Survival Three Kingdoms

Chapter 605 Cao Cao's Sorrow
Despite his anxiety, Cao Cao still lingered in Chang'an for two days. First, Zhang Lu and Han Sui needed to be appeased and resettled. Second, the northwest and Hanzhong had been set up, and Liangzhou was set up. Yongzhou would naturally have to be redeployed.Cao Cao revoked the three assistants and assigned them all to Yongzhou. Zhong Yao was appointed governor of Yongzhou, moved to the former military adviser, and retained Yang Xiu as his assistant.

On the fifth day of February, when Cao Cao left Chang'an, he met Cheng Wu who came from Xudu. Cheng Wu told him that Qinghe was lost and Cheng Yu died.Cao Cao yelled and almost fell off his horse. Cheng Yu raised troops from Yanzhou and began to follow him. He moved to the north and south. Cheng Yu, his counselor is gone, how can he not feel sad.This is still the second thing. The loss of Qinghe shows that Zhou Cang is going to outflank the rear, and Hebei is already in danger.

Cao Cao calmed down and asked Jia Xu for advice.Jia Xu frowned: "Duke Ming, the matter is urgent. General Zi Lian should be ordered to occupy Li Yang quickly, and then Master Zi Huan should be evacuated from Yedu."

"Huh?" Cao Cao had a murderous look on his face, giving up Yedu?

"Duke Ming, the reason why Lu Xun's tribe dared to go down the Qinghe River to approach Liyang shows that Xu Shu's tribe has already broken through to the north of our country. If we don't give up Yedu, everything will be destroyed. If we lose the land, we can take it again. If people are not there, it will be difficult to accomplish anything." Jia Xu was helpless. Said.A large number of civil servants and generals are in Yedu, which is the foundation of Cao Cao. "Ming Gong, please think twice."

Cao Cao's face darkened slightly, and he sneered, "Wen He thinks Zihuan won't hold out until our army returns?"

"Jia Xu didn't dare, but swords and guns have no eyes, and the world is unpredictable." Jia Xu sighed. "The weather is getting warmer, and the Yellow River will be unblocked in ten days at most. Maybe it has loosened up now. How will Minggong cross the river? It will take at least a month until the ice layer completely melts. Can you keep it for a month? And once the river thaws, tomorrow Don't you forget Gan Ning's bravery on the water?"

"Hiss~" Cao Cao sucked in a breath of cold air. Floating ice made it difficult to sail a large-scale ship, and it might capsize. How could his navy be the opponent of Gan Ning?Uh, do I have a sailor?

Liu Ye followed up and said: "Our army is already exhausted from running back and forth. If we use troops at this time, we are afraid that the troops will be uneasy. It is better to take a rest and then plan to advance."

Cao Cao finally accepted Jia Xu's advice and hurriedly ordered Cao Hong to rush to Liyang. Despite all his reluctance, Cao Cao decisively sent someone to tell Cao Pi to abandon Yedu.Cheng Yu is dead, Cao Cao wants to take care of his descendants, order Cheng Wu not to join the army, and let Cheng Wu go to Chang'an to assist Zhong Yao as Yongzhou Meritorious Cao.

On February [-]th, Cao Cao withdrew from Tongguan and received a report from Cao Hong that Cao Pi had abandoned Yedu and crossed the river, and stood guard on the south bank by himself. As Jia Xu expected, the Yellow River began to be unsealed.

Cao Cao breathed a sigh of relief. Although Hebei was lost, Cao Pi was able to make a timely decision, which shows that he has matured.However, the follow-up report of Cao Hong's messenger was not very good. Cao Xiu, Gao Lan, Wang Ling, Wang Chang, Wang Lang, Qianzhao, Deng Zhan, Yan Rou, Yan Zhi, Liu Ruo and others died in battle, Hu Zhi rebelled, and Cui's The family was wiped out.

"Oh~" Cao Cao yelled, thanks to Cao Zhi's support, he did not fall off the horse.

With tears in his eyes, Cao Cao shouted: "Wen Lie~" After Cao Chun, another Cao clan was killed in Hebei, how could it not make Cao Cao sad and angry. "Zhou Weiguo, I, Cao Cao, are at odds with you!"

On February 19th of the [-]th year of Jian'an, Cao Cao returned to Xudu with a murderous look on his face, and Cao Pi led his men to kneel outside the city to meet him, not daring to show his atmosphere. "A child can't lose Jizhou, and can't share his father's worries and repay his father's work..."

"Get up, let's talk about it when we go back to the mansion." Cao Cao decided to find out what happened first, and see the emperor again the next day.

Trembling, Cao Pi followed back to the Prime Minister's Mansion and knelt down again: "Father, I got news from Qingzhou a few days ago that Zhou Weiguo raided Qingzhou. Yu Jin and Chang Lin's life and death are unknown. To prevent accidents, my child has ordered Zidan to station in Dingtao."

Qingzhou was lost again, Cao Cao was furious, pointing at Cao Pi speechless, then pointing at Xun You, Hua Xin, Chen Qun and others: "You guys did a good job!" Suppressing his anger, Cao Cao squeezed his head: "How can I do this?" Losing Hebei, explain how Wen Lie died."

Cao Pi talked about the information collected from various aspects. In summary, Zhou Cang first used a series of dazzling means to create various illusions, false contradictions and hidden generals, so as to lure Cao Xiu into being fooled. There was a mysterious heavy armored cavalry that wiped out Cao Xiu's main force and elite. In the end, two armies rushed forward, and a surprise soldier surrounded Yedu from the flanks in a vain attempt.In order to preserve the vital force and key talents, Cao Pi withdrew in time, so that Zhou Cang's plot was not fully realized.Of course, there is Sima Yi's credit for this. It was Sima Yi who blocked Zhang Jaw's attack, set up an ambush to defeat the pursuers, and ensured the withdrawal of the army.

All in all, this surprise attack launched by Zhou Cang was premeditated and planned for a long time.To sum it up further, Zhou Cang is cunning enough and powerful enough.

If you explain it this way, then don’t blame Cao Pi. He has already made the fastest response under the situation of lack of information and time constraints, and sent Wu Zhi to guard Julu, Sima Yi to guard Wei County, and Cheng Yu to guard Qinghe. Completely trapped in passive, weak recovery.As for why he didn't ask for help from Qingzhou and other places, Zhou Cang's attack on Qingzhou has already given the answer. Qingzhou is already in crisis and unable to rescue; as for Cao Zhang's rescue failure, it can only be lamented, Xu Shu's defense is not leaking.

"My child was supposed to live and die with Yedu, but he was worried about Xudu's safety, so he could only leave his useful body to guard him and wait for his father to punish him. Fortunately, we found out that Wei Xie and others intended to rebel, and I have already killed them!"

Cao Cao looked around, preparing to build Sima Yi who was hiding behind and did not dare to look up.Alas, I can't move him more and more.Sima Fang was the first officer in his career, he was kind to him, and when he dealt with Sima Yi, it was inevitable that some people would say that he would repay his favor; Sima Yi was cautious in dealing with things, never leaking flaws and handles, and when dealing with Sima Yi, some people would say that he was unfair.Seeing that Sima's family became more and more famous, Cao Cao couldn't help being more vigilant. The more low-key Sima Yi was, the more suspicious Cao Cao became.

Ignoring Sima Yi for the time being, Cao Cao suddenly laughed: "This time I am going out to Zhanglu, set Liangzhou, and set up Yongzhou. The northwest is flat, and there is no need to worry about it. Zhou Weiguo took Jizhou and Qingzhou while I was away. It was just a fluke. I'll straighten out the troops and take them back. I'm so relieved that Zihuan will not be chaotic in the face of danger." After speaking, he comforted Cao Pi and ordered everyone to retreat, leaving Xun You, Jia Xu, Liu Ye, Hua Xin, and Dong Zhao behind.

Sima Yi's face remained unchanged, and he followed the crowd to leave. Cao Cao's heart was clouded.

"Zhongde was alive, and repeatedly advised me to beware of Zhou Weiguo, just because he was always submissive and obedient to his orders. I was hesitant to make a decision. I couldn't imagine that I would have the momentum I have today in just a dozen years." Cao Cao said with emotion.

(End of this chapter)