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

Chapter 85 Cao Zhi leads the army and Sima Yi supervises it? (825)

Outside Chang'an City.

The fast horse gallops, raising waves of yellow sand.

The nearly exhausted cavalryman fell from his horse at the city gate.

Looking at the city gate guards surrounding them, the cavalry's voice was as weak as fine sand.

"Thousands of miles away, hurry up and report to King Wei!"

The city gate guards did not dare to neglect, so they picked up their cavalry and headed for Cao Cao's mansion.

Not long after.

The urgent report was delivered to Sima Yi. When he heard that it was Cao Ren's urgent report, even Sima Yi, who had always been calm, changed his face drastically.

Cao Ren is in Fancheng. Now that he has traveled thousands of miles, something big will happen.

Sima Yi did not dare to neglect and hurriedly came to see Cao Cao.

When he arrived at Cao Cao's door, Sima Yi stopped and asked Xu Chu, who was standing guard at the door: "Is the King of Wei sleeping?"

Seeing that it was Sima Yi, Xu Chu's vigilant eyes became less alert and he shook his head slightly.

After confirming that Cao Cao had not fallen asleep, Sima Yi gently knocked on the door and saluted outside the door: "King Wei, there is a report of the battle in Fancheng."

Sima Yi didn't say it was an urgent report from thousands of miles away, for fear that he would accidentally offend Cao Cao, and if he was unlucky, he would have to bear Cao Cao's wrath.

As Cao Cao got older, his temper became more and more erratic, which made Sima Yi truly experience what it means to "accompany a king like a tiger."

Therefore, Sima Yi had to be careful to avoid becoming the next Yang Xiu.

Although Yang Xiuming was ostensibly executed by Cao Cao for "leaking his teachings and interfering with the princes", Sima Yi knew it very well.

Yang Xiu's death was due to his unauthorized involvement in the dispute between the princes of Wei. In addition, Yang Xiu was Yuan's nephew and liked to spy on Cao Cao's thoughts, which made Cao Cao unhappy.

Hearing Sima Yi's voice, Cao Cao did not immediately let Sima Yi in. Instead, he waited for Sima Yi for a while before letting Sima Yi in.

Cao Cao felt slightly satisfied when he saw that Sima Yi was breathing carefully and carefully, and his expression was not impatient.

Cao Cao admired Sima Yi's talents.

Appreciation is appreciation, but Cao Cao is also worried that Sima Yi will rely on his talents to be self-absorbed. Cao Pi cannot control such a talented person, so Cao Cao often threatens Sima Yi.

If this person is intimidated for a long time, his true nature will show.

Cao Cao wanted to see what Sima Yi's nature was like while he was still alive and whether he was suitable to be left to Cao Pi.

"The King of Wei, the general who conquered the south in Fancheng, hastened to send the battle report from thousands of miles away." Sima Yi carefully observed Cao Cao's expression before speaking cautiously.

Cao Cao frowned.

Cao Ren is Cao Cao's most respected general in the clan besides Xiahou Dun.

In terms of closeness, Xiahou Dun is closer; in terms of talent, Xiahou Dun is far inferior to Cao Ren.

Therefore, after hearing that Cao Ren had rushed to send a battle report from thousands of miles away, Cao Cao's first reaction was that it was impossible.

"Nian!" Cao Cao closed his eyes.

Sima Yi carefully tore open the cover, took out the battle report from the bamboo tube, and read it softly.

When he read "Guan Yu secretly staged an ambush and killed General Pang De", Sima Yi's tone also faltered.

"Pound is dead?"

Cao Cao suddenly opened his eyes, his eyes instantly becoming sharp.

Pang De is a brave general that Cao Cao values ​​​​very much. In addition to Pang De's bravery, Pang De is also in his prime.

Generals such as Cao Ren, Xia Houdun, Zhang Liao, Lejin, Xu Huang, Zhang He, and Yu Jin are all in their fifties or nearly fifty, and they are all old.

Le Jin died of illness last year.

Cao Cao needs strong and loyal generals who can replace the veteran generals and guard the front line.

By letting Pound go to Cao Ren's command, he also hoped that Pound would gain experience under Cao Ren and be able to succeed Cao Ren in Fancheng in the future.

Just like Zhang Liao is in charge of Hefei.

And Cao Cao can also transfer veteran clan members like Cao Ren back to Xudu to take charge.

However, what Cao Cao didn't expect was that Pang De was beheaded by Guan Yu! "Yun Chang is as brave as ever!"

Thinking of the unparalleled hero who once rode his horse and whipped his whip, rushed under Yan Liang's command in the midst of thousands of troops and stabbed Yan Liang to death, making the generals in Hebei Province unstoppable.

There was nostalgia and regret in Cao Cao's eyes.

"Such a hero turned to Liu Bei as a rat."

Sima Yi saw that not only was Cao Cao not angry, but he seemed to miss Guan Yu, he silently mourned Pang De in his heart.

As Cao Cao's favorite general, he was beheaded by Guan Yu. It was Guan Yu that Cao Cao missed!
  After listening to the entire emergency report, Cao Cao said with cold eyes: "Summon Zhi'er to see the orphan."

Sima Yi did not dare to neglect, put the urgent report in front of Cao Cao, and then went to find Cao Zhi.

Cao Cao picked up the urgent report and quickly glanced at it. After making sure that it was correct word for word, he put the urgent report down.

"Zhongda is cautious."

"It's a pity that Zhi'er wants to be friends with that arrogant rat Yang Xiu."

"If Zhi'er could learn more from Zhongda, why would I make Pi'er his heir apparent?"

"How can a person who is the master of others be so proud of his talents?"

Although he hated Cao Zhi in his heart, Cao Cao decided to give Cao Zhi another chance.

If you can't be the crown prince, it's okay to guard one side for Wei in the future.

Not long after.

Cao Zhi followed Sima Yi to Cao Cao's room in excitement.

"Father!"

Cao Zhi was very respectful.

Since the Simamen Incident and Yang Xiu's death, Cao Zhi's arrogant character has calmed down a lot.

"Zhi'er, take a look at this battle report, and then tell me what you think." Cao Cao did not give a direct order, but pointed to the urgent report on the table.

Cao Zhi carefully picked up the emergency report, glanced at it quickly, and his eyes suddenly became a little more happy.

"Father, I would like to lead the troops to rescue General Zhengnan." Cao Zhi guessed Cao Cao's intention and asked decisively.

This is an opportunity to regain Cao Cao's favor, and Cao Zhi cannot miss it.

Cao Cao was very satisfied.

Cao Cao has always admired Cao Zhi's intelligence the most.

"Sun Tzu's Art of War says: Soldiers are a major event for the country, the place of life and death, and the path to survival. We must observe them."

"Since Zhi'er has this intention, I will appoint you as Nan Zhonglang General to march with the generals and gather troops along the way to rescue Fancheng."

Cao Cao's appointment made Cao Zhi very happy: "My child will definitely live up to his father's trust."

Cao Cao nodded slightly and said: "Zhi'er is commanding the army for the first time, so he needs the help of capable people."

"Zhongda, since you have been with me for a long time and know military affairs and battle formations, I will make you the military governor and go to Fancheng with Zhi'er."

Cao Cao looked at Sima Yi, who lowered his eyebrows and lowered his head.

Sima Yi was taken aback and said quickly: "King Wei, I have little talent and little knowledge, so I may not be qualified for the job."

Cao Cao's eyes suddenly turned cold: "You don't want to go?"

Sima Yi was frightened, and immediately realized that he had said the wrong thing again, and quickly said: "Forgive me, King Wei, but I will obey King Wei's orders!"

Cao Zhi left happily.

However, Sima Yi stayed in Cao Cao's room and hesitated to speak.

However, Cao Cao had already guessed what Sima Yi was thinking: "You are wondering, why did Gu let Zhi'er, who has never commanded an army, go to Fancheng?"

Sima Yi considered it and said: "King Wei, Guan Yu has been in battle for a long time, and the Marquis of Pingyuan may not be his opponent. Although the King of Wei has asked me to accompany the army, the Marquis of Pingyuan may not believe me."

Cao Zhi leads the army?

Crazy!
  Sima Yi didn’t want to follow Cao Zhi to Fancheng and die!

(End of this chapter)