"Your Majesty, what did Cao Cao say in his letter?" Seeing that Liu Bian's face was a little ugly after reading the letter, Xi Zhicai looked at Liu Bian and asked.

"You'll know if you see it." Liu Wei handed the letter to Xi Zhicai.

This Cao Cao really got cheap and had to sell it to the good, if he retreated, he wouldn't care about himself.

In today's troubled times, as long as there is no unification in the world, where can there be a real indifference.

If he quits the army immediately at this time, wouldn't it be tantamount to telling the world that he can't help Cao Cao.

It is equivalent to telling the world that the Han Dynasty has completely declined, and even if King Chen Liuwang dies, there will be no waves.

Liu Wei knew that it was absolutely impossible to retreat like this, and that this time the battle must have a satisfactory result.

Otherwise, once it ends with Cao Cao's advantage, then the residual impression of the Han family in the hearts of the people will also be hit again.

And such a blow has the most direct impact on himself, the only one who still writes the title of emperor now.

"It seems that this Cao Cao wants to weaken the influence of the Han family and His Majesty, and he must not retreat at this time." Xi Zhicai naturally knew the truth, and immediately looked at Liu Wei and persuaded him.

In case of the defeat in Xingyang and the almost mutiny, Liu Wei made a wrong judgment, but he would regret it.

"Don't worry, I have my own opinions, besides, the three princes are marching into the army, and the only person who can't propose to withdraw the troops is me, how can I be so confused?"

Liu Wei understood what Xi Zhicai meant, looked at Xi Zhicai, and replied with a smile.

Seeing Liu Wei like this, Zhicai was also relieved, and then retreated aside.

"By the way, this almost mutiny in the military camp has made me understand a truth, then we must further strengthen the ideological education of the soldiers again."

Liu Wei then looked at everyone and spoke.

"Ideological education? What does Your Majesty mean? Xi Zhicai didn't react for a while, and then subconsciously asked.

"In the past, only schools were set up in the territory of the state, but in the future, in the state under my rule, the number of schools continued to increase, half for students from poor families, and half for soldiers in the military camp."

After listening to Xi Zhicai's words, Liu Wei said, "Only a thinking army is an invincible army, and a defeated battle almost mutinied, so if there are more and more wars in the future, how can it be good?" ”

Victory and defeat are common things in soldiers, no one wants to lose, but who can not be defeated?

Now this time I am fortunate that I came in time, but if I divide my troops to fight in the future, the distance is far away, what should I do?

Therefore, it is necessary to further strengthen the spirit of loyalty to the soldiers and the spirit of not being afraid of failure.

Xi Zhicai quickly understood what Liu Wei meant, and this incident really surprised him.

And if it weren't for Liu Wei's timely arrival, the consequences would have been unimaginable.

"It's my negligence, and I ask Your Majesty to condemn you."

Zhao Yun and the others also looked forward at Liu Wei and said.

"I don't blame you for this, how many people are there in our army in Xingyang now? What is the weight of grain and grass? ”

Liu Wei motioned for Zhao Yun and them to get up, and then asked.

"More than 5,000 people were killed in the battle, and 10,000 were seriously injured, and now there are only about 35,000 people who can fight."

Zhao Yun spoke after listening to Liu Wei's words.

Liu Wei couldn't help frowning after hearing this, the damage had reached 15,000, 50,000 horses, and half of them were almost lost, but they were defenseless.

The only victory was when Yingchuan inflicted a heavy blow on Cao Ren's defenders.

Liu Wei also had to sigh, Cao Cao was really the master who was difficult to deal with.

"What about the weight of the grain and grass?"

"The weight of grain and grass is enough to support half a load."

Liu Wei nodded, such a situation is not optimistic.

If it was only by relying on the remaining 30,000 people, it would definitely be difficult to confront Cao Cao, unless Lu Bu and Sun Ce were willing to do their best.

If it comes time to increase troops later, I am afraid that food and grass will be a problem again.

"For the time being, Xingyang will wait and see what happens, and send someone to send a letter to Lu Bu and Sun Ce."

After thinking about it, Liu Wei immediately said, although he can't have too much hope for them now, it's better than nothing.

"Yes." Xi Zhicai responded after listening to Liu Wei's words.

He had already told Liu Wei of Cao Jun's speculation that he had another purpose, but he still didn't know where Cao Cao's ultimate purpose was.

Therefore, Liu Wei's decision to wait and see what happens for the time being is also the most secure decision at present.

Take advantage of this time to make more plans, and at the same time let the military spirit also stabilize and stabilize, otherwise who knows if there will be any chaos in the future.

In Xuchang City, the siege of Yingchuan has been relieved at this time, and the land of Yuzhou is just the loss of a Ruyang, and a Ruyang has been exchanged for the stagnation of Lu Bu's army.

For Cao Cao, I have to say that this is a very good deal.

Moreover, as long as the crusade army is defeated and retreats in the future, recovering Ruyang is only a matter of time.

"Zhongda, I didn't expect you to have such a great talent at such an age, and now the crusade army has not yet been attacked, not bad."

On the top of the main hall, Cao Cao looked at Sima Yi and said with a very satisfied smile.

"Don't dare, Duke Cao has a good way, and it all depends on the work of everyone." Sima Yi immediately bowed and spoke.

"Well, it is not easy to be talented and not greedy for merit, and it is worth learning from everyone."

Cao Cao looked at Sima Yi and said with a smile, but despite that, he was a little more defensive in his heart.

This Sima Yi, although he is arrogant on the surface, but he is not greedy for merit, this person looks at the wolf and looks at him, and he is not greedy for merit, I am afraid that he has a bigger plan.

However, Cao Cao also knows that he does need Sima Yi's talent now, so he must be more vigilant while using it.

"Lord, now King Hongnong and Lu Bu and others, although they have no success, they still have not withdrawn from the army, and they can't be careless." Mao Jie spoke out at this time.

"I also think so below, the lord must be guarded against." Full Pet also came out of the queue at this time, looked at Cao Cao and said.

Cao Cao nodded with a smile after listening to everyone's words, "I already know what you said, Zhongda, I don't know what you think should be done?" ”

After speaking, Cao Cao set his eyes on Sima Yi below.

"Now that the siege of Yingchuan has been lifted, and the king of Hongnong is in Xingyang, he will inevitably lobby Lu Bu and Sun Ce again, but this result will inevitably be in vain."

"Even if the two of them enter the army, it's just pretending, and the lord doesn't have to care."

Sima Yi looked at Cao Cao and said with a smile.

"Now General Xiahoudun and others have led the army to the place of Guandu, which is the decisive place of this crusade."

Sima Yi looked around at everyone, and then watched Cao Cao tell his plan.

"How? Lu Bu: Do you have any news? ”

A few days later, at the head of Xingyang City, Liu Wei looked in the direction of Cao Jun outside the city, and then looked at Xi Zhicai on the side and asked.

"Back to Your Majesty, Lu Bu and Sun Ce have already replied, but the situation is not optimistic." Xi Zhicai hesitated for a while, and then replied.

"Well, I've been expecting this for a long time." After listening to Xi Zhicai's words, Liu Wei nodded, not surprised by this result.

If Lu Bu really had the heart, they wouldn't have said that they would have waited until now.

"In the past, Sun Ce swore that he would send troops to attack Cao, but he didn't expect it to be such a result now."

Xi Zhicai also sighed at this time and said, obviously the current situation is not optimistic.

"It's just a matter of interest, and you know this better than me." Liu Wei looked at Xi Zhicai and said with a smile.

After hearing Liu Wei's words, Xi Zhicai also smiled, "Your Majesty, although rest assured, even so, the minister will definitely do his best to help Your Majesty." ”

Liu Wei smiled and nodded, "I naturally believe it, by the way, have you ever found out who Cao Cao has helped recently?" ”

Xi Zhicai shook his head after hearing Liu Yan's words, "I don't know." ”

"It's strange, but if you check Cao Cao's subordinates, there will be no news at all." Liu Wei said very suspiciously.

This was beyond his expectations, and he couldn't find out at this time, is it so difficult for the other party to check?

"I'm really ashamed, but although I haven't found out this person, the minister already has to know Cao Cao's goal." Xi Zhicai looked at Liu Wei and said.

"Guandu." Then Xi Zhicai looked at Liu Wei and said.