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

"Are you crazy?"

"Wen Heng, have you also been intimidated by that Su Chen?"

"Cao Cao's army is just bluffing right now!"

"What's there to be afraid of?"

Upon hearing Yan Liang's words, Wen Chou was furious.

He stared intently at Yan Liang, unable to believe it.

The general who once fought alongside him across the land is now surprisingly hesitant and indecisive.

"Uncle, you're being too reckless."

Yan Liang was about to explain things to Wen Chou further.

"Report!"

Just then, a scout rushed into the tent, interrupting Yan Liang's thoughts.

"explain."

Yan Liang frowned and spoke.

"General Qi, a report has arrived from the front!"

"Cao Cao's army is currently mobilizing its forces and retreating towards Xuchang!"

Yan Liang was taken aback:

"What?!"

"Look, look!"

"That makes sense!"

"This is the result of your overthinking!"

Wen Chou, standing to the side, immediately widened his eyes and said angrily.

Having said that, he grabbed his weapon and roared:

"What are you waiting for?"

"Soldiers, follow me and charge!"

"How can we let those Cao soldiers leave so comfortably?!"

Having said that, before Yan Liang could say anything more, Wen Chou rushed out of the tent.

At this moment, he was filled with anger and had nowhere to vent it.

Ever since he was tricked out of 50,000 men by Su Chen and suffered a crushing defeat in a one-on-one duel, he has almost lost his mind.

Even now, Wen Chou still harbors a grudge.

If Su Chen isn't killed, this problem will never be resolved.

"General, this..."

The scouts were stunned to see Wen Chou charging out so fiercely.

"well……"

Yan Liang frowned and waved his hand, saying:

"Give the order to mobilize troops and give chase!"

"Here you go!"

The scouts received their orders and hurriedly left.

Yan Liang knew that this matter was probably not that simple.

But it's better to be safe than sorry.

Cao Jun's tactics were a mix of deception and reality, making it difficult to distinguish the genuine from the fake.

No one can say for sure whether this troop withdrawal is real or not.

If it's just psychological warfare, then the real reason is that reserves are depleted and troop withdrawal is necessary.

Wouldn't that mean letting Su Chen escape for nothing?

Since he's already lost 50,000 men, he doesn't have much left to lose.

In an instant, Yan Liang and Wen Chou swiftly mobilized their troops and headed straight for Cao Cao's army camp.

……

Meanwhile, in Cao Cao's camp.

Upon seeing the Cao army that had just arrived at the front line, Zhang Liao immediately issued an order to prepare for a retreat.

He couldn't help but feel puzzled and asked:

"Sir, is this method... truly feasible?"

"Yan Liang and Wen Chou have already been fooled once; how can they be so easily fooled this time?"

Sima Yi, who had followed along, also asked curiously:

"Yes, sir."

"Even if the two of them intend to pursue us, Yuan Shao wouldn't agree, would he?"

In Sima Yi's view, Yuan Shao was capable of becoming the overlord of Hebei.

He must have had some strategy and the ability to be a ruler.

How could we easily fall for such an obvious trap?

"Yuan Shao was a stubborn and self-willed man who was ambitious but unrealistic."

"Moreover, he is extremely narrow-minded."

"He is the one who is most easily fooled."

Su Chen, however, lay on the recliner, leisurely eating green dates.

Zhang Liao hesitated for a moment, then spoke:

"But... Wen Chou is alright."

"Yan Liang is no ordinary man; I'm afraid he won't fall for it."

Su Chen nodded and said:

"Normally, that wouldn't happen."

"But we are still holding their 50,000 troops captive."

"If this withdrawal succeeds, it will be tantamount to Yan Liang and Wen Chou losing all face in the army."

"Yan Liang now might not be incapable of gambling."

Sima Yi observed Su Chen from the side.

He finally understood how Su Chen, as a strategist, differed from other strategists.

Other strategists excel at devising plans and strategies; the best strategy is to subdue the enemy without fighting.

Su Chen's specialty is winning people's hearts.

Moreover, it's not just about winning people's hearts; it's about understanding and interpreting their thoughts.

How...how did they manage to do that?

Regardless of others, Sima Yi himself believed that he absolutely could not do that.

It seems I made the right choice in choosing this teacher.

"Are Xu Huang, Yu Jin, Cao Xing, and Xu Chu's ambush troops all in position?"

Su Chen popped a date into his mouth and asked softly.

"Everything has been prepared according to your arrangements, sir."

Zhang Liao nodded.

"Okay, Wen Yuan."

"Send a few of your trusted men to spread rumors in my military camp."

Su Chen then sat up straight and said with a serious expression:

"Then he said that I had rashly sent troops and clashed with Yuan's army."

"This caused instability in the morale of our troops in the rear, resulting in setbacks at the front."

"I was stripped of my command authority, escorted back to Xuchang, and imprisoned in the Dali Temple."

"The faster it spreads, the better."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Liao was stunned.

Isn't this... a bit too outrageous?

But seeing Su Chen's expression, he immediately nodded and said:

"Here you go!"

After saying this, Zhang Liao hurriedly left.

Su Chen stretched and looked at Sima Yi beside him, saying:

"Zhongda, let's go."

"Oh? Where are you going, sir?"

Sima Yi was stunned.

Isn't this a trap set up to lure Yan Liang and Wen Chou into a trap?

Is Su Chen really going to retreat?

"Nonsense, of course we should find a place to hide."

"You ran away, but you're still here?"

After giving Sima Yi a stern scolding, Su Chen grabbed two handfuls of green dates and strode away.

……

Zhang Liao was indeed efficient.

He had many confidants, and after the rumors began to spread, they quickly spread throughout the army.

Many soldiers believed it to be true and were extremely terrified.

After all, Su Chen, as the head coach, should be punished.

As followers and Su Chen's personal guards, they were certainly not immune to the consequences.

Unexpectedly, even after winning the battle and regaining lost territory, they were still punished.

This caused considerable dissatisfaction among the soldiers.

Su Chen, meanwhile, hid inside the city gate, secretly controlling everything.

"Sir, will your method work...?"

"Rumors are spreading throughout the military, and morale is starting to crumble."

"But so far, Yuan Jun hasn't made a move..."

Sima Yi stayed here with Su Chen, looking sullen and unhappy.

However, Su Chen smiled slightly and said:

"Do you think our plan is doomed if Yan Liang and Wen Chou don't come?"

Sima Yi was immediately taken aback:

"Does the gentleman have another plan?"

Su Chen held a green jujube in his hand and said in a deep voice:

"Tell me, why did I divide my troops into four routes and distribute them in different locations around the perimeter?"

Sima Yi frowned, deep in thought.

Suddenly, his eyes lit up, and he said with a look of surprise:

"Sir, perhaps you intend to...?"

"Attack when the enemy is unprepared, feign a retreat while actually launching an attack."

"Then we can outflank the pursuing troops and catch Yuan's army off guard?"

Su Chen nodded and said:

"Not too stupid."

Sima Yi gasped in shock:

"Isn't this... the perfect solution for both sides?!"

He looked at Su Chen with a shocked expression.

Just what kind of monster is Su Chen?!

……