Three Kingdoms: Bandit Cao, let go of that woman!

Chapter 242 Guarding Xiliang was rejected, Cao Cao's doubts
After Cao Peng returned with Da Qiao and Xiao Qiao, the carriage met Xu Chu on the road.

Xu Chu was riding forward on a tall carriage with a pair of armored soldiers. Cao Peng was very curious about where they were going.

"Zhongkang."

Cao Peng yelled, and Xu Chucai noticed Cao Peng's carriage. He turned his head and saw Cao Peng carrying a carriage, followed by dozens of tiger and leopard cavalry.

"General!"

Although he has a good personal relationship with Cao Peng, Xu Chu still has the idea of ​​superiors and subordinates, so he bowed his hands respectfully.

Cao Peng smiled and said, "Zhongkang, where are you going?"

Xu Chu said: "The prime minister is planning to withdraw the troops, so he summoned all the generals to discuss."

Having said that, Xu Chu looked a little embarrassed.

Cao Cao planned to withdraw his troops, but he didn't inform Cao Peng at all, which seemed a bit problematic.

Cao Peng pretended not to know the key to this.

"Zhongkang, you go first, I will come to the prime minister later!" Cao Peng smiled lightly after finishing speaking.

Xu Chu glanced curiously at the carriage behind Cao Peng. He wanted to know what was in the carriage, but he suppressed his curiosity.

"So, the last general will go first!"

Xu Chu rode away with his men.

Cao Peng was lost in thought, maybe he should ask Cao Cao to go to Xiliang now.

Or wait a little longer and listen to Cao Cao's arrangement for himself?
After Cao Peng confessed, Zhao Yun and Guan Yu were asked to return temporarily.

I will go to Cao Cao there.

Da Qiao and Xiao Qiao poked their heads out. It was obvious that they were worried about Cao Peng.

But Cao Peng said with a smile: "Madam, let's go with the two generals first, and I will come back later."

After Cao Peng finished speaking, he rode the red rabbit horse and headed towards the military camp where Cao Cao wanted to discuss matters with only a few people.

After Cao Peng went, he didn't go to see Cao Cao immediately.

What he thought of was that Cao Cao was now discussing the retreat with the lieutenant general.

And I was nominally the general of the Southern Expedition this time. After I went in, whether it was Cao Cao or me who had the dominant power.

In order to avoid such embarrassment for Cao Cao, Cao Peng simply waited outside the station.

Wait until Cao Cao finishes the meeting before going in by himself.

After touching for a long time, everyone finally dispersed from Cao Cao's camp.

Cao Peng went to the door of the military tent, and he walked in after letting out a sigh.

"Prime Minister!"

After Cao Cao saw Cao Peng, he showed a smile.

"I'm afraid this battle can no longer be fought. I have ordered a retreat. Do you have any objections?"

Cao Peng smiled faintly, "It is indeed time to retreat, whether it is from the battle situation or our own situation."

"What do you think, why don't you tell me?" Cao Cao asked.

Cao Peng smiled and said, "Prime Minister, although Jiang Dong's vitality has been severely damaged this time, but I think it's over here."

"Although great changes have taken place in Jiangdong, Jiangdong's army has also been severely injured by them. However, Zhou Yu is dead, Zhang Zhao is also dead, and Sun Quan has completely controlled the situation."

"Even if the fight continues, there is little hope of winning Jiangdong in a short time. Moreover, both the fighting spirit and the military rations have already been decided. Cao Jun must retreat this time."

After Cao Cao listened to Cao Peng's words, he nodded approvingly. He also decided to withdraw after considering all the pros and cons.

"Good boy, it really looks more comprehensive."

After Cao Cao finished speaking, he bought Cao Peng and the teacup in front of him. After a full cup, they discussed the withdrawal of troops.

Cao Cao asked Cao Peng what plans he had for the future, but Cao Peng was noncommittal.

"Uncle, Jiangdong is already a big worm that can't get up again, but there is one place that deserves our vigilance. If we don't solve the problem there, we will regret it for the rest of our lives!" Cao Peng said with a serious face. .

"Are you talking about the land of Xiliang?" Cao Cao asked with a serious face.

Cao Peng nodded, "It is the land of Xiliang, Ma Tenghan, so it has always been a huge hidden danger behind us. It is only a matter of time before they attack us. They still have the brave Xiliang cavalry in their hands. If it is not resolved as soon as possible, it will become a serious problem in the future."

Cao Cao looked serious, "This has always been a sharp knife stuck in my back. If you have any clever tricks, you might as well say it."

Cao Peng laughed and said, "I'm willing to guard the land of Xiliang for my uncle, and defeat Ma Teng."

"This one……"

Cao Cao frowned just after hearing Cao Peng finish speaking.

Of course he believed in Cao Peng's ability. If Cao Peng went to Xiliang, it would definitely help him solve future troubles.

But the worry in his heart has not diminished at all.

If Cao Peng went to Xiliang, then wouldn't he want to support his troops and be self-respecting, so what should he do?

Cao Cao believes that as long as he is alive, then Cao Peng will definitely not do anything to offend the Cao family, but what Cao Cao is worried about is after he dies.

Cao Ang and Cao Peng are like brothers, so it is impossible for Cao Peng to feel sorry for Cao Ang.

But what about after Cao Ang?
What about Cao Ang's son and Cao Peng's son?

Will they still be as close as brothers? Will they meet each other with a knife?At that time, will I regret letting Cao Peng have such a strong strength?

Cao Cao's face was cloudy and uncertain, and Cao Peng had caught all of this in his eyes.

Cao Peng cupped his hands and said, "Uncle, this matter is very important, so why not plan it carefully!"

"How about I go to Xudu first..."

Cao Cao laughed, Cao Peng is indeed a sensible person, and Cao Peng has already figured everything out without him asking too much.

"Okay, actually, the thing I was worried about just now is that you have worked so hard, and I really can't bear to send you to the bitter cold place of Xiliang. You might as well think of a few years of happiness in Xudu City..."

Cao Cao's current appearance is very disgusting in Cao Peng's eyes.

"Let's just listen to my uncle's arrangement. I'm really tired. If that's the case, I need more uncles!"

Cao Peng also pretended to be a filial son and grandson, and showed great admiration. Cao Cao was able to understand his gesture, which made Cao Cao almost laugh from ear to ear.

"Okay, take your tiger and leopard cavalry, and take your beautiful wife and concubine back to Xudu!" Cao Cao said, patting Cao Peng's shoulder with his generous hand.

Cao Peng smiled and nodded, thanked Cao Cao again and left.

As soon as Cao Peng left, Cao Cao's smiling face returned to his indifference.

"Sir, do you think Cao Peng is really willing to let go of his military power?"

Naturally, Cao Cao didn't say this to himself. The person he asked was a black-clothed scribe hiding behind the curtain.

This person has been hiding in the curtain behind Cao Cao, and only then came out.

(End of this chapter)