Cao Cao meant that if the rebels captured these places, then the so-called "three auxiliaries", that is, Chang'an and its surrounding Jingzhao, Fengyi on the left, and Fufeng on the right, would naturally be firmly held by the rebels.
Under control, the purpose of intimidating Chang'an and Dong Zhuo has been achieved.
After Cao Cao spoke, Cao Zhi couldn't help but praise him. However, in the eyes of Liu Dai, Yuan Qian and others, it was clearly unbridled talk. Not to mention letting them divide their troops to attack these places, even if they just went for a visit, there would be great danger.
Those who would foolishly take the lead in sending troops would be asking for death. The rebels now are not just trying to avoid the enemy's sharp edge, but wait for the enemy's sharp edge to be blunt before sending troops. That is called a fighter opportunity, and only one battle can determine the world.
On the surface, everyone applauded after hearing Cao Cao's lofty speech, and they also echoed a few words, but in their hearts they were cursing, "What's wrong with Cao Cao? Who can't talk eloquently? Aren't you just eating in Xingyang?"
You have suffered a loss from Xu Rong, do you want us to stand up for you? What are you talking about and go to the national disaster to intimidate the capital, so that we can be stupid like you and lose our troops and generals, or even lose everything."
Cao Cao knew that these people were perfunctory with him, and he also understood the despicable and narrow-minded mentality of these people. He also knew that these people might not send troops to conquer the above-mentioned strategic locations according to his ideas. However, he had to say that hundreds of thousands
The army is gathered on both sides of the Yellow River, but seeing Dong Zhuo arrogantly proud of Chang'an but doing nothing, the people of the world will laugh at us. If these words are not spoken out like a stick in his throat, he will choke to death if he does not spit them out.
Zhang Miao had sobered up a little by now and could see the awkwardness in the atmosphere. After all, they were old friends, and he didn't want to make Cao Cao look too ugly and offend all the friends sitting here. Zhang Miao blushed and walked into Cao Cao.
He staggered and pulled him to the table, and said with a smile: "Mengde is still the same as he was when he was a child, with a bloody spirit, but isn't he? We also have fun occasionally, why don't we want to make progress? This is a serious statement, a strong statement.
, haha... "Zhang Miao's last words were specifically meant for the other rebel leaders sitting here, hoping to help Cao Cao smooth things over.
Cao Cao didn't appreciate it, so he shook off Zhang Miao's pull and said righteously: "If you all take Cao Cao's words seriously, it is not Cao Cao's luck, but the luck of the country and the country, and the luck of millions of people! However, if we
If you raise troops in the name of 'King Qin', but hesitate and hesitate to advance, you will be the enemy of the world, and you will be ashamed of yourself!"
This is actually a bit too much. To put it bluntly, Cao Cao's status at the time could not be called a "prince". The princes at least had their own territory. Cao Cao did not. Cao Cao only had the title of "General Fenwu" awarded by Yuan Shao as the leader of the alliance.
His current real status should be regarded as a subordinate subordinate to Zhang Miao, the prefect of Chenliu. Cao Cao said this out of anxiety.
Cao Cao's words naturally aroused a lot of dissatisfaction among everyone present. As the master, Liu Dai couldn't help it first. He suppressed his smile and said with a smile: "King Qin and saving the people is a major event in our hearts. Who can forget it? It's just that Dong Zhuo has many soldiers and generals.
, and occupy a dangerous pass, if we rush into the army rashly, we will definitely be defeated, so we must plan carefully and look for opportunities to fight, Meng De, do you think so or not?"
Liu Dai's words were very polite, but his meaning was very clear, "We will not be so stupid as you to rush into the army and lose everything." Liu Dai's words justified their inaction.
At the same time, it also implicitly satirizes Cao Cao's tragic defeat in Xingyang.
Cao Cao didn't understand what he meant. At this moment, Cao Cao noticed that everyone, whether Zhang Miao or Liu Dai, looked down upon him, and no one would listen to him. Cao Cao, who was so angry that he couldn't bear it anymore
After he stopped, he stood up, slapped the case, and scolded again: "Today's soldiers are acting with righteousness, but they refuse to advance despite their doubts. They have lost the hope of the world and are a shame to all the kings!"
It means that the Kwantung Rebel Army has not advanced in Suanzao for a long time. I feel ashamed for you people! But will you be provoked by him? These people are all "old fried dough sticks" who have become refined. Liu Dai, Qiao Mao, and Yuan Qian are just
He raised the corner of his mouth and gave a sarcastic smile, but no one listened to him. Cao Cao angrily walked away with his sleeves. He didn't know that just after he left the tent, Liu Dai and others were also talking about it:
"Ahem, this Cao Mengde! How can he talk like this?"
"Cao Cao, who does he think he is? How dare he speak like this!"
"Let Yuan Benchu move to Mengjin, huh! He thinks he is the leader of the alliance."
After Cao Cao finished describing what he had experienced today, he was crying out loud. Cao Cao was so disappointed! He deeply felt that he had no way to serve his country.
When Cao Zhi heard this, he couldn't help but persuaded: "Brother, a man can bend and stretch, so don't pay attention to these snobs. Today's battle is not going well. Let's recruit the old troops and Xu Tu will do it again."
Cao Cao shook his head and said: "I can't even defeat Xu Rong. I have lost all my troops, horses, and baggage. It is not easy to recruit the old troops. How can I talk about Xu Tu again?" In the eyes of ancient people, the winner is a hero and the loser is a bandit.
People sympathize with him. Cao Cao thought he was completely defeated and was disheartened. How could he rise again?
Cao Cao has seen that these so-called righteous teachers are all feudal lords who are separatist. They are all selfish, timid and incompetent people. The Eastern Han Dynasty is beyond redemption, and the world is in chaos. Even if there is no chaos, it will be decadent.
The imperial court and officialdom do not need any "able ministers in governing the world".
Cao Zhi knew that what he said was the truth. Cao Cao now had neither money nor people. It was not easy to recruit new troops and horses. To recruit troops and horses, you must first have money, otherwise you would not be able to retain them once they come.
What Cao Cao needs most now is money. The Cao family has money, but if Cao Song is asked to pay Cao Cao again and again to develop his career, Cao Song may not be willing. Cao Cao is also embarrassed to ask his father for money. On the contrary, money
It's nothing to Cao Zhi. At least he still has some around him. Danyang has gained a lot this time, and he has brought it as part of the military equipment, but it is still a drop in the bucket to supply the needs of thousands of troops. Cao Zhi suddenly
I thought of the Luoyang treasure mentioned by Gongsun Zan during the day.
Cao Cao and Cao Zhi were talking. Cao Cao recovered from his sadness and found that his younger brother Cao Zhi was missing. He looked up and around, only to find that Cao Zhi had also gotten up at some point and walked to the map on the wall of the tent. He was serious about it.
What are you looking at.
Cao Cao was already in a bad mood. When he saw that his brother was already absent-mindedly listening to his words, he couldn't help but feel a little unhappy. He patted the table and reminded: "Azhi, Azhi, what are you looking at?"
Cao Zhi, who was almost drooling after seeing it, was called out by Cao Cao twice before he woke up from his thoughts. He wiped his saliva sheepishly, pointed at the map and asked Cao Cao: "Brother, this Danyang is also a man who can deal with the capital."
Is there a place for deterrence?”
"That means a comprehensive consideration. Once we want to capture Chang'an, we must consider the future unification of the country. So I think it is best to capture it now, but to be honest, our rebel army has limited strength. If we really want to implement it, we will fight like that.
There are still some difficulties in far away places, so this place is just for future consideration." Cao Cao could see that Cao Zhi was distracted just now, otherwise why would he still ask such low-level questions.
Cao Zhi was indeed distracted. From the moment Cao Cao mentioned Danyang, he had once calmed down the world and stirred up a lot of waves. Opportunity! Opportunity! It is not impossible to get some military pay from Dong Zhuo! Wouldn't Dong Zhuo be happy when he arrives in Chang'an?
?Isn’t the famous serial plot in history going to be staged? There is no chance that I, Cao Zhi, will fish in troubled waters, hehe!
Just when Cao Zhi was looking at the map and thinking about good things, he was ruthlessly interrupted by Cao Cao. Cao Zhi casually replied: "I have captured Danyang."