As Cao Cao issued the order to withdraw his troops, Cao's soldiers immediately began to retreat with the prisoners.

When Zhang Shigui and Yuchi Gong saw Cao's army receding like a tide, they immediately passed the news back.

When Wang Kai learned that Cao's army had begun to retreat in an orderly manner, Wang Kai did not order a pursuit because his goal was not to occupy Yecheng.

Immediately afterwards, Wang Kai immediately said to Guo Jia: "Fengxiao, Cao's army is withdrawing. I wonder where the Zhen family is?"

"Back to my lord, if I remember correctly, the Zhen family is in the courtyard in the west of the city."

After hearing this, Wang Kai turned to Qin Qiong and said, "Uncle Bao, it's up to you to ask the Zhen family to move!"

Qin Qiong immediately took the order and left.

At this time, Wang Kai said to Guo Jia: "Fengxiao, do you think I should pursue Cao Jun?"

"My lord, although Cao's army withdrew, they did not panic after all. Moreover, Cao's thieves have always been treacherous. It would be disadvantageous for us if he ambush us halfway, not to mention that my lord's purpose is just to move the Zhen family."

Wang Kai thought about it and decided to let Cao Cao go.

At the same time, Cao Cao's army did not continue to retreat after retreating to the east city gate. After all, most of his men were infantry. If they all withdraw from the city, they will only become targets for Wang Kai's cavalry. Moreover, Cao Cao also made up his mind to attack

Ambush Wang Kai's cavalry at the city gate.

Let’s talk about Qin Qiong.

As Qin Qiong came to the Zhen family, after he expressed his intention to the Zhen family, the Zhen family, which had long been yearning for the trade decree promulgated by Wang Kai, immediately agreed to move.

After Qin Qiong moved out hundreds of people from the Zhen family, Wang Kai immediately ordered Qin Qiong to take the Zhen family back first.

Turning to Cao Cao's side, when Cao Cao learned that Wang Kai's army was not pursuing him, he also wondered: 'What kind of medicine is sold in Wang Kai's gourd? He suddenly attacked but did not take advantage of the victory to pursue.'

Cao Cao, who was confused, also gathered his troops and prepared to regroup.

Turning back to Wang Kai, as Qin Qiong was ordered to leave, Wang Kai also discussed the next strategy with Guo Jia.

"Feng Xiao, the spies came to report that Cao Cao's army retreated to the east gate and stopped. It seems that Cao Cao is planning to regroup!"

"My lord, our army is all cavalry, and street fighting in the city is not good for our army. I think that since our army's goal has been achieved, we might as well surrender the city of Ye to Cao Cao."

Although Wang Kai felt it was a pity, his strategic goal was not Yecheng after all, so he finally agreed with Guo Jiazhi.

After daybreak, Wang Kai withdrew from Yecheng in a grand manner.

When Cao Jun's scouts discovered that Wang Kai's army had evacuated Yecheng, the scouts immediately reported the news to Cao Cao.

When Cao Cao learned that Wang Kai suddenly withdrew from Yecheng, he was completely stunned.

Confused, Cao Cao sent several groups of scouts to inquire about the news.

As subsequent scouts reported back the same news, Cao Cao was completely confused.

At this time, Sima Yi said to Cao Cao: "My lord, it seems that Wang Kai has really withdrawn his troops."

"Zhongda, what do you think Wang Kai wants?"

"Lord, Wang Kai's men are all cavalry. Their inability to fight in the streets may be the reason why Wang Kai withdrew his troops."

After hearing this, Cao Cao objected: "Impossible. Wang Kai's strategy is not inferior to mine. How could he give up the opportunity to kill me with his ability?"

When Sima Yi saw that Cao Cao had rejected him, he couldn't say anything else.

Although he was confused, Cao Cao led his army to re-enter the hinterland of the city.

After Cao Cao's army completely took over Yecheng, Cao Cao did not see even a trace of an ambush.

Seeing this situation, Cao Cao suddenly began to ponder: 'What does Wang Kai want to do when he comes to Yecheng this time?'

Cao Cao thought hard for a long time but still couldn't figure out Wang Kai's plan.

In the end, Cao Cao gave up thinking.

At this time, Yuan Tan, who was cooperating with Cao Cao, also came forward to request Cao Cao to transfer Ye County to him.

When Cao Cao saw that Yuan Tan came to ask for Ye City, he immediately said: "Master Yuan Tan, this Ye City was captured by our army, and this city should belong to me, Cao Cao."

Hearing this, Yuan Tan immediately scolded: "Cao Mengde, you are not trustworthy!"

"Master Yuan Tan, do you think there should be trust between us?"

Upon hearing this, Yuan Tan immediately drew his sword and shouted: "Thief Cao, I will die with you."

Before Yuan Tan could get close, Dian Wei immediately stood up and blocked Yuan Tan's attack.

Immediately afterwards, Cao Cao ordered Yuan Tan to be killed.

Dian Wei immediately hacked Yuan Tan to death after receiving the order.

After Dian Wei killed Yuan Tan, Cao Cao also ordered a cleanup.

After Yuan Tan's body was cleaned up, Cao Cao immediately ordered people to escort the ministers of Jizhou in front of him.

Soon, Xu You, Shen Pei, Pang Ji, Chen Lin, and Zhang He were also escorted in front of Cao Cao.

After Cao Cao saw the officials in Jizhou, he immediately persuaded them to surrender.

Xu You was the first to surrender. After all, he and Cao Cao were old acquaintances, and his old master had passed away. There was no pressure on him to switch families now.

As Xu You surrendered first and was judged, Pang Ji also agreed to surrender one after another.

At this time, Cao Cao came to Chen Lin and said, "The appeal Mr. Chen wrote for Yuan Benchu ​​was very much to my liking. I wonder if you would be willing to switch to me?"

Chen Lin thought about it and surrendered to Cao Cao.

Finally, Cao Cao came to Zhang He and persuaded him to surrender.

Although Zhang He initially preferred death to surrender, he eventually surrendered to Cao Cao after communicating with him.

With Zhang He's surrender, basically all Jizhou ministers in Ye County surrendered to Cao Cao.

At this time, Gao Gan, the governor of Bingzhou, and Yuan Xi, the governor of Youzhou, also received letters asking for help from Yuan Shang.

Faced with the crisis in Yecheng, Yuan Xi ignored it at all, because Liu Bei, Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, Tian Feng, and Jushou were all under his account.

At the same time, Bingzhou Governor Gaogan began to march towards Yecheng with his troops.

When Gao Gan marched to Huguan, the Jinyi guards in Bingzhou quickly reported the news.

When Li Ru, the governor of Jinyiwei, learned that Gao Gan, the governor of Bingzhou, had led his army to leave Bingzhou, he also ordered the Jinyiwei to rush to report the news to Wang Kai.

When Wang Kai, who was on his way back, received the news from Li Ru, he was also overjoyed and said: "It seems that giving up Yecheng is really a wise move."

When Guo Jia, who was accompanying Wang Kai, heard what Wang Kai said, he immediately asked: "I wonder what great news my lord has learned?"

"Fengxiao and Wenyou sent news that the high-ranking governor of Bingzhou led his troops to leave Bingzhou. It will be easier for us to capture Bingzhou next."

Upon hearing this, Guo Jia also congratulated Wang Kai.

Besides, not long after Gao Gan left Huguan, the news that the internal strife between Yuan Shang and Yuan Tan was defeated by Cao's army also reached his ears.

After learning the news, Gao Gan immediately withdrew his troops and returned to Bingzhou.

After Gao Gan returned to Bingzhou, Yuan Xi, the governor of Youzhou, also received news from Yecheng.

Immediately, Yuan Xi immediately summoned Liu Bei, Tian Feng, and Jushou.

When the three of them arrived, Yuan Xi immediately said: "You three, I have received news that my eldest brother and my third brother have been fighting internally, allowing the Cao thieves to take advantage. Yecheng has been captured by the Cao thieves. My eldest brother and my third brother have taken over."

My brother also died at the hands of Cao Cao."

When he heard this, Liu Bei immediately said: "Second Young Master, now that the eldest and third young masters have died at the hands of Cao Cao, the Second Young Master should inherit the throne of Yuan Gong and fight against Cao Cao to the end."
Chapter completed!