"PS: If you don't write how Cao Suo was defeated, the plot will be out of touch."

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Without further ado, in the afternoon of the same day, Cao Suo took Tian Qin, Liao Guang, and Liu Jian to the barracks in the city to select soldiers.

After learning of this, Zhao Yu did not stop him, but only sent Qin Yu and Jia Shu to supervise, lest Cao Suo take away the county guards who had participated in the last battle to defend the city.

Considering that in the last battle to defend the city, a total of nearly 15,000 soldiers went to the city to fight, and more than 12,000 survived, among the remaining 14,000 soldiers, Cao Suo and others finally got enough troops of 10,000 people.

Fortunately, in view of the victory in the last battle to defend the city, and the distribution of the nearly five million bounty, the morale of the county guards in the city has indeed been significantly improved, so that when they learned that they would be led by Cao Suo, the commander who had 'healed from his injuries', and went out of the city to resist the rebels, although the 10,000 county soldiers were a little panicked, but under the temptation of heavy money, their morale was also high.

There is no way, after all, the nearly five million bounties that were distributed last time were only about 15,000 people who fought in the city, and the other more than half of the county guards did not have the opportunity to go to the city to fight from beginning to end, and naturally, they did not receive the reward of more than 200 yuan per person, including those soldiers on the north city wall who were on the city wall but were not attacked by the rebels.

These soldiers were jealous of the rich bounty that nearly half of the other robes had received in the last battle to defend the city, hoping that they would be able to get a piece of the pie next time, and it was at this time that Cao Suo appeared with a large sum of money and met their expectations.

That night, at the mansion of the governor Cao Suo, Cao Suo invited three old subordinates, Tian Qin, Liao Guang, and Liu Jian, as well as Liu Mu, Lin Qin, and Lin Ji, three Yingyin.

During the banquet, Liu Mu held the wine cup and said respectfully to Cao Suo: "Cao Duwei is benevolent and righteous, not like some people who are hypocritically benevolent and righteous. ”

Not to mention, Liu Mu, Lin Qin, and Lin Ji, the three Yingyin people, really hope that the Xuchang County Army can recover Yingyin as soon as possible, drive away, or at least kill those damned rebels, so that they, the rich families and squires who have been seized by the rebels, can get back their share of what originally belonged to them.

At first, they pinned this hope on the new Captain Zhou Hu, but unfortunately, they waited in Xuchang for seven or eight days, and did not wait for the Captain Zhou to order the troops, and even the Captain Zhou resolutely opposed the dispatch of troops to recover Yingyin.

Just when they were shocked and indignant, the old commander Cao Suo appeared, which gave them hope, so they did not hesitate to switch to Cao Suo's side.

"It's easy to say, it's easy to say. …… Don't worry, this time I will definitely recover Yingyin and save the people of Yingyin from fire and water. ”

Of course, Cao Suo knew who Liu Mu's 'certain people' were referring to, and he was very happy when he heard this.

He didn't invite Liu Mu and the others to the house for no reason.

You must know that what Liu Mu and the three of them represent are the squires, landlords, wealthy households, and clans of Yingyin County, that is, a handful of people who have been brutally persecuted and suppressed by the rebels this time, Cao Suo has no doubt that as long as he can recover Yingyin, these people will be grateful to him, show merit to the county for him, and even help him compete with Zhou Hu for the position of lieutenant - who made that Zhou Hu stupidly reject Liu Mu and others.

Seeing Cao Suo and Liu Mu talking happily, Tian Qin, Liao Guang, and Liu Jian couldn't help but glance at each other.

In their opinion, compared with the excitement of the banquet held by this Cao Duwei in the past, today's banquet is really too cold, calm to the huge Du Wei Office, only the three of them dare to come to the banquet, even the three of them have known each other for many years, and now they have fallen to that Zhou Hu - this Han He also angrily reprimanded that Zhou Hu at the beginning.

Just when Tian Qin, Liao Guang, and Liu Jian secretly sighed, Cao Suo had already finished talking and laughing with Liu Mu and the others, turned his head to look at them, and asked, "Tian Qin, what is the situation of those 10,000 soldiers?" ”

Tian Qin immediately collected his thoughts, hugged his fists and replied: "Please rest assured, the original 30,000 county troops in the city were all supervised and trained by me and Liao Guang...... In short, those 10,000 soldiers can fight in terms of strength......"

"Hmph."

Hearing Zhou Hu's name, Cao Suo flashed a little unhappiness, and disappeared in a flash, he turned his head and asked Wei Shi Liu Jian and said, "How are the negotiations with the armory going?" There are also grain trucks. …… Although Song Juncheng gave me convenience, I heard that Changshi Chen Lang was quite close to that Zhou Hu during this time, you have to be careful. ”

Of course, Liu Jian understood what Cao Suo was referring to, and said with a smile when he heard this: "Don't worry, Lieutenant, these lowly duties have been completed today." …… In fact, Chen Changshi did not come forward today, only a few officials from the county guard mansion came. ”

"Oh?"

Cao Suo was very surprised when he heard this, and was surprised that Zhou Hu didn't make any small moves behind his back.

I have to say that he underestimated Zhao Yu too much - who would pay more attention to a dead man?

"Good."

Seeing that there was no problem, Cao Suo nodded with satisfaction, raised his glass and said to everyone: "In this case, I will go out of the city to attack Yingyin early tomorrow morning, and I must capture it in one go!" …… Everyone, please fill this cup. ”

"Captain, please."

Tian Qin, Liao Guang, Liu Jian, and Liu Mu, Lin Qin, and Lin Ji, the three Yingyin people, all raised their glasses and drank to their heart's content.

The next day, when the sky was bright, Cao Suo took Tian Qin, Liao Guang, and Liu Jian to the West City Gate and met the Marquis of the Gate and his wife.

He instructed the king: "Send people to search outside the city at once to see if there are any rebel scouts within a radius of ten miles." If so, we will expel them, so that they do not expose our deeds. ”

Wang Yan hesitated, clasped his fists and said, "Please...... Cao Duwei forgives the sin, Zhou Duwei has given an order, without his order, no one can mobilize the defenders of the four city gates, including my west city gate......"

Cao Suo was furious when he heard this, glared at him and scolded: "Wang Yan, you are a marquis, but I am the ...... appointed by Cao Suo."

“……”

Wang Yan lowered his head in embarrassment, but never agreed.

After all, he also understood that although this Cao Duwei seemed to be making a comeback, the Du Lieutenant Office was still in the hands of that Zhou Duwei, to put it simply, Zhou Hu could remove him from his official position at any time, but Cao Suo couldn't now.

Comparing the two, Wang Yan, who is familiar with current affairs, certainly understands which side he should stand on, and he doesn't want to be like Hou Yansheng, the front gate of the South City Gate.

By the way, that Yan Sheng actually survived the last battle to defend the city, but unfortunately, in addition to getting a reward of more than 200 yuan, he was still an ordinary pawn, which was the end of offending that Zhou Duwei.

"Captain."

Seeing that Wang Yan still refused to agree, Tian Qin whispered to Cao Suo: "It's better to send our people out of the city to search, don't miss the time to go out of the city." ”

"Hmm."

Cao Suo nodded, and said coldly: "Since you are unwilling to send troops out of the city to search for the traces of the rebels, you can get it by opening the city gate?" Or do I need to show the order of the warden even for this matter? ”

Wang Yan hurriedly said: "It is naturally possible to open the city gate, and my West City Gate has also received an order, ordering my West City Gate to give Cao Duwei convenience." ”

"Humph!"

Cao Suo snorted coldly with a calm face.

Not long after, the county guards sent out by Tian Qin returned to the city to revert to their lives, and there was no trace of the rebels in a radius of ten miles outside the west city gate.

Seeing this, Cao Suo immediately ordered: "Okay, without further ado, Tian Qin and Liao Guang, you two will immediately follow me to Yingyin with my troops; Liu Jian, I will divide your 1,000 soldiers and escort the grain and grass. ”

"Yes!" Tian Qin, Liao Guang, and Liu Jian hugged their fists one after another.

"Humph! I'll clean you up when I get back!'

After taking a deep look at the Marquis of the West City Gate, Cao Suo walked down the city wall with a calm face.

Looking at the back of Cao Suo and his party leaving, Wang Yan breathed a sigh of relief, and immediately said with a wry smile: "It seems that this time, I am afraid that this Cao Duwei will be offended miserably......"

But a bitter smile is a bitter smile, but he doesn't regret it in his heart.

After all, in his opinion, Zhou Duwei is much more capable than this Cao Duwei.

Around two o'clock, Zhao Yu took Jingnu, Niu Heng, and He Shun to the West City Gate when they heard the news.

I don't know if it's to show my heart, so Wang Yan told Zhao Yu what happened just now, and Zhao Yu naturally said good words to appease.

At this time, a soldier in the city suddenly reminded: "That Captain Cao Du is going to lead the troops out of the city." ”

Hearing this, Zhao Yu took Wang Yan to the inner side of the city wall, looked down from a high position, and watched Cao Suo ride a war horse and slowly leave the city with a team like a long snake.

"Captain ......"

Tian Qin, who was beside Cao Suo, immediately noticed Zhao Yu and the others, and reminded him in a low voice.

Cao Suo glanced up at Zhao Yu standing in the city, and snorted coldly: "Go out of the city and line up, set off as soon as possible, I don't want to see him for a moment." ”

"Yes!" Tian Qin hugged his fists and immediately urged the soldiers behind him to speed up their pace and go out of the city.

Soon after, Liao Guang also noticed Zhao Yu standing on the city watching when he was out of the city.

After hesitating and struggling, he actually came to the city, came to Zhao Yu, and hugged his fist towards the latter: "Zhou Duwei ......"

“……”

A trace of surprise flashed on Zhao Yu's face under the mask, and he immediately asked, "What do you have to do with Liao Shiyi?" ”

I saw Liao Guang hesitate for a moment, clasped his fists and said: "Cao Duwei is kind to me, if it weren't for that, even if I disagreed with Zhou Duwei, I wouldn't ......."

Speaking of this, he exhaled, looked at Zhao Yu and pleaded: "I know, Zhou Duwei is by no means like Cao Duwei thinks, he can only win the battle by rewarding and motivating his soldiers. ”

『……』

Zhao Yu looked up and down a few times with a sincere attitude, and sneered: "The biggest advice I can give you is not to go to Yingyin to die, but I don't think you will listen...... Bring more food, you wait for this, it is destined not to go well, you have food in your hands, at least you don't panic. ”

"Food?"

Liao Guang was slightly stunned, and when he reacted, he saw that Zhao Yu had turned his gaze to the soldiers who were leaving the city, and he hugged his fists and bowed: "...... Thanks a lot. ”

“……”

Glancing at Liao Guang, who turned to leave, Zhao Yu shook his head slightly.

I have to say that there are few people he can see in the county army, and this Liao Guang is one of them, and he originally thought about cultivating it well.

It's a pity.

After a while, Liao Guang found Cao Suo and told Zhao Yu about Zhao Yu's suggestion to 'bring more food'.

Unexpectedly, Cao Suo was furious when he heard this, and said unhappily: "Is this a suggestion? He's laughing at you and me! …… The grain and grass prepared by Liu Jian are enough for 10,000 people to eat for three days, and three days is not enough to fight against Yingyin, who is only garrisoned by 3,000 rebels? ”

“…… The Captain forgives his sins. Liao Guang didn't dare to persuade again.

"Is that really a mockery?" Or did he see something we didn't see......

When he set off for Yingyin County, Liao Guang glanced back at the direction of the West City Gate and thought secretly in his heart.