Can't go on like this, Cao Cao looked at the ditch that was very deeply dressed, and immediately gritted his teeth and said to Cao Xiu, the general next to him: "Order to go down, let the soldiers send the healthy horses into the ditch, and then everyone will step on their backs and attack from the outside of the ditch." ”

"Ahh Hearing Cao Cao's military order, Cao Xiu was stunned for a while. This is tantamount to throwing their cavalry superiority aside completely.

"Ahhhh Do as I say. Cao Cao really didn't care about the surprise in Cao Xiu's eyes, in his opinion, what is the loss of a little war horse, as long as he can kill Zhang Chao, everything is worth it.

Cao Cao gave the order, and soon a tiger and leopard knight drove the war horse to the ditch and threw it down, and for a time the deep ditch was filled by the war horse, as if it had become a flat road, which could be used by the tiger and leopard knights to rush straight to the mountain bag.

At the top of the mountain bag, Zhang Chao was squinting at everything in front of him.

When he saw that because of the ditch, the advantages of the tiger and leopard cavalry could not be brought into play, he smiled with satisfaction.

"Congratulations to the emperor, it seems that we have no worries." Sima Yi was standing on the side, seeing that Zhang Chao seemed to be in a good mood at this meeting, so he flattered him.

To say that during the period of coming to the Celestial Empire, Sima Yi can be said to have been born in dire straits every day, and the reason for this is only because Zhang Chao has never talked to him, let alone arranged for him to be a military advisor of the legion, which does not seem to be consistent with what Zhang Zhi said at the beginning.

There are all kinds of doubts in his heart, Sima Yi really didn't dare to ask, he has not really contacted Zhang Chao, and what he has gained is nothing more than talking about experience, which may not be reliable, so what he wants to do most now is to attract the attention of the emperor, even if it is to scold himself a few words, at least it will prove his existence.

Sima Yi's praise was especially in his ears, and Zhang Chao, who was sitting on the dragon chair, turned his head and glanced at him, then nodded lightly and said, "It turned out to be Mr. Zhongda." Well, do you have a lot of things in your heart that you want to say to me? ”

"Yes." Sima Yi knew that this was an opportunity for him, and it was also an opportunity for both sides to understand each other, at least he wanted to take this opportunity to show his position and show his ability.

The reason why talent is called talent is because it is only known after it is discovered, and it can only be proven after it is reused. On the other hand, if you don't have the opportunity to perform, even if you are extremely resourceful, it is useless.

Sima Yi's answer was so painful that Zhang Chao was stunned for a moment, and he thought that this person would just smile modestly. In this way, the other party is also a little bold, it's right to think about it, how can someone who can oppose Cao Cao's descendants and take Erdai not have any courage at all?

After thinking about this, Zhang Chao nodded with a smile and said, "If Mr. Zhongda has any questions, then ask." ”

Sima Yi knew that this was not Zhang Chao's modest words, but he really wanted to answer his questions, and at this moment he did have some things to ask that he couldn't figure out, which was not just about him being able to say a few more words with Zhang Chao and enhance his relationship, but he believed that he could better understand the emperor of the Celestial Empire by asking and answering.

"Your Majesty, what the criminal wants to ask is, how did you know that Cao Cao would definitely appear here? And how did you come up with the idea of digging this ditch in advance to stop the onslaught of the cavalry? Also, you gave wine to the generals last night, is it certain that Cao Cao will not steal the camp in the middle of the night? Sima Yi really had questions to ask, and he was still overwhelmed one after another.

Listening to these questions, Zhang Chao first laughed, and then said casually: "Zhongda must know, then I will answer you, all because I know Cao Mengde better than you." ”

It is far from enough to understand this question just by one sentence, Zhang Chao also intends to tell Sima Yi through this matter, that is, in terms of ability, I am not worse than you, and even much stronger, if you really do things for me, you will naturally have no benefits, but if you have any different intentions, then I'm sorry, Cao Cao's today is your tomorrow.

In order to give Sima Yi enough deterrence, Zhang Chao said again: "Cao Cao wants to fulfill his ideals, then I am his biggest obstacle, and even a big mountain that he has to climb, otherwise, he can go anywhere after the defeat, why did he appear in the land east of the river, near Bingzhou?" Therefore, I concluded that he would definitely make a move when he knew my specific location, and he also knew that there was only one chance to strike, so he would not attack in the middle of the night, because it was dark and bad for me, and it was not good for him. Besides, he also knew that I would be prepared, and if I stole the camp, I would not be able to return. As for digging these ditches? Hehe, this thing is also called a trench, and it is the best weapon for infantry against cavalry. ”

Regarding the trenches, this is also one of the most commonly used means when Zhang Chao was in the Golden Triangle. But that was to prevent artillery shelling, and now it is used to prevent cavalry impacts, and the effect is just as good.

Zhang Chao's answer made Sima Yi feel shocked after hearing it.

This is completely equivalent to understanding a person thoroughly, that is to say, Zhang Chao has already figured out what Cao Cao thinks in his heart, so he has set up his own plan.

When a person doesn't have any secrets to speak of, and even if you are a transparent person in the eyes of others, what you think and want to do, people have thought of it one step in advance, in the face of such an opponent, what do you do to defeat him?

Thinking of this, Sima Yi couldn't help but have cold sweat on his face. He had always thought that the Celestial Empire could have such a construction technique under the leadership of Zhang Chao because of the luck of three points, plus the efforts of some civil and military generals. After all, when it comes to talents, the Celestial Empire is the most.

But now, he found out that those are just auxiliary forces, and the real power is Zhang Chao himself. This person's means of perceiving people's hearts are the most terrifying. He even wondered if one day he had a different heart in his heart, would this person be able to see it in advance and nip everything in the bud?

Sima Yi believed that Zhang Chao would do such a thing, and in order to avoid this happening, he did not dare to have different intentions. Fortunately, at this time, he really didn't have any other thoughts. In history, if it weren't for Cao Pi's early death, he would not have held the power in his hands, and there would be no rebellion later.

Thinking of facing such a smart emperor, Sima Yi felt that he seemed to have no secrets in front of this person, how could he not be afraid? But then I think about it, as long as I do things by myself, what's so terrible? On the contrary, with his own efforts, such a smart emperor must be able to see it, and he doesn't even need to show his own merits, everyone knows about it, isn't that a good thing?

Mingjun's place is Mingjun, that is because he will see everything in his eyes, make his own judgment, and then reward the meritorious and punish the traitorous minister.

And to follow Mingjun to do things, the best way is to do a good job honestly, so that you don't have to worry about being victimized by traitors, on the contrary, you don't need to worry too much about doing things, which is what many talented ministers are pursuing.

When he thought of this, Sima Yi's cold sweat slowly disappeared, and he was replaced by a burst of relaxation. He had decided that once he was really given power, he would do things in a down-to-earth manner, so what was there to worry about?

Sima Yi went from nervous to relaxed, this process was captured by the careful Zhang Chao, and he couldn't help but feel relieved.

The reason why I talked so much to Sima Yi was to shock the other party, let him know how powerful he was, and not to give birth to other disobedient hearts at any time. After all, this is still a talented person, and if it is used correctly, it will still be of great help.

Now it seems that Sima Yi really figured it out, and that relaxed meaning proved that at least he didn't dare to think anything wrong at the moment, so Zhang Chao was naturally overjoyed.

As soon as the expression on Zhang Chao's face relaxed, the voice of Xu Chu, the chief of the guard beside him, rang in his ears, "Your Majesty, the tiger and leopard have abandoned their horses and fought." ”

"Oh?" Zhang Chao looked forward and saw the scene of the tiger and leopard riding the war horse pushing the ditch, and couldn't help but sigh: "This Cao Apu, he is still very decisive in doing things." ”

Just sighed, Zhang Chao didn't do anything else, that was because he believed that the tiger and leopard cavalry without the war horse was not to worry about, the advantage was not there, and in the face of the strongest camp in the army, defeat was only a matter of time.

Zhang Chao thought that the tiger and leopard cavalry without cavalry was not to worry, which was the reason why he believed in the camp. In fact, Gao Shun did not disappoint him, in a one-to-one situation, victory is really a matter of time.

But the crux of the matter is that the two sides are not equal in number. Cao Cao brought 10,000 people, and the trapped camp was only 5,000, even if they could balance the same number of opponents and slowly eat them, but with the temporary numerical advantage, there were still some tigers and leopards who rushed through the position of the trapped camp with their legs, and rushed straight towards the place where Zhang Chao was located on the mountain bag.

Cao Cao's opponent this time was not to destroy the heavy cavalry of the Zhang family, let alone to trap the camp, the only purpose was to kill Zhang Chao himself. As long as he can kill this person, the Celestial Empire will be chaotic, and his opportunity will naturally come.

The tiger and leopard riders obviously understood their king's intentions, and while drawing out a large number of men and horses to confront the trapped camp, many people jumped over the ditch and rushed towards Zhang Chao's land.

The mountain bag is not very tall, so as long as it rushes through the ditch, it is only a kilometer away from where Zhang Chao is.

Kilometers apart, for many people, a few shocks can be rushed, Zhang Chao seems to be in danger.

"Xu Chu asks for war." Seeing that at least nearly a thousand tigers and leopards rushed through the ditch and rushed through the defensive line, Xu Chu, the chief of the guard on the side, was very anxious and half-knelt on the ground.