The Huainan army in Qixian County did not take any action for a long time, and only occasionally sent a small number of soldiers and horses to search for grain outside the city.

At this time, Cao Shuo would send an immortal battalion to intercept and kill the Huainan army.

Almost every day, the Huainan army went out of the city, but the food they brought back to the city was pitiful.

After waiting for a few more days, Cao Shuo was looking in the direction of Qi County, and Cai Ji ran over.

"Childe, Gong Cao has arrived!" Cai Ji clenched his fists and said.

"Where?" Cao Shuo asked.

"It's only twenty miles from here." Cai Ji asked, "Do you want to greet Childe?" ”

"Of course!" Cao Shuo instructed: "Call Shang Zhongda and Wen Chang, and we will pick up my father." ”

Cao Shuo took Sima Yi, Wei Yan and others out of the camp to greet Cao Cao.

After walking for more than ten miles, he saw a black army in front of him from a distance.

Cao Jun was like a dark cloud pressing on the ground, sweeping in the direction of Qi County.

Seeing Cao Jun, Cao Shuo urged the war horse to run faster.

Twenty or thirty steps away from Cao Cao, he flew off his horse and ran over.

When he arrived, Cao Shuo clenched his fists and said, "Father, the child is late, please don't blame!" ”

"I've worked hard for you these days." Cao Cao said: "You can be regarded as having some credit for forcing Yuan Shu away and surrounding Zhang Xun and others in Qi County!" ”

"The child is just doing his part, and he doesn't dare to take credit." Cao Shuo said: "Recently, the Huainan Army will send a small number of soldiers and horses out of the city every day to search for food, and most of them are repulsed by our army. ”

"How many of them are there?" Cao Cao asked.

"More than 20,000 people." Cao Shuo said: "There are not many old and weak soldiers, most of them are strong soldiers. ”

"How many men do you have?" Cao Cao then asked.

"Back to my father." Cao Shuo said: "I only have less than 5,000 under my command. ”

"Look!" Cao Cao smiled and said to everyone: "Zirong surrounded 20,000 people with 5,000 people, if it spreads, I am afraid that Yuan Shu's old face will have nowhere to rest." ”

"That's what Cao Gong said." Xun You said on the side: "Gongzi has made meritorious contributions to the imperial court, which is also the glory of the Cao family. ”

"You can rest with your troops." Cao Cao smiled and said to Cao Shuo: "Leave the siege of the city to the generals!" ”

Cao Shuo didn't want to attack the city in the first place, so he couldn't wait to retreat.

As soon as Cao Cao said this, he hurriedly responded.

The army came to the outside of Qi County, and Cao Cao ordered it to be stationed.

He led the people into the tent.

In the tent, Cao Cao looked around at everyone and asked, "Zhang Xun and the others have been trapped in Qi County for many days, when do you think it is most appropriate to launch an attack?" ”

"The enemy army has long been a frightened bird." Xun You said: "You can attack at any time, but the soldiers have only arrived in Qi County, so it's best to let them rest for two days." ”

Cao Cao nodded: "Since this is the case, then let the soldiers rest for two days." ”

He said to Cao Shuo again: "Zirong, you don't have to attack the city, but these two thousand must be on guard against the enemy army in case they surprise attack." ”

"Father, rest assured." Cao Shuo said: "The soldiers under my command dare not slack off for a moment. ”

"I'm also a little tired, so let's disperse." Cao Cao waved his hand.

Everyone quit one after another.

When he left the tent, Cao Shuo thought that Xun You would say something to him, but he didn't expect Xun You to be the same as the generals, just a few words of greeting him, and then retired to rest.

In the handsome tent, Xu Chu watched the attendants lay out the cover for Cao Cao.

He poured a glass of water and handed it to Cao Cao: "Gong Cao, the weather is dry and dry, drink some water before going to bed, it is not easy to freeze." ”

After taking the water, Cao Cao said to Xu Chu: "Zhongkang, you are tired all the way, go back and rest." ”

"I'm not tired!" Xu Chu said: "Cao Gongan sleeps, how can I leave!" ”

"It's good!" Cao Cao smiled: "Zirong recommended you to me, and he really has filial piety." ”

"Childe's filial piety to Cao Gong is in everyone's eyes." Xu Chu said: "I followed Gongzi to Jingzhou, and he said more than once that he would introduce me to Cao Gong after returning to Xudu. ”

"Why didn't you say that?" Cao Cao asked with a smile.

"Childe said that since the Diansu guard died in battle, there has been a lack of a safe person around Cao Gong." Xu Chu said: "He saw that my martial arts were passable, and he thought that I could reassure him by staying by Cao Gong's side, so he was willing to recommend me." ”

"If Dian Wei doesn't die, you will be comparable to him." Cao Cao said: "When the strong wind blew down the battle flag, several soldiers were difficult to hold steady, Dian Wei held the banner with one hand, and he was able to stand tall in the wind, so I left him by his side as a guard at that time." ”

"I didn't expect the Diansu Guard to have such strength!" Xu Chu said: "If he doesn't die, I really want to compare with him!" ”

"Wancheng battled, it's a pity for Dian Wei." Cao Cao sighed.

"Cao Gong doesn't have to think too much, it's already over." Xu Chu said: "With me by Cao Gong's side, no one wants to get close!" ”

"Do you think I should find out who secretly wants to melt Zi this time?" Cao Cao suddenly diverted the topic.

"Of course it should." Xu Chu said: "The son is worried about the Cao family, if he is cheated and has no explanation, wouldn't it make him feel cold?" ”

"Find out who it is and what should I do about it?" Cao Cao asked again.

"Kill, of course!" Xu Chu said: "Falsely passing on military orders is already a capital crime, not to mention that you want to use this to get rid of Gongzi?" No matter who it is, its heart can be punished! ”

"Zhong Kang is right." Cao Cao asked again: "If it is someone from the Cao family who secretly initiates it, what should I do?" ”

Xu Chu was stunned and looked at Cao Cao in amazement, now he didn't know how to answer.

It was someone else who secretly attacked, and Cao Cao would definitely kill him.

However, it was the Cao family who attacked......

Xu Chu was silent.

"What should I do?" Cao Cao asked, "Is it also killing?" ”

Cao Cao asked, and Xu Chu replied: "Back to Cao Gong, the person who started should not be in Cao's family......"

"Not in the Cao family? So how did he get the ribbon? Cao Cao sighed and said: "The family is big, what I am afraid of is that the heirs will compete for the wind, but I didn't expect it to happen!" ”

He lay down on the bunk and waved his hand to Xu Chu: "Zhongkang go down, I'm a little tired." ”

Xu Chu responded with a fist and exited the tent.

Cao Shuo hadn't gone far at this time, and was talking with Xiahoudun and Xiahouyuan brothers not far away.

Seeing Xu Chu walking out, he arched his hand to the brothers and said, "If you go to Qi County more, you have to work hard for the generals." ”

"What did Childe say?" Xiahoudun replied: "It's all for the Cao family, and we will definitely take Qi County!" ”

After greeting the two of them again, Cao Shuo said: "I'll go talk to Zhongkang and ask my father if he's eating and sleeping lately!" ”

"Childe, just go, the two of us will leave!" Xiahoudun and Xiahouyuan clasped their fists together and said.

Seeing off the two, Cao Shuo walked towards Xu Chu.

Seeing him coming, Xu Chu saluted and said, "Childe, Cao Gong has fallen asleep." ”

"I'm not looking for my father." Cao Shuo said: "I just want to ask if he has eaten well and slept well recently." His father worked hard all day and was prone to headaches, so Brother Zhongkang reminded him to rest well. ”