Outside Aocang City, Ye Zhao's camp was watching the surging river water rolling by, Ye Zhao took a deep breath, and his heart was filled with mixed feelings.

After this battle, Cao Cao lost all his elite troops, but the fire was ruthless. This flood swept away not only Cao Cao's army, but the people along the river were also difficult to escape. Under this flood, the number of people killed and injured in the country of thousands of miles was probably not under the Cao army. Although they were all people under Cao Cao's rule, they were all Han people after all. It was so high-sounding that he won this battle, although he was a tragic battle.

"Lord, news came from the front that Cao Cao led a man and horse to take a boat. Now, only Cao's army is left in Aocang City." Li Ru rode his horse to Ye Zhao and bowed.

Ye Zhao nodded silently and said, "I ordered Ji Ling to lead a army of 5,000 to capture Chenliu, and asked Zilong to prepare boats and cross the river to attack Hanoi."

Although he felt guilty, he still had to fight. Just as Cao Cao could make decisive choices at this time, Ye Zhao also wanted to take this opportunity to destroy Cao Cao in one fell swoop, but he also had to maximize his interests. Ye Zhao must take over the two prefectures of Jizhou and Youzhou. He must eat as much as he can go south. With Guanzhong's current talent reserve, it is no problem to swallow Jizhou and Youzhou. These two places are also areas where Cao Cao's foundation is weak, and his business time is still short, so he is a desirable place.

If... can kill Cao Cao in Jizhou, you can even use the power of Nanyang to control Yingchuan, Runan and Yanzhou in one fell swoop. In this way, Ye Zhao will be the only one in the world. In a few more years, he will be able to go south to Jingzhou and Yangzhou and unify the world.

However, such things as planning will never keep up with changes. At this time, it is the most important thing to take what you can get in your hands first.

"Here!" Li Ru agreed and arranged for someone to go and pass the order.

Xiahou Yuan had withdrawn from Mengjin before the river thawed and returned to Hanoi, but before he could firmly gain a foothold, the military camp was washed away by the flood. Xiahou Yuan was patrolling the surroundings at that time. He noticed that the water was coming and rushed to a high ground first, and survived. However, the Hanoi army was stationed by the river and was swept away by the flood.

Three days later, the river retreated. Because Cao Cao and a group of civil and military officials all fled by boat, there was only a group of Cao troops left in Aocang City. They were surrounded on all sides. Cao troops in the city were unwilling to resist and surrendered. Ye Zhao's soldiers could not kill Aocang. On the same day, Zhao Yun led his army to cross the river. At this moment, there was no force to resist Zhao Yun's army. He was attacked by Zhao Yun until Jixian Can stop. It was not that he could not attack again. However, after Cao Cao retreated into Jizhou, he quickly mobilized the troops in Jizhou to station troops in Muye, making Zhao Yun unable to advance again.

Ao Cang was destroyed, and all Cao's troops in the city surrendered, but the generals in the city had already escaped with Cao Cao. Originally, Ye Zhao thought that it had ended here, but he did not expect that on the second day after Ao Cang surrendered, the soldiers under the tent found that there were still remnants of Cao's army on the mountain outside Ao Cang City. Although the number was not large, it was extremely difficult to produce. He raided Ye Zhao's grain transport troops several times.

These people were in the style of guerrilla warfare, retreated as soon as they fought, and were never indulged in fighting. They were also extremely cunning. The generals responsible for escorting food and grass wanted to design an ambush several times, but they were seen through by the other party in advance. Not only did they fail to successfully kill them, but they suffered heavy losses, which made the officials responsible for transporting food and had to report the matter to Ye Zhao.

"Cao Cao escapes, and it is impossible for the generals in the city to stay. These thieves are probably the remnants of the Cao army camp outside the city." Li Ru smiled.

"Although it's a remnant, this method is good!" Ye Zhao nodded. Now the overall situation has been determined. Some lack of food and grass will not affect Ye Zhao. The grain reserved by Cao Cao in Ao Cang and Xingyang alone is enough to maintain the normal expenses of the army. It is just a lack of meat, which makes Ye Zhao's army, who is used to high-quality military rations, unable to adapt.

Ye Zhao is now interested in the remnant general of the Cao army who is hiding in a good end. Unfortunately, Gu Cheng was sent by him to assist Ye Zheng in opening up the situation in Nanyang. Otherwise, although this remnant of the Cao army was cunning, Ye Zhao was sure that no army in the world would be the opponent of the special operations camp.

"Before, Meng De used Li Dian and Le Jin to guard the second camp, but he didn't know if this person was Le Jin or Li Dian?" Ye Zhao clicked the table and smiled, "Start the mountain and burn these people out."

Although a big flood had just been released, no matter how big the water was, it would not be able to flood the mountain. Otherwise, let alone Ao Cang, I am afraid that Ye Zhao's army would be affected by the flood. Although the mountain was covered with a marina, the grass and trees on the mountain were withered, which was most suitable for setting fires.

The casualties caused by that flood were so numerous that it was difficult to count. Ye Zhao would not mind burning a mountain at this time. He sent several troops to set fire to the mountain. Several mountains outside Aocang City were shrouded in the fire. On that day, Li Dian was so unbearable that he was fumigated by the fire. He could only rush down the mountain with his men and horses, trying to break through, but was blocked by the soldiers who had already been waiting outside.

The mountains outside Aocang City are not conducive to burning, so it is naturally the only way for Li Dian and others to live. Therefore, there is no need to lay troops on a large scale, and only a few doors are needed. As long as the Cao army on this mountain is not burned to death, it will be difficult to escape.

After a fight, the Cao army led by Li Dian was wiped out, and Li Dian was also captured alive and brought to Aocang City to meet Ye Zhao.

"So it's General Mancheng!" Seeing Li Dian, Ye Zhao couldn't help but smile, and personally undressed Li Dian and said, "No wonder he is so powerful."

Li Dian heard this and smiled bitterly, "How dare I compare with Ye Hou? It's just that the loyal ministers do not serve the two masters and surrender, please avoid the noble words of Ye Hou. I am willing to die!"

Ye Zhao was not surprised when he heard this, turned his head and looked at Li Ru and smiled: "It seems that I am still too failed in life."

"There is no such intention." Li Dian shook his head and said, "It's just that the last life..."

Ye Zhao waved his hand and interrupted Li Dian's words, "I have been in the last moments. Now it has been twenty years. If there is no self in the world, Ye Zhao, Meng De is indeed a wise master. I have heard of Mancheng's talent and have no intention of humiliating Mancheng's loyalty. However, as today's trend is today, after this battle, it is already clear. It is difficult for Meng De to turn over again. The unification of the world is in sight. Zhao really cannot bear to kill him like a general. However, if you want you to surrender to me, it seems that it is a tough problem for others to do now."

Li Dian didn't say anything, but his meaning was already very obvious. He admitted Ye Zhao's statement.

"There is no need to mention the loyalty of the world. It has been turmoil for twenty years since the middle of the morning. I am a great man, but how many heroes have died in the internal struggle between each other? Man Cheng has aspirations and is unwilling to do that unfaithful thing. I can understand that Man Cheng has a desire and is unwilling to do that unfaithful thing, but to this day, there is no need, but letting you go back will only increase your worries. Therefore, I have a way of giving it to you, and I hope Man Cheng can listen to it." Ye Zhao said with a smile.

"Please tell Ye Hou clearly." Li Dian looked up and looked at Ye Zhao and said, "Who is willing to die if he can live without betray Cao Cao and survive, there is no need for Li Dian to die."

A smile flashed in Ye Zhao's eyes, and he only asked for a desire to come out. Then this surrender was half successful. He smiled and said, "Mancheng does not want to surrender, but he really does not want to fight with Meng De for me, right?"

"Not bad." Li Dian nodded.

"Since that's the case, there is still a general in the middle of Shu. I will send Mancheng to Shu as a general. The soldiers promise you to end your life. No matter who wins and loses between Ye and Meng De, even if you are at the end of the journey, you will not force Mancheng to fight with Meng De. What do you think?" Ye Zhao looked at Li Dian and smiled.

This time, Ao Cang's defeat was a big blow to Cao Cao. The most important thing was that Cao Cao was driven to Hebei by Ye Zhao. Regardless of whether he could escape back to the Central Plains in the end, Sun Ce would not miss such a good opportunity during this period. Even if Ye Zhao did not send someone to persuade him, Sun Ce would probably jump out and take a bite. Even if Cao Cao could finally return to the Central Plains, at that time, he would be trapped in the middle by Ye Zhao and Sun Ce and be attacked on both sides, as long as Ye Zhao did not make trouble, Cao Cao would almost have no chance of turning the tables.

As for the Central Plains, Ye Zhao is not ready to take it for the time being. Cao Cao has been operating here for a long time, and the people have already become determined to surrender. No matter who can break in at this time, in the eyes of the Central Plains, it is an invader. It is better to let Sun Ce chew this hard bone first and joke about Jizhou and Youzhou by himself. When Sun Ce has almost finished gnawing, Ye Zhao will come out to clean up the mess.

When Li Dian heard this, he was a little moved, but he felt that something seemed wrong, and he did not answer for a while.

"Of course, it is Mancheng's own business. I cannot force you to do it. I cannot let you go, nor can I bear to kill him. If Mancheng is unwilling to accept it, Zhao can only imprison Mancheng in Luoyang. After the world is pacified, then let Mancheng leave. How about returning to his hometown?" Ye Zhao said with a smile.

Isn't it just to make a name for yourself? If you can't be loyal and don't let it go, you're locked up in your hometown for most of your life. I'm afraid that some people with some abilities will not accept it. Li Dian obviously refused the beautiful blueprint that Ye Zhao helped to plan. Finally, he nodded helplessly and bowed to Ye Zhao and said, "I hope the Prime Minister can speak and be trustworthy."

Ye Zhao couldn't help laughing when he heard this. The change in name also represented a change in mentality, and Li Dian obviously agreed.

"Lord is wise!" After sending Li Dian away, Li Ru couldn't help but bow and smile at Ye Zhao. In fact, even if Li Dian surrendered, it would be impossible for Li Dian to deal with Cao Cao. Who knows whether he would turn against him when facing the enemy? Ye Zhao took this as a condition, and threatened and tempted him, so he took Li Dian, a general like him.
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