Chapter 430 All in one go? Or focus on stability? This is a game
Chapter 430: Go all out? Or focus on stability? This is a game
Yecheng, Sikong Mansion.
Things are looking great...
The Gaogan of Bingzhou was defeated, the King Qiao of Wuhuan and more than forty tribesmen surrendered, and the Southern Xiongnu and Xianbei tribes all knelt down and sang their conquests, just waiting for Cao Cao to weaken and assimilate them like a frog in warm water.
It seems... everything is proceeding in an orderly manner according to Yi Xiaotian's plan.
Finally...it was time to completely solve the problem of King Wuhuan Khan Tadun.
This guy took in Yuan Shao's two sons, making it clear that he was going against Cao Cao. He couldn't make a move before, but now... it's time to attack Tadun in one go and wipe out the remnants of the Yuan family.
That’s why…
The issue of conquering Wuhuan King Tadun was brought up to the military meeting today.
…
In Sikong Mansion, Cao Cao held a military meeting as usual and gathered together the generals who were about to go on an expedition. Anyone who had good opinions could put it forward in person.
If Cao Cao said something wrong or made any strategic mistakes, his generals could speak freely.
"Wuhuan King Tadun? Are you all familiar with him?"
Cao Cao started. "In the first year of Chuping, the Wuhuan king Qiu Liju died, and his nephew Tadun succeeded to the throne. After Yuan Shao destroyed Gongsun Zan, he always used methods to win over the Wuhuan tribe. To put it bluntly, he was granted official status.
In addition to the marriage, Yuan Shao shamelessly named the chiefs of the major tribes as chanyu in the name of the emperor, and implemented the marriage strategy..."
"Among them, the one who has the closest relationship with Yuan Shao is Tadun. Even now, Yuan Shao's two sons are being sheltered by them in Liaodong! How can they allow others to snore next to the bed... Today I have decided to send troops to attack Wuhuan's Tadun tribe.
You can all speak freely...please offer suggestions and strategies, and those who have good ideas will be highly rewarded."
For good ideas, Cao Cao never begrudges his rewards...
In addition, Cao Cao's attitude was so resolute this time. Logically speaking, the meeting should be overwhelmingly supportive of Cao Cao's decision. Unexpectedly... what shocked Cao Cao was that almost everyone in the meeting was opposed.
All civil servants and military generals opposed the expedition.
"Cao Sikong..." Xun You was the first to stand up and explained. "Yuan Shang, Yuan Xi is a loser. Even if he unites with Wuhuan, it won't be a big deal! Besides, the Wuhuan people have always been cunning, even if they have no relationship with the Yuan family.
Well, no matter how deep our feelings are, we will not obey Yuan Shang's orders and go south to compete with Duke Cao for supremacy, so...the expedition to Wuhuan is just a redundant move!"
"yes…"
Xun You's proposal suddenly gained the support of most generals, and Xi Zhicai also took a step forward and explained further. "Mr. Cao, what Gongda mentioned is unnecessary, but what I mentioned here is a hidden danger.
It’s a crisis…”
At this point, Xi Zhi only had a wisp of beard and said seriously.
"The troops sent from Youzhou to the tribe of Wuhuandandun have to travel a long distance, thousands of miles. It is not certain whether they can win by then... But if Liu Bei of Jingzhou instigates Liu Biao to attack Xudu at this time, he will regret it later.
In time!"
Some words came out...
Everyone thought about it carefully and then nodded in agreement.
Cao Cao also nodded, he always listens to advice...
What's more, the reminders of Xi Zhicai and Xun You are not unreasonable. Although Wuhuan is in danger, Liu Biao, Liu Bei... and the powerful people in Guanzhong in the south also have to be on guard!
If he really goes to attack Wuhuan...what should Liu Bei do if he takes the opportunity to attack?
According to reliable intelligence, Cao Cao has swept the north in recent years, and Liu Bei has not been idle either. He has attracted a large number of capable people and strangers in Xinye City in Jingzhou.
If Cao Cao's main force is in the Central Plains, he won't have to worry about Liu Bei's surprise attack. If he leads his army to attack Wuhuan, the journey alone may be delayed for a year!
During this period...Liu Bei really goes north. If he can't protect everyone, everyone in the capital will be in danger!
But...if you are afraid of hands and feet, wouldn't it be like letting the remnants of the Yuan family live in the north? There is a way of saying that a centipede is dead but not stiff. Although the Yuan family exists in name only, they have four generations and three princes, and their disciples and old officials are all over the world. In the north,
The world has been intertwined for so many years... maybe a single spark can start a prairie fire.
After thinking about it carefully...
Cao Cao was deep in thought and couldn't decide...
"Let's stop talking about it today and let me think about it more carefully."
Cao Cao waved his hands and seemed to have a headache.
He has been weighing and gaming... whether to be more conservative and give up the conquest of Wuhuan, or to be more radical and forcefully go north despite everyone's dissuasion.
In fact, Cao Cao wanted to go north from the bottom of his heart. In his ideology, apart from friends and enemies, there is no middle ground.
If Wuhuan King Tadun dares to take in the remnants of the Yuan family, he is Cao Cao's enemy and must be severely beaten.
Can…
Sigh...when I think of all the constraints.
For example, fatigue from a long distance;
For example, there is a lack of maps and guidance;
For example, Liu Bei’s constraints in Jingzhou;
For another example, even if the Tadun tribe of Wuhuan is killed, how will they fight? The Hu people have always been good at fighting on the plains, and Cao Cao is not sure of victory with hard steel in front.
Going deep behind the enemy's rear... It would be fine if we win consecutive battles, but if we lose for a while, the morale will collapse and the disadvantages of going deep alone will emerge one after another. This is a major event that can affect the whole body. Cao Cao does not dare to be careless.
…
"Alas..." Everyone dispersed, and the entire Sikong Mansion suddenly became much empty. Cao Cao stroked his forehead, but it was still difficult to make a decision. "It would be great if Brother Yi was here, and I could listen to his suggestions... Solution
Solve this problem!"
After sighing, Cao Cao couldn't help but shake his head.
But at this moment.
"Brother..." Cao Ren on the side spoke. "Brother, Brother Yi is back. He arrived in Youzhou just last night. I haven't had time to tell him yet!"
What? Brother Yi is back!
Brother Yi is in Youzhou!
Hearing this, Cao Cao was startled at first, and then his mouth widened, as if he was ecstatic...
Are you worried? Brother Yi is here. Okay, you can ask Brother Yi for help when deciding between these two dilemmas.
Hahaha...hahaha...
After changing his previous gloom, Cao Cao burst out laughing happily, his smile was hearty and clear.
There was a "whoosh" sound, but he suddenly stood up, grabbed Cao Ren, and ran out of the door.
"Mengde? You... what are you doing?" Cao Ren asked urgently... "Brother Yi is in Zhuojun in Youzhou now, not in our Yecheng... Brother, you... you can't..."
In the first half of the sentence, Cao Ren's tone was relatively normal, but as he went on, his tone was a little wrong and a little strange.
He thought of a terrible thing...
Sure enough, without waiting for him to speak.
Cao Cao's voice came out one after another. "Zixiao, what are you waiting for? Let's ride our horses immediately to Zhuojun in Youzhou. It's only three days away. What are you afraid of..."
Uh... Cao Ren wanted to cry for a moment.
He knocked on his forehead and suddenly regretted telling Cao Cao the news...
Damn... this means sleeping in the open air for three days, eating in the open air, drinking in the open air, and depending on the eagerness of my elder brother, I won’t be able to keep it all, and I’ll be hungry all the way without even a single meal!
The eldest brother Cao Cao will definitely do this. He is eager to see Yi Xiaotian. He has done this several times. Cao Ren can understand it best.
