As for Sun Guan, he spat in the letter and said that the reason he never defeated Cao Cao was because of the enemy's sneak attack.

He even bluntly said that Liu Bei's behavior of running away after hearing the news caused some confusion in his military morale.

A discerning person can naturally see these excuses at a glance.

However, I don’t have much friendship with Liu Bei and Cao Bao.

There was no need for him to speak to the other party. Besides, Liu Bei was here to help Xuzhou, and he didn't even fight him this time.

It looks a bit ugly after all.

After telling Tao Qian exactly what was said in the letter, Cao Bao said nothing more. Tao Qian naturally had his own thoughts.

After learning what was said in the letter, Tao Qian narrowed his eyes slightly and his chest felt like a heavy stone pressing down on him.

"Hey, I regret that I should have turned against Cao Mengde!"

If he had known that there would be such a situation today, he should not have agreed to Yuan Shu's words and attacked Yanzhou in two directions.

How could he have imagined that Cao Cao would rise so quickly?

First, Yanzhou was successfully pacified, and then they were able to gather hundreds of thousands of Yellow Turbans, which is simply unheard of.

Nowadays, when food and grass are cut off, such things can be solved in a short period of time.

It's like God's help.

How could Xuzhou alone suppress such a person?

Now, there is no news about Yuan Shu, which makes him feel even worse.

"Ah Bao, do you think there is still room for peace between me and Cao Cao now?"

Tao Qian looked at the curtain above his head, but his eyes were a little distracted. He was asking Cao Bao, but he seemed to be asking himself.

Cao Bao beside him was speechless.

At this point, how can it be as simple as having superpowers to shake hands and make peace?

The current chaos in the world, the princes are fighting against each other, either you die or I die, how can anything be so easy.

Cao Bao didn't speak, and Tao Qian couldn't help but smile bitterly.

As his body trembled, he fainted again soon after.

……

Early November.

The weather after winter has become colder day by day.

Within Cao Jun’s camp.

Xi Yu originally planned to return to Yanzhou as soon as possible after transporting grain and grass.

However, I didn’t expect that Boss Cao would directly give him the first victory in this battle just because of transporting grain and grass in front of the big tent.

Xi Yu had no intention of accepting such credit.

However, I don’t know what the situation was, but everyone in Cao Cao’s army seemed to have no objections to Cao Cao’s decision.

Up and down the military camp, everyone who was familiar with Xiyu congratulated him, and even those who were not familiar with him would come up and say hello with a smile.

Everyone just acquiesced in the matter of the first achievement.

Under such circumstances, Xi Yu's original plan to return to Yanzhou fell through in an instant.

He can't give up and leave under such circumstances!

Although he doesn't care what other people in Cao's camp think of him, even if he loses Cao Cao's face, he doesn't care.

However, Xi Zhicai was still Cao Cao’s mastermind after all.

If we leave like this, Boss Cao will lose face.

Everyone in Cao camp didn't know how to treat him.

When the time comes, rumors will fly, saying that he is arrogant and has no master, and that he does not take others seriously after his achievements. I am afraid that the remarks will not fly to the sky.

Xi Yu, who knows how much influence public opinion has on future generations, knows clearly that sometimes, it is not the knife that kills.

But the mouth that opens.

In desperation, he could only temporarily agree to Cao Cao to stay in Cao Ying.

Now, I can only wait for the war to go smoothly, and when I am no longer needed at all, others will not say anything before I leave.

Early in the morning, Xi Yu, who was wearing a big cloak, was called into the camp by Cao Cao.

After he entered the camp, he looked up and found that there was no one else in the entire camp except Cao Cao and Xi Zhicai.

Three fires were set up inside the tent, and the temperature was much more comfortable than outside.

At this time, Cao Cao was sitting cross-legged on a ball of felt, with a stove in front of him and a scroll of letters in his hand while he was warming himself.

Xi Zhicai was lying on his side, and Cao Cao didn't care at all about this posture.

The two of them seemed to have been friends for many years, smiling as they said this.

The tent was opened, and when he saw Xi Yu coming in, Cao Cao stood up on the felt without putting on his boots.

"Fengyi is here, come here quickly, come here quickly!"

After waving to Xi Yu, Cao Cao took two steps forward. When he realized that he hadn't put on his boots yet, he stopped.

Xi Yu cupped his hands towards Cao Cao, and couldn't help but glance at Xi Zhicai.

When the latter saw that he had come in, he just raised his eyes and took a look, then he changed to a comfortable position and lay down.

"Brother!"

After bowing to the two of them, Xi Yu followed Cao Cao to the stove and sat down cross-legged. His eyes fell on Xi Zhicai again.

"Brother, you..."

Just by looking at the drama, I knew that this guy had forgotten to exercise during this time.

That’s right, Xi Zhicai’s nature is casual. If he really wanted to hold the other person down like a donkey, it would be impossible.

Xi Yu was a little helpless and wanted to say something, but in the end nothing came out.

Xi Zhicai seemed to have just thought of something, and suddenly he sat upright with excitement.

However, he then thought that Xi Yu was married now, and the situation now was different from before.

"Ayu, it's just that it's a bit cold now. I forgot about today's morning exercises!"

Xi Zhicai scratched his head and then glanced at Cao Cao beside him.

"If you don't believe me, ask my lord, I used to practice Wuqinxi every day in the camp!"

He glanced at Cao Cao, who understood. At this time, he smiled and said to Xi Yu.

"Fengyi, what Zhicai said is true. I haven't neglected training in the past few days!"

Hearing what the two said, Xi Yu just nodded.

"Brother, just remember. I'm just worried that your brother is weak. The weather has changed. If he catches wind and cold, it's nothing to worry about!"

"I know Ayu!"

Xi Zhicai nodded, and after Xi Yu finished speaking, a hint of warmth appeared in his heart.

Seeing the two brothers understanding each other at this time, Cao Cao had a smile on his lips.

Unable to help himself, he also thought of his younger brother.

Thinking of Cao De, Cao Cao couldn't help but look at Xi Yu again.

If it weren't for Xi Yu, his whole family would have died in Xuzhou.

Although the relationship between him and his younger brother cannot be said to be very close, after all, blood is thicker than water.

If Cao Song died in Xuzhou, Cao De would not be able to escape even if he wanted to.

There was some emotion in his heart. He was really the greatest luck in his life to meet Xi Yu.

First, he helped to pacify Yanzhou, then he saved his family, and now, the battle of Xuzhou.

If it weren't for Xi Yu's timely delivery of food and grass, I'm afraid this battle would have been over by now.

At that time, he might have no choice but to lead his army back to Yanzhou in despair.

When I wanted to attack Xuzhou, I'm afraid it wouldn't be as easy as it is now.

As his thoughts flashed, Cao Cao's eyes fell on Xi Yu.

"Fengyi, thanks to your timely arrival in this battle, otherwise, I'm afraid..."

Cao Cao didn't finish his words, but everyone will understand the result of not having food and grass.

Xiyu smiled, not denying it.

The weather changes and rivers wash away grain routes. Such things are beyond his imagination.
To be continued...