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

Cao Cao knew that it was impossible for him to capture Xuchang now.

Cao Ang's reminder still made Cao Cao alert.

Although Cao Cao was confident in his military strength, Cao Ang's defense was impenetrable and Cao Cao did not dare to take the risk.

As for Cao Ang, he received news from Yanzhou on the night of Cao Cao's retreat.

"Haha, just as I expected, Cao Cao decisively withdrew his troops!" Cao Ang said with a smile.

Dian Wei, Zhao Yun and Huang Zhong were all nearby and heard Cao Ang's words, and they felt relieved. What they were most worried about was that Cao Cao would come and kill them regardless of the consequences.

"My lord, I request your permission to go to Xuzhou!" Zhao Yun was the first to step forward and said.

"I also request to go into battle!" Huang Zhong and Dian Wei followed closely behind.

Cao Ang smiled and said, "I am very pleased that you two have this heart."

“However, my two beloved ministers, Xuzhou is a land of fish and rice, with abundant food.

If the two of you send troops to attack Xuzhou, I am afraid that we cannot guarantee that all the people of Xuzhou will be annihilated, and there may even be casualties.

Therefore, I decided to let Zhang Liao and Xu Shu, the two military advisors, lead the troops to the battle." Cao Ang said.

Dian Wei and Zhao Yun looked at each other. It was obvious that Cao Ang was letting Zhang Liao and Xu Shu take advantage of the situation.

Cao Ang smiled when he saw the looks on Dian Wei and Zhao Yun's faces.

"Don't be upset, my two beloved ministers. I am also concerned about your safety.

After all, the people of Xuzhou are tough and you may suffer losses if you attack rashly."

"My lord is wise! We are grateful for your advice." Dian Wei and Zhao Yun bowed down hurriedly.

"Wenhe, I order you and Xu Shu to assist the two of you in pacifying Xuzhou.

If you need anything, just let me know. Cao Ang turned and instructed Jia Xu.

"I obey your command!" Jia Xu said with a fist salute.

Cao Cao withdrew, and the vacancy in Yanzhou was created.

Naturally, the aristocratic families in Yanzhou were also ready to make a move, especially the Cao family and the Xiahou family.

They can now take advantage of Cao Ang's attack on Jizhou to expand their strength again.

The two families wanted to take advantage of Cao Ang's march north to retake Yanzhou, and then use Yanzhou to resist Cao Ang's army.

Not only the aristocratic families in Yanzhou were ready to make a move, but also the princes such as Yuan Shao and Liu Biao.

Yuan Shu and Sun Ce were very happy these days. Cao Ang had just taken over Jizhou when he was ambushed by Cao Cao. This was a godsend opportunity.

Yuan Shu and Sun Ce discussed how to divide Jizhou.

Yuan Shu believed that he had coveted Yuan Shao's old nest for a long time, but Yuan Shao was just an ally before.

Moreover, there was Yuan Tan, a burden, and Yuan Shu did not want to get into trouble, so he chose to endure it temporarily.

The current situation in Jizhou is that Cao Ang and Cao Cao have started a fierce battle, and Cao Cao has been defeated. Yuan Shu suddenly became excited and said to Sun Ce.

"Zhongzhi, you said that Brother Benchu ​​must be in trouble now!

Haha, Cao Ang is quite powerful, and his methods are strange. Brother Benchu ​​may not be his opponent. "

Sun Ce snorted coldly, Yuan Shu was just a fool.

If it weren't for Yuan Shu, Sun Ce would have led his troops into Jizhou long ago, and Yuan Shao would never have been able to enjoy this piece of delicious meat alone.

“Bofu, Brother Benchu ​​is at a disadvantage now, we should unite to deal with Cao Ang.

Otherwise, when Cao Ang is free, we will be in trouble." Yuan Shu was very dissatisfied with Sun Ce's attitude.

"Of course I know it, there is no need for you to remind me, Lord Yuan. But there is one thing I don't understand, so I would like to ask for your advice, Lord Yuan." Sun Ce said seriously.

"What's the matter?" Yuan Shu asked impatiently. "Why did Cao Ang dare to attack Yecheng?" Sun Ce asked.

"This." Yuan Shu hesitated, not knowing how to answer.

"Could it be that Lord Yuan also knows the reason?" Sun Ce seemed to have grasped the key.

"Well?" Yuan Shu still didn't say anything.

Sun Ce's face turned dark, he had completely given up.

Sun Ce bowed to Yuan Shu and said, "I don't ask you to tell me the details, but I want to remind you.

If Lord Yuan falls into poverty in the future, I will never help you in any way!"

"You bastard, what are you talking about!" Yuan Shu was furious.

Sun Ce ignored Yuan Shu's anger and left.

Looking at Sun Ce's back, Yuan Shu angrily said, "You bastard, you actually cursed me to be in ruins in the future! Brother Benchu, your son is really a beast!"

Yuan Shu concluded that Sun Ce was unfilial.

Yuan Shu has now completed the transformation from the emperor's uncle to the emperor's father, and has also inherited Cao Cao's foundation. He can be said to be in high spirits.

Yuan Shu's ambition grew larger and larger. He felt that he was strong enough and was no longer afraid of Cao Ang as before. Therefore, the threat to Cao Ang became greater.

Yuan Shu felt that Cao Ang posed too great a threat. If he could not get rid of Cao Ang, he would soon become a prisoner.

Therefore, Yuan Shu planned to send troops to Xuzhou to fight for Xuzhou when Cao Ang went south.

Yuan Shu's plan was soon discovered by Cao Cao.

Cao Cao is under great pressure now. Cao Ang's army is marching towards Xuzhou, and Yanzhou and Yuzhou do not have sufficient supply of food and fodder.

If Cao Cao could not transfer food and grass from Yanzhou to the Yanzhou soldiers in time, the Yanzhou army would be in danger of starving.

Cao Cao immediately sent someone to notify Chen Gong, Ju Shou and others to come and discuss the matter and discuss countermeasures.

Chen Gong, Ju Shou and others were shocked when they learned that Cao Ang was preparing to march north and attack Xuzhou.

They didn't know whether Cao Ang was crazy or not, as he launched a large-scale attack at this time.

Chen Gong asked, "Meng De, isn't this a bit too aggressive, my lord?

In our current situation, it is impossible to resist Cao Ang's army. Even if we can win, it will be a miserable victory."

Ju Shou also agreed with Chen Gong's point of view: "Meng De, Cao Ang's army is very large, elite, and well-stocked with food and grass. This battle will be difficult to fight."

"What Yuantu and Gongtai said is very true. I wonder what Mengde thinks?" Guo Jia asked.

Guo Jia was very disgusted with Cao Ang's attack on Xuzhou, but Guo Jia also knew the deep meaning of Cao Ang's move, which was to consume Cao Cao's strength.

Eventually, Cao Cao would be unable to muster enough troops to fight against him, and Cao Ang would be able to win easily.

Cao Cao pondered for a while and said, "Gentlemen, Cao Ang's army is indeed large and has sufficient food and grass.

However, Cao Ang had powerful generals such as Xu Chu and Dian Wei under his command, but no commander.

Once Cao Ang's army was scattered, all forces could take advantage of the situation and move in. Therefore, Cao Ang did not dare to send out a large-scale army. "

"So that's how it is." Chen Gong and Ju Shou both understood Cao Cao's concerns.

"Since Cao Ang doesn't dare to send out a large-scale army, there is no need to worry about our army taking advantage of the situation," said Ju Su.

Chen Gong nodded in agreement. Cao Ang did not dare to send out a large-scale army, and although their Yanzhou army was not large.

However, with excellent equipment and high morale, it would be easy to capture Xuzhou as long as Cao Cao cooperated properly.

"Fengxiao, what do you think about this?" Cao Cao asked Guo Jia's opinion. (End of this chapter)