Two days later, in Pingchang City, Xuzhou, I saw that Pingchang City was three feet wide and four feet high. At first glance, there was a sad aura of majestic pass. On the southern city gate, a row of soldiers wearing leather armor and holding spears were standing neatly on the wall, looking straight into the distance. There were many soldiers on the wall walking back and forth under the leadership of the school captain, and there were really a lot of troops.

In the middle of the city, a big red flag fluttered in the wind, but above the flag was neither Cao nor Xu, but a big Chinese character.

Cao Cao's military strength was far inferior to Yuan Xi. Therefore, in order to inspire the bravery of the soldiers, Cao Cao hung a flag representing the Han Dynasty in this Pingchang City. Yuan Xi attacked Pingchang, which was to attack the Han Dynasty and to rebel against the rebellion.

However, Cao Cao also knew that this was just a little thought. At this time, Da Yan had already controlled Yuan Xi. Not to mention respecting the Han Dynasty, even the generation of his father Yuan Shao was gradually being cleaned up. Da Yan's soldiers would never be soft-hearted just because of this mere flag.

After his eyes entered the city of Pingchang, he saw that there seemed to be more soldiers here than the people, either with fear or hatred. On the one hand, it was because of Cao Cao's precautions against Yuan Xi and he kept sending troops here. The second thing is that he had a massacre in Xuzhou that year. Because of his father's death, Cao Cao was heartbroken. When he attacked Xuzhou on a large scale, he issued an order not to have any captives. This immediately caused the originally rich and wealthy Xuzhou to suffer heavy losses. White bones were everywhere, and there was no rooster crowing thousands of miles away. The death of more than 100,000 people made Sishui not shedding.

Therefore, today's Xuzhou is not a prosperous place in the pre-Han period, either dead or exiled to other places. Dayan has accepted many refugees from Xuzhou. The reason why Yuan Xi did not attack directly was that even if he took Xuzhou, he would not get too many benefits. Instead, he would fall here. However, Xuzhou is a place of four battles. Whether it is going north to Youyan, west to Central Plains, or south to Jingxiang, it is very convenient and is an important strategic basis. No matter how hard a hero is to be devoted to the world, he will not give up Xuzhou. Therefore, Yuan Xi must be prepared to start a full war in the next round, in addition to regaining Xuzhou, he will still pacify the Central Plains. At the same time, these places that have suffered heavy losses due to war must also be restored.

At this time, in the government office of Pingchang City, there were heavy troops guarding, and in the inner hall, drinking and having fun, with strong beards, Cao Hong, wearing casual clothes, was sitting on the main seat with a comfortable face, accompanied by civil and military officials on both sides, and the singer danced gracefully.

"General, Da Yan suddenly attacked Dongwu, there would be no conspiracy, right?" a general suddenly asked with some concern.

Cao Hong smiled disdainfully and said, "It's just that he was practicing troops again. Yuan Xi's army of more than 150,000 were trapped on the grassland. What city are you building? He also attacked Goguryeo, Sihan and other small countries. He has long been unable to make ends meet. Where can he have the conditions to go to war with our army now?"

Hearing this, a gentleman in the first place, immediately frowned and bowed: "Although this is the case, the general should be cautious. At this time, General Xu is leading troops to support Dongwu. If Dayan attacks in large quantities, Pingchang will be the first to be affected."

This person is truly one of the four major families in the world, the representative of the Chen family, Chen Qun and Cao Cao's aides, and once helped Liu Bei.

"Brother Changwen, I still have 40,000 troops in Pingchang City. If Dayan arrives, they will definitely be bleeding." Cao Hong's eyes suddenly showed a strong chill. Not only because of the great threat from Dayan to their Cao family, but also because of Cao Ren's death, he hated Dayan and Yuan Xi. Of course, what he hated the most was Xu Shu, the current central minister of Dayan, the Deputy Director of the Privy Council, the existence who personally designed to kill the Cao family's military god. Unfortunately, Xu Shu's current status made the Cao family not have much hope of revenge.

When Chen Qun saw this scene, he was both happy about Cao Hong's determination and worried about Cao Hong's underestimation. However, Cao Hong was not wrong. Although Da Yan was at the peak of the sky and was invincible in the world, he did spend too much energy elsewhere and had no time to look south.

"Speaking of this, Sikong had actually won the Battle of Guandu, and Yuan Shao was forced to death. However, it's a pity that Yuan Xi's child was so cruel. Even his biological father had planned to be the king. He also openly claimed to be king and usurped the Han Dynasty. It's obvious that the fact is abominable." The second on the left, a very handsome Confucian scholar, said angrily, obviously, he still has a deep attachment to the Han Dynasty.

"Brother Ji Gui, don't be angry. Although the Han Dynasty has declined, its power still exists. Yuan Xi is only Wang Mang, and he is only a temporary force and will die at the hands of Sikong in the future." The third middle-aged man with a majestic face and dressed in a rigorous manner said disdainfully. After a closer look, it was Wang Lang, who once enthroned Yuan Xi as the King of Yan with an edict.

Hearing this, Cao Hong smiled with satisfaction and said, "Doctor Wang, indeed, has a vision. The lord who supports the Han Dynasty to establish the world is the orthodox position. Yuan Xi is just a first move and will definitely follow his father's old path in the future."

"What the general said is very much." Many civil and military officials immediately slapped the horses. In the inner hall, only Chen Qun's mouth showed a bitter smile. If Yuan Xi was really so unbearable, he would not have let Sikong have only defense and no backhand. As for Wang Mang, it was even more nonsense. Wang Mang was impulsive and eager to implement the new policies, which made all the gentry suffer. This was why Guangwu revived. Although Yuan Xi had been extraordinary over the years, he still regarded scholars as the most respected and respected the ancient system in all aspects. With his prestige of the four generations and three masters, he could not say anything like Wang Mang. However, he naturally could not say that it was to increase the momentum of the enemy.

When the enemy is weak, we are strong, the pride of the generals is absolutely not allowed; when the enemy is strong, we are weak, the pride of the generals is self-confidence and courage.

"Report" a scout officer shouted outside.

Cao Hong frowned, immediately waved his singing and dancing, and said seriously: "Come in"

Although he likes to enjoy, he has never relaxed in the tasks assigned to him by Cao Cao.

"General, just received the investigation report. King Yuan Xi of Yan rewarded all the soldiers of the Second Legion, more than one million yuan, and twenty-seven carriages along the road were heading towards Anqiu."

"What?" Cao Hong stood up immediately, his eyes uncontrollably showing a strong sense of possession.

A hint of anxiety flashed across Chen Qun's face and immediately said, "This must be Yuan Ping's trick. I'll lure our army out of the city, I don't have to pay attention to it."

Not only when Xu Huang left, but Cao Cao also told him that Cao Hong's only shortcomings were made sure to keep an eye on him.

The scout was stunned and hurriedly said, "No!"

However, just as he was about to retreat, Cao Hong suddenly shouted: "Wait a minute"

"General" Chen Qun felt worried.

"Don't worry about long articles. Although someone is greedy for money, he is not so stupid yet. They can calculate, and someone can." Cao Hong's eyes were unexpectedly calm.

Chen Qun became anxious in an instant and didn't want to ask Cao Hong's plan at all. He said: "General, Sikong once ordered that he must not take the initiative to go out of the city to seek war. He must rely on various city gates in Xuzhou to consume the Yan army layer by layer, and demand a counterattack change."
Chapter completed!