"Overlord! Our army has fought continuously and is now exhausted.
There are less than 80,000 soldiers and less than 10,000 cavalry. If Wu Heng launches a large-scale invasion southward at this time, I am afraid..."
Yes, in successive battles, although Xiang Ji's Chu army gained an overwhelming advantage, since it was a war, damage was inevitable.
For example, the previous 10,000 newly formed cavalry were completely disabled during the counterattack against the trapped camp. Now there are only more than 4,000 cavalry left. Even if the 5,000 warriors of the Canglong Cavalry are included, the number is less than 10,000 cavalry.
As for other troops, there were also many injuries.
Pang Tong and Xiang Ji also understood that now was really not the time for a big war.
You know, almost a year has passed since the troops were sent to Qingzhou. During this year, the Chu army did not get any rest at all, and almost spent it in continuous battles.
Today's Chu army has indeed reached the end of its war effort. If it were to face the Wu Heng cavalry with all the soldiers in its current state, it would be impossible to obtain any benefits.
But how did Pang Tong and others know Xiang Ji's thoughts?
This is an alien invasion, but it is of a completely different nature from a civil war.
Even if he gave up all the occupied Jizhou territory at this time, Xiang Ji would never let these alien races roam the Central Plains.
"Needless to say, the lonely king has made up his mind. This Wu Heng, our Chu army will definitely resist it!"
Seeing that the generals agreed with Pang Tong's remarks, Xiang Ji quickly stopped him.
Even if our Chu army is exhausted in this battle, I, Xiang Ji, will never let these foreigners enter the Central Plains!
This is Xiang Ji's persistence.
As long as you live, you always have to do something.
Now that I have come to this world, I must do something for my compatriots and my own race.
After hearing Xiang Ji's order, although the generals were still confused, they could only remain silent.
This is Xiang Ji's power and position in Chu State.
One word determines life and death, one word controls the world!
"Hahaha! Okay! As expected of Cao Mou as his son-in-law! As expected of the person who asked Cao Mou to entrust his entire inheritance to Cao Mou! I read you right, Cao Mou!"
Suddenly there was a burst of laughter, which immediately attracted the attention of everyone in the hall.
When he looked up, he saw that it was Cao Cao and his subordinates Xiahou Dun, Cao Ren, Guo Jia and others.
!!!
Xiang Ji was also surprised when Cao Cao arrived suddenly.
What's going on? Isn't this old man already out of the field? Isn't he enjoying life? How come he is here so well? He is still wearing a military armor and leading his generals?
Is this going to lead to a war?
Looking at Cao Cao in military uniform, Xiang Ji was filled with many questions.
As for why Cao Cao was able to enter the main hall directly, he didn't pay much attention to it.
After all, this is my father-in-law, but the father-in-law who has given me two states of territory, except when I am sleeping, at any other time and at any place, won't he be allowed to go wherever he wants to go?
"Master Taishan, why do you come here suddenly?"
Seeing the excitement on Boss Cao's face, Xiang Ji really didn't know how long he had been here and how much he had heard.
However, looking at my father-in-law’s views on foreign races, I agree with me.
Xiang Ji was very pleased with this.
At least, I'm not alone, there are people who understand me.
"Cao also just arrived not long ago, and happened to hear that you were going to send troops south in the round of Wu Heng.
I agree with you, Mr. Cao, about your views, Mr. Xiang Ji.
Those aliens must be beaten! Beat them hard! They must be beaten painfully and frightened. Only in this way can they know who they are!"
Well, this is also a big nationalist.
It's no surprise that he received this title, after all, his ambition is to be "General of the Han Conquest of the West".
But, what are you doing here? This is the crux of the problem!
I am short of soldiers now, not generals!
Although Xiahou Dun, Cao Ren, and Dian Wei are all fierce generals, how many can you kill if you are so fierce?
When Xiang Ji was speechless, Cao Cao spoke again.
"Boy Xiang Ji, don't look helpless.
Why, you don’t welcome Cao when I come?
Even if you don’t welcome me, Cao, you should always welcome the 20,000 cavalry that I brought with me!”
!!!
Hearing Cao Cao's words, everyone in the hall was stunned.
How is that possible!?
Hasn't Cao Cao already left the field? Where did he get the 20,000 cavalry?
Everyone was very puzzled by the sudden appearance of 20,000 cavalry.
You know, this is not 20,000 infantry.
If you have money and food, it is not difficult to raise 20,000 infantry.
But this is the cavalry!
You can't buy a war horse even if you have money.
A knight who can skillfully control a war horse needs to undergo long-term training.
How could this happen all of a sudden?
"Lord Taishan, there is no joking in the army! Don't joke with me, the lonely king!"
Obviously, Xiang Ji didn't believe Cao Cao's words.
If the cavalry was so easy to get, then wouldn’t I have dominated the world long ago?
"Who is kidding you? Boy Xiang Ji, have you forgotten the Hebei prisoner you sent to Pengcheng earlier!?"
!!!
Xiang Ji was shocked again.
After hearing what Cao Cao said, Xiang Ji was really a fool if he didn't understand what was going on.
Yes, there were 20,000 cavalry among the prisoners of the Hebei Army!
He was a Hebei veteran with a man and a horse, and excellent riding skills.
Unexpectedly, Cao Cao had already subdued this cavalry and brought him here?
But who is so bold as to allow Cao Cao to conquer the surrendered troops in Hebei privately!!!
After understanding the cause and effect, Xiang Ji became furious.
This is not a question of trust or not.
Military power is a major matter for the country, how can it be lightly placed in the hands of others?
Who on earth had the courage to agree to serve as Cao Cao to recruit this Hebei cavalry?
"Xiang Ji, boy, don't think too much.
This cavalry unit is what you promised to Cao, have you forgotten?"
Seeing Xiang Ji's sudden change of expression, Cao Cao didn't know what he was thinking.
In this regard, Cao Cao was not dissatisfied at all, but was filled with relief.
This kid is becoming more and more heroic.
In this troubled world, only this can bring peace to the world and sweep the world.
"Lord Taishan, are you saying that this cavalry is the one I promised you, King Gu?"
Hearing what Cao Cao said, Xiang Ji vaguely thought about it.
It seems that when Boss Cao first came to Pengcheng, he made such an agreement with himself...
This is rather embarrassing.
No matter what Ren Xiangji thought, he never expected that Cao Cao would not choose food even if he surrendered his troops...
However, this is a good thing for Xiang Ji.
Now, facing Wu Heng, Xiang Ji didn't have any worries at all.