The Strongest Overlord of the Three Kingdoms

However, things are prioritized.Can Yuan Shu's matter be put aside for now?

Liu Ke told this story and asked:

"What do you think?"

"My lord, I believe that Yuan Shu should be destroyed. We are still in a stalemate, and the destruction of Yuan Shu can achieve the effect of shaking the mountain and shaking the tiger. Otherwise, everyone will follow suit, and this battle will not be fought." Lu Xun said.

The implication is that Cao Cao and Yuan Shao cannot guarantee that they will not use this vicious move when they are in desperate situation.

"Yuan Shu can't die too quickly, he must go through a trial and ruin his reputation." Guo Jia said.

This move was even more vicious, but it was Yuan Shu's due punishment.

If Liu Ke can't come up with effective means, how can he protect the interests of the people?

"Alright, order Zhang Liao to pursue Yuan Shu and capture him alive," Liu Ke said.

Anyway, idle is idle.

But Cao Cao is more painful.

He knew that Runan would not be able to hold on, but this is too fast, right?

Less than half a month!

"Yuan Gonglu, he's going to trick me when he's about to die." Cao Cao sighed.

Now that Runan is lost, Cao Cao has to strengthen Yingchuan's defense, otherwise, the Yangzhou army commander will drive straight in, which will be a big trouble.

How many people are appropriate?

Cao Cao still couldn't make up his mind, if there were too many, Yanzhou would be empty, and if there were too few, it would be eaten up in one bite.

It's really embarrassing.

Not only that, Yuan Shao's envoy came and asked Cao Cao to send more reinforcements.

Cao Cao was very annoyed by this.

With a total of 50 troops, Xiahou Dun led an army of [-] to Jizhou to assist in the defense.

Is this not enough?

Little brother, what do you want?

Could it be that Yanzhou will not keep it?

Only your territory is important, but mine is not?

"It's fine if Runan is lost. Yuan Shu can't count on it. How could he be so disregarding the overall situation at first?" Cao Cao couldn't figure it out, so he yelled at the envoy, who didn't even dare to say a word.

wrong.

Although Cao Cao wants to be the eldest brother, it is impossible to do everything.If Yangzhou goes all out to attack Jizhou, Cao Cao will definitely send troops directly to support it.

The problem is that there is no fight yet, support a ball.

Cao Cao couldn't bear to call back Xiahoudun's [-] troops. His own strength was not enough, and he had to take care of his allies.

It's really tough.

Cao Cao suddenly had an idea and summoned Xi Zhicai to discuss with Sima Yi.

Sima Yi, a young man, still has brains.

"You said, will the situation be better if our army retreats to Hulao Pass?" Cao Cao asked.

Sima Yi hesitated to speak.

"Speak boldly, don't be afraid," Cao Cao said.

"My lord, Zhao Zilong provoked you again and again. If you retreat to Hulao Pass like this, your reputation may be damaged." Sima Yi said.

"Hmph, how can my reputation compare to the lives of soldiers?" Cao Cao said solemnly.

Sima Yi lowered his head, and continued:

"Furthermore, once Yanzhou is abandoned, it is basically impossible to get it back from the Marquis of Dongyang. Since the birth of Marquis Dongyang, he has never lost any territory."

Hearing this sentence, Cao Cao's eyelids twitched.

He also wanted to have such a record, but unfortunately, his strength did not allow it.

"I just want to be the No. 1 one who snatches food from Dongyanghou's mouth." Cao Cao said.

Are you worthy?

Sima Yi really wanted to ask a question, but unfortunately he didn't have the guts.

Xi Zhicai also saw that Cao Cao was being stubborn. After following Cao Cao for so long, how could he not be familiar with him, but he didn't expose it.

It's not good to expose anyone.

Moreover, it is good to have this belief.

"My lord, we have been operating the Yanzhou battlefield for a long time, and we can't give up easily. What's more, without Yanzhou and Yuan Shao's defense, we can't be connected together." Xi Zhicai said, pulling Cao Cao back, lest he brag Waisted.

It is indeed easy to defend by retreating to Hulao Pass, but once the Marquis of Dongyang turns around and attacks Yuan Shao.