Three Kingdoms: Stealing the Tiger Talisman and forcing Yuan Shao to become a monk

Chapter 548 Cao Cao's Conspiracy

On the contrary, Yuan Tan has nothing to do now, he is devoted to improving his martial arts in his free time, and his marksmanship is becoming more and more proficient now, if his realm has slightly touched the threshold of transformation.

When I have nothing to do, I will also give pointers to Deng Ai's martial arts and answer Xu Shu's difficult questions in "Six Secret Teachings".

The two also greatly improved their martial arts and military strategy under Yuan Tan's careful guidance.

This comfortable time is short and fleeting.

Gathering reports from the front, the Wuhuan army actually transferred another 10 people to garrison Beiping. Depending on the situation, it will be another big battle.

But where did the ordnance of the one hundred thousand army come from?
In Xudu city.

Cao Cao and the generals are discussing military affairs.

Ever since Emperor Han came to Yuan Shao and made Yuan Shao prime minister, this situation of Han duality has always been a joke among princes from all over the world.

However, because Cao Cao is not in the hands of Emperor Han now, the prime minister has also become a nominal one.

Even if the order went on, most of the princes would laugh it off, and few people listened to his order.

As a result, Cao Cao's hatred for Yuan Shao grew deeper and deeper, especially Yuan Shao's eldest son Yuan Tan. If not for this son, the Battle of Guandu would have laid the foundation for him to dominate the north.

However, now he is huddled in this Yuzhou to hide his strength and bide his time, and he is going further and further away from his grand future.

Moreover, the death of Guo Jia made Cao Cao even worse.

Although Guo Jia left three kits for Cao Cao when he was dying, he can only open it when he encounters life-and-death matters.

It can solve the temporary difficulties. Although I don't know what clever plan is in the kit, it also makes Cao Cao feel at ease.

Today's Cao Cao is no longer what it was then. Although Xudu has been raising troops and storing food for many days, there are Yuan Shao in the north, Liu Biao in the south, Xiliang in the northwest is strong and strong, Liu Zhang and his like in the southwest are self-respecting, and Sun Ce is still watching across the river.

It would not be an exaggeration to say that the current situation is besieged on all sides.

In fact, the current situation is relatively comfortable. The biggest problem he was going to face immediately was the pressure of Yuan Shao's son Yuan Tan to send troops from Xuzhou, but Wuhuan indirectly helped Cao Cao relieve the pressure.However, according to reports from the Northern Army, Wuhuan was defeated in the attack on Ji County, and is now retreating to Beiping.

"My lord, the current situation is urgent." Xu You said to Cao Cao.

Cao Cao also had a look of embarrassment on his face, and he also understood that when Wuhuan was defeated, it would be the time when Xu Du was in great trouble.

But what can we do now?

Wuhuan was so vulnerable that Cao Cao felt a little resentful. If he could delay a little longer and allow Cao Jun to rest and recuperate, Yuan Shao would have nothing to fear.

None of the ministers had any opinion on this, and after waiting for a long time, only Cheng Yu stood up at this time and bowed to Cao Cao first.

"My lord, in my opinion, Wuhuan is originally a man of Qiang and oars. It is reported that Yuan Tan has gathered tens of thousands of troops around Jixian. If Wuhuan does not have support at this moment, it is a foregone conclusion that he will be wiped out by Yuan Tan. At this time, Wuhuan will be wiped out by Yuan Tan. Peking has insufficient troops, and Wuhuan is a barren land. Even if there are still heavy troops from Wuhuan, they will be unable to fight against the current situation because of insufficient armor and baggage." Cheng Yu said while looking at Cao Cao's face.

Seeing that Cao Cao did not interrupt, Cheng Yu swallowed and continued.

"I have a plan. If our army transports soldiers and armor from the river to Peiping to support Wuhuan, firstly, it can support Yuan Tan and provide our army with more days to recuperate. Secondly, Wuhuan will be grateful. In the future, we will All the horses required by the army's cavalry can be obtained from Wuhuan, and the combat effectiveness of our army's cavalry can be further improved. "

After Cheng Yu said it, Cao Cao felt that this plan was feasible, but he did not show any joy on his face, instead he said with fake anger: "Zhongde, you know that Wuhuan is a foreign thief. How will the world treat me if I fund foreign thieves with armaments. I will definitely not do this."

Seeing that Cao Cao was furious, Cheng Yu knelt down and wept slightly: "My lord's move is justified, but Yuan thief is now holding Emperor Han hostage, which is already unstoppable. If you let him calm down at this time, he will definitely take my promise." All, maybe all are in danger."

Cao Cao waved his hand, "Zhongde, go down, let this matter be over. If you have no other reports, let's leave today."

Seeing Cao Cao leave after saying that, Cheng Yu felt sad, everyone could only shake their heads and sigh slightly when they saw it, and they all dispersed slowly, only Yang Xiu came to help Cheng Yu.

"Zhongde is a good planner."

"Why should Dezu laugh at me? This plan is better than bad, but now it is useless. My lord refuses, and this matter is just a joke in the wine shop." Cheng Yu sighed slightly.

"Zhongde, why belittle yourself so presumptuously, do you really not know what the lord is saying?" Yang Xiu smiled and helped Cheng Yu tidy up his clothes.

"Dezu, what do you mean?" Cheng Yu was full of doubts.

Yang Xiu smiled and pulled Cheng Yu to the side and said in a low voice, "You came up with this plan, although the lord said you can't, but you didn't say no."

Cheng Yu still didn't know what kind of official this Yang Xiu was going to sell, "Please Dezu explain it to me in detail."

Seeing that Cheng Yu was still puzzled, he said in detail: "My lord said that he is Han Chancellor, so he can't do this, but we are Cao officials, so why can't we do this? Besides, Yuan The matter of the family is imminent at this time, but the lord said that this matter should be let go, and the word let go takes its meaning. One is not to talk about this matter, and the other is to do it. I am afraid that it is Zhong De at this moment, you go now No one dares to stop you when the Armament Department handles such matters."

Cheng Yu suddenly realized, "Thank you Zhong De for clarifying my doubts. Then I will deal with it immediately."

But Yang Xiu said again: "Wait a minute, Dezu, although the lord agreed in secret, since the lord has said that he won't be able to support the enemy, he can't directly help. Why don't we just use the name of the caravan to trade with Wuhuan?" , the exchange of war horses can also enrich our army's armaments, and my lord will be able to say that in the face of it."

Cheng Yu couldn't help but praised Yang Xiudao: "De Zu is a great talent, if this arrangement is made this time, this plan will be more perfect."

The two smiled and bowed to each other to say goodbye, and Cheng Yu immediately rushed to the military supply department to deal with these matters.

The matter was also handled smoothly, and a merchant ship to Peiping was easily borrowed, so a large amount of armaments were transported upstream to Peiping.At the same time, a large number of soldiers and horses also enriched Cao Cao's army.

Cao Cao played chess with Jia Xu in the backyard, and smiled at Jia Xu, saying, "Zhongde has added a large number of horses to our army recently, which is a great achievement."

When Jia Xu heard about it, he smiled and said, "De Zu is the first to take credit for this."

"Oh?" Cao Cao originally wanted to tell Jia Xu that Cheng Yu understood what he meant, and that he did a good job, and wanted to reward Cheng Yu.

But Jia Xu mentioned Yang Xiu, which surprised Cao Cao.

But after many inquiries, I learned about the conversation between the two people in the hall at that time.

"This Zhongde understands me so well." Cao Cao sighed with a smile.

(End of this chapter)