"Smack!" The sound of bamboo slips falling resounded in the hall, and everyone in the hall was silent, waiting for Cao Cao to finish his breath.

Cao Cao's body trembled and said: "Mr. Xi's health has always been good, how could he suddenly die of illness, who was he with before he died?" ”

Everyone's eyes were on Cao Ming, they knew where Xi Zhong died, but they didn't have the courage to say it.

Cao Ming explained: "I invited Mr. Xi to a dinner party, but I didn't expect his emergency to attack suddenly, and he couldn't be saved at that time. ”

Cao Ming had a trace of regret in her eyes, as if this incident was just an accident, even if Cao Cao wanted to blame, it would be a light punishment.

Xun Yu also agreed: "I have checked and understood, Mr. Xi did die of illness, and there is no man-made malicious poisoning." ”

Everyone thought that this was an accident, after all, Xi Zhong's health was really bad, and it was reasonable for him to die suddenly.

Cao Cao sighed and said: "Since it is an emergency, I can't complain about you, this may be the will of God, but unfortunately Mr. died young." ”

Cao Cao is now worried about the vacancy of his position, and if anyone can replace the position of strategist, he has to rely on Xun Yu to help him recommend.

Xun Yu had already guessed what Cao Cao was thinking, and immediately arched his hands and said: "Mr. Xi has been buried for many days, and I have taken care of his duties these days, and I have already decided on the candidate for the new strategist, please rest assured." ”

"Then there is Lao Wenruo!" Cao Cao thought that the key matter was solved, after all, without a strategist by his side, some things were still difficult to discuss.

After the problem was solved, Cao Cao left Cao Ming alone, and the rest of the people went out to work.

Cao Cao pointed to the map and said: "I have a confidential thing to say now, I plan to attack Xuzhou in the spring of next year, and I hope that Yang Heng can send some reinforcements at that time, and the affairs of Yanzhou will be handed over to your eldest brother, and you will also help him at that time." ”

Cao Ming disagreed: "Yang Heng's current status is the same as yours, I'm afraid he won't obey your orders anymore, and he also has the intention of plotting Xuzhou, I think you should think of another way!" ”

Cao Ming decided to put some pressure on Cao Cao, the position of this Xuzhou is very good, if Yang Heng is swallowed up, his strength will increase again.

Cao Cao had already guessed it, and sighed at the moment: "Then Yang Heng is an ambitious person, plus that talented Shangguan Qing, it is difficult to think of the climate." ”

Cao Cao also doubted Cao Ming in his heart, but he dispelled his doubts in a blink of an eye, and his daughter didn't seem to have the talent for this.

"What is my father going to do?" Cao Ming thought to himself that Cao Cao was really powerful, since he had already guessed that Yang Heng would rebel, then why did he give him military power.

Cao Cao guessed that Yang Heng could capture Yuzhou, completely relying on his own strength and his army, after all, the Snow Wolf Army was a rare all-elite army, and it was not impossible to capture Yuzhou with a weak force.

Cao Cao thought for a while and said, "Although Yang Heng has been out of my control, there is still some affection between him and me, and he should not refuse my suggestion." ”

Cao Ming's palms were already sweating, and he was really afraid that Cao Cao would doubt himself just now, after all, the Snow Wolf Army was established by himself.

Cao Ming had a plan and said: "Actually, my father can fight without blood, this Xuzhou Tao Qian will let him out, but he has to give half to Yang Heng." ”

Cao Cao nodded and said: "This condition is okay, it is good to be able to capture half of Xuzhou without losing troops." ”

Although Cao Cao wanted to launch a second full-scale attack on Xuzhou under the guise of avenging his father, if he could take the city without blood, that would be the highest level of using troops, which meant that his own strength would not be lost.

Cao Ming explained: "You can pretend to attack Xuzhou, and then let Yang Heng pretend to be a rescuer, this Tao Qian will naturally open the city to greet him, and then he will not be able to do it." ”

Cao Cao waved his hand and said, "I have considered this strategy, but that Tao Qian is so cunning that it is difficult to be easily fooled." ”

Cao Ming thought that Cao Cao couldn't trust Yang Heng, and Tao Qian's matter could be settled by going to him personally, but it was difficult for Yang Heng to give him if he got Xuzhou.

Cao Ming thought for a while and said: "Ming'er is not good at making plans, if my father wants to seize it by force, I should go to Uncle Xun Yu to discuss." ”

Cao Cao smiled and said, "I see that you have read a lot of military books, and now you are perfunctory to me, there must be something wrong with me." ”

Cao Ming glanced at Cao Cao: "I want to buy things for women, and my father will go with me?" ”

"You'd better go by yourself!" Cao Cao's expression was a little embarrassed, but he didn't expect to go shopping for something.

Cao Ming is not here to buy things, there is still one thing to solve, the only person who knows is still alive, and he has to go to the prison to deal with her.

After Cao Ming got out of the Assassin's Mansion, she rode straight to the prison in a carriage, and her heart was very chaotic now.

Cao Ming thought to herself that most of the people she had killed in the past were wicked people, and because it was the first time she had killed someone else in a private matter, she didn't want to continue to kill like this.

In the prison cell of the county town, Yan Ying's mood is very unstable, she has heard that Xi Zhong is dead, and a murder was said to be an accident by others, and only Cao Ming can do this.

The cell leader led Cao Ming into the cell: "Niangniang, please rest assured, we didn't let her suffer, it's just that her emotions don't seem to be stable, it's better for you to stay away from her." ”

Cao Ming thought to herself that the power struggle was life and death, and if she let go of Xi Zhong, it would be equivalent to killing herself, so she would not make such a mistake, but she didn't want to kill an innocent person because of this.

Since Yan Ying heard that Xi Zhong died, she longed to rush out to take revenge, but she didn't have this opportunity, she couldn't even open the door of her cell, and now the enemy is really here, which is equivalent to giving herself a good chance.

Cao Ming thought about it again and again and said: "You have two paths to choose now, one is to be sold to a brothel by the Assassin Mansion, and the other is to be my personal maid, I have given you the opportunity to choose, I hope you can think about it carefully." ”

Cao Ming learned from Cao Cao that Lian'er had married a good family, so she was in urgent need of a henchman now, and this Yan Ying could be used to cultivate her, because she could give her sincerity to others, so her loyalty was no problem.

"Are you kidding?" Yan Ying wondered if her ears had heard it wrong, if it weren't for Cao Ming being some distance away from her, she would have rushed up to fight with her.

Cao Ming doesn't suspect people if she wants to use people, although she has a lot of resentment towards herself, even if she poisons herself, it is possible, but she believes that her character is not bad, at least she has not killed anyone.

"Bring her a dagger!" Cao Ming ordered the jailer to bring the dagger and still put the dagger at Yan Ying's feet, which was to test Yan Ying's control.

Cao Ming stepped forward, pointed to the dagger on the ground and said, "This is your third way, pick up the dagger to assassinate me, of course I will not be guarded." ”

"!" The cell boss looked at Cao Ming anxiously, this woman was very emotionally unstable, if she really stabbed it, it would be over, and then everyone in the prison would have to die with her.

Yan Ying picked up the dagger and came to Cao Ming, her hands were still shaking, compared with the desperate spirit before, it could be said that it was like two people.

Cao Ming said in a calm tone: "This should be your first time killing, in fact, killing is a very simple thing, you only need to stab the dagger into the other party's body, and then pull it out to see the other party bleed to death." ”

Cao Ming has become numb to killing, and the repeated death scenes have always lingered in her eyes.

"I can't do it." Yan Ying's courage disappeared in an instant, and killing people was like a mountain to her, which made her a little breathless.

Yan Ying really couldn't figure out the other party, a young and beautiful girl, who didn't even blink her eyes when she talked about killing.

Cao Ming knew that there were some eyebrows in the matter, and he wanted the other party to give up his hatred, so that it would be reassuring to use.

Yan Ying threw away the dagger and said, "To be honest, I want to take revenge very much, but I really don't have the courage to kill, I don't want to become a wicked person like you." ”

Yan Ying really wants to take revenge, she hopes that someone will administer justice for Xi Zhong, but she is just a maid by Xi Zhong's side, who can listen to the words of a maid.

Cao Ming has sometimes struggled with her choices, if she can really let go of the psychological factor and find a literati to live an ordinary life, maybe life is more appropriate than now.

The cell boss beckoned his subordinates and said: "Niangniang is giving you the stairs, but you dare to insult Yu Niangniang, and someone will drag it down and hit the thirty boards!" ”

"Who dares to fight?" Cao Ming hurriedly drank the jailers, and he was about to succeed, didn't you do a good job with this fight.

"Niangniang can't be more tolerant!" The cell leader's heart was in his throat, and if it weren't for Cao Ming's order, he would almost have done it.

Cao Ming persuaded him: "Xizhong has been buried by me, but unfortunately people can't be resurrected after death, if he knows it, he definitely doesn't want you to suffer." ”

Cao Ming admires Yan Ying's loyalty very much, and she can give everything, even her precious life, which is why she chose her.

"I promise you!" Yan Ying knew that she couldn't fight Cao Ming, so she simply looked for an opportunity in the future, and she was also very curious about where the other party got the courage to choose a person who had a deep hatred for herself to be a maid who took care of her daily life.

Cao Ming thought that it was difficult to change people's hearts, but if she wanted to try it, she might have a different harvest.

In the spring of 193 AD, Cao Cao attacked Xuzhou in the name of avenging his father, and the two sides were deadlocked near the city of Xuzhou, of course, Tao Qian's defeat was only a matter of time.

At this time, Yuan Shao was fighting with Gongsun Zhan, and he didn't care about what was happening around him, he just wanted to defeat Gongsun Chan quickly and draw an end to the protracted battle between the two sides.

When Gongsun Zan was attacked by Yuan Shao, Yang Heng and Shangguan Qing did not send troops, but closed the door to develop themselves, and now Yuzhou's treasury is very full, not only can cultivate more troops, but also improve people's livelihood.