When Cao Hong led the cavalry back to Xiapi County, the battle in Xiapi County was in the fiercest stage.

Cao Hong didn't say a word, didn't take the slightest rest, and led the cavalry directly into the battle.

A few days later, the 'world's first general' - Lu Bu was conferred the head, and the war in Xuzhou was declared over.

Cao Hong came to Cao Cao as soon as possible to plead guilty: "General Cao, your subordinates failed to complete the task you assigned, and came to accept General Cao's punishment." ”

Although Cao Hong and Cao Cao are cousins, there is no personal relationship to talk about in the strict military discipline.

Anyone can't call Brother or anything like that to Cao Cao, they can only shout 'General Cao'.

Cao Cao was very satisfied with Cao Hong's attitude.

Although the war in Xuzhou was very tense, Cao Cao still heard about Cao Hong's failure to intercept it.

Cao Hong's behavior in returning to the army is remarkable.

Cao Cao knew that Cao Hong was not pretending, but sincere.

Because for Cao Cao, others may have done this for fear of punishment and deliberately did it for Cao Cao; But Cao Hong must have done this for the sake of the Cao family's world.

Cao Cao's trust in Cao Hong came from the act of 'sacrificing horses to savior' by the Bianhe River.

In February 190, Dong Zhuo burned Luoyang and went to Chang'an with the Son of Heaven and other officials.

Among the alliance of princes who crusaded against Dong Zhuo, only Cao Cao and Han Cheng raised troops to chase Dong Zhuo.

Both of them are for fame, but Cao Cao's methods are more clever, which is also the main reason why Han Cheng is not as famous as Cao Cao.

In many cases, if you don't put yourself to death, how can you have the feeling of the rest of your life after the catastrophe?

When Cao Cao led the chase to the side of the Bianhe River, he was ambushed by Dong Zhuo's subordinate Xu Rong and others.

This was one of the few 'justifiable' defeats in Cao Cao's war career.

During Cao Cao's ambush, Cao Cao lost his mount and was unable to flee quickly.

Cao Hong took the initiative to give up his mount to Cao Cao, Cao Cao and Cao Hong were both members of the Cao family, and their feelings were deep, so Cao Cao repeatedly refused to accept horses.

Cao Hong was in a hurry and said to Cao Cao: "The world can do without me Cao Hong, but it can't be without you!" Get on your horse. I'll cut it off for you. ”

At the moment of life crisis, Fang showed the loyalty of the general.

A general who can use his own life to save the lord, how can he make the lord feel uneasy?

This is Cao Hong's loyalty and Cao Cao's trust.

At this time, Cao Cao was overjoyed.

The county seat of Xiapi has been broken, Lu Buchen Palace has died, and Xuzhou is Cao Cao's bag.

After Cao Cao heard Cao Hong's words, he comforted Cao Hong and said, "Zilian, don't worry about it first.

Tell us in detail, what's going on in the battle of interception?

Although there are top generals like Zhao Yun in the Fenwu army, you have more than a thousand cavalry, three times the enemy's strength, how can you fail? ”

After Cao Hong heard Cao Cao's words, he was ashamed in his heart.

He carefully recounted the ins and outs of the matter.

When Cao Hong said that he was alone to lure Zhao Yun away, Cao Cao's face showed a smile of relief.

Cao Hong has grown up, and he is no longer a fierce general, but knows how to fight with his brain.

But when Cao Hong said that the soldiers failed next to Xu Shu's car, Cao Cao was full of surprise and asked the people around him, "Is this a divine soldier descending from heaven?" Where can there be infantry that can hold off the onslaught of cavalry with just flesh and blood? ”

After listening to Cao Cao's words, many strategists around Cao Cao, Mao Jue and others, also had the same thoughts as Cao Cao in their hearts, and discussed the matter one after another for a while.

But there were two people who did not talk to each other, but were silent in their positions, as if thinking about something.

These two people are both from Yingchuan County, one is Xun Yu of the Xun clan of Yingchuan County, and the other is Guo Jia, a disciple of Lumen Academy in Yingchuan County.

This strategy was developed by Guo Jia, and Cao Hong was also chosen by Guo Jia.

Therefore, Guo Jia sighed in his heart: "I see! A small mistake of oneself turned out to be such a big mistake. ”

Guo Jia took the initiative to stand up and said to Cao Cao: "Ming Gong, I can't complain about General Cao Hong's mistake in this matter.

It was the carelessness of filial piety and the lack of careful planning that led to the failure of General Cao Hong. ”

Xun You looked at Guo Jia who stood up and smiled with satisfaction.

Take the initiative to admit his mistakes, Guo Fengxiao is a 'gentleman'.

Since you are a 'gentleman', of course you must use the 'gentleman's way' to get along.

Xun You is also an extremely smart person, and after thinking about it just now, he already knows what is going on in his heart.

But this matter is different from saying it from Xun You's mouth and saying it from Guo Jia's mouth.

From Xun You's mouth, it is not accusing Guo Jia; And when it came out of Guo Jia's mouth, he took the initiative to admit his mistake.

Cao Cao looked at Guo Jia puzzled and asked, "Fengxiao, what is your fault in this matter?" Could it be that the wrong person was chosen, and Zilian should not be allowed to complete this task? However, in my heart, Zilian is also the best candidate. ”

Guo Jia replied to Cao Cao: "Ming Gong, I was careless this time. At that time, this important task belonged to General Cao Hong. Please listen to me patiently for the specific reasons. ”

Guo Jia's reply was to tell Cao Cao: Lord, the person you chose is right.

Yes, Guo Jia said slowly to everyone: "In the battle of Xiapi County that happened in the past few days, there was no breakthrough of Lu Bu's army, and the only team that left was Zhang Yang and his family.

Lü Bu's most elite army, the 'Trapped Camp', only appeared during the attack on Lü Bu's mansion yesterday.

However, they could not withstand the brave battle of our soldiers and soldiers, and in the end they were all defeated.

At that time, I felt that something was missing from the 'trapped camp', which was not the same as the 'trapped camp' that defeated Liu Bei.

It wasn't until I just listened to what General Cao Hong said that I was able to clear up the doubts in my heart.

There is indeed something missing from the 'trapped camp', that is the military soul of the 'trapped camp', and it is also the main general of the 'trapped camp'-Gao Shun.

Therefore, I boldly speculate: the general of the guard next to the Fenwu army car is Gao Shun.

Han Cheng sent someone to 'rejuvenate the teacher and mobilize the people' this time, what kind of publicity was there for, and the publicity was just a disguise.

The real purpose must be for Gao Shun.

You must be puzzled, a Gao Shun, as for letting Han Cheng 'rejuvenate the people' so much?

I can tell you the answer right now: as for.

A Gao Shun is not terrible, but what about the Xuanwu Army plus Gao Shun?

At the beginning, we also thought about subduing Gao Shun and training our 'trapped camp'.

But subduing Gao Shun is not so simple.

Gao Shun is known for his loyalty and righteousness, and he will not betray Lu Bu.

Then, Han Cheng adopted the strategy of 'family card'.

If my expectations are correct, the child in the car should be Lu Bu's child.

Ay! I was careless, I didn't calculate the other party's plan, and I didn't send anyone to check on Zhang Yang's family.

Only then did General Cao Hong's defeat.

I'm ashamed of these soldiers.

But after this incident, I didn't get nothing.

I think that our biggest opponent in unifying the north and fighting for hegemony in the world is not Yuan Shao, who has many soldiers and plenty of food, but this Han Cheng. ”

After listening to Guo Jia's narration, everyone instantly had a feeling of sudden understanding - it turned out that things were like this.

But at the same time, everyone admired Gao Shun, just relying on the 'clues' reported by Cao Hong and the soldiers, they could deduce so much content, worthy of Guo Fengxiao, who is known as the 'ghost talent'.

As for sending people to pursue Xu Shu and others again, no one mentioned it again.

So many days have passed, and Xu Shu and the others are afraid that they have already arrived in Nanyang County.

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It is said that after Xu Shu and others broke away from Cao Hong's encirclement, they hurried to Nanyang County.

Zhang Xiu, who had already surrendered to Han Cheng, led his soldiers and horses to wait on the border line of Nanyang County early.

At this time, Zhang Xiu was not by his side Jia Xu.

A few days ago, Jia Xu made a final decision and went to Yanzhou to join Cao Cao.

Zhang Xiu and Jia Xu had a good relationship, not only gave Jia Xu some entanglements, but also sent someone to escort Jia Xu to the border.

After Zhao Yun and others saw Zhang Xiu, their nervous mood was relaxed, and they felt like they had gone out to travel for many days and finally arrived home.

Nanyang County is the 'home' of the Fenwu Army.

Although Zhang Xiu once betrayed Cao Cao, it was forced to do so.

In general, Zhang Xiu is a person who believes in his word.

And Xu Shu in the team looked a little worried.

Because Xu Shu received a latest task - to persuade Zhang Xiu to go north.

After everyone recuperated in Nanyang County for a day, Xu Shu came to Zhang's mansion to meet Zhang Xiu.

After a polite meal, Xu Shu said to Zhang Xiu: "Brother Zhang Xiu, thank you for your hospitality for a few days." ”

Zhang Xiu replied boldly: "It's okay. We are all working for the Lord, and we are colleagues. As it should be. ”

Xu Shu asked Zhang Xiu abruptly, "I don't know what Brother Zhang Xiu's plans are for the current situation?" ”

Zhang Xiusheng replied in his grip: "Naturally, I occupy the land of Nanyang County, echoing the lord from afar. When the lord broke Yuan Shao in Jizhou and went south to Yanzhou, I led the army out to help the lord take Yanzhou. ”

Xu Shu said in his heart: "If Jia Wenhe is still there, this is not impossible, but Jia Wenhe is not there, how can you block Cao Cao's soldiers?" ”

These words can only be thought about, and they can't be said to Zhang Xiu, after all, it's a bit hurtful.

Xu Shu said: "Brother Zhang Xiu, your idea is really good.

But as far as I know, Cao Cao has already taken Xuzhou, and the next step will be to send troops to Nanyang County.

The lord will definitely not sit idly by, and he will definitely send troops to contain Cao Cao in Yanzhou.

But the lord is still at war with Yuan Shao of Jizhou, so we will be attacked by the two strongest forces in the north, Yuan Shao and Cao Cao, at the same time, so we are in a very dangerous situation! ”

After listening to Xu Shu's words, Zhang Xiu was shocked into a cold sweat.

I kind of took it for granted.

His insistence on guarding Nanyang County would have such an impact on the overall situation of the lord.

Then he asked Xu Shu, "Brother Yuan, can you teach me how to do it?" ”

Xu Shu replied: "Lead the army to Bingzhou." The five fingers of a fist are more powerful when they are clenched together. With General Zhang's ability, he must be a general who is in charge under the lord. ”

Zhang Xiu thought for a moment and replied, "Okay then! Give me a day to prepare, and we'll leave the day after tomorrow. ”

Hearing this, Xu Shu's heart relaxed: "Lord, I have finally completed the task." ”

A day later, Zhang Xiu led an army of 20,000 under his command and Xu Shu and others to march towards Bingzhou.