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

Cao Ang on the other side was sitting in the military camp. Xia Houyuan was standing in front of him, holding a map in his hand, introducing him to the current situation and enemy situation.

"General, if this continues, we have only two ways to go."

Xiahou Dun frowned and asked, "Which two?"

Cao Ang said: "Either withdraw the troops and return to Luoyang, or defend Chang'an."

"What do you think?"

Xia Houyuan looked at Cao Ang, a glimmer of light flashed in his eyes, and said with a smile: "No matter what, I will follow the lord and fight to the end!"

"Ah."

Cao Ang nodded slightly, very satisfied with Xia Houyuan's intention to swear allegiance to Cao Cao, but on the surface he was still cold and said: "I have no other opinion."

After speaking, he lowered his head again.

This made Xia Houyuan feel very depressed, thinking that this guy is really difficult to take care of!
Xia Houyuan put away the map and left. Cao Ang raised his head and looked at the sky.

The sun was setting in the west, and its afterglow shone on the earth, dyeing the entire plain orange.

Cao Ang stretched and murmured to himself, "I can finally take a rest."

After saying that, he yawned and turned around and walked towards the camp.

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The next morning, when it was still light, Cao Ang was woken up. He climbed up from the bed sleepily, rubbed his swollen forehead, and cursed to get dressed.

When he finished washing and went out, many people had gathered outside. Cao Ang glanced around and did not find Xia Houyuan. He couldn't help but murmured: "Didn't he come back last night?"

Cao Ang shook his head, got rid of these messy thoughts, and walked out.

When he fell asleep just now, the soldiers were already preparing their bags.

Xia Houyuan ran to pick weapons and armor early. Cao Ang walked out of the door and searched around but couldn't find him, so he couldn't help shouting: "Where is Zilian? Come and help!"

"over there!"

There was a voice coming from the side. Cao Ang looked along the sound and saw Xia Houyuan running towards him carrying several wooden boards.

When Cao Ang took a closer look, he realized that the wooden planks were actually simple ladders made of ropes. Xia Houyuan carried them on his shoulders, ran over carefully, fixed the ropes to the fence, and then put down the wooden planks.

"Who taught you how to make this thing?" Cao Ang exclaimed.

"It's Li Ru!"

Xia Houyuan showed excitement on his face and said: "Although this thing is simple, it makes me feel a lot more relaxed and it is easy to transport!"

"It turns out to be Master Li."

Cao Ang nodded: "Then get to work quickly."

"okay!"

Xia Houyuan responded, then ran away carrying the ladder.

Cao Ang looked around, looked at the people around him, and asked, "Is there anything else missing?"

"No shortage!"

Everyone shook their heads.

"Then let's do it quickly!"

Cao Ang waved his hand and stepped onto the ladder first, then slid down the ladder to the ground, then slid forward along the ladder, walking on the ground step by step.

Everyone behind him also climbed up the ladder one after another, and then followed him to move up step by step. Soon everyone was halfway up the hillside.

Cao Ang stood at the highest point and looked around.

From this position, you can intuitively see the surrounding situation. In addition to hills, woods and grass, you can also see many figures moving around, and it seems that there are many cavalry hiding around.

He turned to the people behind him and said: "This place is at least twenty meters away from the city wall. We must speed up and try to break through the city gate as soon as possible!" "Understood!"

Everyone responded and immediately began to get busy. Those who moved stones moved stones, those who drew bows and arrows, and others picked up shovels to shovel soil and dig ditches. In short, they all performed their duties in an orderly manner.

Cao Ang was not idle either. He led everyone and began to arrange a formation on the top of the slope.

This hill is relatively steep and the slope is relatively sharp. It takes a long time to climb to the top of the mountain. If some obstacles are not created in advance, it is easy to be ambushed.

Cao Ang ordered everyone to dig many traps and cover the entire slope including the top.

After doing all this, Cao Ang finally breathed a sigh of relief and called out to the people behind him: "Come, come, come, eat."

"Yes!"

After hearing the order, everyone immediately cheered and started to share breakfast with bowls and chopsticks.

Xia Houyuan specially ordered the kitchen to prepare this breakfast. It was all meat and the dishes were porridge and steamed buns. Although the portion was large, everyone still had enough.

After eating and drinking, Cao Ang gave them each a jug of wine, and then said: "Gentlemen, we will do our best today and must break the enemy camp at midnight!"

"Here!"

Everyone agreed in unison, and the sound shook the sky.

After Cao Ang gave a few more instructions, he returned to the camp, lay down on the bed and fell asleep.

Cao Ang was very agitated during this time.

He couldn't calm down for several days because Liu Bei refused to send troops.

Cao Ang knew that Liu Bei's plan was nothing more than to use his own insufficient supply of food and grass to bring down Cao's army.

But the key is that Liu Bei didn't know that Cao Ang had plenty of food and grass.

He sent out scouts and discovered that Liu Bei's granary was empty, and there was not much food stored at all.

Cao Ang estimated that Liu Bei might really devote his entire country to support Cao Ren this time.

He was a little panicked.

Liu Bei is very powerful. If Liu Bei resists desperately, even Cao Cao may not be able to take advantage.

What's more, Cao Cao's body has become increasingly weak in the past two years. Cao Ang is worried that he will fail, or that Cao Cao will be injured or even die.

Thinking of this, Cao Ang couldn't help but gnashed his teeth and cursed secretly: Damn Liu Bei, damn Sun Ce, if my father has any shortcomings, I will never spare you!
Just when he was filled with anger, the door was suddenly pushed open.

Cao Ang sat up suddenly, glared at the guards who came in, and asked sternly: "Who allowed you to enter at will?"

The guard knelt on the ground, trembling, and said in a trembling voice: "My lord, the Prime Minister. The Prime Minister is here."

"The Prime Minister is here?"

Cao Ang was stunned for a moment, then realized what was happening. He was overjoyed, got up quickly, straightened up his appearance, and hurried out.

Cao Cao stood in the courtyard with his hands behind his hands, his expression indifferent, but his eyes were staring at the northern sky through the thick branches and leaves, and he did not speak for a long time.

"Father." Cao Ang walked behind Cao Cao and called softly.

Cao Cao slowly turned around, stared at Cao Ang for a while, and then said, "Pi'er, how are you?"

Cao Ang replied respectfully: "Thanks to your arrangement, I will have the opportunity to conquer Luoyang!"

"Oh?"

Cao Cao was startled when he heard this and asked: "Are you talking about the news that your spy in Luoyang told you?"

"Yes!"

Cao Ang nodded and said with a smile: "Hai'er's spy sent a message to Hao'er, saying that Liu Bei has mobilized a large army and stationed it on the banks of the Luoshui River. He is just waiting for Hao'er to cross the river and fight Liu Bei for a decisive battle."

Cao Cao frowned, and after pondering for a moment, he suddenly smiled: "In that case, let's go meet Liu Xuande for a while!" (End of Chapter)