Chapter 384

Wang Ping led troops to surround and kill Xiahou Dun's army with E Huan.

Seeing Xiahou Dun killed, how could the Cao army dare to resist? They instantly scattered and ran away!

The Cao army was pursued and killed all the way, with those who died dying and those who surrendered surrendering!

Yang Chou and the others did not expect that they had been bought by Cao Cao and secretly defected,

But his subordinates had secretly reported these things to Zhuge Zhang Liang.

Bai Yuekui's spies also mastered a lot of intelligence.

This time Zhuge Zhang Liang used the strategy of losing the four-wheeled cart to lure the snake out of its hole!

Zhuge Zhang Liang left Guo Huai to guard Huai County and watch the prisoners,

And he himself led the army to attack Cao Chun's cavalry.

Hearing that Xiahou Dun had been killed, Cao Chun decisively led his troops back to Ye City, but was ambushed by Wang Ping on the way, suffering heavy losses.

The elite Tiger and Leopard Cavalry led by Cao Chun also lost thousands!

This time, the Cao army's operation against Henei Commandery not only lost the hundreds of death warriors of the egg-head but also lost thousands of Tiger and Leopard Cavalry.

Most importantly, the great general Xiahou Dun was killed!

Military Sima Yi led troops to attack Huguan.

Now Hao Zhao, who was already the Prefect of Shangdang Commandery, was handling it with ease.

No matter how many tricks Military Sima Yi used, digging tunnels, climbing cliffs, or sending him women's clothes to lure the enemy out of the city,

Hao Zhao was unmoved, just constantly harvesting the Cao army that came to attack the city, which made Military Sima Yi very crazy, but he had no way to deal with it!

Military Sima Yi almost ran to the foot of the city to scold Hao Zhao!

This Hao Zhao instantly became Military Sima Yi's nemesis.

Puyang City.

Cao Pi was very panicked at this time.

Cao Cao had not been attacking Henei and Huguan for long.

Liu Bei responded quickly.

Guan Yu went out of Chenliu Commandery,

Xu Huang went out of Jiyin Commandery,

Lu Xun led troops out of Dongping Kingdom and quickly occupied Zhencheng and other places in the east of Dong Commandery!

All parts of Dong Commandery were constantly sending out distress signals.

Military Sima Yi was transferred to fight Huguan, and Cao Pi was terrified in his heart; of the three armies, he seemed to be no match for any of them.

"Report~!"

"Young Master, General Xiahou fell into Zhuge Zhang Liang's trap in Henei and is now dead!"

Xiahou Dun's death was like the last straw that broke the camel's back.

Cao Pi did not hesitate anymore and led his army out of the city that day, fleeing toward Hebei!

Liu Bei was waiting for this opportunity and took Puyang without shedding blood.

Zhang Zhang Liao and Ma Chao led cavalry to pursue quickly, pursuing and killing all the way!

Cao Pi, still in shock, led his remnants to Liyang City.

Upon counting, the fifty thousand troops were left with less than twenty thousand!

Cao Pi returned to Ye City in a dejected manner and was naturally cursed loudly by Cao Cao.

"Rebellious son, did I tell you to retreat!"

Cao Pi was terrified!

Cao Cao held his sword in his hand, intending to kill Cao Pi.

Cheng Yu, Cao Xiu, and others hurriedly advised,

"My lord, Young Master Pi could not resist with his isolated army, so please forgive him!"

"Young Master Pi at least brought back twenty thousand troops."

Cao Cao cut off Cao Pi's hair with one sword.

"Rebellious son, get out of here!"

Cao Pi was almost scared to death and ran away in a dejected manner.

Cao Cao had been particularly annoyed lately. So many people had died, and not only had he not gained an inch of land, but he had also lost Dong Commandery!

Cao Ang cupped his hands.

"Father, please calm your anger."

Cao Chong bowed and said,

"Father, Dong Commandery is just a chicken rib to us. It is located south of the Yellow River and can be attacked at any time. It is better to defend against Liu Bei in Liyang City."

Hearing Cao Chong's statement, Cao Cao nodded.

"Chong'er is indeed clever. If you were not still young, you would definitely be much stronger than that unfilial son!"

Watching the scene of fatherly kindness and filial piety between Cao Cao and Cao Chong, Cao Ang was very worried in his heart.

He had not put Cao Pi in his eyes, but this Cao Chong was simply too outstanding.

Cao Ang returned to his residence.

Cao Cao Anmin, Guo Tu, and others came to visit, talking while drinking, and Guo Tu secretly gave Cao Ang a plan...

Military Sima Yi's attack on Huguan was unsuccessful,

And he was also stripped of his military power by Cao Cao. He was quite content and did not show any dissatisfaction.

After this failure, Cao Cao's mentality changed greatly. Whether he was pretending or sincere, he began to drink and make merry on the Bronze Bird Terrace.

Cao Cao was old and saddened by Xiahou Dun's death. After living a life of drunken dreams for a month, he suddenly became seriously ill and bedridden.

This frightened everyone, and several sons came to the bedside to show their filial piety one after another.

Cao Cao was confused and loved his prodigy son Cao Chong even more.

Cao Ang saw this in his eyes and was anxious in his heart. Returning to his residence,

Cao Cao Anmin, Guo Tu, and others instigated him again.

Guo Tu cited the examples of Ding Yuan Shang and Ding Yuan Tan, finally making Cao Ang determined.

Cao Pi, however, went to consult Military Sima Yi, who lived outside Ye City.

"Sir, Father is increasingly showing his love for Cao Chong. What should I do?"

Military Sima Yi held the fishing rod steadily and said in a low voice,

"Young Master, the Duke of Wei is seriously ill, so as a son, you should naturally serve by his side. As for other things, there are people more anxious than you."

Cao Pi understood; being a filial son now was better than doing anything else!

Ten days later,

Cao Chong was bitten by a poisonous snake in his residence and died soon after!

Hearing the bad news, Cao Cao, who was on his sickbed, fainted directly.

After Cao Cao woke up, he ordered Cheng Yu and others to secretly investigate the matter.

Since it was man-made, there were naturally traces to follow.

Soon,

Cheng Yu and others found out that Cao Chong's death was likely related to the eldest young master, Cao Ang, and Guo Tu.

Cao Cao was almost angered to death.

"Rebellious son, rebellious son!"

"Guo Tu, I should have killed him back then!"

Guo Tu was tortured and confessed everything.

Cao Cao beheaded Cao Cao Anmin, Guo Tu, and all their families who were involved in this matter!

Cao Ang was not killed but was placed under house arrest.

During this period, Cao Zhi, who was still living a life of debauchery, was also scolded miserably by Cao Cao.

— Author's Notes —

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