Chapter 309 Xiliang Jin Ma Chao is coming!
Cao Cao also smiled slightly after hearing this.

The implication is that although Sima De has strategy.

But isn't it somewhat unethical to use tricks?

However, Cao Zhi's evaluation is very pertinent.

But when you think about it carefully, it turns out that some people are just following the crowd.

What he thinks of his son-in-law.

Just like outsiders, it's a bit superficial.

We only know that he is cruel and ruthless, but we don’t know that he is beyond the reach of ordinary people.

Thinking of this, Cao Cao suddenly asked:
"Then do you know what Yang Dezu just said about 'being benevolent, brave, wise and trustworthy'?"

"Which military book is it from?"

When it comes to reading widely, no one can compare to Cao Zhi.

This problem was not a problem at all for him.

He answered without hesitation:
"Father, this theory comes from Taigong's Art of War."

"The Three Strategies, Part Two of the Six Strategies."

Cao Cao nodded upon hearing this.

He casually pointed to the vast river beach in front of him and said:
"Back then, Taigong Wang fished by the Wei River."

"He used no bait on his fishing rod, which was three feet above the water surface, and he claimed that 'whoever wants to take the bait will do so'."

"Later, he assisted King Wu in establishing the Zhou Dynasty, which lasted for 800 years."

"Think about the encounter between the ruler and his subjects in this world, it's like a willing person taking the bait."

“The fish eats the bait and is pulled by the line.”

"If a person receives a salary, he must obey the monarch."

“So use bait to fish and the fish will be caught.”

"Recruit people with salary, and they will work for you."

"If you use your family to seize the country, the king will be conquered."

"Use the country to fight for the world, and the world will belong to you!"

Having said that, he turned and stared at his son.

"You tell me, should we in the Cao family be the bait or the fish?"

Cao Zhi was also shocked when he heard this!
He never expected that his father would suddenly give him such a difficult problem? !

For a moment, I was at a loss as to what to do.

After a moment of confusion, he bent down and said:
"Of course, my child will be completely at the mercy of his father!"

Cao Cao felt a little disappointed when he heard the bad news.

But he didn't blame his son, because even he himself.

The answer to this question is still uncertain today.

As a subject, his Cao family should have taken the bait of the Han Dynasty.

But this fish was restless and not only swallowed the bait.

He also wanted to drag the fishermen into the water.

If Cao Mengde wants to uphold the etiquette between the monarch and his subjects, he can only be a good fish.

When the world is pacified in the future, there will only be reckoning and decline.

But if you don't follow the rules, you can certainly strive for the Central Plains.

But what right did he have to ask his subjects to abide by the rules of etiquette?

Do you want to always be loyal to this traitor of yours?
Regarding the current situation in the Cao family where the king is not like a king and the ministers are not like ministers.

This issue seems to be a problem that will never be solved.

Having said this, Cao Cao did not think any more and just sighed:
"If the monarch is not virtuous, the country will be in danger and the people will be in chaos."

“Only when the monarch is virtuous can the country be peaceful and the people be at peace.”

"It can be seen that disaster and fortune depend on the monarch, not on the weather."

"In the final analysis, this is a matter of human effort."

Just as he finished speaking, the boat on the other side returned.

Cao Zhi seemed eager to end this heavy topic.

He quickly opened his mouth to remind:

"Father, the boat is here, let's cross the river first!"

As he said this, he was about to help his father up.

Cao Cao waved his hand and said:
"You go first, as your father is the commander of an army."

"Of course I'll be the last one to cross the river."

When Cao Zhi heard this, he also hurriedly said:
"I'm afraid something might happen if we're late! What if something unexpected happens in the rear?"

When Cao Cao heard this, he interrupted:

"The whole day and night was uneventful."

"It only took a short while, how could there be any mistakes?"

"Don't say any more, just go ahead!"

Upon hearing this, Cao Zhi left in anger and boarded the ship with most of the central army soldiers.

At this time, there were only a few hundred Tiger and Leopard Cavalry left on the shore, guarding Cao Cao, and Cao Ren commanding a few scattered soldiers.

They were carrying military tents, food, fodder, cattle, horses and other supplies nearby.

It is estimated that it will take less than half an hour for all 60,000 main forces to cross the river.

At this time, Cao Cao was sitting on a horse stool.

He stared blankly at the other side of the river, looking as if he was troubled by something.

The third child is well-educated and well-mannered, and has outstanding knowledge.

But he is not thoughtful enough and has no cunning.

If Cao Pi still had some cleverness.

Then Cao Zhi is just like a blank sheet of paper!
Although he was proficient in poetry, songs and essays, and had extraordinary literary talent.

But he has a nerdy temperament.

After all, it is difficult to break free from the constraints of etiquette and law.

Cao Cao could see that his son wanted to show off in front of him.

But I don’t know how to get my own recognition.

In contrast, Cao Pi had the advantage of being the eldest son.

Moreover, he is very scheming and cunning.

Cao Zhang had been in the army for a long time and had the support of his clan relatives and generals.

But he has no strategy and only knows how to fight and compete.

These three people all have shortcomings and are unable to shoulder the heavy responsibility.

Thinking of this, Cao Cao couldn't help but think of Cao Ang again.

If Ang'er were still alive, why would it be so difficult?

The battle of Wancheng that year was a pain that he would never be able to heal in his life.

Cao Cao was so lost in thought that he paid no attention to what was happening around him.

At this moment, Xu Chu suddenly stepped forward to help him up and said loudly:
"Prime Minister! Enemy troops are attacking!"

"Prime Minister, please retreat immediately!"

Cao Cao, who was being held up by Xu Chu, only then discovered this.

The Tiger and Leopard Cavalry around him had already mounted their horses and were heading forward to block the attack.

At this time, dust was flying behind him and the shouts of killing were deafening!
A team of Guanzhong cavalry suddenly rushed to the shore.

And under the fluttering flags, a young general stood out.

This man looks young, with a fair face and a majestic appearance.

He wore a dazzling silver lion-faced helmet and shining silver armor.

He was wearing a white brocade robe and riding a tall white horse.

He held the spear tightly in his hand, and his whole body exuded a fierce murderous aura.

With such extraordinary momentum, one can tell at a glance that it is Ma Chao from Xiliang!

It turned out that the Guanzhong coalition forces were not aware of the movements of Cao Cao's army.

Everyone really didn't dare to send out troops rashly.

Only Ma Chao, confident of his extraordinary bravery, volunteered to fight in the battles many times.

But he was stopped by Han Sui again and again.

But just half an hour ago, the spy came back with a report.

It is said that Cao Cao's army put down their flags and packed up their tents.

The coalition forces finally reacted.

It turned out that Cao Cao was repairing the plank road in public while secretly marching through Chencang, and had already quietly crossed the river!
When Ma Chao learned about this, he was also furious.

Without saying a word, he led his 10,000 elite soldiers and attacked Cao's camp.

When they arrived at the place, they found the camp empty.

The building was already empty, which made him furious.

Immediately, we rode non-stop to bypass the pass and mountains.

I chased him all the way to the Wei River.

No matter how defensive Cao's army was.

In the end, nothing could stop Ma Chao, who was determined to win.

At this time, Cao Cao was left with only a few hundred elite Tiger and Leopard Cavalry.

How could they resist the tidal-like attack of Ma Chao's cavalry?
After tearing a hole in Cao's army's formation.

Ma Chao also squeezed the horse's belly hard.

Like a flash of white lightning, it broke into Cao's army!

The cavalry behind also rushed in like a flood.

The Cao army was completely defeated!
Although each of the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry was brave, their numbers were too small at the moment.

It is impossible to resist 10,000 cavalrymen.

Soon the losses were heavy.

(End of this chapter)

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