"Exactly! If you want to ally with me Cao, you don't just have to be famous. If he doesn't dare to come to Xuchang, or if he is easily captured by us after coming, then I will definitely not form an alliance with him again. However, judging from the results of the competition just now, Huaxing and they really have some skills, relying only on the strength of four people, they can kill a hundred people, which can be regarded as completing this test of martial arts and mentality. Halfway through speaking, I heard Cao Cao say in another voice:

Of course, the fly in the ointment is that at the last moment, Huaxing actually let his subordinates go first, and he was arrested, which is really disappointing. Alas! If it weren't for Miaocai, they finally changed their minds, and this alliance would have really been messed up by him! ”

"Oh, I see? The lord is really far-sighted, and his subordinates admire and admire! ”

Regarding the matter of "letting his subordinates go first", although Xun Yu secretly admired it, in front of Cao Cao, he would definitely not discuss it too much. So he changed the topic for the first time and asked his next puzzle:

"Well, Xun's second question is about the conditions proposed by Huaxing."

"Conditions? What conditions? ”

"It's the most tempting, and in ten years he will give half of his territory to the lord!"

"Oh, you say this? Huh, what's the problem? Cao Cao asked with a smile.

"Question...... Not really, but doesn't the lord think that the condition is too precious? Xun Yu said with a worried face:

"With Huaxing's ability, ten years later, its power will never be small. Coupled with the assistance of the lord, there is a chance that he can become a hegemon. If it is only one or two cities in return, I will not say much. But he said that he would give half of the territory to the lord, which was too strange. So Xun thought that he was either deceiving us, or he just didn't say anything about it, otherwise it would be impossible to promise such conditions! I also hope that the lord will think twice before acting, and do not take it lightly. ”

As the first strategist by Cao Cao's side, it is normal for Xun Yu to have this worry.

Because the conditions are so perfect, so perfect that people can't believe it.

Therefore, the more cautious people are, the more they will be confused, and they will always feel that there is an ulterior secret behind this matter.

In fact, as early as Xu Tian, Cao Cao also had similar doubts, and he also questioned Huaxing in person.

Hua Xing told Cao Cao that the reason why he gave away half of the territory was because his ambition was not in the world, and he just wanted to defeat the enemy.

As long as he can destroy his enemies, his mission is complete.

He is not interested in anything in the world, as long as there is a small piece of land for him to survive.

Cao Cao, who has always been suspicious of Huaxing's explanation, will definitely not believe it all.

But judging from Hua Xing's expression and tone at that time, he didn't feel like the other party was lying.

In addition, the temptation of half of the territory is indeed not small, so after thinking about it a few times, Cao Cao still decided to believe Huaxing once and accepted the other party's proposal.

However, because Cao Cao had sworn a poisonous oath at the beginning, he could not disclose this matter to anyone.

So in the face of Xun Yu's inquiry, Cao Cao could only smile and deal with it vaguely:

"Wen Ruo, what you said makes some sense. But in my opinion, Huaxing sincerely wants to form an alliance, and it stands to reason that it will not deceive us. ”

"My lord! As the saying goes, when things go wrong, there must be demons. Huaxing can exchange the covenant at such a price, he must have his own little abacus, we can't help but guard against it! ”

Seeing that Xun Yu still refused to give up persuasion, Cao Cao could only preach again:

"Hehe, even if he really has some small calculations, it won't be a loss for us. We're just offering a covenant. If you can really buy territory for ten years, it will be worth it in my opinion, so you don't need to talk about it. ”

"But, my lord, ......"

Seeing that Xun Yu wanted to say more, Cao Cao hurriedly raised his hand and interrupted the other party:

"Alright, alright, that's the end of it. If it's okay, you can go back to your room and rest. ”

Seeing that Cao Cao not only had a resolute attitude, but even gave the order to expel the guests, Xun Yu could only give up persuasion and stood up from the seat:

"Alas! Okay, the subordinates will go back to the house to rest. By the way, do we still want to continue to monitor the movements of the Huaxing Army? ”

Cao Cao shook his head and replied, "There's no need! The alliance is all over, and there is no point in monitoring it any longer, so let the soldiers come back. Ay? By the way, what's going on over there in East County? Did Yuan let them all arrive? ”

"East County side...... There has been no news yet. According to the normal marching speed, General Xiahou should arrive as soon as tomorrow. ”

Seeing that Cao Cao was full of gloom when he mentioned Dongjun, Xun Yu immediately said:

"If the lord is not at ease, I will go to Dongjun tonight to help General Xiahou."

Cao Cao waved his hand and sighed:

"Alas! Forget it, forget it, don't rush in the next day or two. Wait for the saint to return to Luoyang tomorrow, and let's go to Dongjun together. ”

Hearing Cao Cao say this, Xun Yu didn't say anything more, nodded in response, turned around and exited the room.

……

In the early morning of the next day, when the warm winter sun had just climbed the mountain, Cao Cao came to the gate of the palace with a thousand men and horses, preparing to send Liu Xie and others back to Luoyang.

After a night's rest, although the mood of Liu Xie and the others was somewhat eased, it was still not high, and laughter and laughter were rarely heard in the team.

Everyone has one idea at the moment: rush back to Luoyang and end this "unforgettable" winter hunt as soon as possible.

And Cao Cao, who was concerned about the war, also had similar thoughts at this time.

So they walked much faster than when they came, and they arrived near Luoshui that night.

If everything is normal, you will be able to arrive in Luoyang tomorrow afternoon.

As soon as the camp was set up, Cao Cao came to Liu Xie's tent with two freshly roasted leg of mutton.

This kind of thing should have been done by a subordinate, but considering his previous mistakes, Cao Cao still decided to send it in person to apologize.

opened the curtain of the tent and found that Liu Xie was not the only one in the tent, and he was also sitting here at this moment.

Cao Cao hurriedly divided the leg of mutton into two and placed them in front of the two of them. And he himself stood in place, and said with an apologetic face in his fists:

"Meng De has seen the Holy Lord and Lord Fu. The things of the day before yesterday were all the faults of the underneath, and today I have come to accept the sins and hope that the saints will fall! ”

Of course, Liu Xiehe and Fu Wan were dissatisfied with Cao Cao's mistakes.

If it weren't for Cao Cao's carelessness, they would never have been imprisoned in Xu Tian by Huaxing.

But even so, the two of them did not dare to really cure Cao Cao's crimes.

Because first, they are still in Cao Cao's "hands" at the moment.

Before arriving in Luoyang, they still had to rely on Cao Cao's escort, and if they turned against each other now, it would be of no benefit to them.