Three Kingdoms: Cao Cao is stunned when he reveals his time-traveling identity.

At the northern city gate.

The scouts sent by Cao Cao were waiting here.

"What are your instructions, Sikong?"

Upon seeing the scout, Su Chen asked.

The scout hurriedly spoke:

"teacher!"

"Urgent report from the Minister of Works."

"You are to immediately lead your new recruits and march back to Yanzhou at top speed!"

Upon hearing this, Su Chen was stunned.

What's going on?

Should I return to Yanzhou?

But soon, his expression changed:

"Going back to Yanzhou at this time?"

"Could it be that Yuan Shao has made a move?"

The scout nodded hurriedly and said:

"Sir, you are indeed a man of extraordinary wisdom and foresight."

"A spy from the front lines has sent word that Yuan Shao has dispatched a force that is heading towards Yanzhou."

"They clearly intend to seize Yanzhou while our army marches south!"

At this point, Su Chen couldn't hold back any longer.

Historical records indicate that Yuan Shao should have remained inactive at this time.

After all, Yuan Shu has now become a public enemy.

As fellow members of the Yuan family, if he didn't avoid suspicion at this time and obediently stayed on his territory...

It will surely arouse suspicion from all the feudal lords in the world.

However, this old bastard actually chose to make his move at this time?

It seems that after seeing Cao Cao take Xuzhou, they directly led the warlords to attack Yuan Shu.

Yuan Shao could no longer sit still.

Therefore, they plan to strike first and attack Yanzhou!

"Why doesn't Sikong go himself?"

Su Chen frowned slightly.

"Sikong said that Xun Yu and others are stationed in Yanzhou."

"But there are currently no generals left to garrison the city."

"Sikong is afraid that this might lead to some kind of mistake."

"But you have many excellent generals under your command..."

Before he could finish speaking, Su Chen immediately understood Cao Cao's meaning.

After all that, it turns out Cao Cao was after the generals he had worked so hard to recruit!

But that's nothing.

In any case, these generals were all recruited from him.

Zhang Liao, Xu Chu, Yu Jin, and Xu Huang.

Which one of them wasn't one of his capable lieutenants?

Now look what's happened, they've all come under my command.

"Furthermore, Sikong said that Miss misses Mr. very much..."

The scout added one last thing.

Upon hearing this, Su Chen was left speechless, unsure whether to laugh or cry.

Well, so you're afraid I won't agree, so you're resorting to using your beauty to seduce me?

"it is good."

"Go back and inform Sikong."

"I will immediately take stock of my troops and return to Yanzhou!"

Su Chen said seriously.

Yanzhou was the heart of Cao Cao's territory.

If Yanzhou is lost, even if Yangzhou is captured, it will be largely in vain.

Moreover, Yanzhou's geographical location is very important.

Without Yanzhou, Cao Cao would have had little chance to compete with Yuan Shao in the future.

If Yuan Shao cannot be defeated, the north will not be unified.

If things go wrong, history might take a dramatic turn.

"Here you go!"

Upon seeing this, the scout immediately received the order.

He then mounted his horse and hurriedly departed.

"Cao Xing!"

"Gather all the new recruits, as well as Zhang Liao and Xu Chu."

"Order them to bring their personal guards and accompany me to Yanzhou!"

After the scouts left, Su Chen immediately gave the order to Cao Xing.

Upon hearing this, Cao Xing was taken aback:

"No...aren't we going to inform Generals Xu Huang and Yu Jin?"

Su Chen said in a deep voice:

"Let them stay here."

"This is also a crucial battlefield, and we cannot afford to be careless."

"With the three of you here, that's enough."

Upon hearing this, Cao Xing immediately obeyed the order and hurriedly went to summon them.

Actually, it wasn't that Su Chen didn't want to bring Xu Huang and Yu Jin along.

Having these two by his side would be like adding wings to a tiger.

However, if both of them were transferred away...

Even if Cao Cao were to arrive, the country would still find itself with few capable generals available.

Moreover, Su Chen was extremely uneasy about entrusting this place to Xiahou Dun for the time being.

In terms of both martial prowess and strategic acumen, Xiahou Dun was far inferior to the other generals.

If we lose this city, taking Yangzhou will be a huge challenge.

The only thing that made Su Chen somewhat worried.

It was actually Liu Bei.

Originally, Su Chen planned to find a suitable opportunity to kill Liu Paopao.

However, it seems there's not much of a chance now.

The land of Yanzhou must not be lost.

Cao Cao, however, had to lead his army to oversee the overall situation and could not possibly return.

Therefore, Su Chen became the most suitable candidate.

Just as Su Chen was pondering.

Cao Ang's voice suddenly came from not far away:

"teacher!"

"I have already heard about it."

"Does your father want you to return to Yanzhou?"

Su Chen nodded, and Cao Ang continued:

"In that case, let me go with Zihe."

"Bring the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry."

"The number of troops you have is not enough, even if you send them."

"What if Yuan Shao plans to launch a full-scale attack?"

Su Chen waved his hand and said in a deep voice:

"Zixiu, you and Zihe must stay here."

"And the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry must also be here."

"In the Battle of Yangzhou, our army must win the first victory."

"We absolutely cannot allow this to give others something to criticize us for."

"Also, keep a close eye on Liu Bei. After taking Yangzhou, it's best not to let him escape."

Upon hearing Su Chen's words, Cao Ang was immediately taken aback.

This was the first time Su Chen had called Cao Angzixiu instead of his brother-in-law.

Clearly, Su Chen was serious this time.

"But……"

Cao Ang hesitated for a moment, just about to speak.

But Su Chen interrupted him, saying:

"Although I only brought two thousand soldiers."

"But there are still garrison troops in Yanzhou."

"Besides, it's impossible for Yuan Shao to send out all his troops."

Upon hearing this, Cao Ang was immediately puzzled:

Why?

"Now is undoubtedly the best opportunity for Yuan Shao to take over Yan Province."

"Since he could handle it with all his might, why didn't he do so?"

Su Chen smiled calmly:

"He cannot do that, and he dares not do that."

"Yuan Shao's location in the north bordered the northern frontier."

"Although the Qiang and Hu peoples were not rampant."

"But if he dares to send out all his troops and withdraw the soldiers guarding the frontier."

"Then the people of Youzhou will be plundered by the covetous Qiang and Hu people."

"Even if Yuan Shao manages to take over Yanzhou, he will lose the hearts of the people."

"For him, it's a losing proposition."

Upon hearing this, Cao Ang nodded as if he understood.

There's a sense of awe and wonder that I don't quite understand.

"In that case, sir, you must be careful on your journey."

Just then, Cao Chun spoke up.

Su Chen nodded, neither agreeing nor disagreeing.

We're heading to Yanzhou now.

His concern wasn't about how long it would take to get to Yanzhou or whether the journey would be safe.

The real question is whether Yanzhou can withstand Yuan Shao's attack.

Although Xun Yu was definitely a strategist destined for greatness.

However, he currently has no generals to use in Yanzhou.

So they left Cao Hong and other second-rate generals to guard the city.

Almost all the generals have been sent to attack Yangzhou.

It would take at least five or six days to travel from here to Yanzhou.

This was under conditions of forced march.

In five or six days, Yuan Shao's army will likely be at the city gates.

Su Chen looked at Zhang Liao and Xu Chu, who had already revealed their figures.

And their soldiers.

He murmured to himself:

"Hopefully Xun Yu can hold out..."

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