Chapter 23: The Messenger Comes

In October of the seventh year of Jian'an, Cao Cao sent Xu Chu and Zhang He to lead 50,000 elite soldiers to Jizhou. Before leaving, Cao Cao summoned Xu and Zhang and asked them to walk slowly and with great fanfare...

During the march, Xu Tian rode a black horse and followed behind Xu Chu, the army stretched for several miles, Xu Tian looked back, and there was no end in sight. The neighing of the horses around them, the sound of armor rubbing. The banner that covered the sky and the sun made him feel proud in his heart. At this moment, Xu Tian remembered Xu Chu's words in his heart.

"The eldest husband should be like Wei Qing and Huo Quai, galloping across the field and taking the lead. Make a difference!! ”

Xu Chu saw Xu Tian looking behind him, as if he was thinking about something. Then he spoke:

"Sir, do you notice anything wrong?"

"Oh! No, I just feel a little emotional, General Xu has such a majestic army. Plus the prestige of the Tiger Marquis. I'm afraid that the enemy hundreds of miles away is already terrified!! ”

Xu Tian said with a smile. Xu Chu laughed. Walk forward side by side with Xu Tian...

Qingzhou, in the Thorn History Mansion. Yuan Tan held the information wooden tablet and kept clapping his right hand. looked at Guo Tu on the side.

"Sir, now Cao Cao has sent troops to Jizhou. How do we deal with it?! And the strange thing is that Cao Cao has always been a noble soldier. This time, it was a march with great fanfare and slow swallowing. What does that mean?! ”

Guo Tu bowed his hand and said with a smile:

"Cao Cao has always been scheming, he instructed Xu Chu to march slowly to see our attitude and Jizhou's attitude, he is afraid that we and Jizhou will join forces, but also hope that we will fight, and he will benefit. Therefore, we can just like what we planned last time, borrow Cao Cao's hand, destroy Jizhou, and take back everything the lord deserves! ”

Yuan Tan clenched Mu Jian, and a trace of ruthlessness flashed in his eyes.

"Good! Who can be sent to Cao Ying?! There may be a candidate for sir. ”

"Yes, it's down."

Guo Tu bowed.

"No, it's not Cao Cao who is in Cao Ying's position now, it's Xu Chu, this person is reckless and arrogant. It's too dangerous, sir! No way!! ”

"The lord doesn't have to worry, he is sure of it. And even if he dies in Cao Ying. It can be regarded as doing his best for the lord. ”

Yuan Tan pulled Guo Tu and said sincerely:

"All the things, please sir!!"

At this moment, in the Jizhou General's Mansion, a meeting was also being held because of Cao Cao's troops. Envoys were also sent, and both sides had their own agendas, both of which saw Cao Cao's dispatch to attack their own army as an opportunity to fight for power and profit...

Late at night, inside the marching barracks. Zhang He came to Xu Tian's military tent again. Xu Tian ordered someone to bring a jar of wine. and sat opposite Zhang He.

"The general came late at night to have something to say. The general has something to say, please. ”

Xu Tian poured a bowl of wine for Zhang He. Said with a smile.

"Since the last time I talked to the military advisor, I went back and thought about it for a long time. Maybe the prime ministers of each other sent me here to suspect that I still have a connection with the Yuan family?! In case there is any defeat this time. Wouldn't I be able to tell? ”

Zhang He sighed, picked up the wine and drank it dry.

"The general is too worried, although the prime minister is very suspicious, but as the saying goes, don't use suspicious people, don't doubt people. What's more, the prime minister loves generals very much, and he must think about the good in everything. Besides, it may not be a few days. The general will be able to see the old man?! ”

Xu Tian poured the wine again and handed it to Zhang He, who didn't understand Xu Tian's last words and was about to ask. Footsteps could be heard outside the tent...

"Yo, General Zhang is also here, so let's do it. I just don't have to look for you. ”

Xu Chu walked in with a jar of wine and sat between the two.

"Strategist, we've been walking for so long. It's finally going to Jizhou, how about it. How to fight this battle?! ”

Xu Tian did not rush to answer, but looked at Zhang He.

"What does General Zhang think?!"

"I thought that it should be twenty miles away from Jizhou, set up camp, and stabilize the camp. Wait until the prime minister leads the army to come, and then attack Jizhou together! ”

Xu Chu put down the wine bowl and waved his hand.

"Oh, no. The three brothers of the Yuan family are all waste, and I only need 30,000 elite soldiers to capture Jizhou in one fell swoop. Don't be that trouble!! ”

Zhang He was about to dissuade, but looked at Xu Tian and stopped. Then he spoke:

"If you have something to say, please say it."

Xu Chu also looks.

"If the two generals can be trusted, there is a plan below. If you succeed, you can not only win Jizhou in one fell swoop, but also Qingzhou!! ”

As soon as the words fell, Xu and Zhang stood up at the same time. looked at Xu Tian with excitement and shock.

"Really?!"

"It's true, but if it's wrong. The three of us, including these tens of thousands of troops, may all disappear. ”

The two gradually calmed down, and Zhang He thought about it. Asked:

"How sure are the military advisors?!"

"Coupled with the tiger power of the two generals, I am eighty percent sure!!"

Xu Chu and the two glanced at each other, and they both saw the firmness in each other's eyes.

The three of them talked all night, and a bold plan was slowly taking shape, which, if successful, would surely shock the world...

When it was less than a hundred miles away from Jizhou, Yuan Tan's envoy arrived. Xu Tian looked at Guo Tu, who was introduced into the army by the guards. Secretly said in my heart:

"This first step is waiting for you, the messenger......"