Xudu is located in the central and western part of Yuzhou.

Cao Cao welcomed the emperor into Xu, and the development here is changing with each passing day.

Cao Shuo, a sick seedling, lived here for many days, but at that time he didn't get out of the gate of Cao's house, and he didn't have any impression of what happened in the city.

Before returning to Xudu, Cao Shuo, who had crossed over, tried his best to search for fragments of memories about this city in his mind, but he did not succeed.

How did that guy mix up before, he didn't even have an impression of the city he lived in, and it was enough......

Since Cao Shuo rarely left Cao's house in the past, Cao Jun, who guarded the city gate, did not know him.

Cao Shuo and the others came to the gate of the city, and the officer on duty stepped forward to stop them: "May I ask who the little general belongs to, and why is he only returning to the city now?" ”

"Presumptuous!" The officer dared to stop Cao Shuo, Cai Ji glared and shouted: "Blind your dog's eyes......"

Before he finished scolding, Cao Shuo stopped him.

"I'm Cao Shuo!" The officer's status was humble, and Cao Shuo did not return the salute: "After the battle of Wancheng was ordered to be broken, now it is back!" ”

Cao Shuo reported his name, and the officer was taken aback, and hurriedly stepped aside: "I don't know if it's the second son, I'm abrupt, and I ask for forgiveness!" ”

Ignoring the officers, Cao Shuo led everyone into the city.

After going to Wancheng and Liyi, Cao Shuo was shocked as soon as he entered Xudu.

Wancheng is also a big city, but compared to the prosperity and hustle and bustle of Xudu, it is not like a city in depression.

Merchants walked the streets with caravans, looking for buyers of goods.

There are many shops, and the streets are full of people coming and going.

Even at the mouth of several alleys on the side of the road, there are vendors setting up stalls to sell.

"Xu Du is really prosperous!" Cao Shuo praised.

Zhang Chunhua, who was riding the same horse with him, asked in surprise: "Doesn't the son live in Xudu, why does it seem that he has never been here?" ”

"The girl doesn't know." Cao Shuo said: "Although I live in Xudu, I didn't have the opportunity to go to the streets before, how did I know that the city was so prosperous? ”

Zhang Chun may have an understanding.

She had also heard that Cao Shuo had been bedridden.

Looking at the person who took her in his arms and rode with him, except for being thinner, he couldn't tell that he was a sick man at all.

His face even flushed with a healthy glow.

"Cai Ji, you send Miss Zhang to my residence." When he arrived at Cao's house, Cao Shuo instructed Cai Ji: "I'll go and ask to see my father!" ”

Cai Ji responded, dismounted and said to Zhang Chunhua: "Miss, please come with me." ”

Cao Shuo picked Zhang Chunhua off the horse, watched Cai Ji leave with her, and then led the two soldiers to Cao Cao's residence.

Located in the most prosperous street market in Xudu, the Cao family's mansion covers a very large area.

On the straight road from the outer courtyard to the inner courtyard, Cao Shuo and the others walked for half an hour.

As soon as I entered the inner courtyard, I was greeted by someone.

This man was tall, broad-shouldered, and round-waisted, and he blocked half of the road when he walked on the road.

Cao Shuo recognized him.

He is Cao Chun, a clan relative of Cao Shuo.

Seeing Cao Shuo, Cao Chun arched his hand and said, "Zirong is back?" Cao Gong has been waiting for you for a long time! ”

Cao Chun is also Cao Cao's cousin, and in terms of seniority, Cao Shuo also has to call him a cousin.

"I've seen the general!" Cao Shuo returned the salute and asked Cao Chun, "Father knows that I am back?" ”

"Childe will know before he enters the city." Cao Chun said: "Go quickly, don't let Cao Gong wait." ”

"Shouldn't my father be accompanied by a guard." Cao Shuo asked, "Why is the general here?" ”

"Diansu Wei died in battle, and Cao Gong couldn't draw the right person for a while, so he transferred me." Cao Chun said: "Looking at the three armies, I haven't seen anyone as brave as Diansuwei. There is no one around Cao Gong who can use it for the time being! ”

"It's really hard for the general to lead the troops and stay by my father's side." Cao Shuo said.

"It's all for the Han Society, how dare you say it's hard!" Accompanying Cao Shuo to the inner courtyard, Cao Chun asked: "The battle between Gongzi and Zhang Xiu must be full of dangers, and it is not easy to retreat with his whole body!" ”

The general's words are direct.

If ordinary people listen to what Cao Chun said, they may feel uncomfortable in their hearts.

Cao Shuo didn't care.

He smiled slightly and said: "I first led the troops to lead Hu Che'er to be fooled, cut off his head and gave it away, Zhang Xiu followed after him, and took advantage of him in a few fights." Later, when he saw that he could not catch me, he led his troops away. ”

"Childe with so many people, can he still get benefits from fighting with Zhang Xiu?" Cao Chun was stunned for a moment, and then said: "Childe is really a god!" With a son, Cao Gong will definitely seek peace with Zhang Xiu. ”

"It's a trivial matter to reconcile him." Cao Shuo said with a smile: "Zhang Xiu is just such a few people, and he has taken several cities of my Cao family in a row, and the troops have long been scattered, and it is not like having fun to beat him!" ”

"That's what Childe said!" Cao Chun nodded and said, "If Gong Cao knew about Gongzi's achievements, he would be overjoyed!" ”

"It is also the duty of a son to make his father happy!" Cao Shuo said.

chatting with Cao Chun, I unknowingly arrived at Cao Cao's residence.

Cao Chun said: "Wait a minute, Childe, I'll go to Tongyu first!" ”

"Thank you, General!" Cao Shuo thanked.

Cao Chun entered the room first, and then withdrew and said to Cao Shuo: "Childe, Gong Cao invites you in." ”

Thanking him again, Cao Shuo entered the room.

Cao Cao was reading a book in the house, and when he saw Cao Shuo coming in, he put the book aside and asked lovingly, "My son is back!" ”

"Protected by his father's prestige, this time the boy's battle went well." Cao Shuo said: "I'm back!" ”

"Back in Xudu, I've been worried about you these days." Cao Cao said: "It's good to come back!" If you go to the battlefield in the future, you can't be as greedy as this time. ”

"The child doesn't have much credit, he just did what he had to do." Cao Shuo replied.

led Zhang Xiu away to cover the withdrawal of the army, but he didn't take credit, Cao Shuo's answer made Cao Cao feel very satisfied.

"You don't have to be humble, I have sent an order just now to hold a celebration banquet for you tomorrow." Cao Cao said: "My son has made great contributions, of course, he must let the world know. ”

"Actually, you don't have to ...... like this," Cao Shuo wanted to excuse himself.

"Your Majesty is going to summon you tomorrow, how can you not go?" Cao Cao said: "Needless to say, you are tired when you come back from afar, go to see your mother first and rest well!" ”

Cao Shuo replied and said, "The child retires!" ”

His biological mother, Mrs. Liu, died early, and Cao Cao's mother was his adoptive mother, Mrs. Bian, who was known to later generations as Queen Bian!

Mrs. Bian is not only Cao Shuo's adoptive mother, but also the biological mother of Cao Pi, Cao Zhang, and Cao Zhi.

In Cao Shuo's memory fragments, his adoptive mother is virtuous and dignified, and she is an extremely kind beauty.

During Cao Shuo's serious illness, Mrs. Bian often took care of her personally.

With these memories, the current Cao Shuo will certainly not be disgusted with this adoptive mother.

What's more, when you return to Xudu, it is also a courtesy to meet your adoptive mother!

Leaving Cao Cao's residence, Cao Shuo walked to Mrs. Bian's courtyard.