"Break Wan City in ten days?"
"Zhang Xiu is so weak?"
The young man in white frowned and slowly picked up the chess piece.
"This Cao Zizhao seems to be more than just a god-like soldier. Kong Ming, it seems that both of us have underestimated him.”
The black-robed young master sighed.
The Kong Ming he was talking about was Zhuge Liang, who lived in seclusion.
"Brother Shiyuan, from your tone, it seems like you admire that brutal fellow.”
Zhuge Liang's eyes flashed with a mocking look.
And the Brother Shiyuan he was talking about was Pang Tong.
"I do admire him a little."
Pang Tong admitted frankly and said with a smile,"As the saying goes, chaotic times require heavy punishment. If you want to calm the world and end chaotic times, you have to be decisive in killing. This Cao Zizhao is just to my liking.”
"Ridiculous!"
Zhuge Liang threw the chess piece and said in a deep voice,""Only a benevolent ruler is worthy of pacifying the world!”
Pang Tong wanted to argue again, but seeing Zhuge Liang's aggressive and even somewhat excited stance, he chose to laugh it off.
"Forget it, forget it. I won't argue with you anymore. Let's continue playing chess.”
Pang Tong laughed and waved his hand, then began to pack up the chess pieces.
"Brother Pang's path is different from mine, so it's fine if we don't play chess!”
Zhuge Liang flung his sleeves and turned to enter the inner room.
"Bang!"
The door closed, and Pang Tong was left outside.
"This person, turning hostile at the slightest disagreement, really.”
Pang Tong shook his head with a bitter smile. He could only mutter to himself and leave helplessly.
"Wan City has been taken by Cao Zizhao. Liu Biao will definitely not let it go. This Jing state is not peaceful."
Pang Tong looked to the north and muttered to himself.
…
Wan City.
"The emperor has issued an edict. Cao Lie has been promoted to Pingnan General, Marquis of Wancheng, and granted the right to open a residence!”
Man Chong read out the edict and handed it over with both hands. He smiled and said,"General Cao, congratulations."
"Uncle, you're rewarding me with a lot of money. I'm a little flattered.”
Cao Lie took the edict and joked.
Man Chong said seriously," As long as Zhang Xiu is not destroyed, Xudu will not be at peace. General, if you destroy it in ten days, not only will you avenge the lord for killing his son, but you will also get rid of a threat to Xudu. You have made such a remarkable contribution and you will definitely be rewarded.”
"That's true. Then thank uncle on my behalf.”
Cao Lie didn't pretend to decline and accepted the decree calmly.
"Greetings, General Pingnan!"
In front of the hall.
Zhang Liao, Wen Chou, and the other generals and strategists saluted in unison.
Cao Lie accepted their bow and laughed out loud.
"General Pingnan, Yuan Shao has sent Yuan Tan to lead the Qingzhou Army into Xuzhou to reinforce Liu Bei.”
"The difficulty of my lord taking back Xuzhou has increased greatly.”
"So, my lord's intention is to order General Pingnan to pacify Wancheng, and let me take over the position of Nanyang prefect. General Pingnan will quickly lead the army to Xuzhou to meet up with my lord and destroy Liu Bei!”
Man Chong explained the second purpose of his trip.
"I want to go to Xu Prefecture to help uncle, but I'm afraid that old dog Liu Biao won't let me go.”
Cao Lie sneered. There was a hidden meaning in his words.
Man Chong was stunned and couldn't comprehend it for a moment.
"Wan City is the gateway to Jingzhou. If we lose Wan City, our cavalry will be able to drink the Han River in less than three days.”
"This is also the reason why Liu Biao has been willing to send food and soldiers over the past few years to support Zhang Xiu to guard Wan City and guard the house.”
"Now that I've taken down Wan City, it's like a sharp sword hanging over Liu Biao's head. Does Bonin think that old dog will let it go?”
Cao Lie gave a reason unhurriedly.
Man Chong was enlightened.
"This Young Master Zhao actually has such a big picture view. No wonder the Lord dared to use him to block one side.”
After nodding his head, Man Chong said,""Liu Biao was able to dominate Jingzhou because of the support of the two great clans. Even if Liu Biao wanted to take back Wan City, would Cai and Kuai agree to his request?”
Man Chong was also a wise general and had an understanding of Jing Zhou's situation.
"Nanyang has fertile land. The Cai and Kuai families have taken countless fertile fields and beautiful houses in Nanyang with Liu Biao's tacit consent.”
"As far as I know, the Cai family has thousands of acres of private land near Wan City.”
"Governor Man, do you think Cai Mao and Kuai Yue would give up Wan City?”
Cao Lie revealed the background of the Cai and Kuai clans and asked with a cold smile.
Man Chong's face revealed a strange expression.
He was ordered to be the prefect of Nanyang. On the way to his post, he had already investigated the local customs of Nanyang.
However, he didn't investigate the matter of the Cai and Kuai tribes occupying large amounts of land in Nanyang.
Cao Lie, on the other hand, knew it like the back of his hand!
At this moment.
An Embroidered Uniform Guard entered and cupped his hands."Young Master, Liu Biao was instigated by Cai Mao and Kuai Yue. He has ordered Cai Mao to lead 50,000 troops across the Han River, claiming to recapture Wan City!”
As expected.
The hall instantly exploded.
Jia Xu, who had been silently listening to Cao Lie's analysis of the pros and cons, could not help but nod slightly. His gaze towards Cao Lie was filled with admiration.
"General Pingnan, you are really a god. Liu Biao's every move is under your control!”
"It seems that the Jing State is indeed the world of the Cai and Kuai clans.”
Man Chong bowed deeply, both praising and sighing.
At this moment, the system notification sounded.
"Ding…Tyrant quest triggered. Kill Cai Kuai and the other two aristocratic families. The reward for success is unknown. There is no punishment for failure.”
Cao Lie frowned.
I only wanted to take down Wan City, but now you want me to slaughter the Cai and Kuai clans?
Isn't this forcing me to even take Xiangyang City!
"This step is a little big."
Cao Lie muttered to himself.
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