The first thousand two hundred and sixty-eight chapters Cao Cao does not understand
Chapter 1,268 Cao Cao doesn’t understand either
Yi Xiaotian's letter came, and Xun You hurried from Shangshu Province to the palace...
By chance, he met Cao Cao who was just about to leave the palace.
From June to the twelfth lunar month, half a year, from the beginning of autumn to the cold winter, less than a season, Yi Xiaotian did not see Cao Cao, but the temples on Cao Cao's face had an extra layer of frosty white.
Of course...Cao Cao himself felt that he was actually in better health.
But when he saw the letter that Xun You hurriedly sent, Cao Cao was immediately surprised, and then he had a familiar premonition.
"But a letter from Brother Yi?"
Xun You only had time to nod, and then he held up his legs and gasped when he handed it over.
Cao Cao hurriedly took the letter and couldn't wait to read its contents - he really couldn't stand it anymore, not because he was anxious about waiting, but because he was forced to do so.
One night later, he might really be unable to withstand the pressure from Hua Xin and others, and choose to give a wording that can calm the public anger... And the result of that wording, needless to say... will only be detrimental to Yi Xiaotian.
Xun You breathed for a long time - compared to Jia Xu, he was much younger and stronger, but in recent years, his official duties had become more and more complicated. He took over the affairs of his uncle Xun Lingjun, who had retired to the countryside, but he didn't think that he was actually more powerful than Jia Xu.
How much older will Xun Yu be——
As the saying goes, working hard, every family has its own busy man.
It's just that he hasn't heard Cao Cao's voice for a long time... Xun You still raised his head in confusion:
"Lord, what is written in the letter?
Do you want us to send troops?
I think so... Sir, no matter how old he is, he said that he wanted to give you a satisfactory answer to my lord... But... Jiangdong's remnant soldiers are still in a mess after the civil strife... Even if Bai Qi and Han Xin are alive... I'm afraid...
difficult--"
"Gongda... Brother Yi said... let us divide our troops into three groups... prepare to block the retreat of Liu Bei's army who fled..."
"Really, that is to say... People like Mr. Yi must have clearly seen the prospect of Jiangdong's defeat... Sure enough, he told the lord that he wanted to go to Jiangdong... Actually, it was all for himself... This is really a headache.
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"Gongda?"
“…”
"Wait a moment?
Did I hear correctly?"
——
It was announced. Yi Xiaotian actually announced it before the battle started, when the two sides were just setting up their battle formations.
What Xun You didn't even dare to think about, Yi Xiaotian said that he had done it, and even did it to the extreme... He said that as long as Liu Bei's escape route was cut off, Liu Bei could be wiped out in one fell swoop...
In short... After this letter, the Wei State did not hold court for several days, but Hua Xin and others had no intention of remonstrating.
Because everyone knew it... Yi Xiaotian said he could kill Liu Bei in one go.
Hmm... If that's the case, wouldn't it be written off that Yi Xiaotian had led Jiangdong for so long but helped the other party to quell the civil strife?
But this is just leaked news.
After receiving Yi Xiaotian's letter, Cao Cao finally put down his pretentious attitude, requisitioned the Shangshu Province, and called all the ministers around him - except Xun Yu.
Cao Cao wanted to say...Look, Mr. Yi of your family has helped me fight the war, so why do you need to make such awkward things again?
At worst, I won't let you address me by my title in the future, and it doesn't matter if you call me Aha... But Xun Yu's answer left Cao Cao confused:
"Brother Yi is a person I trust, and he will definitely do what he promised me, so no matter what he does now...I will support it--"
In short, it’s just two words, no way.
Of course, this little episode did not affect the excitement among Cao Cao's immediate circle.
"Sir...how did he do it?
Is there any more recent news ahead?
Where is Wenyuan?
Is there any news from General Wenyuan?
Why...why sir, can he be so sure?"
Liu Ye scratched his head and couldn't figure out how Yi Xiaotian dared to say that he was sure to win and let everyone wait to finish the game.
After all...according to the previous request, the information Yi Xiaotian sent back about Jiangdong's current population, troops, food, and other information clearly showed Jiangdong's current decline.
Compared with Liu Bei, who has made no achievements over the years and has been keeping a low profile, Jiangdong, which has just experienced civil strife, is somewhat flattering to say that he is vulnerable.
Winning this battle may require a miracle, but... isn't it more difficult to destroy Liu Bei than to unify the world?
However, for the counselors and generals in Cao Cao's camp, if Yi Xiaotian's behavior does not make sense, just let it be. This is a very reasonable solution.
But... they are all people living in reality, and they must have some basis for whatever they do. Otherwise... if there is anything wrong, it will be all their own fault.
This is the typical thinking mode of civil and military officials after the establishment of national institutions.
"I don't know...but...since it's written like this in the letter, how can we delay this excellent fighter opportunity?"
Jia Xu, who has been invisible all this time, somehow didn't invite him today, but he came here by himself due to the smell.
He shook his head and said... In fact, his eyes never left Cao Cao.
This should be what Cao Cao wants to do most, right?
"Yes... I believe that sir is right. In the past many years, we have not been able to kill Liu Bei and others... Now that a good opportunity is right in front of us, is there any reason not to send troops?"
Cao Chun, Cao Ren, Xu Huang, Xia Houdun and others were not in the court, so Cao Hong naturally became the military commander with the greatest say in the court. As a retainer, it was only natural for him to support Cao Cao, and there was nothing wrong with Yi Xiaotian who supported Cao Cao.
However...someone still raised objections.
"By the way, have you read the letter from your husband?
There is no problem in sending troops... I believe it is not just asking the Lord to send troops... I don't quite understand... Mr. Yi said that Jiangdong should be autonomous and Sun Quan should still be the lord of Jiangdong... What exactly does it mean?"
Xi Zhicai has always been more cautious... As soon as he said this, it really aroused the surprise and suspicion of many people.
Cheng Yu had just arrived. After asking Cao Cao for instructions, he quickly stepped forward to confirm the contents of the letter. As expected, with the sound of Cheng Yu sucking in cold air, everyone's expressions became a little weird.
"real or fake?"
Cheng Yu was stiff all over. Hearing Cao Hong's question, he just nodded awkwardly.
"ah?"
Cao Hong scratched his head and suddenly became confused.
"What...what's going on?
Sir... why are you saying nice things to Jiangdong?
Doesn't he know that the master is right..."
Cao Hongxin was outspoken and spoke out everyone's doubts at once. In the end, everyone's eyes were still focused on Cao Cao, who had never spoken before, as if he wanted to confirm what Cao Cao meant...especially Cao Cao's mood...
Seeing everyone's eyes shining brightly...Cao Cao felt a little tired.
After making eye contact with Jia Xu, Cao Cao sighed:
"Actually...you guys don't know...Brother Yi...gave me a guarantee before we set off...saying that we have a good chance of catching Liu Bei in one fell swoop."
"As for this other request..."
Cao Cao paused, rubbed his swollen eyebrows, and continued:
"Brother Yi has already hinted this other request to me in advance. I just didn't expect... that he would still be willing to speak for Sun Quan and the others under such circumstances..."
