On the way back to Yecheng, Ding Yi and Cao Shuo chatted a lot.

The more he contacted Cao Shu, the more he felt that the eldest son could rely on.

Cao Shu told him to return to Yecheng and surround Cao Zhi and support Cao Zhi to participate in the battle for the inheritance rights of the Cao family.

At first, Ding Yi didn't quite understand why Cao Shu did this.

Later, he talked a lot and gradually understood.

Cao Zhi could not be Cao Pi's opponent at all. He secretly supported him, just to establish another opponent for Cao Pi.

If Cao Zhi intends to join forces with Cao Pi to deal with Cao Shu, as long as he draws the secretly arranged personnel, Cao Zhi will no longer have the ability to compete.

Cao Shu took this step just to cause some extra trouble for Cao Pi.

On their way to Yecheng, Cao Pi was also doing a scheduling.

Wu Zhi recommended Chen Qun, Zhu Shu and others to him.

A force group was also initially formed next to Cao Pi.

Leaving Yecheng in winter and returning in spring, Cao Shu felt different.

When he was ordered to come here last time, Cao Cao wanted to see him, and Cao Pi was not in Yecheng.

But it was different at this time. Cao Pi had already come to Yecheng, and soon after, they would follow Cao Cao to attack Wuhuan.

After entering the city, Cao Cao did not summon Cao Shu to see him, but asked Xu Chu to invite Ding Yi first.

In the study, Cao Cao looked at Ding Yi and asked, "Have you ever seen Fengxiao?"

"Report to Mr. Cao, I saw him." Ding Yi said: "Guo Fengxiao has not been in good health recently and has difficulty walking. The young master asked someone to take care of him and is still recuperating."

"It seems that Zirong didn't lie to me." Cao Cao asked: "Does he agree with my combat deployment?"

Since Cao Cao proposed the expedition of Xu Kingdom, everyone under his command unanimously opposed it and believed that doing so was too risky.

Of course, he hoped Ding Yi would bring back Guo Jia's different opinions.

Ding Yi told Cao Cao about Guo Jia's statement.

Cao Cao was overjoyed when he heard this and said to Ding Yi: "Those who know me are indeed the only ones who are filial."

He then asked Ding Yi: "What do you feel when you go to Shouchun this time?"

"Shouchun is too strong." Ding Yi said: "The prosperity and hustle and bustle there are far beyond Yecheng."

"Last time I went there, I was almost the same as Xu Du, but now I am surpassing Yecheng?" Cao Cao asked in disbelief.

"Reporting to Mr. Cao, there is no falsehood at all." Ding Yi said: "The eldest son has made many moves in Shouchun. Now Shouchun is indeed much better than Yecheng."

Looking at Ding Yi in confusion, Cao Cao looked disbelief.

After a while, he asked Ding Yi: "How many people did Zirong bring when he came to Yecheng this time?"

"The eldest son didn't bring many people." Ding Yi said: "He just brought the Dragon Pattern Rider."

"The dragon pattern cavalry has only 300 people." Cao Cao said: "Zihuan has brought more than a thousand people, but he is better. He has only brought such a few people here."

"Mr. Cao said he would not let the eldest son lead the troops, so of course he only brought this little." Ding Yi said: "I once advised the eldest son to bring more. He said that his father's orders were not to be disobeyed. He still was still very nervous when he brought the Dragon Pattern Cavalry, for fear that Cao would blame him."

"What did he really say?" Cao Cao asked in surprise.

"That's right." Ding Yi replied: "The eldest son dared not disobey Cao Gong's orders. Although Guo Fengxiao asked Liu Biao to make any moves, Liu Bei would not do anything. In case of precautions, he still ordered all places to be careful of Jingzhou going north. With the soldiers under the eldest son as a barrier, Cao Gong's expedition to the country is no big deal."

"He is still the intention." Ding Yi had never said good things about Cao Shu in the past. This time he went to Shouchun and said all the good things about Cao Shu when he came back. Cao Cao also felt a little regretful.

He regretted his support for Cao Pi in the past two years and attempted to curb Cao Shuo.

Now it seems that Cao Shu has no intention of being disrespectful to him at all, but instead puts him as his father first.

"Where is Zimeng?" Cao Cao asked Ding Yi.

"The eldest son came back with me, and I didn't dare to come and pay a visit without the orders of Mr. Cao." Ding Yi said: "It should be still in the front yard at this time."

"I didn't summon him, and he should at least go to his mother's place." Cao Cao said in a harsh tone: "We are already the king of Huainan, and we still do things in a way that is not organized."

"Why did the eldest son dare to see his wife before he met Cao Gong?" Ding Yi said: "It's really wrong for Cao Gong to blame him so much."

With a smile, Cao Cao said, "You have worked hard to get on the road, so go back first."

Ding Yi sued and left the study room.

Cao Cao ordered Xu Chu: "Call Zirong and say I have something to say to him."

Xu Chu left in response, and after a while, he led Cao Shu to come.

When he arrived in front of Cao Cao, Cao Shu bowed to him: "I have met my father."

"How many people did you bring this time?" Cao Cao asked.

"Report to my father." Cao Shuo said: "My father said before that he asked me not to bring troops. I originally planned not to bring any one, but in order to prevent a mistake on the road, I brought the Dragon Pattern Cavalry. Please forgive me."

"You already know what I plan to expedition to the Xu Kingdom?" Cao Cao asked.

"I heard from Mr. Ding." Cao Shu replied.

"Do you think I should do this?" Cao Cao asked again.

Cao Shu replied: "Report to my father, there is nothing wrong with the expedition of Xu Kingdom. I have sent orders to let the soldiers guard against Liu Biao and Liu Bei. Even if they really have any plans, my troops under my command can stop them. As long as I am here, my father will not have any worries."

"The army has been well prepared." Cao Cao said, "I'll wait for you to arrive, and I'll be able to go north in a few days."

"The child follows his father far away." Cao Shuo responded.

"You and Zihuan seem to be a little disagreeable recently." Cao Cao said: "This time on the expedition, you brothers are all by my side, so you can discuss things when you encounter them."

"Actually, Zihuan and I don't have anything to do with each other." Cao Shuo grinned: "I am also happy for Zihuan to achieve what he has today."

"He has achieved nothing," Cao Cao said: "I have returned with a defeat in the attack on Hanzhong. If you were asked to go, Hanzhong should have fallen into the hands of the Cao family."

"Even if I go to Hanzhong, I may not be able to take it down." Cao Shuo said: "The terrain of Hanzhong is complicated, and we don't know much about Zhang Lu. But Zhang Lu knows our Cao family just as well. With ignorance and knowledge, our chances of winning are not great."

"It's rare to see you speak so constrainedly." Cao Cao said: "If you can keep doing this, it would be a good thing."

"I never dare to show off when I shouldn't show off." Cao Shuo responded.
Chapter completed!