"Excuse me! Wen Hou, let's go meet Cao Cao for a while today, is there any situation on Cao Cao's side? ”

Tao Ying walked to Lu Bu's side and asked, but Lu Bu shook his head, it seemed that Cao Cao didn't send a messenger this morning, so Lu Bu could only say: "There is no news from Cao Cao's side, it's just that my lord, my subordinates don't understand something." Since we have already conquered the entire Shanyang County and the Lu State, why do we have to stop fighting with Cao Cao? As long as the lord gives the last general another year, the last general will definitely lead the Xuzhou Xiongshi to level Yanzhou in one fell swoop! ”

What Lu Bu said was very imposing and infectious, and many generals also shouted: "Yes, lord, now Cao Cao's morale is low, and after the lord arrives, our army is even more powerful, why are you afraid of him?" ”

Tao Ying didn't know how to reply to them, did he tell them that Cao Cao couldn't die? If Cao Cao is dead, who will deal with Yuan Shao in the north?

And now that Huainan Yuan Shu has led his troops to Pengcheng, he will not collect troops to stabilize Shanyang County at this time, and then go south to curb Yuan Shu, do you want your old territory?

Cao Cao and Lu Bu couldn't let the news of Yuan Shu's troops, so Tao Ying said: "I have already calculated a hexagram, Yanzhou can't be attacked this time." Now is not the time to fully seize Yanzhou, and the cold winter is coming, while the heavy snow has not yet closed the road, it is better to hurry back to Pengcheng to rest. Now there is no firewood, grain and grass and winter clothes in Shanyang County, and the sergeant is the foundation of Pengcheng, so you can't be sloppy! ”

Tao Ying told the reason for the truce in the name of providence and caring for the soldiers, and Lu Bu persuaded again: "Lord, don't miss the opportunity and don't come again." If Cao Cao is allowed to leave at this time, it will be to let the tiger return to the mountain! ”

After Wen Hou finished speaking, Tao Ying said: "I have no will, Wen Hou should not persuade again." ”

After Tao Ying finished speaking, he walked towards the gate.

Out of the city, he rode his horse all the way north. After walking less than 20 miles, I came to the side of Onozawa, and when I looked at it, Onozawa was foggy.

The sergeant next to him introduced Onozawa: "My lord, although the name of this Onozawa is not good, the water of Onozawa is very clear. Moreover, this lake is very large, you can't see the edge at a glance, and the lake is deep, and the surrounding people benefit from it. ”

Tao Ying rode to a ferry where the boats were parked, looked at the warships not far from the water, and nodded. This is indeed a natural inland naval base.

His original guess was not wrong, if this lake was built well, it would be much easier to fight Cao Cao at that time. Building a powerful naval army by yourself, whether it is the transportation of military materials or the transfer of troops, will be a very cost-effective and fast way.

You have to become a water overlord first!

After checking Onozawa, Tao Ying just wanted to go back, when suddenly there was a sound of horses' hooves behind him. Where the sound of horses' hooves sounded, Tao Ying turned around, and it turned out that Xu Sheng and others were chasing after him.

"Big brother, Cao Cao has come to the outside of Juye City, he wants to see Big Brother!"

Xu Sheng bowed off his horse and said hurriedly.

Tao Ying nodded, got on the horse and followed Xu Sheng and the others towards Juye City.

Twenty miles outside Juye City, Lu Bu had already led nearly 50,000 troops to set up a formation. Cao Cao also had nearly 20,000 soldiers and horses behind him, and a tent for the alliance was set up in the middle of the two armies on both sides, and Tao Ying entered the tent accompanied by Zhao Yun and Cao Chun to meet Cao Cao.

The wind-blown tent was hula, and when Zhao Yun left, Xu Sheng admonished beside him: "Third brother, Cao Chun has always been Cao Cao's person, you must always pay attention to protecting the safety of your eldest brother." If Cao Chun wants to ignore the eldest brother, you will do it first to get rid of Cao Chun! ”

After Xu Sheng finished speaking, Zhao Yun turned around and rode on the white horse and replied: "Second brother, don't worry, I will definitely protect the safety of my eldest brother!" ”

Inside the tent, Cao Cao was already waiting there. There were also two people behind Cao Cao, and the first person looked a little familiar, but this time it was different from the last time they met, he was blind in one eye. That's right, the person in front of him is the Cao general Xiahoudun who insulted Tao Ying last time, and he is a fierce general.

Xiahoudun was followed by Cao Cao's marshal, who often stood alone, and was his own brother Cao Ren. Cao Chun followed Tao Yinggang into the tent, and when he saw Cao Ren, his face was a little embarrassed.

Seeing that Tao Ying was coming, Cao Cao greeted Tao Ying very warmly.

"Second son, I haven't seen you for a long time, don't come unharmed!"

Tao Ying also hurriedly said: "I haven't seen you for a long time, Cao Gong is a lot haggard again." ”

After Tao Ying finished speaking, Cao Cao wrinkled his face and laughed again: "The second son said that he was laughing." ”

Cao Cao and Tao Ying sat down at a small table in the tent, and Zhao Yun and Cao Chun stood behind Tao Ying. Cao Ren and Xiahoudun stood behind Cao Cao. Cao Chun has always lowered his head and didn't dare to look at Cao Cao, although he had to take refuge in Tao Ying in order to save Cao Pi, but in his heart, he always felt that he was a sinner.

Looking at Cao Chun behind Tao Ying, Cao Cao said a little generously: "Thank you to the second son for taking in my brother Cao Chun, he is smart and respectful, I heard that there are many sages in Pengcheng, the second son can't treat my brother badly!" ”

Seeing that Cao Cao resolved the embarrassment between the two sides like this, Tao Ying also smiled and said: "Of course, that day, I originally wanted to kill Cao Pi to realize the agreement of our Shiting Alliance." Unexpectedly, Zihe was willing to exchange his life for the life of his noble son, which was really loyal. Therefore, my adviser Sun Shao tried his best to protect him, and I took him into his account for use. ”

Cao Cao nodded, Tao Ying clearly saw some disappointment in his eyes, and he didn't know why.

"Well, son and my brother, I would like to thank you for your kindness to Pi'er. Another day, I will let Pi'er come to the door in person to thank you, his life was saved by you, let him be your godson in the future! ”

Hearing that Cao Cao was still worried about himself in his heart, Cao Chun was a little moved. These two lords are very good to themselves, and Cao Cao is still his relative, so for a while, in front of the two of them, the twenty-five-year-old Cao Chun looked at Tao Ying and Cao Cao like this, not knowing what to say.

Seeing that Cao Chun didn't speak, Tao Ying couldn't help but scold Cao Cao, this dog. Day. , actually asked Cao Pi to recognize Cao Chun as his father-in-law, doesn't this make it clear that he wants to hold Cao Chun's heart?

But this can be regarded as a return for gratitude, if you want to impose obstacles, wouldn't it seem that you are not generous enough? The lord who is not generous will not be able to recruit more talents!

Thinking of this, Tao Ying said: "Since it is to repay the favor, why didn't Zihe agree?" Besides, Cao Zhi is under your knees again, and now it is a good thing to have more brothers, this has one more relative, which not only brings the relationship between you closer, but also closes the relationship between our Xuzhou and Yanzhou, isn't it Cao Gong? ”

Seeing that Tao Ying had spoken, Cao Chun made a promise.

"Thank you, lord!"

No matter how much he said, it would seem embarrassing to say it, and in front of Tao Ying, Cao Chun, a man with integrity, did not want to have too much communication with the old master, so he fell into silence again.

Tao Ying raised his head and looked at Cao Ren, and then said, "General Cao Ren, your family should be proud of Cao Chun. One day, he will glorify his ancestors and return to his hometown with honor. Moreover, I let him serve as the commander of the tiger and leopard cavalry by my side, he is the person I trust the most, I believe in the loyalty of the Cao family, so if one day I am developed, I will definitely recommend to the emperor to crown your Cao family as a loyal and righteous duke! ”

After Tao Ying finished speaking, Cao Ren's face was a little unsightly. He wanted to go over and beat his brother hard, but there was no reason to beat him. And beating him is beating Tao Ying, this war is finally stopped, how can he cause trouble again.

Some of the people on both sides were talking nonsense together, and Tao Ying even pulled on Xiahoudun's blindness. The angry Xiahoudun really wanted to beat Tao Ying hard.