Meanwhile, outside Hanzhong City.
"Report!"
"Wei Emperor, the Grand Marshal has captured Yuzhang and Danyang!"
The messenger rushed over in a hurry.
Cao Cao was shocked when he heard that.
"What?"
"When did he go there?"
The messenger replied in a low voice.
"About four days ago."
"According to the scouts at the frontlines, the Grand Marshal took two cities in a day!"
"Tai Shici has been surrendered to the Grand Marshal!"
Cao Cao felt as if he had been electrocuted when he heard the news.
It wasn't just him, Xiahou Dun and the others who were following beside him were also shocked.
Two cities were taken in a day!
Even if Tai Shici had surrendered to Bai Feng, it was impossible for him to take Danyang in a day!
Not to mention anything else, just the Battle of Red Cliff.
They had spent more than half a month to reach Jiangdong!
Everyone who had participated in the Battle of Red Cliffs knew how powerful the Danyang army in Jiangdong was.
Moreover, Danyang was located in the center of Jiangdong and was surrounded by several other prefectures. The moment someone attacked, the other four prefectures would immediately send reinforcements.
Bai Feng did not have that many troops under his command. How did he do it?
"The Grand Marshal is truly formidable!"
Xiahou Dun could not help but exclaim.
Cao Cao closed his eyes, his heart filled with mixed feelings.
Last time, it was Jiangxia in Jiangling. This time, it was Yuzhang and Danyang in Jiangdong.
Bai Feng would always bring him endless surprises every time he went on an expedition.
However, he could not use this person!
Otherwise, it was only a matter of time before Wei was unified!
"My Lord, if Jiangdong is surrounded, Sun Quan will definitely return. The Sun-Liu Alliance will collapse on its own, and Jingzhou will be stable!"
Cheng Yu said excitedly.
Anyone could see that Bai Feng's knife was right in Sun Quan's heart.
If they could not take back these two prefectures, the other four prefectures would also be in danger!
If Danyang succeeded, Huaiji would become a lonely city without any reinforcements.
If Kuaiji was also lost, then Sun Quan's power would really be gone.
The other three counties would not have a chance to make a comeback!
"Reporting! Your Majesty, that Zhang Ren led his army to harass us again and took the lives of several hundred soldiers! "
At this moment, another messenger hurried over, panting as he spoke.
"Trash, trash!"
Cao Cao was furious. With a wave of his hand, everything on the table fell to the ground.
"Your Majesty, please calm down!"
Xiahou Dun and the others hurriedly knelt down.
Cao Cao's heart was instantly filled with boundless hellfire.
If Bai Feng was here, a mere Zhang Ren would be a piece of cake!
But now, other than Bai Feng, he actually didn't have anyone who could fight against Zhang Ren.
And now, Cao Cao's footsteps were blocked in front of Hanzhong City by Zhang Ren alone.
It was impossible to take another step forward!
It had been nearly a month since he sent out the soldiers.
And it had been less than ten days since he met Zhang Ren!
In these ten days, however many cities Cao Cao had taken, Zhang Ren had taken them back, not giving Cao Cao any chance at all.
Hanzhong alone had taken up a month of Cao Cao's time!
More importantly, Zhang Ren's troops appeared and disappeared unpredictably, seemingly everywhere, beating Cao Cao until he was forced to retreat.
However, compared to Bai Feng's side, it was simply smooth-sailing.
Suddenly, a shocking piece of news came out, shocking everyone.
Cao Cao narrowed his eyes and looked at Cheng Yu.
"Zhongde, what do you think we should do now?"
Cheng Yu narrowed his eyes and sighed softly.
"Your Majesty, the Grand Marshal has already taken down the two prefectures in Jiangdong. There aren't many reinforcements defending the city.
"If Sun and Liu join forces now, the Grand Marshal might not be able to hold on.
"This subject boldly advises that we should head to Jingzhou and help the Grand Marshal to block Liu Bei in Jingzhou.
"In this case, we can ensure that the two prefectures we have taken down can be stabilized.
"Secondly, Liu Bei is likely to be trapped in Jingzhou until his death.
"Although Jiangxia City has been lost, with Fan City, Jiangling, and the cities in Jingnan, it's only a matter of time before we take down Jingzhou!"
Cao Cao's expression changed slightly upon hearing that.
"Retreat? Retreat for what?
"We've already fought to this extent. Are we just going to leave like this?
"I haven't wrung Zhang Ren's head off yet!"
Xu Chu roared, veins bulging all over his body as he hurriedly denied Cheng Yu's view.
Zhang Ren had been harassing Xu Chu and Cao Hong's army like a fly these days.
More importantly, the other side had not suffered many losses. Instead, it was Xu Chu's side that had been passively taking a beating.
How could Xu Chu not be angry?
If he retreated now, wouldn't he be playing right into Zhang Ren's hands?
Cheng Yu shook his head.
Xu Chu's vision was too shallow.
If they took down Jingzhou now, even if Bashu and Hanzhong joined forces in the future, they would still be able to take it.
If they did not retreat, it was very likely that they would not be able to take down Jingzhou or Hanzhong. All their efforts would be for naught!
However, Cao Cao narrowed his eyes and waved his hand.
"We can't retreat!
"We have to take Hanzhong within three days!"
Hearing Cao Cao's words, Cheng Yu turned pale with fright.
Logically speaking, Wei Emperor should be well aware of the pros and cons. He was just pointing it out to give Wei Emperor a reason to retreat.
However, Cheng Yu did not expect Cao Cao to choose not to retreat!
Cao Cao glanced at Cheng Yu.
"Zhongde's idea is good, but I believe that Grand Marshal Bai can take Jingzhou.
Our battlefield is not in Jingzhou, but in Hanzhong! "
After that, Cao Cao left in a huff.
Only Cheng Yu was left standing there quietly, his face full of melancholy.
He could not figure out why Cao Cao's temperament had changed so drastically.
After all, Cao Cao's reason was too far-fetched.
It was obvious that he did not want to help Bai Feng!
However, Cheng Yu could not figure out the specific reason.
Although Bai Feng had taken a risk, there was still a possibility of failure. Once the Sun Liu Army surrounded Yuzhang, Bai Feng would not have enough soldiers.
If that was the case, they would not be able to take down Jingzhou!
Cheng Yu did not know that Cao Cao was thinking of killing Bai Feng!
Bai Feng was in such a dangerous situation. If the Sun Liu Army surrounded Bai Feng, he would not be able to escape!
This was an opportunity.
As long as Bai Feng was dead, Cao Cao could accept the current situation.
If Danyang was destroyed, the Danyang Army in Jiangdong would not be able to recover to its previous standard.
Most of Jingnan had been taken down, and it was only a matter of time before Jingbei was taken down as well.
If Bai Feng died in battle, Cheng Yu would not have to spend so much effort to find a way to get rid of him.
Cao Cao would feel regretful if he lost Bai Feng.
However, in order to stabilize the imperial power after Cao Pi ascended to the throne, Cao Cao could not care so much anymore.
He would not allow half of his life's work to be destroyed in the hands of a strategist that he had personally recruited!
At this thought, Cao Cao vented all his anger on Zhang Ren.
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