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

Xiahou Dun looked stern and immediately became alert.

This nephew of his has no plans left. He actually said that Cao Cao would suffer a big loss, so he would definitely suffer a big loss.

"Ziyou, could it be that Zhuge Liang has some vicious plan to deal with King Wei?"

Xiahou Dun asked anxiously

"The King of Wei wanted to win a quick victory and also wanted to capture Xinye and push the defense line to the Han River. With Zhuge Liang's clever plan, he could naturally see through it."

"If my guess is correct, Zhuge Liang will definitely give Liu Bei a plan, pretend to retreat, and use Xinye as bait to lure King Wei into taking the bait."

"Xinye is the trap they set for King Wei!"

Cao Yuan said in a determined tone.

Xiahou Dun was dubious and asked:"Ziyou, it's not that I question you. The King of Wei leads an army of 100,000. So what clever plan can Zhuge Liang have to use Xinye City to defeat the King of Wei?"

Cao Yuan took a sip of wine and slowly exposed Zhuge Liang's plan.

"This strategy is too, too...."

Xiahou Dun looked shocked. For a moment, he couldn't find the right words to describe it.

"But Uncle Yuanrang doesn’t have to worry. Cao

Yuan changed the topic and said with relief:"King Wei has Guo Fengxiao by his side, and his wisdom may not be inferior to Zhuge Liang's. With him here, he may not be able to help King Wei see through Zhuge Liang's vicious schemes."

Xiahou Dun's expression changed:"The King of Wei was worried about the tight situation on the eastern front, so he sent Feng Xiao to Hefei to advise Zhang Liao, the favored man. Now King Wei only has Cheng Yu following him!""

"Guo Fengxiao went to Hefei?"

Cao Yuan frowned,"If Guo Fengxiao is not here, Cheng Zhongde's resourcefulness may not be able to see through Zhuge Liang's plan."

"So what should we do?"

Xiahou Dun had cold sweat rolling down his forehead, and his expression became anxious.

Cao Yuan shook his head and smiled bitterly, sighing:"It seems that I was born to work, and I am destined to have no leisure time, so I have to go to Jingzhou in person."

"beat...work to earn a living? Xiahou

Dun was confused at first, but then he said happily:"We have red rabbits and horses. If you set off now, Ziyou, you will definitely be able to catch up with King Wei. With you here, Zhuge Liang will have nothing to fear!""

Boss Cao was in danger, and Cao Yuan could no longer enjoy the close relationship with Fu Shou.

That day, Cao Yuan rode a red rabbit horse, led Xu Chu and other Yanyun guards, and headed south to the new wilderness at starry night.

……

Xinye City, nightfall.

Tens of thousands of Wei troops who had arrived earlier had already settled in the city, burying pots and making rice.

The main hall of the government office.

Cao Cao had already sat down and had dinner with Cao Ren, Cheng Yu and several other close advisers and generals.

Zhao Yun entered the hall, cupped his hands and said:"Your Majesty, the food and wine to reward the soldiers have been distributed to each camp, and the morale of the soldiers has been boosted!"

"very good.

Cao Cao asked again:"How are the arrangements for the patrols of each gate?" Zhao

Yun added:"Each gate is guarded by generals and above. There are sentries every five steps and one sentry every ten steps along the city line. If the Han army attacks, they will be detected immediately.""

Cao Cao nodded slightly:"I am ordering the guards of each gate to inspect strictly and not to be negligent in the slightest."

"promise!"

Zhao Yun took the order and left.

Cao Ren smiled and said:"Your Majesty, Liu Bei has led his army to retreat to Fancheng. We must be too vigilant."

"Ziyou had said that Zhuge Liang, like him, had the ability to make scheming decisions. Liu Bei had to be careful with this person to assist him."

Cao Cao was quite wary of Zhuge Liang in his words.

Cheng Yu also said:"The king is right. Xinye is the barrier of Xiangyang, but Liu Bei gave up without fighting. It is quite suspicious. We still have to guard against his deceit."

If Cao Ren realizes something, if the duty arrangements are continued, Cao Cao will relax and have a good dinner.

"Xinye has been captured, and it’s time to return to Yecheng in a few days. It’s also time to announce Yuan’er’s identity and officially make him the heir apparent....."

As Cao Cao sipped the wine from his cup, his mind went to Yecheng.

A glass of wine was just brought to my mouth.

Dian Wei entered the hall and said:"King Wei, Military Advisor Ziyou has just arrived. He has urgent matters and wants to see King Wei!""

"Far away? Cao

Cao's eyes were surprised,"I left him in Yecheng just to let him rest for a few days. Why did he come to Jingzhou on his own?" Cheng

Yu became alert and said hurriedly:"The military advisor has exhausted all his plans. He came all the way to Xinye. There must be something urgent.""

"Please come in quickly."

Cao Cao hurriedly waved his hand.

Not long after, Cao Yuanxin walked in.

Before he could salute, Cao Cao stepped forward to support him and said with a smile:"Ziyou, I specially let you take a few days off to accompany you. New concubine, why did you come to Xinye? Cao

Yuan did not explain, but cupped his hands and said,"Your Majesty, please issue an edict immediately and order all armies to withdraw outside the city as quickly as possible. Otherwise, my tens of thousands of troops will be annihilated!""

Cao Cao's expression suddenly changed.

Cao Ren, Cheng Yu and others all also changed their expressions.

Cao Cao asked urgently:"Ziyou, please speak clearly, how could our army be destroyed!"

"Xinye is the barrier of Xiangyang, how could Liu Bei give it away so easily!"

"This must be Zhuge Liang's plan to use Xinye City as bait to lure the king to lead his army to station, so that he can severely damage our army here!"

Cao Yuan said solemnly.

Cao Cao looked stern.

Before he could speak, Cheng Yu said:"Liu Bei is pretending to retreat. The King of Wei and I have also thought about it, but now we have occupied Xinye City, and all the gates are under strict control. Be careful, what will happen even if Liu Bei comes back and fights back?"

"Zhongde is right"

"Even if Liu Bei dares to attack at night, we have already taken precautions. How can he severely damage our army?"

Cao Cao also looked at Cao Yuan questioningly.

Cao Yuan sneered and said:"Your Majesty, you might as well send someone to search. I predict that Liu Bei must have hidden a large amount of firewood, oil and other items in a hidden place in the city. His night attack is not Simply attack the city, but burn the new fields!"

Cao Cao looked shocked and couldn't help shivering, with a layer of cold sweat on his back.

Cheng Yu, Cao Ren and others also immediately realized the truth and looked shocked.

"No wonder Liu Bei abandoned Xinye City so easily. It turned out that he wanted to attack with fire and even burn the people of the city to death to severely damage our army!"

"Ashamed, ashamed, I failed to see through it. Fortunately, Military Advisor Ziyou arrived in time, otherwise the consequences would have been disastrous!"

Cold sweat rolled down Cheng Yu's forehead, and he couldn't help but blame himself.

Cao Cao also woke up and exclaimed:"Ziyou, you are far away in Yecheng, how can you figure out that Zhuge Villager will offer such a vicious trick to Liu Bei?"

"Ahem, maybe I guessed wrong. Cao

Yuan laughed at himself, but said:"But be careful when sailing the Wannian ship. If I accidentally hit the ship again, the king should withdraw from Xinye quickly." Cao

Cao did not dare to delay any longer and shouted hurriedly:"Call the generals to withdraw all troops and horses from Xinye immediately!""