Three Kingdoms: I, the eldest son of Cao, a loving father of a great man!

After Li Dian left, Chen Gong walked into the house.

"Yuan Hao, the young man just now is not simple. He actually revealed our army's plan in one sentence. It seems that he is a talent." Xun Yu said with emotion.

"Well, this person's wisdom is not inferior to mine. No wonder the lord values ​​him so much." Chen Gong nodded.

"What a pity! My lord has great ambitions, and talents like this are destined to leave him," Xun Yu sighed.

"Yes, if this boy stays with the lord, he will definitely become a sharp blade in the lord's hand." Chen Gong agreed with Xun Yu's point of view.

"Although this man is extremely intelligent, he is brave but not wise. He is not worth worrying about." Xun Yu suddenly changed the subject and asked, "Gongtai, how do you think our army should deal with him?"

After thinking for a moment, Chen Gong said, "Our army is heading south this time mainly to put pressure on Cao Cao.

If we attack Yanzhou directly, we will fall into Cao Cao's trap. Therefore, our army cannot advance rashly.

Not only that, our army needs to advance steadily. After all, the situation in Yanzhou is complex and changeable. "

Xun Yu deeply agreed with this.

Chen Gong continued, "The purpose of our army in this battle is to delay Cao Cao. If Cao Cao sends reinforcements, then our army will retreat and not engage in a head-on confrontation with Cao Cao."

Xun Yu nodded in agreement.

On the other hand, Xun Yu and Chen Gong guessed correctly that Cao Cao did have the idea of ​​sending troops to support. However, Cao Cao's main focus was still on the Northern Expedition.

Moreover, Cao Cao was not sure whether Li Dian could defeat Yuan Tan. Cao Cao did not want to mobilize a large number of troops for a small matter. Therefore, Cao Cao only secretly sent out a few thousand soldiers.

These thousands of soldiers and horses are all cavalry, used to protect Cao Ang's safety.

In Cao Ang's mansion, Cao Ang was stunned when he heard the news that Liu Bei had surrendered to Cao Cao.

"How is this possible? How could Liu Bei surrender?" Cao Ang said angrily, "Father, I don't believe Liu Bei would betray you."

Cao Ang's mother was Cao Song's favorite concubine and Cao Cao's favorite youngest daughter. Her child was Cao Ang, so Cao Ang always called himself Cao Cao's eldest son.

Cao Song also loved Cao Ang very much. So when Cao Ang heard the news that Liu Bei had surrendered to Cao Cao, he simply could not accept it.

Cao Song frowned, pondered for a while, and then ordered: "Sir, Liu Bei has surrendered to Cao Cao, you can't go back for the time being."

"I understand, son." Cao Ang nodded. He also knew what Cao Song meant.

If he goes back now, it will definitely arouse Cao Cao's suspicion, and then he will be in trouble.

However, Cao Ang was even more unwilling to accept this.

I spent so much time planning, but in the end I failed.

How could he accept this?
But now that Liu Bei is a member of Cao Cao's army, there is nothing he can do.

"Oh, never mind. Just be patient for a while." Cao Ang could only choose to endure first and then look for an opportunity to take revenge.

Cao Ang knew how Cao Cao treated betrayers. Liu Bei would definitely not live long.

Cao Ang believed that as long as he worked hard, he would be able to defeat Liu Bei sooner or later.

At the same time, Xiahou Dun hurried into Cao Cao's camp.

Cao Cao saw that Xiahou Dun looked unhappy, and couldn't help asking, "Wenyuan, why are you so flustered?"

"My lord, I have just found out that news has come from Xuchang that you are seriously ill. I am afraid you will not make it." Xiahou Dun said anxiously.

"Oh?" Cao Cao narrowed his eyes slightly. Liu Xie was seriously ill, so this was a very clever excuse.

However, Cao Cao felt that this was not enough: "Wenyuan, you immediately order the Jinyiwei to go to Xuchang and make sure to find out whether this matter is true or false."

"Yes!" Xiahou Dun agreed.

Immediately, Xiahou Dun went down to make arrangements.

Cao Cao sat at the chief seat, quietly sipping tea, but the scene of Liu Xie's death emerged in his mind.

That kid was a weak guy when he was in Luoyang. He didn't dare to fight back when he was bullied by Liu Yu.

Now he could no longer hold on. However, Cao Cao still felt that Liu Xie's death was too simple. Cao Cao decided to send envoys to Xuchang again to persuade Liu Xie to surrender.

Liu Bei was also shocked when he learned that Cao Cao had sent an envoy.

He didn't expect that Cao Cao would actually send an envoy. This was not common sense.

After Liu Bei thought about it carefully for a while, he felt that this matter might be related to Lu Bu. Perhaps Cao Cao was worried that if he conquered Yanzhou, it would threaten Cao Cao's rule, so he sent envoys to persuade him to surrender.

"My lord, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. We must not give up," Pang Tong suggested.

"I understand. Don't worry, I will definitely capture Yanzhou." Liu Bei nodded and said.

Liu Bei was moved.

"Who should I send?" Liu Bei muttered to himself.

There were two capable generals under Liu Bei's command: Xu Huang and Guo Jia.

However, Xu Huang is now in charge of Yanzhou, so Liu Bei cannot call Guo Jia back rashly.

As for Guo Jia, he is busy recruiting talents. Calling him at this time may delay his recruitment.

Liu Bei was in a dilemma.

Liu Bei's dilemma did not last long, as a spy came to report that Cao Cao's envoy had arrived in Xu County.

Liu Bei was overjoyed and hurriedly summoned civil and military officials to discuss the reception of the envoy.

Liu Bei's side was in full swing, and Cao Cao's side was also extremely lively.

When Cao Cao learned that Liu Bei had joined him, he was delighted and hosted a banquet for the envoy that night.

After the banquet, the envoy stated the purpose of his visit.

"Mr. Fengxiao, I would like to invite Brother Xuande to come to Yecheng for a chat. I wonder if you are willing to help me accomplish this?" Cao Cao asked.

"Obedience is worse than respect." Jia Xu said lightly.

Cao Cao was pleased when he heard this, and then he said, "Sir, I'll leave this matter to you."

"You are too polite, my lord." Jia Xu nodded.

"Then I look forward to hearing from you, sir." Cao Cao left with a smile.

After Cao Cao left, Jia Xu's calm expression disappeared. He sighed softly, "Oh, Cao Mengde's appetite is getting bigger and bigger. This time he wants the three of us to go together."

"Mr. Fengxiao, let's go." Ju Su also shook his head.

After Liu Bei surrendered to Cao Cao, their plan basically went down the drain.

"Yeah." Jia Xu nodded.

On the second day, after Liu Bei and others had made preparations, they took gifts and went to Xu County to meet Cao Cao.

Although Liu Bei's current identity is an envoy, his status is not low. As a relative of the Han Dynasty, Liu Bei's status in the court is not bad.

Inside the Xu County government office.

"Lord Cao, Liu Bei has arrived with gifts." Cao Hong walked into the hall and reported to Cao Cao.

Cao Cao raised his head, a strange light flashing on his face. He ordered Cao Hong: "Quickly welcome the people in."

Cao Hong nodded and went out to greet Liu Bei.

Not long after, Liu Bei followed Cao Hong into the hall.

"I, Liu Bei, pay my respects to the King of Wei." Liu Bei walked up to Cao Cao and knelt down.

"Stand up. Take a seat." Cao Cao waved his hand and said. (End of this chapter)