How could a person like Cao Cao act in vain if he didn't have a certain degree of certainty?
Xu Shu's panicked look made Cao Cao extremely proud.
"Haha, it's more than that!"
"The original 10,000 naval troops of Huang Zu of Jiangxia, as well as the 10,000 infantrymen gathered by Kuai Liang and Kuai Yue in Xinye have all surrendered to Gu!"
"With the help of the Kuai brothers and Huang Zu, does Mr. Xu think Liu Bei still has the strength to resist?"
The more Xu Shu listened, the more frightened he became, and a look of fear filled his face.
"King Wei...are you really going south to Jingzhou?"
Cao Cao nodded heavily, as determined as if he had sworn in public.
"Going south is the first order Gu Jin gave as king. How can you break your promise?"
"After returning to Yecheng and getting everything ready, Gu Bi will raise an army of 200,000 on horseback and foot, march by land and water, and go south to attack the big-eared bandits!"
In the main hall, the most enjoyable people were the generals.
This is the first battle after the founding of Wei State. Whoever can come out on top will be granted the title of general and marquis!
"King Wei, I am willing to be the vanguard of the army and attack Nanjun first to support the subsequent army!"
Xiahou Dun did not hesitate to give in, and immediately knelt down to beg for his life, and gave Xu Shu a provocative look.
As the number two figure in Cao Wei, Xiahou Dun wanted to personally prove that Liu Bei was so vulnerable in front of Cao!
Cao Cao did not object, but pondered for a while.
At present, it is indeed better to go south sooner rather than later.
If it weren't for the importance of proclaiming the king and establishing the country, Cao Cao would have led the troops himself.
The reason is also very simple, Liu Zhang was not given time to react.
The Qin State has just experienced a bloody battle with Liu Bei, and it certainly has no energy left to advance eastward.
But when Liu Zhang heard about his side's movements, he might not make a desperate move!
Then, who can capture Nan County first will become the top priority!
Xiahou Dun is undoubtedly an excellent choice!
"good!"
After thinking through this, Cao Cao no longer has any doubts!
"Xiahou Dun, Li Dian obeys the order!"
"The minister (general) is here!"
Xiahou Dun is a clan general, and Li Dian is from the Li family of Yanzhou. After breaking with Xun Yu, Cao Cao will also start to win over the noble families of Henan.
If Li Dian can make military exploits during this expedition, he will definitely send a friendly signal to the Yanzhou family!
"I ordered Xiahou Dun to be the vanguard of Pingjing and Li Dian to be the deputy vanguard of Pingjing. I raised an army of 50,000 people and went to Xinye to join Kuai Liang and Huang Zu to jointly attack Nanjun!"
"I (general) obey your orders!"
Xiahou Dun and Xiahou Dun were both overjoyed.
I didn't expect that not only would I get the position of vanguard, I would also be able to lead an army by myself!
After arriving in Xinye, they can also join forces with Jingzhou soldiers and horses, and their strength will be close to 70,000!
At this moment, Xu Shu openly began to rebel in the palace again.
"King Wei, Liu Bei should not be underestimated. Jingzhou will be difficult to capture in such a hurry!"
"Furthermore, it is said that General Xiahou is like a blazing fire, so he may not be Zhuge Liang's opponent..."
Bang!
Xiahou Dun slammed the ground, completely angered by Xu Shu's arrogance.
"Xu Yuanzhi, you are so brave, how dare you undermine the morale of our army!"
"If King Wei hadn't protected you, do you think you could still stand in front of me and scream?"
"If you dare to talk nonsense and slander our army again, I will not spare you!"
If Liu Zhang was bragging arrogantly and shouting at Xiahou Dun, he would have to endure it. After all, Liu Zhang, as the King of Qin, has the strength and confidence!
Who is Xu Shu?
He was just a prisoner captured by Liu Zhang, and he couldn't get into Xiahou Dun's one-eye!
Furthermore, Xiahou Dun was not a fool. He knew Xu Shu's purpose clearly.
It was simply because he was worried that he would capture Nanjun in one fell swoop and completely block the Qin army's eastward advance.
"Hahaha... Since General Xiahou doesn't appreciate it, then it's okay not to say anything."
Xu Shu wasn't angry either and just kept stroking his beard.
This scene actually aroused Cao Cao's curiosity.
"Mr. Xu, who is this Zhuge Liang?"
Xu Shu looked at Xiahou Dun and saw that the other party did not make things difficult again, so he opened his mouth to answer Cao Cao.
"Reporting to the King of Wei, Zhuge Liang's surname is Zhuge, his single name is Liang, and his age is twenty-two years old."
"Hahaha...!"
As soon as Xu Shu finished speaking, Xiahou Dun burst into unbridled laughter.
"With such a young man as a military advisor, Liu Bei is so old and dim-sighted that no one can help him! Hahaha!"
Xu Shu also chuckled a few times after hearing this, but it was full of disdain for Xiahou Dun.
Cao Cao's face was expressionless and he looked at Xu Shu again to ask.
"Mr. Xu once worked with Zhuge Liang, so he must know his merits, right?"
Xu Shu nodded without hiding anything.
"good!"
"Zhuge Liang, also known as Kong Ming, once lived in Wollongong and was known as Mr. Wolong."
"snort!"
Xiahou Dun let out an angry groan again.
"How dare you call yourself a dragon! It turns out that the Big-eared Thief's subordinates are all usurpers!"
Cao Cao raised his hand to signal Xiahou Dun to be quiet.
"Mr. Xu, I heard that there was a counselor named Pang Tong under the command of the King of Qin. His Taoist name was Feng Chu, which is as famous as Zhuge Liang."
"I have already seen Feng Chu and Pang Tong's abilities. They are indeed extraordinary!"
"I wonder how Zhuge Liang compares to Pang Tong?"
Xu Shu glanced at Cao Cao in admiration, but he didn't expect him to be able to ask!
Pang Tong was appointed as the military advisor of the Eastern Army, the largest military region of the Qin State, and his talents were naturally top-notch!
The King of Qin paid special attention to him, which one was Yi?
"The King of Wei is indeed a wise man, I admire you!"
"Both Zhuge Liang and Pang Tong are outstanding figures in the world. They are truly talented in the world, capable of turning things around, and have unpredictable plans by gods and ghosts. They contain the aspirations of the world! They are both ancient and modern heroes!"
"snort!"
Xiahou Dun felt uncomfortable when he heard Xu Shu speak, and couldn't help but snorted again.
Xu Shu ignored him at all and continued to talk to himself.
"Then Liu Bei had no place to stand in the first place, but he was a poor and destitute man!"
"How about after getting Zhuge Liang? Immediately seize five counties and gather 100,000 troops!"
"Liu Bei has always had the ambition of Kunpeng. When he got Zhuge Liang, he was like a fish in water, like a tiger with added wings!"
"I'm afraid I'm no match for an ordinary person..."
Xiahou Dun was furious again and pointed angrily at Xu Shu.
"Xu Yuanzhi, you bullied me too much!"
What does it mean that ordinary people are not opponents?
Liu Zhang can defeat Liu Bei, Zhuge Liang, Xiahou Dun is not his opponent?
Xiahou Dun has dominated the world for more than ten years, how could he ever be so despised?
"I regard Zhuge'er as a piece of grass, so why should I be afraid?"
Not all of Cao Cao's men were as reckless as Xiahou Dun, so Cheng Yu stood up to dissuade him.
"General Xiahou, calm down! Liu Bei, the great hero of the world, has the help of Zhuge Liang, so don't be careless!"
Xiahou Dun didn't listen at all and immediately assured Cao Cao.
"King Wei, Liu Bei is a rat, and Zhuge Liang is just a kid!"
"I will capture Liu Bei alive and Zhuge Liang alive to present to the King of Wei!"
When Cao Cao heard Xiahou Dun's heroic words, he nodded with satisfaction.
If he hadn't known that Liu Bei had just been defeated, Cao Cao would have had concerns.
But after Liu Bei suffered such a disastrous defeat, his fear of Zhuge Liang disappeared!
Cao Cao knew Xiahou Dun's abilities very well.
Ordinary people are really no match for him!
"Okay! Yuan Rang, there is no joke in the army!"
Xiahou Dun sneered several times, first glanced at Xu Shu disdainfully, and then patted his chest at Cao Cao.
"King Wei, I would like to issue a military order!"
Just when the excitement in the hall was surging, a weak voice suddenly came.
"Um...can I go first?"
