Liu Ye's back hand used rumors, digging channels and other events to exaggerate Sun Quan's idea of going north, but in fact, Long Xiang strictly controlled the construction period.

The order in which the Shiqi Canal was built was ranked after the city wall of Hefei New Town, and then there would be a high-standard brick and concrete city wall to block the enemy, so they were not afraid of a surprise attack by Sun Quan or Cao Cao.

Before Zhang Fei joined Liu Bei, Liu Fu had returned to Xudu in mid-March, recounted his experience in Hefei to Cao Cao, and speculated that Sun Quan had the idea of attacking Xudu.

Cao Cao couldn't help but smile after hearing this: "Haha, your mouth is like a sharp sword, your tongue is like a spear, you don't want to be restrained by Long Xiang, he is really a wonderful person."

Guo Jia had to talk: "That Long Xiang was born in the last place, and he has no ambition in Hefei, even killing You Zhengping has no effect on him, but You Heng's half-year period has arrived, and I don't know where he will go if he leaves Hefei."

Cao Cao immediately frowned: "Wherever this person goes, but don't come to Xu Du to be an eyesore, it's better to continue to stay in Hefei to burn the kiln, Long Xiang deliberately misidentified Yuan Ying and resolved Wen Ruo's discordant plan, this method is quite ingenious, I underestimated this person before."

"It may be Lu Zijing's plan." Liu Fu added in a whisper.

"Lu Su is so strategic, it's a pity to stay in Hefei, and it may not be possible to conquer Yangzhou with the history of Yangzhou." Cao Cao stopped abruptly in the middle of his words, and then waved his hand to Xun Yu and said, "Wen Ruo, you recruit in the name of the imperial court, see if he is willing to come to Xudu."

The divisive plan was offered by Xun Yu, he saw that Liu Fu was thin and weak, and knew that the other party was suffering in Hefei, and at this moment he responded to Cao Cao's name.

"You can give it a try, but it may not be ***, at the moment, Long Xiang and Sun Quan have not been separated, but they are colluding and want to map the Central Plains, if they are allowed to dig the canal river to connect the Jianghuai, the Jiangdong warships will be able to enter Heluo at will, and the entire Central Plains will have no peace from now on, and the Ming Duke should make arrangements as soon as possible, otherwise it will affect the plan of the decisive battle in the north."

"Digging a channel is not a trivial matter, Long Xiang only sent a few thousand people, and when they dig out this artificial canal, I have already finished fighting with Yuan Shao."

Cao Cao's eyes widened, revealing a disdainful expression.

Seeing this, Liu Fu hurriedly reminded: "Ming Gong can't be careless, Hefei is still building a new city, if Long Xiang transfers the people of the city to open the canal, it is estimated that the channel of more than 20 miles can be dug out in more than a month, and I heard that Jiangdong has not only supported grain, but also supported tens of thousands of farm tools, I think the completion time is only sooner rather than later, and troops should be sent to stop it immediately."

"No." Xun Yu snatched the words, frowned and explained: "According to the information sent by Hebei, Yuan Shao has recruited 100,000 soldiers, and this number continues to expand.

Cao Cao stiffened his beard and replied solemnly: "What Wen Ruo said is exactly what I want, I want to lead the troops north next month, and it is not wise to divide the troops in Huainan at this time, and Yuan Shao likes to use small tricks, Long Xiang and Sun Quan may not be bought by him, and they can't be messed up by him."

"But once the canal river is opened," Liu Fu wanted to say and stopped.

Liu Fu is the most anxious person in the palace, and now it is unrealistic to set Hefei Prefecture, if the Jiangdong warship crosses the Jianghuai, Shouchun will become the first target, and then he deserves the most grievances in this assassination history.

Liu Fu's worried words came out, and all the advisers were in a state of contemplation, only the corners of Guo Jia's mouth were slightly raised.

Seeing this, Cao Cao walked up to Guo Jia and asked meaningfully: "We and other northerners are not good at water warfare, and it is very tricky for Jiangdong to attack by water, but Guan Fengxiao is calm and calm, could it be that he has already thought of a good strategy?"

Guo Jia hurriedly got up and saluted, and replied: "Sun Quan instigated Long Xiang to dig a channel, and sending troops to stop it will not play any role, unless the army is stationed in Jiangjunling for a long time, that can only be regarded as a stupid way to achieve half the result, Ming Gong actually doesn't have to care about it at all, just send a serious general to guard Shouchun, then it will be a big deal."

"What does it mean to be filial?" Cao Cao asked in confusion.

Guo Jia stroked his beard and explained: "Yuan Shao is proud by nature, at this time, he is using the soldiers of re-nationality, and he will definitely not stick to it without fighting, so the Ming Duke can win quickly when he goes north, as long as he ensures that Shouchun is in hand, and then he will win and then wave his army south, why be afraid of the people in Jiangdong? That channel can take the Jiangdong warship, can't you go to the Central Plains warship?"

"Hahaha" Cao

Cao Xi praised and praised: "Kou can go, I can also go, Sun Quan and Long Xiang are digging their own graves."

Xun Yu nodded and agreed: "What Feng Xiao said is very good, but Shou Chunshou needs to be carefully considered."

Xun You, who had not spoken, suddenly stood up at this time and recommended the partial general Yu Ban to Cao Cao.

"Ming Gong, I recommend General Yu to Shouchun, whether it is in Yanjin or Guandu battlefield, he can defend and attack very well, and he will definitely be able to ensure that Shouchun is not lost."

"The decisive battle between Ming Gong and Yuan Shao is imminent, and General Yu should follow him to the north."

Before Xun Yu finished speaking, he was interrupted by Cao Cao's voice: "This time, I don't plan to let Wen Ze accompany the army, but let him go to guard Shouchun, and I feel that the weight is not enough."

Yu Ban last year's Guandu shined, the price was the heavy losses of the Taishan soldiers under his command, Cao Cao allocated thousands of people to supplement him after the war, and at this time he was resting and training in Xudu.

When Cao Cao spoke, he shifted his gaze to Cao Ren and Xiahou Yuan, he was struggling with who to send to Shouchun, this kind of task of guarding the border pass, he was not at ease when he sent a general with a foreign surname, only the clan general with enough prestige could effectively mobilize the surrounding resources.

Cao Ren is a sharp knife in Cao Cao's hand, and Yuan Shao was sent to guard Shouchun before the war, like killing chickens with a knife, and Xiahou Yuan was in charge of the army's food and grass during the war, and he was also the core personnel who could not be transferred at will.

When he hesitated, Xiahoudun suddenly got up and asked, "Meng De, why don't you let me go?" I heard that the person who injured my left eye was Cao Xing, Long Xiang's general, and I wanted to take revenge for a long time."

Cao Cao saw Xiahoudun get up, and suddenly felt that it was just right, and was about to agree but was interrupted by Xun Yu.

"Xu Du is more important than Shouchun, if Ming Gong agrees with Yuan to guard Shouchun, who will guard Xu Du with me? The prestige of ordinary generals is not enough."

Xun Yu is reminding Cao Cao that Xiahoudun has high qualifications and prestige, and the administrative position of Henan Yin, and he is equal to Cao Cao's stand-in in Xu Du, if he is replaced by another ordinary general, once there is a change in the nobles and officials with high titles in the court, Xun Yu's Shangshu order is not enough to suppress.

Cao Cao also felt that Xun Yu was thoughtful, and there were always anti-Cao voices in the court, don't go out with your front feet and catch fire in the backyard.

Xiahoudun was silent at this time, he could distinguish personal grievances from state affairs, but his eyes showed a little disappointment.

While Cao Cao was pondering, the afterglow swept to Xun You, and a flash of inspiration suddenly flashed in his mind, and then he clapped his hands and said with a smile: "If Wen is not worried, Yu Wen should have stayed in Xu Du to train soldiers, and it is just right for him to guard the rear with you."

"Yes"

"Before leaving Xu Du, I will give him a thrift, but I can guarantee that Xu is safe."

"So. It's okay."

Cao Cao reassured Xun Yu, walked up to Xiahoudun again, looked at him and solemnly reminded: "Yuan Rang will take five thousand Tuntian soldiers to the south, remember to only defend the city and not fight, whether it is Sun Quan or Long Xiang, you have to wait for me to come."

"Meng De, don't worry."