Three Kingdoms: I, the eldest son of Cao, a loving father of a great man!

Chapter 165 No one else can be relied on, we can only rely on ourselves! 【Please subscribe and ask for a monthly ticket】

After the two parties agreed on this matter.

Cao Ang quickly left Han Fu's tent.

Before Yuan Shao took action, this matter was naturally kept in the hearts of the two of them, and no one would disclose it to the public.

As if they hadn't seen each other.

But if Yuan Shao couldn't stand his loneliness one day, and planned to jump from the prefect of Bohai County to become the shepherd of Jizhou, then this covenant would come into effect.

At that time, it was time for Cao Ang to raise his sickle, harvest several princes frantically, and put the harvest in his pocket.

during the following days.

Cao Ang had nothing else to do.

Most of the day was spent with Dong Bai, just like in Luoyang City before, riding a fast horse to shuttle between the surrounding mountains and forests, comfortable and happy.

And apart from that.

Occasionally, I will find time to chat with Cai Zhaoji, mainly Cao Ang listens and Cai Yan speaks.

After all, when talking about the thousand volumes of poems and books, all kinds of ancient scriptures, Zhao Ji seemed to be charged with energy, all kinds of excitement.

Cao Ang couldn't get in his mouth at all.

But he was happy to be a listener.

Even though most of the content was incomprehensible, even if she just pretended to be educated and left a good impression on Zhaoji, then these hours were not in vain.

Or discuss major world affairs with Xun You, and gain favorability with Gongda.

All in all it was a pretty fulfilling day.

After so many days.

Cao Ang finally waited for his father, who had been missing for many days, to lead the army and returned exhausted.

……

The spring breeze is expected to be steep.

All kinds of flags among the generals were whirring.

Especially Cao Ziqi, who is the coach, flutters up and down as the strong wind blows.

At this moment, outside the east gate of Luoyang City.

After hearing the news, Yuan Shao and others rushed here one after another to meet Cao Cao.

Although a few days ago, before Cao Cao led his troops to pursue Dong Zhuo, he had scolded them with words.

It is said that they are not up to the standard and have no plans.

But after all, it was the heroes of the Kanto who made mistakes first.

Cao Cao is loyal and full of passion, and there is really nothing to blame.

Therefore, in order to save face, everyone still ran over to greet him, and also wanted to use this method to calm Cao Cao.

"Meng De, you are finally back. These days I am worried day and night, because I am afraid that you will be injured in the process of chasing Dong Zhuo."

"Fortunately, now that you have returned safely, I can finally rest assured!"

Yuan Shao was not lying.

He looked at Cao Cao's entire army at the moment. Although they were all exhausted and their faces were covered with wind and sand, it was obvious that they had experienced many embarrassments.

But at least the lineup is neat and the armor is complete, and it seems that no fierce battle has taken place.

I was really relieved.

As long as there are no casualties, the anger in Cao Cao's heart will calm down, and he will not feel too much resentment towards himself who refused to send troops.

This is the best.

If he really caught up with Dong Zhuo and was beaten by Dong Zhuo, he would turn around and hate Yuan Shao.

……

And after hearing Yuan Shao's words of concern.

Cao Cao forced a smile with difficulty.

As if forcibly pulling his face, he showed a vivid expression, and then he bowed his hands to everyone.

"I'm sorry to bother you all, but I'm ashamed of myself. This trip went west for nothing, but I failed to catch up with Dong Zhuo."

"It's definitely not your fault that you didn't catch up...uh...it's not your fault that you didn't catch up. Dong Zhuo was really too cunning. He had already left Luoyang a few days before he burned the palace. In other words, it was precisely because of this that I waited. Because of this reason, I chose to garrison Luoyang and stood still."

Yuan Shao almost said something like "I didn't catch up well", so he changed his words quickly.

And after Yuan Shao spoke.

The others also joined in.

Anyway, it is to shirk responsibility.

He stated that the reason why he didn't pursue Dong Zhuo before was entirely because of one or another reason, all of which were force majeure.

Everyone has a reason.

It's definitely not because of preserving strength and forgetting one's righteousness.

After Cao Cao heard these people's explanations, a gloomy look flashed in his eyes.

A little disappointment appeared on his face.

These people are completely hopeless.

It's already this time, and I still have to find some high-sounding excuses, who should I tell them?

But he didn't bother to argue now.

A little lazily smiled at the crowd, handed over again, and dismissed perfunctorily.

"A few days ago, Mr. Cao's words were offensive. Everyone who participated in the coalition came here wholeheartedly. Presumably, each had their own difficulties. That's why Mr. Cao can understand why they didn't pursue Dong Zhuo."

Seeing Cao Cao actually understood them.

Everyone was overjoyed.

The scene suddenly became cheerful.

……

in the camp.

After sending away those heroes from all walks of life.

Cao Cao was lying on the ground full of exhaustion, just lying there like this, his whole body seemed to be drained of strength and his soul was crushed.

Dejected.

Until Cao Ang opened the curtain and came in.

Only then did Cao Cao pull himself together.

"Father, did you encounter anything on the way to chase Dong Zhuo?"

Cao Cao got up and shook his head.

Some self-deprecating smile.

"What else can we encounter? Dong Zhuo has already run away without seeing anyone. I led my troops to chase all the way through Hangu Pass, and I didn't see a Xiliang soldier on the way."

"Dong Zhuo's withdrawal from Luoyang this time is really well-planned and clean!"

"Originally, after passing Hangu Pass, I still wanted to continue to Xin'an County, but unfortunately the food and grass with the army are running out. If I continue to march, I'm afraid the remaining food and grass will not be enough to support the return journey."

"So in the end I can only return with regret."

Cao Ang felt lucky for a while.

Fortunately, there is not enough food.

Otherwise, according to his father's posture, he might chase him all the way to Chang'an.

It's outrageous.

After answering his son's question, Cao Cao also took advantage of the situation and asked: "Ang'er, your uncle and the others have been staying in Luoyang City these few days, have you been to other places?"

Cao Ang shook his head decisively.

"After extinguishing the fire in Luoyang City and exploring the city, people from all walks of life have been stationed in Luoyang City. Even if they have nothing to do all day, they never thought of moving a step."

The corners of Cao Cao's mouth twitched involuntarily.

What kind of people are these f*cking people?
Forming an alliance with this group of people and forming a partnership, it really hit a ghost.

……

Cao Cao is now full of depression.

It seems that I have lost interest in everything.

Seeing his appearance, Cao Ang always felt that his chance had come again.

After repeated blows.

Cao Cao is now terribly disappointed with the people from all walks of life in the alliance, and he has no hope for the heroes of the world.

current state.

It's like lingering in front of a gate.

As long as someone is behind him and kicks his ass, Cao Cao can be kicked to the door on the spot.

Completely annihilated his luck.

Let him no longer pin his hopes on it, and join forces with others to destroy Dong Zhuo.

Thereby changing his mentality into a heart for hegemony.

In this regard, Cao Ang said that a heavy responsibility lies on his shoulders.

He'd be happy to be the one to kiss Cao Cao's ass hard with his boot.

We must wake up our father.

……

After thinking clearly.

Cao Ang immediately sat down in front of Cao Cao.

Zhuang Ruo said unintentionally: "Father, you have come back in time. If you come back a few days later, the first wave of people will probably leave Luoyang."

"Everyone has been stationed here for so many days, there must be some people who can't bear it anymore. You just led your troops back today, and someone will withdraw within three days."

Cao Cao immediately stared bull-eyed.

The whole person seemed to be provoked.

"Didn't they agree that they are only stationed temporarily to recuperate, and after the army and horses are organized, will they continue to chase and kill Dong thief?"

"Right now, Thief Dong is still alive, and he is carrying the emperor and all the officials all the way westward, and is happy and happy. What should we do at this juncture?"

Faced with such naive words from his father.

Cao Ang couldn't help laughing out loud.

"Father, you don't really believe what they say, it's just an excuse for people from all walks of life."

"Now that Dong Zhuo has withdrawn from Luoyang, all the people in the coalition feel that they have achieved their goal. There is no need to continue chasing them. Losing troops and generals will only increase casualties."

"The so-called rest is just for the sake of looking good, so as not to fall into the trap. As long as it is delayed for a few days and you find an excuse, it's still good luck. Who cares about the emperor and officials!"

Cao Ang's words were extremely frivolous.

However, the more so.

The more it can arouse Cao Cao's anger.

"Oh!"

He couldn't help but slapped the table case violently.

The whole person is furious.

"Aren't they recruiting soldiers and training new troops for the purpose of saving the Han Dynasty from peril and killing Dong Zhuo, a national traitor?"

"Why are you putting the cart before the horse, and letting Dong thief go in order to preserve your strength and reduce casualties?"

"What's the point?!"

……

"Perhaps at the beginning of the alliance, everyone recruited soldiers and joined the alliance with a heart of loyalty in order to help the Han Dynasty."

"It's just that after experiencing so much along the way, especially after seeing that Luoyang, the capital of the country, can be burned, and the emperor and hundreds of officials, who symbolize the majesty of the court, can be robbed at will."

"It's inevitable that there will be other ideas."

"Everyone is human, and as a human being, there will be selfishness, and after witnessing so many things, selfishness can easily turn into ambition."

Speaking of it.

Cao Ang paused for a while.

Give Cao Cao some time to digest.

Seeing that his father restrained his anger, he seemed to have turned into a dormant volcano, and he sat there, lost in deep thought.

Cao Ang then continued.

"After gaining ambition, the territory and troops cannot be lost at will. This will be the basis for them to separate themselves and dominate."

"Father, do you understand what the child means?"

Sobering question.

It seems to hit Cao Cao's soul directly.

It made him shiver involuntarily.

After half an hour.

Only then did Cao Cao raise his head, with some difficulty, he said in a dry voice.

"You mean to say that it is impossible to rely on the alliance to support the Han Dynasty and destroy the national thieves."

"Only by ourselves?"

Cao Ang clapped his hands and said yes!

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