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

Chapter 915 Insisting on this
"Oh?" Cao Cao looked at Cheng Yu in confusion.

Cheng Yu said: "The situation in Yanzhou is deteriorating. If no action is taken, I am afraid Yanzhou will really be lost."

"My dear, do you have a solution?" Cao Cao asked in surprise.

“I heard that Yuan Shang and Yuan Tan fought against Liu Xuande’s army in Xuzhou, and both sides suffered heavy losses.

The brothers Yuan Shang and Yuan Tan do not have enough power in Xuzhou and Yanzhou. I plan to send someone to sneak into Xuzhou secretly to collect intelligence.

If we could grasp the weaknesses of Yuan Shang and Yuan Tan, or use their strength, we could help our lord defeat Yuan Shao.

If we can eliminate Yuan Shao, you will have a foothold." Cheng Yu said slowly.

Cao Cao was overjoyed when he heard this. He thought Cheng Yu’s suggestion was very good and could be given a try.

So Cao Cao sent spies to secretly lurk in Xuzhou and Yanzhou to collect detailed information about the war between both sides.

The situation in Yanzhou was deteriorating, and Cao Cao was also insecure here.

Because Chen Gong had already transported Yanzhou's grain and grass to Xuzhou, and Liu Bei was directly responsible for the supply of grain and grass in Xuzhou, the people of Xuzhou were full of resentment.

The relationship between Chen Gong and Liu Bei was rather stiff, and they had never even met in person.

Chen Gong always felt dizzy when he processed documents every day.

Although Chen Gong does not know martial arts, his political IQ is incredibly high.

After Cao Cao occupied Yanzhou, he made various threats to Cao Ang. Chen Gong certainly understood that this was intentional by Cao Cao.

He also guessed that Cao Cao would definitely do other things against Cao Ang, so he took precautions in advance to avoid suffering any loss.

Liu Bei and Cao Ang had a good relationship, and as a counselor, Chen Gong naturally had to consider things for Liu Bei.

Liu Bei stationed too many troops in Yanzhou, which affected the overall strategic balance. Chen Gong had to make adjustments, otherwise the people of Yanzhou would riot.

Chen Gong thought for a long time and finally chose to use Liu Bei to check and balance Cao Cao.

This is what Chen Gong thinks is most appropriate. Even if the people of Yanzhou oppose Liu Bei, it will not cause big problems.

Unfortunately, Liu Bei was an ignorant person. Chen Gong's kindness was met with Liu Bei's dissatisfaction. Liu Bei thought that Chen Gong wanted to undermine him. How could this be possible?

Liu Bei thought that Chen Gong's actions were a challenge to his authority.

The conflict between Liu Bei and Chen Gong gradually escalated, their quarrels became louder and louder, and finally they fell out completely. Neither side wanted to endure this depressing atmosphere, and they left with their troops.

Chen Gong didn't want to stay with Liu Bei anymore, so he simply led his army away and left Liu Bei and Cao Cao to fight to the death.

Cao Cao did not try to keep Liu Bei, and his departure meant he had one less enemy.

Moreover, if Liu Bei left, Cao Ang's pressure in Dongjun and Yuzhou would be greatly reduced, and Cao Cao would not have to spend too much energy to deal with the offensive of Cao Ang and Dongjun.

The situation in Yanzhou is critical, and Cao Cao needs to be more cautious.

On the Yanzhou battlefield, Xiahou Yuan and other cavalrymen had broken through the defense of Yuan Shu's remaining troops and successfully captured the city of Xuchang.

Xiahou Yuan and his cavalry were relieved to see that there was no resistance in Xuchang. Xiahou Yuan and his cavalry made the greatest contribution to the capture of Xuchang.

Xiahou Yuan ordered the army to enter Xuchang City.

Before his death, Yuan Shu moved the people in Xuchang to other cities, which could reduce casualties and avoid more deaths.

The migration of people also increased the wealth of Xuchang City.

Xiahou Yuan had just occupied the city of Xuchang and had not had time to check the treasures in the city.

Xiahou Yuan's men loaded all of Xuchang's wealth onto chariots and headed towards the North Sea.

Xiahou Yuan planned to go to Beihai County first to report the good news.

Xiahou Yuan had only taken a few steps when he met a team of patrolling soldiers.

After the patrol discovered Xiahou Yuan and his group, they shouted, "Stop! Put your hands up!"

Xiahou Yuan snorted coldly, "Get lost! I am Xiahou Yuan, the Xiliang Iron Cavalry."

"Xiahou Yuan, the traitor?!" The group of soldiers recognized Xiahou Yuan's identity. "It turns out to be General Xiahou!" The leading officer said with a smile: "Where did General Xiahou come from?"

Xiahou Yuan became alert: "What do you want to do?"

The leading officer said with a smile: "It's nothing, just a routine inspection. We are also following orders, please cooperate with us, General Xiahou!"

Xiahou Yuan saw that these guys didn't seem like bad people, so he raised his arms in cooperation.

The soldiers immediately rushed over and searched Xiahou Yuan.

Xiahou Yuan glared at the soldiers: "What are you doing?!"

"Hehe, don't blame me, General Xiahou. It's really my duty." The officer said with a smile.

Xiahou Yuan was plundered and then allowed to pass.

Xiahou Yuan cursed inwardly and left quickly.

Xiahou Yuan's departure attracted the attention of these soldiers.

"Hurry up and report to the military advisor, Xiahou Yuan is leading the cavalry north!" said the officer.

"Yes, sir!" The soldiers took action immediately.

At the same time, Liu Bei was drinking tea in his mansion.

"My lord, this is the latest information." Guo Tu handed Liu Bei a piece of paper.

"What is this?" Liu Bei took the note and looked at it carefully for a while.

Guo Tu explained: "My Lord, this is the news sent by Mr. Xu Shu."

Liu Bei read Xu Shu's letter carefully and then showed a relieved expression.

"Well, Yuanzhi's move is brilliant!" Liu Bei exclaimed.

"My lord, I wonder what strategy Yuanzhi has written?" Guo Tu asked.

"Xu Shu asked me to act according to his plan." Liu Bei said.

Guo Tu was surprised and said, "Oh? What can Xu Shu do? Can he plot against Cao Cao?"

"Xu Shu didn't tell me any specific plans, he just asked me to do what he said." Liu Bei said with a wry smile.

"If that's the case, I really have no chance of winning. I wonder what Yuanzhi can do?"

After thinking for a while, Guo Tu's eyes lit up: "My lord, since Xu Shu did not tell us the specific plan, it means that he is not sure that he can succeed.

Or there are some difficulties, no matter which one it is, I believe we can find a way to solve it."

"That's right." Liu Bei smiled and said, "This is the first time Yuan Zhi asked me for help.

Yuanzhi is extremely talented in planning, and I will carefully consider his suggestions."

Guo Tu said: "That's great. Let's just wait for good news."

"Well, Yuanzhi's strategy is of utmost importance. I will think about it carefully." Liu Bei said.

Afterwards, Liu Bei ordered: "Yuan Zhi said in his letter that Cao Cao will soon march south, so we should make preparations early.

I have decided to send Xiahou Yuan and Lü Kuang and Lü Xiang to fight. Do you have anything to say to Xiahou Yuan?"

Xiahou Yuan and Lü Kuang and Lü Xiang were both powerful generals under Liu Bei. In this southern expedition, Xiahou Yuan served as the commander-in-chief and Lü Kuang and Lü Xiang were his deputies.

Everyone looked at each other, and Lu Bu said, "My lord, I am willing to go."

Liu Bei trusted his brothers very much, and Lu Bu said that he would definitely be able to do the job.

Lu Bu was a martial arts expert and was good at commanding troops in battle. Liu Bei felt that it would be most appropriate to entrust this expedition to Lu Bu.

Everyone else understood what Lu Bu meant. Lu Bu did this in the hope of monopolizing military power.

(End of this chapter)