Three Kingdoms: Heir of Wolong, my father-in-law is Guan Gong

Chapter 115 Cao Cao’s squadron returns to Xudu, and Liu Bei goes to Baidi City in person (seeking pursuit)

After learning the latest situation of the Xiangfan war from Huanjie, Cao Cao decided to move his troops back to Xudu and summoned Cao Hong, Cao Zhang, Cao Zhi, Cao Zhen, Cao Xiu, Xiahou Shang and other generals.

Cao Zhang arrived the fastest, but Cao Zhi was delayed.

Cao Cao sent someone to urge him, but the people who came back told Cao Zhi that he was drunk again last night.

Seeing Cao Zhi abandoning himself and not repenting, Cao Cao's last hope for Cao Zhi disappeared.

Cao Zhang immediately said angrily: "My father called me, but Brother Zhi didn't come because he was drunk. It's really rude! I'll go and drag Brother Zhi here."

Cao Cao waved his hand, not wanting to worry about Cao Zhi anymore: "That's all, let him go! I've called you here today to discuss important matters."

Cao Cao glanced at Cao Hong, Cao Zhang and other generals, and felt a little more relieved in his heart.

The most worrying thing about a king's career is that he has no successors.

Nowadays, the performance of Cao Pi, the eldest son of King Wei, is qualified in Cao Cao's mind, and the clan's tiger cavalry, such as Cao Hong, Cao Zhang, Cao Zhen, Cao Xiu, and Xia Houshang, are experienced in battles and are in their prime.

With Cao Wei having a successor, Cao Cao felt that his disease seemed to be alleviated a lot.

"General Zuo was defeated in Fancheng. Pi'er has personally gone to Wancheng to supervise the army. I intend to move troops to Xudu to scare Xiaoxiao."

"However, the important place of Chang'an also needs generals to be in charge."

"Who wants to stay in Chang'an?"

Cao Cao spoke concisely and to the point, and his sharp eyes fell on Cao Zhang.

Obviously.

Cao Cao's favorite person is Cao Zhang.

Cao Zhang actually wanted to go back to Xudu with Cao Cao, but when he saw Cao Cao's appreciative eyes, his mind instantly became hot.

"Father, don't worry, I am willing to sit in Chang'an! If Liu Bei dares to come, I will kill Liu Bei to congratulate my father." Cao Zhanghao said, asking for his life.

Cao Cao nodded with satisfaction: "With Zhang'er in charge of Chang'an, I have nothing to worry about!"

Seeing Cao Zhang speak, Cao Zhen, Cao Xiu and other generals swallowed back their pleas for life.

In terms of martial prowess and the use of troops, Cao Zhang is qualified to sit in Chang'an and guard against Liu Bei.

Cao Cao looked at Cao Zhen again: "Fu Fang, the governor of Nanxiang, surrendered. Today, Nanxiang City is occupied by Liu Bei's pretenders."

"Nanxiang City blocks Danshui and cuts off the passage between Luoyang and Wancheng. I am very worried."

Cao Zhen understood and shouted for orders: "Father, don't worry, Liu Bei's pretender is brave and foolhardy. My son is willing to carry the tiger and leopard to Nanxiang City."

"If Liu Feng dares to leave the city, the child will personally kill Liu Feng to congratulate his father."

Although they are all fake, Cao Zhen looks down on Liu Feng.

In Cao Zhen's eyes, Liu Feng was a mess except for his martial prowess.

Cao Cao emphasized his strength: "The real man is brave and good at fighting, but Liu Bei's fake man can't compare with him; you must remember that your mission is to break Liu Feng's blockade of Danshui, and don't go to Fancheng alone for the sake of military success."

Cao Zhen accepted the order: "My child, please obey your father's instructions."

Cao Cao also ordered Cao Xiu to be the vanguard of the front army and go to Xudu first; he ordered Cao Hong to supervise the middle army and Xiahou Shang to supervise the rear army.

From now on, the three armies will be purged and the troops will return to Xudu.

however.

Just before the army started, Zhang He from Chencang sent another information: "Wei Yan, the prefect of Hanzhong, is building a granary on the post road to Chang'an" and "Ma Chao, the pseudo-leftist general, appeared in Wudu for an unknown purpose."

Cao Cao couldn't help but frown. Just when he was about to return to Xudu, Liu Bei was planning to cause trouble in Hanzhong and Wudu?
  Sima Yi understood and said: "King Wei, I thought this was Liu Bei spreading suspicion in his hometown."

"Liu Bei must have done this deliberately when he learned that Guan Yu had won a great victory in Fancheng and was worried that the King of Wei would lead troops to rescue him."

"Although Liu Bei won Hanzhong, Hanzhong was in decline and the road to Xichuan was far away. Liu Bei was unable to send troops through Hanzhong and Wudu."

"This move also exposed Liu Bei's weakness in Yizhou. As long as Sun Quan makes a sneak attack on Jingzhou as promised, the King of Wei can use his troops to seize Luoyang Xudu and other places, waiting for opportunities to profit."

Cao Cao nodded slightly: "Liu Bei dared to underestimate me after winning a small victory in Hanzhong. He really can't hold himself back."

"After losing too much, I can't control my anger. If I win a little, I will become arrogant and arrogant."

"Arrogant soldiers will be defeated!"

"Instruct Zhang He not to worry about Liu Bei, just guard Chencang; if there is a sudden change, Zhang'er will consider sending troops."

After understanding Liu Bei's two groups of suspicious soldiers, Cao Cao no longer doubted the decision of his troops to return to Xudu.

It was difficult for Cao Pi to oversee Wancheng. Although Zhong Yao was guarding Yecheng, Cao Cao was still worried.

Although Zhong Yao was loyal, he was not the crown prince of Wei after all.

If an unexpected incident occurs, Zhong Yao may not be able to decisively suppress the dissent.

Yongan.

Liu Bei, who left Chengdu on the pretext of inspection, also came to Yong'an.

Ten generals Huang Quan, Wu Ban, Feng Xi, Zhang Nan, Chen Shi, Fukuang, Xiang Chong, Zhao Rong, Du Lu, and Liu Ning each also led 500 troops from their own troops and arrived in Yong'an in batches.

Coupled with the guard general Fazheng, the Yijun general Zhao Yun, and the Suwei commander Chen Dao, Liu Bei's troops in Yong'an, although few, are all elite members of his direct lineage.

"Baidicheng is indeed a good place to recuperate. Just a few days after arriving here, I feel refreshed physically and mentally, and my disease seems to be cured." Fazheng stood on the tower of Baidicheng and sighed while looking at the mountains and rivers.

Liu Bei also lamented: "I also feel that Chengdu is too remote and there are many inconveniences. How about waiting for the Jingzhou incident and moving the administrative office to Baidi City?"

Fazheng spread his hands: "Although the king's idea is very good, everyone in Shu may not agree with it."

"It would be better to leave the military advisor and the crown prince in Chengdu. Your Majesty and I will move to Baidi City in the name of overseeing Jingzhou."

Liu Bei straightened his fingers and said with a smile: "Xiaozhi, you are the minister. If you are not in Chengdu, who will be responsible for the minister's government affairs?"

Fazheng didn't take it seriously: "Compared to government affairs, I prefer to follow the king on expeditions, imitate the old marquis, strategize, and win decisively thousands of miles away."

"The military advisor is cautious and prudent, and he can convince the people. Unlike me who often has disobedience and grudges with everyone, the military advisor can follow the example of Xiao He in the past, control the country, care for the people, provide food and pay, and never run out of food."

Liu Bei laughed: "I compare myself to Zhang Liang in filial piety, and Xiao He as military advisor. Who can be compared to Han Xin? With an army of millions, he will win in battle and capture in attack."

Fazheng said without thinking: "Of course he is Guan Junhou of Jingzhou."

"Guan Junhou used 30,000 troops to not only force Cao Ren to defend Fancheng, but also used the Han River to flood seven armies and capture him."

"The famous generals of ancient times are nothing more than this."

Guan Yu's past achievements cannot be compared with Han Xin's, but his performance in the Battle of Xiangfan is different.

With 30,000 troops, they not only defeated Cao Cao's General Zhengnan and Cao Ren, whose military nickname was "Heavenly Man"; they also used the power of the Han River to flood the Seventh Army and capture Cao Cao's General Zuo and Yu Jin, who had a false sword.

In terms of influence alone, Guan Yu's defeat of Cao Ren and his capture in Jin was better than Han Xin's defeat of the dragon in the Weishui River in the past.

Although Fazheng meant to flatter, it was undeniable that the results of Guan Yu's battle were too great.

"Yun Chang was just lucky enough to take advantage of the right time and place. How dare he compare with the Marquis of Huaiyin." Although Liu Bei was humble, he couldn't hide his joy in his heart.

(End of this chapter)