"Does the military advisor know the price we have to pay for such a large formation?" Xia Houyuan suppressed the anger in his heart and asked knowingly with a cold expression. 5八5八5Read 5书, o
"Know" Xi Zhicai's expression remained unchanged, his deep eyes dimmed slightly for a moment, because he knew,
"Miaocai, we will discuss the matter between you and Zhicai later when Yuan Rang wakes up. The top priority is to clean up the camp first to prevent Lu Bu from coming again. At the same time, Yuan Rang also needs to return to the camp quickly to recuperate." Although Cao Cao cared about Xiahou Dun, he was
With Cao Ren's assurance, he was relieved and stood up immediately. He noticed the conversation between Xia Houyuan and Xi Zhicai and couldn't help but feel a slight headache.
In fact, when the generals just discovered that the camp was invaded by Lu Bu, except for Xiahou Dun who came to resist and Xiahou Yuan who came to support, the other generals such as Cao Ren, Cao Hong, Li Dian, and Le Jin all chose to look for and protect Cao Cao first, and when they found him
After Cao Cao, while Cao Cao asked a few people to come over first to support him, Xi Zhicai, who was in the camp where Cao Cao was located, also explained his plan to Cao Cao from beginning to end. Cao Cao
Although he was furious at the time, as a powerful man of the generation, he naturally knew in his heart how much benefit it would bring to him if this matter could succeed completely according to Xi Zhicai's plan. In addition, Xun Yu, Xun You and Cheng Yu
It seemed calm and impartial on one side, but in fact it was an extremely beneficial inference for Xi Zhicai. All in all, Cao Cao was unable to make a concrete decision on how to deal with this matter.
Xiahou Dun and Xiahou Yuan, as their own brothers and cousins, have followed him all the way from the time he started his army. They have made many military exploits and are even more loyal to him. This time, Zhicai's strategy was planned.
It wasn't targeted at them, but it was the two of them who suffered in the end, especially Xiahou Dun.
Cao Ren said it was a blessing in disguise, but the almost completely shattered armor and the dark red color of Xiahou Dun's blood after condensation fully demonstrated Xiahou Dun's dangerous situation at that time. Although Xiahou Yuan was fine on the surface, no matter what he thought in his heart, Cao Cao didn't care.
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To be honest, if Cao Cao were to sweep through the wilderness and basically unify half of the world in the future, or if Cao Cao was assisted by a large number of top-notch military strategists such as Guo Jia and Jia Xu, he would have really wiped out Xi Zhicai.
, after all, it can be said that Xi Zhicai’s plan was only revealed to him at the end. This was for Cao Cao, who was already suspicious.
It is the most unacceptable. Not to mention that the reason why Xi Zhicai confessed in the end was because he misjudged Lu Bu's determination and Xiahou Dun's endurance, which led to the failure of the plan and the injury to Xiahou Dun and Xia Houyuan. Basically, it can be regarded as
The choice made out of desperation made Cao Cao feel that his authority had been violated.
However, all these prerequisites are just a thought for Cao Cao at this time. After all, although he has first-class talents such as Xun Yu, Xun You, and Cheng Yu in Wen, Wu also has the help of his own Cao and Xiahou families.
, it is even more like Li Dian, who is willing to invest in a good future like Li Dian, but no matter what, the land
Cao Cao, who only had half of the four battle areas like Yanzhou, and lost the assistance of extremely talented people like Guo Jia, the demand for Xi Zhicai was extremely strong. After all, the role Xi Zhicai could play for Cao Cao's army
His role is far beyond what Xun Yu, Xun You, and Cheng Yu can replace.
Therefore, Cao Cao has been thinking about how to handle this matter since he learned about it just now. If he hadn't been concerned about Xiahou Dun, he might have to find a solution in the camp before he came over. Of course he wanted to return
Think, it's over, it's time
What must be solved must be solved. Although Cao Cao can feel from Xiahou Yuan's choices and words that Xiahou Yuan will not make it difficult for him, but as the lord and eldest brother of many children of Cao and Xiahou, can he really do this?
Do you accept it with peace of mind?
After much thought, Cao Cao decided to postpone the matter for the time being, so as soon as he saw the two of them communicating, he quickly interrupted and said majestically at the same time.
"Yes, brother." Xia Houyuan actually has no doubts at this time. For him, what should be asked, what should be said, and what should be understood are all clear. Then of course, the next step must be based on Cao Cao's great cause and Cao Cao's orders.
Lord, and he also knew that Cao Cao must be having a headache and embarrassment about this matter at this time, so he turned around and left without saying much, not to mention that he had just
The title actually showed his attitude. The other people naturally knew it in their hearts. After all, Xia Houyuan has always been very strict in addressing Cao Cao in formal occasions. Now, although it is not a formal occasion, after all,
There are also a group of civil and military ministers. The title of eldest brother was called out by Xia Houyuan at this time, which can mean a lot.
"Lord" Xi Zhicai saluted Cao Cao with the same indifferent expression. When he heard Xia Houyuan's name and Cao Cao's delay, he actually understood their choice in his heart, but he did not relax because he knew that soon
For this conspiracy
After the failure of the plan, some things had to be exposed, especially on Cao Cao's side. He could not make it difficult for Cao Cao, the lord he recognized, and he could not let Cao Cao weaken the loyal civil and military force of his subordinates because of himself.
The general's thoughts.
At this point in his thoughts, Xi Zhicai's calm eyes couldn't help but reveal a hint of fear and gloom, and then revealed a hint of determination and fighting spirit. Finally, under Xun Yu's concerned eyes, he smiled at everyone and silently came forward.
When he arrived behind Cao Cao, he watched him lift Xiahou Dun's body with his own hands, his eyes showed a hint of relief and recognition, and his determination and fighting spirit also deepened.
Thoughts were racing in his heart, but Xi Zhicai continued to silently follow Cao Cao, and walked toward the tent with Xun Yu and a large number of others.
As time passed, the noisy Cao Jun camp gradually became quiet as the night fog gradually receded. If it weren't for the traces of bloody smell still lingering in the air, Lu Bu's attack last night would have been like a sudden attack to everyone.
Like a dream.
At dawn, everything is silent.
Wisps of morning light slowly awakened the sleeping creatures, and in addition to the traces of bloody smell, there was also a bit of coldness in the air.
In Xiahoudun's camp, after explaining a few words to Xiahoudun who had just woken up, and at the same time ordering him to rest more according to the doctor's instructions, Cao Cao withdrew all the civil and military personnel and guards around him, and led Xi Zhicai alone, slowly
Came to his tent.
"Zhicai"
"My lord, because Xi Zhicai's life is not long, so I did this." As soon as Cao Cao spoke, Xi Zhicai bowed respectfully to Cao Cao, and then said calmly.
"What?" Cao Cao's expression froze, his steady arm trembled slightly, completely lacking his previous grace and majesty, and he looked at Xi Zhicai with an expression of disbelief and suspicion that he had heard wrong.
