Zhou Yu was the commander-in-chief, and Lu Bu and Sun Quan were the deputy commanders, known as the 200,000-strong army to the outside world, starting from Jingzhou and approaching Luoyang City.

When the news came, it was like a pebble splashing on the surface of a wide lake, and only a small circle of ripples could be splashed.

For half a month, Cao Cao had already completed the deployment, and he didn't wait for the news of the march, if he hadn't been able to learn that Jingzhou City was moving, everyone thought that Xu Zisheng had given up the plan to attack.

Now that the war is about to start, for Cao Cao and others, it is satisfactory, after this battle, maybe it will not be so passive in the future, why not do it, the rear is established, the foundation is still there, Cao Cao has the confidence of a war.

"In this battle, I want to personally lead the army into a battle, what do you think?"

In the meeting hall, Cao Cao looked around at everyone, quite heroic, now Cao Cao, in the prime of life, a body of blood has not retreated, and he also yearns to go into battle to kill the enemy.

"No."

Sima Yi knelt up from his seat and persuaded him: "The lord is the soul of the army to his own army, although he can boost morale on the battlefield, but the risk is too great. ”

As soon as these words came out, Cao Cao's face was a little ugly, and just as he was about to reprimand, Mo Shuyan opened his mouth and said: "Zhongda's words, although they are not smooth, but since ancient times, they have been loyal to the ear, and the lord is cautious. ”

Hearing Mo Shuyan's statement of supporting Sima Yi, Cao Cao calmed down a lot, but he still said with a cold expression: "How can there be a risky battle to fight?" was timid, but let Zhou Gongjin look down on him. ”

"Face is not as important as life."

Mo Shuyan did not shy away from pointing it out, and then said without changing his face: "This battle Lu Bu is here, it is a tough battle, you must know that many generals worked together at the beginning, and this guy escaped, Lu Feng must not be underestimated, the lord not only can not lead the battle, but also retreat to Xuchang." ”

"Return to Xuchang?"

As soon as he heard this, Cao Cao was a little confused, sat on the desk, and asked in a condensed voice: "Why do I want to retreat to Xuchang, isn't this a show of weakness to the enemy?" ”

Xun Yu also looked at Mo Shuyan with a lot of puzzlement, wanting to get a reasonable answer, but Sima Yi's eyes were filled with a bit of understanding.

At this time, time is pressing, naturally can't sell the pass, Mo Shuyan directly said: "Although Sun Xu's army needs to be paid attention to, but there is still Liu Xuande in the east, I have to guard against it, if our army is here to fight with Sun Xu's army, Liu Xuande suddenly attacked, the lord may not be able to react immediately, if the east is lost, the three-layer defense line, I am afraid that it will lose its effect in an instant." ”

Mo Shuyan has already said it so thoroughly, Cao Cao is not a stupid person, how can he not understand.

Sighing lightly, Cao Cao wanted to refute it no matter how useless he was, so he could only admit it.

"If I return, will Sir be in charge of the three armies?" Cao Cao asked.

"In charge of the three armies?"

Mo Shuyan pondered, clasped his fists and replied: "I can't accept this kind of power for the time being, and I hope that the lord will entrust it to others." ”

"Is that so?"

Cao Cao's eyes were slightly dark, and he knew in his heart the reason for Mo Shuyan's refusal, not because he didn't want Xu Zisheng to know about his existence.

At this moment, Sima Yi got up and walked out of his seat, walked to the center, bowed down and said: "The Warring States has Mao Sui recommended himself, and now Zhongda is willing to follow suit and recommend himself for the position of coach, and I hope that the lord will agree." ”

Hearing this, Mo Shuyan's first reaction was to oppose this matter, if Sima Yi was to be in charge, he would inevitably be targeted during this time, but before the words came out, Mo Shuyan had to admit that Sima Yi did have something outstanding in leading the army to fight.

After thinking about it, Mo Shuyan finally chose to remain silent and completely gave up this choice to Cao Cao.

And Xun Yu didn't seem to have an opinion, he didn't say a word, as for the four generals, they prefer to lead the army to the battlefield to fight, and they can participate less or less in such a matter of advice.

After hesitating again and again, there was no suitable candidate, Cao Cao could only appoint Sima Yi, his expression was solemn, Cao Cao said loudly: "Since Zhong Da is interested, then entrust this important task to Zhong Da, and don't let me down." ”

"Zhong Da will live up to the will of the lord."

Sima Yi bowed deeply, and the joy in his heart was almost irrepressible, for an ambitious person like him, showing his skills was the most urgent need.

"Hmm."

Cao Cao nodded, he simply didn't think about it so much, waved his big hand, and commanded loudly: "Pass my order, after I leave, Sima Zhongda will be the commander, Mr. will be the deputy marshal, and Xun Wenruo will be the military advisor, commanding the three armies to meet Sun Xu's army." ”

"No."

Mo Shuyan and the three of them got up and bowed to Cao Cao.

The position of deputy marshal, Mo Shuyan will not refuse, he has real power in his hands, he can always compete with Sima Yi, and he does not need to show his face, which is a quite satisfactory position.

handed over the power, Cao Cao had nothing to say, and then let Mo Shuyan and the others retreat.

As soon as they left the council hall, the four generals performed their duties and went to drill the army, and the war was approaching, so they could no longer be idle.

Mo Shuyan, Xun Yu, and Sima Yi walked forward in parallel, and finally separated at the fork in the road, after all, the places where they lived were different.

Mo Shuyan walked to the hospital, and before he had taken a few steps, Sima Yi's voice came from behind him, and when he turned his head to look, he saw Sima Yi walking towards him quickly.

"I wonder what Zhongda is looking for me?"

Although he didn't know Sima Yi's intentions, Mo Shuyan still bowed graciously.

"Mingren doesn't say secret words, I don't want Mr. to use the position of deputy marshal to cause trouble, and I hope Mr. understands." Sima Yi said without hesitation.

"It depends on whether Zhongda is doing it right, I have always had a clear distinction between public and private." Mo Shuyan said coldly.

Unexpectedly, before the power arrived, Sima Yi had already come to get vaccinated, which Mo Shuyan did not expect, for a while, Mo Shuyan regretted a little and gave up the post of coach to Sima Yi.

"Mr. is a reasonable person, just point it out, and I hope Mr. doesn't think about it, Zhongda will retire."

After stacking these words, Sima Yi turned around and left directly.

In the corridor, Mo Shuyan was behind him, looking at the back of Sima Yi leaving, he felt very uncomfortable, Sima Yi was still young at this time, far from that stability, but it gave Mo Shuyan a little headache.

Standing in place, after a while, Mo Shuyan simply didn't think much about it, turned around, and walked towards the courtyard, having already made a decision in his heart.

If Sima Yi is not excessive, then he is willing to endure the past, if it is too much, don't blame him for-for-tat, after all, there is a limit to forbearance.

Now, Mo Shuyan can only take one step at a time, and don't think too much.