The hall was as quiet as cicadas in winter.
The civil and military officials 'expressions became more and more solemn.
Cao Cao's trust and Xiao Bei's talent made them admire him.
However, the current topic had already touched on the taboo. Would Cao Cao wake up, be magnanimous, and decisively choose a successor, or would he be like Yuan Benchu and let his descendants fight for it?
In his previous life, Cao Cao was stuck at this step.
In the end, his most beloved Cao Ang died, Cao Chong died, and even Cao Zhi was not spared.
However…
Would Xiao Bei regret it?
Cao Wei, with him overseeing it, did not need an emperor like Cao Pi. That was all!
"Xinzhi!"
Cao Cao suddenly asked," Last winter, you said that when I moved the capital to Xuchang, I would give you a big gift. It would make the soldiers of Yanzhou strong and the people's hearts return. Can you take it out now?"”
"No rush!"
Xiao Bei smiled faintly and said,"The Xiao family has been doing business all year round. They have purchased a batch of grain seeds that can produce 85 stones per mu in the Western Regions. I have already planted them in the Xiao Manor's courtyard. Perhaps the day the Lord returns to the army will be the day the grain will be ripe?"”
"Boom!"
Everyone stood up and stared.
Especially Cao Cao and Xun Yu, whose eyes were filled with shock.
Now, the average yield of grain in the Great Han Dynasty was only three piculs per mu. If they really had 85 piculs of grain seeds, why would they worry about not being able to conquer the world?
"Of course!"
Xiao Bei took a sip of tea and said with a faint smile,"There is also a kind of crop, but the yield per mu is not that high. It is only about 25 stones. However, it is easier to preserve and easier to satisfy one's hunger!"”
"Gulp!"
This time, everyone gulped.
The yield of these two crops was dozens of times that of the current two crops. Did such a divine item really exist?
However, no one questioned Xiao Bei.
From the prophecy at the beginning to the fact that everything would come true, he had already conquered everyone.
"Phew!"
Cao Cao took a deep breath and said solemnly,""Zhongkang, this time, Xin Zhi is going to attack Yingchuan. Leave two hundred Tiger Guards in the Xiao Mansion. You must guard them strictly. The third battalion will stay in Xuchang. No soldiers are allowed to enter or leave the city!”
"Here!"
Xu Chu, Cao Ren, and Cao Hong replied.
Xiao Bei's gaze landed on Cao Ang and he said with a faint smile,"Zixiu, you will follow me on this expedition. It will be enough for you to bring the 1st Battalion!”
"Yes, student!"
Cao Ang replied respectfully.
"Pa da!"
Cao Cao sat on the chair and wiped the sweat off his forehead. He said solemnly,""The latest secret report is that Liu Xuande has begun to prepare for war in Huainan. I plan to start attacking Runan after he goes out!”
"Second!"
"This general requests to fight!"
Wen Chen agreed, Xiahou Yuan, Yu Jin and other generals opened their mouths to ask for battle.
The first battalion was brought to Yingchuan by Xiao Bei, and the second battalion was guarding Xuchang. The three battalions naturally had to fight for it!
"Haha!"
Cao Cao laughed and said,"Xinzhi is now the person in charge of the Rong Manor. You should ask him to fight!"”
"Three battalions attacking together!"
"Zhong De, Feng Xiao will be the accompanying military advisor!”
Xiao Bei's eyes were filled with ridicule as he said,"Zhicai will lead the logistics camp to transport grain and resources to the battlefield of the two counties. He will strive to return before the autumn harvest. However, I estimate that the war in Yingchuan will not last more than two months!"”
"Xinzhi!"
Cao Cao called out but did not ask anything.
Seeing this, Xiao Bei shook his head and said with a smile,"My Lord, since you have already received the news, you don't have to worry about the matters in Xuzhou. It will naturally develop into what we need. If you rashly interfere, you will only do bad things out of good intentions!"”
"Fine!"
Cao Cao nodded.
Xiao Bei nodded and said in a deep voice,"My Lord, I will take command in five days and lead the first battalion to attack Yingchuan!"”
"Sure!"
Cao Cao nodded and said,"In that case, you can go down and prepare for the time being!"”
"Here!"
All the civil and military officials shouted.
Not too long later.
Dian Wei stood in front of the door like a door god!
Only Cao Cao and Cao Pi were left in the large hall.
"Pi 'er!"
"Why aren't you leaving?"
Cao Cao raised his head in confusion.
Cao Pi opened his mouth and said bitterly,"Father, what about my army in Runan?"”
"Yes!"
Cao Cao's face sank and he sighed." You are still young. Ang 'er only joined the army when he was in his teens. I will find you a teacher these few days. You will study for a few more years and become a commander who is well-equipped in both civil and military matters in the future!”
"Your son will take his leave!"
Cao Pi's eyes were filled with unwillingness and anger.
Ever since the news that Cao Cao wanted to lead him to attack Huainan spread.
Yang Xiu looked for him and told him that there was still a possibility of him ascending to the position of heir, but he had to first overthrow Xiao Bei, who was behind Cao Ang.
Today, Cao Cao brought him to discuss matters. He thought that everything was settled and that he could follow him to Runan Battlefield. Then, he would slowly show his intelligence and talent, slowly accumulate prestige, contact the generals of the various battalions, and obtain their support!
Unfortunately, no one expected that!
However, Xiao Bei's words shattered all hope.
Wouldn't a commander with both civil and military talents tell Cao Pi to forget about the position of heir? In the future, An Sheng would still be assisting his elder brother?
They left Sikong Manor.
Everyone dispersed.
Xiao Bei and the other two also returned to the Xiao residence.
"Xinzhi, did the Xiao family plant anything?" Xu Chu asked blankly.”
"Did I say that I planted it in Xuchang?”
"Tomorrow, recruit some commoners and bring back a cart of water from the Ying River every five days!”
"All the water is poured into the lotus pond in the garden. Other than the Tiger Guards, no one is allowed to approach the lotus pond, let alone touch the river water!”Xiao Bei's eyes were filled with coldness, as if he was talking about something unimportant!
Cao Pi was still young.
However, he could poison his own brother in the future. He had to be wary of such a person!
If there was nothing serious, he would let it go. But if something really happened, he did not suggest that they extinguish their ambitions in advance, find out the supporters behind them, and slaughter the entire clan!
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