Bai Xiaowen said with a smile: "Is it that in the land of three auxiliaries, Cao Cao's previous plan has deviated?"

Rao was still taken aback by Bai Xiaowen with Zhong Xuan's knowledge, and secretly wondered in his heart, does this new boss really have clairvoyance and ears?

Zhong Xuan replied honestly: "Exactly." ”

Originally, Cao Cao adopted Guo Jia's plan of two tigers to compete for food, and exchanged grain for Zhang Lu with the land of three auxiliaries, and then exchanged horses for horses to Ma Teng, and a woman Xu had two families, and the final result was that Zhang Lu occupied the city first, and Ma Teng followed, and refused to give up and attacked Chang'an.

Originally, with the high walls of Chang'an City, Ma Teng's Xiliang Iron Cavalry could not defeat Chang'an.

But...... But there was an abnormal situation.

Zhong Xuan's position in the land of Sanfu was not high, and he only reported the result: Ma Teng captured Chang'an and seized the land of Sanfu, Zhang Lu was defeated and retreated to Hanzhong in embarrassment. As for how it was captured, it is not understood.

It is said that Zhang Lu used a witchcraft spell to curse Ma Teng to lie sick in bed and vomit blood.

Zhong Xuan said: "Lord, Ma Teng is not worried, but he also has several children and nephews, such as Ma Xiu, Ma Tie, Ma Dai, etc., all of whom are handsome for a while; This person occupies Sanfu and is a very serious threat to Tongguan. ”

Bai Xiaowen nodded and said: "Our army has just captured Henan, and it will take a while to stabilize the situation, so it is not appropriate to use swords and soldiers in vain." However, since Ma Teng was injured by the spell, Ma Chao must regard Zhang Lu as an enemy and will not invade Tongguan in a short time. In addition, I will also send additional generals to defend Tongguan. ”

After Zhong Xuan retired, Bai Xiaowen rewarded the soldiers of the Yuan army again, and divided Xun Yu and other Xu Du ministers.

It is worth mentioning that Xun You is also a strategist with special bonuses, but it is not for the lord, but for the troops.

This special skill is called "Strange Strategy".

[Strange Strategy: When Xun Yu is with the army, he will have additional attack speed and movement speed bonuses against the odd troops, up to 25%. 】

When Bai Xiaowen saw Xun You's special skills, he understood. It is not unreasonable for Cao Cao to let Xun You accompany the army all the time. In this battle, Xun Yu guarded Xu Du, probably because without Xun Yu, no one was available.

Bai Xiaowen sealed Xun You as a military advisor and served as a military counselor.

Even if a mascot is placed in the camp, as long as the bonus to the surprise unit takes effect. Besides, Xun You's wisdom is no worse than Guo Jia.

As for the captured Cao Yingliang general Zhang Liao and others, when Bai Xiaowen asked Xun Yu to return to Jizhou, he took Cao Cao's last letter to persuade him to surrender.

Bai Xiaowen is still quite sure. Because it was now the early stage of the division of the heroes, Cao Cao's time to get these good generals was still very short, and his loyalty was not as exaggerated as in the late Three Kingdoms.

For example, Zhang Liao was returned to Cao Cao after Lu Bu's death, and the time was 198 A.D., only one year ago, and Xu Huang was returned to Cao Cao in 197, only two years ago.

The official positions of the two lord-level generals are not high, and Bai Xiaowen has the title of the Son of Heaven, so it is very likely that the two generals will surrender.

Of course, in addition to Zhang Liao and Xu Huang, as well as Yu Ban and Le Jin, two rare leader-level generals, Xun Yu will surrender together.

On Xun Yu's way back to Jizhou, he also went to Dunqiu.

The terrain of Dunqiu is higher, and Cao Ren, Cao Hong and others led a remnant army to hold on the mound.

Although Cao Ren knew the news of Cao Cao's death and his last order to surrender, he insisted on not surrendering, probably with the idea of burning jade and stones, and followed Cao Cao underground.

After Xun Yu and Cao Ren met, they only used one sentence to change Cao Ren's stinky and hard attitude.

"The general doesn't think about himself, doesn't he care about the safety of the four sons?"

Cao Ren changed color slightly, bowed down and said, "Please advise Lingjun." ”

Xun Yu said: "The lord has made Cao Pi Gongzi and others marquis, and it is already a favor for the ministers, but who can guarantee that it will always be like this? If the general can return to serve and make meritorious contributions under the lord's account, then the four princes will definitely be able to be saved." ”

Cao Ren hesitated and said, "But I'm afraid Yuan Xi won't be able to tolerate me." ”

Xun Yu shook his head: "The lord has already ordered that the old department of the Cao family, from the state and county assassins to the county officials, will all be retained; has this article, which shows that he has the capacity to accommodate people, which is completely different from Yuan Benchu. ”

Cao Ren then led his army to surrender.

Bai Xiaowen was quite happy after getting Cao Ren and Cao Hong. The Cao clan still has many rare leader-level generals, Cao Ren, Cao Hong, and Cao Chun, who has not yet emerged.

Cao Ren's special skill is to defend the city, and Cao Hong's special skill is to protect the lord.

As for Cao Chun, although he doesn't have any special skills yet, he is just an ordinary leader, but Bai Xiaowen knows that he is a potential stock, and he can recruit a new special class in the future - Tiger and Leopard Cavalry!

Therefore, Bai Xiaowen made a decision to make Cao Ren the general of Zhenxi and lead the army to guard Tongguan; then he made Cao Hong the commander of the cavalry to guard the Chinese army and protect Bai Xiaowen's safety; Cao Chun was also named the commander and became Bai Xiaowen's direct subordinate general.

This decision made many people wonder, thinking that Bai Xiaowen's handling was somewhat improper.

Dong Zhao believes that these people are all remnants of the Cao family, and they inevitably harbor grievances in their hearts, and they should not be used so much.

Let Cao Ren guard Tongguan, in case of collusion with Xiliang to avenge Cao Cao, the situation in Sizhou is likely to collapse instantly.

What's more serious is that letting Cao Hong stay in the Chinese army is simply sending a chance for revenge to Cao Hong.

白晓文 says:

"Now the states of Henan, although they have surrendered, they have not yet stabilized, and the military and civilian officials have doubts in their hearts. If I continue to doubt them, I will be more likely to be provoked and cause trouble. Only by showing an attitude of trust can we win over the hearts of the people in Henan states. Cao Ren and other generals, I know, they are loyal and righteous, and they are by no means treacherous people. ”

Xun Yu admired Bai Xiaowen's tolerance and generosity, and said bluntly: "The courage of the lord is rare in the world. He didn't say a word in his heart, even Cao Cao didn't have the courage of Bai Xiaowen.

In fact, Bai Xiaowen is not afraid.

Cao Ren and the others originally planned to die, but because of Xun Yu's persuasion, they surrendered in order for Cao Cao's heirs to continue. With Cao Pi and others in his hands, Cao Ren will not betray even if he dies.

As for Cao Hong's guard, it looks very dangerous, but in fact it is as stable as Mount Tai.

As an awakened person, if Bai Xiaowen can be plotted by Cao Hong, it will be a joke.

After Xun Yu returned to Jizhou, he went to the prison to persuade the other Cao prisoners to surrender.

The end result is quite encouraging.

The four generals Zhang Liao, Xu Huang, Yu Ban, and Le Jin all expressed their willingness to return to the imperial court!