Survival Three Kingdoms

Chapter 231 Goodbye Seven Star Knife
The messenger delivered Cao Cao's letter, saying: "Cao Sikong is returning to Xudu from Guandu, please General Zhou to Xudu."

Zhou Cang rewarded the messenger, saying that he would arrive soon.

"It seems that I want to go to Xudu in person. An order was sent to Gan Ning to go north immediately, and Pei Yuanshao stuck to Donglai. Xuzhou was temporarily in charge of Zhou Wen, and Junyi was ready for the expedition. Qu'a led the Panshi Camp, Hua Xiong took the Two hundred cavalry will go with me." Zhou Cang glanced at Dian Wei again, "There is still evil to come, bring a hundred guards. The Finance and Taxation Department allocated 20 shi for food and grass, and set off tomorrow."

"Yes!" Everyone gave their orders.

Early the next morning, Zhou Cang rushed to Xudu. He, Dianwei and Hua Xiong went first, while Qu'a escorted the food and grass behind.

Daxudu is very different from the previous visit, that is, it is more prosperous.When the guards of Sikong Mansion saw Zhou Canglai, they immediately reported to Cao Cao.It was still Yang Xiu who came out to greet him, "Brother Wei Guo, we meet again."

"How is Dezu always?"

"I'm sorry, I'm fine. Weiguo won't come and go in a hurry this time. I'll introduce a few young masters to Weiguo when I have time."

"Uh." Zhou Cang was sweating from fright. Yang Xiu's family must have a lot of donkeys, otherwise how could he say what he said after being kicked by a donkey. "Let's meet Lord Sikong first."

Seeing Cao Cao, Zhou Cang almost didn't dare to recognize him. At this time, Cao Cao was holding a baby. Is this the daddy?
"Guo Wei, please sit down." Cao Cao handed the baby to the maid and signaled to leave. "Du Shi gave birth to a son for me, and I named him Cao Chong."

"Congratulations, Mr. Cao, this son will be extremely intelligent in the future." It turned out to be Cao Chong. It seems that history is constantly deflecting in subtle places.I have no preparation at all, what should I use as a meeting ceremony?

"Sikong, please wait a moment." Zhou Cang got up and went out, got something from the personal guard, and then returned to the door with both hands in his hands. "Mr. Cao, Zhou Cang came in a hurry and didn't prepare a gift, so he borrowed flowers to present Buddha. Do you still remember this item?"

"Why doesn't Wei Guo come in and talk?" Cao Cao walked to the door wondering, and looked into Zhou Cang's hands. "Ah, why is the Seven Star Knife in your hand?"

"With a sharp blade, how dare you enter the door." Zhou Cang held the Seven Stars Sword in his hand.

"Wei Guo is not an outsider, so bring him in."

Even so, Zhou Cang handed the knife to the guards around Cao Cao. "It's a coincidence that Lu Bu gave it to me when he entered Pengcheng, and told me about the origin of this knife. This time, it is finally returned to Zhao."

Cao Cao took it from the guard's hand and stroked it gently. The past was vivid in his mind, and he felt infinite emotion in his heart. "Hehe, then Wei Guo is my Lin Xiangru."

"Master Sikong is joking, how dare Zhou Cang compare himself with the sages?"

"I accept it." The Seven Star Sword has since returned to Cao Cao.

"Mr. Cao called me here, but for the war with Yuan Shao?"

"This is just one of them. I'll talk about it later. I heard that Weiguo has sent troops to Qingzhou to take Chengyang and Donglai counties. Why don't you take advantage of the victory and continue to take Beihai?"

"Taking Beihai is easy. I'm worried that Yuan Tan will see that the battle in Qingzhou is unfavorable. If Yuan Tan abandons Qingzhou, joins forces with Yuan Shao, or leads troops directly to Yanzhou, the pressure on Duke Cao will increase dramatically. It's better to let Yuan Tan feel that If he can defend Qingzhou, he will not be willing to go south and drag him to Qingzhou." Zhou Cang said.

"That's right, I'm also afraid that Yuan Tan will put all his eggs in one basket and we will be passive." Cao Cao glanced at Zhou Cang appreciatively, "Wei Guo will tell me about the Battle of Guangling again. I heard that you defeated Sun Ce again. I will have no worries in the rear."

"It's all due to Chen Yuanlong. It's also because of Sun Ce's arrogance and conceit. Even the overlord Xiang Yu was defeated by Gaixia. His little overlord underestimated Chen Yuanlong." Zhou Cang told Cao Cao the outline of the battle of Guangling again. Most of the credit goes to Chen Deng. "In this battle, the meritorious service of the Guangling navy made me suddenly have a whim, and I just told Cao Gong. If a navy is built by the Yellow River, harassing Yuan Shao may have a miraculous effect."

"It's a good idea, but it's a pity that none of my soldiers know about water warfare." Cao Cao hesitated.

"I can send about 6000 people from the Guangling navy to the north, but there are no boats. The boats from Guangling cannot enter the Yellow River." Zhou Cang smiled wryly.Save as much as you can, Zhou Cang does not do money-losing business.

"Cheng Yu is now in the area of ​​Dong'e and Juancheng. I will order him to collect ships. Wei Guo can send someone to contact him. Don't fight for the time being, as a surprise soldier. In this way, our army can increase the chance of winning by [-]%." Cao Cao snapped his fingers Forget it, I still feel that the outcome is [-]-[-], and I only account for [-]%.

"Jiangdong sent people to Beijing to pay tribute and express his attachment, but I heard that Sun Ce is dead and his younger brother Sun Quan will take over. Does Weiguo know the details?"

"I also know a thing or two. Sun Ce was assassinated to death by a disciple of Xu Gong, the former prefect of Wu County, but there are still many strange things in it. I don't know what secrets there are."

"It's all dogs eating dogs. Not to mention Jiangdong, Liu Biao also sent someone from Jingzhou. What do you think Liu Biao means?"

"I don't think Liu Biao really wants to belong to the imperial court. He just wants to defend Jingzhou. He will neither help Cao Gong nor Yuan Shao. It is nothing to worry about. Sun Ce is newly defeated, and he will not easily send troops. Even if he sends troops, Wancheng has Cao Ren General, there is Li Tong in Shouchun, and I have a horse in Lujiang, he can't move even if he wants to, so he can only go to Jiaozhou in the south."

"Weiguo and Fengxiao saw the same thing. So, Yuan Tan, Sun Quan, and Liu Biao can rest assured. Zhong Yao said from the letter that he had stabilized Han Sui and Ma Teng. Come on, we have a half chance of winning in many places." Cao Cao continued to snap his fingers, very cautious not to count it as [-]%, the chance of winning is still not great.

"In this way, all the key points are concentrated in Guandu." Cao Cao asked, "Does Wei have a good plan?"

"There really isn't one now." Zhou Cang smiled wryly, "We can only look for opportunities to win by surprise."

"Unfortunately, our army is short of food and grass, I'm afraid it won't last long."

"Although Xuzhou is barren, I also sent 20 shi of grain and grass to Cao Gong this time, and I will arrive soon." Zhou Cang said.

"Ah? There is a heart for defending the country." Cao Cao continued to calculate, 20 shi, [-] troops can feed the army for a month, but it is still not enough.

"Mr. Cao, there is no war in Xuzhou. In addition to the [-] sailors, there are still [-] people available for dispatch." Zhou Cang said cautiously, he did not dare to say more.

"I'm worried about the shortage of troops, and Weiguo is really sending carbon in a timely manner." Cao Cao rejoiced, "I am still worried that Xuzhou will be attacked from the north and the south, and I will not be able to draw troops, so I dare not speak." If it reaches [-]-[-], then the chances of winning are great.

"Being able to do my best for Cao Gong and the court is something Zhou Cang can't ask for. There are 6000 people on the way to escort food and grass. I will recruit another [-] people from Xuzhou to drive Cao Gong."

"My lord, Guo Jia is here." Yang Xiu came in to report.

"Oh, what's the matter with Fengxiao?"

"Master." Guo Jia nodded to Zhou Cang again, "Runan has an urgent military situation."

(End of this chapter)