Outside the city, no matter how Liu Feng roared and wanted to cut Cao Cao into pieces, in the end, he could only look at the solid city and sigh in despair.
The Han army could not enter the city.
This time, the Han army really encountered an unimaginable blockage.
But Liu Feng didn't know that the situation in Xiapi City was not easy either.
More than half of the army, 100,000 strong, has been damaged, and there are wailing sounds of wounded soldiers everywhere. The Han army suffered heavy losses, and the Wei army suffered even greater losses.[
Moreover, the morale of the military is about to collapse.
At this moment, night had fallen. Cao Cao, Liu Bei and others walked down the city, and they looked at the soldiers around them.
You can all feel the misery and the hatred in the soldiers' eyes.
That's not hating the Han army, but hating them for being stubborn.
Cao Cao's prestige has completely collapsed.
"well."
At this moment, Liu Bei, Cao Zhen, Xu Huang and others sighed involuntarily. Cao Cao, on the other hand, was expressionless.
Immediately, everyone entered the governor's mansion and went straight into the hall.
Everyone was tired after fighting during the day. But the daily discussion had to be carried out.
When Cao Cao and others entered, Chen Qun and Dong Zhao were already there. Now, Cao Wei only has these two advisers left.
Cao Cao considered Guo Jia's tragedy and did not let the two go to the city.
"His Majesty."
When Dong Zhao and Chen Qun saw Cao Cao entering, they couldn't help but raise their fists and salute.
"Yeah." Cao Cao hummed, and went straight to the first seat and sat down. Liu Bei, Cao Zhen and others knelt on both sides.
Then, there was silence.
Although it was a routine discussion, there was actually nothing left to discuss.
"Have the Wu army's reinforcements not arrived yet?" Cao Cao asked after a long time.
"The people who stayed behind in Wu County said that they still can't spare any troops." Chen Qun sighed and said.
No troops can be spared.[
There really is no room for it.
There were not many soldiers in Jiangdong, and they had to guard against Shanyue, so their troops were even thinner. What's more, to make matters worse, this year, the outbreak of Shanyue became more intense.
Now that the whole Jiangdong is in "chaos", how can any elite soldiers be mobilized to support Xiapi?
If there had been support from Wu Jun, the situation would definitely not be like this. Chen Qun thought to himself.
After hearing this, Cao Cao remained expressionless because he was already numb.
At this point, there was another period of silence.
Until Dong Zhao hesitated for a moment, and then said: "Your Majesty, it is difficult for the Wu army to reach it now. There is no point in holding Xiapi any longer. Why not lead the troops south and enter Jiangdong. Rely on the Yangtze River and unite with the Wu State.
Can compete with the Han army."
"Exactly, there is still a chance to breathe." Chen Qun also said quickly.
In the current situation, this is the best way.
If Liu Feng were here, he would definitely scream. Because this is the scene he least wants to see.
But surprisingly, Cao Cao shook his head and said: "If I go to Jiangdong, how will I, the emperor of Wei, deal with myself? I just helped Sun Ce guard Jiangdong for nothing."
At the critical moment, Cao Cao was very tough.
I don’t want to live under someone else’s roof in Jiangdong.
"This." Dong Zhao and Chen Qun opened their mouths to persuade, but seeing Cao Cao's resolute expression, they did not say anything in the end.
"well."
The two of them let out a sigh in their hearts.
Soon after, the discussion was over and everyone dispersed.
"I won't leave." Facing the empty hall, Cao Cao said again.
Immediately, Cao Cao sat for a moment, and his expression changed for a while. Finally, as if he was cruel, his sharp look disappeared in a flash.
"Come, let's have a banquet. Invite everyone to the banquet."
Cao Cao ordered.
"promise."[
Outside the door, a soldier made a promise.
Soon after, plates of fragrant dishes and jars of wine were brought in by the soldiers. Soon after, a group of people walked in.
There are men, women and children.
These are Cao Cao's wives, concubines, and children, including Cao Zhi, Cao Zhang, and others.
Looking at these family members, Cao Cao sighed with a sigh in his eyes, but then he stopped and no one noticed it.
"Meet my father, (Your Majesty)."
After this group of people entered, they immediately saluted Cao Cao.
"Sit down." Cao Cao said.
"Promise." Everyone agreed and sat down on their knees.
"Father, now we are fighting with the Han army. Alcohol is prohibited in the army. Why do you summon your sons and ministers to have a banquet?" Among the crowd, a young man raised his fist and asked.
This man's features are somewhat similar to Cao Pi, but he is more handsome and softer. But he is Cao Cao's favorite son, Cao Zhi.
Relying on Cao Cao's love, Cao Zhi asked.
"This is a farewell banquet." Looking at his favorite son, Cao Cao said with a smile.
"Farewell banquet?" Not only Cao Zhi, but everyone was shocked.
"Well, the Wu army's reinforcements are not coming back. I plan to send you to Soochow." Cao Cao said.
"This." Everyone suddenly panicked. The royal family of this country was sent away to say goodbye. What should they do from now on?
Although everyone was mentally prepared for this, things were still "chaotic" when things came to pass.
"What about Father?" Everyone was confused. Only Cao Zhi noticed the meaning of Cao Cao's words and couldn't help but ask.
Suddenly, there was silence in the hall. Everyone stopped panicking and looked at Cao Cao.
Yes, where is Your Majesty?
"I will stop Liu Feng for a while and then go after the city is broken." Cao Cao said after hearing this.
"promise."
Seeing this, everyone breathed a sigh of relief and agreed.
After all, Cao Cao is the backbone. If Cao Cao would rather die in Xiapi than go to Jiangdong, then he will suffer.
Thinking about it, everyone felt a little relieved, and even looked forward to it. Jiangdong, where there is the natural chasm of the Yangtze River, is considered safe.
"Come, let's drink." Cao Cao said without missing a chance.
"Promise." Everyone agreed and started drinking.
Cup after cup, sip after sip.
The atmosphere got better and better, and everyone let go of their solemn feelings and became happy. Until finally, Cao Zhi felt that something was wrong.
"Father." A mouthful of blood overflowed from his mouth. In an instant, he understood the situation and looked at Cao Cao sadly, then passed out.
The others were not as smart as Cao Zhi. At that moment, they looked at Cao Cao with wide eyes, full of confusion.
Immediately, these people fell down one by one.
"You guys can go down first. I'll be there in a few days." At this moment, Cao Cao felt heartbroken and sad. At this moment, Cao Cao was also cold and indifferent.
What he said about going to Jiangdong is actually death. He will arrive later, and it is true that he will arrive.
Because Cao Cao no longer had the confidence to fight against the Han army, Cao Cao also did not think Sun Ce could do it.
Although there is a natural moat along the Yangtze River, the energy in the east of the Yangtze River is too small.
Moreover, there are many mountains.
Just like this time, if Sun Ce could send troops, he might not be defeated.
But Sun Ce couldn't do it.
These wives, concubines, and children will still die when they go to Jiangdong. What difference does it make if they die late or die early? It is better to die early to avoid being worried.
Everyone fell, but Cao Cao remained calm. He continued to drink and eat.
After eating and drinking enough, Cao Cao walked out of the hall himself, closed the door, and finally locked it.