Wancheng, a certain house.
Cao Cao was taking a walk in the courtyard.
After a month of recuperation, his arrow injuries had improved for a long time. Although he could not ride a horse and gallop, walking was no longer a problem.
"Godfather's body is recovering very well. I wonder when he will appear and regain control of our Cao family?”
Cao Zhen asked.
"If your second brother can defeat Cai Mao, let him gain more experience. If he fails, I will appear and clean up the situation.”
Cao Cao was tired from walking and sat down with his hands on his waist.
"Second Brother is as brave as Lu Bu.”
"But I heard that father never taught second brother the art of war. I'm worried that he's no match for Cai Mao.”
Cao Zhen offered a cup of tea as he spoke.
"This is also what I'm worried about.”
Cao Cao held the teacup in his hand and blamed himself,"If I had seen that your second brother was an unpolished jade, how could I not have taught him the art of war?”
"Father, don't blame yourself. Who would have thought that Second Brother would be so shrewd and pretend to be a silkpants for so long?”
Cao Zhen consoled.
As soon as he finished speaking.
A spy hurriedly entered the palace and knelt in front of Cao Cao.
"Sikong, Second Young Master defeated the Jingzhou army at Bowang Slope, killed Jia Xu, and tore Cai Mao apart. Chancellor Guo has received good news!”
Cao Cao's hands shook, and the tea in his cup spilled out. His face was filled with joy.
Throwing the teacup aside, he snatched the report and read it curiously.
"Jia Xu's vicious trick was easily seen through by this child!”
" His strategy and tactics are not inferior to my lust. This child is really…"
Cao Cao's face was filled with surprise and excitement.
Cao Zhen was also surprised." Could it be that Second Brother secretly learned the art of war and military strategy when he was in hiding?"”
Cao Cao gasped.
It was far from enough to study military books and classics.
No matter how many books one read, if one couldn't personally go to the battlefield and integrate the books with actual combat, they could only talk on paper.
Since ancient times, it was rare to be able to apply the art of war without actual combat experience and win the first battle.
This kind of person could be called a genius!
His son had done it.
"Could it be that this child was born with the talent of a famous general?”
Cao Cao muttered to himself, his eyes filled with joy and surprise.
Cao Zhen sighed." Second Brother's strategy is far more powerful than I imagined. It seems that Father can rest in peace and recuperate."”
Cao Cao gradually calmed down, stroking his beard and smiling,"
"Zhener, what you said makes sense. Let your second brother continue to hold power and let him gain experience.”
…
Xiangyang City, the state capital.
A birthday banquet was in progress.
Today was Liu Biao's birthday. All the civil and military officials in Xiangyang had come to congratulate him.
Liu Biao drank his birthday wine absent-mindedly.
"Second brother has been through many battles, and the soldiers he leads are all elites of our Jing State.”
"Perhaps he has already taken back Wan City and the news is on the way back. Husband, you just need to congratulate him on your birthday.”
His wife, Lady Cai, was very good at observing people's expressions, so she comforted him with a smile.
"Wan City has been recovered, and the capital is close at hand.”
"If Cao Shuo is defeated, his prestige will be destroyed and his people will fall apart.”
"When the time comes, the four vassals will definitely take the opportunity to divide the provinces and counties controlled by the Cao family. My lord should also consider whether to go north to Xudu and get a share of the spoils.”
Kuai Yue also had a determined expression as he outlined the blueprint for Liu Biao.
Liu Biao's worries were swept away and he raised his glass with a smile.
Just as he was about to open his mouth, his guards rushed in and reported that Cai He had returned from defeat.
Liu Biao's expression changed and he shouted,"”
A moment later, Cai He, covered in blood, stumbled into the hall and knelt in front of Liu Biao.
"My lord, we were defeated by Cao Shuo at the Bowang Slope. Almost all of our 30,000 soldiers were wiped out!”
"Third brother died in the chaos, my big brother was defeated and captured. He would rather die than submit, and was sentenced to death by that dog Cao Shuo!”
Cai He knelt on the ground and reported the grievous news.
The wine glass fell from his hand.
Liu Biao's old body froze, and his expression froze in shock.
Cai, Kuai Yue, Liu Qi, Wen Pin...
Everyone present was silent and dumbfounded.
30,000 elites were gone in just a few days?
Even Cai Mao lost his life?
This ending was beyond everyone's understanding, making them think that they were hallucinating.
Madam Cai wailed," Second Brother!" and collapsed on the table.
The hall exploded into an uproar.
"Cai Mao has been on the battlefield for a long time, how could he lose to that brat Cao Shuo?”
"Even if they lost, why would they lose their lives?”
"What is going on?"
Liu Biao grabbed Cai He and questioned him angrily.
Cai He trembled in fear as he recounted how Cai Mao had used Jia Xu's plan, how Cao Shuo had seen through it, and how he had suffered a crushing defeat.
The truth was revealed.
Liu Biao staggered and sat down, saying in shock,"
"That Cao Shuo, a newborn calf, was actually able to see through Jia Xu's brilliant plan?”
The hall exploded.
Kuai Yue gasped and muttered to himself,"
"Could it be that Cao Cao, this unfilial son, is a genius? Did we make a mistake and underestimate him?”
The Jingzhou strategists and generals were all discussing this matter.
"Husband!"
Lady Cai knelt in front of him and begged,"
"Husband, please kill Cao Shuo and avenge my two brothers who were killed!”
Cai He also knelt down and begged Liu Biao to send troops for revenge.
"My lord, our army has suffered such a crushing defeat and has lost many soldiers.”
"I think that we should quickly send more troops to Xinye and protect Xiangyang. We must not let the Cao army approach the Han River!”
General Wen Pin was the first to calm down and immediately spoke.
"I'm willing to lead the army to Xinye and stop Cao Shuo from going south!" Liu Qi said with a sigh.”
Cai Mao and his brother controlled the military and supported Liu Cong, suppressing Liu Qi both openly and secretly.
Now that Cai Mao had died, the Cai Family's strength had suffered a heavy blow. Liu Qi was looking for an opportunity to defend Xinye and take back the military power from the Cai Family.
Liu Biao was frightened by Cao Shuo's beating and didn't have time to think. He immediately agreed to Liu Qi's request.
Without Cai Mao, the pillar of the Cai clan, Cai Fu and Cai He were powerless to stop him.
Liu Qi received the commander's seal and gathered more than ten thousand troops to cross the Han River.
…
The next day, at the Fan City Ferry on the north bank.
Liu Qi stopped his horse on the bridge and urged the soldiers to cross the river and land.
"Cao Shuo, I still have to thank you for helping me get rid of Cai Mao and his brother.”
"Otherwise, how could I regain my father's trust and obtain military power?”
Liu Qi looked at the army under his command and the corners of his mouth curled up slightly.
Just as he was in high spirits, the personal guard rode his horse forward.
"Reporting to the Eldest Young Master, there is a scholar called Zhuge Liang who claimed to be passing by the ferry. He heard that the Eldest Young Master was here and wanted to pay a visit.”
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