Chapter 40: A Late Opportunity
Yuan Shao's inexplicable anger and accusations made Xu Yu below a little confused. Although he himself is greedy for money, and he has indeed collected a lot of black money over the years, it is really inexplicable to say that he rebelled and collaborated with the enemy. Xu Yu's first reaction was not shock, nor panic. It was understood that this was either Cao Jun's counter-plot, or the trial who had always been at odds with him was framing him.
Therefore, Xu You did not speak, but picked up the documents on the ground, directly skipped the front and said about the military rations, and saw the back directly. In the documents of the trial, there are not only the results of his secret investigation, but also some testimony obtained from the interrogation, but in the end, it is all the conjecture of his interrogation. What accepted bribes from Cao Jun, what private meetings with Cao Jun were meticulous, and the trial and match all used seeming and possible words, which made Xu You's heart couldn't help but be angry. Now that the war is imminent, the situation of Yuan Jun is not very good, but this guy wants to do this kind of thing at this time, I really don't know whether it is important to bring down himself in the eyes of the trial, or it is important to win the war.
It's just that whether this matter is Cao Jun's counter-plot or not, Xu You is a little uncertain. Those things about my own children and nephews do exist, and it's not strange that they have been reported. Besides, there are so many people who give money to themselves all day long, and it is not impossible for one or two Cao Jun to work carefully. It's just that the current practice of judging and matching really makes Xu You very unhappy. Even if you have doubts about me, why don't you go to the secret letter, why don't you give Yuan Shao a proper way to deal with it. In this way, it was written in the document, although vague words were used everywhere, but the meaning of the whole article was not to tell Yuan Shao that he had already determined that he had rebelled? It's no wonder that Yuan Shao is so angry, trial matching, trial matching, you are really "loyal and upright"!
After reading the letter, facing Yuan Shao's angry gaze, Xu You also sighed softly, but he still said: "Lord, don't you know what kind of person I am, Lord?" I'm a little greedy for money, but you and I have known each other for 30 years, how could I collaborate with the enemy and rebel! It's all nonsense to judge......"
Before Xu You's words were finished, Yuan Shao, who was at the top, snorted coldly and said: "You and I have known each other for thirty years, haven't you and Meng De also known each other for thirty years!" Then Cao Jun has no reason, why did he bribe you? Speaking of this, Yuan Shao's voice became more and more cold, and he looked at Xu You and said: "Judging Nan is upright and loyal, and he is very wise, since he reported this matter, he must have found out the real evidence, and you still have to quibble!" ”
Xu You was stunned when he heard the words, he was really the shadow of a famous tree, and the reputation of judging loyalty and integrity was outside, and the words he said made people feel that there was no need to doubt it. If it weren't for this, Yuan Shaoan would be able to do the same now, without listening to his own justification. Xu You has always been known for his eloquence, but at this moment, he was speechless, which made Yuan Shao feel that Xu You was a sign of weakness. Therefore, Yuan Shao stood up and said to Xu Youyan: "Xu Ziyuan, Xu Ziyuan, I really didn't expect it!" Hmph, what a crime to commit against the Lord and collaborate with the enemy! ”
Xu You hurriedly said: "Lord, this must be Cao Jun's treacherous scheme, Lord!" Although Zheng Zhengnan is loyal, he is not good at conspiracy and trickery, how can he see through Cao Jun's arrangement! I am loyal to my lord, and I hope that my lord will see it! ”
When Yuan Shao heard this, he also stared at Xu You, but at this time, his heart was like turning over the river and the sea. Xu You is right, this person is not good at conspiracy and trickery, if he really fell for Cao Cao's discordant scheme, it would not be surprising. It's just that Xu Yu is this person, relying on his own hair is small, and he has always been no one in Hebei, and others call him the lord, so he dares to call his own cousin, and he has long been dissatisfied in his heart. I know that Xu You loves money, and he doesn't take less bribes on weekdays, but now he knows that Xu You's sons and nephews are even more extorting money in various places and filling their pockets. He has ruled Hebei for nearly ten years, and it is conceivable how much tax Xu Yu has been greedy for.
Thinking of this, although Yuan Shao had doubts about the rebellion with Xu You, but after thinking about it, this was also a good opportunity to justifiably exclude Xu You from his power. The trial and Feng Ji have a bad relationship with him, as long as he loses the power in his hands, he doesn't need to do it himself, there is a trial, and this Xu You can't please him. In this way, he can get rid of this arrogant guy without damaging his reputation.
Therefore, Yuan Shao snorted coldly and said: "Xu Ziyuan, the evidence is conclusive in Yecheng, how can you escape suspicion if you are in this empty mouth and white teeth!" Collaborating with the enemy is the sin of killing the head, and I read it for the sake of you and me for thirty years, and I have the right to let you send your head to the item. You can quit quickly, and from now on, you don't have to come back to this discussion. lest you reveal all the military arrangements of our army to Cao Cao! ”
Xu You was about to speak, but Yuan Shao didn't save Xu You any face, and waved his right hand to signal him to hurry out. Seeing that Xu You was still not leaving, he shouted: "Come on, fork Xu You out for me!" ”
Hearing Yuan Shao's ruthlessness, Xu You's hands were trembling. The two guards hurriedly walked into the big tent, but Xu You arched his hand and said, "I don't have to work for the two, I can go by myself." He didn't salute, didn't look back, and walked straight out of the tent. The two entourages outside the tent hurriedly greeted him, and seeing that Xu You's face was pale, he didn't dare to ask more, but just followed behind. walked all the way to his big tent, Xu You's straight back fell down in an instant. In this way, he walked to the door of the big tent, suddenly stood on his feet, looked up to the sky and sighed: "Judging Zhengnan, Yuan Benchu, hum, hum, it is really not enough to have a plan!" Although Xu You's voice was small, the entourage behind him heard it clearly, they were all old men under Xu You, seeing that his lord was in such a predicament, he wanted to ask what happened, so he heard Xu You smile bitterly twice and said: "Zhenzhengnan, you arrest my son and nephew and imprison me." Stain my innocence and ruin my reputation, what face do I have to return to Hebei now? Unexpectedly, Yuan Benchu, you and I have been friends for 30 years, but you don't believe me! Don't believe me! As he spoke, he drew his sword and wiped it off his neck.
The two behind him hurriedly snatched the sword, although they didn't know what was going on, but from Xu You's words to himself, they could hear some clues. It's just that the two of them didn't expect that their lord would actually draw his sword and kill himself. Fortunately, the two of them were not slow to react, so they snatched the long sword in Xu You's hand. Xu You lost the long sword in his hand, looked at the two of them with an angry face, and said, "What are you two doing!" ”
The man who snatched the sword hurriedly won: "The lord must not be found......"
"You know what! I've lost all my face this time, how can I go back to Hebei again! Give me the sword, give it to me! ”
Another person hurriedly pulled Xu You and said, "Lord, that Yuan Benchu didn't believe in his words and didn't check the truth, which is why he has today's difficult situation." I see, sooner or later, he will be captured by Cao Cao. ”
"Yes, my lord, Yuan Shao has now driven you like a pig and a dog, how can you still have a chance to win against Cao Cao? Lord, you haven't known Cao Cao for many years, why don't you take this opportunity to abandon the darkness and turn to the light to help Cao Mengde. If Yuan Shao can be defeated, the lord will also be a high-ranking official in the Cao camp, and the horse will have to ride. ”
"That's it, what's more, if you are in Yingdu today, in Cao Cao's place. The lord helped Cao Cao, and when the time comes, wouldn't it be much better than being a prison here, why should the lord commit suicide here? ”
"Yes, my lord, if you commit suicide here, how can Yuan Shao feel distressed and regret the loss of such a great talent as you? It's better to go to Cao Cao and give Yuan Shao a little color. When the time comes, with Cao Cao going back to Hebei, I think that person dares to say that you are not a lord. ”
The two of you persuaded Xu You word by word, and Xu You thought about it carefully, but it was indeed such a truth. As long as he can help Cao Cao win, a high-ranking official will definitely be indispensable to him. And even the name of the betrayal can be washed cleanly, who let history be written by the victors? Suicide is a matter of momentary blood and courage, and now that this bit of blood is too strong, he will not agree to Xu Yu's death. Besides, what these two entourages said was not unreasonable, thinking of this, Xu You nodded his head. Then he whispered: "You two are reasonable, quietly go and clean up the softness, I will cross the river overnight tonight and go to Cao Cao." If someone asks, they will say that I am angry and ready to go back to my hometown. ”
When the two of them saw that Xu Yu had no intention of committing suicide, they were also happy in their hearts, and then they made a promise and went down to prepare. That night, the moon was dark and the wind was high, Xu You and the three of them quietly came out of Yuan Shao's camp, rushed directly to the bank of the Yellow River, on the small boat that had been prepared, crossed the Yellow River that night, and ran straight towards Cao Ying.
After a short time, he was caught by Cao Jun's scouts, and Xu You hurriedly said: "I am Cao Sikong's old friend, take me to see Sikong, just say that Nanyang Xu You is here to visit." Those sergeants took Xu You, and naturally they didn't dare to slack off when they heard him say this, so they sent two people back to report the news first, and the remaining eight people accompanied Xu You and his party to return slowly.
Cao Cao in history heard that Xu Yu was coming, but he didn't have time to put on his shoes, so he stepped out to greet him. Today's Cao Cao is not bad at all, and he ran out of the camp barefoot to meet Xu You. The two of them were also friends when they were teenagers, and now they are even happier to see each other. Cao Cao even took Xu You's hand and walked into the camp together. Greeting all the way, Xu Yu also explained the intention: "The owner of something is unknown, it can be said that he does not listen to his words, and now he is even more gullible and wants to kill me quickly." Now I will abandon it to see the old man, and I hope to include it. ”
When Cao Cao heard this, he stroked his palms and laughed: "Ziyuan's ability is known to the world." If you can come and vote for me, great things can be done! I also hope that Ziyuan will not hesitate to teach, in the current situation, how can I break the enemy in Hebei? ”
Xu You smiled faintly when he heard this, as if he was showing off, or showing his talent to prepare for his next offer. Said to Cao Cao: "I have offered the original plan in Yuan Shao's account today, divided the army into three routes, resisted Ming Xi all the way, confronted Yu Ming Gong all the way, and left all the way to take Hanoi, and then went south to Xudu. ”
When Cao Cao heard this, he frowned and said: "If the original plan is far away, our army is in danger!" ”
Xu You stroked his palms and smiled at this time: "It's a pity that he didn't listen to me at the beginning, even if he wants to act like this now, it's too late." I have a plan, at most three days, I can help Ming Gong defeat the enemy in Hebei! ”