realized that Cao Cao might also be entangled by Zhuge Liang's move to "help Liu Biao be high-profile", so as to speed up the collusion with Zhang Xian and Sun Ce, Liu Bei naturally attached great importance to this.

also took care of Zhuge Liang to collect the latest information as soon as possible, and then wrote a letter to inform Zhuge Jin in Danyang, so that the Eastern Front was also ready to deal with the changes.

After Zhuge Liang received the order, he said that it might take another three or four days, and finally collect the situation, spy on Cao Cao's latest trends, and try to be as comprehensive as possible, and definitely not delay the big event.

……

Said Cao Cao, Cao Cao arrived.

Almost at the same time that Zhuge Liang was spying on Cao Cao's latest movements, Cao Cao himself was making the final preparations before the expedition in Xu Capital in the past two days.

The friction and contradiction between him and Yuan Shao has become more and more obvious, and the situation of racking his brains to admit his mistakes and relieving them in early winter last year has once again been tense to the extreme.

Cao Cao was worried that at some point, Yuan Shao would let Guo Tu and Wen Chou launch an attack, and he would have to personally go to the front line of Chenliu County to supervise the deployment of the Yellow River defense line.

But Xu Du, as the capital of the Han Dynasty, is also extremely important, even if Xun Yu will be left to defend, Cao Cao will not dare to be careless, and he must strangle all the instability in the rear before leaving.

About ten days ago, Cao Cao heard for the first time that "Liu Biao had implemented a river closure on the Han River in order to prevent Xu Du's secret envoys and fine envoys from going south".

This news made him very nervous for a while, and he also convened Xun Yu and Guo Jia for the first time to discuss, and let everyone say: What does Liu Biao's move mean.

After Xun Yu and Guo Jia discussed, the unanimous opinion given at that time was: If the information is correct, it means that Yuan Shao has invested heavily in Liu Biao, and Liu Biao is determined to follow Yuan Shao. Once Yuan Cao started a battle on the Yellow River defense line in the north, Liu Biao was very likely to be stabbed in the back, at least to avenge the persuasion of Zhang Xiu in Nanyang to surrender.

After Cao Cao heard this analysis, he felt very painful at the time: "Alas, sure enough, everything must have a price, and he was in a hurry to recruit Zhang Xiu and expand the imperial court's troops, but it also stimulated Liu Biao.

Zhang Xiu is Liu Biao's portal, and Liu Biao has spent a lot of money on Zhang Xiu in the past three years or so to support him from falling. Now that he is easily persuaded to surrender by the imperial court, how can Liu Biao not be angry? was stabbed in the back by Liu Biao, it should be the inevitable backlash of recruiting Zhang Xiu, but Lone's expectations were too high at the beginning.

Well, verify it as soon as possible, if Liu Biao's actions are conclusive, then immediately transfer other henchmen from Xu Du to Wancheng to block Liu Biao in case of accidents!

Also, once verified, don't worry about tearing your face with Liu Biao, and immediately send a secret envoy to contact Zhang Xian, the Taishou of Changsha, and promise to be the general of Zhennan and the pastor of Jingzhou! Tell Zhang Xian that as long as he helps the imperial court overthrow Liu Biao, he will be the general of Zhennan! He is Jingzhou Mu! All the positions and titles of Liu Biao can be transferred to him! ”

After Cao Cao made a decision that day, he also sent his henchman Wang Bi to be responsible for specific intelligence verification. Just seven or eight days later, Wang Bi reported that all the actions of Liu Biao Fengjiang found were completely consistent with the previous rumors.

Then, Cao Cao did not hesitate and sent a secret envoy to contact Zhang Xian.

With this step, he completely opened his bow to Liu Biao and had no turning back, so he could only contain it, but he couldn't win it over.

After the envoy was sent, Cao Cao made another emergency deployment, but the army sent to Wancheng to guard against Liu Biao was not settled, Cao Cao felt that he had not many generals at hand, and most of the main force had to beware of Yuan Shao.

In the direction of Wancheng, after Zhang Xiu was transferred to Chen Liu, it was not good for anyone to fill the position.

So, on the nineteenth day of the first lunar month, Cao Cao summoned Xun Yu and Guo Jia again for a final discussion.

Cao Cao asked Xun Yu straight to the point: "At present, there are not many soldiers that can be sent to Xudu, and there are no absolutely credible henchmen and generals who can be sent out, who should guard Wancheng?" ”

Xun Yu was also very embarrassed, but fortunately, he had actually been thinking about this issue for seven or eight days, since the last time Cao Cao asked Wang Bi to verify Liu Biao's movements, Xun Yu knew that there would be this day, so he has been thinking about it recently.

So Xun Yu replied neatly: "In my opinion, it is better for the Duke of Ming to send General Zilian to guard Wancheng, and the troops are not too much, just transfer some of the men and horses who are now chasing and killing Gong Du in Runan to Wancheng."

Liu Biao has not attacked for many years, and his soldiers and horses must not fight hard. The most important thing for the defenders of Wancheng is to be absolutely loyal and reliable, and it is impossible to surrender when besieged by the enemy, regardless of the number of troops. ”

Cao Cao couldn't help but hesitate when he heard Xun Yu mention Cao Hong.

Cao Hong is not a good general, among the Cao Xiahou generals trusted by Cao Cao, he is obviously weaker than Xiahou Yuan and Cao Ren, and there is no shortage of personal martial arts and bravery.

However, Cao Hong's degree of trust must be no problem, he was arranged by Cao Cao in Runan this winter to pursue Liu Pi and Gong Du, who were instigated by Yuan Shao in Runan area.

After more than two months of all-out pursuit, Liu Pi was surrounded and killed by Cao Cao's heavy troops, and he also recaptured several important county seats. But Gong Du was still on the run with the remnants, and once again hid in the depths of the Tongbai Mountains, crossing the main ridge of Tongbai Mountain, and to the south was Jiangxia County controlled by Liu Bei.

Xun Yu suggested this, obviously thinking that before the heavy snow closed the mountain and thawed, it would be difficult for Cao Hong to do much, and it was impossible to extinguish the remnants of Gong Du.

Therefore, it is better to vacate Cao Hong, move west to the Wancheng defense area, and then change to a more untrusted secondary general to deal with Gong Du.

Cao Cao stroked his beard repeatedly, and almost pulled off several of them, and then sighed helplessly: "That's it, that's all, Zilian went to the front line of Chenliu, and it didn't play much role, so use his loyalty to let him sit in Wancheng." Then in the direction of Runan, who will be sent? ”

Xun Yu didn't know what kind of hints he had received in the past two months, or maybe he really felt that there was no one available, so he actually said:

"There are really no generals available, so why don't you send Gao Shun to Runan? As long as Lu Bu's surrendered army in Pengcheng is pulled to the front line of Chenliu to deal with Yuan Shao, and Gao Shun is not allowed to take his original troops, there should be no accidents.

Runan's troops are still the old troops that Zilian is used to, and if Gao Shun has a chaotic life, they will definitely not listen. Lu Bu's contribution to the battle of Hanoi in the previous time also showed his intention to repent and survive, and perhaps Gao Shun should be given a chance to perform and watch the after-effects.

Moreover, in the land of Runan, in the first month of the year, the snow in the valleys of Tongbai Mountain has not melted, and in the next two months, the army will not be able to cross the main ridge along the valley. In addition, Lu Bu and Liu Bei also have a lot of grievances, so it should be fine. After a few months, when it is time to give Gong Du the final blow, it will be too late to adjust according to the recent situation. ”

Cao Cao's eyes flashed a few times, although he was still a little uneasy, but he also had to admit that it was safer to let Gao Shun go to Runan than to let Gao Shun go to Wancheng.

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Wancheng and Xiangyang, Fancheng between a horse Pingchuan, if there are people with different intentions want to vote for Liu Biao, it will pass all of a sudden, and Wancheng was occupied by Zhang Xiu for four years, before belonging to Jingzhou, Zhang Xiu and Liu Biao during the alliance, Liu Biao must have deep penetration, that is absolutely to the henchmen to guard.

In contrast, on the side of Runan, it is only bordered by Jiangxia Liu Bei across the mountains, and now there is heavy snow blocking the mountains, so it is not a big problem.

Runan is a rare and seemingly isolated testing field, and it is just right to test the loyalty of the new general.

If you don't take Runan to test, unless Cao Cao doesn't plan to use Gao Shun in his life, he will be raised as an idle job like Lu Bu, and he will never be in contact with the right to lead troops.

After hesitating again and again, Cao Cao finally made a decision: "Okay, now the soldiers and generals are overstretched, and this is the only way, in addition, add a little more than 3,000 troops from Xu Du to strengthen the defense of the southern front, and do it tomorrow!" ”

Xun Yu received the order, and then went to deploy personnel scheduling.

……

Late the next night, Xu Du, the right general's mansion.

Lu Bu, who had already recovered the crossbow arrow wound in the leg in early winter last year, has been very cautious recently.

He knew that Yuan Shao's pressure on Cao Cao had become more and more intense, but he didn't want to wade into Cao Cao's troubled waters again, so even if his leg injury was healed, he didn't dare to publicize it, he just wanted to recuperate in silence again.

It has been two and a half months since Dong Cheng found him last time, and Dong Cheng has not contacted him again, so Lu Bu has almost forgotten about Dong Cheng's stubble, and occasionally thinks about it, but it is only because Dong Cheng did not find a chance, or His Majesty did not have a letter.

However, on this night, Lu Bu was about to rest with Diao Chan, and suddenly heard that Gao Shun was visiting, so he hurriedly redressed and went out to meet the guests.

"Zhongda, I haven't seen you for many days, why did you suddenly come here at night?" When Lu Bu saw Gao Shun, he was still a little surprised.

Gao Shun's face sank like water: "The last general will be ordered by Cao Cao, and he will go to Runan on the same day to replace Cao Hong to besiege the remnants of Gongdu." Cao Hong seems to be going to Wancheng to beware of Liu Biao. Therefore, I came to resign to Wen Hou. ”

Gao Shun is Lu Bu's old department, even if he has been stripped of his affiliation now, but he is going to go on an expedition, coming to Lu Bu to say goodbye is still a manifestation of righteousness, and outsiders will not doubt it.

Even if it was spied by Wang Bi and spread to Cao Cao's ears, it was justified.

When Lu Bu suddenly heard this letter, his spirits suddenly perked up, and he remembered the agreement he made with Dong Cheng two and a half months ago.

Then...... He seems to have said that if he wants to do something big, the prerequisite is to find a way to get Gao Shun out of Xudu, and help Lu Bu move his wife and daughter to a safe place, so that he dares to let go of his hands and feet to do a big vote.

Now Gao Shun has actually been released? Could it be ......

"General Wei really has such great ability? Is it really about doing something? Lu Bu was shocked in his heart.

Just when Lu Bu was puzzled, Gao Shun hinted at Lu Bu with his eyes, and Lu Bu waved his hand to dismiss the other close attendants, Gao Shun confirmed that there was absolutely no one on the left and right, so he continued in a low voice:

"The last general doesn't know what plans Wen Hou and General Wei have, but General Wei also entrusted him with a pair of young children just now, as if he was planning something big, and wanted to secretly leave a way out. He also said, let me come to Wenhou's mansion, pick up Wenhou's wife and daughter together, pretend to be a man, secretly mix in the personal army, and take out Xudu.

The last general didn't dare to ask more, if Wen Hou also had this intention, the last general should obey it. General Wei also said that it would be as short as three or five days, or as long as ten or eight days, and it would definitely not be discovered......

Lu Bu's pupils finally couldn't help but zoom violently a few times.

He took a few deep breaths in succession, and the feeling was even more nervous than setting up a game to kill Dong Zhuo eight years ago.

"Why didn't General Wei come to see me in person!" Lu Bu couldn't help but lowered his voice but asked sternly and firmly, it was simply a low voice.

Gao Shun: "General Wei is also here, he is afraid of being detected, so he pretended to be my personal follower." If Wen Hou is willing to meet, he can find a secluded place, and I will secretly bring him in. ”

Lu Bu: "Of course I want to see you!" I'll talk to my wife, and let her take Ling'er all the way to listen to your arrangement, and don't be arrogant. ”

……

After a while, Lu Bu sternly explained to his wife and daughter, and then went to a remote study and saw Dong Cheng, who had just been led in by Gao Shun and was wearing servant clothes.

And Dong Cheng also changed the low commissioning probe two and a half months ago, and his expression tonight was extremely stern.

After the two met, they were silent for a long time, just testing each other with their eyes.

After confirming that the other party's gaze was firm, Dong Cheng suddenly pulled out a jade belt from his sleeve and placed it between the two with his back facing up.

Lu Bu looked at it intently, and the brocade on the back of the jade belt had been cut with a knife, and there was a silk silk with handwriting inside.

"Wen Hou, now Cao Cao has moved to defend Wancheng with Cao Hong, and from the already precarious Xudu garrison troops, he has drawn 3,000 elite soldiers to strengthen Wancheng, and he will also send Cao Xiu as General Gao's supervisor to go to Runan to keep an eye on General Gao.

In the city of Xudu, Cao Cao's henchmen and generals were all empty to an unprecedented level, the weakest in four years. Don't miss it. Why don't you see Your Majesty's will with your own eyes? ”

Lu Bu's heart was beating like never before.

This is His Majesty's will?!

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