Cao Cao did not dare to slack off, and immediately gathered a group of soldiers and advisers to leave Xu Capital in person.

Before leaving, Yang Ling, Xun Yu and other courtiers who stayed in Xudu came to see them off.

"This time I went alone to resist Liu Bei, a traitor, and I hope that Xun Lingjun and Ziyi will sit in the rear alone."

Cao Cao said with a smile.

"Please rest assured Gong Wei!"

Yang Ling, Xun Yu and others said in unison.

Seeing that Cao Cao was about to leave, Yang Ling couldn't help but say,

"Wei Gong!"

"Is there anything else going on with Ziyi?"

Cao Cao turned his head to look at Yang Ling, and said strangely.

"Liu Bei's military advisor Zhuge Liang has always been scheming, and I hope that Duke Wei will be more vigilant!"

Yang Ling said in a deep voice.

"Ziyi rest assured, this time he will not be arrogant again."

Cao Cao smiled and waved his hand.

However, judging from his look, he didn't seem to take Zhuge Liang to heart.

And it's no wonder.

After all, the current Zhuge Liang, although he has just defeated Cao Ren and others, is not too famous.

Boss Cao doesn't take him seriously, but it's reasonable.

Seeing this, Yang Ling could only smile helplessly.

Guo Jia on the side saw it, and comforted him with a smile,

"Ziyi, don't worry, Duke Wei has a team of strategists such as Zhicai, Wenhe, and Zhongzhi beside him, and there is only one Zhuge Liang, why worry about it?"

"Feng Xiao doesn't know, then Zhuge Liang has a ghost plan!"

Yang Ling said with a serious face.

Guo Jia has known Yang Ling for so long, but it is the first time he has seen him so jealous of a person.

"This person is very fond of fire attacks, since Feng Xiao went to crusade against Liu Bei with the lord, remember to beware of this!"

Yang Ling said solemnly.

"Fire attack, huh? I made a note of it! ”

Guo Jia also nodded seriously.

After admonishing the cronies who stayed in Xudu, Cao Cao led the army and embarked on the journey south.

After two days of marching, Cao's army arrived at the boundary of Duyang County.

After Cao Pi and they retreated from Wancheng, they also stopped in Duyang County to rest.

Hearing that Cao Cao was coming, Cao Pi hurriedly brought a group of soldiers to meet him.

"The child has seen his father."

Cao Pi saluted Cao Cao.

"Let's meet Duke Wei!"

Cao Ren and Xiahou Yuan also said respectfully.

saw that Cao Cao did not return the salute, but walked straight to Cao Pi and slapped him.

"Smack!"

A crisp slap sounded, Cao Pi covered his red and swollen cheeks, and looked at Cao Cao with a stunned expression.

"What, are you not convinced when I hit you?"

Cao Cao asked coldly.

"Child...... Can't! ”

Cao Pi also knew that he was wrong, so he lowered his head weakly.

"Duke Wei, the defeat of Wancheng is to blame us for being too careless, and we can't blame the prince."

Cao Ren hurriedly took all the blame on himself.

"Yes, we are the ones who underestimated the enemy."

Cao Hong, Xiahou Yuan and others also nodded in agreement.

"You are not to blame for this battle."

Cao Cao held Cao Ren's hand and said in a heavy tone,

"In the final analysis, it's all because this little beast is too proud and doesn't take Liu Bei seriously!"

"I knew that this little beast was so brainless, before he set out on the expedition, Lone should have ordered you to be the main general!"

Cao Ren, Cao Hong and other generals warmed their hearts.

The previous dissatisfaction with Cao Pi disappeared without a trace in this instant.

After Cao Cao pacified Cao Ren and the others, he looked at the rest of the soldiers around him and said in a deep voice,

"The defeat of Wancheng, I don't blame you, it's my Cao family who is sorry for you, and I'm here to compensate you!"

"My lord!"

"Lord!"

Cao Ren and the others hurriedly stepped forward and tried to help Cao Cao up.

But Cao Cao pushed them away and bowed in front of the soldiers present!

"The soldiers who died in this battle will be buried in peace, and their families will be properly resettled! As for you, Lone will not do you any wrong! ”

Everyone was choked, their eyes were red, and they were moved!

Just these words, it is worth sacrificing their lives for Cao Cao!

"We swear allegiance to the Duke of Wei to the death!"

Cao Ren was the first to shout.

"We swear allegiance to the Duke of Wei to the death!"

The rest of the people also shouted in unison.

The sound is like thunder, resounding through the heavens and the earth!

Cao Jun's originally low morale instantly became high!

Cao Cao's personality charm can be seen from this!

Only Cao Pi stood in the corner on the side, his face blue and white.

Cao Cao slapped him in public, and blamed him all the blame, how could he be in a good mood?

After greeting everyone, Cao Cao summoned a group of ministers and generals to discuss the matter in the county hall.

After Liu Bei took Wancheng, he did not rush forward, but stayed in Wancheng. That's why we didn't retreat, but stayed in Duyang. ”

Cao Ren told Cao Cao about the situation.

Cao Cao looked at the sand table on the case, frowning.

He has known Liu Bei for almost twenty years.

In the early years, Yang Ling had repeatedly reminded him to be careful of Liu Bei, but he didn't take it to heart.

After all, Liu Bei was still very weak at that time, and he was embarrassed by him.

But he never thought that after several years of development, Liu Bei, who was assisted by Zhuge Liang, had become his confidant!

"Since Liu Bei doesn't come to us, then let's look for him."

Cao Cao sneered,

"Pass the order, rest for a day, and send troops to attack Wancheng tomorrow!"

"This ...... Lord, should we wait a little longer and observe carefully? ”

Cao Ren hesitated,

"Liu Bei's military advisor Zhuge Liang is extremely cunning!"

"So what? There is a way to reduce ten meetings with one force, and Lone doesn't believe that no matter how smart he is, he can defeat Lone's army! ”

Cao Cao said proudly.

Although due to the tight time, it was too late to gather more troops.

But this time, he also mobilized 70,000 soldiers and horses.

Among them, there are many well-known elite troops such as the trapped camp, the tiger and leopard cavalry, and the Wuhuan iron cavalry!

Not to mention Cao Cao's side, there are strategists such as Guo Jia, Xi Zhicai, Cheng Yu, Jia Xu, etc., and generals such as Li Dian, Le Jin, Yu Ban, and Zhang He.

Under the strength of the soldiers, he did not believe that Liu Bei would be an opponent.

Seeing that Cao Cao had made up his mind, everyone didn't say anything anymore, and nodded yes one after another.

……

Early the next morning, Cao Cao gathered his troops and horses and set off for Wancheng.

Cao Pi's attack on Wancheng failed, and there were less than 10,000 soldiers and horses left, plus the troops brought by Cao Cao, almost 80,000.

Such a momentum is not huge.

Among them, Yu Ban and Zhang He were the vanguard generals, leading 20,000 soldiers and horses to Wancheng first.

They had not been out for half a day, and then they came to the land of Bowang.

"Stop moving."

Yu Ban raised his hand and motioned for the army to stop.

After the army slowly stopped marching, he said to Zhang He beside him,

"General Junyi, the terrain here is narrow, and there are dense forests and weeds on both sides of the road. If Zhuge Liang sets up an ambush here, I'm afraid that we will end up like General Zixiao. ”

Zhang He glanced at the surrounding mountains and dense vegetation, and nodded approvingly.

What General Wen Ze said is extremely true. But the lord wants us to rush to Wancheng earlier, what should we do? ”