Cheng Yu said: "Yun Chang and Xuande are like brothers, and it is not easy to act eagerly. Pen & Fun & Pavilion www.biquge.info but Liu Yong, who is not my Central Plains clan, and has not been dating Xuande for a long time. The prime minister can take advantage of the will of the saint to order Liu Yong to lead the army to go out, as long as he has made great contributions, he can use this to transfer away from Liu Bei's side, and the prime minister will give a heavy reward, Liu Yong will be grateful to Dade and serve the prime minister. ”

"Hmm. Good! Cao Cao said happily, "Is there anything that makes Liu Yong meritorious now?" ”

Xun Yu interjected: "During the previous Prime Minister's Eastern Expedition, Hanoi Taishou Zhang Yang wanted to send troops to deal with Lu Bu, but unexpectedly, the general Yang Chou killed him and wanted to surrender to the prime minister, and Yang Chou was killed by his subordinates and switched to Yuan Shao. Now Yuan Shao and Gongsun Zhan are fighting fiercely in Youzhou, and they have no time to look west. The prime minister sent troops at this time, and he could level Hanoi in one fell swoop and cut off the stubbornness. Hanoi is the gateway to Luoyang, according to Hanoi, the front can resist Yuan Shao's soldiers, and the rear can protect the safety of Luoyang. ”

"Wen Ruo's strategy is excellent, I hope the prime minister will adopt it." Guo Jiayan said.

"Good. Ordered Liu Yong and Yu Ban to command 20,000 troops and capture Hanoi. ”

Xun You said: "It's just that the minister is still a little worried. I am afraid that as soon as the army here is dispatched, the details will report the news to Zhengu, and Hanoi will take strict precautions. Moreover, Liu Yong has not been in command of the army for a long time, and it may not be his forte to attack the city, and I am afraid that it will be difficult to take on this important task. ”

"Gongda doesn't have to worry. Didn't you see the courage of Liu Yong's soldiers? I dare to assert that if all men had fought against each other with an equal number of men, not a single general in our army would have been his opponent. Moreover, there are only thousands of soldiers and horses in Hanoi, and it is still useless to attack them with several times the strength, this Liu Yong is a mediocre material, and the prime minister has no need for it. ”

Cao Cao smiled: "That's right. ”

Cheng Yu said again: "Earlier, when Dong Zhuo hijacked His Majesty to go west to Chang'an, he coerced the people, burned the whole city of Luoyang, and set the troops into chaos, causing bad manners and happiness to collapse, and mourning all over the field. The prime minister ordered Han Fu to be the Taishou of Luoyang, but he had been governing for many years, but he was still divided by force, thieves were rampant, and public resentment was boiling. If Liu Yong is ordered to inspect Luoyang and wait for an opportunity to raid Hanoi, it may be decided in a battle. ”

What Zhong De said is also inappropriate. Xudu and Luoyang have Hanoi meticulous work, as long as we send troops, we can know about the convenience, how to have a surprise move? ”

"You don't have to discuss it anymore." Cao Cao stroked his beard and said with a smile, "I think Liu Yong has his own plan." In this way, tomorrow will be the only one to play the imperial court, and Liu Yong will be crowned as the Luoyang Order, taking charge of foreign affairs, and can make self-decisions in case of trouble, Han Fu will be transferred to Chang'an, and the governor will be Guanzhong. ”

"One more thing." Cao Cao said, "Now it is not Liu Bei who is worried about Lonely, but Yang Biao, the Taiwei, who is in-law with the Yuan brothers. Now Yuan Shu is in Shouchun, Yuan Shao is entrenched in Jizhou, and these two people are one in the north and one in the south, and they are both enemies of Lone. If Yang Biao colludes with him, it will be difficult to sleep and eat alone. ”

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Besides, in Liu Bei's house, Liu Bei took a group of people to burn incense and kowtow to receive the holy decree of the imperial court. As soon as he sent away the Yellow Gate that issued the edict, Zhang Fei shouted, "The imperial court ordered Liu Yong to be appointed as the Luoyang Commander and lead the three armies, but with Yu Ban as a supplement, the eldest brother and you and I were left alone, what does the Holy Lord mean by this?" ”

Guan Yu sighed: "Third brother, this is Cao Cao's meaning, what does it have to do with the saint?" Guan thought that this was because Cao Cao was afraid of his eldest brother's virtuous ability and did not dare to reuse it; He also deeply loves Chongru's talents, and intends to carry them. ”

Liu Bei was silent for a moment, frowned, and said, "It's not just that. I thought this was Cao Cao's plan to 'get close to each other'. This move is to let Chongru make meritorious service as soon as possible, and when the position is equal to ours, he can be transferred out of the situation and accepted for his own use. ”

Liu Yong was shocked when he heard this, Liu Bei is afraid that he will not have any suspicions about me, right? Then he said: "Uncle Huang, Liu Yong can make a statement to His Majesty, just say that Liu Yong is only a shallow learner, and he is embarrassed by the heavy responsibility, so please ask the emperor to take back his life." ”

"No! The emperor's golden words, how can there be a reason to take it back? Liu Bei shook his head and said, "Besides, even if we all know that this is Cao Cao's idea, it is also from the edict of the Son of Heaven, and we dare not disobey." It doesn't matter, Chongru just goes. ”

Liu Yong was also at a loss, thinking that there would be major events such as Xu Tian's hunting and the edict of clothes and belts in the middle of the court, but he could only watch from the sidelines, and he couldn't remind him to break it, Liu Yong couldn't help but feel a little panicked in his heart, but fortunately, although Liu Bei was involved, there was no danger in the end, which was also a blessing. Therefore, Liu Yong arched his hand and said: "In this case, Liu Yong will go by order, Uncle Huang and the two generals take care!" ”

"Chongru don't worry, we will be cautious." Liu Bei said with a smile, "It's Chongru, you have to plan how to govern Luoyang, don't let Cao Cao underestimate your ability!" ”

"Uncle Huang is generous and benevolent, and the people support him, Liu Yong is trying to ask you for advice."

Liu Bei stroked his beard and said with a smile: "Chongru only needs to remember four words: live with the people." ”

Liu Yong bowed down and thanked him: "Thank you Uncle Huang for your teaching." ”

Liu Bei said again: "Chongru, Your Majesty's edict appoints you to be the Luoyang Order, but the commander of the soldiers and horses is not Cao Cao's seal Fang Cheng, Chongru will go to the Prime Minister's Mansion to thank you." I think Cao Cao may have another explanation. ”

"Thank you, Uncle Huang. Liu Yong went first, and when I thanked Cao Gong, I would come back to report to the imperial uncle and the two generals. ”

Cao Cao saw Liu Yong come to thank him, smiled, pulled Liu Yong's forearm and said cordially: "Chongru, don't be formal." Come on, let's sit down and talk! ”

The entourage offered refreshments, and Cao Cao chatted casually for a few words, full of concern, and finally said: "Don't hide it from Chongru, let you receive the Luoyang order, and it is Cao's intention to inspect the outside of the pass." However, this is just an expression, in fact, it is to let Chongru lead the army to capture Hanoi. ”

Liu Yong's heart sank, "Uncle Huang's expectation is good, Cao Cao's arrangement really has another purpose." ”

Cao Cao saw that Liu Yong was silent, and thought that he was a little afraid of fighting, so he comforted: "Cao knows that you have not tried to attack cities and plunder land before, and you have gone into battle to fight. However, Chongru does not need to worry, Gu has prepared 30,000 soldiers and horses for you, which is five times the size of Hanoi. In addition, Lone also ordered Yu Ban to be a vice, assisting you. Yu is forbidden to be wise and brave, able to fight well, and is also a lonely love general. It will not be difficult for you to wait for the two of you to take Hanoi. Chongru, this time in Xuzhou, take down Pi, you are full of wisdom; Do not dig Yi and Si Zhishui for the original phase, and win the hearts of the people, which is deeply in line with loneliness. Cao Mou loves talent sincerely, and I hope that you will establish meritorious service with this battle, and Cao Mou will ask for merit for you. However, although Hanoi is not in danger, if Zhenggu finds out first, he will also take precautions early and resist Yuan Shao's troops with all his might. Even if you attack and take it, if the casualties of the soldiers are too great, it will not be good for you to show you the credit, so remember this. If you have any other requests, just ask for them, and do whatever you can. ”

Liu Yong was surprised and moved, with mixed feelings in his heart, on the one hand, he was an elder who valued love and righteousness and knew how to make good use of people, and on the other hand, he was a traitor who killed impermanence and annihilated the Han family.

"Since the prime minister has already said that there is no danger in this rebellion, if his subordinates ask for more, it won't seem that Liu Yong is too mediocre, why does the prime minister need such an ordinary person."

Cao Cao laughed loudly, and said, "Chongru really doesn't want it?" ”

Liu Yong also smiled and said: "Don't use anything else, can Liu Yong borrow another person from the prime minister?" ”

Cao Cao frowned and said, "Except for the Xuande lineage, everyone else's true appearance can be agreed." ”

Liu Yong smiled: "Thank you, Prime Minister." His Majesty wants Shang Shu Wei to covet it. ”

"Weber?"

"Exactly."

"But why?" Cao Cao thought that Liu Yong wanted another general who was good at commanding the army, but he didn't expect to be a civil official.

"Prime Minister. Luoyang and other places have been in war for a long time, the people's livelihood is very hard, is in need of a capable person to govern, in order to recuperate, Liu Yong is not good at political affairs, I Wen Bo coveted brother for many years, honest and upright, diligent and love the people, is the right person. ”

Cao Cao was very satisfied, and said with a smile: "Lone has ordered Wei Qi to serve the imperial history as a scholar and envoy to Yizhou, just on the same road as you." In this way, Wei Qi will help you take care of Luoyang government affairs and then go to Yizhou. After thinking about it, he reminded, "If you pacify Hanoi, you will immediately write a book, and your appearance will be on the court, and you will be recalled to another appointment." ”

As soon as Liu Yong wanted to say goodbye, Cao Cao said again: "The matter of the military dispatch to Hanoi is very secret, so you don't want to go back to Liu Bei's mansion." For the next few days, you will rest in my house, because you are forbidden to accompany you in the affairs of the army. ”

"No." Liu Yong had no choice but to give up his hand and say: "Follow the Prime Minister's order." ”

In the spring of the fourth year of Jian'an, Liu Yong bid farewell to Cao Cao, took Wei Qi and Yu Ban, and led 30,000 soldiers from Xudu to Luoyang.

At this time, Hanoi Taishou Fuzhong Zhenggu was anxiously waiting for news from Cao Cao's side, and at this time, the guards came to report, "General Yu, the letter from Luoyang has returned." ”

"Tell me what happened to Liu Yong's army in Luoyang? Is it all in Luoyang? He asked anxiously. Previously, Xu Du's detailed report said that Liu Yong went to Luoyang after leaving the city with a large army, and he did not dare to be negligent, so he sent people to investigate, and on the other hand, he ordered his subordinates to fight hard and not stop for a moment, in case Cao's army suddenly waved the Northern Expedition and raided Hanoi.

"General. Luoyang thieves swarmed, the people were panicked, that Liu Yong for the peace of the people's heart, show the military might, so the first announcement of the whole city, the whole army from the east gate into the city, through the city, from the west gate out. Liu Yong said that although the army was sent by the imperial court, it did not occupy people's houses and did not compete with the people for profit, and now they are all stationed 30 miles outside the west of the city. ”

He was still not at ease, and asked again: "Can you count the number of people?" ”

"The army went into the middle of the night. The small ones and their subordinates carefully examined them, and 30,000 people were only a lot more. ”

"Then rest assured. It seems that Liu Yong and others are indeed here for the security of Luoyang, and they are not waiting for us. "Su Gu put his mind at ease," the order was issued, the city defense was lifted from preparation, and the soldiers rested for three days. ”

He turned around and said to Na Xiaozuo: "You work hard, go back to Luoyang quickly, if there is anything abnormal, come and report to me quickly." ”

"Yes."

After receiving the order, everyone cheered, these days can exhaust the big guys, and now they can finally relax. So except for the necessary duty guards, the rest of the soldiers gathered together, or frolicked to gamble money, or fists and drinks, and fell on the spot when they were sleepy.

When it was ugly that night, Su Gu was falling asleep, and suddenly there was a sound of killing outside, Su Gu turned over and got up, opened the door to see, only to see that the four city gates were already in flames, shouting, screaming, running, and the sound of weapons colliding endlessly, only in an instant, the killing shouts were a lot closer.

He hurriedly gathered the soldiers in the courtyard. Everyone got up drunk, and hurriedly dressed and drew their blades, but there was a sudden silence outside, and there was not a sound to be heard. It's not good to be in the dark, and you are staring at the courtyard gate with everyone's eyes.

After a while, the two doors fell into the courtyard with two "dangdang" sounds, and the bright steel knives and swarthy iron spears stretched into the door with the torches, and at the same time, a number of crossbowmen flashed out of the courtyard wall, and the tips of the arrows were pointed at the courtyard.

Su Guyi saw that all the people were dressed as Cao Jun, and he was full of suspicion: "Aren't Liu Yong's soldiers and horses all Luoyang?" Why did you suddenly kill another Cao army? ”