In Wancheng, there are people attached, from the city gate into the outer city, it can be seen that many people in the streets and alleys are looking forward to it, knowing that Cao Gong is coming, the heart is not afraid but happy.

It's better than a bandit or a thief.

And people don't slaughter the city when they attack Xuzhou.

What a kind lord, now the Son of Heaven is still in his hands.

Before Cao Cao entered the city, the people were nervous, after all, the unknown is dangerous, and there is no bottom in their hearts.

But after Cao Jun's honor guard and the guards went straight into the city, the people gradually breathed a sigh of relief in their nervous moods.

The nervousness at the beginning slowly turned into cheers, and after finding that after Cao Jun entered, it didn't seem to be as vicious as he imagined?

On the contrary, it is very kind.

This made the people gradually rejoice again, after all, it was the division of the Son of Heaven, and there was an edict to fight here.

As soon as these stumbling words spread, the people gradually reassured.

In this way, Cao Jun will come when he comes in.

It is good that Wancheng changed hands to the Cao family, but after the city gate was opened, many people welcomed back, and they still took this opportunity to move out with their families, hide for a few days, and come back after opening the warehouse to release grain.

These people did not have time to leave the city for refuge at first, so they had to be blocked in the city.

It is said that Cao's army had such a tradition, and every time there was a war, they would first climb the city, and then they would inevitably gather the displaced people and distribute food.

Cao Cao's fame had long since spread to the southern regions.

The more people there are on the streets, the more lively they are, until they enter the inner city, and the streets and alleys are full of Zhang Xiu soldiers and horses.

When they went to the government office, all the people who lived in the inner city houses came out to greet them.

Among them, there are also many women who bow their heads outside, and when the army passes by, you can still see the people in the city.

"The young general knew that Cao Gong was here, so he specially cooked sheep and slaughtered deer, and prepared delicious food and wine to welcome him."

"I didn't follow the edict before, but in fact, on the way to the army, the hussar general was coerced by Li Dao Guo Yan, so he chased the Son of Heaven together, and after thinking about this mistake, he didn't dare to go to the court."

"I'm ashamed too."

"Hehehe......" Cao Cao turned his face away, looked at the old man in front of him and smiled, his expression was mostly scrutinizing, he came here, one was to collect Zhang Xiu, and the other was to meet this Li Dao Guo Yan in the army, Jia Xu.

"Hmmm! I will report this to the Son of Heaven when I go back. ”

Cao Cao nodded immediately, which was regarded as a response, so as not to let Jia Xu talk to himself.

"Before Duke Cao, he should have known that on the day the hussar general was entitled, he actually spent grain and grass to supply the Son of Heaven and hundreds of officials, which is a matter of loyalty to the king."

"Well, that's good," Cao Cao smiled casually, although he said yes, he didn't care too much, but when he said this, he also said to Zhang Xiu suddenly: "Xiu'er was originally a wealthy family of martial arts, and the Zhang family is quite prominent in the local area. ”

This is not bad, although Zhang Xiu was a little dissatisfied when he heard this sentence "embroidery", Cao Cao's follow-up words still made him not attack.

He did have a friendship with his uncle.

Now it's just like my uncle, just call for an embroidery, it's okay.

"What Cao Gong said is very true, the sin general only asks for forgiveness from the Son of Heaven at this time, when he came with the army, the sin general was only more than ten years old, and now many years have passed, these brothers from Liangzhou must not have nowhere to return."

"For the sake of the general's own duty, my uncle handed these brothers into my hands, and I have to think about them."

"Hmmm! Not bad! Xiu'er has such a heart, she can be called a brave general, no wonder these people are willing to follow you. ”

This person is handsome, not only brave in battle, but also responsible for leading troops, such a talent can be convincing.

Hearing this, Cao Cao sincerely recognized Zhang Xiu in his heart, if this person sincerely returned to him in the future, he would definitely be able to make a meritorious service in leading the troops to fight, and he would be among the foreign generals.

Considered to have received a good general.

That's really good.

Moreover, I didn't see any dissatisfaction when I called him Xiu'er, which shows that this person also accepts the fact that I have an old friendship with his uncle, and he can be my uncle in the future.

It's already a way to get closer.

Why not?

Below Wancheng, the next step is to collect soldiers and horses, remix the military registration, and order Zhang Xiu to continue to be stationed in Wancheng to reject Liu Biao.

Once it is decided, he can be decided again next year, and everything will go well, and then he will only need to suppress the party of Xu Du's internal scholars.

Then we will strive to establish the school office, and there is no worries.

At that time, I will have real power in my hands, and I will be able to fight and wait for the warplane!

Heaven help me!

When Cao Cao's eyes swelled with majesty, he couldn't help but be proud, scanning the streets and alleys.

On this spacious main road, there are many people standing sparsely in front of the mansion.

In front of one of the magnificent houses, there is a wonderful woman in a white dress with a graceful posture and a gorgeous temperament, which can be seen even if it is far away.

This woman's skin is like clotted fat, her hair is coiled on the top, the powder is lightly decorated, and the cheeks are naturally reddish, as if ripe, and it looks very moist at first glance.

But at the age of more than 20 years, it just happens to be-

When Cao Cao looked at her, her beautiful eyes also glanced over, and when she saw Cao Cao's eyes, she immediately looked like a frightened bird, her face turned even redder, and she lowered her head in fright.

This time, it is as delicate as a peach blossom.

"Hehehe, hahaha......"

Cao Cao chuckled a few times, just feeling that this glance was being teased, which was really interesting.

This woman has some meaning, her posture is really good, I see pity, but why is she dressed in white.

Cao Cao leaned slightly and asked others, "That woman, why is she wearing a white dress?" ”

Zhang Xiu looked at it and didn't think much about it, and immediately said: "General Cao, this is my uncle's widow, and the aunt of embroidery." ”

"Oh...... It turned out that the wife of the hussar. ”

Cao Cao nodded slightly, looked at it a few more times, and walked through the gate of the mansion.

The sound of their conversation was not loud, but the few people behind could faintly hear it at the moment.

At this time, Cao Ang was already frowning a little, in the past, he had heard some secret comments in Juancheng, but he didn't care about it at that time.

But now it seems that my father is indeed more fond of the wonderful woman, this Aunt Zhang Xiu is so young, and she should also be Zhang Ji's concubine.

It's a pity that Zhang Ji has been dead for several months, and I'm afraid it will be difficult to continue alone.

Cao Ang was just worried, but Cao Anmin was thinking more at this time.

He really needs to know how to observe words and colors, and of course, Cao Ang does not need to be very good at observing words and feelings.

Because he is the one who deserves to be majestic in the future.

When Cao Anmin saw it, he remembered this mansion and roughly understood his uncle's thoughts.

As for whether or not to invite, or how to invite, it is better to wait until after the feast, perhaps above the feast, you can talk clearly.

After a short time, when he arrived at the government office, Zhang Xiu put a feast on the main hall and spread it outside the courtyard.

invited the dancing girl to accompany Cao Cao to the main seat, and Cao Ang and Cao Anmin were accompanied by Cao Cao on the left and right sides, slightly lower.

He sat with Jia Xu on the left side.

His lieutenant general Hu Che'er wanted to accompany Dian Wei to drink, and when he was fighting before, Hu Che'er was beaten by Dian Wei's pair of halberds, and he was also admired at this time.

But Dian Wei did not enter the table, but held an axe and halberd, glared angrily at the guards, and stood behind Cao Cao to protect them, so that the generals present were sincerely frightened and did not dare to invite each other again.

Cao Cao laughed because of this, pointed at Dian Wei and proudly introduced to everyone: "He, Dian Wei, is the commander of the Taishou Guards under my command, who has been loyal to his duties for several years, loyal and strong, able to fight well, and is the No. 1 warrior of my Cao Ying, even at this moment, he will not forget his duty." ”

"This is the style of my Cao clan's army."

"It's a real hero," Zhang Xiu couldn't help but praise in his heart, and immediately asked: "Dare to ask, which Taishou can cultivate such a fierce person?" ”

Dian Wei grinned and said, "The young general is forgetful, we have seen it in front of the Great Valley Pass. ”

Zhang Xiu and Jia Xudeng were opposite.

Xu Zhen?!

"Well, yes, I've heard about it, you should have seen it, his guard is Chen Liutaishou, and now he is also the former Jinwu Xu Bowen." Cao Cao calmly introduced.

I don't think it's hard to say, after all, Xu Zhen's name has to be spread to these places after so many years.

In addition to many of Cao's relatives, among the famous people with foreign surnames, Xu Zhen started from nothing, and this experience should be the easiest to spread.

He should be an example to the poor.

Jia Xu's brushing of his beard paused for a moment, and then returned to normal.

It was dark at the time, and I really didn't notice Dian Wei.

Then this person is probably one of the two warriors guarding next to Xu Zhen, but fortunately he didn't fight at that time...... Otherwise, I don't know if they can be swallowed by 30,000 soldiers and horses.

The generals of this group are estimated to die, and Zhang Xiu is no exception.

When it came to Xu Zhen, Zhang Xiu and Jia Xu both chose to avoid this topic and saluted with wine.

During the banquet, Jia Xu talked about the past, talked about what happened to the Son of Heaven, and said that when he was in Chang'an, Li Dao, Guo Yan and others were arrogant.

until he recalled why he turned against each other later.

"In fact, it is all the greed of the human heart," Speaking of the moving place, Jia Xu stroked his beard lightly, and said with a false eye, "If you can support the Son of Heaven, you can also strengthen the soldiers and horses, and turn the blame into merit, but under the competition between the two, the fight is endless, just the Hu people, Qiang people and other foreign tribes can get a lot of benefits between the two." ”

"Li Dao even agreed one by one, completely ignoring whether it can be fulfilled or not, how can this last for a long time?"

"In the lower heart of the Han family, only by mediating it, keeping the Son of Heaven safe, persuading the two generals to be peaceful, so as not to harm others, and then by chance, the Son of Heaven was able to get out and end this nearly ten years of disaster."

"Sir, it's hard work."

Cheng Yu smiled and arched his hand, but he didn't believe a word.

It is said that it is worried, but in fact, the so-called mediation is probably to protect one's life and not be offended.

And when the final split was made, he exhorted Li Dao to go, and he only mentioned the deeds of releasing the military power of the Qiang people with a glass of wine.

This man's heart is really powerful.

Generally, the ministers will regard their deeds as a proud experience, and even if they are not used to ask for fame, they will say it very calmly.

With emotion, it makes people sigh.

Although he has never been complacent, he can rejoice in his heart when others praise him.

With such a heart, he is already an extremely low-key and chic, self-disciplined and introspective person.

But he didn't say anything at all, and he seemed dull in every word.

It's a hidden person.

It just so happens that Cheng Yu is also such a person, so you can feel that Jia Xu is very likely to be extremely talented.

If I go to Xudu in the future, I must be quick when I second.

Do not fall behind him.

Cheng Yu said in his heart.

……

After three rounds of drinking, it was almost time for the feast to disperse, and Cao Cao's military camp was on the outskirts of the north side at this time.

The Zhang Xiu military camp was withdrawn outside the eastern suburbs.

There are also guards in the city, and tomorrow they will mix with Cao Cao to exchange defenses.

Zhang Xiu ceded the government office in the city to Cao Cao, and he went to live in another mansion.

So it is almost equivalent to annexation, and after sleeping all night, Cao Cao can be asked to take away his heirs on the second day, and Xu Du will be a hostage.

That's the end of it.

When they parted that day, Jia Xu was still smiling, and chatted with Cheng Yu for many heart-wrenching words, of course, neither of them was sincere.

When Cao Cao arrived in the inner courtyard of the government office, his mind gradually became dizzy, and his walking was a little crooked, only Dian Wei was walking with his support.

Outside, Dian Wei still maintained his angry gaze, and he never slackened.

But at this moment, Cao Cao stumbled slightly, shook his head, and sighed: "I'm afraid I won't be able to sleep tonight, I have a splitting headache...... Can you find a woman to accompany you in this city? ”

"Uncle, nephew knows! Nephew is going to find it! ”

"Today I look at a woman, beautiful posture, everyone around me is dumbfounded, should I ......"

"If you have, why do you ask?" Cao Cao said angrily, whether An Min talked too much, how could he be a credit to Cao in the future.

Or Feng Xiao understands my mind, and he has never asked me to urge anything.

"That's Aunt Zhang Xiu......"

"Huh?!" Cao Cao stared majestically and glanced at Cao Anmin.

made him immediately shrink his neck, and hurriedly said: "Nephew go immediately!" It was only said that if you want to ask the hussar general about the pension, you can only ask his widow. ”

"If Zhang Xiu asks tomorrow, my nephew will also respond."

……

That night.

While Cao Cao was waiting in the room, the carriage stopped outside the government office, and a guard invited Zou in white clothes and cloak to the inner courtyard and sent him into Cao Cao's room.

As soon as he came in, Cao Cao's sleepiness was gone.

At this time, holding the candlestick and shining forward, the already glimmering place is even more elegant, which is really beautiful and moving.

"It's really good-looking, my wife is as beautiful as a flower, gorgeous and moving."

"Madame, do you know who I am?"

Cao Cao asked with a smile.

"Yes, it's General Cao, the woman is fortunate to see it today, and with a quick glance, she can see the general's divine might."

"Hahaha!!" Cao Cao looked up and laughed, and nodded in a deep voice, "Madame, you can know that the city could have been broken and attacked today, but it was my mercy that ordered the soldiers and horses to treat the people of the city well, so that it could be so smooth." ”

"General Cao is benevolent, and the concubine is a thank you general for the young general......"

After Zou said this, he frowned slightly, already worried, but as long as she is a beauty, her frowning is also extremely beautiful.

Cao Cao's face was slightly gloomy, and he said seriously: "If you want to thank you, it's better to thank you now." ”

"What does the general mean?" Zou Shi immediately lowered his head.

Ouch, blushing?

Cao Cao was greatly pleased, and immediately approached and said softly: "Madam, you don't want Zhang Xiu to have anything to do, right?" ”

Zou: "......"

……

At this moment, outside the city gate of Wancheng.

At the turn of a col at the top of the mountain, Cao Chun led people to explore the sentry and found ten miles away, and saw Zhang Xiu's army and horse camp.

At this time, the personnel are stable, and there are only dozens of guards on duty, which is not considered to be a strict battle.

The adjutant general next to him smiled bitterly: "At the moment, it seems that there is no abnormal movement. ”

Cao Chun raised his hand to stop, and said in a deep voice: "It's too far to see clearly, but continue to stare at it." ”

"Tell the brothers to get ready, since you are here, you have to show your style, don't forget that when you march with Berwen, you will be much more tired than now."

Cao Chun is quite strict in leading the troops, and self-discipline has become the norm, and now the habit of visiting the camp like to run a few miles more is all cultivated by Xu Zhen.

Xu Zhen mainly wants to spend more time, of course, but also to be able to know the trend first, after all, he is afraid of being discovered first.

Cao Chun is now marching and has developed this habit.

"Look again, make sure you don't have to worry about it."

Bowen said that he gave me a great credit, it shouldn't be nonsense, he should have unique information and knew what was going on in advance.

(End of chapter)