"The spies from the School Affairs Office just sent news that Liu Bei is in Xinye and he is preparing to attack Wancheng!"
Cao Cao said in a deep voice.
Yang Ling's heart moved.
I didn't expect that Liu Bei, who had been dormant for so long, would suddenly attack today!
"It's just Liu Bei, why should he care?"
Cao Pi smiled nonchalantly and said,
"Father, don't worry, just sit in Xudu and let your child lead the troops to resist!"
Cao Cao touched his chin and fell into deep thought.
According to common sense, it is most appropriate for Yang Ling to support Wancheng this time.
But after the Battle of Youzhou, Yang Ling made great achievements again, and his reputation completely surpassed that of Cao Pi, and even vaguely surpassed Cao Cao.
If he were sent to fight against Liu Bei and make military exploits, Cao Pi would not be able to suppress him at all.
Liu Bei only had one county, and even with Liu Biao as his backing, he would only have 20,000 to 30,000 troops at most.
It's better to let Cao Pi lead the troops there to accumulate military merit.
Moreover, Wancheng is not far from Xudu. If anything happens, Cao Cao can provide timely support.
Thinking of this, Cao Cao smiled and nodded,
"Since Zihuan takes the initiative to ask for a battle, how can my father refuse? This time it is up to you to go to Wancheng and face Liu Bei. But remember, be careful in everything!"
"Thank you father!"
Cao Pi was overjoyed and saluted Cao Cao.
"Gu's original intention was for you, Ziyi, to lead the troops, but Qing'er and the others have just given birth. It's the time when they need your company. How can Gu be so unkind?"
Cao Cao also smiled and comforted Yang Ling.
"Wei Gong's kindness is appreciated by my subordinates."
Yang Ling handed over his hand, but he knew Cao Cao's intentions very well in his heart.
He just wanted to leave the opportunity to Cao Pi to make military achievements and prepare for his future succession.
But don’t think about it, Boss Cao, is Cao Pi the right guy?
"Don't worry, brother-in-law, I will definitely return victorious from this battle."
Cao Pi said to Yang Ling with a hint of provocation.
"Your Majesty, you should be careful. Liu Bei is not a simple person."
Yang Ling was not angry and smiled lightly.
"knew."
Cao Pi waved his hand, apparently not taking Yang Ling's words to heart.
After the banquet, all the guests headed by Cao Cao also left one after another.
Seeing that no one else was present, Gan Ning couldn't help but stepped forward and complained,
"Brother Ziyi, Duke Wei seems to be thinking that all birds are gone and good bows are hidden, isn't it?"
"It's just that we fought so beautifully in the battle of Youzhou before, but we are not allowed to go this time."
Ma Chao also looked unhappy.
"Okay, we should be content if we don't have cunning rabbits to die and lackeys to cook."
But seeing that they were all a little frustrated, Yang Ling thought for a while and then smiled mysteriously,
"Actually, you don't have to be depressed. It's not like we don't have a chance to go to the battlefield."
Hearing this, Gan Ning and Ma Chao were immediately refreshed!
"Brother Ziyi, what do you mean by this?"
"Do you think the crown prince will win this time against Liu Bei?"
Yang Ling asked rhetorically.
"It shouldn't be a problem, right? Liu Bei doesn't have many troops."
Gan Ning hesitated.
"No, in my opinion, the prince will definitely be defeated!"
"Think about it for yourselves, what kind of hero is Liu Bei for his perseverance and perseverance?"
"The prince can't even deal with a little Yuan Xi, how can he deal with Liu Bei who is assisted by Zhuge Liang?"
Yang Ling smiled.
"Is Zhuge Liang really that powerful?"
Gan Ning said with a suspicious look on his face.
When he was in Jingzhou, he and Yang Ling went to visit Zhuge Liang.
However, Zhuge Liang refused to meet him. Gan Ning was so angry that he burned Zhuge Liang's thatched cottage to the ground.
But he didn't expect that Yang Ling would value Zhuge Liang so much!
"Don't worry, the prince will definitely be defeated by Zhuge Villager."
Yang Ling's tone was quite certain.
Historically, after Cao Cao pacified Hebei, he commanded Cao's army to go south to attack Liu Bei and Liu Biao.
As a result, Zhuge Liang's new official took office, which immediately caused three fires.
Burning Bowangpo with one fire and Xinye with another, they defeated Xiahou Dun, Cao Ren, Cao Hong and others.
The third fire burned Red Cliff, which ended Boss Cao's desire to unify the Three Kingdoms.
Just imagine that even Boss Cao, who has great talents and strategies, has a cloud of fierce generals, and a rain of counselors, is no match for Zhuge Liang.
How could Cao Pi, a useless snack, be Zhuge Liang's opponent?
"Then should we remind Mr. Wei?"
Zhao Yun on the side hesitated.
"Forget it, it's useless for us to remind you."
Yang Ling shrugged his shoulders.
He also has a temper. Since Boss Cao wants to suppress him, why should he be in the limelight?
…
In order to prevent long nights and many dreams, Cao Pi ordered 50,000 troops and horses the next day, left Xudu in a mighty manner and rushed to Wancheng.
Shortly after Cao Jun left the city, this news was harvested by Liu Bei stationed in Xinye!
"The Cao thieves are coming this time. I'm afraid it won't be easy to capture Wancheng."
Liu Bei looked at the letter in his hand and frowned slightly.
According to the letter, Cao Pi was accompanied by more than a dozen generals with great military exploits, including Xiahou Dun, Xia Houyuan, Cao Ren, and Cao Hong.
In addition, Cao Cao also continued to gather troops and horses in Xudu in the rear.
If it takes two or three months, Liu Bei will face at least one hundred thousand troops!
"It's just a pity. It's all Liu Jingzhou's indecision!"
Xu Shu sighed.
Under Zhuge Liang's persuasion, he also came to Xinye and defected to Liu Bei.
"If we had sent troops when Cao Cao was campaigning in the north and coordinated with the Yuan family from the north to the south, we would have defeated Cao Cao!"
Speaking of this, Xu Shu looked regretful.
When Cao Cao sent Yang Ling to conquer Youzhou, Liu Bei and Zhuge Liang went to Xiangyang several times to persuade Liu Biao, hoping to cooperate with Yuan Xi and send troops to attack Cao Cao.
However, Liu Biao has been hesitant. It was not until a few days ago that he agreed to send troops, wasting a great opportunity!
"My Lord, General Guan, Lord, don't worry. Let alone Cao Pi, even if Cao Cao is here, I am confident that he will be defeated!"
Zhuge Liang shook his feather fan gently and said with a smile.
Although because of Liu Biao, the best opportunity was delayed.
But Zhuge Liang is still very confident that he can defeat Cao Jun!
"Tch, stop bragging there!"
Zhang Fei said disdainfully.
Since Zhuge Liang defected, Liu Bei has attached great importance to him and handed over all power to him. He even said, "I have military advisors like a fish in water."
This made Zhang Fei, who relied on his own martial prowess, quite criticize this!
"Third brother, be careful what you say!"
Liu Bei quickly glared at Zhang Fei.
With Yang Ling's example in front of him, he didn't want the military advisor he finally found to be driven away by Zhang Fei again!
Zhang Fei groaned twice, he was afraid of Liu Bei and couldn't say anything else.
"This battle must be entrusted to the military advisor!"
Liu Bei looked at Zhuge Liang seriously.
"Please rest assured, my lord, if we cannot win this battle, we will engage in military law!"
Zhuge Liang said confidently.
