"Brother Tai Chu, I suggest that you immediately find an excuse and resign from this mission." Cao Liang was solemn and authentic.

Xiahou Xuan was puzzled and said: "Ziming, this is an opportunity that the foolish brother has won with great difficulty, and others can't ask for it, you just want me to give up, why is this?" ”

Cao Liang said earnestly: "Brother Tai Chu, if you believe me, then you must not take risks, although the merit is important, it is not worth fighting with your life, even if you give up this time, there will still be a chance next time." ”

Xiahou Xuan stared at Cao Liang and said, "Ziming, you have something to say, what is the matter, you might as well say it directly, between our brothers, there is no need to hide it." ”

Cao Liang is really not good at telling the speculation in his heart, the speculation is speculation after all, there is no real evidence, and Xiahou Xuan may not believe it when he says it, but he is suspected of sowing discord.

"Brother Tai Chu, I just think this matter is too risky, the lone army goes deep behind the enemy, in case the army does not respond, it will fall into the siege of the enemy, and the consequences are unpredictable."

Xiahou Xuan smiled and said: "Ziming, you are too worried, I will lead 30,000 people in my headquarters to go around behind the enemy, and Sima Taifu will lead 70,000 troops to rush across Huaishui, how can it be a lone army to go deep?" If you think that Sima Taifu will declare personal vendettas, then you don't know too much about Sima Taifu. That's right, I have an enmity with the Sima family, Sima Shi will not die for a day, and I will not give up for a day. But personal enmity is personal enmity, and in the face of the country's righteousness, I believe that Sima Taifu will never abolish the public because of personal interests. ”

Cao Liang secretly smiled bitterly, Xiahou Xuan actually recognized Sima Yi as a loyal minister who acted impartially, which was really a big joke in the world. If Sima Yi is a loyal and virtuous minister of Great Wei, then why did Cao Wei's country be buried in the hands of the Sima family?

Of course, Cao Liang couldn't say this to Xiahou Xuan, in fact, it's no wonder that Xiahou Xuan, it's really Sima Yi who disguised himself too well, almost blinded everyone, Sima Yi put on a loyal and selfless face, and it was indeed to make others believe that he was the most loyal minister of Great Wei.

In fact, Sima Yi is a really ruthless character who eats people and does not spit out bones, although Cao Liang does not have any real evidence, but his intuition tells him that this matter will definitely not be so simple.

"Brother Taichu, you can't have the heart to hurt people, and you can't have the heart to prevent people, I think this matter must not be hasty, you need to think twice."

Xiahou Xuan smiled and said: "Ziming, I really admire your mind, but sometimes, you still think about simple things complicated. This battle with the Wu army is a great opportunity to make meritorious contributions, and if you miss this opportunity, I am afraid that there will be no more opportunities for this expedition to the south. ”

Cao Liang was speechless, after all, everything came from his speculation, and before it happened, speculation was often unreliable.

Xiahou Xuan patted Cao Liang on the shoulder and said, "Ziming, I know you are cautious, but you have also seen that this is the life of 30,000 people, even if Sima Taifu is narrow-minded, it is impossible to ignore the lives of 30,000 soldiers in vain." What's more, although he is the governor of Pingnan, his every move is also monitored by the imperial court, if the 30,000 troops are wiped out, how can he explain to the imperial court? ”

Cao Liang wanted to speak and stopped, Xiahou Xuan smiled and said: "Ziming, don't worry about it anymore, I have made up my mind about this matter, and I have ordered the soldiers and horses of the headquarters to set off soon." ”

Xiahou Xuan is going to make a military order in front of Sima Yi, if he turns his head and goes out, he will retreat, won't let the generals laugh and lose his big teeth, not to mention anything else, just this face, Xiahou Xuan can't afford to lose it.

Moreover, with Xiahou Xuan's understanding of Sima Yi, he must put state affairs first, and he would never bring 30,000 troops to the funeral because of a little personal grievance, so no matter how Cao Liang persuaded him, Xiahou Xuan insisted on his own views and never gave up the plan to send troops.

Cao Liang was also very helpless, and now he really couldn't come up with real evidence, so Xiahou Xuan, who was all about making contributions, couldn't listen to it at all.

Cao Liang had no choice but to convey his military order, because the general attack on the enemy of Anfengdu would start at noon the day after tomorrow, so for Xiahou Xuan's troops, time was still very short, they had to make a detour to Yiyang, cross the Huai River from there, and then detour back to Anfengdu.

The whole process of marching must be kept secret, and it must suddenly appear behind the Wu army without the Wu people noticing, so as to deal a fatal blow to the Wu army.

When Cao Liang entered the big tent, it happened that Yanghu and Du Yu were both there, so he conveyed the order to them and asked them to convey it downward.

After leaving Luoyang, in addition to marching or marching all the way, it was boring and boring, which made Yanghu and Du Pre a little bored.

Fighting means that the opportunity to make meritorious service has arrived, only by obtaining enough meritorious service can there be the possibility of being promoted to the rank of official, and it is possible to rise in the official career, Yanghu and Du Yu are not willing to be mediocre, they are eager to realize their life ideals under the baptism of blood and fire.

Looking at the backs of their departure, Cao Liang was silent, hoping that his guess was wrong, and that after this battle started, these relatives and friends of his would be safe.

After the military order was issued, the men and horses of the various units of the Zhengnan Army quickly set up camp and parted ways with the large army, and the large army, under the leadership of Sima Yi, advanced along the southeast avenue with great fanfare and mighty in the direction of Anfengdu.

The southern army of the expedition was silently looking at the southwest direction, leaving it on the main road and not walking, taking the remote path, and going straight to Yiyang.

Arriving at the north bank of the Huai River in Yiyang, Xiahou Xuan did not rush to cross the river, but sent someone to quietly cross the Huai River, found Yiyang Taishou Fangyi, and asked him to help solve the problem of ferry.

Some time ago, when the Wu army besieged Yiyang, Fang Yi was very busy, but fortunately, under the perseverance of his troops, Yiyang City did not fall. Of course, Fang Yi knew that if it wasn't for the arrival of reinforcements from the imperial court, how could the Wu army retreat easily, so Yiyang was able to relieve the siege, and the arrival of reinforcements was the key.

With Fang Yi's help, the army did not delay much when crossing the Huai River, and it only took half a day to carry the 30,000 horses of the army across the Huai River.

After Xiahou Xuan crossed the river, he took a short rest and embarked on a journey at nightfall.