Chapter 340: Mengde's Dilemma (5)
Just in case, he not only brought Diao Chan, Dong Bai, Hua Tuo and others with him this time, but even the prisoner Jessica was "transported" to Xuchang by him in a grain truck unknowingly.
As soon as he entered a city, he entrusted Zhao Yun to find an empty house and locked up the woman for later use.
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Cao Cao received the message last night and knew that Huaxing had arrived today.
Although Huaxing's troops are not many, he is willing to lend a helping hand in times of crisis, and Cao Cao's heart is also quite moved.
Therefore, early this morning, he took several generals to welcome him outside the city to show his gratitude.
Xun Yu, the messenger for help, arrived a few hours earlier than Huaxing.
As soon as they met, he told Cao Cao about the meeting the day before yesterday.
But as soon as he was halfway through speaking, he was interrupted by Cao Cao with a surprised face:
"What? Are you saying that Huaxing already knew that we were caught in the middle of the two Yuans? ”
"That's right! General Hua's thinking was sharp, and his subordinates only said a few words, and he saw the clues. Therefore, the subordinates had no choice but to tell the other party the truth...... I hope that the Lord will forgive your sins. Xun Yu said apologetically.
"Eh, what's there to blame for that? If the other party finds out about the problem and you continue to hide it, it will only make the situation worse, and you are not at fault for doing so. After shaking his head without mind, he listened to Cao Cao's voice and said:
It's just that he was willing to come to the aid when he knew the disparity in strength in this battle, and this Huaxing was really a little ...... It's different! ”
After looking at the West and sighing to himself, Cao Cao fell into a short contemplation. After about ten seconds, I heard him ask a second time:
"By the way, you just said that Huaxing has other opinions on Yuan Shu's strategy for arranging troops?"
"It is true. What General Hua meant was that Yuan Shu's move had another profound meaning......"
Seeing that the other party asked about this, Xun Yu told Cao Cao all of Huaxing's guesses.
Very similar to Xun Yu that day, when he heard that the enemy army not only had the intention of blocking reinforcements, but also wanted to swallow up his own forces, Cao Cao's heart instantly crossed a little anger and uneasiness.
He really didn't expect that Er Yuan would have such ambitions and would annihilate him in one fell swoop.
While his fists were clenched, his arms were trembling slightly.
But as the lord, in front of his subordinates, Cao Cao must not show timidity!
So, after nodding slightly, Cao Cao didn't say much, stood with everyone, and quietly waited for Huaxing's arrival......
Half an hour later, the Huaxing army arrived at the city of Xuchang.
As soon as Hua Xing got off the horse, Cao Cao, who was standing outside the city, led the generals to meet him, and said with a grateful smile:
"General Hua has worked hard all the way! Today, Cao was suffering, and the general was willing to go to his aid, and Meng De was grateful. This great kindness and great virtue will never be forgotten by Cao! ”
"General Cao's words are serious!" Huaxing said while returning the salute:
"I have made a bloody alliance with the general, and the general is in trouble, how can Hua not come? I believe that if it were me, the general would have come to his aid! ”
"Hehe, that's, that's. By the way, since we are all a family, let's stop being a long general and a short general, and you will call me Meng De in the future. ”
After patting Hua Xing's shoulder like a brother, he saw Cao Cao suddenly raise his head, glanced at the troops behind Hua Xing, and asked with a concerned expression:
"Huh? I don't know how many soldiers my brother has led this time? If the number of people is small, you can directly enter the city and set up camp. ”
Cao Cao heard Xun Yu say that the Huaxing army would come with the whole army this time.
However, he did not know how many soldiers there were in the "whole army".
About two months ago, the Huaxing army had a total of 3,000 men, and now there must not be much more, so Cao Cao put forward the proposal to enter the city to garrison.
After Huaxing heard this, he shook his head and replied immediately:
"Oh, I won't be secret, I brought 10,000 soldiers with me this time, plus a thousand carts of grain, grass and weapons. I'm afraid it's inconvenient to enter the city, so let's stay outside the city. ”
Knowing that Huaxing had brought 10,000 soldiers, Cao Cao's eyes instantly crossed with a touch of surprise.
Obviously, the answer was far beyond his expectations.
In just two months, Huaxing has increased his strength from 3,000 to 10,000, and the speed of recruitment is too fast, right?
How could so many men pop up in a small village at once?
Therefore, although Cao Cao was happy, his heart was full of doubts.
After seeing this, Huaxing smiled and explained the reason:
"In fact, as early as two months ago, after forming an alliance with Brother Meng De, the elder brother had a premonition that something big might happen in the near future, so he ordered someone to run through all the villages and cities near Luoyuan Village......
In order to deal with the upcoming war, Huaxing was ruthless this time.
Not only did the soldier's salary increase from the previous seven taels per year to fifteen taels per year.
And he also promised that as long as he had recently enlisted in the army, everyone would receive a bag of corn on the spot.
You must know that in other towns, the average soldier's salary is only five or six taels of silver a year.
Huaxing, on the other hand, offered three times as much salary as others, and there was extra corn to take.
Therefore, as soon as the news spread, a large number of men were attracted from nearby villages and cities.
In just two months, he increased his strength from 3,000 to 10,000.
"Oh, it turns out that Brother Hua is taking precautions and has been prepared? I really admire and admire my brother! ”
After listening to Huaxing's explanation, Cao Cao nodded with admiration.
On the one hand, he admires Huaxing's "vision", and on the other hand, he also admires Huaxingjun's financial resources.
Dare to use such a high salary to recruit troops, which is enough to prove that the Huaxing Army is really wealthy.
Just two months ago, Cao Cao had hesitated whether to form an alliance with this seemingly weak Huaxing.
But now it seems that his original decision was really too wise!
Since Huaxing's army had a lot of troops, Cao Cao did not arrange for them to enter the city again, but helped Huaxing find a vacant place outside the city to set up camp.
Huaxing left Tang Sheng outside the city and was in charge of the camp.
He himself took Zhang Liao, Zhao Yun and others, accompanied by Cao Cao, into Xuchang together.
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After entering the city, Cao Cao planned to set up a banquet to entertain Huaxing, but Huaxing politely refused.
After a brief meal, Hua Xing rushed to the conference hall with Zhao Yun and Zhang Liao, and discussed military priorities with Cao Jun's generals.
Today's meeting place is the same hall that Huaxing went to when he visited Xuchang at night last time.
The hall is not small, with two rows of seats on the left and right.
On one side are civil officials, on the other side are military generals, and Cao Cao sits in the middle.
Hua Xing and the others sat on the three empty chairs on Cao Cao's left.
As soon as he sat down, he listened to Cao Cao express his gratitude to Huaxing in front of everyone.
Subsequently, he introduced several generals who he had not seen last time to Huaxing.
After Huaxing greeted all the generals, Cao Cao returned to the truth and said to Xun Yu:
"Wen Ruo, since everyone is together, let's start. You should first inform everyone of the latest information you have obtained in the past two days! ”
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