"My lord personally attacked Zhang Xiu and returned with a crushing defeat. He actually wants to destroy Zhang Xiu within two months.”
Guo Jia gasped.
Cao Cao also fell silent.
He knew that his son was very capable.
However, he had to kill Zhang Xiu within two months!
He still had to return to Xuzhou and join forces with him to destroy Liu Bei!
"This child, could it be that he is a little proud and complacent after successfully ambushing Ye City?”
Cao Cao stroked his beard.
Seeing that they were all stunned, Cao Lie said,""I was just saying. Uncle Meng De can decide whether he wants to use me or not.”
He also disdained to argue, so he asked the maidservant to serve wine.
The iced Du Kang wine was served and Cao Lie personally poured a cup for Cao Cao.
His son poured wine for his father. Naturally, Cao Cao was happy. He raised his glass and put it into his mouth.
"Old Meng."
Cao Lie put his hand on Cao Cao's shoulder and sighed,""I don't know many people in Xu City, only you. It's rare that you're here, let's have a few drinks today.”
"Puff ~~"
Cao Cao spat out the wine he had just drunk.
"Don't be anxious, Old Meng. Drink slowly. I have enough wine.”
Cao Lie thought that he had choked on his food and quickly patted Cao Cao's back.
"What did you say? Us brothers?"
Being taken advantage of by his own son, Cao Cao felt depressed.
Cao Lie's eyes were blank. He asked," We've been scheming for more than ten years. It shouldn't be a problem for us to be friends regardless of age, right? What's wrong with me calling you brother?"”
Guo Jia and Xu Chu looked at each other and secretly laughed.
Cao Cao didn't know whether to laugh or cry.
"Brat, when we meet again in the future, watch how I deal with you!”
Cao Cao had no choice but to swallow his pride and drink to hide his embarrassment.
"Brother Meng, you have a good tolerance for alcohol. I'll drink too!”
Cao Lie laughed loudly and swallowed his saliva.
After a few rounds of drinking.
Cao Cao secretly calculated in his heart, thinking about who could go and recruit Zhang Xiu.
Cao Ren had the talent to be a commander, but he had to guard against Yuan Shao, so he naturally couldn't move.
Xiahou Dun had to guard Xu Capital, so he could not be moved easily.
As for Xiahou Yuan, Zhang Xiu had Jia Xu, the poison warrior, to assist him. Xiahou Yuan was brave but not resourceful, so he was no match for Zhang Xiu.
The rest of the imperial clan generals such as Cao Hong and Cao Chun, as well as generals with foreign surnames such as Yu Jin, Li Dian and Zhang Liao, were also difficult to take on great responsibilities.
No matter how he calculated, Cao Cao still blamed Cao Lie.
"Zi Zhao, if the lord sends you to attack Zhang Xiu, how many soldiers do you need?”
Cao Cao probed.
"Seven thousand is enough."
Cao Lie said without hesitation.
"How arrogant. Back then, my 40,000 troops were defeated by Zhang Xiu, and you want to destroy him with 7,000?”
Cao Cao thought.
"Young master Zizhao, isn't seven thousand soldiers a little too little?”
Guo Jia also felt that it was inappropriate and asked.
"Is it a lot?"
Cao Lie looked at Guo Jia and said lightly," If I lead the army to attack, Zhang Xiu will be arrogant if he looks down on me. Arrogant soldiers will be defeated. 7,000 is enough to destroy him!”
Pride is bound to fail!
These four words caused Cao Cao's heart to tremble, and realization flashed through his eyes.
"Teng!"
He leaped up, turned around, and strode away.
Guo Jia and Xu Chu hurriedly followed.
"Old Meng, why are you leaving just like that? Aren't you going to drink a few more glasses?”
Cao Lie raised his wine glass and asked with confusion in his eyes.
"We don't have much time. I'll immediately report to the lord.”
Cao Cao turned around and waved his hand.
"You say it as if you can make the decision. You're just a butler."
Cao Lie mumbled. He didn't want to think too much and continued to enjoy the wine alone.
Outside the mansion.
Cao Cao mounted his horse and returned to Sikong Mansion.
"Fengxiao, quickly draft a military order. Order Cao Lie to lead the Nanyang Prefecture and lead 7,000 troops to immediately attack Zhang Xiu!”
In the end, Cao Cao still decided to let Cao Lie carry the burden.
Guo Jia's expression shook. He cupped his hands and said," My lord, Young Master Zizhao does have the demeanor of a general, but that Zhang Xiu is not something Yuan Xi can compare to. There is also Jia Xu's plan. My lord, do you really want Young Master Zizhao to take on this important task?"”
"Unless I personally take action, no one in my army is a match for Zhang Xiu.”
"And if I were to recruit Zhang Xiu, who would be able to deal with Liu Bei?”
"At this point, I have no choice but to trust Cao Lie again!”
Cao Cao expressed his difficulties.
Guo Jia no longer tried to persuade him. He sighed and said," My lord has said before that Young Master Zizhao cannot be judged by common sense. Perhaps this time, he can really create another miracle."”
"Also, let Zhang Liao and Yu Jin continue to be vice generals. Also, let that surrendered general Wen Chou be under his command.”
"As for Jia Xu, that Poison Warrior, we must guard against him. Let Cheng Yu go and give him advice.”
Cao Cao made another arrangement.
"Here!"
Guo Jia accepted the order.
Cao Cao came to the door and stood with his hands behind his back, looking in the direction of Cao Lie's residence.
"Lie 'er, your younger brother Cao Ang died in Zhang Xiu's hands. If you can avenge him, I will definitely pass on our Cao Family's inheritance to you in the future!”
…
That night, the military order was sent to the Eagle General's residence.
Although Cao Lie was joking, he knew that other than him, Cao Cao had no one else to use.
After enjoying a few days of comfort, Cao Lie led seven thousand elite soldiers south and headed straight for Wan City.
A few days later, Cao Cao personally led tens of thousands of troops to attack Liu Bei.
For a time, the Central Plains was once again engulfed in flames of war.
…
Wancheng, the prefect's office.
"Has Cao Cao really lost his mind? He actually used a child to deal with me!”
Zhang Xiu looked at the information in his hand with contempt.
The spy had already sent back news that Cao Cao's nephew Cao Lie was leading 7,000 troops towards Wan City.
"Back then, even Cao Cao was defeated by General Zhang, let alone a mere nephew of his. Congratulations, General Zhang, you will win another great victory!”
The guest general Zhang Yun smiled and complimented him.
This time, Liu Biao sent his nephew Zhang Yun to lead 5,000 Jingzhou soldiers to Wancheng to help.
"Cao Lie, that thief, killed my lord's second young master and his wife. He is my lord's sworn enemy.”
"If General Zhang can kill this thief, it will be equivalent to avenging my lord!”
"With such a great contribution, when my lord destroys Cao Cao and unifies the world, he will reward the meritorious officials. General will definitely be the first to contribute!”
As Yuan Shao's messenger, Guo Tuhua placed a big cake.
Zhang Xiu's eyes flickered as he couldn't help but laugh.
"This old man feels that this Cao Lie is extraordinary. If you underestimate him, I'm afraid you'll suffer a huge loss.”
A white-haired scholar hiding in a corner suddenly poured cold water on him.
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