Conquer Xuzhou, the three armies are about to go out.
In the past few days, Cao Cao couldn't sleep. His right eyelid kept twitching, as if he was about to encounter some disaster.
While he was tossing and turning, Cao Cao thought of the incident Yi Xiaotian mentioned, that important matter related to his life and death.
——Zhang Miao, will Chen Gong betray him, have an affair with Lu Bu? Will Chen Gong welcome Lu Bu into Yanzhou?
Huh...Cao Cao exhaled a long breath.
He went through all the people and things related to this place in his mind...
"Impossible! Meng Zhuo (Zhang Miao) will never let me down."
Cao Cao still felt that it was impossible. Everyone in the world could betray him, but Zhang Miao would not.
Cao Cao has always trusted this old classmate very much.
There are records in history that when Cao Cao went to Xuzhou, he specifically told his wife Bian, "If I can't come back, take your whole family and go to Meng Zhuo!"
Meng Zhuo is Zhang Miao, which shows how close the relationship between Cao Cao and Zhang Miao is.
However, with Zhuyu ahead, Yi Xiaotian’s predictions have never been wrong. Will they be wrong again this time?
Cao Cao thought of Yi Xiaotian again.
As for Brother Yi, logically he shouldn't be suspicious, but unfortunately, these two things came together.
Do you believe Yi Xiaotian's words?
Or do you believe in Chen Gong and Zhang Miao’s kindness in times of adversity?
For a time, Cao Cao was in a dilemma.
"It is essential to be on guard against others!" Cao Cao finally made up his mind... "When someone comes, tell the military advisor and General Xiahou Dun."
The military advisor was Xun Yu, a person whom Cao Cao trusted. It can be said that Xun Yu was indispensable for the orderliness of all affairs in Yanzhou.
As for Xiahou Dun, he was the number one general in Cao's camp and Cao Cao's clan brother. He was indispensable for guarding Yanzhou.
"Here..."
The guard outside the door looked at the sky. It was midnight, and Cao Cao was so anxious.
I figured it must be an urgent matter, so I didn't dare to delay at the moment and left in a hurry...
But at this time.
"Mengde, Mengde..."
Cao Ren ran over in a hurry. He was panting, and white smoke continued to come out of his nostrils. It was obvious that he had not rested on the way here.
"Zixiao?"
Cao Cao stood up and faced Cao Ren. "Didn't you go to a wine shop? Why did you come to my office at this time?"
Cao Ren went to a wine shop on Cao Cao's order to hand over the deposit for the first batch of equipment to Yi Xiaotian.
Along with this, the iron stirrups, horse armor, horse curtains and other items made by the blacksmith shop over there must also be transported back.
Now the conquest of Xuzhou is imminent, and the war is imminent. This tiger and leopard cavalry equipped with armored horses is a surprising force.
"Don't worry, Meng De, everything has been taken care of."
Cao Ren explained... "All the deposit has been given to Brother Yi, and all the iron equipment has been shipped back, but... it's just..."
In the second half of the sentence, Cao Ren hesitated in his tone, as if he had some concerns.
"Just what?" Cao Cao asked.
"In the meantime, Brother Yi and I had a brief chat."
Well…
As soon as he heard Yi Xiaotian's words, Cao Cao trembled, and for a moment, he lost all sleep.
"What did you talk about?"
"I asked him? In this expedition to Xuzhou, the candidates to garrison Yanzhou must be the top priority..." Cao Ren continued. "I asked him to predict, brother, who will you send to garrison Yanzhou."
It turned out to be this…
Cao Cao suddenly became more energetic. The garrison in Yanzhou was related to Cao Cao's foundation. Moreover, Yi Xiaotian also mentioned the hungry wolf - Lu Bu's covetousness, and also mentioned the betrayal of Chen Gong and Zhang Miao...
Under these circumstances…
Who is worthy of the great responsibility? Who can garrison Yanzhou? This is also the reason why Cao Cao pondered over and over again for several days and could not sleep at night.
"Zixiao, come into the room and talk!"
In order to prevent the walls from having ears, Cao Cao immediately called Cao Ren into the house...and asked quietly as he walked, "Who is the candidate predicted by Brother Yi?"
Cao Cao's voice was low and his tone was very urgent.
"One is military advisor, Xun Yu, Xun Wenruo!" Cao Ren read out two names one after another... "There are also Cheng Yu and Cheng Zhongde!"
Xun Yu? Xun Wenruo?
Cheng Yu? Cheng Zhongde?
Cao Cao paused and paused to think. Xun Yu was his military advisor. Cao Cao originally planned to take him with him when he went to Xuzhou. However, considering the importance of the rear, Xun Yu, who had always been calm and wise, stayed at the base camp and was bound to win.
, Yi Xiaotian’s prediction of the first candidate is basically the same as Cao Cao’s heroic opinion.
As for the second one - Cheng Yu?
This guy? He rarely talks on weekdays. Although he occasionally utters some words of wisdom, he always has the air of a scholarly person and talks on paper...
He? Can he also take on such a big responsibility?
hiss…
Cao Cao thought for a moment, but still shook his head. "I feel at ease with Military Advisor Xun Yu guarding Juan City. As for Puyang City, Cheng Yu has not yet shown his prominence, so I rashly entrust him with an important task. I'm afraid he won't be able to take it on!"
At this point, Cao Cao glanced out the window. "Let Yuan Rang (Xiahou Dun) be stationed in Puyang City. He has always been brave, and Puyang is the gateway to Yanzhou. I feel more relieved if he guards it. As for Cheng Yu, let him
Just garrison Chenliu County..."
Juancheng is the administrative seat of Yanzhou. It is the most important and must be guarded by the most reliable Xun Yu!
Next is Puyang City, which is the economic and cultural center of Yanzhou and the gateway to Yanzhou. It is also a very important location. If Xiahou Dun was not stationed there, Cao Cao would not be at ease.
As for Chenliu County, although Cao Cao always works here, in comparison, the location is not as important as Juancheng and Puyang City. It can be delegated to Cheng Yu. Since Yi Xiaotian mentioned him, he must have some abilities.
Cao Cao's mind changed quickly and he made up his mind.
Of course, he knew that as long as these three cities were as stable as Mount Tai, Lu Bu, even with an army of tens of thousands, would not be able to set foot in Yanzhou.
After arranging these, Cao Cao seemed to finally feel relieved...
A wave of sleepiness came over me.
"Meng De...it's not appropriate."
Unexpectedly, Cao Ren's next words almost shocked Cao Cao.
"Brother Yi specifically mentioned that stationing Puyang City can be done even if it is not Cheng Yu, but Xiahou Dun cannot do it. Although this man is brave and brave, he is not resourceful and is irritable. If he is left to defend the city, the city will be lost!"
Huo…
Xiahou Dun defends the city? The city will be lost!
If these words had come from anyone else, Cao Cao would probably have ordered them to be cut down. However, it came from Yi Xiaotian, which is quite meaningful.
Not as careful as Cao Cao...
"Bullshit, bullshit! I, Xiahou Dun, defend the city, why should I? The city will be lost!"
An irritable word came from outside the pavilion. Xiahou Dun had arrived, and military advisor Xun Yu came with him.
With a "bang" sound, Xiahou Dun pushed open the door of the pavilion.
"Who said that if I defend the city, the city will be lost?"
Ever since Chen Liu raised his army, Xiahou Dun followed Cao Cao and experienced countless battles, big and small.
However, today I was insulted, severely insulted.
He is the bravest general in Yanzhou, why should he defend the city? The city will definitely be lost!
"Yuan Rang, please be patient and don't be impatient." Cao Cao hurriedly advised. "It's just a rumor among the people. Now that the world is in chaos and people are not judging current affairs everywhere, why should Yuan Rang care about them!"
Cao Cao came to act as a peacemaker...
He was really worried that if Yi Xiaotian's name was mentioned, Xiahou Dun would just pick up the knife and kill him!
I never thought that Xiahou Dun would be particularly angry with himself and said angrily.
"Mengde, this Puyang City must be defended by me! I, Xiahou Dun, want to see who has the ability to take this Puyang City away from me!"