Cao Cao's eyes were majestic, and he swept over the military generals under his command one by one, and asked, "You have come to see me, is there anything wrong?" ”

This time, Xiahou Yuan, Cao Ren, Cao Hong, Le Jin, Zhang Jaw and others came together, which was obviously an important matter, especially Cao Ang, Xun Yu, Liu Ye and other officials also came to join in the fun, which was even more complicated.

Seeing that no one spoke, Cao Cao said, "Miaocai, you come and say." ”

"No!!"

Xiahou Yuan bowed down and saluted Cao Cao, hugged his fists and said: "Weichen did not get His Majesty's order to recall Yecheng, and returned to Yecheng without authorization, please punish Your Majesty." Xiahou Yuan did not immediately state the purpose of this trip, but asked for guilt and explained his sins.

Cao Cao waved his hand and said, "I know that you are strict and law-abiding, and there must be something important when you come back." ”

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Xiahou Yuan clenched his fists and said: "The minister in Qingzhou learned that His Majesty led the army to withdraw from the Tiger Prison Pass, and ordered a ban on attacking the Shu army, and learned that His Majesty severely punished the second son and expelled the second son from the Cao family, and he was even more puzzled. Xianbei, Xiongnu and Wuhuan going south will have a certain impact, but the Wei State is turbulent and the situation is unstable. ”

When these words were spoken, Cao Cao's expression immediately became gloomy.

Xiahou Yuan's expression was calm, and he continued: "Your Majesty, the minister has followed you for many years and knows your thoughts. However, the minister said something very rebellious. The State of Wei is His Majesty's country, but the military generals also paid blood and sweat, and the ministers followed His Majesty to work hard to lay the foundation for today's situation of the Wei State. ”

"Your Majesty is in charge of Qiankun and has the right to decide, you can let Wang Can attack, or you can give up a great opportunity. Your Majesty has done this, and his heart is comfortable, worthy of his conscience, worthy of the people, and even fair to Wang Can. ”

"However, Your Majesty is unfair to the Wei State and the officers and soldiers in the army!"

"Our battle with the Shu army is a matter of life and death, and there are only two possibilities for the final result, either the Shu army is defeated, or the Wei army is defeated. Since the battle, Li Dian has been killed, Xiahoudun has been killed, Ma Chao has been killed, and countless unknown soldiers have died on the battlefield, are they dying in vain? ”

"The blood of the soldiers cannot be shed in vain."

"Now is a great opportunity to counterattack the Shu army, you can't miss it!"

Xiahou Yuan said emotionally, knelt on the ground with a plop, slammed his head on the ground, and said in a choked voice: "The minister's words are all heartfelt words, if he angers His Majesty, the minister has no complaints, and only asks His Majesty to give the soldiers in the army a fair chance and give them a glimmer of hope for victory." Xiahou Yuan had tears in his eyes and felt deep helplessness, because Cao Cao's order made him feel desperate.

The Shu army guarding the south was transferred, but Xiahou Yuan could not attack south, which was a missed opportunity.

Cao Cao sighed and said, "Get up!" ”

Xiahou Yuan stood up, clenched his fists and said, "Your Majesty, can the ministers let the soldiers of Qingzhou go south?" ”

Cao Cao shook his head and said, "Can't!" ”

"Huh?"

Xiahou Yuan exclaimed, with a stunned look 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 let him send troops. He looked at Cao Ren and motioned for Cao Ren to persuade.

Cao Ren stood up, hugged his fists and said, "Your Majesty, the last general also agrees with General Xiahou's proposal to attack the Shu army. ”

Cao Ren is also a master of using soldiers, proficient in the art of war, and can naturally see that the Shu army is now pinned down in the north, and the strength of the rest of the parties has been greatly reduced, so it is a good time to send troops to attack.

Once Wang Can destroyed the Xiongnu, Wuhuan and Xianbei and waved his army south, it would be difficult for Cao Cao to find such an opportunity. Especially after Wang Can destroyed the alien races in the north, his prestige must have increased greatly, and the people's hearts were attached, and Cao Cao was even more difficult to compete with.

Cao Ren, Cao Hong and others could obey Cao Cao's orders and not send troops for the time being, but after a long time, they couldn't help it and wanted to send troops to attack the Shu army.

Cao Cao looked at the rest of the Wenchen generals and asked, "What about you?" Do you have any comments? ”

Zhang Jaw stood up, clenched his fists and said, "Your Majesty, the last general also thinks that it is time to seize the opportunity to attack the Shu army." If we can attack and merge with Zhou, cut off Wang Can's retreat to the south, and force Wang Can to fight to the death with Wuhuan and Xianbei and other foreign races, our army will take the opportunity to go south and attack Luoyang. In addition, General Xiahou's Qingzhou army went south, and General Cao Ren waved his army to attack Yuzhou and Jingzhou, so he could launch a full-scale counteroffensive and have a chance to achieve a big victory. ”

Immediately afterwards, Le Jin also stood up, clasped his fists and said, "Your Majesty, the minister also thinks that it is time to fight." ”

Immediately, Xu Chu hugged his fists angrily and said, "Your Majesty, no matter, kill it, kill it to Wang Can's lair."

A group of generals asked for battle, and they all asked Cao Cao to attack the Shu army.

At this time, Cao Ang, who was the crown prince, also stood up and said, "Father, the son has something to say. ”

Cao Cao said in a deep voice: "So many people have spoken, and they have something to say." ”

Cao Ang took a deep breath and said, "Erchen thinks that the generals are reasonable, and they should attack the Shu army and take the opportunity to open up the situation. ”

"Bastard!!"

Cao Cao shouted, a look of displeasure on his face.

Although Cao Ang is humble and polite, he also has Cao Cao's character in his bones and insists on his own ideas.

He clenched his fists and said: "Father, the matter of Xianbei, Xiongnu and Wuhuan is already an established fact, and it can no longer be changed. Even if my father did not send troops, things happened in the north. We haven't sent troops for more than a month, and we have already given Wang Can the opportunity to control the situation, so that the battle situation in the north will not become more erosive, and he can fight back. ”

After Cao Cao heard this, he fell into deep thought.

Cao Ang's words touched Cao Cao a little, but Cao Cao finally shook his head in denial.

Seeing Cao Cao's refusal, Liu Ye also persuaded: "Your Majesty, the minister thinks that the words of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and the generals are very reasonable. For the sake of Wei, it's time to launch a counterattack. The civil ministers and generals present here all fought bloody battles with His Majesty, and they all participated in the process of establishing the Wei State with their own hands, and they did not want to see the Wei State fail. ”

"The minister also said some unpleasant advice, once the Wei State is defeated, the ministers and other ministers, as well as the generals in the army, can surrender to Wang Can, and even add officials to the Shu State, but what about Your Majesty? Can Your Majesty surrender? ”

"Your Majesty and Wang Can are friends, but they are also rivals."

"Once the Wei State is defeated, is Your Majesty willing to submit to Wang Can?" Liu Ye said with a serious expression: "The Wei State cannot be defeated, and Your Majesty cannot lose to Wang Can." Therefore, please take the overall situation as the priority, and please take the foundation of the Wei State as the priority, and order a counterattack on the Shu State. Take advantage of the weather in the north to start winter, take advantage of the cold weather, and launch a counterattack. ”

Cao Cao stretched out his hand and pointed at Liu Ye, his eyes cold.

However, a trace of warmth rose in Cao Cao's heart, because the person in front of him was sincerely planning for him, was truly loyal to him, and what he said was also loyal. Cao Cao is not a faint king, on the contrary, he is a principled king, he has his own bottom line, and he can also follow the advice of his courtiers.

It's just that when it comes to sending troops to pull Wang Can's retreat, he seems very hesitant.

After all, Wang Can occupies the righteousness.

Seeing that Cao Cao had not made up his mind, Sima Lang, Man Zhong and others came to persuade him again, hoping that Cao Cao could change his mind.

Wei was already in a passive position and had to take action. Now the weather in the north is getting colder, with strong winds and snow, which will affect the Shu army. Especially Wang Can led a large army to attack Wuhuan, Xiongnu and Xianbei, once he fell into a bitter battle, it was even more difficult to get out, this was Cao Cao's opportunity.

As long as he grasps the opportunity, Cao Cao has a chance to reverse the defeat and change the stormy situation in front of him.

At this time, Xun Yu stood up.

His expression was serious, his face was full of solemnity, and he glanced at the military generals in the hall, looking very angry.

Xun Yu has always looked down on Wang Can, but he was only very convinced that Wang Can gave up attacking Cao Cao and instead faced the Xiongnu, Xianbei and Wuhuan, and admired Wang Can's actions.