Not to mention that the attack on Yuan Xi this time was to improve the results of Cao Pi and his confidants.
Just because Yang Ling doesn't get along with Cao Pi, he shouldn't be taken with him.
Facing Wu Zhi's question, Cao Pi laughed and said to Sima Yi,
"Zhongda, this is your idea, you should explain it to Ji Zhong (Wu Zhi's name)."
"Is it Zhongda's idea?"
Wu Zhi was stunned again.
"good."
Sima Yi smiled and asked,
"Ji Zhong, let me ask you, what do you think of Yang Ling?"
Wu Zhi said without thinking,
"Talented, well-informed, and capable of using troops like a god!"
"Although Yuan Xi doesn't have to worry about it, he is in charge of a state after all."
"Youdao is like a centipede, dead but not stiff."
"It will take some effort to capture him."
"Since you also know that Yang Ling's strategy is amazing and his soldiers are like gods, why don't you let him deal with Yuan Xi?"
Sima Yi said with a smile.
"But if you let him deal with Yuan Xi, won't all the credit fall on his head?"
Wu Zhi said in confusion.
"Ji Zhong's words are wrong. When he regained Wancheng and Huainan, not all the credit went to him."
Sima Yi smiled meaningfully.
During the Battle of Wancheng and the Battle of Huainan, everyone in the imperial court knew that Yang Ling was responsible.
But when it came to awarding the reward, Cao Ang was still the one who took the lead.
Without him, after all, the leader is Cao Ang, and Yang Ling is just a supporter.
Now Cao Pi and Sima Yi have the same thoughts.
No matter how good the battle at Yangling was, Cao Pi was the one who commanded the entire army.
When the time comes for him to write official documents to Cao Cao, he can evenly distribute the credit to himself.
"I see!"
Only then did Wu Zhi suddenly realize.
"I plan to let Yang Ling take full responsibility. Once the war fails, I can also shift the responsibility to Yang Ling. It can be said to kill two birds with one stone!"
Cao Pi smiled sinisterly.
"This is a great plan!"
Chen Qun couldn't help but praise.
…
the other side.
Yangling Mansion.
"What kind of intentions does this Cao Pi have?"
Zhou Cang muttered dissatisfiedly.
After knowing that Yang Ling was going to serve as a counselor and accompany Cao Pi to attack Youzhou, Xu Chu, Gan Ning, Zhao Yun and others gathered in the Yang Mansion.
"What is certain is that he definitely has no good intentions!"
Gan Ning affirmed.
"I do understand what he means."
Yang Ling smiled and slowly said the same thing as Cao Pi.
"What a good Cao Pi, he actually has such an idea!"
Xu Chu said angrily,
"Isn't it clear that you should let your eldest brother die, and let him do it if you get promoted?"
"That's right, brother Ziyi, why don't you ask the Prime Minister for medical advice?"
Gan Ning interjected from the side.
"How is this okay?"
Yang Ling shook his head.
At this juncture, he went to seek medical advice from Cao Cao, making it clear that he did not want to go to Youzhou with Cao Pi.
No matter what grievances Yang Ling had with Cao Pi, they had to endure it.
After all, Cao Pi was the eldest son chosen by Cao Cao himself. If you can't get along with him, it's the same as being at odds with Cao Cao!
Looking at the brothers who were fighting for him, Yang Ling just smiled and said,
"Don't worry, I already have a plan in mind."
Seeing that he was so confident, everyone who had always been convinced by him stopped saying anything and stood up to leave one after another.
After everyone left, Cao Qing, Guo Zhao, Mi Zhen and the other girls slowly walked out.
"Husband, if that doesn't work, how about asking Sister Qing to meet Mr. Zihuan and resolve the grievances between you?"
Mi Zhen said worriedly.
"No need to."
Yang Ling held her catkins and shook her head gently.
"Ask your sister, based on her understanding of Zihuan, can the grudge between us be resolved?"
A wry smile appeared on Cao Qing's beautiful face.
Among the brothers and sisters, the ones with the best relationship with her are Cao Ang and Cao Pi.
She knew her brother's character very well. He was a typical petty-minded person who liked to settle accounts after the fall!
"In that case, why do you insist on going to Youzhou?"
Mi Zhen said in confusion.
"Actually, this is not a bad thing."
Yang Ling chuckled and explained to Cao Qing and others,
"If Yuan Xi is really killed, no matter how much the prime minister awards Zihuan, people in the world are not fools."
"Especially the ministers in the court and the generals in the army."
"They will naturally have a conclusion in their minds about who has made the greatest contribution."
"In the future, even if Zihuan inherits the position of Prime Minister, if he wants to take action against his husband, he must think carefully about it."
Cao Qing and the girls thought about it carefully and found that this was also the case.
Even without the trip to Youzhou, with Yang Ling's current achievements and prestige, Cao Cao would have to think twice if he wanted to touch him, let alone Cao Pi.
"I hope everything goes well for my husband in Youzhou!"
Cao Qing's worried expression was beyond words.
"Don't worry, Yuan Xi and others are just bidders!"
Yang Ling laughed proudly.
…
As Cao Cao's decree was conveyed, the army immediately took action.
In just half a month, Xu Du had assembled an army of nearly 100,000 people.
"...This time we set out to conquer Youzhou, the emperor and I are looking forward to your triumphant return!"
Following Cao Cao's impassioned speech, the mighty army left Xudu City and headed straight to the north.
…
After half a month's march, Yang Ling, Cao Pi and his party arrived at the territory of Zhongshan Kingdom.
"Your Majesty, it's getting dark, should we set up camp?"
Cao Xiu rode forward and asked Cao Pi for instructions.
In this expedition, in addition to Zhang Liao, Yu Jin, Gao Shun and other generals who were good at conquering and fighting, Cao Cao specially sent Cao Xiu, Cao Zhen, Xiahou Shang and other second-generation descendants of the Cao family.
First, it allows them to accumulate military merit and increase experience.
Secondly, he also wanted them to have a good relationship with Cao Pi and prepare for Cao Pi to take power in the future.
Cao Pi glanced at the sky and didn't rush to answer. Instead, he looked at Yang Ling with a smile.
"Military advisor, do you think we should set up camp?"
His attitude was extremely sincere, and he acted as if he was obeying Yang Ling's orders in everything!
Yang Ling sneered in his heart.
This Cao Pi really regarded Sima Yi as a confidant and could really tolerate it.
"We might as well just listen to Wen Lie and let's set up camp."
Yang Ling also nodded with a smile.
So they found a suitable place and ordered the army to camp there.
After dinner, Cao Pi called Yang Ling and others to the Chinese army camp to discuss military affairs together.
"After passing Zhongshan Kingdom, we entered Fanyang County in Youzhou. Do you have any suggestions?"
Cao Pi said this, but glanced at Yang Ling.
Yang Ling pretended not to see it, frowned, and stared at the sand tray on the table.
Seeing that he remained silent, Cao Pi had no choice but to wink at Sima Yi.
Sima Yi understood the idea, walked forward and said with a smile,
"If we enter Youzhou, we will definitely encounter resistance from Yuan Jun. If we lose the first battle, our morale will probably be shaken."
"Military advisors are always resourceful. It's better to serve as the vanguard of our army and get off to a good start."
