Cao Cao smiled at Xiahou Dun.
The defeat at Bowang Slope would definitely leave a bad impression on him.
Some people might not be able to recover from this.
But Cao Cao understood Xiahou Dun.
They had grown up together and knew each other very well.
At this moment, Xiahou Dun voiced out the question in his heart.
Cao Cao smiled and explained,"
"Yuan Rang, it's not that you don't want to fight Liu Bei!"
"It's not the right time to fight Liu Bei!"
Xiahou Dun is a man of fine character.
But at this moment, he had already been blinded by humiliation. How could he understand the profundity behind it?
Hearing Cao Cao's words, he was instantly displeased.
"My lord is muddle-headed. If Liu Bei is not eliminated, he will definitely become a great disaster in the future!”
"I was careless last time. Now, my lord has given me thirty thousand…no, ten thousand soldiers! I will go and bring Liu Bei's head!"
Xiahou Dun gritted his teeth at the thought of Liu Bei.
It was not like he had never suffered defeat in his life.
Back then, he had lost to Lu Bu.
However, he was utterly convinced.
Who was Liu Bei?
Ever since he debuted, his most impressive battle record was probably three heroes against Lu Bu?
And so on.
He had actually lost.
This was like…
I can admit that I lost to a bare-handed fighting champion.
However, if he was killed by a three-year-old child with a knife in his hand...
Who could endure such humiliation?
That was Xiahou Dun's current mood!
Cao Cao understood his feelings.
However, they were no longer three-year-olds.
One had to think before doing anything. One could not act on impulse!
Cao Cao stood up and sighed,"
"How can I not understand Yuan Rang's feelings at this moment?”
"However, if we head south now, we will give the two Yuan brothers a chance to breathe.”
"In the future, I'm afraid we'll be attacked from both sides. The Central Plains has already been deeply affected by the flames of war!”
These words were said.
The civil and military officials were all deep in thought.
"My lord is right."
"It makes sense. If we attack Liu Bei now, Liu Biao naturally can't sit idly by. In this way, I'm afraid we'll be attacked from both sides!”
"I'm confused, I'm confused. Why did you suggest to chase after Liu Bei yesterday?”
Xiahou Dun was just blinded by anger and humiliation.
After calming down.
He was not like Xu Chu.
He would still think when he needed to.
For the sake of the Cao family's foundation, everything had to be done for the sake of the big picture.
Xiahou Dun cupped his fists and apologized. Without another word, he returned to the ranks of the generals.
Cao Cao looked at his brother and sighed.
However, there was nothing he could do.
Hopefully, he could recover on his own.
Cao Cao was no longer the Cao Cao of the past.
He had to be careful in his words and actions. He couldn't be fearless and act freely.
Cao Cao calmed down and cleared his throat.
He said to the crowd again,
"The strategy for the northern expedition this time was proposed by Wen He. I think it makes sense.”
"And this time, the emphasis is on speed! So fast that Eryuan didn't have time to react!"
"Speed is the most important thing in war.”
"Therefore, it is not advisable for the meeting to continue for too long.”
He paused.
Cao Cao's expression gradually turned serious.
A domineering aura leaked out.
"Generals, listen up!"
Everyone's expression instantly turned solemn as they cupped their fists and accepted the order.
"For this battle, I will personally lead the troops!”
"Zhang He, Gao Lan, Cao Ren, Zhang Liao!”
The general whose name was called revealed a look of joy. He then clasped his hands and stepped forward.
"I'm here!"
"The four of you will go with me! Immediately organize the troops and lead 30,000 troops to set off at noon!”
"I accept your orders!"
After the four of them received the order, they left the prefect's manor with excitement on their faces and went to the barracks to reorganize their troops.
Needless to say, Cao Ren was Cao Cao's number one general.
He attacked the city and captured the stronghold, making outstanding contributions.
Ever since Zhang Liao had surrendered to Lu Bu, he had not had many opportunities to gain any credit.
He had been unwilling to accept it all these years.
Zhang He and Gao Lan didn't need to be mentioned.
After the Battle of Guandu, he was active in Cao Cao's camp as a surrendered general.
This identity was not good.
I'm eager to make contributions.
Now that the opportunity had finally come, how could they not be excited?
After the four of them left.
Cao Cao continued to give orders.
"Where is Xun Yu?"
The scholarly middle-aged man in the lead stood out.
"Your subject is here!"
"You will be in charge of the rear and provide rations for the army.”
"There shouldn't be any problems, right?"
They had just lost the battle at Bowang Slope, so Cao Cao was afraid that there would be a problem with the provisions.
However, Xun Yu shook his head lightly.
"No problem, my lord. Don't worry, the rations will be delivered to the front line on time!”
Cao Cao laughed out loud,"Haha, Wen Ruo is truly a talented assistant to my king!"”
"If we win this battle, Wen Ruo will take the credit!”
The matter of the overall distribution of grain and fodder.
It was not an easy task.
Moreover, it was just after a huge defeat.
Cao Cao, as the leader, was very clear about the difficulties during this period.
Therefore, Xun Yu's talent naturally did not need to be mentioned.
These major matters had already been decided.
Cao Cao waved his hand.
"In that case, everyone go and prepare. We will set off at noon!”
As soon as he finished speaking.
Everyone was stunned again.
Something didn't seem right.
Why didn't he want a military advisor?
They were all prepared to think about how to deal with Yuan Er.
Xun You, Cheng Yu, and the others, who were wondering what strategy they should use to maximize the benefits, were dumbfounded.
What was going on?
Why doesn't my lord need us to plan for this battle?
Xun You directly said,"
"My lord, why don't you share a position with us strategists?”
Cao Cao subconsciously turned around and looked at Pang Shiyuan.
Then, he coughed and laughed.
"It's just Second Yuan. There's no need to trouble the military strategists for this battle.”
"Fengxiao is still stationed in the north. For this battle, Fengxiao and I are enough.”
"It's been so many years. If I don't use my brain, I'm afraid I'll get old!”
In the end, they even joked and laughed.
However, Cao Cao turned to look at Pang Shiyuan.
However, this scene was witnessed by everyone.
However, no one thought that he was looking at Pang Shiyuan.
Everyone thought that he was looking at Xu Chu, who was standing with Pang Shiyuan.
As for Pang Shiyuan, who was dressed in a soldier's uniform, he was naturally automatically ignored by everyone.
Everyone was puzzled.
Why did the lord subconsciously glance at Xu Chu when he mentioned the military counselor?
How could the words 'equipment' and 'wisdom' be related?
However, everyone instantly remembered.
Previously, it seemed like Xu Chu was the first to say that Liu Bei could not fight.
Thinking of this…
Thinking about it carefully, I'm afraid!
Everyone sucked in a breath of cold air, and the way they looked at Xu Chu instantly changed.
Could it be…
Xu Chu was actually a peerless general who was both civil and martial?
The protagonist, Xu Chu, was dumbfounded.
Why are these gentlemen looking at me like that?
Xu Chu even tilted his head to look at Pang Shiyuan, who was beside him, as if he was serious.
He said in a low voice,
"Sir, why are they looking at me like that? Is there a flower on my face?"
Pang Shiyuan looked at his nose and mouth, but he did not care.
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