It's right to be afraid. Zhang Yu doesn't mean to intimidate Cao Cao, but he should also let Cao Cao know his mistakes.
Cao Cao believed Zhang Yu's words to a great extent after he went back.
Here, his civil and military leaders gathered. Although there were many people in the rear, they could not control the overall situation.
Originally, Cao ang was able to control the overall situation, and with Xun you, it can be said that the arrangement was very appropriate.
But their communication was cut off, and they could not know the situation outside in time, so at this time, they "had an accident", and the internal may really be in chaos.
What makes Cao Cao afraid is that he should really appoint a successor.
Although we all know that Cao Cao's successor is Cao ang, it has not been officially announced.
So, if Cao Pi is ambitious?
Cao Cao also thought of a terrible scene, that is, if Cao ang wants to eliminate the threat, it is not impossible to kill his brothers.
All kinds of terrible things made Cao Cao fidgety.
He called Cheng Yu and Jia Xu.
"How true is what Zhang Yu said today?" Asked Cao Cao.
Jia Xu said: "it's probably true. The most likely reason is the conflict between the eldest son and the second son, and the Xunzi family suffered."
Cao Cao felt uncomfortable. His sons were very capable, especially Cao ang, who was deeply loved and depended on him, but this time it happened.
"Zhang Yu wants to force Wang to rush out and give up Shouchun city." Said Cao Cao.
At this time, Cao Cao and they already knew Zhang Yu's purpose, but there must be an ambush outside, or they had to rush out without a layer of skin.
Zhang Yu naturally and simply let Cao Cao out. He has laid an ambush in several directions.
If Cao Cao does not go out, the whole territory is in danger of civil strife.
Cao Cao seems to have few choices.
This mistake is that the person who failed to explain the major affairs of the territory also needed the authority of the Cao family or the Xiahou family.
As a result, he did not expect that Zhang Yu would use a crazy strategy to surround them.
In this way, Cao Cao was in a very difficult situation.
"It's not easy to give up shouchuncheng and stop Zhangyu." Said Cao Cao.
Originally, even if Zhang Yu surrounded the city, it doesn't matter. After a year of siege, Zhang Yu's territory might not be able to bear it.
But now it's Cao Cao who can't stand it.
Cao Cao is thinking about gain and loss.
In Zhang Yu's barracks, all the officers and men were actively preparing for the war.
Cao Cao is still thinking about it.
But Zhang Yu is determined to eat Cao Cao.
"I have Luoyang, Chang'an and other areas. Maybe I can compete with Zhang Yu." Cao Cao finally made up his mind.
If there is civil strife, the whole force will collapse in a short time. Just like the yuan family, several brothers fight for power and are easily defeated by each other.
At this time, Cao Cao made great determination to give up the vast territory.
Give up Shouchun, many places will not be able to keep.
Cao Cao called some of his confidants.
"The situation has changed. Shouchun is no longer defensible. We have to break through."
Several generals have no opinions and listen to Cao Cao.
So Cao Cao and they began to make arrangements.
"Zhang Yu must have laid a lot of ambush outside the city. Although there is only one place to fill the trench, we can break through in all four directions. Zhang Yu also understands this truth. Our 200000 troops even have the advantage when they leave the city."
Cao Cao's analysis is not unreasonable. Zhang Yu is not strong enough.
He ambushed his troops in four directions, because he could not judge where Cao Cao broke through.
There are many disadvantages in doing so, but he can't take care of them. As long as he forces Cao Cao to come out of Shouchun City, they will occupy Shouchun City, and then the army will advance. This is the most important thing.
A few days later, one night, Cao Cao suddenly led the army out.
Zhang Yu's army immediately surrounded.
However, Cao Cao's troops were strong. Xu Chu, Cao Ren and Zhang Xiu were pioneers in front of him, and they were very powerful.
They just hit Zhao Yun's ambush circle.
Zhao Yun made way for them, and then intercepted some soldiers and horses.
Zhao Yun's light cavalry couldn't stop the mighty army.
After Zhao Yun gave way, several armies surrounded him and intercepted some of Cao Cao's troops.
Cao Cao concentrated his elite and valiant generals in the front and the central army, and didn't arrange many people to cut off the rear. Because they had many troops and strong strength, Cao Cao didn't believe Zhang Yu could stop them.
Successful breakthrough out, but it also means that Cao Cao gave up Shouchun.
After taking Shouchun, Zhang Yu's army entered Shouchun.
Cao Cao left, and did not destroy Shouchun City, even inside the warehouse is still full of food.
Cao Cao also knows that destroying these can only make his reputation worse, and it is more convenient for Zhang Yu to clean up.
If so, Zhang Yu can quickly win the hearts of the people. Cao Cao broke through the encirclement and did not dare to delay at all. He went to find out the reason.
After an investigation, Cao Cao was very angry. It was because of Cao Pi.
It was a good strategy for Cao ang to let Cao Pi take charge of Xuchang, but Cao Pi did such a thing.
Even if Lu'an City was lost and a large area of land was lost, Cao Cao was not so angry.
Cao Cao called in some of his confidants.
"Cao Ren ordered you to lead 30000 troops to Xuchang immediately to control the overall situation, and let pi'er study hard." Cao Cao ordered.
Let Cao Pi study hard, that is house arrest.
"This Xun family is useless." After giving the order, Cao Cao sighed helplessly.
The Xunzi family, whether wronged or not, can no longer be used.
He wants to support Cao ang. Some people attack Cao ang through the Xun family's affairs. Then, Cao ang can't use the Xun family in the future, so that Cao ang won't be attacked by others.
Cao Cao arranged for several generals to stabilize the situation.
When Cao Cao got out of trouble, many rumors naturally ended.
But the lost territory will not come back.
What made Cao Cao afraid was that a large number of aristocratic families fled.
With Yuan Shao as a negative teaching material, once Cao Cao collapsed suddenly, their aristocratic families would be slaughtered. If Cao Cao had an accident and two sons were fighting for each other, Cao Cao's family would soon decline.
Cao Cao called Jia Xu and Cheng Yu.
"Mr. Wenhe, I want you to help ang'er." Asked Cao Cao.
Jia Xu bowed, and then said, "my subordinates naturally want to."
Cao Cao wants to abolish Xunyou. It has to be said that Xunyou is a talent,
But the Xun family can't continue to use it no matter whether they have problems or not.
On one side, Cheng Yu said: "Lord, up to now, you have to call yourself emperor as soon as possible, seal up the officials, form a separatist regime, and appease the people."
Now people are in turmoil and Cao Cao has a lot of troubles. If he continues to develop, I'm afraid Cao Cao will be abandoned.
This incident dealt a great blow to Cao Cao.
"We must recruit common people's children as officials, otherwise we can't compete with Zhang Yu." Cao Cao sighed.
Cao Cao reorganizes his territory in front of him, and Cao Ren rushes to Xuchang. Cao Cao's crisis has not been completely over.