After the advice of a group of advisers, Yuan Shao, who was in Yecheng, Hebei Province, finally did not listen to the idea of ​​those generals to follow Yuan Shu and become emperor.

Yuan Shao chose Xu You's advice and wrote a reply to Yuan Shu.

I just expressed my congratulations, with a bit of yin and yang.

And at the same time.

The news about Yuan Shu proclaiming himself emperor has already been written up in major Han newspapers and periodicals in Xuchang.

Brothers Xu Jing and Xu Shao made crazy comments in the newspapers about Yuan Shu's usurping of the title.

He almost pointed at Yuan Shu's nose and cursed.

At the same time, Cao Cao, who had just led his troops to occupy the Sili area and was planning to go north to attack Hanoi, also received news about Yuan Shu proclaiming himself emperor.

Because the news of Yuan Shu proclaiming himself emperor was too sudden, it directly disrupted Cao Cao's original plan to attack Hanoi.

This time, the anger inside Cao Jun's tent was a little strange.

Cao Cao sat cross-legged on top of the chief of the tent, with Xun You, Cheng Yu and others sitting on the left, and Cao Ren, Cao Hong and other generals on the right.

No one in the big tent made a sound at this time.

The original plan to attack the Hanoi area has been put on hold for the time being.

Cao Cao stretched out his hand to suppress the news from Xuchang and raised his eyebrows.

"It's ridiculous, it's really ridiculous!"

After a while, Cao Cao couldn't help but speak out.

Everyone below said nothing, all eyes were on Cao Cao.

The latter paused and stood up with his hands on the case: "Although I despise that Yuan Shu, I have always regarded him as a hero!"

"Hahaha!"

"It's ridiculous, it's ridiculous that I, Cao Mengde, got it wrong!"

Cao Cao laughed. He was somewhat shocked when he heard the news that Yuan Shu had proclaimed himself emperor!

How dare he, Yuan Shu, proclaim himself emperor at this time, and then talk about his destiny, saying that it is his turn to inherit the destiny of the great man!

"He Yuan Shu is not a hero, but he is just an arrogant fool!"

Cao Cao sneered.

Because Yuan Shu is now proclaimed emperor and because he is the great Han Sikong, he must set an example now.

It is temporarily impossible to attack the Hanoi area.

Although Zhang Yang is mediocre in ability, it is not too difficult to stick to Hanoi.

Moreover, the generals and soldiers under his command have always been good, so it is difficult to take Hanoi easily.

Originally, he thought it would be okay even if this battle was delayed until the end of the year.

But now, after Yuan Shu has proclaimed himself emperor, this matter can no longer be delayed.

He must call on all the princes in the world to jointly attack Yuan Shu.

Otherwise, the face of the Han Dynasty will be lost.

At this time, Cao Cao couldn't help but think of his previous advice to Xiyu about this battle.

The other party told him from the beginning to pack up and prepare to deal with Yuan Shu.

It would be somewhat unrealistic to say that Xi Yu knew in advance that Yuan Shu was going to proclaim himself emperor. It can only be said that Fengyi's vision was too far-sighted.

He probably expected that Yuan Shu would act rebelliously!

At this moment, Cao Cao already felt a little regretful. If he had listened to Xi Yu's suggestion and waited for Yuan Shu to become emperor before attacking Yuan Shu, the trip would not have been in vain.

However, although this westward advance was delayed by Yuan Shu's affairs, it was not a serious problem.

Cao Cao raised his eyes and looked at the crowd.

"Everyone, that guy Yuan Shu has actually overstepped his authority and proclaimed himself emperor. What do you think our army should do now?"

After asking the people below, Cao Cao's eyes fell on the people in front of him.

At this time, Cao Ren and others didn't know what to say.

Originally preparing to attack Hanoi, the army marched to the Sili area of ​​Hanoi and spent a lot of time.

Zhang Yang on the opposite side has already lost two battles in a row.

If there is a little more time this time, the army will definitely be able to defeat Zhang Yang's troops in one fell swoop, and by then the Hanoi area will definitely be controlled by Cao Cao.

However, what no one expected was that at such a critical moment, something like Yuan Shu would happen.

"Lord, I suggest that we ignore Yuan Shu's affairs for the time being and conquer Hanoi this time. Our army is occupying this great advantage. In some time, we will definitely be able to capture the entire Hanoi area in one fell swoop!"

Cao Ren thought for a while and then spoke directly.

In his opinion, the current Han Dynasty had collapsed long ago. If his eldest brother had not worshiped the emperor, the Han Dynasty might have perished long ago.

What if Yuan Shu proclaims himself emperor now?

It will not affect them for the time being.

For Cao Jun, taking this opportunity to attack Hanoi is the best time.

If we can capture the entire Hanoi area in one fell swoop, we can continue to advance westward and target Chang'an and other places.

Going north can also completely isolate Yuan Shao.

But now, the other party has not completely controlled the entire Bingzhou area that Yuan Shao just conquered.

This is the most important opportunity for Cao Cao today!

When Cao Ren said this, Cao Cao also thought the same thing, but although some things were clear, he was still limited after all.

If he ignores today's news that Yuan Shu has proclaimed himself emperor, then the majesty of the Han court in Xuchang may be compromised.

In the future, I am afraid that the princes of the world will not care about the act of coercing the emperor to order the princes.

This situation is the most critical for Cao Cao.

He wants to pacify the world, and the emperor's banner must still be erected to ensure its majestic existence.

Yuan Shu rashly proclaimed himself emperor, which was a challenge to the majesty of the Han court.

Cao Cao did not speak, but Cao Hong and others below also echoed after Cao Ren finished speaking.

Probably for these generals, the battle before them is the most critical.

As for Yuan Shu, once Zhang Yang is dealt with, it will not be too late to turn around and deal with Yuan Shu.

However, Cao Cao has not made up his mind.

At this time, Xun You on the left finally spoke.

"My lord, the news of Yuan Shu proclaiming himself emperor has spread to the world. The princes in the world must be extremely angry at their attitude toward him."

"The lord is the Sikong of the imperial court and is in charge of administrative and military power. Now the princes of the world have not made any move. I think they are just waiting to see the lord's reaction!"

"If my lord does not take measures against Yuan Shu immediately, the majesty of the imperial court will be discredited!"

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"By then, in this world, I'm afraid not just Yuan Shu will be the emperor!"

Xun You opened his mouth and stated the pros and cons directly. Cao Cao understood very well after hearing this.

He must take a stand immediately.

You can’t even delay it for too long.

"Withdraw the troops and return to Xuchang!"

Cao Cao sighed and spoke helplessly, then looked at Cheng Yu aside.

"Zhongde, please write down Yuan Shu's crimes in cursive script as soon as possible, and then summon the world!"

"Starting today, the army will pack up and return to Xuchang. I would like to report to Your Majesty and then discuss the matter of attacking Yuan Shu!"

After making a decision in his mind, Cao Cao did not hesitate at all.

He is just giving up the Hanoi area now. He will capture Hanoi sooner or later, but the majesty of the Han Dynasty cannot be lost now.

Comparing the two, Cao Cao naturally knew his priorities clearly.

At this time, Cao Ren and others didn't say much when they heard Cao Cao's order.

However, it will take several days for the army to return to Xuchang.

After all, the 200,000-strong army cannot withdraw in such a hurry because of Yuan Shu's incident, and some coordination is needed.

……

Because Yuan Shu proclaimed himself emperor, Cao Cao began to summon the world to speak out about Yuan Shu's crimes, and at the same time prepared to return to Xuchang to discuss the crusade against Yuan Shu.

And at the same time.
To be continued...