The next day, the sky turned white.

Yecheng, everyone has gathered on the city wall.

After Zhang Xiu learned the news, he led all the generals to the city.

Then the telescope looked from afar and saw that Cao camp was crowded in the distance, and the three armies retreated to the north, even saying that the established camp did not have time to demolish it.

After looking at it, everyone looked surprised.

"Lord, what does Cao's army mean? Why did the troops suddenly withdraw? And it was the blue sky and the sun, could it be that the rear was uneasy?" Huang Zhong frowned and said in surprise.

Zhang Xiu shook his head, but he didn't understand.

Logically speaking, even if Cao Cao withdraws his troops, he will not retreat like this. Could it be that Liu Bei from Guanzhong has achieved success? Or is it that someone in Xuchang plotted to rebel? The clothes and edicts were taken?

"Wenhe, why did Cao's army retreat in your opinion?" Zhang Xiu looked at Jia Xu on the side, and asked curiously.

"Lord, Xu dare not assert." Jia Xu looked solemn and said with gloomy eyes: "But Xun You's plan is not under Guo Jia, and Cao Cao is treacherous, so he may be cheated."

"Is there a fraud? Are you saying he wants to lure the enemy into the deep?" Zhang Xiu asked.

"Eighty percent of this," Jia Xu said in a deep voice.

"Military advisor, do you think this is Liu Bei from Guanzhong's contribution? Cao Cao was frightened and was so worried that he withdrew his troops in Xuchang?" Zhao Fan raised his eyebrows and asked.

"I think it's not. If Liu Bei occupied Guanzhong, Cao Cao would never be so bold and withdrew his troops with the blue sky and white sun." Jia Xu raised his eyebrows and said.

After all, if the troops are withdrawn during the day, as long as Zhang Xiu sends the iron cavalry to pursue them, Cao's army will undoubtedly be defeated if they do not have an ambush.

At this time, the sergeant under the city rushed back.

After a while climbing the city wall, the whistleman gasped and shouted, "Lord, my subordinates shot the two whistlemans who were waving in the enemy. From them, they learned that the camp was suppressed and withdrawing without any preparation."

"It is said that Cao Cao was furious in the tent of the general before the withdrawal of the army. The camp speculated that it might be that Cao Cao fainted, or that it might be that there was chaos in the rear."

Listening to the words of the whistleblower, Jia Xu narrowed his eyes slightly and said in a deep voice: "Lord, how could this be known by the whistleblower? I'm afraid this is Cao Cao's trap."

"What's more, the lord's current enemy is not Cao Cao, but Sun Ce from Jiangdong. Even if he returns due to war in the rear, it will be good news for our army."

"An!" Zhang Xiu nodded, "What should we do now according to the text and meaning?"

"Haha, just wait and see what's going on."

"The lord can hold his troops and prevent Cao Cao from returning. In addition, more whistle cavalry should be sent to investigate Cao Cao's movements." Jia Xu said in a deep voice.

Zhang Xiu nodded and immediately ordered all the sentry cavalry to spread it out. All kinds of news came one after another, such as Cao Cao was dead and not going to die, and Cao's army was defeated.

......

In a blink of an eye, a few days later.

Yecheng, in the mansion.

Zhang Xiu was reading military books when he was idle, because Cao's army had been retreating to Xuchang these days, and it seemed that he would not come back.

I think something was wrong behind Cao Cao.

At this time, Jia Xu walked quickly with joy, rushed over quickly and said anxiously: "Lord, you are so happy, so happy!"

Zhang Xiu raised his eyebrows in surprise, slowly put down the letter in his hand, and chuckled, "Wenhe, where does the joy come from!"

"Lord, Liu Bei, the governor of Yuzhou, has successfully rebelled against Cao Cao. He has now won over the powerful Yongliang, occupied Guanzhong, and even seized Hangu Pass."

"Zhang Ji and Zhong Yao rebelled against Cao Cao one after another and supported Liu Bei." Jia Xu said excitedly with a slightly excited expression.

"Haha, Pao Pao Pao Pao Pao, you really didn't disappoint me!" Zhang Xiu stood up slowly and couldn't help but sigh, Pao Pao is really powerful, who will be unlucky to surrender to anyone.

Throughout the history of the Three Kingdoms, the people they defected to have not been stable.

He defected to Tao Qian and found Xuzhou. This place was quite benevolent and righteous, after all, Tao Qiangrang. Later, Xuzhou was seized and defected to Lu Bu. He robbed Lu Bu for the money to buy horses, and finally led Cao Cao to destroy Lu Bu.

He followed the trend and surrendered to Cao Cao and stabbed him again.

Although Liu Bei was still open and upright along the way, he was indeed a broom star. He ran to the mess and died there, and Cao Cao, the son of destiny, was almost ruined by him.

"I thought Liu Bei would rebel against Cao Cao, but I didn't expect that he would be so fast. Cao Cao withdraws troops from Xuchang, so I must be worried that Liu Bei will take advantage of the situation to attack Xuchang."

Zhang Xiu said loudly.

"Lord, I'm afraid Cao Cao withdraws his troops not to prevent Liu Bei from attacking Xuchang." Jia Xu shook his head, pinched the letter in his hand and sneered:

"Lord, this letter was sent by Liu Bei. It was just a congratulations and demanded food, and did not invite the lord to attack Cao Cao."

"He kept saying that he wanted to support the great man, but after he took Guanzhong, he kept silent about the attack on Xuchang. I'm afraid he wanted to sit firmly in Guanzhong and seek Liangzhou and Yizhou."

Zhang Xiu teased and shrugged, and curled his lips and disagreed.

How was Liu Bei like? Of course he had nothing to say, and he was very sincere to his subordinates, which was very powerful. However, what he said about reviving the Han Dynasty was probably because he wanted to do Liu Xiu's business and be the boss himself.

"You mean, Cao Cao withdraws his troops to mobilize troops to attack Liu Bei?" Zhang Xiu frowned and said in surprise.

"I think this should be the case. Guanzhong overlooks the Central Plains. If Cao Cao allows Liu Bei to develop, once Hangu Pass is repaired properly, Cao Cao will be unable to sleep day and night."

"I'm afraid Cao Cao wants to expel Liu Bei from Guanzhong this time, so he still has hope. Otherwise, Cao Cao would have to move the capital to avoid it." Jia Xu stroked his white beard and said in a deep voice.

"Wenhe, in your opinion, should our army withdraw its troops and attack Yangzhou with all its might, or should we take advantage of Cao Cao's attacking Xuchang in the west?" Zhang Xiu asked with a raised eyebrows.

"There is no rush to capture Yangzhou at this moment, but Xuchang won the land of four battles, and it was damaged by the harm of the enemy, so there was no need to attack it."

"Of course, we can't let Cao Cao come whenever he wants, leave whenever he wants, and take the opportunity to blackmail him a piece of money and let him know the price of the border offender."

Jia Xu's mouth curled up with a dark smile.

He is not a good man. Even if he doesn't attack Xuchang, he can't let Cao Cao be happy, at least he has to let some blood be given.

"Haha, do you mean that Wenhe threatens Cao Cao?"

"My lord is such a bad word. Our three armies have not had any activities for a long time. They just want to go around Yingchuan, so why not threaten it!" Jia Xu said with a sinister smile.

Zhang Xiu smiled and shook his head, "I will ask Zilong to lead the cavalry to Xuchang later. I think I want to see if this old guy Cao Cao is willing to cut some meat down."

As he said that, Zhang Xiu also made arrangements.

......

On that day, it was almost noon.

In Yecheng, there are a few private houses.

Since Yecheng was established as an important frontier, he has moved the people in the city. Most of the only 100 households in the city fled nearby a few days ago.

And one of the houses,

Zhang Xiu walked over, followed by Hu Cheer, and held two jars of sauce-flavored Maotai in his hand, specially made it with jars, and some braised pork.

As he approached, the soldier quickly clasped his fists and said, "Lord!"

Zhang Xiu waved his hand and said in a deep voice: "Have he had any abnormal movements recently? Have he ever asked for it?"

"When I go back to the lord, this person has nothing to ask for except for fine wine. Moreover, it is strange that this person plays chess alone all day long." The soldier replied.

"Play chess?" Zhang Xiu raised his eyebrows, "Okay, I understand."

After saying that, step in.

In a few moments, approaching, looking far away.

Zhang Xiu couldn't help but raise his eyebrows. Not far away, Guo Jia was holding a wine pot in one hand and controlling the two sons of Hei and White. Every time he took a step, he would drink a sip of wine. It was very comfortable.

Zhang Xiu signaled Hu Cheer to wait in place, while he walked forward with two jars of fine wine.

However, Guo Jia seemed fascinated and continued to play chess like no one else. Every time he took a step, he would ponder for a moment, as if he was looking for the key to cracking.

Zhang Xiu slowly put the wine jar and chuckled for a long time: "Isn't it boring to play chess alone? How about I'll accompany you to play games with you!"

After listening to Zhang Xiu's words, Guo Jia slowly raised his head and looked at Zhang Xiu with an unruly face. A trace of worry flashed in his eyes, then shook his head and chuckled: "The general is interested, it's better to start over."

Speaking of this, he was already returning to his position as a chess piece without Zhang Xiu's consent. "General, please!"

Zhang Xiu was unwilling to let him go. He played this kind of chess. He played many games with Guo Jia some time ago, but he failed to win one game and was defeated by Guo Jia.

Take off the horse, arch your barely, and get on the chariot!

A quarter of an hour later, the chess game was clear. What was rare was that Guo Jia was killed and defeated. If nothing unexpected happened, Guo Jia had no chance of winning in this game.

As the last son fell, Zhang Xiu smiled and looked at the wise and wise genius and said, "Fengxiao, you lost!"

Guo Jia smiled bitterly and shook his head, "The general's chess skills are getting better and better. Jia is not an opponent, so ashamed!"

"I'm afraid it may not be!" Zhang Xiu chuckled, but opened the jar cloth, and the aroma of the fine wine was tempting. He poured the cup. Zhang Xiu drank loudly and said:

"I haven't been getting older recently, but I'm filial to you. I have something to do in my heart! I don't know what's going on?"

"I have already guessed, I don't know if it's true or false." Guo Jia felt a little anxious and worried when he saw Zhang Xiu coming, but when he thought about it, he felt relieved.

At this moment, he was living an unrestrained life, and he was also persuading himself to let go.

"Haha, why not talk about it?" Zhang Xiu asked with a giggle with a gaze.

"Cao Cao and his troops withdrew a few days ago. If what I expected was right, it might be that Liu Bei in Guanzhong who had something to do, could it be?" Guo Jia poured a bowl of sake himself and drank loudly.

"It's true that he is Guo Jia. He can still see the world while in prison. It's really admirable." Zhang Xiu sighed, "You are right. Liu Bei rebelled and Guanzhong was occupied by him."

"And now Cao Cao withdraws his troops, probably to eliminate Liu Bei. What do you think should be right now?"
To be continued...