"It's not appropriate? Why did Fengxiao say this?" Cao Cao quickly asked. Cao Cao took Guo Jia's suggestion very seriously.
"First, it's a matter of time. It's not that as soon as we retreat, Lu Bu's army will immediately come back with reinforcements. Our retreat without warning will only make Lu Bu's army suspicious and more wary of us. I think within at least ten days and a half, no If we are sure that we have really left, it is impossible for Lu Bu's army to return to Xiapi. In contrast, although Sun Quan has already marched to Xiapi City, he has few soldiers and will not attract too much attention from Lu Bu's side. Lu Bu's side, I guess it won’t be a problem if I keep it for a few months.” Guo Jia analyzed,
"However, just as my lord never underestimates the Sun family, I never dare to underestimate Sun Quan. I guess that within these ten days and a half, Sun Quan will definitely take action. As for this covenant, it is entirely him who gave it to us. The pretense made us mistakenly believe that he will not attack the city for the time being. But I am worried that when Sun Quan takes action, it will be a thunderous strike, and he may really take Xiapi away!"
After hearing Guo Jia's words, Cao Cao nodded secretly and his expression became a little hesitant.
"Second, it's still a matter of time. Lord, don't forget, why are we rushing over to attack Xuzhou in such a hurry? What is our purpose? If we retreat at this time, even if we successfully stop Sun Quan, we will be delayed for at least two days. It will take a month. By then, will we still have time to fight Lu Bu? What will we do if Yuan Shao comes by then?" Guo Jia reminded Cao Cao.
These words finally made Cao Cao change his mind.
Long before this attack on Xuzhou, there were different voices within Cao Ying. It's not that attacking Xuzhou is bad, but Yuan Shao has unified the north and is dispatching troops to the front line. At this time, attacking Xuzhou, what if Yuan Shao suddenly attacks?
In the end, Cao Cao overcame all opinions and listened to the suggestions of Guo Jia and others, believing that only by attacking Xuzhou would he be more confident in a decisive battle with Yuan Shao. Moreover, Lu Bu is also an uncertain factor. In order to prevent Lu Bu from coming out to cause trouble during the decisive battle between Cao Cao and Yuan Shao, it is also good to deal with Lu Bu in advance.
However, all of the above have a prerequisite, and that is a quick victory! We must capture Xuzhou and deal with Lu Bu before Yuan Shao reacts.
To retreat at this time, to put it nicely, is to retreat in order to advance, but after retreating, is there still a chance to advance again?
After all this going on, do you really think that Yuan Shao is a fool and can't react? If Cao Cao dares to send his army to Xuzhou next time, it is estimated that Yuan Shao will immediately send troops to attack Xudu.
"My lord, Fengxiao is right. I reject the proposal just now." Xun You followed. As an excellent counselor, he will never be stubborn about his own opinions. If you don't know how to adapt and just accept death, you will die many times on the battlefield.
"We have no way out. Either we go one step further and successfully capture Xiapi before Sun Quan; or, if Sun Quan robs Xiapi, we will simply be like adults and immediately ask the Holy Emperor to make him the Mu of Xuzhou and help him Sit tight in Xuzhou!" Xun You said loudly.
Everyone at the scene looked at concentration. Everyone knew that if it really got to that point, it would mean a fundamental change in the strategy of Cao Cao's camp. In the future, it will no longer be a decisive battle with Yuan Shao, but an alliance with Yuan Shao to fight against Sun Wu!
"Okay! No matter what, we have to fight first. It's not my style to just give up." Cao Cao immediately decided, "I'm going to detach an army and cross the river myself to attack Xiapi. This time I We have to compete with Sun Zhongmou to see who can seize the city first!"
"As for the people who stay here, cover me when I cross the river and hold back Lu Bu's main force!"
"yes!"
"Xia Pi will be defeated! It depends on whether the winner is that Sun Quan or me, Cao Cao!"
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On the other side, Wu Jun, outside the city,
"Madam, your safety is important, it's better for me to go!" Zhu Zhi persuaded Mrs. Wu again.
"No." Mrs. Wu shook her head firmly, "Wu County is indispensable for you to be in charge. I am a woman, and I usually have nothing to do. It doesn't matter if I leave."
"Besides, you also know the temper of that boy Quan'er. He has been smart since he was a child and is arrogant than anyone else. It's useless for you to say it. He won't listen to you. Only I can go there myself." Mrs. Wu said .
This time, Mrs. Wu personally made the decision to let Sun Ce marry Da Qiao. Although it temporarily calmed the Jiangdong people's chaos, Mrs. Wu was still somewhat worried that Sun Quan would be resentful. Compared to the current achievements and status of Sun Ce and Sun Quan, as their mother, Mrs. Wu wanted to see the harmony between their brothers even more, and did not want siblings to kill each other. Therefore, even if it was just a possibility, just a sign, Mrs. Wu would nip it in the bud.
This time, Sun Quan had been wronged, and it was definitely not something he could just send someone to notify. Mrs. Wu must go there in person!
"Madam, you must understand that as the mother of the two young masters, your current status has long changed. Although I have sent the best guards in Jiangdong, I still hope that you will be extremely careful!" Zhu Zhi solemnly said said. If something happened to Mrs. Wu, no one would be able to live with it, and no one could face the wrath of Sun Ce and Sun Quan.
Here, Zhu Zhi repeatedly warned that if possible, he would like to go directly with him, otherwise it would really not be reassuring. Not far away, in front of a carriage, Cai Wenji and Trainer Bu were also talking in a low voice.
"Tell me, why did you take us with you? Could it be that Sun Quan loses his temper and we can comfort him?" Cai Wenji couldn't help but ask.
Trainer Bu's eyes moved.
"I'm afraid that's the purpose of bringing me along. Sister Cai, you are just here to accompany me."
"Why?" Cai Wenji was puzzled.
Trainer Bu laughed at himself and replied,
"No matter what, my surname is Bu. Mrs. Wu is really a hero among women, but she is not simple at all."
Cai Wenji was stunned for a moment, and then she finally remembered that the Bu family of Master Bu belonged to the Huaiyin clan, and Mrs. Wu’s destination this time was also the Huaiyin that Sun Quan had just occupied (Mrs. Wu and the others didn’t know that Sun Quan had left again Huaiyin went to Xiapi). Although Bu Lianshi can be regarded as the abandoned daughter of the Bu family, by bringing Bu Lianshi with her, Mrs. Wu probably wanted to use this opportunity to make good friends with the Bu family, and then through the Bu family, help Sun Quan win over the Huaiyin nobles and help Sun Quan stabilize the situation in Huaiyin.
Of course, Mrs. Wu probably never imagined that the situation in Huaiyin would be extremely stable without her taking any action. Moreover, in Mrs. Wu's opinion, Huaiyin may be a key frontline town in the future, so it needs special attention. But once Sun Quan captured Xiapi, the land of Huaiyin became irrelevant, and it was impossible to make any waves.
It's not that Mrs. Wu can't keep up. The only fault is that her two sons are too good. Poor parents in the world, even if they are as good as Sun Ce and Sun Quan, Mrs. Wu is worried and worried about them all day long.
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Outside Xiapi City, in the early morning of the first day of the Lunar New Year, Sun Quan curled up his lips as he watched the changes in his spiritual world. As he expected, on this day, Cao Cao's army joined the game.
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