Outside Aocang City, Ye Zhao's camp, watching the surging river roll by, Ye Zhao took a deep breath, and his heart was a little mixed.

Cao Cao after this battle, the elite lost is good, but the fire and water are ruthless, this big water swept away not only Cao Cao's army, the people on both sides of the river are not spared, this big water, thousands of miles of Zeguo, the number of dead and wounded people, I am afraid that it is not under the Cao army, although it is the people under Cao Cao's rule, but after all, they are all Han people, no matter how high-sounding the reason, but this battle, although he won, it is evil.

"Lord, there is news from the front, Cao Cao led a group of men and horses to leave by boat, and now in this Aocang City, only Cao's army is left." Li Ru rode his horse to Ye Zhao's side and bowed down.

Ye Zhao nodded silently and said, "Order Ji Ling to lead an army of five thousand, capture Chenliu, and let Zilong prepare a boat and cross the river to attack Hanoi." ”

Although he felt guilty, but the battle still had to be fought, just as Cao Cao was able to make a decisive choice at this time, Ye Zhao also wanted to take this opportunity, not to mention destroying Cao Cao in one fell swoop, but also to maximize the benefits, Jizhou, Youzhou two states of the land, Ye Zhao must be taken, to the south can eat as much as you want, with Guanzhong's current talent reserves, at least swallow Jizhou and Youzhou is no problem, and these two places are also Cao Cao's weak foundation, the business time is still short, and it is desirable.

If...... can kill Cao Cao in Jizhou, and even with the help of the momentum of Nanyang, Yingchuan, Runan and Yanzhou will also be under control in one fell swoop, so that the world is divided into three, Ye Zhao is the only one, and after a few years of stability, he will be able to go south to Jingzhou and Yangzhou and dominate the world.

However, planning can never catch up with changes, and at this time, it is important to hold what you can get now.

"Whoa!" Li Ru agreed and arranged for someone to go and give orders.

Xiahou Yuan had withdrawn from Mengjin and returned to Hanoi before the river thawed, but the barracks were washed away by the flood before he could gain a foothold.

Three days later, the river receded, because Cao Cao and a group of civil and military officers all fled by boat, only a group of Cao troops were left in the city of Aocang, surrounded on all sides, the Cao army in the city had no intention of resisting, all surrendered, Ye Zhaobing won Ao Cang without blood, on the same day Zhao Yun led the army to cross the river, Hanoi had no troops to resist Zhao Yun's army at this moment, and was attacked by Zhao Yun until the remnants of Jixian stopped, not that they could not attack again, but after Cao Cao retreated into Jizhou, he quickly mobilized Jizhou soldiers and horses to Muye, so that Zhao Yun was unable to enter again.

Originally, Ye Zhao thought that this was the end, but he didn't want to be on the second day of Ao Cang's surrender, when the soldiers were cleaning up the battlefield, they found that there were still remnants of the Cao army on the mountain outside Ao Cang, although the number was not large, but it was extremely difficult to give birth, and several raids on Ye Zhao's grain transport troops.

These people are in the style of guerrilla warfare, retreat as soon as they fight, never love war, and are extremely cunning, the generals in charge of escorting grain and grass tried to design ambushes several times, but they were all seen through by the other party in advance, not only failed to succeed in ambushing them, but suffered heavy losses, which gave the officials in charge of transporting grain a headache, so they could only report the matter to Ye Zhao.

"Cao Cao escaped, it is impossible for the generals in the city to stay, this thief is probably the remnant of the Cao army camp outside the city." Li Ru said with a smile.

"It's a remnant, but it's a good method!" Ye Zhao nodded, now that the overall situation has been decided, the lack of some grain and grass cannot affect Ye Zhao, just the grain left by Cao Cao in Aocang and Xingyang is enough to maintain the normal expenses of the army, but the lack of meat makes Ye Zhao's army, which is accustomed to high military rations, a little uncomfortable.

Ye Zhao is now interested in this remnant of the Cao army who is hiding in the good death, but it is a pity that Gu Cheng was sent by him to assist Ye Zheng to open up the situation in Nanyang, otherwise, although this remnant of the Cao army is cunning, but this kind of small force fights, Ye Zhao is sure that no army in the world will be the opponent of the special operations battalion.

"Before, Meng De used Li Dian and Le Jin to guard the second battalion, but I don't know, is this person Le Jin or Li Dian?" Ye Zhao nodded the table and said with a smile: "Set fire to the mountain and burn these people out." ”

Although a big flood has just been released, no matter how big the water is, it is impossible to flood the mountain, otherwise, let alone Ao Cang, I am afraid that Ye Zhao's army will be affected by this big water, although the mountain is a piece of Zeguo, but the mountain is withered grass and trees, which is the most suitable for arson.

The casualties caused by that flood were so many that it was difficult to count, Ye Zhao would not mind burning a mountain at this time, and immediately sent several groups of men and horses to set fire to the mountain, and several mountains outside Aocang City were all shrouded in this firelight, and on the same day, Li Dian was so burned that it was unbearable, and he could only rush down the mountain with his men and horses, wanting to break through, but was blocked by the soldiers and horses who were already waiting outside.

The mountains outside the city of Aocang, where is not conducive to burning, is naturally the only way for Li Dian and others to live, so there is no need to lay soldiers and horses on a large scale, only a few mouths need to be blocked, as long as the Cao army on this mountain is not burned to death, it will be impossible to escape.

After some fighting, the Cao army led by Li Dian was annihilated, and Li Dian was also captured alive and taken to Aocang City to meet Ye Zhao.

"It turned out to be General Mancheng!" Seeing Li Dian, Ye Zhao couldn't help but smile, and personally untied Li Dian and smiled: "No wonder it's so powerful." ”

When Li Dian heard this, he smiled bitterly and said, "How dare the last general be comparable to Ye Hou?" It's just that the loyal ministers don't serve the two masters, and the matter of surrendering, please ask Ye Hou to avoid opening your mouth, and the last general is willing to die! ”

When Ye Zhao heard this, he was not surprised, turned his head to look at Li Ru and said with a smile: "It seems that I am still too much of a failure." ”

"The last general has no intention of doing so." Li Dian shook his head and said, "It's just that the last general will ...... in this life."

Ye Zhao waved his hand, interrupting Li Dian's words and said: "I and Meng De, intersect between Weimo, now it has been twenty years, if there is no me Ye Zhao in this world, Meng De is indeed a master, Mancheng talent, I have heard of it, and I have no intention of insulting Mancheng's loyalty, but if the general trend is today, after this battle, it is already clear, Mengde wants to turn over again, but it is difficult, the world is in sight, like a general like a general, Zhaoshi can't bear to kill him, but if you want to surrender to me, now it seems that it is also difficult for a strong man, right." ”

Li Dian didn't speak, but the meaning was already obvious, and he admitted Ye Zhao's statement.

"Loyalty, there is no need to mention it, this world has been chaotic for 20 years since the middle of the year, and they are all my great heroes, but how many heroes have died in this infighting between each other? Man Cheng has a pursuit, and he doesn't want to do that disloyal thing, I can understand it, but today, there is no need, but let you go back, it will only add to the worry, yes, I have a compromise method, I hope Man Cheng can listen to it. Ye Zhao said with a smile.

"Please Ye Hou make it clear." Li Dian raised his head and looked at Ye Zhaodao, if he can not die, who is willing to beg for death, if he can not betray Cao Cao and survive, Li Dian does not need to rush to die.

A smile flashed in Ye Zhao's eyes, and he only asked for a desire to come out, so this surrender would be half successful, and he smiled at the moment: "Man Cheng doesn't want to surrender, he really doesn't want to fight with Meng De for me, right?" ”

"Not bad." Li Dian nodded.

"In this case, in the land of Shu, there is still a lack of a general to guard, I will send Man Cheng to Shu as a general, and the soldiers promise you that for the rest of your life, no matter who wins or loses in the battle between Ye and Meng De, even if it is at the end of the road, I will not force Man Cheng to fight with Meng De, what do you think?" Ye Zhao looked at Li Dian and smiled.

The most important thing is that Cao Cao was driven to Hebei by Ye Zhao, regardless of whether he can escape back to the Central Plains in the end, but during this time, with Sun Ce's kid's style, he will not let go of such a good opportunity, even if Ye Zhao does not send someone to persuade, Sun Ce may jump out and take a bite, even if Cao Cao can finally return to the Central Plains, when the time comes, he will be caught between Ye Zhao and Sun Ce, and in the case of being attacked on both sides, as long as Ye Zhao does not make a mistake, Cao Cao has almost no possibility of turning the tables.

As for the land of the Central Plains, Ye Zhao is not ready to take it for the time being, Cao Cao has been operating here for a long time, and the people have already given birth to the heart of belonging, no matter who kills it at this time, in the eyes of the people of the Central Plains, it is the invader, it is better to let Sun Ce gnaw this hard bone first, and go to laugh at Jizhou and Youzhou by himself, and when Sun Ce is almost done, Ye Zhao will come out to clean up the mess.

When Li Dian heard this, he was a little moved, but he felt that something seemed wrong, and he didn't answer for a while.

"Of course, how to choose, is Mancheng's own business, the official can't force you, can not let you go, and can't bear to kill him, if Mancheng is unwilling to accept it, Zhao can only imprison Mancheng in Luoyang, after the world is calm, and then let Mancheng leave, how about returning to his hometown?" Ye Zhao said with a smile.

Isn't it to make a name for yourself? Can't be loyal, and don't put it back, being locked up for most of his life and finally returning to his hometown, I'm afraid that some people with skills can't accept it, for the beautiful blueprint that Ye Zhao helped plan, Li Dian obviously refused, and finally nodded helplessly, and arched his hand to Ye Zhao: "I hope the prime minister can be trustworthy." ”

When Ye Zhao heard this, he couldn't help laughing, the change of title also represents a change in mentality, and Li Dian obviously agreed.

"The lord is wise!" After sending Li Dian away, Li Ru couldn't help but smile at Ye Zhao, in fact, even if Li Dian was surrendered, it was impossible for Li Dian to deal with Cao Cao, who knew if he would turn against Cao Cao when he faced the enemy, but Ye Zhao took this as a condition, coercion and temptation, and he got Li Dian such a general.

"If you meet such a person again in the future, this method can be used!" Looking at the direction in which Li Dian left, Ye Zhao said with a smile, in this world, how can there be a corner that cannot be pried, the difference is only in the degree of difficulty and the question of whether it is worth it.