Cao Cao had a headache due to Lin Mo's scolding, and he fainted in the school grounds, but he still relied on Dian Wei to carry him back to Sikong Mansion.
Even so, he was still unconscious. After seeing him, the imperial doctor shook his head repeatedly, indicating that the situation was not optimistic.
This incident spread throughout Xuchang City for a while.
The common people closed their doors to talk after dinner. The veterans of the imperial party held a celebration banquet that night, celebrated grandly, and wished Cao Cao the best to sleep forever. Even Liu Xie knelt down in the Ancestral Temple and cried loudly.
Lin Mo, this name, within half a day, became a monster-level existence in Xuchang City. Everyone was full of curiosity about this young man they had never met before.
What kind of person is he who can make Cao Cao so angry with just one piece of rhetoric that he becomes unconscious and even the imperial doctor is helpless?
It was night, in Cao Cao's dormitory in Sikong Mansion, Cao Cao was lying on the couch, breathless, and a bridle was tied on his forehead to relieve the pain, but it seemed to have little effect.
Dian Wei stood guard at the door, and the outside of the dormitory was full of maids and servants. They did not dare to leave, fearing that Cao Cao would need to greet him when he woke up. At this time, even the slightest indifference might cost them their lives.
In the room, Cao Ang, who had not healed from an old injury, sat quietly and looked at Cao Cao, with mixed feelings in his heart.
Cao Ang, who started killing people at the age of fourteen, never felt a trace of fear even in a desperate situation like Wancheng.
In fact, if he is sensible, he doesn't know what fear is. He is a young man whose expression remains unchanged even if the mountain collapses.
This is also the quality that Cao Cao likes and values most.
But at this moment, he deeply understood what it meant to be restless.
He was afraid, afraid that Cao Cao would really fall ill and how dare he clean up this huge stall.
In the past, Cao Cao had never been angry, but at most he would scream in pain and turn blue, but he would get better after a while.
But this time is different. This time, even the imperial doctor said that he might not be able to survive.
He didn't understand why his father could be critically ill in just one piece of propaganda.
If so, if there is really something wrong with my father, what can I do?
He still didn't know how to deal with the powerful enemies outside and the imperialist faction surging in the city. He still had a lot to learn from Cao Cao.
Thinking of this, he gently held Cao Cao's generous palm, said with red eyes and choked with sobs: "Father, you will get better, you will be fine, the Cao family still needs you, my younger brothers and sisters need you, and my children also need you."
The choked sobs that were almost begging did not make Cao Cao look any better, but it made Cao Ang, who was already physically injured, break his guard. "When I was a child, you were very strict with me, but I was afraid that you would be unhappy, so all harsh criticism and grievances could only be ignored." Talk to your mother.
After my mother passed away, your strictness did not lessen even half a bit.
If you want your child to practice martial arts, the child will practice with all his strength, and he will not let go of any sword, gun, sword or halberd. If you want your child to study military books, the child would rather stay up late to read than to fall behind in front of you.
Everyone says that the child is sensible and motivated, but they don’t know that the child works so hard just to get a few words of praise from his father and to feel his father’s concern.
Father"
As he spoke, Cao Ang burst into tears. All the past grievances seemed to flood into his heart at this moment. The strength of the Cao family man fell apart inch by inch and finally collapsed.
Suddenly, Cao Ang felt Cao Cao's hand squeeze his hand tightly, "Father? Father?"
Cao Ang didn't know whether his filial piety moved the world or whether he was hallucinating because he was too worried about his father.
After calling a few times and getting no answer from Cao Cao, disappointment filled his face, but in the next breath, he once again clearly felt Cao Cao shaking his hand twice in a row.
A flash of light flashed in front of Cao Ang's eyes. After feeling Cao Cao's force for the third time, he rolled his eyes and quickly wiped away the crystal in his eyes. Then he stood up and walked outside, "Everyone, please step back. Don't disturb father. "
"As commanded."
Cao Ang turned around and returned to the couch in the inner room, took a deep breath, hoping that he had not made a mistake, and said in a deep voice: "Father, there is no one in the house. Do you have anything to say to the child?"
Finally, Cao Cao slowly opened his eyes, glanced at Cao Ang, with obvious displeasure in his eyes, and cursed: "You are worthless, how did I teach you, no matter what time, you must hold back the sadness in your heart." .”
"Father, are you okay?" Cao Ang was surprised and happy, and even the words "Father taught me yes" were omitted.
"I was fine."
Cao Cao pulled off the bridle tied to his forehead and threw it to the ground in disgust. Then he sat up from the couch. Ignoring the confusion on Cao Ang's face, he asked, "What time is it?"
"It's the second watch." Cao Ang seemed a little unable to react.
The second watch is still too late.
When Cao Cao was about to get up and put on his shoes, Cao Ang finally couldn't help but asked with doubts: "Father, you just said that you were fine, but why did the imperial doctor say so about you?"
Cao Cao glanced at him, shook his head helplessly, and sighed with deep disappointment: "Zixiu, at this moment, haven't you figured out what happened?"
Cao Cao is fine, which is of course great news, but from what he means, is there an undercurrent behind this matter?
Cao Ang lowered his head and pondered for a while, then raised his head and said in despair: "My child is stupid, I am so confused at the moment, I really can't think clearly."
The heir to the Cao family cannot be like this. This child's filial piety is very good, but his mental skills are a bit far behind. He is just like a warrior.
He was pressed for time, but no matter how hard he rushed, he still had to teach his idiot.
Cao Cao sat on the couch and leaned forward a little. He put the index and middle fingers of his right hand together, tapped Cao Ang's forehead, and said: "Aren't you curious that only you and I have read the emergency report sent today? Why did this news come out in half a day?" Has it spread throughout Xuchang City?"
Cao Ang twitched and reacted.
When he first heard about this matter, he was indeed a little puzzled. After all, it was impossible for Dian Wei to take the initiative to leak the secret.
To put it bluntly, even if someone really leaked the secret, it wouldn't be possible for it to spread throughout the streets and alleys of Xuchang City in half a day, right?
But because Cao Cao was seriously ill at the time, he didn't think much about it at all. Now that Cao Cao mentioned it again, his chaotic mind suddenly became clear, and he asked, "Could it be that this was arranged by my father?"
A comforting smile finally appeared on Cao Cao's face, "If we don't do this, how can we let Xuzhou Anzi in Xuchang City bring the news to Lu Bu and Lin Mo?"
Cao Ang took a breath of cold air and couldn't help but lean back a little, "Father, do you want to sneak into Xuzhou by pretending to be ill?"
Not too stupid, Cao Cao nodded slightly, "Strictly speaking, it was a sneak attack on Xiaoguan."
If the army wants to conquer Xuzhou, the Xiaoguan grain road must be opened. However, there is a mountain to the west and a water system to the east. It is inconvenient to use troops. The only two sides to attack are the north and the south. If they attack by force, the casualties will be huge. Reinforcements or relief from the siege on the opposite side It's all easy.
But if Lu Bu and Lin Mo heard that their father was ill, they would definitely think that we would not send troops. At this time, if we suddenly attack, there is indeed a high chance of success.
"However, Xiaoguan is only more than ninety miles away from Pengcheng. The cavalry reinforcements can arrive in one day. Even including the messenger asking for reinforcements, Lu Bu can arrive with his army in a day and a half."
Cao Ang looked solemn and said melancholy: "If our army wants to attack by surprise, it will be impossible to carry siege equipment. How can we destroy the city in half a day?"
Being able to see such small details, Cao Cao became more and more satisfied. He nodded heavily, and then said with a smile: "How did Lu Bu defeat Shouchun?"
Cao Ang fell into memories.
Lu Bu defeated Shouchun because Gao Shun led the enemy camp into the city in advance. When Lu Bu launched an attack, Gao Shun assisted inside and opened the city gate, ultimately catching the Huainan army by surprise.
However, there are conditions for this.
First of all, these city gates will check the weapons of people entering and exiting, and you will not be allowed to bring weapons into the city. Gao Shun was able to enter because Lin Mo started the layout a few months ago. In the name of Lu Su's surrender, the trapped camp pretended to be To the nursing home.
But we.
Cao Ang's eyes suddenly focused, and he felt as if he had received an electric shock. He said in a daze: "It's a poetry meeting! Thousands of scholars gathered at the poetry meeting, and there were more than 20,000 to 30,000 servants guarding the courtyard. My father must have laid out the plan at that time. , is the child right?"
"I've made some progress."
Cao Cao became more and more satisfied and further explained: "But with the lessons learned from the past, Lu Bu must take strict precautions against the people stranded in Pengcheng, and may even register those who participated in the poetry meeting.
But Xiaoguan was different. These scholars were just passing by with the nursing home to rest temporarily. There were fewer people coming in and out each time, so they wouldn't notice. "
Wonderful! How wonderful!
It turned out that this situation had been set up at the beginning of the poetry meeting. My father was really a strategist, and he was definitely not inferior to Lin Mo.
Experts often plan their troops in advance, and this is also true for Lin Mo Neng's repeated victories.
Now, he finally understood that Cao Cao did not force the use of troops against Xuzhou out of anger at Anfeng's defeat. On the contrary, this was a far-reaching and long-planned decision.
My father's methods are truly astonishing.
Cao Ang clasped his fists and bowed. This was not a salute from a son to his father, but a pure admiration from the bottom of his heart. "My father's intelligence makes the child admire him very much. In this case, my father even calculated that Lin Mohui would win the title of poetry!"
Hearing this, Cao Cao couldn't help laughing, "I'm not a god."
"That"
Cao Ang was confused again, "Could it be that my father decided to feign illness on the spur of the moment, but the child never left you from the beginning to the end. How did you give instructions to the undercover people in the city to spread rumors?"
Cao Cao knelt down to put on his shoes. Cao Ang hurriedly knelt down first, put on his father's shoes and put the cloak on Cao Cao's body.
"I received the express report from Xuzhou yesterday." This is the answer, and this is why Cao Cao was able to make arrangements in advance.
"There is also a report, why don't the children know about it?" Cao Ang was confused. After all, he was the one in charge of reports from all sides, including the secret agents and scouts lurking in various states. Next, someone sent information to Cao Cao.
Cao Cao let out a long breath and said, "Actually, my father has a secret trick on his hands. The horses these people ride are all high-quality horses. They are naturally faster than those on your line."
This is Cao Cao. If you are ruthless, you will even guard your son.
However, Cao Ang didn't care at all about this. Instead, he felt that he had learned something again.
"Zixiu."
Cao Cao looked at Cao Ang deeply and said seriously: "From now on, these people will be in your hands. Do you understand?"
How could Cao Ang not understand the profound meaning in this sentence? He felt warm in his heart.
My father loves me, but it has always been so silent.
"It's a pity that the child's old injury has not healed and he cannot join his father in the expedition." Cao Ang sighed with some disappointment.
"Then if the enemy invades, are you going to tell the enemy that my old injury has not healed yet? Come back when I recover?" Cao Cao suddenly became serious.
Ah this
Cao Ang smiled and scratched his head, "Then go get ready now."
"No need, you stay in Xuchang, there is only what you should do."
Cao Cao walked to the window with his hands behind his back, turned his back to Cao Ang, and said in a low voice: "If I am critically ill, those thieves loyal to Your Majesty will not be able to sit still, and they will most likely take the opportunity to cause trouble, or at least make some noise. So you have to think of a good way to deal with them, your father can’t always be by your side to teach you.”
This is a test from my old father.
"Father, don't worry! The child will definitely live up to his father's high expectations!"
Cao Ang concentrated and asked: "Does my father plan to take General Dian and General Xu out of the city overnight, lead the cavalry eastward, march day and night, and wait for an opportunity to attack Xiaoguan?"
Cao Cao nodded without saying a word.
It is not difficult to understand that if he wanted to create the illusion that he was seriously ill, he would not be able to ride a horse eastward in broad daylight.
Although this marching speed is a bit slower, the transmission of the message itself and the process of paralyzing the opponent will take time. In total, it is most appropriate to rush to Xiaoguan.
Xia Houyuan is currently leading 30,000 troops in Qiao County and Xiang County. They are used to guard against the sudden movements of Xiaoguan Lu's army, and their combat strength is relatively average.
However, as long as the cavalry arrives, cooperate inside and outside, and capture Xiaoguan within half a day, the 20,000 troops can be stationed.
At that time, even if Lu Bu comes, he can only watch and sigh.
Of course, subsequent armies will also arrive one after another, and the Xiaoguan grain road has been opened, and hundreds of thousands of troops can directly attack Pengcheng.
"Filial piety."
In the end, Cao Cao still had someone he couldn't worry about. He sighed and warned: "You must take good care of him."
"Father, don't worry, Mr. Guo is the think tank of our Cao family, and I don't dare to neglect him."
It's good if you think so. Cao Cao was relieved, "I hope Fengxiao will recover when I come back from Xuzhou."
That night, the remaining eight hundred leopard cavalry and three thousand cavalrymen in the city galloped towards Qiaojun.
The accompanying generals were not only Dian Wei and Xu Chu, as Cao Ang thought, but also Yue Jin, Xu Huang, Li Dian, etc., which could be regarded as the most capable ones.
The purpose this time is to attack someone unprepared.
As soon as Xiao Pass opens and Xiahou Yuan's army presses forward, all he has to do is wait for Xiahou Dun from behind to lead his army to kill the front line.
(End of chapter)
