In the era of cold weapons, warfare often involves the acquisition and transmission of intelligence in addition to strength. Just like in history, if Cao Cao had not known the information of Yuan Shaotun's grain nest from Xu Yu earlier, it would have been difficult to predict what the battle of Guandu would have been at that time.

Although the overall trend of the end of the Han Dynasty has been stirred up by the appearance of Qin's little butterfly, and it has long deviated from the original historical trajectory, whether it is Lu Bu or Cao Cao's emphasis on intelligence, it has not changed at all. Even Qin Xu had long expected that the news he talked about with Lu Bu today had already revealed a lot of information so bluntly, and it wouldn't take much time at all, maybe he might only appear in front of Cao Cao on the second day. Especially when Hao Zhao, who was sent to follow Zhang Miao's attendants, quickly reported the news that the man had left the city at night and rushed to the southwest, Qin Xu was a little more sure of his hope of luring Cao Cao into the city.

The highest level of deception is nine falsehoods and one truth. To be honest, Qin Xu was really a little drumming in his heart as to whether he could make Boss Cao successfully enter the palace. With Cao Cao's means of operating intelligence sources, I believe that the Zhen family can find out the news and intelligence, if Cao Cao wants to know, it is actually only a matter of time. Therefore, if Qin Xu wants to use a false trick against Cao Cao, if he can deceive Cao Cao, an old fox who is stained with oil that is more slippery than a glass ball, at least the authenticity of the information must withstand scrutiny. And it can't reveal the appearance that it is related to Lu Bujun. Cao Cao himself is a master of military law, and Meng De's new book has now begun to be compiled, and the general strategy cannot be deceived at all, and it is easy for him Cao to notice an accident with a little trouble. And with Cao Cao's suspicious nature, any piece of information can be obtained. They will choose to be cautious, not to mention easily changing their military's strategy just because of an unverified piece of information. But time is running out. Wancheng is about to be encircled, and there is not much time left for Qin Xu, so he can only take the risk of using the mouths of others to see if he can successfully attract Cao Cao's attention, and then after Cao Jun's own intelligence sources confirm the accuracy of the news, whether he can win Cao Cao's trust.

However, Qin has no other advantages, and it seems that at the moment. It's just that there are many nobles. Just when Qin Xu tried his best to use Lu Bu's conversation with Zhang Miao, he indirectly attracted the attention of the people who would definitely be sent by Cao Cao to monitor Zhang Miao's words and deeds, and deliberately circled these circles through such a third party. When Cao Cao struggled to get the news that someone Qin wanted him to get. Zhen Jiang's information was sent in a timely manner, and the content was consistent with the situation in Hebei that Qin Xu had rendered before, as if it had been discussed in advance. The timing is accurate, just like a stroke of genius. Now don't worry about whether Cao Cao will believe it. I'm afraid that he Cao Cao will take it too seriously. It will add a few variables to Hebei affairs.

It has to be said that the person who knows a person best is often not his friend, but his enemy. It is not easy to say whether Qin Xu's understanding of Cao Cao is thorough, after all, when Cao Cao in history, who is already a foregone conclusion, and Cao Cao, who is known in reality and even very different from Qing history, overlaps, it is difficult to determine which one is true, so it is not easy to see it through the ability of "prophets". But Cao Cao is different. Let's not talk about this boss Cao, who has a special hobby, who is himself the person of the three people who had the halo of pig's feet in history at the end of the Han Dynasty. The trajectory of history may be influenced by people and undergo earth-shaking changes, but huge inertia often exists objectively. Now, as the only one in the Central Plains, he can compete with the rapid Lu Bu army. Even Cao someone, who is still superior at many levels, can be said to have exhausted twelve points of his mind and strength against Lu Bujun, an apparent ally and an actual enemy.

Whether it was the previous infiltration of government officials in Qingzhou, or the secret talks sent to various states and counties, the news of Lu Bujun's army brought to Cao Cao, including the names, origins, merits and even habits of military officials above and below Lu Bujun, is extremely detailed, and it is no exaggeration to say that Cao Cao knows everything about it. At least Cao Cao thinks he knows it. The battalion commanders in the upper echelons of the Lu Bu Army, and the situation of well-known generals, Cao Cao boasted of being like a few treasures. Even in private, Cao Cao said many times that everything that happened in the area of influence of Lu Bujun could not escape the eyes of his Cao someone, and the reason why he did not move for a long time was just because he was afraid that the two armies were evenly matched and in the same state, and the two tigers would fight for one injury, and it would not be cost-effective to cheapen others in vain, in fact, if it really fought, don't look at Lu Bu's army, who is known as the world's number one fierce general, is in charge, and there is Qin who is almost his Cao someone's nemesis, but now it is not the same as in the past, and he really wants to start a war head-on, Cao Cao, whose combat strength is not much weaker than Lu Bu's army, is really not afraid of anything. This is similar to Lu Bujun's attitude towards Cao Jun.

And now, another fact proves once again that what Cao Cao said is not boasting. Zhang Miao was ordered to send an envoy on May 20, that is, the third day after the birth of Qin Xu's two sons, and arrived in Linzi County on May 25. However, Cao Cao, who was far away in Xuchang, was already on the case in front of him on May 27, and a detailed report on all that Qin Xu said to Lu Bu that day, as well as the speculation on the sudden intelligence in Qin Xu's hands.

The power of his own intelligence source certainly made Cao Cao happy, but Cao Cao was a little hesitant about the authenticity and relevance of this information. Almost subconsciously, I thought that this was Qin Xu's trick again. Although he couldn't figure out what this would have to do with him for a while, his intuition over the years told Cao Cao that the purpose of this information, which seemed to be only related to Hebei, was likely to implicate him. has been lit by Qin Xu so many times before, almost step by step, he has relied on him Qin someone as a stepping stone to live, even if Boss Cao is broad-minded, he can't wait to strangle Qin Xu from time to time, and even now, Qin's name is still embroidered under the sleeves of Cao Cao's robe. Therefore, as long as it is news from Qingzhou, no matter which aspect it is aimed at, Cao Cao will be more and more cautious. Not to mention the information that this letter is said to come from the banquet between Lu Bu and Zhang Miao in Qin Xu's mansion, and the other news mentioned in an unknown language, although it is not clear what the content is, the spy mentions in a conclusive way that Qin Xu and Lu Bu's question and answer, although it is a superficial discussion, but it only appears in it more than once The word "merge". But it succeeded in attracting Cao Cao's interest.

The way for Lu Bujun to obtain information about Hebei relied on the Zhen family who surrendered to Cheng. This is no secret to Cao Cao. But it is precisely because of the understanding of the Zhen family's ability that it is more difficult to judge whether the Zhen family can really find out whether the secret of the Yuan family is true, which is a headache for Cao Cao.

"My lord. Although the source of this news is reliable, it is impossible not to be wary of whether Qin Xu deliberately leaked the news and had other plans! After all, it was in Qin Xu's mansion, and Lu Bu was present. Zhang Miao...... Zhang Miao also has a deep friendship with Lu Bu, and with the presence of these three people, can he really get such important information about Lu Bujun's next move? It's Yu Bucai, it's actually doubtful about this! Cao Cao had been staring at the information on the case for half an hour, but he was still frowning. did not say anything to say, Cheng Yu, who presented this secret report this time, saw Cao Cao's face change. It seemed that he had been hesitating, and he whispered.

"Zhongde's words are extremely true, it is indeed too smooth!" Cao Cao was attracted by Cheng Yu's words, so he raised his head. Throw the book in your hand aside. He sneered and said: "Lu Bu's heart is called the tiger of the world, Qin Xu's wisdom is nothing less than a cunning fox, Meng Zhuo...... Meng Zhuo had been in charge of Chen Liu's affairs before, and he had never made any mistakes after a few bumps, and he was not a fuel-efficient lamp. These three people are together, and to be honest, it's really easy to fool the person you sent. Maybe before the person could speak, his identity had already been revealed! And these people can still allow the man to bring this information back. Either they are bound to Hebei and don't care about our existence at all; If that's the case. Things are simple, just by Lu Bu to Jizhou Youzhou, in the past, Yuan Benchu spent a lifetime to operate, and never obtained the whole territory of Hebei, so I want to see his ability to wait for Lu Fengxian! Either ......"

"How?" Although Cheng Yu vetoed the information handed over by his subordinates, it was a conclusion inferred from common sense, and it may not be possible to figure out Cao Cao's face. And logically, since Cheng Yu can hand this information to Cao Cao's case, it has actually explained the problem, and Cheng Yu is not stupid, so why bother with Baal's scolding? Therefore, when Cao Cao's words finally had the meaning of turning around, Cheng Yu was slightly stunned and blurted out.

"Either that, or your men are out of shit luck! From what you said before, Qin Xu was just reporting to Lu Bu that there was an abnormality in Hebei. This is highly likely. Whether it is him Qin Xu, this is also a close concern about how the situation will be after Gongsun Zhan retreats to Hebei, Hebei has a strange movement this time, and Qin Xu can find out, and hurriedly report to Lu Bu to get the corresponding strategy, which is reasonable from a reasonable point of view. Cao Cao didn't care about Cheng Yu's gaffe, but stood up, put his hands behind his back, and paced in the hall with his narrow eyes, until Cheng Yu's neck, who had been lowering his head, was almost sore, Cao Cao suddenly stopped, slammed his hands violently, frowned suddenly, and said with a sneer: "Hmph, virtual is real, real is virtual!" Just a brave horseman, a yellow-mouthed child, and a sour Confucian, dare to use such a clumsy plan to confuse me! Dream! ”

"Why did the lord say this?" Cheng Yu was also stunned by Cao Cao's inconsistent words.

"Hmph, this must be from Qin Xu's handwriting. The purpose must be to avoid a certain line of sight when making a move on Hebei, and this strategy is specially designed for a certain family! Qin Xu has dealt with a certain person many times, and he is familiar with a certain temperament! They must also know that if they try to hide it, they will not escape some kind of observation! But if, as it is now, it is almost like being open and honest, and the news is generously transmitted through the mouth of the sentry, it will make people suspicious, and they will be cautious about Hebei affairs. In this way, his true purpose has been achieved! Good calculation, good intentions! Cao Cao sneered and said to Cheng Yu: "Thanks to what Zhong De just said reminded Cao. A few days ago, there was a detailed reply, that Qin Zhongming's righteous daughter, that is, the little daughter of the Hebei Zhen family, once spoke out of the classics, which is the best commentary. ”

"The Lord said that Qin Xu's righteous daughter spoke of classics? What does this have to do with this? Rao is Cheng Yu is also a person with excellent wisdom, and he was also confused by Cao Cao's leapfrog thinking.

"Preparation is slack, common is not doubtful. Yin is within the yang, not in the pair of yang! Does Zhongde sound like that? Cao Cao seemed to let go of the burden in his heart and asked with a smile.

"Don't hide it from the lord, this passage sounds extremely plain at first, but the more I think about it, the more I feel that it has a taste, this is ...... What did Qin Xu say? Cheng Yu was stunned and asked: "Also, even if someone Qin's words are quite incisive, what does this matter have to do with this passage?" ”

"Everyone else says that Qin Zhongming is a fortunate minister, and he is known to the world according to Lu Buwei's name. But Cao knew Qin Xu very well, and he didn't doubt that this was out of his mouth. Cao Cao saw that his eyes turned away from Cheng Yu, he rolled up his sleeves, looked at the four characters of Qin Xu Zhongming embroidered with white thread at the bottom of the robe, rushed to the northeast for a long time, shook his head and chuckled, and said: "A certain pair of Qin Xu's words, I have touched it many times in the past few days, as Zhong De said, the more I feel the taste of chewing, and I only understood its meaning today, and I will make a summary of this passage on behalf of the company!" It is a plan in the new military book "Mengde's New Book", which is forcibly called "hiding from the sky and crossing the sea"! (To be continued......)