After Sun Jian and Cao Cao led the retreat, Wang Can led his army back to the city.
At this time, Hua Tuo and Zhang Zhongjing had arrived in Xiangyang.
When the two old gentlemen learned that there was a flood in Xiangyang, they chose doctors from the medical school to rush to Xiangyang day and night without any delay. Dozens of horses pulling carts died on the road before they arrived in Xiangyang.
In the palace, in the main hall.
Wang Can sat on the throne and asked: "Mr. Yuanhua, Mr. Zhongjing, how is the epidemic situation in the city?"
Hua Tuo's face glowed red, he smoothed his beard under his chin, and said with a smile: "King Shu, when Brother Zhongjing Xian and I arrived in Xiangyang, the epidemic in the city had been controlled and had not spread. Even if we didn't take action,
The epidemic will gradually recede. I have already prescribed medicine and asked doctors from the medical school to diagnose and treat the patient. I believe the patient will recover soon."
After Wang Can heard this, he felt very happy.
The epidemic in Xiangyang has been brought under control, and he has made great efforts.
Zhang Zhongjing continued: "Although the flood in Xiangyang was severe, the epidemic was controlled in a short period of time and the spread of the disease was prevented, all thanks to the order of the King of Shu. I heard from the doctor in the city that the King of Shu had read an ancient book, which recorded
There are many good ways to cure diseases and save lives. I sincerely ask the King of Shu to inform you in detail."
"ah!!"
Wang Can's eyes widened with a look of surprise on his face.
Unexpectedly, the two old gentlemen came here for the fictitious ancient book.
Hua Tuo saw Wang Can's surprised expression and patiently persuaded him: "King Shu, we are compiling medical books in Chengdu. Although we have the help of countless doctors, there are few ancient books recording good prescriptions, and we have no knowledge of the medical skills of our ancestors.
I understand very well. I ask the King of Shu to consider the common people and tell me the medical skills recorded in ancient books, and I ask the King of Shu to agree."
After finishing speaking, Hua Tuo bowed to Wang Can again.
"Please accept the permission from the King of Shu!" Zhang Zhongjing also immediately bowed his head and said sincerely.
The corner of Wang Can's mouth twitched slightly, with a troubled look on his face.
In order to deal with the doctors in Xiangyang, he made up an ancient book to deal with it. Unexpectedly, it attracted Hua Tuo and Zhang Zhongjing. Now they can't wash themselves out even if they jumped into the Yellow River. If Wang Can didn't take out the ancient book, the two old gentlemen would definitely not believe it.
Hua Tuo and Zhang Zhongjing would not believe it if they said they had read ancient books but could not produce ancient books recording medical skills.
For a moment, Wang Can felt that his head was numb.
Seeing Wang Can's changing expression, Hua Tuo sighed: "Since the King of Shu doesn't want to give up his love, so be it!"
Zhang Zhongjing also shook his head and sighed, looking lonely.
The two of them were not interested in fame and fortune, they were academics and devoted themselves to studying medical skills. Wang Can was unwilling to share it, and they were a little disappointed in their hearts, but they could not force others to make things difficult for them.
Seeing the two of them preparing to leave, Wang Can stretched out his hand and said, "Slow down!"
After hearing this, the two people turned around quickly and looked at Wang Can with joyful faces, and a look of anticipation in their eyes.
Wang Canxiao said: "The ancient book I once read is indeed missing, and I only glanced at it briefly, so I don't know what is recorded in detail. However, I also have a medical book here, which contains many records of treating diseases and saving lives.
On both sides, these two gentlemen should be of some use."
"The King of Shu still has medical books? That's great!"
After listening to Wang Can's words, Hua Tuo directly filtered the previous paragraph and wrote down the next paragraph.
Zhang Zhongjing looked at Wang Can expectantly and was extremely happy.
Wang Can said: "You guys wait a moment, I'll go get the book."
Wang Can did not have any medical books in his hands, nor did he have the hobby of collecting medical books, but he did have a copy of Taiping Yaoshu, and the medical skills in it were useful to both Zhang Zhongjing and Hua Tuo.
Not long after, Wang Can took out the Taiping Art.
However, there is only one part about medical skills and not the rest.
Hua Tuo and Zhang Zhongjing took the book as if they had found a treasure, thanked Wang Can, and left excitedly to study the medical skills recorded in the book. When the two left, Shi A hurried in, and he
Facing Hua Tuo, Zhang Zhongjing bowed his hands and bowed, then walked straight to the main hall, cupped his hands and said: "My lord, General Wenyuan has a letter sent."
"Send it up!"
Wang Can looked solemn, took the silk book and read it carefully.
The content recorded on the silk script is that Zhang Liao occupied Wuyin County and did not ambush Cao Ang.
Shi A asked aloud: "My lord, has General Wenyuan achieved a great victory?"
Wang Canxiao said: "Wen Yuan captured Wuyin County and indeed achieved a great victory. Unfortunately, he failed to ambush Cao Ang and Xu Huang. He sent a message back, worried that Cao Cao would retreat and attack Wuyin County and asked for support."
Shi A said solemnly: "My Lord, Cao Cao's army is short of food. If there is no food supply, they may attack Wuyin County and even slaughter the city and rob it. We must be on guard."
Wang Can nodded, agreeing with Shi A's view.
He stood up and said in a deep voice: "Send an order to summon Pang De, Lu Meng, Zhang Ren and Zhang Xiu to discuss matters."
"promise!"
Shi A responded with clasped fists and immediately went to convey Wang Can's order.
Half an hour later, Lu Meng, Pang De, Zhang Ren and Zhang Xiu arrived at the palace one after another. The four of them stood in the main hall and bowed respectfully to Wang Can, waiting for Wang Can to speak.
Wang Can briefly explained Zhang Liao's capture of Wuyin County, and then said: "Cao Cao led his army to retreat north. If the army is short of food, it may rob the people along the way, and even pose a huge threat to Wuyin County.
Therefore, our army must keep chasing Cao Cao so that the soldiers led by Cao Cao cannot stop."
After a pause, Wang Can said: "I intend to lead my troops north and drive Cao Cao back."
Lu Meng and others all looked at Wang Can with expressions of anticipation.
At this time, we are waiting for Wang Can's order.
Wang Can ordered: "Lü Meng and Zhang Ren, you two will stay and guard Xiangyang to prevent chaos in Xiangyang. Pang De and Zhang Xiu will go out with me to pursue Cao Cao."
Lu Meng reluctantly agreed, and Zhang Xiu and Pang De were ecstatic.
Zhang Ren looked calm and asked: "My lord, Zhuge Jin was captured by the young general. How should we deal with this person?"
Wang Can looked at Lu Meng and asked: "Ameng, have you asked Zhuge Jin?"
Lu Meng nodded and said: "My disciple did ask Zhuge Jin, but Zhuge Jin was unwilling to surrender."
Wang Can thought for a while and said: "Zhuge Jin has lived in Xiangyang for many years and has good relations with Huang Chengyan, Kuai Yue, Kuai Liang and others, so he asked Kuai Liang and others to persuade Zhuge Jin. Even if he cannot persuade him to surrender temporarily, there is no rush.
, slowly persuade." Turning his eyes, Wang Can looked at Shi A and ordered: "Shi A, you send someone to contact the people in Jiangdong and be sure to bring Zhuge Jin's family members back."
"No!" Shi A nodded in agreement.
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Cao Cao retreated northward very quickly.
However, the army only has enough food for a few days, and there is already a food shortage crisis.
On the official road, Sima Lang followed Cao Cao on horseback and whispered: "Lord, the remaining grain of our army cannot support the army's return to Yuzhou, so we must find another way."
Sima Lang is responsible for the food and grass affairs in the army. Now that the army is short of food, Sima Lang frowns and is very worried.
Cao Cao said in a deep voice: "Can you support going to Wuyin County?"
Sima Lang thought for a while, nodded and said: "It should be possible for the army to speed up and hurry up."
Cao Cao took a deep breath and said in a deep voice: "Zixiu sent a message saying that Zhang Liao has captured Wuyin County, so we will attack Zhang Liao's Wuyin County. A small county can be captured in a few seconds.
Come down."
After Liu Ye heard this, he hesitated to speak, but did not speak.
Lack of food in the army is the most difficult thing. Soldiers cannot chew tree bark or eat grass roots. They must have food.
