"Cao Cao is so bold?"

"Cao Cao's courage is indeed very great!" Pang Tong said: "But Kong Ming, you have to be clear about one thing, that is, Cao Cao can't destroy Yuan Shao at one time, this is our opportunity."

Moreover, Cao Cao has a great appetite, and he wants to swallow Jiangling in one go, and then threaten Youzhou.

But if Yuan Shu is not removed, Cao Cao will not be able to sleep and eat! So there must be a decisive battle between the two of them. ”

"That's just as well." Zhuge Liang bowed his head and said, "It's just that what are we going to do?" ”

Pang Tong said: "We must leave Xucheng as soon as possible!" ”

Zhuge Liang asked suspiciously, "Where to go?" ”

Pang Tong said with a smile: "Go to Shouchun and find Yuan Shao!" ”

"Let's talk to Yuan Shao?"

Zhuge Liang frowned: "Cao Cao is probably already eyeing Yuan Shao now, let's talk to Yuan Shao."

"What's more, we still have to rely on Yuan Shao's troops!" Pang Tong said with a smile: "Yuan Shao has a strong army, if he can master Yuan Shao's soldiers and horses, then Cao Cao will not be afraid!" ”

"Yes! I didn't expect such a person to exist in the world, and if this kind of talent can be included in the command, it will definitely be a big help!

It's just a pity that he can't be used by me? Cao Ang sighed.

Xiahou Yuan pondered for a moment: "Since the lord thinks that brother is the dragon and phoenix among people, why don't you forcibly keep him?" ”

As long as we are careful not to leak any rumors, no one will suspect us! ”

Cao Ang shook his head and smiled: "General Xiahou, this kind of thing can't be forced. ”

At this time, there was a sound of footsteps outside the window, and then Xiahou Dan's words sounded: "Lord, my subordinates have important affairs to report!" ”

In the dead of night, Cao Ang couldn't sleep, so he took out a picture scroll he bought today.

Xiahoudun walked in, he clasped his fists at Cao Ang and saluted, and then said.

Xiahou Yuan was taken aback when he heard this: "The lord really has such a genius? ”

The other side.

Zhuge Liang was silent, and said after half a sound: "Let's go to Shouchun first, investigate the situation, and if the situation is suitable, then follow the plan!" ”

The more he looked at it, the more he liked it, and finally he couldn't help but pick up a pen and draw it on paper.

Cao Ang nodded with satisfaction, and then carefully put away the painting.

The two then chatted a few words and then dispersed.

"Then thank you Kong Ming!" Pang Tong immediately breathed a sigh of relief, with Zhuge Liang's cooperation, his plan would definitely be smoother.

Cao Ang hurriedly tidied up his appearance and sat up straight, and then opened the door.

Xiahou Yuan agreed: "What the lord said is extremely true! Let's put this matter aside for now, and then look for opportunities to contact it in the future. ”

Cao Ang returned to the barracks, and he immediately called Xiahou Yuan and told the other party about his encounter with Pang Tong.

"It's okay!" Pang Tong said: "Have you forgotten how we have been hiding all these years?

In the painting is a man, wearing a green shirt and holding a long sword, standing on the edge of a cliff and looking into the distance. Although it may seem unremarkable, it gives people a sense of otherworldliness.

I'm afraid it will attract Cao Cao's attention, and it will be easy to expose our identity. ”

"Lord, there are suddenly many strange faces in the city tonight, they are distributed in various areas, and they are very arrogant, many shops have been smashed, and my subordinates are worried."

"Oh?" Cao Ang raised his eyebrows slightly: "Could it be that there are thieves who have broken into the city, have you caught them?" ”

Xiahoudun bowed his head and replied: "When the subordinates arrived, they had already left, and the subordinates sent someone to investigate, and only after confirming that they were okay for the time being did they dare to report to you." ”

Cao Ang thought for a moment, and then ordered: "You quickly take people to various streets to investigate, don't let the thieves take advantage of the situation!" Report any abnormalities immediately! ”

"Yes!" Xiahoudun retreated.

After he left, Cao Ang lay down on the bed and closed his eyes to recuperate, and the appearance of Pang Tong appeared in his mind.

The more he thought about it, the more he felt that it was a pity, such a talent was actually hidden in the people, if he could recruit him under his account, wouldn't it be much better than serving Liu Biao?

Thinking of this, Cao Ang suddenly thought of Liu Bei, and a surge of anger suddenly surged in his heart.

"Damn Liu Bei! How dare you deceive me and cause me to lose face! When this battle is over, you will definitely pay for your blood debt! Cao Ang scolded secretly.

The next day, early in the morning.

Cao Ang led his troops to Nancheng.

The walls of the southern city were towering and the city was strong, which was the barrier of the eastern county, so Cao Ang decided to station 10,000 soldiers and horses here.

Nancheng is a very prosperous county, and when Cao Ang came, it was quite stable here.

But last night's turmoil has affected the city.

The people hid in their homes in fear and did not dare to come out, the merchants closed their shops, and the people did not dare to do business. The originally bustling streets were deserted in an instant.

Early in the morning, Cao Ang had just arrived, and when he saw this scene, a wave of anger suddenly rose in his heart, and his face was gloomy as water.

The air around him seemed to drop to freezing, silencing the soldiers who followed him.

"Someone!" Cao Ang shouted.

Hearing this, Cao Hong and Xiahou Shang's second generals quickly ran over and knelt down on one knee: "The last general!" ”

Cao Ang raised his finger and pointed at Nancheng: "Immediately take three thousand elites to patrol the city gate, once you find a suspicious person, don't forget it!" ”

"Whoa!" The two generals responded in unison, and then quickly gathered their men and horses to rush to the city gate.

Xiahoudun came to Cao Ang's side and asked, "Lord, don't we need to take in the army here?" ”

Cao Ang glanced at him: "What's the hurry?" Let's take a look at the defenders of Nancheng first, and then say, if they resist, we will raze Nancheng to the ground. ”

Xiahoudun hurriedly said yes.

Soon after, the scouts sent by Xiahoudun returned with news.

"Lord Qiqi, there is no trace of enemy army activity in the city!"

"Hmm!" Cao Ang nodded with satisfaction, then turned around and ordered: "All the soldiers listen to the order and continue to move forward!" ”

"No!" The soldiers roared in agreement, and the sound was deafening.

Cao Ang rode slowly at the forefront, and the people avoided it along the way, and no one wanted to get into trouble.

Soon the crowd arrived on the busiest street in the city.

The streets are wide and bright, lined with shops.

"My lord, ahead is the grain exchange." Xiahoudun reminded.

"Oh?" Cao Ang looked ahead with great interest, and sure enough, he saw many businessmen gathered together.

He waved his hand to signal the soldiers to rest for a while, and then felt a little hungry, so he rode his horse towards the restaurant alone.

The ninth floor was only a few dozen meters away from Cao Ang, and soon Cao Ang approached here.

Outside the granary, there are several tables and chairs for guests to rest, and the tables are piled high with goods.

Cao Ang walked straight to the counter and asked the shopkeeper, "Shopkeeper, do you have any good wine recommendations?" ”

The shopkeeper raised his head, and when he saw Cao Ang's outfit, he immediately showed a respectful expression: "This guest officer, please come to the back room for a detailed discussion." ”

Cao Ang followed him to the inner wing, and the shopkeeper made tea himself.

Cao Ang took a sip of tea and asked, "Do you have any good wine here, although I recommend it." (End of chapter)