Boss Cao in history, after Zhang Xiu surrendered without a fight, was already dazzled by a series of victories.
Otherwise, there is no way to explain why Cao Cao, who was wise and decisive in the past, suddenly dropped his vigilance after entering Wancheng.
In the end, Zhang Xiu rebelled because he slept with Zhang Xiu's aunt, and Cao's army suffered a disastrous defeat.
This time Cao Cao not only lost his beloved general Dian Wei, but also lost his most valued heir, thus completely changing the future pattern of Cao Wei.
Fortunately, with the help of Lu Yan's vaccinations and booster shots, Cao Cao maintained his sanity and did not become arrogant or complacent.
Although some situations still occurred during the trip to Wancheng, with Boss Cao's proper response, the danger was finally averted.
Cao Cao and Zhang Xiu discussed ancient and modern times and the general trend of the world until late at night. Because it was too late, they simply stopped and fell asleep.
After two days, when the army was ready, Cao Cao ordered Zhang Liao and Li Tong to lead 20,000 men to guard Wancheng.
He himself led the remaining 10,000 soldiers and returned to Xuchang, Yingchuan, together with Zhang Xiu's Xiliang army.
At this point, Cao Cao captured Wancheng without any bloodshed!
For a moment, the world was shocked!
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Jizhou, Yuan Shao.
Xu You stood in the center of the hall, raised his hands to Yuan Shao and said: "My lord, relying on the reputation of the emperor, Cao Cao captured Wancheng without a single blow, and then the entire Nanyang County. Liu Biao of Jingzhou dared to be angry but dare not speak out!"
Yuan Shao held his forehead with one hand. To be honest, he already regretted not listening to the advice of Xu You, Tian Feng and others to welcome the emperor.
But at first he was unwilling to welcome the emperor, and now he really couldn't shame himself in admitting his mistake, so he could only choose to remain silent.
At this time, Jushou also stood up.
He overcame Guo Tu, who had urged Yuan Shao not to welcome the emperor. He glanced at Feng Ji and others, and then he handed over his hand and said:
"My lord, Cao Cao not only captured Wancheng, but also falsely conveyed the Emperor's edict, ordering Xuzhou Shepherd Liu Bei to send troops to attack Yuan Shu.
Drive away tigers and devour wolves! His intention to peer into Xuzhou and Yuzhou is as clear as day!"
When Yuan Shao heard this, he felt a little pain in his forehead and heart.
Yuan Shu, this bastard brother, it’s hard to understand what’s going on in his head.
The hearts of the people in the world are against the Han, and there are so many princes standing side by side. How dare you proclaim yourself emperor!
Originally, the Yuan brothers, one in the north and the other in the south, formed a duo that divided the world. As long as they develop steadily, if they join forces in the future, which prince can resist them?
As long as the heroes are wiped out, it is a matter for the brothers behind closed doors. No matter who wins or loses in the end, it belongs to the old Yuan family!
Yuan Shao lamented in his heart: "Yuan Shu, Yuan Shu... the good situation was ruined in one fell swoop! Cao Mengde was right once he said that, there is no way to make a plan!"
However, when Yuan Shao thought of Cao Cao, he thought of Nanyang Wancheng again, and by the way, he thought of the emperor who seemed to have a great influence... So not only his forehead, but also Yuan Shao's temples began to swell and hurt...
"Then Liu Bei is a fool. He actually was ordered to attack Yuan Shu... Doesn't he know that it was Cao Cao's fake order and not the real emperor's order?" Guo Tu was very angry.
Tian Feng also stood up at this time and said: "What's the difference? For Liu Bei, who claims to be a descendant of the Han Dynasty, do you think he can disobey the instructions from the imperial court?"
"Then why didn't Liu Biao and others obey the order?"
"Because they are really members of the Han clan!"
"..." What Tian Feng said made sense, and Guo Tu couldn't refute it.
No one knew whether Liu Bei's Han clan identity was true, so Guo Tufengji had nothing to say.
Xu You saw that his opponent was silent, so he decided to pursue the victory: "Then Cao Cao saw through Liu Bei's weakness, so he expected that Liu Bei would be ordered to send troops to attack Yuan Shu in order to protect his own image!"
"With the clever use of the emperor's edict, Cao Cao solved two threats for himself. Only then did he dare to lead an army to attack Zhang Xiu in Wancheng." After Jushu finished speaking, he felt extremely sad. If Yuan Shao had listened to their words and ushered in the emperor first,
, then now... alas!
The more Yuan Shao heard this, the more uncomfortable he felt. Although he had made a decision-making mistake at the beginning, there is no need for you to dwell on old scores, right?
Seeing that Tian Feng was about to come out to sing the three-person turn again, Yuan Shao immediately shouted impatiently: "That's enough!"
"The Emperor is already in the hands of Cao Ah Ma, is it possible that we can still snatch him away?"
As soon as Yuan Shao spoke, the hall fell silent.
After a while, Xu You's voice suddenly sounded: "My lord is wise!"
Yuan Shao was a little confused, why did he suddenly become wise again?
Xu You's tone was filled with relief as he explained: "My lord, Gongsun Zan has now become a turtle in a urn. He is just a grasshopper in the autumn, and he can only jump around for a few days.
After we completely eliminate Gongsun Zan and occupy Youzhou, we will have to consider how to deal with Cao Cao."
Yuan Shao suddenly realized and thought: "Yes! Before the north was unified, Cao Cao was his reliable ally and solid backing.
But after I eliminated Gongsun Zan and unified the north, Cao Cao became a stumbling block on my way south... Sooner or later, I would have to fight Cao Cao!"
After figuring this out, Yuan Shao's jealousy towards Cao Cao also dissipated. Anyway, as long as Cao Cao is killed, the emperor will still be in his possession!
At this moment, Yuan Shao stood up slowly, looking around at his ministers and generals with stern eyes.
"Let Cao Ah Man be proud for another two days.
After we destroy Gongsun Zan and unify the north, let him see what his true strength is!"
"My lord is mighty!"
"Lord Shengming!"
At the same time, Liu Bei led his army to attack Yuan Shu, and the two armies were in a stalemate at Xuyi and Huaiyin.
Sun Ce took advantage of Yuan Shu's lack of time to visit south, led his army to capture Wu County, and officially announced his separation from Yuan Shu and his separatist rule in Jiangdong!
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On the other side, Cao Cao and Zhang Xiu returned to Xuchang together.
Lu Yan, Xun Yu, Guo Jia and others, who had been waiting for a long time, arrived at the gate of Xuchang City to greet the victorious army.
When Cao Cao saw Lu Yan standing among the people in the front, he turned over and dismounted and hurriedly came to Lu Yan regardless of his appearance in front of others, and then bowed deeply with his hands in front of him!
"???"
The civil and military officials who came to greet him at the city gate were surprised and confused, but there was no sound.
Lu Yan was also stunned by Cao Cao's actions, but his reaction was not slow. He immediately helped Cao Cao and asked: "Mr. Cao, why are you doing this?"
Cao Cao shook his head. When he saw Lu Yan, he felt a little emotional, a little scared, and a little aggrieved. Anyway, there were mixed feelings in his heart...
Cao Cao said in a voice that only the two of them could hear: "I am grateful for the reminder, sir. Otherwise, we may be in bad luck in this business in Wancheng..."
Lu Yan's heart skipped a beat. He had been alert in advance, but there was still a danger?
But Lu Yan's expression was well controlled. He calmly said to Cao Cao: "We'll talk about this later. Let's finish the cutscene first..."
"Okay" Cao Cao patted Lu Yan's arm and returned to his team.
At this time, Lu Yan suddenly felt someone looking at him.
Raise your head and look in the direction of your sight,
Lu Yan found that the person who was sizing him up was a middle-aged scribe in his forties, eight feet tall and with a majestic appearance.
Without thinking, a name came to Lu Yan's mind naturally: "Poison Master Jia Xu!"