On the third day of the third month of March, Lü Meng led his army to capture Zhongshan. （)

On March 12, Lü Meng led the vanguard army into Changshan County, and from Changshan County into Zhao County. All the way south, the army quickly entered Guangping County, infinitely approaching Wei County. Zhao County, Guangping County and Bingzhou bordered each other, and when Zhao Yun led his army to defeat Xiahoudun, he had already sent troops to capture Zhao County, as well as part of Guangping County's territory.

Now the army is moving south, and it is all the way smooth.

Wang Can led the army south, and he also drove straight into Wei County. When the news of the Shu army's southward movement reached Yecheng, the situation in Wei was even more turbulent, and the army's morale was turbulent, and the people's hearts were panicked.

The Royal Palace, in the side hall.

Cao Cao sat directly above, his face was a little pale and his expression was very haggard. At this time, Cao Cao was no longer in his prime, his temples were white, and the beard under his chin was sparse. Cao Cao knew that Wei was the sunset, but he still had to insist. Cao Cao looked at the military generals in the main hall and said, "The Shu army has gone south and entered Guangping County, can the princes have a strategy to deal with the enemy?" ”

"Your Majesty, the minister has a word."

As soon as Cao Cao's words fell, Liu Ye walked out.

Cao Cao asked, "Aiqing has something to say." ”

Liu Ye said: "Your Majesty, the national capital Yecheng is located in the north of Wei County, which is very close to Guangping County, and is easy to be attacked by the vanguard of the Shu army. The minister implored His Majesty to temporarily move the capital and move the capital to Yanzhou. ”

Cao Cao shook his head and said, "I am not afraid of the Shu army, why do I want to move the capital?" ”

After a pause, Cao Cao said again: "In the past, the capital was located in Yanzhou, and the capital was moved to Yecheng because of Wang Can. Now that Wang Can is leading the army to kill, he wants to move the capital back to Yanzhou, which is a joke. Could it be that when the Shu army comes, the capital of Wei will move around? The capital of a country cannot be changed at will, so I am waiting in Yecheng to see what Wang Can has the ability to take Yecheng. ”

Liu Ye's face was bitter, and he opened his mouth to speak, but he didn't say anything.

At this time, Dong Zhao stood up and said, "Your Majesty, since you don't move the capital, you have to be prepared. The minister believed that at present, it was necessary to quickly mobilize food and ordnance in the city in order to hold Yecheng, which was the strategy of defending Yecheng. At the same time, His Majesty also has to send generals to be stationed in the north of Yecheng to guard the main road to Yecheng, please think twice. ”

After Cao Cao listened, he nodded.

His eyes wandered back and forth over the generals, considering who would go north to meet the enemy.

Xu Huang stood up, clenched his fists and said, "Your Majesty, the last general is willing to lead his soldiers to Guangping County and station in Handan County to resist the Shu army heading south." "Handan belongs to Guangping County and is the place where Guangping County and Wei County border. Because Handan's troops were deployed more and stronger, Handan County did not fall and was still under the control of the Wei army.

Cao Cao said: "Gongming went north to Handan, and I don't have to worry about it. ”

When Xu Huang heard this, he was even more moved, and he was determined to defend Handan and live up to Cao Cao's expectations.

Zhang Jaw stood up again, clenched his fists and said, "Your Majesty, the last general is willing to go north to Feixiang County to resist the Shu army." "Feixiang County is also subordinate to Guangping County, and at the same time borders Wei County. However, Feixiang County is located in the northeast of Yecheng, and the county is closer to Yecheng, and it is also a place where the Shu army may pass.

Cao Cao said again: "If you are willing to lead the army north, Yecheng will definitely be impregnable." ”

Zhang Jaw retreated, nervous, but not afraid.

Immediately afterwards, Cao Hong also stood up and said loudly: "Your Majesty, the last general is willing to lead an army to the north and station at the place where the Zhanghe River passes through Wei County and Guangping County, and use the Zhanghe River as a barrier to resist the Shu army. ”

The Zhanghe River runs through Wei County, Guangping County, and flows through Yangping County. The Zhanghe River flows through Guangping County and Wei County, and is located in the northwest corner of Yecheng. Cao Hong led the army to be stationed in the northwest, Xu Huang led the troops to be stationed in the north of Yecheng, and Zhang Jaw led the troops to be stationed in the northeast, building a solid defense line in the north of Yecheng.

Cao Cao said: "Zilian, you led the army to resist the Shu army, but I was worried that you would not be able to stand the agitation and take the initiative to fight, so as to give the Shu army a chance." I asked Sima Lang to go north with you, what do you think? ”

Cao Hong said: "Thank you, Your Majesty, the last general will obey the order!" ”

Cao Cao looked at Sima Lang and asked, "Boda, what do you think?" ”

Sima Lang immediately said: "I am willing to go!" ”

Cao Cao nodded and said, "Okay, what should be done is almost done." The princes have nothing to do, so step aside. Cao Cao rubbed his aching head, and there was a look of exhaustion in his eyes. Zhang Jaw, Xu Huang, Sima Lang and others left one after another, but Xu You, Liu Ye, Chen Qun, Man Chong, Dong Zhao, and Xun Yu stayed.

Cao Cao looked at a few people and asked, "Do you have anything to do?" ”

Xun Yu nodded at Xu You and motioned for Xu You to speak.

Xu You did not shirk, and said directly: "Your Majesty, you choose to stay in Yecheng, but once the northern defense line is broken through by the Shu army, Wang Can will approach Yecheng with a large army." At that time, Yecheng will be surrounded on all sides, and it will be a lonely city. If the city is broken, the Wei State will be completely destroyed, and there will be no chance to turn over. Therefore, the ministers and others asked His Majesty to leave a way back. ”

The corners of Cao Cao's mouth hooked up and asked, "What is the back road?" ”

Xu Yu said loudly: "Order the prince to withdraw to Qingzhou and preside over the overall situation of Qingzhou." ”

"Bastard!"

Cao Cao shouted, a look of displeasure on his face. He heard the meaning of Xu You's words, that is, Cao Cao was defeated by Wang Can, even if Cao Cao was killed, but there was still Cao Ang sitting in Qingzhou, and he could inherit Cao Cao's foundation and continue to resist. If Cao Ang gained a firm foothold in Qingzhou, it would be another foundation for the Wei State.

Xun Yu and Xu Yu saw Cao Cao angry, and they all knelt down immediately. However, these people were all breathing with each other, advancing and retreating together, and they did not feel afraid.

Cao Cao calmed down the anger in his heart and asked, "Does the prince know about this?" ”

Xun Yu replied: "Back to Your Majesty, the prince doesn't know yet. ”

Cao Cao's eyes flashed, and he asked, "Several of you are thinking about letting the prince go to Qingzhou, so who are planned to follow the prince?" ”

Xun Yu said: "Your Majesty, only His Majesty's family members and the prince's subordinates are following the prince. The ministers were all willing to stay in Yecheng and follow His Majesty to face the Shu army. ”

Cao Cao continued to ask: "The prince went to Qingzhou, there was no one to assist, and he was alone, can he succeed?" ”

Xun Yu said again: "With Xiahou Yuan's assistance, it's enough!" ”

After Cao Cao listened to Xun Yu's words, he smiled and said, "Get up, you are also kind, I understand." Since you have found a way out for me, I have left a way out for your family. Order Cao Ang to take Cao's relatives to Qingzhou, and as for your family, select some people to accompany him. ”

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Several people hurriedly thanked them, and their faces showed excitement.

After Cao Ang received Cao Cao's order, he went directly to the outside of the main hall to ask to see Cao Cao, but Cao Cao refused. Cao Cao understood Cao Ang's temperament and knew that Cao Ang wanted to stay and was unwilling to go to Qingzhou. Cao Cao had to admit that the advice given by Xun Yu, Xu Yu and others made him unable to refuse, so he had to let Cao Ang leave.

Cao Ang was helpless, and finally left with the relatives of the Cao clan, accompanied by the family members of the military generals of the Chinese courtiers of the dynasty.

This walk, although it relieved the worries of the military generals of Wenchen, but also created a panic mood, which made the people and soldiers of Yecheng feel uneasy. Fortunately, Cao Cao is still in Yecheng and can stabilize the situation. When Cao Cao was determined to resist, Lü Meng's vanguard army passed through Yiyang County and rushed towards Handan County.

Xu Huang led the army north to Handan and had already entered the territory of Handan County.