Besides, Shi Xin slept until midnight, and suddenly heard a deep voice outside the barracks.

"Sect Master Shi can be disturbed in the middle of the night, and forgive the sins. Cao Cao cordially invites Your Excellency to come to the meeting. ”

Three shouts in a row resounded throughout the barracks. Then, like throwing a large stone into the quiet water of the lake, the water splashed and the barracks boiled instantly.

The patrolling soldiers hurried to Shi Xin's side, and the resting soldiers got dressed as fast as they could, and they all went out of their tents.

Now you can see the results of Xu Rong's usual training. The barracks were busy but not chaotic, there was not the slightest noise, only the sound of neat footsteps and the sound of high-ranking generals dispatching troops.

Shi Xin, who was awakened, felt a pang in his heart, and Cao Cao's cultivation was refined again.

After hurriedly dressing up, I went out of the tent and saw that it was probably only in the middle of the night, that is, around four o'clock in the morning in the later generations.

Shi Xin's movements were not unpleasant, but someone was faster than him.

That was Zhou Tai, who was sleeping in the tent next to him, and when Shi Xin opened the tent curtain, he was already standing in front of the tent on guard.

Several figures jumped in the barracks, and Xu Rong arrived first. His face was pale, and he quickly knelt down: "My subordinates were derelict in their duties, and they didn't even find out about Cao Cao's sneak attack in advance." ”

Shi Xin helped him up, but there was no blame on his face, "Cao Cao came alone." With his cultivation, he could easily avoid all scouts and traps, and Xu Dudu didn't need to blame himself. ”

As soon as Xu Rong was picked up, Zhang Fei's roar came from afar, "What about the lord? Cao Apu is so brave that he actually trespassed into my camp?"

An arrogant voice said: "Third brother, don't worry, Cao Cao's voice is outside the account, he salutes first and then soldiers, and it seems that there is no malice." ”

It was Guan Yu.

The two of them came so quickly, and as soon as the words fell, they had already rushed to Shi Xin.

The generals arrived one after another, Fa Zheng and Bo Cai sent someone to pass the word, and the two were restraining the soldiers and horses, and they couldn't catch up for a while.

Shi Xin asked the heralds to reply to the letter, ordering them to act cheaply and not worry about this.

sent away the heralds, Shi Xin had a small number of people, and only Zhao Yun, Ma Chao and Huang Zhong were missing.

Zhang Fei muttered: "These three people are too slow, Huang Zhong is an old man can be understood to be slower, what do Zilong and Meng Qi say? Could it be that the young man slept well, and such a big movement didn't wake them up?"

Shi Xin guessed their whereabouts, but he didn't tell them on the spot.

The generals hugged Shi Xin to the front of the wall, and the dense guards made way for a passage. Walking further, I found that the front of the guards, in the direction of the door, was blocked by three people.

It is Zhao Yun, Ma Chao, and Huang Zhong.

Zhao Yun and Ma Chao held a spear in their right hand, and a sword and javelin in their left hand, standing on the left and right sides of the camp, and the veins were the same as the outside.

Huang Zhong sacrificed an iron-tired bow, holding the bow in his left hand and holding an arrow in his right hand, steadying his horse's steps, and was ready to fire at any time.

The three of them formed a triangle, guarding the gate of the wall, and although it was dark in front of them, it seemed to be covered with an invisible shield. That kind of formation, as if thousands of troops are coming, are also blocking the outside.

Shi Xin smiled at Zhang Fei, he scratched the leopard's head, it turned out that these three people were wrong.

Guan Yu patted Zhang Fei on the shoulder, "Let's go." The two followed Syndicate out.

When Zhao Yun and the other three also gathered around, Shi Xin praised: "The three of them are fast, and they are the first to take the lead in the enemy, which is worth learning from." ”

Huang Zhong said modestly: "The duty of protecting the lord is also very important, we thought that Yun Chang and Yide must go to the lord's tent first, so we came out first to stabilize the situation." ”

Shi Xin waved his hand and laughed: "Everyone is very good." The arrangement of Xu Dudu and Fa Zheng's military division is also very much in line with my heart...... Let's go, let's see what Cao Cao is doing. ”

Before Shi Xin could get out of the camp, the two teams of soldiers had already raised torches to illuminate the road ahead, extending out like fire dragons.

Cao Cao stood alone with his hands behind his back, standing in the distance. The firelight shone on his face, a leisurely expression.

Xu Rong hurried to Shi Xin's side and said in a low voice: "Lord, Cao Cao must have a plan here, everything needs to be cautious." ”

Shi Xin was silent for a long time, and suddenly smiled: "The governor is too worried, Cao Cao only came alone, with me, he can't make much waves." ”

Xu Rong said again: "Since he came alone, we might as well send a team of elite soldiers, copy behind him, and cut off his back road." ”

Shi Xin shook his head and refused: "Since he is brave enough to come alone, we can't fall into prestige." ”

Xu Rong frowned: "Do you just let him come and go freely?"

Shi Xin sneered: "Naturally not, if Cao Cao can't say a reason, I will make him pay for his arrogance." ”

After speaking, he ignored Xu Rong, stood still outside Cao Cao's ten zhang, and arched his hand: "Meng Degong came late at night, what is the matter?"

Cao Cao looked at Shi Xin's formation, not chaotic at all, and couldn't help but secretly admire.

"Recently, a Tongque platform was built near the camp, with five floors on it, and the layout in the building is very distinctive. Specially invited the master of the history to go to a narrative, so as to give advice to a certain person to see if there is anything that needs to be improved. ”

As soon as Cao Cao's words fell, Zhang Fei took the lead in shouting: "If you say go, you will go? Who in the world does not know that you Cao A is a traitor, and there will definitely be no good things in it." Our lord will not be fooled by you. "For the Academy

Cao Cao said coldly: "I didn't say that I would invite you, not to mention that you are a rough person, and you don't know what to do when you go, and you have invisibly lowered everyone's style, and the gains outweigh the losses." ”

Zhang Fei was not angry, but smiled and said: "You Cao Apu is the best woman, does the "style" in this refer to this aspect?"

Cao Cao was too lazy to argue with Zhang Fei, and asked again, "Did Sect Master Shi appreciate his face and go to a story?"

Huang Zhong Lao Cheng was serious and persuaded in a low voice: "Lord, the big war is imminent, our army has obvious advantages, why bother Cao Cao?"

Zhao Yun and others also came to persuade one after another, but only Zhou Tai was silent.

Shi Xin groaned.

I heard Cao Cao continue: "Of course, if Sect Master Shi doesn't dare to go, he won't be strong. But I hereby assure that this invitation is only for heart-to-heart talks, and it has little to do with the battle of tomorrow. A certain can also promise in front of everyone, there is no threat in it. Early tomorrow morning, Sect Master Shi will return to the barracks in good condition. ”

Shi Xin suddenly looked at Zhou Tai and asked with a smile, "Does Youping think I should go or not?"

Zhou Taidao: "The subordinates are soft-spoken and dare not speak falsely. ”

"But it doesn't hurt to say that. Shi Xin encouraged.

"In the past, I heard the lord comment on Cao Cao, although this person has a bad reputation, but his ability is extraordinary, and he is a generation of heroes. Although he does things by unscrupulous means, he is also above board, and he is a real villain. There seems to be no reason to refuse such an invitation. ”

Zhou Tai's words touched Shi Xin's heart, and in fact he did think so. I only heard Zhou Tai add another sentence, "If the lord decides to go, his subordinates will definitely go to the soup and follow him to the death." ”

Zhou Tai said it generously and passionately, and even Guan Yu and others were moved by him, and when they changed their original intentions, they all thought it was reasonable.

At this time, I only listened to Cao Cao: "The master of the history sect is unwilling to go, but if Cao Cao sees the wrong person, don't pass by!"

Shaking his head in disappointment, he turned to leave.

"Stay!" Shi Xin took a step forward, "I'll go with Meng Degong to see what is special about the bronze sparrow. ”

Cao Cao was overjoyed, Huo Di turned around and confirmed again: "Really?"

Shi Xin smiled: "If the person who invited me was me, it is estimated that Meng Degong would have the same decision." ”

Cao Cao was full of pride, and said with his chest straight: "This is natural." ”

Now that Shi Xin has decided, the generals under his command dare not have any more objections. Who to take with you becomes a priority.

Zhou Tai must be brought, Shi Xin has cooperated with him since he was a child, he has the strongest defense, and he is not fatal in battle, he is Shi Xin's super bodyguard.

Originally, Shi Xin only wanted to take Zhou Tai, but he couldn't stand everyone's persuasion, so he brought Zhao Yun again.

He didn't bring Guan Yu or Zhang Fei, who had stronger attacks, because Zhao Yun could be immune to control, and at the same time, he had left a great shadow in the hearts of Cao Ying's generals, and having him would have a deterrent effect on the enemy.

Since Shi Xin agreed to go to the appointment, it proved that he believed Cao Cao's words. This is a private party, and Cao Cao only invited Shi Xin alone, and when there are too many people, he seems to be timid, which is contrary to the original intention of attending the meeting.

But he's a hegemon, and it's normal to have one or two people around. Thinking about the night banquet in the Dong Mansion back then, didn't Cao Cao also bring the Xiahou brothers? This is a symbol of status, and it is also a habit of traveling, so Cao Cao naturally has no opinion.

On the contrary, he admired Shi Xin's courage very much, you must know that he only listened to his own side of the story, after all, Tongquetai was close to his military camp, where there were 100,000 troops, and all his generals. It can be said to be the tiger's den in Longtan.

Cao Cao had a major decision in his heart, which affected the life and death of Cao Jun in the future, and whether Shi Xin went to the appointment was the most critical factor in his decision.

Now that Shi Xin has gone to the appointment, Cao Cao seems to be relieved, but in fact, his heart is full of taste.

This is a very contradictory but reasonable thing.

breathed a sigh of relief and proved that he had made the right choice, and Shi Xin was the person in his heart.

The heart is not a taste, which shows that Shi Xin's courage and mind have risen to a height with himself, and Shi Xin still has a lot of youth, and he is destined to surpass himself in the future.

But anyway, Shi Xin really came, which is his trust in himself, and it is also an affirmation of his character. Cao Cao felt very warm, looking at the world, there was still someone who saw himself like this, even though this person was his sworn enemy.

But at this moment, what a blessing it was for Cao Cao, so he happily took Shi Xin's hand all the way through the darkness, never thinking of letting go.

"Regarding the origin of Tongque Terrace, Sect Master Shi is interested in listening to me talk a few words?"

Shi Xin smiled: "Since it is a private party, why is Meng Degong so angry, why don't you just call me Brother Shi?" I call you Brother Cao." ”

Cao Cao was stunned for a moment, and scolded with a smile: "You kid will be cheap for me, you are obviously younger than me, but you are called a brother, so when my son sees you, doesn't he want to call him uncle?"

"I'm a dignified prince of the Han family, they call me uncle, it's not humiliating, right?"

Cao Cao was puzzled: "You will also say that it is the eldest prince, so why don't you restore your original surname, and still have the surname Shi?

Shi Xin also thought about this problem, and also considered whether to restore the surname Liu, but in the end he gave up.

First, his surname was Shi in his previous life, and once he changed his surname to Liu, it was equivalent to forgetting his original and not being able to accept it emotionally. Second, he wants to put on a posture, he was born in a poor family, and his achievements mainly rely on his own ability and hard work, not on the blessings of his ancestors. In this way, it can attract the power of the poor and further enhance its reputation among the people.

Of course, he is not willing to give up the living sign of "The Great Prince", after all, it has a miraculous effect on the family. Further, even if he is called the emperor in the future, this identity will make him more justified.