Chapter 527 A preliminary discussion on Jiangdong (1/2)

The atmosphere in the living room suddenly became solemn.

Yang Di didn't understand why Guo Jia suddenly raised this question. In fact, such matters are usually not confided by close ministers and would never be mentioned. What's more, Cao Peng was in trouble, so why did he ask him for his opinion? He subconsciously asked Cao Cao

Looking over, I noticed that Cao Cao's thick eyebrows were slightly raised, and his face immediately became a little gloomy. On the other hand, Cao Peng still looked relaxed and showed no pressure at all.

I am a criminal and am currently serving my sentence. Why should I care about so many big things?

He looked at Cao Cao, looking calm and calm.

After a while, I heard Cao Cao say: "Today, Governor Gongjin of Zhou Dynasty and Taishi Cilu Su are on the two wings, and the troops are approaching Ruxukou. The situation in Jianghuai is extremely tense, but you have been buried in the workshop all day long, addicted to the trail. After all, you will succeed."

Damn it! Ah Fu, you let me down."

Yang Di's heart suddenly became nervous.

However, he couldn't understand why Cao Cao came to tell Cao Peng these things.

As for Cao Peng, he seemed to have no fear and started laughing...

"What are you laughing at?"

Cao Cao was furious.

Cao Peng said: "It is said that if you are not in your position, you will not pursue your political affairs.

Peng is now serving a crime, and is working as a ghost in the workshop. He should change his mind and think about his mistakes behind closed doors. Therefore, Peng has been in Xingyang for half a year and has little contact with people. Except for the occasional correspondence with his father, or the frequent exchanges of Confucianism, he never contacts anyone again.

I didn't pay attention to the various disputes in the outside world.

As for the so-called disaster in Jiangdong, it is just scaremongering by some well-intentioned people.

Since ancient times, there has never been a way to successfully start an uprising from south to north. Not to mention the sparse population in Jiangdong, although it is rich in resources, it is an undeveloped barren land. Sun Quan has been blessed by his father and brother for two generations, and he can stand firm. If

It is said that he intends to be an enemy of my lord, but I think he may not have such courage. Sun Quan sent troops to Ruxukou, rather than peeking into the Yangtze and Huaihe Rivers, it is better to say that his intention is in the north. Why should my lord be afraid?"

Cao Cao couldn't help being stunned!

The success of the uprising from south to north mentioned by Cao Peng has indeed never happened.

Even though the Chu State was so powerful back then, it was eventually destroyed by the Qin State.

In fact, not only before the Han Dynasty, but also throughout the five thousand years of Chinese history, it seems that only in the Ming Dynasty, Zhu Yuanzhang started from Jiangnan and swept across Liuhe. Apart from this, there is no such example. Cao Cao couldn't help but wonder when he heard this

Strong interest.

"Then why did the Jiangnan uprising fail to succeed based on Ah Fu's recommendation?"

Cao Cao couldn't help but be curious, and Guo Jia also appeared to be listening.

Yang Xi looked at Cao Peng with great interest, waiting for Cao Peng's answer. Indeed, for the Eastern Han Dynasty, Cao Peng's argument was quite novel.

At this time, Cai Di came in with a basin of water and placed it next to Cao Peng.

Cao Peng got up, washed his hands, wiped his face, patted Cai Di on the head, and motioned for him to go out.

"Who is that child? He doesn't look like he's from the Central Plains."

"Oh, that's Cai's son."

"You mean..."

Cao Peng smiled and said, "When the Cai family returned to Hexi, they were worried about the future of their heirs.

I saw that she was working hard, so I took Xiaodi under my door, and everyone in Cai felt at ease. The child was originally called Adiguai, but now he is called Cai Di. He has been with me for nearly three years. Although his qualifications are not smart, he is indeed a good person.

A child who can endure hardship is quite sensible."

Cao Peng didn't notice that Guo Jia's expression was a little strange.

As for Yang Di, he looked thoughtful and slowly lowered his head.

Cao Cao glanced at Cai Di's back with complicated eyes, and sighed softly in his heart.

"Afu, go on."

"Since the Zhou Dynasty, the phoenix has sounded in Qishan.

The general trend of the world is nothing but the struggle between East and West. For eight hundred years of melee, either the east wind prevailed over the west wind, or the west wind overcame the east wind. Regardless of the Five Hegemons of the Spring and Autumn Period, or the Seven Hegemons of the Warring States Period, the focus was always on the East-West conflict. Although the state of Chu rose,

But in comparison, it has always been lack of magnanimity. When the Qin Dynasty swept Liuhe and the Han Dynasty rose, Zhang Zifang persuaded the capital to Guanzhong to protect future generations, so there was a saying that "whoever wins Guanzhong will win the world"... On the other hand, Jiangdong is only the land of six counties.

, remote and cold. It is plagued by mountain barbarians, and it is geographically limited and has a sparse population.

Sun Quan settled in the east of the Yangtze River and took advantage of the natural chasm of the river to survive.

But if he is allowed to compete in the Central Plains, Jiangdong alone is not enough to maintain it... What's more, there are few horses in the south of the Yangtze River and most of them are infantry.

There is more than enough to maintain success, but not enough to make progress.

Sun Quan, unlike Sun Bofu, had the ability to open up new territories and expand territory.

This man is just a guard dog, so why should my lord worry... As for the harm to Hefei, there is no need to worry about it. Just send a general out of the town, supplemented by a naval force, which is enough to make the soldiers and horses in Jiangdong retreat."

After Cao Peng finished speaking, he stared at Cao Cao.

In his words, he revealed a message.

That is, Navy!

And this is precisely the most lacking, even the weakest link in Cao's army. Looking at Cao's army, there is no navy that can fight.

Cao Cao fell into deep thought.

Guo Jia clasped his hands and smiled, appreciating Cao Peng's words very much.

He pondered for a moment and then asked: "Then with Ah Fu's opinion, who can leave Hefei?"

Cao Cao immediately raised his head and looked at Cao Peng.

Historically, it was Zhang Liao who left the town of Hefei.

The battle against Xiaoyaojin made Jiangdong dare not face it, and he was definitely the most suitable candidate. However, Zhang Liao was now in the Bohai Sea, besieging Yuan Xi.

It would be a bit hasty to replace it rashly.

The Hefei garrison must meet several conditions: be able to fight, be proficient in the art of war, be brave and strong... Only in this way can those Jiangdong warriors be intimidated.

"Zhang Liao and Zhang Wenyuan can control Hefei."

Cao Peng proposed candidates in a tentative tone.

Cao Cao shook his head, "Zhang Liao is in Bohai now and has a heavy responsibility.

Yuan Xi is still there, and he needs wise generals to defend him. If Zhang Liao goes to Hefei, who can replace him? What's more, he has been in the Bohai Sea for more than a year and has just stabilized his situation. If he sends someone else there, there will definitely be another turmoil... Wen Yuan

Although he is strong, he is not the most suitable candidate."

Sure enough, it was still rejected!

Cao Peng was mentally prepared, so as soon as Cao Cao finished speaking, he immediately said: "Since Wen Yuan can't move lightly, I recommend Gan Ning."

"Gan Ning?"

Cao Cao stared at Cao Peng, his eyes burning, as if he wanted to see through his heart.

"Afu, why did you order Xingba to leave Hefei?

I have countless powerful generals under my command, is there no one else I can choose except those who are good friends with you?"

These words are a bit heartbreaking.

Everyone knows that Cao Peng and Zhang Liao were on good terms, and Gan Ning was once a general in Cao Peng's family, and he only took up an official position during the Battle of Guandu.

In other words, the two people Cao Peng recommended are both his own people.

I, Cao Cao, have so many generals, can you not look down on any of them?

Yang Di couldn't help but tremble in his heart, and suddenly became nervous.

Cao Peng seemed to be in peace and said with a smile: "I know Zhang Liao and Gan Ning very well. My lord asked me who can control Hefei, so I naturally chose someone I know well. There are indeed many good warriors in your lord's account, but I know them."

Very few. Instead of recommending someone I don’t know well, it’s better to recommend someone I’m familiar with. My lord, when I recommended Kan Ze as Haixi Ling three years ago, you asked me the same question at that time.

Today, my answer is still the same as it was three years ago.

Don’t avoid relatives when promoting talents!

In my eyes, Xingba is undoubtedly the most suitable candidate. I don’t know about the others. Even if you ask me to recommend others, I would still recommend Zhang Liao and Gan Ning. I have already mentioned the reasons. I don’t understand and are not familiar with them.

Naturally, I cannot recommend him to my lord."

Cao Cao's question was heartbreaking, and Cao Peng's answer was unceremonious.

The palms of Yang Ba's hands were sweating, and I secretly felt frightened...

To be honest, he has never seen anyone talk to Cao Cao like Cao Peng. To put it bluntly, Cao Peng just contradicted him face to face.

Cao Cao has already said it, you recommend others.

In the end, he still identified Zhang Liao and Gan Ning and told them a lot of truths.

Cao Cao's face was as dark as water, and he stared at Cao Peng without saying a word for a long time.
To be continued...