When Cao Cao was laughing at Yuan Shu, he suddenly caught a glimpse of Xun Yu in the hall with a strange expression, as if he had seen through everything but didn't want to reveal it.

"Wen Ruo, do you have any other opinions?"

Cao Cao turned around and looked at Xun Yu meaningfully.

Xun Yu raised his hands and said: "This year there are many droughts, especially in Huainan. I thought Yuan Shu's sneak attack on Chen State was just for money and food..."

"Just for money and food? With Yuan Shu's profound knowledge, I don't think so.

Chen Guo was not far away from Xu Du, and he was probably testing his lord as well.

If we don't take active measures, once we let him taste the sweetness, he will definitely make further progress."

Guo Jia once again grabbed the opportunity to express his views.

"Yuan Jiujiu has always been extravagant. As the saying goes, what goes up leads to results. No matter how profound the foundation is, it cannot withstand endless consumption and is already a withered bone in the grave..."

Cao Cao finished answering Xun Yu's questions, and then changed the subject and said, "Not everyone can test it, at least not the traitor Yuan Shu."

"Meng De and Zi Lian (Cao Hong) are in a tight war in the west. Now Yuan Shu has 50,000 troops in Chen State, and Xu Du can only use more than 20,000 troops. Who do you plan to use as your general? How many troops and horses do you plan to allocate to repel the enemy?

?" Xiahou Dun asked curiously.

Cao Cao stroked his beard and replied: "Of course I will lead the troops myself, leaving three thousand men to guard Xudu, and the rest will go to Chen State, Yuanrang, you go quickly to clean up the troops, we have to set off overnight."

Xiahou Dun was stunned when he heard this, and Xun Yu immediately admonished him: "My lord, why are you in such a hurry? If you leave tonight, I might not be able to prepare enough military supplies..."

Cao Cao was full of confidence: "If Wen Ruo doesn't need to make extensive preparations, he only needs to carry three days of rations. I will let the entire army go into battle lightly and arrive at Chen County within three days. Now that Liu Chong has died and the country has been eliminated, a military supply will arrive just in time."

Chen Guo goes and gets it."

"Soldiers are valuable and quick. If we can reach Chen County in three days, Yuan Shu will be caught off guard. My lord will already be victorious before he even sets out."

Guo Jia complimented him in a timely manner. After hearing this, Cao Cao nodded to him in affirmation, thinking that Guo Fengxiao understood me.

Xun Yu glanced at Guo Jia and said to himself: How can a war be considered local? He is responsible for arranging military rations, so he must continue to report difficulties.

"After all, Yuan Shu has an army of 50,000, and Huainan can continue to reinforce it. If the lord takes away most of Xu Du's troops, if he cannot win in a hurry, and unfortunately the opponent is trapped, then Zhang Xiuruo breaks through the western defense line. Yuan Rang and I will

(Xiahou Dun) may not be able to defend Xudu, so it is better to mobilize troops from Yanzhou to the south..."

"No."

The plotter Xun You hurriedly interrupted, and he reminded Xun Yu sternly: "Although my lord has stabilized Yuan Shao at the beginning of the year, don't forget that this person did not recognize the emperor at the beginning. If Gongsun Zan was not still fighting against the trapped beast, Yuan Shao would have been there long ago.

Crossing the river and heading south to the Central Plains, if we transfer the Yanzhou garrison now, it will be like tempting Yuan Shao."

"But Yuan Shao accepted the appointment as general..."

Xun Yu still wanted to argue, but Cao Cao overcame him.

"Wen Ruo needs to say no more, Yanzhou is our foundation, and we must not allow any loss. As for Zhang Xiu you are worried about, Liu Biao will not fully support him. His supply line will be weak as time goes by, so Xu Du is fine for the time being. Wait until I break it."

After defeating Yuan Shu, it will not be too late to attack Wancheng again."

Cao Cao made the final decision, and none of the ministers objected.

At this time, Guo Jia once again offered his advice: "Liu Bei is in the east of Henan at this time. Why don't your lord send him south to intercept him? Maybe he can keep Yuan Shu behind. If he can't, he will destroy these 50,000 soldiers."

"Haha, what Fengxiao sees is the same as mine. Not only do I want Liu Bei to go south, but I also use the name of the imperial court to order Lu Bu, Sun Ce, Chen Yu and others to send troops to make this fool proclaim the emperor..." Cao Cao laughed heartily.

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Xiahou Dun saw that Cao Cao was sure of victory, so he clasped his fists and asked tentatively: "Mengde, since you are determined to win, can I also go with the army?"

When Cao Cao was serving as the Northern Lieutenant of Luoyang, Xiahou Dun served as a general under him. He was a fierce general who dared to fight. However, in recent years, as Cao Cao's territory expanded, more and more generals were able to fight, so Xiahou Dun was often asked to guard it.

In the rear, more people are engaged in government affairs and farming work.

Since Chen Liu launched an army to attack Dong, Xiahou Dunli did not have much credit, but because he was Cao Cao's right-hand man, his official position was promoted along with Cao Cao's promotion.

Xiahou Dun was once teased privately by the residents of Xudu, saying, "I have never won a war, and I have never been promoted."

Now that he encountered Yuan Shu, a soft persimmon, Xiahou Dun saw that Cao Cao was confident, so he wanted to take the opportunity to earn some military merit and make his official position worthy of the name.

"Very good, hurry up and reorganize your troops, and we'll move out later."

Cao Cao understood Xiahou Dun, so he smiled and nodded in agreement.

Xiahou Dun was overjoyed when he heard this, and quickly clasped his fists and accepted the order to exit the hall.

Xun Yu frowned when he saw this, thinking that his lord was going on an adventure and he just wanted to kill himself. Why did General Xiahou also want to join in the fun? He had forgotten that he was kidnapped by a few pawns in Puyang?

"My lord, both you and General Xiahou are not here. If there are major issues that are still unresolved, what can we do?"

Xun Yu reminded Cao Cao tactfully.

Cao Cao smiled and said: "What's the important matter? If there is any matter, you can decide on your own. If you feel that there is no general to guard you, I will keep Yu Jin."

"Oh well."

Xun Yu nodded helplessly. He thought that the banned soldiers were stronger than Xiahou Dun, but the gap in prestige could not be made up, and he would have to work hard on himself.

Cao Cao commanded 20,000 cavalry and set off overnight. By noon the next day, they had entered the territory of Chen State. At that time, Yuan Shu was still holding a celebration banquet in Chen County, where he ruled.

When the information was sent to Chen County, Yuan Shu was shocked. After repeated confirmations, he ended the banquet and left Zhang Xun and Qiao Rui alone.

"Sure enough, General Qiao told me that Cao Cao was so suspicious that he actually led his troops to fight in person. What do you think?"

"Don't worry, Your Majesty. Cao Cao only has 20,000 infantry and cavalry, and we have twice as many troops as him. Furthermore, the city of Chen State is strong and has sufficient provisions. Even if we cannot win from the front, we can still hold on to the city."

Qiao Rui answered with clasped fists, while Yuan Shu was noncommittal.

Then asked Zhang Xun: "What do you think?"

Generally, if a subordinate fails to give the correct answer, the leader will continue to ask other employees.

Zhang Xun's emotional intelligence was slightly higher than Qiao Rui's. When he saw Yuan Shu's pale face, he knew that the shadow of the Battle of Kuangting could not be erased, and his lord might not dare to fight Cao Cao.

Thinking of this, Zhang Xun cupped his fists and answered:

"I think that even if the Chen State's treasury is full, the food will eventually be exhausted. Since this place is so close to Xudu, Cao Cao cannot ignore the threat. They fight nearby, and it is more convenient to supply military food. If we are in a stalemate in Chen State,

It will not be good for us in the long run..."

Yuan Shu said to himself: "How can I allow others to snore and sleep on the side of the bed..."

"How can we allow others to snore on the side of the bed? Your Majesty's wise words echo the current situation."

Zhang Xun complimented with an exaggerated expression and then came up with his own conclusion.

"The general thought that we should evacuate this place early to prevent Cao Cao from being trapped in the Chen Kingdom. If Lu Bu and Sun Ce went to attack Huainan at this time, the consequences would be disastrous..."

"Well said." Yuan Shu nodded affirmatively to Zhang Xun.

"General Zhang has thought carefully, and I have decided to withdraw from Chen State, but the money and food obtained must be transported back to Huainan, otherwise the plan will be in vain. You hurry up and load the trucks and set off."

"Wei." Zhang Xun and Qiao Rui replied in unison.

After completing the arrangements for the two generals, Yuan Shu used the excuse that he was worried about Sun Ce and Lu Bu's sneak attack, and immediately returned to Shouchun to take charge, and then quickly left with three thousand feather forest guards.
Chapter completed!