Xiaoguangong

Chapter 73 Can't wait, Eastward Expedition!

In Jiangling City, Cao Cao received a letter from Le Jin, and suffered another headache.

The matter between the Northern Army and the Jingzhou Army has not yet been resolved, and Le Jin actually got into a fight with Zhao Yan again.

In all fairness, Cao Cao is still very supportive of Zhao Yan. This war has been prepared for so long, so it is natural to be cautious when the arrow is on the string.

"Even if the entire Yunshan army is wiped out, it is not advisable to send troops rashly." Cao Cao murmured, "However, we still have to give Wen Qian some face, Gongren, you write a letter for Gu to reprimand Boran, he will naturally know How to do."

Dong Zhao nodded slowly, and Cao Cao cast his eyes on Chen Qun's face beside him again.

"Changwen, Yunshan was urged by you before, how do you think this person is better than Guan Ping?"

"Ah? Ahhh..." Chen Qun was wandering, and his hair stood on end when Cao Cao asked.

He lied that he directed Yunshan to fight back against Guan Ping that night, in order to save himself some trouble, but he didn't expect that one lie would require more lies, so he could only pretend to be quite familiar with Yunshan. appearance:
"Yunshan is young and quite courageous. He has a bit of knowledge in water fighting and foot fighting, but his character is a little less experienced, and he is not good at arching horses and tactics. Embarrassment is great, embarrassment is great."

Chen Qun is well versed in speaking skills in front of Cao Cao.

He first talked about Yunshan's ability, saying that it is not useful, so that he can show that he is good at scheduling, can put useful people in suitable places, and can also show that he is impartial and not trying to praise his former subordinates.

Le Jin said that Yunshan had the courage to attack Xiakou, and now nine out of ten have already been beheaded by Sun Liu's coalition forces. Naturally, his small problems before his death will not be exposed, and there is no need to waste saliva on praising this person.

As Chen Qun guessed, Cao Cao nodded and said with a smile:
"It's still Changwen who knows people with his eyes. If it were someone else, how could he find such a person from among the people who escorted the grain and grass? Well, yes, using those grains to make friends with this person is enough to show Changwen's business.

Hey, I have been looking for talents all these years, and I only hope that you can find some heroes from the grass.All the princes have to be willing to let go of their bodies like Changwen, so that they can share the worries of the court. "

All the staff bowed down one after another, saying that they were taught, and Chen Qun was even more proud.

That Yunshan is good, but he is too reckless. Although Cao Cao has been a ranger for several years, he still looks down on this kind of person from the bottom of his heart.

I was rewarded by Cao Cao, and what I paid was only some military rations.In the future, he can further explore "talents" in the name of Cao Cao's teachings, and introduce the "grand mang" who is friendly to him into the court little by little. Everyone will taste the sweetness, and naturally they will worship me.

Hey, Yunshan is such a noble person.

Seeing Chen Qun's complacent appearance, Chen Lin was very unhappy.

He was General He Jin's head bookman many years ago, but because of well-known reasons and his origin from Xuzhou, he could only be an aide under Cao Cao's tent at most, without any great authority.

Seeing Chen Qun's proud appearance, he felt very unhappy, and said casually:

"Why didn't you keep this young hero in the long article that day, and recommend it to the prime minister."

Chen Qun laughed and said:

"I would like to keep this person under my account, but the young man is quite loyal, saying that he was recommended by Wen Qian, and he must report back, and I won't force it anymore."

Cao Cao frowned, and his expression suddenly became a little more lonely.

He used to think that Yun Shan was nothing more than the bravery of a common man, but now he heard Chen Qun talk about him, he is still a hero who values ​​righteousness and despises death.

He also thought of the arrogant warrior who casually killed Yan Liang back then. How much he wanted to keep Guan Yu under his command, but money, official position, and future prospects could not shake this determined man. I miss you all the time.

After all, people often miss what they can't get.

"So, Yunshan is really a talent." Cao Cao said, "Who was not like Meng Lang when he was young, he can learn bow and horse, and military strategy. When Zi Xiao and Zi Lian followed Gu, they were all country wanderers. He doesn't understand military strategy at all. He compiled a military book and asked him to study. After years of fighting hard, he is also a fierce general.

Only this... this..."

All the generals of the Cao family were used to looting, and Cao Hong was even more poisonous, so he directly told Cao Cao that he couldn't change it.

It's been a long time since there was such a sincere boy.

Everyone sighed for a moment.

Cao Cao recovered from the past, and began to ask everyone to report to himself the current preparations for the Eastern Expedition.

Dong Zhao told Cao Cao with a sad face that there was a serious problem with the equipment of the naval army-a lot of arrows were burned by the fire before, and their speed of production is too slow now, which has seriously affected the progress of the Eastern Expedition.Dong Zhao even pessimistically believed that it would take at least a month for them to gather [-] arrows, which is really a bit embarrassing.

Cao Cao was very dissatisfied and asked about the current stock of arrows. Dong Zhaozhuang boldly reported 100 million arrows, but told Cao Cao that more than half of the arrows were in the hands of Cai Mao.

"I can't wait any longer. Gather all the craftsmen in the barracks and let... let Zhongde step up the supervision. Whoever dares to slack off will definitely be executed."

"Do you want Cai Mao to hand over some of the arrows?"

"No need." Cao Cao resolutely said, "I have to add some more arrows to him. This water battle is all up to him, and we must not be separated from the Jingzhou army!"

Even so, Cao Cao was quite superior, he murmured and sighed:
"It seems that the dispatch of troops will be postponed until the spring blossoms."

He was about to dismiss the crowd when Xu Chu came in and reported that Cao Ren was asking to see him.

As soon as the words were finished, Cao Ren pushed Xu Chu away impatiently and sneaked in from the outside.

Xu Chu Nong frowned slightly, shouted impolitely, and grabbed Cao Ren's right arm.With a sudden exertion of his thick arms, he lifted Cao Ren out of the room, and Cao Ren screamed in anger.

"Let go of me, dog!"

Cao Ren cursed loudly, Cao Cao had no choice but to get up himself, walked to the door, and said in a cold voice:

"Zixiao, do you want to rebel?"

Cao Ren gave Xu Chu a bitter look, and said in a hoarse and slightly excited voice:

"Prime Minister, Wen Qian has delivered a letter!"

"What's the matter?" Cao Cao started to have a headache again, thinking that he just sent a letter to Zhao Yan before, what is he doing this time.

But as soon as he finished speaking, he was surprised to see the short Le Jin actually kneeling beside Cao Ren, looking at him eagerly.

"Wen, Wen Qian, what happened?"

Cao Cao dared not neglect Le Jin to give up Xiangyang and come here. He hurriedly led Le Jin and Cao Ren into the house, and all the counselors surrounded him, knowing that something serious happened.

Le Jin was panting, seeing Cao Cao, with tears in his eyes, choked up and said:
"Prime Minister! Our fierce general Yunshan has already broken through Shiyang and surrounded Xiakou. That fellow Zhao Yan refuses to send troops. Le Jin is incompetent. I beg the Prime Minister to send troops quickly. Don't miss this opportunity!"

Surround Xiakou?

Cao Cao was shocked and thought he had heard wrong.

Le Jin choked up and said, "Sun Quan wanted to take advantage of the absence of the prime minister's army to attack Xiangyang, but Tan Zhi and Huang Hansheng intercepted it. Our army repelled Sun Quan in a bloody battle and pursued it all the way to Shiyang. Tan Zhi captured Liu Bei's fierce general Shiren alive, and Huang Zhong retreated in battle. Guan Yu, our army was so powerful that it surrounded Xiakou, and Liu Bei was in constant fear, waiting for reinforcements from Jiangdong."

"However, Zhao Yan said that this is Liu Bei's trick, so don't take it lightly, and he will never send troops to rescue him.

The final general is incompetent, so he can only ask the prime minister to send troops.If the prime minister refuses to send troops, the last general will kneel and die here, please give the prime minister an order as soon as possible! "

What a cloud mountain!

Although Cao Cao had some hopes for Yunshan, he never expected that he would be able to break through Shiyang, capture Shiren, and besiege Xiakou.

This son is a hot-blooded young man, really capable and courageous!

Cao Cao's ambition suddenly rose, he slowly helped Le Jin up, and said slowly:
"Is this true?"

"Really! Zhao Yan arranged for most of the spies in the army to escape desperately, how can it be false! Yunshan is short of major generals, if Liu Bei breaks out of the siege, there will be endless troubles, please prime minister..."

"Needless to say." Cao Cao showed a rare resolute look on his face, "Gongren, just said how long our army will be ready?"

Dong Zhao said with a wry smile: "At least, at least one month."

"Three days! After three days, I will lead my army to go out and break through Jiangdong!"

(End of this chapter)