Chapter 852: The shame of Cao Cao's life
Chapter 852: The shame of Cao Cao throughout his life (third update)
Soon, the soldier reported the news of the besieged in Yecheng that he didn't believe in, and the officials above did not dare to make a decision and reported it again.
After reporting it layer by layer, it finally came to Zhang Yan's side.
"What? Yecheng is besieged?"
In Zhang Yan's military tent, Zhang Yan could hardly believe it after hearing the news.
"You report to General, this news is true. I have also checked the official documents of those people. It is indeed the seal of Shangshu Ling Xun Yu." A general standing in front of Zhang Yan said.
His face was covered in sweat.
What a big deal to be surrounded by Yecheng. How can you not sweat?
"Show me the official documents." Zhang Yan still couldn't believe it. It was too incredible that Chu State was not far from Yecheng, and it was impossible to surround Yecheng without any knowledge. Zhang Yan couldn't help but say.
"No." The general replied, and immediately handed the official document in his hand to Zhang Yan.
After Zhang Yan opened the official document, he immediately realized that this was indeed true. Not only was the seal right, but Xun Yu's notes were also correct.
Yecheng was besieged, and Zhang Yan still couldn't believe it. But the facts were right in front of him, and he didn't dare to delay it. You should know that not only were there many Cao Wei elites in Yecheng, but most of Cao Cao's family were in Yecheng. If Yecheng was lost, who would know what would happen to Cao Cao?
"Prepare the horse. I'm going to see you." Zhang Yan said, and immediately got up and walked out. Of course, Zhang Yan did not forget to bring the official documents. A moment later, the personal soldiers brought the war horses. After Zhang Yan rode on and galloped in this Cao Wei camp.
Because of the speed, Zhang Yan arrived outside the central army's tent soon after.
At this time, Cao Cao was still talking to Jia Xu, and had just made up his mind to withdraw his troops after a few days.
When Cao Cao heard the sound of horse hooves suddenly sounded outside the tent, he was furious at first. Who was galloping in the military camp? But then, he felt frightened again.
It is not a big deal to ride a horse in the military camp and ride it in a major area, and it will not be like this.
When Cao Cao saw Zhang Yan hurried in, he felt even more so.
"Your Majesty, Lord Xun Yu's urgent report. Yecheng was besieged by the Chu army. Please send the tiger and leopard cavalry to Yecheng for rescue." Zhang Yan held the official document with both hands and bowed down.
The news was too big, and Zhang Yan was afraid that the fish in the pond would cause harm, so she didn't dare to raise her head.
"What?" Cao Cao felt as if he was struck by a bolt from the blue. His whole body trembled, his mind was dim and he almost fainted.
Yecheng, Yecheng was actually besieged. Such a thing actually happened in the world.
Cao Cao had already realized the conspiracy and had thought that Ma Teng in the West was defeated, and that Gongsun Kang in Liaodong and the Wuhuan people raised an army, but he never thought that Yecheng would be besieged.
Because the Chu State in the south is now suppressed by him, at least it is impossible to send troops. Ma Teng and Han Sui in the west cannot cross Xu Du and attack Yecheng directly, and Gongsun Kang and Wuhuan people in the north cannot bypass Zhang Liao to attack Yecheng.
It is impossible for Yecheng to be attacked.
But why is there now news that Yecheng is besieged?
Cao Cao was about to faint, and his head was even more muddy, and he couldn't figure it out.
"Take a good care." Jia Xu was in a state of mind when he saw Cao Cao's trembling and almost couldn't sit still. He quickly stood up and supported Cao Cao.
Extend your hand and pat your younger generation Cao Cao to help you calm your energy.
However, even so, Cao Cao finally breathed after a long time. After continuing to breathe for a while, Cao Cao raised his head suddenly, looked at Zhang Yan with an eagle-like look, and said coldly: "Come here for the official document."
"No." Although Zhang Yan lowered his head, he could still feel the coldness in Cao Cao's eyes. The iron-clad man couldn't help but tremble slightly, and responded in a low voice, handed the document to Cao Cao.
After Cao Cao took the official document, he immediately started looking through it.
The above is indeed a handwritten letter from Xun Yu, and Xun Yu's guess may have come from the sea. Moreover, the matter of Kou Feng and Martyr seemed to be able to get the answer.
It was Gongsun Kang who fed Kou Feng's ships and a group of war horses that could sail on the sea. This made Kou Feng's Chu State so powerful now and even able to launch a long-distance attack.
He directly crossed the heartlands of the Central Plains such as Xuzhou and attacked Hebei. Fortunately, Kou Feng's navy is not very large now and is still dominated by the army. Otherwise, if he sent a hundred thousand troops northward, his Hebei would be in chaos.
When Cao Cao first received the news, he was about to faint, but now he has recovered from some tranquility. He has begun to analyze calmly.
However, all this is not important for the time being. Regardless of whether the Chu army came from the sea or not, how should it establish coastal defense in the future, and how should it settle the score with Gongsun Kang in the future.
None of them are what Cao Cao has to consider now. What he has to consider now is to lead the tiger and leopard cavalry to Yecheng for rescue.
Yecheng is not only Cao Cao's capital, but also has a large number of Cao Wei elites. It is also Cao Cao's home, with more than a dozen sons and countless concubines.
In addition, there are many Cao and Xiahou clans.
It is the heart of the entire Cao Wei. If it is broken, if it loses so many sons, ministers, and clans, even Cao Cao doesn't know how to deal with the aftermath.
"Call the tiger and leopard cavalry immediately, and I will lead the army back to the north in person." After calming down, Cao Cao immediately ordered.
"But Master, the army is out now." Jia Xu said worriedly.
"The army is temporarily handed over to Miaocai as the leader, and the military will assist, infantry and cavalry will cover each other and retreat and enter Xudu." Cao Cao said decisively.
"No." Jia Xu then agreed to his promise.
Immediately, Cao Cao put on his armor, put on his helmet, and stepped onto the war horse under the service of his personal soldiers. He also led 50,000 tiger and leopard cavalry to Yecheng for rescue.
"Don't have anything to do, Ziheng, Zijian." Cao Cao, who was galloping in his heart, shouted in his heart, surrounded by the tiger and leopard cavalry.
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Although Wancheng has always been the object of suppression due to the cavalry, he is still very sensitive to information outside the city.
As soon as Cao Cao's tiger and leopard cavalry moved, a spy immediately passed the news back.
Xu Shu immediately summoned the generals under the tent, including Wei Yan, Li Yan, Shamoke, and other generals into the hall of the General's Mansion to discuss.
"General, it seems that Lu Boyan's plan has been realized. Otherwise, Cao Cao would not have led the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry back in such an urgent manner."
In the hall, Wei Yan smiled and raised his fist to Xu Shu.
"That's right. Now Cao's army's tiger and leopard cavalry retreats is a good opportunity for us to launch a large-scale attack." Shamoko said with a look.
Xu Shu smiled slightly when he heard this and said, "Wen Chang is right, Lu Boyan's plan has been mostly successful. But now I don't agree with the attack."
"This is a great opportunity." Shamoko frowned and said in confusion.
"Since Cao Cao personally led the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry away, he would definitely leave Jia Xu to cut off the rear. Jia Xu now has tens of thousands of infantry and 50,000 or 60,000 ordinary cavalry. If we go out of the city to fight, we will definitely lose more than we win." Xu Shu shook his head and said.
Cao Wei's army was still very strong, and Xu Shu has always admitted this. At present, the State of Chu is in a position to defend, unless Zhao Yun's cavalry is truly powerful and reaches 50,000. He also joins the army with the Kou Feng and annexes the cavalry of Ma Teng and Han Sui in Yongliang. The State of Chu can have the same advantage in cavalry as Wei.
"Jia Xu?" Shamoke has been in Chu State for quite some time. After hearing Jia Xu's reputation, he frowned again when he heard this, and finally he did not mention the issue of military service.
"Okay, the war is basically over now. But we cannot take it lightly. If Jia Xu supports us under guard and takes advantage of the situation to counterattack and lose the city, it will be too late to regret it." Xu Shu ordered.
"No." Wei Yan, Li Yan, Shamoke and others did not dare to neglect, and immediately agreed and left.
After they left, Xu Shu sat down and planned to write official documents.
When Lu Xun entered Yecheng, he would definitely not return empty-handed. He must have captured many powerful people and loaded with valuable items such as gold and silver. Therefore, Xu Shu felt it necessary to write a document to Xiangyang first.
So that Situ Jiang Wan can prepare in advance to accept these.
Cao Cao was still actively returning to rescue Yecheng, but Xu Shu and others had already begun to consider resettlement of property in Yecheng, etc.
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In the south of Xudu City, a large army was galloping. The soldiers of this army were very strong, and they used one man and two horses, which were suitable for long-distance raids.
It should be a powerful and proud army.
But at this moment, this army was very tired and had some intention of being sick.
This army was the tiger and leopard cavalry commanded by Cao Cao. They set out from Wancheng and traveled for two days and one night. There were only three rest periods on the way, and the rest were traveling day and night.
Even the tiger and leopard cavalry could not bear such a marching method.
The same is true for Cao Cao. He was almost exhausted. But he was really worried about Yecheng and persisted until now.
At this moment, Xudu City had arrived. Cao Cao planned to stay here for a few hours. On the one hand, he would inquire about the situation in Yecheng, and on the other hand, he would also let the tiger and leopard cavalry rest.
After a few hours, the tiger and leopard cavalry were attacked by iron. Cao Cao believed that as long as he had a few hours of rest, he would be able to live a life again.
Because Cao Cao was in a hurry, Xu Du did not receive any news. However, there was no eye-opener who stopped Cao Cao.
After Cao Cao ordered the tiger and leopard cavalry to be on standby, he took Xu Chu and a few personal soldiers to enter Xudu. After entering Xudu, Cao Cao went straight to Xun Yu's official residence.
When Cao Cao entered the city, Xun Yu received the news.
In the hall, after receiving the news, Xun Yu couldn't help but sigh. Now he didn't know how to explain it to Cao Cao. The news that Yecheng was broken has reached Xudu.
It was a message sent by Wang Lang.
Cao Pi, Cao Xiong, Cao Zhi and others may not have died in battle, but were all captured. Along with a large number of Cao Cao's adult sons, civil and military officials, and powerful people.
Some of the scattered clans of the Cao family and Xiahou family in Yecheng may have been taken away.
A huge blow, a huge blow.
It was a huge blow to Cao Cao himself and the power of Cao Wei.
It was a shame for Cao Cao throughout his life.
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Chapter completed!