The camp of the Wei army, the big tent of the Chinese army.

Cao Cao was holding a silk book in his hand, which was news from the north. He quickly finished reading the contents of the silk book, and his face immediately fell, and it turned cloudy in an instant, and even had a tendency to thunder and rainstorm. He sat in the tent, his eyes wandering, his chest rising and falling, his chest filled with more and more anger, like a volcano about to erupt.

"Bang!!"

Cao Cao slammed his fist on the desk and roared loudly.

However, the loud roar still pales in and does not solve the current situation. After a long time, Cao Cao suppressed the anger in his heart, and the expression on his face regained his calmness again, only the occasional flash of tyranny in his eyes made his heart palpitate. He took a deep breath, looked up at the outside of the tent, and shouted, "Zhongkang! ”

After a while, Xu Chu hurriedly walked in, hugged his fists and said, "What does the lord command?" ”

Cao Cao said in a deep voice: "Convene civil and military discussions!" ”

"No!"

Xu Chu clenched his fists and immediately went to carry out Cao Cao's order. About a quarter of an hour, the important generals and advisers of the army came to the camp tent, sat down and waited for Cao Cao to speak.

Cao Cao's gaze swept over everyone and said flatly; "I just received the news that Huang Zhong and Gao Shunbing in the north sent a letter to Guguan that they had taken Hongnong County and were attacking Luoyang with all their might, intending to occupy the entire Luoyang region. At the same time, Zhang Liao, the Taishou of Nanyang County, sent troops, and the soldiers pointed directly at Wuyin County, intending to cut off the rear road of our army. ”

After the two messages were spoken, the silence in the big tent was immediately broken.

Everything revolves around two pieces of news.

"Ahem! Cough! ”

Cao Cao coughed lightly twice, and the big tent was quiet again. He said with a serious expression: "At present, we are facing three choices, one is to lead the army to retreat, the second is to divide a part of the soldiers to rush to Wuyin, and the third is to leave all the army behind, desperate and desperate with Wang Can." What do you think, speak up and discuss, discuss. ”

Xiahou clasped his fists and said: "My lord, I think that the whole army should stay!" ”

Cao Cao asked, "Oh, tell me what you think?" ”

Xiahoudun said decisively: "Neither our army nor the Wu army attacked the Shu army, and the reason is that there is a gap between the two sides, and they are worried that the other party will preserve their strength. The last general believes that now is the best opportunity to unite the two armies, because Wang Can will not deal with our army alone. The last general guessed that while Wang Can cut off the rear route of our army, he also dispatched troops to cut off the rear route of the Wu army, so as to hold Xiangyang. The Wu army, like us, was faced with a difficult choice, so the last general thought that he could unite with the Wu army and attack Wang Can with all his might. ”

Cao Cao nodded and waved his hand for Xiahoudun to sit down.

Xiahoudun's suggestion is reasonable, but it cannot be decided in one word.

Cao Ang stood up, clenched his fists and said, "General Xiahou is right, we must unite with the Wu army." However, we can't pin all our hopes on defeating Wang Can, once the war is deadlocked, the army is in danger! ”

Before he finished speaking, Xiahoudun interrupted Cao Ang's words and retorted: "Zixiu, if you don't have the belief of putting yourself to death and be reborn, it will definitely be difficult to defeat the Shu army in one go. ”

Cao Cao saw that Cao Ang and Xiahoudun were arguing, but he did not stop him.

Cao Ang smiled faintly and said unhurriedly: "General Xiahou, in the past, Han Xin fought against the water, and he was facing a critical situation, so he had to die and survive. Although Han Xin won the victory in the end, we can have other options, we can divide a part of the soldiers to rush to the aid of Wuyin County, buy time for the army, why not? ”

"Divide a part of the soldiers, not to defeat Zhang Liao, but to hold Wuyin County."

"In this way, we can ensure the way back."

"With the Wu army attacking the Shu army together, the impact of our lack of soldiers is not great, and it is completely operable. In that case, why not leave a way back for the army? There is a great enmity between General Xiahou and Wang Can, this is a well-known thing, but you can't be impulsive and ignore the overall situation! ”

Cao Ang clenched his fists and said, "General Xiahou, please forgive me if you have offended." ”

In the end, Cao Ang still took the initiative to give Xiahoudun a step.

After hearing this, Xiahoudun's expression changed, and he finally spoke: "My lord, the last general agrees with the opinion of the prince. Xiahoudun really wanted to attack Wang Can with all his might, but was finally persuaded by Cao Ang.

Cao Cao looked at the rest of the people and asked, "Everyone, what do you think?" ”

Man Chong, Chen Qun and others echoed and agreed.

The generals in the army also agreed, agreeing with Cao Ang's proposal.

Cao Cao smiled and chuckled: "Zixiu, since you proposed to aid Wuyin County, you will lead three thousand elite soldiers to aid Wuyin County." After you arrived in Wuyin County with your troops, the task was to guard the town for five days, if the time was up but no troops were sent to inform you, and immediately withdraw from Wuyin County, did you hear clearly? ”

Cao Ang hugged his fists and said: "The child takes his life!" ”

Cao Cao nodded and said, "You have followed your father to fight for many years and have some experience, but it is the first time that you have led a single army. This time, be cautious and don't be careless, your father will give you a general, and you can choose whatever you want. ”

Cao Ang asked, "Father, can the child really choose at will?" ”

Cao Cao smiled and said, "Of course! ”

Cao Ang said happily: "Thank you father, the child chose General Xu Huang." ”

Cao Cao said: "Gongming has both civil and military skills, not only outstanding martial arts, but also good leadership, you have chosen a good general." Okay, Xu Huang will go to Wuyin County with you. ”

After a pause, Cao Cao looked at Xu Huang and asked; "Komei, would you like to?"

Xu Huang clenched his fists and said, "The last general will obey the order." ”

Cao Cao waved his hand and said, "Time is urgent, so I won't leave you, go and prepare." ”

"The child (the last general) retires!"

Cao Ang and Xu Huang bowed to Cao Cao and turned to leave the tent.

After the two left, Cao Cao said: "Since you are determined to join forces with Sun Jian, you must show enough sincerity. This time, I plan to personally go to the Wu army camp and ask Sun Jian to send troops. As the words fell, a soldier ran in outside the big tent, and the soldier saluted Cao Cao, clasped his fists and said, "King, Sun Jian, King of Wu, sent a messenger to ask to meet the king." ”

Cao Cao raised his eyebrows and shouted, "Please!" ”

The soldier immediately went to deliver the order, and a moment later an elegant young man entered.

This person is Zhuge Jin, who was ordered to invite Cao Cao.

Sun Jian received the news that Gan Ning was attacking Jiangxia, and knew that the situation was grim and could not delay any longer. He summoned the civil and military forces, and after careful deliberation, finally decided to eliminate the estrangement with Cao Cao and join forces to attack Wang Can.

In this way, Zhuge Jin sent an envoy.

After Zhuge Jin entered the camp tent, he bowed his hand and said: "Zhuge Jin, the envoy of Wu State, has seen His Royal Highness the King of Wei. ”

Cao Cao waved his hand and said, "Mr. Zhuge doesn't need to be polite, he has something to say." ”

Zhuge Jin said straight to the point: "My lord invited the king of Wei to meet in the middle of the two army camps to discuss the matter of attacking Wang Can, I don't know what the king of Wei wants?" ”

Cao Cao's eyes rolled and he understood that Sun Jian was likely to get the news.

He thought about it carefully, and said loudly: "Consultation outside the camp of the two sides is exempt, and it is easy to be taken advantage of by Wang Can." In this way, Lone will go to the camp of the Wu army with you and discuss with the king of Wu in person about attacking Wang Can. In order to show enough sincerity, Cao Cao went directly to Sun Jian's camp.

When Zhuge Jin heard this, he readily agreed.

Cao Cao can go in person, it is the most suitable.

At that moment, Cao Cao went to change his service, wearing the armor of an ordinary general, escorted by Xu Chu, and followed Zhuge Jin to the Wu army camp to discuss countermeasures.

PS: Plus more, call it a day. Tomorrow will resume the third watch and prepare for the New Year.