Liu Zhang hesitated, and finally only allocated 4,000 old and weak troops, 10,000 rice, sent an envoy to report to Liu Du, and still ordered Yang Yi, the governor of the Baishui Army, to guard the pass.

Liu Zhang's envoy went to Jiamengguan to see Liu Du and presented a reply, Liu Du said angrily: "I am your enemy, and I work hard. Thou hast accumulated wealth and been stingy with rewards, why hast thou hast made thy soldiers serve thy commands? ”

Liu Du was furious in his heart, and still sent a letter to Liu Zhang, only saying that Cao Cao ordered the general Le Jin to lead troops to Qingni Town, and the generals could not resist the enemy.

The letter was sent to Yizhou, and Zhang Song heard about Liu Du

was about to return to Jingzhou, so he repaired a book, prepared to send it to Liu Du, and persuaded Liu Du to stay. Unexpectedly, at this time, Zhang Song's brother Guanghan Taishou Zhang Su came, and Zhang Song hurriedly hid the letter in his sleeve and talked with Zhang Su.

Zhang Su saw that Zhang Song was in a trance, and he was puzzled. Zhang Song ordered someone to set up a banquet to drink with Zhang Su, and between the offerings, Zhang Song didn't notice that the letter fell to the ground and was picked up by Zhang Su's servants.

After the banquet was dispersed, the servant handed the letter to Zhang Su, who opened it and said in shock: "My brother has done something to destroy the door, and he must not turn himself in." ”

Zhang Su sent a letter to Liu Zhang overnight, saying that his brother Zhang Song conspired with Liu Du and wanted to sacrifice Xichuan.

Only then did Liu Zhang see through Liu Du's true face, and said angrily: "I haven't treated him lightly on weekdays, why do you want to rebel!" ”

Liu Zhang then ordered Zhang Song's family to be arrested and beheaded at the entrance of the city. Liu Zhang immediately sent people to inform the passes everywhere, and added troops to guard them, and Liu Du was not allowed to enter the pass by one person and one horse.

Liu Du summoned Yang Yijin, the governor of Baishui, to see him, reproached him for being rude to the guests, and beheaded Yang Yi. Liu Du led his army directly into Guantou, annexed Yang Yi's Baishui army, and then continued to march and occupy Fucheng. Relations between the two sides broke down completely.

Let's say that Cao Cao led an army of 100,000 to the south, claiming to be 400,000 to the south to conquer Han Xuan, and Xun Yu accompanied the army as a strategist. Xun Yu suggested that Cao Cao wait for the middle of winter before sending troops, when the water level of the river dropped, and the Jiangdong Navy could not be launched because the draft was not deep enough, so that the Jiangdong Navy could not exert its full strength.

Cao Cao listened to Xun Yu's strategy, but Xun Yu did not adapt to the climate of Huainan and unfortunately fell ill, so he was left in Shouchun, and Cao Cao continued to march into the mustache.

Cao Cao's army came from afar, Han Xuan saluted first and then soldiers, and ordered someone to give Cao Cao two boxes of sweet cakes. Cao Cao took a bite and felt that the taste was very delicious, so he picked up the pen and inscribed the words "Yihe Crisp" on the box.

Cao Cao smiled and said to Cao Hong: "Summoning the generals, this crisp ......"

Before Cao Cao finished speaking, Han Xuan led the army to attack after someone reported, and Cao Cao went out of the account.

At this time, Zhang Liao, Yu Ban and other generals came to the tent, and they didn't see Cao Cao, but only saw the food box on the table, which said "a box of crisps". The generals didn't understand what it meant, so they saw the lord Bo Yang Xiu open the food box and take a big bite.

Yu Ban asked: "Master Yang, the prime minister is here, how dare you eat it?" ”

Yang Xiu said with a smile: "This is the meaning of the prime minister. General Yu doesn't need to ask more, just take one bite, come! ”

Yu Ban took a bite of the letter and took a bite, Yang Xiu picked up the food box and said to everyone: "Come on, come on, everyone take a bite." ”

The generals knew that Yang Xiu had always known Cao Cao's intentions, so they rushed to eat all the boxes of sweet cakes. When the slanderer found that there was another food box, he ate the sweet cake in the second food box, covered the box, and put it back in its place.

At this time, Cao Cao returned to the big tent and saw that a food box was empty, so he wrinkled his brows and asked, "Who did it?" ”

Left and right said: "Master Yang ordered me to eat it in equal parts!" ”

Yang Xiu stepped forward with a smile at this time, holding the food box, pointing to the words inscribed by Cao Cao on it and reading: "Xiu is also in accordance with the will of the prime minister, and the prime minister looks at it, one person has a mouthful of crisp." ”

Cao Cao was very helpless about Yang Xiu's distorted understanding, everyone ate it, and he was embarrassed to say anything. However, Cao Cao was deeply jealous of Yang Xiu's behavior of guessing his thoughts.

Suddenly, Cao Cao remembered Xun Yu and ordered someone to send another food box. At this time, Xun Yu was recuperating in Shouchun, it was very cold in winter, and he suffered from wind and cold, coughing and wheezing.

Xun Yu was very happy when he received the food box presented by Cao Cao. But when he opened the food box and saw that it was empty, Xun Yu thought to himself: "Cao Gong is a fine person, and there is no reason to give me an empty box." Cao Gong, Cao Gong, Xun Yu advised you before, but he wanted to make you a Hanchen. Sending the empty box here today, is it for me to judge myself? ”

Xun Yu remembered that when he had not left Xudu, Dong Zhao and the ministers jointly said: Cao Gong assisted the imperial court and made great achievements. Martial arts on the outside, literature on the inside, and words on the inside. Since ancient times, people have been in the world, and there is no great achievement today. It is advisable to accept Jiuxi, enter the Duke of the Kingdom, and show special honors.

The ministers invited Xun Yu to jointly submit a name, and Xun Yu said: "Jun and others have proposed to restore the ancient system and establish five male and female systems. Cao Gong once discouraged: 'Those who can establish the fifth class are also saints!' It is not up to the ministers to determine. How can I do that? 'Cao Gongxing's righteous soldiers are auxiliary countries of the Kuang Dynasty, and they are loyal and sincere, and they retreat and avoid concessions. A gentleman loves others with virtue, and it should not be so. ”

Xun Yu refused to sign it. Xun Yu secretly thought to himself: Could it be that this matter reached the ears of Cao Gong, and he was dissatisfied with me, so he gave me an empty box, implying that I should cut myself?

Xun Yu thought again: Cao treats people fairly, tolerant and open-minded; Talk, laugh, and laugh, there is nothing to hide. In addition, I used to treat me with confidence; If there is something that is not satisfied with me, it will be revealed. How can you give me death without showing anything?

Xun Yu couldn't think of the essentials, and felt even more cold. Xun Yu ordered the attendants to close the doors and windows, add charcoal to keep warm, and fell asleep after a while, but unfortunately he never woke up again.

When the waiter entered the house, he found that Xun Yu's body was already cold, and Xun Yu had been dead for a long time. The servant didn't know the truth and thought that Xun Yu had committed suicide by taking poison.

If Han Xuan was here, he would definitely know that Xun Yu died of charcoal fire, and to put it bluntly, it was carbon monoxide poisoning.

The waiter hurriedly reported Xun Yu's death, Cao Cao was fighting with Han Xuan, and after learning of Xun Yu's death, he cried and lamented: "Xun Lingjun! Jun is virtuous and thoughtful, and his name is important in the world. The talents of 100 years are unmatched! Jun has been with me for more than 20 years, and he has entered the most intrigues. Without Xun Lingjun, there would be no today's Cao Mengde! I lost Xun Lingjun, not only lost my mentor, but also lost my friend, and damaged my femur humerus! Alas! ”

Cao Cao personally supported Xun Yu's coffin and ordered someone to send it back to Xu Capital for burial. Emperor Liu Xie personally went out of the city to greet him, but he also burst into tears, and pursued Xun Yu as a marquis.

The news of Xun Yu's suicide by taking poison reached Han Xuan's ears, and Han Xuan couldn't help but cry with regret, and sighed: "Xun Wenruo, Xun Wenruo, when you and I first met, how high-spirited you were. Why is this happening? ”

Han Xuan raised his head and cried, and a handsome-faced young general under the tent stepped forward to comfort: "Father, I heard that Xun Yu is a far-sighted man under Cao Cao's account. Now that my father has one less rival, my father should be glad that it is, why did he cry for him? ”

That young general was none other than Han Xing, the son of Han Xuan, who was now fifteen years old. Han Xuan took him with him, also to train him, so that he could understand what it was like to really lead troops to war, not just talk about it on paper.

Han Xuan saw that Han Xing had always been in a good situation, and his development was not good, so he thought about finding an opportunity to hone him. Han Xuan said to him, "Xing'er, you must learn to respect your opponent at all times. Underestimating the enemy is a taboo for soldiers! ”

"What my father said Xing'er knows, Master Yuanzhi taught me the way to general, and Xing'er always remembers it." Han Xing said confidently.

Han Xuan sighed and said to Han Xing: "Our army has repeatedly challenged Cao's army, but Cao Cao can't hold out. I will send you a fast boat and order you to lead Huang Xu, Chen Xiu and others to visit the enemy before entering Cao Jun's water village from the mouth of the water. Do you dare to go? ”

Han Xing is newborn calf is not afraid of tigers, and immediately patted his chest and said, "Father, Xing'er is willing to go!" ”

Han Xing was overjoyed in his heart, this was his first time leading troops. There was no father and son in the army, so Han Xing immediately changed his words and said: "The last general, Han Xing, obey the military orders of the Marquis of Chu!" ”

Han Xing called Huang Xu and Chen Xiu to lead the army to take a boat, and they traveled five or six miles by fast boat, and they were almost close to Cao Ying. Han Xing pondered: The first time I led the troops, my father must be impressed.

Han Xing then said to Huang Xu, who was holding a phoenix-beaked knife beside him: "Huang Xu, order the sergeant to beat the drum and play music!" ”

Huang Xuxin said that the enemy's whereabouts should be concealed, and Han Xing advanced with such fanfare, wouldn't it be too risky?

Cao Cao heard the drums and music on the river, and immediately came out to watch, and saw a fast boat with a big flag with the word "Han", and the Jiangdong army on the boat was mighty and mighty, and sighed: "Giving birth to a son should be like Han Zixin!" ”

Cao Cao then ordered the bows and crossbows to be fired in unison to prevent Han Xing's ship from approaching. After a while, Han Xing's light boat was in danger of being overturned because there were too many arrows on one side and the hull was tilted.

Han Xing, Huang Xu, and Yang Xiu were all anxious, and Han Xing remembered that Han Xuan had taught him to keep a clear head at the critical moment before he could come up with a solution. Han Xing was in a hurry and ordered: "Turn the bow of the ship and make the other side receive arrows!" ”