The Yuan Family of the Three Kingdoms I call the shots

Chapter 595 The Battle of Guandu ([-])

Among Cao Cao's various sons, although each has its own ability, there are only three people who can make Cao Cao feel most appreciated during his lifetime. One is Cao Zhi, the current head of the Cao family, the other is Cao Chong who is extremely intelligent, and the other is Cao Cao. It is the eldest son Cao Pi.

At this juncture, Cao Pi actually found Cao Zhen and Cao Xiu, which naturally has an unspeakable meaning.

Seeing that Cao Pi came to the tent to see the two of them, Cao Zhen couldn't help being taken aback for a moment, then smiled helplessly, and said, "Zi Huan, it's midnight, you're not at Jianzhang riding camp, what are you doing here?"

Both Cao Zhen and Cao Xiu belong to the Cao clan, and there are not so many sayings about Cao Pi who can call him by his cousin.

Cao Pi chuckled, and said, "Uncle Zi Lian died. I think the most uncomfortable thing in this heart should be the two of you. As brothers of the same clan, I'm here to take a look at you, shouldn't I?"

Cao Zhen and Cao Xiu looked at each other when they heard the words, and then heaved a long sigh together.

Cao Pi sat down helplessly, then fluttered his sleeves, and said with a smile: "Oh, Uncle Zilian is leaving today. When the day comes, I don't know who it will be. It's you two, it's me? Hehe , I’m afraid no one can say for sure.”

"Haha!" Cao Zhen laughed, and said: "Although I am the adopted son of the Cao family, I also know how to abide by the principles of loyalty and filial piety. If the Cao family dies, then I will die with the Cao family. If I die, I will die. What a pity? "

"Really?" At this point, Cao Pi's face darkened, and he said, "It's good that you want to be Cao's loyal ministers! But let me tell you, I'm afraid the result may not be as you wish... If I It is expected that in the end, the Cao family may end up being a captive who surrendered and was imprisoned in Yecheng by Yuan Shang for the rest of his life.

"What!" Cao Xiu was taken aback when he heard that, and said, "Zi Huan, what do you mean by that?"

Cao Pi snorted coldly, and said, "Tell me, what is the current situation of our Cao family?"

Cao Zhen and Cao Xiu looked at each other, both bowed their heads in silence.

How's it going?How else?Anyone with a discerning eye can see that the Cao family is powerless now, and it is impossible to regain the defeat if they want to defeat Yuan Shang!Being wiped out by Yuan Jun was just one day earlier and one day later.

Seeing that the two of them didn't speak or press, Cao Pi continued: "In this situation, it will be a matter of time before we are completely broken by Yuan Shang. If there is such a day, what do you two want?"

Cao Zhen stared and said: "Naturally, I follow the lord underground!"

Cao Pi chuckled, and said, "From the underground? I'm afraid it's not that easy, right? According to the relationship between Cao Zhi and Yuan Shang, it's as I expected. The final outcome of the Cao family is just to submit to the Yuan family and become a prisoner of the Yuan family. Just a slave dog!"

Cao Xiu was startled when he heard this, and said, "Zihuan, don't talk nonsense!"

Cao Pi said lightly: "I'm talking nonsense? Which of my words is not true? How many mistakes has he made since he became the prime minister? And how weak he is with Yuan Shang, you don't know! First he lost the Son of Heaven, and then lost Xuzhou. Apart from passively letting Yuan Shang keep pressing and beating him, has he ever taken the initiative to attack after he came to power? Has he ever taken the initiative to fight Yuan Shang for the Cao family, and not only has he never been hostile to Yuan Shang? , and always talk about each other based on affection, which led Yuan Shang to gradually erode Henan, leading to today's situation!"

Cao Zhen and Cao Xiu were shocked when they heard this.

Cao Pi took a deep breath and said, "First Yu Jin, then Cao Chun, then Xu Chu, then Guo Jia, and now even Uncle Zilian has gone! Because of Cao Zhi's incompetence and weakness, such a loyal minister died. A good general, and after so many people died, our Cao family actually ended up submitting to Yuan Shang and serving as lackeys for the Yuan family? I don’t care what you think, but as Cao Cao’s son! I, Cao Pi, would rather die than surrender!”

Hearing this, Cao Zhen and Cao Xiu were both taken aback. You must know that Cao Pi's words were outrageous. With these words alone, they can capture him and hand him over to Cao Zhi now.

But after thinking about it, they felt that what Cao Pi said was not unreasonable. Whether it was in decision-making or character, Cao Zhi did have many mistakes. The decline of the Cao family was not unrelated to his personality.

Thinking of this, Cao Zhen and Cao Xiu lowered their heads and remained silent for a long time.

Things have come to this point, what's the use of talking about it?
Cao Pi pondered for a moment, and said: "I have decided to unite with the Cao clan who are determined to fight against Yuan Shang to the end, leave the Central Plains, escape from Cao Zhi's control, and go to another place to start a new business. If Cao Zhi wants to surrender to Yuan Shang, let him be Yuan Shang's dog himself." Go! I, Cao Pi, would rather die than fight Yuan Shang to the end!"

"What?" Cao Zhen and Cao Xiu never thought that Cao Pi would say such a thing, they almost choked on their own saliva, and after a long while they were stunned and said: "Zi Huan, what are you talking about?"

"Leave Cao Zhi! Leave the Central Plains! Start a new family! Fight against Yuan Shang!"

"You're crazy! No one will walk with you!"

Cao Pi smiled when he heard the words, and said: "Who said no? The Cao family has been fighting with the Yuan family for so long, and there are many people who do not share the sky with Yuan Shang. Boren Shicai has already agreed to me, and many clans of the Cao family I will definitely not willingly surrender to Yuan Shang!"

Speaking of this, Cao Pi stared at the two of them tightly and said: "You two, do you want to inherit my father's behest and leave with me, and seek revenge the next day, or follow Cao Zhi, surrender to Yuan Shang together, and become his dogs? Make a decision!"

Cao Zhen and Cao Xiu were at a loss when they heard the words.

After being silent for a long time, I heard Cao Xiu suddenly say: "Surrender to Yuan Shang, and become Yuan's eagle dog for the rest of my life, I am not reconciled!"

Cao Zhen turned his head in surprise and said, "You're crazy too, do you know what you're talking about?"

Cao Pi shook his head, looked at Cao Zhen, and said, "Wen Lie is not crazy, Zidan, think about it carefully, even if you followed Cao Zhi and surrendered to Yuan Shang, with his cunning mind, he might really spare your life You don’t know who Yuan Shang is, do you think that after he eliminates all the enemies the next day, he won’t take care of the orphan of the Cao family? There is a blood feud between the Yuan family and the Cao family!”

Cao Zhen looked at Cao Pi in a daze when he heard the words, and said, "But, but, but where can we go?"

Cao Pi took a deep breath and said, "Go to Soochow!"

"Soochow? Go to Sun Quan? But, but what can we do if we go to Soochow?"

Cao Pi shook his head with a smile, and said: "After we get there, we will make plans, but in this situation, we absolutely cannot stay in Henan anymore!
After a brief silence, Cao Pi asked, "Would you like to come with me?"

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Two days later, Yuan Jun reorganized his troops and began to attack Guandu under Yuan Shang's command and Tian Feng's design.

First, attack the north and south sides by force, and then set up ambushes on the east and west sides. After the soldiers and horses from the north and south routes can't hold on, Cao Jun soldiers and horses from the east and west routes go to the rescue, and then attack the city in one fell swoop.

Hitting the east and hitting the west and then hitting the west again, this is Tian Feng's plan for Yuan Shang.

Seeing the generals under his command constantly attacking Guandu Tucheng, and thinking about the strategy Tian Feng set up for him in his mind, Yuan Shang couldn't help but sigh, and secretly praised Tian Feng for being cunning and cunning.

"This old ghost Tian, ​​he has thought of such a shameless scheme. I really don't know what brand of art of war he is reading!"

Beside Yuan Shang, Pang Ji didn't like it a bit, but it was rare that he didn't say anything against Tian Feng. Since Yuan Shang succeeded to the throne, the personal attacks of Hebei factions on the big surface are indeed much less than those in Yuan Shao's time. up.

"My lord, the north and south sides are being attacked by our elite troops. I don't think it will be long before Cao Jun's soldiers from the east and west sides will be withdrawn! My lord, you can inform the generals on the east and west sides, and they will be ready to attack."

Yuan Shang smiled slightly, shook his head and said: "It's not yet time, although Cao Jun's generals have withered seriously, and the strength of the army is not as good as before, but after all, a skinny camel is bigger than a horse, so don't take it lightly."

Pang Ji was stunned when he heard this, and said, "Camels?"

Yuan Shangyi turned his head: "Camel, don't you know? The Qiang people in the Western Regions often raise them in captivity, more frequently than horses."

Pang Ji lowered his head in embarrassment, blushed and said, "Although I know about such a thing, I really haven't seen it before, I'm ashamed."

Yuan Shang sighed helplessly when he heard the words, and said, "Forget it, let me give you an understandable analogy. Tian Feng in Hebei is more stubborn than a donkey! Do you understand?"

Pang Ji made a look of sudden realization: "So that's the case, my subordinates understand it!"

Yuan Shang turned his head with a smile and said: "We have been fighting for so many years, and everyone knows how much urgency anyone has. No matter how bad Cao Jun is now, facing our offensive, he can hold out for at least another hour. There is no need to urge them in a hurry, it is better to let them recharge their batteries, and it will be more effective after a while..."

At this moment, I saw a scout coming in a hurry, cupped his hands at Yuan Shang and said, "My lord, the situation on the east and west sides of Guandu Tucheng has changed!"

Yuan Shang was surprised when he heard the words, and said, "What changed?"

The scout cupped his hands and said: "On the east and west sides, many Cao troops came out of the Tucheng, and then turned to the south. Judging by the number, it is about several thousand!"

"Ah?" After hearing this, not to mention Pang Ji and others, even Yuan Shang couldn't help but feel stupid.

Behind Yuan Shang, General Wang Shuang snorted and said: "Cao Jun is so arrogant, we didn't go to attack them, but they came out on their own initiative! Isn't this clearly a provocation?"

Yuan Shang shook his head when he heard the words, and said: "No, Cao Hong just died because he went out of the city to fight. No matter how idiot Cao Zhi is, he would not fall twice in the same pit, let alone Jia Xu... there is something strange about this matter. .”

(End of this chapter)