Chapter 65 The Changes in Hanzhong

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Cao Zhi has many concerns.

First, Jin Xuan attacked Sima Yi to avenge the emperor. This grand reason made both Yuan Shao and Cao Zhi unable to send troops to help.

Second, Cao Zhi has just taken over the position, and Cao Zhang led his troops to Jin Xuanhou, and the Western King's troops are far different from Jin Xuan.

If he sends troops rashly, Jin Xuan may take the opportunity to launch a full-scale war. Compared with the current strength of the two sides, Cao Zhi has no chance of winning.

Therefore, Cao Zhi decided to abandon the car and protect his coach.

Cao Zhi wanted to send troops to help Sima Yi from his own heart. Sima Yi was Cao Zhi's confidant after all, but that damn Xu Zhi made Sima Yi bear the reputation of killing the emperor.

Cao Zhi is a very smart person and he knows when to do what.

He had just taken over as the King of the Western Regions, and Hanzhong was gone in the territory of the ten counties. Under the attack of Jin Xuan's 300,000 army, it was impossible for Sima Yi to save Hanzhong.

Xinye and Shangyong are Cao Zhi's territory, and there is no problem with stability. It is the territory of the loyal general Xiahou Chun.

Xuchang, Chenliu, Wancheng, Luoyang and Hongnong were originally Cao Pi's territory. Cao Pi had a high prestige among his ministers. At this time, Cao Pi, the famous general of the Xiahou brothers, was placed under house arrest in Chang'an, which could not guarantee whether his subordinates would take the opportunity to make trouble.

If Cao Zhi is not careful in dealing with things at this time and loses the support of the Xiahou brothers, then Cao Pi will make a comeback and replace Cao Zhi.

There was no complete stability in Chang'an County. There were many Cao Zhang's followers here waiting for opportunities to make trouble in secret.

Cao Zhi now feels that he is struggling and exhausted both physically and mentally after taking over the Western King.He couldn't help but envy Cao Pi who was under house arrest and could enjoy peace.

Cao Zhi remembered his fourth brother Cao Zhang again. If it weren't for the struggle for power and profit, Cao Zhi and Cao Zhang would still be very compatible.In the end, Cao Zhang and his two brothers turned against each other and went away, causing great harm to the Western King's Daye.

Cao Zhi has too few talents available on hand, but there are too many things to do.

Cao Zhang brought a group of talents to Jin Xuan, and Sima Yi brought a group of talents to Hanzhong.

The people available to Cao Zhi, except for the old people from Xinye and Shangyong counties, are only available to him by Anding Xiahou Chun.

Whether or not Cao Pi's civil servants and counselors should be used and how to use them are all dilemmas.

Cao Zhi felt guilty about Sima Yi.

The reason for blocking Cao Zhang was Cao Zhi's handwritten letter. Sima Yi sent troops because of his personal relationship, and it was entirely for Cao Zhi's face.

Cao Zhi has always believed that the culprit of Xu Zhi's killing of the emperor should be himself.

Now that Sima Yi is in trouble, Cao Zhi can only ignore it.

Sitting on the throne of the Western King, Cao Zhi could not ignore the safety of Xi'an for personal friendship.

What he must do now is to stabilize the rear and stabilize his power. The burden on his shoulders is too heavy now.

Cao Zhi had insomnia and kept thinking about the response plan for Hanzhong.

If Sima Yi's troops surrender to Jin Xuan, Jin Xuan will be even more powerful.

If you send troops now, can you save Hanzhong?

Will Jin Xuan use this as an excuse to start a full-scale war?

Yuan Shao was also eyeing him on the eastern front.

While Cao Zhi was hesitating, Sima Yi was also extremely unable to calm down.

Looking at the neat and orderly Jinxuan camp outside the city, Sima Yi knew that using a 100,000 Hanzhong army to fight against the 300,000 tiger and wolf army, it was no different from hitting stones with eggs.

An hour ago, Sima Yi sent Yan Pu to Zhongwang's military camp as an envoy to find out Jin Xuan's intentions.The reason why the King of Zhong raised an army was to avenge the emperor. Sima Yi was worried that even if Hanzhong was surrendered, Jin Xuan would not let him go.

If Jin Xuan cannot surrender, he can only stick to his own path and Hanzhong will definitely be defeated. This is just a matter of time.

If Hanzhong is not protected, can you escape?

Cao Zhi did not dare to take him in. The reason why he did not dare to send troops to provide assistance was because he was afraid that Jin Xuan would use this as an excuse to send troops.

It may be a road of life to defect to Yuan Shao, but Yuan Shao's demotion of Fan Chou's crossing the river is heartbreaking.

Sima Yi knew that the future of the world belonged to Jin Xuan.

In Jin Xuan’s military camp, Jin Xuanzheng discussed matters with Zhuge Liang.Jin Xuandao: Sima Yi sent someone to discuss the surrender, but Kong Ming thought he wanted to do what he wanted?

Zhuge Liang said: Sima Yi has no way to go now, the world is so big that there is no place to live.Cao Zhi abandoned him this time because his foundation was not solid. Moreover, if he used the excuse of the lord, his current strength would not be able to compete with our army.Yuan Shao may be able to tolerate him, but Sima Yi's smart person may surrender Yuan Shao or surrender his lord, and Sima Yi will definitely not choose Yuan Shao.There will be defeat in the battle, and there is no way to retreat, so Sima Yi has to surrender.

Jin Xuan said: I also know that Sima Yi is a great talent in the world, but he appears and bears the bad reputation of killing the emperor. If he is allowed to surrender, it will be unfavorable to my reputation.

Zhuge Liang said: Look at the army Sima Yi trained is no less than ours.If Sima Yi is not allowed to surrender, Sima Yi will lead the crowd to fight to the death, and in this way, the soldiers on both sides will be injured.It is worth it to exchange for the lives of tens of thousands of soldiers in a false reputation.Besides, there are so many dreams in the night. If Cao Zhi brings troops to rescue him, Hanzhong will be anxious and difficult to get out.

Jin Xuan was cheerful and asked Yan Pu to enter with the tent.After Yan Pu finished his salute, he said: General Sima asked for surrender, I don’t know where the king of the Central King was?

Jin Xuandao: I have agreed to surrender.General Sima has great talents, and this king must be valued.What's more, this move will prevent the creatures from getting into trouble, which is also a blessing for all people.

Yan Pu was very happy and bowed and returned home.

When Sima Yi heard the news, he led Xun Yu, Zhang Lu, Zhang Wei, Yang Song, Yan Pu, Sima Shi, Sima Zhao, Xu Jing, Wang Xin, Wang Ji, Deng Ai and others to Jinxuan Camp to apologize and surrender.

When Jin Xuan heard that the Hanzhong people were coming, he went out to greet Zhuge Liang and other civil officials and military generals.

Everyone entered the tent, and Sima Yi knelt down to apologize and said, "Yi is now in a bad reputation for killing the emperor. The lord is not responsible for his reputation and is deeply grateful."

Jin Xuan stepped forward and helped him up and said, "Zhongda is burdened by his subordinates, it is not your responsibility."In fact, this march is not for a different reason, but for the general.

Sima Yi didn't understand his intention.

Jin Xuan asked Sima Yi to sit down and continued: I want to take the world and take Hanzhong to avenge the emperor, just for excuses.When the general protects Hanzhong, he will definitely cause a lot of trouble for our western army to go east.Now that the general is back, our army's strength has increased greatly.Hanzhong is a strategic location. Since Hanzhong has obtained it, our army can reach Chang'an.

Sima Yi also introduced the Han Chinese civil and military people, two of whom were very famous in later generations, namely Xun Yu and Deng Ai in "Romance of the Three Kingdoms".When Jin Xuansi arrived here, he kept looking at Xun Yu and Deng Ai.

At this time, Cao Zhang and others also followed the army here. Cao Zhang and his party included Cao Ren, Cheng Yu, Xiahou En, Hu Cheer, Li Dian, Lu Qian, Zhu Ling, Wang Shuang, Niu Jin, Mao Jie, Kong Rong, Yang Qiu, and Cheng Wu.

Among them, there are many talented people, Cao Ren, Cheng Yu, Li Dian and Wang Shuang are all famous people in later generations.

Jin Xuan obtained Hanzhong and added many talents. He had a big banquet that night and was drunk with all the civil and military officials.

The next day, Jin Xuan ordered Zhang Fei and Lu Xun's troops to enter the city to calm the people.Huang Zhong and Xu Shu's troops were ordered to recruit two surrendered troops.

When Cao Zhang saw Jin Xuan recruiting his soldiers, he asked to see Jin Xuan and said, "Zhang surrendered to Ming Gong, and wanted to use Ming Gong's power to restore our position as the King of the West."Ming Gong recruited my soldiers, what does this mean?

Jin Xuandao: This king will unify the world within a few years, so what is the use of your troops?Your civil servants and generals have been trained in our military academy, and this king will definitely use it.

Seeing that things had come to this point, Cao Zhang could not change it, and had no choice but to say goodbye and return with regret.

Hanzhong is a strategic location, with Xiabian in the west, Shangyong in the south, and Chang'an in the east.

Cao Zhi regretted that Sima Yi led a 100,000 army to surrender to Jin Xuan.