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

Chapter 356: Liu Zhang is suffering from scabies

Cao Cao remained silent, just playing with the command arrow in his hand.

It seemed that Xun You's words did not touch his heart.

In his mind, he was thinking about a more far-reaching plan.

Yizhou seems to be within reach, but if it turns into a protracted war.

Fearing that Sun Quan of Jiangdong would take advantage of the opportunity to succeed.

Today, the people of Hanzhong have not yet completely surrendered.

Once we march into Shu, logistical supply will be a big problem.

In addition, Dong Zhao later sent him a secret letter, suggesting that he should plan to replace the Han Dynasty as soon as possible.

Originally, in Cao Cao's view, the time was not yet ripe.

He shouldn't have thought about this, but his recent physical condition reminded him of this.

It seemed like it was time for him to adapt.

Now that Sun Quan is by his side, Liu Bei is still harboring evil intentions.

The road to unification is long, and Cao Mengde has been busy all his life.

Is it possible that even the biggest wish in life cannot be achieved when you get old?

And the thought of choosing one's own successor is also a difficult one.

Among the sons, who can take on this important task?
All these considerations weighed on his heart like a heavy burden.

With so many concerns, how could Cao Cao be as decisive as before?

After Liu Ye withdrew, Yang Xiu also stepped forward and spoke in a resounding voice:
"Sun Quan used a trick to seize Liu Bei's territory, and now the two families are at odds with each other."

"And they are fighting each other over the land of Jingnan."

"Our army is now so powerful in Hanzhong that Yizhou is already trembling!"

"If we take advantage of the situation and advance, Shu will collapse."

“A wise man also knows how to adapt to the times and not miss good opportunities.”

"Time waits for no one. Please think twice, lord."

Yang Xiu's words caused a burst of laughter in the tent.

But no one dared to ridicule it openly because of the weight of these words.

It falls heavily on everyone's heart.

Cao Cao narrowed his eyes slightly, as if he was weighing the pros and cons.

A silent storm was brewing quietly in his heart.

Whether to attack Shu or not is not just a decision of a battle.

It is also a major consideration of the general situation in the world.

Cao Cao was well aware of this ever-changing situation.

Every step must be taken carefully to avoid losing everything.

Cao Cao responded with a mere glance, a wry smile on his lips:

"Humanity is never satisfied. Now that you have conquered Longyou, do you miss Shu again?"

As soon as the words were spoken, everyone was stunned.

These words came from Emperor Guangwu, the founder of the Later Han Dynasty.

In the past, Wang Mang usurped the Han Dynasty and the world was in chaos. Emperor Guangwu of Han, Liu Xiu, quelled the rebellion in all directions.

Hebei and Central Plains were unified.

At that time, the Jianghuai region was shaken, with only Wei Xiang of Liangzhou and Gongsun Shu of Yizhou standing firm.

However, as the Han army approached, Wei Xiang knew that his luck was coming to an end.

He became sick and worried, and eventually died.

However, Cen Peng and Geng Yan divided their troops and advanced to cut off their reinforcement route.

When Liu Xiu heard the good news in Luoyang, he wrote a letter to Cen Peng, saying:

"Now that we have conquered the two cities, we can take advantage of the victory to march south and wipe out the Shu invaders."

"People's hearts are never satisfied, so they conquer Long and then look forward to Shu."

Emperor Guangwu's words clearly expressed his lament for human greed.

In fact, he eagerly hoped to unify the country as soon as possible.

Now Cao Cao borrowed the words of the ancients, but used them in the opposite way.

I secretly sigh, why do I want more and am so greedy?
Everyone immediately understood Cao Cao's intention.

It turned out that the capture of Yangping Pass had exceeded their expectations.

As for Shu, he had no intention of getting involved in it.

Seeing this, Xiahou Dun spoke to ease the situation:
"Perhaps we can send another spy to find out the truth and discuss this matter again tomorrow."

In his heart, he actually hopes to set off as soon as possible.

The ministers left reluctantly, but Sima De's heart was filled with turmoil.

What Cao Cao said seemed to have a deeper meaning.

Is it a reminder to people not to be greedy?
Your Sima family is now a relative of the Cao family.

However, the brothers placed bets on several young masters respectively.

His third brother was a disciple of Cao Zhi, Marquis of Linzi.

The second brother was good friends with Cao Pi, the General of the Five Officials.

And he himself was wholeheartedly assisting Cao Zhang.

Could it be that his father-in-law was hinting to him that the Sima family had ulterior motives?

Insatiable desires in your heart?

It seems that we must be more cautious in the future... However, the passage of time did not change the determination of Cao's army.

Prior to this, Cao's spies went south to investigate.

The next day, news came that the ministers had gathered again.

This time it was not only the generals and officers of Cao’s central army.

In addition, the tribes of Yongzhou, Liangzhou and Hanzhong also participated.

Xin Pi, Chen Jiao and others seemed determined to promote the proposal to attack Shu.

Cao Cao himself remained indifferent and his attitude became even more negative.

Leaning lazily on the desk.

The scouts sent by Xiahou Dun reported urgently.

Now some people from Shu are afraid of the situation and come to surrender.

When it comes to Chengdu, rumors are spreading and the future is uncertain.

If we send out our troops now, we can capture Jiange in an instant.

When all the generals heard this, they all volunteered to fight, especially those in Yongzhou.

Cao Cao remained silent, while Sima De restrained his edge and dared not speak nonsense.

After the scout finished speaking, Xun You stood up and saluted.

Everyone was looking forward to him coming up with some brilliant ideas, but he said slowly:
"I think it is not appropriate to attack Shu at this time."

"Liu Zhang of Yizhou is suffering from scabies."

"Sun Quan of Jiangdong is a threat to us!"

"If we concentrate on advancing into Shu right now."

"If Sun Quan in the rear finds out, he will become even more fearless."

"If Huainan is unstable, Jingzhou will be hard to protect!"

As soon as these words came out, everyone was shocked.

Even Cao Cao himself was quite surprised.

Although I don’t understand why Xun You’s position suddenly changed?

However, this just happened to be an excuse for Cao Cao to withdraw from the southwest.

He immediately seized the opportunity and said:
"Gongda's words are exactly what I want."

"It is not the time to attack Shu yet. If our army stays in Shu."

"Sun Quan and Liu Bei may launch an attack from the rear."

"The border is not safe now, and the Xiongnu in the north are ready to make a move."

"In the west, the Qiang, Hu and Di people are waiting for an opportunity to make a move."

"In this case, it will be difficult to guarantee food supply."

"We still need to be cautious when entering Shu. Right now, it is more important to return to defend the city."

Upon hearing this, Liu Ye nodded repeatedly, while Xin Pi and Chen Jiao glared at each other.

The civil officials could still restrain themselves, but the military generals could no longer tolerate it.

The Guanxi faction under Cao Cao also lived in Bengbu at this time.

Zhao Ang stepped forward at this time:

"My Lord, have you forgotten the sufferings endured by the people of Yongzhou?"

"Liu Zhang and Ma Chao are in cahoots with each other and have been wreaking havoc in the Western Territory for a long time!"

"If you don't eliminate it now, I will lead the army to conquer it myself!"

The implication is to achieve great things.

It was also for revenge, and defeating Liu Zhang was secondary.

Killing Ma Chao is my greatest wish.

Cao Zhang, who was standing by, was also ready to make a move.

If it weren't for Cao Zhen and Cao Xiu holding him down.

He almost rushed out and shouted: "I'm willing to go with you!"

Xiahou Dun, the head of the military officers, was also feeling emotional at this time.

However, due to Cao Cao's majesty, he said helplessly while scolding:

"Zhao Weizhang, just a few thousand soldiers and horses."

"Isn't it just wishful thinking to try to shake Chengdu?"

"Please restrain your edge and don't be frivolous."

His words showed both blame and implicit protection of the reputation of his lord Cao Cao.

Zhao Ang knew that he had lost his composure, and Cao Cao comforted him in time.

His voice was full of calmness and determination:
"General Zhao, don't be anxious. There is an old grudge in Yongzhou."

"Sooner or later, I will avenge you."

"The army is exhausted at this moment, so it is not appropriate to start a war lightly."

"For this step, I will appoint you as the governor of Yizhou."

"When I conquer Shu in the future, I will make you the vanguard."

"As for Xiahou Yuan, Zhang He and other generals."

"Leave this here for coordination. If there is any change in Shu, we can act accordingly."

"What do you think?"

(End of this chapter)