Haven't seen it in many years.

Now I hear that his son has experienced many years of military career and the time he was stationed in northern Xinjiang. The frivolity and impatience he once had in his youth have almost been worn away.

On the contrary, the words give people a sense of stability.

Cao Cao, who was already over sixty years old, had always been very deep-seated and often did not show his emotions or anger, and at this moment, he unconsciously gave birth to a series of heartfelt smiles.

I would like to ask an old man who has passed the age of hearing, what can be better than witnessing the success of his children?

The first time father and son met, Cao Zhang's conversation gave his father great joy.

Let's exchange some pleasantries.

Immediately afterwards, the father and son slowly took their seats according to their superiority and inferiority.

"Father, I wonder if you have anything important to do with calling your children and the generals from Northern Xinjiang back to Yecheng?"

After saying this, Cao Zhang seemed to ponder for a while, then he raised his hands and asked loudly.

As soon as he said this, the look on Cao Cao's face moved slightly, and he responded calmly: "Zhang'er, in the battle of Hanzhong last year, our army was defeated and retreated to Hanchuan. As a last resort, we had to retreat to Guanzhong."

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"So much so that after experiencing this defeat, the morale of the officers and soldiers under his command was low."

After saying that, Cao Cao suddenly changed his tone and said in a deep voice: "Therefore, after thinking about it for many days as a father, I decided to raise an army to attack the Sun family in Jiangdong."

"Ah? My father wants to attack the Sun family?"

After he finished speaking, Cao Zhang was a little shocked for a moment.

However, he seemed to have thought about it in his mind for a long time, and coupled with the military experience accumulated over the past few years, he quickly came to a conclusion, and then continued:

"Does the father want to take the opportunity to defeat Wu to boost the morale of our soldiers?"

"Of course!"

"Zhang'er seems to have made great progress in the past few years."

Seeing that his son guessed the deep meaning in his heart without hesitating for long, a look of joy appeared on his face and he praised him in response.

After mentioning this strategic plan to conquer Wu.

After a while, Cao Cao regained his composure and said solemnly: "Zhang'er, this is not a peaceful time. Not only the Xudu court needs to be on strict guard, but also our Cao family's fiefdom must not be careless."

"Especially in this capital city where people gather together, you must not be careless."

"But there is Gongren in Xudu and Zhongde is in charge, so there is no need to worry about being a father."

"Yecheng is also the heart of the city. With Zi Lian and other clan members guarding it, there won't be much trouble."

"On the contrary, in the northern border area, barbarians often cause chaos. If my father goes south, I will not worry about it."

After the words fell, how could Cao Zhang still not understand what his father was worried about after he had spoken to this point?

At this time, he also realized that it was his turn to perform.

"But please don't worry, Father."

"Even if you attack the Sun family in the south, you will have your own children in the northern border to guard against it, and you will never let the Hu invaders step into the border area."

As he spoke, a look of determination appeared on Cao Zhang's face, and bursts of confidence lurked in his eyes.

When Cao Cao saw this, he also thought of the description of his performance in the military reports sent back before.

Cao Zhangtun stationed himself in the border areas to guard against barbarians from all sides.

There are the remnants of Wuhuan in the east, Xianbei in various directions in the north, and the Huns are also entrenched in Bingzhou.

For several years, Cao Zhang often went out to raid the fortress with his elite cavalry.

Every team or tribe of Fool Knights.

He almost directly used the crowd to suppress them, and relied on his own bravery to lead his troops outside the fortress to continuously sweep away the Hu bandits.

Gradually, its reputation gradually spread throughout the northern Xinjiang.

The surrounding barbarians were afraid of its power and did not dare to invade easily.

Since then, the number of barbarian invaders in northern Xinjiang has dropped sharply.

Unless the barbarians gather in large numbers.

Otherwise, the small group of barbarian cavalry would only come to deliver food.

The experience was quickly recalled in my mind.

Cao Cao looked at his son's fearless and confident eyes again, and he couldn't help but feel relieved.

"My son's courage is commendable, and I am very pleased as a father!"

"Now that you have said that, I can feel relieved."

Having said that, Cao Cao's inner worries also dropped sharply, but after thinking for a while, he said again: "However, Zhang'er, there are many Hu tribes in Northern Xinjiang, and the current situation is complicated."

"If you go south for your father, the pressure will be on you alone."

"Lest you, Zhang'er, will not be able to cope with the situation, my father decided to send Tian Guorang to station in Daijun with you this time to guard against the Northland."

As soon as this statement came out.

When he heard that his father actually planned to send Tian Yu to help him.

Cao Zhang's face suddenly revealed a look of deep joy.

"Thank you very much, father, for your generosity."

He even bowed his hands and thanked me.

Tian Yu, he certainly understands something.

It seems that he has a different perspective on commanding soldiers or governing states and counties.

If he can get his help, he can be freed from his usual time so that he can concentrate on training sergeants.

After a conversation with my son, I already have some understanding of the current situation in the recent Northland.

After learning that his son Zhang was basically able to control the overall situation in northern Xinjiang.

Cao Cao also strengthened his determination to defeat Wu.

Regarding the attack on Jiangdong, he had been planning with the ministers since he was on his way back to the court.

At the end of his words, Cao Zhang's face also showed some suspicion, and he raised his hands and asked: "Father, according to some military reports sent back, although our army in Hanzhong was defeated, it was not a crime of war."

"It's still because the Yangping Pass, the gateway to Hanzhong, is too difficult and dangerous for the main troops led by you, father, to be unable to enter, so they had no choice but to flee."

"The boy thought that his father could send his army to Xiangyang to help his uncle conquer Jingzhou."

"After the entire Jingxiang County is captured and the navy has been trained for several years, it will be possible to move down the river and conquer the east of the Yangtze River in one battle. This may be easier."

"What do you think, Father?"

A flurry of words fell out.

Cao Cao listened quietly and watched as his second son had his own opinions on military strategy.

There was a big smile on his face.

Regardless of whether what is said is right or not, it is good to have understanding.

After pondering for a long time, Cao Cao slowly explained: "Zhang'er, your idea is certainly good, but according to the wire report, there are at least 30,000 Guan Yu's water-stepping troops in Jingzhou."

"If our army moves south along Jingzhou, we will definitely not be able to make a breakthrough quickly."

"As the stalemate continues for days, the situation turns against our army."

As for this, Cao Cao only touched on it and did not tell the whole story.

He believed that his son would definitely make a judgment after hearing these words.

And as expected.

When Cao Zhangfang heard about it, after a short period of thinking, he already had a plan in his mind as to why he wanted to attack Wu this time.

Probably because of our own defeat when we first arrived in Hanzhong.

The purpose of defeating Wu was to win a quick victory and revive the morale of the army.

But attacking Jingzhou is very likely to lead to a long stalemate.

Then there would be no point in marching south again.

A conversation between father and son.
Chapter completed!