Three Kingdoms: My father-in-law is Lu Bu

Chapter 68 Cao Cao's White Hair
When Ye Xiao returned to Xiapi, he just received the news that Cao Cao had lost Wancheng.

These news were released by Zhang Xiu, so specific that the details of this battle were announced.

Moreover, Zhang Xiu did not discredit the people who died in the battle of Cao Cao. Instead, he sent the corpses of Dian Wei and Cao Anmin to Xudu, and the dead soldiers were buried on the spot.

Dian Wei died so heroically.

Ye Xiao kept sighing that it was such a pity that such a loyal man was dragged down to death by Cao Cao.

But this time when he came back from Ju County, he met Xu Sheng by chance, which made Ye Xiao wake up. At this time, there were still many talents living in various places. He must find them first and recruit them to Xiapi as much as possible.

After spending some time, Ye Xiao sorted out a list, he wanted Chen Gong to be in charge, and invited these people as much as possible.

Chen Gong accepted the list, and he can undoubtedly implement Ye Xiao's arrangement, but he has his own views on what happened to Cao Cao.

"My lord, after Cao Cao's defeat, he probably won't dare to drink in the army again. Cao Cao, who has one less weakness, is a more threatening Cao Cao."

Ye Xiao nodded incessantly. He didn't believe that Cao Cao would be unable to get up because of this, but believed that a new Cao Cao would appear.

"I agree with Gongtai talking too much. Cao Cao is not so easy to admit defeat. I don't think Zhang Xiu can survive next spring, so although we have an armistice agreement with Cao Cao, we must not take it lightly."

Zhang Liao came out and suggested: "The minister seconded the proposal to build a new Qingqi team in Pengcheng to guard against Cao's movements."

In order to launch a war against Yuan Shu when the snow melts in spring, Ye Xiao transferred Zhang Liao back.

Now Pengcheng only has Lu Bu's [-] tiger and leopard cavalry and [-] infantry troops, which really seems a bit shabby.

"Talent, talent." Ye Xiao suddenly felt that his team was still too weak, and facing Ji Ling's three teams, they were already short-handed.

"Send an order to my father-in-law to form a thousand light cavalry. Increase the infantry to 6000. With such a force, even if Cao Cao's entire army attacks, it will be able to persist until we support it."

Chen Gong nodded and wrote down, "Very good, the people of Pengcheng are popular and should be able to support these troops."

Ye Xiao nodded, and distributed the military action planned in his hand.

"Well, everyone, the action against the three cities of Guangling is about to begin. Please be careful, and don't let Cao Cao lose his son carelessly in Wancheng."

All the generals responded with a bang, promising not to make such a mistake of underestimating the enemy.

"Yuan Jian, the Vanguard [-]-step army has been handed over to you. You must complete the above plan for me. If you can successfully capture the three cities of Guangling in this battle, you will be credited!"

Liao Hua looked at the content of his actions and couldn't help but smile wryly.

"My lord, cheating to lure the enemy, Lao Liao, why do I feel like I'm the one doing this every time!"

Ye Xiao chuckled, and jokingly said, "If you find it difficult, I can let Wen Yuan be the pioneer."

Liao Hua quickly suppressed the plan in his hand, looked at Zhang Liao and couldn't stop laughing.

Zhang Liao had already made a great contribution, so Liao Hua naturally couldn't give him another chance.

"In this case, go back and prepare and train well. Whoever loses the chain at that time, I can't spare him!"

"Gongtai, Zizhong, please stay here for a while."

Soon there were only Ye Xiao, Chen Gong and Mi Zhu left in the conference hall.

"What do you think about Zhang Xiu?"

Ye Xiao asked, Wancheng is just a big piece of fat at the moment, although it is far away, Ye Xiao looked at it with an itchy heart.

Chen Gong smiled slightly, knowing what Ye Xiao was up to, but he didn't think it was realistic.

"No accident, Zhang Xiu of Wancheng will lose to Xiliang." Chen Gong stated his judgment.

Mi Zhu thought for a while before saying: "Zhang Xiu killed Cao Cao's eldest son, and there is no possibility of surrender again. The military adviser is right. He will either retreat to Xiliang and join Ma Teng, or he may enter Yizhou via Shangyong, right? "

Ye Xiao flicked through the map around Wancheng in his mind. It is true that Zhang Xiu didn't have many choices, but he still wanted to get the fat piece of Wancheng.

"Is it possible we don't have any at all? Like the League?"

Chen Gong smiled wryly and said: "We don't even have the whole Xuzhou. The geographical distance is separated by Cao Cao and Liu Biao, and these two will not allow us to cross it no matter what."

"What a pity." Ye Xiao finally turned his attention back to Xuzhou, "In this spring operation, we must capture the entire territory of Xuzhou in one fell swoop!"

Xudu, the cemetery.

Cao Cao led a group of officials to hold a grand funeral for the general who died in Wancheng.

The tombs of Cao Ang, Dian Wei and Cao Anmin are built in the same place.

Standing in front of Cao Ang's tombstone, Cao Cao remained silent for a long time.

Seeing Cao Cao's sluggish expression, Xun You couldn't bear to see his gray beard and hair exposed in this blow.

"My lord, it's really sad for the white-haired people to send the black people, but you have to cheer up."

Cao Cao turned a deaf ear and just gently rubbed the tombstone.

"Cao Mengde! Don't cry hypocritically here, my son doesn't need it! Get out of here, I don't want to see you in front of Ang'er again!"

Cao Ang's biological mother, Mrs. Ding, rushed to Cao Cao and pushed her. Because of Cao Cao's carelessness, she lost her only son.

"Why didn't you die! Why?" Mrs. Ding looked at Cao Cao as if she was looking at killing her father and enemy.

Xun You and Guo Jia's confidant advisers dared not move forward. This was Cao Cao's housework, and it was not right for them to persuade them.

"Is that enough! Don't I feel sorry for Zixiu's death in battle? Within a month, I will definitely take Zhang Xiu's head back to pay homage to Ang'er. Don't worry!"

Cao Cao couldn't help roaring at Madam Ding, and the pent-up emotions he had felt for many days exploded like a lion.

Madam Ding stopped her snarky emotions in astonishment, covered her face and wept, and ran out of the cemetery with her maid.

Cao Cao calmed down for a long time before returning to calm.

"My lord, the conquest of Wancheng must not be rushed."

Xun You came back to persuade Cao Cao. At this time, it was less than a month before the spring thawed. Cao Cao wanted to send troops now, which would only increase money, food and manpower.

Seeing Cao Cao's unswerving expression, Guo Jia quickly grabbed Xun You and said, "My lord, Zhang Xiu is in great turmoil now. Being isolated in Wancheng is no longer a concern. As long as five thousand elite soldiers are arranged like this."

After hearing Guo Jia's strategy, Cao Cao finally softened his expression.

"I think what Fengxiao said is feasible. I'll leave Wancheng to your command. Gongda, the remnants of Dong's thieves have been causing trouble to the north for a long time. You have to make a plan within three days. You must regain Chang'an City before spring!"

Guo Jia and Xun You secretly glanced at each other. It seemed that Cao Cao had returned to his previous state, which made them secretly relieved.

At this moment, Cao Cao's army has controlled most of Qingzhou, half of Yuzhou, and Chenliu of Yanzhou. From the perspective of the territory, it relies on Chenjun in the east, and Hanoi is the corner to gain a firm foothold in the south of the Yellow River. The west can send troops to take Yanzhou or even Yongzhou at any time.

Guo Jia, Xun You and others naturally understood Cao Cao's strategic intentions, and immediately followed Cao Cao back to the Prime Minister's Mansion to discuss matters, and Cao Cao's army began to act before the snow melted.

Yuan Shao in Jizhou and Gongsun Zan were in the final confrontation, and at the same time, their eyes had already turned to Beihai City in the south of the Yellow River.

Although the Black Mountain bandit Zhang Yan was hiding in Langya, he saw that Cao Cao was setting his sights on the west, and he was ready to return to Qingzhou.

Ye Xiao and Chen Gong completed the final preparations for Ji Ling's [-] troops in the conference hall.

A few days later, Liao Hua set off from Xiapi with [-] soldiers and horses in a high-profile manner, and pointed directly at Lingbi City.

Zeng Hu once again accepted the task of Ye Xiaojun. This time, all the rafts in Zongcun were dispatched. Facing the cold wind and spring floods surging at the bottom of the river, they rushed to the distant place with heavy cargo.

(End of this chapter)