Xi Yu originally thought that after he returned to Xuchang, Lao Cao would be back in a few games.

Who would have thought.

Cao Cao actually diverted from Wancheng and went directly to Chang'an.

He wanted to merge with Xiahou Dun and take over the entire Chang'an area in one fell swoop.

This is a good idea, though.

It’s a pity that I missed it after all!

If the 500,000-strong army had gone straight to Chang'an from the beginning, even if Li Jue and Guo Si arrived at that time, even if they could withstand some of them, they would not be able to hold them back for long.

but!

A small Wancheng, but the situation in the world changed in an instant.

Although Yuan Shao did not take action on the surface, he stopped his attack when he was supposed to attack Bingzhou.

This gave Lu Bu an opportunity to march towards Sili.

And Jingzhou Liu Biao and others did not miss the opportunity to march abroad.

At present, Sili is still more or less a piece of meat.

If you can swallow this mouthful of meat and take a bite of Cao Cao at the same time, no one would be unwilling.

On the other side, Yuan Shu of Huainan also intends to regain the territory of Yuzhou.

For a moment, it felt like there were enemies on all sides.

Regarding this situation, everyone in Xuchang City had different reactions at this moment.

Regarding Cao Cao's defeat, Liu Xie, who was in the Han Palace, was a little excited, but halfway through his excitement, he couldn't be happy anymore.

The princes from all over the world are marching against Cao Cao without even the title of King Qin.

Even if Cao Cao is defeated now, his situation will change somewhat by then.

Liu Xie was a little confused.

As for Yang Biao and others, the Han Dynasty was consolidated and the staunch royalists were celebrating in the palace at this time.

Fortunately, Shangshu Ling Xunyu and Zhongshu Ling Xi Zhicai, who were in charge of Xuchang's government affairs, were able to suppress the situation in Xuchang.

There are not many problems inside Xuchang.

As for Yuan Shu's intention to march into Yuzhou, Xun Yu had already arranged for his generals to be stationed in Yuzhou.

In a short period of time, it was difficult for Yuan Shu to achieve success.

at the same time.

Outside Tongguan, inside Cao Jun's tent.

At this time, Cao Cao was in a bad mood.

Now he must make a decision early.

"Ming Gong, for the present plan, why don't we withdraw our troops and return to Xuchang!"

Xun You finally persuaded him that although there were half a million troops this time, too much effort was wasted because of the incident in Wancheng.

After all, soldiers are valuable and quick.

Wancheng wasted so much time that all the princes in the world had already reacted.

Nowadays, it is probably several times more difficult than before to simply take over Chang'an and other places of the Three Qin Dynasty.

Secondly, now Cao's army may have to fight against many with one, which is a dangerous strategy after all!

Once there is a slight mistake, it will be a heavy blow to the entire Cao camp.

I am afraid that within a few years, there will no longer be an opportunity to send troops from Xuchang.

Even more, it will lead to a series of problems.

Although there are currently 500,000 troops, Cao Cao cannot afford to pay.

The best policy is to retain your strength!

"Can we capture Chang'an?"

After Xun You's voice fell, Cao Cao still raised his head and asked.

His voice was a little low, and there was obvious hesitation in his tone.

If the weak team can quickly capture Li Jue, Guo Si and others within a period of time, it may be a different situation.

However, even Cao Cao himself was a little unsure about this matter.

The people below made no sound.

Cao Cao understood how easy it was to capture Chang'an.

Just wanting to cross Tongguan and Weishui in front of us is an extremely troublesome matter.

"That's all, withdraw the troops!"

It is too difficult to capture Chang'an in a short time.

If we don't withdraw our troops now, Lu Bu and others will really be surrounded on three sides.

By then, I'm afraid he will have some trouble even withdrawing his troops.

On that day, Cao Cao ordered his army to return to Xuchang.

Early May, the beginning of summer.

It has been more than a month since Cao Cao sent his troops to march westward. Except for Xiahou Dun's capture of Luoyang and other places, the westward march has made no achievements.

However, because of the incident in Wancheng.

Luoyang and other places that were originally captured by Cao's army were already occupied by Hanoi Zhang Yang and Lu Bu.

Even Nanyang and other places were occupied by Zhang Xiu.

After this round of back and forth, the entire Cao army could be said to have returned without success.

to mid-May.

The army finally returned to Xuchang.

When we went out to fight, we were mighty and mighty, but when we returned, it seemed like there was no life left.

This battle was fruitless. At the court, Dong Cheng and others finally couldn't stand it any longer and suddenly began to give Cao Cao eye drops.

Fortunately, with Cao Cao's current power.

Even though he failed, his status in the court was not affected at all.

Liu Xie seemed to have seen this clearly, and after Dong Cheng and others made repeated remarks several times, he didn't bother to pay attention.

For two days in a row, except for Cao Cao's meeting with the Emperor on the day he returned to the army, he spent the rest of the time huddled in Sikong Mansion without seeing anyone.

At that time, Cao Cao did not know about Cao Ang and Dian Wei.

Everyone in the Cao Mansion did not disturb Cao Cao.

At the same time, inside the actor's house.

Xi Yu looked at Cao Ang and Cao Anmin with some confusion.

Since the two of them followed him back to Xuchang, in addition to reporting the news to the Cao family immediately, the two of them stayed at the theater house every day.

"I said, now that Sikong is back, it's time for you two to go back too!"

Upon hearing this, Cao Ang grinned at Xi Yu.

"Didn't the gentleman say that he wanted to teach father a lesson?"

"When I returned home this time, I had already brought my husband's words to my relatives at home. I guess my father still doesn't know the news about me and Anmin!"

Um?

Lao Cao has been back for two days and still doesn't know about this.

That's right, no wonder this guy is hiding in Sikong's mansion and doesn't dare to express his feelings!

Xi Yu glanced at Cao Ang.

Both father and son have dark hearts.

The Cao Ang in front of him looked humble and docile, but he seemed to be a master of tricks.

Cao Cao cheated his son first time, but then Cao Ang planned to cheat his father.

Is this a loving father and a filial son?

but!

He, Cao Cao, feels uncomfortable. What does it have to do with me? Your son is unwilling to tell you the news. That is your father and son's business.

Xiyu didn't intend to pay attention.
To be continued...