Thanks to the timely arrival of Zhang Liao's reinforcements, the flying cavalry battalion was also in danger, although it was covered by an arrow attack for half an hour, but except for the small half of the people who were injured by the stray arrows, and more than a dozen war horses were frightened and fell into the water, fortunately, there was not much loss.

But it's not so wonderful to do useless work on the boat. After Zhang Liao crossed the river with a flag boat to carry Qin Xu and the others, he brought the captured people who were still showing off their might to Qin Xu. Seeing the familiar faces of the visitors, Qin Xu only had the urge to sing "too wronged" loudly for this person.

"Mr. Chung-tak? It's been a long time, but it's always been good! "Surrounded by the soldiers of the Xiao Cavalry Battalion under Zhang Liao, the person who was fished out of the water and filled with a belly full of "yellow soup" was none other than Qin Xu's old acquaintance, Cheng Yu Cheng Zhongde, who was relied on by Cao Cao as a confidant after the death of Xi Zhicai.

I don't know if it's a cross-fight with someone Qin, but in Qin Xu's several famous battles, it seems that Cheng Yu is involved, and they all play a not very glorious role. It's like you're stuck in a strange circle, and this time is no exception.

To say that Cheng Yu is indeed wronged enough. This time, Cao Cao used a trick to get the Son of Heaven Fu Festival, and nominally represented the Son of Heaven to mediate the Hebei affair. But it can be said that except for the young son of heaven, everyone knows that this is just a means for Cao Cao to use to get the land of Hebei. And Cheng Yu was actually ordered by Cao Cao to come to Dongjun to urge grain and grass this time.

Cheng Yu should also be unlucky, Cheng Yu, who was busy with grain and grass in Dongjun, heard Tanma's report that a team of six or seven thousand people was galloping towards Dongjun. There are not many troops in Dongjun, and there are only two or three thousand people when they are full. Before he could figure out the details of the incoming troops, when Cheng Yu was about to shrink his forces and stick to the city to wait for the opportunity to move, the second group of probes who were scattered happened to be veterans who had participated in several wars with Qingzhou. For Qin Xu, who made his own lord embroider on the bottom of his robe, he was naturally "familiar".

This can make the evil fire in Cheng Yu's heart that has been suppressed for a long time rise up all of a sudden. Cheng Yu was actually worthy of the title of a resourceful person, and quickly guessed the purpose of Qin Xu and his party. After hearing clearly that the boats carried by Qin Xu were just small fishing boats that could only accommodate more than a dozen people, Cheng Yu, who felt that the opportunity was coming, a bold calculation immediately came to Cheng Yu's heart, and then after hearing that Qin Xu's army began to wade through the river in vain, Cheng Yu, who thought that he was a godsend. I can no longer take care of my colleagues who stayed in Dongjun, Dongjun is too guarded by Chen Gong's hard persuasion, and the grain is no longer transported. The so-called allies also ignored it, and only thought about taking advantage of this opportunity to take the opportunity to get rid of the big trouble in Cao Cao's heart, and on the other hand, to avenge the humiliation of the year.

But what I didn't expect was that. He Cheng Zhongde's luck is really not very good. Originally, it was a very good plan. Taking advantage of the convenience of the boats brought in the upper reaches of the river, it only takes two pillars of incense to join Qin Xu when he goes downstream, thinking that since Qin's army is wading into the river in vain, it must be inconvenient to move, or there is no way to fight back, as long as he brings more arrows and hits it from afar, even if he annihilates all the soldiers in the river. It is estimated that Qin Xu will not know that the flag has been torn off, but it is just that the attack of the common warship is from where it is. Of course. If Qin Xu sent his small fishing boat to investigate in order to find out who the incoming soldiers were, under the cover of dense arrows, he could only say that he could only add food to his army. In this way, you can not only take revenge, but also not cause Cao Cao trouble to provoke your allies, count it in one fell swoop, and be fast!

But I didn't expect it, the ideal is very plump, but the reality is too skinny. Qin Xu was also really too cautious, although he ordered his soldiers to cross the river in vain, but he also brought a car version, baggage and other things, although the weight was increased, but the defense against arrow attacks was excellent. Cheng Yu collected almost all the inventory in Dongjun, and most of the arrows he carried were consumed, and it took him half an hour to break through the defenses of the soldiers of the flying cavalry battalion in the river. But just when Cheng Yu thought that he could finally breathe a sigh of relief and let go of the attack to compete for full success, a sudden change occurred, and Zhang Liao's warship seemed to fall from the sky. Not only were more than 20 grain warships wrapped in dumplings, but even Cheng Mou, who was escorted by the guards around him to escape by jumping into the river, was caught with a fishing net and transported goods, and was thrown in front of Qin Xu, who had successfully crossed the river.

"Humph! Vertical, if you want to kill, you have to listen to the respect, you see if Cheng will frown! "What a shame! Cheng Zhongde, who was also a high-ranking official in the imperial court, was treated as a beast and threw it casually in front of Qin Xu, who had captured him several times, listening to Qin Xu's playful "greetings", Cheng Yu's heart to die.

"What are you talking about, Mr. Chung-tak? You and I are allies, and we are both working under the Son of Heaven, so we can be regarded as colleagues. How could Qin have the heart to hurt his colleagues? Mr. Chung Tak is too worried! I'm worried about it! Qin Xu circled around Cheng Yu twice with a haha, and said with a smile.

"Humph! Less fake! Cheng Mou this time in order to avenge the humiliation of the day, he didn't think that he would not be with me, and he fell to the point where he is now. Cheng Yu would not believe Qin Xu's ridiculous words. Colleague? Have you ever seen a colleague who traps people's limbs like pigs, throws them on the ground, and makes people sweep the floor? said that after Cheng Cheng was captured, Cheng Yu was already mentally prepared. Even if it is said that the big heaven is going this time, it is also a "faux pas" of him Cheng Cheng first, no matter what, a big hat that provoked the alliance without authorization and caused a misunderstanding between the two families has really been covered on Cheng Yu's head, and it can't be faked at all. No, Cheng Yu didn't worry too much, after all, whether it was Cao Cao or Chen Gong who came to Dongjun to transport grain, he knew about it, and he couldn't hide it easily. As long as Qin Xu's Lu Bujun forces are not ready to completely turn against the imperial court forces represented by Cao Cao's military power, then he Cheng Yu is safe. Therefore, don't look at Cheng Yu's call now, in fact, he has other plans, if he can turn this matter into a personal grudge between him Cheng Yu and Qin Xu, he will be completely sure that Qin Xu will not take his own life because of the alliance between the two families who are still there, and he will be calculating.

"Oh? A personal vendetta? It seems that Mr. Zhongde is worthy of the title of a wise and resourceful person, but in fact, he has already calculated what Qin is worried about! Qin Xu glanced at Cheng Yu playfully, and said with a smile: "But the problem is that Mr. Zhongde entertained Qin like this time." Is it really just a personal vendetta? ”

"General Qin, the person has been found! This thief, I thought I didn't know him! Just when Cheng Yu heard Qin Xu's pointed, he said. When his face suddenly changed, Cheng Lian came to Qin Xu's side in three steps and two steps, whispered a few words, and squinted at Cheng Yu's gaze, which was also "ill-intentioned".

"A personal vendetta! Sure enough, it's a personal vendetta! After listening to what Lian said, Qin Xu nodded with a smile, and his gaze at Cheng Yu was also full of banter.

Encounter old acquaintances in a foreign land! Originally, for Cheng Yu's remarks. At first, Qin Xu really thought that Cheng Yu had "inadvertently" detected the movement of his march, and in order to avenge the humiliation of the day, he sent troops behind Cao Cao's anger. After all, Cao Cao is not a fool. When we know that at the most critical moment of Hebei's belonging, we will definitely not tolerate the occurrence of the enemy. Just look at how much Cao Cao looked down on the courtiers in Xuchang, he still left Xuchang under the pretext of "being wronged". Do what you want to do. It can be seen that the current Cao Cao. In fact, for the Han Dynasty, there are still some scruples about the courtiers who have little strength but dominate public opinion. Therefore, with Cao Cao's intelligence and the wisdom of the strategists under his command, such a thing that is controlled by others will definitely not make people catch pigtails so easily.

But the person who Cheng Lian said by chance found this time has brought a trace of variables to this seemingly simple thing. According to Cheng Lian. While "purging" the prisoners, he met a man who was never supposed to be here.

Bai Rao! This was when Qin Xu used a trick to loot Yecheng. When Cheng Lian went with Lu Bu and Zhang Liao to stop the Montenegrin bandits, he was the only senior general of the Montenegrin thieves who had spoken in front of Lu Bu and others. Cheng Lian and Zhang Liao didn't recognize this person at first, they just felt familiar, but they couldn't stand this guy and they were also weak-hearted, they were just casually asking, but because of panic, they showed their feet, and treated themselves as a big fish in vain, and gave them to Cheng Lian, who was passively beaten and humiliated because of the flying cavalry battalion, and was looking for a reason to create some unhappiness and lawlessness for Cao Cao.

"Humph! Although you are a deceived son of heaven, you are fortunate to be in a high position, and you are a minister of the court, why don't you give someone a good time if you fall into your hands! Hearing Qin Xu speak like this, Cheng Yu's eyes were a little evasive, but he was still calm, and he looked like he wanted to die generously.

"Oh? Mr. Zhongde remembers that Qin is a minister of the imperial court? I heard that Mr. Zhongde, you have also been listed as a scholar by General Cao, and Qin has not congratulated him. Rude faux pas! The smile on Qin Xu's face became heavier and thicker, he coughed lightly, and suddenly his face turned cold, and said: "Since Cheng Shangshu also knows that you are a minister of the imperial court, but you are colluding with thieves, plotting to kill colleagues, and brazenly attacking friendly troops, intending to provoke the two soldiers, this is not what a high-ranking official of the imperial court should do, right?" Qin really would rather believe this, General Cao doesn't know! ”

"What do you mean by that? I don't understand! Cheng Yu's face turned pale, the panic in his eyes flashed, and he said to himself.

"Could it be that Qin misunderstood? General Cao held the Son of Heaven Fu Festival, firstly, to mediate the war in Hebei, and secondly, to bear the heavy responsibility of exterminating the Black Mountain bandits who had plagued Hebei for more than ten years. The world knows this. Even General Lu, the lord of Qin, was also moved by General Cao's righteousness, as well as the stubborn illness of the Black Mountain thieves and Hebei, and ordered Qin to send troops to help the modest force. I don't know that General Cao has already included the Black Mountain Thieves under his command, oops, it's really fast! I can't say that it will spread all over the world in the future, but it can also be a beautiful talk! Qin Xu said with a sneer.

"What is the danger of adding sin? Right now, someone is in your hands, you say it's a Montenegrin thief, it's a Montenegrin thief, who can say anything else? Although Qin Xu's words looked like he was praising Cao Cao's righteous act of subduing the Black Mountain Thieves. But Cheng Yu heard a different meaning. Things are very treacherous in the world at the moment, and sometimes a little carelessness can lead to a reputation that is difficult to repeat. Qin Xu found the Black Mountain thief in his own army, although he didn't know why he was so sure, but Cheng Yu understood very well, if this word was spread, it would undoubtedly be a great blow to Cao Cao's reputation.

None of them. Everyone knows that the battle between Hebei and Yuan has become white-hot. As one of the neutral forces, the Black Mountain bandits, no matter which one of them asks for their help, they will have a miraculous effect that can turn the tide of the war. But here's the problem, Cao Cao was "ordered" to carry out his own ulterior plans in the name of mediating the war between the two states, and with the Son of Heaven Fu Jie, not to mention anything else, he first occupied the commanding heights morally, even if he finally put all the two states under the "imperial court". Even the Montenegrin thieves threw themselves into the crowd, but in fact, no one would say anything else.

But the time is too short! Who would believe that for more than ten years of disaster in Hebei, the imperial court has cleared out the Black Mountain thieves for more than ten years. Just when Cao Cao arrived in Hebei, he didn't even have time to contact the main master, so he took the lead in taking refuge? Is it the Black Mountain thief who was finally reformed by the imperial court, or is it ...... He Cao someone's power has already surpassed the imperial court? That's a good thing to say! Now although Cao Cao is strong, he has the banner of serving the Son of Heaven to order not to be subordinate. But Liu Biao in Jingzhou, Liu Zhang in Yizhou, and even Lu Bu in Qingzhou are all forces that can compete with their own families. Before Cao Jun's strength was great, he made such a big reputation. Not to mention that they have become the first birds in the eyes of these families, even the courtiers who are not very peaceful have enough excuses to attack Cao Cao, which can be said to be just such a "trivial matter". It is enough to make the Cao Jun forces, which are not suitable for the same purpose as the world, risk falling into a quagmire. It can be said that if Cheng Yu admits that Cao Cao did surrender the Black Mountain bandits, even if it does not make people wonder how the Cao army, who has never extended its tentacles to Hebei, came to be so charming, it will make Cao Jun give other families an excuse to kill them. Unless Cao Cao kills the Han Emperor now, he stands on his own. provoked Cao Cao to monopolize the Son of Heaven for a long time. The generals and positions under his command are even dissatisfied with the surrounding forces, and they are worried that there is no excuse to do what the world attacked again, so that Cao Cao will finally end up with the same fate as Yuan Shu, otherwise, at least for the time being, even within two or three months, he will not be able to admit that he was killed.

But then again, if you don't admit it. That matter has been investigated by Qin Xu, and he Cheng Yu is really in trouble. Collusion with Montenegrin thieves to attack friendly forces. This article alone, even if he sues Cao Cao, he can't say that in order to block the mouths of everyone in the world, he Cheng Yu will become a scapegoat. Under the balance between the two, Cheng Yu simply remained silent, neither admitting nor denying it, and prevaricated with the crime he wanted to add.

"Take Mr. Zhongde down, entertain him, send a letter to General Cao, and see what he has to say about his 'old man'!" Seeing Cheng Yu's hard mouth as a dead duck and he didn't say anything to death, Qin Xu commanded with a smile. If you don't open your mouth, don't open your mouth. It's a little hard to deal with when you open your mouth. After all, Cao Jun and Lu Bujun are still allies, even if God knows how much gold this so-called ally has, it is not good to cross the line too much. What's more, this time Lu Bu sent Qin Xu to Jizhou, the original intention was to take advantage of Cao Cao's failure to make trouble, with the help of the Zhen family, to bury a nail. I don't want to have too much trouble with Cao Cao, who has the righteousness of the Son of Heaven.

"General Qin! Only...... Just let this old thief go? Seeing that Qin Xu had no intention of charging some interest on Cheng Yu from beginning to end, Cheng Lian asked with some puzzlement.

"Can't wait! Can't wait! Qin Xu said pointedly, and Cheng Lian was confused when he heard it.

The army crossed the Yellow River, turned westward, and entered the territory of the plains. Because the plain country is located in a very special area, although it belongs to the rule of Qingzhou, it is separated from Qingzhou by a Yellow River, adjacent to Jizhou. Therefore, this place has become a test stone for Yuan Shao's forces and Gongsun Zhan's forces in Qingzhou, and they have to be more or less teased if there is anything to do. It can even be said that the spies of other forces in the plains are no less than those in Qingzhou. And the people of the plains have a sense of belonging to Qingzhou, which is actually not very strong. Coupled with the "legacy" of Liu Bei's previous appointment as Pingyuan Ling and the occurrence of two fraud cases, Pingyuan was involved, which is enough to see that if Zhang Liao led the army to guard here, it would have played a deterrent role to some extent, otherwise, I don't know what kind of chaos will be made.

Therefore, when Qin Xu's army entered the Pingyuan county, he was not treated like Qingzhou and other states and counties in Xuzhou, although because of the radiation of the Linzi Liumin policy, there was no fear or panic in the eyes of the people passing by the army, but there was no eagerness and anticipation as the people of other counties, and even a few less dressed or bright, or ordinary people, under the scolding of a few people dressed as soldiers of the cavalry battalion, they were not afraid at all and brazenly approached Qin Xu's troops. Even a fool can see the meaning of the investigation.

"General Qin! The land of the plains is mostly because of the people who escaped the war in the three states of Hebei and You, and the lord has an order not to hinder the displaced people from entering the city, so there are really a lot of ill-intentioned people mixed in, and these people don't know what method they have used, which is covered by the people of the plains, and the plains county guards have not fulfilled their duties because of the past, and the general has no choice but to encroach on the temporary county governance. Seeing the strange look on Qin Xu's face, Zhang Liao, a fierce general on the battlefield, also blushed rarely, and he was also a little embarrassed to think about it for himself to come up with such a stupid method.

"It doesn't matter! It's good that these people have such means, Qin wants to do something else, but he is worried that there is no one to use......" Qin Xu also knew that Zhang Liao, as a battlefield general, was originally only sent to garrison to prevent incoming soldiers, but now he has to guard the "vacancy" in the plain county, and it is really difficult to hold two positions for this Lu Bu, and said with a smile at the moment. (To be continued......)