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The Qin army captured Luoyang, and the pressure naturally came to Sima Yan's side.

Sima Yan killed Wang Jun's proton Wang Ju to vent his hatred.

There were endless quarrels in the court.

Scholars led by Wang Xiang, Yang Xiu, and Xun Xu certainly did not want to see their hometowns raided.

However, the scholars in Hebei led by Shi Bao advocated holding back their troops and focusing on Ye City. As long as Ye City was defended, there was hope for a comeback.

Some people even suggested that Qingxu should be let go and Qin and Wu be allowed to fight like dogs.

If Sima Yan really cared about these nobles, he would not move the capital to Yecheng.

Watching the quarrel in the court with cold eyes, there was another thing on his mind.

A confidant Sima You died of a "severe illness", and there was no longer any voice in the court to appoint the "Emperor's Crown Prince". Everyone united to fight against the national calamity.

After Jia Chong was promoted to Sikong, he became more honest.

The position of Sikong in the Sima family was a fatal one. When Jia Chong went south to Shouchun, he promoted Zhuge Dan to Sikong according to Sima Zhao's wishes.

When Shi Bao and Soochow had a close friendship, he was brought back to the court by Sima Zhao and took up the post of Sikong.

It's not that Sima Yan doesn't want to move Jia Chong, it's that he can't move him.

Jia Chong has been deeply involved in the Jin Dynasty court for so many years, and has long formed a force. Even Queen Yang often intercedes for him.

As for the Qin thieves' eastern expedition, although it was huge, Sima Yan didn't worry too much.

If we hold on to Hebei, we still have a chance.

At least Ye City is safe. The city is high and the pond is deep. There are sufficient troops, a large amount of grain and grass reserves, and the entire Hebei Province as backup. Sima Yan is somewhat looking forward to fighting the Qin army under Ye City.

"Since Thief Yang has stationed troops in Luoyang, I suggest that General Qian Hong of the Northern Expedition unite with the three Xianbei tribes to immediately attack Dai County to divide Yang Thief's power!" Shi Bao's rich voice interrupted Sima Yan's meditation.

"Yes!" Sima Yan agreed without thinking.

"Qingzhou is the flank of Hebei. I suggest that General Wang Hun be sent south with 30,000 infantry and cavalry to command the Qingyan army, and then Xu Yang and Lu Qin be sent north. The two armies will attack and hold back Wang Jun's troops."

"Yes!" Sima Yan gritted his teeth and said.

It is in vain that he valued Wang Jun so much, but Wang Jun surrendered without a fight. It is a pity that Wang Jun only has one son in Yecheng, otherwise the Wang family would be able to taste the ancestral skills of the Sima family!

"I would like to send an envoy to Zhong Hui to provoke a war between Qin and Wu." Xun Xu volunteered.

A flash of light flashed across Sima Yan's eyes. After the capital was moved to Yecheng, the most unhappy people were the Yingchuan gentry. They used to be within reach of Luoyang, but now they are far away in Hebei and alienated from Yingchuan.

It's not that Sima Yan didn't know about the secret communication between the Yingchuan nobles and Du Yu before, but he just tolerated it for the sake of the overall situation.

Now that Xun Xu is going south, wouldn't it be like Rou Baozi beating the dog and never coming back?

"The war is about to begin, and Shizhong Xun is indispensable by my side. As for sending an envoy, it is enough to send a small official. Why does Shizhong go there in person?" Sima Yan said.

"Your Majesty is so kind to me, and I am so grateful that I shed tears of gratitude." Xun Xu did not dare to say more.

"Zhong Hui is a cunning and scheming man. Ordinary petty officials are afraid that he will not be able to accomplish anything. I am bold and willing to facilitate this matter!" Jia Chong cupped his hands and said.

"Oh?" Sima Yan was slightly surprised.

Jia Chong and Zhong Hui were incompatible with each other, and it was well known throughout the world that if he sent him as an envoy to the Wu army, he would die faster.

"Zhong Hui has great ambitions. He will not be satisfied with the land of Yingchuan. He will fight against the Qin thieves. I will act according to the opportunity. If it succeeds, I will work with General Zhengbei to contain the Qin thieves from the north and south so that they cannot attack Yecheng with all their strength. If things don't work out, I'm willing to die under Zhong Hui's sword!" Jia Chong had a tragic look on his face.

Sima Yan couldn't help but feel moved, and suddenly remembered that his Sima family was today thanks to Jia Chong who stopped Cao Mao.

If Cao Mao rushed into the general's mansion and faced Sima Zhao face to face, I'm afraid the Sima family's reputation would be ten times worse than it is now.

"Jia Sikong is really a national scholar!" Feng Napi said with a smile.

But after Jia Chong returned a cold look, Feng Yan's smile froze on his face.

Sima Yan stared at Jia Chong, "Since Sikong has such an ambition, this trip will definitely succeed!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Jia Chong bowed his hands.

Xun Xu looked on with cold eyes, naturally knowing what he was thinking, it was just to save himself.

Sima Yan appointed him Sikong, which was like sending a signal. Jia Chong became the target of public criticism. If he stayed in Yecheng, he would be attacked by a group of people. Feng Chong's ridicule was just the beginning. In the past, Feng Chong was in front of Jia Chong.

I don't even dare to fart.

However, it is not a bad thing for Jia Chong to go south to persuade Zhong Hui.

As long as Zhong Hui is not stupid, he will definitely find an opportunity to stab Qin Jun...

At this moment, Zhong Hui has captured Ruyang without any bloodshed, which is less than two hundred miles away from Xuchang.

The nearby cities surrendered one after another with the cooperation of the Yingchuan nobles.

The Wu army gained momentum.

Since the founding of the country, the march has never been so smooth.

"As expected of Yang Xingyun, he is capable of bending and stretching. However, since he doesn't dare to come to Xuchang to meet me, he must be afraid of me." Zhong Hui dropped the silk and looked to the north, feeling satisfied.

He went round and round and finally made his way back to the Central Plains!

There are 200,000 men under his command, plus the powerful reinforcements from the Yingchuan gentry, there are 250,000 in total.

During the Battle of Chibi, Cao Cao only had so many troops.

Now that Yang Zheng has taken a step back, of course he has to take a step forward. It is human nature to push forward even further.

Of course one Yuzhou is not enough.

Two hundred and fifty thousand people were enough to sweep across the Central Plains.

"Xuchang is a place of the Four Wars, with Luoyang in the north, Wancheng in the west, Xinye in the south, and Shouchun in the east. It is easy to attack but difficult to defend. The Prime Minister made preparations early." Jiang Bin admonished.

"Only in the land of four battles can we attack from all sides!" Zhong Hui said with a smile.

This march was really smooth. Except for Dongguan and Hefei, they encountered some resistance, but they were basically overcome, as if they were in uninhabited territory.

This also gave Wu Jun an illusion that he might be able to capture the entire Central Plains?

Including Zhong Hui all thought so.

Yang Zheng's concession made him more convinced of this, and he finally let out a bad breath.

"Does the Prime Minister really want to seize food from the tiger's mouth?" The preparation Jiang Bin mentioned was for Zhong Hui to strengthen his defense, not for him to break with the Qin army.

"The war between Qin and Jin is the right time for me!" Zhong Hui's eyes flashed with uncontrollable ambition, "I have captured Yingchuan, like a fish in water, like a dragon in the abyss. How can Yang Xingyun control me? There will be a battle between Qin and Wu, so it should be sooner rather than later.

Late!"

The reason is very simple, anyone with a discerning eye can see it, and Zhong Hui will naturally know it too.

The peace between Qin and Wu is only temporary.

Jiang Bin nodded and said: "The Prime Minister is still thinking deeply."

Judging from the current situation, the capture of Yuzhou is basically a certainty. Then, following the Ying River to the southeast, the north and south of the Huai River will be owned by Zhong Hui.

With this credit, returning to Jianye, where everyone expects it, can justifiably take a step forward.

Jiang Bin was full of expectations.

Isn't this the reason why you have had your head pinned to your waistband for so many years?

"What's going on with Du Yu in Xinye?" Du Yu is also someone Zhong Hui fears.

Originally, Zhong Hui admired Du Yu greatly and exchanged letters and discussed classics and history. However, when the messenger came back and said that Du Yu was a big-necked man with a plain appearance, Zhong Hui's enthusiasm for Du Yu soon disappeared and the letters were discontinued.

"Du Yu's troops are heading north to Wancheng, and they seem to be on guard against our army!"

"This man's military use is unpredictable. He is my greatest enemy in life. Don't be careless. Send orders and double the route. Send out all the scouts. Don't be negligent."

"only!"
Chapter completed!