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

Chapter 936 Mutual Benefit
"My lord, I suggest sending a detachment to divert Yuan Shao's attention," Xun Chen suggested.

Cao Ang's eyes lit up. This was indeed a good idea. Jingzhou was rich. If he could take over Jingzhou, it would greatly relieve the pressure on Yanzhou.

Cao Ang clapped his hands and exclaimed: "My dear minister, this is a very good move! I will draft an imperial edict immediately!"

Xun Chen left the hall with a smile.

Cao Ang immediately wrote an imperial edict and gave it to Chen Gong: "Zhong Yun, you personally deliver it to Xiahou Yuan's army.

Order Xiahou Yuan to send out his entire army to attack and try to capture Xiangyang City as soon as possible and recapture Xiangyang!"

"My Lord, I'm afraid this is not appropriate. Jingzhou is now Sun Quan's territory.

The relationship between Sun and Liu is very close. If Sun Quan blocks it, it will be difficult for Xiahou Yuan's army to break through the siege." Chen Gong suggested.

"This." Cao Ang hesitated immediately.

“My lord, I think what Yuantu said is very correct.

The relationship between the Sun and Liu families is very close, so it may not be that easy for Xiahou Yuan to take Xiangyang City. "Xun Yu came out and said.

"Then I'll try another method." Cao Ang thought for a while and found that this method was unreliable, so he had to pause.

Cao Ang thought for a while, and an idea flashed through his mind.

"Zhong Yun, I remember you have another army under your command, which belongs to your clan uncle Liu Xuande. Transfer them here now."

Chen Gong showed a puzzled look, then said respectfully: "Yes, my lord!"

Chen Gong immediately took the order and went to make arrangements.

"Yuanlong, you just reminded me. Now report the news to the envoys from Jiangdong and tell Yuan Shang and Sun Ce.

Let them send people to help our army capture Jingzhou." Cao Ang said to Xun Chen.

"I obey your command." Xun Chen took the order and left.

Not long after Chen Gong left, he came back to report: "My lord, I have already sent a letter to the envoy from Jiangdong according to your wishes."

"Well, let's adjourn the court." Cao Ang stood up with a sigh: "I'm really tired these days, let's go back and rest."

Cao Ang and his ministers walked out of the hall and prepared to return to the palace.

At this time, Lu Bu came over, clasped his fists and asked, "My lord, I am honored to meet you. Is your body not well?"

"I'm fine, just too tired." Cao Ang shook his head.

Lu Bu looked around, as if looking for something.

"What's the matter, Bofu? Is there anything important?" Cao Ang asked.

"My lord, I have an urgent matter to report to you." Lu Bu said.

"Oh?" Cao Ang became interested. What important matter could Lu Bu have that he needed to discuss with him?

Lü Bu pointed at Pang Tong who was about to leave in the distance and said, "My lord, that man is Pang Shiyuan!"

"Pang Shiyuan?" Cao Ang was a little surprised. He thought Pang Tong had run away long ago, but he actually met him here. Pang Tong looked pale and it seemed that his injuries had not healed yet.

"My lord, Pang Shiyuan was seriously injured and has difficulty moving. I am worried, so I ask you to make the decision." Lu Bu said again.

"In that case, let's keep him here for now. You protect his safety, and then treat him when we get to Yecheng," Cao Ang ordered.

"Yes." Lu Bu took his guards and went back to protect Pang Tong.

Cao Ang brought his men back to the palace.

"My lord, who is Pang Shiyuan? Why do you want to spare his life?" Jia Xu couldn't help but ask.

Cao Ang smiled and said, "Wenhe, if it were you, what would you choose?"

Jia Xu thought for a while and said, "My lord, I wanted to seize Xuzhou, so I became enemies with Zhuge Kongming. And Zhuge Kongming is the son of Pang Tong."

"That's right!" Cao Ang praised, "I have the same idea. Pang Tong is an extraordinary person.

Both his father and son are talented. If we can recruit him, he will definitely become a pillar of our Han Dynasty." Jia Xu was silent for a while: "It's a pity that this man has already joined Yuan Tan, otherwise I would be willing to use my eloquence to persuade him to surrender."

Cao Ang waved his hand and said, "I'm not asking you to persuade him to surrender. I just want to know what he is capable of. This time the strategic goal is Jingzhou. If we can take Jiangdong by the way, wouldn't it be great?"

"Then I wish my lord a great victory!" Jia Xu said with a smile.

Cao Ang smiled and said, "I'll wait and see!"

Cao Ang sat in a chair with his eyes closed and rested. Soon, he heard a noise coming from outside.

Cao Ang frowned, thinking that this group of ministers still likes to stir up trouble.

"My lord, someone wants to see you." Huang Zhong's voice came from the door.

"Xuan!" Cao Ang opened his eyes and said seriously.

Soon, Zhang Liao appeared in the hall.

"Your servant Zhang Liao greets my lord." Zhang Liao knelt on the ground.

Zhang Liao was a military general under Cao Ang. He was usually very powerful in other places, but he was very respectful in front of Cao Ang.

"Wenyuan, no need to be so polite!" said Cao Ang.

Zhang Liao stood up from the ground and said, "My lord, I have been investigating the enemy situation in Youzhou and have made some discoveries."

Cao Ang was very happy that he finally had news about Zhang Liao, and hurriedly said, "Tell me in detail."

Zhang Liao pulled Cao Ang aside and began to narrate the story in a low voice.

"How dare you bully my son!" Cao Ang was furious.

Zhang Liao whispered, "I have already sent out scouts to hunt them down. I think we will have news soon."

"Wenyuan, you have worked hard. I have decided that after we capture Jiangling City, you will lead a thousand cavalrymen to garrison Jiangling City." Cao Ang said bluntly.

Zhang Liao was surprised that Cao Ang gave him such great authority this time.

Although one thousand cavalrymen were nothing to Zhang Liao at this stage, he did not dare to underestimate this task.

Cao Ang looked at Zhang Liao and found an excited expression on Zhang Liao's face, so he said.

"I watched you grow up, you followed me for many years and made great contributions. I have always placed my expectations on you.

I hope you won’t let me down.”

"Thank you, my lord!" Zhang Liao was moved by Cao Ang's words.

"Do a good job! I will raise your child for you." Cao Ang said with a smile.

Zhang Liao was deeply moved: "Thank you, my lord."

Cao Ang patted Zhang Liao on the shoulder and said, "Do a good job! You are alone!"

"I will follow the Holy Instructions." Tears flowed from Zhang Liao's eyes.

After Zhang Liao left, Cao Ang asked Guo Jia, "Feng Xiao, what do you think?"

"My lord is so wise that he actually guessed that Pang Tong is in Jiangling City!
Not only did he let Wen Yuan guard Jiangling City, but he also sent Wen Yuan there. This was a brilliant move!
If the lord has the order, Jiangling can be easily obtained." Guo Jia praised.

"Haha, Fengxiao, I didn't expect you to be able to say the phrase 'within easy reach'."

Cao Ang smiled and said, "My plan is to let Wen Yuan and Cao Cao fight each other to a defeat, and then I will take advantage of the opportunity and destroy Cao Cao in one fell swoop."

Guo Jia gave a thumbs up and said, "My lord is indeed very far-sighted."

"Haha, this is all thanks to Wenyuan for providing the chess piece Pang Tong." Cao Ang said.

"My lord, I think we should make some preparations," Guo Jia suggested.

"What do you mean?" Cao Ang asked.

(End of this chapter)