The frail counselor you said, you fight against three heroes alone?

Chapter 154 He, Cao Cao, feels uncomfortable, what does it have to do with me!
On the banks of the Feishui.

After burying the Wancheng sergeants who died in the first battle in Wancheng, Cao Cao took Xun You, Cheng Yu and others back to Cao Jun's tent.

Today, Wancheng is in ruins.

It is naturally impossible for the 15 Cao army to continue to station troops here.

Right now, Cao's army will either continue to advance westward, and the army will join forces with another 35 army led by Xiahou Dun.

Or, withdraw the troops from Wancheng, return to Xuchang first, and then proceed westward.

Inside the big tent, Xun You, Cheng Yu, and all the generals of Cao Ying all looked at Cao Cao.

At this moment, Cao Cao naturally understood what these people meant.

Now Xiahou Dun's other army has captured a part of the Sili area including Luoyang, but Chang'an is because of Li Jue, Guo Si and others.

It is difficult to enter for a long time.

For Cao Cao right now, it coincides with the defeat of Wancheng.

At this moment, it may be the best choice to return to Xuchang.

Once the news of this defeat is passed back to Xuchang, Xuchang may be unstable.

However, Cao Cao hesitated in his heart.

Back to Xuchang?
How to return?

Dian Wei and Cao Ang have not heard from each other until now.

After he went back, how would he face Xi Yu and his wife.

The eldest son Cao Ang is the most important thing in his Cao family.

His favorite son is Cao Ang!
Bringing the opponent out this time, one is to help Cao Ang establish prestige in the army, and the other is to personally lead the opponent to grow.

And now, my son is gone!

Life and death do not know!

In such a situation, Cao Cao pretended to be fine on the surface, but his heart was already dripping blood.

"Gongda, Zhongde!"

"I intend to continue westward and merge with Xiahoudun as soon as possible!"

For Cao Cao, right now he doesn't know how to return to Xuchang, and he doesn't know how to face those people.

For the present plan, the only option is to continue westward.

If this battle can capture the entire land of Sanqin, then...

Then at least I am worthy of Cao Ang and Dian Wei...

The point is.

The defeat of Wancheng today is actually not a big blow to Cao Jun at the moment.

Following Cao Cao's opening, everyone in the tent nodded subconsciously.

Wancheng has only negligible impact on the entire Cao army.

Continue westward, of course.

It's day!

After discussing with Xun You and others, Cao Cao led the army out of camp that afternoon and marched straight to Chang'an.

at the same time.

That night in Wancheng, after Zhang Xiu passed out, he woke up when the sky was bright.

When Zhang Xiu opened her eyes, she realized that she had been led by Hu Che'er and others to escape from Wancheng.

Now, the soldiers and horses under his command are not far from Jingzhou.

"It's a pity that Cao thief couldn't be killed!" Zhang Xiu opened his mouth and cursed.

At this time, he led the soldiers to Jingzhou for a short time.

Halfway through, the army was already blocked by the Jingzhou army sent by Liu Biao.

Seeing that it was Liu Biao's Jingzhou army who came, Zhang Xiu got up and dismounted immediately to inform Wancheng of the details.

On that day, what happened in Wancheng had appeared before Liu Biao's case.

After receiving the information from Zhang Xiu to join Cao Cao, Liu Biao regretted it.

The reason why the army was dispatched this time was to prevent Cao Jun from suddenly turning south.

Now, after Zhang Xiu and Cao Cao fought in Wancheng, and even almost killed Cao Cao, Liu Biao was somewhat excited.

Immediately, Liu Biao sent Wenpin to lead the Jingzhou army to go north to prevent Cao Cao from going south.

Unexpectedly, on the way, I ran into Zhang Xiu and others who were fleeing with their troops.

If Zhang Xiu hadn't reacted quickly, the two armies would have almost fought.

"Please also inform Mr. Liu that I am here for the envoy!"

Now that Wancheng is lost, Zhang Xiu has nowhere to go.

The only choice now is to vote for Liu Biao again, but Zhang Xiu has no hope in his heart whether he can still be stationed in another place.

……

And as the matter in Wancheng ended, within three or two days, the results of the entire Wancheng spread throughout the world.

The princes of the world only know that Zhang Xiu surrendered and rebelled, but they don't know the root cause.

As for the news about the Zou family, after all, only a small number of people know about it.

Zhang Xiu didn't want to talk about it. He only said that Cao Cao insulted him, and he didn't say much.

There are also many speculations about what happened in Wancheng.

Some people said that Zhang Xiu was dissatisfied with the treatment given by Cao Cao.

Some people say that Cao Cao did bully Zhang Xiu.

Among the different opinions, the princes just took it as a joke.

However, after Cao Cao's defeat in Wancheng happened, the wind direction of the whole world began to gradually change.

At that time, Cao Cao had joined forces with Xiahou Dun at this time.

However, after the army arrived in Chang'an, they were still in a stalemate after all.

Cao Cao stationed his army outside Weishui and Tongguan respectively, which were blocked by natural and dangerous passes. Although he had an army of 50, it was difficult for him to advance in a short time.

If you want to conquer the pass and cross the Wei River, you must consume a lot of manpower.

Because of the defeat of Wancheng, Cao Cao became a little cautious this time, and was not in a hurry to march at the first time.

And just at this time, news came out later.

It is said that Zhang Xiu and the Jingzhou army attacked Nanyang and other places from the rear. In a short period of time, Zhang Xiu had already occupied Nanyang.

At the same time, the Jingzhou army seemed to be ready to move.

Except for Liu Biao in Jingzhou.

Lu Bu and Hanoi Zhang Yang, who were in Bingzhou, seemed to have begun to march from the north to the south in the Sili area.

In Xuchang, another military report came, saying that Yuan Shu's army had begun to attack Yuzhou.

For a while!

The princes of the world seem to be eyeing him, Cao Cao.

And Liu Biao, Zhang Xiu in Jingzhou, Zhang Yang in Hanoi, and Lu Bu approached Cao Cao's army from north and south.

Now there are Li Jue, Guo Si and others on the west side entrusting it in front of Tongguan.

The current situation is somewhat surrounded by three sides.

The same interests made these people start to come towards him at the same time!
Cao Cao was shocked!

He didn't expect that after the news of Wancheng's defeat spread all over the world, these princes were like wolves who smelled the smell.

Follow the wind, here we come!
……

When the princes of the world were watching the wind and moving, at that time in Xuchang, Xi Yu had been back for a long time.

Xi Yu originally thought that after he came back to Xuchang, Lao Cao would come back within a few minutes.

who ever thought.

Cao Cao turned from Wancheng and went directly to Chang'an.

He wanted to merge with Xiahou Dun and take over the entire Chang'an area in one go.

It's a good idea, though.

It's a pity, after all, I missed it!
If the 50 troops headed straight for Chang'an at the beginning, Li Jue and Guo Si would not be able to hold back for too long even if they could withstand some days.

but!
A small Wancheng changed the situation of the world in an instant.

Although Yuan Shao didn't take action on the surface, he stopped when he should have attacked Bingzhou.

It gave Lu Bu the opportunity to march into Sili.

And Jingzhou Liu Biao and others did not let go of the opportunity to march abroad.

Right now, Sili is more or less a piece of meat.

If it is possible to take a bite of Cao Cao while annexing this piece of meat, no one would be unwilling.

On the other side, Yuan Shu in Huainan also intends to regain the territory of Yuzhou.

For a moment, it was as if there were enemies on all sides.

As for this situation, everyone in Xuchang City had different reactions.

Regarding Cao Cao's defeat, Liu Xie, who was in the Han Palace, was a little excited, but when he was half excited, he couldn't be happy again.

The princes of the world marched into Cao Cao without even the name of King Qin.

Even if Cao Cao is defeated today, his situation will change somewhat by then.

Liu Xie was a little confused.

And Yang Biao and others, the Han Dynasty was consolidated, and the staunch royalists were celebrating in the mansion at this time.

Fortunately, Shang Shu Ling Xun Yu and Zhong Shu Ling Xi Zhicai, who are in charge of Xuchang's government affairs, can still suppress Xu Chang's situation.

Inside Xuchang, there are not too many problems.

As for Yuan Shu's intention to march into Yuzhou, Xun Yu had already arranged for generals to live in Yuzhou.

In a short period of time, it was difficult for Yuan Shu to make achievements.

at the same time.

Outside Tongguan, inside Cao Jun's big tent.

At this time, Cao Cao was in a bad mood.

Today, he must make a decision early.

"Duke Ming, for the present plan, why not withdraw our troops back to Xuchang!"

After all, Xun You persuaded him that although there was an army of 50 this time, it took too much time because of the incident in Wancheng.

After all, soldiers are expensive and fast.

Wancheng wasted so much time that the princes of the world have already reacted.

Now, if you want to easily win Chang'an and other places in the Three Qin Dynasty, it may be several times more difficult than before.

Secondly, Cao Jun may now have more than one enemy, which is a dangerous strategy after all!
Once there is a slight mistake, it will be a heavy blow to the entire Cao Ying.

I am afraid that within a few years, there will be no chance to send troops from Xuchang.

Even, it will lead to a series of problems.

Although there are many 50 troops at the moment, Cao Cao can't afford it.

Only retaining strength is the best policy!
"Can you take Chang'an?"

After Xun You's voice fell, Cao Cao raised his head and asked.

His voice was a little low, and there was obvious hesitation in his tone.

If the underdogs can quickly win Li Jue, Guo Si and others within a short period of time, it may be a different situation.

However, even Cao Cao himself was a little uncertain about this matter.

The people below did not make a sound.

Cao Cao understood that this Chang'an was not so easy to take down.

It is extremely troublesome just to cross Tongguan and Weishui in front of you.

"Forget it, let's withdraw!"

It is too difficult to win Chang'an in a short time.

If we don't withdraw our troops now, we will wait until Lu Bu and the others are really encircled on three sides.

At that time, I'm afraid he will have some trouble even withdrawing his troops.

On that day, Cao Cao ordered the army to return to Xuchang.

In early May, Lixia.

It has been more than a month since Cao Cao sent his troops to the west. This time, except for Xiahou Dun's capture of Luoyang and other places, the westward army has made no achievements.

However, because of the matter of Wancheng.

Luoyang and other places originally captured by Cao Jun have already been occupied by Hanoi Zhangyang Yu Lu Bu.

Even Nanyang and other places were also occupied by Zhang Xiu.

This time, back and forth, the entire Cao army can be said to have returned without success.

to mid-May.

The army finally returned to Xuchang.

When he went out to the army, he was mighty and mighty, but when he returned to the army, he seemed to be lifeless.

After all this battle was in vain, Dong Cheng and the others couldn't bear it after all, and suddenly began to put eye drops on Cao Cao.

Fortunately, with Cao Cao's current power and influence.

Even though he lost, his status in the court has not been affected in the slightest.

And Liu Xie seemed to see it clearly, and after Dong Cheng and others played several times in a row, he didn't bother to pay attention to it.

For two days in a row, except for Cao Cao meeting the emperor on the day he returned to the army, the rest of the time he stayed in the Sikong mansion without seeing anyone.

At that time, Cao Cao didn't know about Cao Ang and Dian Wei.

The people in the Cao Mansion did not bother Cao Cao either.

At the same time, in the dramatist's house.

Xi Yu looked at Cao Ang and Cao Anmin inexplicably.

Since the two returned to Xuchang with him, except for reporting the news to Cao's family immediately, the two followed him and stayed at the opera house every day.

"I said, now that Sikong has returned, it's time for you two to go back too!"

Hearing this, Cao Ang next to him grinned at Xi Yu.

"Didn't the sir say that he wanted to teach father a lesson?"

"When Ang returned home this time, he had already brought Mr.'s words to the relatives at home. I think my father still doesn't know the news about me and An Min!"

Ok?
Lao Cao has been back for two days and still doesn't know about it.

That's right, no wonder this guy huddled in the Sikong mansion behind closed doors, he didn't dare to show his feelings!
Xi Yu glanced at Cao Ang.

These two fathers and sons were both dark in their hearts.

Cao Ang in front of him looks humble and docile, but his black belly seems to be self-taught.

Cao Cao cheated his son before, but turned around and Cao Ang planned to cheat his father.

Is this the kindness of the father and the filial piety of the son?

but!

He, Cao Cao, feels uncomfortable. What does it have to do with Lao Tzu? Your son doesn't want to tell you the news. That's your father and son's business.

Xi Yu didn't intend to pay attention.

On the other side, in Sikong Mansion.

A few days after Cao Cao returned, he didn't even dare to see his family for two days.

And just as he thought, his family did not take the initiative to come to him.

The matter of Cao Ang and Cao Anmin was not difficult for him to face alone.

He didn't know how to meet his father, brother, and wife this time.

In addition, there is Dian Wei who died protecting him.

The matter of Cao Ang is ultimately an internal matter of the Cao family, but Dian Wei is related to the friendship between him and Xi Yu.

If this matter is not resolved, Cao Cao is worried that there will be a rift between himself and Xi Yu.

Some things, once a crack occurs, it is even more difficult to make up for it.

For the past two days, he couldn't even fall asleep with peace of mind.

is the day.

When Cao Cao was approaching nightfall, he led Xu Chu alone to ask to see the emperor.

As for Cao Cao's request to see him, Liu Xie immediately invited him to the side hall.

"What's the important thing for Sikong to ask to see me at night?"

Looking at Cao Cao who was begging to see him late at night, Liu Xie was somewhat surprised.

At this time, after Cao Cao paid homage to Liu Xie, he stood up and stated his intention.

"This time I came here for one person!"

Cao Cao's tone was low, and he was obviously surprised.

After returning to Xuchang, the reason why he retreated to the Sikong mansion was because of Dian Wei's affairs, he dared not go out, he was afraid of seeing Xi Yu.

If the other party asks him where Dian Wei is.

He simply didn't know how to respond.

His son died, and the grief in his heart has not passed, but he knows that Dian Wei's matter will eventually be explained to Xi Yu.

Now Dian Wei has no news, probably died in Wancheng together with his eldest son Cao Ang.

Right now, he has no other choice.

"Oh, so who?"

Liu Xie was a little curious. Cao Cao's time to enter the palace at night was actually for other people.

for whom?

Cao Cao took a deep breath at this time, but he didn't hide it.

He directly talked about the situation of this expedition, and then he mentioned Dian Wei.

I want to show merits for Dian Wei from Liu Xie and ask for a posthumous Marquis.

Marquis?

Hearing that Cao Cao came to ask for a marquis for Dianwei, Liu Xie couldn't help but frowned.

You know, Cao Cao is now serving as Sikong, but he is only a Marquis of Wuping, and Xi Yu doesn't have a Marquis yet.

Although since Chang'an returned all the way to the east, he has rewarded many people with official positions, but there are not many marquises after all.

The marquis of a big man cannot be awarded unless he has military merit.

Right now, give a Dian Wei a title.

It is really!
Besides, Cao Cao said that Dian Wei died in battle, but this battle did not have any great credit!

"Sikong, the matter of conferring a knighthood, this..."

Liu Xie still hesitated.

At this time, Cao Cao suddenly raised his eyes to look at him: "Your Majesty, this is the imperial edict prepared by the minister, please accept it!"

Cao Cao seemed unable to see the hesitation in Liu Xie's eyes.

At this time, he suddenly took out an imperial edict from his bosom, and directly handed it forward with both hands.

Seeing this situation, the servant next to Liu Xie took a look at Liu Xie, and quickly took over the edict and sent it to Liu Xie.

Liu Xie opened the edict.

It was indeed a posthumous posthumous edict.

It's just that, after he issued the edict, he didn't promise it immediately.

Cao Cao looked up at Liu Xie again.

"Left and right is just a posthumous title, and there is no food and fiefdom. How can your majesty want to chill the hearts of soldiers?"

Cao Cao said this with his eyes wide open.

The servant next to him lowered his head, while Liu Xie, who was sitting behind the table, couldn't help shaking his hands.

As if he was a little scared after being stared at, Liu Xie's body trembled.

What Cao Cao is doing now is not asking for credit, it is clearly forcing him to agree.

As for the knighthood, it seems simple.

However, this is Cao Cao challenging the authority of the emperor and prying the roots of the great man.

Liu Xie didn't make a sound for a long time.

Inside the hall, it was a little quiet.

Liu Xie and Cao Cao in the hall looked at each other.

Cao Cao didn't give in at all, but Liu Xie became more and more guilty.

Until Liu Xie suddenly glanced out through the window.

In the sky, the moon came out.

Suddenly, Liu Xie smiled.

He suddenly figured it out.

The current big man has become what he is now, just a posthumous title of Marquis!

The princes of the world, does it matter if there is a marquis now?
The majesty of the Han Dynasty is no longer what it used to be.

"Since it's Sikong Biaozuo, I agree!"

Liu Xie compromised, and shouted at the attendants on the left and right, and asked someone to take a golden seal and stamp it on the edict brought by Cao Cao.

After receiving the posthumous edict, Cao Cao gave Liu Xie a salute without any delay, and then turned and left without the slightest pause.

(End of this chapter)