Huo Jun was trying his best to boost morale and persisted, hoping to give Feng Xi and Zhang Nan as much time as possible.

At this time, Cao Jun’s camp also had its own plans.

In Cao Jun's camp, in Jia Xu's tent, the attendants couldn't help but feel puzzled for a while when they looked at Jia Xu who was burning incense and sitting in meditation.

"Sir, isn't it true that what you believe in the most is that you don't talk about strange powers and confuse the gods?

Why did you take the initiative to burn incense today?"

"Burn incense for the people of Hanzhong in advance so that their murders will not be blamed on me in the future."

Jia Xu, who was sitting quietly with his eyes closed, just said this slowly, and then continued to remain silent.

The follower didn't seem to understand very well. It can be seen that after seeing Jia Xu's appearance, he also knew that he was not going to continue talking.

Therefore, he did not continue to ask questions, but quietly cleaned up the incense ashes, and then stayed by Jia Xu's side.

In the rear camp on the other side, Yang Xiu, who came with the army, counted all the food and supplies. After confirming his thoughts, he went directly to the central army camp.

"Young man Yang Xiu, pay your respects to the Prime Minister!"

At this time, Cao Cao, who was having acupuncture on his head by a military doctor, couldn't help but frown when he saw Yang Xiu who came to see him.

"You are not patrolling the camp tonight, why are you here?"

"The villain has just returned from an inspection of the camp and found that our army was spending a lot of food and fodder, so he came to see the Prime Minister..."

"I know the truth, you don't need to say anything!" After hearing Yang Xiu's words, Cao Mengde felt that his head had finally relaxed, but now it hurts even more!

But what Cao Mengde didn't expect was that Yang Xiu, who was supposed to leave, not only did not leave, but also took a step forward again.

"Prime Minister!" Yang Xiu saluted Cao Mengde again, "Prime Minister has a headache today, but is it because of what the military advisor planned?"

"..." Cao Mengde, who was holding his forehead to endure, suddenly raised his eyes slightly, and his eyes suddenly became sharp. Unfortunately, the hand stroking his forehead blocked most of his eyes.

Yang Xiu didn't realize that he was even a little complacent at this time.

"Forgive me, Prime Minister. I suddenly discovered this when I was inspecting the sergeants and military supplies of this battalion today.

Not only are we short of military supplies, but the morale of the army is also sluggish, and Hanzhong is not a crucial place for us now.

For the sake of a small Hanzhong, he actually tried to make the prime minister rush to a dangerous place in person. This kind of strategy was more dangerous than the surprise attack on Bailang Mountain.

It’s really not what a wise man does!”

"So?" Cao Mengde's tone did not change, but his eyes covered by his palms became sharper, and even the left hand that spread out the bamboo slips slowly stopped moving.

"Keep talking!"

"Promise!" Yang Xiu bowed to Cao Mengde and promised, "Now we are entering dangerous territory alone in order to attack Hanzhong. In order to ensure morale and food, we must plunder Hanzhong!

[To be honest, I have been using Yeguoyuedu to read and catch up on books recently. I can switch sources and read aloud with many sounds. yeguoyuedu is available for Android and Apple.]

Even... I heard that Liu Xuande transported a large amount of grain and grass to Jingzhou before. I am afraid that the military advisor wants us to completely massacre Hanzhong!"

"...." Regarding Yang Xiu's words, Cao Mengde did not show anything. Instead, he continued to ask, "Why is this so?"

"Liu Xuande's seizure of Xichuan is already difficult to contain. Even on the battlefields of Jingzhou and Jiaozhou, we may not be able to take advantage.

Liu Xuande has been so popular in recent years. If you want to curb his rise, you cannot rely on the gains and losses of one city and one pool.

But we must completely cut off its roots!"

"What is its root?"

"People's hearts!" Yang Yi had completely understood at this time, "The military advisor forced the Hanzhong family to take action just to let us massacre Hanzhong.

Liu Xuande has grown up in humble beginnings over the years. In addition to his heroic nature, the most important thing is that his reputation for benevolence is very popular!

If we want to destroy its roots, we must destroy its people's hearts and make the people of Yizhou and even the three states completely disappointed with it.

After hearing that Liu Bei entered Sichuan, he took the lead in attacking the Badi wealthy family, hoping to break the situation and prepare for the future governance of Xichuan.

But doing so is tantamount to offending the local wealthy families in Xichuan. If they have no choice, they can only choose to bow to Liu Bei.

But if we show up and give them goodwill, then they will definitely resist desperately at the critical moment and hold back Liu Xuande.

Not to mention the Basi Hu people who are waiting for us. Although the Hu people with seven surnames may not seem strong, they have been based in Xichuan for thousands of years.

They are deeply rooted in Xichuan, especially in Ba County. As long as they don't let go, Liu Bei will never be able to easily enter Ba County!

By that time, the war in Xichuan has become anxious, and we can flex our muscles in Hanzhong.

If we massacre in Hanzhong at this time, we will definitely be able to force the people into the arms of the aristocratic family..."

"Enough!"

Cao Mengde finally interrupted Yang Xiu's words, and then slowly put down his palm that was stroking his forehead.

But at this moment, his eyes were full of smiles.

"Dezu is indeed worthy of being my great man's wise man. You are indeed smart."

"Being able to serve the Prime Minister is a blessing in cultivation!"

"Hahahaha...Okay!" Cao Mengde stroked his beard and laughed, then suddenly changed the topic, "I feel a little wronged to transfer you away from Zhi'er this time.

I heard that you and Zhi'er are very close friends. In the future, you must be a good assistant to Zuo Zhi'er and don't let him do whatever he wants.

Do you understand?"

"Xiu, understand!"

"Well...you should step aside first." Cao Mengde nodded slowly and asked Yang Xiu to bow and say goodbye.

At this time, the doctor behind Cao Mengde was already trembling all over, his legs were trembling, and he was about to cry.

Cao Mengde shivered even more when he was giving the needle, and Xu Chu on the side was waiting with a pair of eyes staring at his every move.

"Prime Minister, I mean... I'll take my leave first."

The doctor finally removed the last silver needle, and then walked outside with tears in his eyes.

Xu Chu's eyes narrowed slightly, and then he followed behind him.

But just as he was about to take a step forward, he was stopped directly by Cao Mengde.

"Zhongkang, don't do this!"

"...Prime Minister!"

"Now we must not commit any more unnecessary killings. Although Liu Xuande is full of benevolence, justice and morality,... he is not without merit."

"...No!"

"Hey!" Cao Mengde put on his big cloak and slowly walked out of the camp under the protection of Xu Chu. His mind couldn't help but think of the scene he saw again.

There is no rooster crow for thousands of miles, and the bones are exposed in the wild....
Chapter completed!