Generals and counselors who can attend military discussions are not stupid people.

After listening to Guo Jia's explanation, they immediately understood,

How ingenious are the new bookkeeping methods, numbers, and assembly line methods invented by Cao Mao.

If these things can be promoted, the efficiency of the imperial court can be increased by [-]%!

They looked at Cao Mao with amazement.

Is this still the young man who was known as a dandy before?

First researched out treasures such as stirrups, and invented new accounting methods and numbers.

This is simply genius!
"Nephew Cao Mao was able to invent these things, he is really clever and quick-witted!"

"In the future, he will be the pillar of the imperial court!"

Seeing that Cao Mao has become the focus of everyone, Cao Ang's face is full of jealousy.

He looked at Cao Cao unwillingly,
"Father, even so, he is still not qualified to participate in the discussion."

Cao Cao's face darkened, and before he had an attack, Cao Mao who was at the side spoke first.

"Brother, I am in charge of dispatching food and grass in the army, and I have three thousand soldiers in my hands.

If I am not eligible to participate in the deliberations, what are your qualifications? "

Cao Mao's face was calm, but his eyes were fixed on Cao Ang.

"This this……"

Cao Ang faltered, but didn't know how to refute.

He did not hold any position in the military.

The reason why he was able to participate in military discussions was because Cao Cao had the intention to train him as his successor.

But Cao Cao never said it to the outside world.

Cao Ang didn't dare to use this as an excuse.

Seeing this situation, Cao Mao smiled faintly,
"Brother, and you also made a mistake.

Whether I am eligible to attend the discussion is not up to you, but to my father.

Do you think you know more about military affairs than your father? "

When Cao Ang heard this, he panicked and quickly argued,

"Father, I didn't mean that, don't listen to his nonsense..."

"enough!"

Cao Cao glanced at Cao Ang with displeasure, and said calmly,

"Starting today, Cao Mao can attend the discussion! Now let's discuss the business!"

Both Cao Mao and Cao Ang retreated to the queue.

It's just that one is calm and the other is lost.

Everyone saw it in their eyes and couldn't help sighing in their hearts.

Whether it's talent, ability or force, Cao Mao is the best of Cao Ang!
If one were to choose a successor from among the two, Cao Maocai would be the most suitable one.

There were no major events in the past few days. Cao Cao discussed with everyone the day when he would withdraw his troops and return to Xudu.

"The army is out, wasting food and money, why don't we leave tomorrow and go back to Xudu."

Xiahou Dun suggested.

"General Xiahou Dun is right. It is advisable to return to the court as soon as possible. Just leave a team of soldiers and garrison Wancheng."

Guo Jia nodded in agreement.

In order to solve the food and grass crisis, Cao Cao implemented the military system.

Most of his soldiers take turns training and farming in their spare time, and only when they are fighting, will they be fully dispatched.

If the army has been stationed outside, it will definitely affect the harvest in the coming year.

"You're right." Cao Cao nodded slightly, "In that case, let's leave tomorrow."

Cao Cao and all the soldiers had just decided on the class teacher, but Cao Mao stood up.

"Father, I have something to say."

"Oh? But it doesn't matter."

Cao Cao looked at Cao Mao strangely.

"I don't think we need to withdraw our troops."

"Mao'er, the Wancheng army has already taken it. There is no need for the army to stay here. It is better to return to the city earlier to reduce the logistical burden."

Cao Mao shook his head again,
"Father, I suggest you lead the army to Huainan."

"what?"

Cao Cao was taken aback.

Guo Jia and the others also looked at Cao Mao in surprise.

Huainan was Yuan Shu's territory, and Cao Cao planned to join forces with Yuan Shu to deal with Lu Bu.

Why not lead the army to Huainan without returning to the court?
"Maoer, why is this?"

Cao Cao was puzzled and authentic.

"Father, Yuan Shu will proclaim himself emperor in a few days, and father will definitely send troops to conquer.

Rather than withdrawing troops back to Xudu first, it is better to go directly to Huainan. "

After Cao Mao finished speaking, there was a commotion in the camp.

"Impossible! How could Yuan Shu become emperor?"

"Unless he has no brains!"

Everyone shook their heads.

Cao Cao frowned and said,
"Maoer, why did you make such a judgment?"

Although the Han Dynasty is declining now, princes from all over the country are rising together.

But no one dares to proclaim the emperor first!
That would only attract the siege of the world like Dong Zhuo did!

Is Yuan Shu really that stupid?

Cao Mao smiled calmly and continued,
"A few days ago, in order to get revenge, Sun Ce exchanged 3000 troops from Yuan Shu with the Jade Seal of Chuanguo.

However, Yuan Shu is so overjoyed and short-sighted.

He occupies all the lands in Huainan and is very powerful, so he usually has the thought of disobedience.

After obtaining this Jade Seal of the Kingdom, wouldn't he be proclaimed emperor? "

After hearing Cao Mao's analysis, everyone was surprised.

They didn't know that the Chuan Guo Yuxi would be with Yuan Shu.

If it is really as Cao Mao analyzed, maybe Yuan Shu really dared to call himself emperor.

Seeing that everyone believed Cao Mao's analysis, Cao Ang quickly stood up.

"Father, this matter is very important, you can't just listen to Maodi's nonsense!"

He bowed his hands to Cao Cao and saluted.

Cao Cao was a little hesitant.

He didn't know whether he should trust Cao Mao or not.

If he really led the army to Huainan, and Yuan Shu did not declare himself emperor,
Not only was it a waste of food, grass, and money, but it might even turn against Yuan Shu.

Cao Cao pondered for a long time, and finally said,

"Mao'er, although your analysis is very reasonable, it is only one-sided.

The generals listened to the order and led the army back to Xudu tomorrow according to the original plan! "

"Here!"

Everyone responded in unison.

Seeing this situation, Cao Mao no longer insisted.

He knew in his heart that if he didn't put the news of Yuan Shu proclaiming emperor in front of Cao Cao and the others, they would not believe it.

After the meeting, Cao Mao went back to his camp and told Jia Xu about today's military discussions.

Jia Xu frowned slightly after hearing this, and sighed,

"My lord, what you said today is extremely inappropriate."

"Oh, why is that?"

Cao Mao asked with a smile.

"You are in front of the prime minister, analyzing that Yuan Shu will proclaim himself emperor.

If Yuan Shu does not proclaim himself emperor, it will leave a bad impression on the prime minister. "

Jia Xu said helplessly.

He really couldn't figure out why Cao Mao insisted that Yuan Shu would become emperor.

"Everything in the world is under my control.

It will be a matter of time before Yuan Shu proclaims himself emperor. "

Jia Xu frowned.

He felt that what Cao Mao said was too arrogant!

Just as he was about to speak to persuade Cao Mao, hurried footsteps came from outside the tent.

Immediately afterwards, the curtain was lifted, and Dian Wei broke in.

"Young master! The prime minister ordered me to invite you over!"

Seeing Dian Wei's hasty expression, Jia Xu was taken aback, and said with some doubts,

"My young master just came back from the prime minister's Chinese army camp, why did the prime minister let him go back at this moment?"

Dian Wei glanced at Jia Xu and said in a deep voice,
"Just received the information that Yuan Shu has proclaimed himself emperor in Huainan!"

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