Chapter 665 Battle of Yiyang (1)

That's right, Cao Cao sent troops!

To be precise, it was not Cao Cao who sent troops, but Cao Peng...

Cao Jun's attack should be a good thing for Zhuge Liang. After all, Cao Jun's attack will definitely make Jiangdong nervous, which is a rare good thing for Zhuge Liang's plan to lobby Jiangdong. However, Zhuge Liang always

Can't get excited.

Because Cao Peng defeated Yiyang!

The name of Yiyang comes from the words of Ying Shao, the prefect of Changsha in the Eastern Han Dynasty: He lived in the Yangtze River of Yishui, hence the name Yiyang.

"Shang Shu Yu Gong" records: As early as ancient times, Yiyang belonged to Jingzhou of the ancient Nine Provinces. It was the land of Chu in the Spring and Autumn Period, and it was subordinate to Qianzhong County of Chu State during the Warring States Period. In 221 BC, the Qin State destroyed Chu and established Changsha County.

, it consists of nine counties including Yiyang. In the Western Han Dynasty, the two systems of counties and counties existed in parallel, so Yiyang was subordinate to Changsha State and Wuling County, and was unified under the Jingzhou Governor's Department. In the Eastern Han Dynasty, the feudal state was abolished and counties and counties were established, so Changsha

The state was changed to Changsha County, and Yiyang was divided from Wuling County and became one of the eleven counties in Changsha.

However, Wuling County and Changsha County have been arguing over the ownership of Yiyang.

After all, Yiyang County once belonged to Wuling County, but it was also under the rule of Changsha State. Now that it is divided, Wuling County naturally disagrees.

This lawsuit, from the beginning of the Eastern Han Dynasty to the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty, could not reach a conclusion.

Anyway, everyone knows that Yiyang belongs to Changsha County, but Changsha County's control over Yiyang is also very weak due to the influence of Wuling County.

Liu Biao stationed in Jingzhou and divided Yiyang into Changsha County.

Moreover, with his pretender Liu Pan as the governor of Changsha County, this public case was finally settled.

Yiyang is close to the river to the north, and to the northeast is the vast 800-mile Dongting. To the west and southwest, there are thousands of miles of Xuefeng Mountain as a barrier, which is the key to entering Changsha County. Once Yiyang is breached, the door of Changsha County will be wide open.

However, Yiyang is not easy to fight, not only because its terrain is not easy for large armies to conquer, but also because it is very close to Luoxian County, which makes it more difficult.

Luo County is now owned by Jiangdong.

Sun Quan ordered Taishi Ci to garrison Zhaluo County to coordinate with the Polo Yuan navy.

If Cao's army attacks Yiyang, it will inevitably alarm Jiangdong's soldiers and horses. Although Jiangdong and Liu Bei have not reached a united front, their cooperation has always been maintained. This is why it is said that attacking Yiyang is more difficult, as all aspects are involved.

Zhuge Liang was both happy and a little nervous about this...

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In February of the thirteenth year of Jian'an, after a brief period of familiarity and rest, Cao Peng finally took action.

On the 13th, Cao Peng ordered Pang De to lead his headquarters to attack Yiyang. At the same time, because Du Ji led the navy to station at Dongting Lake, Cao Peng felt more confident. After Du Ji arrived at Dongting Lake, he immediately headed east

Approaching, a navy camp of thirty miles was set up a hundred miles away from Boluoyuan. The navy commander Zhou Taixu was frightened and prepared for the battle. At the same time, he contacted Taishi Ci and used Boluoyuan and Luoxian as the defense line.

, forming a defense system. Taishi Ci ordered people to cross Dongting Lake, accuse Cao Peng, and start the war lightly.

Yu Fan, courtesy name Zhongxiang, is forty-four years old.

A native of Yuyao, Kuaiji, he was the son of Yu Xin, the prefect of Rinan. He served as a meritorious officer under Wang Lang, the prefect of Kuaiji, and later returned to Sun Ce and became an official in Jiangdong.

This person was a master of Confucian classics and was proficient in the Book of Changes.

Previously, the imperial court had proposed Yu Fan as censor, but Yu Fan rejected it.

Now under Sun Quan, he holds the post of Cavalry Commander. This time he accompanied Tai Shici to Luo County to offer wine to the military advisor, and his status was quite high.

He went to Hanshou in person and accused Cao Peng.

"Now Duke Cao frequently travels to Jiangdong as envoys, but what he has done is only two peaces.

But the Commander-in-Chief has mobilized troops and horses. Could it be that he wants to start a war? If so, Jiangdong will not retreat. I ask the Commander-in-Chief to think twice."

This is also a figure who will leave his name in history.

Cao Peng sat in the lobby of the Governor's Mansion, looking up and down at this famous Jiangdong minister.

Yu Fan is a typical Jiangdong person. He is not tall, about 170 centimeters tall, but he is quite well-groomed and has an extraordinary appearance.

"Mr. Zhongxiang's words are wrong."

Cao Peng smiled and said: "Why did you ever want to conflict with Jiangdong?"

"Well?"

"This is just a routine exercise, sir, why should you panic. Sir, you should know that the Prime Minister is doing it according to heaven's will to regain Jingchu... It's just that the Jingchu navy is in chaos, so he ordered Du Bohou to station in Dongting. Since it is a navy, it is indispensable.

Some training is required. Du Bohou just entered the Dongting and did not know much about the situation here, so he set up a water fortress and did not have any ill intentions with Ziyi."

Ziyi is Taishi Ci.

What Cao Peng said was reasonable and reasonable, and Yu Fan didn't know how to accuse him.

They just trained the navy, drilled the men and horses, and became familiar with the terrain. Cao Jun did not attack the Jiangdong soldiers and horses, so this lightly started the war and provoked a conflict, so naturally there was no way to talk about it. But Yu Fan knew that Cao Peng did not

It's an excuse, but it's not enough to make him believe it.

Yu Fan pondered for a moment and said: "However, the Commander-in-Chief should know that our Jiangdong navy is stationed in Boluoyuan.

It's only a hundred miles away from the Prime Minister's water village. Our navy also needs to conduct exercises. If a conflict accidentally occurs, wouldn't it cause unnecessary trouble?"

"What do you want from me, sir?"

"This..." Yu Fan was a little embarrassed.

Could it be that he told Cao Peng, "You guys retreat... I'm afraid that would anger Cao Peng. Yu Fan was a master of Confucian classics and a famous scholar in Jiangdong. He had also learned about Cao Peng. Especially when he heard that

It is said that ten years ago Cao Peng accompanied Xun Yan as an envoy to Jiangdong, and after having contact with Zhang Zhao, Zhou Yu, Sun Ce and others, he regretted it greatly. If he had killed Cao Peng at that time, wouldn't he have cut off Cao Cao's arm?

However, he also knew that this accusation was unreasonable.

Ten years ago, Cao Peng was just a child, unknown, and few people had even heard of his name. At that time, Cao Peng came to Jiangdong as Xun Yan's book boy. Who could have imagined that ten years later, that unknown little book boy would become

He has become a person of great concern today.

Three Mongolian articles, which made the world admire them.

Two articles made the world aware of his extraordinary character.

In the third year of Liangzhou, Ma Teng was entrusted with the title, and the Qiang and Hu surrendered. Now the northwest region has reproduced the richness of Qinchuan, which was 800 miles away, making countless people yearn for it. And the reason for this is the foundation laid by Cao Peng.

Even after Cao Ji took office, he continued Cao Peng's policies for several years, opened up trade routes in the Western Regions, and connected the Guanzhong aristocratic families. Only then did the current northwest situation exist, and Cao Cao established a stable rear.

Facing such a person, even though Yu Fan was much older, he did not dare to neglect him.

Throughout Jiangdong, 80% of academies taught Cao Peng's three Mongolian essays. Last year, Cao Peng's new book "Thirty-six Strategies" came out. Even an arrogant figure like Zhou Yu praised Cao Peng for being a master of military art at that time. Yu Fan's reputation

Although it is big, you have to be careful.

In these days, it doesn't matter if you offend officials, but if you offend celebrities, you will definitely be criticized by everyone in the world.

Even if the two sides are hostile, who dares to accuse Cao Peng easily?

Even Sun Quan praised Cao Peng endlessly and did not dare to offend him. Three Mongolian articles were enough to make scholars all over the world respect Cao Peng as "Sir".

Yu Fan complained secretly in his heart, but didn't know how to speak.

Unexpectedly, Cao Peng suddenly said: "What Mr. Zhong Xiang said is not unreasonable. Our two families are very close to each other. If there is a conflict, it will be unsightly and will affect the friendship between our two families. It's better.

In this way, I will retreat sixty miles and everyone will abide by the rules. What do you think?"

Retreat sixty miles?

What's the difference between this damn thing and not retreating!

However, they gave you enough face, making it more difficult for Yu Fan to speak.

This Dongting is originally Cao Cao's territory. But you, Jiangdong, stationed at Luoyuan and stationed in Luoxian, have already crossed the border. Sixty miles is to give you a face. If we really want to start a war, I'm afraid Jiangdong may not agree.

No one dares to bear this responsibility...

Sixty miles of face, what else do you want?

I think back then, Duke Wen of Jin made an appointment with the King of Chu and retreated only ninety miles away.

Cao Peng, these sixty miles are the land of two homes. There is no friendship between you and me. The face I give you these sixty miles is enough...

Yu Fan knew it was hard to ask for anything more.

He also knew that the so-called negotiation meant that there was still discussion.

So after pondering for a moment, Yu Fan raised his hands and said: "Fan has written down the friendship between the governor and the governor. However, it is up to Fan to make the final decision on this matter. After the translation, it will be returned to Luo County, discussed with Ziyi, and then he will reply to the governor. This time I ventured

But come here, if I have offended you, please forgive me, the Governor."

Cao Peng gave you Yu Fan face, so you Yu Fan must also have enough etiquette.

Cao Peng smiled slightly and said, "Well, I'll forgive you for sending me so far away."

"Farewell!"

Yu Fan came in a hurry and left in a hurry. After sending Yu Fan away, Cao Peng, Fazheng and Zhang Song, climbed to the top of Hanshou City.

Jiang Wan is now stationed in the north of Yuan River.

Pang Shanmin stayed in Linyuan and was responsible for assisting Lai Gong. As a famous scholar in Xiangyang and a descendant of the Pang family, one of the four major families in Jingzhou, Lai Gong treated Pang Shanmin with great respect no matter how arrogant he was. Given his background,

How can he be compared to a famous scholar in Lingling?
To be continued...