The most poisonous person in the Three Kingdoms, Boss Cao advised me to calm down!

Chapter 307: Governing the Country and the Army, Pearls Shining and Jade Reflecting

Cao Zhang had no idea what was going on and just joined in the fun.

"Father! I am willing to lead the troops with General Zhang to capture Puban!"

After he said this, Cao Cao didn't intend to pay any attention to him.

Instead, he turned around, took a scroll from the commander's desk, and handed it to Cao Zhi:

"If the terrain is dangerous, I will occupy it first, and I must stay on high ground to wait for the enemy."

"If the enemy occupies it first, lure him away and do not follow him."

"You... you should read this military book first."

"Please ask Renda for more advice!"

Cao Zhang looked a little embarrassed when he heard this.

Sima De raised his eyebrows when he heard this!
Why was my father-in-law targeting me again without me saying a word?
After Cao Cao finished speaking, he returned to the commander's desk.

Then he drew out a command arrow and said, "Zhang He, listen to my orders!"

"I am here!" Upon hearing this, Zhang He hurriedly stepped forward and bowed.

"I order you to lead our headquarters to cross the river to the north tonight and seize Pubanjin!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Zhang He took a step forward.

He took the command and said, "Yes, sir!"

Then Cao Cao made another arrangement.

Everyone took the order and went down to make arrangements.

As expected, Zhang He crossed the Pubanjin that night.

Successfully repelled Liang Xing and established a camp in the north.

This is tantamount to driving a nail into the east bank of the Yellow River.

This opened a breakthrough for Cao's army.

After that, Cao's army had unimpeded access from Tongguan to Pubanjin.

Not only can it penetrate deep into the enemy's rear, but it can also steadily contain the main force of the Guanxi coalition forces.

When Cao Cao learned the news, he immediately ordered a pretend attack on the rebel camp!

Han Sui, Ma Chao and others learned that Puyang had been occupied, and Cao's army took the initiative to attack again!

He mistakenly thought that Cao Cao wanted to attack from both sides.

So they were so scared that they defended the camp tightly.

In this way, Cao's army was bluffing for several days.

It seems that the other party doesn't dare to act rashly.

Only then did Cao Cao begin to arrange for crossing the river.

Looking from the east to the west from Tongguan at this time, Cao's camp was heavily guarded with flags everywhere.

A posture of being ready for battle and showing undiminished momentum.

But this is only a superficial phenomenon, in fact it is the main force of Cao's army.

Already retreated quietly through the back door.

Only a few people stayed behind to raise fake flags and beat drums to confuse the enemy.

It is not easy for 60,000 troops to cross the river.

It requires careful planning and preventing the enemy from taking advantage of the chaos to attack.

At this time, Cao Cao also personally led the central army and sat on the bank of the Wei River.

While being responsible for the rear guard, he also urged the army to cross the river.

Although Cao's army had few ships, they had strict military discipline and a well-organized team.

With some improvised floats, the speed was not slow.

After a day and night of intensive march.

Zhang He, Xiahou Yuan and Cao Ren's troops had all crossed the river successfully.

Even most of the army's food and supplies have been delivered.

Just wait for Cao Cao to hide in the center and all the troops to cross the river.

Cao's army could then get rid of the main force of the Guanxi coalition forces in Tongguan.

He swaggered around to the rear of the enemy.

Catch Han Sui, Ma Chao and others off guard!
At this time, Cao Cao was wearing a bright red cloak and sitting firmly on the stool.

Surrounded by a group of personal guards, he watched the turbulent waves of the Yellow River.

Cao Zhi was also standing beside him at this time, looking very excited.

However, Cao Cao himself was not so happy.

Although the current battle is clear.

But this lively scene of crossing the river made him feel a little doubtful.

In his opinion, Han Ma was just an insignificant little character.

Even Liu Bei was no better than him.

His only real opponent at the moment is Sun Quan of Jiangdong.

No matter how turbulent the Yellow River is, how can it compare to the natural danger of the Yangtze River?
Thinking of this, Cao Cao made a secret decision.

As long as we finish this battle, we will march south to attack Sun Quan in Jiangdong!
But at this moment, Cao Zhi called out.

But it interrupted Cao Cao's thoughts!
"Father, look!"

"Second brother is waving at us from the other side!"

Cao Zhang is a man who loves excitement. How could he remain calm at this moment?

He had jumped on board half a quarter of an hour earlier.

Followed the vanguard troops across the river.

Cao Cao looked from afar at the people riding horses at full speed on the other side of the river.

Huang Xuer waved to him and said with a smile:

"It would be better if this silly boy went there sooner."

"If he stayed here I'd think he'd be too noisy."

As he was speaking, the people around him suddenly exclaimed again!
It turned out that there was a lone goose in the sky.

At this time, it was hovering high in the sky, not knowing where to fly.

But Cao Zhang on the shore bent his bow and drew his arrow, and actually shot it down.

At this time, all the counselors around him praised Cao Zhang.

As expected of the Prime Minister's son, his skill of shooting an arrow through a target from a hundred paces away is truly amazing.

Cao Cao looked very happy after being complimented by everyone.

But he said stubbornly: "This is just the courage of a common man!"

"Please don't praise me too much."

"Lest you become even more ignorant of your own limitations."

At this moment, a voice beside him said:
"Prime Minister, I don't think so."

"Oh?" Cao Cao subconsciously looked back when he heard that.

The person who spoke was Yang Xiu.

Everyone knows that Yang Dezuo is knowledgeable and eloquent.

He suddenly spoke at this time, which attracted everyone's attention.

Upon hearing this, Cao Cao also asked:
"My Huangxuer is reckless and aggressive, which is really a joke."

"Dezu's words shocked everyone. Could it be that he has some brilliant idea?"

Yang Xiu was not modest when he heard this, and said leisurely:
"The ancients said: A general should be wise, trustworthy, benevolent, brave and strict."

"If the general is not kind, the army will not be close to him."

"If the general is not brave, the army will not be sharp."

"If the general is unwise, the army will be in great doubt."

"In my humble opinion, the Marquis of Pingyuan is a man of filial piety, loyalty and integrity, and can be described as benevolent."

"A man of great talent and a thorough knowledge of the art of war can be called wise."

"Master Ziwen is an excellent martial artist and can be considered brave."

"The two prime ministers, one can govern the country and the other can command the army."

"He is truly a shining pearl and a brilliant talent bestowed by Heaven upon the Han family!"

When everyone heard this, they all agreed.

It means that what Yang Dezuo said is true, and the two sons of the prime minister are both pillars of the country.

But Lou Gui on the side raised his eyebrows when he heard this!
Yang Xiu's words sounded like he was praising both young masters.

In fact, it was one praise and one criticism. Lao Cao always felt that his own Huang Xuer was brave but not wise.

Now this kid keeps praising Cao Zhang for his bravery.

The intention behind this is really intriguing.

And there is that saying that one person governs the country and one person governs the army.

It even feels a bit deliberate.

Not to mention whether he hinted that Prince Cao Zhi was the candidate for the crown prince.

Just talking about this military expedition, Cao Cao let Cao Pi stay in Yecheng.

This is enough to show Lao Cao's intention.

Now Yang Xiu deliberately avoided Cao Pi.

This is clearly praising Cao Zhi in front of Cao.

Sure enough, Cao Cao heard his flattery.

He also waved his hand and said:
"Dezu is wrong. A general must be both benevolent and brave."

"One of them values ​​kindness, and the other one values ​​bravery."

"During the war, will they both be commanders together?"

Cao Cao changed the subject at this time.

This time, even Cao Zhi laughed out loud:

"I really want my second brother and I to be commanders together."

"Won't the three armies be in chaos?"

(End of this chapter)