Bai Huan ran from night to dark, gradually sensing that something was wrong, and his expression became gloomy.

"Qu Shuai, are the officials forcing us to find Liu Qushuai?" Bai circled the guard beside him, panting.

The officers and soldiers were clearly controlling their escape routes, blocking a certain road from time to time to make them change direction. At the same time, the pursuit speed of the officers and soldiers is sometimes fast and sometimes slow, which is to consume their sharp energy and physical strength!

And the direction in which they are fleeing now is obviously Heiqi Mountain, the territory of Liu Shi, one of the thirty-six canal marshals!

Bai Huan looked back, and could vaguely see the shadow of the official army, his eyes were full of hatred, and said: "If you want to kill me, you are not qualified enough!" ”

The guard was surprised and said, "Qu Shuai, is there a way?" ”

Bai Huan looked in the direction of Heiqi Mountain and said, "Before I returned to the division, I sent letters to all the commanders, only 30,000 officers and soldiers, they want to exterminate us, whimsical!" ”

The guards who had fled all night around were excited when they heard this, and they came over and said, "Qu Shuai, what is the solution?" ”

Bai Huan took a deep breath and said with a calm face: "Rush over and go to Changshan, Jizhou!" Zhang Shuai is already gathering all the ministries, as long as we pass, we have a million army, and we are afraid of only 30,000 officers and soldiers! ”

The guards looked at each other, now the officers and soldiers are chasing and intercepting, they are exhausted, how can they rush?

Bai Huan suddenly straightened his chest and shouted: "Order everyone, rush with me, if you can't keep up, you will die in the hands of the officials and soldiers!" Tell them again that Cao Cao killed more than 100,000 people in Qingzhou, but he won't accept us and give us food! ”

Before the guards could react, Bai Huan had already taken the lead in hitting the horse.

The guards and the soldiers behind them didn't have time to think about it, so they could only give orders while beating their horses, and followed closely behind Bai Huan.

They were on horseback, and most of the people behind them were 'infantry', so naturally they couldn't keep up, but under intimidation, they could only grit their teeth and follow.

Bai Huanbu's sudden action was naturally immediately detected by Cao Ren and Le Jin behind him, and the two did not hesitate to raise troops to chase after them.

Soon, though, they ran into trouble.

Bai Huan led the cavalry and the 'infantry' to gallop, leaving behind all the old and weak women and children, blocking the road.

Lejin has a temperament like fire, but he is not a stupid big man, he looked at Cao Ren and said, "Sima, what should I do?" ”

Cao Ren has always been silent, the most calm, looking at the direction of Bai Huan's escape, and said: "They are going north, take a detour, stop them!" ”

Le Jin raised his hand in response, turned around with five thousand men, bypassed a mountain, and continued the pursuit.

Cao Ren ordered the soldiers to collect these old and weak women and children and clear the roads.

Not long after, when the news reached Cao Cao's army, Cao Cao was chatting and laughing with Guo Jia, Xi Zhicai and others.

Cao Cao rode a horse and walked very slowly, Lang smiled and said: "Zhicai, if you say that this world is a hero, then Yuan Benchu was originally one, but this person is bold and small-minded, and he will repay his eyes, not a person who has achieved great things." Besides, Yuan Highway is greedy for life and afraid of death, and seems to be brave and strategic, but in fact he doesn't know the overall situation, and is reckless and ignorant...... Now there is only half of the person who can enter Cao's eyes, and it is Wucheng Hou Sun Jian! ”

Xi Zhicai listened to Cao Cao's comments on the world's 'heroes', and was secretly surprised.

This Cao Cao is very keen to see people and things, especially open-minded, fearless and fearless, this kind of person will become a big thing!

Knowing that Cao Cao was deliberately soliciting, Xi Zhicai coughed a few times and said with a smile: "The general's eyes are like torches, and he must be the pillar of the Han Dynasty, but unfortunately Xi Zhicai has been sick since he was a child, and I am afraid that he will not see that day." ”

"Hasn't Zhicai already seen it?" Guo Jia said with a smile. He also admires Xi Zhicai very much, this person is not obvious, but he is transparent and stubborn, and he is definitely a good arm!

Xi Zhicai was stunned, and immediately understood that what Guo Jia said was that he was with Cao Cao.

As soon as he was about to speak, he saw a scout horse galloping over, fell in front of Cao Cao, knelt down on one knee and said loudly: "Report to the general, Bai Huan left tens of thousands of old, weak and corrupt Confucians, blocked the official road, and now flees north, as if he is going to Jizhou." Captain Le Du had already made a detour to pursue, and Cao Sima asked the general to give instructions. ”

Cao Cao frowned suddenly, but he didn't expect Bai Huan to be so decisive, and he couldn't help but think.

He was ordered to go out of Beijing this time to clear out all the Montenegrin Army, and there were mainly two Montenegrin Army in Yanzhou, one was Bai Huan of Luyang Mountain, and Liu Shi of Heiqi Mountain.

Now Bai Huan did not join Liu Shi and turned north to join Zhang Yan, but Cao Cao still had to continue to attack Heiqi Mountain.

Cao Cao was silent, Guo Jia drank the wine, and said with a smile: "Breaking the tail to survive, this white circumference is also smart." This is a good opportunity for the general. ”

Cao Cao was stunned, turned his head, and said, "What does it mean to be filial?" ”

Guo Jia took another sip of wine and smiled without speaking.

Xi Zhicai opened his mouth and said: "The meaning of the military advisor is that although Bai Huan and Liu Shi cannot be annihilated in one fell swoop, Bai Huan's defection to Zhang Yan has given the general the opportunity to annihilate all the Black Mountain Army in one fell swoop!" ”

Bai Huan fled north, which will definitely stimulate the Montenegrin army even more, and the Montenegrin army will be more integrated, which will give Cao Cao a great chance to win in one battle!

Cao Cao's narrow eyes narrowed, flashing with scorching essence, and then laughed loudly, and said: "Zhicai, I entrust the grain and grass to you, and I will personally lead the army and go straight to Heiqi Mountain!" ”

Xi Zhicai was a little surprised, he had no friendship with Cao Cao, or was he sent by the imperial court to monitor him, this Cao Cao, can he really hand over the grain and grass to him?

Xi Zhicai glanced at Guo Jia, and smiled quietly: "With me and the military advisor, the general can rest assured." ”

Cao Cao raised his hand and said, "I can't leave Fengxiao for a while, and the grain and grass will be fully entrusted to Yu Zhicai!" ”

Xi Zhicai took a deep look at Cao Cao, this person is so bold!

Cao Cao saw that Xi Zhicai did not react, so without saying a word, he turned around and hit the horse, and shouted: "Xiahoudun, go with me!" ”

"Command!" Xiahoudun replied loudly.

Behind Xiahoudun, there were also a number of nephews of Cao and Xiahou's families, who followed Cao Cao and whipped their horses.

The sound of horses' hooves was broken and rolling, and the dust was like fog, Xi Zhicai watched quietly, remembering the words of He Hao, Xun You and others.

'Cao Cao's people, those who have achieved great things! ’

'The rise and fall of the Han family, or the key person! ’

'It seems to be loyal, but in fact it is treacherous, if it is not a pillar, it will be treacherous! ’

Xi Zhicai let out a long breath, looked back at the food team of less than 2,000 people, and had a very complicated mentality towards Cao Cao in his heart.

On the other side, Bai Huan threw down the 'burden', not only easily blocked the pursuit of the official army, but also escaped from the encirclement and interception of the official army lightly, and went straight to Jizhou.

When Le Jin got Cao Cao's order, he was not in a hurry, but just hung from afar, tracking Bai Huan's whereabouts.

And Bai Huan ran from Yanzhou to Jizhou, and was attacked by officials and soldiers from all over the country, most of these officers and soldiers were county and county lieutenants, and they didn't pay attention to Cao Cao's letters, and Cao Cao had no right to order them.

And Cao Cao didn't care, and the army went straight to Heiqi Mountain.

Heiqi Mountain is surrounded by mountains and rivers, and the terrain is very dangerous, easy to defend and difficult to attack.

Cao Cao's strong attack for two days in a row was ineffective, and he couldn't help but look a little unsightly.

When Xiahoudun retreated again, he couldn't help but say to Guo Jia: "Fengxiao, the Montenegrin army is gathering in Changshan Country, and you should send me letters from Jun, Zhang Wenyuan and others one after another, and you can't delay it!" ”

Guo Jia drank the wine, his expression remained calm, and said, "General, I have been observing for two days, and there is a way." ”

Xiahou was overjoyed and said, "Strategist, what way?" ”

Guo Jia seemed to be influenced by Cao Cao, subconsciously touched his beard, and then put it down, and said with a smile: "This Heiqi Mountain, gathering tens of thousands, although the grain and grass should be able to last for several months, but the water may not. ”

Cao Cao's eyes widened, and he said urgently: "Yes, Yuan Rang!" You cut off the water from the mountain at once......"

Before the words fell, he suddenly stopped, paused for a moment, pulled Xiahoudun, and whispered a few words.

Xiahoudun seemed to hesitate, but still said: "Obey!" ”

Guo Jia didn't care what Cao Cao said, and when Cao Cao turned around, he said, "General, it's time to send a letter to Ying Envoy, General Zhang Zhonglang, Youzhou, and Bingzhou." ”

Cao Cao pondered for a while and said, "Shouldn't I pass through the Great Sima Mansion?" ”

Before Lu Zhi died the year before last, he greatly promoted Cao Cao, obviously treating Cao Cao as his heir, but in the final analysis, Cao Cao is still only the 'chief of the Great Sima Mansion', and in terms of prestige, there are still 108,000 miles behind.

Therefore, if Cao Cao sent a letter to a state pastor like Ying Shao as a 'Qin envoy', Ying Shao might not pay much attention to it.

Guo Jia shook his head, his face became a little serious, and said: "It must be a letter from the general, even if it doesn't work, the general can't pass through the Great Sima Mansion!" ”

Cao Cao's expression moved, his mind was clear, he didn't understand anything, pondered for a long time, and said, "Okay! ”

Cao Cao was famous after pacifying Qingzhou the year before last, but because of the disposal of the Qingzhou Yellow Turban Army and other issues, it attracted the impeachment of Qingzhou Mu Zhu Jun and Beihai Xiang Kong Rong, etc., coupled with the imperial court's fear of his heavy army, and deliberately suppressed, Cao Cao did not be like others in the past, but was dismissed.

If it weren't for Lu Zhi, Cao Cao would still have to do chores in the Great Sima Mansion now.

Therefore, the battle to pacify the Montenegrin army was very crucial to Cao Cao.

If he can succeed greatly, Cao Cao's prestige is established, no one can underestimate it, and it is not easy to suppress it.

But if you continue to use the Great Sima Mansion and Shangshutai, the credit will be sharply reduced and greatly reduced.

Cao Cao was writing letters to the big men of Yan, Ji, He, and Qing, and Xiahoudun was not idle, and took the soldiers to throw paper bags in the water source on the mountain, and watched them gradually run away in the water.

Two days later, Heiqishan cottage.

The tall and mighty Liu Shi was inspecting the cottage when he suddenly felt dizzy and was about to fall.

"Qu Shuai! Qu Shuai! ”

The surrounding soldiers were startled and wanted to come over to help.

"Ah......h

Suddenly, someone screamed, held their heads, and rolled on the ground.

After a while, more and more people fell to the ground screaming in pain.

Liu Shi was on his knees with a knife, struggling, watching more and more people fall, and suddenly shouted: "Cao Cao, you are despicable!" ”

"Kill!"

As if in response to Liu Shi, a violent shout broke out from under the mountain.

I don't know if it's an illusion, Liu Shi felt that the ground was trembling, he felt like a knife in his stomach, and his head was splitting, he struggled to stand up, and roared angrily: "Go!" Walk from the back mountain path! ”

There were not many pro-soldiers who could barely stand up, and they supported Liu Shi to escape to the back mountain.

The whole village was in chaos, and Xiahoudun took the soldiers and horses and killed them very easily.

Seeing countless people fall to the ground, Xiahoudun pulled the military marquis on the side, and shouted in a low voice: "Don't leak any news!" ”

"The villain understands!"

The military marquis also knew it, and immediately led people to rush in, and when he saw those who could still stand up, he slashed and killed.

Xiahoudun explained well, took people, and chased after Liu Shi.

When he caught up on the back mountain path, Liu Shi had already fallen to the ground, sweating profusely and panting.

"Despicable!" Liu Shi's face was pale and he glared at Xiahoudun angrily.

Xiahoudun looked down at him condescendingly, glanced at the surrounding soldiers, and said lightly: "It's just some drugs." Liu Shi, you gathered a crowd to rebel and plunder the people, and your sins are unforgivable! ”

He didn't give Liu Shi a chance to speak again, and directly slashed over!

Liu Shi was bleeding from his neck, his eyes were wide open, his body twitched again and again, but he still fell.

Once crisscrossed Yanzhou as if it were no one's land, and even went deep into the division and approached Luoyang's Daqu Shuai, so he died.

Xiahoudun killed Liu Shi, cut off his head, completely pacified Heiqi Mountain, and went down the mountain with the captured money, grain, and prisoners.

Cao Cao, Guo Jia and others examined, without saying a word, turned the horse's head and went straight to Jizhou.

It wasn't until it was dark on the third day when Cao Cao's army was resting and recuperating that Xi Zhi rhymed with grain and grass and rushed up.

Cao Cao, Guo Jia, Xiahoudun, Cao Ren, Le Jin and Xi Zhicai and others roasted the fire, ate mutton, drank wine, and talked and laughed.

After three rounds of drinking, Xi Zhicai coughed, and said with some drunken eyes: "General Cao, Yushitai has sent me a letter." ”

As soon as these words fell, everyone was very quiet.

Everyone knows that Xi Zhi is the 'upstart' of Yushitai, a member of the 'Yingchuan Party', and a 'supervising army', none of these three identities can be despised by anyone, let alone a three-in-one.

Cao Cao didn't move, poured a glass of wine for Xi Zhicai, and laughed loudly: "That must be someone impeaching Cao again, although Zhicai said bluntly, I Cao Cao has nothing else, in terms of the impeachment script, I am the first in the world!" ”

Seeing this, Guo Jia smiled and took a sip of wine.

Xi Zhicai didn't seem to hear it, half lying on the haystack, and said with some emotion: "Someone wrote a book, accusing General Cao of avoiding the important and taking it lightly, leaving the main force of the Montenegrin Army alone, and letting them gather and sit big." Now that Changshan has fallen, the envoy of Jizhou has also complained that the Great Sima Mansion has been besieged for almost half an hour. ”

Cao Cao's smile was gone.

You can beat me, scold me, and frame me, but you can't use me to attack others!

Cao Cao's expression gradually became cold, his long narrow eyes were half-narrowed, and he unconsciously touched his beard.

Xiahoudun, Cao Ren, Le Jin and others stopped talking, this kind of matter between big people, small people like them can't understand it, and they can't interject.

Xi Zhicai seemed to be drunk, his eyes seemed to be closed, and he shook his head at Cao Cao.

"Does Your Majesty have a will?" In the silence, Guo Jia suddenly smiled and asked Xi Zhicai.

Xi Zhicai seemed to be drunk, didn't hear Guo Jia's question, and said: "I also heard that the King of Bohai has arrived in Taiyuan County, and he is thinking about the Changshan Country, but now he can only make a detour to Shangdang County and go to Yanzhou from Sili." ”

Xiahoudun and Cao Ren looked at each other, even if they didn't understand the things of the big guys, but this kind of detour was very clear - extremely embarrassing!

Originally, he went from Sili to Jizhou, and then went to Jizhou, and then to Yanzhou.

Now it is from the state to return to the division and go to Yanzhou!

This is not a simple waste of time, it is like slapping the face of the King of Bohai, the court and His Majesty in the palace!

Cao Cao didn't move, just smiled for a moment and said, "Cao Cao is worthy of his heart." Although Zhicai wrote the Imperial History Terrace with what he saw, no matter how Zhicai wrote, Cao Cao had no complaints! ”

Xi Zhicai looked at Cao Cao quietly, was silent for a while, and suddenly smiled and said: "Drunk, drunk, drunk, don't drink......"

As he spoke, he stood up with some difficulty, walked to the camp tent in a trance, walked a few steps, and said, "Your Majesty reprimanded the courtiers who besieged Da Sima......"

(End of chapter)