readx; Everyone in the hall has changed color, Cao Jun has just experienced the defeat of Wancheng, the logistics are insufficient, the morale of the army is weak, and the tigers and wolves are around, the most important thing at the moment is to recuperate, not rashly use force. Pen fun and pavilion www.biquge.info

Everyone's eyes were focused on Xun You, although he had not joined Cao Ying for the longest, everyone here undoubtedly had the highest status with him.

Xun You stroked the long beard under his chin, his white and handsome face was not shocked, his lacquer-like eyes were as deep as the deep sky, and after a slight groan, he got up and said to Cao Zhang: "I don't know where Ming Gong plans to send troops?" ”

Cao Cao's face flushed with excitement, his eagle-like eyes were shining, he looked at Xun You hopefully, and said, "I want to send troops to Xiangyang." ”

Everyone's expressions changed again. Xiangyang is deep in the hinterland of Jingzhou, and it is necessary to conquer Wancheng, Xinye and other important towns to arrive. The dispatch of troops to Xiangyang would also mean an all-out war with Jingzhou - something that would never be possible at present.

"My lord, I don't know anything else, but at the moment, the army is not well equipped, and neither the offensive and defensive equipment is enough to support a full-scale war with Jingzhou." It was Bian Bing, who managed Cao Jun's ordnance, who spoke, and the younger brother of Cao Cao's wife, Bian.

"Lord, there were a lot of losses in the previous battle of Wancheng, and although there is a new wheat harvest now, if you want to start a full-scale war with Jingzhou, the existing grain and grass are far from enough." After Bian Bing finished speaking, Ren Jun stood up again. He was Cao Cao's brother-in-law and assisted Xun Yu in managing Cao's army's logistical supplies.

After these two important personnel in charge of logistics and equipment expressed their opposition, others also spoke out against the hasty use of troops.

Cao Cao's brows furrowed together, he was a person who knew the soldiers, so he naturally knew that what everyone said was very reasonable, but his beloved son Cao Ang was in the tiger's den in Jingxiang, how could he ignore it?

At the moment, he looked at Xun You and asked sincerely: "Is the military advisor also opposed to Cao's use of soldiers?" ”

Xun You smiled faintly, stroked his beard and asked: "The lord has a clear mind, although he has the ambition to swallow Jing Xiang, but he will never be in a hurry." At this moment, the lord has the idea of attacking Jingxiang, and there must be a reason for it. Dare to ask the lord why he wants to fight with Liu Biao? ”

Cao Cao's eyes showed appreciation, his face climbed with irrepressible joy, and he said with a smile: "Cao got the news that my son Cao Ang was not dead, and now he is trapped in Xiangyang and persecuted by the Cai family, how can I, as a father, ignore it?" ”

As soon as Cao Cao's words came out, everyone in the hall was taken aback. Cao Ang has a good relationship with everyone, is humble and polite, and is quite favored by everyone. At this moment, when they heard that Cao Ang was alive, everyone was surprised and happy. But after the joy, everyone felt a wave of embarrassment.

Cao Ang had to be saved, but he was in the hinterland of Jingxiang, and how to send people to rescue him had become a big problem in front of everyone.

The resourceful people have been thinking hard about countermeasures, but the generals in the army are shouting.

"A certain is willing to raise 10,000 troops to go south to Xiangyang, and he will save his son and nephew." It was Cao Hong who spoke, clenching his fists and asking for his life.

Cao Cao secretly rolled his eyes and ignored him. The short and stout Le Jin picked it out again, and said angrily: "The last general only needs to have 5,000 soldiers, and he can go all the way south to rescue the eldest prince." ”

As soon as Le Jin spoke, Yu Ban, who was standing beside him, was not happy, and hurriedly took a step forward and asked: "The last general is also willing to bring troops and horses straight down to Jingxiang to solve problems for the lord." ”

The generals spoke one after another, and when they talked and compared, the hall was noisy.

Xiahoudun, who was standing at the forefront, couldn't help but turn cold when he saw this, slapped the table and glared at everyone, and reprimanded: "All of them are battle-hardened generals, don't you be ashamed of what you say?" Cao Zilian, what did you say in the end? Two thousand people can overturn Liu Biao? Come, make a military order, and so-and-so will immediately transfer troops for you. And Le Wenqian, can you carry a big knife and kill back and forth from Xudu to Xiangyang alone? You don't need to kill Xiangyang, you just need to kill Wancheng, go now, and lead the three armies to cheer for you. ”

Xiahoudun is the first person in the military in Cao's camp except Cao Cao, he has always been unsmiling, but he is very majestic, and at this moment he slapped the table with a cold face and reprimanded him, and the generals who were coaxing were quiet.

Cao Cao held back a smile, turned a blind eye to the silent appearance of the generals, stroked his beard and looked at Xiahoudun and asked, "What is Yuan Rang's opinion?" ”

Xiahoudun's face was cold, his gaze stayed on Cao Cao for a moment, and then he threw himself on Xun You, and said without emotion: "It's better to listen to the military advisor." ”

Xun You's eyelids jumped lightly, and he smiled bitterly in his heart. Before Xun You joined Cao Ying, Cao Cao's military and political clique was headed by Xun Yu, and the military position was respected by Xiahou Xuan. But with the addition of Xun You and the appointment of military advisor, this situation has changed slightly.

Xun You belongs to the civilian official sequence, but the counselor is in the military council, and Cao Cao is obedient to him, and his status is above the generals. Xiahou was arrogant, and although he had never had a conflict with Xun You on his face, he was still very unconvinced in his heart.

"The plan of the main soldier to send Xiangyang is just to rescue the eldest prince who is trapped in it," Xun You secretly smiled bitterly and stood up to Cao Gong, talking eloquently, "Since this is the case, there is no need to make a big move." Although Liu Jingzhou is a stagnant person, Jingzhou is rich and strong, and attacking Jingzhou is not an overnight thing. ”

Xiahoudun secretly agreed in his heart, but he still watched coldly, wanting to see what Xun Yu was capable of.

"To save the eldest prince, you only need to send three hundred tigers and leopards to ride lightly and go straight to Xiangyang. In addition, the lord can recruit Zhang Xiu - since the eldest prince is not dead, we have no inextricable hatred with Zhang Xiu. If Zhang Xiu can be recruited, so that he can help him secretly, and the matter of rescuing the eldest prince will be greatly increased. ”

Cao Cao's heart fluttered after hearing this, his sharp eyes swept over everyone, and after a slight groan, he shouted loudly: "Okay, with the words of the military advisor, I will first send Cao Hong to lead three hundred tigers and leopards to ride straight to Xiangyang." In addition, who is willing to recruit Zhang Xiu? ”

Everyone was silent for a while, the surrender had nothing to do with the generals, and the generals just watched the excitement. Among the civil officials, Ren Jun and Bian Bing's official positions are not enough, Xun You, as the mastermind, how can he easily get involved in danger, and the remaining ones are Dong Zhao and Guo Jia, but the two are not willing to take risks.

"I'd better go." After a long time, no one agreed, and the atmosphere couldn't help but be embarrassed. At this time, Ding Chong, who was shrinking in the corner, burped and walked out step by step and said to Cao Cao.

Cao Cao's thick eyebrows furrowed slightly, and after a moment's thought, he said: "Youyang, you are one of the three independent lieutenants, how can you condescend to the noble and risk your life to recruit a Xiliang horseman?" ”

Ding Chong smiled cutely, his mouth spewed a burst of wine, and said, "I am Uncle Ang'er, and it is most suitable to go and resolve this grudge." ”

Cao Cao was silent. An extremely sad and sharp roar came from outside the hall: "This enmity is not shared, unless you take the head of the embroidered thief, you will never give up!" ”

Everyone in the hall was shocked and looked at the door. I saw a skinny woman striding in—it was Cao Cao's wife, Mrs. Ding.

Ding walked straight behind Ding Chong, grabbed his shirt and pulled it to the side, and said hatefully: "Are you stupid to drink? And you want to settle your hatred with the enemy who killed your nephew? ”

Ding Chong was already half-drunk and half-awake, and was pulled by Ding's full strength and fell to the ground.

Cao Cao was startled and hurriedly ran over to help. Unexpectedly, Ding suddenly grabbed Cao Cao again, and opened his mouth to scold with a fierce look: "Old killer, Ang'er was killed by you, you don't want to avenge Ang'er, but you still want to make peace with the enemy, your conscience teaches wild dogs to eat?" How could my poor boy be so stupid as to sacrifice his life to save a wolf-hearted old killer like you? ”

Cao Cao was insulted by Ding in front of everyone like this, and he was immediately ashamed and angry, flames rose in his chest, he shook off Ding, and said in a deep voice with anger: "This is the court meeting place, how can you be as noisy as a shrew, and leave quickly with me." ”

Ding Shi was not afraid, facing Cao Cao's cannibalistic gaze, laughed bitterly, looked around at the people, and said, "Old killing, now do you think of the imperial court?" Why didn't you think of the court when you slept with your uncle? My sons are gone, I have nothing, what court do I care? ”

Cao Cao was ashamed and angry, and he couldn't hold back his impulsiveness, slapped Ding's cheek, and roared angrily: "Ang'er is your son, isn't it my son?" If you're the only one who is sad, I'm not sad? ”

Ding's was already very thin, and after Cao Ang's death, he was even more traumatized, he couldn't eat and sleep well, his body was even thinner, and he was already extremely thin, and he was slapped to the ground by Cao Cao, and red blood oozed from the corners of his mouth. She got up indifferently, looked at Cao Cao with numb eyes, and said in a low voice, "Are you sad?" Ang'er is dead, and you have many other sons. And I - nothing. ”

Cao Cao's heart was sour, and he couldn't help but feel a burst of regret and pity when he looked at Ding's hoarfrost.

She is only in her forties, and she is so old! The Ding family never owes the Cao family, but the Cao family owes the Ding family a lot.

"Madam, our Ang'er is not dead." Cao Cao's anger subsided instantly, and he didn't care about Ding's faux pas and the embarrassment he caused himself, his eyes were sour, and he whispered to Ding.

Ding Shi laughed and said in despair: "Old killer, you don't want to avenge my Ang'er, why bother weaving such a lie to deceive me." If you just slash me to death with one palm, forget it, and I'll hurry up to find my Ang'er. ”

Cao Cao smiled bitterly and continued: "I didn't lie to you, our son is really alive. ”

Ding didn't react at all this time, staring at Cao Cao with vacant eyes.

"Sister, what Meng De said is true, Ang'er is not dead." Ding Chong, who woke up, also stepped forward and said.

"Mrs. Sister-in-law, Meng De didn't deceive you, Zi Xian's nephew is still alive." This is Xiahoudun, and he is also the in-law of the Ding family.

Ding's eyes finally had color, his whole body began to tremble slightly, tears couldn't stop coming out of his eyes, converging into streams, grabbing Cao Cao suddenly, shaking and shaking and asking hurriedly: "Are you serious, are you serious, Ang'er is not dead?" Our Ang'er is not dead? ”

Cao Cao took Ding in his arms, caressed her hard and trembling back, and whispered in her ear: "Our son is alive, really alive." For the husband, I will take someone to pick up our son and go home, you go to wash up and dress up, and eat something. Ang'er will feel distressed to see you look like this now. ”