Lao Cao briefly describes the story of cooking wine and discussing heroes.

"My lord, this Liu Bei is so well hidden!"

Xia Houyuan said.

Um!

"Guan Yu and Zhang Fei beside Liu Xuande are indeed fierce generals, and any prince will like them if they see them.

Even Qin Xingbang sent an invitation to the two of them when he saw it, but they are Liu Xuande's brothers, so it is not easy to deal with them."

Cao Cao said.

"During this period, I didn't believe it could be done, so I often invited Guan Yu and Zhang Fei to drink. Unfortunately, it didn't work."

Cao Cao shook his head and smiled bitterly.

"My lord is right. The two of them are very powerful. We have competed with them, and no one can defeat them."

Xiahou Dun said.

"There is no need to monitor Liu Bei's three brothers from now on, and there is no need to stop them from leaving. Since they are not well-raised, there is no need to waste energy."

Cao Cao said.

"Lord, since we can't use it, it would be better if we send troops and horses to surround it and kill it in one fell swoop without leaving any further trouble."

Cao Hongdao.

"No! No matter what, they come to surrender. Killing them will bring bad reputation to us, so we should let them leave!"

Cao Cao said.

"As you command!"

Cao Hongdao.

Boom, boom, boom!

"Come in!"

Lao Cao said.

"My lord, Yuan Shao's envoy Xin Pi has come to ask for an audience."

Send orders to soldiers.

Cao Cao frowned slightly.

"My lord, Yuan Shao must have sent someone to discuss the alliance. He wants us to resist the Xiakou army and buy time for Yuan Shao to put down Gongsun Zan."

Cheng Yudao.

Um!

"Invite Xin Pi in, and let us first hear what Yuan Benchu's intentions are?"

Cao Cao said.

"As you command!"

Send orders to soldiers.

"I have met Mr. Cao. I am humbled by Xin Pi. I am sent to your country as an envoy on the orders of my lord to discuss the establishment of an alliance between our two families."

Xinpi Road.

"Mr. George, what is the alliance law? Please tell me. Yuan Benchu ​​should know that I lack food and grass here.

There are not many soldiers and horses, and we still have to face the attack of Liu Biao and Qin Qi. Are you going to send troops to support me? This is a warm welcome."

Cao Cao said.

"Master Cao, as long as our two families sign an alliance agreement and advance and retreat together, part of the food and grass will definitely be given to Master Cao."

Xinpi Road.

"Xiakou Qin Qi's troops are strong and powerful, and he has already gained momentum. It will be difficult for me alone to stop the Xiakou army's advance.

Since we are an alliance, how many troops and horses will Yuan Benchu ​​be prepared to send to jointly resist the Xiakou army's attack?"

Cao Cao said.

"Master Cao, the main problem for my lord now is to eliminate Gongsun Zan before he can mobilize troops to support him.

It is impossible to mobilize troops and horses in a short period of time. The most important thing is to provide some support with food and grass. Only when Gongsun Zan, Jizhou, and Youzhou are eliminated can troops and horses be mobilized."

Xinpi Road.

Hahaha!

"It means that Yuan Benchu ​​used me as a spearman and asked me to fight with the Xiakou army. When he was defeated and wounded, he

Yuan Benchu ​​just sent out troops to take advantage. To be honest, I doubt Yuan Benchu's integrity. Benchu ​​formed an alliance with Gongsun Zan.

They sent troops to Jizhou together to put pressure on Han Fu. In the end, Ben Chu captured Jizhou, but Gongsun Zan did not capture the hair.

Mr. George wants me to follow Gongsun Zan’s path and become the gun in Ben Chu’s hand.”

Cao Cao said.

"Master Cao, you have known Lord Benchu ​​since childhood. The two grew up together and are very good friends. Brothers, can't we join forces to fight against the enemy?

You know, Mr. Benchu ​​thinks very highly of Mr. Cao, and he often talks about the affairs between you two."

Xinpi Road.

hehe!

"It's rare that Benchu ​​still remembers what happened when he was a child. I thought he had forgotten it long ago? I and Benchu,

Indeed, we grew up together and had a relatively good relationship. At that time, we were originally concubines and didn’t have much money.

Follow me every day. But last year, I was short of food, so I asked Benchu ​​to help me with some food.

They only sold me two thousand shi of grain. They are really good brothers and good friends. I will never forget this!"

Cao Cao said.

If there was no food in Jizhou, Cao Cao would not have any objection. However, Jizhou had a large amount of food and grass and would not sell it.

Qin Qi of Xiakou had grain in hand, but she said she would not sell it, but because of their relationship, she could sell it at a high price.

Say it in the open.

When Yuan Shao arrived, he made lavish promises on the surface. When the money was delivered, he was only given two thousand shi of grain. After all, it was more expensive than purchasing it from Xiakou.

This made Lao Cao extremely angry.

"Master Cao, don't worry so much about the past, but look forward. At present, Xiakou Qin Qi is coming fiercely.

We must stick together to keep warm, otherwise, we will be annihilated and disintegrated one by one by the Xiakou army. Mr. Cao must put the overall situation first."

Xinpi Road.

"Mr. George, I have united with Yuan Benchu. He did not send a single soldier and let me fight with the Xiakou army.

What has happened to me? All the benefits have been taken by Benchu. Is it obvious that Benchu ​​is treating me like a fool?"

Cao Cao said.

"Master Cao, based on your relationship with Benchu, Benchu ​​will definitely not treat you badly. Now we have no choice but to stick together for warmth."

Xinpi Road.

Lao Cao shook his head.

"Mr. George, you go down first and wait for me to discuss with my men before you give me a reply."

Cao Cao said.

"Sir Cao, I have good news for you, sir."

Xinpi Road.

Xinpi walked out of the big tent.

"Everyone, tell me, what should we do?"

Cao Cao said.

"Lord, we were tricked by Yuan Shao last time. How about we form an alliance with him and get some food back from Yuan Shao first?"

Cao Rendao.

"Zixiao, Yuan Shao's grain and grass are not easy to deceive. He will not transport us much grain and grass at once, but will only last for a few days."

Cao Cao said.

"My Lord, what George said is right. Xiakou Qinqi has achieved great success. He will definitely send troops to Yanzhou and Qingzhou next year.

In a battle, we have little chance of winning. The most important thing is the Xiakou Army's cavalry. Each regiment is equipped with a cavalry division of 20,000 cavalry.

On the battlefield in the Central Plains, infantry is basically unable to defeat cavalry. What about us? We are all infantry and no cavalry. This is our shortcoming."
To be continued...