But it was said that Cao Jun was in the tent. Cao Cao smiled lightly and said nothing, and Xi Zhicai also smiled and said nothing. At this time, Cao Hong led Xiahoudun and Yu Ban to kneel down without saying a word.

When he was young, Cao Cao finally broke the silence and said with a smile: "What a Zhang Wenyuan, I didn't expect that this time I couldn't hide it from him." ”

When Xi Zhicai heard this, he smiled faintly and replied, "It's okay. After all, within ten days, Hedong will be obtained by our army. ”

As soon as Xi Zhicai's voice fell, a soldier suddenly came to report in a hurry, saying that the 10,000 elite soldiers led by Xiahou Yuan from Luoyang had arrived ten miles to the east. When Cao Cao heard this, he couldn't help but be shocked, and laughed: "The wonderful talent has arrived, it seems that it doesn't take ten days, if it's smooth, five days will do!" ”

As soon as Cao Cao's words came out, everyone couldn't help but be shocked. Cao Cao then smiled again, looked at Cao Hong and the others and said, "It was hard to fight last night. Cao Hong, you are still too anxious, if you wait for the enemy army to get closer, and then send arrows, the ambush will be attacked, and the enemy army will be wiped out. Besides, the enemy army does not have many troops, and even if it is annihilated by your entire army, there will be no destructive loss of the enemy's strength. Why do you rush after it? ”

When Cao Hong heard this, he also knew that it was wrong, so he hurriedly confessed his guilt and said: "The lord has taught him a lesson, and the last general is willing to be punished." ”

"Well, although you know your mistakes, you must also remember the lessons, and if you know your mistakes and can correct them, it will be good. This time, for the sake of your combat efforts, and even more injured Zhang Wenyuan's generals, the right should be to make up for the merits! Step aside. Cao Cao said with a condensation. When Cao Hong heard this, he immediately thanked him and retreated. Immediately, Cao Cao set his eyes on Xiahoudun and Yu Ban, and said: "This time, you two rescued in time, so as not to prevent Cao Hong from being annihilated by Zhang Liao, which can be regarded as a meritorious service, and he will be promoted to the third rank for the time being, and he will be promoted to the post of general." ”

Cao Cao's rewards and punishments were clear, and he rewarded according to merit, but he did not restore Xiahoudun and Yu Ban to his original position at once. Xiahoudun and Yu Ban were obedient, and they were each shocked and thankful, so they also stepped aside.

Half an hour later, another soldier came to report that Xiahou Yuan was about to arrive outside the camp, and Cao Cao led the generals out of the camp to greet him.

When I was young, I saw a well-armored and neatly formed ironclad army outside the camp, as if there was a tendency to overwhelm the mountains and seas.

"Hehe, if you talk about the ability to govern the army, Miaocai is almost better than Shangzi Xiao. And he has both wisdom and courage, and in recent years, he has studied the art of war, and he will definitely be able to take charge in the future. Cao Cao rode a peerless horse, surrounded by the generals, and after seeing the deployment brought by Xiahou Yuan, he couldn't help but praise.

"The lord is right, this time I have come to help." When Xi Zhicai heard this, he also smiled, but under his extremely pale complexion, his smile looked very haggard. Cao Cao looked at it, couldn't help squinting his eyes, hesitated for a moment, but looked at the drama Zhicai's eyes, and couldn't bear to say it.

That night, in Zhang Liaohu's tent. At this time, Zhang Liao just learned that Cao Cao's general Xiahou Yuan had arrived with 10,000 reinforcements, and he couldn't help but change color secretly, and the ominous premonition became more and more intense, so he taught people to go back to Yanzhou to find out the news.

On the other side, although Cao Cao came with strong reinforcements, he was not in a hurry to fight with Zhang Liao, and did not move, so that Xiahou Yuan's soldiers and horses could rest and recuperate.

Two days later, a Feixing rushed back to report that Yuan Shao had just returned to Hanoi and Yan Liang's army was pressed to the Yanzhou border. At the same time, there is also news that Yuan Shu is also reorganizing his troops on a large scale, and has the intention of attacking Yanzhou.

When Zhang Liao heard this, his face suddenly changed drastically, and he was difficult to recover for a while, and sighed: "I didn't expect that in the end, Cao Cao was one step higher, and Hedong was afraid that he would not be able to keep it!" ”

When Gao Ran heard this, he was also so angry that he gritted his teeth, and said: "Damn Cao thief, he actually made this conspiracy again, that is, he didn't dare to fight with our army openly, what kind of hero is he!? That Yuan brothers are also waste, and they will be at the mercy of Cao Cao!! ”

"Hmph, a soldier who surrenders without a fight is the way of supremacy of soldiers. Yuan Shao saw that the Son of Heaven was fake, and withdrew his troops in anger, but this time he saw that Cao Cao was determined to fight to the death with our army, Yanzhou lost the Hedong Army as a strong reinforcement, and learned that Yuan Shu was willing to raise troops, so he would raise troops in a big way. And that Yuan Shu has always been narrow-minded, and he will repay him, and he has long had the heart to take revenge, and now he has this good opportunity, and he can also sell Yuan Shao's favor by the way, and he is also willing to send troops to help. Some people can see the depth of it, which is powerful. But I don't know if it's Cao Cao or that drama Zhicai. Zhang Liao's eyes tightened, and his face was tense and cold.

"Hmph, this doesn't seem to be the time to admire others. When the last general listened to General Zhang's meaning just now, did he want to abandon Hedong? Gao Ran frowned, his face was also ugly, and asked. After all, he has been guarding Hedong for several years, and it is not easy to work with Zhang Liao to restore peace to Hedong over the years, and the situation in Hedong has gradually improved. How do you know that all of a sudden, you have to hand over Hedong to others, and Gao Ran is not angry in his heart!

"Now Cao Cao's soldiers are strong and strong, and there are many troops, if he wants to keep Hedong and avoid the disaster of Yanzhou, it is absolutely impossible. But after all, Yanzhou is the foundation of the owner's entrepreneurship, and there is no room for error. Hedong can only be abandoned! When Zhang Liao spoke, his fists couldn't help but clench tightly, and his nails sank into the flesh and flowed blood.

Ma Zongheng trusted Zhang Liao very much and handed over Hedong to Zhang Liao. In other words, Zhang Liao is equivalent to half of the master of Hedong. Moreover, Zhang Liao is benevolent and righteous, and he has governed Hedong smoothly over the years, and is very loved by the people of Hedong. Of course, Zhang Liao also cherishes the villagers and elders in Hedong very much, and now he wants to abandon Hedong, don't look at Zhang Liao's lack of reaction on the surface, but in fact, there is a pain in his heart. And for the imminent loss of Hedong, Zhang Liao was full of guilt for his main horse.

Seeing the complicated feelings secretly revealed in Zhang Liao's eyes, there was helplessness, bitterness, and pain. Gao Ran's heart couldn't help but twitch, and he suddenly knew that the most painful person now was Zhang Liao, who made the decision to abandon Hedong.

"General Zhang doesn't have to be so pessimistic, or there is a turning point. After all, the people of Hedong love you very much, as long as you give an order, you will be able to respond to every call, and the Hedong family headed by the Wei family is also very supportive of us, with their secret assistance, it is not impossible to defend Hedong! Gao Ran still had a trace of extravagant hope in his heart.

Zhang Liao listened, but shook his head, and said solemnly and rigorously: "No! Now that Yanzhou is under attack, the lord has not returned for a long time, and the hearts of the people in Yanzhou have gradually wavered. The urgent task now is to protect Yanzhou first. Therefore, we must be quick to rush to help. But Cao Cao would never let me wait for a light yì to rush there, and now he has nearly 40,000 troops on the sidelines. But if our army retreats in a hurry, they will be killed! ”

When Zhang Liao said this, Gao Landun's face turned pale, and he exclaimed: "As General Zhang said, doesn't it mean that it is extremely difficult to rush to Yanzhou, let alone keep Hedong!" ”

Zhang Liao's face was a little tense again, and he bowed his head and said, "Yes!" According to the current situation, if we can reach Yanzhou in time, it will be considered a blessing in misfortune. The people who set up this layout are extremely delicate, tight, and vicious! If it's not good, not only will we not be able to keep Hedong, but even Yanzhou will probably fall into the hands of the enemy. In this way, the foundation that the lord has laid down with his brothers over the years will be ruined! ”

"Damn Cao thief, his intentions are so vicious!! The lord still respected and admired him so much back then!! When Gao Ran heard this, he couldn't help but be secretly angry. Ma Zongheng's feelings for Cao Cao have always been very complicated, but every time he mentions Cao Cao, he never hides his respect and admiration for him in his eyes and tone.

"It is precisely because he is a hero who values heroes that he will regard it as a big problem! The lord is a rare male lord in a hundred years, while he values Cao Cao, doesn't Cao Cao also value the lord! Because of this, now that there is a rare opportunity to frustrate the lord, how can Cao Cao let it go!? And Cao Cao is so vicious this time, I am afraid that he has decided to tear his face with the lord, and he will not hesitate to die for it!!

Besides, as you said, but if I am determined to defend Hedong and resist stubbornly, there will indeed be many people and families in Hedong who are willing to fight to the death for us. But in this way, no matter how good the chance of being able to hold Hedong is, even if it is lucky, I am afraid that countless lives will be lost, and I am afraid that Yanzhou will already fall into the hands of others. In the end, the gains outweigh the losses! Zhang Liao's face was deep and he said in a condensed voice. Gao Ran's face changed, and even the only glimmer of hope left was gone.

"What should the general do?"

"Cao Cao is treacherous, and now I'm afraid he is waiting for an opportunity. I'll take him by surprise and kill him by surprise!! Zhang Liaoshi's eyes suddenly lit up, and his whole body suddenly burst out with an indestructible sharp and sharp edge. When Gao Ran heard it, he was surprised and delighted, and he was busy asking questions. Zhang Liao taught this and that. When Gao Ran heard this, his face was full of surprise, and he quickly became worried again, and hurriedly whispered: "The general's move is too risky!" Moreover, Cao Cao and Xi Zhicai are both extraordinary people, once they are detected and prepared, I am afraid that our army will be wiped out, let alone rush to help Yanzhou! ”

"Humph! In today's situation, there is no room for delay, but there is a mistake, Zhang is willing to cut off the head of the item, and you will send it to the lord for me to ask for guilt! Zhang Liao snorted coldly, with an unquestionable and determined posture.

"The last general is willing to die!!" When Gao Ran saw it, he couldn't help but feel strong and agreed. Zhang Liao then discussed the details with Gao Ran.

On that day, at dusk. Cao Cao and Xi Zhicai's master and servant were leading the cavalry to check Zhang Liao's camp, watching the sunset, the dusk sun sprinkled in Zhang Liao's camp, watching the coming and going, quite messy and panicked Zhang Liao deployed in each is packing up, sorting out the frame, and weapons. Cao Cao sighed in a low voice, but as if he saw another scene, he said leisurely: "Zhang Liao seems to be withdrawing, and in this way, Ma Zongheng's foundation that he has been breaking through for many years will also be destroyed." In the future competition for hegemony in the Central Plains, I have one less strong enemy! ”

"That ghost god Ma Xi, who can get the favor of my junior brother, is not an ordinary person. It is said that this person is really terrifying, not only has the ghost-like martial arts, but also has almost no shortcomings in terms of strategy, art of war, and employment, except for the character of some martial artists, and some women's benevolence, the rest of the aspects have the conditions to become a founding emperor. His Majesty thought that this person would definitely become the biggest obstacle to the lord's domination of the world in the future! Xi Zhicai said in a heavy voice, or he has worked too hard these days, and his face is even more pale, almost bloodless. Cao Cao listened attentively at this time, and didn't pay attention, and after hearing it, he couldn't help but sigh and say: "You're right, so this time I must kick his foundation in the Central Plains, and then seal his beast in the west!" ”

"Oh, my lord, it's simple. You also know where this person's rebellion is, once Yanzhou falls into the hands of the lord, he will not hesitate to raise troops and rush to recapture. Although there is now a war in the northwest, the Ma family is at a disadvantage everywhere. But with that Ma Xi there, I'm afraid that in the end, the Ma family will win. At that time, what does the lord want to do to seal this furious beast in the west? ”

Cao Cao was obedient, smiled brightly, seemed to have a plan, and said unhurriedly: "As you said, even if the Ma family finally wins the war in the west, I am afraid that the Ma family army that has fought repeatedly will be greatly consumed, and it will take more than a year at the earliest to recover." ”