Chapter 194 revenge on his father, Cao Cao's soldiers, and a helper to lure the wolf into the house

The above book mentions that Cao Cao welcomed Luan to Xuchang and called Xu Du. The pen fun pavilion www.biquge.info build the palace palace, establish the temple and the society, the provincial Taiwan division of the yamen, and repair the city Guo Mansion Treasury; Thirteen people, including Yang Biao and Dong Cheng, were the marquis. Reward and punish the crime, and listen to Cao Cao's disposal. Cao Cao proclaimed himself the marquis of Wuping, with Xun Yu as the commander of the service, Xun You as the military advisor, Guo Jia as the Sima sacrificial wine, Liu Ye as the Sikong Cang Cao Peng, Mao Jie as the general of the Diannong Zhonglang, urging the governor of money and grain, Cheng Yu as the Dongping Xiang, Fan Cheng and Dong Zhao as the Luoyang order, Man Chong as the Xu Du Ling, Xiahou Dun, Xiahou Yuan, Cao Ren, and Cao Hong as generals, and Lu Qian, Li Dian, Le Jin, and Yu Ban were all school captains; The rest of the soldiers were each given an official.

Since then, the power of the court has been attributed to Cao Cao: the major affairs of the court, first to Cao Cao, and then to play the Son of Heaven.

This matter must be that Cao Cao's forces penetrated Yanzhou and Sizhou, so that Li Dian led the troops to Tun, and Cao Hong led the army to defend Luoyang. Later, he sent Taishan Taishou to respond to Shao and went to Yaoya County to greet his father Cao Song.

Cao Cao's father, Cao Song, took refuge in Chen and lived in seclusion; On the same day, he received Cao Cao's letter, and he and his brother Cao De and a family of more than 40 people, with more than 100 followers, more than 100 cars, and came to Xuchang.

The road passes through Xuzhou, too shou Tao Qian, the word Gongzu, is gentle and pure, and wants to accept Cao Cao, there is no reason. This time, I learned that Cao Cao greeted his father from here, so he went out to greet him, and then paid tribute, and set up a feast to entertain him for two days.

Cao Song wanted to go, Tao Qian personally sent him out of the city, and sent the commander Zhang Min to escort 500 soldiers along the way.

Cao Song and his family arrived in Xiyang under the escort of Zhang Minde. At this time, it was the end of summer and the beginning of autumn, the weather was unpredictable, heavy rain came suddenly, and everyone had to go to an ancient temple to rest. The monks accessed, Cao Song settled the family, and ordered Zhang Min's general Ma Tun in the two corridors. All the army's clothes were wet with rain, and they complained in unison.

Zhang Min saw that the Cao family's luggage was quite heavy along the way, and he had already moved evil thoughts. Taking advantage of the rain, he summoned the leaders of his subordinates to discuss in a quiet place and said: "We are the remnants of the Yellow Turbans, and we have reluctantly surrendered to Tao Qian, but it is not beneficial. Now the Cao family has countless heavy vehicles, and it is not difficult for you to get rich and noble, but tonight on the third watch, everyone cut in, killed Cao Song's family, took the property, and went to the mountains to fall into the grass. What is the plan? ”

Most of these soldiers are outlaws, and they forget their righteousness when they see profit, so there is no reason not to allow it.

It was night, the wind and rain had not stopped, Cao Song was sitting in danger, and suddenly heard the shouts of the four walls. Cao De took his sword out of the house to check, but was strangled to death by the soldiers. After Cao Song led a concubine into the abbot in a panic, he wanted to go over the wall; The concubine was fat and couldn't come out, Cao Song was panicked for a while, so he had to hide in the toilet with the concubine and was killed by the rebels.

Ying Shao escaped with his life, and when he heard that Cao Cao was murderous, he went to Yuan Shao.

Zhang Min killed Cao Song's entire family, took the property, set fire to the temple, and fled with 500 people to Huainan to Yuan Shu.

Later generations have a poem that says:

"Cao Cao boasted of the world,

once killed the entire Lu family.

Now every household kills,

The cycle of heavenly principles is not bad. ”

Those sergeants under Ying Shao fled for their lives, and reported to Cao Cao.

When Cao Cao heard the news, he was extremely sad and fell to the ground and cried. The crowd hurried to the rescue. Cao Cao gritted his teeth and said: "Tao Qian killed my father with his soldiers, this hatred is not shared!" I am now raising an army and sweeping Xuzhou, Fang Xue and I hate it! So Xun Yu and Cheng Yu led 30,000 troops to guard Xudu, Chenliu, Jiyin, and Dongjun, and the rest all came to Xuzhou. With Xiahoudun, Yu Ban and Li Dian as the vanguard.

Cao Cao ordered the three armies: But get the city, slaughter the people in the city, and take revenge on the father. At present, Cao Cao's more than 100,000 troops rushed to Xuzhou to kill. As soon as the army passed through Xiyang, the brutal slaughter began. For a time, the people of Xuzhou were all panicked, and people within 100 miles were panicked. Roads, villages, and wilderness corpses can be seen everywhere, yesterday there were still people boiling, living and working in peace and contentment, today has become corpses all over the field, blood flowing into rivers, thousands of houses are silent, only eagles and ducks foraging for food, a pair of Shura hell appeared under the ambition of Cao Cao, a filial son and grandson who avenged his father.

When the news spread, the people of Xuzhou fled.

Jiujiang was too guarded by the border, had a deep friendship with Tao Qian, and heard that Xuzhou was in trouble, so he personally led 5,000 troops to rescue. Cao Cao was very angry, and Cao led Xiahoudun to intercept and kill him on the road. Bian Rang was defeated and was beheaded by Xiahou Dun; All 5,000 soldiers were killed. Dongjun was engaged in Chen Gong, and also had an old relationship with Tao Qian, and saw and heard that Cao Cao took revenge, killed innocent people, and rushed to Cao Ying's camp in the starry night to meet Cao Cao. Cao Cao knew that Chen Gong was a lobbyist for Tao Qian this time, and he didn't want to meet him; I also felt that Chen Gong was kind to him in the past, so I invited Chen Gong to meet in the account.

Chen Gong was concerned about the people of the world, and then said: "Today, I heard that the Ming Gong came to Xuzhou with a large army to avenge his father's revenge, and he wanted to kill the people wherever he went. Tao Qian is a benevolent gentleman, not a person who forgets righteousness; The murder of his father is Zhang Min's evil, not a crime of humility. And the people of the state and county, what enmity do they have with the Ming Gong? Kill ominous. Think twice. ”

When Cao Cao saw Chen Gong's words, he had a grudge against Chen Gong in the past, and blurted out: "The public abandoned me in the past, how can I see each other again?" Tao Qian killed my family, and vowed to pluck out his heart and hate him with snow! Although the public lobbied for Tao Qian, he didn't listen to him! ”

Chen Gong reluctantly said goodbye and sighed: "What can I do? If I can't go to the public, I have no face to see the public! It can be seen that the friendship between him and Tao Qian is very deep, so he galloped to Puyang Lu Bu.

Wherever the army goes, they kill people, dig up graves, and take all the treasures from the graves. It can be seen that Cao Cao is making Xuzhou into a broken place this time, and his heart must be so vicious!

Tao Qian was in Xuzhou, when he heard that Cao Cao raised an army to take revenge and kill the people, he looked up to the sky and cried above the hall: "I have been guilty of heaven, causing the people of Xuzhou to suffer this great calamity!" ”

Then he hurriedly gathered the officials to discuss. Cao Bao, the general of Xuzhou, comforted Tao Qian and said: "Don't worry. Once Cao Bing has arrived, how can he be tied to death! A certain is willing to help the king break it. ”

The officials also consoled.

Tao Qian had to fight his spirit, muster up courage, and lead his troops out to meet him, looking at Cao Jun from afar like paving frost and snow, the Chinese army erected two white flags, and the big book was revenge. The military horses formed a formation, and Cao manipulated the horses out of the battle, wearing a vegetarian shirt, and scolded with a whip.

Tao Qian also came out of the door, and bowed to Shi Li and said: "Qian originally wanted to marry Ming Gong, so he asked Zhang Min to escort him." I don't want to be a thief, so I have this incident. It's really not Tao Qian's sake. I hope that the public will see it. ”

Cao Cao heard his explanation, and still scolded: "Old horseman! Kill my father, dare to talk nonsense! Who can capture the thief alive? Xiahoudun came out in response.

Tao Qian panicked and walked into the battle. Xiahoudun rushed over, and Cao Bao jumped on his horse with a spear and came to meet the enemy. The two horses intersected, and suddenly the wind blew fiercely, flying sand and rocks, and the two armies were in chaos, and each withdrew its troops.

Tao Qian led the troops into the city and discussed with the officials: "Cao's army is in great difficulty, I should bind myself to the camp and let it be cut to save the lives of the people of a county in Xuzhou." Before the words were endless, one person entered the preface and said: "Xuzhou, the town of Fujun for a long time, the people are grateful." Although there are many Cao soldiers today, they have not been able to break our city immediately. The prince and the people insisted on not going out; Although he is not talented, he is willing to use a small strategy to teach Cao Cao to die without a place to be buried! The people were astonished, and asked if they would come out.

However, it is said that the person who offered the plan is a native of Qu County, Donghaihai, with the surname Mi, the name Zhu, and the word Zizhong. This person is a wealthy man, try to buy and sell in Luoyang, take the car back, meet a beautiful woman on the road, come to ask for the same ride, Mi Zhu is to get off the car and walk, let the car and the woman sit. The woman asked Mi Zhu to carry it with her. Mi Zhu sat upright in the car, and his eyes were not evil. After a few miles, the woman resigned; Parting to Mi Zhu said: "I am the Southern Fire De Xingjun, in accordance with God's teaching, to burn your house." I feel that you treat each other politely, so you will tell you clearly. You can return quickly and move out of your belongings. I came that night. "Words are gone. Mi Zhu was shocked, rushed home, took everything in the house, and hurriedly moved out. It was night when the kitchen caught fire and burned down the house. Mi Zhu therefore gave up his family wealth and helped the poor. Later, Tao Qian was hired as a separate driver. On the same day, he said: "A certain person is willing to go to Beihai County and ask Kong Rong to raise troops to rescue; One person had to go to Tiankai in Qingzhou for help: if the two military horses came together, they would retreat. Tao Qian followed, so he wrote two letters and asked who dared to go to Qingzhou for help. One person responded. In the eyes of the public, it is a native of Guangling, surnamed Chen, named Deng, and the character Yuanlong. Tao Qian first sent Chen \ Yuanlong to Qingzhou, and then ordered Mi Zhu to go to Beihai, and led the people to defend the city in preparation for the attack. Two of them went away, and another of them begged for help. It was Cao Bao, the general who had just ordered Tao Qian before the battle.

Cao Bao said: "The son-in-law of the last general is Lu Bu, the general of Zhonglang. He is now stationed in Puyang and temporarily returned to Yuan Shao. If I go, I will be able to earn it! ”

When Tao Qian heard this, Cao Bao went out of the city and rode his horse to Puyang.

Cao Bao rushed to Puyang in the starry night.

Now, Chen Gong has defected to Lu Bu. Lu Bu knew this person very well, and he was overjoyed when he saw him coming. It's a feast for each other. During the banquet, Chen Gong talked about Cao Cao's massacre of innocent people, and was quite indignant. Lu Buyan said: "Oh, it's not good! My father-in-law Cao Bao is still listening to the errand under the tent of the Tao envoy in Xuzhou, Cao thief is so brutal, isn't it that even my father-in-law is in danger! Today, we can't be greedy, early tomorrow morning, Gao Shun and Cao Xing will light up the soldiers and horses, and rush to Xuzhou with me and Mr. Gongtai to rescue. ”

The banquet dispersed in a hurry.

The next day, Lü Bu, Gao Shun, Cao Xing, and Chen Gong, commanding 3,000 iron cavalry and 35,000 infantry, left Puyang. Lu Bu took all the troops of this small city with him, leaving Yuan Shao with a letter and an empty city, an empty city that was not protected by a single soldier.

Originally, Lu Bu planned to leave 10,000 people to defend the city, but Chen Gongjin said: "Although Tao Qian is a person who guards the city, he is clear about what is wrong; He knew that he couldn't defend Xuzhou, so he wanted to show favor to Cao Cao, but he didn't want Zhang Min to see his fortune improve and ruin his good deeds. Jingong led troops to rescue. He knows that the duke is a famous general in the universe, and he is bound to give Xuzhou to the lord. Dare to ask the lord, do you want Xuzhou or Puyang? ”

His words woke up Lu Bu, so he raised the troops of Puyang and went to save Xuzhou.

Along the way, I met Cao Bao halfway.

Lu Bu stopped him and asked, "Father-in-law, where are you going?" ”

"Fengxian, I'm looking for you! Now the catastrophe in Xuzhou is imminent, for the father was sent by Tao Envoy, please help Xuzhou! Cao Bao was already tired at this time, and his speech was a little uncertain.

"I was told by Mr. Gongtai that Xuzhou was invaded by Cao Cao, and the people were slaughtered. The son-in-law was afraid that his father-in-law would be victimized, and Mr. Gongtai saved Tao Zhijun for righteousness. Therefore, the son-in-law did his best to save Xuzhou. Lu Bu's words are impassioned and righteous. As everyone knows, his bones are for the land of Xuzhou.

In this way, Cao Cao and Lu Bu both had the idea of beating the land of Xuzhou. It's just that Lu Bu saved it first this time, and Cao Cao killed it first. In this way, the natural consequences of saving and killing are very different.