As the two rising stars of the Shenwu Imperial Court, Zhuge Liang and Sima Yi have been thinking for a longer time than their peers.

The most important thing is stability. Only when the country is stable can the ruling class exert its best efforts to push the whole world into a prosperous era and let future generations enjoy the prosperity of the world.

Liu Xie's existence is a time bomb of the Shenwu Imperial Court. No one knows what Liu Xie thinks himself. From the high emperor, he held the power of life and death in his hands, and it disappeared for a while. This psychological sense of loss can easily lead to the wrong path. People with a heart really have an attitude, there are rebellious ministers and thieves in any dynasty, and Liu Xie may be used by someone every day if he is still alive.

Zhuge Liang and Sima Yi just didn't want to see such a situation, and took measures to prevent problems before they happened, so that Liu Xie could cut down the grass and eradicate the roots before being used by others.

Of course, there are definitely benefits to doing this kind of thing, and there are no good things, why do you let Zhuge Liang and Sima Yi spend so much effort. As for what the benefits are, I won't mention them here, anyway, Zhuge Liang and Sima Yi know it very well in their hearts.

The two brilliant strategists never thought that their majesty, Liu Yu, would personally go out today. If they knew about these things, would they continue to use this trick?

After Sima Yi decided, he immediately arranged for his henchmen to deliver the news to Sima Lang in Shouchun. For a long time, Sima Lang has not broken off the connection with Sima Yi, although the brothers belong to two factions, but there is still a private connection. Betting on both sides of the family is not a simple strategy.

The Sima family is not as simple as it seems.

The confidants of the Sima family, through layers of interrogation and blockage, finally delivered Sima Yi's letter to Sima Lang's hands.

When Sima Lang received his brother's letter, he was a little confused on the spot.

In today's situation, Cao Cao can't stop the siege of the Shenwu Imperial Court, and this time is indeed the most suitable time to make calculations. But Sima Yi's letter wants to kill Liu Xie, which is a bit difficult.

"Second brother, you really created a problem for me." Sima Lang's head couldn't find a way for a while, but he knew that this was not the best time, and he still needed to plan well.

The Sima family has never been loyal to the Han court, and what they care about most is their own interests. This point has been known in their hearts since Sima Lang, Sima Yi and other eight brothers since childhood.

Sima Lang burned Sima Yi's letters, and waited until they were turned into ashes before he put his mind at ease. This kind of extinction thing, Sima Lang didn't dare to keep.

Etiquette, righteousness and shame, loyalty and patriotism, Sima Lang knows it, and he has read sage books since he was a child. Things have come to this point, and Sima Lang has to think about his family. Etiquette, righteousness, honesty, loyalty, patriotism, how much can it be worth?

Cao Cao made a lot of calculations, but he didn't calculate that there would be a big hidden danger inside him.

Now Cao Cao is already in a hurry.

The northern defense line of Yuzhou was already in danger, and the combination of the two swords of Lu Bu and Jia Xu was huge, and the defense line that Cao Cao had painstakingly managed was actually half defeated. Fortunately, Cao Ren, who was in charge of the northern defense line, was more powerful and quickly blocked the defense line, I am afraid that the army of Lu Bu and Jia Xu has already driven straight in.

Xinyang City was set on fire by Ma Chao, and a newly built city that cost Cao Cao a lot of manpower, material and financial resources was burned. Cao Cao's heart hurt a lot. Fortunately, Xu Huang retreated to Taihe City with the only remaining Cao army, and continued to insist on defense without causing the situation to deteriorate.

Cao Cao knew very well that this could only be delayed for a while. Since Liu Jun can destroy a Xinyang City, then they can also destroy Taihe City. Cao Cao could predict that once the news of the destruction of Xinyang City spread, the defenders of the cities in Yuzhou would be in danger, which was greatly detrimental to Cao Cao's defensive arrangement.

The war on both sides is not ideal, Cao Cao has calculated it before. But unexpectedly, Sima Yi in the direction of Runan and Zhuge Liang in the Lujiang side of the expedition to Jiangdong actually did not move, which made Cao Cao very worried.

These two forces, one is the most powerful, the other is the shortest distance, no matter which part starts to attack Cao Cao, Cao Cao has to allocate more troops to deal with it. But it was surprisingly quiet, which directly made Cao Cao feel a kind of conspiracy shrouded.

"Sima Yi, Zhuge Liang, it's really strange that these two young people actually don't move." Cao Cao muttered to himself.

In order to prevent the two powerful troops, Cao Cao sent Xiahou Yuan and Xiahou Dun to resist respectively. The current news is that there is no movement at all.

Cao Cao had been thinking about what might happen, but the enemy didn't move, and even if he had thousands of responses, he was wasting his troops.

"Could it be that the two of them are trying to hold back Lone's forces? It shouldn't be. Cao Cao was still calculating in his heart, standing alone on the map in a daze.

Cao Ang came over with some food and said softly, "Father, take a rest and eat something." ”

Cao Cao's recent situation is not very optimistic, and he has not had a good rest for several days in a row. As a son, Cao Ang hated himself very much, hating himself for helping his father at such a critical time.

Cao Cao saw that it was Cao Ang. The sad face slowly loosened, and said, "Okay, you can put it down first." ”

Cao Ang put down all the food in his hand, and then stood by Cao Cao's side.

Cao Cao looked up and estimated that Cao Ang had something, so he asked, "Zixiu, do you have something?" ”

"Father, the child wants to ask his father for soldiers!" Cao Ang said solemnly: "Now Liu Jun is constantly invading my Yuzhou. As a general in the army, the child must contribute to his father and Yuzhou. ”

"Your idea is good, but in your opinion, how many soldiers and horses do you need, and where are you going?" Cao Cao was very pleased to have his eldest son, and he was much more relieved than other sons.

Cao Ang didn't expect Cao Cao to agree, so he immediately said what he thought in his heart: "Father, in the eyes of a child, the biggest threat to Yuzhou is the Zhuge Liang Department on the Lujiang side, which has more than 100,000 soldiers and horses. If we come to attack Yuzhou, our army will definitely be exhausted. And the child wants to go to guard Huainan. ”

"Huainan? Why do you think that? Cao Cao was a little puzzled.

Huainan is east of Shouchun, so it is impossible for Liu Jun to attack here.

When Cao Ang wanted to explain, Cao Cao suddenly thought of something, and exclaimed: "It's not good, Huainan is empty, if Lujiang Liu Jun leads a large army to raid, Huainan will definitely not be able to hold it, then Shouchun will have no way out." ”

"That's what the child thinks, father." Cao Ang arched his hand and said.

Cao Cao hurriedly said outside: "Come on, quickly bring all the news about Huainan to Gu." ”

Seeing Cao Cao so nervous, Cao Ang knew that he had just reminded Cao Cao. But Cao Ang was not the slightest bit happy.

Guo Jia quickly came to Cao Cao's side and said loudly: "Lord, the big thing is not good. The 20,000 soldiers and horses of Lujiang Liu's army, led by Zhang Liao, went out day and night, trying to raid Hefei, but were discovered in advance by our army spies and are currently blocked in Chengde. Please send troops to support as soon as possible. ”

"It's dangerous! It's dangerous. Zhuge Liang, this kid didn't move on the surface, but in fact, he asked Zhang Liao to come to a dark Chen Cang. Fortunately, it was discovered early, otherwise Huainan would be in danger. Cao Cao was almost scared to death.

Guo Jia arched his hand and said: "Lord, Huainan is empty, please send troops quickly." ”

Cao Cao nodded firmly, and said to Cao Ang: "Zixiu, my father knows today that you are already a wise and brave general. As a father, I will give you 8,000 soldiers and horses today, and let you be the governor of Huainan military and political affairs. Be sure to guard the east gate of Huainan for your father. ”

Cao Cao handed over the tiger talisman in his hand to Cao Ang. Guo Jia looked at Cao Cao's father and son thoughtfully, Cao Cao sent Cao Ang to Huainan, there must be a deep meaning.

Cao Ang solemnly took Cao Cao's tiger talisman and said cautiously: "The child will definitely live up to his father's entrustment." ”

"Good boy, for your father, the future of the Cao family will be on you." Cao Cao slapped Cao Ang's shoulder heavily.

Cao Ang's eyes were firm, and after giving Cao Cao a salute, he strode away.

At this time, Guo Jia came to Cao Cao's side and asked, "Lord, if the eldest prince knew that you asked him to go to Huainan to let him leave here, would he .....?"

"Needless to say." Cao Cao restrained Guo Jia's question, and said resolutely: "Those who seek others must first seek themselves, and Gu doesn't want the entire Cao family to be destroyed in Gu's hands." There are many orphaned heirs, and only Zixiu can protect them. ”

"The eldest prince values love and righteousness, and will definitely protect the safety of many sons. The lord can rest assured. Guo Jia understood Cao Cao's hard work.

Cao Cao didn't speak, he arranged all his children and grandchildren, and he could have a good battle with Liu Jun.

Cao Ang received 8,000 soldiers and horses from Cao Cao, and after reorganizing the army, he set off towards Huainan City with great vigour. Zhang Liao of Liu's army led an army of 20,000 to Chengde City, and Cao Ang knew that his military situation was urgent, so he accelerated the speed of his march.

The Cao army in Chengde City was quite powerful, blocking Zhang Liao to the death, so that he could not advance an inch.

After the sneak attack failed, Zhang Liao could only give up and chose to withdraw his troops, so as not to be attacked by Cao Jun after the reinforcements arrived.

When Cao Ang arrived in Huainan City, he found that several of his brothers and Cao Cao's wives and concubines were all in Huainan.

While he was puzzled, Cao Ang's second brother Cao Pi handed a letter to Cao Ang, and Cao Ang knew why Cao Cao had sent him to Huainan City.

"Father!" Cao Ang knew that this might be the last time he saw Cao Cao. Cao Cao handed over all his family to him.

"Brother, what did my father say in his letter?" Cao Pi has also grown up, and there is a heroic spirit on his face.

Cao Ang didn't show any flaws, and said with a smile: "Father just explained some military affairs, and there was nothing big about it." By the way, are you still used to coming to Huainan? ”

Cao Pi's scheming was very deep, and he could see at a glance that Cao Ang was not telling the truth, but as a younger brother, Cao Pi would not break it.

"My younger brothers and my mother are still used to it. It's that the third brother shouts every day that he wants to join the army, and I can't persuade him. Cao Pi told Cao Ang about the situation at home.

Cao Ang knew that his third brother was the most dishonest, he was naturally aggressive, he usually liked to dance with guns and sticks, and he was not an honest guy.

"Big brother, I finally saw you." Cao Ang's third brother, Cao Zhang, carried a spear and walked towards Cao Ang heartily.

Cao Ang knew what Cao Zhang was going to say, so he preempted Cao Zhang's speech and said, "Third brother, why are you running around." Don't you know that Huainan is a place of turmoil now? ”

"Big brother, don't talk nonsense. I don't know that little bit of your thoughts? Let's put it bluntly, I want to join the army, do you agree or not. Cao Zhang figured out Cao Ang's routine and went straight to the point.

Cao Ang was a little speechless, among the brothers, Cao Zhang's personality was hot and straightforward, and he often caused trouble for Cao Cao, but Cao Cao just liked Cao Zhang, and said many times that Cao Cao was the same as Cao Zhang when he was a child. made Cao Zhang even more unscrupulous.

"You're still young, wait a year or two." Cao Ang said perfunctorily.

Boss Cao Zhang said reluctantly: "It's not small." You see, I can afford to carry a spear, even an ordinary man, I can't stop me. ”

"I am the chief general of Huainan, and I am your elder brother, the eldest brother is like a father, don't you listen to my orders?" If the soft one doesn't work, Cao Ang will come to the hard one.

Cao Zhang is a fiery character, but he is most convinced by his eldest brother. Now that Cao Ang said that it was an order, he could only give up.

Cao Ang patted Cao Zhang's shoulder and said, "It's not that my brother has been making things difficult for you. Because my brother knows the danger of war, he will die on the battlefield if he is not careful. Your ability is known to my brother, but my brother hopes that you can become a general, not a brave and ruthless person. Now that the situation is critical, you want to contribute to your father and know for your brother. In the military, after your body and bones have grown, your brother will definitely fight for you in front of your father. ”

Cao Ang's heart-to-heart words made Cao Zhang's heart feel comfortable, which is why Cao Zhang was so convinced of Cao Ang.

"Then it's decided." Cao Zhang said with satisfaction.

Cao Ang said: "Well, Ziwen is the hero of my Cao family, and my father and I will definitely not waste talents." ”

Cao Zhang's heart was relieved, he liked to listen to this kind of thing the most.

Cao Pi pouted on the side, complaining in his heart that Cao Zhang's brain was full of muscles, and he didn't even hear Cao Ang's perfunctory words, which was really pitiful.

After getting rid of one of the most difficult of his brothers, Cao Ang came to Cao Cao's wives and saluted one by one.

Cao Cao is a big carrot, and his harem is very large.

Cao Ang arranged all the family members, and then silently looked at Cao Cao's letters to him by himself.

There was a sentence in it that made Cao Ang's heart dull.

This sentence is: If there is a change, you will be the main one, and the whole family will leave it.

"Father, did you think you would fail? How can you let the child bear the heavy responsibility of the entire Cao family. Cao Ang felt that he had a heavy responsibility on his shoulders.