Chapter 672

Wang Ping led troops to surround and kill Xia Hou Dun's soldiers together with E Huan.

Seeing Xia Hou Dun killed, the Cao army didn't dare to resist and instantly scattered and ran!

The Cao army was chased and killed all the way; those who died died, and those who surrendered surrendered!

Yang Chou and the others didn't expect that they had been bought by Cao Cao and secretly surrendered,

yet his subordinates secretly reported these things to Zhuge Liang.

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

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

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

while he personally led the main army to attack Cao Chun's cavalry.

Hearing that Xia Hou Dun was killed, Cao Chun decisively led his troops back to Yecheng, but was ambushed by Wang Ping on the road and suffered heavy losses.

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

This time, the Cao army's operation against Henei Commandery not only lost the egghead's several hundred death squad experts but also lost several thousand Tiger and Leopard Cavalry.

The most critical thing was that the great general Xia Hou Dun was killed!

Sima Yi led troops to attack Huguan.

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

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

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

Sima Yi almost ran under the city wall to scold Hao Zhao!

This Hao Zhao instantly became Sima Yi's arch-enemy.

Puyang City,

Cao Pi was very panicked at this time.

Cao Cao hadn't been attacking Henei and Huguan for long.

Liu Bei responded quickly.

Guan Yu left Chen Liu Commandery,

Xu Huang left Jiyin Commandery,

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

Dong Commandery was constantly reporting emergencies.

Sima Yi was transferred to fight Huguan, and Cao Pi was terrified in his heart; he didn't seem to be a match for any of the three armies.

"Report~!"

"Young Master, General Xia Hou fell into Zhuge Liang's trap in Henei and has now died!"

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

Cao Pi didn't hesitate anymore and led the main army out of the city that day, fleeing to Hebei!

Liu Bei was waiting for this opportunity and took Puyang without a fight.

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

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

Upon counting, the fifty thousand troops actually had less than twenty thousand left!

Cao Pi returned to Yecheng 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 drew his sword, intending to kill Cao Pi.

Cheng Yu, Cao Xiu, and others hurriedly advised,

"My lord, Young Master Pi couldn't resist the lone army; please forgive him, my lord!"

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

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

"Rebellious son, get out of here!"

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

Cao Cao was especially annoyed lately; so many people had died, yet he hadn't gained an inch of land and instead lost Dong Commandery!

Cao Ang cupped his hands.

"Father, calm your anger."

Cao Chong bowed and said,

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

Cao Cao heard Cao Chong's explanation and nodded.

"Chong'er is still the clever one; if you weren't so young, you would definitely be much stronger than that unfilial son!"

Cao Ang watched the scene of Cao Cao and Cao Chong being a loving father and son and was very worried in his heart.

He didn't take Cao Pi seriously, but this Cao Chong was truly too outstanding.

Cao Ang returned to his mansion.

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

Sima Yi's attack on Huguan was unsuccessful,

and he was also stripped of his military power by Cao Cao. He was actually quite content and didn't show any dissatisfaction.

After this failure, Cao Cao's mentality changed greatly; he didn't know if it was a pretense or sincere, but he began to drink and make merry on the Bronze Bird Terrace.

Cao Cao was old and heartbroken over Xia Hou Dun's death; after living a life of drunken dreams for a month, he suddenly fell seriously ill and was bedridden.

This scared everyone, and several sons came to the bedside to show their filial piety.

Cao Cao was muddled and loved this prodigy son Cao Chong even more.

Cao Ang saw it in his eyes and was anxious in his heart. He returned to his mansion,

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

Guo Tu cited the examples of Yuan Shang and Yuan Tan, finally making Cao Ang make up his mind.

Cao Pi, however, went to ask Sima Yi, who lived outside Yecheng.

"Sir, Father is increasingly showing love for Cao Chong; what should I do?"

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

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

Cao Pi realized—being a filial son now was better than doing anything else!

Ten days later,

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

Cao Cao, who was on his sickbed, heard the bad news and 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 son Cao Ang and Guo Tu.

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Cao Cao was almost angered to death.

"Rebellious son, rebellious son!"

"Guo Tu, I should have killed him in the first place!"

Guo Tu was tortured and confessed everything.

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

Cao Ang wasn't killed but was placed under house arrest.

During this period, Cao Zhi, who was still indulging in wine and women, was also scolded miserably by Cao Cao.