In half a month, Zhao Yun waved his army to take Julu County, Changshan County, and Guangping County, and invaded Youzhou.

When the news broke, it immediately caused an uproar.

For a time, the people of Wei were panicked, and the officials of the counties were in danger. The first to get the news were Cao Ang and Cao Pi, who were sitting in Yecheng, and Xun Yu, the big housekeeper in the rear. The three of them were dumbfounded when they learned that Xiahoudun and Ma Chao had been killed, as well as Sima Yi's surrender, and even Xun Yu, a person who had collapsed in front of Mount Tai and remained unchanged, felt that the sky was about to fall.

Prince's Mansion, in the hall.

Cao Ang sat on the main seat, Xun Yu sat on the left, and Cao Pi sat on the right.

Cao Ang looked at Xun Yu and said: "Xun Shi, the governor of Xiahou was killed, the 100,000 army was defeated, Jizhou and Youzhou lost the barrier to resist, and they were in danger, what can Xun Shi do to stabilize the situation and block the Shu army." ”

Xun Yu shook his head and said helplessly: "Back to His Royal Highness the Prince, the top priority is to stabilize the situation, let the Taishou of each county guard be strictly guarded, and keep the remaining territory of Jizhou." As for the strategy to break the enemy, Yu couldn't think of it. ”

Cao Ang sighed, feeling a deep powerlessness.

Cao Pi opened his mouth and said: "The news has just come, and my father doesn't know yet, whether to send someone to inform my father?" ”

Cao Ang said: "It is impossible to hide the defeat of the army, and my father will get the news sooner or later." If you pass the news to your father earlier, you can also prepare in advance and think of a strategy to deal with it. However, at present, Jizhou is in danger, and we must come up with a countermeasure, otherwise the national capital will fall. ”

Cao Pi rolled his eyes and said, "I have a strategy to delay the pace of the Shu army's attack?" ”

Cao Ang hurriedly asked, "What can the second brother do?" ”

Xun Yu also looked at Cao Pi curiously, showing an expectant look.

Cao Pi said in a deep voice: "To hold back the strength of the Shu army, it is nothing more than through your own strength and external strength. Xiahoudun and Ma Chao were defeated and killed, Sima Yi chose to surrender, and the country lost the strength to resist, and there were no soldiers to resist. Therefore, only with the help of external resistance can the Shu army's attack be delayed.

Xun Yu and Cao Ang looked at each other and immediately understood Cao Pi's thoughts.

In fact, Cao Pi proposed a way to delay the Shu army very early, but Cao Ang decided and did not implement it.

Cao Pi continued: "The Shu army occupied Yongzhou, Bingzhou, and even part of the territory of Youzhou and Jizhou, bordering the alien races in the north. In this case, you can send people to the north to persuade the Xianbei, Wuhuan and Xiongnu and other northern alien races, so that they can send troops to attack the Shu army. As long as these alien races on horseback go south to plunder, they can immediately delay the pace of the Shu army. The Shu army temporarily stopped attacking, and we could take the opportunity to rest and recuperate, and we could also look for opportunities to counterattack. ”

Xun Yu retorted: "Second son, this method is not available, and Your Majesty will not agree to it." ”

Cao Ang nodded and said, "Second brother, my father won't agree." ”

"I know my father won't agree, but is there a choice?"

Cao Pi stood up, his eyes were blazing, and he said in a deep voice: "Big brother, the Shu army is powerful, and the Shu army is like a bamboo, and it is about to be broken by the Shu army, can you bear the destruction of the Wei State?" I understand my father's thoughts, but there is no choice at the moment. As long as you can defeat the Shu army and win a glimmer of life for Wei, you can do anything. ”

Cao Pi is not very old, and his immature face shows a ruthless look.

Xun Yu frowned and said: "Second son, the eldest husband does everything, but he doesn't do anything." ”

"Fart!"

Cao Pi was so angry that he scolded as soon as he opened his mouth, not caring what Xun Yu's identity was.

He walked to Xun Yu's side, stretched out his hand to point at Xun Yu, and retorted loudly: "The Wei State is destroyed, you Xun Yu can surrender to Wang Can, there will be no loss, and maybe you can be added to the ranks." But can the Cao family? The Wei State is falling, the Cao clan is perishing, my Cao clan is going to perish, and it is inexplicable to do so much. ”

Xun Yu's face turned red, and he shouted: "I am loyal to Your Majesty, and I will live and die with Your Majesty." ”

Cao Pi said again; "In that case, you should agree with my approach."

Cao Pi's impassioned words made Cao Ang hesitate. Xun Yu sat without saying a word, and it was difficult to interject. Cao Ang was silent for a long time and said, "Second brother, I think I will ask my father and the emperor first, and then make a decision." ”

Cao Pi frowned and said, "Big brother, if you want to refuse my way, just refuse directly, what do you want to push your father for?" You and I both know what my father is like, what he hates the most is the alien race in the north, and what he admires the most is people like Wei Qing and Huo Quzhi, and he still effectively imitates the idea of his ancestors sweeping away the Huns and other alien races. You let your father decide, can your father agree? Big brother, if you don't have the courage to decide, then let me decide. ”

Cao Ang's face was cloudy, staring at Cao Pi, as if he wanted to see through Cao Pi's heart.

Cao Pi raised his head and chest, and his slightly immature face revealed firm determination.

"Alas!"

Cao Ang sighed and said, "Well, since you insist on using the power of the north, I will immediately send people to the north to Xianbei and Wuhuan to ask for their support." Cao Ang sighed softly, knowing that after this matter reached Cao Cao's ears, it would definitely cause Cao Cao's dissatisfaction, but he still had to do it.

For the sake of the Wei State, for the sake of the Cao family, it had to be so.

Cao Pi said again: "Big brother, I must participate in this matter, I will take people north." ”

"No way!" Cao Ang retorted: "You are less than fifteen years old, too young to go north. If you go wrong, how can I explain it to my father? ”

Cao Pi said resolutely: "If you don't let me go, I'll go by myself." ”

Cao Ang scratched his head, feeling a headache, and there was no way to take Cao Pi. In the end, Cao Ang could only nod in agreement. Cao Pi achieved his goal, saluted Cao Ang, turned and left the hall. Xun Yu looked at Cao Ang and said, "Prince, such a big matter must be reported to His Majesty, and it cannot be hidden." ”

Cao Ang nodded and said, "I'll send someone to deliver the message." ”

Both of them looked solemn and worried.

……

Tiger Prison Pass, Cao Jun camp.

In the big tent of the Chinese army, Cao Cao's face was gloomy and he didn't say a word. Just now, the messenger sent by Cao Ang arrived at the military camp and reported the war in Bingzhou to Cao Cao, and reported Cao Pi's northward contact with Xianbei, Wuhuan and other foreign races.

After reading it, Cao Cao was furious.

The military generals in the big tent knew about the war in the state, and a big stone was pressed in their hearts.

Sima Lang stood up, knelt down with a thud, and said in a deep voice: "Your Majesty, Zhong Da is in battle to surrender to the enemy, and his sin is unforgivable. As an elder brother, the minister is also guilty, please ask Your Majesty to punish the crime. Although Cao Cao didn't blame Sima Yi, Sima Lang knew that Cao Cao must have a pimple in his heart, and if he didn't say it, it would be easy for something to happen, so he simply mentioned it.

Cao Cao said: "Get up, don't mention Zhongda's affairs." Xiahoudun and Ma Chao were defeated and killed, and the 100,000 army was annihilated, and Zhongda could not escape, so he could only surrender. ”

Sima Lang breathed a sigh of relief in his heart before returning to the queue.

Cao Cao continued, "What I am most angry about is that Cao Ang sent Cao Pi north to let the alien races in the north go south. Although I want to dominate the world, defeat Wang Can, and even use endless means, I disdain to rely on the power of the northern alien race. They are a pack of wolves, and when they encounter wolves, they should be beaten hard, how can there be a reason to lure wolves into the house. Full of favor, he sent an order to Cao Ang and asked him to send someone to recover Cao Pi, otherwise I would depose his position as prince. ”

Man Chong arched his hand and said: "Your Majesty, the news has reached Yecheng, I'm afraid it's too late." ”

Cao Cao shouted: "No matter how late it is, you have to send someone to chase it, even if the army is defeated, you can't rely on the power of the northern aliens." ”

"No!"

Full of pets clenched his fists and immediately went to draw up orders.

Cao Cao looked at everyone and said, "Cao Ren retreated into Yanzhou, Xiahou Yuan retreated into Qingzhou, and Xiahou Yuan's entire army was annihilated. The general trend of the Shu army has been achieved, and only our army is left. If you have any ideas, let's talk about them. ”

When everyone heard this, they fell silent.

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