After Sun Jian and Cao Cao led the retreat, Wang Can led his army back to the city.

At this time, Hua Tuo and Zhang Zhongjing had already arrived in Xiangyang.

When the two old gentlemen learned that there was a flood in Xiangyang, they did not have any delay, and selected doctors from the medical school to rush to Xiangyang day and night. Dozens of horses pulling carts on the road ran away and died before they arrived in Xiangyang.

In the palace, in the main hall.

Wang Can sat on the throne and asked, "Mr. Yuanhua, Mr. Zhongjing, how is the epidemic in the city?" ”

Hua Tuo's face was full of red light, he stroked his beard under his chin, and said with a smile: "King Shu, when Brother Zhongjing and I arrived in Xiangyang with people, the epidemic in the city had been controlled and had not spread. Even if we don't take action, the epidemic will gradually recede. The old man has already prescribed medicine and asked the medical school doctor to treat the patient, believing that the patient will recover soon. ”

After Wang Can heard this, his heart was full of joy.

The epidemic in Xiangyang has been controlled, and he has made great efforts.

Zhang Zhongjing continued: "Although the flood in Xiangyang is ferocious, it can control the epidemic in a short period of time and prevent the spread of the epidemic, thanks to the order of the King of Shu. The old man heard from the doctor in the city that the king of Shu had read an ancient book, which recorded many good ways to cure diseases and save people, and asked the king of Shu to tell him in detail. ”

"Ahh

Wang Can's eyes widened, and a look of surprise appeared on his face.

Unexpectedly, the two old gentlemen came for the sake of the illusory ancient books.

Hua Tuo saw Wang Can's face surprised, and patiently persuaded him: "King Shu, we are compiling medical books in Chengdu, although there are countless doctors who have helped, but there are fewer ancient books that record good prescriptions, and I don't know much about the medical skills of my ancestors. Please ask the king of Shu to think about the common people, tell the medical skills recorded in the ancient books, and ask the king of Shu to agree. ”

After finishing speaking, Hua Tuo bowed to Wang Can again.

"Please answer the King of Shu!" Zhang Zhongjing also immediately bowed his head and spoke earnestly.

The corners of Wang Can's mouth twitched slightly, and a look of embarrassment appeared on his face.

In order to prevaricate the doctors in Xiangyang, he made up an ancient book to deal with it, but he didn't expect to attract Hua Tuo and Zhang Zhongjing, and now he can't wash it away even if he jumps into the Yellow River. If Wang Can didn't take out the ancient books, the two old gentlemen would definitely not believe it, and if they said that they had read the ancient books, but they couldn't take out the ancient books that recorded medical skills, Hua Tuo and Zhang Zhongjing would not believe it.

For a while, Wang Can felt that his head was muddy.

Hua Tuo saw that Wang Can's expression was uncertain, and sighed: "Since the King of Shu is unwilling to cut his love, it doesn't matter, so good!" ”

Zhang Zhongjing also shook his head and sighed, looking lonely.

The two are not interested in fame and fortune, they are academic people, and they are dedicated to studying medical skills. Wang Can was reluctant to share it, and the two of them were a little disappointed in their hearts, but they couldn't make it difficult.

Seeing that the two were about to leave, Wang Can stretched out his hand and said, "Slow! ”

When the two heard this, they turned around quickly and looked at Wang Can with a happy face, with a look of expectation in their eyes.

Wang Can said with a smile: "The ancient book I once read is indeed missing, and I only read it cursoly, and I don't know what is recorded in detail." However, I also have a medical book here, which records many healing and saving people, and the two gentlemen should be of some use. ”

"The King of Shu still has a medical book? That's great! ”

Hua Tuo listened to Wang Can's words, directly filtered the previous paragraph, and wrote down the latter paragraph.

Zhang Zhongjing looked at Wang Can with anticipation, extremely happy.

Wang Can said, "Wait a minute, I'll go get the book." ”

Wang Can doesn't have medical books in his hands, and he doesn't have a hobby of collecting medical books, but he has a Taiping Essentials, and the medical skills on it are useful to both Zhang Zhongjing and Hua Tuo.

Not long after, Wang Can took the Taiping technique.

However, there is only one part of the medical arts, not the rest.

Hua Tuo and Zhang Zhongjing took the book as if they had received a treasure, and after thanking Wang Can, they left happily and went to study the medical skills recorded in the books together. When the two left, Shi A hurriedly ran in, he bowed to Hua Tuo and Zhang Zhongjing, and then walked straight to the main hall, arching his hand and saying, "Lord, General Wenyuan has a letter to deliver." ”

"Bring it on!"

Wang Can's expression was solemn, and he took the silk book and read it carefully.

The content recorded in the silk book is that Zhang Liao occupied Wuyin County and did not ambush Cao Ang.

Shi A asked out loud: "Lord, has General Wenyuan achieved a great victory?" ”

Wang Can said with a smile: "Wenyuan took Wuyin County, and it was indeed a great victory, but unfortunately he failed to ambush Cao Ang and Xu Huang. He sent a message back, worried that Cao Cao's retreat would storm Wuyin County, and asked for support. ”

Shi A said solemnly: "Lord, Cao Cao's army is short of food, if there is no food supply, it is possible to storm Wuyin County, and even slaughter the city and rob it, you must guard against it." ”

Wang Can nodded, agreeing with Shi A's opinion.

He stood up and commanded in a deep voice: "Pass the order, summon Pang De, Lu Meng, Zhang Ren and Zhang Xiu to discuss the matter." ”

"No!"

Shi Ah responded with a fist and immediately went to convey Wang Can's order.

Half an hour later, Lu Meng, Pang De, Zhang Ren and Zhang Xiu arrived in the palace one after another, and the four of them stood in the main hall, respectfully bowed to Wang Can, and waited for Wang Can to speak.

Wang Can simply explained Zhang Liao's capture of Wuyin County clearly, and then said: "Cao Cao led the army to retreat to the north, if there is a shortage of food in the army, it may rob the people along the way, and even there is a huge threat to Wuyin County." Therefore, our army must keep chasing Cao Cao, so that the soldiers led by Cao Cao cannot stop. ”

After a pause, Wang Can said: "I intend to lead my troops north and drive Cao Cao back." ”

Lu Meng and the others all looked at Wang Can, showing a look of anticipation.

At this time, it was time for Wang Can to give the order.

Wang Can instructed: "Lu Meng, Zhang Ren, the two of you will lead to stay and guard Xiangyang to prevent chaos in Xiangyang." Pang De and Zhang Xiu went out with me to chase Cao Cao. ”

Lu Meng reluctantly agreed, and Zhang Xiu and Pang De were ecstatic.

Zhang Ren's expression was not shocked, and he asked: "Lord, Zhuge Jin was captured by the little general, how to deal with this person?" ”

Wang Can looked at Lu Meng and asked, "Ameng, have you asked Zhuge Jin?" ”

Lu Meng nodded and said, "The disciple did ask Zhuge Jin, but Zhuge Jin was unwilling to surrender. ”

Wang Can thought for a while and said: "Zhuge Jin has lived in Xiangyang for many years, and he has a good relationship with Huang Chengyan, Kuai Yue, Kuai Liang and others, so let Kuai Liang and others persuade Zhuge Jin. Even if you can't persuade you to surrender for the time being, don't be in a hurry, persuade slowly. With a turn of his eyes, Wang Can looked at Shi A and instructed: "Shi A, you send someone to contact the people in Jiangdong, and be sure to bring Zhuge Jin's family back." ”

"No!" Shi Ah nodded in response.

……

Cao Cao retreated northward, very quickly.

However, the army's food is only enough for a few days, and there is already a crisis of food shortage.

On the official road, Sima Lang rode a horse and followed Cao Cao, and said in a low voice: "Lord, the remaining grain of our army cannot support the return of the army to Yuzhou, and we must find another way." ”

Sima Lang is in charge of the food and grass in the army, and now that the army is short of food, Sima Lang frowned and was very worried.

Cao Cao said in a deep voice: "Can you support Wuyin County?" ”

Sima Lang thought for a while, nodded and said, "The army should speed up and hurry, it should be possible." ”

Cao Cao took a deep breath and said in a deep voice: "Zixiu sent someone to send a message saying that Zhang Liao had taken Wuyin County, so we will take Zhang Liao's Wuyin County." A small county town can be taken down in the palm of your hand. ”

After Liu Ye heard this, he stopped talking, but he didn't speak.

The lack of food in the army is the most difficult thing, and it is impossible for soldiers to gnaw tree bark and eat grass roots, they must have food.

Wuyin County can only become Cao Cao's prey.

PS: one of the three watches;