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

Chapter 357 Hunting with Sun Quan on the Yangtze River

Upon hearing this, Xiahou Yuan also stroked his curly beard.

He laughed heartily and said, "What's the point of mentioning Liu Zhang?"

"My Lord, go and take care of Sun Quan from Jiangdong."

"Perhaps by then Jiangnan will be pacified and the lord will return."

"We have already conquered Shu!"

His words at this moment were full of confidence and uninhibitedness.

Zhang He also bowed and said:

"If so, I am willing to lead an army."

"Enter Ba County first and break its defenses."

"When we conquer in the future, we will achieve twice the result with half the effort."

Zhao Ang was even more motivated at this time, and said proudly:
"I hope Ma Chaosu comes to die!"

"If not, General Xiahou and I will destroy Shu."

Cao Cao smiled when he saw this, and stood up to announce that he would return to the capital.

Most of the civil and military officials seemed a little disappointed when they saw this.

Although Xiahou Yuan, Zhao Ang and others were full of fighting spirit.

However, once Cao Cao's army withdrew, the pressure on the border was gone.

Hanzhong and Shu were in a stalemate.

However, Lord Cao Cao had already made up his mind to leave, and the generals also expressed their opinions.

Although Liu Zhongren had some complaints, he could do nothing about it.

The expedition against Shu was ultimately delayed.

The arrangements for returning to the capital were finalized in a hurry.

As soon as everyone left the central military tent.

Xin Pi also went over to block Xun You's accusation and said:

"Brother, you have failed the country! How can you change your mind from one day to the next?"

Xun You only responded indifferently when he heard this:
"It is unwise to fight when the odds of victory are not entirely certain."

Jia Xu followed closely behind, his words full of deep thought:
"Even if it's less than 100%, there's still a 70% chance of success."

"There is no absolute winner in war."

"If you hadn't attacked Wuchao by surprise during the Battle of Guandu, how could you have defeated Yuan Shao?"

"If the expedition to the north did not involve danger, how could the Wuhuan surrender?"

"Gongda, do you have any hidden reasons for saying this?"

Xin Pi is usually mature and prudent, but at this moment he could not hide his anger.

He almost lost his composure on the spot, and at this moment he blew his beard and glared:

"How can we treat the national policy as a joke?"

"What a ridiculous missed opportunity!"

Xun You did not answer when he heard this, but silently endured the blame.

He lowered his head and left until he walked out of the central military camp gate.

Fang stopped and looked back, and whispered to the two of them:

"Could it be that the two of them have not noticed the Lord's intentions?"

Xin Pi was still angry at this time and said:
"What's your intention? There is chaos in Shu now!"

"Although Liu Zhang suppressed the people, he could not appease them."

"In this situation, the overall situation is clear, why should we look ahead and behind?"

"Even if we take over Shu, it won't be too late to turn around and resist Sun Quan!"

Xun You waved his hand when he heard this, and looked around vigilantly:

"That's not what I meant."

Jia Xu also understood what he meant and waited for the crowd to disperse.

Then he asked in a low voice: "What did Gongda find?"

Xun You lowered his voice and frowned as he saw this:
"At today's military meeting, I saw that the lord was in a good mood."

"My left leg was shaking, and my left hand was also trembling slightly."

"I'm afraid he hasn't noticed yet..."

"So I dare not discuss the matter of advancing into Shu."

"I'm afraid... I'm afraid..."

Before he finished speaking, there was some nervousness in Xun You's eyes.

Upon hearing this, Xin Pi and Jia Xu were both silent.

As if frightened by Xun You's terrifying speculation.

That’s more than just an immediate worry.

It is also about a potential storm in the distant Yecheng.

In the past, Duke Huan of Qi had great ambitions for hegemony, but disputes arose after his death.

Thinking about now, several sons of Cao family are eyeing the position of the crown prince.

Since the army's westward expedition.

Yang Xiu, who admired Cao Zhi, and Sima De, who assisted Cao Zhang.

They fought secretly many times.

Due to the majesty of Lord Cao Cao, this delicate balance was maintained.

Thinking of this, the old men couldn't help but feel a chill in their backs.

Although the withdrawal was controversial, Cao Cao still insisted on his decision and appointed Xiahou Yuan as the Protector General.

He led Zhang He, Zhao Ang and other generals to guard Hanzhong.

At the same time, Yang Fu was appointed as the prefect of Wudu.

He also appointed Yan Pu as the prefect of Xiping.

To stabilize the newly annexed people and ensure logistics.

Cao Cao himself led his army back to the capital.

Leaving behind a piece of unknown floating in the southwest land.

So half a year after the expedition to the west.

Cao Cao finally got his wish and returned to Yecheng after a year away.

Although the generals are still eager to fight, it is always a good thing to go home.

Moreover, everyone made contributions to the pacification of the Qiang and Di tribes and the pacification of Hanzhong.

Everyone received a lot of rewards, so they were naturally very happy to return triumphantly.

However, fate seemed determined to push this festive atmosphere to the extreme.

In the golden month of September, Dong Zhao carried the emperor's edict.

I came to this warm land following the rhythm of the seasons.

It declared a decree that was unprecedented in history.

From this moment on, the Han Dynasty court began to appoint officials to various places and confer titles of marquis.

Cao Cao had full authority to make the decision on his own without having to make the complicated request to the court.

This edict is filled with the highest praise for Cao Cao's achievements.

His achievements are praised to the sky.

And this is obviously not just Cao Cao's deepest desire.

It is also the result of careful planning by Dong Zhao and other think tanks.

He was the emperor of the Han Dynasty, who had no choice but to compromise under the pressure of a survival crisis.

Liu Xie had the dual identities of emperor and son-in-law.

In order to survive in this chaotic world.

Have to lower your noble head.

He was extremely flattering to Cao Cao, who was both his subject and his father-in-law.

He even gave up the power to grant fiefdoms and titles.

Although Cao Cao had already seized power long before.

He took the power to confer official titles and ranks for his own use.

However, this kind of thing still requires the emperor's approval and seal.

But now, there is no need for the consent of the Han court.

Cao Cao could arrange the promotions of his civil and military officials himself.

But the decree of Emperor Liu Xie was undoubtedly like a heavy hammer.

It sounded the death knell for the collapse of the Han Dynasty.

In people’s hearts, the once mighty Han Dynasty.

It seems that we have reached the end of the road!
However, Cao Cao had already planned for this.

The moment he received the imperial edict, he announced it with great vigor and decisiveness.

Four new titles should be created: Wu Dafu, Guanwai Hou, Guanzhong Hou, and Minghao Hou.

To commend military merits, the existing titles of Marquis and Marquis of Guannei were added.

The six-level military merit title system came into being!

It foreshadows the emerging political system of Cao Wei.

The honor of being a knight will become more widespread.

Everyone has a chance to get a piece of the pie!

Afterwards, Duke Cao of Wei gave generously.

The treasures collected from the treasuries of Hanzhong and Nanzheng were widely distributed among the army.

This is to comfort those who have come since leaving Sanguan.

The soldiers who have gone through untold hardships.

The vast majority of soldiers received the dual gifts of title and wealth.

It's like being moistened by nectar.

For a moment, the soldiers of the three armies cheered and rejoiced.

Interwoven into a sea of ​​joy.

The slogan "Long live Duke Wei".

It echoed for a long time over Yecheng and resounded through the clouds.

Cao Cao was also quite satisfied with this result.

After ordering the entire army to rest for a few days.

He then summoned the civil and military officers of the army to discuss the next plan.

Now Sun Quan led an army of 100,000 to attack Hefei.

Hefei is a central town in northern Jiangsu.

This time, he will personally lead his troops to hunt with Sun Quan on the Yangtze River!
And Liu Bei will definitely send troops to assist Sun Quan.

At worst, he would take the opportunity to send troops to Lingling to respond to Sun Quan from afar.

And their common goal is Jingxiang!
(End of this chapter)