Cao Cao still can't make up his mind, so naturally he can't let Cai Yang lead the army to chase Guan Yu back.

Well, sometimes, people are infected.

The reason why Cao Cao values Guan Yu so much is that he takes a fancy to Guan Yu's attitude towards loyalty and righteousness, the kind of words and deeds that insist on his own uprightness and are worthy of the conscience of heaven and earth.

As a ruthless hero who will do whatever it takes to achieve his goals. What does he need most? What he needs is someone who can set a benchmark for his subordinates, so that his subordinates can follow suit and be loyal to him.

Cao Cao himself is a person who does not pay attention to rules and feelings, but he does not want his subordinates to be people with the same personality as him, and such people are difficult for him to control.

Cao Cao, who did not pay attention to loyalty, was infected by Guan Yu's loyalty at this moment. In his heart, Cao Cao subconsciously treated Guan Yu according to Guan Yu's words and deeds.

Guan Yu ran away, but he did so that Cao Cao had nothing to say, if Cao Cao did not abide by the three chapters of the original agreement with Guan Yu in Xiapi now, and sent someone to prevent Guan Yu from leaving, then, in front of the loyal Guan Yu, wouldn't he Cao Cao be labeled as a disloyal and unrighteous person?

Cao Cao asked himself if he was a loyal person, but he didn't want to be used as a negative teaching material by the world to accuse him of disloyalty and injustice.

Therefore, he could not order Cai Yang to lead the army to arrest Guan Yu back.

In fact, Cao Cao also knew that it was easy to keep Guan Yu, as long as Guan Yu's sister-in-law was captured. However, Cao Cao knew that in this way, the little friendship he had established with Guan Yu would definitely be gone, and he would not only have to be regarded as an unfaithful and unrighteous person by the world. also has to completely turn against Guan Yu.

Therefore, he can't let Cai Yang capture Guan Yu yet.

At this time, it seemed that he had seen Cheng Yu in Cao Cao's heart. He said to Cao Cao: "Lord, you treat Guan Yu very kindly, it can be said that you have done everything that the lord can give Guan Yu, but this Guan Yu still abandoned the lord like this, which is a bit unreasonable." Although there are letters to give instructions. However, no matter what he Guan Yu says, he has to say goodbye to the lord. He is like this now, he doesn't take you in his eyes at all. Since he does not accept the lord's sincerity towards him. So, why do you need to care about the relationship with Guan Yu, my lord? ”

"This ......" Cao Cao was a little moved, but it was still difficult to make a decision.

"My lord, actually. Guan Yu's departure is not the main thing. The most important thing is that Guan Yu's eldest brother Liu Bei is now in Yuan Shao's military camp, and Guan Yu's departure this time is bound to go to Yuan Shao's camp. If Guan Yu votes for Yuan Shao, it will inevitably make Yuan Shao like a tiger, and when the time comes, he will help Yuan Shao attack our army, with the courage of Guan Yu. Win Zhanghe, a hundred times higher, for us. This is the endless trouble, what if you chase and kill it to prevent the trouble? Cheng Yujin said.

Cheng Yu is resourceful, but he is not a treacherous person, he persuaded Cao Cao to kill Guan Yu at the moment, but he saw that Cao Cao was uncertain, as a subordinate, he had to be loyal to the king, from the position of Cao Cao's camp, killing Guan Yu was indeed more advantageous than going to Yuan Shao to the imperial court.

However, if Cheng Yu persuaded Cao Cao to chase Guan Yu back, not that he wanted to chase and kill Guan Yu, Cao Cao might have listened to Cheng Yu's words and sent a general to lead the army to persuade Guan Yu to return. However, if he wanted to kill Guan Yu, Cao Cao couldn't agree.

Because he killed Guan Yu, it was even more true that Cao Cao did not abide by the agreement, went back on his word, and was disloyal and unjust. Cao Cao now, it is not easy to have today's powerful position, but he doesn't want to be inextricably infamous for killing a Guan Yu.

Cao Cao always believed that for a loyal person like Guan Yu, he must not treat him with evil, but can only move him with affection and reason, and let him be moved by his sincerity, so that he can truly get him. If you have a bad relationship with a loyal person, then you will become a mortal enemy. If you listen to the words of Cheng Yu and Cai Yang and forcibly coerce Guan Yu back, then what is the use of Guan Yu coming back? I don't want to get this fierce general again.

In fact, the same is true for Zhang Liao, if he is not moved by emotion, can he serve himself? That's absolutely impossible.

Cao Cao said to Cheng Yu: "That's it, I have already promised it, how can I break my trust now?" Even if he votes for Yuan Shao, what if he becomes an enemy for his master in the future? Let him go. ”

After Cao Cao finished speaking, he turned to Zhang Liao and said: "Yun Chang seals the gold seal, the bribe does not move his heart, and Jue Lu does not move his will, I deeply respect these people." I thought he wouldn't be far away, and I got to know him as a personal favor. Thou shalt go and invite him first, and wait for me to see him off, and give him a robe for the passage fee, so that he may read it in his diary. ”

Zhang Liao received the order and rode first. Cao Cao led dozens of horsemen to follow.

Zhang Liao has always been worried about Guan Yu, worried that Cao Cao will really hate and decide to kill Guan Yu, and now he hears that Cao Cao not only did not kill Guan Yu, but also agreed to Guan Yu leaving. Now he just wants to make a friendship with Guan Yu, and Zhang Liao is also happy to fulfill this, so he is flying horses to catch up.

Before, Zhang Liao avoided Guan Yu's disappearance, and he also had a hard time, because Cao Cao knew that Zhang Liao had a little friendship with Guan Yu, and he also deliberately explained to Zhang Liao, so that Zhang Liao could not see Guan Yu, and let Guan Yu calm down. Therefore, Zhang Liao did not dare to disobey Cao Cao's order, so he had to avoid Guan Yu and disappear. Guan Yu is leaving, and he also wants to see Guan Yu off.

Guan Yu's red rabbit horse is fast, if he wants to go, it will already be beyond Zhang Liao's reach, but this time he has to protect his sister-in-law Liang Lan's carriage, so naturally he can't go fast.

Originally, when Guan Yu left Cao Ying's camp in history, there were still many entourage guards, but now, Guan Yu has long been without a familiar entourage by his side, and the people assigned to him by Cao Cao, Guan Yu naturally can't believe it, so he can only ride alone, leading the horses pulling the carriage, and move forward slowly.

It didn't take long for Zhang Liao, who came quickly, to see Guan Yu and shouted from afar: "The cloud is long and slow!" ”

Guan Yu knew that he was coming behind him and the horse was coming, and when he heard the words, he turned around and saw that it was Zhang Liao, so he couldn't help but press the Qinglong Moon Knife, and returned to the horse and said to Zhang Liao who came over: "Wen Yuan is coming to chase Guan back to Xudu?" ”

Since Guan Yu has already decided to leave, no matter who comes to chase him, it is a general or a thousand troops. Those who are determined to leave will never change their minds because of Cao Cao's persuasion or coercion.

"Don't get me wrong!" Zhang Liao hurriedly shook his hand and said, "It's that the prime minister learned that his brother was leaving, and he wanted to send him off." I asked Zhang to come and ask for a stay, and I had no other intentions. ”

"Oh? Really? Guan Mou's intention has been decided, even if the prime minister leads the iron horse to stop him, Guan Mou will also have to fight a bloody way. Guan Yu didn't believe it. If Cao Cao was so good at talking, he would really let himself leave, then there would be no need to hide from him before. Avoiding myself.

"It's true......" Zhang Liao smiled bitterly: "Yun Chang, Zhang also knows that your heart is not here, but." He is really well-intentioned with you, and he really loves you. When the prime minister learned that you were leaving, Cai Yang, Cheng Yu and others persuaded the prime minister to capture you and return to Xudu, but the prime minister did not agree. He is sorry for your departure. As a monarch. You can be friends, so on the way to the prime minister, please stay for a while and meet the prime minister. ”

"Well, the prime minister's meaning, Guan is actually clear, but Guan has a heart. Naturally, he can't work for Cao Cao. After listening to Zhang Liao's explanation, Guan Yu's expression eased slightly.

"Ugh. Yun Chang, even if the prime minister doesn't come, Zhang is not allowed to come and send it? Besides......" Zhang Liao lowered his voice and said to Guan Yu: "Yun Chang, you leave with your sister-in-law, you must pay attention to safety on the road." Although the prime minister loves Yun Chang's courage and doesn't want to lose his trust in you, but among Cao Jun, there are many people who don't accept Yun Chang's you, and the prime minister's treatment of you is already eye-catching. Zhang didn't dare to guarantee whether the prime minister would change his mind, after all, Yun Chang, if you go, you may be friends and enemies in the future. With Yunchang's bravery, you are not much weaker than Lu Bu, and the prime minister is afraid that he will not let the strong enemy leave in the future. Take care of yourself! ”

"Wen Yuan has a heart, Guan has thanked him. If you have the opportunity in the future, you will definitely be rewarded. Guan Mou saw that Zhang Liao still remembered his love for himself and warned himself, he couldn't help but feel that this friend was not in vain, and couldn't help but say to Zhang Liao arrogantly: "Please rest assured Wenyuan, Guan Mou decided to leave this time, and he thought that the road would not be too peaceful, Guan Mou has his own coping, don't worry." ”

"So and so was relieved. It's a pity that Fang Cai chased in a hurry and didn't bring wine and food, so he couldn't send it away with wine. Zhang Liao shook his head regretfully.

"Hehe, Wen Yuan can really send it off, it will make Guan Yu's heart sweeter than drinking wine, this is goodbye, even if there is no wine, Guan will remember Wen Yuan's righteousness." Guan Yu held the weapon and raised it to Zhang Liao.

"Why don't we get off the horse and get together, and wait for the prime minister to come? Farewell today, I don't know when we will get together again, thinking about it makes Zhang feel a little embarrassed. Zhang Liao said with a little emotion.

"Wen Yuan, forgive me, Guan is protecting his sister-in-law today, and it is inconvenient to dismount, but please rest assured that Guan is leaving this time, even if he arrives at Yuan Shao's camp, he will never fight for Yuan Shao, at least, you and Yuan Shao will fight, we will not be enemies." Guan Yu also sighed, thinking in his heart, if Zhang Liao had voted for the New Han Dynasty, it would have been great, but unfortunately, he is now Cao Cao's minister, with Zhang Liao's character, it is unlikely that he will rebel against him to leave Cao Cao and join the New Han Dynasty. Now, Guan Yu will not be an enemy of Cao Cao, but I am afraid that it will be difficult to say in the future. Guan Yu also knew that Liu Yi was ready to send troops to dominate the world, and it was inevitable that he and Cao Cao would meet on the battlefield in the future.

"Well, then feel free." Seeing this, Zhang Liao knew that Guan Yu's heart was always a little unable to let go, and he wanted to protect his sister-in-law, so he did not force Guan Yu to get off the horse and get together.

The two generals talked to each other on the war horses for a while, and Guan Yu saw dozens of flying horses coming over on the official road in the direction of Xudu.

Zhang Liao naturally went back to the horse to meet him, and told Cao Cao about Guan Yu's current situation first, so as not to have a misunderstanding because they came, Zhang Liao knew that Guan Yu's nerves were already tense, if Cao Cao and his party made some radical behaviors, I am afraid that Guan Yu would really raise a knife and jump on a horse to kill.

Guan Yu naturally didn't dare to be careless, because it was not easy to protect his sister-in-law by himself, if they surrounded him, even if there were only dozens of horses, it would be enough to pose a serious threat to his sister-in-law.

Guan Yu saw that there was a small river not far away, and there was a small bridge on the river, so after thinking about it, he first dragged his sister-in-law's carriage to the other side of the river, and rode his horse to the small bridge with a horizontal knife to block the way, so that Cao Cao's people could no longer pose a direct threat to his sister-in-law.

After receiving Zhang Liao's reminder and seeing Guan Yu immediately on the small bridge as if facing the enemy, Cao Cao hurriedly ordered the accompanying iron cavalry to stop, and then slowly marched to Guan Yu with several generals.

"Cloud Chief. Why go in such a hurry? Cao Cao said to Guan Yu with a little bitterness.

Guan Yu saw that the military horses chasing after Cao Cao were far behind, and he only brought Xu Huang, Yu Ban, Li Dian, Zhang Liao and other generals he also knew to the front. Seeing that they were not holding weapons, he believed Zhang Liao's words, believing that Cao Cao was not here to chase him back, but to see him off.

Listen to Cao Cao's question. Guan Yu owed a debt on Chitu immediately, and said to Cao Cao: "Prime Minister, Guan has already written a letter, and now Guan's brother Liu Bei is in Hebei." Guan naturally had to send his sister-in-law back to his brother, but Guan was afraid that it would change after a long time, so he had to be anxious. Moreover, I visited the prime minister many times earlier, but the prime minister and nobles were busy and it was rare to see him. As a last resort. Guan could only write a letter to the prime minister to ask for his resignation. Guan has sealed the gold and returned it to the prime minister, and I hope the prime minister will not forget the agreement between us. ”

"I want to win the trust of the world, and Anken has a negative preface. I am afraid that the general will be useless on the way, and he will send him on the road. "The reason why Cao Cao is one step later than Zhang Liao is to prepare these things, since Cao Cao has already planned to marry Guan Yu. Establish a certain friendship with Guan Yu, so. How to show favor to Guan Yu, Cao Cao still knows what to do.

Ordered someone to bring a plate of gold, and said to Guan Yu: "Yun Chang, just something outside the body, just for Yun Chang and your sister-in-law on the road to Panchuan, don't be suspicious." ”

However, Guan Yu just glanced at the dazzling gold, and said without thinking: "Prime Minister, Guan still has surplus funds, and he doesn't dare to accept the Prime Minister's gift. ”

Cao Cao Guan Yu still didn't accept it, and as soon as he turned his resignation, Cao Cao had no choice but to give up.

He gave Guan Yu all this money, just to form a good relationship with Guan Yu, but people didn't accept it, and Cao Cao had no choice, so he could only sigh and say: "Yun Chang is really a righteous man." Since Yun Chang insisted on not being given by Cao, then okay, he looked at Yun Chang, his robe was gray and old, and he was afraid that he didn't take the property given by Cao earlier, and now Cao gave away his robe to show Cao's meaning to Yun Chang. Please Yun Chang don't want to shirk again, on another day, if Yun Chang is not happy with his brother, Cao is here, welcome Yun Chang to vote at any time! ”

After Cao Cao finished speaking, he really took off his robe in front of Guan Yu and his generals, folded it well, and then ordered a sergeant to come over, hold it with both hands, and give it to Guan Yu.

Cao Cao saw Guan Yu riding on a horse, holding the Qinglong Moon Knife, and he didn't dare to relax at all, so he knew that it was impossible to ask Guan Yu to get off the horse and come forward to receive it, so he asked a sergeant to send it with interest.

Guan Yu glanced at Cao Cao blankly, then nodded, and used the Qinglong Moon Knife to pick up the brocade robe in Cao Bing's hand, and then really opened it and draped it on his body.

Seriously, even if Cao Cao deliberately showed favor to himself at this moment, he was able to do this, which really surprised Guan Yu, and he felt a little touched in his heart. Cao Cao is like this, if he is not a person of great wisdom and goodness, he must be a person of great treachery and evil. If it weren't for the fact that before Cao Cao, there was an elder brother Liu Bei as an example, which made Guan Yu realize that those who seem to be benevolent and righteous on the surface are not necessarily really good people, Guan Yu is afraid that he will really be moved by Cao Cao's behavior.

However, whether Cao Cao treats himself sincerely or hypocritically, Guan Yu's heart has already decided to vote for the New Han Dynasty, so even if he intends to leave Liu Bei in his heart, he will not vote for Cao Cao again.

Putting on the brocade robe that was originally on Cao Cao's body, Guan Yu said to Cao Cao: "The prime minister gave him a robe, this is a reversal of affection, Guan Mou remembered it, then meet again on another day, the prime minister, please go back, don't pass it away!" ”

There is not much to say with Cao Cao, Guan Yu doesn't want to drag Cao Cao here anymore, so he directly says goodbye, turns around, and escorts his sister-in-law away.

Cao Cao looked at Guan Yu's back, stunned, and after a long time, he led the generals back to Xudu.

After Guan Yu walked for a while, he remembered what Zhang Liao had told him, and knew that even if Cao Cao could let him leave, I was afraid that the generals under Cao Cao's account would not be willing to leave like this, so he didn't dare to stay, and directly drove the carriage carrying his sister-in-law for about thirty miles.

From Xudu to the Yellow River, it is about 200 miles, and at the current speed of travel, this 200-mile journey may take two days to complete. However, Guan Yu couldn't be fast, because his sister-in-law's carriage couldn't be fast. Only then did he walk dozens of miles, and the bumps in the carriage had already made the sister-in-law who had not suffered much unbearable.

You must know that Guan Yu pulled the carriage carrying his sister-in-law, and the speed of his movement was really as fast as that of ordinary people. Especially when I first left Xudu, it was fine, but when I left twenty or thirty miles away, the road conditions of the official road were worse, and in some places, it could only be seen that it was a road that someone had walked, and the potholes were incomparable.

Liang Lan was so bumpy that she vomited, and from time to time she had to get out of the carriage to breathe.

Guan Yu looked at her sister-in-law, and she could only accommodate her, and she didn't dare to hurry away.

Now, Guan Yu is also a little difficult, because he thinks that if he goes directly to Guandu, I am afraid that it will be a little difficult to cross the river, but if he does not go directly to Guandu and wants to go to Hebei, he can only make a detour a little farther, go a little to the northwest, bypass Chenliu, cross the Yellow River through the place in front of the Bishui Pass, enter the area of Hanoi, and then go southeast along the Yellow River to reach Yanjin to see Liu Bei.

But when I thought of the speed at which I was traveling with my sister-in-law, if I had to make such a long detour, I didn't know when I would be able to reach the road. (To be continued......)