The generals and strategists inside the residence felt sowhat ashad by Cao Cao’s words. They indeed admitted that the sudden defeat had demoralized them.
Especially in terms of their mindset, there was a sense of discouragent, but hearing their lord’s words, a stirring atmosphere of motivation arose.
Cao Cao’s voice didn’t stop, "So, failure is not sothing to fear. On the contrary, it can be a good thing for us!"
"Previously, our army subdued the tens of thousands of Yellow Turbans in Qingzhou, which caused you all to develop a sense of arrogance, and to underestimate the enemy. This led to today’s outco."
Cao Cao, like a ntor, spoke eloquently from his high seat in the hall, his words carrying a unique charm.
"But none of this matters. Although we have suffered a defeat in this battle, it doesn’t an we will continue to lose!"
"Yanzhou, which belongs to us, needs to be taken back by all of us together!!"
"Are you willing?!!"
By the ti he finished speaking, flas of determination burned in Cao Cao’s eyes, as if real fire was blazing in his pupils.
The soldiers, feeling the passionate and uplifting words, stood up and shouted loudly:
"What belongs to us, we will take back ourselves!! Lord, we are willing! Through fire and water, we will not hesitate!!"
Hearing this majestic and resolute response, a confident smile spread across Cao Cao’s face, and he laughed heartily:
"Hahaha! As expected of my soldiers! Excellent, you’ve got spirit!!"
"Pass on my command: after a good al and rest tomorrow, the entire army will follow to attack Dongjun!!"
Upon hearing this, the soldiers stood tall and proud, excited beyond asure.
In contrast, the seated strategists all wore expressions of worry.
But now was not the ti to advise their lord, as the atmosphere had already been stirred. Speaking up now would likely end poorly.
After the banquet ended.
Xun Yu ca to Cao Cao’s residence.
Cao Cao, dressed in a white inner robe, got off his bed, opened the door, and asked:
"Wenruo, it’s so late. What else do you need to say? Why not wait until tomorrow? I still have to lead the army to conquer Dongjun tomorrow!"
Hearing this, Xun Yu furrowed his already knitted brows even more, respectfully saluting as he said:
"My lord, I believe that attacking Dongjun is not appropriate at this ti. The earliest suitable ti would be ten days from now."
"Why?"
"Because the army has just returned from Xuzhou, and after several battles, the soldiers are exhausted and their morale is low. How can we launch another campaign now!?"
"I hope you can allow these soldiers a few more days to rest and recover their spirits before marching on the city."
"After all, Lü Bu is a god-like warrior of our ti, and no one can withstand him in a duel! Not to ntion his Bingzhou Wolf Riders and Yellow Turban warriors are so of the strongest forces in the land. You cannot afford to underestimate him."
"As if that weren’t enough, his side is supported by a military advisor, a man nad Guo Jia, courtesy na Fengxiao. His strategic talents surpass mine by several tis!"
Xun Yu’s eyes were full of regret and lant, as he resented not being able to recruit Guo Jia to Yanzhou in ti to serve as one of Cao Cao’s trusted advisors.
"Oh, is Guo Jia really as brilliant as you say, even surpassing your own talent as my chief strategist!?"
Suspicion flashed across Cao Cao’s face.
It wasn’t that he didn’t trust Xun Yu’s words, but rather, he found it hard to believe that there could be soone in the world who could surpass Xun Yu.
When Xun Yu ntioned Guo Jia, his face beca serious and solemn.
"My lord, do not underestimate him! Guo Fengxiao is a man of flawless planning, especially adept at reading human nature. He can predict his opponent’s actions and upcoming moves well in advance. He is truly a terrifying enemy for our army."
Upon hearing this, Cao Cao’s eyes lit up. "So, to obtain this man is equivalent to gaining an army of a million soldiers, isn’t it!?"
"You could say that!" Xun Yu nodded slowly.
"If I could recruit him, wouldn’t the world be within my grasp!?"
At that mont, Cao Cao’s eyes shone with radiant brilliance.
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