Eight thousand men had gone deep into the enemy's rear alone, and they were facing Dong Zhuo, who had more than a hundred thousand soldiers. Ordinary dukes would not dare to do this.
However, Cao Cao was not worried about this operation at all.
It was not only because of Xu Chuan's careful deployment, but also because of his own words:
"There is no need to fear the number of defeated troops."
Moreover, the goal of this operation wasn't to kill Dong Zhuo or capture the emperor, but to snatch some people that Dong Zhuo didn't care about. This made Cao Cao even more confident.
In the Wild Jujube Camp, Cao Cao was drinking tea and leisurely playing chess with Xu Chuan.
"Cloudsky's move is indeed good."
"To us, besides the Son of Heaven, these loyal officials of the Emperor's Party are the most valuable.”
"These people are not worth mentioning in Dong Zhuo's eyes, so he must have arranged for them to be at the back of the army.”
"In this way, after Zhongkang and Zilong succeed, the Flying Bear Army and Breaking Ranks will only protect Dong Zhuo and won't chase after him.”
"Wonderful!"
It wasn't that Cao Cao and Xu Chuan weren't interested in Tian Zi, but they knew that Tian Zi was only ten years old, so he must be riding Dong Zhuo's chariot.
And Dong Zhuo would have a lot of soldiers protecting him, so it was impossible to intercept Tian Zi.
However, as long as he brought these old ministers back and announced to the public that he had failed to save the emperor, the prestige and popularity he would earn would be unparalleled.
To Cao Cao, this was far more important than tens of thousands of soldiers and a few cities.
"In ancient times, those who achieved great things did not establish heavenly might first.”
"The Great Ancestor Emperor killed the White Snake in the uprising, and Chen Sheng and Wu Guang played the game of Chen Sheng Wang in the belly of a fish.”
Cao Cao nodded repeatedly.
As long as this battle went well, he could basically announce that he was the biggest winner of the Wild Jujube Alliance.
Cao Cao looked at Xu Chuan, who was not very good at chess. It was a pity that his daughter was too young. Otherwise, he could have arranged a marriage alliance.
However, he understood the loyalty of the Xu brothers. Whether or not the marriage was arranged would not have much of an impact.
After all, they were here for him.
Of course, with these two brothers 'literary and martial strategies, as he grew stronger, they would definitely become the leaders of the civil and martial world.
"At this moment, I have another worry that I need Cloudsky to dispel.”
Cao Cao's brows furrowed.
"My lord, please ask for instructions."
As there was a big gap between his Go skills and Cao Cao's, Xu Chuan did not even raise his head and stared at the chessboard seriously.
"Will this move attract the jealousy of the other dukes?”
"I won't."
Xu Chuan shook his head decisively." Right now, their minds are all on Luoyang. Even if that place is reduced to ruins, they will only quarrel endlessly over who will enter Luoyang first and who will gain the most credit in this expedition.”
"Because in the eyes of these fools, the title of the Imperial Court's Great General of Flying Cavalry is far more important than the popularity of the people.”
Sun Jian should still be the first to charge into Luoyang and find the Imperial Jade Seal, just like in history, and then cause disputes among the various vassals.
However, there was no need for Xu Chuan to mention this matter, lest Cao Cao really thought that he was a monster.
After all, the wheel of history had changed. Many things might not develop according to the original track.
"That makes sense."
Sure enough, Cloudsky did everything after careful consideration.
Cao Cao was completely relieved.
At noon the next day, Cao Ren rushed back.
"Big brother, hahaha, I'm back.”
"How is it?"
Cao Cao asked nervously when he saw Cao Ren return.
"Everything is as you expected. Dong Zhuo's army didn't dare to fight us. We raided his rear army and got five thousand jin of gold, two million dollars, fifty thousand catties of grain, and countless supplies.”
"But they just watched us leave. Haha, with Mister's guidance, this battle was too easy!”
Cao Ren's admiration for Xu Chuan rose to an unprecedented level, and he unconsciously addressed Xu Chuan as " Sir ".
"Where is he? Where are the people you need to save?"
Five thousand gold, two million coins, fifty thousand catties of rations, this was enough for Cao Cao to expand his army by tens of thousands.
However, he knew that this was not the most crucial part of this operation.
The most important thing was to snatch back this group of people.
With them, it was equivalent to holding the handle of the world. No matter where they went in the future, the aristocratic families would follow one after another.
Cao Ren gulped down a mouthful of wine, took a deep breath, and said,"
"Don't worry, Big Brother. This is just as Mister had expected. The old Imperial Party officials are all in the rear.”
"Like Lord Cai Yong, Wang Yun, Wang Situ, and many others are Big Brother's acquaintances.”
"Good!"
Cao Cao raised his eyebrows and patted Cao Ren's shoulder.
"Yunxiao, these are all the most influential Imperial Party lineages in the world today. It's best for us to go and welcome them.”
"I'm willing to follow my lord."
Xu Chuan nodded.
Wang Yun, Cai Yong...
In that case, Xu Chu had really snatched Diao Chan and Cai Yan back?
The words of ridicule back then had now come true.
Of course, he was very interested in meeting the number one beauty and the number one talented woman of the Three Kingdoms.
Cao Cao personally went out to welcome them, and soon, he saw the army returning with a full load.
"Milords, I am ashamed that I was unable to save the emperor.”
"However, with all of you sirs discussing the grand plan together, this Cao believes that this day will not be far away.”
Without waiting for these old officials to thank him, Cao Cao apologized first.
'What amazing acting skills,' Xu Chuan thought to himself.
"General Cao, I didn't expect that we would meet again after Luoyang.”
"Thank you, General Cao, for saving us from the tiger's den.”
"Unfortunately, Tian Zi, Tian Zi…"
Well, as expected of a loyal fan of Tian Zi, he greeted her with tears the moment they met.
From the looks of it, tears really weren't Liu Bei's exclusive skill.
Cao Cao and the group of old ministers were talking to each other, but Xu Chuan's gaze did not stop on them. Instead, he looked behind him.
There were no beauties.
This was f * cking…
It couldn't be that he only saved this group of old fools, right?
"Stop looking. I just asked. They're inside too.”
Perhaps it was because she was lost in thought, but she did not know when Xu Chu had walked to her side.
"Eh, what is big brother talking about?"
Xu Chu smiled slyly and whispered into his ear,"As for Diao Chan and Cai Yan, Eldest Brother remembers them. However, they are still in the carriage, so don't be anxious.”
"Who said I was looking at them? I was looking at Big Brother and Zilong.”
"Don't explain. An explanation is a cover-up.”
Xu Chu burst into laughter.
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