Cao Cao's eyes were majestic, and he glanced at the civil servants and generals under his command one by one, and asked: "What do you want to do when you come to see me?"
This time, Xia Houyuan, Cao Ren, Cao Hong, Le Jin, Zhang Jia and others came together. It was obvious that they had something important to do. Especially Cao Ang, Xun Yu, Liu Ye and other civil servants also came to join in the fun, which made it even more complicated.
When no one spoke, Cao Cao said, "Wonderful talent, you tell me."
"promise!!"
Xia Houyuan bowed and saluted Cao Cao, clasped his fists and said: "I did not get your Majesty's order to recall you to Yecheng, so I returned to Yecheng without permission. Please punish me."
's sin.
Cao Cao waved his hand and said: "I know you strictly abide by the law, and you must have something important to do when you come back."
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
Xia Houyuan clasped his fists and said: "I was even more puzzled when I learned in Qingzhou that your Majesty led his troops to withdraw from Hulao Pass and ordered a ban on attacking the Shu army. I also learned that your Majesty severely punished the second young master and expelled the second young master from the Cao family. Xianbei,
The Xiongnu and Wuhuan going south will have a certain impact, but the Wei state is turbulent and the situation is unstable. It is not impossible to use the Xianbei, Wuhuan and other foreign tribes to contain the Shu army and gain a glimmer of hope."
After these words came out, Cao Cao's expression immediately darkened.
Xia Houyuan looked calm and continued: "Your Majesty, I have followed you for many years and know what you think. However, I would like to forgive you for saying something treasonous. Wei is your Majesty's country, but the civil servants and generals have also paid their blood and sweat. I will follow you
Your Majesty has worked hard to establish the current situation of Wei State."
"Your Majesty is in charge of the world and has the right to make decisions. You can let Wang Can attack or give up a great opportunity. Your Majesty does this and feels at ease. It is worthy of your conscience and the people. It is even fair to Wang Can."
"However, Your Majesty is unfair to the State of Wei and unfair to the generals of the army!"
"The battle between us and the Shu army is a matter of life and death. There are only two possibilities in the end. Either the Shu army is defeated or the Wei army is defeated. Since the battle, Li Dian was killed, Xiahou Dun was killed, Ma Chao was killed, and countless others
Unknown soldiers died on the battlefield, were their deaths in vain?"
"The blood of our soldiers must not be shed in vain."
"Now is a great opportunity to counterattack the Shu army, we can't miss it!"
Xia Houyuan said the emotional point, he knelt on the ground with a plop, knelt on the ground with his head, and said choked with sobs: "What I said is all from the bottom of my heart. If I offend Your Majesty, I will have no complaints. I only ask that Your Majesty give the soldiers in the army a peace of mind."
Give them a fair chance and give them a glimmer of hope of victory." Xia Houyuan had tears in his eyes and felt deeply helpless, because Cao Cao's order made him feel desperate.
The Shu army guarding the south was transferred, but Xia Houyuan was unable to attack south. This was a missed opportunity.
Cao Cao sighed and said, "Get up!"
Xia Houyuan stood up, clasped his fists and said, "Your Majesty, can I let the soldiers from Qingzhou go south?"
Cao Cao shook his head and said: "No!"
"ah?"
Xia Houyuan exclaimed, with a look of astonishment on his face. He didn't expect Cao Cao to be so stubborn. He had tried his best to persuade Cao Cao, but he didn't expect Cao Cao to still refuse to send troops. He looked at Cao Ren and motioned for Cao Ren to persuade.
Cao Ren stood up, clasped his fists and said, "Your Majesty, the last general also agrees with General Xiahou's proposal to attack the Shu army."
Cao Ren was also an expert in using troops and was proficient in the art of war. Naturally, he could see that the Shu army was now contained in the north and the strength of the other parties was greatly reduced. It was a good time to send troops to attack.
Once Wang Can destroyed the Xiongnu, Wuhuan and Xianbei and sent his troops southward, it would be difficult for Cao Cao to find such an opportunity. Especially after Wang Can destroyed the foreign tribes in the north, his reputation would have greatly increased and the people's support would be strong. It would be even more difficult for Cao Cao to fight with him.
of counterbalance.
Cao Ren, Cao Hong and others were able to obey Cao Cao's orders and refrain from sending troops for the time being, but as time went by, they couldn't help but wanted to send troops to attack the Shu army.
Cao Cao looked at the other civil servants and generals and asked, "What about you? Do you have any other opinions?"
He stood up with his jaw open, clasped his fists and said: "Your Majesty, the general also thinks that we should seize the opportunity to attack the Shu army. If we can invade Bingzhou, cut off Wang Can's retreat to the south, and force Wang Can, Wuhuan, Xianbei and other foreign tribes to fight to the death
, our army took the opportunity to go south and invade Luoyang. Coupled with General Xiahou's Qingzhou Army going south, and General Cao Ren sending his army to attack Yuzhou and Jingzhou, we can launch a comprehensive counterattack and have a chance to achieve a great victory."
Immediately afterwards, Le Jin also stood up, clasped his fists and said, "Your Majesty, I also think it's time to go to war."
Immediately, Xu Chu clasped his fists and said angrily: "Your Majesty, don't worry, just kill him, go to Wang Can's lair.
A group of military generals asked for battle one after another, and all asked Cao Cao to attack the Shu army.
At this time, Cao Ang, the prince, also stood up and said, "Father, I have something to say."
Cao Cao said in a deep voice: "So many people have spoken. If you have anything to say, just say it."
Cao Ang took a deep breath and said: "I believe that the generals are right and should attack the Shu army and take the opportunity to open up the situation."
"Asshole!!"
Cao Cao shouted loudly, with an unhappy look on his face.
Although Cao Ang was humble and polite, he still had Cao Cao's character in his heart and insisted on his own ideas.
He clasped his fists and said: "The matter between my father, Xianbei, Xiongnu and Wuhuan has become an established fact and can no longer be changed. Even if my father does not send troops, things in the north will also happen. We have not sent out troops for more than a month, and it has already happened."
This gave Wang Can the opportunity to control the situation and prevent the war situation in the north from becoming more corrupt, so he could fight back."
After hearing this, Cao Cao fell into deep thought.
Cao Ang's words touched Cao Cao a little, but Cao Cao finally shook his head in denial.
When Liu Ye saw Cao Cao's refusal, he also persuaded him: "Your Majesty, I think what the Crown Prince and the generals said is very reasonable. For the sake of Wei State, it is time to launch a counterattack. All the civil servants and generals here are following your Majesty in the bloody battle, and they all participated with their own hands.
I have followed the process of establishing the Wei State and do not want to see the Wei State fail."
"I also have some unflattering words of advice. Once the Wei Kingdom is defeated, I and other civil servants and generals in the army can surrender to Wang Can, and they can even be promoted to Shu Kingdom. But what about Your Majesty? Can Your Majesty surrender?
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"Your Majesty and Wang Can are good friends, but they are also rivals."
"Once Wei is defeated, is your Majesty willing to submit to Wang Can?" Liu Ye said seriously: "Wei cannot be defeated, and Your Majesty cannot lose to Wang Can. Therefore, please put the overall situation first, and please put Wei
The country's foundation is the most important thing, so we ordered a counterattack against Shu. We took advantage of the winter weather in the north and took advantage of the cold weather to launch a counterattack."
Cao Cao pointed at Liu Ye with his cold eyes.
However, Cao Cao felt a little warm again in his heart, because the person in front of him sincerely planned for him, was truly loyal to him, and what he said was also loyal. Cao Cao was not a foolish king, but a principled king. He had his own
The bottom line is that you can also listen to the advice of your ministers.
But when it came to sending troops to force Wang Can to retreat, he seemed very hesitant.
After all, Wang Can holds great righteousness.
Seeing that Cao Cao had not made up his mind, Sima Lang, Man Chong and others came to persuade Cao Cao again, hoping that Cao Cao could change his mind.
The Wei State is already in a passive position and must take action. Now the weather in the north is getting colder, the wind is strong, and the snow is heavy, which will have an impact on the Shu army. Especially when Wang Can leads the army to attack Wuhuan, the Xiongnu and Xianbei, once they fall into
During the hard battle, it was even more difficult to escape. This was Cao Cao's opportunity.
As long as he seizes the opportunity, Cao Cao will have the opportunity to reverse the defeat and change the precarious situation in front of him.
At this time, Xun Yu stood up.
He looked serious and his face was full of solemnity. He glanced at the civil servants and generals in the hall and looked very angry.
Xun Yu had always looked down on Wang Can, but he gave up attacking Cao Cao and instead attacked the Huns. Xianbei and Wuhuan were convinced and admired Wang Can's actions.