Cao Cao's eyes fell on Xiahou Dun. The Xiahou Dun in front of him was taller than him.

He stretched out his hand, grabbed the other person's wrist decisively, and brought the other person directly to Xia Houyuan and others.

Then, he sat cross-legged on the ground.

"Yuan Rang, a wonderful talent!"

"You are all my brothers, Cao Cao, connected by blood!"

"I thought you would be able to know what I was thinking!"

"Cao raised his troops from the Yellow Turban and you followed me. How could I not understand the friendship between you and me!"

"To be able to reach this stage now, Cao is not able to reach this high position in the court without the hard work of you brothers!"

"It's just that your vision is limited after all!"

"Now in this world, the princes are rising together. Although you are good at conquering and fighting, there are still countless people in the world who are good at fighting!"

Cao Cao's voice paused, and he raised his head to look at Xiahou Dun in front of him.

"Yuan Rang, I treat Xi Yu kindly because his talents and strategies are all top-notch!"

"Being a brother does not mean giving in to him, but it is necessary!"

"You all have heard of what Xi Fengyi has done before. Dare you ask Yuan Rang, if I just ignored Xi Yu!"

"And being able to take care of the agricultural affairs of Yan and Xuzhou at the same time can ensure that even in a year of natural disasters, the land of the two states will not be trapped by any disaster?

Or, you can deal with those novel things."

"Only the newspapers and public opinion of the Han Dynasty just say, you have control?"

"What's more, the New Deal strategy formulated by Xi Yu, without Xi Yu, I guarantee that if there is a problem with the New Deal, I can easily handle it!"

Cao Cao spoke sincerely and directly expressed the interests and risks involved.

During this time, Xiahou Dun and others were silent.

There are some things that they really can't handle. Although they can make overall plans for farming.

However, who can guarantee that in such a year of natural disasters, large-scale disasters will not occur in various places.

And Xiyu can do such a thing!

Because the water source is insufficient, what kind of waterwheel can the other party come up with!

Because of the frostbite, the other party was able to create refined stone nirvana, and they are all the beneficiaries of this.

If certain things were really left to them, they wouldn't be able to do it as easily as Xiyu.

"Yuan Rang, the future is undecided today, we still need to look at the long term!"

"Today, Yuan Shao in the north is still our formidable enemy, and Liu Biao and Yuan Shu in the south cannot be underestimated!"

"Xuchang today cannot be chaotic!"

"Cao doesn't want to let you brothers suffer, but now, there is nothing we can do!"

"If Cao can be wronged on your behalf, Cao will volunteer to take my place in your place!"

Cao Cao's words were sincere, and every word pointed directly at the true intentions of Xiahou Dun and others.

Under such circumstances, several people opened their mouths but could not say anything.

Xia Houyuan was a little moved, and couldn't help but bow to Cao Cao: "It's my fault, I don't know what your brother feels like!"

Xia Houyuan bowed, and Cao Hong and others also followed suit.

Even with Xiahou Dun's effort, crystal light began to flash in the tiger's eyes.

"Brother, I was wrong!"

……

After a heart-to-heart talk, Cao Cao was able to stabilize Xiahou Dun and others.

It was only after a few people left that Cao Cao couldn't help but let out a long sigh of relief.

Just as he told Xiahou Dun and others.

Today, he cannot do without Xi Yu's assistance.

Without Xiyu, how could today's autumn harvest be so effective?

Like Yuan Shao, this year's autumn harvest will only produce about the same amount of food as those in the other two states.

And all this is because of Xi Yu.

What's more, Xi Yu's improved papermaking technology and other things have already brought a lot of buffer to Cao Cao's economy.

Nowadays, their situation is much better than when they raised the army.

When he had no money to pay his troops, he even set up a team to dig up ancestral graves. But now, with Xi Yu around, he only has more money.

Cao Cao couldn't help but look out through the window of the main hall.

When will this troubled world be brought to peace, and how long will it take?

He was unsure.

But he knew that if it weren't for Xi Yu, it would have taken him much, much longer to pacify the world!

The main hall fell silent.

After Xiahou Dun and others left, Cao Cao had no intention of taking a nap anymore.

He was a little startled, but at this moment, Xiahou Dun and others had not been away for a long time, but Xu Chu from outside came in and informed him that Cao Ren was coming.

When he heard that Cao Ren was coming, Cao Cao looked helpless.

He thought that Cao Ren was just like Xiahou Dun and others. Thinking about what he just said, he might have to say it again.

After calling Xu Chu to let Cao Ren in, Cao Cao sat on the straw mat and waited for Cao Ren.

When Cao Ren came in, the look on his face was normal.

At this moment, Cao Ren saluted Cao Cao.

Cao Cao nodded, and Cao Ren slowly sat down opposite Cao Cao.

"What's the matter with Zixiao?"

Cao Cao opened his mouth to ask, and then smiled: "Is it possible that he is like Yuan Rang and others?"

Hearing this, Cao Ren subconsciously shook his head.

Unlike Xiahou Dun and others, Cao Ren is more aware of Xi Yu's abilities.

Previously, when he was stationed in Xuzhou and Xi Yu was transporting military supplies, there had been contact between the two.

At that time, Xi Yu often gave him advice on how to deal with matters in Xuzhou.

And because he has been stationed in Xuzhou for a long time in the past two years, there is no direct conflict or contradiction between him and Xi Yu.

What's more, there are some things that Cao Ren can see further after following Cao Cao for a long time.

"Brother, this is not what I am here for!"

"But I want to ask my brother. The autumn harvest will be over soon. I wonder how I should arrange it if I send out troops after the autumn harvest?"

Cao Ren spoke, and when he heard that it was about going on an expedition, Cao Cao couldn't help but feel relieved.

Fortunately, Cao Ren still understands himself better.

I don't think Xiahou Dun and others can think of so much sometimes.

"After this autumn harvest, I intend to move westward again, first capture the land of Sili, and then go north to capture Hanoi in one go!"

"In this way, although we are completely bordered by Yuan Shao, we can still guarantee that Xuchang will have no worries!"

If the Hanoi area is captured, Cao Cao will not have to worry about Yuan Shao using the Hanoi area to march toward Xuchang.

In this way, a comprehensive border can also fully defend against the opponent.

On the other hand, after capturing the Hanoi area, he can concentrate on advancing westward and completely capture the entire Guanzhong Chang'an.

At that time, the area under his jurisdiction will be able to span from east to west.

No matter whether you choose to go to war with Yuan Shao in the north first, or go south to deal with Liu Biao, Yuan Shu and others.

For him, it is a good choice.

After saying this, Cao Cao paused again, and his eyebrows trembled slightly.

"However, if there is to be a war after this autumn harvest, I don't think it will be over for a while."

"I'm afraid this battle will have to be postponed until the end of the year at the earliest."

"Now that the baggage camp has separated from Cao's army, we still need to reorganize the food and fodder!"

After the words fell, Cao Ren nodded subconsciously.

He didn't have the slightest opinion on the arrangements for the expedition.
To be continued...