Early the next morning, Cao Zhang was summoned by Cao Cao in the camp. Cao Zhang wondered in his heart, could it be that the matter of Sima Fu's visit last night was known to his father again? Although the line is about to go, the generals have not relaxed at all for the three sons under their knees.

Cao Chang came to the big tent of the Chinese army and saw that the Chinese martial arts had almost arrived, and Cao Cao sat in the commander's position, his face was not good, and his heart was even more uneasy, but fortunately, Cao Pi also received Sima Fu's gift first, and he did not need to worry.

After stepping forward and saluting and sitting down, I heard Cao Cao say: "Just now Fancheng reported urgently, Zhao Shu has broken the soldiers and horses of Eastern Wu, and Sun Quan has retreated back to Wu." In addition to Cao Cao, Jia Xu and a few other people in the audience were optimistic about Zhao Shu first. Cao Zhang, Xiahou Dun, Pang De, Zhang He and other generals were all surprised, and they didn't expect Dongwu to lose so quickly.

Jia Xu couldn't help sighing: "I also underestimated Zhao Shu. ”

Cao Cao also sighed, how could Liu Bei have recruited such talents? Jia Xu was naturally able to understand Cao Cao's intentions, and said loudly: "Now that the war in Jingzhou has just ended, whether to continue to stay in Wancheng or go south to Xiangyang, please make a decision as soon as possible." ”

Cao Cao tapped his forehead lightly, originally wanting Zhao Shu and Lu Meng to delay a little longer, both of them lost, who knew that it would end so soon. Now is it to take advantage of Zhao Shu's unstable foothold to attack Jingxiang, or continue to stay here and wait for the opportunity to eliminate Sima? Although he has been healed by the divine doctor Hua Tuo in the past few days, he is old and has been fighting all year round, and he can feel that he does not have much time, and the matter of swallowing Wu and destroying Shu will be handed over to the next generation, and he still tries his best to leave a stable foundation for them. Cao Cao coughed and said, "If you go outside, you must first settle inside, or deal with Sima Zhongda first." ”

Jia Xu looked at Cao Cao and understood what this late twilight hero meant, so he also nodded and said, "Since this is the case, the king must make a quick decision, and he can't wait for Zhao Shu, Lu Meng and others to recover." ”

"Not bad." Cao Cao looked at Cao Zhang, his heart moved, and he said: "Ziwen, order you to quickly take 10,000 military horses to Fancheng to help Zixiao defend the city and return to Gongming." ”

Cao Zhang brought 30,000 soldiers and horses from the land of Yan Zhao, why did he only let himself bring 10,000 soldiers? Cao Zhang looked at Cao Cao's gloomy face, could it be that his father wanted to seize his military power? When he was depressed, he saw Xiahou Dun get up and said: "The king is unwell, Ziwen should stay on the left and right to serve, in order to fulfill filial piety." A certain Baoju hired a general to go to Fancheng. Wen Ping also got up hurriedly and said, "The last general is willing to go." ”

Cao Zhang glanced at Xiahou Dun gratefully, got up and saluted: "It's not that the child is unwilling to be loyal to the country, but the father is not in good health, and the child is worried about it, and I am afraid that he will not be able to do it." ”

Cao Cao saw Xiahou Dun get up to stop him, and he was slightly angry in his heart, but this person has followed him since he started the army, and he has a very high prestige in the army, and he is loyal, but he disagrees with him on the matter of establishing a prince. Cao Pi was good at governing the country, while Cao Zhang was good at conquest. Xiahou Dun was born in the army, so he naturally likes Cao Zhang more. Although Cao Cao was reluctant to brush him off, he couldn't take care of his face in such a big matter, and shook his head and said: "The decision has been made, Ziwen can quickly return to the camp to prepare, and he will set off tomorrow." ”

Cao Zhang glanced at Xiahou Dun, and saw that the latter shook his head slightly, so he had no choice but to say: "The child receives the order, and he will retire." ”

Cao Cao saw Cao Zhang's angry departure, looked at the people in the tent, and said: "Zilian, you can take your troops and horses to Chang'an as soon as possible, and assist Zhong Yuanchang to guard Yongliang." Cao Hong hurriedly got up and promised.

Xiahou Dun suddenly felt that something was wrong, and got up again and said: "Although Chang'an is an important land, Zhong Yuan has been guarding it for many years, and it is impregnable. The war in Wancheng is about to break out, why did the king let Zilian lead his troops to him? ”

Cao Cao smiled slightly: "Youyuan is by your side, why are you afraid that Wancheng will not break?" Lone is a little tired, go down. Xiahou Dun had no choice but to get up and retire with everyone, but he heard Cao Cao say: "Zidan, Wen Lie stays." "I was even more speculative in my heart.

As soon as he returned to his camp, Xiahou Dun saw Cao Zhang's henchman Zhou Yi waiting. Zhou Yi saw Xiahou Dun coming back, and hurriedly stepped forward and saluted: "The last general will see the general." ”

Xiahou Dun understood what Cao Zhang meant by sending someone at this time, but Cao Cao had already made up his mind that he would follow him for decades, and he didn't want to oppose him too much, so he had to say: "Go back and let Ziwen go to the enemy with peace of mind, in front of the King of Wei, I will speak for him." ”

Zhou Yi said: "The last general thinks that General Cao must not leave to go to Fancheng at this time. ”

Xia Houdun couldn't help but be slightly stunned, should these major events be for a small family general to express his opinion? Zhou Yi saw Xiahou Dun's face, and also understood his intentions, bowed to the ground, and said loudly: "The last general knows that this matter should not be presumptuous, but the last general does not want to see the tragic death of General Yueqi." ”

"Shut up." Xiahou Dun's face changed greatly, and he said loudly outside the tent: "Who is on duty outside." ”

"The last general, Zhao Qi."

"Good students are guarded, and someone must report as soon as possible." Hearing the promise outside, Xiahou Duncai whispered to Zhou Yi: "How dare you talk such nonsense and reach the ears of the king, wouldn't it harm your general?" ”

"Doesn't the general understand what King Wei means?" Zhou Yi knew that Xiahou Dun favored Cao Zhang, and at this critical juncture, he did not hesitate, and continued: "The king is not in good health, and before he goes, he can't swallow Shu and destroy Wu, but he pins his hopes on the son, so he will personally lead the army to Wancheng, wanting to get rid of Sima Yi and lay the foundation for the prince." ”

Exactly. Seeing this general talking eloquently, Xiahou Dun didn't feel a little appreciative, and asked with a smile: "What does this have to do with your general?" ”

"The king wants to strengthen the inheritance of the prince, so that after a hundred years, the prince will complete the great cause of dominating the world. But after removing Sima Yi, who will he deal with next? Zhou Yi didn't wait for Xiahou Dun to think about it again, and continued: "General Yuecai has no less than 100,000 troops, has extensive military exploits, and is in charge of military affairs in the two states. If the king really thinks about the prince, can he leave with peace of mind? ”

Xiahou Dun admired Cao Cao the most in his life, of course, he couldn't tolerate someone saying this in private, and the little good feeling just now was gone, and he said coldly: "Bold, how can you provoke the love of King Wei's father and son here." I don't want to pursue your protector, but I can retreat quickly. ”

Zhou Yi was not afraid, raised his head and said: "Even if the king is relieved, he will go to the great and the prince will succeed to the throne, can he rest assured that such a fellow brother?" ”

Cao Pi is hot on the outside and cold on the inside, with a sweet mouth and a sword in his belly, and after he ascends the throne, I am afraid that he really can't tolerate this brother who holds military power. Xiahou Dun was speechless for a moment, and sighed: "Although the king has a head disease, there is a miracle doctor Hua Tuo in the camp, and the time for him to go is still far away. Let's take a long-term view of this matter, and let Ziwen lead the troops with peace of mind. ”

"Yes." Zhou Yi got up, but instead of leaving, he took a step forward and whispered: "In the foolish opinion of the last general, the time for the king to go is not far away." ”