"You're so careless!" Xi Yu's voice was a little reprimanding, "Among your subordinates, there are soldiers with broken shoes, and you didn't see it!" This is your dereliction of duty! ”

Zhou Yu and Zhao Yun listened silently, their faces showing a look of self-reproach.

"Tomorrow, you'll have to buy this soldier a new pair of shoes." Xi Yu continued, "As a general, it is our responsibility to care about the details of every soldier's life. ”

Zhou Yu raised his head and said sincerely: "King, we know that we are wrong, and we will definitely pay more attention to the situation of the soldiers in the future." ”

Zhao Yun also nodded hurriedly: "It's our negligence, thank you for the king's reminder." ”

At this time, the soldiers in the camp also began to talk about it.

"The king is so good that he even cares about the little things of the soldiers."

"Yes, with such a king, we will definitely be able to win the battle!"

Xi Yu heard the soldiers' discussions, and a relieved smile appeared on his face.

He knew that only by genuinely caring about his soldiers could he earn their trust and loyalty.

On this night, Xi Yu's actions made the soldiers feel warm and inspired, and also made Zhou Yu and Zhao Yun deeply aware of their responsibilities.

The next day, the early morning sun was shining on the ground, and Xi Yu was already standing in front of the camp tent, and solemnly ordered Zhou Yu and Zhao Yun: "Hurry up and buy shoes, there must be no mistakes!" ”

Zhou Yu and Zhao Yun didn't dare to slack off, and took the soldier to the bazaar together.

Along the way, the soldier constantly thanked Xi Yu, and his eyes flashed with gratitude.

The bazaar is bustling with people coming and going, and the cries of selling come and go. Zhou Yu and Zhao Yun were talking to the soldiers while keeping an eye on the various shoes.

"This time, thanks to the care of the king, we must choose the best pair of shoes." Zhou Yu said.

"That's right, the king cares so much about everyone, we must not take it lightly." Zhao Yun echoed.

The trio weaved through the bazaar and eventually settled on a pair of sturdy shoes. The soldier put on his new shoes with a satisfied smile on his face.

At this time, the sun is warm and the breeze is light, as if they are also cheering for this warm scene.

Zhou Yu and Zhao Yun looked at the soldiers' smiles, and their hearts were also full of emotion.

They understand that Xi Yu's concern is not only a pair of shoes, but also a love and encouragement for the soldiers.

Under the leadership of such generals, their armies will surely be more united and more courageous.

The three of them were walking on the road of the camp, and Zhao Yun suddenly felt a little strange.

He looked around vigilantly and whispered to Zhou Yu, "I feel as if someone is secretly following us." ”

Zhou Yu's eyes flashed with a hint of doubt, and he responded softly: "I also noticed, let's be careful." Go to the middle of nowhere, and see if the other party will follow. ”

Zhao Yun clenched his fists nervously, his gaze swept behind him from time to time, for fear that some danger would come.

Zhou Yu seemed relatively calm, and he calmly analyzed the situation: "Don't be nervous, maybe it's just our illusion." But there's always something wrong with being vigilant. ”

They turned into a secluded alley, their footsteps echoing across the stone pavement. Zhao Yun's heart was beating faster and faster, and he secretly prayed that no accidents would happen.

As he walked, Zhou Yu suddenly stopped, and he listened to something.

After a moment, he lowered his voice and said, "I seem to hear movement behind me." ”

A fine layer of sweat broke out on Zhao Yun's forehead, and he nodded, motioning for Zhou Yu to move on.

The steps of the three men became more cautious, as if they were afraid of alarming the would-be stalker.

At the end of the alley is an abandoned courtyard overgrown with weeds and an old smell. Zhou Yu and Zhao Yun glanced at each other and decided to observe the situation here.

They hid behind a dilapidated wall and waited quietly.

Suddenly, a dark shadow flashed through the corner and caught their attention.

Zhao Yun's eyes widened, and he was about to rush out to find out.

But Zhou Yu stretched out his hand to stop him and motioned to wait a little longer.

Eventually, the shadow reappeared, and gradually approached their hiding place.

Zhou Yu and Zhao Yun nervously held their breath, preparing to deal with possible dangers.

At that moment, a dark shadow spoke.

"May I ask you guys who are the people of the King of Xiyu?"

Zhou Yu and the three of them glanced at each other, not knowing who this person was.

The three of them decided that they still wanted to meet him.

They walked out of the courtyard and their eyes fell on the follower.

He was a slightly thin man, of moderate height, dressed in dark clothes, with small but sharp eyes.

Zhou Yu stared sharply at the person and asked, "Who are you?" ”

The man hurriedly bowed down and replied: "The villain is Sun Shangxiang's distant cousin, and he heard that the army of Xi Yu was coming, so he came to join the army. ”

Zhou Yu and Zhao Yun glanced at each other, and a trace of doubt flashed in their eyes.

Zhao Yun then asked, "Do you have anything to prove your identity?" ”

The man shook his head and said anxiously, "What I say is true, but there is really no evidence to prove it. But I really want to play for the king. ”

At this time, the surrounding environment seemed a little tense, as if the air was frozen. Zhou Yu fell into deep thought, and he stared into the man's eyes, trying to find a flaw in them.

After a while, Zhou Yu spoke: "In that case, you can go back to the camp with us first, and then make a decision after we investigate clearly." ”

The man nodded and said respectfully, "Thank you, General." The villain must fully cooperate. ”

So the three of them took the man back to the barracks with him.

Along the way, they remained vigilant, keeping an eye on the man's every move.

And the man silently followed.

Back in the barracks, Zhou Yu and Zhao Yun reported to Xi Yu about buying shoes.

"In addition, the king, someone claiming to be Sun Shangxiang's cousin came to join the army."

After hearing this, Xi Yu was slightly stunned, and a trace of doubt flashed in his eyes.

Xi Yu frowned slightly, turned his head and asked Zhou Yu and Zhao Yun, "What do you think about this?" ”

Zhou Yu's eyes were solemn, and he analyzed: "Now the situation is turbulent, and we have to guard against it. This person is of unknown origin, perhaps a spy mixed in, and we should not be gullible. ”

Zhao Yun nodded in agreement: "It makes sense." Be careful to sail the ship of ten thousand years, and you must be more vigilant. ”

Xi Yu was silent for a moment, and the corners of his mouth raised slightly: "Even if he is a spy, why not?" I'd like to meet this person and find out. There was a hint of determination and confidence in his eyes.

Zhou Yu and Zhao Yun glanced at each other, although they had doubts in their hearts, they also understood that Xi Yu's decision had his own considerations.

Xi Yu turned around and walked into the tent and sat in the position of the boss. Soon, the man who claimed to be Sun Shangxiang's cousin was brought in.

Xi Yu looked at the man in front of him like a torch.

When the man saw Xi Yu, he immediately bowed and saluted, saying, "The villain greets the king!" ”

Xi Yu looked at him, and an imperceptible glint flashed in his eyes.

Xi Yu asked, "You said that you are Sun Shangxiang's cousin, but what is there to prove your identity?" ”

The man took out a letter from his arms, handed it to Xi Yu, and said, "This is the letter that Sun Shangxiang once wrote to the villain." ”

Xi Yu took the letter and looked at it carefully.

The handwriting in the letter is indeed Sun Shangxiang's, and it seems that he may really be Sun Shangxiang's cousin.

"Why did you come to join the army?" Xi Yu's voice was not angry and arrogant.

The man clasped his fists and saluted, and said loudly: "The villain has heard of the king's prestige for a long time, and he is willing to serve the king." His gaze was firm and his tone was sincere.

Xi Yu nodded slightly, and continued to ask, "What expertise do you have?" ”

The man replied, "The villain knows a little about martial arts, and he also knows how to use the art of war. I am willing to give advice to the king and fight on the battlefield. ”

Xi Yu smiled, and the doubts in his eyes seemed to be reduced a little.

Xi Yu was silent for a moment, and then said: "Do you know that the discipline in the army is strict, and it is not child's play. If there is a violation, the punishment will be severe. The man replied without hesitation: "The villain understands, and is willing to abide by military discipline and serve the general!" ”

Xi Yu nodded, quite satisfied with the man's answer. He stood up, patted the man on the shoulder, and said, "In that case, you will try it out in the army for a while." If you perform well, you will naturally be reused. However, if there is half a lie, it will be severely punished. ”

The man wept in gratitude and clenched his fists again.

"Thank you for your trust! The villain must do his best to live up to his mission! ”

"By the way, I haven't asked your name yet."

"The villain's name is Yao Maoyu".

"If you are really Sun Shangxiang's cousin, you can also be regarded as the cousin of this king, but in this camp you must listen to this king."

Yao Maoyu smiled: "This is natural. ”

"Okay, there's nothing to do, you step back first."

Yao Maoyu retreated.

Xi Yu looked at the letter again.

But the handwriting may also be impersonated, forget it, it doesn't matter, as I said.

What's the point if it's a spy?

Anyway, I won't be afraid.

After a while, Zhao Yun and Zhou Yu arranged for Yao Maoyu to practice.

The sun shone on the ground, Yao Maoyu stood tall in the team, and his performance was quite outstanding.

After Xi Yu found out, it was also a special appreciation.

For the next two days, the sky was exceptionally clear, with blue skies and white clouds, which was refreshing.

The troops are getting farther and farther away, getting closer and closer to Luoyang, and everyone's hearts are full of expectations.

On this day, Xi Yu led the troops to continue to set up camp. He stood in front of the tent, his gaze firmly into the distance. Then, he turned around and walked into the camp tent and called Zhou Yu, Zhao Yun and Guan Yu in.

In the camp tent, Xi Yu sat on the main seat, and Zhou Yu, Zhao Yun and Guan Yu sat down in turn.

Xi Yu said with a serious expression: "Everyone, we are getting closer and closer to Luoyang, and the next action is very important. ”

Zhou Yu nodded and said, "What the king said is extremely true, we must act cautiously. ”

Zhao Yun continued: "Luoyang is a critical place, and we must be fully prepared. ”

Guan Yu was silent for a moment and said, "We should go all out and live up to the king's trust." ”

Xi Yu nodded slightly, satisfied with the statements of the three of them. He stood up, walked to the map, pointed to Luoyang's location and said, "We have to make a detailed battle plan to ensure that nothing goes wrong." ”

Xi Yu also understands that although he is sure of winning the ship carefully, it is easy to make the soldiers proud.

Zhou Yu, Zhao Yun and Guan Yu got up one after another, gathered in front of the map, and began to discuss.

They look attentive and offer their opinions and suggestions from time to time. There was a tense and serious atmosphere throughout the camp.

Xi Yu looked at Zhou Yu, Zhao Yun and Guan Yu firmly, and said slowly: "I want to write a letter of persuasion to Cao Pi, what do you think about this?" ”

Zhao Yun frowned and said bluntly: "Great King, this move is probably in vain. How could Cao Pi surrender so easily? I want to kill him. There was a hint of anger in his voice.

I remembered the detention of Cao Pi again.

Zhou Yu also chimed in.

"What Zilong said is very true, this is too much. Cao Pi is cunning by nature, and he will never fall because of a book. ”

However, Guan Yu has a different view.

Xi Yu also saw it, so he turned his gaze to him, he knew that Guan Yu had been pursuing a loyal character all his life, and he would definitely have a different opinion.

He stroked his long beard and analyzed: "The king was under Cao Cao and has a relationship with Cao Pi. Although writing this book may not make them surrender, it can show that the king is benevolent and righteous. ”

Xi Yu nodded slightly, agreeing with Guan Yu's point of view.

"What Yun Chang said won my heart."

Seeing Xi Yu say this, Zhou Yu and Zhao Yun didn't say anything anymore.

Then, Xi Yu let the three of them leave, and he is now going to start writing a letter of persuasion.

Xi Yu sat in front of the desk, pondered with a pen, and began to write a letter of persuasion.

His brushstrokes are full of emotion, as if to incorporate the expectation and sincerity of his heart into every word.

There was silence all around, except for the sound of the tip of the pen rubbing against the paper.

His expression was focused, and his eyes revealed a hint of expectation for Cao Pi.

"I once respected Cao Cao and served him. However, it is not for selfish desires, but for the sake of peace, and I can't bear to see the lives in misery. ”

Xi Yu's pen is firm, and his helplessness about war and his desire for peace are revealed between the lines.

He continued: "I hope you will go with the tide and return to me." If so, we will be able to share the blessings of peace. ”

Xi Yu knew that the road to persuasion was difficult, but he still had a glimmer of hope.

After that, Xi Yu sent someone to send the letter of persuasion to Cao Pi.

Just hand it over to Yao Maoyu directly.

Of course, he also understands that many people may be unconvinced, thinking that Yao Maoyu is a recruit and should not accept such a heavy responsibility.

But Xi Yu still decided so.

Yao Maoyu walked quickly into Xi Yu's tent.

When he learned that Xi Yu had written a letter of persuasion and asked him to send it himself, he felt as if he had been struck by an incredible force.

"Your Majesty, you trust me so much and entrust me with such an important task?"

There was a hint of excitement in Yao Maoyu's voice.

"I'm sick and brainy, and it's hard to repay this kindness."

Xi Yu looked at Yao Maoyu with a smile.

"This is a meritorious performance for you."

Yao Maoyu nodded, but after being excited, he suddenly felt that Xi Yu's meaning was not so simple.

Xi Yu must not believe in himself, so he has to let himself do these things.

Maybe it's just testing yourself.

Thinking of this time, he suddenly felt that he had entered a trough.

"Don't worry, the king, I will go all out to deliver this letter to Cao Pi." Yao Maoyu's voice was firm and powerful.

Xi Yu nodded.

"In that case, let's get going."

Yao Maoyu took the letter of persuasion and embarked on the journey to Cao Ying.

After a while, Guan Yu walked into the tent with a steady step, and his figure looked tall and majestic in the reflection of the candlelight.

There was a hint of eagerness in his eyes, and he walked straight to Xi Yu and asked, "King, has the letter of persuasion been written?" ”

Xi Yu raised his head and replied with a smile.

"General Guan, the letter of persuasion has been written, and someone has been sent to send it."

Guan Yu's brows furrowed slightly, and he asked, "I don't know who sent it?" ”

Xi Yu replied lightly: "Yao Maoyu, a recruit." ”

When Guan Yu heard this, he was taken aback, his eyes widened, and there was disbelief in his voice.

"King, is this person credible?"

The corners of Xi Yu's mouth raised slightly, revealing a sly smile.

"Because he's a recruit, give him a chance to practice. Moreover, maybe he is really a spy, so he can also take the opportunity to test him. Even if we don't, we have nothing to lose. ”

Guan Yu's expression gradually became serious, and after thinking for a moment, he nodded.

"The king's plan is wonderful. If he is really a spy, he will be able to show flaws here. ”

"So, let's wait and see. How? You came to imprison me, is there anything else"?

Guan Yu shook his head, he was mainly asking about this matter.

Now that the matter has been settled, then you can step down.

Similarly, Zhou Yu and Zhao Yun already knew about Yao Maoyu going to deliver the letter.

And the two of them immediately guessed Xi Yu's thoughts.

Xi Yu thought carefully about Yao Maoyu's appearance and found that he was really similar to Sun Shangxiang.

Perhaps he was right.

This ancient society is a disadvantage, there is not even a mobile phone, so there is no way to call for verification.

But it doesn't matter, it doesn't matter what his identity is.

And at this moment, Luoyang already knew about Xi Yu's imminent entry, which was the information reported by the secret agent.

When Cao Pi heard about this, he touched the beard on his chin.

"What should come will always come".

Of course, he also understands that this spy went to investigate, and Xi Yu must know it, but he just pretended not to know, just to let his people come back and report the news, so as to increase his sense of fear.

But are you really scared? Impossible.

Cao Pi wore heavy armor and rode a high-headed horse to the barracks.

Give a speech here to boost morale.

Cao Pi shouted loudly: "Ladies and gentlemen, Xi Yu is coming, we must cheer up and prepare for battle!" ”

His voice echoed through the barracks, tugging at the heartstrings of every soldier.

The soldiers responded, waving their weapons and shouting, "Swear allegiance to Your Majesty!" ”

Cao Pi looked at the passionate soldiers with satisfaction, and he continued: "As long as we defeat Xi Yu, Ben Hou can dominate the Central Plains!" At that time, all of you will be crowned with official titles, and the glory will be infinite! ”

The cheers of the soldiers were even more enthusiastic, and they were inspired by Cao Pi's words.

At this time, the sun shone on the armor of the soldiers, shining with a golden light.

"So then everyone must be full of confidence and practice hard. Tell me, can we win? ”

After Cao Pi finished speaking, everyone said in unison: "We will definitely win." (End of chapter)