Can I get to the other side?

The defeat of Wancheng in the first battle was a heavy blow to Cao Cao.

Not to mention the total destruction of the 30,000-strong army, his son, nephew, and a close general also died on the battlefield. This was not just as simple as a broken muscle or bone.

This is simply equivalent to cutting off one of his arms!

So after escaping from Wancheng and returning to Xu County, Cao Cao plunged into his study and stayed behind closed doors, not seeing anyone.

This situation made Xun You and other confidants feel worried.

"Master, what should I do if this continues?"

Xun You looked at the closed door of the study, his face full of worry, but he couldn't think of a way to solve the situation.

He knew in his heart that the defeat in the Battle of Wancheng and the loss of soldiers and horses were still trivial matters. The most important thing was Cao Ang's death in the battle and the damage to Cao Cao's face.

You must know that Cao Ang is the eldest son, and he was regarded as his successor by Cao Cao. However, he died in Wancheng so comically.

And the reason for all this is that Cao Cao occupied the Zou family!

It is conceivable that after this incident spreads, Cao Cao will become the laughing stock of the world and will become an indelible stain on his body.

This is the real reason for Cao Cao's depression.

Xu Chu on the side was also anxious. After hearing this, he couldn't help but said: "Just let me break down the door! My lord has not eaten rice for three days. Is it possible that we have to watch my lord starve to death in the study!"

He was also very sad when Dian Wei died because they were good friends.

On weekdays, they often drink and practice martial arts together.

But he was heartbroken because he felt that Dian Wei's death to protect his lord was a well-deserved death and it was not a pity.

And it would be ridiculous if he watched his lord die of thirst and starvation!

"Xu Chu, no."

Xun Yu stopped Xu Chu's reckless behavior, then sighed quietly and said, "How can it be so easy to get over the pain of losing a child?"

"It's better to wait."

After hearing this, Xu Chu had no choice but to suppress the depression in his heart.

While everyone was discussing, a woman came over. When everyone saw her, they all moved out of the way and saluted at the same time.

"Meet Madam."

This woman is Cao Cao's wife, Mrs. Ding.

Mrs. Ding looks to be about thirty years old, with a beautiful appearance, but now she looks a little thin, with red eye circles, and she is wearing white plain clothes.

She ignored the greetings from Xun Yu and others, just stared at the study, and said expressionlessly: "Cao Mengde, come out!"

There was still no movement in the study.

Mrs. Ding smiled coldly: "Do you think that by locking yourself in a room without eating or drinking, you are atoning for Zixiu?"

"I tell you, even if you starve to death, you can't atone for your sins!"

"Zixiu and Anmin were killed by you!"

Mrs. Ding cursed loudly in the study, showing no mercy at all.

After a while, the door to the study room opened with a creak.

Cao Cao, who had not gone out for three days, walked out.

After staying in the study for three days without eating or drinking, he lost a lot of weight. His eye sockets were sunken and he looked very haggard, but his eyes were so sinister and fierce that people didn't dare to look at him.

Cao Cao looked at Mrs. Ding and said calmly: "Did you come to me just to scold me? If so, then just scold me."

"I want to scold you more than anything!"

Mrs. Ding gritted her teeth, with tears in her eyes, and her tone was full of resentment, "You selfish and shameless bastard! Let Zixiu die in vain for a woman! Why wasn't you the one who died?"

"How do you have the nerve to come back alive!"

Cao Cao lowered his head and remained silent.

This scene made Xun Yu and others standing around feel numb. It was neither possible to leave now nor to stay. They were standing on pins and needles.

After scolding her for a long time, Mrs. Ding finally stopped, wiping her tears and said bitterly: "If you still have any conscience, go and bring Zi Xiu's body back. I don't want my son's body to be exposed in the wilderness!"

After saying this, Mrs. Ding's tears could no longer stop and fell like beads with broken strings.

She covered her face, turned around and ran out of the yard.

Cao Cao looked at her leaving back and opened his mouth, but in the end he said nothing and closed his eyes tiredly.

"Lord..."

Seeing this, Xun Yu wanted to say a few words of comfort.

But Cao Cao raised his hand to interrupt him, and then suddenly opened his eyes. There was only cold murderous intent and overwhelming anger in his eyes.

"Send me the military order!"

"Commander, go to war!"

"Ping Wancheng!"

…

At this moment, Zhang Xiu, who was far away in Wancheng, was also worried.

Although he destroyed Cao Cao's 30,000 troops in one battle and saved Wancheng, he still couldn't be happy.

Because he knew in his heart that although the 30,000 troops caused Cao Cao a great loss, the opponent dominated Yanzhou and Yuzhou and had more than 30,000 troops under his command!

This time he was defeated in Wancheng and his son and nephew died. They will definitely gather an army to attack again to avenge him!

What should he do to resist then?

The more Zhang Xiu thought about it, the more worried he became. He could only raise his head and ask Jia Xu, "Sir, what can I do?"

Compared to Zhang Xiu's gloomy look, Jia Xu was much calmer and was drinking tea leisurely.

"There is a way, and it's very simple."

Jia Xu took a sip of tea in a leisurely manner, and then said, "Leave Wancheng behind and just run away with the others."

"run?"

Zhang Xiu was stunned. He thought Jia Xu would come up with some clever plan, but he didn't expect that he would suggest that he abandon the city and flee.

Jia Xu raised his eyes and said, "Does the general want to confront Cao Cao head-on? He won't give the general another chance to surrender."

"Because Cao Cao not only wants to avenge his son, but also wants to kill the chicken to scare the monkey, so that everyone in the world knows the consequences of resisting the emperor's edict."

"If you continue to stay, you will be doomed."

Zhang Xiu was silent after hearing this. To be honest, he had lived enough of the life of a stray dog. Now he was asked to abandon Wancheng and flee to other places, he really didn't want to.

But... he had to flee again.

After some thought, Zhang Xiu continued to ask: "Where do you think we can escape to? Do we want to escape back to Liangzhou?"

"No, no."

Jia Xu stretched out a finger and shook his head, then laughed: "Xu County has an emperor, but Jizhou has no emperor?"

"If the general escapes to Jizhou, Yuan Shao will definitely accept the general. No matter how powerful Cao Cao is, he can't compare with Yuan Shao."

"This is the perfect plan."

When he heard that he was going to surrender to Yuan Shao, Zhang Xiu couldn't help but hesitate and said: "But Jizhou is very far from Wancheng. I have to pass through Yuzhou and Yanzhou. How can I get there?"

"Besides, Yuan Shao has many soldiers and generals. Even if I go, I will not be valued. In this case, it is better to surrender to Yuan Shu."

Zhang Xiu was still wary of Yuan Shao.

But Yuan Shu was different. Not only did he declare himself emperor, but he was also besieged by various princes. It was the time when he needed people.

If he led his soldiers over, he might not be able to make a name for himself; and Yangzhou was rich and close to Wancheng.

After careful consideration, Zhang Xiu made up his mind and looked up at Jia Xu and said, "Sir, I have decided to go to Yuan Shu!"

"You..."

Jia Xu was stunned, looked at Zhang Xiu with a look of idiot, and put down the teacup in his hand.

"Since the general has made up his mind, I won't say more."

"Let's say goodbye."

After Jia Xu finished speaking, he stood up and saluted Zhang Xiu, then strode out the door without any nostalgia.

He gave the suggestion, and it was Zhang Xiu's business whether to listen to it or not.

It's hard to persuade the damned ghost with good words.

Now he should consider finding a way out for himself.

"The emperor of Yecheng..."

Jia Xu narrowed his eyes slightly on the way out of the mansion.

In fact, he didn't like Yuan Shao. Yuan Shao was narrow-minded and had no tolerance for others. He was not the best place to go.

But the emperor in Yuan Shao's hands can be explored.

In short, with Jia Wenhe's talent, is there any place in the world that he can't go?

Jia Xu's mouth curled up slightly, and he strode out of Zhang's house.

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