klisemfg Chapter 568 Shocking All Sides!!!
Chapter 568 Shocking All Sides!!!
"Hmph, it's nothing but hypocrisy!" Liu Biao sneered.
At this moment, Kuai Yue advised, "My lord, in my opinion, we should send someone to test Liu Bei's strength and then make a decision. We must not rashly start a war with him, lest we both suffer heavy losses and allow Cao Cao and Yuan Shao to reap the benefits."
Cao Cao and Yuan Shao are currently locked in a stalemate at the Battle of Guandu.
However, they did not know that Guan Yu had already killed Yan Liang and Wen Chou!
The news spread quickly.
Liu Biao pondered for a moment and found it reasonable.
So he sent an envoy to where Liu Bei was.
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Cao Cao was so angry upon hearing this that he smashed his cup. He had originally planned to use Zhang Xiu to restrain Liu Biao and then settle the score with Yuan Shao at Guandu, but now Liu Bei had beaten him to it.
At the same time, he was very wary of Liu Bei taking Xuchang from behind!
After all, it's not far from Xuchang.
He is currently tied up in Guandu and doesn't know what to do.
Although Yan Liang and Wen Chou were killed, Yuan Shao's side had not yet suffered a complete defeat!
After all, they haven't burned down Wuchao yet.
"Ah... Wancheng was originally mine, mine! What does it have to do with Liu Bei! How is he still alive? How can he still occupy Wancheng!"
Cao Cao was furious and ordered a rice bowl.
His subordinates were all trembling with fear.
After all, they knew Cao Cao's personality.
He originally thought that with Liu Bei dead, he could easily recruit Guan Yu.
Now look what's happened! You, Liu Bei, are still alive, and you can even run to Wancheng and capture Zhang Xiu's tens of thousands of troops!
If someone were to stab him in the back, Cao Cao would be in excruciating pain!
Cao Cao took a deep breath and said to his advisors, including Xun Yu, "Do any of you have a good plan?"
Xun Yu stepped forward, cupped his hands in a respectful bow, and said, “My lord, the most urgent matter is to send a general with a portion of the troops to garrison near Wancheng. This will serve two purposes: firstly, to deter Liu Bei, and secondly, to investigate his strengths and weaknesses. Once you return victorious from the Battle of Guandu, it will not be too late to deal with Liu Bei with all your might.”
Cao Cao stroked his beard and nodded slightly.
At this moment, Guo Jia shook his head and objected: "My lord, this is not a good idea. Our forces are already stretched thin, and further dividing them could be risky. In my opinion, we should secretly contact Liu Biao, offer him great rewards, and let him fight Liu Bei. We can sit back and watch the two tigers fight, and once we have decided the outcome with Yuan Shao, we can return and attack Liu Bei from both sides, and then slaughter Jingzhou!"
Hearing Guo Jia's words.
Cao Cao's eyes lit up; he thought the plan was brilliant.
It could be said that Guo Jia's suggestion pleased him greatly!
Guo Jia truly deserves to be his top strategist.
Otherwise, there wouldn't be the saying, "If Guo Jia hadn't died, Zhuge Liang wouldn't have emerged."
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"Block the news! We can't let Guan Yu know that Liu Bei has occupied Wancheng. I don't want to lose him!" Cao Cao said, covering his head.
He felt his headache was about to flare up again.
The men nodded.
But just then, a scout came to report.
"Reporting to my lord, there seems to be some unusual activity in Yuan Shao's army. The transport of supplies is frequent, which may indicate a major operation."
Upon hearing this, Cao Cao temporarily set aside the matter of Liu Bei and turned his attention to dealing with Yuan Shao.
"It seems Yuan Shao can no longer hold back. All soldiers, listen to my command, be on high alert, and make every effort to find out where Yuan Shao's grain and supplies are stored. If we can burn them, we will surely win this battle!" Cao Cao ordered.
If he wants to win, he must burn Yuan Shao's grain supplies.
That's how they'll have a chance.
After all, he only has a few hundred thousand troops, while Yuan Shao is said to have 70 troops. This is not easy to deal with!
The tent was immediately filled with a tense atmosphere of preparation for battle. Cao Cao's eyes were firm, determined to defeat Yuan Shao, his greatest enemy, first.
But at that moment, Guan Yu hurried over and spoke outside the tent.
"Lord Cao, I, Guan Yu, have come to take my leave." Guan Yu's booming voice echoed into the tent.
Cao Cao was startled, but he forced himself to remain calm!
He knew why Guan Yu had come.
I wondered if the news could be contained?
How could Guan Yu know this?
It shouldn’t be!
"Why is Yun Chang in such a hurry to leave? Could it be that I have failed to entertain you properly?" Cao Cao asked seriously.
He can't give himself away.
We must stabilize the situation.
Guan Yu clasped his hands in a fist and said loudly, "No, I am well aware of Lord Cao's kindness. It's just that I have learned of my brother's whereabouts and have come here to bid farewell to Prime Minister Cao. I will definitely go to find my brother. I hope that Lord Cao will not forget his promise and let Liu Bei's family leave. I will be eternally grateful."
He addressed Cao Chengxiang and Cao Gong, making it clear that he was only pledging allegiance to Emperor Xian of Han.
Not you, Cao Cao!
You, Cao Cao, need to recognize the situation!
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Cao Cao remained silent for a long time. He knew Guan Yu was loyal and righteous, and once he made a decision, it was difficult to change it.
I thought to myself, Guan Yu and he were truly destined to be apart!
Thinking of this, Cao Cao remained silent.
The atmosphere inside the tent was so heavy it seemed as if water could drip from it.
Cao Cao's men were unhappy and wanted to fight.
But in the end, Cao Cao sighed and said, "Yun Chang is truly a righteous man. How dare I force him to stay? Your family may go with you."
"You all, do not stop me!" Cao Cao said, looking at his men.
His men then reluctantly made way for him.
Guan Yu was moved by Cao Cao's unexpectedly quick agreement!
Unexpectedly, Cao Cao kept his promise.
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