When Zhou Yu saw that Sun Ce was unwilling to abandon Jiang Xia, he immediately sighed in his heart.

At this time, Xue Li outside Xiling County also received a report from the scouts.

When he learned that Wu troops had entered Xiling, he immediately began to ponder: 'What is the origin of this Wu army that entered Xiling?'

‘Could it be that my lord’s great victory in Jingnan caused Sun Ce to flee?’

Thinking of this, Xue Li couldn't believe it, but the fact was indeed what Xue Li had guessed.

After that, Xue Li suspended the siege.

When Sun Ce saw that the Xia army had stopped attacking, he asked Wu's soldiers to rest and recuperate.

After a while, Wang Kai finally led his troops into Jiangxia County.

Then, Wang Kai sent someone to contact Xue Li and asked him to dispatch a ferry to ferry the army.

After Xue Li received the news from Wang Kai, he immediately sent Liu Rengui.

After receiving the order, Liu Rengui quickly went to the place where the navy was stationed.

Soon, Liu Rengui led the navy to the south bank of the Yangtze River.

Immediately afterwards, Liu Rengui sent soldiers to contact Wang Kai.

As Wang Kai met the navy sergeants, he immediately led his troops and followed the navy sergeants to the place where the navy stopped.

When Liu Rengui saw Wang Kai's army appearing, he quickly stepped forward and saluted Wang Kai.

Wang Kai replied with a courtesy and asked Liu Rengui to start ferrying the army.

After two hours of ferrying, Wang Kai's army was all transported to the north bank of the Yangtze River.

Later, Wang Kai led the army and followed Liu Rengui to Xue Li's camp.

When Wang Kai's troops arrived outside the camp, Xue Li also greeted Wang Kai with his generals.

As Wang Kai's troops entered the camp, Wang Kai immediately summoned his subordinates and asked Xue Li about the battle situation in Xiling.

Xue Li immediately replied: "To inform you, my lord, a reinforcement force came from Xiling County a few days ago. The identity of the general is unknown, so the attack on the city has been postponed."

"Rengui, you should be talking about Sun Ce's troops."

Hearing this, Xue Li suddenly realized.

"Congratulations, my lord, it seems that the four counties in Jingnan have been pacified."

"Rengui, you are right. I am here now to completely defeat the Wu army."

After hearing this, the generals also responded one after another.

Immediately, Wang Kai ordered the soldiers to take a rest.

At the same time, Sun Ce in Xiling County also received news of the arrival of Wang Kai's army.

Immediately afterwards, Sun Ce immediately summoned his subordinates.

"Everyone, the scouts are here to report that not long ago, Wang Kai's army arrived at the Xia Army camp outside the city. Whether we can hold on to the last territory in Jingzhou depends on this."

After hearing this, the generals immediately responded, but Zhou Yu was very worried, because Wang Kai's attack on Jingzhou was completely calculated and unintentional, and Soochow's preparations were not sufficient at all. In addition, with the loss of the four counties in Jingnan, Jingzhou's fall was also inevitable.

Just a matter of time.

After one night.

Wang Kai immediately raised his troops and attacked Xiling County.

After Sun Ce saw this, he personally directed the battle to defend the city.

At this time, Cao Cao received news from Jingzhou.

When Cao Cao learned that Sun Ce had lost most of Jingzhou, he finally woke up as if from a dream.

"No, I fell into the trap. The situation in Guangling must have been instigated by the Xia army."

Cao Cao, who wanted to understand, immediately summoned his ministers.

After all the ministers had arrived, Cao Cao immediately said: "Everyone, I have received news that when we attacked Guangling, Wang Kai of Xixia had already captured most of Jingzhou. I thought that Wang Kai was the one who hindered the situation in Guangling. I intend to do so immediately.

I wonder what everyone thinks of negotiating peace with Sun Ce?"

Suddenly hearing Cao Cao say this, the officials immediately started talking.

After a while, Sima Yi added: "My lord, I think it's inappropriate."

Upon hearing this, Cao Cao immediately asked: "What is Zhongda's opinion?"

"My lord, Guangling County was taken away by Soochow at this opportunity. There is nothing wrong with us regaining this place. Moreover, Guangling County is right in the middle of the Yangtze River and Huaihe River. By taking this place, we can better threaten Soochow."

Before Cao Cao could reply, Xun Yu stood up and put forward a different opinion.

"My Lord, I do not agree with what Sima Military Advisor said."

"Wen Ruo, what do you think?"

"My lord, Xixia's strength is second only to ours, but they dominate every level. If Wang Kai is allowed to occupy Jingzhou, he can calmly accumulate strength. By then, it will be more difficult for us to defeat him."

"I think that instead of letting Wang Kai continue to be powerful, we should support Sun Ce and let him compete with Wang Kai. As long as Sun Ce can defend Jingzhou, then Wang Kai and Sun Ce will definitely spend a lot of manpower and material resources in Jingzhou, and we

But it’s just a good time to accumulate strength for later effects.”

After hearing Xun Yu's speech, Cao Cao immediately understood what Xun Yu meant. He believed that dividing the world into three parts was the best choice.

At this time, Sima Yi interrupted.

"My lord, I have something to say."

"Zhongda said it doesn't matter."

"My lord, although Xun Lingjun's plan is feasible, we have to put our hope in Sun Ce. If Sun Ce negotiates peace with Wang Kai, the situation we face will only become more dangerous. I think we should take advantage of Wang Kai's advance in Jingzhou.

It’s time to attack Yangzhou.”

"At that time, we can concentrate on deciding the outcome with Wang Kai."

After hearing this, Cao Cao nodded frequently, because Sima Yi's plan seemed to work.

Immediately afterwards, Cao Cao began to ponder Xun Yu and Sima Yi's plan.

In short, Xun Yu's plan was to watch the fire from the other side, while Sima Yi's plan was to take advantage of the fire.

Cao Cao liked both plans.

After Cao Cao thought hard for a long time, he couldn't make a decision.

Immediately, Cao Cao asked his eldest son Cao Ang: "Ang'er, what do you think?"

When Cao Ang saw Cao Cao questioning him, he immediately stood up and replied: "To inform my father, I think Master Xun and Master Sima's plans are both feasible, but they also have some drawbacks."

"Ang'er, keep talking."

"Father, Mr. Xun's plan can be summed up in one word: watching the fire from the other side. The advantage of this plan is that we don't have to send any troops, but the disadvantage is obvious, that is, Wang Kai will continue to gain power because of this."

"Master Sima's plan can be summed up in one word: take advantage of the situation. The advantage of this plan is that we can join forces with Wang Kai to completely destroy Soochow, but the disadvantage is also obvious, that is, Soochow Sun Ce may turn to Wang Kai because of this.

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Cao Cao also smiled approvingly when he heard this.

"Ang'er, since you can tell the pros and cons of Xun Yu and Sima Yi's plans, which one do you think is more suitable?"

"Back to my father, I agree more with Lord Xun's plan."

"Oh? Please tell me the reason!"

"Yes, father."

"Now that the world is divided into three parts, it will not be easy to destroy any party in a short while. I think we still need to work hard to end the troubled times."

After hearing this, Cao Cao immediately praised Cao Ang.

Xun Yu also spoke out in agreement at this time.

But there were ripples in Sima Yi's heart.

Immediately afterwards, Cao Cao said: "My dear friends, is there anyone who refutes Ang'er's opinion just now?"

After hearing this, the ministers expressed no objection.

Upon seeing this, Cao Cao immediately said: "In that case, I will send an order to Cao Ren to send troops."
Chapter completed!