"Enough!"
Cao Lie slammed the table and interrupted the two generals.
Zhang Liao was shocked by the ban and dared not speak again.
"In this battle, I am the general. All of you just listen to my orders!”
Cao Lie's domineering aura filled the tent.
The two generals were terrified and could only bow their hands to obey.
"Pass down my order. The entire army will have a good meal and set off tonight. There must be no mistakes!”
Cao Lie waved his hand and made his decision.
"Here!"
The two generals quickly accepted the order.
The military discussion ended.
The moment they left the tent, Zhang Liao and Yu Jin let out a long breath as if they had been relieved of a heavy burden.
"This Young Master Zhao has the domineering aura of a lord. He's extraordinary.”
Zhang Liao clicked his tongue.
"He does have the demeanor of a lord, but he's still a newborn calf. I'm a little worried that he's going to forcefully fight Yuan Xi."”
"That can't be helped."
Zhang Liao sighed and said,"For now, we can only do our best to assist and secretly send someone to report to the Lord."”
"Mm, I'll send someone back to the capital to report. I hope it's not too late.”
Yu Jin nodded and immediately wrote a letter, sending people to the capital.
At that moment, the three thousand Cao troops broke camp and traveled at night, heading straight for Dang Yin County, the easternmost part of He Yi County.
Five days later, Cao Lie's army arrived at Dangyin and camped in the city.
The moment he arrived, Yuan Xi led five thousand Yuan soldiers and charged towards the city.
Yuan Xi came menacingly, pressing down on the city, forming an oppressive momentum.
Yuan's camp, the central army tent.
"Cao Mengde actually used a little kid to fight me. He really doesn't know how to use people!”
When Yuan Xi learned that Cao Lie was leading the army, his face was full of sarcasm.
"Second Young Master, don't underestimate your enemy."
Wen Chou cupped his hands and said,"Cao Cao has always been good at using people. He dared to call Cao Lie to lead the army. I think that kid must have some ability."”
Before Yuan Xi could say anything, Feng Ji, the military strategist, laughed in disdain.
"That Cao Lie is just a cruel thief. What ability could he have? If he really had the talent to be a general, why would he wait until now to be of use to Cao Cao?”
Yuan Xi agreed with Feng Ji's words.
He was puzzled and asked,"Then in your opinion, Cao Lie is obviously mediocre and incompetent. Why does Cao Cao still want to use him?"”
"Well…"
"I guess that Cao Lie massacring the Sima Clan will definitely cause public outrage. I guess that Cao Cao wants to kill him to appease the public anger, but because he is a disciple of the Cao Clan, he can't do it himself.”
"That's why Cao Cao asked him to lead the army. He wanted to use our hands to get rid of this cruel thief.”
Feng Ji rolled his eyes and deduced.
"Sir, you have a good opinion!"
Yuan Xi suddenly understood, but he said unhappily,""There is no harm in killing Cao Lie, but it is a pity that I have fulfilled Cao Cao's wishes.”
"Second Young Master, I have a plan that might make Cao Cao lift a rock and smash it on his own feet.”
Feng Ji narrowed his eyes and smiled.
"Mister, what brilliant plan do you have?”
Yuan Xi's eyes lit up as he asked.
"This lowly official is willing to make a trip to Dang Yin City and use his glib tongue to convince Cao Lie to surrender.”
"If the descendants of the Cao family surrender to the lord, Cao Cao will lose face and prestige!”
"And Second Young Master was able to take down Hanoi County without expending a single soldier. When the lord finds out, he will definitely look at Second Young Master in a new light.”
Feng Ji's plan made Yuan Xi's eyes sparkle.
Wen Chou shook his head." That Cao Lie is a descendant of the Cao Family. I'm afraid it's wishful thinking for you to persuade him to surrender."”
"Not necessarily."
Feng Ji's eyes were full of confidence. He sneered." It's true that the officials of the capital are attacking him. I'm afraid he must be afraid. As long as I expose Cao Cao's intention of killing with a borrowed knife, he will definitely surrender to save his life."”
Yuan Xi nodded slightly.
Wen Chou said," Sir, your analysis is reasonable. However, Cao Lie is a violent madman and cannot be judged by common sense. Do you really want to take the risk and surrender?"”
Wild laughter rang out.
"My lord has destroyed Gongsun Zan and is about to take the four prefectures of Hebei. Who in the world doesn't fear him?”
"Even Cao Cao had to hand over the position of Great General to my lord.”
"That Cao Lie is cruel, but I believe he is not stupid. He should know what will happen if he offends my lord.”
"Even if he had a hundred guts, I don't think he would dare to be rude to me.”
Feng Ji waved his sleeves, his aura full of confidence.
Wen Chou was silent.
"Good!"
Yuan Xi slammed the table and stood up. He laughed loudly and said," I'll have to trouble you to make a trip and say that I'll surrender to Cao Lie. Whether or not I can show my face in front of my father will all depend on you!"”
That night, Feng Ji left the camp and rode alone to Dangyin City.
…
Cao Cao's camp, the central army tent.
"Young Master, Advisor Yuan Shao Feng Ji has entered the city to seek an audience.”
The personal guard entered the tent and reported.
"Interesting."
Cao Lie's eyes flashed as he cupped his hands and sneered,""Call him in."
After a while, Feng Ji stepped into the tent with his hands behind his back.
"I am Feng Ji. Are you Cao Zizhao?”
Feng Ji didn't bow, his aura was quite arrogant.
Zhang Liao and Yu Jin couldn't help but frown, anger rising from their hearts.
Feng Ji's attitude was naturally due to Yuan Shao's power.
The two generals did not dare to flare up and could only look at Cao Lie.
"I'm Cao Lie. If you have something to say, say it!”
Cao Lie replied impatiently.
Zhang Liao and Yu Jin looked at each other and tried not to laugh.
Feng Ji was stunned and a trace of embarrassment flashed in his eyes.
"This kid is not only cruel, he is also a boorish man.”
After cursing in his heart, Feng Ji coughed and said,""General Cao, I have come on the orders of my second young master to save your life.”
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