Cao Cao's current sphere of influence has always been on the south bank of the Yellow River, and the Yellow River and the north bank of the Yellow River have been firmly maintained by Liu Zhe.

Nowadays, Cao Cao's people think it is not that easy to cross the river, especially in Guandu, Yanjin, and Baima. Even Cao Hong has to travel far away from Baima to have room to smuggle over the river.

"In order to cross the river, the spies had to take a detour, and they were back and forth, not that fast." Jiang Ji said.

"Let's find out as soon as possible."

Cao Cao sighed, he knew it was difficult, even if he crossed the river, it would not be so easy to find out.

Since ancient times, all the places where food and grass are stored have been protected by heavy troops, and spies have not been so easy to get in.

"This is very important information," Cao Cao added.

Only by knowing whether Li Yang is really Liu Zhe’s grain storage base can Cao Cao decide if he didn’t attack Li Yang.

If the information is true and he successfully attacked, Liu Zhe would definitely withdraw his troops. If the information is false, Cao Cao would have to find another way.

"I understand." Jiang Ji nodded.

After discussing, it was a day that had passed without realizing it. The screams of outside disappeared. The soldiers under his command came to report that Liu Zhe had already retreated.

"call..."

Cao Cao couldn't help but breathe a long sigh. This girl finally retreated, and today she had survived.

The next day, my hands came down to report: "Prime Minister, General Xiahou and others have arrived."

Early in the morning, Xiahou Dun and Man Chong finally came here from Pengcheng. They also brought 10,000 troops, which further strengthened Cao Cao's strength.

"Is Yuan Rang here?"

Cao Cao was overjoyed when he heard this, and had no time to wipe his eyes, so he hurriedly took someone out to greet him.

"I'll pay homage to the Prime Minister!" Xiahou Dun, Man Chong and other generals saluted Cao Cao together.

"No gift, no gift."

Cao Cao said happily: "I finally waited for you."

"Prime Minister, I have subordinates here, I'll be sorry for Liu Zhe's arrogantness for a long time." Xiahou Dun patted his chest and said confidently.

He defeated Gongsun Zan in Pengcheng not long ago. If Cao Cao had not asked him to come here to reinforce, he would have been confident that he could capture Xia Pi and drive Gongsun Zan back to Guangling.

"well."

Cao Cao smiled happily and said, "With Yuan Rang here, why should I be afraid of Liu Zhe?"

In fact, I was afraid to die, but on the surface I still had to pretend that I was not afraid at all, which was for my subordinates to see.

Then Cao Cao comforted Man Chong for a few more words, and his eyes fell on the people beside Man Chong.

Sun Cheng and several other heads of the family who rebelled against Liu Zhe stood next to Man Chong. Their faces were nervous and pale, and even their bodies were trembling slightly, and their hearts were in fear.

They are not fools. Liu Zhe made great efforts and did not hesitate to send millions of troops to the border. What was the purpose of the army had already spread throughout the world.

Liu Zhe's purpose of fighting was for them.

Sun Cheng and others once mocked Liu Zhe in Pengcheng. They believed that the more Liu Zhe was like this, the safer they would be. Cao Cao could not hand them over. If he handed over, it would mean that Cao Cao bowed his head and gave up, which would make his subordinates disappointed and embarrass Cao Cao.

They once thought that Cao Cao would protect them until Man Chong arrived.

The purpose of Man Chong came to Pengcheng was to take them to see Cao Cao. Although Man Chong said to them at that time that he wanted them to see Liu Zhe’s failure with his own eyes.

But Sun Cheng and the others are not fools, nor are they three-year-old children. How can they deceive them in this way?

If they hadn't been watched all the way, they would have tried to escape long ago.

Now that we have arrived here, even Sun Cheng’s most confident face is hard to see. When he comes here, he is not a good thing waiting for them.

"You are Sun Cheng, right?" Cao Cao said to Sun Cheng.

"I have met the Prime Minister at the end." Sun Cheng hurriedly saluted Cao Cao, and the rest of the people were the same.

“No need to be polite.”

Cao Cao hurriedly helped Sun Cheng up, and he said to Sun Cheng enthusiastically: "Governor Sun's deeds in Qingzhou have long heard of me, but I am busy with my affairs and have no time to see General Sun. Now take this opportunity to let General Sun come all the way. General Sun won't blame me, right?"

Cao Cao's words were actually to stabilize Sun Cheng and others' hearts so that they would not be worried about being afraid.

Of course, this is also superficial. Cao Cao could not directly say to Sun Cheng and the others, "I am worried that I can't beat Liu Zhe. I asked you to come here to ensure a way out. If you can't beat Liu Zhe, I will hand you over."

If that is said, the people below will be dispersed.

"I dare not." Sun Cheng said hurriedly.

Cao Cao's words only made him feel a little more at ease, but he was more worried. The more polite Cao Cao was to him, the more worried he was.

But what else can he say? Now others are the slaughter and the meat of fish, and he has no way to resist. Whether Cao Cao will hand him over depends entirely on Cao Cao's mood.

Looking at Cao Cao's smiling face, Sun Cheng suddenly felt very regretful and regretted rebelling against Liu Zhe.
Chapter completed!