Chapter 132 Three-party competition (Part 2)

The defeat was like a mountain. Sima Zhao gathered more than 30,000 defeated troops to retreat to Hongnong, and divided more than 10,000 people to meet Sima Wang at the junction of the two counties of Hongnong and Chang'an. After waiting for several days, there was no news of Sima Wang, and Sima Zhao and others could not help but worry. Fortunately, the Shu army first obtained Chang'an, and the Sanfu area still needed to be carefully managed. Jiang Wei's army stationed outside Chang'an City without any movement. So Sima Zhao sent scouts to dress up as civilians and entered Chang'an to inquire about the news.

The fall of Chang'an caused panic among the gentry in the Central Plains. For decades, Shu and Wu have been unable to overcome the straits. At present, Shu Han has captured Chang'an City. The powerful generals in the country cannot stop the small Western Shu? Deng Ai, Chen Tai, and Wang Hun died in battle. Jin Gong and Sima Wang went to war and went to war with Sima Wang. The two states of Yongliang have become the territory of Shu.

How to stop the Shu army? Who can stop the Shu army? For a time, Shu Han became the focus of the focus.

Although Emperor Cao Huan of Wei was just a puppet emperor, he was the king of a country after all. Such a big thing in the court was to be discussed no matter what. At first, the Western Front frequently retreated, and a group of civil and military officials stood on the Sima side and repeatedly explained, and spared no effort to allocate military, material and manpower to supply the Chang'an Legion.

When Sima Zhao's defeat and the news of the fall of Chang'an came, the lively ministers in the past few days were silent. Everyone praised Duke Jin to heaven. In recent years, as long as they met Duke Jin, they would return triumphantly. Who would have thought that Shu people would be so difficult this time? The civil and military officials in the court raised Sima Zhao too high, and they could not help but face the fact that the defeated land was defeated.

Cao Huan looked at the dejected civil and military officials. Although the Wei State was defeated, an urge to roar arose in his heart. For some reason, the Shu people defeated Sima Zhao and felt very comfortable. If it weren't for the many Sima clan members in the palace, he would have laughed out loud.

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"Shu thieves have been rampant recently, what are the countermeasures for the ministers?" Cao Huan maintained a serious attitude on his face, but wanted to see how the ministers distinguished Sima Zhao.

Sima Yan, who stayed in Xuchang, knelt on the hall like his ministers. As Duke of Jin, Sima Zhao was as unrestrained in the court as if he was in his own house. Sima Yan, who stayed in Xuchang, should have inherited his father's treatment, but Cao Huan had not issued an order for him. Sima Yan was not as domineering as Sima Zhao, so he actually knelt down.

At this moment, Cao Huan controlled the entire court for the first time. This unprecedented experience, the comfort after a long period of depression, made Cao Huan enjoy it greedily, but he was completely unaware of the danger.

After resigning from the court, all civil and military officials gathered in the mansion of Duke Jin. Sima Yan sat in the middle, and civil and military officials were arranged on both sides, looking like a small court.

No one mentioned the performance of Emperor Cao Huan of Wei today, and everyone devoted their energy to the current situation. Once Chang'an lost, Cao Wei's barriers in the West were Luoyang and Hongnong.

Hongnong County has fertile land, and Luoyang City is the eastern capital, and both places have reasons that they cannot be abandoned. If you are to defend heavy troops from Hongnong, you will be the main battlefield; if you retreat to Luoyang and defend on the city, you will be to control Hongnong.

The trend of public opinion in China has changed. At this time, every move of the court must be carefully considered before it can be carried out. If the weak side is exposed, it will be a serious blow to the people and the army and the aristocratic families.

When Wei Guan, the Tingwei, saw the ministers' panic, couldn't help but sigh. Sima Yan was already a very good ***er, but he was a little younger and his experience was still insufficient. Sima Yan is still a little immature in dealing with such major events. If the Shu people came a few years later, there would be no need to worry about anything at that time.

Sima Yan is not an ordinary person. When he saw that the ministers had many panic suggestions, he felt that the situation was not in his control. While thinking, he happened to see Wei Guan standing with his head raised, looking at him calmly and faintly. Sima Yan felt aroused in his heart, so he asked, "Please teach me Mr. Bo Yu!"

Wei Guan nodded and walked out, shouting: "The army of Duke Jin has stationed Hongnong, and the defense lines in the east are worry-free. Although the Shu people have Chang'an, they are already at the end of their strength. What are you afraid of? The common things about victory and defeat of military affairs. You are all senior officials in the court, so why do you have a mess!"

Wei Guan has a strong personality and has offended many powerful people. Now that he scolds so many people, many ministers are unable to hold on to their faces, and they are about to attack with a dark face.

Applause rang out in the noise, and there were three people who applauded, namely Sima Yan, Xun Xu and Du Yu. Xun Xu's courtesy name was Gong Zeng, and he was the great-grandson of Xun Shuang. He was a talented man of strategy and governing the country. After Pei Xiu went to Sima Zhao's residence, Xun Xu was the leader of the civil officials who were left behind.

Du Yu, whose courtesy name is Yuankai, is currently the Shangshu Lang, and is Du Ji's grandson. Because his father Du Shu offended Sima Yi, Du Yu was late for office. After Sima Zhao took over the power, he attached great importance to Du Yu and married his sister Princess Gao Lu to Du Yu. So Du Yu became the confidant minister of the Sima family. He could not get on horseback, and could not pierce armor. However, both in governing the country and the army were rare talents.

Sima Yan is the prince of Duke Jin, Xun Xu is the think tank that Sima Zhao stayed in Xuchang, and Du Yu is Sima Zhao's brother-in-law. With these three supporting guards, who dares to find fault?

Wei Guan snorted coldly and continued: "The most urgent task is to send people to inspect the states, appease the people, and increase military force to support Jin Duke. When the war is calm, then seek assistance." After saying that, Wei Guan glanced at Xun Xu, as if he was conveying some news.

Sima Yan and others also heard what Wei Guan said, stabilized the situation, and then sought assistance. Where did the assistance come from? Xun Xu smiled at Wei Guan, nodded slightly, indicating that the two of them had similar views.

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The elders of the gentry in Chang'an did not expect that it was the Shu lord Liu Chan who came out to greet him personally. He was shocked and moved his heart. This time, he mobilized wealthy businessmen from major aristocratic families in the city, and countless money, supplies, cattle and sheep were used to help the army. Liu Chan was also surprised by the power of the Sanfu family when he saw it.

This was the early morning of the first day after the war. These families could mobilize such material and financial resources. Such strength is really impressive.

The personal greeting was to express the attitude of Shu Han, and the grand ceremony of three bows and nine bows was done little by little by little by little by little by little, which was inevitable. The old people of the aristocratic race in the mansion naturally respectfully picked up good words, but those who were talking and talking were still asking about the interests of their family in the future.

Everyone has heard of the development of Sichuan, but they just didn't have the chance to see it with their own eyes. The ability of Shu Han to conquer Chang'an was not to take advantage of tricks, but to strength. Military strength, technology, strategy, and logistics are not inferior to the Wei army in all aspects. In addition to the advantages in science and technology, this battle was not a trick.

Liu Chan had already discussed with everyone the policies of the two prefectures of Yongliang, and it would inevitably be to implement the Sichuan provinces. The counties were newly established and the national system of Shu Han seemed to be unsuitable. It just so happened that the elders from the Sanfu area in front of him could be key figures in appeaseing the Yongliang family.

Although these old men had half of their bodies into the loess, they were all extremely smart people. Even under the rule of Shu Han, they still fought for their own interests. However, they fought very well and did not violate their duty as subjects. This was more like negotiations, negotiations between the ruler and the Sanfu family.

The wealthy families of aristocratic families have only one chance. Once they lower their heads now, they will be led by the Shu Han system. From the perspective of Emperor Liu Chan of the Shu Han, the country's territory will continue to expand in the future. The current policy towards aristocratic families is also the focus of attention of all parties in the Central Plains.

Both sides adhere to the same viewpoint and must lay a solid foundation. The loser will lose the capital to clamor. The family's elders rely on decades of prestige in Sanfu, and the foundation of inheritance is the so-called foundation. Just when everyone refused to give in, three wooden boxes were presented, which were the heads of Sima Wang, Sima Jun and Sima Liang.

"I still have important matters to deal with. I will hold a banquet here to entertain you all tomorrow, but I will lose my companion." In the astonishment of everyone, Liu Chan stood up and left. A group of old guys looked at the three heads, sighed, and they all parted.

Sima Jun and Sima Liang lived in Chang'an City for a long time, so how could the noble families not recognize them? Sima Wang had also passed by Chang'an several times back then, and they were all familiar figures. The three pillars of the Sima family were actually killed by Shu Han. How bad did the Wei army lose in this battle?

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At this time, the news that Chang'an was captured by the Shu army had reached Jiangdong, and the monarchs and ministers of the Eastern Wu were in an uproar. Shouchun exhausted 50,000 troops from Eastern Wu, and the troops were useless. Shu Han was in power! Chang'an is a world-famous giant city, and its defense ability far exceeded that of Shouchun.

Moreover, the troops of the Eastern Wu directly attacked Shouchun, while the troops of Shu Han conquered Yongliang and other places first, which suffered a huge loss of military strength.

When discussing the attack on Xichuan, Jiangdong was still full of confidence. Now that Shu Han really captured Chang'an, Wu Lord Sun Liang, Quan Shang and others were full of concerns. Can Jiangdong's strength now conquer the base of Shuhan, which is at its peak, now Xichuan?

Lu Kai's army was still stationed in Hefei New City, and the Wei army in Shouchun had already received news and was preparing for war. Shi Ji, who was far away in Jingzhou, also got the latest military information. Huo Yi, the general of the Shu Han cavalry who was staying in Sichuan, personally led more than 10,000 Shu troops to Baidi City, and his intention was self-evident.

Cao Wei and Shu Han were all prepared, Shouchun and Baidi were all gathered together, and choosing to attack Baidi City or fight Shouchun in blood was related to the trend of the world. The monarchs and ministers in Jiangdong were both in pain and had difficulty making a decision. It was not a difficult choice to maintain the attack on Wei or choose to attack Shu.

But after following Lu Kai's advice, Jiangdong took a neutral path. It seemed that he could adapt to the situation, but in fact it delayed the opportunity. The Wei and Shu people were all prepared, and no matter which country they were attacking, the Wu army had no advantage.

Lu Kai summoned Ding Feng and others, arranged his plan in detail, and then handed over all the military power to Ding Feng. He took his entourage back to Jiangdong by boat. Looking at the surging river, Lu Kai smiled and looked at the distance and said, "What should come is always coming."
Chapter completed!