Three Kingdoms: Cao Chong's will, in fact, my eldest brother is not dead!

Chapter 71 Waiting for them to redeem people
Cheng Yu and the others couldn't figure out why, and Cao Ang's side was completely messed up.

It also makes sense, I was attacked by surprise, how can I know so much, as for packing up the food and grass and transporting it to the ship, it was just a coincidence.

In fact, except for the part of transporting grain and grass, everything else is reasonable. Of course, Cao Ang's quick response and ability to take down most of the invading enemies can also be attributed to good luck.

Zhang Xi didn't have much doubts. As a general, he felt that it was normal for him to be passive when he was attacked by surprise.

Cao Ang ordered Zhang He and Cao Zhi to be taken back to the tent for protection, but Cheng Yu stayed behind.

"My lord, in this surprise attack by the Eastern Wu army, the only thing that was burned was the wood needed to build the village. If the prime minister asks about it later, how should I reply?"

"Mr. Zhongde, there is no way, at least I saved the people in the camp."

Cao Ang said helplessly, "Look, if only the enemies of Soochow are on the opposite side, it's all right. Don't you think it's strange that the food and grass were robbed a few days ago?"

"What's the meaning of this, sir?"

"Facing the obvious enemy, I don't need to think too much, but facing the enemy behind me, I can't do much. The soldiers are not afraid of the enemy's strength. We can't let the soldiers feel cold."

There is something in the words, implying that he was stabbed by his own people.

With Cheng Yu's IQ, wouldn't he know that there was something wrong with the robbing of food and grass?
Cheng Yu was also speechless this time, and Cao Ang was still hinting that the sneak attack was still related to the inner ghost.

What can I do if the inner ghost is out?

It's not that Cao Ang can be caught in his own army, and there may be serious problems in the rear. Although there is no evidence, how can Cheng Yu not have guesses in his mind, and these guesses cannot be stated clearly.

"It's hard for the eldest son, I will report to the prime minister, give the eldest son some more time."

This was the only way to go, Cheng Yu also left with a sigh.

Sure enough, this trick is easy to use. Cao Ang has never exposed the inner ghost, and he can rely on it for any problems in the future.

You don't care about the rear, causing me to suffer from the enemy, and deliberately force Jingzhou to surrender?
Cheng Yu also felt that it made sense. After all, in this matter, he was ashamed of Cao Ang and the Jingzhou Army. It would be unethical to do things behind the scenes. He planned to report something to the prime minister. Although he couldn't say it explicitly, he had to hint it.

As soon as the three left, Cao Ang immediately called Wenpin over.

"Three things, you go to secretly imprison the two captive generals and don't stay in the camp."

"This... Eldest Young Master won't interrogate them?"

"What is there to interrogate, so as not to look at each other, remember, treat them with good food and drink, and I will trade them for something."

"Understood, what else?"

Now Wenpin has no doubts about Cao Ang's order. Originally, if the enemy general is caught, he will not be killed, and he will be kept in secret. What do you want to do?If it weren't for the prime minister's son, he would have suspected that Cao Ang wanted to join the enemy.

"Secondly, Soochow will probably send people to discuss it soon. You guard the camp. If you encounter Soochow envoys, don't bring them into the camp. Let him wait outside."

"outside?"

"In such a big forest, wouldn't you temporarily set up a secret camp?"

"Oh... I understand, but what about that female general, we don't have any female soldiers either."

Cao Ang was taken aback for a moment. Although this woman was a beautiful woman, he didn't have too many ideas. The key was that she was too fierce.

It's okay if you say you need to be weak, Cao Ang can still do all kinds of shameless things in this era, but she is a female general, and if she is negligent, she will violently kill someone!

"In this way, you go to recruit some folk women and take care of her."

"This...Okay, Eldest Young Master, what about the third thing?"

"The third thing needs to be paid attention to all the time. Our business is you and me, as well as Cai Hao and others. All these things that happen in our army are kept secret. No matter who they are, Mr. Zhong De, Zhang He and others, None can be revealed."

"Then, I told the people in the camp to pay attention at all times."

Confidentiality is very important, if there is no reliable person, nothing can be done.

No matter how good Cao Ang's idea here is, once it leaks out, Cao Cao will do nothing if he intervenes.

Wenpin got the order and turned to leave, but was called back by Cao Ang.

"and many more!"

"Is there something else, sir?"

"Go and tell Cai Mao, send someone to check the other side of the river immediately, who is stationed now."

"Deling! Young Master... is there anything else?"

Cao Ang thought for a while, and waved him to go.

The operation of the first army is so complicated, and it will face so many more complicated problems in the future. It will be a big head, so there must be someone you can trust to manage it. If you don’t trust anyone, you won’t be able to survive.

After thinking for a while in the tent, he ordered the guards to make adjustments.

First of all, Huang Zhong was asked to select some subordinates to guard Gan Ning. It felt like no one could stand him except Huang Zhong.

Then let the civilians suspend part of the work and strengthen the security of the camp. Anyway, if the construction period is delayed, it will be missed.

Cao Ang discussed with Jia Xu again: "Sir, if there is an envoy from Soochow, what should we order?"

"What does the son want?"

"Of course I want Soochow to compromise with me. This is the greatest contribution. It is obviously impossible to ask them to send elite soldiers and famous generals to serve me... If Sun Quan is not stupid, he should not agree. At least Gan Ning does not have such weight."

No one has this weight, unless it directly threatens Sun Quan.

Jia Xu thought for a while: "Perhaps... we can delay it slowly, and we are not in a hurry to let them return to Gan Ning."

Cao Ang nodded, bargaining, it takes time.

As for Gan Ning himself, he is naturally a fierce general, very important to Soochow, and an iconic figure, but neither Cao Ang nor Sun Quan is the key.

If Cao Ang can catch him once, he can catch him twice, depending on how sincere Soochow is.

Suddenly he thought of another thing: "Sir, since Liu Bei and Sun Quan are going to unite, does that mean..."

"Don't hesitate to ask for a price, sir, if there is no real benefit, at worst Gan Ning will be beheaded."

Jia Xu didn't care much about this brave general, in the eyes of counselors, the courage of a man is of little importance.

Cao Ang didn't bother to surrender if he didn't get enough benefits, and no one knew anyway.

If it is to dismantle the alliance between Liu Bei and Jiangdong...then the chances are great. Let Sun Quan betray Liu Bei, how to do it is a problem, because in fact they may not keep their promises.

For example, the condition for returning Gan Ning is that they sell Liu Bei.

Once you let Gan Ning go, what if they go back on their word?
Breaking up their alliance is very important, Liu Bei cannot be underestimated, he is an absolute core.

The two discussed for a long time, and when it was almost noon, Wen Pin came back and reported the situation.

"My lord, an envoy from Jiangdong has arrived and asked to see you."

"What, it came so fast?"

Sun Quan was in a hurry, there was no need to be in a hurry, he must have wanted to know if Cao Ang had killed Gan Ning.

If even Gan Ning is eliminated, who else in Jiangdong can stop Cao Ang?

The other party was anxious, could this be Cao Ang's chance?

(End of this chapter)