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Liu Jing took a deep look at Fa Zheng and smiled meaningfully: "Cao Pi is not Cao Cao. Cao Cao doesn't have to consider these issues of military control, but Cao Pi is different. Although he is the world, his status is not solid. As long as he does not ascend to the throne for a day, Cao Zhi will still pose a huge threat to him.

Therefore, controlling military power is far more important to him, Cao Pi, than the Hefei War. It is just that the battle confrontation between Hefei, and the military pressure makes him unable to consider it much, so I want to withdraw the troops and reduce the military pressure. As long as he gets this opportunity, how can he not take the opportunity to deploy and control the military power?"

Fa Zheng nodded silently. This kind of political power scheme is indeed his shortcomings. Of course, he does not feel embarrassed. You should know that Liu Jing is the King of Han. His first-class eyes and political minds are difficult for ordinary people to reach. Of course, his thoughts on political power schemes are much deeper than himself.

"Can Your Highness continue to enlighten us?" The veteran Huang Zhong next to him couldn't help but ask.

Liu Jing turned around and looked at the generals, and smiled and said, "Since the old general opened his mouth, how dare I not follow."

Huang Zhong repeatedly said he didn't dare, and Liu Jing said calmly: "After decades of integration, the Cao army now has main sects. One is the Cao army, with Cao Ren as the second, Xiahou faction, Xiahou Dun as the second, and the legitimate faction, such as Zhang Liao, Xu Huang, Zhang He and others, are all Cao Cao's direct descendants, so look at the distribution of Cao army's forces. Xiahou Dun is in Yuzhou, Xiahou is still in Bingzhou, Cao Ren is in Xuzhou, and Cao Xiu is in Qingzhou, but the main generals of Hefei are Zhang Liao and Xu Huang, everyone thinks it is interesting."

The generals around all laughed, "If Your Highness doesn't say it, we really didn't notice this kind of power distribution."

Liu Jing said again: "After Xiahou Yuan was killed, the Xiahou faction suffered a heavy blow, but this time, Cao faction suffered a great loss, and the two sides were even."

"Your Highness means that these two factions have conflicts," Fa Zheng asked in surprise.

"Actually, there is no conflict, it's just a struggle for interests. It's just that Cao Cao can master the balance and generally can't cause any trouble. But this time, Cao Pi is in Hefei, I'm afraid things will not be so simple. Xiahou Dun is guarding Xuchang. I heard that he has a lot of contact with Cao Zhi, who is in Xuchang. Although I don't know whether Xiahou Dun supports Cao Zhi, I believe Cao Pi will be very nervous."

Seeing that everyone was fully focused, Liu Jing couldn't help but smile and continued, "I can tell you a detail, that is, this time Cao Pi transferred grain from Xuchang to Shouchun and from Xuzhou to Shouchun. In fact, the distance between the two sides is similar. Moreover, Xuzhou can use water, and the consumption of grain will be less. As far as I know, Xuchang and Xuzhou are all 100,000 shi of grain. In the end, Cao Pi actually transferred 200,000 shi of grain from Xuchang, but only 100,000 shi of grain from Xuzhou. This is obviously protecting the interests of Xuzhou. Xuzhou is Cao Ren, and Xuchang is Xiahou Dun. Do you understand Cao Pi's thoughts?"

Everyone suddenly realized that Fa Zheng sighed: "If Your Highness didn't say it, none of us would have thought that the internal struggle of Cao's army would be so fierce."

Liu Jing continued: "On the surface, it is calm, but in fact it is undercurrents. Cao Cao certainly knew that his condition was heavy, and he was very worried that his life would not last long, so in order to smoothly hand over power, he actually handed over Hefei's military power to Cao Pi. I understand Cao Cao's painstaking efforts. He actually acquiesced Cao Pi to use this Hefei war to control the military power and create an opportunity for him to control the military. However, he was afraid that Cao Pi would command randomly, resulting in Hefei's defeat. Therefore, Cao Cao also entrusted Cheng Yu to assist Cao Pi, but it was difficult to achieve both things. How could he win the battle and exchange power smoothly."

Fa Zheng is also a wise person. Only when Liu Jing gave a little advice, he immediately became enlightened. Since he understood the whole story, Fa Zheng pondered for a while and said, "Maybe Cao has already felt that the national strength is difficult to compete with us, so he has the intention to give up Hefei, so he left Hefei and returned to Yedu."

"The French military advisor is right. This battle in Hefei is a battle of national strength. Both sides are competing for the consumption of materials and supplies. Although our food is almost exhausted, we still have tens of thousands of cattle and sheep as support. We can hold on for another year, but Cao's army could not even hold on this winter. This battle could not continue. In the end, they could only negotiate and give up Hefei to retreat north. Cao Cao knew this result very well, so he left Hefei and let Cao Pi truly lead the army for the first time."

Huang Zhong asked again: "What are the measures that your highness thinks Cao Pi will have next?"

"I can't guess what specific methods he will use, but the context is very clear. Cao Pi will definitely win over Cao Ren and give Cao Ren the power. As for Zhang Liao, Xu Huang, Zhang He and others, Cao Pi will of course show kindness and win over. It would be fine if Zhang Liao received the favor. If he didn't appreciate it, Cao Pi would probably have ideas."

As he was speaking, the big ship in the distance rang the bell, Liu Jing smiled at everyone and said, "We should go out and leave the stage to Cao Pi, we just watch the show."

He urged the horse to run down the hills, and everyone followed closely and rushed towards a large ship of five thousand stones.

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When the Han army withdrew from Hefei, the Cao army at the top of Hefei city cheered. Many Cao army soldiers rushed out of Hefei city and occupied the Tushan outside the northern city, cheered and celebrated the victory.

Only Zhang Liao was worried and stared at the south without saying a word. At this time, Deputy General Zang Ba walked forward and said, "What are you worried about far away?"

Zhang Liao sighed, "I feel that Liu Jing has not evacuated. He is actually using a plan."

"Why does Yuan think so"

"It's very simple. Hefei's grain and grass military resources have been hoarded. Even if there is no Chaisang material, the Han army can still spend the winter. Since the food and grass are sufficient, why should Liu Jing panic and withdraw his troops from Hefei in panic?"

"It's right that the Han army has not lost its power. Why should we retreat? You should know that such retreat has a great impact on the morale of the army."

"yes"

Zhang Liao sighed and said, "The Han army has not attacked the city in the past few months. They are fighting a battle of national strength. They have already gained the upper hand, but they retreated because of the fire in Chaisang. This is definitely not the rule of Liu Jing's work. If he retreats in panic like this, he must have plans."

"But... they are withdrawing their troops from the water. Knowing that we won't chase them, what are he trying to do?"

Zhang Liao shook his head, "I don't know, but I believe his withdrawal must have a deep meaning."

At this moment, a soldier rushed over and handed a pigeon letter to Zhang Liao, "Governor, the world's urgent order"

Zhang Liao opened the pigeon letter and looked at it, his face changed. When Zang Ba saw that Zhang Liao's face was wrong, he asked nervously: "What did the world say?"

"He asked the two of us to go to Shouchun immediately to discuss military information."

Zang Ba was stunned and couldn't help but say rushingly: "What should I do to Hefei, who will guard it?"

This is really unreasonable. Usually, the main general leaves and the deputy general stays to defend the city, while Cao Pi ordered the main general and the deputy general to go to Shouchun together. And I still don’t know if the Han army will suddenly come back. This is simply nonsense.

Zhang Liao pondered for a moment and said resolutely: "Hefei City cannot be careless at all. I will go to Shouchun, and you will stay to guard Hefei."

"But there..."

"Don't say it anymore, just decide like this. I will explain to the other side of the world. If I really make him dissatisfied, I will take all the responsibility and will never implicate Xuan Gao."

Zhang Liao immediately ordered: "Prepare horses, I want to leave the city immediately."

Zhang Liao explained a few more words to Zang Ba, then left Hefei City under the escort of several cavalrymen and rushed towards Shouchun.

Just as Zhang Liao left, the Han army scout who was monitoring the city near Hefei City immediately rushed to Ruxukou and urgently reported to Han King Liu Jing that Zhang Liao had gone north.

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Cao Pi received a pigeon letter from Chaisang as soon as possible, and learned that Chaisang was raided by the Jiangdong army, the warehouse group was burned down, and the losses were heavy.

Before Cao Cao left, he explained that Sun Quan would soon send troops to Chaisang to deal with the Han army's logistics important location. Cao Cao's plan was indeed realized, which made Cao Pi overjoyed. Soon he learned that the Han army had retreated southward. This news made Cao Pi extremely excited, and his focus naturally began to change.

At night, the palace lobby was brightly lit, and Cao Pi was alone, paced back and forth in the lobby with his hands on his back, thinking about the way to take power. He came to Hefei just to take control of military power. Now that the opportunity has come, how can he not make good use of it.

At this time, his confidant guard quickly walked up to him and whispered: "Mr. Yu has arrived."

Cao Pi was overjoyed, Hua Xin finally arrived, and he quickly ordered: "Take him to the back hall to wait for me."

Cao Pi also turned around and walked towards the back hall. Soon after, Hua Xin, wearing a hat and wearing a black dress, quickly walked into the back hall under the guidance of the guards.

Hua Xin received the order from Cao Pi and secretly rushed to Shouchun with the grain transport team. He did not dare to show up publicly, for fear that Cao Zhi's people would appear and complain to Cao Cao secretly, which would affect Cao Pi. You must know that Cao Cao strictly prohibits Cao Pi from interacting with him.

"I'm going to see the world," Hua Xin stepped forward and bowed to Cao Pi.

Hua Xin was the person Cao Pi trusted the most and his confidant. Although Hua Xin was demoted to Xuchang by Cao Cao, Cao Pi still had secret letters with him.

Cao Pi asked him to sit down and smiled with relief: "The fish is coming at a time."

"I also heard that the Han army retreated south, this is an opportunity for the world."

Cao Pi nodded, "Let's not talk about this matter for now, talk about that person, how is he in Xuchang?"

Cao Pi refers to Cao Zhi, and Hua Xin secretly monitors Cao Zhi's every move for him. Hua Xin pondered for a moment: "On the surface, he is very slutty, drinking and chanting poems all day long, calling friends to visit prostitutes, which seems to be destroying his reputation, but his traces of doing things make people doubt it."

Cao Pi sneered. His father was sick, but he ran faster than anyone else. He came to serve his father, trying to take over military power in Hefei, and was debauchery, but he was able to seize the opportunity. It was obvious that someone was giving him advice.
Chapter completed!