Chapter 2342 How Many People Can You Spray with One Mouth?

Xiangyang.

The scout, whose face was covered with sweat and mud, retreated, but threw the problem to Cao Ren.

Cao Ren was silent and didn't move for a long time.

Cao Zhen, who was watching from the side, asked tentatively, "But has something changed in Jingnan?" 』

Cao Ren glanced at Cao Zhen, then shook his head and said, "It's not about Jingnan, it's about Wancheng." 』

"Wancheng sent troops?" Cao Zhen asked, "Did you go to Hanzhong?" 』

Cao Ren nodded silently.

"This..." Cao Zhen didn't know what to say for a moment.

The war south of Jingzhou gave Cao Ren a headache.

Cao's army was not good at water warfare. Even if Jingzhou's sailors were added, Zhou Yu would not gain much benefit.

Cao Ren knew why this was the case.

It's not that Jingzhou's navy is inherently inferior to Jiangdong's navy, but the checks and balances of power prevent Jingzhou's navy from competing with Jiangdong's navy.

Cao Cao started with the army. The focus of the entire base camp is Jizhou and Yuzhou. There is no need for naval forces in these two places. Even if there are some ships, they are used to cross the river and are basically not used in combat sequences. Therefore, for It is natural to imagine the importance that the navy attaches to it.

Here in Jingzhou, with Jiangdong to the south, the navy's role is obviously greater. But the problem is that not everyone can enter "show me the money" and automatically get the crystal mines and gas fed by the fools. Most of the time, you still need fifty-fifty cents to get money, especially when you have to reimburse the army. Naturally, the Jingzhou navy can't talk about any development, and even its recovery has stagnated.

Cai Mao was also helpless. With no troops, no ships, and no backup, he could only act as bait, trying to attract Zhou Yu to the shore. After all, as long as Zhou Yu takes Jiangdong soldiers ashore, then there will be nothing to do with Cai Mao, it is the work of the army.

Cao Ren's original plan was indeed like this, so Cao Ren stayed in Xiangyang and did not shift his focus to Jiangling. The purpose was to make Zhou Yu feel that Jingnan's defense was weak and he could invade...

In fact, Jiangling is basically an empty shell, and it even relies on Xiangyang's supply to some extent. If Zhou Yu is really greedy for a moment and cannot control it, and moves from the ship to land, Cao Ren will immediately return The army went south, outflanking the rear, suppressing Zhou Yu, and then trapped Zhou Yu to death in Jiangling City!

The plan was beautiful, but Zhou Lang didn't jump at it.

I don’t know if Zhou Yu saw through Cao Ren’s arrangement, or if he had no plan to invade Jiangling in the first place, so Zhou Yu was always in the Yangtze River, on the ships, and led the navy to come and go with a roar, fighting. Taking advantage of the excellent maneuverability of the ship on the water, Cao Ren was caught, and the Jingzhou navy was also caught.

If Zhou Yu was not fooled, Cao Ren would have no way to move. He could only hope that Zhou Yu would run out of military supplies and retreat on his own. As for the naval battle, the Jingzhou navy was being invaded bit by bit, so he could only pretend not to know. Or superficial indifference. In fact, I feel heartbroken about the information that will be reported to me every once in a while, just like when a middle-aged person has to say goodbye to the hair on the pillow every morning, he is heartbroken and helpless.

Cao Ren was 50% or 60% sure that Zhou Yu was feinting here to contain the power of Cao Ren and others, but the problem was that no one dared to say for sure whether Zhou Yu would change from feinting if Cao Ren moved his troops away. Becoming a strong fighter is something that no one dares to bet on. After all, the opponent is Zhou Yu. Even if he does not have the reputation of the Battle of Chibi, his battle experience from the time of Sun Ce is enough to crush most generals. .

The war in Jingnan was at a stalemate, and it was impossible for Cao Ren to spare a hand to support Hanzhong...

The so-called union that was created for nothing has naturally become the moon in the water and the flower in the mirror, just for show.

Cao Ren pondered for a long time, and finally sighed.

Let's deal with Jingnan first. As for Hanzhong or Wancheng, we really have more than enough ambition but not enough power.

……m9(`Д)m9……

In Xiangyang City, the gentry children who were troubled by the continuous wars and even made their lives difficult, sat in a place with sad faces, looking at the bleak early winter scenery, looking at the withered grass and withered leaves, and then I drank a glass of light wine sadly and sang sadly...

"When the wild goose is flying, its feathers must be kept in check." The son is in the war, and he is working in the wild. Love and carelessness, I feel sorry for this widower.

"The wild geese are flying and gathering in Zhongze." His son built hundreds of barriers on the wall. Although you work hard, how can you live in peace?

"The wild geese are flying, whining and wailing." This wise man calls me hard work. You fool, you call me arrogant! 』

"Alas, woe! Alas! 』

"Hongyan!" Yu Fei! But we have nowhere to fly! 』

"We are well educated and have studied the scriptures for twelve years, but now we have nowhere to go and no place to stay!" This is Jing Xiang, this is the great Han! 』

"How could the sky ever open its eyes? The world is in such a state of sinking!" What's the point of saying more? Drink, drink! 』

"The general is incompetent! 』

"Uh...be careful what you say, be careful what you say..."

"Duh!" I am not here in Xu, nor in Ye, otherwise I will definitely imitate You Zhengping, take off my clothes, beat my drum and scold him! 』

"Here... you'd better put it on first, it's cold today..."

"Ah, I owe it!" 』

Then someone burst into laughter, and the guy who was planning to imitate Mi Heng hurriedly put on his clothes again...

Cao Cao attaches great importance to Jingzhou, but it does not mean how much Cao Cao will invest in Jingzhou. To a certain extent, Cao Cao just wants to let Jingzhou be responsible for all kinds of consumption in Yuzhou, and let Jingzhou carry Yuzhou forward. Such an arrangement is of course This led to dissatisfaction among the Jingzhou gentry.

Before going to bed, she was called Xiao Tiantian, and after going to bed, she was called Mrs. Niu.

What's even more outrageous is that everyone in the Cao family seems to want to use ghost coins to pay the bill!

Empty promises were made, one big pie after another, no matter whether the people in Jingzhou could digest it or not.

After all, the people in Yuzhou and Jizhou are still scrambling for the leftover cold soup that accidentally leaked out of the hands of Xiahou, the Cao family under Cao Cao. How can they serve hot soup and rice to the Jingzhou nobles?

Suddenly, not only were the Jingzhou gentry unable to squeeze into the central court they had longed for, they even lost most of their local official positions in Jingzhou!

"Everyone! Everyone! 』

A person came outside the door. Before he could sit down, he couldn't help shouting loudly, "Everyone!" After hearing that Wancheng sent troops, they marched directly to Hanzhong! 』

"oh oh! In this case, wouldn’t it mean that Wancheng is empty? 』

"If a certain commander is in charge, he will definitely take this opportunity to march into Wancheng!" Isn't it wonderful that it's as straight as turning the palm of your hand and taking it? ! 』

"That's right!" Take Wancheng! As it is! 』

"Take Wancheng!" 』

"Oh oh oh!" Take Wancheng! 』

A group of Jingzhou disciples roared wildly, as if they had an sworn hatred against Wancheng.

Although both were born in Jingzhou, Xiangyang and Wancheng seemed to be living in two different worlds at the moment.

Whether it is the living environment or political status, Wancheng is obviously much better than Xiangyang. The Jingxiang gentry who followed Huang and Pang in the early days had a lot of extra money even if they held a small position in Wancheng. With their income, they could even criticize General Cao's army unceremoniously, but in Xiangyang, they could only entertain themselves and anesthetize themselves by hiding in a small courtyard like they are now.

So……

Why can you live a better life than me?

It's like why in later generations of companies does that person get a bigger bonus? Wrapping up half-truths and half-false congratulations, plus threats of kidnapping and asking for a treat, otherwise there will be slander and ridicule intentionally or unintentionally. For example, as long as you see a good person showing some flaws, you will excitedly assert that he will become a heinous person. Like a bad guy, he became inexplicably excited.

Therefore, these Jingxiang gentry children are also inexplicably excited. This is the best opportunity to trample those guys in Wancheng under their feet! After all, Wancheng has so much traffic, so it must have made a lot of money, right?

If you don’t get it, destroy him!

attack!

Attack Wancheng!

For the sake of the court, for the Han, and for the general, attack Wancheng!

Anyone who dares not attack is a sinner of Jingxiang, a traitor of China, and a traitor of the Han Dynasty!

"Gentlemen! Join us in conquering Wancheng! 』

"Justice to us!" Make the world clear and clear! 』

……(^.^)YYa……

Cao Ren felt his head hurt.

“What are these silverfish doing? 』

"General Qi... they, they said they wanted to attack Wancheng..."

"..." Cao Ren couldn't understand, "What?" Say it again? 』

The little official who came to report lowered his head deeply, "Report, inform the general, the people outside the mansion say that they want to ask the general to send troops quickly to attack Wancheng..."

"oh? ha! Oh ha ha ha..." Cao Ren stretched out a finger and pointed at himself, "Does this mean... they want someone to attack Wancheng? 』

Cao Ren couldn't help but laugh, feeling that this matter was very ridiculous. "Let them go!" When you come back, tell them... please leave first, they don't need to worry about military affairs..."

Cao Ren originally thought that these Jingxiang disciples would retreat after saying this, but he did not expect that under the stimulation of alcohol and Mi Heng's deeds, these Jingxiang disciples continued to make noises and did not leave obediently.

Although Ni Heng and Ni Zhengping were sent to Chang'an, his deeds were spread among the descendants of these noble families. In this regard, although Cao Cao said that he put some thought into dealing with Mi Heng, in fact, there were still flaws. .

To put it simply, what happened in Mi Heng originally happened in Jizhou and Yecheng. In the Han Dynasty, when there was no instant communication, and without any external force, a message wanted to be transmitted from Jizhou to Jingzhou, or to some further areas. , it takes a certain amount of time, and may be lost during the delivery process...

However, the matter of Mi Heng was spread to most areas under Cao Cao's rule in a short period of time. The person who conveyed the message even described the process vividly, as if he was present at the time, just like the mallet in Mi Heng's hand. It was with his own eyes. What I saw and heard with my own ears.

The dark side of the big shot is almost the most interesting topic for these people, and it is also the topic they like to talk about the most. If anyone can tell the color of the big shot's crotch when they meet each other, he will definitely be the brightest one at the banquet. Of course, whether you can continue to shine after you finish speaking, or whether you will be kicked from the stage, that is what happens later...

At least for the moment, Mi Heng has brought a kind of courage, a false courage, to many people.

Look, even if you refute and criticize in front of General Cao Cao, or even take off your clothes and curse, it's nothing, so who are you, Cao Ren?

Today, the children of the Jingxiang gentry have upheld Ni Heng's spirit and inherited Mi Heng's tradition. If they take off their clothes, well, they can be scolded even if they don't take off their clothes!

"Why is Hu Zhulin?" From Xia Nan! Bandits are suitable for Zhulin, from Xianan! Today's Xia Nan is convenient for the city! 』

"The general has entrusted him with an important task, so he is just leaving it to his own devices?" 』

"In the land of Xiangyang, there are millions of powerful soldiers, but there are some who are as timid as mice and let the enemy come and go!" 』

"Take the fat of our people and the anointing of our people, but we will not have peace in our territory!" 』

"..."

The noise grew louder and louder.

Naturally, more and more people are coming.

Some people are watching the fun, while others are joining in the fun. And as the number of people increased, these people gradually became bolder and more arrogant...

China's advanced BUFF, "The law does not punish the public"!

If a person steals vegetables, he will be severely punished and beaten if he is caught. But when faced with a group of people, a bus of people, and all people on a route stealing vegetables, then it is the vegetable farmer's turn to beg his grandfather and grandma to cry bitterly.

For example, if there are only one or two people in the current one-day trip to the regional administrative agency, then it may not be possible to go in vertically and out horizontally, but as the number of people increases, quantitative changes lead to qualitative changes.

Of course, at the beginning, these nobles who had the courage to come did not think about what to do. After all, they were just complaining, just like asking for salary with a white slip, and then standing on the balcony to complain. At first, The purpose is to get back the original salary, or to get more people's attention...

It's a pity that when the forest gets bigger, there will be all kinds of birds and animals.

When those hiding in the crowd started to make noises, the situation gradually developed in a strange direction, and the speed was so fast that people were caught off guard.

When Cao Ren heard the noise outside the palace gate again and sent officials, the situation was on the verge of getting out of control. With their arms raised high and spitting, these people outside the government office have all entered a relatively excited state. Alcohol excites them and makes them somewhat numb to the sense of danger.

If at this time, it is not the petty officials who appear, but the more eloquent ones among the Cao family, give them some soft ones and some hard ones, and then draw some from a large group, differentiate some, and reduce the momentum of these people. Once it's cut, it's no big deal, and there won't be any follow-up matters. It's a pity that Cao Ren is discussing military affairs with Cao Zhen, so what comes out is just an ordinary petty official.

When the clerk suddenly faced so many people and was so angry, he subconsciously adopted the working method he was most accustomed to...

"Intimidation" plus "threat", at most plus "delay".

Generally speaking, if you encounter an individual, the three axes of the clerk are basically effective and can solve most of the troubles. However, if these three axes are used at the moment, not only do they fail to relieve the tense atmosphere, but they actually stimulate it. Bigger noise!

Ordinary people may not know the traditions of the national football team, but as long as they have a little experience, how can they not know the way to play football? The national football team can play in any way, but there is no decisive kick. This fine tradition has even lasted for more than two thousand years, becoming the ultimate problem that the whole world will find difficult to solve in later generations. How could these gentry children who had seen the footwork of the national football team be fooled by a petty official?

Especially in the minds of some people, they felt that Cao Ren had a guilty conscience and did not dare to come forward to confront him, so they sent such a small official...

"Shu Zi!" How dare you bully someone! 』

"Let's beat him!" 』

These people didn't have the guts to beat up the Cao family, but they didn't have much pressure to beat up a petty official, so amidst the cheers of the crowd, they pulled the petty official, punched and kicked him.

When a group of people hit someone, the severity is often lost. Everyone may think that I can only hit or kick him or her at most, but when they are surrounded and kicked indiscriminately, the result is not the same. To cause disability is to cause death on the spot!

So by the time Cao Zhen came out with his men, the unlucky little official had been beaten until his orifices were bleeding, his bones and tendons were broken, and he was lying on the ground dying.

"Who committed the murder?" ! 』

Cao Zhen roared.

"..."

Naturally, it was impossible for everyone to talk to me, but they all retreated back, some withdrew their hands, some shrank their legs, assuming a posture that had nothing to do with me.

"Who committed the murder?" ! 』Cao Zhen took a step forward and looked around at everyone.

Cao Jun's soldiers behind Cao Zhen also moved forward one after another, and the iron pieces of their armor collided with each other, making the sound of gold and iron.

"..."

Everyone present retreated again.

Looking at the soldiers of Cao's army pressing forward step by step, and looking at the angry Cao Zhen, these people became more sober, but of course no one would admit that it was their fault in this situation. Huh, would I still beat up a petty official for no reason?

Besides, so many people have taken action, why should I be held responsible? When everyone looks to others to take responsibility, the result is often that only one is left.

No one came forward...

In fact, at some times, silence will not only not solve the problem, but may even trigger more conflicts. Just like now, if someone stands up, whether it is to first tell the matter that needs to be complained, or to describe the incident of this minor official, it will ease the situation a little, at least it will enter the communication link. As for whether the communication is smooth or not, That's another question.

It's a pity that no one is willing to stand up at the moment.

When you are booing, everyone shouts together, but when you want to block the front, there is no one...

And this kind of silence and withdrawal seemed to Cao Zhen to be more and more angry, making Cao Zhen feel that these people were despising him, refusing to communicate with him, and unwilling to talk to him!

"Someone is coming!" ” Cao Zhen waved his hand, “Catch them all! 』

Since you don’t want to communicate, there’s no need to communicate! We can't tell who the murderer is, so we can just catch them all and then slowly identify them!

Is this wrong?

If it were normal, there would be nothing wrong, but Cao Zhen did not take into account the large number of people gathered in front of the government office. Cao Zhen had just issued the order. When the crowd saw that they were really about to take action, they shouted loudly and ran away!

At this time, some people who were not clear about the situation were coming from a distance. People outside wanted to go in, while people inside wanted to go out. They pushed, collided, squeezed, fell, and trampled inevitably happened...

"Cao killed someone..."

"Killing..."

There were only one or two screams at first, but then they became a chorus, shrouding the sky above Xiangyang City...