A few days later, return to Erlong Mountain.

When Lu Zhishen heard that Cao Cao had returned, he brought a group of heroes to greet him, and when they met, he asked, "Brother Wu, how is Zong Ze?" ”

Cao Cao nodded and praised: "Cheng is a general!" What the senior brother said is indeed true. I met him in a battle, slightly lighter than the enemy, almost suffered a big loss from him, but fortunately my brother dared to fight, the soldiers used their lives, and his command was full of rabble, so this was a great victory. But the brothers who stayed in the city to be the hidden line ate him first, so they had to change people with him and return all the captives to him. ”

Seeing that Sun Li was also in the crowd, he said with a smile: "Sun Tishi, Wu promised to let you go back, and your armor and war horses will be returned to you, and then two hundred taels of silver will be taken for entanglement, and you will go on the road today." ”

Sun Li's face changed several times, and he hugged his fists and said: "All the brothers are heroic and Lingyun, and the younger brother also has the heart to make friends, but his wife and family are all in Dengzhou, since the martial brother is willing to let the younger brother go, the younger brother has to return to Dengzhou." but he did not dare to receive the silver and gold that was given. ”

Luan Tingyu said with a smile: "Senior brother, my brother will give it to you, and you will take it, could it be that you can buy off your dignified General Sun for only two hundred taels of silver?" It's just a little affection between friends. ”

Sun Li pondered for a moment, then hugged his fists and said, "Since this is the case, thank you for the generous gift, junior brother." ”

Cao Cao waved his hand and said, "Why do you need to see outside? In this battle, you have become enemies with your brothers, and you go back this time with a word, the two armies are each their own master in front of the battle, and after the battle, everyone is a good man, but there is no need to resent each other. ”

Sun Li said again and again: "Since this is the case, my brothers are not small-bellied chicken intestines. ”

At that moment, Cao Cao ordered a small soldier to take Sun Li's armor mount, and returned the blade together, and tied the gift of silver to the saddle with a dozen dozen bags, Sun Li said goodbye to everyone one by one, and went back to Dengzhou.

After Sun Li left, everyone went back to the mountain to discuss matters, Cao Cao will visit Zong Ze and the subsequent battle and say again, Lu Zhishen, Lin Chong and others are experts, naturally they can hear the thrill, and they all said: "That old Zong Ze is really a famous general, it can be seen that the court will not use people, such generals, all his life is unknown." ”

Shi Xiu also said that he was captured, at that time, according to Cao Cao's words, they found a very hidden gambling house, pretending to be gamblers who made money by trading, and wanted to fight for a day or two to wait for the siege, but Shi Xiu was afraid that there would be changes in the prison, so he secretly found Lehe and told him where he was, so that Lehe could contact him.

Who knew that as soon as he left, Zong Ze came to the prison to persuade Er Zou to surrender, and just heard that Lehe was Sun Li's brother-in-law, so he told Sun Li that he was captured, and Shi Xiu and others were plotting against him. When Le He heard this, he was furious, and immediately reported Shi Xiu, and said that Shi Xiu happened to settle in the gambling house of the Sun Li brothers, and Zong Ze made a decisive plan to let Le He take Er Zou to the gambling house to capture Shi Xiu and others.

Shi Xiu was very surprised to see Le and Er Zou, but Le He was also a very clever person, and lied that Zong Ze sent someone to mention Er Zou to pass the hall, because he was afraid of side troubles, so he simply released Er Zou first, and it happened that the owner of this gambling house was also a friend of Er Zou, so he came here to hide together.

Shi Xiu and the others did not doubt him, so they confided in the siege plan, and everyone agreed to launch together in the east city at that time, seized the city gate, and welcomed Cao Cao's army into the city. Everyone said that they could enter Hong Kong, Sun Xin and his wife brought a lot of wine and meat to entertain, Shi Xiu and others were defenseless, and they were all turned over.

When Shi Xiu and the others woke up, they were already locked in a cage. Only then did Le He say that they had joined Zong Ze, and he regretted Shi Xiu's intestines.

Shi Xiu later listened to the discussion of the prisoners and learned that Zong Ze was Dele and reported, knowing that Cao Cao only had a thousand men and horses, so he decided to send troops overnight, fire attack and night attack and ambush soldiers, intending to defeat the enemy in one fell swoop.

Shi Xiu's words came out, and Cao Cao completely understood the beginning and the end, all in all, he and Zong Ze seemed to attach importance to each other, but in fact, they both underestimated each other.

Cao Cao didn't expect Zong Ze's reaction speed and local energy, and Zong Ze didn't expect Cao Cao's elite and ability to command in battle, so they both suffered losses.

Lu Zhishen said: "Brother, since you have revealed your secrets, what should you do now?" ”

Cao Cao said: "Along the way, I have thought of a countermeasure, you all and staff a staff: Lin Chong, Qin Ming and other brothers, still training in Erlong Mountain, I want Shi Xiu, Niu Gao to ride a fast horse back to Yanggu, take a cart of gold and silver treasures, Shi Xiujing to Liangshan Bo to wait for me, I wait for a day of rest, by Luan Tingyu, Mu Hong, Fan Rui, Shi Qian four brothers accompanied me, went to Liangshan to meet Shi Xiu, go straight to Tokyo. ”

When everyone heard this, they were shocked: "Brother, why did you go to Tokyo for no reason?" ”

Cao Cao said: "I carefully thought about Zong Ze's methods, and in terms of the ability to use soldiers, although it is a little extraordinary, it is not earth-shattering. The most powerful thing about this person is that he can convince people's hearts, and everyone is willing to contribute to him. If I raise all my military horses, it will be easy to go down to Dengzhou, but the damage will be heavy. Our original intention is to take it as a foundation, and to have a place for the people to live and work in peace and contentment, if it is seriously injured, I don't know how long it will take to win the hearts of the people of Dengzhou. ”

Lu Zhishen listened to it and said: "My brother has this thought, which is the blessing of the people." ”

Cao Cao smiled: "Senior brother has an overreputation. But because of this thought, I don't want to win with him. Spend some gold and silver treasures to buy him far away from Shandong, wouldn't everyone be safe? ”

Lu Fang and Guo Sheng both said: "In this case, I will also accompany my brother for a while." ”

Cao Cao said: "Brother, most of this trip does not require the use of force, so there is no need for many people. It's rare that Senior Brother Lu, Yang Zhizhi, Lin Jiaotou, Hua Zhizhai, General Huyan, and General Qin are here, and you are not very old, and there is still room for growth in kung fu, so don't you just ask them for more advice? In the coming war, I can also help my brother share his worries. ”

When he said this, Lu Fang and Guo Sheng nodded, and Zhou Tong also interjected: "Originally, the younger brother also wanted to ask for help, but the elder brother's words were in the heart of the younger brother. With the name of 'Little Overlord', it doesn't help to go into battle, so you should ask a few brothers for advice. ”

Cao Cao was overjoyed when he heard this: "You have such thoughts, why can't you make progress?" All of you brothers remember the sentence of being a brother: If we want to do an earth-shattering career, that is to fight for fame on the tip of the knife, and if you are smart, you will have a greater hope of life in the future! and then to the great achievements, which is the king, which is the prince, and which is the marquis, doesn't it still depend on the level of personal ability? ”

The words were said by the whole audience. Mu Hong shouted: "That's it, my brother's words couldn't be clearer, the younger brother will write a letter, and when Brother Shixiu returns to Yanggu, he will transfer it to my family Mu Chun, don't just play, the gun and stick skills still need to be polished." ”

Cao Cao said to Niu Gao again: "I couldn't apprentice before, and I haven't explained it to your mother, this time you and Shi Xiu go back, stay at home and tell your mother well, just say sorry for your brother." In any case, I will find a famous teacher for you. ”

Niu Gao was a little reluctant, but Cao Cao's previous words were still in his ears, so he had to agree first.

After eating, Shi Xiu and Niu Gao quickly whipped their horses and left Erlong Mountain.

On the second day, Cao Cao took Luan Tingyu, Mu Hong, Fan Rui, and Shi Qian, bid farewell to Lu Zhishen and others, and rode to Liangshan.

When he went to Liangshan, he told him about the situation and countermeasures, and Wu Yong took the initiative to ask Ying: "In this way, when I arrive in Bianjing, it is inevitable that I will intrigue and intrigue with my little life. ”

Cao Cao was overjoyed and said, "I was about to ask Mr. Jia Liang to go with me." ”

The next day, Cao Cao and others waited in Zhu Gui's hotel, and after a while, they saw Shi Xiu coming with a big car, Cao Cao frowned and said, "Brother, why are you so careless?" Although you are capable, what if you meet a large number of people? ”

Shi Xiu said with a smile: "I didn't dare to be careless, but I got two bodyguards, and the three of me together, I am afraid that there will be nowhere to go in the world." ”

Before the words fell, two people rode horses and flashed out from behind the cart, Cao Cao was immediately surprised when he saw it, and laughed: "Why did you two come?" ”

There is a division of teaching: the great enemy does not need soldiers if he wants to break it, and the nine tigers are raging in Bianjing. Who says the sword is heavy on the victory or defeat? Loyalty, or lighter than gold and silver.

Some friends questioned Zong Ze's ability to lead the army.

In fact, since Zong Ze gained the power to command the battle, with a group of subordinates who can be said to be a rabble, he won thirteen consecutive victories, and the Jin soldiers called "Grandpa Zong", and the people of the time knew that the Jin soldiers were not invincible;

Behind the town of Kaifeng, to create a "Lianzhu Village" defense system, the invincible Jin soldiers can hardly take a step forward, isn't this a reflection of combat capability?

Comparing the situation of Zong Ze's death after his death, he collapsed for thousands of miles and the Central Plains sank, and his ability and value can be better understood.

Sixty-eight years old to lead the army, ordered to be in danger, seventy years old illness death, before the death of three calls across the river, just two years, blooming grace, not inferior to any famous general.

Another point is that late bloomers often have a common point: when they step on the stage, it means the peak moment. That is, the so-called debut is the peak.

They are indeed newbies, but don't expect them to make the mistakes of newbies, they have already prepared for everything in the long waiting process.

(End of chapter)