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"Traitor! Big-eared thief, you're ruthless! ”

The most annoying people were not Cao Ang, Xun Yu and Guo Jia, but Sima Yi, the upstart of the Cao army, who was the first to put forward the strategy of driving wolves and fighting tigers. At the same time, Sima Yi, who has always believed in himself, also began to find that he still underestimated Uncle Liu Huang, who was a small soldier but could deal with Deputy Director Tao and Boss Cao for many years, and it was definitely not as easy as he imagined to achieve his long-cherished wish.

After the anger, Sima Yi quickly calmed down again, and Cao Ang ordered Sima Yi to write to Uncle Liu Huang again, asking Uncle Liu to send troops to Chang'an as soon as possible to annex the rest of Cao's army. Cao Ang was shocked and asked why, and Sima Yi replied: "My lord, it's not that my subordinates don't want to serve my lord, it's that doing so will only backfire. If you take the risk of sending a book and repeating the same request, you will not be afraid that the news will leak and cause the disaster? ”

"Besides, Liu Bei is also a suspicious person, he deliberately stood still in Chen Cang, there must be his special purpose." Sima Yi added: "What Liu Bei's purpose is, we don't know anything now, but since Liu Bei is still moving. It proves that it is beneficial for him to send troops to Chang'an immediately, and if his subordinates repeatedly send letters asking Liu Bei to do unfavorable things, with Liu Bei's treachery, how can he not suspect that his subordinates are a deception arranged by the lord? If his subordinates lose Liu Bei's trust, and in the future, if the lord wants to judge the purpose of this traitor's action from Liu Bei's orders to his subordinates, it will not only be impossible, but it is also possible that Liu Bei will take the opportunity to use a trick and set a trap for our army in turn. ”

Cao Ang has always trusted his friend Sima Yi, and he listened to Sima Yi's reasoning. and persecution ceased to be ceased. But he asked, "What should we do in your opinion?" ”

"Your Majesty thinks that the lord can carry out Mr. Wen Ruo's plan and try to lure Liu Bei's main force to Chang'an as soon as possible. According to the plan, let Liu Bei go out of the customs to drive the tiger and fight the wolf. Sima Yi replied, "As for Your Majesty." Please allow your subordinates not to do anything. Let Liu Bei even if he suspects the intention of his subordinates, he can't judge whether his subordinates have really surrendered, so that his subordinates can retain the opportunity to gain Liu Bei's true trust. As long as Liu Bei believes that his subordinates really surrendered. Entrusting his subordinates with henchmen, even if Liu Bei makes any moves, he will not be worried. ”

Cao Ang pondered for a long time, and finally nodded and said: "Okay, according to your plan, you should not participate in this decoy operation, so as not to let the big-eared thief find out that you are a fraudulent surrender." ”

In the case of Sima Yi's intention to hibernate, Cao Ang's handwritten letter for help was sent out, and it was sent to Chen Cang through fast horses in turn, as for whether this letter could be effective, Cao Ang, Xun Yu and Sima Yi and others were not actually the slightest bit sure, just trying to try their luck. But at this time, a barely good news also came from Tongguan, Deputy Director Tao sent his adviser Jiang Gan as an envoy to Chang'an with a sacrifice to mourn, Cao Ren and Manzhong guarding Tongguan because Jiang Gan came according to the ceremony, did not dare to accept or expel him, so he had to temporarily put Jiang Gan and his party under house arrest, so that people urgently reported to Cao Ang and asked Cao Ang to show down.

After getting this news, Cao Ang, who had a lot of contact with Jiang Gan in Xuzhou, was both happy and worried, happy that he finally had the opportunity to reunite with his old friend after many years, and was worried that after allowing Jiang Gan to enter the customs and mourn, Jiang Gan was killed by Cao Jun's soldiers, so he had to quickly convene Xun Yu, Guo Jia and Cheng Yu and other father's henchmen to discuss countermeasures. After Xun Yu and the others learned of this, they immediately sneered, and said: "The pottery thief has found a good excuse, Jiang Gan is here to mourn is fake, and the surrender is true." ”

"Surrender?" Cao Ang was surprised and asked, "Three uncles, do you think Mr. Jiang Gan is here to prepare to surrender to me?" ”

"Of course." Guo Jia sneered and said: "When the old lord and the pottery thief exchanged hostages, the lord you were forced to live in Xuzhou for three years, Tao Ying traitor treated you with fake benevolence and hypocrisy, even if he rescued his brother pottery merchant first, he also sent the lord you unscathed gift back to the old lord, now the old lord was killed by the pottery thief, the lord you were ordered to succeed the heir, of course the pottery thief wants to make up his mind to get back the courtesy to you back then, so Jiang Gan came to mourn this time, it was clear that it was just an excuse, in fact, he wanted to take the opportunity to get in touch with the lord, Move it to you with affection. ”

"As I guessed, Mr. Ziyi is really here to recruit me." Cao Ang muttered in his heart, and then took the opportunity to test the attitude of Xun Yu and Guo Jia and others, and asked, "Then in the opinion of the three uncles, how should the little nephew pay attention to this matter?" ”

"Lord, do you still need to ask?" Guo Jia said quickly: "The pottery thief and you have a grudge against killing your father, if you still want to treat the pottery thief well, how can the soldiers of our army be convinced?" The best way is to cut down the messenger of the pottery thief with a knife, if the lord you can't bear it and want to repay the kindness of the pottery thief back then, you can also drive him away and prevent him from entering the customs. ”

The disappointment that flashed in Cao Ang's eyes did not escape Xun Yu and Cheng Yu's eyes, and after quietly sighing, Xun Yu reminded: "Lord, you can't be confused about this matter, although Yu and others obeyed the old lord's last order and put you on the throne of the heir, but the lord you should know very well in your heart that there are still people in our team who refuse to give up, if you are confused in this matter, then the consequences will be unimaginable, and you yourself will fall into the eternal infamy of colluding with enemies and forgetting your father's hatred." ”

"Lord, you don't have to worry, we still have the strength to fight." Cheng Yu also said: "There are nearly 40,000 soldiers and horses in Guanzhong, and Tongguan and the Yellow River are dangerous to defend, Ren Zhonglang and Pei Taishou are also still fighting hard in Hedong, and they will contain the pottery thieves for our army. If you give up this hope, my lord, our soldiers will not be convinced. ”

"My lord, in this matter. You have to learn from Liu Bei's perseverance. Guo Jia said again: "Don't talk about Liu Qi, give the great Jingzhou to the pottery thief, ashamed of the soldiers of the three armies, ashamed of ......, his father." ”

After listening to Guo Jia and Cheng Yu's insinuations, Cao Ang, who was loyal but not stupid, couldn't understand their thoughts, and was secretly disappointed, the atmosphere in the room also became depressed, and after thinking about it for a long time, Cao Ang reluctantly nodded. Qiang said with a smile: "Thank you three uncles for your advice." Please rest assured that the little nephew will not be confused, and the little nephew will carefully consider Jiang doing this. I will give a satisfactory explanation to the officers and men of the three armed forces. ”

Xun Yu, Guo Jia and others knew that Cao Ang was hesitant. He did not force Cao Ang to act according to his advice. Just got up and said goodbye, leaving Cao Ang time to think alone. And when he went out, Xun Yu stopped. He pursed his lips with some hesitation, but he still turned around and said to Cao Ang: "Lord, don't let the generals like Dian Wei and Cao Hong know about this matter, they are hot-tempered and impatient, and if you know this matter, it will be more difficult for you to do." ”

"Uncle Duo Cheng pointed out, and the little nephew understood." Cao Ang also knew that Xun Yu's words would never be said if he didn't really think about himself, so he also bowed to Xun Yu and thanked him solemnly.

Xun Yu and Guo Jia and other important ministers of Cao Jun are gone, but Cao Ang, who is alone, is more and more depressed, as a famous filial son who can die for his father in history, Cao Ang of course also hopes to avenge his father, and he does not want Cao Boss to give away the Cao Jun foundation that Cao Boss worked so hard to create, but Cao Ang knows very well that even the heroic father is not the opponent of Deputy Director Tao, not to mention that his ability is far inferior to his father and his personality is still a little weak?

At the same time, Cao Ang understands that what Boss Cao left to himself is actually a mess of internal and external troubles, all the remnants of the defeated army will be added together, even if the township soldiers guarding the place are only more than 40,000 points, it is impossible to be the opponent of the Xuzhou Tiger and Wolf Division, and can only rely on Tongguan and the Yellow River to survive. But even if there are mountains and rivers to defend, the Cao army team can not even achieve the minimum self-sufficiency of grain and grass, and the land in Guanzhong, which has just experienced a severe drought, is almost no harvest in spring and summer, if it were not for Uncle Liu Huang to send 200,000 Hu army food in time for emergency, I am afraid that now the Cao army team has begun to run out of food. And Uncle Liu Huang's support for Cao Jun's anti-Tao is An's heart, and Cao Ang's heart has long been clear.

In such a situation, Cao Ang even suspected that the reason why his father died before Guo Jia was sick was that he was exhausted by internal and external troubles, and his mind was worn out by the gloomy prospect, and he was exhausted to death.

Cao Ang thought more than once about leading the remnants of the Cao army and surrendering to Deputy Director Tao, whom he had always admired, but Cao Ang knew very well that if he made this decision, Xun Yu and Guo Jia and other important ministers would never agree, Dian Wei, Cao Hong and countless Cao army soldiers would never agree, and even a simple order to open Tongguan and let the Xuzhou army enter the pass could not be executed by the Tongguan defenders, because the person guarding Tongguan was Cao Ang's cousin Cao Ren, and Cao Ren, who had personally experienced all the things of Cao Tao's grievances, was even if he died. will not bow to the Xuzhou army that has killed countless Cao clans and countless Cao army soldiers!

Cao Ang also knew that if he forcibly ordered surrender, when the time came, I am afraid that as soon as his surrender order was issued, Xun Yu, Guo Jia, Dian Wei, Cao Hong and other important civil and military ministers of the Cao army would immediately be able to knock himself out of the position of commander of the Cao army, and help his second brother Cao Pi or other younger brothers inherit his father's throne. At that time, not only will he not be able to keep the soldiers left by his father, but he may also let the foundation left by his father die faster and more miserably!

Thinking of this, a deep sense of powerlessness enveloped Cao Ang's heart, and tears gradually seeped out of the corners of Cao Ang's eyes, making Cao Ang couldn't help sobbing lowly, and choked up: "Father, you know that the child is not talented, and you know that the child is unwilling to fight with Tao Yuanjun, why do you still want to make me your heir?" Why do you want me to succeed you? Father, it's so hard for a child, it's too hard....... ”

"My lord."

A sudden soft call from outside the door interrupted Cao Ang's tearful self-talk, and he heard that it was Sima Yi's voice, Cao Ang quickly wiped away the tears on his face, cleared his throat, and then opened his mouth to allow Sima Yi to enter the door. After Sima Yi entered the door with a pile of official documents, he saw that Cao Ang's eyes were a little red and swollen, and guessed that Cao Ang was crying just now, so he hurriedly asked, "Lord, what's wrong?" ”

"It's nothing, it's just that Tongguan just sent an urgent report. said that Tao should send Jiang Gan as an envoy to Chang'an to mourn his father. Cao Ang didn't hide it from Sima Yi, first briefly introduced what happened just now, and then said with a wry smile: "I just showed a little bit of wanting Mr. Jiang Gan to go to Chang'an, but Uncle Xun Yu and they immediately resolutely objected, and reminded me that I can't let General Dian Wei and General Cao Hong know, it seems that there is no way, this time I can't accept Tao Ying's kindness." ”

"Slightly show the tone that made Jiang dry to Chang'an? I'm afraid that I want to surrender to Captain Tao, right? ”

Sima Yi snorted coldly in his heart, he had already seen that Cao Ang actually had a lower intention, and after a little more calculation. Sima Yi's heart soon moved. Busy said: "Lord, this is a good opportunity to kill multiple birds with one stone, why haven't you thought about taking the opportunity to seize it?" ”

"What's a good chance to kill multiple birds with one stone?" Cao Ang asked in surprise.

"Take down Jiang Gan and behead him, and send his head to Chen Cang to present it to Liu Bei!" Sima Yi said quickly: "That's it. Your lord, you have won the hearts of the former lords and former ministers. It can also make Liu Bei believe in the sincerity of our army and him to join forces to fight Tao. So that Liu Bei immediately sent troops to Chang'an to listen to it. If the lord is willing, he can also let out the wind and say that this is a matter of Weichen's power, and Liu Bei will believe that Weichen secretly descended on his sincerity. Get three wins! ”

"No way!" Cao Ang categorically refused, and said: "Not to mention that the two countries are fighting, and if you don't kill the envoys, just treat me well with Tao Yingnian, and I can't do this!" Besides, when he was in Hangu Pass, Tao Ying clearly knew that he could break our army as long as he attacked, but in order to let his father finish the last journey, he ordered the troops to retreat and let go of this opportunity. ”

"But my lord, this is the only way you can do it." Sima Yi reminded: "The lord was in Xuzhou as a hostage, Tao Ying not only treated you well, but also taught you a variety of agricultural methods, which is known to the world, and then you once again spoke pro-Tao, although there have been changes in recent years, but whether it is the old lord left behind by our army, or our current ally Liu Bei Liu Xuande, your pro-Tao attitude is still lingering, with doubts. If you don't take practical actions to prove that you have broken off with Tao Ying and don't share the sky, the civil and military ministers of our army will not believe that you will definitely avenge the old lord, and Liu Bei can't believe that you will work together with him. ”

"Even if it were, I couldn't do that." Cao Ang still refused, and said in a sad tone: "If they want to doubt, they will doubt it, the eldest husband will do something, and he will not do such a thing as killing the messenger!" ”

"Trouble, I didn't expect this son of Cao Thief to be so stubborn." Sima Yi was discouraged, and after thinking about it again, Sima Yi reluctantly changed his tone and said: "Lord, since you don't want to behead the envoy, then let's do it, just let your subordinates come forward, go and take that Jiang Gan, put him in the prisoner car and escort him to Chen Cang to present it to Liu Bei, so that the same effect can be obtained." ”

"Isn't that the same?" Cao Ang said angrily: "I took down Mr. Jiang Gan and sent him to Chen Cang to sacrifice to Liu Bei, Liu Bei cut him with a knife, isn't the sin counted on me?" ”

"Lord, what are you anxious about?" Sima Yi smiled and said: "From Chang'an to Chencang, there are four hundred and fifty miles, and it can be completed in one day. ”

Cao Ang raised his head violently and stared at Sima Yi for a long time, Cao Ang finally showed a smile and said, "I am really a wise and far-reaching person, but you have to make it clear to Mr. Ziyi that I did this under the pressure of my father's old ministers, please make sure that Tao Envoy Jun understands my hardships." ”

"Sure enough, I'm still making up my mind to ask Captain Tao to surrender, but unfortunately, you don't have this opportunity, and you Cao Clan don't have this opportunity! When I got on the way, I cut Jiang Gan with one sword, really sent his head to Liu Bei, and put all the charges on your head, and see how Taiwei Tao forgives you in the future! ”

Sima Yi snorted coldly in his heart, but said respectfully on his face: "Don't worry, your subordinates will definitely let Taiwei Tao and Mr. Ziyi understand your hardships." ”

………………

At noon that day, in the mourning hall of Boss Cao, in front of a cadre of Cao Jun's civil and military ministers, Cao Ang announced the news that Deputy Director Tao had sent Jiang Gan to mourn, and then Cao Ang did not wait for Dian Wei and Cao Hong to be present and roared, and immediately announced that he had accepted Sima Yi's persuasion and decided to take Jiang Gan down, put him in a prisoner car and escort him to Chen Cang to be handed over to Uncle Liu Huang for disposal. As a result, although the anger of the generals of the Cao army subsided slightly, they also persuaded Cao Ang not to hand over Jiang Gan to Uncle Liu Huang, and suggested that Jiang Gan be directly escorted to the spirit of Cao Boss to be beheaded for memorial, Cao Ang refused to comply under the pretext that the two countries were fighting for each other, and insisted on ordering Jiang Gan to be escorted to Chen Cang and handed over to Uncle Liu Huang to show the sincerity of the alliance.

Two days later, Cao Ang's order was sent to Tongguan, and Cao Ren, who was guarding the pass, mourned the death of his cousin, and did not hesitate to carry out Cao Ang's order, ordering Jiang Gan to be put into a prisoner car and escorted to Chang'an to be handed over to Cao Ang for disposal, while Jiang Gan's other entourage was driven back to Hongnong by Cao Ren to report to Deputy Director Tao. For Cao Jun's act of revenge, Jiang Gan's entourage cried bitterly, but Jiang Gan himself was calm, and walked into the prisoner car with his head held high, and generously followed Cao Jun into the customs, and even Cao Jun's soldiers were secretly admired for his calm and calm demeanor.

If things go smoothly, then Mr. Jiang Gan's life may be in the hands of his own people, and Sima Yi can also successfully achieve the goal of making it difficult for Deputy Director Tao to forgive Cao Ang. However, Sima Yi forgot one thing, that is, there is a distance of 450 Han li from Chang'an to Chencang, which can be completed in one day, and a distance of 370 Han li from Tongguan to Chang'an, which can not be completed in one day, so on the way, an accident happened............

The accident occurred on the official road between Zheng County and Xinfeng, when the Cao army team escorting Mr. Jiang Gan rushed all the way to the west, a team of Cao soldiers in bright armor came to meet them, and the Cao army Dubo led by him showed a handwritten warrant of Cao Ang to the chief of Cao Jun who escorted Jiang Gan, and asked the chief of Cao Ren's team to hand over Jiang Gan to himself, and the chief of Cao Jun verified that the official token was correct, and immediately executed Cao Ang's order, handed over Mr. Jiang Gan to Cao Jundubo, and returned to Tongguan to hand over the order to Cao Ren.

When the team that had escorted Jiang Gan away from the past, the Cao soldiers immediately turned to the south, escorted Mr. Jiang Gan into the depths of the mountains and forests of the Qinling Mountains, and then released the confused Mr. Jiang Gan from the prisoner car, provided Mr. Jiang Gan with dry food and a change of clothes, and finally pointed out to Mr. Jiang Gan the mountain path to escape back to Hongnong bypassing Tongguan.

Thinking that he would die but accidentally escaped death, Jiang Gan was surprised and delighted, and hurriedly asked who this group of Cao soldiers was entrusted by, and the Cao Jun Dubo led by told Mr. Jiang Gan that he was indeed ordered by Cao Ang to release Mr. Jiang Gan, and explained that Cao Ang was unable to withstand the pressure of Cao Jun's old ministers and was forced to act like this, and asked Mr. Jiang Gan to flee back to the Xuzhou army, be sure to report to Deputy Director Tao truthfully, Mr. Jiang Gan was overjoyed, and hurriedly thanked Cao Jun Dubo sent by Cao Ang, and then quickly took the path and fled back to Hongnong- Mr. Jiang Gan is not afraid of death, but if there is a chance not to die, Mr. Jiang Gan still does not want to die.

Looking at the back of Mr. Jiang Gan hurriedly fleeing into the mountains, Uncle Cao Jun, who rescued Jiang Gan, showed a smug smile and whispered to his companions on the left and right: "It's done, leave the prisoner car here so that Tongguan has clues to chase it, find a hidden place to change into people's clothes, turn it into pieces and go back to Chang'an, and find the second son to ask for a reward." (To be continued......)