Three Kingdoms: Domination of the World

"This rain is strange. Could it be that Cao's army also has a sorcerer who can control the wind and rain?" Suo Chao frowned and shook his head. He clenched his fists tightly, as if thinking about the possible person.

"This person is not simple as he can mobilize the world's situation! It is very likely that he has mastered the art of Qimen Dunjia." Sun Bin stroked his beard and said solemnly.

"Oh! Sir, you also know this technique?" Suo Chao's eyes flashed with curiosity. He leaned forward slightly and asked eagerly.

Sun Bin stroked his beard, nodded slightly, and said calmly:

"I have dabbled in it a little. We in the Guigu lineage study military strategies and tactics, and we also pay much attention to the three forces of heaven, earth and man, and the principles of the I Ching and the Eight Trigrams." His eyes were deep, as if they contained endless wisdom.

Suo Chao frowned slightly and continued to ask:

"Sir, can you control the wind and rain?" His eyes were fixed on Sun Bin, full of expectation and doubt.

Sun Bin shook his head slightly and said slowly:

"No." His tone was calm, but revealed a firmness.

Suo Chao gritted his teeth and decided to leave the army to Sun Bin and his senior brother. Then, he flashed, activated the magic of divine movement, and quietly sneaked to the rear of Cao's army.

"Haha! Fengxiao, try my rain control spell!" Suo Chao muttered to himself.

Suo Chao closed his eyes tightly, muttered something, and activated the divine water control spell. He waved his hands, and the surrounding water vapor seemed to be summoned and gathered towards him.

Suo Chao's precise manipulation directed a torrential downpour toward Cao Cao's rear. The floodwaters in Cao's camp surged, throwing Cao's troops into disarray. The soldiers panicked and fled in all directions. Seeing this, Han Xin and Guo Jia were forced to retreat fifty miles.

Meanwhile, Zhang Liao led his army with great momentum, successfully conquering the Kingdom of Pengcheng. Gao Shun and Yan Xiang worked closely together to recapture Donghai Commandery. In Jiangdong, Huang Gai and Zu Mao launched a valiant attack, leading the Jiangdong army to recapture Guangling Commandery in Xuzhou.

Lü Bu and Suo Chao's forces pursued the enemy and drove Han Xin and Guo Jia's army of over 2 men out of Xuzhou. In this battle, Cao Cao's army lost men, and Suo Chao's army lost over men.

Jingzhou battlefield.

Sun Wu, Sun Ce, and Zhou Yu worked together to capture Lingling, Guiyang, and Wuling counties. However, in the direction of Nanjun and Jiangxia counties, the Jiangdong army encountered Wei Qing's stubborn resistance and was temporarily unable to break through Cao's defenses.

Ran Min and Yue Fei's army set out from Yi, Henan, and launched a fierce attack on Yingchuan Commandery and the State of Chen. Cao Cao, fearing the loss of Yu Province, dispatched his general Wu Qi to repel the enemy.

Cao Cao was engaged in multiple battles, and his forces were stretched thin. Seeing that Nanyang County was undermanned, Zhang Xiu, Zhang Ren, and Fa Zheng seized Nanyang County and launched a surprise attack on Nan County in Jingzhou.

"Prime Minister, Jiangxia County has become useless. I might as well give Jiangxia County to Sun Ce and Suo Chao at the same time to create a rift between them." Xun Yu frowned slightly, with a glint of wisdom in his eyes, and spoke in a steady tone.

"Wen Ruo, Suo Chao, and Sun Ce have gone too far, even taking two states from me." Cao Cao's eyes widened, and he slammed his fist on the table, his face filled with anger. His beard trembled slightly, revealing his inner resentment.

"Prime Minister, why don't we have General Wei Qing retreat to Runan County? The battle line is too long, and our supply lines are prone to problems." Cheng Yu said with a worried look on his face as he stepped forward and bowed. His eyes were filled with worry about the situation.

Even with great generals like Wei Qing, Wu Qi, and Han Xin, Cao Cao could hardly reverse the situation of being besieged by multiple armies.

"Okay, let's follow Wen Ruo's plan. Let's drive the tiger to devour the wolf and let them fight each other." Cao Cao sighed slightly and said helplessly. His eyes revealed a hint of determination, as if he had already made a difficult decision.

Cao Cao's army quickly returned to defend Qing, Ji, Yan, and Yu provinces, and the defense line of the four provinces was completely consolidated, making it difficult for Suo Chao to advance. On this day, Cao Cao personally met with all the generals.

"Alas...! Victory and defeat are common in the military. You all have worked hard." Cao Cao comforted Han Xin, Guo Jia and others when he saw the defeated Han Xin.

"I am guilty!" the generals knelt down and said.

Cao Cao was a carefree man, and he didn't make things difficult for his generals. Now, he had so many talented generals and counselors under his command that it was still unclear who would win the battle.

In this battle, Suo Chao gained the three counties of Xuzhou, Nanyang County, and Nan County, while Jiangdong gained the three counties of Guiyang and Guangling County. As for Jiangxia County, it became the focus of competition among various forces.

"Junior brother, Xuzhou is now in your hands." Lü Bu, clad in armor, stood majestically on the city wall, his eyes filled with trust. He placed his hand on Suo Chao's shoulder and spoke in a firm tone.

"Senior brother, you have to be in charge of Xuzhou, otherwise it will become an enclave." Suo Chao shook his head slightly, his eyes revealing deep consideration.

With just over ten days left, the Transmigration of the Heavens would begin. Suo Chao had no time to deal with the aftermath; the pressure of taking over an enclave was too great, so he could only offer assistance in secret.

After Suo Chao stabilized Xuzhou, he immediately went to Jiangdong to pay his respects to his adoptive father. Cao Cao wanted to use Jiangxia County to alienate the relationship between Suo Chao and Sun Ce, a strategy that naturally did not escape the eyes of Sun Bin and others.

"I am an unfilial son. I am late." Suo Chao was wearing mourning clothes, his eyes were red and swollen. He slowly knelt in front of Sun Jian's spirit tablet and kowtowed heavily.

"Chao'er, you're so thoughtful. If Wen Tai saw what you two brothers have accomplished, he would be pleased in the afterlife," Wu Guotai said, tears welling up in her eyes and a choked voice. She gently stroked Suo Chao's head, her eyes filled with love.

"Mother, please accept my condolences." Suo Chao raised his head, his eyes filled with determination. He stood up and straightened his spine slightly.

Suo Chao stayed in Jiangdong for three days, visiting the Sun family's direct relatives, Uncle Huang and Zu Maoshu. On this day, he found his second brother Sun Ce.

"Brother, if we join forces, we'll be invincible!" Sun Ce said, his face full of excitement. He held the sword tightly in his hand, his eyes revealing his longing for the future.

"Bofu, you've grown up. How could I not know that Cao Cao wanted to use Jiangxia County to alienate our brotherly relationship? I'll give it to you." Suo Chao smiled slightly, his eyes full of confidence. He opened his hands as if to show his magnanimity.

"Bo Yi is so righteous!" Zhou Yu was overjoyed, his eyes sparkling with surprise. He gently patted his fan, as if he was excited about this unexpected surprise.

"Brother, how could I take such a big advantage of you?" Sun Ce frowned slightly, with a hint of hesitation in his eyes.

"Bofu, you and I are brothers. When did you become so polite?" Suo Chao said firmly, his eyes revealing a hint of anger. He put his hands behind his back and waited for Sun Ce's response.

Sun Ce agreed to take over Jiangxia Commandery, while Suo Chao proposed exchanging Nan Commandery for Guangling Commandery.

In terms of the number of counties under its jurisdiction, Nanjun had seventeen cities during the Eastern Han Dynasty, while Guangling Commandery had eleven. In terms of population, Nanjun had 162,570 households and 747,640 people.

Sun Wu, Lu Su, and others felt that this was a good deal and firmly supported the land exchange. However, Suo Chao also asked for assistance in defending Xuzhou, and Sun Ce readily agreed.

Sun Ce straightened his body, looked at Suo Chao with a firm gaze, and said solemnly:

"Brother, don't worry. If Cao Cao dares to attack Xuzhou, I will definitely send troops to help defend it."

Suo Chao nodded slightly, a pleased smile on his face. He reached out and patted Sun Ce on the shoulder, saying:

"Very good. Brothers working together can accomplish anything." Suo Chao's eyes were full of trust and expectation. His demeanor was calm and steady, giving off a reassuring aura.

In name only, Lü Bu had regained control of Xuzhou. After the three-way battle, the situation temporarily stabilized. However, Suo Chao felt a sense of unease. Guo Jia, Wu Qi, and Han Xin in Cao Cao's camp were not good people.