Just as Sima Yi had predicted, Cao Ang's first reaction upon receiving the news of the Southern Huns moving south was to think someone was joking, and his second reaction was that the Southern Huns were seeking death.
"Boren, are you sure the Southern Huns are moving south? How is that possible? Have the Southern Huns gone mad? Our Han Army is sweeping across the Northern Frontier, if they don't act, there's still a sliver of hope for them, but if they do, they'll face the full force of our army." Cao Ang looked at Xiahou Shang incredulously.
"Uncle has completely mobilized the troops in the north; now our forces are extremely sparse north of Sili. This news has already been delayed for nearly two days when it arrived." Xiahou Shang did not bother answering Cao Ang's question, directly pointing out the crucial point.
"Northern defense is vulnerable?" Cao Ang was shocked in his heart and instantly understood what it meant.
