Cao Cao took a half step forward, bowed, and said, "Reporting to the Queen, Youzhou, Yunzhou, and Shuozhou are still in the hands of our army.
However, the Beimo area north of Pingzhou has fallen into enemy hands. Now it depends on whether the King of Yan can return to help in time."
After hearing these words, the ministers who did not know how to fight a war all breathed a sigh of relief.
In other words, except for the northern desert area, the enemy has not yet broken into the Qin State's gates.
For some generals like Cao Cao, that was actually bad news.
The loss of land in the northern desert means that the strategic depth area that the dynasty relied on as a barrier is gone.
The enemy can give up attacking the three states at any time and march straight into the heart of Qin.
If the enemy commander was not Li Mu or Lian Po, but Huo Qubing, the Jin army would have already arrived at the city of Xianyang.
“King Wei, although you did not follow the army, I believe that His Majesty must have found you useful by keeping you in Xianyang.
You are the Minister of War, you need to stay in the rear and coordinate the overall situation. You need to pay more attention to this war. Once you receive military intelligence, report it to me immediately."
Daji spoke slowly.
Afterwards, he discussed with civil and military officials the specific matters of supporting the war on the front line.
After leaving court, he came to Xuanzheng Hall.
Wei Zhongxian told her something, "Last night, Prince Wei went to the Prime Minister's residence for dinner and did not return until midnight. Moreover, he went with Yu Huatian."
Hearing this, Hu Ximei, who was listening nearby, frowned and asked, "Who is Yu Huatian?"
Wei Zhongxian responded:
"I was originally a eunuch under Zhao Gao, but for some unknown reason, I was transferred by the Prime Minister to the Secretariat to do odd jobs.
This man is extremely skilled in martial arts. In my opinion, he is not inferior to the hero Jing."
Jing Ke and Nie Yinniang received an order from the emperor to ensure Daji's safety at all times.
So, now they never leave Daji's side.
When the former heard Wei Zhongxian's voice, he said in a deep voice: "I have seen that man before. If he fights me for a hundred battles, he will definitely be defeated. Within three hundred moves, he will die and I will be injured."
This 'injury' is not a serious injury.
Daji smiled and said, "Eunuch Wei, you have done a good job on this matter. Pay more attention to the King of Wei and the Prime Minister. As for Yu Huatian, he is just a chess piece and there is no need to worry about him."
She saw through the essence of the matter at a glance.
Cao Cao and his men might want to use Yu Huatian to do things for them.
But what to do specifically remains to be seen.
...
Three days later.
Ying Yuan and Zhu Di divided their troops in Liyang.
Before leaving, the latter vowed: "Your Majesty, please rest assured. As long as I am here, Youyun will be fine."
During the war, it was reasonable for Zhu Di to call himself a junior general in front of the emperor.
The former nodded, patted his shoulder, and said earnestly: "I don't care how the battle on the northern front goes, even if Youyun is completely lost.
I also want you to be safe and sound. Remember, if you are defeated by the Jin State, do not fight hard, but stay alive."
What he meant by this statement couldn't be more obvious.
Don't just defend Youyun to the death.
Just let them call us.
I will thank you.
With an army of only a few hundred thousand against an army of five hundred thousand, this battle should be lost no matter how you think about it.
However, Zhu Di was a great man comparable to Huo Qubing.
Have to be on guard.
What if he managed to defeat the State of Jin by chance?
Therefore, we must warn him well that if he can't win, just run away.
In fact, Ying Yuan could have replaced him with an incompetent commander to defend Youyun, but the officials would most likely not agree to this.
By that time, it would be bad if it affected his plan to lead the army in person.
However, Zhu Di did not understand what he meant at all.
He also thought that the emperor didn't want anything to happen to him.
That's why I said that.
This shows that Your Majesty values yourself!
I would rather lose Youyun than let anything happen to myself...
So touching!
Zhu Di took a deep breath and said solemnly, "Your Majesty, please rest assured. I will not let you down!"
If he had not been in front of the generals and the emperor, he would probably have been so moved by the emperor's words that his eyes would have been filled with tears.
An emperor said to a minister, you are more important than the country, you must ensure your own safety.
Is there anything greater than this kindness?
Your Majesty, please rest assured. I will defend Youyun to the death and guard the northern gate for Your Majesty!
If Youyun is lost, I will die!
Thinking of this, Zhu Di did not hesitate at all. He immediately jumped on his horse and led the army to Youyun.
There had never been a time when he was willing to risk his life for the emperor like this.
Looking at Zhu Di's departing back, Ying Yuan murmured, "He...should understand what I mean, right?"
Um...
You should understand, right?
He was a little unsure.
He originally thought that if Zhu Di didn't quite understand, he would make his words clearer.
When they encountered the Jin army, they simply gave up resistance.
Just as he was about to express this idea, Zhu Di had already mounted his horse and left.
...
Late that night.
In the central army tent.
Ying Yuan summoned all the generals to discuss the matter.
According to the latest battle report, Wu Qi has already led a large army and gathered outside Hangu Pass.
And in recent days, the siege has begun.
At present, the soldier guarding Hangu Pass is Yu Jin.
After the war with the State of Chu ended, he returned to Xianyang and was appointed as the garrison commander of Hangu Pass by Cao Cao.
With his ability, he was more than capable of guarding Hangu Pass.
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