"Father, don't think about it." Cao Ang took Cao Cao's hand and persuaded.

"Zixiu? Ziwen? Why are you two here? Cao Cao asked puzzled. According to Liu Xie's rhetoric that day, Cao Ang and Cao Zhang should be in the Western Regions at this time, away from the Central Plains.

“…… It was the Holy God who ordered us to come. Cao Ang was silent for a moment and replied truthfully.

“…… For his father, he has been fighting for half his life, and he doesn't want to ......" Cao Cao was also silent for a long time when he heard this, and just halfway through his mouth, Cao Zhang, who was beside him, suddenly made a move, and slashed at the back of Cao Cao's neck with a knife.

"Ziwen, what are you doing?" Seeing Cao Cao's eyes roll and faint, Cao Ang couldn't help but be anxious, and asked Cao Zhangdao angrily.

"Big brother, don't worry, the younger brother is also thinking about his father. Let him continue to talk, he will definitely want to kill himself. Cao Zhang explained with a wry smile.

“…… Then you shouldn't be so ruthless, this is our father. Cao Ang hugged Cao Cao and complained to Cao Zhang.

"I'm not afraid I won't be able to stun him. Big brother, what do you say next? ”

“…… Let's take him back first. Cao Ang thought for a moment and replied.

"Where?" Cao Zhang asked suspiciously.

"Nonsense, of course it's a ......" Cao Ang was stunned when he said this. Yes, Cao Zhang's question is right, it's a question of where to go. It stands to reason that the two of them were military generals under Liu Xie's account at this time, and they should take Cao Cao back to the Han camp. But the problem is that Cao Cao is their father, if this is "righteous annihilation", when Cao Cao wakes up, will he not play with them?

“…… Where do you say it's going back? ”

"The younger brother listens to the eldest brother."

Cao Ang couldn't help but roll his eyes when he heard Cao Zhang's answer, these three brothers have been messing with Liu Xie for a long time, and they have become less honest than before.

"Third brother, the general trend in the world is ...... now"

"Big brother, don't talk about it, let's take my father back to the Han camp," before Cao Ang could start a tirade, Cao Zhang had already said with forgiveness, "But let's talk in advance, in case my father wakes up and blames, you have to admit that this is our brother's idea." ”

"Cheng, our brothers share blessings and hardships." Cao Ang happily agreed.

Since they were ordered by their father to serve the imperial court, Cao Ang and Cao Zhang have compared the advantages and disadvantages of the imperial court and the Cao family in their hearts more than once, and as a result, they were very depressed, and found that no matter how they compared, the court had a greater chance of victory. Cao Ang is not Cao Cao, there is no reason to have to fight the court to the end, and at the same time, he does not want his father to give his life for the so-called ideal. He hoped that his father would be able to understand the current affairs for a while.

After the princes united to send difficulties to the imperial court, Cao Ang and Cao Zhang were sent to Liangzhou by Liu Xie, and only recently received Liu Xie's edict ordering the two of them to come quickly. Cao Ang and Cao Zhang really rushed over, and they didn't stop along the way, and the speed of the eight-hundred-mile emergency report couldn't catch up with the speed of the brothers, so they finally caught up with a tail.

Cao Ang and Cao Zhang's ability to meet Cao Cao was completely lucky, and the two were originally going to Pengcheng to meet Cao Cao, hoping to persuade Cao Cao to give up resistance, and they didn't want to meet Cao Cao on the way.

……

Cao Cao woke up slowly, the back of his neck was a little sore, looked left and right, found himself lying in the camp tent, and tried to recall, Cao Cao's face suddenly turned blue and white.

“…… Unfilial son! Cao Cao cursed in a low voice.

Hearing movement in the camp, Cao Ang, who had been guarding outside, looked inside, and saw that Cao Cao had woken up, so he immediately ran over and asked, "Father, are you awake?" ”

“…… What about Cao Zhang's little brute? Cao Cao didn't see Cao Zhang, so he couldn't help but ask angrily.

"Third brother, there's something wrong. If the father wants to see him, the child will call him. ”

"No need. Zixiu, give me your sword. ”

"Father, what are you going to do?" Cao Ang was shocked when he heard this, and hurriedly took two steps back, holding the hilt of the knife in his hand and asked Cao Cao.

"I kill myself."

"Don't father, as the saying goes, it's better to die than to live."

"Bastard! Thou shalt also teach thou the Father. ”

"The child doesn't dare. But why did my father bent on death? Even the saints deliberately let their father live. ”

"Hmph, I swear to die for my father." Cao Cao snorted angrily, but when he saw Cao Ang looking at him sadly, he couldn't help but soften his tone, sighed and said: "Zixiu, for my father's defeat today, you two Xiahou uncles, two Cao uncles, and people such as Yu Ban, Le Jin, Li Dian and others who have followed their fathers for many years are now only afraid of being fierce." They did not hesitate to die for the great cause of their father, and what shame did they have to live in the world for their father. ”

"Father, none of the generals you mentioned just now died, even Xu Zhu and Xu Zhongkang, who were only seriously injured and in a coma, and were rejuvenated by the wonderful hand of Hua Shen Doctor, and now his injuries are stable, and he only needs to recuperate for a year and a half to recover."

"What do you say? Hugh wants to scold me. ”

"The child doesn't dare. Thanks to the bounty issued by the Holy Lord during the war, Uncle Xiahou and the others had a chance to live. ”

“…… Are they really okay? Cao Cao will be skeptical.

"Nothing to do, the Han army is very experienced in capturing the enemy alive, first surround and then cast a net, and there is almost no unsuccess." Cao Ang hurriedly explained.

Cao Cao wanted to seek death, first, he was defeated, knowing that his general trend had gone, and he felt shameless; The second is that they think that Xiahoudun, Xiahouyuan and others are more than lucky, and it is not interesting to survive alone. So many old brothers died in battle, what kind of strength do you still have?

People want to die, in fact, it is a matter of a while, and they can't think about it for a while, and they feel that only one death can "relieve hatred". But when the momentum of wanting to die has passed, let him not die!

It's better to die than to live! It's been a hundred years old, and everything has nothing to do with me. Cao Ang had previously rescued Cao Cao, who had hanged himself, and had dispelled half of Cao Cao's thoughts of death, and at this time, he told Cao Cao that the group of people Cao Cao thought had been hung up were not dead, and Cao Cao's other half of his thoughts of death suddenly weakened.

"Zixiu, for the sake of the father, I want to go and see them." After being silent for a long time, Cao Cao said to Cao Ang.

Cao Ang suddenly looked embarrassed, and had to remind Cao Cao: "Father, this is the Han camp right now. There is no need for Cao Ang to say it too bluntly, Cao Cao has already understood his identity at this time.

Captive. A captive still wants to move freely in the camp, unless Liu Xie personally allows it, Cao Ang does not have that right.

"Father, are you alright?" Just when the father and son in the tent were relatively speechless, another head poked into the tent and asked Cao Cao with concern. But when Cao Cao saw that person, he was immediately angry, looked left and right, and found that there was no weapon in hand, so he simply grabbed the wooden sleeper and smashed it, and scolded in his mouth: "Evil obstacles!" Do you dare to come to see your father? ”

"Father, rest your anger, rest your anger." Cao Ang hurriedly persuaded.

Cao Zhang grabbed the wooden pillow that flew over, and explained with a smile: "Father, the child doesn't want to see your old man kill himself." You see that Uncle Xiahou, Uncle Cao and others are all fine now, but you are the only one who has committed suicide, how inappropriate it is. ”

"Bastard!" Cao Cao was furious and got up to catch Cao Zhang, but Cao Zhang saw that the situation was not good, so he turned around and ran. It's just that Cao Ang, who was bitter to stop Cao Cao, was kicked by Cao Cao several times in vain, and there was nowhere to reason.

"How could Ziwen become like this, how honest and honest he used to be." Cao Cao was heartbroken, and Cao Ang on the side nodded with a smile, "Yes, yes, my father is right." The one who is close to Zhu is red, the one who is close to ink is black, and the sub-literature is broken, because I, as an elder brother, did not take good care of him. ”

In the tent, Cao Ang was trying to find a way to comfort Cao Cao, but Cao Zhang, who was hiding outside the tent and eavesdropping, couldn't wait. The eldest brother is unreliable, and he said that the brothers were scolded together, but looking at the posture, the eldest brother obviously had the intention of getting rid of himself and deducting the black pot on himself.

Cao Zhang, who was unwilling to bear it independently, quietly left to move the rescuers. As long as my father finally surrenders, then I will be fine. Cao Zhang's thought was simple, and he found Liu Xie to report that Cao Cao had woken up, and by the way, he asked Liu Xie to go and say a few good words for him. Otherwise, if this Lao Tzu wants to teach his son a lesson, even the emperor can't stop it.

“…… Ziwen, are you sure I'm going to say a few kind words for you now, and your father will be able to spare you? Liu Xie looked at Cao Zhang like a fool and asked.

"Huh? Isn't that possible? ”

"It's no problem for me to go, but your father probably doesn't want to see me at this time, if he knows that I was invited by you, I'm afraid that he didn't want to teach you a lesson, and he can't help but teach you a hard lesson."

“…… So what to do? Look at my father's posture, if you prepare some salt and soy sauce for him, he can eat me raw. Cao Zhang asked thoughtlessly.

"Now your dad is angry, you are not fit to show up, and I am not fit to show up. In this way, let your uncles go to see your father in the next few days, and your father will see that the old brothers are there, and the anger in his heart will be able to disappear a little, you will be more honest and diligent, and I believe that your father will give you a way to live. ”

"Okay?"

"No, let's find a way then, it's a big deal, I'll let you go to Yanmen, and hide from your father."

Cao Zhang couldn't, so he had to obey Liu Xie's arrangement. After Xiahoudun and Xiahouyuan were captured, except for some mental malaise, Liu Xie did not let people abuse them. Of course, Liu Xie will not be bored to persuade these Cao Cao's irons, there is still something waiting for Liu Xie to do, and the matter of persuasion can only be postponed, anyway, he does not plan to let these people change the court immediately after they come in handy, it doesn't hurt to raise it for a while, it's not that it can't be raised.

In addition to Xu Chu's serious injuries and inconvenience, Cao Cao saw Xiahoudun, Xiahou Yuan and others one after another in the past few days, all of whom were sent by Cao Zhang. Seeing that Cao Zhang was careful not to enter the account, Xiahoudun and Xiahouyuan asked curiously, and learned that Cao Zhang had unexpectedly knocked Cao Cao unconscious, and Xiahoudun and others couldn't cry or laugh. However, the matter has come to this point, it is useless to say more, Xiahoudun and others also pleaded for Cao Zhang when they talked to Cao Cao, and said a few good words. This also made Cao Cao's attitude towards Cao Zhang a little better, at least he would not blow his beard and stare at him as soon as they met, looking for a "weapon" to take advantage of.

"Lord, what a head are you these days?" The depressed Cao Zhang found Liu Xie to complain, and Liu Xie took out a piece of paper with a smile and handed it to Cao Zhang, "Ziwen, your hard days are over." ”

Cao Zhang was puzzled, took the paper and looked at it, and was immediately furious, "Cao Zihengan dares to do this!" ”

Cao Cao had many children, the eldest son Cao Ang, the second son Cao Pi, the third son Cao Zhang, the fourth son Cao Zhi, and the fifth son Cao Chong. After the eldest son Cao Ang was ordered by his father to serve the imperial court, the second son Cao Pi, who had no hope of inheriting the family business, naturally became the successor of the Cao family. In the past five years, Cao Cao has reorganized his army and fought wars, and he has also not let go of Cao Pi's training.

But Cao Pi's personality is not as gentle as Cao Ang, and when he learned of Cao Cao's defeat, the first thing he thought of was not Cao Cao's safety, but that his opportunity had come. This is not wrong, as soon as Cao Cao died, the Cao family's family business was inherited by Cao Pi. But now Cao Cao's life and death are uncertain, and Liu Xie did not release this news to the public after capturing Cao Cao, so Cao Cao is still a missing person.

What Cao Zhang saw at this time was the sacrificial text written by Cao Pi, who was eager to ascend to the throne, and at the same time as the external mourning, Cao Pi became the lord of the Cao family. But the problem is that Cao Cao hasn't hung up yet, so he was killed, and Cao Zhang, who is a son of man, is naturally angry.

"Ziwen, why be annoyed? Your second brother came out like this, which can be regarded as saving you. With this sacrifice, your father will not be the number one enemy of you. ”

"But I'm worried that my father will be angry when he sees this." Cao Zhang said worriedly.

"Well, filial son. Don't worry, there is Hua Tuo in our army, and your father will not die. Let's go, come with me to see your father. Liu Xie greeted Cao Zhangdao with a smile.

When Liu Xie came to the tent where Cao Cao temporarily lived, Cao Cao was talking with Xiahoudun and Xiahouyuan, and the three of them were reminiscing about the past eventful years and talking about prosperity. Hearing that Liu Xie was here, the faces of Cao Cao, Xiahoudun, and Xiahou Yuan immediately sank.

"Lao Cao, how are you doing lately? Are you in a good mood? Liu Xie entered the account with a smile and greeted Cao Cao as if he wanted to chat with an old friend.

"I have to worry about work, but I'm not dead yet." Cao Cao replied coldly, and Xiahou Yuan and Xiahou Yuan were also cold-eyed.

“…… I said you had better be polite to me, knowing that you are not afraid of death, but you also have to think about your children and grandchildren. Is it worth it to bring trouble to your children and grandchildren for the sake of a momentary pleasure? Liu Xie frowned and said to Cao Cao and the three of them, and the faces of the three of them changed slightly.

“…… Why do you come here? Cao Cao asked.

"How fresh, this is my big camp, where do I need your permission to go?" Liu Xie glanced at Cao Cao and continued: "Forget it, I won't tease you, I came to tell you something." ”

“…… Holy Lord, please speak. ”

"I want to congratulate you on having a good son."

“…… Did that kid Cao Zhang ask you to intercede? ”

"No, no, no, it's not Cao Zhang, it's your second son. He is filial, I'm afraid that you, the father, don't know how much of a funeral he will hold for you, so he sent you a funeral in advance. Liu Xie said with a smile.

Cao Cao was stunned for a moment, then reacted, and asked in disbelief: "Is this really what the Holy Lord said?" ”

"What did I lie to you, you see, this is a memorial written for you by your second son himself, with a full voice and wonderful content." Liu Xie said and handed the sacrificial text in his hand to Cao Cao. Cao Cao took it and only looked at it twice, and then his face changed with anger, his face was already black, but this time it had turned black and purple.

"Mengde, don't be angry. Ziheng is probably forced to do this. Seeing this, Xiahoudun on the side comforted Cao Cao.

"Yuan Rang is right, you, the backbone of the Cao clan, were captured by me in a battle, if Cao Ziheng wants to stabilize people's hearts, he can only succeed as soon as possible." Liu Xie also said on the side. It's just that the few people present didn't deal with Liu Xie very much, after hearing Liu Xie's words, Cao Cao was silent, Xiahou Yuan rolled his eyes, only Xiahou Yuan shouted angrily: "The saint came alone, aren't you afraid that we will break out?" ”

"You can try it and see if you die first or if I die first." Liu Xie deliberately stimulated Xiahou to say.

Xiahoudun was furious, got up and was about to make a move against Liu Xie, but as soon as Xiahoudun moved, Xiahouyuan on the side also moved. However, Xiahou Yuan did not help Xiahoudun deal with Liu Xie, but stopped Xiahoudun for Liu Xie.

"Yuan Rang, calm down."

"Miaocai, get out of the way."

Only Liu Xie looked at Cao Cao, who looked uncertain, for a long time, and did not take Xiahou Dun's threat in his eyes at all. It's not that Liu Xie is brave and can settle Xiahoudun, but that Liu Xie has enough confidence in the shadow guards around him who are responsible for protecting him.

A gentleman does not erect a dangerous wall, and after the Han gradually became stronger, Liu Xie was concerned about the safety of himself and those close to him. Especially after having a son, the Shadow Secret Guard, which was responsible for protecting the main members of the imperial family, was established. In the past few years, the assassinations of various princes against Liu Xie and his family have never stopped, but they have not succeeded once, which is all due to the credit of the shadow guard.

In this situation like this, as long as Xiahoudun rushed to Liu Xie's side within five steps, the shadow guards hiding in the shadows would make a move, and the unlucky one would only be Xiahoudun, and it would never be Liu Xie.

"The Holy Lord came to inform Cao of this matter today, what do you want?" Cao Cao looked up at Liu Xie and asked.

Liu Xie smiled when he heard this, and Wen Yan replied: "Telling you this, first, is to dispel your thoughts of suicide, and secondly, to tell you that Cao's family business in Xuzhou has nothing to do with you, and you are already a 'dead man'." ”

"Does the Holy One think that this will allow us to surrender to the court?"

"Whether you surrender or not is a matter of the future, to be honest, even if you are willing to surrender now, I can't rest assured that you are not. Let's rest, wait a few days, Xu Laohu's injury will be stable, and he will be able to withstand the pain of rushing, and I will order someone to send you to Chang'an. Lao Cao, you haven't seen your fifth son in years. ”

“…… How is Chong'er now? Cao Cao was silent for a moment and asked.

"Very good, now I worship Cai Yong as a teacher and study in Taixue."

……

After Liu Xie left, looking at Xiahou Yuan, who was angry and unwilling to deal with Xiahou Yuan, Cao Cao sighed and persuaded: "Yuan Rang, those who know the times are Junjie, and the wonderful talent is stopping you for your own good, you don't have to distinguish between good and bad." ”

“…… Mengde, are you willing? ”

"What if you're unwilling?" Cao Cao smiled bitterly when he heard this: "We are defeated, the 100,000 army has disappeared, although Ziheng still has Xuzhou, but how many soldiers are available in Xuzhou?" Yuan Rang, it's time to think about you and my juniors. ”

"......" Xiahou Yuan and Xiahou Yuan were silent after hearing this, looking at Cao Cao who was smiling bitterly, they didn't know how to comfort Cao Cao, not to mention that they also needed someone to comfort them at this time.