"Report, Your Majesty, Xiahoudun has withdrawn and returned to Yecheng."

Liu Xie was reviewing the performance, and suddenly listened to the attendant's report, and his face showed surprise.

"Oh? Xiahou retired? ”

Liu Xie put down his pen and ink and muttered: "I underestimated the Xiahou brothers, but I didn't expect them to be able to hold back their temperament.

In that case, then don't blame me for being ruthless! ”

He stood up and said, "Deliver a decree and order Uncle Liu Huang to go to Luoyang to discuss matters." ”

"Whoa!"

Half a day later, Liu Bei appeared in the Luoyang Palace.

Liu Xie smiled on the side and said, "Didn't Qing Mo expect that Cao Ang would retire from the army?" ”

"Definitely."

Liu Bei smiled and said: "The minister thought that Cao Ang would resolutely defend the south bank of the Yellow River, but he didn't expect that he would take the initiative to retreat.

Perhaps he felt that he could not stop His Majesty from going south, so it was not impossible to simply avoid the edge for the time being. ”

When Liu Xie heard this, he nodded again and again and said, "Qing's words are very good.

If the thief is obsessed, I will destroy it. It's just that I don't understand, the other party knows that he is going to fail, but he still insists on staying on the south bank of the Yellow River, what is the reason for this? ”

"Well.

Chen guessed that it should be the attitude of the Xiahou brothers that affected Cao Ang's judgment.

Your Majesty will remember that when the minister suggested that His Majesty move the capital, he reminded His Majesty that Cao Ang was very likely to contact Yuan Shao and jointly crusade against His Majesty.

And Yuan Shao also promised that he would intercept His Majesty on the way south, so that His Majesty would be in a desperate situation, so the minister would have this speculation. ”

"Oh?"

Liu Xie's eyebrows were lightly raised, and he thought about it for a long time, and suddenly showed a look of sudden realization.

"If that's the case, then it's no wonder."

"No matter what, the crisis has finally been resolved."

"Haha, if Cao Ang really dares to obstruct me from going south, I will not spare it."

After Liu Xie finished speaking, he showed hesitation, "It's just that Cao Angruo is really as Qing said, and he refuses to retreat." So what will he do to fight me? ”

Liu Bei smiled faintly, "If Liu Xie really dares to fight to the death with His Majesty, he is not worthy of being called a hero." ”

He bowed slightly respectfully, "Please lead the elite soldiers to the battle." ”

"Huh?"

Liu Xie was taken aback, and immediately showed joy, and hurriedly said, "Is Qing willing to serve me?" ”

"Of course, it's just that it's not the right time, we have to wait for the best fighter to appear, and I hope Your Majesty will give you permission."

When Liu Xie heard this, he was suddenly a little lost.

After hesitating for a long time, he finally nodded slightly, "However, I have another matter that needs to be done." ”

"Listen to the hadith."

"You go to Yingchuan quickly and tell Sikong Wang Yun."

Liu Xie whispered to Liu Bei, "I want to go north to Qingzhou, and I hope that Wang Situ can help." If the rebellion can be quelled, the court will be rewarded.

After the rebellion was put down, I set up a banquet to entertain Wang Situ. ”

"Obey the order!"

Liu Bei took the order and left.

Waiting for Liu Bei to leave, Liu Xie sighed for a long time.

Although Liu Bei has been very active recently, Liu Xie didn't dare to trust anyone easily, especially Dong Zhuo, which made him even more jealous.

Therefore, Liu Xie can only choose and believe Wang Yun.

Wang Yun is loyal to Liu Xie and will never betray him.

Liu Xie's eyes swirled twice, and suddenly, he showed excitement.

"Someone!"

"Your Majesty?"

Zhang Liao heard the shout and walked quickly into the palace.

He bowed, "Your Majesty, what are you looking for?" ”

Liu Xie smiled and said, "Feng Xian, I thought of a good errand just now and wanted to entrust it to you." ”

"What's a good errand?"

The corners of Liu Xie's mouth hooked up a sneer, "Fengxian, have you heard, flooded the Seventh Army?" ”

Zhang Liao was stunned for a moment, and then shook his head.

Seeing this, Liu Xie secretly said nonsense, but continued patiently.

"I want to capture Yanzhou, but Yanzhou has many generals, and Yanzhou counties are full of mountains and forests.

I want to flood Yanzhou, this is the only way.

Ling led 3,000 iron cavalry to cross the river and attack the city along the river. When you take Yanzhou, I can take advantage of the situation to go south, wave my army eastward, and capture Xuzhou. ”

Zhang Liao grinned, "Your Majesty, I'll go and make arrangements to cross the river early tomorrow morning." ”

After he finished speaking, he ran away in a hurry.

Liu Xie saw him leave, but there was a solemn expression on his face.

He stared out the window at the dark night and said to himself, "If I succeed, I will be a hero through the ages." If it fails. I'm going to stink for 10,000 years. ”

On the other side, Cao Ang was very leisurely, walking on the bustling streets, enjoying the cool breeze at night.

"Young master, why did you give up today?"

Beside Cao Ang, a big man with a stubble on his face couldn't help but complain: "The prime minister's army is not far from here, as long as we resist desperately, maybe we can kill a few rounds."

Isn't the withdrawal of troops now a waste of all the previous achievements? ”

Cao Ang smiled slightly and said: "Don't worry, Duke Zhongde, Your Majesty sent a messenger to persuade me to withdraw from the army, if I refuse, I am afraid that I will be charged with a crime of rebellion."

Rather than staying here and opposing His Majesty, it is better to withdraw troops and preserve strength as soon as possible. ”

The stubble man suddenly showed a look of admiration, and arched his hand: "High! The young master is really far-sighted, and his subordinates admire him! ”

After he finished speaking, he asked, "Then when are we going to launch a counterattack?" ”

Cao Ang smiled: "Let's see, the morale of the prime minister's command is very low, and I am afraid that it will take several days to slow down."

Taking advantage of this time, we are just training our troops.

If we encounter enemy troops, we will beat them hard for a while to boost their morale. ”

When the stubble man heard this, he immediately showed a look of relief, "The young master is worthy of both civil and military skills, both wise and brave!" ”

Cao Ang waved his hand, "Don't be a sycophant, hurry up and urge the soldiers to practice." ”

"Whoa!"

After the stubble man left, Cao Ang looked up at the sky with a deep gaze.

He muttered to himself: "Your Majesty, Your Majesty, since you have already moved your heart, why don't you believe your minister?"

The minister is loyal to you, and the minister has never done anything to be sorry for you......"

He sighed softly, as if with infinite melancholy.

Cao Ang stood for a moment, then suddenly smiled again: "No matter what, this time I won." ”

With that, he walked towards his home, not noticing an alley behind him.

At the corner, a horse-drawn carriage was parked.

There was an old man sitting in the car, it was Chen Deng.

Chen Deng lifted the curtain and looked at Cao Ang's distant back, with an indifferent look on the corner of his mouth.

He turned his head to the guards on the side and said, "Pass the order, act according to the plan, and be sure to deliver the news to Yecheng." ”

"No!"

Chen Deng lowered the curtains, closed his eyes, and recuperated quietly.

After his guards walked out of the alley, they did not return to the mansion, but went straight to the Yanzhou Thorn History Mansion.

Wang Kuang, the assassin of Yanzhou, was Cao Cao's old department and Wang Yun's nephew.

After Cao Cao occupied Yanzhou, he promoted Wang Kuang to the rank of assassin.

Wang Kuang was originally also strong, but under Yuan Shao's suppression, he gradually became weaker and weaker, and even Yanzhou was difficult to maintain.

(End of chapter)