Cao Cao held a silk book in his hand, which was news from the north. He quickly read the contents on the silk book, and his face immediately turned down. In an instant, the sky turned cloudy, and there was even a tendency of thunder and rain. He sat on the big
In the tent, his eyes were wandering, his chest was rising and falling, and his chest was filled with more and more anger, like a volcano about to erupt.
"boom!!"
Cao Cao slammed his fist on the desk and roared loudly.
However, the loud roar still seemed pale and weak, and could not solve the current situation. After a long time, Cao Cao suppressed the anger in his heart, and the expression on his face returned to calm and calm again. Only the occasional flash of violence in his eyes was heart-stopping. He
He took a deep breath, looked up and looked outside the tent, and shouted: "Zhongkang!"
After a while, Xu Chu hurriedly walked in, clasped his fists and said, "What are your orders, my lord?"
Cao Cao said in a deep voice: "Convene a civil and military meeting!"
"promise!"
Xu Chu clenched his fists in agreement and immediately went to carry out Cao Cao's order. In about a quarter of an hour, the important generals and counselors in the army came to the camp and sat down to wait for Cao Cao to speak.
Cao Cao glanced at the crowd and said calmly: "I just received news that Huang Zhong and Gao Shun's troops from the north have left Hangu Pass and have captured Hongnong County. They are attacking Luoyang with all their strength and intend to occupy the entire Luoyang area. At the same time, Nanyang
Zhang Liao, the prefect of the county, sent out troops, aiming directly at Wuyin County, intending to cut off our army's retreat."
After the two messages were finished, the silent atmosphere in the big tent was immediately broken.
Everything is discussed around two messages.
"Cough! Cough!"
Cao Cao coughed twice, and the tent became quiet again. He said with a serious expression: "Currently, we are facing three choices. One is to lead the army to retreat, the other is to detach a part of the soldiers to support Wuyin, and the other is to lead the army to retreat.
The third is to leave all the army behind and fight Wang Can desperately. If you have any opinions, please speak up and discuss it."
Xiahou Dun clasped his fists and said, "My lord, I think the entire army should stay!"
Cao Cao asked: "Oh, tell me carefully what you think?"
Xiahou Dun said decisively: "Neither our army nor the Wu army attacked the Shu army. The reason is that there is a gap between the two sides and they are worried about the other party preserving its strength. The general believes that now is the best opportunity to unite the two armies, because Wang Can will not deal with me alone.
Army. The last general guessed that while Wang Can cut off our army's retreat, he also dispatched troops to cut off the Wu army's retreat, thereby defending Xiangyang. The Wu army, like us, faced difficult choices, so the last general thought that we could unite with the Wu army and fight with all our strength.
Attack Wang Can."
Cao Cao nodded and waved his hand for Xiahou Dun to sit down.
Xiahou Dun's suggestion is reasonable, but it cannot be settled in one word.
Cao Ang stood up, clasped his fists and said, "General Xiahou's words are right. We must unite with the Wu army. However, we cannot place all our hopes on defeating Wang Can. Once the war reaches a stalemate, the army will be in danger!"
Before he finished speaking, Xiahou Dun interrupted Cao Ang's words and retorted: "Zixiu, if you don't have the belief to risk your life and survive, it will definitely be difficult to defeat the Shu army in one go."
Cao Cao saw Cao Ang and Xiahou Dun arguing, but did not stop them.
Cao Ang smiled lightly and said unhurriedly: "General Xiahou, in the past, Han Xin fought his last battle. He was faced with a dangerous situation and had to put himself to death to survive. Although Han Xin won the final victory, we can have other choices and separate some soldiers.
Go to Wuyin County to aid and buy time for the army, why not?"
"The purpose of detaching some soldiers is not to defeat Zhang Liao, but to defend Wuyin County."
"In this way, we can ensure a way out."
"With the Wu army attacking the Shu army together, the impact of missing some of our soldiers will not be big. It is completely operable. In this case, why not leave a way for the army to retreat? There is a big feud between General Xiahou and Wang Can. This is
It’s something everyone knows, but you can’t be so impulsive that you ignore the overall situation!”
Cao Ang cupped his fists and said, "General Xiahou, please forgive me if I have offended you."
In the end, Cao Ang took the initiative to give Xiahou Dun a step forward.
After hearing this, Xiahou Dun's expression changed, and finally he said: "My lord, I finally agree with the prince's opinion." Xiahou Dun really wanted to attack Wang Can with all his strength, but Cao Ang finally convinced him.
Cao Cao looked at the others and asked, "Everyone, what do you think?"
Man Chong, Chen Qun and others all echoed and expressed their agreement.
The generals in the army also agreed and approved the opinions put forward by Cao Ang.
Cao Cao smiled and said with a chuckle: "Zixiu, since it was you who proposed the rescue of Wuyin County, you will lead three thousand elite troops to rescue Wuyin County. After you lead the troops to Wuyin County, your task is to guard Wuyin County for five days.
Time, if the time comes but no troops are sent to inform you to evacuate Wuyin County immediately, do you hear me clearly?"
Cao Ang clasped his fists and said, "My child, take your orders!"
Cao Cao nodded and said: "You have fought with your father for many years and have a certain amount of experience, but this is the first time you lead an army alone. This time, you must be careful and don't be careless. Your father will assign you a general, and you can choose as you like.
"
Cao Ang asked: "Father, can children really choose at will?"
Cao Cao smiled and said: "Of course!"
Cao Ang said happily: "Thank you very much, father. I will choose General Xu Huang."
Cao Cao said: "Gong Ming is both civilized and military. Not only is he outstanding in martial arts, but he also leads troops well. You have chosen a good general. Well, I will let Xu Huang go to Wuyin County with you."
After a pause, Cao Cao looked at Xu Huang and asked, "Gongming, are you willing?"
Xu Huang cupped his fists and said, "I will obey your orders."
Cao Cao waved his hand and said: "The time is urgent, I won't leave you alone, go and prepare."
"Haier (the last general) retires!"
Cao Ang and Xu Huang bowed to Cao Cao, turned around and left the camp.
After the two left, Cao Cao said: "Since I am determined to join forces with Sun Jian, I must show enough sincerity. This time I plan to go to the Wu army camp in person and ask Sun Jian to send troops." After the words fell, there was someone outside the big tent.
A soldier ran in. The soldier bowed to Cao Cao, clasped his fists and said, "Your Majesty, King Sun Jian of Wu has sent an envoy to ask for an audience with your Majesty."
Cao Cao raised his eyebrows and shouted: "Please!"
The soldier immediately went to convey the order, and a moment later an elegant young man came in.
This person is Zhuge Jin, who was ordered to invite Cao Cao.
Sun Jian received the news that Gan Ning was attacking Jiangxia and knew that the situation was serious and could not delay any longer. He summoned civil and military forces and after careful discussion, he finally decided to eliminate the estrangement with Cao Cao and join forces to attack Wang Can.
In this way, Zhuge Jin was sent as an envoy.
After Zhuge Jin entered the camp, he bowed his hands and said, "Zhuge Jin, the envoy of the State of Wu, has met His Highness the King of Wei."
Cao Cao waved his hand and said: "Mr. Zhuge, there is no need to be polite, just say what you have to say."
Zhuge Jin got straight to the point and said: "My lord has invited the King of Wei to gather in the middle of the two military camps to discuss the attack on Wang Can. I wonder what the King of Wei wants?"
Cao Cao rolled his eyes and realized that Sun Jian had probably gotten the news.
He thought about it carefully and said loudly: "There is no need to discuss outside the camps of both parties. It is easy for Wang Can to take advantage of it. In this way, I will go with you to the Wu army camp and discuss with the King of Wu in person about attacking Wang Can." Cao Cao
In order to show enough sincerity, he went directly to Sun Jian's camp.
Zhuge Jin heard this and readily agreed.
It would be most appropriate for Cao Cao to go there in person.
At that moment, Cao Cao changed his uniform and wore the armor of an ordinary general. He was guarded by Xu Chu and followed Zhuge Jin to the Wu army camp to discuss countermeasures.
Ps: Extra update, call it a day. Will resume the third update tomorrow, in preparation for the New Year.
