My husband Zhuge Kongming

November.

Heavy snow has fallen in the north.

Under such weather, Cao Cao had to stop his troops.

Guo Jia's coffin was also blocked by the wind and snow.

"Report!"

A group of cavalry came from a distance. After entering the military camp, they immediately dismounted and rushed into Cao Cao's account.

Cao Cao frowned impatiently, suddenly having a bad feeling in his heart, "What's the matter?"

The guard who conveyed the message did not dare to delay. He took out a small bamboo tube from his arms and presented it with both hands.

The attendant next to him quickly took it, opened it and presented it to Cao Cao.

After reading it, Cao Cao froze on the spot with red eyes. He cried for a while and said, "Yuan Rang!"

After a while, Cao Cao stopped crying and looked at the piece of cloth Xiahou Dun asked Xia Houyuan to bring back. Written on it were various speculations about Chu An's strength.

Until he saw Xiahou Dun's last words: When his strength equals or overtakes Chu An, he will be destroyed in one fell swoop.

This also means that, in Xiahou Dun's view, Cao Cao's strength has lagged behind Jingzhou.

Who is Xiahou Dun?

He is the core of Cao Cao's group and knows the situation in Cao Cao's hands very well!

Such a core figure actually thinks that his side is weaker than the Jingzhou side?

How could Cao Cao endure this?
"What did your Majesty say?" Cao Cao looked at the guard.

"Your Majesty said, Sikong is in danger."

Cao Cao was stunned, inside.

Yes, inside.

Chang'an was captured by Jingzhou, and his connection with Xiliang was immediately cut off. Based on the existing intelligence and the benefits provided by Jingzhou, Xiliang could not be loyal to Cao Cao.

Xuchang was also taken back by Jingzhou, and Xiahou Dun was killed.

Chu An's interests are getting bigger and bigger. If he doesn't get involved early, what he will get in the end is just leftovers.

The fact that Xun Yu said this means that he has already felt the pressure.

Maybe it's Xiahou Dun's death, or maybe the families really can't wait any longer?Want to take advantage of him, Cao Cao, before he can teach his troops, and rebel first?

Thinking of this, Cao Cao wanted to get angry, but he also knew that most of his officials came from aristocratic families.

If it were all done in one pot, there would be no people left to work for him.

So, he said to his attendants, "Give me the order to discuss matters in my tent early tomorrow morning."

"promise."

The next morning.

Cao Cao had eaten early and put on his armor with the help of his attendants. On his right hand was his sword that had killed many people. He sat on the main seat in the middle and looked at each of them with a calm expression. People who walk in.

No one dared to speak loudly.

Because they knew what happened last night.

Xiahou Dun died, and Guo Jia's coffin has not yet been buried.

One can imagine Cao Cao's mood. No one dared to touch this brow.

When the tent was filled with people, Cao Cao looked around and said, "Thank you for your hard work in this campaign against Wuhuan."

Everyone: Dare not speak.

"Yuan Rang died." Cao Cao continued, as if talking about family matters.

But no one would really take what Cao Cao said as commonplace.

"Who did this?" At that moment, Cao Chundeng stood up with a majestic look on his face.

"Zhang Fei, Zhang Yide." Cao Cao still said calmly.

"Lord, please give the order to send troops to Jingzhou immediately." Cao Chun immediately asked for orders.

"Please, my lord, send troops to Jingzhou immediately!" Then everyone else in the account also agreed.Some people are sincere and some are fake.

"No, Yuan Rang said, we can't defeat Jingzhou." Cao Cao waved his hands, looking indifferent.

"Impossible!" Cao Chun said immediately.

"I don't think it's possible, but this is a masterpiece that Yuan Rang asked Miaocai to bring back."

So, Cao Chun was silent.

Xiahou Dun was not an ignorant and reckless man.

The masterpiece he asked Xia Houyuan to bring back was definitely not groundless.

This means that Xiahou Dun believes that Cao Cao cannot defeat Jingzhou now.

But why?

Cao Cao has conquered the north and fully taken over Yuan Shao's power. Will he be unable to defeat Jingzhou?
Jizhou is the most populous state at this time!

Moreover, most of Cao Cao's soldiers were experienced in hundreds of battles. How could they not be defeated?
"So," Cao Cao spoke again, paused, and said, "After returning this time, all departments must practice hard. Wait until the next year to practice with Jingzhou again!"

……

"The year after next?" After the discussion, several people started discussing in private.

"It should be fine after cultivating this winter, but why delay it for another year?"

"Is it possible that even Sikong thinks we can't defeat Jingzhou?"

"Although the benefits of Jingzhou are great, the northerners are good at fighting. How can the southerners compete with the northerners?"

"But Sikong is so determined!"

All of a sudden, the people in the discussion were unsure. They didn't know what to do.

Even so, they are still very interested in the businesses in Jingzhou, and many people in the family are also interested.

On the other side of Xiangyang is the Prefectural Mufu.

As the end of the year approaches, Liu Cong feels that his opportunity is coming soon.

"The important affairs of the country are military service and sacrifice. At this time, we can't leave me as a Jingzhou shepherd to dry, right?" Liu Cong thought.

Seeing Xia Ming come again to deliver today's meals, he asked, "How is it outside now?"

"Since the last incident in Xuchang, I heard that the Jingzhou Army has been heavily armed, and the consumption of military rations has been more than twice that of before." Xia Ming put down Liu Cong's food and said, "It is possible that in the coming year Will go on the Northern Expedition."

"Northern Expedition?" Liu Cong sneered, "I, the state pastor, haven't even nodded, so why are they going to do the Northern Expedition?"

However, thinking of this, Liu Cong's mood suddenly became bad again.

Because both his state pastoral seal and his personal seal had been taken away, the power in Jingzhou fell away, and he was just a bystander.

"What Zhou Mu said is true." Xia Ming nodded, "One day, Zhou Mu will be able to help the Han Dynasty!"

"If it succeeds, then you Xia Ming will be the number one hero!" Liu Cong also smiled, but his expression soon changed, "However, judging from their nervousness, they should be about to take action. Our plan is also It’s time to implement.”

Xia Ming's eyes lit up, "Please give me some instructions from Zhou Mu!"

"This move is extremely risky, Xia Ming, are you sure?"

"Yes! Name, I want to avenge my brother!"

Liu Cong nodded with satisfaction, then took out a letter from his sleeve, "Please give this letter to Han Song, Mr. Han."

Xia Ming took it and asked, "Why?"

"Mr. Han is the hope of the Chu Kingdom, and his outspoken words have offended my father before, and my mother advised him to punish him." Liu Cong took the chopsticks and started eating. "In the early years, he I once went to Xuchang to meet the emperor, and when I came back I persuaded my father to send the hostage to Xuchang."

Xia Ming nodded, "No."

"When you leave the house, no one will search you, right?"

"Please rest assured, Zhou Mu, it won't happen." Xia Ming assured, "Zhou Mu has been staying in the mansion for nearly half a year, aren't you still worried?"

"Yes, it's been almost half a year." Liu Cong sighed, "Let's go."

"promise!"

Chapter 2, such as the title, seek all kinds.