October 2019.

A cavalry team of 10,000 people was heading from Bingzhou to Xudu via Luoyang.

This is the above led by the funeral procession for the emperor.

After Guo Jia and Lu Su discussed, it was decided to send 10,000 Zhang Jiajun light cavalry to accompany Zhang Chao to Xudu this time. With the presence of this force, even if there is an urgent problem, it can be dealt with.

At the same time, for the sake of Zhang Chao's safety, in addition to the two guard captains Dian Wei and Xu Yu who followed, Zhang Liao, the commander of the Seventh Legion, accompanied him.

Two hundred iron guards, five hundred brocade guards will protect Zhang Chao's regiment, with such a formation, the chief military advisor Guo Jia is also accompanied all the way, with such a formation, if anyone wants to fight his idea, he really has to consider whether his teeth are good or not.

Xu Du.

This place, where the Son of Heaven was originally located, is now shrouded in an atmosphere of sorrow. In the streets and alleys, you can see the scene of white silk hanging in the distance everywhere.

In the prime minister's mansion, which was also hung with white silk, Cao Cao was sitting behind the table, listening to the reports of the generals below.

"Report to the prime minister, Yizhou Mu Yuan Shao has come to Xudu and is resting in the arranged mansion."

"Report to the prime minister, Yang Mujiaozhou Mu Sun Jian has come to Xudu and is resting in the arranged mansion."

"Report to the prime minister, Jingzhou Mu Liu Bei has come to Xudu and is resting in the arranged mansion."

"Report to the prime minister, Yongzhou Mu Dong Zhuo has come to Xudu and is resting in the arranged mansion."

"Report to the prime minister, Liangzhou Muma Teng has come to Xudu and is resting in the arranged courtyard."

"Report to the prime minister, Yizhou Mu Liu Zhang has come to Xudu and is resting in the arranged courtyard."

As information came one after another, Cao Cao's originally closed eyes slowly opened at this time, "Is there any news about Zhang Chao?" ”

Compared with these princes, Zhang Chaofang was the great enemy in Cao Cao's heart.

"Back to the prime minister, there is indeed a team of about 10,000 people in Bingzhou, but I don't know if Zhang Chao is among them." The general in charge of intelligence fell to his knees and replied.

This time Zhang Chao traveled, he has not shown up since he left Jinyang, and even ate with Guo Jia in the carriage.

In this way, it is impossible to know who is in the team.

"Humph! Presumably, he must not dare to come, he arranged for someone else to come. General Xiahoudun said with a cold snort. For Zhang Chao, he has no good impression at all. I think he followed Cao Cao to fight in the Quartet, and when he rarely lost, but in the face of Zhang Chao, he really didn't win once, and he was already angry in his heart.

What Xiahoudun said quickly resonated with everyone, that is, including the chief military advisor Xi Zhicai who was sitting on the side, had nothing to say, obviously he also thought so.

After all, the death of the emperor is rumored all over the world, and it was planned by Zhang Chao, under such pressure, as long as you have a little brain, you shouldn't be here at this time.

"Hey, if he doesn't come, won't this gathering of heroes live up to its name?" It was Cao Cao, after hearing the report of his subordinates, he felt a little excited.

As if something was blocked in his heart, Cao Cao lost interest in talking to everyone and said, "Okay, let's all go down, and the generals will return to their respective barracks." The others were ready, and five days later, the emperor was funeral, and all the princes were invited to help the soul together. ”

It was also a very glorious thing to be able to help the dead emperor, and Cao Cao gave the quota to the princes, obviously also wanting to take the opportunity to sell people's hearts. Even he thought that it would be better if Zhang Chao didn't come, so that he would have enough time to discuss with the other princes how to deal with this person, if he could unify everyone, it would definitely be a big force, and it would be enough to give Zhang Chao a headache at that time.

Cao Cao thought it was good, and even deliberately released another rumor for this reason, saying that the culprit of the emperor's death, the general Zhang Chao, did not dare to come to the funeral, if this is the case, then the name of the general will be withdrawn.

This news spread throughout the entire Xu Capital in a short period of time, and all the princes quickly knew about it, but everyone did not take the initiative to stand up and say something, obviously they could use this to weaken Zhang Chao's reputation, and it was also a good thing for them.

That is, the princes, that is, everyone has the heart of hegemony. Otherwise, if you don't move, you will be eaten sooner or later. This is also a road that can only move forward and has no retreat, and even if it comes up, it can only move forward.

On the third day after the news broke, the 10,000 troops of Jinyang City under the banner of big fanfare finally appeared in front of Xu Du. And as soon as the army arrived, it immediately attracted the attention of the whole city.

Obviously, everyone wants to see who will come on behalf of Zhang Chao this time, and whether he is qualified to stand side by side with the princes.

Cao Cao was also extremely curious about this, but because of his identity, he didn't go in person, but only arranged for Xi Zhi to greet him, in his opinion, it was also a proper courtesy.

The army under the banner of Zhang Zi finally stopped before Xu Du.

Black clothes and black armor, under the sunlight, reflected the murderous weight of death. Horses are good horses, people are heroic, and Zhang Jiajun riding on horses is heroic and extraordinary.

And when such a person is actually composed of 10,000 people, it is needless to say that the shock brought to people is needless to say, which can be seen from the nervousness on the faces of the soldiers guarding the city gate, this is definitely a strong army.

Xi Zhicai also noticed the might of Zhang Jiajun from afar, and couldn't help but sigh to the general on the side, "It is worthy of the most famous Zhang Jiajun, and I think the lord's tiger and leopard ride is nothing more than that." ”

Xi Zhicai still left Cao Cao face. If you really want to compare, even the famous tiger and leopard rider in the Central Plains is difficult to compare with the terrifying Zhang Jiajun in front of him.

The general who was asked, surnamed Cao Minghong, was Cao Cao's younger brother.

This time he was the representative of Cao Cao who came to greet Zhang Chao, and now when he heard the drama around him say this, his mouth really just snorted, and he didn't say why. Obviously, in his heart, he couldn't say what was wrong with Zhang Jiajun in front of him.

The team came to the gate of the city step by step, and then in full view of everyone, the door of the carriage was opened, and then Guo Jia, who was dressed in a long robe, walked out.

Guo Jia's bearing is incomparable to ordinary people. Personable, handsome, and confident smile, people can't help but have a good feeling at first glance.

"Hehe, Fengxiao, it's really you here." After seeing that the person who came was Guo Jia, the chief military advisor of Zhang Chao Group, Xi Zhicai said with a smile on his face.

In history, Xi Zhicai recommended Guo Jia to Cao Cao before his death, so it seems that the two have known each other for a long time, and when this friend saw him, a sense of familiarity arose.

Seeing Xi Zhicai, Guo Jia also hurriedly hugged his fists and said: "Jia has seen Brother Zhicai." ”

"Hahaha, you and I didn't need to be so polite before, let's go, I'll accompany you to see the prime minister." Xi Zhicai smiled and took two steps forward, took Guo Jia's hand, and then walked towards the city gate.

It's just that Guo Jia really didn't get what he wanted, but his body stopped, and asked with a very solemn face, "What?" Didn't Prime Minister Cao come in person? ”

"To greet you, I and the military advisor are enough." When Cao Hong on the side heard this, he was immediately a little unhappy. Although you Guo Jia are very important in Zhang Chao's group, you are just a subordinate here, and you are not qualified to let the head of his family welcome him.

Regarding Cao Hong's words, Guo Jia did not seem to have heard it, but just shook his head and said: "If Prime Minister Cao Cheng is not here, then even if our team can't go in, we will not accompany us." ”

As he spoke, Guo Jia was about to turn around and leave. But Cao Hong's loud voice behind him did sound: "Guo Jia, what are you doing?" You don't deserve to be greeted by my lord in person, you must be scared and want to escape, don't you? ”

Cao Hong's shouts were heard by many people, but they did not delay Guo Jia's steps in turning back.

Seeing that this person was really about to get into the carriage, Xi Zhicai couldn't help frowning and said: "Fengxiao, what do you mean by this, just leave like this, aren't you afraid of the world's accusations?" ”

"Accusations?" Hearing this, Guo Jia reflexively said with a righteous face: "I'm afraid that the accusation will only accuse Prime Minister Cao Cheng of not knowing etiquette." My lord has arrived, and he has not come, what is the reason? ”

"Ahh Xi Zhicai, who was thinking about listening to the other party's explanation, heard that it was the lord's father-in-law, and his face immediately changed, obviously he thought of a possibility.

"Fengxiao, why is there so much noise outside?" Just when Xi Zhicai was still thinking about how much credibility Guo Jia's words had, in the carriage, there was indeed another voice coming, and then the horse curtain was lifted, dressed in white, with a calm face, and the tall Zhang Chao walked out.

"Sure enough, it's Zhang Chao." Cao Hong, who was still menacing, looked at the person who came out, and couldn't help but say in a lost voice. When he followed Cao Cao before, he had seen Zhang Chao, although it had been many years, the person's appearance had not changed much, and he could recognize it at a glance.

Xi Zhicai also recognized Zhang Chao, and at the same time, his heart sank, and he immediately saluted: "I don't know if the general is coming, I missed the distance, and I ask for forgiveness." ”

Yiwen and Wuwu were all made to lower their heads because of Zhang Chao's sudden appearance, but in the face of all this, Zhang Chao was indeed as if he had never heard of it, he just swept his gaze forward, and after not finding Cao Cao, he couldn't help frowning and said, "Hey, where is Brother Meng De?" I came to his territory, and he didn't come out to greet him, shouldn't he be, was he so busy that he even forgot the etiquette? ”