Cao Cao knew in his heart that there was no need to fight this battle.

But if he retreated like this, he was really unwilling.

Is it possible that the hard work has been wasted so much?

Just when Cao Cao was undecided, Xiahou Yuan hurriedly broke in.

"My lord, it's not good!

Our spies who stayed near Shouzhang City have just come to the news that Huaxiong's army is pouring out, and the target is exactly us! ”

As soon as these words came out, the barracks were shaken!

Hua Xiong actually took the initiative to attack?

"Lord, we must withdraw!"

"That's right, if you don't withdraw, you'll be dead!"

Chen Gong and others tried their best to persuade Cao Cao to withdraw his troops.

Liu Bei and Zhuge Liang on the side also opened their mouths to persuade.

Looking at the people in the hall, Cao Cao couldn't help but smile bitterly.

Just experienced a defeat, and the soldiers below lost their morale.

Even these strategists and generals of his own were frightened by Hua Xiong.

Even if he insists on fighting, what is the use?

He sighed,

"Retreat!"

The Cao Liu coalition army quickly packed up and took advantage of the night to embark on the journey.

When Hua Xiong led the army to Changfeng, all he was left with was an empty city.

Looking at the empty Changfeng, Hua Xiong couldn't cry or laugh.

Didn't you say okay, said Cao Cao Cao arrived, how did it become chasing Cao Cao Cao Cao ran away?

"Lord, what should we do now?"

Guo Jia asked.

"Continue to pursue Cao Cao."

Hua Xiong thought for a moment and ordered.

"Cao Cao should have withdrawn his troops to the south and retreated to Hefei. Shall we pursue it too? ”

Guo Jia asked.

"Not bad."

Hua Xiong nodded, and said to everyone,

"If we can take Hefei, our strategic intention will be achieved."

As a result, the mighty army quickly pursued along the route of Cao Cao's withdrawal of troops.

……

Hefei City.

Cao Cao had just led his army into the city, and before he could catch his breath, he ordered his troops to break in.

"Newspaper!! Lord, something is wrong, Huaxiong's army is coming to Hefei again! ”

"What?"

Cao Cao Huo Ran stood up, shocked and angry.

This Huaxiong is too shameless!

I have chosen to retreat, why are you still chasing after you?

"Guys, do you have any suggestions?"

Cao Cao looked at the people in the hall.

"Cao Gong, I think we have to defend Hefei! Hefei is the foundation of Cao Gong, if it is lost, Cao Gong will have no place to stand. ”

Zhuge Liang said it very tactfully.

But Cao Cao and others understood.

Without Hefei, then Cao Cao will become a lost dog like Liu Bei.

"Kong Ming is right,"

Chen Gong nodded in agreement,

"Besides, Hefei's location is dangerous, if you lose it, Liu Biao and Sun Quan will not be happy."

As the saying goes, guarding the river must guard the Huai.

Hefei is located between the Huaishui River and the Yangtze River, and its geographical location is extremely important.

If it was occupied by Huaxiong, the imperial army's army could directly attack the Yangtze River.

At that time, Liu Biao and Sun Quan, who are on the left and right, will be threatened.

Cao Cao listened to the analysis of the two strategists, and also knew that Hefei must be defended.

It's just that now that the morale of the army is low, he is really a little hesitant.

Chen Gong saw his concern and said softly,

"Lord, we have been operating Hefei for a long time, and the city is impregnable.

There are enough grain, grass and wells in the city, and there is no fear of Huaxiong besieging them. ”

Cao Cao bowed slightly.

The art of war is cloudy, and it is surrounded tenfold.

He is on par with Huaxiong's strength.

Huaxiong wants to take Hefei, which is impossible.

Once Hefei is threatened, then Liu Biao and Sun Quan will not be able to sit still.

He only needs to sit back and wait for them to send reinforcements, and then Huaxiong will naturally retreat.

Thinking of this, Cao Cao made up his mind.

He nodded heavily,

"Just as the military advisor said!"

"Cao Gong, Liang still has a plan."

Zhuge Liang suddenly spoke.

Cao Cao's face darkened, last time it was your idea to dig a tunnel to attack Shouchun.

The result was good, wasting manpower and material resources, and causing Chen to die a tragic death!

Seeing that Cao Cao's face was wrong, Zhuge Liang hurriedly said,

"I suggest that Cao Gong can follow Huaxiong's method of defending the city."

"What does Kong Ming mean, let's dig tunnels too?"

Chen Gong frowned.

"But digging tunnels at this moment, I'm afraid it's too late."

Cao Cao shook his head resolutely.

"Definitely. We don't need to dig tunnels, we only need to send 3,000 men and horses to hide in the surrounding dense forests for a while. ”

"In addition, we can choose a city wall and dig it from the inside out, but we don't dig through.

We can wait for the opportunity, and when the time comes, we can break through the city wall and get out of the city in an instant.

The 3,000 men and horses outside the city, as long as they hear the shouting of killing, will join us in attacking Huaxiong! ”

Everyone's eyes lit up.

This strategy can be said to be similar to Huaxiong's Shou Shouchun.

The difference is only that Huaxiong digs tunnels to transport the army, while his own side places a unit in advance.

"Kong Ming is really resourceful!"

Chen Gong stroked his hands and exclaimed.

"Hua Xiong never expected that we would set up such a method!"

Cao Cao also let go of his prejudice against Zhuge Liang, laughed and praised,

"Since this is the case, then according to Kong Ming's plan, let's go down and arrange it!"

Taking advantage of the fact that everyone was scattered to arrange, Chen Gong suddenly walked to Cao Cao's side,

"Lord, I don't know whether to say something or not."

"Gongtai, you and I were born and died, although we are not brothers, but we are no different from brothers, what should I not talk about?"

Cao Cao laughed.

"The two armies are fighting, and it is difficult to predict who will win or lose.

In case Hefei falls, then we will face a catastrophe. ”

Chen Gong sighed.

Cao Cao frowned slightly,

"Gongtai, what exactly do you want to say?"

Chen Gong looked around at no one and said in a low voice,

"The lord can let Cao Ang, Cao Pi, and Cao Zhi lead the three thousand men and horses out of the city.

If things are not right, they can be allowed to retreat, which can be regarded as protecting the blood of the lord. ”

Cao Cao was silent for a long time, then nodded,

"You have a point."

He beckoned to Dian Wei and Xu Zhu, who were guarding outside the door.

"Call the three sons of Cao Ang, Cao Pi, and Cao Zhi."

After a while, three young men came to Cao Cao.

Cao Cao told Chen Gong's plan to his three sons.

"Father, I don't want to leave!"

Cao Ang shook his head and refused.

"Yes, Father, we will live and die with you!"

Cao Pi and Cao Zhi were also unwilling.

"Confused!"

Cao Cao said in a low voice,

"I've made up my mind, you guys quickly pack your bags and get out of the city tonight."

Seeing Cao Cao's resolute attitude, the three of them had to nod in agreement.

At this moment, Cao Pi suddenly asked,

"Father, what about Queen Guo's family?"

Cao Cao groaned slightly, and said softly,

"Let her go out of the city with you, and her family will all stay in the city."

"The child obeys!"

Cao Pi arched his hand.

The three brothers got up and left.

Cao Cao pondered for a moment, and then said to Dian Wei and Xu Zhu,

"The three sons are not good at leading troops to fight, so you two should go out of the city with them."