyang, gaining a lot of sympathy for him and invisibly reducing his responsibilities.

Now, Mrs. Zhang has helped him a lot. The envoy who summoned him to the palace was rushed out by Zhang Chunhua crying and shouting. Zhang Chunhua told the envoy that this old thing was not a material for war, he even said that he had to do anything.

Even if your son can't be kept, how can you give His Majesty any advice? Please don't believe him, please ask Gao Ming.

Zhang Chunhua disheveled his hair, snot and tears, and cried and scolded him. He drove the messenger out of the door and did not let him see Sima Yi himself.

After receiving the reward, Cao Rui had to come to the General's Mansion in person.

The Emperor is coming down, and Zhang Chunhua dare not be so arrogant anymore. However, although she dresses in a proper manner, she did not miss the opportunity to complain about her son. She burst into tears in front of Cao Rui and begged the emperor not to let Sima Yi go to battle again. She

I don't want to lose another son.

Facing this old woman who lost her son, Cao Rui, who was the emperor, had no choice but to comfort Zhang Chunhua and said: Don't worry, Madam, I have received the news. The son Sima Zhao is not dead and is still alive. I will send someone immediately

Go and redeem him. However, the country is in great importance, so please ask your wife to invite General Cavalry out.

After hearing this, Zhang Chunhua stopped making trouble.

When Sima Yi saw Cao Rui, he was very embarrassed. He lay on the ground and didn't dare to say a word. Cao Rui was also very embarrassed. He didn't listen to Sima Yi's best plan at the beginning, but ended up putting himself in such a dilemma. I really don't know how to explain it.

The two were silent for a long time, and Cao Rui broke the embarrassment: "Sima Gong, what should we do if things are here?"

Sima Yi panted: "Your Majesty, since I fled back, I have been thinking about my mistakes behind closed doors and have been thinking about these things. I have gained something. I wish to offer my ugliness to Your Majesty and ask Your Majesty for the Holy Tribunal."

"Sima Gong, please tell me." Seeing that Sima Yi had a solution, Cao Rui felt a little relieved. I have to say that among the ministers left to him by Emperor Wen, although Sima Yi was not the best at fighting in martial arts, he was very concerned about it.

Meticulous but second to none, even General Cao Zhen may not be able to consider it more comprehensively and thoughtfully than him.

"I have repeatedly thought about the war in Nanyang. After thinking about it, I feel that the key is Wei Ba alone."

Cao Rui raised his eyebrows slightly, then returned to calmness and looked at Sima Yi quietly.

"Whether Xiangyang or Wancheng, including later Kunyang, all have a characteristic: that is, the strong city is no longer relied on, and the siege technology of the Shu Han army has exceeded our understanding." Sima Yi said very slowly, as if

Every word has been thought out carefully. In fact, he has indeed thought out carefully, but it is not now. "Your Majesty, Li Yan has surrounded Xiangyang for 50,000 people, and has broken the city in three days. Eighty thousand troops have surrounded Wancheng,

The work will take place eleven days, and the city will be broken in two days. The Wu and Han coalition forces will 60,000 siege Kunyang, and the city will besiege thirteen days, and the city will be broken in three days. Your Majesty, this is a siege speed that has never been seen before."

Cao Rui's eyes gradually tightened.

"But why can they break the city so quickly?" Sima Yi raised his head, looked at Cao Rui, and asked, "Have your Majesty thought of the secret?"

"It has something to do with Wei Ba?" Cao Rui said in certainty.

"Your Majesty is wise." Sima Yi replied: "These battles together have one characteristic: that is, the long-range attack intensity before entering the city is far beyond our expectations. During the battle in Wancheng, Wei Ba was in Wan.

More than a thousand thunderbolt chariots were gathered outside the city. Once launched, the arrows were like rain. Although I made a lot of preparations, I still had no strength to fight back. Within two hundred steps, more than 5,000 soldiers and more than 300 thunderbolt chariots were installed.

More than 500 crossbow chariots were almost destroyed."

Thinking of the siege scene of the Shu Han army siege like rain and stone bullets like hail, although after several months, Sima Yi still shivered involuntarily. Cao Rui was shocked. He only knew that Wancheng and Kunyang were unexpected.

He lost his speed, but he had never heard anyone explain in detail how it lost. Neither Sima Yi nor Zhang He had mentioned these details, and he was also overwhelmed by the urgent situation and had no time to think about these things.

Details.

After hearing Sima Yi's description, Cao Rui seemed to understand something. In the report Qin Lang gave him, he once excused Hao Zhao, saying that Hao Zhao gave up Ji County to preserve his strength and protect Ma Jun, not because he was afraid to fight. He was not afraid of the war.

He was happy, thinking that Qin Lang formed a clique for personal gain, but forgot who he should be loyal to. Now he realized that Hao Zhao might have given up on Ji County because he could not hold on.

"Is there any way to deal with it?"

"Yes." Sima Yi replied: "If we had as many thunderbolt chariots and crossbow chariots, we would be able to defeat him."

Cao Rui nodded. This principle is not complicated. War is ultimately a competitive strength.

"But, your majesty, we can build a large number of Pili cars, but there is a problem that cannot be solved." Sima Yi reminded: "How can we provide enough stone bullets for Pili cars, and how can we make Pili cars shoot five or six hundred steps or even more

Far?"

Cao Rui was stunned for a while, suddenly realized it and couldn't help laughing: "I understand, Ma Jun."

Sima Yi looked at Cao Rui in confusion. Cao Rui quickly told Qin Lang’s report, specifically saying that Ma Jun was on the way to Luoyang. After hearing this, Sima Yi nodded with relief: "Your Majesty, Hao Zhao did the right thing.

The decision, perhaps, is the silver lining of our army's defeat into victory."

Cao Rui nodded repeatedly with relief: "Sima Gong is right. Hao Zhao's decision is right. Ma Jun is more important than Longyou. Looking at the world, only Ma Jun can restrain Wei Ba in mechanical art.

Now.”

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Chapter completed!