Chapter 071: Hou Er's Wisdom
After the news of Zhang Bao's capture by Cao Cao reached Chang'an, Xun You, who had returned to Chang'an and stabilized the overall situation, hurriedly convened the generals to discuss the matter. Pen, Qu, and Ge www.biquge.info Huaxiong, Zhang Liao, and Li Ru did not participate in the troops.
Xun You looked at Zhang He, Gao Shun, Hou Er and Hou San, who were heavy-faced, first coughed and then said, "Everyone, everyone knows about the lord's affairs. There is good news and bad news. Let me start with the bad news: General Hou has died trying to protect his lord. ”
"Strategist, we want revenge! Give your order! The four generals were all excited.
Seeing this, Xun You nodded and said, "Everyone sit down first." ”
After the four of them sat down with red eyes one by one, Xun You continued: "The good news is that the lord was captured by Cao Cao and imprisoned. Now I'm going to arrange our next actions.
First of all, General Zhang He quickly gathered 30,000 soldiers and horses in the Chang'an area, and then led the army to Tongguan to join General Huaxiong. After General Zhang arrives at Tongguan, he must find an opportunity to invade Sizhou, I don't want you to have any results, but the momentum must be big. Remember not to fight hard and pay attention to conserving strength. The Tongguan side was headed by General Zhang and General Hua was the deputy.
Secondly, General Gao Shun defended Chang'an with your trapped camp and the defenders of Chang'an City of 5,000.
Again, General Hou Er and Hou San quickly led the special combat team to Yanzhou, and then waited for the opportunity to rescue the lord. Remember, you must be sure before you do it, and you must not act recklessly.
In the end, I took the other 5,000 defenders of Chang'an City to coordinate in the center.
Did you all get it? ”
"Understood!" The four generals got up and hugged their fists.
Seeing this, Xun You nodded and said, "Now our strategy is to be real in the west and virtual in the east. The focus is on Ma Teng's side, and Tongguan is mainly to create momentum. General Zhang must tell General Hua that I will send his 20,000 surprises westward at any time. ”
"The last general understands!" Zhang He hugged his fist.
Xun You nodded: "Okay, let's go and prepare!" I believe that as long as we build momentum in the Tongguan area, Qingzhou will definitely respond. At that time, Cao Cao would definitely draw troops and horses from Xudu, and this was also the best time for the two Hou generals to act. The two generals must grasp it well. ”
"Understood!" Hou Er and Hou San hugged their fists and took the order. And they dispersed.
Xun You's strategy was good, he wanted to make Cao Cao release Zhang Bao by pressing Cao Cao. But how smart Xi Zhicai was, he directly threatened Xun Yu with Zhang Bao, forcing Zhang He and Hua Xiong to retreat into Tongguan.
Three months after Zhang Bao was imprisoned in the cell, Zhang Bao shouted in the cell: "Someone! Come! I want to meet Prime Minister Cao, let me out, I'm going to get moldy! ”
Zhang Bao is like this because he found that the various crops on his farm have stopped growing since they left the sun. At first, Zhang Bao didn't care because he had a large amount of inventory, but after a long time, Zhang Bao felt that his soul was going to rot, so he couldn't help but make a fuss in prison.
After the cell boss drank Zhang Bao many times, Zhang Bao became more and more troubled, and the captain guarding the cell was worried that Zhang Bao would have an accident if it continued for a long time. So he personally reported to Cao Cao: "Lord, that Zhang Bao has been making a lot of noise in prison these days, saying that he wants to see the sun, and he is about to get moldy." ”
Cao Cao smiled slightly when he heard this: "A little kid is a little kid, and I've only been in prison for three months, so I can't bear it!" Also, it's hot now, and it's wrong to blame him for holding him there. You have men escorting him to my lodgings, and I have my guards keep an eye on him. No, Xu Chu, you go to the custody in person. ”
"Command!" Xu Chu and the prison captain said in unison.
When Zhang Bao was taken out of the prison blindfolded, he was seen by Hou San, who was lurking near Xudu Prison. But after Hou San saw Xu Chu, he forcibly suppressed the excitement in his heart and didn't make a move. He just followed Xu Chu and the others from a distance, and saw Zhang Bao being escorted into Cao Cao's residence with his own eyes.
After Hou San returned to his residence, he informed all members of the special combat team of the news of Zhang Bao's transfer. After a brief discussion, everyone once again kept an eye on Cao Cao's residence.
However, Cao Cao's residence was more heavily defended than the prison, and it was even more difficult to rescue Zhang Bao.
Hou Er and Hou San both stared at each other with sad faces. Hou San thought for a while and frowned, "Second brother, let's not attack!" Whether it is Chen Junjun or Xun Junshi, they are all waiting for our news, we have not moved like this, and we will delay a lot of things, I am really worried that the lord will not be able to withstand Cao Cao's torture. ”
Hou Er is the second eldest of the Hou brothers, and he is also the most calm existence among the three brothers, and he is also the first of the three brothers to comprehend special tactics and enter the ranks of military generals.
After listening to Hou San's words, Hou Er shook his head and said, "Third brother, calm down." We didn't do anything when we were in prison before, and now we can't. Our mission this time is to rescue the Lord, and we can only succeed and not fail. It's nothing if we die, after all, the lord died because of the eldest brother who was in danger, but the lord can't be fine. And if we all die in battle, who else do you think will be able to save the lord from Xudu? ”
"I know what the second brother said is reasonable, but I'm really in a hurry." Hou San sighed.
Hou Er nodded: "Let the brothers calm me down, now you are all impetuous, how can you complete the task?" The difficulty of rescuing the Lord is clear to both military advisors, no matter how long it takes, as long as we succeed in the end, we are victorious. Otherwise everything is a failure.
You have also seen that Xun Junshi's arrangement is not incomplete, and Chen Junshi's cooperation is also in place, but Na Xi Zhicai simply threatened the lord and the princess, which made the strategy of the two military divisions fail. It can be seen that Xi Zhicai is a very terrible person. When we deal with such people, we have to be careful and careful.
I believe that in addition to those of us around Cao's mansion, there must be Cao Cao's plainclothes spies, so that the brothers will have snacks when they are on duty, and never be exposed. If they are really accidentally exposed, let them find a way to leave Xudu by themselves, and they must not come back to us. Even if it was death, it was their own infliction.
As for how the brothers can protect themselves while completing the task, let the brothers use their own talents. I only want the lord's movements, and I don't care about anything else. ”
"Thank you second brother for reminding me, I'm going to convey the second brother's order." Hou San turned around and left after receiving the order.
When Hou San informed everyone of Hou Er's words, everyone felt an unprecedented pressure. Fortunately, with Hou Er's advance reminder and careful arrangement, the secret sentinels arranged by Xi Zhicai privately did not discover the existence of the special combat team.
In order to be able to integrate himself into Xu Du, Hou Er personally entered a blacksmith shop as an apprentice, except for secret gatherings every once in a while, Hou Er was the apprentice of the old blacksmith Master Feng, and because Hou Er never complained about fatigue, Master Feng admired Hou Er very much. even plans to marry his beloved daughter to Hou Er.
Although Master Feng is a blacksmith, his daughter Feng Lian'er is quite beautiful, although she can't show her beauty because of her ragged clothes, but she still can't stop her beautiful embryo.
Time flies quickly, and seeing that the New Year is here again, Hou Er has been an apprentice in the Feng family for seven months. Now it is very far-fetched to say that Hou Er is an apprentice, because Hou Er has learned almost all the skills of Feng Lao.
Elder Feng grabbed Hou Er on Chinese New Year's Eve and said, "Apprentice, the master has already handed over all the crafts to you, and you are intelligent, and you can learn many things as soon as you learn them." The master admires you very much. As a teacher, I want to marry Lian'er to you, I wonder if you agree? Lian'er is a good girl. ”
Hou Er suddenly became sad when he heard this, he actually knew the intentions of the master and Lian'er for a long time, but how could he covet the private affairs of his children when he had something in his heart, he thought that he would definitely make trouble in Xu Du one day. At that time, if you are alone, you can stay at will without worry, and even if you die, you will have no regrets. But if he marries Feng Lian'er, if his affairs are revealed, it will harm Master Feng's family, and Hou Er actually has an idea in his heart.
After listening to what Feng Lao said, Hou Er looked at Lian'er not far away, swallowed and said, "Master, Lian'er is a good girl, but I am not worthy of her!" Find her a good home! ”
Lian'er has been washing Hou Er's clothes these days and taking care of Hou Er's daily life, but the more this is the case, the more Hou Er feels that he can't affect the master's family.
Feng Lao found that Hou Er's gaze at Lian'er was very greedy, and knew that Hou Er didn't like Lian'er, so he said patiently at the moment: "Apprentice, since you like Lian'er, why don't you dare to admit it?" If you have any difficulties, just tell the master directly, and the master can think of a way for you. The master can see that you have something in your heart, do you want to resist to the end alone? ”
Hou Er's eyes suddenly moistened when he heard this, and he held back his tears and didn't fall: "Master, don't ask." The apprentices really have their own unspeakable sufferings. If you really want Lian'er to marry me, then you can wait. When the apprentice's affairs are completed, the apprentice will take you and Lian'er out of here, and the apprentice will definitely give Lian'er a happy future and be filial to you for the rest of your life. ”
Feng Lao blinked when he heard this: "Okay, Lian'er is only nineteen years old, and she can afford to wait!" But I hope your things are done as soon as possible, don't let down Lian'er, you should be able to see that Lian'er can't do without you. ”
Hou Er burst into tears when he heard this: "Master, don't say it, the apprentice knows everything." In case there is an accident in the future, or if you don't say goodbye, you will take Lian'er to Qingzhou. Master, don't divulge this news, otherwise it will kill you and Lian'er. ”
Since Hou Er got the tacit approval of Feng Lao, his relationship with Lian'er has taken a step further, although they are not husband and wife now, they look like husband and wife. Every time Hou Er went on a mission, he looked for various excuses to take Lian'er with him. Fortunately, with Lian'er as a cover, Hou Er completed the task very smoothly every time.