Chapter 650: Cao Cao's Ambition
Yuan Shu's good face and grudges were famous, but Yan Xiang didn't want to risk losing his official position or being demoted, so he continued to admonish. After all, with Yuan Shu's current appearance, even if he admonishes him to death, I'm afraid he won't listen!
On the other side, it was said that after Chen Gong was bandaged, Zhang Xun personally sent him to the post station to rest. Zhang Xun also appreciated Chen Gong, and after the two talked for a while, Zhang Xun was very happy, and did not forget to say when he left: "Brother Chen, you have a good rest and recuperate, and I will definitely add a few more good words for you." ”
"Hehe, General Zhang is angry. The little one is thanked. Chen Gong smiled slightly, and was about to bow down, but Zhang Xun was afraid that he would affect the wound, so he hurriedly stopped it, and then his eyes sank, and he suddenly said: "In fact, with Brother Chen's skills, if you serve under my lord's command, the future will be limitless." It may even surpass Yuan and Yan and become the military division of our army in one fell swoop, transfer the entire Huainan army of 200,000, and become a figure like Zhang Zifang next to my lord! As for Lu Bu, you don't have to mind, this time you have worked so far, it is already considered benevolent and righteous, and then my lord will say it for you, and it will come naturally! Why don't you stay in Shouchun City! ”
Zhang Xun suddenly persuaded Chen Gong to switch to Yuan Shulu, and his expression was sincere, and his eyes were impressive. But Chen Gong is not an ordinary person, after hearing this, he smiled faintly and said: "General Xie Zhang values it, but Chen is thin, far inferior to Yuan and Yan, and under the command of the former general, he doesn't even have the ability to add icing on the cake." It's better to be at ease under my lord's command, and back then, Chen also swore with my lord to assist him in completing the great cause, but Chen didn't dare to break his promise. ”
When Zhang Xun heard this, he couldn't help but secretly show a little loss, shook his head and said, "I see, then I won't force you, Brother Chen." I'll take my leave. ”
"General Zhang walks slowly." Chen Gong said with a light smile that he wanted to send him off, but was politely rejected by Zhang Xun. Soon Zhang Xun left, and before he left, Chen Gong faintly heard Zhang Xun ordering the guards guarding outside to treat him as a guest and inviolable.
"Hmph, King Mou is indeed King Mou, this is not only full of strategies, but also eloquence, just this time, won the trust of one of the three-pointed knives that Yuan Highway relied on the most. I really have to admire! At this moment, a figure suddenly swept by, and suddenly rushed into the room.
Chen Gong was not afraid, but seemed to have expected it, and said: "General Yu is extraordinary, in broad daylight, and the security in this post station is also very tight, but you can mix in so easily." Besides, I have to say that Zhang Xun just walked with the front foot, and you arrived with the back foot. It seems that General Yu is deeply hidden. ”
But seeing that the man was dressed in black plain clothes, his eyes were sharp, his physique was strong, and he had the posture of an ape and a tiger, and he was actually forbidden!
It is said that Yu Ban used to be the third floor master of Feng Manlou, he was agile, and he was extremely good at spying on intelligence, when he was in Feng Manlou, he often performed the most difficult tasks, and now he wants to blend in to see Chen Gong, but he is also very proficient.
"Hehe, if I don't have any skills, how can I serve under Cao Gong?" Yu Ban smiled faintly and said.
Chen Gong turned around, his eyes made contact with Yu Ban, and he couldn't help but think of what happened last night.
It was said that it was the first shift at night, and Chen Gong rode a red rabbit to take a shortcut all the way in order to do his best. Suddenly, a flying shadow passed by, blocking the way. Chen Gong was startled and hurriedly restrained Chitu.
"Who are you!? Why are you blocking my way!? Chen Gong shouted loudly. Because of the chaos in the world now, along the way, he has also encountered several attacks by thieves, but fortunately, Chitu is agile and fast enough, no matter how dangerous it is, it is like walking on the ground. Those gangs of thieves couldn't intercept them at all, so Chen Gong was able to escape every time.
It's just that at the moment, Chen Gong is walking on a trail, and there are cliffs on both sides, and the other party seems to have been ambushed a long time ago and stopped in front, which frightened Chen Gong.
However, Chen Gong quickly stabilized his mind, and although he asked loudly, he secretly grabbed the reins and was ready to turn his horse away at any time.
And at this moment, there was a sudden 'pop' sound, and a flying shadow flew over. Chen Gong's complexion changed, and he didn't have time to dodge at all, only to feel a strong wind suddenly pass by his face, and his eyes widened in shock.
"Hehe, I am the general under Cao Sikong Yu Ban is also, and please don't act rashly, otherwise you will not blame Yu for being ruthless!" The person who came suddenly reported his name, Chen Gongton's face changed, and then under the moonlight, he faintly saw a man with a terrifying body and a bow in his hand, although he couldn't see his face clearly, but he also felt his power from his momentum.
Besides, Yu Ban is not a nameless rat, he is one of the top ten archers in the world in the hero book!
In an instant, Chen Gong understood that if he did not negotiate with the forbidden person in front of him, he was afraid that he would be in a catastrophe. After all, he is not Lu Bu, even if Chitu is fast enough, he does not dare to guarantee that he can avoid the arrow that is too forbidden.
"Hehe, it turned out to be General Yu, I don't know what to teach?"
"I don't know if King Mou still remembers that the two armies of you and me are now allies?"
"Haha, it turns out that Cao Gong still remembers. But why did Cao Gong delay sending troops according to the agreement? Could it be that Cao Gong is also afraid of the ghost god Ma Xi!? When Chen Gong heard this, he suddenly burst out laughing, with a bit of banter in his tone.
Although Chen Gong is in a precarious situation now, it does not mean that he must give in everywhere. Chen Gong operated in reverse, first frustrating the spirit of the ban, and then he would be able to gain some upper hand in the negotiations.
"Hmph. Cao Sikong's majestic and strategic, how can you imagine it? I won't hide it from you, what he is trying to do is not Yanzhou at all, but the land of Yuan Shu's three counties of Chenguo, Runan, and Nanyang!! Yu Ban shouted coldly. As soon as these words came out, it was like a thunderbolt in Chen Gong's brain, and even he, known as the 'King of Mou', couldn't help but exclaim: "This! ”
Chen Gong shouted, his heart was beating for a while, the whole person seemed to have lost his soul, and then his brain was spinning, his face turned pale, and after a while, he first analyzed the current situation: "Now Hebei Yuan Shao and Gongsun Zan have not yet divided the winner, Xiliang has just been flat, and Yuan Shu and my lord have set their eyes on Yanzhou." The ghost god Ma Xi wants to keep the territory and take care of himself. In this way, it was indeed a good time for Cao Cao to expand to the south. Why didn't I think of that!? ”
When Chen Gong thought of this, he couldn't help but pat his head and shouted regretfully. If he had seen this a long time ago, he would not have built a union between Lu Bu and Cao Cao in the first place, let alone let Lu Bu send troops to Yanzhou so lightly, so that he is in a predicament now!
It's just that it's no wonder that Chen Gong, the so-called authorities are obsessed with bystanders, even if it is the 'king' Chen Palace, it is impossible to be counted as a complete omission every time.
"That's why I just said that my lord's majesty is so great that it is beyond your imagination!" Yu Ban seemed to be very satisfied when he saw Chen Gong's face change greatly, and after smiling lightly, he said unhurriedly.
"Nope! It turned out that Cao Cao wanted to take the three counties of Chenguo, Runan, and Nanyang, so he should take Yingchuan first, and the time was urgent, after all, once Yuan Shu found out, he would definitely immediately transfer a large army to the garrison. Yuan Shu had nearly 200,000 troops in Huainan, plus nearly 100,000 soldiers and horses in the three counties of Chenguo, Runan, and Nanyang. Although Cao Cao's troops are mostly elite, but not much, in my opinion, he can use up to 30,000 troops on this expedition, otherwise Si Li is empty, and there will be danger. From this point of view, Cao Cao's odds of winning are too low! Chen Gong spoke sharply, and quickly overturned the feasibility of the strategy that Yu Ban had just said.
Yu Ban heard this, only laughing playfully.
"Hahahahahaha~~!!"
Chen Gong listened, and couldn't help frowning, not knowing what Yu Ban was laughing at. Suddenly, Yu Ban changed color, his face was full of playful and sadistic looks, and he said unhurriedly: "There is a person who asked me to bring you a sentence before I came. He told me that if you doubt his plans, then ask me to say a word to you. ”
"What?"
"The so-called king, but Er'er, a small strategy, a three-year-old child in Wu Jiangdong can also see the depth!"
"Presumptuous !!!" As soon as Yu Ban's voice fell, Chen Gong finally couldn't help but erupt. After all, Chen Gong's talent is outstanding, and his activity under Lu Bu over the years is also obvious to all, and now he is ridiculed as not as good as their three-year-old child in Jiangdong, how can Chen Gong not be angry!
"Is King Mou not convinced?" Yu Ban seemed to have guessed that Chen Gong would have such a reaction, and asked with a playful smile.
"Humph! What if I say you're not as good as my three-year-old Tobu archery? The so-called soldier can be killed but not humiliated, seeing that Chen Gong's face was dark, he was not afraid of angering the ban, and snorted coldly.
"It seems that if I can't convince King Mou, King Mou won't admit it."
"I want to hear about it!"
Chen Gongcai ignored Yu Ban's provocation, and now his eyes were impressive, only staring at Yu Ban, and at the same time, his mind was also spinning, analyzing quickly.
"It's actually quite simple. Just half a month ago, His Majesty Xià Emperor Grace was mighty, with Zhang Xiu's meritorious service in stabilizing Yingchuan, and moved him to Wuwei Shangjiang, and Hanshou Wugong Marquis, and his uncle Zhang Ji was also posthumously named the Tiger Marquis of Beidi. Zhang Xiu'er was overjoyed, but she also understood the reason, promised to surrender to our lord, and led the Yingchuan army to attack Chen Guo. And my lord divided his troops to attack the two counties of Nanyang and Runan, so what? As soon as Yu Ban's voice fell, Chen Gong instantly opened his mouth, and even shouted: "I see, so it is!" ”
I saw that Chen Gong's eyes were suddenly hot, and he asked very excitedly: "If my guess is correct, now Cao Gong is afraid that he has secretly gathered a large number of soldiers and horses in Yingchuan, just sit and wait for the opportunity, ready to send troops!" ”
"Hehe, King Mou is smarter."
"Hmph, don't be complacent, if Gong Cao wants to send troops, I'm afraid he still needs my help, otherwise you won't be here tonight!!"
"Haha, I'd like to hear what King Mou thinks?"
"Because Duke Cao asked me to assist him and transfer Yuan Shu's troops in Huainan to the border of Yanzhou, so that he could take advantage of the situation and get the three counties of Chen, Runan and Nanyang!"
"But the king doesn't want Yuan Shu to concentrate his forces on the border of Yanzhou, so as to put pressure on the ghost god Ma Xi to help your lord succeed?"
"Humph! Cao Gong's abacus is too fine, if he can succeed, he can get the three counties of Chenguo, Runan, and Nanyang, and my lord is afraid that he will have to fight with Ma Xi to burn jade, even if he can get Yanzhou, I am afraid he will not be able to protect it! ”
"Therefore, my lord has given you a way out, but if Lu Bu fails to attack Yanzhou, he can lend the land of Chen Guo to Lu Bu." As soon as Yu Ban's words came out, Chen Gong immediately showed indignation on his face and shouted: "Cunning!! Chen Guo is taken by Zhang Xiu, if my lord goes, one mountain can not accommodate two tigers. Cao Gong is afraid that he wants to borrow my lord to fight with Zhang Xiu, so as to stabilize the situation and reap the benefits of the fisherman! ”
"Hehe, my lord just gave you a way out. That's all, you can give an answer if you say yes or not! ”
"Yes! Why not! As soon as Yu Ban's voice fell, Chen Gong immediately agreed, after all, as Yu Ban said, he also needed Yuan Shu to concentrate his troops on the border of Yanzhou, so that things could be done, and one more way to retreat was equivalent to one more way to live. Chen Gong is not stupid, and there is really no reason to refuse Cao Cao.