Three Kingdoms: The identity of the financial master behind the scenes was exposed by Cao Cao

Tian Feng, Tian Feng, and other advisers all changed their faces in shock.

There was an uproar in the lobby.

Only Yuan Shang, after being surprised, a touch of unnoticeable ecstasy passed through the corners of his mouth.

"This is impossible"

"Where did Cao Cao have the courage to kill the eldest son?"

Tian Feng took a breath, his face full of disbelief.

All the counselors nodded.

The battle between Yuan and Cao is inevitable. Although everyone knows it, after all, Yuan Shao has not yet sent his troops south and has not openly turned against Cao Cao.

According to common sense, Cao Cao, who was on the weaker side, should try his best not to anger Yuan Shao and delay the outbreak of the war.

Cao Cao went against common sense and actually killed Yuan Tan and took the initiative to break his face?

No one could understand

"The thief Cao didn't necessarily want to harm the eldest son at first. It was Cao Yuan who tried his best to instigate the thief. Cao thief obeyed his words, so he killed the eldest son.——"

Guo Tu then told in a sad and angry tone everything that happened in Cao's mansion that day.

Tian Feng and others were shocked again

"Then how could Cao Yuan, a mere humble scholar, have the confidence to dare to murder the eldest son?"

"That's right, he doesn't know how to praise and just refuses to recruit for his lord. Why do he dare to persuade Cao Cao to kill the eldest son?"

"Madman, this Cao Yuan is really a madman who doesn’t know the heights of heaven and earth, and who doesn’t know life or death!"

For a time, shocked and angry comments came and went.

"Tan'er——"

A cry of grief and indignation broke everyone's surprise.

Yuan Shao, who had been absentminded for a long time, finally broke out. His body was swaying and tears were flowing down his face.

"Father!"

Two sons, Yuan Xi and Yuan Shang, hurriedly stepped forward to support him.

Yuan Xi advised with tears:"My eldest brother has been killed. I'm sorry for Father's Day. You must protect your health.

Yuan Shangze said sadly and angrily:"Father, the thief Cao and Cao Yuan killed my elder brother. This hatred is irreconcilable. I am willing to lead the army into Xudu, and I will behead those two men to avenge my elder brother!""

All the ministers in the hall reacted immediately and asked for a fight with grief and anger, clamoring to avenge Yuan Tan.

Yuan Shao pushed the two sons away fiercely and wiped away the tears on his face. His old face was so hideous that it was terrifying.

"After passing the order, the army will march southward, and the troops from Liyang will cross the Yellow River and take Xudu directly!"

In anger, Yuan Shao finally issued the order for the southern expedition.

The ministers responded enthusiastically.

Tian Feng admonished:"My lord, our army has just pacified Youzhou. The soldiers are tired from long battles and have not prepared enough food and grass. At this time, the south Zheng, is it too hasty?"

Yuan Shao's face immediately darkened.

Guo Tu said sternly:"My lord has just pacified Youzhou, and Cao's thieves have just captured Xuzhou. We are all tired troops. Our army is five times larger than Cao's army and we have the advantage. We will not attack at this time. Cao, when will we wait?"

Tian Feng was speechless.

"My Lord, it is indeed extremely abominable for Cao Yuan to bewitch Cao Cao and kill the eldest son."

"But this person is so smart that he is almost a monster, and he is full of ingenuity. He should not be underestimated."

"With this person assisting Cao Cao, we can't judge Cao Cao's strength just by the number of troops and horses on the books."

"I believe that even if you want to attack Cao Cao, you must take a long-term approach."

Ju Shou also stood up and gave his advice.

The two of them each poured out a ladle of cold water. Not only did they not extinguish Yuan Shao's anger, but they made him increasingly dissatisfied.

"The Lord's 200,000 infantry and 20,000 cavalry are enough to conquer the world!"

"Even if Cao Yuan has the wisdom of heaven, in the face of the Lord's absolute strength, he will definitely be like a mantis!"

"The lord's attack on Cao will definitely be devastating, let alone Cao Yuan. Even if Jiang Taigong comes back to life, he can't save the thief Cao!"

Feng Ji stood up, generous and conceited, as if he regarded Cao Yuan as a fool.

Ju Shou was also refuted and was speechless.

"brush!"

Yuan Shao unsheathed his sword and slashed it down hard.

The corner of the case was cut off.

Everyone was startled, and no one dared to say a word.

Yuan Shao said sternly:"I have made up my mind, and I cannot change my decision to attack Cao. Who can If you dare to oppose and question again and shake the morale of the military, you will end up like this case! Tian

Feng and Jushou shuddered, lowered their heads silently, and did not dare to persuade again.

Yuan Shao said bitterly:"Give me another order to issue a proclamation to the world, offering a reward for Cao Yuan's death. Anyone who gets his head will be rewarded ten thousand gold." , Feng Wanhuhou!"

…

It was early autumn.

Yuan Shao gathered an army of 200,000 and marched southward from Yecheng to Liyang.

News of Yuan's army going south quickly spread to the states south of the Yellow River.

Central Plains shock

…

Xudu, Cao Pi’s private residence

"My father was really too impulsive. He shouldn't have killed Yuan Tan and angered Yuan Benchu."

"It's a good time now. The Yuan family has 200,000 infantry and cavalry going south. My father can mobilize the troops and horses to fight, but there are only more than 50,000 people."

"The foundation of my Cao family is in danger.……"

Cao Pi shook his head and sighed, his words full of complaints and dissatisfaction with Cao Cao.

Cao Zhen said:"I heard that my adoptive father was inspired by Cao Yuan to kill Yuan Tan. Yuan Benchu ​​even issued a reward for this, and wanted Cao Yuan's head with a heavy reward from Wanhuhou!"

Bang!

Cao Pi punched the case and said bitterly:"This Cao Yuan, he wants to kill my Cao family, my father can listen to his tricks, how stupid he is!"

"Mr. Zihuan, I am afraid that this Cao Yuan will kill you no matter what."

Sima Yi, who had been silent all this time, suddenly said playfully.

Cao Pi looked stern and asked anxiously:"What did Zhongda say?"

"Cao Yuan boasted his own wisdom and persuaded Duke Cao to kill Yuan Tan, which aroused Duke Yuan's thunderous wrath. If Duke Cao lost this battle, the Cao family would be exterminated for Duke Yuan. Of course, you will not be spared, sir."

"If he can really assist Duke Cao and defeat Yuan Cao in the decisive battle, his status as the number one hero of the Cao family will be unshakable."

"By then, Duke Cao will be more obedient to his words. Who he appoints as his heir is probably a matter of his words."

"Zhaoyi speculated that he had probably fallen under the sect of Master Zijian. If Cao Gong asked him who to appoint as his heir, he would naturally recommend Master Zijian."

"And since ancient times, if the struggle for the reserve fails, how many happy endings can there be?"

"So, no matter what, this Cao Yuan will kill your son, Mr. Huan!"

Sima Yi analyzed it eloquently.

But what Cao Pi heard was frightened, and he actually broke out in a cold sweat.

"Zhongda's words make sense. Whether my father wins or loses, I will be killed by this Cao Yuan!"

"Zhongda, you are very resourceful, can you come up with a countermeasure for me?"

Cao Pi was in great confusion, and he begged Sima Yi for help.

A cold light flashed across Sima Yi's eyes, and he used his palm as a knife and made a beheading motion on his neck.

"You want me to kill him?"

Cao Pi was surprised.

"Duke Yuan hates Cao Yuan to the core. If the young master can kill him, then when Duke Yuan wins, the young master can use this to claim credit and his life will be saved."

"And if Duke Cao wins, without the support of Cao Yuan, Master Zijian will be unable to compete with you, Master Zihuan, for the throne. The throne of the Cao family belongs to you alone."

"Therefore, if you get rid of this Cao Yuan, no matter who wins or loses in a decisive battle between Yuan and Cao, you, sir, will be invincible."

Sima Yi lowered his voice and stated the stakes to him.

Cao Pi's spirit was lifted, and his originally flustered mood gradually calmed down, and a fierce light gradually flashed in his eyes.

After weighing for a long time,

Cao Pi slapped the case and gritted his teeth and said:"No. Wrong, only by getting rid of this Cao Yuan can I have a way to survive! Cao

Zhen said:"Even so, my father is so kind to him. If he finds out that we killed Cao Yuan, how can he let you go, second brother?""

Cao Pi was shocked, and a sad look appeared on his face again.

"To kill Cao Yuan, there was no need for Master Zihuan to take action."

A mysterious sneer appeared on Sima Yi's face.

Cao Pi's eyes brightened and he said hurriedly:"What's Zhongda's clever plan?"

"Our Sima family once befriended a ranger named Shi A. He was extremely skilled in swordsmanship and was best at assassination."

"Yi heard that Cao Yuan is going to Luoyang to receive the arsenal in the near future. If Mr. Huan nods, I can let Na Shi'a pretend to be a mountain bandit and intercept and kill Cao Yuan on the way."

"In this way, since Cao Yuan can be eliminated, Prince Huan will not be implicated. What does the prince think?"

Sima Yi twirled his chin with his hand and sneered as he revealed his plan.

"Shi A, is he the disciple of Wang Yue, the best swordsman in the world?"

Cao Pi's eyes flashed

"It is this person."

Sima Yi nodded slightly.

"Cao Yuan is just a counselor. Although he has some guards with extraordinary martial arts skills, if this Shi A takes action to assassinate him, it should be fine....."

Cao Pi stood up and walked around with his hands behind his back, weighing in his mind.

After a while.

Cao Pi suddenly stopped, there was no hesitation in his eyes, only cold murderous intent

"If Cao Yuan can't be used by me, I won't let him go!"

"Just follow Zhongda's plan and send Shi A to kill him!"