After the second son Cao Zhang and other generals were recalled to garrison in the land of Youyan, they returned and inquired about the situation in northern Xinjiang one after another.

Cao Cao also felt more confident.

Ling, who had long been harboring thoughts of attacking Wu, had finally decided on it.

After some words of comfort.

After Cao Zhang bid farewell to his father, he returned to the border with his generals.

…

In order to be fully prepared to attack Jiangdong.

Prime Minister Cao Cao also issued an order to set up an arena on the outskirts of Yecheng in three days to summon all the generals in the army to compete in various martial arts.

And hold large-scale military exercises to rally military morale.

As the martial arts competition gradually spread, it spread.

Hebei and other states in the Central Plains suddenly became agitated with people.

Scholars and people from various states and counties watched as elite soldiers gathered around Yecheng to station themselves.

Even Xuanwu Lake, which had been abandoned for a long time, was reused.

All day long, the generals and their armies were practicing naval exercises here.

At this moment, scholars and people from all over the country can also have a glimpse of the upcoming changes in the current situation.

Our side may be about to use weapons.

The target of the attack is likely to be directed at the Jiangdong Sun family.

This is probably because when Cao Cao conquered the Yuan clan and pacified the north, Cao Cao purposely dug the Xuanwu Lake between the Zhang River outside Ye City to train his naval forces.

But who would have expected that the Battle of Chibi would end in a disastrous defeat.

After this.

Cao Cao adopted the national policy of shutting down the weirs and recuperating, focusing on restoring production in the northern states, and was temporarily unable to conquer the south.

Later, they caught up with Ma Chao, and Han Sui and other Xiliang princes rose up in rebellion.

Fighting on the northern land, the main force is infantry and cavalry.

Xuanwu Lake naturally lost its use and gradually fell into disuse.

between today.

Our side suffered a new defeat in Hanzhong and vigorously drilled its naval forces. The signal it sent out was extremely obvious.

Prime Minister Cao Cao wanted to attack Wu.

Under the constant discussion of scholars and people in various states.

Public opinion gradually fermented.

Along with the mobilization of the imperial court, the momentum grew stronger.

Just as the military academy field competition is about to begin.

Rumors about the conquest of Wu have become aroused.

Gradually it spread all over the country.

The Lord of Wu, Sun Quan, who was far away in Jianye Prefecture in Jiangdong, must have heard about it!

Facing the Cao family who are about to invade the territory with troops.

The pressure on his heart was not small, and his expression became more and more serious.

In recent days, ministers have been continuously convened to discuss various matters.

To explore strategies to defend against the enemy.

As for the secret nature of the strategy of conquering Wu.

This was the news that Cao Cao took the initiative to release, and he had no intention of hiding it at all.

Therefore, he naturally went with the flow and allowed the matter to spread to the government and the outside world without any obstruction.

Simply because he wanted to attack Wu this time with the intention of establishing his authority and reviving the depressed mood of the soldiers of various tribes after the First World War in Hanzhong.

The more power this battle promotes, the greater the momentum.

Then the intensity of the feedback will be returned exponentially.

As the news of the conquest of Wu spread abroad.

This day.

It's nearly the hot summer season of July.

The sun is scorching hot over Wei County.

The temperature seemed to be like steamed buns in a distillation, causing clouds of smoke to rise from the ground.

Even if the high temperature prevails.

But at this moment, in the military academy outside Yecheng.

But there were groups of soldiers standing in armor, holding halberds and other sharp weapons.

It was the strong light that shone through.

A soldier standing in formation would have sweat dripping from his head under his helmet, but he still saw that there was no movement from a branch.

They stand in formation around the school grounds.

He was walking with a high spirit.

This is a perfect example of an elite soldier.

Even though morale was low due to the loss of Hanzhong in the previous period, they are slowly adjusting their emotions now.

And on the arena that was set up in advance.

At this time, there were many generals standing around, and it became more and more lively.

Wu has clan generals such as Xiahou Dun, Cao Hong, Cao Zhen, and Cao Xiu, as well as generals with foreign surnames such as Xu Huang, Gao Lan, Wang Ling, and Qianzhao.

Everyone gathered on the school field, all gearing up.

They all noticed the Prime Minister Cao Cao who had slowly walked up to the general platform and was sitting at attention.

Everyone wants to stand out in this competition.

In this way, he could be entrusted with important tasks in the subsequent expedition to Wucheng, lead his troops to defeat the enemy, and make great achievements.

As the news of the conquest of Wu spread.

The thoughts in the hearts of the generals also became active.

"The general will pay homage to the Prime Minister!"

After he sat down, all the generals raised their hands and shouted in unison.

Hearing these majestic roars, Cao Cao suddenly felt that his military morale was ready, and he put on a smile on his face.

"Today, the truth is that there will be a competition here. All the generals can give full play to what they have learned in their lives and compete to show the strong military power of our army."

"I wonder if you are ready?"

As soon as the words fell, before the reply came back, all the generals on the stage responded loudly one after another.

"Prime Minister, please wait and see!"

"We are ready."

"That's right, I will try my best at the end of the day."

A series of words.

Hear the heroic words of the generals.

Cao Cao suddenly felt a surge of pride. He thought for a moment and immediately stood up. With a wave of his hand, Xu Chu, the guard general who was standing by him, took a bright red brocade robe from the palm of the guard soldier next to him.

Give it to its owner.

Then, Cao Cao took it with one hand and raised it high into the sky. With a serious look on his face, he shouted in a deep voice: "Generals, you can test your martial arts first."

"This is the brocade robe that I always wear when I go to war."

"Later, this robe will be hung on a tree branch about a hundred steps away from the school grounds. You can use your skills to grab it!"

"Whoever takes it first, I will give it to him as a gift."

"Do you have any objections?"

“But it’s up to the Prime Minister to make the decision!”

As soon as he finished speaking, the generals did not hesitate at all. They clenched their fists and shouted loudly.

After saying that, one of the guards took the brocade robe again and galloped away on horseback.
To be continued...