"Half of Yi Province has fallen?"
Sima Yi could not help frowning at the news. He clearly had not expected the situation in Yi Province to have deteriorated so badly.
"And this gentleman is?"
Only then did Xu Shu notice Sima Yi and turn toward him.
Sima Yi said, "I am Sima Yi, courtesy name Zhongda. I serve as a military advisor and have been ordered here to provide reinforcements."
"Sima Zhongda?"
Hearing that name, Xu Shu grew solemn with respect.
Another meritorious official listed in Lingyun Pavilion.
At that thought, his tone became much more courteous. "Thank you all for your efforts on the journey. Please come into the city first and settle in for a rest."
"Then I can explain the current situation in Yi Province to you in detail."
None of the three refused Xu Shu's suggestion, and they followed him into the city.
Chapter 441: Flood the Seven Armies! Defeat Cao Ren!
Changsha, Jing Province.
Scouts sent out by Cao Cao learned of the Imperial Court's army marching south almost immediately, then spurred their horses back to Changsha with the news.
"Report!"
A travel-worn soldier rushed into the main hall of the Prefect's Residence.
He had been running so fast that he fell headfirst onto the floor, smashing his face bloody and cutting a sorry figure.
But he paid no heed to his injuries and scrambled to his feet, speaking urgently. "Minister of Works, urgent news from the front!"
Inside the hall, Cao Cao had been discussing matters with Xun Yu and the others. He turned his gaze toward the soldier at those words and asked, "What news? Read it!"
The soldier said urgently, "The Pretender Emperor dispatched his troops five days ago, personally leading the army on campaign. They have now followed the Han River