Chapter 852 - Quid pro quo

In this era, the white flag is not the meaning of surrender, but the meaning of peace, and the other party sent such a small boat, and the intention is also very obvious, that is, it wants to talk with the state army.

The conventional etiquette of the two countries fighting each other and not beheading them seems to be a culture of war, and although some people do not follow this rule, most people still acquiesce to this rule.

Therefore, as soon as they saw the other party displaying the white flag, the state army took the initiative to put away the bow and arrows, let the boat dock, and immediately sent someone to inform Cao Liang.

Cao Liang didn't expect Sima Zhao to send someone over to negotiate, in fact, the two sides have long been as deep as sea and fire, even if there is a war, it will be a life-and-death battle, in this case, is there still a need for the two sides to negotiate?

Cao Liang was deeply suspicious of this, and ordered to bring people up, he wanted to see, this Sima Zhao, what kind of medicine is sold in the gourd?

The messenger sent by Sima Zhao was a young scribe with a white face and a short beard, but although he looked weak, he was not frightened in the face of the gunfire and knife formation of the Bingzhou army, and he walked into the big tent of the Chinese army, and when he saw Cao Liang, he did not bow down, but just arched his hand, which was regarded as a salute.

Lian Hong was furious and reprimanded: "What kind of madman, in front of the governor of my family, dare to be so rude, believe it or not, I will behead your dog at this moment!" ”

The envoy stood with his head held high, and said without humility or arrogance: "A certain is a special envoy of the imperial court, but he is just a rebellion of the imperial court, why do you need to pay a big salute?" ”

He drew his sword angrily and shouted, "Who do you say is a rebel? ”

Cao Liang was unmoved, waved his hand to signal Lian Hong to retreat, and said lightly: "The two armies are fighting, what can you do with some words?" Looking at your appearance, you are a little similar to Xun Jingqian, but Xun's nephew? ”

The envoy said proudly: "Yes, Jing Qian is the uncle, a certain Xun Kai is also, and Xi is a loose horseman." ”

Cao Liang smiled slightly, no wonder this person was so arrogant, it turned out that he was born in the Xun family. Yingchuan Xun family, in the Eastern Han Dynasty is a big family in the Central Plains, Xun's eight dragons are famous all over the world, to the end of the Han Dynasty, Xun Yu of the Xun family, Xun Yu took refuge in Cao Cao, the treasure bet on Cao Cao, the success of this big gamble, so that the Xun family is more prosperous, only for the Cao Wei family among the most noble existence.

Now that Xun Yi has taken refuge in the Sima family, the status of the Xun family has increased unabated, don't look at Xun Kai as just a five-grade free rider, but with this big tree of the Xun family, his climbing speed is definitely unimaginable.

Now Xun Kai went to the Bingzhou Army camp as Sima Zhao's envoy, which proves that Sima Zhao relies on him quite a lot, if he can do this errand well, then it will naturally be okay to soar in the future.

"Sima Zhao sent you, what do you want?" Cao Liang didn't feel anything about the Xun family, in fact, Cao Liang didn't feel any interest in the corporal family in the world, the so-called family is just a cancer in the world, not to mention a mere Xun Kai, Cao Liang is more concerned about the master behind him.

"The second prince knows that his wife Wang is here with the general of the auxiliary country, and he is sincerely taken care of by the general of the auxiliary country, and he is not very grateful, and this time he wants to ask the general of the auxiliary country to return Mrs. Wang, and the second prince will thank him with a heavy gift." Cao Liang's previous position in the imperial court was the official position of an auxiliary general, and it was not revoked, so Xun Kai called Cao Liang an auxiliary general, as for the title of rebelling against the governor, it was Cao Liang's self-proclaimed, and naturally no one on Sima's side would recognize it.

Cao Liang smiled and said: "The gentleman has the beauty of an adult, Sima Ergongzi and his wife have been separated for a year, and it is indeed unsatisfactory, since the second son wants to take back Mrs. Wang, then there is no need to detour, frankly speaking, what price are you two sons ready to offer, as long as it can satisfy me, it will not be a problem for them to reunite their husband and wife." ”

Xun Kai came here, first of all, he had the intention of inquiring about Wang Yuanji's life and death, but he did not ask directly, but directly proposed to redeem the person, Cao Liang agreed, which proved that Wang Yuanji was fine at this time, and his life was safe, Xun Kai secretly breathed a sigh of relief, as long as Wang Yuanji was still alive, Sima Zhao had already confessed before leaving, no matter how harsh Cao Liang's conditions were, as long as it was within the scope of his acceptance, Xun Kai could make the decision and agree.

Xun Kai said: "What are the conditions for the auxiliary general, to put it bluntly, our second son has a word, as long as it is within his ability, everything is negotiable." ”

Cao Liang secretly sneered, what a big breath, he smiled faintly and said: "It is said that the beauty is in the city, Mrs. Wang is beautiful and beautiful, no matter how much it is worth a city, go back and tell Sima Zhao that it is not difficult for him to take back Wang Yuanji, and he will exchange Luoyang for it." ”

Xun Kai's face suddenly changed, sweat was like pulp, the previous cowhide was really blown, Cao Liang actually opened such a sky-high price, which was obviously something that Sima Zhao couldn't afford at all.

"This ...... This one...... I'm afraid not. "Xun Kai period Ai Ai is authentic.

Cao Liang darkened his face and snorted coldly: "It seems that Wang Yuanji's status in Sima Zhao's heart is nothing more than that, then you go back and tell Sima Zhao that since he is unwilling to exchange Luoyang City, then on the Yellow River, we will fight to the death, if he has the ability to win, not only can he get Wang Yuanji back, but the entire state is his, if he loses, I will take Luoyang, and I don't need him to exchange!" ”

Xun Kai secretly complained in his heart, it seems that he messed up this errand, Cao Liang made it clear that he didn't want to hand over Wang Yuanji, and then, I'm afraid I can only see the truth on the battlefield.

"This is exchanged for Luoyang City, I'm afraid it will be difficult for the second prince to do it, can the auxiliary general be accommodating, if it is other conditions, the second prince will definitely be able to agree."

Cao Liang pondered for a moment and said: "Other conditions, it's not impossible to consider, my father died in Beibi Mountain, and the whereabouts of the bones are unknown, if you can find the remains of your father, this matter may still have to be discussed." ”

Cao Yan died in Beibi Mountain, the battle was extremely tragic at that time, and Cao Liang was unable to recover his father's body, which has always been a regret, so Cao Liang has always had the desire to seek to recover his father's remains, but the two sides are now hostile, and it is difficult to find it.

Now Sima Zhao wants to exchange for his wife, but Cao Liang's eyes are bright, this is the best opportunity to recover his father's remains.

As for Wang Yuanji, such a big living beauty, in Cao Liang's mind, is really not more important than a body of his father.

If Sima Zhao knew what Cao Liang was thinking in his heart at the moment, I am afraid that he would vomit blood in anger, and the lady he regarded as a pearl in his palm could not compare to a corpse lying in a mass grave, which was really ridiculous.